(23 Feb 2014, 1:44 pm)Dan wrote Richard Smiles has circulated information regarding recent and upcoming Leven Valley changes. These are outlined below:

1. Providing there are no major vehicle shortages ex Lothian Dart 178 (Y178CFS) has again been “Pencilled In“ to go in for repaint this coming week. It may be the last repaint for a little while, given forthcoming cuts to services at the end of March grow ever closer. In addition 178 is the last vehicle that was NOT really in any form of Leven Livery, the others 73, 94 & 191 having now been painted into the New scheme.

2. It has recently materialised that Leven’s final two surviving Enviro 200s (25 & 91), which were initially leased by Leven when first acquired, have now been purchased outright by Leven’s Partner Kevin Procter, so will therefore be remaining with the Leven Valley Fleet for the foreseeable future. In addition, it has been suggested that these two vehicles are likely to be repainted into Leven’s New Overall White Livery during this Summer (2014).

3. It is understood that the Dales & District Arm of Procter’s have lost around 7 buses worth of work, as a consequence of forthcoming Cuts to North Yorkshire County Council Services. As a result of this, it is believed that the two/three Optare Solo’s currently being used within the Leven Operations (YM52TOU) & (T14CRT) plus ? are likely to be exchanged for Dennis Dart MPDs.

As always, thanks to Richard for providing the information.

Let's not forget Leven/Compass are losing 4 vehicles and Esk Valley look set to lose at least one vehicle worth of work... Ultimately this will see a few transfers around the group and the oldest vehicles being sold.