Shayne Howarth writes:

Sunday 20th June 2010, a summer Sunday without a rally visit planned. We took the opportunity to visit Skegness as Stagecoach East Midlands are currently in the process of replacing their fleet of Open Top ex West Midlands MCW Metrobuses with newly converted ex Stagecoach Grimsby Cleethorpes Alexander bodied Dennis Tridents. As much as I will morn the passing of the MCW Metrobus in the former Road Car fleet, I have to say the Tridents look excellent inside and out.

IMAGE 1: 16915 – FX54 AOE - Volvo B7TL / East Lancs Vyking is seen in Ingoldmells (passing Fantasy Island) heading for Skegness from Chapel St Leonards on service 1. This shows the current “connect” branding livery used on the many “connect” services in Lincolnshire.

IMAGE 2: 15952 – WOI 3002 (EX POG 488Y) – MCW METROBUS is also seen in Ingoldmells heading for Skegness on “Coastal Cruiser” service 3 from Anchor Lane.

IMAGE 3: 15977 – BLZ 1424 (EX POG 591Y) – MCW METROBUS is seen in the Skegness Bus Station layover area between journeys on “Coastal Cruiser” service 3 to Anchor Lane.

IMAGE 4: 15934 – NOA 439X - MCW METROBUS is heading for the departure stand in Skegness Bus Station to take up service on “Coastal Cruiser” service 3 to Anchor Lane. 15977 is waiting in the layover area.

IMAGE 5: 17673 – BLZ 1423 (EX T373 FUG) – Dennis Trident / Alexander ALX 400 passes Skegness Tesco heading for the Bus Station on “Coastal Cruiser” service 3.

IMAGE 6: 17675 – WOI 3001 (EX T375 FUG) – Dennis Trident / Alexander ALX 400 turns into Anchor Lane Terminus at Ingoldmells before returning to Skegness on “Coastal Cruiser” service 3.

Images 7 to 16 are provided by Liam Haslam.