A fond farewell to Eastbournes Trident ALX400s and what replaced them

 

A couple of weeks ago I was informed by someone that the Trident ALX400s at Eastbourne are getting replaced by Scania Enviro400s and sent to Kent for further use. Some have already departed and I don't know when the remainder will be departing. I really enjoyed the rides on them and my last ride on them will always be remembered.



My all time favourite Trident photo 18168 (GX54 DVL) is picking up passengers with 18172 (GX54 DVP) behind

18172 (GX54 DVP) having just completed a journey on the 54 from Uckfield

18173 (GX54 DVR) is seen picking up passengers on the 51

I would of chosen any picture of 18174 (GX54 DVT) but I selected this one of it picking up passengers on the Eastbourne Loop because it's an odd working

18175 (GX54 DVU) loading for a trip on the 99

The first one to go 18176 (GX54 DVV) seen on the 51 with its tree guard about to fall off only went on this one once

Not a good photo but here is 18530 (GX06 DYU) on the Loop

The Tridents replacements are 09 reg Scanias replaced by Scania MMCs 15501 (GN09 BCV) loads for a trip on the 51

I will really miss the Tridents so much they were really good Buses. The 3 Scanias here at the moment are Ex Breeze but are really likely to be joined by Ex Triangle ones as well.