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July 2005
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31-07-05
- Reading Transport Fleet List: It appears that Olympians 82-6 have been placed into reserve, although it's not yet clear whether this is just for the school summer holidays. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
- First Berkshire Fleet List: 21121 and 34194 were returned to their normal homes on 31st May. 68531 has become a ColourBus for "Computer Associates" as part of a sponsorship deal for the bus, which carries students from schools within 30 miles of the company's headquarters in Datchet to their education centre. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
- Optare: Improvements to the Solera SR have been introduced with a restyled dashboard, cruise control and powered boot.
30-07-05
- Reading Transport Former Vehicle Fleet List: Former Titan 69 has been acquired for preservation following the demise of it's previous owner Abbey Coaches
- Reading Leyland Titans: Details of 68 and 69 updated
- First Berkshire Fleet List: 40721 and 64812 have been repainted into First corporate livery, 64812 having previously been the last Beeline-yellow liveried Scania, and 40721 in the previous arrangement of the First corporate low floor livery. Thanks to Stephen Le-Bras for this.
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 16616 has been repainted pink, loosing it's MegaRear for Touchwood in Solihull.
26-07-05
- Reading Transport: Links to Reading photos at Ian Mac's World of Transport and Travel and UK snapshots added
25-07-05
- Reading Transport: Link added to VisiBuzz website with photos of former 192 converted to a promotional vehicle
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 14516 has transferred from Rugby back to it's traditional home of Leamington, with 14932 returning from reserve at Rugby. Leamington 20821 has gone away for refurbishment, whilst 20823 has been returned. Leamington 41505 has gone into reserve at Nuneaton, whilst accident damaged Leamington 47003 has been repaired.
24-07-05
- News Page: Reading Mainline - Five Years On
- Reading Optare Excels: New fleet details of the 20 Excels sold to Ritchies added, including New Zealand registration numbers. Thanks to Peter Thompson for this.
- First Berkshire Fleet List: 65625 has a MegaRear for Bracknell Shopping
23-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: Leamington 16072 and 16614 have been repainted pink, with more to follow.
22-07-05
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 728 has returned to service after being damaged by the Ford's Farm bus link earlier in the year
- Reading Optare Deltas: 517 has received LED displays, leaving 514 and 520 as the only two Deltas without. 508 has been upseated to B49F, previously having a 3+2 arrangement in the front section.
- Reading Leyland Titans: The remains of scrapped 71 have passed to Coachman Travel
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: Withdrawn 40150 is the 709 on loan to Oxford
21-07-05
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 104 has been on loan to Newbury since 19th. Thanks to Michael Todd for this.
- TWM Details: Depot details updated with Hockley closed and new Bordesley Green opened
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: An unidentified 709 arrived on loan from Nuneaton to Oxford today to help operate a shuttle service during a bridge closure on route 31 for the next four weeks
19-07-05
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 703 has been involved in a low bridge accident
- First in Berkshire Fleet List: 43833 has lost it's Airoute Link livery and MegaRear for Queensmere Observatory in favour of First corporate livery. 42411 remains at Bracknell, it's appearance at Slough during June appears to have been a two day loan. Thanks to Stephen Le-Bras for this.
17-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 13625 is confirmed as a transfer to Bluebird for non-Megabus duties, although it is currently on loan to Fife for "The Open" golf tournament. Thanks to Douglas King for this.
16-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 13625 is reported as in use in Scotland, previously at Leamington
15-07-05
- Courtney Coaches Fleet List: New are Optare Solos YJ05 XMT and YJ05 XNA, with a third expected. There does not appear to be a fourth example on order as previously reported. Also new from HAD Shotts is Optare Solo X939 NUB (along with previously reported W289 EYG). YE52 FGX was previously operated by Zaks, Birmingham. Thanks to Derek Bradfield for this.
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 13605 is reported to have transferred to Leamington from Newcastle
14-07-05
- Courtney Coaches Fleet List: Four Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 school buses are on order. Thanks to Route One magazine for this.
13-07-05
- News Page: Excels in New Zealand - first photograph of 921. Thanks to Peter Thompson for this.
- Reading Transport Optare Excels: Text updated following the arrival of the Solars
- First Berkshire Fleet List: 64813 has been repainted into First corporate livery, loosing it's 'Go Shopping @ Bracknell' MegaRear. Thanks to Stephen Le-Bras for this.
- Thames Travel Fleet List: Mini Pointer Dart T546 HNH is on loan to cover for new 305 which has gone away for attention. Thanks to Fred Spressor for this via the Oxford & Chiltern Bus Page.
12-07-05
- Reading Transport Scania OmniDekkas: 802 went on loan to Brighton & Hove for evaluation from 12th to 13th. Thanks to Ian Hadlow for this.
11-07-05
- News Page: Just Passing - with photo of ST 922. Thanks to Mac Head for this.
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 18127-35 have received branding for route 100 instead of their 'now low floor' lettering. 18136 has also lost its 'now low floor' lettering, but 18137 still retains it. It seems that 22052/4 are no longer scheduled to be branded for route 1 as was once suggested, whilst 22209 regained it's branding straight after a repaint a month or two ago.
09-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 20543 is on loan to Banbury from Witney (whilst on loan to Witney from Oxford). Thanks to Ralph Adams for this. It is reported that in total four Olympians are eventually expected at Leamington for school contracts in Birmingham, and will wear a special livery.
07-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: It is reported that 13632 is expected at Leamington from East Midland for use on a new school contract in the Birmingham area
06-07-05
- Reading Transport: New links added to four photos on Paul Jones website of former Leyland Titans 73 and 74 operating with Coachman Travel
04-07-05
- News Page: Second Batch of Solars on the Road
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 1013-20 entered service today
- Reading Wright Solars: Page updated with new photos of 1014, 1018 and 1020
- Thames Travel Fleet List: 104 has received branding for Oxford Science Park. 847's MegaRear for Bell Garage, Wallingford was changed to one for Root 1 Garden Centre at some point.
- Weavaway Travel: New photo of SF05 FNW added
03-07-05
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 1014/5 are confirmed as YN05 GXR/S, and 1019 YN05 GXW. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
02-07-05
- News Page: Royal Blue Evening with HDV 624E and LTA 729
- Reading Transport Fleet List: 1017 is YN05 GXU and 1020 is YN05 GXX, which presumably makes the whole batch YN05 GXP/R-X.
- Reading Wright Solars: 1013 and 1017 were delivered today
01-07-05
- Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 20543 has also transferred from Oxford to Witney. Meanwhile 42379 and 42380 are the two Varios that have gone on loan from Witney to Banbury pending the delivery of four new Optare Solos for Banbury later in the summer.
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