Black Cat Travel V111 BCT
Although the Marshalls double deckers were a nice surprise, this was the main attraction of the day. Due to Brylaine not having enough drivers available on Saturdays, the B5 (InterConnect 5) between Boston and Lincoln is covered by other operators. Previously, this was Stagecoach, and I actually thought this was meant to be the final week of Stagecoach operation, but it turned out that was the week before. So, at the moment, B5s on a Saturday are covered by Black Cat Travel between Lincoln and Coningsby and PC Coaches between Coningsby and Boston.
It's nice to see Black Cat doing more than just random rail replacements and contracts, and there's even something of a fleet list on Bustimes now because they're doing regular services. The B5 is one for their single deckers due to a low bridge somewhere between Lincoln and Coningsby, so although I saw most of 'em during the depot open day it's great to also see them out on the road, where I can get some better pictures.
V111 BCT was the mainstay of the BCT B5 for the first few Saturdays, but in more recent weeks during November they've diversified into using other Darts in different liveries. Although the reg suggests it is an older Dart, this bus was new to Lothian as number 98, SN53 AVP, before moving onward to Ipswich Buses as number 137.
Norman Street, Lincoln, 24.9.22
Black Cat Travel V111 BCT
Although the Marshalls double deckers were a nice surprise, this was the main attraction of the day. Due to Brylaine not having enough drivers available on Saturdays, the B5 (InterConnect 5) between Boston and Lincoln is covered by other operators. Previously, this was Stagecoach, and I actually thought this was meant to be the final week of Stagecoach operation, but it turned out that was the week before. So, at the moment, B5s on a Saturday are covered by Black Cat Travel between Lincoln and Coningsby and PC Coaches between Coningsby and Boston.
It's nice to see Black Cat doing more than just random rail replacements and contracts, and there's even something of a fleet list on Bustimes now because they're doing regular services. The B5 is one for their single deckers due to a low bridge somewhere between Lincoln and Coningsby, so although I saw most of 'em during the depot open day it's great to also see them out on the road, where I can get some better pictures.
V111 BCT was the mainstay of the BCT B5 for the first few Saturdays, but in more recent weeks during November they've diversified into using other Darts in different liveries. Although the reg suggests it is an older Dart, this bus was new to Lothian as number 98, SN53 AVP, before moving onward to Ipswich Buses as number 137.
Norman Street, Lincoln, 24.9.22