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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Sevenoaks London Country Running Day http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1757650.html Sevenoaks London Country Running Day Sunday 12 July 2009: Sevenoaks London Country Running Day

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 Southampton http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1669131.html Southampton Monday 16 March 2009: Southampton

East Lancs Volvo with Solent Blue Line HX51ZRC New to Strathclyde in 1998, this dart Plaxton is R646DUS with First Delivered as NV125 to London General in 1997, P925RYO BMC1100 school bus HX55AOJ Previously with Arriva, this Mercedes mini bus is N914ETW Volvo/Alexander W807EOW overtakes Northern Counties Volvo N533LHG, new as London Central NV33 Blue Line Mercedes Citaro HX06EYZ with a Wilts and Dorset bus in front YG52CEN a Daf with Wright body new to Marchwood, Totton. UVG bodied Dart N606EBP of First was new to Provincial East Lancs bodied Trident T744JPO new to Solent Wilts and Dorset HF05GGO in special livery is an East Lancs Volvo East Lancs bodied Dart on the free ferry service, PE55WPP The oldest bus seen, just off a special student service was Leyland Olympian with EL body E290HRV new to Southampton in 1987

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 Eastbourne 'All Change' http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1646847.html Just a few years after celebrating 100 years of municipal bus operation, the oldest such operator has now been bought by Stagecoach, who have also bought the independent Cavendish. A new timetable will start in March and new buses are already arriving Wednesday 28 January 2009: Just a few years after celebrating 100 years of municipal bus operation, the oldest such operator has now been bought by Stagecoach, who have also bought the independent Cavendish. A new timetable will start in March and new buses are already arriving

M528DPN is a DAF Ikarus new to Eastbourne in 1995 and seen in the old livery In the dark blue but with the remains of an all over advert is T468EGT a Plaxton bodied Dart new to Richmond Epsom in 1999 Cavendish Leyland with Northern Counties body new to Kentish Bus is G537VBB In the new two-tone livery is AE06XRT a MAN Evolution New in 1998 is R874MDY a Optare DAF One of the new Stagecoach Enviros GX58GKO Blue liveried Ikarus DAF P719FDY of 1997 Two Alexander Volvos of Stagecosch Hastings, Cavendish Darts with P691RWU in front of 699 both new to Armchair in 1997 Northern Councite DAF P910PWW new to Speedlink Airport Services Route branded Caetano Dart T936WWV Still with part of the Ensign fleetname, YJ51ZVM is an Optare Daf new to Reading now with Cavendish Cavendish dart P746HND new to Dunstan, Middleton Go Wear bought this Optare new in 1999, T467BCN is seen on a Lewes working Eastbourne Northern Counties DAF M441CCD new in 1994 T458HNH was new to Simmonds of Botesdale now with Cavendish/Renown GX02WXV was an Eastbourne Buses vehicle but is now in Stagecoach livery as seen on 28 February 2009

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]]> Wed Jan 28 2009 Wellingborough http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1584578.html Wellingborough Thursday 11 September 2008: Wellingborough

Seen in Church Street, Transbus/Dennis Trident KX04RFE was new to Stagecoach United Counties Stagecoach L684HNV is a 1993 Northern Counties bodied Volvo KX06JXT a Trident of 2006 Optare operated by Stagecoach on the W1 Connect service, KX03KYS K664UNH, a 1992 NC bodied Leyland new to United Counties First Bus Northampton operate this Optare on the W4, K663UNH is a leyland/Northern Counties 2006 trident in Church Street, KX06JYF

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]]> Thu Sep 11 2008 Lincoln http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1563477.html A business trip to Lincoln gave opportunity to see the semaphore signals at the station as well as the varied bus scene Monday 14 July 2008: A business trip to Lincoln gave opportunity to see the semaphore signals at the station as well as the varied bus scene

In Lincolnshire livery is F103XCW a Volvo Alexander new to Burnley and Pendle in 1989 P C Coaches bought this Wright Scania, NC06PCC new in 2006 E702EFG a Scania East Lancs new to Brighton and Hove V517XTL an East Lancs dart Dennis Trident with Alexander body MX56FTF new to GM South East London bought this Dart new, W189DNO With Veolia, F48XOF is an MCW new to West Midlands P C Coaches Optare PC06PCC Optare with Bylane of Boston, YJ05JXD Veolia L941SNO, but unidentified history FX55AZW is a Volvo East Lancs new in 2005 to Lincolnshire Wright Volvo FX06AOE East Lancs Dart V515XTL of 1999 An Alexander Man FX06AVE new to Lincolnshire New to Yorkshire Traction, Optare YM55SVG Central area shuttle seen at the Cathedral Yorkshire Coastliner Wright Volvo N452HWY of 1996

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Plaxton/Dart P450NEX was new to Eastern Counties in 1998 AU65MVA is an Alexander bodied Volvo delivered to First Eastern Counties in 2005 Transbus Volvo AU53HJV Transbus Volvo AU53HJV W741DWX is a Volvo Alexander new to Yorkshire Rider New to Q Drive in 1990 is Plaxton Dart H225LOM

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 HCVC London to Brighton Run http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1505294.html HCVC London to Brighton Run Sunday 4 May 2008: HCVC London to Brighton Run

UVE593K is a Plaxton bodied Bedford J2 of 1972 new to The Blood Transfusion Service as a staff coach A Bedford WLB of 1932 CJ5052, a 1922 Maxwell charabanc A 1909 shooting brake, by Commer TJ836 is a Dennis Dart of 1933 Kirkaldy Garage of Alexanders was the home of this Daimler CVD6 of 1948 1949 Leyland Tiger with Mann Egerton body 1929 AEC Regal in General livery An AEC Reliance coach new to a Southend firm, KHJ999 dates from 1955 1948 Bedford OB with Plaxton body, EAJ679 A Harrington bodied Leyland PS1 is JYC855 of 1947 YDL315 of Southern Vectis is a Bristol FS type lodekka, the rear entrance short version with ECW body of 1962 Dennis 1925 4 ton bus Southdown Leyland Titan TD1 of 1930 Southdown service vehicle, EUF184 The dorsal fin at the rear of the Harrington A visiting LS of Eastern National

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1505289.html Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham Monday 22 June 2009: Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham

Chelmsford 2005 YR52VEU, Wright bodied Scania Chelmsford 2005 Northern Counties Dennis of First Bus new to Eastern Counties Chelmsford 2005 Leyland Olympian in old livery Chelmsford 2005 Two Optares alongside the rubble remaining from the demolition of the Bus Station and Garage Chelmsford 2005 By the Railway Station. Chelmsford 2005 Regal Busways L669MFL, a Volvo/Marshall bus new to Cambus in 1993 Chelmsford 2005 Emerging from the covered bus station Chelmsford 2005 Dennis Dart with Alexander body Chelmsford 2005 M450VWW, another Dart/Alexander, but in Eastern National traditional livery complete with fleetname, and depot code Chelmsford 2005 New to Hylton Castle, East Boldon, N261PJR is a Dart with Plaxton body, with Imperial Bus Company ex Eastern National VR with Hedingham Omnibus at Witham in December 2002 2004 view of Braintree bus station in May 2004 Another 2004 view in May 2004 with Hedingham and Transit Group buses Seen at Thurrock, a 1995 Dart new to Harrogate and District In traditional Eastern National Livery, M450VWW was new in 1995 to Yorkshire Rider One of few double deck buses seen Regal bus and a First bus in the new bus station Mercedes new to First Essex R710MEW is now with Imperial, but was new to MTL London in 1998 Regal midibus YJ56AOT First Bus with Northern Counties body P506MNO Park and Ride Scania YN06TDU Optare EO02NDZ Arriva Herts and Essex KE54OSV Old livery L820OPU new to Eastern National in 1994 Pullman, actually Regal Optare YJ56WVX Northern Counties P870MBF new to PMT in 1997 Regal Dart YN04PZY A mistery bus in use as a snack bar in a layby near Halstead

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Warwickshire http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1498597.html Warwickshire Monday 7 April 2008: Warwickshire

On the Stratford tour in 2007, M646RCP is a DAF/Northern Counties new to Metrobus in 1995 Stratford Park and Ride YN53YHA is an Optare new to its operator, Johnsons of Henley in Arden Johnsons, YJ51ENC is a Daf/Wright seen in Stratford MCW new to South Yorkshire in 1980 is EWF450V seen in Stratford in 2007 Chipping Campden sees Johnson's YJ53VDM a Daf/Wright new to Guidissue of Bidulph in 2003 In April 2008, Northern Counties bodied Volvo P526EFL was new to Cambus in 1996 Midland Red South KX56KGV a dart seen in Warwick in 2008 Also in Warwick in 2008 Optare KX56KFZ has luxery seats and a gold livery Passing Warwick Town Hall is FJ56PDK a Scania/Caetano of Arriva on its way to Brixham Unibus new to Thames Transit in 1998 is R417XFC a Volvo/Alexander S916ANH is a Volvo new to Midland Red South in 1998 Midland Red South SN04EFT is an Enviro

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]]> Mon Apr 7 2008 Exeter http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1474412.html A visit to Exeter saw mainly Stagecoach buses on local services, but this collection concentrates on the independents and non-local buses seen around the city's bus station. Monday 3 March 2008: A visit to Exeter saw mainly Stagecoach buses on local services, but this collection concentrates on the independents and non-local buses seen around the city's bus station.

First Hants and Dorset Scania in Jurassic Coast livery, YN04GNU Stagecoach Devon driver trainer, J727CYG, new to London Buses in 1992 J723CYG is a similar vehicle Solo WA04TYC in Exeter Park and Ride Dart SLF with Marshall body new to Dart Paisley in 1999 is T131MGB Narrow dart WA03WWZ Another driver trainer in the Stagecoach fleet is Volvo/Plaxton HSV195 The only dual door minibus seen, M245UTM new to Devon General in 1995 Western Greyhound R478RRA, a Volvo new to Nottingham M151HPL, dart/Plaxton new to Metrobus now with Turners of Chumleigh Jurassic Coast YN04GNV is a Scania/East lancs with Hants and Dorset Neoplan LSK825 now with Trathans of Plymouth

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]]> Mon Mar 3 2008 Hawkhurst Bus Station Closure http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1459969.html To signal the closure of this bus station a rally was held using mainly Maidstone and District and East Kent preserved buses, but including some London Transport such as RFs, and a Maidstone Corporation Leyland Titan. A very good, well-attended event with a chance to travel on some interesting buses. Saturday 16 February 2008: To signal the closure of this bus station a rally was held using mainly Maidstone and District and East Kent preserved buses, but including some London Transport such as RFs, and a Maidstone Corporation Leyland Titan. A very good, well-attended event with a chance to travel on some interesting buses.

Short Green Line coaches RMC1461 and 1476 at the site of Hawkhurst railway station Dennis Lancet JG8720 of 1937 with 1948 body, new to East Kent Based on a 1938 double deck chassis, FFN446 has a 1951 Beadle coach body 390DKK is a 1958 Reliance with Harrington body with Maidstone & District Traditional East Kent livery on Fleetline RFN953G with Park Royal body seen going to the railway station Maidstone Corporation Titan London Transport Bristol LH BL49 registered WYL137, built 1976 General view of the bus station which closed that day after 58 years use Another general view of Hawkhurst bus station Line up of M&D single deckers

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]]> Sat Feb 16 2008 Oxford City and Bus Museum http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1459964.html I was made very welcome at this interesting museum, and a useful place to break a long Sunday journey. The main display hall includes buses and other exhibits such as posters, and there is a chance to see work in progress from the workshop gallery. Also some pictures of buses in Oxford from a visit in May 2007 Sunday 10 February 2008: I was made very welcome at this interesting museum, and a useful place to break a long Sunday journey. The main display hall includes buses and other exhibits such as posters, and there is a chance to see work in progress from the workshop gallery. Also some pictures of buses in Oxford from a visit in May 2007

Dennis Trident/Alexander KX55TLZ new to Thames Transit Mercedes AF55OXF, good to see the registration matching the operator S941CFC in Stagecoach livery Rear of one of Oxford's Mercedes, CF55OXF Optare Solo KX56TXN Park and Ride Dennis T106DBW of 1998 Charlton Services of Otmore Leyland Tiger with Plaxton body, YJI5277 KX55TLK, another Stagecoach Trident S929CFC another Stagecoach single decker Plaxton bodied Volvo R905XFC of 1998 2002 Merc MA55OXF Volvo/Plaxton 1997 version R2OXF EF55OXF another mercedes Inter-urban Volvo/Plaxton new to Cheltenham District in 1992 Hutt of Finstock, (trading as R H Transport) MX55WDK is an Optare new to that company in 2005 1950 Regent III, PWL413 seen in the running shed BBW214Y is a Leyland Olympian behind the exposed radiator AEC Regent V 956AJO 1060 AEC Reliance 756KFC Thames Valley Bristol LWL6B registration GJB254 Dennis Loline II 304KFC AEC Regal IV SFC610 JO5403 is a 1932 AEC Regent VR/ECW HUD476S ran in traditional livery although delivered later than that period Oxford's last half-cab, AEC Renown FWL371E Regent III TWL928 after a run

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]]> Sun Feb 10 2008 Kent Miscellany http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1452440.html Kent Miscellany Sunday 3 February 2008: Kent Miscellany

A830SUL ex LT Titan T830 of 1983 on hire from Sullivan Buses in Tunbridge Wells Southlands 1982 ex Bristol Omnibus 9513 ex Citybus Bristol RE 2563 seen at Paddock Wood 6 December 2004 with Nu-Venture ex Alexander Northern bus, PRS128J seen at Tattenham Corner Another ex Ulster Bristol RE, 2579 at Hastings Rally 2004 Citybus RE 2526 seen in a field at Nettlestead in late 2007 An interesting vehicle seen at Sissinghurst in March 2008, a dart new to Malta in 2002 was brought to England and registered in 2006 to Hams as MC06HAM Seen in Ramsgate in March 2008, an ex London Dart/Plaxton, K822NKH of Eastonways New to Stagecoach Sussex Coastline in 1998 is S272CDD a Volvo Olympian with Alexander body in Canterbury Seen at Flimwell minus grille is BSC256C, an Albion Lowlander of Highland Omnibus with Northern Counties body At a depot near Brookland on the A259 is MXB733, rebuilt in 1952 with parts from ex Bristol Tramway Regals and with ECW body A prototype Lynx for WMPTE now with Bzee Bus and Travel in Canterbury

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 Hereford http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1411057.html A city not previously visited gave opportunity to see new operators. There are two bus stations, the city one behind Tesco near the city centre seems to serve mainly local services by First Bus, while the county station, behind the cinema and nearer the rail station serves longer distance routes and more independents. Other routes also lay over at the rail station. Tuesday 13 November 2007: A city not previously visited gave opportunity to see new operators. There are two bus stations, the city one behind Tesco near the city centre seems to serve mainly local services by First Bus, while the county station, behind the cinema and nearer the rail station serves longer distance routes and more independents. Other routes also lay over at the rail station.

VX07HCH is a new Stagecoach double decker, a Dennis/Alexander DRM of Bromyard DM55DRM is a Scania Omni Bromyard Omnibus MP56BUS alongside MOI4000 of DRM, a Volvo with East Lancs body Close up of MOI4000 Stagecoach Optare 53059 YN53EKZ an Optare of Yoemans Sargeants of Kington DAF engined Optare Spectra VA51SAR Another view of the Optare Stagecoach 'De Cymru' South Wales Alexander bodied Volvo N815DNE Y202KNB was new to Williams of Cross Keys, now with Stagecoach Wye and Dean, seen at Hereford Station with X966AFH behind VX05JWW First Plaxton/Dart new to Midland Red Rear of the DRM Volvo MOI4000 First Optare new to Midland Red South, VU02PKY BU04CAX is a BMC of Yoemans Canyon A National Greenway MOI9565 of DRM

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]]> Tue Nov 13 2007 Bluebell Railway Bus Rallies & Coach Tour of Closed Lines http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1393477.html Always a good day out, with the large engines and buses. In 2007 the engines included four Southern Railway Pacifics, three rebuilt and one unrebuilt. Buses were joined by mechanical horses as shown here. The 2008 bus rally was well attended by a range of interesting buses Sunday 16 November 2008: Always a good day out, with the large engines and buses. In 2007 the engines included four Southern Railway Pacifics, three rebuilt and one unrebuilt. Buses were joined by mechanical horses as shown here. The 2008 bus rally was well attended by a range of interesting buses

RM2023 and Rf626 in 2004 Mechanical Horse FMA53F of 1967 seen 2004 2004 sees Southdown Gury Arab IV with Park Royal body of 1956 Again 2004 Northern Counties bodied Leyland Leopard in NBC livery Scammell Mechanical Horse as restored on Salvage Squad seen 2004 PUF647, the Guy Arab iV in 2004 2004 sees 1934 Mechanical Horse Plaxton/Bedford VAL of King Alfred, new in 1965 at the 2004 event 2005, coach tour of the closed lines, 2722CD, a 1961 Leyland Leopard with Harrington body, seen at Sheffield Park prior to a tour of the closed southern part of the line on 29 May 2005 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,Culver Junction near Barcombe, the Lewes-Uckfield line went straight ahead and the Sheffield Park line branched left 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,DEMU at Isfield on the preserved Lavender Line, what is left of the Lewes-Uckfield line 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,MXX10 is central area RF368, seen at the Tinkers Park Steam Rally in June 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,The second tour, on 9 July, to sections of the East Grinstead- Three Bridges line, this is the station at Rowfant, owned by Colas and used as their depot 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,2722CD at Rowfant 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,Seen at Kingscote, present northern terminus of the Bluebell Railway 2005, coach tour of the closed lines,From the same batch, 2726CD is at Rolvenden on the Kent & East Sussex Railway during their Steam Fair on 23 July 2005 1965 Southdown Leyland Leopard with Marshall body, BUF122C seen in 2007 Giants of Steam in 2007, Eastbourne Leyland Titan with St Helens grille, BJK672D of 1966 has an East Lance body 2007 sees Bristol K with ECW body, new to Brighton Hove and District in 1953 Now owned by a scout group, OCY955 is an LD with ECW body new to United Welsh in 1957, seen in 2007 In 2007 Stratford Blue HAC628D is a Leyland Leopard with Marshall body of 1966 seen at the Giants of Steam event 2008 rally picture of HCD347E a 1967 panoramic PD3/4 VRs in 2008 are UUF116J of 1971 in Southdown livery and convertible TPN103S, note lifting eyes on roof In 2008 BUF277C is a 1965 Titan Portsmouth PD Titan with Metro Cammell body seen in 2008 401DCD is a 1964 Titan PD3/4 at the 2008 event BH&D KSW HAP985 in 2008

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]]> Sun Nov 16 2008 Hastings Week http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1390274.html October 14 is the anniversary of the 1066 battle, and activities in Hastings included preserved buses on routes and the reappearance of one of the AEC Regals of Maidstone & District which ran round the town tours from the Old Town, as they had in service for so many years. Sunday 18 October 2009: October 14 is the anniversary of the 1066 battle, and activities in Hastings included preserved buses on routes and the reappearance of one of the AEC Regals of Maidstone & District which ran round the town tours from the Old Town, as they had in service for so many years.

Seen on a running day from Hastings Station is 390DKK a 1958 AEC Reliance with modified Harrington body 1959 Park Royal bodied 277DKT at Hastings Station Rear of the two M&D single deckers VR WKO138S of 1978 has an ECW body NKT875 is a 1951 all-Leyland bus new to Maidstone and District, again at Hastings Station Routemaster RML2345 at the Classic Car Show on the Stade One of the M&D AEC Regal Rear view of Regal

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]]> Sun Oct 18 2009 Eastbourne Bus Rally http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1332254.html Based at the Miniature Railway, this event is well worth visiting with a good selection of local buses including Southdown and Eastbourne Corporation, plus some other interesting visitors. Thursday 20 August 2009: Based at the Miniature Railway, this event is well worth visiting with a good selection of local buses including Southdown and Eastbourne Corporation, plus some other interesting visitors.

2007 rally Full-front Leyland PD3/4 with Northern Counties body, Southdown 424DCD of 1964 2007 rally 1963 East Lancs AEC Regent V new to Eastbourne Corporation, number 69, KHC369 2007 rally The last Bristol VR of Southdown in traditional livery is JWV976W 2007 rally Brighton Hove & District Bristol K HAP985 of 1953 2007 rally Eastbourne and Southdown Leyland Titans, with East Lancs (1966) and Northern Counties (1965) bodies 2007 rally Eastbourne 1939 Leyland Lion JK8418 2007 rally NKT875 of Maidstone & District, a 1951 Titan with Leyland body 2007 rally View fron NKT875 2007 rally Eastbourne AEC number 11 of 1950 2007 rally 1956 Park Royal Guy Arab of Southdown 2007 rally Southdown PD3 NCME of 1964 410DCD 2007 rally ex Eastbourne Titan of 1967 DHC784E 2007 rally 1978 Southdown Leyland/Plaxton ANJ306T 2007 rally Previously KHC368 number 68 in the Eastbourne fleet is another Regent V 2008 rally, ex Southdown VR in Brighton and Hove livery, JWV270W of 1981 2008 rally with Eastbourne 42, a 1951 AEC Regent III with Bruce body 2008 Rally Routemaster of Cavendish, named after the late David Howard Southdown Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 409

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 Maldon http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1326327.html Maldon is only a small town and I was there on business, but with most routes running via the Tesco superstore there was a good chance of seeing interesting independents such as Heddingham. A call at South Woodham Ferrers saw further independents. Tuesday 10 July 2007: Maldon is only a small town and I was there on business, but with most routes running via the Tesco superstore there was a good chance of seeing interesting independents such as Heddingham. A call at South Woodham Ferrers saw further independents.

EU07FVL registered bus at Maldon Tesco with Stephensons Heddingham number L243, M262KWK, a Volvo B6 with Alexander body, new to Volvo of Warwick, a 1995 demonstrator? Northern Counties Volvo L314PWR of First, new to Yorkshire Rider in 1994 Dennis Dart new to its present owner, Stephensons of Rochford in 2003 is EU03CFY F261MSL is an Alexander bodied Olympian new to United Counties in 1988 now with Stephensons Heddingham FWL780Y is an ECW bodied Olympian new to the UK Atomic Energy Authority at Harwell in 1983, can't say if it glows in the dark though Nibs Dart L110HHV was new to London Northern in 1994 as DNL110, seen at South Woodham Ferrers First in Essex 2003 Transbus Dart SN03WMM Stephensons Alexander/Volvo new to Ribble in 1993, M233TBV Tesco free bus C106CHM was L106 of London Transport in 1986 and is an ECW bodied Olympian New as NV9 to London Central in 1995 is M409RVU, now with Stephenson

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]]> Tue Jul 10 2007 Wimbledon Tennis Services http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1326324.html Being Wimbledon fortnight, it was raining when I visited in early July, and there were a good selection of open top buses on the shuttle from the station to the tennis. I walked up the hill and got there a lot quicker than those that queued for the bus. Traffic congestion did not help the service timings. Later that week the Tour de France visited London and one photo shows an RML then. Monday 2 July 2007: Being Wimbledon fortnight, it was raining when I visited in early July, and there were a good selection of open top buses on the shuttle from the station to the tennis. I walked up the hill and got there a lot quicker than those that queued for the bus. Traffic congestion did not help the service timings. Later that week the Tour de France visited London and one photo shows an RML then.

1997 Volvo new to London General, since converted to open top RML2604, registration NML604E of 1967 LX07BXU is a new bus on normal services in Wimbledon Another view of RML2604 nearer the tennis centre, note rain! R385LGH is an unconverted Volvo of 1997 The open-top Volvo again RML898 in Pall Mall at the Tour de France Prologue, 7 July

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]]> Mon Jul 2 2007 Hastings Trolleybus Restoration Group Rally http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1287835.html This rally is now well-established and very well organised with many buses and rides, plus cars and stalls. Photography is also very good with buses parked on the Oval facing into the sun. Sunday 17 May 2009: This rally is now well-established and very well organised with many buses and rides, plus cars and stalls. Photography is also very good with buses parked on the Oval facing into the sun.

2005, East Kent Marshall bodied AEC Swift of 1970 2005, Plaxton Panorama NHA589F 2005, R680HCD Plaxton of Stagecoach in special Hastings Tramways livery 2005, Also in Tramways livery, DY4965, number 3A, the 1928 Guy BTX 2005, L246SDY, a 1993 Volvo Olympian/Northern Counties, with K821TKP, both in traditional livery 2005, In Maidstone & District livery, Stagecoach R654HCD 2005, In Chatham & District livery is Nu-Venture B97WUV, originally T1097 of London Transport 2005, RM2116 of 1965 2005, New to Coastal Coaches, GX05AOP 2005, RM8,the first production Routemaster, seen at Hastings 2005, RT1702, Park Royal AEC of 1950 2005, Fleet number SO277 is AEC registration 277DKT of M&D 2005, All Leyland Titan NKT875 of Maidstone & District 2005, Front entrance East Kent Bridgemaster YJG807 2005, Another view of NKT875 2006, New to Hedingham in 1982, a Leyland/Plaxton coach 2006, M&D AEC/Beadle of 1957, YKR224 2006, Arriva T918KKM is a Plaxton Daf of 1999 2006, Plaxton bodied coach 2006, Marshall bodied AEC Reliance of M&D 2006, The Stagecoach tow-truck brings the Guy trolleybus 2006, KYY872 is RT3134 2006, RM6 in gold livery 2006, Grey/Green Alexander bodied Volvo of 1988 2006, East Kent AEC Regent MFN946F of 1967 2006, Bristol VR/ECW WKO138S new to M&D in 1978 2006, All Leyland Titan T1030 of 1984 2006, New to Cowie in 1987 is Arriva Lynx E887KYW 2006, Duple/Bedford JUF244E of Rambler, Hastings 2007 saw 1977 Leyland National VKE566S in Hastings Buses 2007, Ramblerbus Volvo TDY946 2007, Maidstone & District OKO816G, a 1968 Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook body 2007, Plaxton Panorama Bedford VAM new to Gliderways of Bearwood 2007, BS5 is a Bristol LH new to London Transport in 1975 2007, Bought for the Hastings to Tunbridge Wells contract is Stagecoach GX56OFZ 2007, Renown's Southdown livery on ECW bodied Leyland Olympian C329HWJ new to East Midland 2007, Another new bus in Hastings service is Coastal's GX07AVO 2007, and 80 next year is the Guy BTX trolleybus DY4965 numbered 3A and known as 'Happy Harold' 2007, JUF244E, a 1967 Bedford VAM/Duple of Rambler 2007, Beadle bodied AEC used on Hastings tours by M&D 2007, Titan T1030 of 1984 2007, AEC Reliance BKT821C new to M&D in 1968 has a Marshall body 2007, saw RT3143 2007, Routemaster normal length coach RMC1453 of 1962 now in red 2008, New Venture KYV348X was new to LRT as L348 in 1981 2008, Southdown National RUF37R 2008, An M&D VR BKE847T of 1979 2008, RMC1476 of 1962 2008, Rambler of Hastings UDY910 2008, Rambler of Hastings Dart PDY42

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Portsmouth & Isle of Wight http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1268975.html A day trip on business by train to Portsmouth Harbour and hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde allowed a chance to see a variety of transport including a vintage open-top bus on an island tour, but not enough time to sample it. The 1938 tube stock is now being re-painted red, but one of the dinosaur livery stock is shown here. Monday 30 April 2007: A day trip on business by train to Portsmouth Harbour and hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde allowed a chance to see a variety of transport including a vintage open-top bus on an island tour, but not enough time to sample it. The 1938 tube stock is now being re-painted red, but one of the dinosaur livery stock is shown here.

Line-up of tour coaches at Portsmouth Harbour Dennis Dart with Marshall body R646TLM new in 1998 to Berks/Bucks Also at Portsmouth, Volvo/Wright delivered to First Provincial in 2000 is W376EOW GX06DXR is a Dennis/Alexander Trident 1998 new to Mainline, S798RWG is a Volvo/Wright single decker at Portsmouth Hard Interchange On the Hovercraft link bus between Southsea, Portsmouth Harbour Station and Portsmouth and Southsea Station is LK55KZZ, an Alexander/Dart new to Classic of Annfield Plain near Consett The new hovercraft undergoing trials before entry to service, seen at Ryde IoW N811PDL, a Dennis Dart with UVG (formerly known as Wadham Stringer) body is the nearest bus in this line-up at Ryde Training coach C877CYX a Volvo Plaxton new to Cowies in 1986 Island Line ex LT tube stock and buses at Ryde 1980 VR previously FDL681V now registered ODL447 All Leyland Olympian TIL6727 was delivered as G727XDL in 1990 1939 Bristol K with ECW body was converted to open top in 1959 and was in use on the Downs Tour FDL682 is now VDL744, a 1980 VR/ECW Northern Counties Volvo of 1995 is M749HDL New to Southern Vectis in 2002 is Plaxton/Volvo HW

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]]> Mon Apr 30 2007 London Country Running Day East Grinstead http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1268967.html One of a series of rallies throughout the year at different former London Country destinations, East Grinstead this year coincided with the Ashdown House Railway Society exhibiting our model railway layout Ashdown Junction at the local exhibition. A quick visit to the town centre saw the following buses in service. Sunday 22 April 2007: One of a series of rallies throughout the year at different former London Country destinations, East Grinstead this year coincided with the Ashdown House Railway Society exhibiting our model railway layout Ashdown Junction at the local exhibition. A quick visit to the town centre saw the following buses in service.

2004 event, Guy Special GS2 2004 event, GS76 between runs 2004 event, Refurbished Green Line RF28 2004 event, Central Area bus version RF319 2004 event, RF672 2004 event, Another view of RF672 2004 event, Low-height AEC Regent RLH48 2004 event, AEC Reliance RP90 2004 event, RT3148 on a run at Dormansland 2004 event, NBC green RT406 at Copthorne 2004 event, Another view of RT604 2004 event, STL2377 on static display 2004 event, Prototype Fleetline XF3 at East Grinstead 2006 event, Experimental Fleetline with Park Royal body, XF3 2006 event, Guy Special GS76 2006 event, Line-up at East Grinstead 2006 event, Commemorative Southdown livery on Stagecoach Dart/Alexander 2006 event, RF4 was one of the shorter private hire coaches with cantline glazing, seen at Godstone Green 2006 event, Also at Godstone, RT604 is preserved in National Bus green vCountry Area bus RF679 at Dormansland 2006 event, The only rear engined Routemaster, FRM1 2006 event, FRM1 at Godstone 2006 event, Central Area RF bus, RF406 2006 event, On the ex-M&D route 135 from East Grinstead to Oxted via Cowden, BKT821C is an AEC Reliance with Marsall body of 1965 2006 event, New to London Country in 1977, is National SNB340 Seen at East Grinstead is Wilts and Dorset tree lopper, OEL232P. an ECW VR of 1976 new to Hants & Dorset Bristol LH of London Country BN61, registration TPJ61S of 1977 BKT821C is a 1965 AEC Reliance with Marshall body of M&D Line-up of RTs and RMs with RT1702 nearest RT1702, KYY529 again ALD955B is RM1955 Long Routemaster RML2699, SMK699F , Green country area RT1700 M&D Bristol of 1950, LKT991 outside the new East Grinstead Museum building Green Line RP, JPR121K Green RT3148 RF633 bus, NLE633 in country area livery

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]]> Sun Apr 22 2007 Birmingham & Midland Motor Omnibus Trust Museum Wythall http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1258290.html My first visit to this marvellous musuem near Birmingham and a ride into the city centre on a Cheltenham District FSF. A wide selection of midlands buses were on show on this special easter event. Monday 9 April 2007: My first visit to this marvellous musuem near Birmingham and a ride into the city centre on a Cheltenham District FSF. A wide selection of midlands buses were on show on this special easter event.

Cheltenham & District Bristol FSF 802MHW of 1961 CVP207 is a Birmingham Daimler with Metro Cammell body of 1937 Two BMMO coaches, on the left is 1960 C5 and on the right is 1948 Duple bodied C1 Line-up of Birmingham and WMPTE buses SOS SON GHA337 new in 1940 with a Brush body Midland Red 1962 S15 5073HA Crosville Bristol L with ECW body, KFM775 of 1950 S23 new in 1970 is UHA941H Sunbeam F4 trolleybus from Wolverhampton with Park Royal body. Trent Regal withWillowbrook body of 1949, FJW616 Tiger Cub/Willowbrook WDF569 of Soudley Valley, Cinderford, Gloucs, 1959 Awaiting restoration is OV4486 of 1931, an AEC Regent new to Birmingham with Metro Cammell body Northern Counties bodied dual door Fleetline of Walsall, XDH516G of 1969 Star of the 1968 Commercial Vehicle Show at Earls Court was Walsall's Dual door, Dual stair Fleetline XDH56G Cheltenham's first RE, in the original maroon livery and single door Titan PD2/12 with Leyland body of 1953 JOJ245, a Weymann bodied Tiger of 1950 for Birmingham One of only 2 D10 underfloor double deckers produced by BMMO, this is 943KHA of 1960 Line-up of Birmingham, Barton, Gash (Newark) and Cheltenham buses

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]]> Mon Apr 9 2007 Hull and East Yorkshire http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1188659.html My first ever visit to Hull, and plenty of East Yorkshire buses to the exclusion of virtually anything else. Sandtoft was closed at this time of year, but I did get a photo through the fence. Tuesday 9 January 2007: My first ever visit to Hull, and plenty of East Yorkshire buses to the exclusion of virtually anything else. Sandtoft was closed at this time of year, but I did get a photo through the fence.

Northern Councties Olympian new to East Yorkshire in 1992 is J563HAT P605SAT is a 1996 Volvo with NC body Alexander/Volvo of 2000, W401JAT W80EYM is a Dart with Alexander body, presumably for 80 years of East Yorkshire? Dunn Line bus on Park-and-Ride Stagecoach Volvo new to East London in 1998 is R147EVX YX05EOU is a Wright bus new to EYMS YY52LCP and modern double decker in this smart fleet 1997 bus in the temporary stand to the north of the city centre, R282EKH New to Viscount, P557EFL is a Northern Counties bodied Olympian Optare R253PRH of 1998 Volvo/Alexander N593BRH of 1995 The oldest bus seen, 1986 Leyland/Alexander new to Tyne & Wear, is C632LFT A glimpse of Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum ex Dublin Olympian RH18, now with Hornsby registered H479PVW Leyland National based railbus at Selby

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]]> Tue Jan 9 2007 Eastbourne and Cavendish Routemaster http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1118760.html Many changes over the years at Eastbourne with the traditional livery going and an odd pale blue appearing. Plenty of interest still with the Renown/Cavendish operatons which are expanding. The sighting of the Lynx was a rarity and the use by the new operator, Cavendish, of a Routemaster was a surprise. Saturday 29 April 2006: Many changes over the years at Eastbourne with the traditional livery going and an odd pale blue appearing. Plenty of interest still with the Renown/Cavendish operatons which are expanding. The sighting of the Lynx was a rarity and the use by the new operator, Cavendish, of a Routemaster was a surprise.

Dart in Cavendish livery, branded Routemaster RML2324 of 1965 was in use today, seen at Eastbourne Old Town Inside the Routemaster CUV324C seen at the town centre Among Eastbourne Buses vehicles Route 11, Eastbourne Old Town to Hailsham works hourly Monday to Saturday. Monday to Friday it interworks with route 10 to Asda A classic combination, Southdown livery and a half-cab bus, seen at Hailsham In Hailsham town centre ready to return It worked 0835, 1035, 1235 etc and this was ready for the 1235 departure Northern Counties Leyland Olympian, E857DPN seen earlier in the year in the old livery E858DPN, the other Olympian of the pair AE56LWG is one of 10 Man/MCW Evolution single deckers still in white Another of the new buses Wright/Volvo W672WGG has not been put into fleet livery of Eastbourne Buses and is number 515 as a AE06XRU in the town centre One of the ex-Dublin Olympians with Alexander Belfast bodies, J642CEV One of the new Man single deckers, AE56LWF Dart of Cavendish, R175VLA new to Metroline in 1998 AE06XRT with R875MDY in all over blue behind Another Dart of Cavendish, P738RYL R117RLY ex Metrobus Dart of 1997 M65CYJ in service with Cavendish, new to Brighton in 1995 Olympian new to Kentish Bus in 1990, G525VBB Previously H139MOB, a much travelled Dart new to London, rebuilt before use by Stratford Blue Another veiw of ex Brighton M65CYJ G542VBB, another ex Kentish Bus Olympian The third Olympian seen, G541VBB In Cavendish Service October 2007, Brighton Lynx G994VWV, went to Ressendale before here

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]]> Sat Apr 29 2006 High Wycombe http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1093724.html My early visit was when the old bus staion was still operating, dark and forbidding, but at least close to the centre. The new station in much better and more suitable for photos, but is further from the shops and even further from the train station. Monday 25 September 2006: My early visit was when the old bus staion was still operating, dark and forbidding, but at least close to the centre. The new station in much better and more suitable for photos, but is further from the shops and even further from the train station.

Dart of Z&S, J159GAT waits outside the bus station with Arriva buses, 2004 In traditional Thames Valley livery, H556GKX is an ex Armchair of London Olympian, with Carousel Buses, 2004 Another 2004 view of L556 Also seen 2004 and of Carousel is ex LT Metrobus BYX283 In the murk of the old bus station approach, C356BUV is another Metrobus in 2004 2004 view of Optare Solo Y49HBT of 2001 Arriva G290UMJ is an Olympian ex London Country seen 2004 2004 sees Plaxton/Volvo B10B N622FJO Wright bodied Dart was London Buses DW70 of 1991 Plaxton N524MJO new in 1996 to City of Oxford seen at the new bus station which is a great improvement over that seen in November 2004 but is a bus ride away from the town centre and further from the rail station! Carousel buses C3WYC Leyland with Northern Counties body of Carousel, G530VBB was new to Kentish Bus in 1990 Dennis/East Lancs T411SMV was delivered to Metrobus in 1999 N414NRG new to City of Oxford is a 1995 Volvo with Plaxton body EastLancs Scania of 1996 KE05FMX is one of the first new buses to this fleet since 2000 and is a Wright/Volvo All Leyland new to London Country in 1989 is G283UMJ Park and Ride KE55CKU is a DAF with Wright body

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]]> Mon Sep 25 2006 Tenterden Hop-Picker's Running Day http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1079421.html A good line-up of local buses including one of the Hastings tour open top single deckers, AEC Regals, together with some London Transport buses. Trips to Rye among other places made for a good day out. Sunday 10 September 2006: A good line-up of local buses including one of the Hastings tour open top single deckers, AEC Regals, together with some London Transport buses. Trips to Rye among other places made for a good day out.

Seen at the Kent & East Sussex Railway 'Terrier' rally on 7 May 2006, RM1000 was the 1,000th Routemaster built, delivered in March 1962 Guy Special GS62 at Tenterden Station of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Country area green RT M&D single decker crossing the tracks Also on the crossing, GS2 Red roof-box RT One of the M&D regals used on Hastings town tours and modelled as shown on this gallery AEC coach of Maidstone & District M&D Bristol with ECW body at Rye BKT821C also at Rye Refurbished RF Line-up at Tenterden Also at the Town Station

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]]> Sun Sep 10 2006 Nottingham and the Transport Heritage Centre http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1058464.html A 2004 visit to the city and in 2006 to a museum that I had not visited before and there was also a model railway exhibition on at the same time. Unfortunately some of the buses I saw were later lost in an arson attack. The Barton collection that I was expecting seems to be based elsewhere now, but still worth the visit. Saturday 19 August 2006: A 2004 visit to the city and in 2006 to a museum that I had not visited before and there was also a model railway exhibition on at the same time. Unfortunately some of the buses I saw were later lost in an arson attack. The Barton collection that I was expecting seems to be based elsewhere now, but still worth the visit.

July 2004, Wright bodied single decker FJ03VWU July 2004, City of Nottingham Scania YN04UJK July 2004, Traditional livery on L489NTO July 2004, To Dunkirk, Wright FJ03VWB July 2004, Trent/Barton 224 to Bingham July 2004, Scania 776 on the Skylink service to East Midlands Airport July 2004, The tram July 2004, Tram at the stop July 2004, Tram towards Station Street July 2004, Bendibus 702 July 2004, South Notts double decker drives away at Broad Marsh Bristol LH with standard ECW body new to National Welsh in 1981. One of Nottingham Corporation's distinctive rear engine buses Trent Leyland Tiger Cub with Alexander body is YRC194 of 1962 EOD524D is a 1966 AEC Regent V of Devon General with Weymann body Barton low-bridge Leyland PD1 with Duple body new in 1948 is JVO230 Nottingham AEC Regent III with Park Royal body is OTV161 of 1954 Front entrance half cab of South Notts, thought to be 80NVO, the last low-bridge bus for this operator. Front view of the Nottingham Regent III South Notts Albion Lowlander with Northern Counties body, LNN89E of 1967 destroyed by fire 21 February 2007 All-Leyland Titan, possibly of Barton. Comparison of Nottingham front ends destroyed by fire 21 February 2007 South Notts Fleetline with ECW body destroyed by fire 21 February 2007 How the Barton PD1 combines a front entrance and sunken upper gangway Trent National KVO429P of 1975 Hants & Dorset ECW/Bristol MW of 1966 FEL751D Nottingham Renown destroyed by fire 21 February 2007 Inside the Regent V of Nottingham The lower deck of the Regent III RCL CUV218of 1965

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]]> Sat Aug 19 2006 Eastbourne Running Day & Magnificent Motors http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1030132.html This year based partly at the Miniature Railway and partly in the cab road at the main station, an interesting selection of buses including Eastbourne, Southdown, M&D and East Kent. The Magnificent Motors event preceded it and was based on the seafront Sunday 23 July 2006: This year based partly at the Miniature Railway and partly in the cab road at the main station, an interesting selection of buses including Eastbourne, Southdown, M&D and East Kent. The Magnificent Motors event preceded it and was based on the seafront

March 2005, Eastbourne Buses Olympian with Northern Counties body in old livery March 2005,New livery ex Reading Excell R214DKG being overtaken by a more recent Dart March 2005,N26FWU, 1995 DAF/NC new to Eastbourne March 2005,T468EGT ex Epsom Coaches Dennis Dart with Plaxton body March 2005,Bus 52, GX02WXU, a Wright/DAF March 2005,One of the 2004 intake of Volvo/Wrights, GX04LWW March 2005,Another 2004 bus, GX04LWR March 2005,Optare Excell from Reading, R215DKG March 2005,At Uckfield, RDH Services N509VJO March 2005,New to Cheltenham and District, N729RDD with Stagecoach March 2005,Double deck Eastbourne 277, a 1990 Alexander/Leyland Olympian new to Blue Bus, acquied by Eastbourne in October 2004. At the 2005 event, 1956 Leyland PD2, RUF186, note the transluscent roof upstairs At the 2005 event, With vinyls to look like a triple decker, CUV217C is RM2217 At the 2005 event, Leyland single decker of Southdown, GUF727 At the 2005 event, Stagecoach Plaxton/Volvo of 1998 in traditional Maidstone & District livery At the 2005 event, Eastbourne 69, an AEC Regent V with East Lancs body of 1963 At the 2005 event, Fleet number SO224 in the Maidstone & District fleet of 1957 At the 2005 event, Eastbourne 12, a Leyland Lion On Mayday, the Eastbourne Regal was at the rally Also seen at Magnificent Motors is the Cavendish Routemaster Guernsey Motors Reading-bodied Albion Eastbourne Regent V number 69 NML620E, a long Routemaster View of DM999, registration GHV999N 889AAX is an Leyland/Weymann of 1961, new to Jones of Aberbeeg DM999 is a Park Royal/Fleetline of 1975 AEC Regent V of Eastbourne XTA839 is a Devon General Albion Nimbus BKT821C, an AEC Reliance of Maidstone and District seen at the Eastbourne Miniature Railway Offside view of 67, KHC367 MFN946F, an AEC Regent V of East Kent, this time with front entrance body Beadle bodied Leyland Titan PD2 of Southdown, RUF186 seen through the RF window LEV917 is an ex-City Coach Co Leyland Titan converted to open top for Southen-on-Sea services by Eastern National BJK672D was number 72 with Eastbourne and is a St Helens style Titan London Transport country area RF679 at the Miniature Railway Green RT also of LT country area All Leyland Titan of Maidstone & District seen at Eastbourne Station AEC Regal III of Eastbourne, number 11 Number 69 is another Regent V of Eastbourne, KHC369 The driver climbs into the cab of the Southdown Titan Line-up at Eastbourne Station

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]]> Sun Jul 23 2006 Watford http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1015202.html A surprising variety so close to London, with some independents as well as London companies and Arriva, Tuesday 4 July 2006: A surprising variety so close to London, with some independents as well as London companies and Arriva,

Soveriegn W568XRO is a Plaxton/Dart SLF of 2000 Arriva Plaxton/Daf V272HBH Dart with Plaxton body new to Arriva is R206GMJ Red Rose of Aylesbury Plaxton Dart RR02BUS Daf/Plaxton of Carousel N710EUR is an Arriva Scania with East Lancs body Another Red Rose bus is new Caetano Nimbus FJ06URS On London route to Brent Cross is Alexander/Daf KL52CXJ new to Arriva Shires In use as a mess room at Watford Junction station is 1982 Roe Leyland TPD110X On Heathrow route for Virgin is FH05URP Optare MX05OTN Green Line branded Daf with Plaxton R207VPU Arriva Volvo/Northern Counties S149KNK Minibus R759DUB is a Mercedes with Plaxton body

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]]> Tue Jul 4 2006 Leicester, Hinckley & Loughborough http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1015201.html One of those fascinating places for buses that is always worth breaking a journey on the train for, Leicester was down to a single Lynx seen in 2008, but plenty of variety and lots of buses going in all directions. Hinckley has little of interest other than Arriva but Loughborough still has a good selection of routes and operators. Tuesday 26 February 2008: One of those fascinating places for buses that is always worth breaking a journey on the train for, Leicester was down to a single Lynx seen in 2008, but plenty of variety and lots of buses going in all directions. Hinckley has little of interest other than Arriva but Loughborough still has a good selection of routes and operators.

ex-Merseyside PTE Metrobus F802YLV of Centrebus seen 2004 2004, Dennis Dominator with East Lancs body in Leicester First Bus livery 2004, Unidentified Metrobus of Centrebus 2004, ex Fylde Borough Council Leyland Tiger/Duple of Confidence 2004, ex Hedingham Omnibus (L136) Plaxton bodied Bedford YMQ of Hylton & Dawson 2004, K621SBC Dennis Falcon in Leicester First Bus livery 2004, Volvo B6 with NC body L888JTC, ex City Bus of London in Green livery 2004, K620SBC at the bus station 2004, G144HNP, ex First Wyvern Leyland Lynx in modern livery 2004, Woods Coaches midibus 2004, Scania/Alexander new to Nottingham City, G377NRC, now with Centrebus 2004, Dominator F146MBC and Arriva buses behind 2004, Half cab in the back of the Abbey Park depot 2004, National trainer from Slough and double decker at the depot 2006, MCW new in 1985 as London M1376 2006, Leyland Lynx G123HNP new to Midland Red West in 1990 2006, Centrebus Metrobus of 1985, delivered to West Midlands 2006, Arriva ECW bodied Leyland A509EJF of 1983 2006, New to Paisley, a Dart W985WDS 2006, Lynx G131HNP 2006 saw 1984 MCW A777WVP new to West Midlands 2006, Scania/Alexander H231LOM 2006, Another Lynx F603RTC 2006, In Midland Red Livery, M100PHA is a Carlyle bodied Dart, all the previous shots at Leicester 2006, Loughborough sees Volvo Alexander of Nottingham company South Notts 2006, FJ03VWB in Loughborough 2006, Titan new to Trent in 1985 is C720NNN 2006, Kinch, a Trent subsidiary, is number 228 2006, R923RAU also of Kinch 2006, Paul Winson bus CC06PSV seen in Loughborough 2006, South Notts double decker P492FRR was new to Nottingham City in 1997 The newest buses seen in Leicester in 2008 included YJ57AZG, a Plaxton bodied VDL The only Lynx seen in Leicester in February 2008 was G113HNP new to Midland Red West in 1990 ex Nottingham Atlantean MVO425W seen on schools contract at Hinckley, note changed front window, originally it would have been larger and curved, seen 2008 2008 saw Elkin Travel Plaxton N777ELK at Hinckley June 2008, new to Centrebus is YN08OAP 2008, 21 June sees Lynx G149HNP in Leicester June 2008 M172GRY a 1994 Scania/East Lancs with Arriva

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]]> Tue Feb 26 2008 Milton Keynes http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c1003524.html Much variety for a new town and a well-placed bus station near the rail station makes a good visit. Tuesday 23 May 2006: Much variety for a new town and a well-placed bus station near the rail station makes a good visit.

Single decker at Milton Keynes bus station KX54AVD also at the bus station In yellow livery, a single deck bus Optare midibus Stagecoach KX04REU Wright bodied Dart J941MFT was new to Northern General in 1992 Alexander/Volvo F136PHM bought by Cowie new in 1988 Another Optare Virgin coach-air link 9737VC M10CLA 1994 Dart with Plaxton body delivered to Classic Plaxton bodied Mercedes new to Kinch in 1998 Optare T45KAW new to Liyell of Willenhall in 1999

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]]> Tue May 23 2006 Slough http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c892962.html Often overlooked while on the Great Western main line out of Paddington, Slough bus station is well placed for photography with a range of operators Wednesday 15 March 2006: Often overlooked while on the Great Western main line out of Paddington, Slough bus station is well placed for photography with a range of operators

DP508 of London United is a year-2000 Plaxton/Dart Another Dennis Dart, but with Marshall body, R169TLM was new to Centrewest as DML169 in 1997 First bus Citaro LT52WXA on the Heathrow Airport route Leaving Slough bus station The distinctive rear waistline of the Marshall body X244AMO was new to First Beeline in 2000 and is an Alexander bodied Dart SLF Arriva N695EUR, a Scania with East Lance body A further Marshall/Dart, R173TLM Horseman's Toyota/Caetano N673VJB of 1996 On the frequent route between Slough and Burnham Stations via the Trading Estate, LK53MDE is an Optare new to Beeline Another Toyota, N669VJB

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]]> Wed Mar 15 2006 Hertford http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c876765.html Some variety seen on the walk between the two stations, one on the Hertford loop of the ECML and the terminus from Liverpool Street Tuesday 28 February 2006: Some variety seen on the walk between the two stations, one on the Hertford loop of the ECML and the terminus from Liverpool Street

KU02YUN Dennis Dart SLF of Jetsie, trading as 'Golden Boy' with Plaxton body Iveco minibus of Olympian Coaches seen at Hertford bus station Green Line branding for the 724 Harlow to Heathrow service, R207VPU is a DAF with Northern Counties body frame finished by Plaxton for County. Line-up at the bus station BU51REG of Reg's Hertford is a Dart SLF/Plaxton of early 2002 The Green Line service departs P260YGG, a Van Hool coach of Reg's Reg's Dart on layover Arriva W446XKX was new to Arriva Southend in 2000 University Bus of Hatfield operate as UNO and have had this Dart SLF with Plaxton body, KF52NBN since new Another Dennis/Alexander new to Southend, W442XKX

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]]> Tue Feb 28 2006 Swindon http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c836671.html The main object here was to see the remaining Fleetlines, including the ex-Bournemouth yellow buses. These were in the bus station yard, but visible and there was also a good selection of other buses in the town. Wednesday 21 December 2005: The main object here was to see the remaining Fleetlines, including the ex-Bournemouth yellow buses. These were in the bus station yard, but visible and there was also a good selection of other buses in the town.

One of the ex Bournemouth buses now in the 1998 Plaxton bodied Dart on Park and Ride service Another Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer body This Dart originated as a Plaxton demonstrator, S838VAG 2004 intake single decker The standard Thamesdown bus, this time a 2002 version Stagecoach SLF Dart with Alexander body P908SMR, numerically the next delivered to Swindon & District Thamesdown Dennis Dominator with East Lancs body of 1990 Alexander/Volvo new to Stagecoach South in 1998 G102AAD was a Cheltenham & Gloucester bus new in 1990, a Leyland/Alexander Another 1997 SLF Dart of Thamesdown A second of the same batch Student Bus (Thamesdown Stagecoach double decker Y196VMR Dart AlexCars of Cirencester Thamesdown S162BMR Wilts and Dorset Optare leaves the bus station New as a MAN demonstrator, N222LFR is now with AndyBus Bournemouth Fleetline MFX170W, new in 1981 Another View of WX04CZK Dominator F603RPG of 1989 Now Thamesdown 270, this Fleetline/Alexander was new to Bournemouth 25 years previously Group of Student buses at the bus station in Swindon GRU165V dates from 1980 and was the oldest bus seen

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]]> Wed Dec 21 2005 Last Day of the Routemaster http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c793744.html Being sent to London onthe last day of the Routemsater and the day before was lucky and a chance to see the visiting vehicles and ride on an RT Friday 9 December 2005: Being sent to London onthe last day of the Routemsater and the day before was lucky and a chance to see the visiting vehicles and ride on an RT

A group, including RML2619 at Marble Arch RM613 at Marble Arch on 8 December RML2278 overtakes another long Routemaster RT3871 on a special Ensign's RML2565 in Stratford Blue livery Lowest number seen, RM5 at Oxford Street Wide, Leyland, RTW467 at Oxford Street Profile shot of RT624 The ST at Whitehall in the evening of 8 December Early on the last day, RM875 on Westminster Bridge JJD366D at Whitehall Private RF at Regent Street TSK270 at Piccadilly Circus RM54 at the end of Regent Street On the The replacement, VLA149 at Trafalgar Square

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]]> Fri Dec 9 2005 Cheltenham & Gloucester http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c793738.html Cheltenham & Gloucester Saturday 5 September 2009: Cheltenham & Gloucester

Pulhams of Bourton on the Water in Royal Well Bus Station Swanbrook of Staverton, Scania T35CNN, ex Dunn Line of Nottingham Another Pulhams coach Number 316 of Plymouth City Coach at Royal Well Stagecoach double decker on the Promenade Wright bodied NDZ3134 was new to London as DW134 in 1993 New to Whyatt of Glossop, this is a Marshall bodied Dart University bus in use on Park and Ride on Saturday Swanbrook in Pittville Street In special pre-NBC Cheltenham District livery with crest is a year 2000 Dart with Plaxton body Another view of 506 Route branded Mercedes of Castleways of Winchcombe seen at Cheltenham in May 2009 Also at Cheltenham in May 2009 was Marchant's Leyland Olympian new to East Midland Fleet number RC968 means it is the 9th RELH coach delivered to Red & White in 1968, seen at Gloucester Docks in September 2009

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Liverpool http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c701028.html Liverpool Wednesday 21 September 2005: Liverpool

K853LGN L409JBD is an Alexander bodied Dart new to United Counties in 1993 Halton Transport (Widnes) low floor Dennis with Marshall body new in 1998 Halton low-floor bus, DK04KKG Another Titan, T821 of 1983 This was T1026, now GTLWright/Volvo new to CMT Aintree in 2000 Open-top Metrobus near the Metropolitan Cathedral A GTL single decker near Lime Street Station The distinctive rear view of GTL Titan, originally T868 T733 of 1983 seen with GTL New to its present owner, Bolderson of Speke, trading as Supertravel, this Dennis Dart/Plaxton is V268BNV and is in the SMART-Eco branding With Stagecoach sticker, T332 of 1981 is the oldest bus seen in service Scania airport bus of Arriva

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]]> Wed Sep 21 2005 Wolverhampton http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c700734.html Wolverhampton Tuesday 20 September 2005: Wolverhampton

The single decker is an Optare new to Travel London in 1998 Choice Travel midibus A full-size bus of Choice Travel on the 510 Wolverhampton to Perton 1995 Wright/Volvo new to its present owner, West Midlands Travel F98XDF is an MCW double decker of West Midlands Another MCW of West Midlands New to Wright of Wrexham, this Leyland Lynx, F258GWJ is now with Arriva The Metro Tram approaches the Wolverhampton terminus A minibus of Banga Travel in Wolverhampton MCW bus of 1989 at Wolverhampton Bus Station

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]]> Tue Sep 20 2005 Birmingham http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c700687.html Birmingham Tuesday 20 September 2005: Birmingham

Diamond Express YJ51EKD near Moor Street Station Plaxton/Dart new to Pete's Travel of West Bromwich in 1998, in People's Express livery Handyrider Dart new in 1990 as DT119 of London Buses People's Express Northern Counties bodied Volvo, new to London Buses in 1989 as VC14 Claribel Coaches on Service 94 Scania bendibus of West Midlands Originally London Buses DR117 of 1992, a Plaxton/Dart with Central Buses Northern Counties Lance of Diamond Express, was new as London Buses LN11 in 1993 Arriva Midlands North Wadham Stringer bus to Burton Zaks Carlyle Dart G227VWD, new to Metroline, near Snow Hill Top-down view of the West Midlands Metro tram at Snow Hill The oldest bus seen, POG596Y is a 1983 MCW new to West Midlands Central Bus Wright bodied single decker New to West Midlands in 1990 is G315EOG, a Leyland Lynx Leyland Lynx D603ACW with Travel Express, it was a Leyland Demonstrator, previously with Black Prince Johnson's Excelbus Wright bodied low-floor saloon on the 178 to Redditch

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]]> Tue Sep 20 2005 Derby http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c695333.html Derby Monday 12 September 2005: Derby

East Lancs/Volvo new to London & Country in 1990 Scania with Wright body PN52XRT is a 2002 Daf/East Lancs new to Arriva Derby Trent Plaxton/Dart R921RAU of 1997 Alexander bodied Dart of 2000 Another Scania of Trent Plaxton/Dart new to Leaside Buses as LDR19 in 1996 Unidentified route-branded bus in Derby Bus Station Training bus E23ECH was new to Derby City in 1988 Optare W302PRB of Trent ex-Derby City Northern Counties bodied Volvo of 1988 ex-Derby City Leyland GTO301V of 1980 Felix of Stanley Alexander Volvo V708GRY Another Daf/East Lancs double decker New to Trent in 1994, L123LRA is a Volvo/Northern Counties

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]]> Mon Sep 12 2005 North Wales http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c679220.html North Wales Saturday 20 August 2005: North Wales

2004, Express Dart/Alexander at Porthmadoc 2004, Again at Porthmadoc, Express EM04ORS Optare 2004, Minibus K332YKG of Express Motors on the rout to Beddgelert 2004, Just after crossing the Cob by the Festiniog Railway station, CX52VRK 2004, Guide Friday bus seen from Conway Castle 2004, KMP of Llanberis, from Conway castle 2004, Clynnog & Trefor Depot 2004, Great orme Tram at the top 2004, Great Orme Tram just above the upper loop 2004, Arriva open topper at Pen-y-Pass, the car park for Snowdon via the Miners track and the PYG track 2004, Leyland National seen at Dolgellau 2005, Williams of Deiniolen Depot 2005, ex-Blackburn and Tyne and Wear buses seen at a depot on Anglesey 2005, KMP of Llanberis bus at the park and ride at Nant Peris 2005, Midibus also at Nant Peris 2005, Alpine Dennis Dart on Sherpa services at Pen y Gwryd 2005, ex Southdown convertible VR/ECW of 1978 at Porthmadog 2005, Another view on the Sherpa service, run by Express of Bontnewydd 2005, New Plymouth in 1981, ODV203W is an East Lancs open-top Atlantean 2005, J987JNJ is a Reeve Burgess bodied Dart, seen on the bridge at Beddgelert 2005, Previously DEL8 of London Buses, with KMP at Llanberis 2005, KMP depot at Llanberis 2005, Further view of the depot of KMP 2005, Seen from Conway town walls, the open top tour bus 2005, Manchester standard buses with Clynnog and Trefor 2005, Also at Trefor, LFJ874W was new to Western National in 1981

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]]> Sat Aug 20 2005 Amberley Chalk Pits Museum Buses http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c641246.html Amberley Chalk Pits Museum Buses Sunday 13 September 2009: Amberley Chalk Pits Museum Buses

In 2005 Post Office Railway stock in the railway hall at Amberley In 2005 UF4813 is a 1929 Leyland TD1 on loan from Stagecoach as successor to the Southdown company In 2005 UF6473 is an all-Leyland TD1 of 1931 In 2005 Short bodied Dennis of 1927, UF1517 is in the Amberley garage In 2005 Leyland N Type of 1922, CD5125 has a Short body In 2005 The Tramocar ran at Worthing, this replica is built on an S&D dust cart chassis In 2005 General View of the garage at Amberley 1922 Leyland G7 with Eastbourne Aviation body UF6805 is 1930 Tilling Stevens with conventional transmission and Short body Celebrating its 100th birthday (cake and champagne) was this 1914 Tilling Stevens as it has a 1909 body CD5125 is a 1920 Leyland N Nice Southdown van with buses in the background giving rides round the site The Tilling Stevens petrol electric chassis allowed inspection of the transmission of electrical wires only JRX823 is a Thames Valley KSW6B with ECW lowbridge body with staggered single seats upstairs Thames Valley 1927 Tilling Stevens MO9324 UF6473, 1930 all-Leyland TD1 Line up of classic buses Two Southdown single deckers, BUF122C and KUF199F UF7428, 1931 Leyland TD1 but with Short Bros body A post war Beadle use of pre-war running parts is 1953 Tiger MUF488 East Kent Dennis Falcon of 1950 Southdown RESL with Marshall body, new 1970 Aldershot & District AEC Reliance with Weymann body Bournemouth's 1949 Leyland Tiger PS2 JLJ401 A&D had this Dennis Loline III from new, a license built version of the Lodekka, but with Weymann body RUF186, Leyland PD2/12 with Park Royal Body Tiger PS1 with Park Royal coach body new to East Kent in 1947 Breakdown truck was a Titan TD5 Southport PD2 with Leyland body GFY406 RTW KLB915 of 1949

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 Bristol http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c605573.html Bristol Thursday 23 June 2005: Bristol

Chassis of Bristol RE as it would have been delivered to ECW in Lowestoft ex Bristol Omnibus Bristol FLF with ECW body, seen at the Industrial Museum Leyland/Alexander new to Highland Omnibus in 1985 ex London Transport T898 Roe bodied Leyland new in 1982 to London Country as LR12 Lynx F624RTC 1994 Volvo/Northern Counties leyland/Roe on the left and Centrewest V47 on the right South Gloucestershire Bus and Coach Lynx originally of Cleveland in 1992 ex Rhymney Valley Leyland/East Lancs F617RTC Lynx new to Bristol An unidentified ex London T class of South Glos Another leyland/Roe of 1984 in green and yellow Plaxton bodied Dennis new to Badgerline in 1993, L122TFB ex Greater Manchester Northern Counties leyland B142WNB of 1985 Bendibus in Bath Open top 2005 bus in Bath Semi-open top bus

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]]> Thu Jun 23 2005 Cardiff http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c600440.html Cardiff Tuesday 21 June 2005: Cardiff

1982 Volvo B55 with NC body, NDW403X Modern coach in Cardiff bus station CE02UUS, a Dennis Dart with Alexander body A Transbus Enviro of 2004, Newport Scania/Wright S112TDW of 1998 Cardiff Lynx J262UDW Another view of 403 ex Alexander Volvo B55 A968YSX At Cathays Park, Lynx J267UDW Unidentified Lynx at Cathays Park Megabus of Stagecoach Cardiff Bay bus outside the Millenium Centre Platform 0(!!) at Cardiff Station

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]]> Tue Jun 21 2005 Chester and Crewe http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c562027.html Chester and Crewe Monday 23 May 2005: Chester and Crewe

A view of the Chester City depot with tram tracks still evident from 1930 No13, a 1986 Leyland/Alexander new to Highland Dart/Marshall P341OEW new to Halton in 1997 Northern Counties bodied B204EFM new to Chester in 1985 No59 on the left was new to Chester in 1993, and has a Plaxton body on a Dennis Dart, with ex Halton P344OEW to the right No61 is another Plaxton/Dart of 1993 KLG109Y is a 1982 Dennis/Northern Counties bus Another bus new to Highland is C379CAS Number 89, new to Chester in 1989 is a NC bodied Leyland Park and Ride operated by Chester City Operated by Chester City, this NC/Leyland dates from 1980 P343OEW is another of the ex-Halton Marshall bodied Dennis Darts General view of Crewe bus station On layover at Crewe is YJ54ZYB Optare on Cheshire CC services Two minibuses at Crewe, D&G to the rear and Via Travel in front J654UHN Lynx new to Tees & District in 1991 With the Crewe Arriva depot in the background A139MRN is a 1984 Leyland ECW new to Ribble New to Crosville in 1984, this ECW bodied Leyland is still in the old First Bus livery

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]]> Mon May 23 2005 Folkestone Bus Station 50 Year Anniversary http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c480162.html Folkestone Bus Station 50 Year Anniversary Monday 28 March 2005: Folkestone Bus Station 50 Year Anniversary

FFN446 a 1951 bodied Beadle coach on a 1938 Leyland TD5 chassis AEC Regent V PFN874 with full-front Park Royal body A selection of East Kent vehicles at Folkestone bus station L246SDY, a 1993 Volvo Olympian/Northern Counties in traditional livery AEC Bridgemaster YJG807 Another general view of the activity East Kent red and cream livery only at Folkestone Daimler Fleetline RFN953G of 1969 with Park Royal body Another view of the Bridgemaster Inside FFN446 A Leyland Royal Tiger/Park Royal coach of 1951, FFN451 1956 Guy Arab IV with Park Royal body, MFN888 Regent V at Folkestone Harbour AEC Swift VJG187J with Marshall body from 1970 A further view of the Fleetline 1951 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III FFN399

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]]> Mon Mar 28 2005 Crawley and the guided busway http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c424796.html Crawley and the guided busway Monday 7 February 2005: Crawley and the guided busway

Bus 540 (WN03WRP) enters the guided section Entry ramp to guided section GN03WRL, No 539 pulls up to a stop before the guided section Entering the guided section Bus 538 runs in light traffic outside this short guided section Close-up of the guide wheels Detail view of the guide wheels Crawley bus station Conventional buses of Metrobus K815HMV, a 1992 Olympian N417MPN bus number 117, a Dennis lance with Optare body of 1995 1994 Plaxton/Dart number 754 at Crawley bus station Crawley Signal box, now preserved by a society and open certain weekends Scania guided bus (see wheels at front) in March 2004 M508VJO in 2002 Metrobus Optare in 2002 Crawley bus station March 2002 Service 2 to Gatwick 2002

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]]> Mon Feb 7 2005 Model Bus Conversions http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c417186.html A lack of commercial models of Southend Corporation buses prompted some conversions. Also included are repaints of coaches into Black & White livery, an X10 FLF and a Hastings Round the Town Tour Regal. Monday 31 January 2005: A lack of commercial models of Southend Corporation buses prompted some conversions. Also included are repaints of coaches into Black & White livery, an X10 FLF and a Hastings Round the Town Tour Regal.

Previously an EFE lowbridge all Leyland PD2, now representing Southend Corporation 287 of 1954 Offside of Southend 287, note the earlier-style of blue roof 1961 Leyland Leopard, Southend 206 The two-door layout of 206 MHJ345, one of Southend's last three new half cabs of 1967 345 offside Southend Leyland Leopard/Marshall 209 of 1966 209 showing the generous route display One of the Albion Lowlander/Alexander buses, that carried Leyland badges in Southend This was a PD2A Corgi rear entrance bus model before conversion Bridgemaster/Park Royal on the number 3 route The upright front of the AEC, based on an EFE Regent V Eastern National FLF coach on the X10 Note the covered over luggage racks on the earlier buses. One of the Maidstone & District AEC Regal Hastings round-the-town-tour buses Another view of the Regal The rear views of the AEC Regal of M&D Black & White Motorways of Cheltenham, Harrington on AEC Reliance of 1964 Offside of the AEC Black & White Daimler Roadliner/Plaxton 309 Roadliner 309 again

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]]> Mon Jan 31 2005 Maidstone http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c410946.html Maidstone Monday 24 January 2005: Maidstone

Nu-Venture Dart N3FPK new in 1996 Park and Ride Wright bodied GN04UGB The maidstone centenary dart of Arriva, P176LKL On layover before departing for Tenterden, L503HKM Arriva single decker seen in Maidstone ex- London Country Dart/East Lancs A poor shot of Nu-Venture National/Greenway converted in 1994 on an original 1981 bus Nu-Venture Titan ex T975 of 1984 Volvo ex-London V2, with an Alexander body, A102 SUU, on loan to Nu-Venture In Arriva outer London livery, on the Bromley to Tunbridge Wells route New GN04 UFU in-bound from Medway An Arriva bus overtakes Nu-Venture 100 Rear view of 100, in Maidstone livery Another view of V2 Leyland Lynx of Arriva Arriva Dart in Maidstone livery at East Grinstead Preserved Maidstone Corporation Leyland PD2 New Enterprise 100 celebrating 100 years of Maidstone transport New Enterprise 100 celebrating 100 years of Maidstone transport In Maidstone Corporation blue livery is ex London T857 of Nu-Venture New to Guildford and West Surrey in 1996 is Dennis Dart East Lancs N246VPH KX07HFC seen at Maidstone East Station in June 2007 June 2007 sees ex London Transport T984 of 1984 is A984SYE at Maidstone Also in June 2007 is T446HRV new to Alexcars of Cirencester in 1999, Another view of a Lynx in 2007

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]]> Mon Jan 24 2005 Brighton, Volks Railway and a KSW http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c404241.html A changing scene at Brighton, with a KSW driven by Father Christmas in December 2007 Monday 17 December 2007: A changing scene at Brighton, with a KSW driven by Father Christmas in December 2007

London General on the 773 to Redhill At Old Steine, 760 is a 1996 Scania/East Lancs in new livery 2003 Scania/East Lancs, number 615 is named 236, Volvo/Wright of 1998 In older livery, Stagecoach 16357 at Churchill Sq 761, a Scania/East Lancs of 1997 865 as Trident 835 in 2001 Brighton seafront 2003 Wright bodied Dart in 2003 New 603 Metro Line 1 in 2001 849 at Churchill Sq 2001 Metrobus M410RVU in 2001 752 at Brighton 2001 Stagecoach N733LPN in November 2001 765 at Churchill Sq seen in 2001 convertable open top Big Lemon seen running on cooking oil in Brighton in October 2007, NTC132Y is an ex-Bristol Roe/Olympian Also in 2007 is Countryliner Alexander/Dart P688RWU Metrobus 839 is a 1997 Olympian with East Lancs body In April 2005, Car 9, an ex-Southend-on-Sea pier tram of 1898 In April 2005, Another view of Car 9 In April 2005, The electrified third rail In April 2005, Car 10 of 1926 leading In April 2005, Close-up of Car 6, a semi-open of 1901 In April 2005, Car 10, an open In April 2005, Three train companies at Brighton, the Voyager was on the Manchester train In April 2005, SWT Class 450 In April 2005, Virgin, Southern and South-Western at Brighton In April 2005, Low floor Dennis Dart, P375RYL, ex-London HAP985, the preserved Brighton Hove & District Bristol KSW6G with highbridge ECW body in service on the number 6 Seen at Palmeira Sq, Hove An elf changes the blind at Portslade Another view of the KSW at Portslade A service bus speeds by Father Christmas at Brighton Seen at Brighton Station after the last run Empty to depot

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]]> Mon Dec 17 2007 Hastings Diesel on the 0824 to Ashford http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c392891.html Hastings Diesel on the 0824 to Ashford Saturday 8 January 2005: Hastings Diesel on the 0824 to Ashford

Close up of DEMU Power car (DMBSO) 60016 Side view of 60016 The nameplate of 60016, a long underframe power car Ashford looking towards Folkestone The other power car on this working was 60000 The interior of power car 60000 Running ECS to St Leonards Depot

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]]> Sat Jan 8 2005 Hythe Pier http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c363068.html Hythe Pier Monday 27 September 2004: Hythe Pier

Leyland Olympian 709 and 706, the latter in what is presumably Golden Jubilee livery Olympian 731, H731DDL at Hythe Pier bus stand The Hythe Pier train at rest Side view of Olympian 709 The pier train in action

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]]> Mon Sep 27 2004 Colchester and Ipswich http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c350250.html Colchester and Ipswich Monday 22 November 2004: Colchester and Ipswich

Chambers of Bures Scania/East lancs leaving Colchester Hedingham Volvo L833YDS with Alexander body at Colchester bus station, new in 1994 to Henderson of Hamilton One of the cancelled Tel Aviv order of leyland national based buses with RE parts, Ipswich 145, B115LDX Cedrics of Wivenhoe double deck, possibly A243GHN Hedingham Lynx Unidentified Hedingham double deck Arriva Lynx Ipswich P131PPV Dennis at Tower Ramparts, Ipswich X153LBJ Optare in special IPCity livery New livery double deck ex London L100 on layover General view of Bus Station ECW bodied Olympian C101CHM ex London Transport L101 Number 100 (PN52XBM) recording 100 years of Ipswich Buses Another view of 100 Low floor Dennis 136 Ipswich number 40, Alexander bodied double decker Another view of ex LT L101

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]]> Mon Nov 22 2004 Reading http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c344031.html Reading Monday 15 November 2004: Reading

Reading 727 is a Daf/Optare of 2003 seen at the bus station Optare integral midi-bus of 1999 Another view of a 2003 Daf/Optare, number 729 R918SJH of 1998 1988 ex London MCW, E466SON, now Reading 466 Optare integral of 1997, P915GJM First Bus, ex First Beeline, V832FSC Scania/Wright of 1999 Number 463, another ex London MCW D84UTF Olympian of 1986 with ECW body New to Petes Travel of Smethwick, PO51WNG is a Dennis Trident/Plaxton low floor double decker two Scania/Irizars on rail-air duty 2001 Daf/Optare, YJ51 ZVL YJ51ZVG, Optare Spectra in Golden Jubilee livery, moving on a dull day equals blurr, but worth capturing

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]]> Mon Nov 15 2004 Ashford Running Day http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c324175.html Ashford Running Day Sunday 5 September 2004: Ashford Running Day

1963 AEC Reliance/ Harrington new to Hawkey's 1964 Reliance/Harrington in Western Welsh coach livery Maidstone and District Leyland Leopard of 1968 with Willowbrook DP body KPW986 Bedford OB with Duple body of 1949 POark Royal AEC Reliance new to M&D in 1959 The last Titan, new to London as T1125 in 1984, now with Stagecoach East Kent Gury Arab IV with Park Royal body from 1957, seen at the Ashford International Eurostar Station Volvo Ailsa with Alexander body from 1975 in M&D NBC livery RFN953G Fleetline in traditional East Kent livery Barton low-bridge Leyland PS1 single deck chasis with Willowbrook double deck body, MFN888 at Canterbury HKE876, 1045 Bristol K6A with 1953 Weymann body

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]]> Sun Sep 5 2004 Sheffield http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c305818.html Sheffield Tuesday 5 October 2004: Sheffield

Tram in the City Centre All-over advert tram at Castle Square Mercedes Vario R130XDT with Plaxton body of 1998 Yorkshire Terrier bus and Stagecoach tram New to South Yorkshire in 1990, Volvo/Alexander G609NWA Metrobus on school duties First Bus Dennis/Alexander new to South Yorkshire in 1986 1981 South Yorkshire Dennis now with First Bus CUL175V ex London Transport Titan of Mass Tram in Stagecoach stripes

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]]> Tue Oct 5 2004 Croydon http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c293512.html Croydon Monday 13 September 2004: Croydon

A West Croydon bound tram heads towards Sandilands, and off the reserved track Route 1 to Elmers End leaving Sandilands stop, the junction with the New Addington line is just at the foot of the incline Crossing the A232 junction, showing the shared road Another shared part of the route, Addiscomble Road Tram for New Addington, showing the tram signal, just below the traffic light Crossing towards Sandilands

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Shrewsbury http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c269468.html Shrewsbury Monday 23 August 2004: Shrewsbury

Dart 2064 K544 ORH among other Arriva vehicles at the bus station T441 EBO, Wright bodied Dennis of Pete's Travel on layover Tanat Valley R553 UOT at the bus station Arriva Optare on layover from County Council work

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]]> Mon Aug 23 2004 Sussex Miscellany http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c235822.html Sussex Miscellany Sunday 3 February 2008: Sussex Miscellany

Bluebird school bus at Arundel another view of the Bluebird Bluebird on West Sussex CC contract at Worthing Bluebird at Midhurst Emsworth & District Emsworth & District Emsworth & District Bristol FLF at Brighton depot Guernsey Motors Albion in use at Eastbourne advertising an auction house ex-Edinburgh Leyland Titan PD3 with Alexander body The bus was in use as a conference centre at Hailsham Compass Bus and RDH Services at Haywards Heath ex Guernsey Motors Albion, number 78 at Eastbourne Formerly London Transport L169 is D169FYM of Renown seen at Heathfield Leyland National, new to Scottish Omnibuses in 1980, seen at Billingshurst in 2005 Also at Billingshurst in 2005, ex London Transport Metrobus M813 Beachy Head bus at Hastings 2004 Eastbourne sea front sees H648GPF an East Lancs Volvo new to London Country in 1990 Eastbourne open top tour bus H225LOM new to WMPTE in 1990

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 Lake District http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c234523.html Lake District Monday 25 August 2003: Lake District

ECW bodied Leyland at Ambleside B117TVU also at Ambleside A545HAC at Grasmere Another ECW bodied Leyland at Grasmere Dart on the 2002 view of Stagecoach VRN829Y at Bowness JFR2W at Ambleside in 2002 On the 599 at Grasmere also in 2002 KYV512X also in 2002 at Grasmere Preserved Cumberland Bristol MW at Ravenglas in 2002

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]]> Mon Aug 25 2003 Newport http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c234508.html This visit in January 2008 was made nearly 7 years after the last time, from which there are some pictures included. The Newport fleet still looks good and there were also some new Stagecoach and indpendent buses. Rebuilding work appears to be affecting the bus station, but there are still good photo sites. Thursday 31 January 2008: This visit in January 2008 was made nearly 7 years after the last time, from which there are some pictures included. The Newport fleet still looks good and there were also some new Stagecoach and indpendent buses. Rebuilding work appears to be affecting the bus station, but there are still good photo sites.

Newport Transport No13 seen on a previous visit in 2001 In traditional livery at the bus station in 2001 Cardiff Scania 276 again in 2001 Seen in 2001, Scania MCW M75KTG similar to No 74 seen in 2008 Newport is now almost all single deck but V140HTG number 40 was in the bus station Wright/Scania of 1998, S118TDW YN57FZU a new Scania Stagecoach South Wales CN04RFY was new to Williams of Cross Keys in 2004, followed by Newport 97, a Dart with Alexander body M74KTG, Alexander bodied Scania New in 1997 to Greater Manchester South is P887MNE a Volvo/Northern Counties Number 83, N83PDW new to Newport in 1996 is an Alexander Dart Bebb of Llantwit fadre owns this Volvo on National Express duties, CN54HFG New to Drake of Blaina is MV06EKB Another Drake bus is MX56ABF, a Plaxton Primo minibus New Optare Versa for Stagecoach is CN57BYU, in the Red and White fleet Dart of Top Kat Travel of Caerphilly

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]]> Thu Jan 31 2008 Parliament Square London http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c234004.html Parliament Square London Friday 2 July 2004: Parliament Square London

OA349 Leyland/Alexander of Arriva Long Routemaster RML2396 on the 12 RML2759 alongside the 35 year younger WVL123 RML2726 Short Routemaster RM1305 Stagecoach bendibus 23029 RML2333 WVL153 RM1260 previously registered 260CLT RM1260 followed by another short RM RML2276 RML2351

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]]> Fri Jul 2 2004 Canvey Island Rallies and Southend Archive http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c233969.html Canvey Island Rallies and Southend Archive Sunday 11 October 2009: Canvey Island Rallies and Southend Archive

Daimler at Canvey Rally Eastern National Bristol FLF Southend Routemaster Southend Routemaster Massey bodied Titan at Canvey VR and Titan at Canvey FLF coach and bus version at Canvey Pre-Arriva livery at Southend Central Bus Station Thamesway Leyland Lynx Alexander bodied double decker Seen near Victoria Circus City Saver coach from London Large fleetname double decker in Southend Older dual-door bus The then-new Arriva livery The pier train Seen 1968 Massey bodied Leyland Titan In 1968 one of the earlier lowbridge Massey/Titans 1968 sees AEC Bridgemaster with Park Royal body Lowbridge Titan with Massey body at the seafront in 1968 Open top Daimler 1968 view Open top Daimler in 1068 Lowbridge Leyland Titan also seen 1968 In 1968 East Lancs bodied Leyland Leopard Marshall/Leopard in 1968 London Road Garage in 1968

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 Bournemouth http://john-papworth.fotopic.net/c233338.html Bournemouth Saturday 17 November 2001: Bournemouth

Atlantean 135 at the town centre November 2001 135 again at Bournemouth centre 2001 139 at the town centre 2001 134 in Bournemouth in 2001 Another view of 135

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