This page created 26th November 2001, updated 11th December 2005
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12/91 fire-damaged: withdrawn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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