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This page created 26th November 2001, updated 11th December 2005

Bus Histories

These histories are far from complete. They are being assembled as I gather data from a variety of sources. Particularly helpful has been:

OV 1   C525 DYM   7/86    new for LRT to Orpington Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F, to Aldenham
       Typhoon         Q  in store (Camberwell)
                  8/86 OB trainer, then service on Orpington Roundabout (Orpington)
                  87-8 OB
                 12/89 OB repaint
                  1/90 PD transfer into store (Plumstead)
                  2/90 PD trainer
                  8/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                 10/90    loaned to Fire Research Establishment, Borehamwood
                  3/91    bought by Fire Research Centre, Borehamwood
                 10/92    Fire Research Centre, Cardington

OV 2   C526 DYT   7/86    new for LRT to Orpington Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F, to Aldenham
       Hurricane       Q  in store (Camberwell)
                  8/86 OB trainer, then service on Orpington Roundabout (Orpington)
                  87-8 OB
                 12/89 OB repaint
                  1/90 PD transfer into store (Plumstead)
                  2/90 PD trainer 
                  4/90 OB return
                  6/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead)
                  6/91 PD repainted to Roundabout livery
                  6/91 LT donated to LT Museum
                       AT Acton (The Depot)
                  */05    moved to store (Wroughton?)
                  8/10    at Knockholt for launch of book: ROUNDABOUT "Orpington's Little Buses"
                  5/16 SJ parked on Go-Coach premises

OV 3   C527 DYT   7/86    new for LRT to Orpington Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F, to Aldenham
       Tornado    7/86 OB to store (Orpington)
                  8/86 OB trainer, then service on Orpington Roundabout
                  87-8 OB
                 11/89 PD transfer into store (Plumstead)
                 12/89 PD repaint
                  2/90 PD trainer
                  4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  4/92    bought by Dans Minibus Hire, Chingford
       IJ 1648   12/92    reregistered

OV 4   C528 DYT   7/86    new for LRT to Orpington Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F, to Aldenham
       Chinook    7/86 OB to store (Orpington)
                  8/86 OB trainer, then service on Orpington Roundabout  
                 10/86 OB used on R6
                  87-9 OB
                  1/90 OB repaint
                  2/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead)
                  8/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Barking)
                  1/91 FW transfer into store
                  1/91    bought by Fire Research Centre, Borehamwood

OV 5   C529 FYL   7/86    new for LRT to Orpington Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F, to Aldenham
       Whirlwind  7/86 OB to store (Orpington)
                  8/86 OB trainer, then service on Orpington Roundabout 
                 11/86 OB used on R3
                  87-9 OB
               by 3/90 OB repaint
                  6/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead)..
                  6/90    repainted LT red
                  9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Barking)
                 12/90 PD transfer, trainer
                  4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  5/91    bought by Francis MacDougall, Kilmarnock, Scotland
                  7/91    bought by Bellview Coaches, Greenock
                 12/91    fire-damaged: withdrawn

OV 6   D338 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                 10/86 VB used on C1
                  1987 VB
 OV6             10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  9/91    bought by Mercury Passenger Services, Hoo, Kent

OV 7   D339 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV7             10/88 VB numbered
                 89-91 VB
                  1/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  4/92    bought by Chalkwell, Sittingbourne

OV 8   D340 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV8             10/88 VB numbered
                 89-91 VB
                  4/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  5/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester 
                  5/92    bought by Cardale Garage

OV 9   D341 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV9             10/88 VB numbered
                 89-91 VB
                  5/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  5/92    bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton

OV 10  D342 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV10            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-91 VB
                  5/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  5/92    bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton
                 11/92    bought by Oaklands College, Hatfield

OV 11  D343 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM trainer, then service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV11            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  6/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  5/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  5/92    bought by Cardale Garage 
                  6/92    bought by Liverbus, Huyton
                  8/92    bought by Ashworth, Moreton
                          bought by Shuttle Bus
               by 5/00    bought by Zaks, Birmingham
               by 5/02    bought by City Hopper, Portsmouth

OV 12  D344 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV12            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-91 VB
                  5/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  5/92    bought by Donsway, Dunkirk, Faversham

OV 13  D345 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV13            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  3/92    bought by Chalkwell, Sittingbourne

OV 14  D346 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV14            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  5/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  6/92    bought by Cardale Garage
                  6/92    bought by Liverbus, Huyton
                  8/92    bought by Ashworth, Moreton
                 12/92    bought by Globe, Barnsley

OV 15  D347 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV15            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  5/92    bought by Cardale Garage

OV 16  D348 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV16            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  3/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  5/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  5/92    bought by Cardale Garage 
                          bought by Shepherdsons Coaches, Barton-on-Humber
                  98-9    in store
                 12/00    still in store

OV 17  D349 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV17            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  2/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester 
                  2/92    bought by Mullover, Bedford
                  

OV 18  D350 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV18            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  3/92    bought by Wombwell Diesels

OV 19  D351 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  8/87 OB loan (Orpington)..
                  8/87 VB ..return
 OV19            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  6/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  2/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  2/92    bought by Cardale Garage

OV 20  D352 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                 11/86 VB used on C1
                  1987 VB
 OV20            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  2/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  2/92    bought by Cardale Garage

OV 21  D353 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV21            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  1/92    bought by Cardale Garage
                  1/92    bought by Evans, Pensby

OV 22  D354 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV22            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 
                  3/92    bought by Chalkwell, Sittingbourne

OV 23  D355 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                 11/86 VB used on C1
                  1987 VB
 OV23            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  3/92    bought by Chalkwell, Sittingbourne
                  8/93    bought by Regis,Stanford-in-the-Vale

OV 24  D356 JUM   9/86    new for LRT to London Buses, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F
                  9/86 GM new to store (Victoria)
                  9/86 GM into service
                 10/86 VB transfer (Victoria Basement)
                  1987 VB
 OV24            10/88 VB numbered
                 89-90 VB
                  7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell)
                  1/92    auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester
                  1/92    bought by Cardale Garage
                 10/92    bought by Minibus Cruisers, Nantwich


MBV27 D357 JUM 12/86 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F GR trainer (Garston) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV25 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 12/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 2/90 HL transfer, trainer (Hanwell) 3/90 ON transfer, trainer (Alperton) 7/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 8/90 OB transfer (Orpington) 9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Barking) 4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton 3/92 bought by Bolton Coachways, Bolton MBV28 D358 JUM 12/86 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F GR trainer (Garston) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV26 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 1/90 OB transfer (Orpington), repaint 9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Plumstead) 4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 2/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton 11/92 bought by Zamir, Burton on Trent MBV29 D359 JUM 12/86 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F GR trainer (Garston) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV27 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 3/90 PM transfer, trainer (Peckham) 4/90 PM service 9/90 PM trainer 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester 1/92 bought by Cardale Garage MBV30 D360 JUM 12/86 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F GR trainer (Garston) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV28 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 3/92 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 6/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton MBV31 D361 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV29 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 10/91 bought by Edgecombe & Hall, Hoo, Kent (Mercury) Nu-Venture 1/98 Nu-Venture: withdrawn into store, sold MBV32 D362 JUM 12/86 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F GR trainer (Garston) 2/87 HH trainer (Hemel Hempstead) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV30 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/92 bought by S&M Travel, Benfleet 9/92 bought by Hydes, Aston: repainted blue/white/red for Aston Express MBV33 D363 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV31 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 7/91 loan to KPMG Peat Marwick 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton MBV34 D364 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV32 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/92 bought by S&M Travel, Benfleet MBV35 D365 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV33 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 4/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton MBV36 D366 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 B in store (Battersea) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV34 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 bought by Cardale Garage MBV37 D367 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 B in store (Battersea) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV35 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 1/90 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park).. 1/90 AK ..transfer, trainer (Streatham).. 1/90 VB ....transfer, trainer 8/91 VB service 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester 5/92 bought by Cardale Garage 6/92 bought by Liverbus MBV38 D368 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 SW trainer (Stockwell) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV36 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 12/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 3/90 WW transfer, trainer (Walthamstow) 9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Barking) 11/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 9/91 bought by Wiltax Taxis & Coaches, Shanklin, IoW MBV39 D369 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 HH trainer (Hemel Hempstead) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV37 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 4/92 bought by Beestons, Hadleigh MBV40 D370 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 SW trainer (Stockwell) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV38 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 12/89 OB transfer (Orpington) 1/90 OB repaint 9/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead) 1/91 PD into store 4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 12/91 bought by Filer, Ilfracombe 8/92 bought by Sid Valley Coaches, Sidmouth MBV41 D371 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 2/87 SW trainer (Stockwell) 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV39 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 1/90 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 3/90 PM transfer, trainer (Peckham) 8/90 PM into store 9/90 PM trainer 12/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 4/92 bought by Beestons, Hadleigh MBV42 D372 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV40 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 9/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton by 9/92 bought by Bolton Coachways MBV43 D373 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV41 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 10/91 MS loan to Mercury Passenger Services, Hoo 11/91 FW return to store 4/92 bought by Beestons, Hadleigh MBV44 D374 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV42 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 2/92 bought by Cardale Garage 2/92 bought by Bullock, Cheadle 9/92 bought by Globe, Barnsley: used in LT red MBV45 D375 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV43 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 WW transfer (Walthamstow) 12/89 WW trainer 1990 WW trainer 8/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 bought by Cardale Garage MBV46 D376 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV44 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 OB transfer (Orpington) 12/89 OB repaint 9/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead) 4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 12/91 bought by Filer, Ilfracombe 8/92 bought by Belle View Travel, Torquay by 6/02 converted to private camper-van MBV47 D377 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV45 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 1/90 WW transfer (Walthamstow).. 1/90 BW transfer, trainer (Bow) 2/90 WW return, trainer 8/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 4/92 bought by Beestons, Hadleigh MBV48 D378 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV46 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 11/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 3/91 V change store (Stamford Brook) 9/91 FW change store 5/92 auctioned by ADT Auctions Belle Vue, Greater Manchester 6/92 bought by Cardale Garage 6/92 bought by Liverbus, Liverpool MBV49 D379 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV47 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 9/90 BK transfer, trainer (Barking) 9/90 X transfer, trainer 1/91 BK transfer, trainer 4/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 6/92 bought by Holt Commercials, Bolton MBV50 D380 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV48 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 12/89 X transfer, trainer (Westbourne Park) 7/90 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 9/90 OB change store (Orpington) 9/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead) 4/91 PD into store 5/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 bought by Cardale Garage MBV51 D381 JUM 2/87 new for LRT to LCNW: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 3/87 ML into service on C2 (LRT tender) (Muswell Hill) 11/87 ML 6/88 VB transfer to London Buses (LCNW contract surrendered) OV49 10/88 VB numbered (Victoria Basement) 11/89 OB transfer (Orpington) 12/89 OB repaint 9/90 PD transfer, trainer (Plumstead) 7/91 FW transfer into store (Fulwell) 1/92 bought by Cardale Garage 10/92 bought by Minibus Cruisers, Nantwich
OV 50 E998 TWU 2/88 new for LRT to London Buses: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B14FL: fitted with Henderson Mobile Wheelchairs lifts at the rear 2/88 VB trainer (Victoria Basement) 3/88 VB into service, Careline OV50 10/88 VB numbered 10/92 leased to F.Thorpe, London OV 51 E999 TWU 2/88 new for LRT to London Buses: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B14FL: fitted with Henderson Mobile Wheelchairs lifts at the rear 2/88 VB trainer (Victoria Basement) 3/88 VB into service, Careline OV51 10/88 VB numbered 10/92 leased to F.Thorpe, London OV 52 E638 TWW 2/88 new for LRT to London Buses: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B14FL: fitted with Henderson Mobile Wheelchairs lifts at the rear 2/88 VB trainer (Victoria Basement) 3/88 VB into service, Careline OV52 10/88 VB numbered 10/92 leased to F.Thorpe, London D898 NUA Optare demonstrator 5/87 VB loan : one-day use on C1 (Victoria Basement) D555 TMR Optare demonstrator 5/87 VB loan: but not used C525 EWR Optare prototype 8/87 VB loan : one-day use on C1 (Victoria Basement)
163 D163 KDN */86 new to Red Rover, Aylesbury: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 11/86 used on 61: Luton to Aylesbury 12/87 taken over by Luton & District 164 D164 KDN */86 new to Red Rover, Aylesbury: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 12/87 taken over by Luton & District 165 D165 KDN */86 new to Red Rover, Aylesbury: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F */87 used on R27: Tring - Aldbury 12/87 taken over by Luton & District 169 E169 XJO */87 new to Red Rover, Aylesbury: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 12/87 taken over by Luton & District
203 D203 RGH 5/87 new to Epsom Coaches: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 1988 sold to Ward, Watford 1989 used by Chapman Coaches for contract work in Harpenden D203 */90 taken over by Lucketts, Watford 10/91 used on 338 1/97 taken over by Luton & District 2013 12/97 Arriva The Shires, in store C525 EWR */86 new to Ward, Watford: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F D525 */90 taken over by Lucketts, Watford D989 JYG */86 new to Ward, Watford: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25FL D989 */90 taken over by Lucketts, Watford 1/97 taken over by Luton & District 2014 12/97 Arriva The Shires, in store
VO 1 E510 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB810 1/91 HA bought by County Bus (Harlow) 6/91 HA 3/93 bought by Richardson, Stevenage VO 2 E511 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer C25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB811 1/91 HD bought by County Bus, VW LT55/Optare Citypacer B25F 6/93 bought by Huggins, Liverpool VO 3 E512 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB812 1/91 HD bought by County Bus 12/92 HA transfer (Harlow) 4/93 bought by Merrett, Newport, IoW VO 4 E513 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB813 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 6/92 bought by Minibus Cruisers, Nantwich VO 5 E514 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB814 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 10/92 bought by Globe Coaches, Barnsley VO 6 E515 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB815 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) HD 8/92 HA transfer 6/93 bought by Huggins, Liverpool VO 7 E516 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB816 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) HD 8/92 HA transfer 6/93 bought by Merrett, Newport, IoW VO 8 E517 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB817 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 7/92 bought by Waterhall Coaches, Kenfig Hill, Glamorgan VO 9 E518 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB818 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 10/92 bought by Globe Coaches, Barnsley VO10 E519 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB819 1/91 HD bought by County 12/92 HA transfer into store (Harlow) 3/93 HA withdrawn 3/93 bought by Clapton Coaches, Radstock VO11 E520 PWR 7/87 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer DP25F 8/87 into service 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB820 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 7/93 bought by Globe Coaches, Barnsley VO12 E996 UYG 4/88 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer C25F 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB806 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) VO13 E997 UYG 4/88 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer C25F 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB807 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) VO14 E998 UYG 4/88 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer C25F 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB808 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) VO15 E999 UYG 4/88 new to Welwyn Hatfield Line: VW LT55/Optare Citypacer C25F 1/90 taken over by Sovereign MB809 1/91 HA bought by County Bus, (Harlow) 3/93 HA withdrawn
D988 JYG bought by Silverline, Merthyr Tydfil bought by S M Travel 1989 used on Sunday 504 (BS Stortford - Epping Stn)
2009 E209 PWY 1988 new to Yorkshire Rider used on Leeds MicroRider services 10/88 bought by Borehamwood Travel Services 2012 E212 PWY 1988 new to Yorkshire Rider used on Leeds MicroRider services 10/88 bought by Borehamwood Travel Services 2015 E215 PWY 1988 new to Yorkshire Rider used on Leeds MicroRider services 10/88 bought by Borehamwood Travel Services 10/88 BT used on B1 to Farriers Way, Borehamwood 2016 E216 PWY 1988 new to Yorkshire Rider used on Leeds MicroRider services 10/88 bought by Borehamwood Travel Services C525 EWR 1986 new to Carlyle Works, Birmingham, demonstrator 2/89 bought by Borehamwood Travel Services
D633 XVV 11/86 VW LT55 HH000684, Optare #150, B25F 11/86 new to VAG Commercial Vehicles, Swindon 5/89 Trippit, Loughborough 3/02 Safeguard, Guildford T.Glew, Colchester 7/02 bought by Thames Bus, Chobham, Surrey E917 NEW 3/88 VW LT55 JH010737, Optare Citypacer 437, B25F 3/88 new to Cambus #917 Centra: used on Canary Wharf shuttle 7/04 withdrawn: stored at Stansted


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