John Oram's photos with the keyword: Wheelers

Sunday 3 December 2017 saw an extensive programme of rail replacement services, involving several operators, run from Havant station as trains did not run between Southampton and Havant or Havant and Barnham. Shortly after I photographed Xelabus Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL 530/LX53AZU by itself, it was joined by a representative of local rival Wheelers in the form of their East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD 9423RU, the pair making a colourful sight together on a dull day. They were waiting in Market Parade outside Havant Park. 200_3_P1040050E

Sunday 3 December 2017 saw an extensive programme of rail replacement services, involving several operators, run from Havant station as trains did not run between Southampton and Havant or Havant and Barnham. Shortly after I photographed Xelabus Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL 530/LX53AZU by itself, it was joined by a representative of local rival Wheelers in the form of their East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD 9423RU, the pair making a colourful sight together on a dull day. They were waiting in Market Parade outside Havant Park. 200_3_P1040047

Wheelers is another Hampshire fleet which moves its premium plates quite a lot. YIL5883 has been on a Berkhof bodied Dennis Javelin and, as long ago as 9 January 2011, on an LDV minibus. The registration was seen on an MCV Evolution bodied MAN 14.220 in Palmerston Road, Southampton as it passed between Hoglands and Houndwell parks. 200_2_P1110564C

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed by davidhann34016 on 3 April 2016 and by myself on 4 April, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. Two of the three were Plaxton Primo 2 CX60AEL and Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SIL9041. It is a bit untraditional to photograph buses from behind but I want a record of comings and goings and the pictures show that the 'back end of a bus' does not necessarily mean 'ugly'. 200_2_P1100579

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed by davidhann34016 on 3 April 2016 and by myself on 4 April, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. Two of the three were Plaxton Primo 2 CX60AEL and Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SIL9041. It is a bit untraditional to photograph buses from behind but I want a record of comings and goings and the pictures show that the 'back end of a bus' does not necessarily mean 'ugly'. 200_2_P1100578C

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed by davidhann34016 on 3 April 2016 and by myself on 4 April, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. One of the three was this Plaxton Primo 2 CX60AEL. It is a bit untraditional to photograph buses from behind but I want a record of comings and goings and the pictures show that the 'back end of a bus' does not necessarily mean 'ugly'. 200_2_P1100577

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed by davidhann34016 on 3 April 2016 and by myself on 4 April, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. Two of the three were Plaxton Primo 2 CX60AEL and Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SIL9041. 200_2_P1100576C

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed in early April 2016, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident P3WTL was one of the today's three vehicles. 200_2_P1100580C

Following my observation of a single vehicle on 9 May 2016, there were three Wheelers buses at Eastleigh Works on today's visit. With this seeming to continue a pattern of use observed in early April 2016, one might surmise that the company uses Eastleigh for overflow as its premises can become quite crowded. It is a bit untraditional to photograph buses from behind but I want a record of comings and goings and the pictures show that the 'back end of a bus' does not necessarily mean 'ugly'. Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident P3WTL was one of the today's three vehicles. 200_2_P1100575C

Wheelers MCV bodied MAN NIL7251 at Eastleigh Works. In the sometimes confusing world of buses and coaches, this vehicle has had at least two previous operators and the registration has been previously used by Wheelers on a Plaxton bodied Dennis Dart. 200_2_P1100540C

On 3 April 2016 there were, reportedly, seven vehicles from the Wheelers Connect fleet in the yard of Eastleigh Works. The site has been used frequently for various bus comings and goings. Whatever the reason for their presence, there was only one, MCV bodied MAN 12.220 AE56MDF, remaining when I arrived late in the morning of the next day and that left soon after my arrival as shown here. 200_2_P1090631_PS

On 3 April 2016 there were, reportedly, seven vehicles from the Wheelers Connect fleet in the yard of Eastleigh Works. The site has been used frequently for various bus comings and goings. Whatever the reason for their presence, there was only one, MCV bodied MAN 12.220 AE56MDF, remaining when I arrived late in the morning of the next day and that left soon after my arrival. 200_2_P1090629

Everything in this autumn scene enhances the appearance of Wheelers Optare Solo L1OXF seen in High Street, Winchester. 200_2_P1070177

Wheelers Travel (North Baddesley) Irizar bodied Scania BL07WTL on a long layover in Twyford Drive, Lee on Solent. Earlier photographs of this vehicle show it in a blue livery. I don't think this all-white scheme is an improvement but perhaps it is easier to maintain. 200_2_P1020054

Wheelers Plaxton bodied Dennis Dart SLF VU02TTZ in Romsey. X20_DSCF2342C

Wheelers MCV Evolution bodied MAN 18.220 AE56MBY in Romsey. X20_DSCF2332