The two remaining VRs at Weymouth - 39934 leads 39971 on August 25th

Volvo Olympian 34016, transferred to Hoeford from Sept 18th: seen in Rowner Rd., on its way to HMS Sultan, on Sept 20th

34016 again, about to turn into Hoeford after running on the am HMS Sultan contract. 5 more are expected by the end of the year

34756, one of the Sultan contract regulars in Rowner Rd. Sept 20th. note route number, already set for the next working (a regular Oly. turn)

34814 returns to Hoeford after the am contract run from Collingweood to Sultan on Sep 20th

Repaired after fire damage in March, Olympian 31836 is now back in service at Portswood. Castle Way Sept 23rd.

Repainted as part of a commemoration of 75 years of operation of services 17/8, 66161 approaches The Hard Interchange on Aug 10th

Nearside view of 66161 in Portsmouth colours.

comparision with a standard liveried Volvo

66161 loads passengers for its 1st passenger trip in Portsmouth livery

One of the many Pointer Darts to gain a new coat of paint in2006: 46314 leaving the Hard on Aug 10th

In the run up to the World Cup several Hoeford based buses have gained "ing-er-land" flags on side windows - Dart 46323 seen in Stubbington on June 9th is an example

One of the few minibuses remaining at Portswood - 50122 in Above Bar June 15th

Something of a Lynx festival working the 80 on June 15th. First 62681 on the 13.30 ex Southampton

then 62643 on the 14.20

34990 looking good for an 18 year old vehicle. Sister 34989 is now in Weymouth for the summer to work the Park & Ride service

The first of the 2nd batch of Glasgow Darts that I've seen in service. 40791 in Commercial Rd., Southampton June 17th

Dart 42129 pictured from the footbridge over Western Way, fareham

Volvo 66204 in Gosport Rd., shame there wasn't a train passing

41634, a Hilsea based Dart on its way to Hoeford for attention

45300 the original Wright Handybus tackles the Quay St. roundabout

Dart 42138 also at Quay St. roundabout, lovely spring flowerbed!

46309 the Dart retrofitted with the latest style of electronic number display in Gosport Rd.

Mercedes 51716 crosses the old Gosport railway line on the Newgate Lane flyover

Another of the Mercedes Varios at Hilsea. 50299 passing under the railway onto St Georges Rd. on April 7th

The perils of modern bus driving. Dart 41643 bursts through the smoke in Clarendon Rd., Southsea on April 7th

46323 one of several Pointer Darts recently repainted in corporate livery approaching the Red Lion at Stubbington on April 26th

Currently on loan at Portswood from First Coaches - 20203 a Volvo B12(T) with Plaxton Excalibur body. Portswood Broadway March 13 2006

31836 inside Portswood garage after suffering fire damage last week. Visible from St Denys Rd, just!

40825 one of the 4 ex Glasgow Darts now in use at Portswood - interesting display on the screen!. Pound Tree Rd. March 13th

40827, another of the ex-Glasgow Darts. Also in Pound Tree Rd., March 13th

42513 in Portswood Broadway. The 14 is a new service linking Bitterne and the city via the Airport! March 13th

Something of a mixed run-out on the 17/8 services on March 13th. As well as the expected Volvo B10BLEs there was Olympian 34756....

......bouncy castle Dart 45383.......

......UVG-bodied Dart 47307....

..... and Pointer Dart 42728 showing its new route number display

Some of Hilsea's Ivecos have been replaced by Mercedes Varios - 50300 came from First West Yorkshire

Vario 52601 one of 2 transferred from Weymouth

52605 the other ex Weymouth bus turns into Stanhope Rd. All 3 pics March 13th

47303, last of the UVG bodied Darts to be repainted. Fareham b/stn Feb 27th

51714, another recent repaint, seen at Cosham on Feb 27th

Van Hool Alizee-bodied Scania coaches continue to be hired from Devon based Target Travel for training work. Fareham b/stn Feb 27th

Dart 46311, an unusual sight on the 17. No doubt a popular bus with Pompey's buggy brigade.

Running repairs on Arrow 31951 in Pound Tree Rd. Jan 3rd

34533 the only remaining Roe bodied Olympian at Portswood made it into 2006. Above Bar St. Jan 3rd

31826, More former Go-Ahead Olympians are now in service. South Front Jan 3rd

31821 another ex London Central Olympian. Vincents Walk Jan 3rd

34810 one of two ex First Essex Olympians at Hoeford. Pictured in Stubbington Jan 20th.

40823 (R643 DUS): the first of the 6 ex First Glasgow Darts expected at Hoeford have now entered service. 40823 in Osborn Rd., Fareham Jan 27th

The 2nd Dart now in use 40824 (R643 DUS) leaves Fareham b/stn on Jan 27th. Note these have electronic displays rather than conventional blinds.

41515 (R415 WPX) Not known whether this is a loan from Portswood or a transfer but 41515 is seen at fareham b/stn on Jan 27th

41634, away from its usual haunt on the 6, spent Jan 27th working on the 41. Seen in Commercial Rd.

51583 (N883 HWS) a recent transfer into Hilsea, pictured in Stubbington Ave, North End working the 6A shuttle service on Jan 27th

Another Hilsea transfer, this one from Hoeford last Autumn to provide a bus for the 6A. Edinburgh Rd., Jan 27th

Iveco 52016 has been reinstated to service. Edinburgh Rd., Jan 27th

62681 the other Mk2 Lynx now at Hoeford. Fareham b/stn Jan 27th