Arriva the Shires 2005
8th January 2005
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By far the largest operator in the Luton & District area is Arriva the Shires with an operating area stretching from Essex to Oxfordshire. Despite the corporate nature of the company there are still a great many non-standard types in the fleet. This collection shows both the standard types and the not-so-common vehicles that could be seen in 2005. Towards the end of the year, following an investigation by the Monopolies & Mergers Commision, the Stevenage & Hatfield operations of Sovereign were acquired from the Blazefield Group.
An unfortunately poor quality shot included for its relative rarity is of Watford-based LDV Convoy 1252 P697UFR seen here in Marsh Road, Luton on 3rd July 2005.
An unfortunately poor quality shot included for its relative rarity is of Watford-based LDV Convoy 1252 P697UFR seen here in Marsh Road, Luton on 3rd July 2005.
 Rear view of P697UFR.
Rear view of P697UFR.
 2129 N909ETM Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver is seen in Church Street, Luton boarding for the relatively short journey to Round Green on 11th February 2005.
2129 N909ETM Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver is seen in Church Street, Luton boarding for the relatively short journey to Round Green on 11th February 2005.
Mercedes-Benz 709D 2131 N911ETM heads up Crawley Green Road, Luton on 1st July 2003.
Mercedes-Benz 709D 2131 N911ETM heads up Crawley Green Road, Luton on 1st July 2003.
 Displaying the kind of destintion display that caters for lazy drivers 2131 N911ETM heads for Luton Town Centre in Crawley Green Road on 1st July 2005.
Displaying the kind of destintion display that caters for lazy drivers 2131 N911ETM heads for Luton Town Centre in Crawley Green Road on 1st July 2005.
 An increasingly dwindling type is the Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver. 2131 N911ETM is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
An increasingly dwindling type is the Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver. 2131 N911ETM is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
2128 N908ETM, another Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver that formed part of a large order by the Shires is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
2128 N908ETM, another Mercedes-Benz 709D / Plaxton Beaver that formed part of a large order by the Shires is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
 2136 N916ETM loads for Round Green in Park Square, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
2136 N916ETM loads for Round Green in Park Square, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
 With suitable route branding 3194 Scania L113 / Northern Counties R194RBM is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2004.
With suitable route branding 3194 Scania L113 / Northern Counties R194RBM is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2004.
Few of the LPG gas buses with Arriva remain in original condition. S429MCC, converted to diesel power is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
Few of the LPG gas buses with Arriva remain in original condition. S429MCC, converted to diesel power is seen in Church Street, Luton on 22nd January 2005.
 5090 F640LMJ, one of 25 Alexander bodied Leyland Olympians supplied to Luton & District is seen passing 5141 N41JPP, a Northern Counties bodied Volvo Olympian in Bridge Street Luton on 2nd January 2005.
5090 F640LMJ, one of 25 Alexander bodied Leyland Olympians supplied to Luton & District is seen passing 5141 N41JPP, a Northern Counties bodied Volvo Olympian in Bridge Street Luton on 2nd January 2005.
 A closer view of Volvo Olympian / Northern Counties 5141 N41JPP in Bridge Street Luton on 2nd January 2005, showing the revised front grille fitted during late 2004.
A closer view of Volvo Olympian / Northern Counties 5141 N41JPP in Bridge Street Luton on 2nd January 2005, showing the revised front grille fitted during late 2004.
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