Mini Pointer Dart 3086 (KE53KBP) in Stevenage Bus Station.

Dart 3102 (L200BUS) was new to Lucketts of Watford. It is seen in Leighton Buzzard on route 70 just a week after transferring to the town's outstation.

Dennis Dart 3103 (L300BUS) was acquired when The Shires took over the operations of Luckett's of Watford during the 1990s. Several of their buses carried personalised L-BUS registrations, many of which were retained on the vehicles. The bus was working from Aylesbury depot when photographed in the summer of 2007. 3103 was destroyed by fire in Whitchurch on 5th February 2008.

A long-time Wycombe resident, but new to Hemel Hempstead in 1994, is Volvo B6 3115 (L315HPP). These B6s have given good service since Luton & District days, and are now in the course of withdrawal.

Northern Counties Paladdin bodied Volvo B6 3116 (L316HPP) was originally delivered new to Hemel Hempstead garage February 1994. Since then it had a short spell at Watford before moving to High Wycombe where it spent most of its life. It's pictured here parked in Wycombe bus station. Early in 2008, 3116 moved to Harlow depot, where it joined several other transferred B6s.

Volvo B6 3116 (L316HPP) transferred from Wycombe to Harlow at the end of 2007. It is seen in its new home with the destination display yet to be programmed.

Volvo B6 3119 (M719OMJ) found a new lease of life when transferred from MK Metro back to Arriva at Aylesbury to become a staff meal bus at Leighton Buzzard. The B6 however proved so useful that it was put back in full service! 3119 was to finish up back at MK Metro however, where it was withdrawn and towed away from Wolverton in spring 2009.

B6 3120 (M720OMJ) was one of two Luton based examples to carry branding for route 9. Following delivery to Watford in 1994, it subsequently passed to Hitchin depot still carrying a pink overall advert for Office Angels. Like many B6s in the fleet it eventually ended its working life at Luton.

Luton-based Volvo B6 3121 (M721OMJ) picks up outside Luton Galaxy on route 23.

Volvo B6 3122 (M722OMJ) was originally new to Watford. Transferred to Luton in 1996, it was first branded for route 27. In more recent years the B6s became mainstays on routes 5, 9 and 15 in Luton. 3122 was the last active Luton-based B6, finally being withdrawn from service at the end of July 2009.

Much-travelled Volvo B6 3123 (M723OMJ) awaits its next departure in Harlow Bus Station. I think it'd be easier to list the Shires' depots this bus HASN'T worked for!

Volvo B6 3123 (M723OMJ) prepares for its next trip around Staple Tye in Harlow.

Former Watford & Luton based Volvo B6 3124 (M724OMJ) photographed when working from Harlow depot. It was a regular on the Staple Tye routes as displayed here. 3124 would return to Luton depot in November 2008 following the demise of 3131.

Volvo B6 3127 (M727OMJ) has spent it's entire working life in High Wycombe. It recently had the interurban cow horns livery applied. It is currently the only Shires' B6 to operate in this livery.

Northern Counties bodied Volvo B6 3128 (M728OMJ) has found its way to High Wycombe. Having been new to Aylesbury in 1994 it's not very far from 'home'.

Volvo B6 3129 (M729OMJ) loads for Staple Tye in Harlow Bus Station. This bus was new to Aylesbury depot but spent most of its working life at Stevenage.

Northern Counties Paladdin-bodied Volvo B6 3130 (M710OMJ) at Luton Airport. This bus carried branding for Luton route 9 upon return to the town.

Northern Counties bodied Volvo B6 3131 (M711OMJ) is seen in Church Street, Luton on 16th June 2007. 3131 fell victim to an electrical fire on Monday 17th November 2008.

Volvo B6 3132 (M712OMJ) in Silver Street working a 9, a regular B6 haunt. 3132 was one of the first B6s to be withdrawn 'intact' during the summer of 2008, and was still stored in more or less complete condition in Luton depot in August 2009.

Olympian 5122 gives way to ex-Luton Volvo B6 3133 (M713OMJ) in High Wycombe Bus Station. 3133 was transferred to Wycombe as a replacement for 3126 which was severely damaged by fire.

Volvo B6/Northern Counties 3134 (M714OMJ) working its usual route, the 5 to Hockwell Ring, seen in Luton Town Centre. 3134 was withdrawn in June 2009 following a series of mechanical failures.

Volvo B6 3135 (M715OMJ) in Church Street, Luton. It has recently gained an LED destination display.

Northern Counties Paladdin-bodied Volvo B6 3136 (M716OMJ) signs off after a congested Saturday afternoon shift on Luton route 15.

Plaxton bodied Volvo B6 3137 (L43 MEH) joined the fleet from Stevensons of Uttoxeter when barely 12 months old in 1994. It entered service at Aylesbury along with 'new' 3128 & 3129, before moving to Luton depot in exchange for a Leyland Lynx in 1995. After several years at Luton (including being branded for the 5 & 15), it returned to Aylesbury in 2003, before moving to Wycombe where it now resides.

Volvo B6 3138 (L922LJO) was acquired by The Shires when the company purchased the buses and services of Motts Travel in 1995. It (along with sister 3139) has been based at High Wycombe ever since.

Former Motts' Northern Counties bodied Volvo B6 3139 (L923LJO).

Volvo B6 3139 (L923LJO) is seen in Hemel Hempstead Bus Station on a 52 through working from High Wycombe.

When photographed in June 2007, Scania 3143 (N693EUR) was recently transferred from Luton to Stevenage depot following the transfer of duties from LU to SV on the 100 group of services. It is seen visiting it's old home on route 102 in Church Street, Luton. Further retendering would see 3143 move again in 2008...

Scania 3143 (N693EUR) gained Arriva Interurban livery during the summer of 2008 and moved to Aylesbury depot. It can be found on a variety of routes, but was captured here in Hemel Hempstead on the 500.

Towards the end of 2008, Aylesbury transferred Scania 3143 (N693EUR) to High Wycombe depot to replace Volvo B10M 3330 which was severely damaged in an accident at Medmenham. Having ventured as far as Baldock in its time at Stevenage, it is captured here at Reading on the 800 from Wycombe depot. I think this makes 3143 the most travelled Scania in The Shires fleet.

New to Luton depot for route 31 in September 1995, Scania 3144 (N694EUR) is one of four ex LU examples transferred to Wycombe depot due to being able to cope with the hills around the town.

Scania L113 3144 (N694EUR) at Chesham Broadway on the 62.

Former Luton Scania L113 3145 (N695EUR) departs Eden Bus Station in Wycombe on the cross-town 32 route.

Former Luton Scania L113 3145 (N695EUR) in Hemel Hempstead Bus Station. It was imminently due for the application of Blue Route 32 livery when this photo was taken.

Interurban liveried Scania L113 3146 (N696EUR) lays over in Wycombe's Eden Bus Station.

Scania L113 3147 (N697EUR) at Luton Airport on the 69.

East Lancs FlexCi-bodied Scania L113CRL 3148 (N698EUR) calls at Dunstable on a 31 through working from Leighton Buzzard.

Scania L113 3149 (N699EUR) was the last of the initial batch of 7 allocated new to route 31 in 1995. Almost 12 years on it is still giving good service... on route 31.

Scania 3149 (N699EUR) in a dusky Leighton Buzzard High Street on the 69.

Only a few Scania L113s now remain at Hemel Hempstead from the 12 delivered new there. 3152 (N702EUR) is one, carrying an advert for a local newspaper.

Scania L113 3153 (N703EUR), based at Hemel, calling at Watford Junction on the 6. By December 3153 had moved to Aylesbury depot.

Originally branded for route 500, Scania 3154 (N704EUR) now finds itself employed on more modest duties. In this instance it is on former Buffalo route 46 from Hemel Hempstead to Luton.

Scania 3155 (N705EUR), still based at Hemel, works into Watford on route 6. This was one of a quartet of Hemel-based Scanias branded for the 500 route.

During July 2008 Hemel Hempstead based Scania 3155 (N705EUR) was outshopped in this livery advertising the Intalink Explorer. The bus has also gained Arriva Interurban livery at the front.

Rear profile of the advert on Scania 3155 (N705EUR).

Scania 3156 (N706EUR) captured in Hemel Hempstead bus station. It still carries the old style branding for the 500. It is still a regular performer on the route despite the branded DAFs at Hemel depot.

300-branded Scania 3157 (N707EUR) makes an appearance into Luton on route 61.

Scania L113CRL 3158 (N708EUR) in Hemel Hempstead.

Now a Wycombe bus, Scania 3158 (N708EUR) visits its original home in Hemel Hempstead on the newly extended 52 route.

Scania L113CRL/East Lancs 3159 (N709EUR) shows off an unbranded version of Arriva's interurban livery. It can normally be found on the 300 Wycombe to Aylesbury route, however the vehicle requirement for the 300 is less on Saturdays. As a result the Scanias tend to escape on to other services such as the 61.

Line 300 branded Scania 3160 (N710EUR) is captured working many miles away from its usual haunt, working the 70 in Leighton Buzzard.

With Arriva Corporate livery freshly applied, Scania 3161 (N711EUR) looks smart representing the company at Duxford Showbus.

Scania 3161 (N711EUR) was one of five transferred from Hemel depot to Aylesbury when the 323/324 routes were upgraded to Line 300. All five gained interurban livery, along with AY native 3164, however only four were branded. 3161 is one of the unbranded examples and is seen in Great Western Street in Aylesbury.

Originally based at Aylesbury and branded for the 500, Scania 3163 (N713EUR) was among the first Scanias to move to Wycombe depot.

Wycombe's Scania L113 3163 (N713EUR) arrives in Hemel Hempstead on an evening 62 working. This bus stood on this stand many times in its early years, having been based at Aylesbury and branded for route 500. A photo of 3163 with such branding can be seen in the Pre-Arriva Livery section of this site.

Long time Aylesbury resident Scania 3164 (N714EUR) departing Wycombe Bus Station on line 300.

Scania L113/East Lancs 3165 (N715EUR) departs High Wycombe Bus Station towards Aylesbury on route 300.

Having been based at Aylesbury depot since new in 1995; Scania L113 3165 (N715EUR) transferred to Luton in September 2009 following a series of vehicle swaps. It is seen by the A505 just north of Baldock heading for Showbus in Duxford. Note the weather unusually clear and sunny for a Showbus Sunday !!

Selected for its recent repaint into Arriva's interurban livery, 14 year old Scania 3165 (N715EUR) at Duxford Showbus 2009.

One of a number of buses to carry an advert for Lakes Electrical was Scania L113CRL 3166 (N716EUR) between 1998 and 2008. 3166 is seen on layover in Luton Bus Station during the summer of 2001.