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July 2012

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27-07-12:

  • News Page: New photo of 33689 added. Thanks to Mark Chandler for this.
  • Reading Transport Scania OmniCity Double Deckers: The seats in 1102 have now been re-trimmed in fabric, with 1114 currently being treated. 1108 and possibly 1109 are the only ones remaining with leather. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
  • Reading Transport Optare Solos: New photo of former 117 with Chalkwell added. Thanks to Nick Morton for this.
  • First Games Transport Reading Allocation: Remaining vehicles from the allocation of 40 added. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
  • Mortons Travel Fleet List: K481 EUX was not acquired, but merely passing through for repaint. Thanks to Chris Martin for this.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Fleet List: 22764 is the other vehicle that has gone on loan to Stagecoach South.
  • Stagecoach in Warwickshire Fleet List: Rugby 16020 has been withdrawn and 17696 has transferred to Rugby from Northamptonshire reserve. Reserve 16223 has returned to service at Stratford, along with Leamington reserve 16598. Nuneaton 33913 has been withdrawn for disposal and withdrawn trainer 52358 has been sold to Ensignbus (dealer). 53034 has transferred to Rugby for Megabus from East Kent, 52526/7 have returned to service from driver training and reserve, and 53030/1 and 54029/31/32 are on loan to Rugby all for Megabus.

22-07-12:

  • News Page: Preparations for the Games with a photo of 33670 & 33679 from Richard Mallett and a fleet list created from various observers notes
  • Reading Transport Optare Solos: New photo of former 105 with Crosville, Western-super-Mare added. Thanks to David Smith for this.
  • Reading Transport Optare Excels: New photo of former 902-4 on the way to Southampton Docks added. Thanks to Richard Bilbé for this.
  • Reading Transport Dennis Tridents: Former 471-6 were collected from Pete's Travel on 21st February 2003. Thanks to Richard Bilbé for this.
  • Reading Transport VanHool Alizées: New photo of former 237 added. Thanks to Richard Bilbé for this.
  • First Berkshire Fleet List: 32929 has arrived at Bracknell on loan from London. Thanks to Ricky Barnes and Matthew Elsey for this.
  • Thames Travel Fleet List: 710 has been repainted into green/blue without logos. Thanks to James Cusworth for this.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Fleet List: 22761/62/67/68/69/70 and one other have gone on loan to Stagecoach South, with 22771 to follow. 22053 has lost its MegaRear for Oxford & Cherwell Valley College.
  • Stagecoach in Warwickshire Fleet List: 15674-6 have gone on loan to Stagecoach East. Thanks to Nigel Diplock for this. 47035 is in use at Nuneaton in fleet livery from Corby. Thanks to Keith Wood for this. 10032-40 entered service on Silverstone work on 10th, and have now gone on loan to Stagecoach UK Bus Events. 80106 is on loan from Ulsterbus to Rugby for Megabus duties. Thanks to Steve Buckley for this.

07-07-12:

  • News Page: BTS Annual Tour with photos of former 701 and No.25
  • Reading Transport Fleet List: 124 went away for repaint last week. 1031 went on loan to Newbury Vodafone on 25th to provide MoT cover, and 1013 on 3rd to cover for 1029 with minor accident damage. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
  • First Berkshire Fleet List: 41259 and 41356 arrived on loan from First London in June. 23011 has lost it's RailAir branding to allow use on both RailAir and Greenline. 34215/6/8 have gained Union Jack branding for route 100. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
  • Thames Travel Fleet List: Carousel 805 and 930 are further arrivals on short term loan. Thanks to John Hammond for this.
  • Weavaway Travel Fleet List: Two new Plaxton Cheetahs arrived on 29th June registered YN12 BDV/BNV and received Abingdon Coaches lettering on 5th July. Thanks to David Wilder for this.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Fleet List: 22057 has lost it's MegaRear for Oxford & Cherwell Valley College. Reserve 22925/26/34/35/40 and 33822 will return to service next week along with 22933/36/41, whilst eight Enviro 300s are expected to go on loan to Stagecoach South. 52211 and 52251 were withdrawn in June for disposal.
  • Stagecoach in Warwickshire Fleet List: Reserve 16677 and 16680 have been returned to service at Rugby with 18198/9 going into reserve for accident (18198) and engine (18199) repairs. Rugby 20221 has gone into reserve being replaced by 33453 from Northampton.

01-07-12:

  • News Page: Reading Buses Annual Open Day with photos of 1103 and former No.25
  • Reading Transport Fleet List: 803 replaced 804 on loan to Newbury on approx 28th May. Thanks to Brian Coney for this. An additional van is RE60 AVL in white with Reading Buses roadside Publicity lettering.
  • Reading Transport Optare Solos: New photo of 123 added
  • Carousel Buses Fleet List: DMS8 has been sold to I&S Coaches, Hereford. 562 has been withdrawn and sold to ASM, Aylesbury for scrap. Withdrawn DAF976 has gone on loan to Thames Travel. The four Volvo Olympians have gain The Blue Bus branding for schools work. Thanks to John Hammond for this.
  • First Berkshire Fleet List: 42644 appears to have been on loan from Slough to Bracknell recently. Thanks  to Daniel Radomski for this.
  • Fleet Buzz Fleet List: 46618 was sold for preservation on 20th June.
  • Weavaway Travel Fleet List: V946 DCF has been reregistered V111 DCF. Thanks to David Wilder for this.

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