DML41768 X768HLR was the visitor today as I arrived at CELF Centre, the First London, Alperton based bus made the short trip from Alperton Garage in order to get its chassis cleaned. Since the opening of this Centre in September 2007, it has proved very effective and First seem to be using the centre just as much as Metroline. Just goes to show how good a job the employees at CELF Centre do day in and day out. Not really...

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TE1073 LK10BZV and TE1074 LK10BZX stand side by side at Cricklewood Garage having just been delivered yesterday from Alexander-Dennis Harlow. These Buses are part of the batch TE1073 -1104 for Cricklewood contacts, Route 139 and 189. A further 10 are expected for the Route 139 as well as some for the 210. The Buses are now the third batch of Metroline Vehicles, excluding VP628 to gain power blinds. I must say these Buses...

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A visit to Arriva Lea Valley I Must send a huge mention to my mate Rohan for providing me with the opportunity to visit two Arriva garages owing to his links within the company. This was a first time for me visiting this Garage and I must say I was very excited especially as there was new Buses on the premises.  Arriva London T118 LJ10 HVO The new Buses came in the form of the classy ADL Enviro...

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Its TE668 LK55 KJZ again! Those who read CELF Centre Part 7 will remember this vehicle standing inside the workshop, it has now moved to the forecourt and should be returned to Holloway very soon. I don't understand why TE682 was not sent here instead... These shots were actually taken at around 7:30am in the morning, peak time for buses arriving at CELF. The buses were arriving in their dozens in the short 30 minutes I was on...

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VP333 LR52 BNK stands in side the workshop at CELF. This Bus is part of the 2002 VP317 - 347 batch for the 24 that used to operate from HT (Holloway). However as the years have gone by some of this batch has steadily transferred to HD (Harrow Weald).But in November 2007 when the 24 was lost to Go Ahead London it signalled the end of these buses at HT and VP331 - 347 were all transferred to Harrow Weald Garage (HD). This...

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