Prepared on Notepad by Ian Smith,
This page created 12th January 2023, updated 10th February 2023.

DLA bus histories

Much of these histories has been collated from entries in "The London Bus" and "London Bus Magazine" by LOTS. Their histories are ongoing. Subscribe to LOTS for continuing updates.

There are pictures on the internet ($) of just about every one of these buses, if you have the patience to Google them.

DAF DB250LF, Alexander ALX 400



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The Grays contingent

 
DLA 65  S265 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H006981, Alexander ALX400 9812/1, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN
                 01-05 WN  
 6220             1/06 GY transfer to Arriva Southern Counties, renumbered (Grays)
                  3/06 GY in service on 498 to Brentwood $
                       GY in service on 498 to Romford Station $ 
                  7/06    transfer to Arriva North-West, Liverpool #4025
                          converted to single doorway, repainted blue, cream scoop, digital display
                  7/08    in service, Liverpool $
                  9/11    to Arriva Merseyside, Liverpool
                 12/11    transfer to Winsford
                  3/13    in service, Birkenhead $
                  4/13    in service, Birkenhead $ 
                          bought by MASS, Anston, for spares
                  4/15    in store, Anston, still blue $
                  9/15    in store, Anston, still blue $  

DLA 66  S266 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H006982, Alexander ALX400 9812/2, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  7/00 WN
                 01-04 WN
                  2/05 WN repainted all-red 
 6221             1/06 GY transfer to Arriva Southern Counties, renumbered (Grays)
                  1/06 GY unusual on 256
                       GY in service on 498 to Brentwood $
                  7/06    transfer to Arriva North-West, Liverpool #4026
                          converted to single doorway, repainted blue, cream scoop, digital display
                  7/08    in service, Liverpool $
                  9/11    to Arriva Merseyside, Liverpool
                  8/12    in service, Liverpool $
                  5/13    in service, Liverpool $
                  6/13    transfer to Manchester
                          bought by MASS, Anston: Brightbus: painted lime green
                  5/17    in service, Brightbus $

DLA 67  S267 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H006983, Alexander ALX400 9812/3, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN
                 01-05 WN
                       WN in service on 144 to Muswell Hill Broadway $ 
 6222             1/06 GY transfer to Arriva Southern Counties, renumbered (Grays)
                  1/06 GY used on 498 to Brentwood 
                  7/06    transfer to Arriva North-West, Liverpool #4027
                          converted to single doorway, repainted blue, cream scoop, digital display
                  5/11    in service, Liverpool $
                  6/11    in service, Liverpool $
                  2/12    in service, Bootle $
                  8/13    in service, Bolton $
                  5/14    overheated in service, Winsford $
                          bought by MASS, Anston: Brightbus: painted lime green
                  4/15    in store, Anston, still blue $
                  2/17    in service, Brightbus $
                  3/17    in service, Brightbus $
                  8/17    in service, Brightbus $

DLA 68  S268 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H006984, Alexander ALX400 9812/4, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN
                 01-05 WN  
 6223             1/06 GY transfer to Arriva Southern Counties, renumbered (Grays)
                  1/06 GY in service on 498 to Brentwood $
                  2/06 GY in service on 498 to Romford Station $
                  6/06 GY unusual on 256 
                  7/06    transfer to Arriva Merseyside, Liverpool #4028
                          converted to single doorway, repainted blue, cream scoop, digital display
                  4/11    in service, Liverpool $
                  9/11    Liverpool
                  6/13    transfer, Arriva North West
                 11/13    transfer, Arriva Cymru
                  1/14    in service, Oswestry $
                          bought by MASS, Anston, for spares
                  4/15    in store, Anston, still blue $
                  9/15    in store, Anston, still blue $  

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The route 160 buses (red)

DLA 257 X457 FGP  2/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008773, Alexander ALX400 0047/7, H43/20D
                  2/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197, 312, 468
                 02-05 TC 
                       TC in service on 197 to Peckham $
                  4/06 TC into store
 6224             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                 10/06 DT unusual on 492
                 11/06 DT in service on 492 to Sidcup Station $
                  5/11 DT in service on 492 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  4/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  7/12    unusual on 256
                  8/12 GR loan to Arriva the Shires (Garston)
                  9/12 GR in service on 340 to Harrow $
                 10/12 SE return to Arriva Southern Counties
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                 12/12 TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells)
                  2/13 TW in service on 220 $
                  8/13 TW in service on 77 to Kings Hill $
                 12/13 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                  9/14 TW at Showbus 2014, Duxford $
                  5/16 TW in service on 402 to Tonbridge Castle $
                  6/16 TW in service on 221, Bennett Memorial Bus Bay $
                 12/16 TW withdrawn: not DDA compliant
                  6/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton)

DLA 258 X458 FGP  2/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008774, Alexander ALX400 0047/8, H43/20D
                  2/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                 02-04 TC 
                  7/05 TC in service on 468 to South Croydon Garage $
                  4/06 TC into store
 6225             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  8/07 DT on railway replacement, Tunbridge Wells $
                       DT in service on 160 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/11 DT in service on 492 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  3/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  3/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  9/12 SE transfer into store  
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6225            12/12 TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells)
                  1/13 TW in service on 77 to Kings Hill $
                  3/13 TW in service, Maidstone $
                  5/13 TW in service on 77 to Kings Hill $
                  5/13 TW in service on 400 to Chipstead $
                  6/13 TW in service on 7, Tunbridge Wells $
                  8/13 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                 10/13 TW in service on 218 to Tonbridge Rail Station $
                 12/13 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                  1/16 TW in service on 218 to Tonbridge Rail Station $
                  2/16 TW in service, Maidstone $
                  6/16 TW in service, Bennett Memorial Bus Bay $
                  7/16 TW in service on 219 to Tonbridge Rail Station $
                 12/16 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                 12/16 MD transfer (Maidstone)
              by 11/17    sold to Hardwick (Barnsley)

DLA 259 X459 FGP  2/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008775, Alexander ALX400 0047/9, H43/20D
                  2/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197,312, 468
                 02-03 TC
                 11/04 TC de-roofed at Norwood Junction: to Enfield for repair
                  1/05 TC at Alexander-Dennis, Ware, for roof repair
                  4/05 TC return 
                  4/06 TC into store
 6226             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  6/06 GY transfer for 498 (Grays)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  5/11 DT in service on 160 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  3/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  4/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  9/12 SE transfer into store   
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6226            12/12 MD transfer to Arriva Medway Towns (Maidstone)
                  3/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                  4/15 GL in Gillingham garage $
                  7/15 GL in service $
                  9/15 MD transfer
                 10/15 MD in service $ 
                  9/16    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 260 Y451 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008776, Alexander ALX400 0047/10, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197,312, 468
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store
 6227             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  8/11 DT in service on 492 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  4/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  4/12 GY in service on 370 to Romford Market $
                  9/12 GY used on 370
                 10/12 SE transfer into store 
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6227             1/13 MD transfer to Arriva Medway Towns (Maidstone)
                 11/13 MD broken down: at Otford garage $
                  6/14 MD in service on 166 to Lords's Wood $
                  4/15 MD in service on 141 : Maritime & Strand $$
                 10/15 MD in service, Lords Wood $
                  2/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 261 Y461 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008777, Alexander ALX400 0047/11, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197,312, 468
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store 
 6228             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  6/06 GY transfer for 498 (Grays)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                 10/11 DT in service on 160 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  9/12 SE transfer into store   
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6228             1/13 MD transfer to Arriva Medway Towns (Maidstone)
                  6/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  6/15 GL in service, Gillingham $ 
                  2/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 262 Y462 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008778, Alexander ALX400 0047/12, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197,312, 468
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store 
 6229             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                 11/10 DT in service on 492 to Sidcup Station $
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  9/12 SE transfer into store   
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6229             1/13 MD transfer to Arriva Medway Towns (Maidstone)
                       TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells) 
                  3/15 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                  8/15 TW in service on 6A to Tunbridge Wells $
                 11/15 TW in service $
                  4/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 263 Y463 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008779, Alexander ALX400 0047/13, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into store (Croydon)
                  3/01 TC into service on 197,312, 468
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store 
 6230             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  6/06 GY transfer for 498 (Grays)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                 11/06 DT used on 492
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  9/12 SE transfer into store   
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6230             1/13 MD transfer to Arriva Medway Towns (Maidstone)   
                  8/16    bought by Ham, Flimwell

DLA 264 Y464 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008780, Alexander ALX400 0047/14, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                 02-05 TC
                  2/06 TC damage repair at Enfield
                  4/06 TC into store  
                  4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties #6231
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  9/06 DT used on 160 to Catford
                  */07    damaged in serious RTA
        Y319 GKR          reregistered
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  9/12 GY used on 370
                 10/12 SE transfer into store (Southend)
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6231            12/12 TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells)
                  4/13 TW in service, Tunbridge Wells $
                  7/14 TW in service on 218 to Tunbridge Wells Hospital $
                  8/15 TW in service on 6 to Tunbridge Wells $
                  6/16 TW in service on 402 to Tunbridge Wells $
                  6/16 TW in service on 221 to Wrotham $ 
                  8/16    bought by Ham, Flimwell: red

DLA 265 Y465 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008781, Alexander ALX400 0047/15, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                  6/01 TC to Enfield Repair Centre for front repair
                 02-05 TC
                  4/06 TC into store
 6232             4/06    Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                       GY in service on 498 to Romford Station
                  2/12 GY in service on 370 to Gidea Park $
                  9/12 SO transfer into store (Southend)
                  9/12    towed to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6232             1/13 TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells)
                  5/16 TW in Tunbridge Wells garage $
                  6/16 TW in service, Bennett Memorial School $

DLA 266 Y466 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008782, Alexander ALX400 0047/16, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store
 6233             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties #6233
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  9/12 SE transfer into store  
                          to Blackburn for refurbishment:
                          converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, non-working digital display
                 11/12 NF transfer to Arriva Kent Thameside (Northfleet): into store 
                  4/14 NF unusual on 480
                  5/14 NF used on 480
                  6/14 NF in service, Southfleet $
                  7/14 NF in service on 423/433
                  8/14 NF used on 490 
                  7/15 NF in service on 423 to Wilmington Schools $
                 11/16    bought by Rayleigh Town Council, Essex
                  8/17    with Richmond Avenue School, Shoeburyness

DLA 267 Y467 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008783, Alexander ALX400 0047/17, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                  9/01 TC used on 407
                 02-05 TC 
                  4/06 TC into store
 6234             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties #6234
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                 10/08 DT used on 160 to Sidcup Station
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                  3/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  9/12 GY used on 370
                  9/12 SE transfer into store  
                  9/12    towed to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                 12/12 NF transfer to Arriva Kent Thameside (Northfleet)
                  5/13 NF in service on 489 to Gravesend $
                 10/13 NF in service on 433 to New Ash Green $
                  4/14 NF unusual on 480
                  6/14 NF used on 480/490
                  7/14 NF used on 499
                  8/15 NF in service on 433 to Bluewater $

DLA 268 Y468 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008784, Alexander ALX400 0047/18, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                  3002 TC
                 12/03 TC to Enfield for front repairs
                  1/04 TC return
                  2005 TC
                  4/06 TC into store
 6235             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 DT transfer for 160 (Dartford)
                  1/12 GY transfer for 370 (Grays)
                       GY in service on 498 to Brentwood $
                  3/12 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  9/12 SE transfer into store  
                  9/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                 12/12 NF transfer to Arriva Kent Thameside (Northfleet): into store
                  9/13 NF into service
                 12/13 NF used on 480 to Dartford
                 12/13 NF used on 490 to Bluewater $
                  4/14 NF used on 499 $
                  4/14 NF used on 490 $
                  5/14 NF used on 499 $
                  5/14 NF used on 480 $
                  7/14 NF used on 490 $
                  8/14 NF used on 490 $
                  9/14 NF used on 490
                  7/16 NE New Enterprise, Tonbridge $

DLA 269 Y469 UGC  3/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008785, Alexander ALX400 0047/19, H43/20D
                  3/01 TC new into service on 197,312, 468 (Croydon)
                 02-04 TC
                  6/05 TC to Enfield for repair 
                  4/06 TC into store
 6236             4/06    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  4/06 SE into store (Southend)
                  9/06 GY transfer for 498 (Grays)
                  7/07 DT in service on 160 to Sidcup Station $
                  2/11 GY in service on 370 to Lakeside $
                  4/12 GR loan to Arriva The Shires (Garston)
                 10/12 SE return to Arriva Southern Counties
                 12/12    to Blackburn for refurbishment..
                 12/12    converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6236            12/12 HH transfer to Arriva The Shires (Hemel Hempstead)
                          repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  8/13 HH in service on 320 to Rickmansworth $
                  9/13 HH in service $
                  8/14 HH in service on 3 to Chaulden $
                  1/15 HH unusual on 2 $
                  5/15    in service $
                  6/15    in service on 500 to Aylesbury $
                 10/15    in service on 500 to Aylesbury $
                  8/16    in service on 500 to Watford $
                          in service on X60 to Aylesbury $
                  1/17 HH in reserve 
                  2/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton)


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DLA 84  S284 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007339, Alexander ALX400 9827/4, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN 
                 01-03 WN
                  4/04 WN damage repaired at Enfield
                  2005 WN
                  1/06 E  transfer, displacing DLPs (Enfield) 
                  6/06 E  corrosion repairs, repainted all-red
                  2007 E
                  4/08 E  downseated to H45/17D
                  2009 E
                 10/10 E  in service on 121 to Turnpike Lane Station $ 
 6241             2/11    transfer to Arriva Southern Counties #6241
                       GR converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  9/11 GR still in store (Garston)
                          transfer to Arriva Southern Counties
                  5/14    in service $
                  7/14 GL in service on 136 to Gravesend $
                  8/14    withdrawn
                  4/15 GL in Gillingham depot, minus engine $

DLA 85  S285 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007340, Alexander ALX400 9827/5, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN 
                 01-05 WN
                  1/06 E  transfer, displacing DLPs (Enfield)
                  9/07 E  at Enfield for floor repair 
                  4/08 E  downseated to H45/17D
                 10/08 E  repaired at Enfield
                  8/09 E  repainted all-red
                  8/09 E  in service on 349 to Ponders End $
                  7/10 E  downseated to H45/16D
 6242             2/11    transfer, Arriva Southern Counties #6242
                       GR converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display 
                  9/11 GR still in store (Garston)
                  5/12 MD in service, Maidstone $
                  8/12 MD in service, Maidstone $
                  9/12 MD in service, Maidstone $
                 12/12 MD in service, Maidstone $
                  8/13 MD in service on 147 to West Malling $
                 12/13 MD in service, Maidstone $
                  3/14 MD in service, Maidstone $ 
                       TW transfer (Tunbridge Wells)
                  8/14 TW in service on 402 to Tunbridge Wells $
                 10/14 TW in service on 403 to Bluewater $ 
 6242            11/14    transfer to Arriva the Shires
                 12/14 HH on railway replacement, Watford $
                  1/15 WB in service on 1, High Wycombe $
                  1/15 WB in service on 48 to High Wycombe $
                 10/15 WB in service on 1 to Chesham Broadway $
                 10/15 WB in service on 32 to Micklefield $
                  1/16 WB reorganised to Arriva Midlands 
                  3/16 WB in service, High Wycombe $
                  1/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 91  S291 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007344, Alexander ALX400 9827/11, H45/17D
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D 
                  4/00    unusual on W3
                  7/00 WN
                       E  in service on 121 to Turnpike Lane Stn $
                 01-05 WN
                  1/06 N  transfer (Norwood)
                  4/06 E  transfer
                  8/07 E  in service on 317 to Waltham Cross $ 
                  4/08 E  downseated to H45/17D 
                  8/08 E  in service on 349 to Stoke Newington $
                  8/09 E  repainted all-red
                 10/10 E  in service on 279 to Waltham Cross $
 6243             2/11    transfer, Arriva Southern Counties #6243 
                       GR converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital displays
                  4/11 MD allocated to Maidstone
                  9/11 GL loan to Gillingham 
                  4/12    in service on 155 to Chatham Bus Stn $ 
                       TW Arriva Kent & Sussex (Tunbridge Wells)
                  3/14 TW in service $
                 10/14 TW in service on 402 $
 6243            11/14 HH transfer to Arriva the Shires (Hemel Hempstead)
                 12/14 AY loan to Aylesbury $
                 12/14 AY in service on 8 to Bus Station (Aylesbury)
                 12/14 AY on schools service $
                 12/14 AY in service on 50 to RAF Halton Camp $
                 12/14 HH return
                  5/15 HH in service on 320 to Watford $
                 12/15 HH in service on 500 to Watford $
                  1/16 WB reorganised to Arriva Midlands 
                  1/16 WB transfer (Wycombe)
                  3/16 WB in service, High Wycombe $
                  4/16 WB in service on 37 to Bourne End  $
                  8/16 WB in service on 37 to Bourne End  $
                 12/16 WB in service on 37 to Bourne End
                  1/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

DLA 72  S272 JUA  2/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H00698, Alexander ALX400 9812/8, H45/17D 
                  2/99 WN new to Arriva London North for 29 (Wood Green)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 WN
                 01-05 WN
                  1/06 E  transfer, displacing DLPs (Enfield)
                  3/06 E  at Enfield Repair Centre
                  2007 E
                  4/08 E  downseated to H45/17D
                 12/09 E  repainted
                 10/10 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
 6244             3/11 SE transfer, Arriva Southern Counties #6244
                       GR converted to single doorway, repainted blue/blue interurban, digital display
                 10/11 MD allocated to Maidstone, Arriva Southern Counties
                  3/13 MD in service, Maidstone  
 6244            11/14 HH transfer to Arriva the Shires (Hemel Hempstead)
                 12/14 AY loan to Aylesbury $ 
                 12/14 AY in service on 50 to Aylesbury Bus Stn $
                 12/14 HH return
                  1/17    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 

   314  T314 FGN  6/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007362, Alexander ALX400  9827/34, H45/17D
                  6/99 SF new to Arriva London North East for 188 (Stamford Hill)
                  7/99 SF in service on 188 to Greenwich $
                  3/00 AR transfer (Tottenham: SF closes)
                  3/00    in service on 168 to Elephant & Castle $
DLA 114           3/00 AR renumbered
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 AR
                 11/00 E  to Enfield for damage repairs
                 12/00 E  transfer for 149 (Enfield)
                       E  in service on 279 to Manor House $
                 11/02 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
                 03-06 SF
                 11/07 SF IBUS fitted
                  6/08 SF in service on 253 to Euston Station $
                  7/08 SF in service on 242 to Tottenham Court Rd Stn $
                  8/09 SF downseated to H45/17D
                  3/10 E  transfer
                  6/10 E  downseated to H45/16D
                  1/11 E  repainted
                  8/11 E  in service on 121 to Enfield Island Village $ 
                  2/12 E  withdrawn 
 6245             3/12 SE transfer into store at Arriva Southern Counties  #6245 (Southend)
                          converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  9/12 GL transfer to Arriva Medway Towns
                 11/12 GL in service, Chatham $
                  2/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  3/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  6/13 GL in depot, Gillingham $
                  6/14 GL in service, Rochester $
                  2/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                  6/15 GL in service, Hempstead Valley $
                 11/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                  5/16 GL in service, Gillingham $
                  9/16 GL in service, Gillingham $
                  1/17 SE in depot, Southend $
                  6/17 GL in service, Gillingham $

   315  T315 FGN  6/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007363, Alexander ALX400  9827/35, H45/17D
                  6/99 SF new to Arriva London North East for 188 (Stamford Hill)
                  3/00 AR transfer (Tottenham: SF closes)
                  */00    reseated: H45/19D
DLA 115           3/00 AR renumbered
                  3/00 AR transfer (Tottenham)
                  3/00 AR hit a pillar inside AR: damaged
                  7/00 AR
                  8/00 AR in service on 188 to Russell Square $
                 12/00 E  transfer for 149 (Enfield)
                       E  in service on 149 to London Bridge Station 
                 01-02 E
                  7/03 SF transfer with 149 (Stamford Hill)
                 04-06 SF
                 11/07 SF IBUS fitted
                  5/08 SF at Enfield for repair
                       SF in service on 253 to Euston Station $
                  2009 SF
                  2/10 SF in service on 254 to Aldgate Station $
                  3/10 E  transfer
                  6/10 E  downseated to H45/16D
                  2011 E
                  2/12 E  in service on 121 to Turnpike Lane Station $
                  2/12 E  withdrawn
 6246             3/12 SE transfer into store at Arriva Southern Counties #6246 (Southend)
                          converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display 
                  9/12 GL transfer to Arriva Medway Towns
                 10/12 GL in service, Chatham $
                  3/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  6/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  7/14 GL in service, Chatham $

DLA 116 T316 FGN  6/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007323, Alexander ALX400 9827/36, H45/17D
                  6/99    new to Arriva London North
                  3/00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 E
                  2001 E
                  8/02 E  crashed at Enfield Garage..
                  8/02    ..to Truck Align, Charlton for rectification
                 10/02    still under repair at Enfield
                 03-05 E
                 11/06 EC transfer (Edmonton)
                 12/06 E  return
                  2007 E
                       E  in service on 317 to Enfield $
                       E  in service on 317 to Waltham Cross $
                 11/08 E  in service on 279 to Manor House Station $
                 10/09 E  repainted
                 10-11 E
 6247             3/12 SE transfer into store at Arriva Southern Counties #6247 (Southend)
                          converted to single doorway, painted interurban blue/blue, digital display 
                  9/12 GL transfer to Arriva Medway Towns
                  1/13 GL in service on 701 to Bluewater, Chatham $ 
                  6/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  7/13 GL in service, Chatham $
                  4/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  5/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                 10/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                  4/16 GL in service, Chatham $
                 10/16 GL in depot, Gillingham $
                  2/17 GL in service, Chatham $ 
                  3/17 GL in service, Chatham $
                  4/17 GL in service, Chatham $

DLA 294 Y494 UGC  6/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H009082, Alexander ALX400 0057/18, H43/20D 
                  6/01 AR into service on 41, 243 (Tottenham)
                 10/01 AR at Enfield for repairs
                  2002 AR
                  8/03 CT transfer (Clapton)
                  2004 CT
                  3/05 CT to Enfield for repair
                  4/06 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
                  8/07 SF to Enfield for refurbishment, repaint
                  9/07 SF return
                  6/08 SF downseated to H43/19D
                  2009 SF
                  3/10 AR transfer (Tottenham)
                  2011 AR
                  3/13 AR into reserve
                  5/13 AR withdrawn..
                  5/13 EC ..into store (Edmonton)
              by 11/13    stored at Derby
 6248            11/13    transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey #6248
                          converted to single doorway, repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  5/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  6/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  7/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  2/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                 12/15 GL in service, Gillingham $
                  4/15 GL in service, Chatham $


DLA 295 Y495 UGC  6/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H009083, Alexander ALX400 0057/19, H43/20D 
                  6/01 AR into service on 41, 243 (Tottenham)
                  2002 AR
                  9/03 CT transfer (Clapton)
                 04-05 CT
                  4/06 SF transfer (Stamford Hill)
                  2006 SF
                 11/07 SF IBUS fitted
                 11/07 SF repair at Enfield
                 12/07 SF refurbished
                 08-09 SF
                  3/10 AR transfer (Tottenham)
                  2/11 AR in service on 41 to Tottenham Hale Station $
                 11-12 AR
                  1/13 AR in service on 243 to Waterloo $
                  2/13 AR into reserve
                  5/13 AR withdrawn..
                  5/13 EC ..into store (Edmonton)
              by 11/13    stored at Derby
 6249            12/13    transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey #6249
                          converted to single doorway, repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  3/14 GL in service, Chatham $
                  1/15 GL in service $
                  4/15 GL in garage $
                 10/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                 11/15 GL in service, Chatham $
                  4/16 GL in service, Chatham $
                  7/16 GL in service, Chatham $
                 12/16 GL in service, Chatham $
                  9/17 SE in store, withdrawn $


DLA 225 X425 FGP 12/00    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008672, Alexander ALX400 0036/2, H43/20D
                 12/00 AR new into service (Tottenham)
                 01-02 AR
                 10/03 E  transfer (Enfield)
                 04-05 E
                  1/06 E  to Enfield Repair Centre
                  2007 E
                  2/08 E  refurbished, repainted, returned
                  8/08 E  downseated to H43/19D
                 12/08 E  in service on 349 to Stoke Newington $
                       E  in service on 121 to Enfield Lock $
                  4/10 AR transfer 
                  4/10 AR in service on 76 to Waterloo $
                       AR in service on 168 to Hampstead Heath $
                  3/11 AR in service on 243 to Waterloo Station $
                  5/11 AR accident repair at Enfield
                  6/12 AR in service on 243 to Wood Green $
                 11/12 AR in service on 41 to Tottenham Hale $
                  2/13 AR into reserve
                  5/13 AR withdrawn..
                  5/13 EC ..into store (Edmonton)
                 10/13 TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells) #6250
 6250                  TW single doorway, Arriva blue/blue, cow horn, yellow coach line
                  1/14 TW in service $
                  4/14 TW in service $
                  9/14 TW in service $
                  2/15 TW in service $
                  7/15 TW in service on 7 to Maidstone $
                  7/15 TW in service on 220 to Tunbridge Wells $
                 10/15 TW at garage, cleaned for MOT $ 
                 10/15 TW in service on 7 to Maidstone $ 
                 10/15 TW in service on 147 to Mereworth $
                  2/16 TW in service $
                  3/16 TW in service $
                  5/16 TW in service $
                  6/16 TW in service on 7 to Maidstone $
                  7/16 TW in garage
                  9/16 TW withdrawn
                  9/16    sold to Hardwick (Carlton) 
                 10/16    bought for preservation: L.Rayment & K.Warren
                          repainted overall Arriva blue, yellow coach line 
                  4/17    at Spring Gathering, Brooklands 
                  4/17    at Detling show, Arriva blue, yellow coach line  $
                  7/17    at Alton rally $
                 10/17    preserved: at a show $
                  4/18    at Detling show $
                  6/18    at Hastings rally $
                  7/19    at Alton rally $


DLA 120 T320 FGN  7/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007319, Alexander ALX400 9827/40, H45/17D
                  7/99    new to Arriva London North
                       AR on loan, trainer (Tottenham)
                  3/00 E  transfer (Enfield)
                  3/00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 E 
                 01-05 E
                 12/06 E  repaired at Enfield 
                 07-08 E
                  2/09 E  repainted all-red
                 11/09 E  in service on 121 to Enfield Island Village $
                  4/10 E  downseated to H45/16D
                  3/12 GF transfer, Arriva Southern Counties #6251
 6251             4/12 GF in service on 802 to RSC Hospital P&R (Guildford) $
                  5/12 GF on 802 P&R, Guildford $  
                  7/12 GF in service on 802 to Westway car parks $
                  7/12 SE return to store (Southend)
                  7/12    transfer to Classic Coaches (T-GM), Annfield Plain $
                  1/13    Classic: red
                  8/13    Classic: in service in Newcastle, red, dual doorways $
                          Dawson Rentals 
                          acquired by Jim Hughes Coaches #76
                  8/15    in service, JH Coaches: Sunderland AFC P&R: white/gold $
                  9/15    bought by Square Peg, Garforth 
                  4/16    Square Peg: cream/dark green $
                  1/17    Square Peg: cream/dark green $  
               by 4/17    sold to Ripley (Carlton)

DLA 121 T421 GGO  8/99    10.6m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007324, Alexander ALX400 9827/41, H45/17D
                  8/99    new to Arriva London North
                          in service on 279 to Manor House Station $
                  */99    used on 279 to Holloway
                  3/00    reseated: H45/19D
                  7/00 E  
                 02-05 E
                  1/06 E  under repair at Enfield, and return
                  2007 E
                 10/08 E  downseated to H45/17D
                  6/09 E  in service on 121 to Enfield Lock Station $
                 10-11 E  
                 11/11 E  in service on 121 to Enfield Island Village $
                 12/11 E  in service on 121 to Turnpike Lane Station $
                  3/12    transfer into store, Arriva Southern Counties #6252
 6252             4/12 GF (Guildford) $
                  5/12 GF on 802 P&R, Guildford $
                  6/12 GF on 802 P&R, Guildford $
                  7/12 CO return to store (Colchester)
                  7/12    transfer to Classic Coaches (T-GM), Annfield Plain $
                  9/12    on school contract, Gosforth: still red/cow-horns, Arriva, 2-doors $
                 10/12    on school contract, Gosforth: still red/cow-horns, Arriva, 2-doors $
                 10/12    on Metro replacement, Newcastle: still red/cow-horns, Arriva, 2-doors $
                  3/13    on Metro replacement, Newcastle: still red/cow-horns, Arriva, 2-doors $
                  8/13    on Metro replacement, Newcastle: still red/cow-horns, Arriva, 2-doors $
                 10/13    in service, Sunderland University Open Day shuttle, red $
                          repainted white, blue/yellow skirt 
                  6/14    in service, Sunderland University Open Day shuttle, Classic $
                          bought by Jim Hughes Coaches, Birtley: repainted white, gold skirt 
                  2/15    on Metro replacement, jhcoaches, white/gold skirt $
                  6/15    jhcoaches $
                  9/15    bought by Square Peg, Garforth 
                  4/16    Square Peg: cream/dark green $
                 11/16    Square Peg: cream/dark green $
                  7/17    in service, Square Peg $

 
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DLA 132 V332 DGT 10/99    10.2m DAF DE02RSDB250 XMGDE02RS0H007857, Alexander ALX400 9920/7, H43/21D 
                 10/99 N  new to Arriva London South for 68, 468, N68, X68 (Norwood)   
                  7/00 N  
                 01-02 N 
                       N  in service on 68 to Norwood Garage $
                  9/03 TH transfer (Thornton Heath)
                 04-08 TH
                       TH in service on 198 to Thornton Heath $
                  8/09 TH downseated to H43/18D
                 10/09 TC transfer (Croydon)
                  4/10 TC repainted
                  5/11 EC transfer (Edmonton)
                  6/11 E  transfer (Enfield)  
                 11/11 E  in service on 279 to Manor House $
                  2012 E
                  2/13 E  in service on 317 to Waltham Cross $
                  3/13 E  in service on 279 $
                  3/13 E  in service on 121 to Turnpike Lane Station $
                  7/13 E  in service on 317 to Enfield $
                  9/13 E  used on 317
                 10/13 E  to store for trainer conversion
                 11/13 N  transfer, trainer (Norwood)
                  2/14 N  driver trainer, blue, at Norwood garage $
                          Arriva Southern Counties
                  8/16    blue trainer, Chatham $
                       MD blue trainer, Maidstone garage $ 
                  4/18    sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
                  7/18    awaiting collection

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New Enterprise

DLA 229 X429 FGP 12/00    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008676, Alexander ALX400 0036/6, H43/20D
                 12/00 AR new into service (Tottenham)
                 01-02 AR
                 10/03 WN transfer (Wood Green)
                 10/05 WN on W3 to Northumberland Pk Stn
                 06-07 WN
                  3/08 N  transfer (Norwood)
                  4/09 N  repainted 
                  5/09 N  downseated to H43/19D
                  7/09 AR transfer (Tottenham)
                 10-12 AR
                  3/13 AR into reserve
                  5/13 AR withdrawn..
                  5/13 EC ..into store (Edmonton)
              by 11/13    stored at Derby
 6251            12/13 NE transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (New Enterprise) #6251
                          converted to single doorway, repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
                  6/14 NE on private hire $
 6251                     transfer to Arriva the Shires
                  8/16    in service on 500 to Watford $

DLA 231 X431 FGP 12/00    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H008679, Alexander ALX400 0036/8, H43/20D
                 12/00 AR new into service (Tottenham)
                 01-04 AR
                  7/05 AR refurbished: more windows, headlights on, reseated H43/19D, repainted all-red
                  2006 AR
                 11/07 AR IBUS fitted
                  3/09 AR in service on 168 to Elephant & Castle $
                  6/09 AR in service on 123 to Wood Green $
                  2010 AR
                 10/11 AR in service on 243 to Wood Green $
                  6/12 AR in service on 76 to Tottenham $
                  2/13 AR into reserve
                  5/13 AR withdrawn..
                  5/13 EC ..into store (Edmonton)
              by 11/13    stored at Derby
                          converted to single doorway, repainted interurban blue/blue, digital display
 6252            11/13 NE transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (New Enterprise) #6252 $
                  7/14 NE on College service $
                 12/14 NE at Bluewater $
                  8/15 NE at Bluewater $
                 12/15 NE used on 703 to Bluewater
                 10/16    sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
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DLA 290 Y523 UGC  6/01    10.2m DAF DB250RS/LF XMGDE02RS0H009078, Alexander ALX400 0057/14, H43/20D 
                  6/01 AR into service on 41, 243 (Tottenham)
                       EC (Edmonton)
                  6/04 SF transfer (Stamford Hill) 
                  8/05 BN transfer (Brixton)
                 12/05 CT transfer (Clapton)
                  4/06 BN transfer (parked at N)
                  2007 BN
                  6/08 BN in service on 319 to Streatham Hill $
                  8/08 BN refurbished 
                  2/09 BN in service on 319
                  2010 AR 
                  2/11 AR transfer 
                  7/11 AR in service on 243 to Waterloo $
                  2/12 AR in service on 123 to Ilford $
                  9/12 AR in service on 243 to Wood Green $
                  2/13 AR in service on 243 to Wood Green $
                  3/13 AR into reserve
                  6/13 EC change store, withdrawn
              by 11/13    stored at Derby
 6290            11/13    converted to single doorway, Arriva interurban blue/blue, cow horn, digital display
                 12/13 HH transfer to Arriva the Shires (Hemel Hempstead)
                  1/14 HH in service on Hemel 4
                  1/14 HH in service on 500 to Watford $
                  2/14 HH in service on 320 to Rickmansworth $
                 10/14 HH in service on 500 to Watford $
                  6/15 HH in service on 500 to Watford $
                 10/15 HH in service on 500 $
                 12/15 HH in service on 320 to Hemel Hempstead $
                 12/15 HH in service $
                  2/16 HH in service on 500 to Aylesbury $
                       TW transfer to Arriva Kent & Surrey (Tunbridge Wells)
                 10/16 TW in garage $
                  4/17 TW in service on 7 to Maidstone $ 



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6222    S267 JUA  TLB498 p37   1/06 GY on 498 to Brentwood, Romford

6231    Y464 UGC  TLB508 p0    9/06 DT on 160 to Catford, Chislehurst

 

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