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Spectra No 3146 (M146 KRU) instantly became an 'open-topper' last week. It was travelling empty, on a bus route in Poole, when it swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and whilst still on the road, hit an overhanging branch. The local authority has since removed this and another tree in the vicinity. 29 September 2005

By the time this photo was taken, most of the open-toppers had their roofs back on. It is pictured at Swanage on 16th October 2004

3234, a Volvo B10M acquired from Oxford Bus Co and carrying a new dedicated livery for the X33, Bournemouth-Ringwood-Southampton service.

This service has now been axed - September 2005

Fleet no. 3235 parked at Poole Bus Station
Sunday 7 November 2004.

3233 pictured at Bournemouth Square
Thursday 16 December 2004

Early November 2004 saw several Salisbury Park & Ride liveried Excels operating in and around Poole. It is believed that the new Volvo/Wights have replaced these vehicles on the Salisbury services.

To celebrate the centenenary of Poole's trams, Bristol VR 4422 received this blue livery in 2001. It is pictured at Swanage on 16 October 2004.

'Route One' livery for the circular Poole Town Centre service.