The programme to retrofit LED screens now includes Hoeford's step-entrance Darts. 46324 seen in Stubbington Lane on November 10th is one of the early examples.

FHD are working the daily rail rep. from Brockenhurst to Lymington for the next 6 weeks - 2 vehicles are used Volvo B10M 20457 makes the tight right turn out of Brockenhurst station on Oct 6th

Another view of 20457 in Brockenhurst

The turn into Brockenhurst station is also tricky, especially when it coincides with the crossing barriers lifting - traffic is reluctant to give way to allow buses to swing into the yard. Volvo 66204 Oct 6th

The service is worked by Hoeford drivers but this should be 66128 loaned from Portswood. 66128 sits unused & unloved at Hoeford - Portswood having followed a long tradition & sent the roughest bus in the depot!

The 2 Volvo B10B that joined the fleet from Manchester in June have kept a low profile as work proceeds to adapt them as tuition vehicles. 60337 (N542 WVR) at Portswood on October 10th

Volvo Olympian 34016 has had a recent repaint. Looking tidy here in Stubbington. Sept 2007

Portswood now have 2 Marshall bodied Darts from First Berkshire - new route 25 has been a regular haunt, here is 41166 at Hedge End Superstores on Sept 15th

The second of the 2 recent transfers to Hoeford to go on the road - 34022 in Queensway Southampton on Sept 15th

41165 the other ex First Berkshire Dart now at Portswood, seen in Botley on Sept 29th

40250 (M106 RRJ) another of the recent arrivals from Manchester. Stubbington Sept 24th

"New" from Manchester Northern Counties-bodied Dart 40265 in now in use at Hoeford

nearside view - not leaving for Gosport!, right hand lock giving the game away, but doing a circuit to get onto stand

and finally leaving on an 88 journey

Portswood have also gained 2 Darts from Manchester - 40297 (N603 XJM) originally with london Buslines

and 40292 (M965 XVT) originally Potteries. These reintroduce the step-entrance Pointer-Dart to Southampton, native examples were moved out to Hoeford several years ago.

Sister to 40297 at Portswood Hoeford based 40298 (N604 XJM) passing Debenham's Southsea Aug 16th

Recent transfers from Portswood to Hoeford are Olympians 34021/2: first into service, after an appearance at the stokes Bay rally was 34021 -seen turning into Stubbington village on Aug 28th

Another view of 34021 in Stubbington Lane Aug 28th

51722 (P722 KCR) in a non-standard livery with coloured bands above the windows. Fareham August 2007

Following this years service changes in Portsmouth service 3 is now mainly operated by Hilsea. 51715 (N715 GRV) in Grove Rd., Southsea in July

The June changes in Portsmouth left only some 5 Ivecos in use - 52086 (M186 XTR) in Grove Rd., July 11th

As a part of June's changes several more 709Ds moved from Hoeford to Hilsea - 51727 (P727 KCR) in Edinburgh Rd. on "feeder" route 15.

5 Varios are recent arrivals at Hilsea from First Midland Red - 52558 (S558 RWP) on new route 19 in Pembroke Rd., Old Portsmouth

All 4 Hampshire based Solos are now at Hilsea - 53151 works a journey on the 13 on July 11

Formerly a Dorset based bus, Vario 52602 on new route 4 in Stubbington Ave., North End

Vario 52559 (S559 RWP) at Cosham "Interchange" on truncated route 12

Also at Cosham 51728 (P728 KCR) on the 11, which now provides the service to Port Solent

Allaway Ave, Paulsgrove is the location of 51718 (N718 GRV) one of the few 709s still cream & red. The 8 links Hillsley Rd to Cosham

The retro-fitting of LED screens to low floor buses has included Hilsea's Darts. 41633 (R633 VLX) in Pembroke Rd., Old Portsmouth

Olympian 34258 rebuilt to open top using the front roof dome from ECW bodied 34757 crosses theTown Bridge in Weymouth

Reinstated, and repainted, for the 2007 season Brisrol VR 39971 in Weymouth

The former Eastern National Olympians 34810/4 are now at Weymouth, transferred from Hoeford

2 Volvo Olympians have transferred from Portswood to Weymouth - both are in this striking livery

2 other advert buses at Wemouth are 34503 - advertising Weymouth Bay Holiday Park

and 34502, advertising the resort itself

Repainted Volvo 66205 - now with LED display - in the countryside between Titchfield & Stubbington May 23rd

Dart 42137 displays the new LED destination display in Stubbington May 23rd

The 5th Olympian at Hoeford has recently entered service, looking very tidy after repaint & refurbishment. Stubbington May 14th

520602 (R502 NPR) in Hillsley Rd. The short lived 1B becomes part of new route 8

51716 (N716 GRV) arriving at Port Solent - to be served by new route 11to Cosham only from June

50300 (S406 GUB) leaves Port Solent. The 24A is to be renumbered 11

Iveco 52097 (M197 XTR) in Hawthorn Crescent, Highbury. The 25 will be Fareham - Cosham only with Cosham - Highbury becoming part of 8 - note "new routes 8 & 9 already on stop flag

Marshall bodied Mercedes 50088 (L556 LVT) in Allaway Avenue. The 25A becomes part of the truncated 25.

52083 (M183 XTR) at Baffins on the 27. This section of the 27 becomes part of new route 4

Dart 46329 in Hawthorn Cres., Highbury. The 60A is withdrawn completely, covered by other services

52081 (M181 XTR) in the bus-only section of Furze Lane, Milton. The 7 & 7A disappear, covered by new routes 4 & 19

52093 exits the bus-only section of Furze Lane on route 7

Buses arriving at Baffins as route 7 return as a 7A - illustrated by 52093 again, approx 20 minutes after the previous shot

The new Volvos at Portswood have released 5 Vo Olys for transfer - 3 to Hoeford 34060 arrives at Stubbington Green on April 25th

Nearside view of 34060 leaving Stubbington after an 87A working. April 25th

Another transfer to Hoeford - 34071 in a shabbier state than 34060. Seen leaving on the 87A having replaced 34060, a scheduled change but usually Dart or 709 replacing a decker. April 25th

A bus still in cream & red - becoming a rare sight outside Portsmouth, Hoeford only have a couple of bouncy castles & a few Mercs remaining in this livery. Stubbington April 25th

One of the 5 new Wrightbus Volvo B7TLs at Portswood

Latest arrivals at Portswood LK54 FNF (68536) & FNH - further BMC schoolbuses : Portswood Feb 23rd

The 2nd Volvo Olympian to be transferred to Hoeford from Portswood is 34017, seen at Stubbington in the early morning gloom on January 10th

Hoeford are currently working a rail replacement service between Fareham & Portsmouth Harbour for First Great Western. Volvos 20418 & 20055 at Fareham 24 Jan.

20055 (NTL 655) temporarily at Hoeford from Weymouth & previously with First Northampton. Fareham Jan 24.

Volvo B10M 20418 (P176 NAK) also ex Northampton and usually based at Portswood. The flaps on the front panel fold down to reveal "L" plates, note also the extra instructors mirrors. Fareham Stn Jan 24.

There are 4 coaches at Hoeford for the contract but B10BLE buses make daily appearances - 66151 arrives at Fareham on Jan 24.