A steady flow of second-hand ex Go-Ahead group Olympians are entering service at Portswood. 31836 (R336 LGH) in Above Bar on Dec 12th.

Some Olympians are numbered in the 31xxx series, others, like 34249 (N547 LGH) are 34xxx! Castle Way Dec 12th

The Olympians are displacing Arrows to First Manchester. However 31951 has received a recent repaint, suggesting the rumours that some are to remain in Southampton, at least temporarily, may be true. Dec 12th, Vincents Walk

An unusual location, until now, for a First service. 40628 picks up in Castle Way at the replacement stops for the now pedestrianised High St. Dec 12th

Also a consequence of the High St. closure. 42523 on the, now bus only, stretch of road to the north of the Bargate. Dec 12th

3 of the gas-powered Darts are now laid up but the others remained very evident in December. Here is now difficult to achieve shot of 2 Southampton red liveried buses together (49963 leading): in Above Bar on Dec 12th

49965 crests the rise at the top of Hanover Buildings, Dec 12th

a recent repaint from Ross Records advert livery. Stubbington Nov 7th.

One of the 4 Olympians transferred to Hoeford for contract work takes a turn in normal service. Stubbington Nov 7th

Newly arrived at Hoeford from Portswood, MkII Lynx 62682 heads for Clarence Pier, Southsea; Nov 7th

Now at Portswood being prepared for service are 4 Pointer Darts (6 are due) from First Glasgow. 40824 seen here in Glasgow shows they differ from FHDs own Darts in having electronic displays not blinds.

Rail replacement services in & around Portsmouth in November in involved several local firms, FH&D included. Omnicity 65016 was at work on Nov 12th

Also on Nov 12th, Portswood provided some Volvo B10Bs including 66129.

43848 one of 4 new Mini Pointer-Darts now on service 16 (Soutampton - Hamble). Woolston Oct 3rd

43845 in Netley, The 16 is now branded as "Southampton - Hamble" connection in the same style as the Fareham - Gosport corridor

No fleet number visible on P925 RYO, the latest addition to Portswood's d/deck fleet. In Saints FM livery to replace the Dennis Arrow. Pound Tree Rd., Oct 3rd

Transferred from Somerset & Avon in June. It has taken 4 months to get 42728 on the road at Hoeford. Stubbington Oct. 13th

Former West Yorkshire Alexander bodied Dart 40623 now at Hoeford ex Portswood. Fareham b/stn October 24th

Several of the Marshall bodied Darts at Hilsea have had replacement panels fitted around the rear wheel arches, as shown by 41635 at The Hard on Sept 1st. Similar 2-door buses in London have had structural problems, is the same problem occuring here?

Another view of a former fleet member - Somerset & Avon now run 66174 from Bath, seen in Salisbury on Sept. 17th

41516 now has this advert livery for Southampton City College. Vincents Walk Sept 21st

At the start of the school year 6 BMC schoolbuses began operating to Kings School, Winchester. 68561 lays over in the traditional location for Portswood's school buses

Recently transferred into Portswood from Bridport.

The closure of the Bargate bus stops in Southampton has displaced the ex Provincial services to new locations. The 78 now departs from Castle Way.

The 72/80 are temporarily terminating in Queensway. Here 46328 circles the roundabout to its new departure stop outside Debenhams after dropping of passengers

Arriving 72/80s terminate on the other side of Queensway, where any stand time is taken. Lynx 62643 demonstrates

2 photos depicting the old order on the 16, about to be swept away by new Mini Pointer-Darts. Dart 42504 swings round from the stop in Hamble on Sept 29th

About to become a much rarer sight, Olympian 34020 departs Hamble on a 16A. Sept 29th

First's other presence in hamble is the Thursday only 58 to Eastleigh. Here 66202 leaves after completing the last trip of the day at 4.45pm

Several BMC 1100FE schoolbuses are arriving for use at Portswood. HX05 BUO one of 2 already in use, pictured at Stokes Bay rally Aug 29th

51726 the first of the 4 Ross Records adverts to receive fleet livery. Stokes bay rally Aug 29th

62641 is the 2nd Lynx at Hoeford to be repainted. Stokes Bay rally Aug 29th

The Volvo's from Hilsea now with Somerset & Avon are allocated to Taunton as well as Bath. 66178 in the town on July 9th.

51719 the Mercedes 709 transferred to Western National in 1999 is now (July 2005) at work in Barnstaple

Volvos displaced from Hilsea are at Hoeford & Portswood or transferred out to First Somerset & Avon - 66171 is now based at Bath; photographed June 2nd

66168 during its time at Hoeford; photographed in East Street, Fareham June 18th shortly before its move to Weymouth.

First & Bus Users UK held a "bus users surgery" in Fareham using the new Solo from Hilsea. Here MD Richard Soper is quizzed as local media look on.

The new Solo currently has vinyl ribbon & gift tag" embellishments

A recent repaint out of an overall ad livery for Leightons opticians, 42507 at The Bargate June 28th.

50206 one of the 709s now at Portswood

Portswood based Olympian 34509 has lost its opening front windows and gained a flimsy looking tree deflector. The distinctive new look has echoes of Marshall bodywork as supplied to Bournemouth

40620 one of the Darts from First West Yorkshire has gained a new coat of paint. Pound Tree Rd., Southampton June 28th

The influx of Darts from Yorkshire and Volvos from Hilsea has seen the withdrawal of most Lynxs from Southampton. 62681 is a survivor, still running on June 11th

45307 a Wright bodied Dart transferred from First Cymru earlier this year on Weymouth Esplanade May 2005

Taken into stock in 2004 but not operated 45108 finally entered service, at Weymouth rather than Hoeford, earlier in 2005. Weymouth Esplanade May 2005

Now at Weymouth after spells at Hilsea & Hoeford Mercedes 709D 51460 rests in the exit from Weymouth garage, May 2005

20058 is now back in Dorset after a spell as Hilsea's training bus: Weymouth station yard May 2005

65020 one of Hilsea's Omnicities displaying the latest version of Overground branding in Waterlooville on May 3rd.