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Graham Walker's photos http://graham1740.fotopic.net/ 62 rows en-gb 60 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Running Day - Sunday 15th November 2009. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1781502.html Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Running Day - Sunday 15th November 2009. Sunday 15 November 2009: Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Running Day - Sunday 15th November 2009.

Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 972 CUF at Sheffield Park station.

RF 395 with RM 1397 at Sheffield Park station.

RM 1397 with Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 972 CUF at Sheffield Park station.

RF 486 arrives Sheffield Park station with the 1030 from Haywards Heath, route 789.

Bristol VR's TPN 103S and UUF 116J at Sheffield Park station.

Bristol VR UUF 110J at Brighton Pool Valley after working the 1205 from Sheffield Park, route 20.

Bristol VR UUF 110J leaves Brighton Pool Valley with the 1300 to Sheffield Park station on route 20.

Bristol VR TPN 103S nears journeys end in Brighton working the 1235 from Sheffield Park on route 20.

Bristol VR TPN 103S prepares to leave Brighton Pool Valley with the 1330 to Sheffield Park station on route 20.

Queen Marys BUF 277C and 972 CUF at Sheffield Park station.

RT 1702 with AEC Reliance SPK 203M at Sheffield Park station.

Bristol VR GNJ 573N leaves Sheffield Park station with the 1420 to Brighton, route 20.

Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 972 CUF at Sheffield Park station.

Bristol VRs TPN 103S with UUF 110J at Sheffield Park station.

Leyland PD2/3 GFY 406 at Sheffield Park station.

Leyland PD2/3 GFY 406 with Bristol VR UUF 110J at Sheffield Park station.

Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 972 CUF stands in Uckfield bus station after working the 1435 from Sheffield Park station, route 89.

Leyland Titan 'Queen Mary' 972 CUF arrives back at Sheffield Park station with the 1500 from Uckfield, route 89.

Bristol VR UUF 116J departs Sheffield Park station working the 1520 to Brighton on route 20.

Bristol VR AAP 651T stands in Uckfield bus station after working the 1535 from Sheffield Park station, route 89.

Bristol VR AAP 651T waits in Uckfield bus station with the 1600 to Sheffield Park station, route 89.

Bristol VR AAP 651T at Sheffield Park station.

Bristol VRs GNJ 573N and AAP 651T at Sheffield Park station.

Bristol VRs AAP 651T and UUF 110J at Sheffield Park station.

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]]> Sun Nov 15 2009 Cobham Bus Museum 'London on the Fringe' - Sunday 25th October 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1772805.html This event celebrated London's association with with other bus companies on the fringes of London. This was the last event in the museum's 2009 calendar with vehicles on display at the museum and at Cobham and Stoke D'Abernon railway station car park. Sunday 25 October 2009: This event celebrated London's association with with other bus companies on the fringes of London. This was the last event in the museum's 2009 calendar with vehicles on display at the museum and at Cobham and Stoke D'Abernon railway station car park.

SMS 369 EGN 369J, an AEC Swift/Park Royal B33D, in Redhill Road.

SMS 369 meets GS 34 in Redhill Road.

RMC 1486 (RMC 1500) in Redhill Road.

RMC 1486 (RMC 1500) in Redhill Road.

Safeguard Leyland Leopard OPC 26R turns in Redhill Road.

RML 3 in Redhill Road.

RML 3 in Redhill Road.

RF 667 in Redhill Road.

Hants & Dorset DEL 893C, Bristol FLF6G/ECW, in Redhill Road.

GS 34 in Redhill Road.

GS 34 in Redhill Road.

GS 34 in Redhill Road.

XF 3 in Redhill Road.

RT 3491 in Redhill Road.

AEC Merlin MB 90 SMM 90F in Redhill Road.

AEC Merlin MB 90 SMM 90F, in Redhill Road.

Ensign's HLJ 44, TD 895, a 1948 built Bristol K6A with ECW lowheight bodywork, was operated by LT from new for two years to restore services after wartime hostilities.

GS 34 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RMC 1453 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

D 142 XX9591, a Dennis Dodson 048RO on display at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RMC 1453 & Safeguard'a AEC Reliance/Burlingham 200 APB, at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

M 6 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

Seen in Cobham Bus Museum is EYA 923, a 1939 built Leyland Cheetah new to Blue Motors of Porlock.

Safeguard Leyland Leopard OPC 26R at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station car park.

Safeguard's 200 APB, a Burlingham bodied AEC Reliance, at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RML 2330 turns out of Stoke Road into Station Road, Stoke D'Abernon.

RCL 2260 turns out of Stoke Road into Station Road, Stoke D'Abernon.

RCL 2260 in Stoke Road, Cobham.

RMC 1486 (RMC 1500), in Redhill Road.

RMC 1486 (RMC 1500) in Redhill Road.

HLJ 44, a Bristol K6A/ECW, in Redhill Road.

HLJ 44, a Bristol K6A/ECW, in Redhill Road.

HLJ 44, a Bristol K6A/ECW in Redhill Road.

RT 3491 in Redhill Road.

RT 3491 in Redhill Road.

RTL 139 in Redhill Road.

SMS 369 EGN 369J, an AEC Swift/Park Royal B33D, in Redhill Road.

Great Ouse Valley Coaches PNM 757M, a 1974 Bedford YRQ/Plaxton C45F in Stoke Road, Cobham.

RF 667 in Stoke Road, Cobham.

Safeguard's 200 APB, a 1956 built AEC Reliance with Burlingham bodywork, in Stoke Road, Cobham.

AEC Merlin MB 90 SMM 90F, in Stoke Road, Cobham.

Hants and Dorset DEL 893C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW bodywork, in Stoke Road, Cobham.

RCL 2260 in Stoke Road, Cobham.

XF 3 CUV 53C, a Park Royal bodied Daimler Fleetline, in Stoke Road, Cobham.

RML 3 outside the museum in Redhill Road.

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Castle Point Transport Museum open day - Sunday 11th October 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1767153.html Castle Point Transport Museum open day - Sunday 11th October 2009 Sunday 11 October 2009: Castle Point Transport Museum open day - Sunday 11th October 2009

Ex London Leyland Titan T 122 CUL 122V, with Stephensons 952 H552 VAT, a Leyland Olympian/Northern Counties H85F.

RML 2466 and RML 2620.

London Leyland Titan T 6, WYV 6T.

RML 2589.

OTA 640G. Royal Blue 2380, a 1969 Bristol RELH6G/ECW C45F.

WYJ 171S. Leyland National B30D new to Southdown.

BKE 847T. Maidstone & District 5847, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

DMS 2357.

RMC 1485.

RT 113.

RT 113 and RMC 1485.

SVF 896G. Eastern Counties RE 896, a Bristol RELH/ECW C47F.

RM 1001.

424 DCD. Stephensons ex Southdown Leyland Titan PD3/4-Northern Counties FCO39/30F.

RT 1702.

28 TKR. Maidstone & District C28, an AEC Reliance/Harrington Cavalier C37F.

UVX 7S, Eastern National 1103, a Bristol LH6L/ECW B43F, with 236 LNO, Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDLL6G-ECW H37/33R, and 373 WPU, a 1961 Massey bodied Guy Arab.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDL6G-ECW H37/33R.

RCL 2233 outside the museum in Point Road.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDLL6G-ECW H37/33R.

UFM 53F. Crosville ERG 53, a 1968 Bristol RELL6G/ECW, passes the museum in Point Road.

JVW 430, a 1944 built Bristol K5G/ECW.

Seen in the museum is CPU 979G, Eastern National 3000, a Bristol VRT-ECW H39/31F.

Seen at the museum is FOP 429. Southend Corporation Transport 244, a 1944 Daimler CWA6-Duple O33/26R.

Seen at the museum is SGD 407, Glasgow Corporation L405, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD3/2-Alexander H72F.

Outside the museum in Point Road and loading up for another run back to Labworth car park is OWC 182D, Eastern National 392, a 1966 Bristol MW6G/ECW C34F.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDLL6G-ECW H37/33R passes the museum in Point Road.

Seen in Point Road on a run from Labworth car park is UFM 53F, Crosville ERG 53, a Bristol RELL6G/ECW.

BKE 847T, Maidstone & District 5847, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F outside the museum in Point Road.

BKE 847T, Maidstone & District 5847, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, outside the museum in Point Road.

UAR 597W. Eastern National 3107, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, in High Street, Canvey Island.

WNO 482. Eastern National 2381, a 1953 Bristol KSW5G-ECW PO33/28R, arrives Labworth car park from the museum.

RT 2827 in Western Esplanade.

RT 4139, RT 2293, RT 3251 & RT 1702.

RT 2293 and RT 3251.

RCL 2260 and RML 2466.

M210 VEV. Hedingham L210, a Dennis Dart/Plaxton Pointer B34F.

Tillings AEC Regal MXB 733.

RCL 2233 and RM 1138.

WNO 482. Eastern National 2381, a 1953 Bristol KSW5G-ECW PO33/28R.

BKE 847T. Maidstone & District 5847, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

RMC 1485.

KHC 369. Eastbourne Corporation 69, a 1963 AEC Regent V-East Lancs H32/28R.

Turning out of Furtherwick Road into Western Esplanade is UFM 53F, Crosville ERG 53, a Bristol RELL6G/ECW.

GBJ 192. Lowestoft Corporation Transport No 21, a 1947 AEC Regent with ECW body, in Western Esplanade.

RT 2827 turns out of Furtherwick Road into Western Esplanade.

East London 17001 (TA 1) S801 BWC, a Dennis Trident-Alexander ALX400 10.5m H51/22D, turns out of Furtherwick Road into Western Esplanade.

UVX 7S. Eastern National 1103, a Bristol LH6L/ECW B43F, in Western Esplanade.

UFM 53F. Crosville ERG 53, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW body, in Western Esplanade on a run from Labworth car park to the museum.

WNO 482. Eastern National 2381, a 1953 Bristol KSW5G-ECW PO33/28R, emerges from Furtherwick Road on a run from the museum to Labworth car park.

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 Showbus at Duxford (Non London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1761394.html Showbus at Duxford (Non London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009. Monday 28 September 2009: Showbus at Duxford (Non London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009.

GOH 357N, Midland Red 357, a Leyland Leopard/Marshall.

TKH 270H, Hull Corporation 270, a Leyland Atlantean-Roe H71D.

Arriva Southern Counties 1502 YJ58 CEA, an Optare Solo SR.

Network Colchester 196 W396 RBB, a Dennis Trident-Alexander ALX400.

Arriva 5405 H265 GEV, Leyland Olympian BC43/29F..

Arriva 5934 P934 MKL, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine B47/30F.

First 31198 L163 UNS, a Leyland Olympian-Alexander RL B47/31F.

Stagecoach 14070 K670 UNH, a Leyland Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine B47/29F.

Stagecoach 16816 S962 KSR, a Volvo Olympian-East Lancs Pyoneer.

WPH 139Y, Midland Red North 1719, a Leyland Tiger/East Lancs B51F.

SHN 80L, United 6080, a Bristol RELH/ECW DP49F.

815 XFM, Crosville CMG 434, a Bristol MW6G/ECW C39F.

HFM 561D, Crosville CMG 561, a Bristol MW6G/ECW C39F.

OVL 473, Lincolnshire 2378, a Bristol FS5G/ECW H60R.

OTA 632G, Royal Blue 1460, a Bristol RELH6G/ECW.

BRC 837T, Trent 837, a Bristol VRT/ECW H43/31F.

JFJ 873, City of Exeter 173, a 1949 Daimler CVD6SD/Weymann B35F.

FRA 534V, Trent 534, a Leyland National B49F.

UUF 110J, Southdown 510, a Bristol VRT-ECW H39/31F.

OCK 366K, a Bristol RESL6L/ECW B47F.

BSG 537L, Eastern Scottish ZH537, a 1972 Leyland Leopard PSU3/Alexander B53F.

5188 RU. Dukeries Coaches 1963 built Bedford VAL 14/Plaxton C53F.

GAL 967. Dukeries Coaches 1944 built Bedford OWB/Duple C29F.

SHL 917. West Riding 917, an AEC Reliance/Plaxton C41C.

MCA 620P. Crosville SLL620, a Bristol LH6L/ECW B43F.

OPC 26R. Safeguard of Guildford Leyland Leopard PSU3/Duple B55F.

TPN 103S. Southdown 603, a Bristol VRT/ECW C043/27D.70D.

B144 RWY. West Yorkshire PTE 5504, a Leyland Olympian/Roe H74F.

E227 CFC. Woottens W31, a Leyland Olympian/Alexander L77F.

H47 MJN. Talisman 47, an all Leyland Olympian H43/29F, in the livery of Colchester Borough Transport.

J222 BUS. Autocar's Dennis Dart SLF/Wright B29F.

P10 TLS. Trustybus P10, a MAN 11.19/Optare B39F.

PO51 UMF. Centrebus 926, a Dennis Trident/East Lancs H73F.

AVX 975G. Eastern National 2614, a 1968 Bristol Lodekka/ECW CLD55F.

JAH 552D. Stagecoach East 19952, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW O38/32F.

BNH 246C. Northampton Corporation 246, a Daimler CVG6/Roe H59R.

6479 HA. Midland Red 5479, a BMMO S17 with Willowbrook bodywork.

KHC 369. Eastbourne Corporation 69, a 1963 AEC Regent V/East Lancs H60R.

756 KFC. City of Oxford 756, a 1960 AEC Reliance/Park Royal B44F.

780 GHA. Midland Red 4780, a 1959 BMMO C5/BMMO C37F.

MJB 481. Lodge Coaches 1956 built Bedford SBG/Duple C37C.

BRC 837T, Trent 837, a Bristol VRT/ECW H43/31F with UAR 597W, Eastern National 3107, a Bristol VRT/ECW H43/31F.

FWC 439H. Eastern National 1516, a Bristol RELL6G/ECW B53F.

OVL 473, Lincolnshire 2378, a Bristol FS5G-ECW H33/27R with KBD 712D, United Counties 712, a Bristol FS6G-ECW H33/27R.

KBD 712D. United Counties 712, a 1966 Bristol FS6G-ECW H33/27R.

C920 FMP. West Riding Buses 252, a Leyland Lynx/Leyland B52F.

90 D 1007. Dublin Bus RH7, a 1990 Leyland Olympian with Alexander body.

J350 XET. Nu-Venture L350, a Leyland Olympian-Alexander RL H51/30F, acquired from Stagecoach East Midlands in August 2009.

M462 LLJ. Florida Coaches Dennis Dart with East Lancs B40F bodywork.

G722 WDL. Roundabout Buses 122, an all Leyland Olympian H78F.

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]]> Mon Sep 28 2009 Showbus at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1761352.html Showbus at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009 Monday 28 September 2009: Showbus at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 27th September 2009

RM 158 on the M25 heading to the event.

XF 3 on the M25 heading to the event.

RML 2412.

BEA Routemaster coach KGJ 601D.

RML 2539.

RML 2364.

RT 3775.

BEA Routemaster coach KGJ 601D.

RML 903.

RML 2334.

XF 3.

RF 280.

RF 457.

RF 433.

RF 433 and RF 457.

RF 269.

T 6.

M 67.

T 1102.

RML 2350.

RM 1933.

RM 16.

RM 1933 and RM 16.

MB 641.

JIL 2157. a Leyland National/East Lancs Greenway conversion, originally registered NPD 142L as London Country LNC 42.

AN 264.

T 684.

Travel De Courcey 571, LN51 DVC, an ex First London and Metrobus Dennis Dart-Marshall B25F.

Galleon Travel G501 VYE a Dennis Dart/Duple Dartline DP24F.

RMA 9.

GS 17.

RF 113.

RT 1702.

V3, a Volvo Ailsa.

P3 - AEC Reliance.

RF 504.

T 890.

T 1030.

Arriva The Original Tour VLY 602, LX05 GDY, a Volvo B7L-Ayats 10.6m 051/24F with DLP 201, 201 KYD, a DAF DB250LF-Plaxton President 10.6m PO45/21F.

RM 1138.

RML 893 and RMC 1476.

RM 1397 and RML 2334.

RT 3251.

RMC 1453.

RT 113.

RML 2323.

RT 3775 and RT 4317.

RT 4317 and RT 3254.

RM 1138.

RM 1063.

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]]> Mon Sep 28 2009 Bluebell Railway - Sunday 23rd August 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1744827.html Bluebell Railway - Sunday 23rd August 2009 Sunday 23 August 2009: Bluebell Railway - Sunday 23rd August 2009

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' climbs Freshfield bank working the 1100 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SE&CR C Class 0-6-0 592 descends Freshfield bank with the 1117 Horsted Keynes to Sheffield Park.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' passes Horsted Keynes down outer home signal at Horsted House Farm with the 1155 Kingscote to Sheffield Park.

Horsted Keynes down outer home signal.

SE&CR C Class 0-6-0 592 at Horsted House Farm with the 1200 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SE&CR C Class 0-6-0 592 climbs away from Horsted House Farm with the 1200 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 passes through Horsted Keynes working the 1232 Sheffield Park to Kingscote 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 seen shortly after Horsted Keynes working the 1232 Sheffield Park to Kingscote 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' emerges from Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1300 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 on Freshfield bank with the 1335 Kingscote to Sheffield Park 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

SE&CR C Class 0-6-0 592 on Freshfield bank working the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' descends Freshfield bank with the 1355 Kingscote to Sheffield Park.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 on Freshfield bank working the 1432 Sheffield Park to Kingscote 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' climbs Freshfield bank working the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' on Freshfield bank with the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 on Freshfield bank with the 1535 Kingscote to Sheffield Park 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 on Freshfield bank with the 1535 Kingscote to Sheffield Park 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans.

SE&CR C Class 0-6-0 592 on Freshfield bank with the 1600 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SE&CR C Class 592 on Freshfield bank with the 1600 Sheffield Park to Kingscote.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' approaches Sheffield Park with the 1555 Kingscote to Sheffield Park.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 seen shortly after departure from Sheffield Park with the 1647 to Horsted Keynes.

GWR 9000 Class 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 9017 seen about to ascend Freshfield bank with the 1647 Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes.

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]]> Sun Aug 23 2009 Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 9th August 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1738191.html Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 9th August 2009 Monday 10 August 2009: Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 9th August 2009

Leyland Titan T 122 CUL 122V, on its way to the event on the M20 near J3.

Leyland Titans T 1102 B102 WUV, and T 122 CUL 122V, stop at Detling to refuel.

Leyland Titan T 1102 B102 WUV at Detling.

Leyland Titan T 122 CUL 122V refuels at Detling.

Leyland Titans T 1102 and T 122.

RT 1702 and RM 1063.

RM 8 and RM 938.

Maidstone and District Willowbrook bodied Leyland Leopard OKO 816G with Marshall bodied AEC Reliance BKT 821C.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 348, KYV 348X.

East Kent MFN 888, a Guy Arab with Park Royal bodywork.

East Kent AEC Regent 6801 FN.

East Kent Beadle-Leyland GFN 273.

KPJ 264W, a Roe bodied Leyland Atlantean new as London Country Bus Services AN 264.

RT 3425 and Leyland Titan T 512.

LPB 218P, a Leyland National new to London Country Bus Services as LNB 218.

East Kent line up: Beadle-Leyland GFN 273, Park Royal bodied Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G and Park Royal bodied Guy Arab FFN 399.

MFN 888, a Guy Arab with Park Royal body, with MFN 946F an AEC Regent V.

Ex London Country AN 264 KPJ 264W, a Leyland Atlantean.

Leyland Atlantean AN 264 KPJ 264W, new to London Country.

Maidstone & District DH 159 HKE 867, a Weymann bodied Bristol K6A.

RT 3435.

Eat Kent AEC Regent V 6801 FN.

East Kent Guy Arab FFN 399.

Autocar's Optare J222 BUS.

East Kent Bristol VRT SKL 681X.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 512 KYV 512X.

RT 3435.

East Kent Guy Arab FFN 399.

East Kent AEC Regent V AFN 780B with Guy Arab FFN 399.

RT 3435.

RT 4139.

Portsmouth Corporation Leyland Titan RV 6358.

East Kent Beadle-Leyland GFN 273.

East Kent AEC Regent V, PFN 874.

East Kent Guy Arab FFN 399.

East Kent AEC Regent V PFN 874.

Maidstone & District DH 159 HKE 867, a Bristol K6A with Weymann bodywork.

Willowbrook bodied Bristol VRT RVB 977S.

Brighton & Hove Scania Omnicity 731 YP09 HWU 'Hester Thrale'.

East Kent Bristol VRT 7681, SKL 681X.

East Kent Bristol VRT 7681, SKL 681X.

East Kent Regent V, AFN 780B.

Willowbrook bodied Bristol VRT RVB 977S, with AEC Regent V PFN 874 in the distance.

East Kent AEC Regent V, PFN 874.

KPJ 264W, Roe bodied Leyland Atlantean new as London Country AN 264.

RFN 953G, East Kent Park Royal bodied Daimler Fleetline.

East Kent AEC Regent V, MFN 946F.

East Kent Guy Arab, MFN 888.

East Kent Guy Arab MFN 888, with AEC Regent V MFN 946F.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T348, KYV 348X.

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]]> Mon Aug 10 2009 Bus photos 2009 (part two) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1728498.html Bus photos 2009 (part two) Monday 20 July 2009: Bus photos 2009 (part two)

RM 1562 in Knightsbridge. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1913 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1218 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1218 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

London Central LDP 103, S103 EGK, a Dennis Dart SLF-Plaxton Pointer 2 10.1m B29D, in Prince Consort Road on route 360. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1913 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1627 turns out of Queen's Gate into Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1627 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

London Central LDP 156, Y856 TGH, a Dennis Dart SLF-Plaxton Pointer 2 9.3m B28F, on route 360 turns into Prince Consort Road from Queen's Gate. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1776 turns into Prince Consort Road from Queen's Gate. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1776 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1776 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1776 in Prince Consort Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1735 in Kensington Road. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1218 in Knightsbridge. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1627 in Knightsbridge. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Arriva's MAL 85 185 CLT, a Mercedes-Benz Citaro G AB49T, on the 38 in Piccadilly. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1735 in Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1735 in Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square having terminated short because of late running. Sunday 19th July 2009.

With its blind display for the return trip, RM 324 emerges from Strand at Trafalgar Square. Sunday 19th July 2009.

London General PVL 203 X503 EGK, a Volvo B7TL-Plaxton President 10.0m H41/23D, on route 87, emerges from Strand at Trafalgar Square. sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 909 WTS 418A, at Strand/Trafalgar Square. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Arriva VLW 139 LJ03 MFP, a Volvo B7TL-Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini 10.1m H41/21D, on route 76 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

London General PVL 120 W402 WGH, a Volvo B7TL-Plaxton President 10.0m H41/23D, at Ludgate Circus on route 172. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1933 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Arriva The Original Tour DLP 204 T204 XBV, a DAF DB250LF-Plaxton President 10.6m PO45/21F, in Fleet Street. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 324 in Fleet Street. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Metroline TP 22 T122 KLD, a Dennis Trident-Plaxton President 9.9m H41/19D, on route 4 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Travel London 8303 BX54 DKE, a Dennis Dart-Alexander Dennis Pointer 2 9.3m B27D, on route 100 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 2060 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 2060 at Ludgate Circus. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 324 at Tower Hill. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Arriva The Original Tour VLE 614 LJ07 XER, a Volvo B9TL-East Lancs Visionaire 10.9m PO49/31F, in Fleet Street. Sunday 19th July 2009.

RM 1933 in Fleet Street. Sunday 19th July 2009.

Metrobus 439 YV03 PZJ, a Scania N94UD-East Lancs Omnidekka H45/29D, on the 119 at Hayes station. Wednesday 22nd July 2009.

London Central E42 LX56 ETF, an AD Trident-AD Enviro400 10.1m H41/26D at Bexleyheath garage forecourt. Sunday 26th July 2009.

Griffin's ex Northern General MCW Metrobus A638 BCN at Eynsford station. Thursday 6th August 2009.

Griffin's ex Northern General MCW Metrobus A638 BCN at Eynsford station. Thursday 6th August 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 3262 R262 EKO, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer 2 N39F, on route 402 at Dunton Green 'Dukes Head'. Wednesday 12th August 2009.

Deputising for the normal Dennis Dart on route 402 is Arriva Southern Counties 6444 GN04 UFP, a Volvo B7TL-TransBus ALX400, at Dunton Green 'Dukes Head'. Wednesday 12th August 2009.

Squeezing between the trees in Shoreham Lane Halstead on route 402, is Arriva Southern Counties 6444 GN04 UFP, a Volvo B7TL-TransBus ALX400. Wednesday 12th August 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 6444 GN04 UFP, a Volvo B7TL-TransBus ALX400, on route 402 in Shoreham Lane, Halstead. Wednesday 12th August 2009.

Metrobus 285 SN03 YCF, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/Transbus Pointer 2 B23F, on the R10 at Cudham 'The Blacksmith's Arms'. Thursday 13th August 2009.

The ex L.T./L.C.B.S. Swanley bus garage. Sunday 16th August 2009.

RF 48 in Griffin's depot at Longfield. Sunday 16th August 2009.

London Central PVL 366 PJ53 SPV, a Volvo B7TL/Transbus President 10.0m, at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Sunday 16th August 2009.

Autocar's Dennis Dart 637 GKK, passes through Leigh on its way from Tonbridge to Charcott on route 210. Friday 21st August 2009.

Autocar's Dennis Dart 637 GKK, on route 210 at Chiddingstone Causeway. Friday 21st August 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 3914 T914 KKM, a DAF SB220/Plaxton Prestige N39F, on route 233 at Chiddingstone Causeway. Friday 21st August 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 3914 T914 KKM, a DAF SB220/Plaxton Prestige N39F, on route 233 at Chiddingstone Causeway. Friday 21st August 2009.

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]]> Mon Jul 20 2009 Uxbridge, Ruislip & Northwood running day - Sunday 21st June 2009. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1716251.html This was the second Uxbridge, Ruislip & Northwood area running day organised by the Amersham & District Motorbus Society, with buses operating over former Central & Country area routes. Monday 22 June 2009: This was the second Uxbridge, Ruislip & Northwood area running day organised by the Amersham & District Motorbus Society, with buses operating over former Central & Country area routes.

RF 354 in Belmont Road, Uxbridge.

GS 13 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RTL 139 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RF 667 & RML 2735 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RF 395 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RML 2735 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RT 1431 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RML 2440 in York Road, Uxbridge.

RF 673 in Belmont Road, Uxbridge.

T 792 in Belmont Road, Uxbridge.

T 792 at Denham Country Park.

T 792 arrives at Highbridge Estate Uxbridge for lunch break.

T 792 on lunch break at Highbridge Estate Uxbridge, keeping company with FUF 63, ex Brighton Hove & District AEC Regent.

RF 354 at Denham Country Park.

GS 13 at Denham Country Park.

RF 667 at Denham Country Park.

GS 13 at Denham Country Park.

GS 13 & RF 667 at Denham Country Park.

T 792 leaves Denham Country Park in Denham Court Drive.

RM 1397 & RF 395 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 395 and RF 406 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 406 on the turning circle at Ruislip Lido.

RF 395 at Ruislip Lido.

Up a bit! RF 395 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 406 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 406 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 395 & RF 406 at Ruislip Lido.

RF 395 in Reservoir Road, Ruislip.

RML 2676 in Ducks Hill Road, Ruislip.

RF 366 in Reservoir Road, Ruislip.

RML 2440 in Harefield High Street.

GS 13 in Harefield High Street.

T 792 in Harefield High Street.

RF 406 in Orbital Road, Denham working the 1639 Uxbridge to Hertford route 724 return feeder service.

RML 2440 in Moorfield Road, Denham.

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 White Cliffs Bus Rally at Dover Transport Museum - Sunday 7th June 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1709322.html On a day that started with appalling weather, things could only improve, and indeed they did with almost unbroken sunshine for Dover Transport Museum's bus rally. As well as the museum opening its doors, vehicles were provided to run from the museum on trips around Dover town, and to the East Kent Railway at Eythorne. Sunday 7 June 2009: On a day that started with appalling weather, things could only improve, and indeed they did with almost unbroken sunshine for Dover Transport Museum's bus rally. As well as the museum opening its doors, vehicles were provided to run from the museum on trips around Dover town, and to the East Kent Railway at Eythorne.

Reliant Regal REX 406K.

AEC Regent V GJG 751D.

WYX 49.

Leyland Atlantean FKM 706L.

AEC Regent V PFN 867 with Guy Arab MFN 888.

Bristol VR SKL 681X.

AEC Regent V GJG 757D.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT, Bristol K HKE 867 and RT 4139.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT with Bristol K HKE 867.

Old Park Corner garage.

Bristol VR BJG 674V.

Bristol VR BJG 674V.

A view of the museum from the upper deck of RFN 953G.

Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G in King Street, Dover.

Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G in King Street, Dover.

Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G in King Street, Dover.

Harrington Grenadier 900 SAF.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT, Bristol K HKE 867 and RT 4139.

Leyland Tiger JG 9938.

AEC Regent V's GJG 757D and PFN 867, with Guy Arab MFN 888.

Bristol VR BJG 674V and Bristol RE XOI 2526.

Bristol RE XOI 2526.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT.

Royal Blue Bristol RELH6G OTA640G.

Leyland Tiger JG 9938.

Leyland National NPD 145L at Eythorne station. This bus started life as London Country LN 45.

Bristol VR WKO 137S at Eythorne station..

Bristol VR BJG 674V at Eythorne station.

Leyland Atlantean FKM 706L at Eythorne station.

The 1330 from Shepherds Well formed of class 101 53256 & 54343 arrives at Eythorne.

Line up at Eythorne station: Bristol VR WKO 137S, RM 8, MCW Metrobus B147 EDP and Leyland National NPD 145L.

The 1355 to Shepherds Well formed of class 101 53256 & 54343 awaits departure from Eythorne.

RT 4139 and Bristol VR SKL 681X.

Bristol K HKE 867.

Bristol K HKE 867 departs the museum on a run to Eythorne station.

Bristol K HKE 867 departs the museum on a run to Eythorne station.

Bristol RE XOI 2526.

AEC Reliance 277 DKT.

Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G.

Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G.

Leyland Atlantean FKM 706L.

Leyland Atlantean FKM 706L.

Leyland Atlantean FKM 706L with Daimler Fleetline RFN 953G.

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]]> Sun Jun 7 2009 East Grinstead Vintage Bus Day - Sunday 26th April 2009. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1688607.html East Grinstead Vintage Bus Day - Sunday 26th April 2009. Monday 27 April 2009: East Grinstead Vintage Bus Day - Sunday 26th April 2009.

RT 3228 on the 0900 New Cross to East Grinstead 705 feeder service, passes Force Green Lane in London Road, Westerham, displaying a route 708 blind which it worked later in the day from Kingscote station to Godstone Green.

GS 15 heading to the event, passes Force Green Lane in London Road, Westerham.

RF 633 crosses the Tonbridge to Redhill railway line in Hilders Road, Troy Town.

RF 633 in Hilders Lane, Troy Town.

T 792 at 'The Plough' in Dormansland.

RF 633 at Dormansland 'The Plough'.

STL 2377 turns out of Racecourse Road to terminate at 'The Plough', Dormansland.

RF 489 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

STL 2377 & XF 3 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

RF 679 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

T 792, STL 2377 & XF 3 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

XF 3 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

RMC 1486 in De La Warr Road, East Grinstead.

RF 679 in Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead.

DMS 1868 in High Street, East Grinstead.

XF 3 in East Grinstead High Street.

XF 3 at the old railway station site in Forest Row.

RT 3062 in East Grinstead High Street.

BN 50 in East Grinstead High Street.

RMC 1476 in East Grinstead High Street.

SNB 340 in East Grinstead High Street.

RT 3148 in East Grinstead High Street.

RF 429 in East Grinstead High Street.

RF 366 in East Grinstead High Street.

RML 2330 in East Grinstead High Street.

RT 1702 in Cantelupe Road East Grinstead.

RML 2731 in East Grinstead High Street.

RF 429, RML 2731, RF 366 & RML 2330 in East Grinstead High Street.

RF 633 at Dormans Park.

T 792 at Dormans Park.

RF 679 at Dormans Park.

STL 2377 in Racecourse Road, Lingfield.

STL 2377 in Racecourse Road, Lingfield.

STL 2377 in Racecourse Road, Lingfield.

RF 429 in Crowhurst Village Road.

SNB 340 in Crowhurst Village Road.

GS 34 in Crowhurst Lane.

GS 2 in Crowhurst Village Road.

GS 34 in Crowhurst Lane.

RF 489 in Crowhurst Lane.

SNB 340 in Moor Lane, Dormansland.

SNB 340 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

RML 2330 at Dormansland 'Plough'.

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]]> Mon Apr 27 2009 Railway photos 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1687346.html Railway photos 2009 Friday 24 April 2009: Railway photos 2009

LB&SCR A1X No 662 'Martello' at Isfield. Saturday 28th February 2009.

No 6 'Samson' runs into Dungeness with the 1330 from Hythe. Saturday 21st March 2009.

No 6 'Samson' departs Dungeness with the 1500 to Hythe. Saturday 21st March 2009.

319383 & 319386 working the 1626 Sevenoaks to St Albans (via Herne Hill) cross Lullingstone viaduct. Friday 24th April 2009.

BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T 80151 at West Hoathly working the 1355 Kingscote to Sheffield Park. Saturday 2nd May 2009.

SE&CR C class 0-6-0 592 emerges from Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Saturday 2nd May 2009.

460006 working the 1345 Victoria to Gatwick Airport passes Coulsdon. Sunday 17th May 2009.

377419 & 377473 pass Coulsdon with the 1347 Victoria to Ore. Sunday 17th May 2009.

Fifty years to the day since steam ended in North Kent, 34067 'Tangmere' passes St Mary Cray with 'Steam Dreams' 1Z83 1804 Canterbury West to Victoria via Sole Street with a load of 13 on. Sunday 14th June 2009.

Fifty years to the day since steam ended in North Kent, 34067 'Tangmere' passes St Mary Cray with 'Steam Dreams' 1Z83 1804 Canterbury West to Victoria via Sole Street with a load of 13. Sunday 14th June 2009.

LNER A1 class 4-6-2 60163 'Tornado' passes Wimbledon with Steam Dreams 1Z97 1037 Waterloo to Botley 'The Cathedrals Express'. It then worked 1Z98 1305 Botley to Waterloo via Petersfield, and even later in the day an evening trip around Kent. 67006 'Royal Sovereign' is on the rear. Sunday 21st June 2009.

LNER A1 class 4-6-2 60163 'Tornado' passes Wimbledon with Steam Dreams 1Z97 1037 Waterloo to Botley 'The Cathedrals Express'. It then worked 1Z98 1305 Botley to Waterloo via Petersfield, and even later in the day an evening trip around Kent. 67006 'Royal Sovereign' is on the rear. Sunday 21st June 2009.

319216 leads the 1056 Kentish Town to Sevenoaks approaching St Mary Cray. Thursday 23rd July 2009.

375801 leads the 1133 Victoria to Ramsgate/Dover Priory approaching St Mary Cray. Thursday 23rd July 2009.

BR Britannia Class 7MT 4-6-2 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' about to pass under Chislehurst Road bridge St Mary Cray, working Steam Dreams 1Z82 1124 Victoria to Canterbury West 'The Cathedrals Express'. Thursday 23rd July 2009.

73107 'Spitfire' in Tonbridge West Yard. Saturday 25th July 2009.

73213 in Tonbridge West Yard. Saturday 25th July 2009.

375924 departs Swanley working the 2145 Faversham to Victoria. Saturday 15th August 2009.

LNER A1 class 4-6-2 No 60163 'Tornado', arrives at Swanley working Steam Dreams 1Z92 1756 Victoria to Victoria via Redhill, Canterbury West and Sole Street, 'The Cathedrals Express'. Saturday 15th August 2009.

SR BB Class 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' near St Mary Cray working 0945 London Bridge to Faversham 'The Spitfire'. Sunday 6th September 2009.

The 1640 St Pancras to Ebbsfleet International about to pass under the QE2 bridge at the Dartford crossing. Sunday 11th October 2009.

SR BB class 4-6-2 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' climbs Freshfield bank with the 1300 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Thursday 29th October 2009.

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]]> Fri Apr 24 2009 Cobham Bus Museum Spring Bus & Coach Gathering - Sunday 5th April 2009 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1679684.html The Cobham Bus Museum's annual Spring gathering was held at Wisley Airfield, with a bus every five minutes linking the airfield with the museum in Redhill Road. The weather (unlike last year) was for the most part sunny with slow cloud movement at times making photography difficult. Thursday 9 April 2009: The Cobham Bus Museum's annual Spring gathering was held at Wisley Airfield, with a bus every five minutes linking the airfield with the museum in Redhill Road. The weather (unlike last year) was for the most part sunny with slow cloud movement at times making photography difficult.

All Leyland Olympian J135 PVC on the way to the event at Clacket Lane Service area on the M25.

T 1102 at Clacket Lane Service area on the M25.

At the top of Reigate Hill on the M25, the London Bus & Truck Ltd 'then and now' RML 893.

T 1102.

RML 2731.

RCL 2233.

T 1101.

RMC 1476.

RCL 2233.

RML 2440.

T 1102.

RML 2463.

RM 1123.

RM 8.

RM 928.

RML 2676.

XF 3.

RM 737.

RM 1993.

RM 912.

RTL 1323.

RT 1574.

L116 YVK - Northern Counties Paladin bodied Dennis Dart.

DM 999.

WXR 859 - Service vehicle 1096F a Ford Thames box van.

RML 2301.

RM 158.

RM 14.

LS 24.

RM 6.

RM 2217.

RM 848.

RF 503.

RF 486.

RF 667.

RT 604.

RT 3183.

RT 3254.

RTW 29 & RTW 185.

RT 3183.

The London Bus Company's ex Maidstone and District AEC Regal II, HKL 836.

Q 83.

G 351.

ST 922.

GS 34.

T 348.

T 122.

East Kent AEC Reliance WJG 470J.

Southdown Bristol VR's JWV 976W and UUF 116J.

Southdown Bristol VR UUF 116J.

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]]> Thu Apr 9 2009 Kingston RF event - Sunday 22nd March 2009. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1671260.html This was an event to celebrate 30 years since the last RFs operated in service. 30th March 1979 was the last day for these vehicles on route 218 and 219 in Kingston. A display of vehicles took place at Sandown Park with buses operating on former routes in the area. During the lunch break all 28 RFs in attendance were lined up in the coach park at Sandown Park. They were: RFs 13, 28, 226, 280, 281, 308, 319, 326, 354, 366, 395, 406, 421, 429, 433, 453, 457, 486, 489, 491, 503, 504, 534, 539, 644, 667, 672 and 673. Here's to the next 30 years! Monday 23 March 2009: This was an event to celebrate 30 years since the last RFs operated in service. 30th March 1979 was the last day for these vehicles on route 218 and 219 in Kingston. A display of vehicles took place at Sandown Park with buses operating on former routes in the area. During the lunch break all 28 RFs in attendance were lined up in the coach park at Sandown Park. They were: RFs 13, 28, 226, 280, 281, 308, 319, 326, 354, 366, 395, 406, 421, 429, 433, 453, 457, 486, 489, 491, 503, 504, 534, 539, 644, 667, 672 and 673. Here's to the next 30 years!

RF 28 works the 0845 Gravesend to Sandown Park feeder service, seen in Chislehurst Road, Sidcup.

RTW 75.

RFs 539, 326, 395 & 672.

RFs 667, 457 & 539.

RF 308 & RF 534,

RFs 534, 504 & 429.

GS 34.

RF 644.

RF 673 loads up with the 206 1040 to Hampton Court.

RF 366 in Holroyd Road Claygate having arrived with the 1045 from Sandown Park 206 working.

RF 366 on the turning circle in Holroyd Road, Claygate.

Advertisement in RF 366.

RF 366 waits at Hampton Court station with the 1126 to Sandown Park.

RF 421.

RF 539.

RF 354.

RF 489 awaits departure with the 1145 road run to Fulwell garage on route 206.

RF 406 waits to join the A307 road with the 1155 to Hampton Court route 206.

RT 1702, RML 2261 & RTW 75.

RF 453.

RF 433.

RF 280.

SMS 369.

RF 504.

RF 13.

RF 281.

SM 90.

LS 24.

LS 24 & LS 98.

TD 95.

RFs 281, 539, 644, 28 & 226.

RF 672 & RF 673.

RF 226.

RF 667.

A line up waiting to photograph a line up!

RF rears.

RF 281 leads the line up.

RF 534.

RF 429.

RF 534.

RF 308.

RF 457.

RF 489.

RF 504.

RF 395.

SM 90.

RF 326.

RF 326.

RF 319.

RF 326 on the 206 pauses outside Sandown Park working the 1458 Sandown Park to Hampton Court.

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]]> Mon Mar 23 2009 London Transport Museum open weekend http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1665176.html On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2009 the London Transport Museum opened its doors at Acton depot and staged a 'London's Transport in miniature' event. Free rides were given on a 25 minute circular trip utilising RTW 75 and RM 1. The following scenes were all taken on Sunday 8th March 2009. Monday 9 March 2009: On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2009 the London Transport Museum opened its doors at Acton depot and staged a 'London's Transport in miniature' event. Free rides were given on a 25 minute circular trip utilising RTW 75 and RM 1. The following scenes were all taken on Sunday 8th March 2009.

RTW 75 poses outside the museum.

RM 2 under restoration. In May 1957 it entered service in green livery from Reigate garage on route 406, but suffered from gearbox problems and in August 1957 it returned to Chiswick to be repainted red and later that month it was allocated to Turnham Green garage for driver training duties.

STL 469.

C94.

T 219, NS 1995 and K 424.

RF 537.

4 COR DMBTO 11187.

RM 1.

RM 1 on a morning trip in Bollo Lane.

Upper deck of RTW 75.

A view of Acton Town and the museum from the upper deck of RTW 75.

1938 tube stock car 10012.

1938 tube stock car 10012.

The rear of RF 537.

RM 1 on an afternoon trip in Chiswick High Road.

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]]> Mon Mar 9 2009 Bus photos 2009 (part one) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1643083.html Bus photos 2009 (part one) Saturday 24 January 2009: Bus photos 2009 (part one)

Metrobus 825 P825 SGP, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine 1 H47/29F, at Sevenoaks station being used on rail replacement work between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Saturday 24th January 2009.

Selkent 15036 LX58 CGY, a Scania Omnicity H41/22D, at Orpington station on route 51. Monday 26th January 2009.

Metrobus 383 W359 VLN, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m-Marshall B28D, lays over at Orpington station on route R9. Monday 26th January 2009. This vehicle has since been withdrawn and is awaiting disposal.

New in March 1965 as Northern General 2133, is Routemaster FPT 603C in Big Bus livery at Wateringbuy station. Saturday 31st January 2009.

Crest Coaches of Knockholt, ex London Leyland Olympian L 28, C28 CHM, parked up for the weekend at Polhill. Saturday 14th February 2009.

Selkent 36007 LX56 EAC, an Enviro200 Dart, crosses Chislehurst Road railway bridge in Petts Wood on route 273. Tuesday 17th February 2009.

Selkent 19131 LX56 EAF, a Trident-Enviro400 H45/31D, on route 61 crosses Chislehurst Road railway bridge in Petts Wood. In about six weeks time because of a weakness this bridge will banned to buses and HGVs (believed to be for years), width restrictions installed in both directions, and the road will only be available to light traffic. Tuesday 17th February 2009.

Metrobus 379 Y379 HMY, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m/Caetano Nimbus B34F, on route 409 (despite the blank digital display) at Sunny Bank, Chelsham. Thursday 19th February 2009.

Mercedes-Benz Citaro BW03 ZMY at Wateringbury station. Friday 20th February 2009.

Southdown PSV 106 GX06 AOE, a Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Vyking H75F, waits at Hartley Road in Westerham to commence a trip on the 410 to Redhill. Saturday 21st February 2009.

Deputising for the usual Dart on the R9 is Metrobus 932 YN56 FDF, a Scania N94UD-East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D, caught in Chelsfield Lane. Monday 23rd February 2009.

Deputising for the usual Dart on the R9 is Metrobus 932 YN56 FDF, a Scania N94UD-East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D, caught in Chelsfield Lane. Monday 23rd February 2009.

New Enterprise N239 VPH (Arriva Southern Counties 3039), a Dennis Dart/East Lancs Spryte N31F, on lunchtime layover in Sevenoaks bus station between runs on route 404. Monday 23rd February 2009.

Metrobus 380 LK51 JYJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m/Marshall B28D, on route R9 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Monday 2nd March 2009.

Metrobus 935 YN56 FDK, a Scania N94UD-East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D on the R9 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Monday 2nd March 2009.

RT 3228 at London Bus and Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Friday 6th March 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 7627 G627 BPH, a Volvo Citybus B10M-50 with Northern Counties B45/31F bodywork on route 362 at Leysdown. Saturday 7th March 2009.

RM 1640 in Kensington Road waits to take up duties on heritage route 9. Sunday 8th March 2009.

NCP Challenger ADL 35 SK07 DYY, an E200Dart-AD Enviro200 B29D, on route 440 in Bollo Lane. Sunday 8th March 2009.

RM 1 in Bollo Lane giving free rides during the London Transport Museum's Acton depot 'London Transport in miniature' weekend event. Sunday 8th March 2009.

Seen later in the day, RM 1 is in Chiswick High Road. Sunday 8th March 2009.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 162 CUL 162V in Hams Travel's Flimwell depot. Saturday 14th March 2009.

Stagecoach 16372 N372 LPN, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B47/32F, on route 100 at Hastings rail station. Saturday 14th March 2009.

Roundabout Buses 122 G722 WDL (ex Solent Blue Line) Leyland Olympian on rail replacement work for Southern at Hastings rail station. Saturday 14th March 2009.

Ex East Kent Park Royal bodied AEC Regent V PFN 867 at Dungeness RH&DR station. Saturday 21st March 2009.

Redroute Buses P434 SWC, ex Dublin Bus Olympian RA323, in Mill Brook Road, St Mary Cray. Photo used with permission of David Elliott. Wednesday 6th May 2009.

Redroute Buses P434 SWC, ex Dublin Bus Olympian RA323, in Mill Brook Road, St Mary Cray. Photo used by permission of David Elliott. Wednesday 6th May 2009.

London Central PVL 2 V302 LGC, a Volvo B7TL-Plaxton President 10.0m H41/21D, on route 229 in Chislehurst Road, Sidcup. Sunday 22nd March 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 6236 Y469 UGC, a DAF DB250LF-Alexander ALX400 10.2m H43/20D, on route 160 in Chislehurst Road, Sidcup. Sunday 22nd March 2009.

Selkent 17966 LX53 JZJ, a TransBus Trident-TransBus ALX400 10.5m H45/23D, in Chislehurst Road, Sidcup on route 269. Sunday 22nd March 2009.

Travel London 8409 W409 UGM, a Dennis Dart SLF-Plaxton Pointer 2 10.1m B28D, at Hampton Court station on the R68. Sunday 22nd March 2009.

Sandwiched between two ex London Leyland Titans T 1124 and T 671 is E206 GCG, an Alexander bodied Volvo Citybus ex Yellow Bus of Bournemouth, seen in West Kent Buses depot, West Kingsdown. Sunday 5th April 2009.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 671 in West Kent Buses depot, West Kingsdown. Sunday 5th April 2009.

Recently withdrawn Arriva Southern Counties 3134 L134 YVK, a Dennis Dart/Northern Counties Paladin B35F, at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Sunday 5th April 2009.

Selkent 36012 LX58 CAE, an AD E200Dart-AD Enviro200 10.8m B32D, passes the junction of Force Green Lane in London Road Westerham, working the first through Sunday 246 journey to Chartwell (0925 from Bromley North). Sunday 26th April 2009.

Selkent 36009 LX58 BZW, an AD E200Dart-AD Enviro200 10.8m B32D, passes the Pilgrims Way stop at the foot of Westerham Hill, working the last through Sunday journey on route 246 from Chartwell to Bromley North (1725 from Chartwell). Sunday 26th April 2009.

Metrobus 703 PN07 KRU, a MAN 12.240/East Lancs Esteem B27D, on route R2 in Kings Road, Biggin Hill Valley. Wednesday 29th April 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 3218 P218 MKL, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F, on route 402 at Halstead 'The Cock Inn'. Saturday 2nd April 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 3218 P218 MKL, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F, on route 402 at Halstead 'The Cock Inn'. Saturday 2nd May 2009.

RML 902 & RMA 48 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

Redroute Buses P434 SWC, ex Dublin Bus Olympian RA323, outside their depot in Northfleet. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

Redroute Buses KYV 771X, ex London Metrobus M771, outside the Northfleet depot. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

RML 2445 outside Redroute Buses depot in Northfleet. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

London General PVL 131 W531 WGH, a Volvo B7TL-Plaxton President H41/21D from Merton garage (AL), at Sidcup station on rail replacement work between Lewisham and Dartford. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

Arriva Southern Counties 6217 GK53 AOE, a DAF DB250LF-Wright Pulsar Gemini H43/22D, at Sidcup station. Sunday 3rd May 2009.

RM 5 outside the London Transport Museum. Saturday 9th May 2009. Photo used by permission of Darren Walker.

Metrobus 957 YP58 UFV, a Scania Omnicity H41/22D, on route 405 in Redhill bus station. Sunday 17th May 2009.

Metrobus 361 Y361 HMY, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m/Caetano Nimbus B38F, on rail replacement work for Southern (between Redhill and Edenbridge), at Redhill station. Sunday 17th May 2009.

Metrobus 365 Y365 HMY, a Dennis Dart 10.7m/Caetano Nimbus B38F, on route 435 in Redhill bus station. Sunday 17th May 2009.

Selkent 15055 LX09 ADZ, a Scania Omnicity 10.8m H41/22D on route 51 in Orpington High Street. Saturday 23rd May 2009.

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Cobham Bus Museum Green Day - Sunday 26th October 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1601661.html The final Cobham event of 2008 had a green theme celebrating the Country Area bus and Green Line operations of London. As well as vehicles at Redhill Road, the station car park at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon was also used to display some of the museums vehicles plus others visiting the event. The weather today was dull and rainy, just like the rest of 2008! Sunday 26 October 2008: The final Cobham event of 2008 had a green theme celebrating the Country Area bus and Green Line operations of London. As well as vehicles at Redhill Road, the station car park at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon was also used to display some of the museums vehicles plus others visiting the event. The weather today was dull and rainy, just like the rest of 2008!

RML 3.

RML 3.

RF 667.

GS 17.

Service vehicle 1096F WXR 859, a 1959 Ford Thames box van.

RML 2317 & RLH 48.

GS 17.

Service vehicle 738J AGX 520 ex STL 169.

BEA coach MLL 740.

Service vehicle 738J AGX 520, ex STL 169.

YJ55 WSV, a VanHool VDL Bus, with RML 2317 & RLH 48.

RT 2213.

RP 90.

RCL 2260.

RMC 1461.

GS 2.

CDX 516, Ipswich Transport 16.

RML 3.

RT 1499.

Upper deck of RLH 48.

RT 1499 viewed from the upper deck of RLH 48.

RCL 2260 & RLH 48 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RF 28 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RF 600 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

STL 2377 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

TD 95 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

TD 95 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RM 1033 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RMC 1461 & RCL 2260 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RMC 1461 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RCL 2260 & RMC 1461 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

Q 83 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

STL 441 & RTL 139 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

T 31, TD 95, STL 441 & RTL 139 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RF 600 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RF 28 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RF 600 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

T 792 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

GS 34 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RLH 48 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

GS 2 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RT 3491 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

RLH 48 & T 792 at Leatherhead station.

T 792 at Leatherhead station.

RM 1955 waits to turn out of Redhill Road.

RML 3 on the Weybridge station shuttle waits to turn out of Redhill Road.

RF 28.

GS 34.

GS 34 at Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon station.

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 Castle Point Transport Museum open day - Sunday 12th October 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1594623.html Castle Point Transport Museum at Canvey Island held an open day with vehicles on display at Labworth and a shuttle service from there to the museum. Sunday 12 October 2008: Castle Point Transport Museum at Canvey Island held an open day with vehicles on display at Labworth and a shuttle service from there to the museum.

373 WPU. A 1961 Guy Arab V/Massey.

OHV 714Y. Ex London Leyland Titan T 714.

CFV 851. Seagull Coaches 1948 built Bedford OB/Duple.

859 ETW. Eastern National 1237, a Bristol LS5G/ECW B45F.

GJN 509D. Southend Transport 209, a 1966 Leyland Leopard/Marshall.

AJN 825. Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services 825, a 1939 Bristol K56/ECW.

RM 1804 (804DYE).

RM 1138 (138 CLT).

SGD 407. Glasgow Corporation L405, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD3/2-Alexander H72F.

NEH 453. Potteries Motor Traction Company L453, a 1949 Leyland OPD2/1-Northern Counties.

PNM 757M. Great Ouse Valley Coaches 1974 Bedford YRQ/Plaxton C45F.

EU56 FLP. Hedingham L349, a Dennis Dart SLF/Alexander Pointer 2 B37F.

BHG 755. Burnley, Colne & Nelson 36, a 1953 Leyland Tiger PS2/East Lancs B39F.

ETB 760B. Dons Coaches 1964 built Bedford VAS2/Plaxton C29F.

RM 349 (WLT 349).

RM 1933 (ALD 933B).

S801 BWC. East London 17001 (TA 1), a Dennis Trident-Alexander ALX400 10.5m H51/22D.

487 GFR. AEC Reliance-Harrington Grenadier C34F.

RGV 284N. Hedingham L84, a Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook B55F.

AN 264 (KPJ 264W).

KHC 369. Eastbourne Corporation 69, a 1963 AEC Regent V-East Lancs H32/28R.

VNO 859. Eastern National 1407, a Bristol KSW5G-ECW L27/28RD.

RT 3251 (LLU 610).

TMY 700. A 1949 Bedford OB/Duple.

RCL 2260 (CUV 260C).

RCL 2260 (CUV 260C).

RT 4139 (LUC 488).

J562 HAT. Stephensons 862, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian acquired from East Yorkshire in August 2008.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDL6G-ECW H37/33R.

RT 2827 (LYR 997).

CPU 979G. Eastern National 3000, a Bristol VRT-ECW H39/31F.

CPU 979G. Eastern National 3000, a Bristol VRT-ECW H39/31F.

KYV 447X. Ex London Leyland Titan T 447.

JVW 430. 1944 built Bristol K5G-ECW.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDL6G-ECW H37/33R.

RT 2827 (LYR 997). Let me out!

WNO 478. Eastern National 2380, a 1953 Bristol KSW5G-ECW O33/28R.

ONO 49. Eastern National 309, a 1950 Bristol L5G/ECW B35R.

FOP 429. Southend Corporation Transport 244, a 1944 Daimler CWA6-Duple O33/26R.

RT 3125 (KXW 234).

RT 3125 (KXW 234).

XVX 19. Eastern National 2400, a 1954 Bristol Lodekka LD5G-ECW.

487 GFR. AEC Reliance/Harrington Grenadier C34F.

Mercedes-Benz L894 NAV.

RM 2217 (CUV 217C).

PO58 NRE. Ensignbus 120, a Volvo B9TL-Optare Olympus 10.9m H51/31F.

BKT 821C. Maidstone & District S6, an AEC Reliance/Marshall B53F.

DM 1051 (GHV 51N).

YNO 78S. CitySightseeing Colchester 78, a Leyland Atlantean-ECW O43/31F.

RML 2588 (JJD 588D).

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1589934.html EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008. Sunday 5 October 2008: EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008.

RM 9 (VLT 9)

RML 2323 (CUV 323C)

RM 928 (791 UXA)

RT 2293 (KGU 322) & RCL 2260 (CUV 260C)

RCL 2260 (CUV 260C)

RMC 1453 (453 CLT)

RM 1403 (403 CLT)

Ex Arriva London L 533 (G533 VBB)

BN 50 (GPD 318N)

RF 539 (NLE 539)

RM 1993 (ALD 993B)

RT 3435 (LYR 854)

RM 6 (VLT 6)

RMC 1464 (464 CLT)

RMC 1453 (453 CLT)

RM 6 (VLT 6) & RMC 1464 (464 CLT)

GS 32 (MXX 332)

RML 2589 (JJD 589D)

RML 2350 (CUV 350C)

RM 188 (VLT 188)

RML 2412 (JJD 412D)

RML 2391 (JJD 391D)

RML 2516 (JJD 516D) & RMC 1476 (476 CLT)

RM 1001 (1 CLT) & SRM 7/RM 1871 (ALD 871B)

RML 2284 (CUV 284C)

RML 2412 (JJD 412D) & RML 2428 (JJD 428D)

RML 2368 (JJD 368D)

RM 737 (WLT 737)

RF 539 (NLE 539)

RML 2419 (JJD 419D)

T 56 (WYV 56T)

RF 457 (MXX 434)

RF 503 (MXX 480)

T 888 (A888 SYE)

RT 113 (FXT 288)

RT 3125 (KXW 234) & RT 3254 (LLU 613)

RT 3251 (LLU 610)

RT 3775 (NLE 882)

RT 2293 (KGU 322) & RT 3775 (NLE 882)

RTW 497 (LLU 987)

RTL 1004 (KYY 647)

RTL 1004, RTW 497, RT 2293, RT 3775, RT 3251, RT 1702, RT 3125, RT 3254 & RT 113.

RM 349 (WLT 349) & RM 275 (VLT 275)

RM 275 (VLT 275)

971J (CXX 457) ex STL 1470.

RM 9 (VLT 9)

RML 2588 (JJD 588D)

RM 1933 (ALD 933B) & RM 1941 (ALD 941B)

RLH 61 (MXX 261)

RT 4317 (NLE 981)

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (non London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1587233.html EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (non London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008 Monday 29 September 2008: EFE Showbus International Rally at Duxford (non London vehicles) - Sunday 28th September 2008

HAP 985. Brighton, Hove & District 6447, a 1953 Bristol KSW6G/ECW H60R, arrives at Duxford.

MMR 553. Silver Star 26, a 1955 Leyland Tiger Cub/Harrington C41C, arrives at Duxford.

JAH 552D. Stagecoach 19952, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G-ECW O38/32F.

236 LNO. Eastern National 2510, a 1959 Bristol LDL6G-ECW H37/33R.

ODL 664R. Redfern Travel's Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, new as Southern Vectis 664.

EAV 458. Falcon Coaches of Enfield 1947 Duple bodied Leyland Tiger PS1.

CJH 123V. Alder Valley 983, Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

JWV 273W. Southdown 273, Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

FHW 154D. Bristol Greyhound 2148, a 1966 Bristol MW6G/ECW C39F.

UVX 7S. Eastern National 1103, a 1977 Bristol LH6L/ECW B43F.

NWW 163K. Roberstons 1972 Bristol LH6L/Plaxton C45F.

SJA 382K. North Western 382, a 1971 Bristol RELL6L/ECW B49F.

859 ETW. Eastern National 1237, a 1955 Bristol LS5G/ECW B35F.

357 MHU. Bristol Ominbus Co 2522, a 1961 Bristol MW5G/ECW B45F.

217 MHK. Eastern National 480, a 1959 Bristol MW5G/ECW DP41F.

783 EFM. Crosville SC 13, a 1957 Bristol SC4LK/ECW B35F.

617 DDV. Royal Blue 2250, a 1960 Bristol MW6G/ECW C39F.

MSF 750P. Eastern Scottish XS 750A, a 1976 Seddon Pennine VII/Alexander C42F.

8031 PT. Economic Bus Services of Whitburn No 5, a 1962 AEC Reliance/Plaxton Highway B55F.

G253 EHD. St John Ambulance LW 641, a 1989 DAF SB220/Optare B8F.

WNO 478. Eastern National 2380, a 1953 Bristol KSW5G-ECW O33/28R.

SGD 407. Glasgow Corporation L405, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD3/2-Alexander H72F.

BUF 272C. Southdown 272, a 1965 Leyland Titan PD3-Northern Counties FH39/30F.

424 DCD. Southdown 424, a 1964 Leyland Titan PD3/4-Northern Counties FH68F.

GR 9007. Sunderland Corporation 13, a 1947 Crossley DD42/3-Crossley H56R.

HAP 985. Brighton, Hove & District 6447, a 1953 Bristol KSW6G/ECW H60R.

G251 SRG. Northumbria 251, a 1989 built DAF SB220/Optare B48F.

VUB 396H. Wallace Arnold Leyland Leopard PSU3/Plaxton C53F.

EAP 937V. Southdown 1337, a 1979 Leyland Leopard PSU3/Duple C53F.

PRR 454R. Trent 454, a 1976 Leyland National B49F.

WWY 115G. Abbey Coachways 1969 built Bedford VAL70/Plaxton C52F.

YCD 75T. P&O Ferries 5, a 1978 Leyland National B28D, new as Southdown 75.

E912 DRD. Whippet Leyland Olympian ex Reading No 12.

G127 NGN. Centrebus 827, a 1989 Volvo Citybus B10-50/Northern Counties H86F.

HOD 76. Paul S. Winson Coaches 108, a Scania N113DRB-East Lancs Cityzen CH47/31F, formerly with Beestons of Hadleigh and registered V335 EAK.

MNK 429V. Fourways Coaches 1429, a 1980 Leyland Leopard PSU3/Duple C53F, formerly Alder Valley 1149.

RNA 236J. Greater Manchester Transport 2236, a 1971 Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal H75D.

DAR 120T. Eastern National 1898, a 1979 Leyland National B49F.

TRN 808V. Ribble 808, a 1979 Leyland National 2 B44F.

T663 VWU. First West Yorkshire 30843, a 1999 Volvo Olympian-Alexander Royale RL B43/29F.

SF07 FCX. First Glasgow 37168, a Volvo B7TL/Wright H74F.

AU53 HKE. First Eastern Counties 32487, a Volvo B7TL-Transbus ALX400 H49/27F. Note the guidewheel fitted for route 66.

AHA 451J. Midland Red 6451, a 1971 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton C40F.

XDH 516G. Walsall Corporation 116, a 1969 Daimler Fleetline/Northern Counties H70D.

CFN 104. An East Kent 1947 built Leyland Tiger PS1/Park Royal DP32R.

LFJ 858W. Emblings Coaches 1981 built Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, new as Devon General 1211.

RUA 450W. Emblings Coaches 1980 built Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

AUD 460R. Emblings Coaches 1977 built Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, new as City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd 460.

MWG 941X. Emblings Coaches 1981 built Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, new as Yorkshire Traction 941.

RUA 450W. Emblings Coaches Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

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]]> Mon Sep 29 2008 'The Cathedrals Express' - Wednesday 24th September 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1584406.html Britannia class 4-6-2 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on unfamiliar ground worked Steam Dreams 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z92 1123 Victoria to Canterbury West and 1Z93 1749 Canterbury West. I was lucky to have travelled on the train as a 60th birthday present. Thursday 25 September 2008: Britannia class 4-6-2 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on unfamiliar ground worked Steam Dreams 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z92 1123 Victoria to Canterbury West and 1Z93 1749 Canterbury West. I was lucky to have travelled on the train as a 60th birthday present.

At Victoria.

At Victoria.

At Victoria.

Climbing Grosvenor bank.

Rounding the curve at Otford Junction onto the Maidstone East line.

Passing Maidstone East.

Passing Maidstone East.

Taking the Canterbury West line at Ashford International.

Taking the Canterbury West line at Ashford International.

Passing the down carriage sidings at Ashford International with 465927 stabled.

Passing the down carriage sidings at Ashford International with 465927 stabled.

Under the box at Canterbury West.

Under the box at Canterbury West and shunting to the goods loop as 375602 runs in working the 1304 Margate to Charing Cross.

Whilst waiting for our train to shunt from the sidings at Canterbury West, 67021 passes with the VSOE 1Z84 1619 Tonbridge to Victoria.

At Canterbury West our train can be seen in the Goods loop as 67021 passes working the VSOE 1Z84 1619 Tonbridge to Victoria.

At Canterbury West 67002 'Special Delivery' is dead at the rear of 1Z84 1619 Tonbridge to Victoria VSOE.

On the Minster reversible line.

On the Minster reversible line.

The crew take a breather at Bromley South.

About to depart Bromley South for Victoria.

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]]> Thu Sep 25 2008 Dorking running day - Sunday 7th September 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1575414.html Dorking running day - Sunday 7th September 2008 Monday 8 September 2008: Dorking running day - Sunday 7th September 2008

RM 2097.

RF 600, RT 3148, RF 633 & GS 2.

RF 600.

RT 604.

RF 429.

RF 429 & RF 600.

RF 679, RF 429 & RF 600.

RF 600 & RF 3148.

RF 489.

SNB 340.

RF 633, RT 3148, RF 600, RF 429 & RF 679.

GS 2.

RF 429 in Raikes Lane approaching Sutton 'Volunteer'.

RF 489 reverses to terminate outside 'The Volunteer' at Sutton.

RF 489 at Sutton 'Volunteer'.

RF 489 at Sutton 'Volunteer'.

RF 489 at Sutton 'Volunteer'.

With 'The Volunteer' in the background RF 489 leaves Sutton for Dorking.

RF 489 exits Raikes Lane returning to Dorking shortly after leaving Sutton 'Volunteer'.

GS 76 on the morning run at the turning point in the middle of nowhere at Leylands Road, Leith Hill.

GS 76 at Coldharbour Common.

GS 76 at Coldharbour Common.

GS 76 in Dorking High Street.

GS 42.

RF 600 & GS 76.

GS 76.

RF 600.

GS 2.

GS 2.

RT 3148.

RTL 139.

RTL 139 & RT 3871.

RF 28.

RF 28.

RTL 139.

RML 2330.

RML 2330.

RML 2330.

T 792.

T 792.

RTL 139, RT 3871, RF 28, RMC 1469 & T 792.

RTL 139.

BN 50.

RT 3148.

RF 679.

RF 679, RF 644 & RF 429.

RF 644 & RF 429.

RT 3871.

RF 644.

RF 644 & RF 28.

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]]> Mon Sep 8 2008 Bus photos 2008 (part three) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1572200.html Bus photos 2008 (part three) Monday 1 September 2008: Bus photos 2008 (part three)

Brighton & Hove 688 YN57 FYH 'Elsie and Doris Waters', a Scania OmniDekka- East Lancs H47/28F, on route 29A at Tunbridge Wells 'Sainsbury'. Monday 1st September 2008.

Renown 32 D162 FYM (ex Arriva London L 162), a Leyland Olympian-ECW H42/26D, in High Street, Heathfield. Monday 1st September 2008.

Renown 32, D162 FYM (ex Arriva London L 162), a Leyland Olympian-ECW H42/26D, in High Street, Heathfield. Monday 1st September 2008.

Brighton & Hove 686 YN57 FYF 'Chris Moyes', a Scania OmniDekka- East Lancs H47/28F, in Uckfield Bus Station. Monday 1st September 2008.

Renown 15 YJ05 WCE, an Optare Solo B25F, in Uckfield Bus Station. Monday 1st September 2008.

Countryliner DC 38 KM51 BFN, a Dennis Dart SLF/Caetano Nimbus 10.5m B31D, on route 33 in South Street, Haywards Heath. Monday 1st September 2008.

Metrobus 829 P829 SGP, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine 1 H47/29F, on route 291 in Station Road, Crawley Down. Station Road referred to the station at Grange Road which closed in 1967. Monday 1st September 2008.

Arriva SC 3045 F45 ENF, a Leyland Lynx B49F, is stationary in Four Elms Road, Edenbridge on a route 231 working. Ahead of it a lorry turning into Four Elms Road burst an air pipe blocking both lanes. The bus had already been sitting there for 45 minutes. Monday 1st September 2008.

Arriva SC 3014 M525 MPM, a Dennis Dart 9.8m/East Lancs EL2000 B40F, on route 401 at Hartley Road, Westerham. Monday 1st September 2008.

Seen at Griffin's old Polhill depot are A634 BCN, ex Northern General 3634, an MCW Metrobus H46/31F, and M 609 KYO 609X, an ex London MCW Metrobus H43/28D. Saturday 6th September 2008.

Eastbourne Buses 129 M529 DPN, a DAF SB220-Ikarus, lays over in Uckfield bus station. Saturday 6th September 2008.

Metrobus 824 P824 SGP, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine 1 H47/29F, on route 291 in Hartfield Road, Forest Row. Wednesday 10th September 2008.

Metrobus 244 R744 BMY, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m/Plaxton Pointer B35F, on route 270 at Ashurstwood 'Three Crowns'. Wednesday 10th September 2008.

Griffin's ex London Leyland Titan T 684 OHV 684Y, outside the Riverside Retail Park in Otford. Thursday 11th September 2008.

Redroute Buses ex London MCW Metrobus M5 THX 105S, outside their Northfleet depot. Saturday 13th September 2008.

Redroute Buses ex London MCW Metrobus M5 THX 105S, outside their Northfleet depot. Saturday 13th September 2008.

Lewis Travel's Optare Metrorider W673 DDN, lays over at Bluewater between runs on the 474. Saturday 13th September 2008.

Arriva SC 6215 GK53 AOC, a DAF DB250LF-Wright Pulsar Gemini H43/22D at Bluewater. Saturday 13th September 2008.

Selkent 17939 LX53 JYB, a TransBus Trident-TransBus ALX400 10.5m H45/23D, at Bluewater. Saturday 13th September 2008.

Selkent 17286 X286 NNO, a Dennis Trident-Alexander ALX400 10.5m H45/23D, at Bromley garage. Sunday 14th September 2008.

Arriva London T 48 LJ08 CAU, an AD Trident-AD Enviro400 10.1m H41/25D, on route 466 in Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon. Sunday 14th September 2008.

Arriva London T 52 LJ08 CYE, an AD Trident-AD Enviro400 10.1m H41/25D, on route 466 in Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon. Sunday 14th September 2008.

Arriva London T 48 LJ08 CTF & T 52 LJ08 CYE, both AD Tridents-AD Enviro400 10.1m H41/25D, on route 466 at Westway, Caterham-on-the Hill. Sunday 14th September 2008.

Metrobus 834 R834 MFR, a Volvo Olympian-East Lancs Pyoneer H47/25D, on route 460 at Tattenham Corner. Wednesday 17th September 2008.

Arriva SC 3024 N224 TPK, a Dennis Lance 11m-East Lancs N49F, on route 32 in Middle Street, Strood Green. Wednesday 17th September 2008.

Arriva SC 3024 N224 TPK, a Dennis Lance 11m-N49F, on route 32 in Tynedale Road, Strood Green. Wednesday 17th September 2008.

Arriva SC 3024 N224 TPK, a Dennis Lance 11m-East Lancs N49F, on route 32 in Tynedale Road, Strood Green. Wednesday 17th September 2008.

Stagecoach 22007 X607 VDY, a MAN/Alexander ALX300 N42F, on Park & Ride duties at Whitefriars, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 18165 GX54 DVH, a Dennis Trident-Alexander H47/28F, enters Canterbury bus station on route 6A. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 16361 N361 LPN, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B47/32F, in Canterbury bus station. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 14976 G706 TCD, a Leyland Olympian-Alexander RL B51/34F, in Canterbury bus station on route 912. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 16387 N387 LPN, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL BC47/28F, on route 17 in Canterbury bus station. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 14825 K825 TKP, a Leyland Olympian-Northern Counties B47/30F, on route 652 in Canterbury bus station. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 32458 N458 PAP, a Dennis Dart 9.8m/Alexander Dash B40F, on route 25 at West Gate, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 16297 R297 HCD, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B51/36F, at West Gate, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 16271 S271 CCD, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B51/36F, on Unibus duties at West Gate, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Stagecoach 16275 S275 CCD, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B51/36F, at West Gate, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

One of the early production Leyland Lynx's, C64 HOM was new to West Midlands PTE in March 1986. It is seen at the depot of Bzee Bus & Travel in Roper Road, Canterbury. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Ex Metrobus 427 LV51 YCN, a Dennis Trident 2 SLF-East Lancs Lolyne H45/23D at Wateringbury station. Saturday 27th September 2008.

Former Eastern National 1401 E401 HWC, a Leyland Lynx B49F, at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. Saturday 4th October 2008.

New as United Counties 966, VVV 966W, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F, at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. Saturday 4th October 2008.

A trio of Bristol VRTs at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. STW 33W new as Eastern National 3089, VEX 288X new as Eastern Counties VR288 and VVV 966W new as United Counties 966. Saturday 4th October 2008.

At Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth are Bristol VRTs STW 33W and VEX 288X. Saturday 4th October 2008.

Griffin Bus ex London Metrobus M1104 B104 WUL, in Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks. Wednesday 8th October 2008.

Acquired from Arriva Southern Counties, Autocar's L505 CPJ, a Dennis Dart/East Lancs EL 2000 B40F, lays over at Borough Green station on route 222. Wednesday 8th October 2008.

Metrobus 913 YN55 PZU, a Scania N94UD-East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D, on route 353 in Rye Crescent, Ramsden Estate, Orpington. Wednesday 8th October 2008.

P50 HWC from R&J Coaches of Smeeth, runs through the ford in Eynsford. Thursday 9th October 2008.

Southdown PSV 106 GX06 AOE, a Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Vyking H75F, at Hartley Road, Westerham on route 410. Thursday 9th October 2008.

Selkent 36011 LX58 CAA, a Enviro200 Dart. at the Westerham terminus of route 246. Thursday 9th October 2008.

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]]> Mon Sep 1 2008 Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 3rd August 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1555653.html Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 3rd August 2008 Monday 4 August 2008: Herne Bay bus rally - Sunday 3rd August 2008

Maidstone & District 5385 LKP 385P, a 1975 Volvo Ailsa-Alexander H44/35F, with DH 159 HKE 867, a Bristol K6A/Weymann H56R.

East Kent 0977 RVB 977S, a Bristol VRT-Willowbrook OT43/31F with behind FFN 399, a Guy Arab III/Park Royal H58R.

East Kent FFN 399, a 1951 Guy ArabIII-Park Royal H32/26R.

T 888 and RM 8.

Brighton & Hove 402 YN06 NYL 'Sidney Tidy', an East Lancs bodied Scania OmniDekka.

STL 2692.

Stagecoach in Hampshire 27515 GX06 DZK - Enviro300.

Stagecoach 16284 P284 VPN, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B51/36F, in Demelza livery. All proceeds from this bus rally supported the Demelza House Children's Hospice.

East Kent FFN 451, a 1951 Leyland Royal Tiger/Park Royal C37C.

Stagecoach 16284 P284 VPN, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RL B51/36F.

H18 BUS. Redcar of Tunbridge Wells Plaxton coach.

East Kent PFN 874, a 1959 AEC Regent V-Park Royal H40/32F.

East Kent PFN 874, a 1959 AEC Regent V-Park Royal H40/32F.

Stagecoach 19952 JAH 552D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G-ECW O38/32F, stands with RM 1397 and RT 4139.

RM 1397.

Sullivan Buses DEL 1 PJ52 BYP, a Dennis Trident 2-East Lancs Myllenium Loline DPH47/27F.

East Kent PFN 874, a 1959 AEC Regent V-Park Royal H40/32F.

London General GLS 443 GUW 443W, a Leyland National Greenway.

East Kent 7681 SKL 681X, Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

Maidstone & District 5847 BKE 847T, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

Stagecoach 18175 GX54 DVU.

RML 2620.

Stagecoach 20011 R811 XFC, a Volvo B10M-55/Plaxton Paladin B48F.

Chalkwell's GJ02 LVT.

East Kent FFN 399, a 1951 Guy Arab III-Park Royal H32/26R.

Stagecoach 18175 GX54 DVU.

RML 2620.

The London Bus Company Leyland Titan T 512 KYV 512X.

The full height of Maidstone & District 5138 WKO 138S is shown to good effect standing alongside Maidstone & District 5847 BKE 847T, both Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

Maidstone & District 5138 WKO 138S, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

RM 938.

RM 938.

Arriva The Shires 4050 R450 SKX, a DAF SB3000/Plaxton Prima Interurban C53F.

Chalkwell WK03 ENM.

Stagecoach 47173 WJ05 XNG.

Chalkwell GJ02 LVT.

East Kent YJG 807, a 1962 AEC Bridgemaster-Park Royal LD43/29F.

East Kent YJG 807, a 1962 AEC Bridgemaster-Park Royal LD43/29F.

Maidstone & District S6 BKT 821C, an AEC Reliance/Marshall B53F.

East Kent PFN 874, a 1959 AEC Regent V-Park Royal H40/32F.

East Kent 7681 SKL 681X, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

East Kent FFN 399, a 1951 Guy Arab III-Park Royal H32/26R.

Stagecoach 19952 JAH 552D, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW O38/32F.

RT 3435.

FFN 399 a 1951 Guy Arab III 6LW-Park Royal H32/26R with RFN 953G a 1969 Daimler Fleetline-Park Royal H39/33F.

Sullivan Buses N426 JBV, ex London Central NV 26, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine H43/30F.

Western Welsh ABO 145B, an AEC Reliance-Harrington Grenadier C36F.

Portsmouth Corporation 5, RV 6358, a 1935 Leyland Titan TD4-English Electric O50R.

East Kent 7681 SKL 681X, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

East Kent PFN 874, a 1959 AEC Regent V-Park Royal H40/32F.

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]]> Mon Aug 4 2008 Alton Bus Rally - Sunday 20th July 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1548026.html Alton Bus Rally - Sunday 20th July 2008 Sunday 20 July 2008: Alton Bus Rally - Sunday 20th July 2008

XHO 370. Aldershot & District 370, a 1960 AEC Reliance/Weymann DP40F.

MRD 146. Reading Corporation No 3, a 1956 AEC Regent III/Park Royal L57RD.

UMR 112. Swindon Corporation Transport No 112, a 1960 Daimler CVG6/Weymann H64R.

RT 935.

RTW 185.

RML 2412.

RML 903.

RM 928.

RML 2317.

RM 1033.

RM 848.

RM 349.

RT 1702.

RML 2620.

RMC 1476.

RML 2700.

RM 6.

274 KTA. Western National No 1224, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A/ECW C33F.

RML 2396.

KEL 405. Hants & Dorset 677, a 1950 Bristol LL6B/ECW FB39F, with a cut away rear when used on the Sandbanks ferry.

RM 2116.

GEL 686V. Damory Coaches No 5070, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

MMR 552. Silver Star Motor Services Ltd No 10, a Leyland PSUC1/2-Harrington C41C.

BXI 2565. Ulsterbus 2565, a Bristol RELL6G/Alexander (Belfast) B52F.

FTR 514. New in 1949 to Southampton City Transport as No 167, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal. Converted to open top in 1967.

BUF 122C. Southdown 122, a Leyland Leopard/Marshall B45F.

AYR 343T. Ex London Transport Leyland National LS 343.

RML 2440.

C164 SPB. Ex Safeguard of Guildford 1985 vintage Leyland Tiger/Duple Dominant. It wears the livery of Silver Fox of Renfrew.

RF 503.

MOR 581. Aldershot & District 543, a 1954 AEC Reliance/Weymann.

RML 901.

D41 MAG. A 16 seater Iveco 49.10/Robin Hood.

RML 2278.

G526 VYE. Dennis Dart 8.5SDL/Duple Dartline.

OLG 855. A 1951 Foden PVRF6/Plaxton Venturer.

FJB 267. A 1949 Bedford OB/Duple.

23 ACD. Brighton Corporation 23, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37-Weyman H37/27F.

G515 VYE. Dennis Dart 8.5SDL/Duple Dartline, new to London United as DT 15.

UVE 593K. A 20 seater Bedford J2/Plaxton Embassy, formerly with the Blood Transfusion Service in Cambridge.

UFX 858S. Bristol VRT, former Hants & Dorset 3377.

23 ACD. Brighton Corporation 23, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37-Weymann H37/27F.

FJB 267. A 1949 Bedford OB/Duple.

TPN 103S. Southdown 603, Bristol VRT new as CO43/27D.

R236 HCD. Brighton & Hove trainer T4, a Volvo B10BLE-Wright Renown B46/27F.

XAP 642S. Brighton & Hove 642, BRistol VRT new as Southdown 642.

OHR 919. Wilts & Dorset 628, a 1956 built Bristol LD6G/ECW LD60RD.

RM 980.

RM 737.

RML 2440, RML 2396, RM 737, RML 903 & RML 2412.

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]]> Sun Jul 20 2008 Gravesend running day - Sunday 13th July 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1544076.html Gravesend running day - Sunday 13th July 2008 Sunday 13 July 2008: Gravesend running day - Sunday 13th July 2008

RT 604.

RML 2330.

RF 679.

RF 269.

RF 633.

RT 3871.

RM 8.

STL 2692.

RM 1397.

RM 1397 & STL 2692.

RF 429.

RT 604.

RML 2589 & RML 2330.

GS 15.

GS 2.

GS 2 & GS 15.

GS 2, GS 15 & RF 679.

GS 2 & GS 15.

RF 633.

Maidstone & District 5558 558 LKP, Leyland Atlantean/Metro-Cammell H44/33F.

GS 2.

RML 2323.

RML 2323.

RML 2330.

RML 2330.

RT 3435.

RF 269.

RF 269, RF 679 & RF 429.

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]]> Sun Jul 13 2008 North Weald Bus Rally - Sunday 6th July 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1540846.html North Weald Bus Rally - Sunday 6th July 2008 Monday 7 July 2008: North Weald Bus Rally - Sunday 6th July 2008

Devon General 74, TUO 74J, an AEC Reliance-Willowbrook body.

RM 613.

RT 3871.

RT 3435.

T 1 & T 512.

DM 1052.

RM298.

RML 2323.

AJN 825. Westcliffe-on-Sea Motor Services 825, an ECW bodied Bristol K56, was new in 1939 and passed to Eastern National in 1955.

RML 2463.

RML 903.

RM 1699.

RM 479.

RM 1993.

First Hampshire 37165 HY07 FSX, a Volvo B7TL/Wright H45/29F.

RM 737.

Provincial 35, BOR 767, a 1936 built AEC Regent 1/Park Royal.

Hedingham L 300, S300 XHK, a Volvo Olympian/Alexander RH B51/36F.

G310 FWC, a Dennis Condor with Fourways Coaches of Chelmsford, came from Hong Kong in 2005.

RM 1174.

RM 1001.

DMS 2357.

RT 3125.

RM 1804.

RM 1000.

RML 2393.

T 1101.

T 1030.

RML 2364.

RM 1033.

RM 1955.

RMC 1486.

RMC 1486 & RCL 2233.

JFJ 506N, a Plaxton Supreme bodied Bristol LHL.

Leyland National Greenway PDZ 6275 (ex UFG 54S).

OWC 182D, Eastern National PL 392, a 1966 Bristol MW6G/ECW C34F.

573 UVX, Eastern National BN 350, a Bristol MW5G/ECW.

RT 3496.

RF 457.

M 1000.

LKP 385P. Maidstone & District 5385, a Volvo Ailsa B55-10/Alexander H43/31F.

GR 9007. Sunderland Corporation Transport 13, a Crossley DD42/3/Crossley Manchester style.

T 1125.

RT 2293.

AD08 DBL. Delaine of Bourne 143 'Emma Jane Smith', a Volvo B9/East Lancs Olympus.

DAR 120T. Eastern National BN 1898, Leyland National B49F.

MX57 UPW. RH Transport Services of Witney 411, Optare.

C760 FFJ, a Ford Transit MR2/Carlyle new to Devon General in 1986 as their 760.

FWC 439H. Eastern National 1516, a Bristol RELL6G/ECW B53F.

UUF 335J. Southdown 1835, a Leyland Leopard/Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F.

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]]> Mon Jul 7 2008 Bus photos 2008 (part two) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1533193.html Bus photos 2008 (part two) Monday 23 June 2008: Bus photos 2008 (part two)

Recently acquired by Griffin bus of Polhill and seen in their depot is ex Stagecoach North West 10684, ex London Leyland Titan T 684, OHV 684Y. Monday 23rd June 2008.

Ex Northern General 3638 A638 BCN, MCW Metrobus, at Griffin's Polhill depot with ECW bodied Leyland Olympian OAZ 9330. Monday 23rd June 2008.

Arriva SC 3020 N220 TPK, a Dennis Lance 11m/East Lancs N49F, on route 231 in Four Elms Road, Edenbridge. Wednesday 25th June 2008.

Arriva SC 3020 N220 TPK, a Dennis Lance 11m/East Lancs N49F, on route 231 in Four Elms. Wednesday 25th June 2008.

London United VA 48 R948 YOV, a Volvo Olympian-Alexander RH (Belfast) H47/25D, at Hewitts Farm, Chelsfield. Monday 30th June 2008.

Crest Coaches ex London Leyland Olympian, L 28 C28 CHM, at their depot in Knockholt. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

At Crest Coaches depot in Knockholt is Dennis coach P32 XUY. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Southdown PSV 106, GX06 AOE an East Lancs Vyking bodied Volvo, on route 410 in Limpsfield High Street. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Metrobus 826 P826 SGP, a Volvo Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine 1 H47/29F, on route 291 in Lewes Road, Ashurstwood. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Metrobus 821 P821 SGP, a Volvo Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine 1 H47/29F, on route 291 in Hartfield Road, Forest Row. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Arriva SC 5563 L563 YCU, a Volvo Olympian - Northern Counties Palatine II B47/30F, lays over on route 7 at Tunbridge Wells 'Sainsburys'. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Arriva SC 1638 GN57 BNY, an Alexander/Dennis Enviro200Dart, on route 281 in Parsonage Road, Rusthall. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Arriva SC 3281 T281 JKM, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m - Plaxton Pointer 2 N37F, on route 428 at Bluewater. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Soon to be replaced on the 490, Arriva SC 3257 N257 BKK, a Scania - Wright Axcess-ultralow N43F is seen at Bluewater. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Metrobus 235 PO56 JFN, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/East Lancs Esteem B24F, in Chipperfield Road, St Paul's Cray on the B14. Wednesday 2nd July 2008.

Metrobus 836 R836 MFR, a Volvo Olympian - East Lancs Pyoneer H47/25D, on route 460 at Tattenham Corner. Thursday 3rd July 2008.

Arriva SC 6211 R211 CKO, a DAF DB250/Northern Counties Palatine 2 B43/24D, on route 401 in London Road, Westerham. Friday 11th July 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 871, A871 SUL, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 533 KYV 533X, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 214 CUL 214V, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

RM 1123 at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

RM 1123 with ex London Leyland Titan T 1124 B124 WUV, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

UNJ 408 at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Ex London Daimler Fleetline DM 999 GHV 999N, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Ex London Daimler Fleetline DM 999 GHV 999N, at West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown. Saturday 12th July 2008.

New to Eastern National as their 3089, STW 33W is seen at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. Saturday 12th July 2008.

At Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth are Bristol VRT STW 33W new to Eastern National as their 3089, Leyland Lynx E401 HWC new to Eastern National as 1401, and Alexander bodied Bristol VRT WTG 353T new to City of Cardiff Transport as their 353. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 873, A873 SUL, on Chatham Park & Ride duties at Horsted. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 873 A873 SUL, at Horsted on Chatham Park & Ride duties. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Redroute Buses Leyland Lynx G78 UYW outside their Northfleet depot. This bus was new to London United as their LX 8. Saturday 12th July 2008.

Arriva SC 3268 R268 EKO, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer 2 N39F, has the engineer in attendance after disgracing itself on the 477 in Cray Road, Crockenhill. Monday 14th July 2008.

Arriva SC 3158 L158 BFT, a 9m Dennis Dart/Northern Counties Paladin B35F, at Eynsford station with the only northbound 413 working of the day, 1644 to Dartford. Monday 14th July 2008.

Metrobus 946 YN56 FEG, a Scania N94UD, East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D, on route 353 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Displaying the wrong destination (should be Paul's Cray Hill), Metrobus 134 LT02 ZDD, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/Marshall B25F, in Orpington High Street on the R4. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Arriva SC 3271 R271 EKO, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer 2 N39F, on route 477 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 525 YN53 RXU, a Scania CN94UB/Omnicity B37D, in Orpington High Street on route 358. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 930 YN56 FDD, a Scania N94UD/ East Lancs Omnidekka H45/26D, on route 353 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 253 SN54 GPY, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/Alexander Pointer 2 B23F, on the B14 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 703 PN07 KRU, a MAN 12.240/East Lancs Esteem B27D, on route R2 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 144 LT02 ZDU, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/Marshall B25F, on route R1 in Orpington High Street. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

London Central PVL 13 V313 LGC, a Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 10.0m H41/21D, on the 51 in Orpington High Street. From December 2008 this route has been awarded to Selkent. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 522 YN53 RXP, a Scania CN94UB/Omnicity B37D, in Gravel Pit Way, Orpington on route 358. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 334 W334 VGX, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m/Plaxton Pointer 2 B31D, on the R9 in Gravel Pit Way, Orpington. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 252 SN54 GPX, a Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m/Alexander Pointer 2 B23F, on route R5 in Gravel Pit Way, Orpington. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Selkent 19131 LX56 EAF, a Trident-Enviro400 H45/31D, on route 61 at Orpington War Memorial. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

London Central PVL 29 V329 LGC, a Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President 10.0m H41/21D, at Orpington War Memorial on the 51. The crane in the background is being used for the construction of a controversial Tesco store, on a corner of Orpington that is congested enough now. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Selkent 17353 X353 NNO, a Dennis Trident 10.5m/Alexander ALX400 N47/24D, at Orpington War Memorial on route 208. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 705 PN07 KRX, a MAN 12.240/East Lancs Esteem B27D, on route R2 at Orpington War Memorial. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus 705 PN07 KRX, a MAN 12.240/East Lancs Esteem B27D, on route R2 at Orpington War Memorial. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

Metrobus trainer 7209 SN03 WLU, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m/Transbus Pointer 2 B17D, at Orpington War Memorial. Wednesday 16th July 2008.

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]]> Mon Jun 23 2008 Sevenoaks Classic Bus running day - Sunday 18th May 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1513126.html Sevenoaks Classic Bus running day - Sunday 18th May 2008 Sunday 18 May 2008: Sevenoaks Classic Bus running day - Sunday 18th May 2008

RF 633 turns into Emmetts Lane on the morning 413 run from Brasted to Sevenoaks.

RF 633 at Ide Hill.

RF 633 climbs towards Bayley's Hill on one of the narrowest roads on the old 413.

RML 2731 arrives at Heaverham.

RML 2731 arrives at Heaverham.

RML 2731 at Heaverham.

RML 2731 at Heaverham.

Maidstone & District SC390 390 DKK, an AEC Reliance/Harrington on route 106 at Godden Green.

XF 3 at Farningham 'Pied Bull'.

RML 2731 in Farningham.

RML 2731 in Farningham.

RML 2731 in Farningham.

RF 592 (495).

RF's 28, 429 & 592 (495).

RT 604 & RF 489.

RF 633.

RT 3148 & RP 21.

RT 3148.

RF 633 & RT 3148.

GS 15.

RF 633 & RT 604.

GS 15 & RML 2731.

RF 633 & RM 8.

RT 3148 & RML 2731.

Maidstone & District DH 379 NKT 875, a 1951 Leyland PD2/H58R.

General view of the bus station.

BN 61.

RT 1206.

RT 1206

RF 633, RT 3147 & RF 429.

RF 633 & RF 429.

XF 3 & RML 2731.

RML 2731.

XF 3 & RF 633.

RF 633.

RT 3148.

XF 3.

BN 61 & GS 15.

RML 2699.

RML 2699.

RML 2699 & RM8.

RP 21.

RF 28 & RF 489.

RF 28.

BN 61.

RT 1206.

RF 592 (495).

Maidstone & District SC 390 390 DKK, an AEC Reliance/Harrington.

Camden Coaches 900 SAF, an AEC Reliance/Harrington Grenadier.

Maidstone & District DH 379 NKT 875, a Leyland PD2/H58R.

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]]> Sun May 18 2008 Arriva Fun Day and Bus Driver of the year local final at Detling - Sunday 11th May 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1509017.html Arriva Fun Day and Bus Driver of the year local final at Detling - Sunday 11th May 2008 Sunday 11 May 2008: Arriva Fun Day and Bus Driver of the year local final at Detling - Sunday 11th May 2008

DM 999

RT 4139

STL 2692

Maidstone & District DH 159 HKE 867, a Bristol K6A/Weymann H56R.

RM 8

AN 264

New Enterprise R907 BKO (2907 in Arriva SC fleet), a DAF/Plaxton Premiere 320 C53F.

Arriva SC 6449 GN04 UFV, a Volvo B7TL/Transbus ALX400.

Arriva SC 3203 P203 LKJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

Stagecoach 18510, GX06 DXH, a Dennis Trident/ALX400.

Arriva SC 1642 GN57 BOJ, a Alexander/Dennis Enviro200Dart.

Arriva SC Enviro 200 Darts , 4010 GN08 CHH and 1642 GN57 BOJ.

Arriva 3264 R264 EKO, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer 2 N39F.

Arriva SC 3902 BX56 VTV, a Mercedes-Benz/Citaro.

RT 4139 & DM 999

RT 4139

Side destination board on RF 28

STL 2692

The Original London Sightseeing Tour VLY 604, LX05 GEJ, a Volvo B7L with Ayats Bravo City O51/24F body.

Arriva SC 3192 P192 LKJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

Arriva SC 3193 P193 LKJ, 3209 P209 LKJ and 3195 P195 LKJ, all Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

Mercedes-Benz Citaro Artic MA 30 330 CLT.

Arriva SC 6238 YJ57 BKE, a VDL bus.

Mercedes-Benz Citaro Artic MA30 330 CLT.

RMC 1464.

Arriva SC 3203 P203 LKJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

Arriva SC 3205 P205 LKJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

RMC 1464.

RMC 1464.

RMC 1464.

Arriva SC 4010 GN08 CHH, Enviro200 Dart.

RM 1993

Hants & Dorset 779 KLJ 749, a 1951 built Bristol LL6G/ Portsmouth Aviation DP36R.

Maidstone & District SC 390 390 DKK, a Harrington bodied AEC Reliance.

RF 28.

NHA 589F, a 1968 Bedford VAM70/Plaxton C45F.

Arriva SC 5405 H265 GEV, an all Leyland Olympian with BC43/29F body.

Maidstone & District 5847 BKE 847T, a Bristol VRT with ECW H43/31F body.

East Kent JG 8720, a Dennis Lancet 2.

Maidstone & District SC 390 390 DKK, a Harrington bodied AEC Reliance.

RMC 1464

Maidstone Corporation 26 26 YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body.

Maidstone & District OR 1 HKL 819, a 1946 AEC Regal II/Beadle OB36F.

RM 8.

Maidstone Corporation 26 26 YKO, a Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2A/30.

Lower deck saloon of Maidstone Corporation 26 26 YKO.

Arriva SC 3205 P205 LKJ, a Dennis Dart SLF 10.1m/Plaxton Pointer N40F.

RMC 1464.

Arriva SC 5405 H265 GEV, an all Leyland Olympian BC43/29F.

RMC 1464 with Arriva SC 6238 YJ57 BKE, a VDL bus.

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]]> Sun May 11 2008 East Grinstead running day - Sunday 27th April 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1501019.html East Grinstead running day - Sunday 27th April 2008 Monday 28 April 2008: East Grinstead running day - Sunday 27th April 2008

RP 21 at Dormansland 'Plough'

RF 486

RP 21

RT 604

SNB 340

RTW 185

RTW 185

RML 2731, RML 2699 & RP 21

Metrobus 633, YN08 DFZ, a Scania Omnicity B33F

Southdown PSV 106, GX06 AOE, a Volvo/East Lancs Vyking

RP 21 & RF 633

GS 15

RF 633

RF 633

GS 15

GS 15 & BN 61

RF 679, GS 15 & BN 61

RF 679

BN 61 & RF 679

RML 2731

GS 42

GS 42

GS 62 & GS 42

GS 42 & RP 21

RT 3871

581 J (RLH 44) & RT 3871

581 J (RLH 44)

RT 1702

RF 429 & RML 2317

RML 2317 & RT 604

RML 2317

RT 3148

RT 3148

GS 62

RT 3148

RT 604

581 J (RLH 44) & RT 604

GS 15

RML 2317 & BN 61

RF 28

RF 489 & RML 2317

RML 2317

RP 90

RF 28 & RP 90

RF 28

RML 2731

SNB 340

RF 679

581 J (RLH 44), RF 28, RML 2731 & SNB 340

581 J (RLH 44) & RT 1702

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]]> Mon Apr 28 2008 Railway photos 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1492161.html Railway photos 2008 Saturday 12 April 2008: Railway photos 2008

SR BB class 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' at St Mary Cray with Kingfisher Railtours 'Golden Arrow', 1Z31 1604 Canterbury West to Taunton (67006 'Royal Sovereign' on the rear). Advertised as the last tour to visit Folkestone Harbour. Saturday 12th April 2008. Photo courtesy of D. Elliott.

375919 arrives at St Mary Cray working the 1715 Faversham to Victoria. Saturday 12th April 2008.

66020 passes St Mary Cray at 1848hrs on an up freight. Saturday 12th April 2008.

SR BB class 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' passes St Mary Cray with Kingfisher Railtours 'Golden Arrow', 1Z31 1604 Canterbury West to Taunton (67006 'Royal Sovereign' on the rear). Earlier in the day this tour had worked down the Folkestone Harbour branch and was advertised as the final tour to Folkestone Harbour, although the VSOE went to Folkestone Harbour on the 17th April! Saturday 12th April 2008.

GWR 90XX class 9017 'Earl of Berkeley at Horsted Keynes with the 1300 Kingscote to Sheffield Park. Sunday 13th April 2008.

SR U class 1638 departs Horsted Keynes working the 1300 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Sunday 13th April 2008.

GWR 90xx class 9017 'Earl of Berkeley' at Horsted Keynes with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Sunday 13th April 2008.

GWR 90XX class 9017 'Earl of Berkeley' departs Horsted Keynes with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Sunday 13th April 2008.

GWR 90XX class 9017 'Earl of Berkeley' north of Horsted Keynes with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Sunday 13th April 2008.

GWR 90XX class 9017 'Earl of Berkeley' just north of Horsted Keynes with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. LNWR 1913 built observation coach 1503 brings up the rear. Sunday 13th April 2008.

BR Standard class 4 2-6-4T 80151 at Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Saturday 31st May 2008.

375920 approaches Kemsing with the 1214 Cannon Street to Ashford International. Wednesday 4th June 2008.

SR BB class 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' near Kemsing with Steam Dreams 'The Cathedrals Express', 1Z82 1123 Victoria to Canterbury West. Wednesday 4th June 2008.

Running 50 minutes late, SR BB class 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' climbs near Kemsing with Steam Dreams 'The Cathedrals Express', 1Z82 1123 Victoria to Canterbury West. Wednesday 4th June 2008.

SR BB 4-6-2 34067 'Tangmere' passes Kemsing working Steam Dreams 1Z82 1123 Victoria to Canterbury West 'Cathedrals Express'. Wednesday 23rd July 2008.

Hartfield station. Friday 1st August 2008.

SECR 0-6-0 class O1 No 65 at Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Saturday 2nd August 2008.

Stop board at Tenterden Town. Sunday 10th August 2008.

1872 built LBSCR A1X Terrier No 3 'Bodiam' (ex BR 32670), approaches Tenterden Town with the 1525 ex Bodiam. Sunday 10th August 2008.

SECR C class 0-6-0 No 592 at Leamland bridge with the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

SECR C class 0-6-0 No 592 at Leamland bridge working the 1400 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

SECR C class 0-6-0 No 592 approaches Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1500 Kingscote to Sheffield Park. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

GWR 5101 class 2-6-2T 5199 is about to enter the 731 yards long Sharpthorne tunnel working the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

On loan from the Llangollen Railway, GWR 5101 class 2-6-2T 5199 emerges from Sharpthorne tunnel with the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

GWR 5101 class 2-6-2T No 5199 on loan from the Llangollen Railway for the summer season, at Sharpthorne tunnel working the 1500 Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Tuesday 12th August 2008.

GWR 5101 class 2-6-2T 5199 passes Horsted Keynes outer home signal with the 1300 Kingscote to Sheffield Park. Saturday 23rd August 2008.

Station Approach bridge at Horsted Keynes. Saturday 23rd August 2008.

SECR 'C' class 0-6-0 No 592 just south of Horsted Keynes with the 1500 Kingscote to Sheffield Park. Saturday 23rd August 2008.

73141 in Tonbridge West Yard. Sunday 24th August 2008.

73207 & 73141 in Tonbridge West Yard. Sunday 24th August 2008.

A rake of ex Gatwick Express GLV's in Tonbridge West Yard. Sunday 24th August 2008.

Snowplough ADB 965210 in Tonbridge West Yard. Sunday 24th August 2008.

73207 & 73141 in Tonbridge West Yard. Sunday 24th August 2008.

Eridge station. Sunday 24th August 2008.

Heathfield tunnel on the Cuckoo trail. Monday 1st September 2008.

The old Heathfield station building and entrance. Monday 1st September 2008.

465022 arrives Victoria with the 1023 from Orpington. Wednesday 24th September 2008.

GWR 0-6-0PT 1638 stands at Northiam with the 1415 Bodiam to Tenterden Town. Saturday 4th October 2008.

GWR 0-6-0PT 1638 departs Northiam with the 1415 Bodiam to Tenterden Town. Saturday 4th October 2008.

466008 runs into Wateringbury with the 1301 Strood to Paddock Wood. Saturday 18th October 2008.

66703 'Doncaster PSB 1981-2002' within engineers possession at Seaford. Saturday 15th November 2008.

73205 'Jeanette' and 73209 'Alison' within engineers possession at Seaford. Saturday 15th November 2008.

73209 'Alison' within engineers possession at Seaford. Saturday 15th November 2008.

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Midlands buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1461391.html Midlands buses Monday 18 February 2008: Midlands buses

New to West Midlands PTE as 4743, JOV 743P, a Volvo-Ailsa B55-10 with Alexander H44/35F body at Blaenau Ffestiniog station. The bus received a running number plate obtained when it was operated in London from Potters Bar garage. 10-7-90.

Nottingham City Transport 693, MNU 693W, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R with East Lancs H47/33D body, in Temple Avenue, London. 2-6-01.

Nottingham City Transport 79, 79 RTO, a 1963 Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX/Northern Counties H44/33F, at Castle Point Bus Company in Pitsea. 4-12-78.

New as West Midlands PTE 2395, LOA 395X, an Imperial owned Metrobus/MCW H43/30F, stands in on rail replacement work at Orpington station. 6-4-02.

Midland Red 4482, XHA 482, a 1956 BMMO D7/Metro-Cammell H37/26RD, in Brighton. 4-5-75.

Midland Red 6191, UHA 191H, a Daimler Fleetline-Alexander H45/30D, in Waterloo Place London when owned by Film and Television Transport Services. 23-9-01.

Midland Red 6341, YHA 341J, a Ford R192-PnB45F, in use as a static tea bar on the A1124 road between Earls Colne and Halstead. 21-6-02.

Northampton Transport 267, JVV 267G, a Daimler CVG6-Roe H33/26R, on route 1 near Greyfriars bus station. 15-5-78.

Northampton Transport 254, ENH 254D, a Daimler CVG6-Roe H33/26R, on route 13 leaving Greyfriars bus station. 15-5-78.

Nottingham City Transport 69, 69 RTO, a 1963 Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX/Northern Counties H44/33F, at W. Norfolk's depot in Nayland. 7-8-80.

Nottingham City Transport 475, NNN 475W, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R with Roe H46/34 body, at the North Weald bus rally. 24-6-01.

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]]> Mon Feb 18 2008 Hawkhurst Bus Station & Depot last day - Saturday 16th February 2008. http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1460073.html Hawkhurst bus station and depot - 7th June 1950 to 16th February 2008. To mark this sad occasion, a running day was organised by the M&D and East Kent Bus Club with The North Kent Vehicle Preservation Group. Demolition will start shortly on this site for the construction of Barrett homes. Sunday 17 February 2008: Hawkhurst bus station and depot - 7th June 1950 to 16th February 2008. To mark this sad occasion, a running day was organised by the M&D and East Kent Bus Club with The North Kent Vehicle Preservation Group. Demolition will start shortly on this site for the construction of Barrett homes.

RFN 953G, a 1969 East Kent Daimler Fleetline-Park Royal H40/32F.

26 YKO. Maidstone Borough Council 26, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30-Massey H33/28R.

LYF 379. Green Line RF 28, a 1951 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

26 YKO. Maidstone Borough Council 26, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 - Massey H33/28R.

Interior lower deck saloon of Maidstone & District DH 159, HKE 867.

MXX 406. London Transport RF 429, a 1953 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

Maidstone & District DH 159, HKE 867, a 1945 Bristol K6A-Weymann H30/26R.

Arriva Southern Counties 3174, M100 CBB, a Dennis Dart/Plaxton Pointer B40F. This bus came to Arriva from Cardiff Bluebird in 1996.

MXX 406. London Transport RF 429, a 1953 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

Arriva Southern Counties 5914, M914 MKM, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine B47/30F, on route 5.

LYF 379. Green Line RF 28, a 1951 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

WYL 137. London Transport BL 49 (originally registered OJD 49R), a 1976 Bristol LH/ECW B39F.

Rear of Maidstone & District 5138, WKO 138S, a Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

East Kent FFN 446, a 1938 Leyland TD5/Beadle C35F.

Maidstone & District 5847, BKE 847T, a 1979 Bristol VRT-ECW LD43/31F.

East Kent JG 8720, a 1937 Dennis Lancet 2/Park Royal B35R.

Maidstone & District 5138, WKO 138S, a 1978 full-height Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

East Kent JG 8720, a 1937 Dennis Lancet 2/Park Royal B35R.

A view of the bus station with Maidstone & District DH 379, NKT 875, a 1951 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H30/28R body.

Maidstone & District DH 379, NKT 875, a 1951 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H30/28R body.

Maidstone & District 5385, LKP 385P, a Volvo-Ailsa with Alexander H44/35F body.

Maidstone & District SO 277, 277 DKT, an AEC Reliance-Park Royal DP40F.

Maidstone & District 5385, LKP 385P, a Volvo-Ailsa with Alexander H44/35F body.

Maidstone & District 5385, LKP 385P, a Volvo-Ailsa with Alexander H44/35F body.

Arriva Southern Counties 5920, M920 MKM, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine B47/30F.

Maidstone Borough Council 26, 26 YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body.

East Kent JG 8720, a 1937 Dennis Lancet 2/Park Royal B35R.

Maidstone & District SC 390, 390 DKK, a 1958 AEC Reliance/Harrington DP40F, with suitable last day blind.

East Kent FFN 446, a 1938 Leyland TD5/Beadle C35F.

Maidstone & District 5138, WKO 138S, a 1978 Bristol VRT-ECW H43/31F.

MXX 406. London Transport RF 429, a 1953 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

Maidstone Borough Council 26, 26 YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body.

Maidstone & District 5847, BKE 847T, a Bristol VRT-ECW LD43/31F and Maidstone Borough Council 26, 26 YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body.

East Kent RFN 953G, a 1969 Daimler Fleetline-Park Royal H40/35F.

Maidstone Borough Council 26, 26 YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body.

Maidstone & District 5385, LKP 385P, a a 1975 Volvo Ailsa - Alexander H44/35F.

Maidstone & District 5847, BKE 847T, a 1979 Bristol VRT - ECW LD43/31F.

View of the bus station with Arriva Southern Counties vehicles from left to right: 3174 (M100 CBB) a Dennis Dart/Plaxton Pointer B40F, 3215 (P215 LKJ) a Dennis Dart/Plaxton Pointer N40F, 5213 (N713 TPK) a Dennis Dominator-East Lancs B45/31F, 5563 (L563 YCU) a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine II B47/30F and finally on route 5, 5923 (M923 MKM) a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine B47/30F.

Arriva Southern Counties 5213, N713 TPK, a Dennis Dominator-East Lancs B45/31F.

Countryliner AE 56 MDO, an AD Dart SLF/MCV Evolution B43F on route 305, and Dart/Plaxton X214 ONH on route 254. AE56 MDO was acquired in July 2007 from Whitelaw's of Stonehouse in Scotland.

Countryliner Dart/Plaxton X214 ONH on route 254.

Maidstone & District DH 159, HKE 867, a 1945 Bristol K6A with Weymann H30/26R body.

Maidstone & District DH 159, HKE 867, a Bristol K6A-Weymann H30/26R, with Arriva Southern Counties 5563 L563 YCU, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine II B47/30F and 5213 N713 NPK, a Dennis Dominator-East Lancs B45/31F.

LYF 379, Green Line RF 28, a 1951 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F, with Arriva Southern Counties 5563 L563 YCU, a Volvo Olympian-Northern Counties Palatine II B47/30F and 5213 N713 TPK, a Dennis Dominator-East Lancs B45/31F.

LYF 379, Green Line RF 28, a 1951 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

MXX 406. London Transport RF 429, a 1953 AEC Regal IV/Metro-Cammell B39F.

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]]> Sun Feb 17 2008 Northern England buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1458915.html Northern England buses Friday 15 February 2008: Northern England buses

Cumberland 231, AAO 34B, a 1963 Bristol MW6G/ECW B45F, at Kesiwick bus station on route 79. 30-3-79.

Ex Cumberland 237, DAO 209C, a 1965 Bristol MW6G/ECW, in Brighton when owned by Brighton College. 6-5-79.

Greater Manchester Transport 3117, JRJ 271E, a 1967 Leyland Titan PD2/Metro-Cammell, on route 50 in Stockport. 18-6-79.

Huddersfield 243, JVH 373, an AEC Regent III/East Lancs, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Lancaster City Transport 314, WCW 314R, a Leyland Leopard PSU3D/2R with Alexander 'Y' B53F body, on route 223 in Promenade, Morecambe. 23-7-92.

Lytham St Annes 45, BTF 25, a 1937 Leyland Titan TD4c, gearless bus with Leyland FN54F body, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Mayne's 27, L27 FNE, a Marshall bodied Dennis Dart, on route 395 at Ladybower Reservoir. 29-5-94.

Preston Corporation 61, BCK 367C, a Leyland PD3/6 with Preston H38/32F body, at Brutonian of Bruton. This vehicle was rebuilt from PD2/10 FRN 740. 9-7-79.

Southport Corporation 186, FFY 403, a 1947 Leyland Titan PD2/3-English Electric 030/26R, at Cobham Bus Museum. 8-4-79.

West Riding 733, EHL 344, a 1952 Leyland Tiger PS2/Roe, passes through Redhill en route to Brighton. 4-5-80.

Coppenhall of Sandbach MTU 296, a 1948 Foden PVFE6/Lawton Metalcraft, en route to Brighton in Redhill. 4-5-80.

Halifax 215, LJX 215, a 1960 AEC Regent V/Metro-Cammell, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Ribble JCK 541, a Leyland PD2/12-Burlingham, on the premises of J.G. Stamper in Penrith. 30-3-79.

KJM 2, owned by Mandales of Penrith, in Penrith bus station. 30-3-79.

Liverpool Corporation L255, VKB 711, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/20-Crossley H33/29R, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Burnley, Colne & Nelson 36, BHG 755, a 1953 Leyland PD2/14-East Lancs B39F, at the North Weald bus rally. 24-6-01.

York Pullman 64, JDN 668, a 1954 AEC Regent III/Roe, at the North Weald bus rally. 24-6-01.

Bury Corporation 187, FEN 587E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/37-East Lancs H37/28F, at the North Weald bus rally. 24-6-01.

Leeds City Transport 139, ANW 682, a 1934 AEC Regent I at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Lancashire United 202, TF 818, a 1930 Leyland Lion/Roe, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Oldham Corporation 246, DBU 246, a 1947 Roe bodied Leyland PD1, leaves the seafront car park in Weymouth on the Chesil run of the Weymouth bus rally. 6-7-80.

Sunderland Corporation 2, BR 7132, a 1929 Leyland Lion LT1/Leyland B34F, at Brighton. 4-5-80.

Barrow Corporation 169, CEO 956, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Park Royal H33/28R body, at Barrow Maritime Estate. 17-7-91.

South Yorkshire 1012, 9629 WU, a 1960 AEC Reliance/Roe DP41F, at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

ANA 601Y, former Greater Manchester PTE 8601, a Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R with Northern Counties H43/32F body, at Fargo of Rayne. 30-6-02.

New to Lancaster City Transport as their 204, KCK 204W, a Leyland Atlantean AN68C/2R with East Lancs H50/36F body, is seen at Fargo of Rayne. 30-6-02.

Cumberland 231, AAO 34B, a 1963 Bristol MW6G/ECW B45F, on route 79 at Grange Bridge. 30-3-79.

Cumberland 231, AAO 34B, a 1963 Bristol MW6G/ECW B45F on route 79 at Kewick bus station. 27-3-79.

Merseyside Transport 7002, RKA 887T, Leyland National/DP45F, at Weybridge station. 8-4-79.

Morecambe and Heysham 69, LTF 254, a 1950 AEC Regent III/Park Royal, in Redhill en route to Brighton. 4-5-80.

Blackpool Transport 332, AHG 332V, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/2R with East Lancs H50/36F body near the Tower on route 1. 3-11-01.

Blackpool Transport 344, GHG 344W, a Leyland Atlantean AN68C/2R with East Lancs H50/36F body, on route 11 in Topping Street, Blackpool. 3-11-01.

Blackpool Transport 409, A709 DAU, a Leyland OLympian ONLXB/1R with ECW H45/30F body, on route 11 in Topping Street, Blackpool. 3-11-01.

Blackpool Transport 366, UWW 11X, a Leyland Olympian ONLXB/1R with Roe H47/29F body, at Central Pier on route 11. 3-11-01.

Lancaster City Council 3, CTJ 103E, an AEC Swift/Pennine, on route 23 at Bare, Happy Mount Park. 12-9-76.

Lancaster City Council 33, HHG 33, a Leyland PD3/4 with East Lancs body, on route 29 at Middleton Camp. 12-9-76.

Lancaster City Council 33, HHG 33, a Leyland PD3/4 with East Lancs body, on route 29 at Battery. 12-9-76.

Lancaster City Council 91, 436 XTF, outside Morecambe garage. 12-9-76.

Lancaster City Council 129, 129 DTD, a Leyland PD2, on route 23A at Heysham Village. 13-9-76.

Lancaster City Council 88, 34 WTD, a Leyland PD2/Massey, on route 22 at Torrisholme. 12-9-76.

Lancaster City Transport 20R, WFV 20R, a Leyland Leopard PSU3D/2R with Alexander 'Y' DP49F body, on route 223 at Promenade, Morecambe. 23-7-92.

Greater Manchester Transport 5642, EJG 42F and 301 KJA 301G, on layover in Glossop. 19-6-79.

Ex Greater Manchester Transport 7548, HNB 38N, a Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R with Northern Counties H43/32F body, in Station Road, Redhill. 17-9-01.

Morecambe and Heysham 72, MTC 540, a 1950 AEC Regent III/Park Royal, at Steamtown Carnforth. 11-9-76.

Morecambe and Heysham 69, LTF 254, a 1950 AEC Regent III/Park Royal, at Brighton. 2-5-74.

Ribble 1358, GBV 136N, a Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R with Park Royal H43/30F body, on route 570 at Upper Heysham. 12-9-76.

South Yorkshire 57, DYG 53, a 1942 Albion CX13 with Burlingham body, in Redhill destined for Brighton. 4-5-80.

South Yorkshire 1044, FDT 44C, in Sheffield Bus Station. 16-8-79.

Trent 551, Leyland National FPR 65V, on route 187 in Spring Gardens, Buxton. 27-5-00.

MCW Metrorider F321 FDT, new as Yorkshire Traction 321, at Glynnog & Trefor depot, Trefor near Pwllheli. 29-7-02.

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]]> Fri Feb 15 2008 General pics 2008 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1458898.html General pics 2008 Thursday 14 February 2008: General pics 2008

Heaverham. Saturday 12th January 2008.

'The George' at Trottiscliffe. Wednesday 13th February 2008.

A cross of daffodils in the grounds of St Johns United Reformed Church in Orpington. Friday 14th March 2008.

Outside Camer Park. Saturday 12th April 2008.

Walsingham Road, St Paul's Cray. Wednesday 30th April 2008.

'The Long Hop' and Windmill, Meopham Green. Friday 2nd May 2008.

'The Long Hop', Meopham Green. Friday 2nd May 2008.

Windmill and Tea Room at Meopham Green. Friday 2nd May 2008.

Painting bluebells on the North Downs at Hogtrough Hill. Friday 2nd May 2008.

Highland cattle at Eynsford. Friday 9th May 2008.

Highland cattle at Eynsford. Friday 9th May 2008.

Highland cattle at Eynsford. Friday 9th May 2008.

Bluebell wood - Knock Mill Lane, Wrotham Hill. Saturday 10th May 2008.

Healthy eating. Friday 6th June 2008.

Meopham Green. Saturday 7th June 2008.

Sunday 8th June 2008.

Healthy eating - back for more. Wednesday 11th June 2008.

Fatty leave my nuts alone. Wednesday 18th June 2008.

Yours truly. Saturday 21st June 2008.

Ye Olde George Inne, Shoreham Village. Monday 23rd June 2008.

Ye Olde George Inne, Shoreham Village. Monday 23rd June 2008.

Burrswood. Saturday 28th June 2008.

Burrswood. Saturday 28th June 2008.

Lavender fields, Castle Farm, Lullingstone. Thursday 10th July 2008.

Lavender fields, Castle Farm in the Darenth valley. Monday 14th July 2008.

Hartfield. Saturday 19th July 2008.

Autumn colours near Leith Hill. Saturday 8th November 2008.

Newhaven Harbour. Saturday 15th November 2008.

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]]> Thu Feb 14 2008 Southampton buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1457957.html Southampton buses Tuesday 12 February 2008: Southampton buses

Southampton Transport 391, JCR 391E, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/East Lancs H40/30R, on route 17 in Vincents Walk. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 401, KOW 909F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, emerges from Commercial Road on route 7A. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 398, KOW 906F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, in Vincents Walk on route 7. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 402, KOW 910F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, at Vincents Walk on route 9. 23-9-80.

Southampton Corporation 222, GTR 484, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal H56R, at Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway. 26-8-74.

Southampton Transport 395, KOW 903F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 17C in Shirley Road. 23-9-80.

Solent Blue Line Bristol VRT 168, FDL 680V, in Vincents Walk on route 15. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line Bristol VRT 168, FDL 680V, on route 15 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 706, F706 RDL, a Leyland Olympian/ECW, on route 28 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 731, H731 DDL, an all Leyland Olympian, on route 15 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1106, G106 WRV, a Leyland Lynx B47F, in Above Bar on route 8A. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1269, FTR 269X, a Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R with East Lancs B40/31F body, on route 5A in Pound Tree Road. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1274, KOW 274Y, a Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R with East Lance B40/31F body, on route 5 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

Southampton Transport 391, JCR 391E, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/East Lancs H40/30R, on route 17A in Above Bar Street. 23-9-80.

Solent Blue Line Bristol VRT 166, YDL 676T, on route 45 in Vincents Walk. 6-9-01.

Southampton Transport 392, JCR 392E, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/East Lancs H40/30R body, on route 17C at Windemere Road in Millbrook. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 395, KOW 903F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/Neepsend H40/30R, in Commercial Road on route 17. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 402, KOW 910F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/Neepsend H40/30R, on route 7A in Commercial Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 241, UPO 241T, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R-East Lancs H45/31F, on route 6 in Commercial Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Corporation 164, FTR 511, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal, at Weybridge station. 8-4-79.

Southampton Corporation 164, FTR 511, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal, at Weybridge station. 8-4-79.

Southampton Corporation 222, GTR 484, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal H56R, at Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway. 3-2-80.

Southampton Corporation 167, FTR 514, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Southampton Transport 257, YRV 257V, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R with East Lancs H43/33F body, on route 7 in West Park Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Corporation 222, GTR 484, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal H56R, at Sheffield Paek, Bluebell Railway. 27-8-77.

Southampton Transport 400, KOW 908F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/Neepsend H40/30R, on route 9 in Vincents Walk. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 392, JCR 392E, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA/East Lancs H40/30R, on route 17C in Above Bar Street. 23-9-80.

Southampton Corporation 317, 317 AOW, a 1961 AEC Regent V 2D3RA/Park Royal H66R, on route 2 in Vincents Walk. 31-7-74.

Southampton Transport 398, KOW 906F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 7 in Above Bar Street. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 402, KOW 910F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, in Commercial Road on route 7A. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 401, KOW 909F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 9 in West Park Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Corporation 222. GTR 484, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal H56R, at Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway. 28-7-76.

Radiator grille of Southampton Corporation 222, GTR 484, a Guy Arab III 6LW/Park Royal H56R, at Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway. 28-7-76.

Southampton Transport 397, KOW 905F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 7A in West Park Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 397, KOW 905F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 9 in West Park Road. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 396, KOW 904F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, in Shirley Road on route 9A. 23-9-80.

On the right, Southampton Transport 391, JCR 391E, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with East Lancs H40/30R body on route 17, is being overtaken by 400, KOW 908F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body on route 7A, in Vincents Walk. 23-9-80.

Southampton Transport 402, KOW 910F, an AEC Regent V 3D2RA with Neepsend H40/30R body, on route 9A in Wyndham Place. 23-9-80.

Solent Blue Line 695, A295 FDL, a Leyland Olympian/ECW, on route 48 in Above Bar. This vehicle sold on to Johnson of Hodthorpe. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 703, A203 MEL, an ECW bodied Leyland Olympian, in Above Bar on route 15. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 708, F708 SDL, an all Leyland Olympian, on route 15 in Commercial Road. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 728, H728 DDL, an all Leyland Olympian, in Pound Tree Road on route 15. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 733, H733 DDL, an all Leyland Olympian, in Above Bar on route 15. 6-9-01.

Solent Blue Line 734, H734 DDL, an all Leyland Olympian, on route X9 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 136, X136 FPO, a Volvo B7LA/Wright Eclipse Fusion AN56D, on route 17A in Commercial Road. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1096, D753 DLO, a Leyland Lynx B49F, in Vincents Walk on route 8A. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1102, F102 RTR, a Leyland Lynx B47F, on route 8 in Above Bar. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1102, F102 RTR, a Leyland Lynx B47F, on route 8A in Vincents Walk. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1105, G105 WRV, a Leyland Lynx B47F, on route 8A in Vincents Walk. 6-9-01.

First Southampton 1108, G108 WRV, a Leyland Lynx B47F, in Above Bar on route 8A. 6-9-01.

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]]> Tue Feb 12 2008 Portsmouth/Gosport & Fareham buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1457446.html Portsmouth/Gosport & Fareham buses Monday 11 February 2008: Portsmouth/Gosport & Fareham buses

Portsmouth Corporation 241, BBK 241B, a Leyland Atlantean with Metro-Cammell H43/33F body, on route 2 at South Parade Pier. 6-5-76.

Portsmouth Corporation 4, LRV 996, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2 with Metro-Cammell O33/26R body, at the Weymouth bus rally. 6-7-80.

Provincial 77, EWO 467, a 1942 Guy Arab I with BBW L27/28R body, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Portsmouth Corporation 86, LRV 978, a 1956 Leyland PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell H56R body, in Lumsden Road, Eastney. 11-5-81.

Portsmouth Corporation 5, RV 6358, a 1935 Leyland TD4 with English Electric OT50R body, at Brighton. 2-5-76.

Portsmouth Corporation 78, GTP 995, a 1952 Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland H56R body, at Brighton. 4-5-75.

Portsmouth Corporation 235, 235 CRV, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 Mk II with MCCW H43/33F body, on route 12 in Madeira Road, North End. 21-9-77.

Portsmouth Corporation 188, DTP 822, a 1948 Leyland PD1A with Weymann H56R body, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Portsmouth Corporation 2, LRV 992, a Leyland Titan PD2 with Metro-Cammell O33/26R body, at Clarence Pier. Southsea. 29-8-90.

Provincial 100, ECG 110K, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW body, at Gosport Ferry bus station in Centenary livery. 23-9-80.

Provincial 77, EWO 467, a 1942 Guy Arab I with BBW L27/28R body, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Provincial 77, EWO 467, a 1942 Guy Arab I with BBW L27/28R body, leaves Brighton after attending the HCVC rally. 6-5-79.

Provincial 35, BOR 767, a 1936 AEC Regent I with Park Royal body, in Redhill heading for Brighton. Undated but possibly May 1979.

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]]> Mon Feb 11 2008 Hants & Dorset/Wilts & Dorset buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1455519.html Hants & Dorset/Wilts & Dorset buses Friday 8 February 2008: Hants & Dorset/Wilts & Dorset buses

Hants & Dorset 677, KEL 405, a Bristol LL6B with ECW FB39F body, at the Weymouth bus rally. 6-7-80.

Hants & Dorset 1824, 1470 LJ, a Bristol MW6G with ECW body, on route 732 in Swanage. 2-9-75.

Hants & Dorset 1822, 1468 LJ, a 1961 Bristol MW6G with C30F body (converted for OMO to DP37F from 1969), on route 84 at Fareham bus station. 31-7-74.

Hants & Dorset 677, KEL 405, a Bristol LL6B with ECW FB39F body, at the Weymouth bus rally. This bus had a cut away rear for the Sandbanks ferry. 6-7-80.

Hants & Dorset 1128, GLJ 971, a Bristol K5G with Strachan FO59R body, at Brighton. 2-5-76.

Hants & Dorset 1825, 1471 LJ, a 1961 Bristol MW6G with ECW C37F body (converted from C30F in 1969), on route 57 at Southampton bus station. 31-7-74.

Hants & Dorset 1159, BEL 679B, a 1964 Bristol Lodekka FS6G with ECW H33/27RD body, at Bournemouth bus station. 4-5-77.

Hants & Dorset 2301, HOR 589E, a Leyland PDR1/2 with Roe H43/33F body, in Swanage. 4-5-77.

Hants & Dorset 1902 VRU125J & 1904 VRU 127J, both Daimler Fleetlines CRG6LX with Roe H43/31F bodies, at Swanage station. 8-7-79.

Wilts & Dorset 285, FAM 2, a 1949 Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, at Brighton. 4-5-80.

Wilts & Dorset 3858, AFB 595V, a Bristol LH6L with ECW B43F body, on route 145 at Swanage station. 7-10-94.

Wilts & Dorset 1935, KUC 951P, an ex London Transport Daimler Fleetline with MCW H44/32F body, at Swanage station. 18-8-88.

Wilts & Dorset 2533, K533 UJT, an Optare Metrorider, lays over at Swanage station. 24-10-04.

Wilts & Dorset Bristol VRT 4422, ELJ 214V, at Swanage station. 24-10-04.

Wilts & Dorset 4901, A901 JPR, an ECW bodied Leyland Olympian at Swanage station. 19-7-04.

Wilts & Dorset 3150, M19 WAL, an ex Wall's of Manchester Northern Counties Palatine bodied DAF, on route 150 at Swanage station. 19-7-04.

Wilts & Dorset 3152, N13 WAL, a DAF with Northern Counties Palatine body, at Swanage station on route 150. This bus came from Wall's of Manchester in 1998. 19-7-04.

Wilts & Dorset Bristol VRT's 4423 ELJ 215V & 4417 UDL 674S at Swanage station. 19-7-04.

Wilts & Dorset 4906, A989 XAF, a Leyland Olympian with ECW body, at Swanage station. 19-7-04.

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]]> Fri Feb 8 2008 Central Southern England buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1452295.html Central Southern England buses Sunday 3 February 2008: Central Southern England buses

Thames Valley 773, CAP 211, ex Brighton & Hove 356, a 1940 Bristol K5G, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Thamesdown Transport 144, JAM 144E, a 1967 Daimler CVG6-30 with Northern Counties H40/30F body, at the depot in Manchester Road, Swindon. 9-6-80.

Reading Transport 27, XRD 27J, a Bristol VRT LL2/6LX with Northern Counties H47/30D body, at the depot in Mill Lane. 9-6-80.

New to City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd, Bristol VRT AUD 461R, is seen in Hedingham Omnibuses Clacton depot. 24-6-02.

New to City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd is Bristol VRT AUD 460R, seen here at Fords of Althorne depot. 30-6-02.

Thamesdown Transport 138 AMR 138B, an AEC Reliance, at the depot in Manchester Road, Swindon. 9-6-80.

Thamesdown Transport 138, AMR 138B, a 1964 AEC Reliance with Willowbrook B41D body, at the depot in Manchester Road, Swindon. 9-6-80.

Thamesdown Transport 112, UMR 112, a Daimler CVG6 with Weymann H36/28R body, at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

Charlton Services of Charlton-on-Otmoor CSU 432, a MAN10-Jonckheere, at Waterloo Place. London. 16-11-02.

Leyland Lynx 2, H48 NDU, Hedingham Omnibuses L196, in Colchester Bus Station. This vehicle came from VL Bus in Warwick. 24-6-02.

Ex City of Oxford Dennis Dart with Alexander Dash body, K198 EVW, seen at Hedingham Omnibuses Kelvedon depot. 21-6-02.

Leyland Olympian with ECW body, BBW 213Y, new to the City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd, at Hedingham Omnibuses Kelvedon depot. 15-4-04.

New to City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd, ECW bodied Leyland Olympian BBW 218Y, at Hedingham Omnibuses Kelvedon depot. 21-6-02.

Leyland Olympian with ECW body, VJO 202X, at Hedingham Omnibuses Kelvedon depot. This bus was new to the City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd. 15-4-04.

On the left is ex City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd ECW bodied Leyland Olympian CUD 223Y, next to ex Alder Valley Bristol VRT GGM108W, at Hedingham Omnibuses Sudbury depot. 15-4-04.

ORX 633, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B41F body, new to Thames Valley in 1958 as their 802, is seen on route 853 in Mortimer Road Orpington when owned by Orpington & District. 22-9-77.

WTS 272T, a Volvo Ailsa B55-10 with Alexander AV044/31D body was new in 1979 to Tayside Regional Council. In 1983 it suffered an upper deck fire and was then converted to open top. From 2002 it was operated for a couple of years by Full Circle Tours of Oxford, and is seen here in Broad Street Oxford. 14-2-04.

Reading Transport 12, PRD 32, a 1958 AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Burlingham body, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Reading Transport 12. PRD 32, a 1958 AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Burlingham body, in Brighton. 6-5-79.

5148 DP, an AEC Reliance with Neepsend mobile surgery body, was new in April 1964 to Reading Corporation Transport. It survived in service for only ten years and was then transferred to Reading Borough Council as a mobile exhibition unit. It is seen in this form at Reading Transport depot in Mill Lane. 9-6-80.

Reading Transport 4, MRD 147, a 1956 AEC Regent III with Park Royal body, at Winchfield station taking part in the Winchfield 150 rail celebrations. 25-9-88.

Reading Transport 76 GRD 576D, a 1966 Dennis Loline III with East Lancs H38/30F body, at Brooklands. 7-4-02.

Reading Transport 258 KRD 258F, a 1967 Bristol RELL6G with Strachans B34D body, at Brooklands. 7-4-02.

Reading Transport 76 GRD 576D, a 1966 Dennis Loline III with East Lancs H38/30F body, and 258 KRD 258F, a 1967 Bristol RELL6G with Strachans B34D body, at Brooklands. 7-4-02.

Reading Transport 52 CRD 152C, an AEC Reliance with East Lancs body, at Brooklands. 7-4-02.

Reading Transport vehicles at Brooklands. From left to right: 52 CRD 152C, an AEC Reliance with East Lancs body. 76 GRD 576D, a Dennis Loline III with East Lancs H38/30F body and 258 KRD 258F, a Bristol RELL6G with Strachans body. 7-4-02.

Reading Transport vehicles at Brooklands. From left to right: 52 CRD 152C, an AEC Reliance with East Lancs body. 76 GRD 576D, a Dennis Loline III with East Lancs H38/30F body and 258 KRD 258F, a Bristol RELL6G with Strachans B34D body. 7-4-02.

Thames Valley 616, GJB 254, a 1952 Bristol LWL6B with ECW B39R body, at Brighton. 2-5-76.

Thames Valley 616, GJB 254, a 1952 Bristol LWL6B with ECW B39R body, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Thames Valley 616, GJB 254, a 1952 Bristol LWL6B with ECW B39R body, at Sparkford Motor Museum. 14-8-88.

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 Aldershot & District/Alder Valley buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1451608.html Aldershot & District/Alder Valley buses Friday 1 February 2008: Aldershot & District/Alder Valley buses

Alder Valley 830, AAA 503C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, at Aldershot Bus Station on route 443. 23-9-80.

Aldershot & District 503, AAA 503C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, at Winchfield station during the Winchfield 150 rail celebrations. 25-9-88.

AAA 510C, Alder Valley 837, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, on route 443 in Kingston Road, Old Dean Estate. 18-9-80.

AAA 524C, Alder Valley 851, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, on route 443 enters Aldershot Bus Station. 18-9-80.

Leyland National NPJ 478R, runs along Victoria Embankment at Temple in London, displaying London & Country/Horsham Buses livery. 8-10-02.

P228 VCK a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body. In 2006, to celebrate 100 years on buses in Aldershot, Stagecoach repainted 16228 P228 VCK in a reproduction Aldershot & District livery. It is seen here attending the Worthing Bus Rally. 29-7-07.

Alder Valley 251, NPJ 472R, Leyland National at the Worthing Bus Rally. 29-7-07.

Aldershot & District 370, a 1960 AEC Reliance with Weymann body, at the Worthing Bus Rally. 29-7-07.

Alder Valley trainer 1106, 462 EOT, a 1962 Dennis Loline III with a rare Alexander body, in Grosvenor Road Aldershot. 18-9-80.

Alder Valley 359, MOR 601, a 1954 AEC Reliance with Strachan DP41F body, at Petersfield station on route 53. 31-7-74.

Bristol VRT TPE 155S, was new to Alder Valley as their 949, seen here at Fargo of Rayne depot. 30-6-02.

489 KOT, a Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, was new in 1964 as fleet number 488. Upon formation of the National Bus Company it became 816. It is pausing at the 'Swan Hotel' in Alresford on route 14. 31-7-74.

Alder Valley 849, AAA 522C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, at Alresford station on route 14. 31-7-74.

Alder Valley 830, AAA 503C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, on route 442 enters Aldershot Bus Station. 18-9-80.

Alder Valley 830, AAA 503C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, on route 442 at Aldershot Bus Station. 18-9-80.

Alder Valley 830, AAA 503C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, at Aldershot Bus Station on route 442. 18-9-80.

Alder Valley 835, AAA 508C, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, in Aldershot High Street on route 442. 23-9-80.

AAA 510C, Alder Valley 837, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, leaves Aldershot Bus Station on route 442. 18-9-80.

AAA 524C, Alder Valley 851, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, in Kings Ride, Old Dean Estate, on route 443. 18-9-80.

AAA 526C, Alder Valley 853, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, at Aldershot Bus Station. 18-9-80.

AAA 526C, Alder Valley 853, a 1965 Dennis Loline III with Weymann H39/29F body, enters Station Road in Aldershot. 23-9-80.

Aldershot & District 543, MOR 581, a 1954 Dennis Falcon P5 with Strachan B30F body, at Brighton. 7-5-78.

Aldershot & District 543, MOR 581, a 1954 Dennis Falcon P5 with Strachan B30F body, at Winchfield station during the Winchfield 150 rail celebrations. 25-9-88.

Aldershot & District 348, SOU 456, a 1958 Dennis Loline I with East Lancs LD68R body, in Redhill heading for Brighton. 6-5-79.

Aldershot & District 357, SOU 465, a 1958 Dennis Loline I with East Lancs LD68R body, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

On display at the North Weald Bus Rally is Alder Valley Leyland National 251, NPJ 472R, with an all over advert for Anderson Ltd Industrial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. A year later it was repainted into Alder Vally post deregulation green and yellow livery. 24-6-01.

New to Alder Valley in 1980 as fleet number 630, Bristol VRT GGM 110W is seen on Bryn Melyn's route 5 in Market Street, Llangollen. 19-2-02.

Sudbury depot is the location of Hedingham's Bristol VRT GGM 108W, ex Alder Valley 628. 15-4-04.

New to Alder Valley as their 636, Bristol VRT HJB 456W is at the Clacton depot of Hedingham Omnibuses. 24-6-02.

Bristol VRT's at Hedingham's Sudbury depot. Keeping company with APT 813W are two ex Alder Valley vehicles. On the left is HJB 464W (ex 644) and on the right GGM 108W (ex 628). 21-6-01.

Seen on the left of this trio of Bristol VRT's at Hedingham Omnibuses Clacton depot is ex Alder Valley 971, WJM 831T. 24-6-02.

Ex Alder Valley Bristol VRT 614, GGM 84W, at Hedingham Omnibuses Sudbury depot. 15-4-04.

At Hedingham Omnibuses Kelvedon depot is ex Alder Valley Bristol VRT 639, HJB 459W, with JWT 757V. 21-6-02.

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]]> Fri Feb 1 2008 Southern Vectis buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1451093.html Southern Vectis buses Thursday 31 January 2008: Southern Vectis buses

Ex Southern Vectis Bristol VRT 680, FDL 680V. is seen in Vincents Walk Southampton on Solent Blue Line route 15. 6-9-01.

Southern Vectis 902, CAP 187, a 1940 Bristol K5G with ECW CO56R body, was imported to the Isle of Wight in 1960 from Brighton, Hove & District. It is seen at Ventnor waiting custom on route 45. 20-8-64.

Southern Vectis 721, EDL 657, a Bristol K5G with ECW L55R body, at Brighton. 1-5-77.

Southern Vectis OT5, MDL 955, a 1956 Bristol Lodekka with ECW body, at Brighton. 6-5-79.

Redbridge Transport Leyland Olympian with ECW body, RDL 689X, ex Southern Vectis 689, at Blackfriars Embankment in London. 20-5-03.

Southern Vectis 567, VDL 844, a 1961 Bristol Lodekka FS6G with ECW LD60RD body, at Ryde Esplanade. 10-5-76.

Southern Vectis 504, KDL 1, a 1954 built Bristol Lodekka LD6G with ECW LD57R body, on route 6 at Ryde Town Hall. 20-8-64.

Southern Vectis 604 BDL 580B, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW H38/32F, on route 1B in Queen Street, Ryde. 3-6-81.

Countryliner of Guildford, WDL 695Y, an ECW bodied Leyland Olympian, ex Southern Vectis 695, in Northumberland Avenue. London. 18-5-04.

Cowes Pier Head is the location of Southern Vectis 835, HDL 279, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body. Summer 1963.

Southern Vectis 702, CDL 899, a 1939 Bristol K5G with ECW 030/26R body, on route 44 at Shanklin Esplanade. 21-7-76.

Southern Vectis 702, CDL 899, a 1939 Bristol K5G with ECW 030/26R body, on route 44 at Fort Street, Sandown. 21-7-76.

Southern Vectis 702, CDL 899, a 1939 Bristol K5G with ECW 030/26R body, in Redhill on route to Brighton. 6-5-79.

Southern Vectis 702, CDL 899, a 1939 Bristol K5G with ECW 030/26R body, in Brighton. 6-5-79.

Southern Vectis 555, ODL 15, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G with ECW LD60R body, on route 16 at Blackgang. 21-7-76.

Southern Vectis 555, ODL 15, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G with ECW LD60R body, climbs Luccombe hill on route 16. 21-7-76.

Southern Vectis OT1, MDL 951, a 1956 Bristol Lodekka with ECW body, on route 42 at Alum Bay. 14-7-76.

Southern Vectis OT4, MDL 954, a 1956 Bristol Lodekka with ECW body, on route 47 at Sandown Zoo. 21-7-76.

Southern Vectis 564, TDL 564K 'Shanklin's Pony', a Bristol RELL, on route 44 at Shanklin seafront. 29-8-90.

1956 Bristol Lodekka with ECW body BAS 564, seen outside Minehead station on Quantock Motor Services Exmoor Explorer route 400. This bus was originally registered MDL 955 as Southern Vectis 500. 13-9-03.

Quantock Motor Services BAS 562, a 1956 Bristol Lodekka with ECW body, on Exmoor Explorer route 400 ouside MInehead station. New to Southern Vectis as their 507 it originally carried MDL 953 registration. 13-9-03.

Solent Blue Line Bristol VRT 166, YDL 676T, new to Southern Vectis as their 676, seen on route 45 in Vincents Walk, Southampton. 6-9-01.

Southern Vectis 721 EDL 657, a 1948 Bristol K5G/ECW L55R, at Haslemere station. 7-2-81.

Southern Vectis 606 BDL 582B, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, in Ryde Esplanade on route 1A. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 618 GDL 816E, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, in Ryde Esplanade on route 1. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 605 BDL 581B, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, climbs George Street in Ryde on route 1A. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 810, HDL 25E, a Bristol RESL6G/ECW B43F, in Ryde High Street. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 615, GDL 770E, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, on route 1 in Ryde Esplanade. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 609, CDL 477C, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, on route 8B in Ryde Esplanade. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 617 GDL 815E, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, on route 8 in Ryde Esplanade. 3-6-81.

Southern Vectis 614 GDL 769E, a Bristol FLF6G-ECW 38/32F, on route 1B in Ryde Esplanade. 3-6-81.

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]]> Thu Jan 31 2008 Eastern England buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1447609.html Eastern England buses Saturday 26 January 2008: Eastern England buses

HPK 507N. Shoreline Suncruisers Bristol VRT with ECW 043/31F body was acquired from Alder Valley South in 1991. It is seen here in Church Ravine, Filey. 13-7-92.

WNO 481. Bristol KSW5G with ECW bodywork is seen in Redhill on route to Brighton on a HCVC rally day. New to Eastern National in 1953 it was converted to open day in 1965. 4-5-80.

WEX 679M. Great Yarmouth Transport 79, an AEC Swift with ECW body, on route 9 at Gorleston Beach. 27-4-77.

Stagecoach Viscount 546, P546 EFL, a Volvo Olympian YN2RV18V3 with Northern Counties Palatine B49/33F body, on route 331 at Whittlesea 'The George'. 29-5-01.

OVL 473. Lincolnshire 2378, a 1960 Bristol Lodekka FS5G with ECW body, at the North Weald Bus Rally. This bus was one of only a few 5 cylinder Gardner engined Lodekkas. 24-6-01.

Chambers of Bures W87 HRT, a Scania with East Lancs Cityzen body, on route 753 in Colchester High Street. 20-8-01.

Cedric Coaches No 10, HWJ 933W, a Bristol VRT, on route 78X in East Hill, Colchester. 20-8-01.

Stephensons of Rochford Bristol VRT VHB 677S at Southend Bus Station. 21-8-01.

Recenlty acquired from Arriva North East and still in their house colours, ECW bodied Leyland Olympian A243 GHN, is seen on a Cedric Coaches school run in Belle Vue Road, Wivenhoe. 21-6-02.

Stephensons Coaches TSO 15X, a Leyland Olympian with ECS body, at their Rochford depot. This bus was new to Alexander (Northern) as their NLO 15. 30-6-02.

YWC 648F. New to Colchester Borough Council in 1967, Leyland Atlantean PPR1/1 with Massey 043/31F body, is seen at Albert Docks, Liverpool when owned by Maghull Coaches. 8-8-02.

BPV 8. Ipswich Corporation 8, a 1953 AEC Regal IV with Park Royal B42D body, at Brighton. 7-5-78.

TJV 100. Grimsby Cleethorpes Transport 57, a Daimler CVG6 with Roe body, on route 9 in Hardy's Road, Cleethorpes. 6-8-80.

SDX 59. Ipswich Borough Transport 59, a 1963 AEC Regent V with Neepsend H37/28R body, in Princes Street, Ipswich. 7-8-80.

VNO 859, Eastern National 1407, a 1953 Bristol KSW with ECW body, at Cobham Bus Museum. 8-4-79.

JAH 551D. Eastern Counties FLF 451, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW body, at Sheringham station. 6-8-80.

VDV 752. Eastern Counties OT1, a 1957 Bristol Lodekka LDL6G with ECW 037/33R body, on route 769 in Sheringham Road, Cromer. This bus was Western National 1935 and came to Eastern Counties in 1979. 6-8-80.

Hedingham Bristol VRT L204, AUD 461R, at Clacton depot. This bus was new to City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd. 24-6-02.

Ipswich Buses 116, E116 KDX, a Dennis Falcon HCSDA419 with East Lancs B44D body, on route 32 at Ipswich railway station. 21-6-02.

Hedingham ECW bodied Leyland Olympians L316 FWL 778Y and L317 FWL 781Y at Tollesbury depot. 24-6-02.

Hedingham L150, F150 LTW a Leyland Lynx, on route 80 at Colchester Bus Station. 20-8-01.

Mulleys Motorways of Ixworth Suffolk 33, ECF 111, an AEC Regal IV/Burlingham Seagull, at Brighton. This vehicle has since been exported. 6-5-79.

Brentwood Coaches NUR 659, a 1952 Guy Arab III/Burlingham, at the North Weald bus rally. 24-6-01.

XVX 19. An Eastern National 1954 built Bristol Lodekka with ECW body, at Brighton. 5-5-74.

Colchester Borough Council's depot is the location for 17, YWC 17L, a 1972 Bristol RELL6L with ECW B53F body. 7-8-80.

87 TVX. Eastern National Bristol Lodekka 2707 on route 22A at Southend Bus Station. 17-6-76.

172 XNO. Eastern National Bristol Lodekka 2724 on route 25A at Southend Bus Station. 17-6-76.

183 XNO. Castle Point Bus Company Bristol Lodekka, ex Eastern National 2736, at Stanford-le-Hope. 7-8-80.

WNO 984F. Eastern National 2896, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6LX with ECW LD40/30FD bodywork, on route 3 approaching Southend Victoria station. 10-6-80.

NTW 943C. Eastern National 2303, a 1965 Bristol Lodekka in Southend Victoria Bus Station. 10-6-80.

RHK 344D. Eastern National 2859, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW LD38/32FD body, on route 25A at Southend Bus Station. 4-12-78.

AVW 396F. Eastern National 2927, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6LX with ECW LD40/30FD body, on route 2 at Southend Central Bus Station. 10-6-80.

On display at the Weymouth Bus Rally are two Eastern National vehicles. 309, ONO 49, a 1949 Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, and 331, 7017 HK, a 1958 Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body. 6-7-80.

7017 HK. Eastern National 331, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F bodywork, at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

GVW 979H. Eastern National CR 1609, a 1970 Bristol RELH6G with ECW B45F body, in Brighton. 6-5-79.

1867 F. Eastern National 1305, a 1958 Bristol MW5G with ECW B45F body, on route 260 in Brentwood Road, Pilgrims Hatch. 27-2-75.

VAR 896S. Eastern National route 402 was a cross-Thames route created by the opening of the Dartford tunnel. It ran two limited-stop return trips daily between Southend and Dartford and ultimately proved to be unsuccessful. Leyland National 1836 is seen in Market Street, Dartford on 4-2-80.

Beestons of Hadleigh L518 EHD, a DAF with Ikarus Citibus body, on route 5 in Sudbury Bus Station. This bus was acquired from Buckinghamshire Roadcar in 1999. 21-6-02.

Carters Coaches of Ipswich G523 VYE lays over in Colchester Bus Station between runs on route 755. This Dennis Dart with Duple Dartline bodywork was acquired from London United in 2000. 20-8-01.

Castle Point Bus Co's Leyland PD, 105 UTU, at Pitsea. 4-12-78.

Castle Point Bus Co's FCU 829, a Roe bodied Daimler at Pitsea. 4-12-78.

1961 Leyland Leopard L1 with Weymann B43D body, 2717 HJ, was new to Southend Transport as their 206. It was withdrawn in 1977 and sold in March 1978 to the Castle Point Bus Co of Pitsea. From November 1978 to February 1979 it was loaned back to Southend Transport, and it seen here during that period on route 4 at Southend Central Bus Station. 4-12-78.

Cedric Coaches No 17, FKM 881V, a Bristol VRT new to Maidstone & District, is seen on route 78X passing the company's base in The Avenue, Wivenhoe. 21-6-02.

Acquired from Arriva The Shires in 2000, Cedric Coaches ECW bodied Leyland Olympian, MUH 284X, is seen in Colchester High Street on route 78X. 28-5-02.

Cedric Coaches No 26, ARP 614X, a Leyland Olympian with ECW body new to United Counties, on route 78X in St John's Street, Colchester. 24-6-02.

Chambers of Bures W89 HRT, a Scania with East Lancs Cityzen body, on route 753 entering Sudbury Bus Station. 21-6-02.

Chambers of Bures P318 KTW, a DAF with Northern Counties Palatine II body, leaves Colchester Bus Station. This vehicle was acquired from Blue Bus Horwich in 2001. 28-5-02.

Chambers of Bures F243 RRT, a Leyland Olympian with Alexander RL body, passes the Castle Gates in Colchester. 28-5-02.

YWC 648F. Colchester Borough Council 48, a 1967 Leyland Atlantean PPR1/1 with Massey 043/31F body, waits at Castle Park Gates on a tour service. 7-8-80.

TPU 67R. Colchester Borough Transport 67, a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R with ECW H43/31F body, at Hedingham Omnibuses Clacton depot. 24-6-02.

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]]> Sat Jan 26 2008 South West England buses http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1444367.html South West England buses Sunday 20 January 2008: South West England buses

UHY 362. Bristol Omnibus Company C8322, a 1955 Bristol KSW with ECW bodywork leaves Brighton after attending the HCVC London to Brighton rally. 6-5-79.

Badgerline 1302, HHW 915L a Bristol RELL6L with ECW body, and Leyland Lynx 3616, H616 YTC , at Wells garage. 9-2-92.

HAE 268D. Bristol Omnibus Company 2424, a Bristol MW6G with ECW bodywork, on route 100 at Sand Bay. 14-7-79.

At Bere Regis & District's Sherborne garage are these vintage coaches: 208 UMX a 1959 Bedford SB1 with Burlingham body, 4725 WW a Bedford SB1 with Duple body, 7886 UB a Ford 570E with Duple body, SAK 32 a Bedford SB1 with Duple body and WMB 461 a Bedford SB0 with Duple body. 15-7-79

289 HHU. Western National 2901, a Bristol MW6G with ECW bodywork, at Seaton Bus Station on route 497. 18-7-79.

621 DDV. Western National 2906, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B41F body, on route 310 at Blackmoor Gate. 1-8-75.

869 NHT. Bristol Omnibus Company WM8579, a 1961 convertible Bristol Lodekka with ECW bodywork, on route 103 in Weston-Super-Mare. 1-8-75.

Bristol VRT OWE 848R in Bridport Bus Station. 17-9-99.

VDV 142S. Southern National Bristol VRT 942, at Waterside Park, Weymouth on route 501. 18-9-99.

VOD 594S. Southern National Bristol VRT 574, at Weymouth depot. 17-9-99.

WHW 374H. Bristol Omnibus Company SD 2062, a Bristol RELH6L with ECW DP49F bodywork, in Park Lane, London. 3-6-00.

253 KTA. Royal Blue 2270, a Bristol MW6G with ECW bodywork, at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

VBG 118V. First Southern National 2925. a Mark 2 Leyland National (ex HMB Gateshead in 1998), on ASDA bus duties leaving Yeovil Bus Station. 17-4-02.

GIB 5970. Safeway Services 1977 Leyland Leopard with a 1992 Willowbrook Warrior body, leaves Yeovil Bus Station. 17-4-02.

LIL 5851. First Southern National 2220, a Leyland Tiger with Plaxton Paramount 3200E body, at Bridgwater Bus Station. This vehicle came from Lancaster in 1993 and was originally registered A620 ATV. 17-4-02.

F631 RTC. First Badgerline Leyland Lynx WM1631 at Wells garage. 17-4-02.

UHY 631H. Bristol Omnibus Company 1136, a Bristol RELL6L with ECW bodywork, on route 51 at Bristol Temple Meads station. 9-7-80.

936 ECE. 1964 Bedford owned by South Central Coaches of Dorchester, pictured in Bridport Bus Station. 16-7-80.

4725 WW. Bere Regis & District 1960 built Bedford SB1 with Duple C41F bodywork, in Dorchester Road, Sherborne. 16-7-80.

519 BTA. Western National trainer TV5, a 1960 Bristol Lodekka FS6G with ECW H33/26RD body, in Corporation Street, Taunton. 18-7-80.

ETT 946. Southern National 280, a 1938 Bristol L5G with Beadle B36R bodywork, at Stickford (Post Office) garage, Stickford, Lincolnshire. It has since returned to North Devon for restoration. 6-8-80.

403 LHT. This ECW bodied Bristol MW6G last operated in service as Western National 3008. It is pictured here at Wrotham Hill when used by Dowsett during construction of the M20 motorway. 25-6-80.

Devon General 1961 built 'Sea Dog' Metro-Cammell bodied Leyland Atlantean 931, 931 GTA 'Sir Thomas Howard' on route 12D in Sands Road, Paignton. 18-7-74.

Western National Bristol VRT 1121, VDV 121S, at the Worthing Bus Rally. 29-7-07.

Bristol VRT FDV 837V, ex Southern National 1193, at Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth, Kent. 7-8-07. In December 2007 this bus was sold to an unknown owner in Spain.

EPR 757D. South Dorset Coaches 1966 Bedford in Bridport Road car park, Dorchester. 16-7-80.

UDG 924. A 1958 Bedford Duple near Evershot. Owned at the time by A. Pearce & Co Ltd, The Garage, Cattistock. 16-7-80.

RYA 676L. Safeway Services of South Petherton, Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook bodywork at Hinton St George. 28-7-77.

LTA 813. Western National 994, a Bristol KSW at Woburn Park Farm near Weybridge. 9-6-80.

7886 UB. Bere Regis & District 1960 built Ford 570E with Duple C41F bodywork, in Dorchester Road, Sherborne. 16-7-80.

AYH 957H. Bere Regis & District Bedford SB5 with Duple bodywork on the outskirts of Swanage. 11-7-80.

1852 UA. Bere Regis & District 1959 built Bedford SB1 with Duple C41F bodywork, leaves Sherborne garage. 16-7-80.

DBU 488C. Bere Regis & District AEC Reliance with Plaxton bodywork in Shaftesbury. 10-7-80.

4725 WW. Bere Regis & District 1960 built Bedford SB1 with Duple C41F bodywork in Dorchester Road, Sherborne. 16-7-80.

FHW 154D. Bristol MW6G with ECW bodywork at the North Weald Bus Rally. 24-6-01.

OVL 495. Bristol SC4LK with ECW bodywork was new in June 1960 to the Lincolnshire Road Car Company. Owned at the time by Brutonian it is seen here in Taunton High Street on their route 14. It was withdrawn by Brutonian in 1983. 18-7-80.

YRT 896H. This ECW bodied AEC Swift was new to Lowestoft in 1969 and acquired by Brutonian in 1978. It is seen at their depot adjacent to Bruton railway station. 9-7-79.

Devon General 970, 970 MDV an AEC Regent V with Metro-Cammell body, with 639 353 EDV a Bristol SUL4A with ECW body, in Newton Abbot Bus Station. 20-7-74.

9 RDV. Devon General 9, an AEC Reliance/Marshall B49F body, lays over in Seaton Bus Station on route 499. 18-7-79.

VFJ 998. Devon General 263, a Leyland Titan PD2 with Weymann bodywork, on route 2 in Teignmouth. 16-7-74.

85 GFJ. Devon General 285, a Leyland Titan PD2A with Massey bodywork, emerges from the washer at Exeter garage. 18-7-79.

CTT 518C. Devon General 518, an AEC Regent V with Willowbrook body, seen in Brighton. 6-5-79.

880 ATA. Devon General 880, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1 with Metro-Cammell H44/32F bodywork, in Exeter High Street (876, 876 ATA approaching behind). 17-7-80.

931 GTA. Devon General 931, a 1961 Leyland Atlantean PDR1 with Metro-Cammell CO44/31F bodywork, on route D in Exeter High Street. 17-7-80.

89 GFJ. Devon General 289, a Leyland Titan PD2A with Massey bodywork, on route A in Sidwell Street, Exeter. 17-7-80.

969 MDV. Devon General AEC Regent V with Metro-Cammell bodywork, at The Strand in Torquay. 19-7-74.

934 GTA. AEC Reliance with Willowbrook body, in Okehampton. At the time was owned by L. Wadman & Son of Throwleigh. 17-7-74.

XTA 839. Devon General 839, a 1958 Albion 'Nimbus' with Willowbrook bodywork, at Amberley Working Museum. 30-5-04.

UFJ 296. City of Exeter Guy 'Arab' at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

617 DDV. Royal Blue 2250, a 1960 Bristol MW with ECW bodywork, at the Weymouth Bus Rally. 6-7-80.

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]]> Sun Jan 20 2008 Bus photos 2008 (part one) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1435937.html Bus photos 2008 (part one) Saturday 5 January 2008: Bus photos 2008 (part one)

Metrobus 123 V358 DLH, a Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Dart, on route R11 in Chipperfield Road, St Paul's Cray. Saturday 5th January 2008.

OVS 217 at 'The Nursery' Polhill. Saturday 5th January 2008.

Griffin's A294 ANH at Polhill depot. Monday 7th January 2008.

Bristol VR PPH 462R at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. Saturday 12th January 2008.

Selkent Enviro200 Dart 36008, LX56 EAE, on route 273 in Fairway, Petts Wood. Monday 4th February 2008.

Metrobus 383, W359 VLN, a Dennis Dart with Marshall Capital body, on route R9 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Monday 4th February 2008.

Metrobus 383, W359 VLN, a Dennis Dart with Marshall Capital body, in Homefield Rise, Orpington on the R9. Monday 4th February 2008.

Selkent 19134, LX56 EAK, a Trident-Enviro400 on route 61 in Orpington High Street. Monday 4th February 2008.

RM 1063 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 9th February 2008.

General view of London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Weather faded ex London Transport Metropolitan Scania with Metro-Cammell body MD 60, KJD 260P, is surrounded by other ex London Transport vehicles. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Maidstone & District 3448, EKJ 448K, a Marshall bodied Leyland Leopard, at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Transport MCW Metrobus M5, THX 105S, at Redroute Buses depot in Northfleet. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titans, T 329 KYV 329X, T 871 A871 SUL and T 671 NUW 671Y at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titan, T 1124, B124 WUV, at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titans, T 214 CUL 214V and T 122 CUL 122V, at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

PJI 2805 at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titans, T 1124 B124 WUV and T 636 NUW 636Y at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

New to Greater Manchester PTE as their 8678, A678 HNB, a Leyland Atlantean with Northern Counties H43/32F body, at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titans, T 214 CUL 214V and T 122 CUL 122V at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Transport MCW Metrobus M 563 GYE 563W, A634 BCN, a MCW Metrobus new to Northern General as their 3634 and ECW bodied Leyland Olympian OAZ 9330, at Griffin bus depot, Polhill. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Formerly with Mitchells Coaches of Gateacre Liverpool, D638 WNU, is seen at Griffin bus depot at Polhill. Saturday 9th February 2008.

New to Northern General as their 3635, A635 BCN, an MCW Metrobus with MCW H46/31F body, at Griffin's depot, Polhill. Saturday 9th February 2008.

London Country AN 232, EPH 232V, a Leyland Atlantean with Roe H43/30F body, at Griffin bus depot Polhill. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Seen at Griffin bus depot at Polhill are K305 YJA, a Dennis Lance with Northern Counties B37D body (formerly with Diamond Bus), ex London Transport M 563 GYE 563W a MCW Metrobus, and A634 BCN ex Northern General 3634, also a MCW Metrobus. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Crest Coaches P570 BAY at Polhill. Saturday 9th February 2008.

Ex London Transport MCW Metrobus M 5, THX 105S, outside Redroute Buses depot in Northfleet. Wednesday 13th February 2008.

Ex Northern General Metrobus C670 LJR outside Redroute Buses depot in Northfleet. Wednesday 13th February 2008.

Southdown PSV 130, T130 AUA, a DAF/Plaxton President, on route 410 at Hartley Road, Westerham. Thursday 21st February 2008.

Nu-Venture 164, G614 CEF, a Leyland Lynx B49F at Horsted (Medway Park & Ride). Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Nu-Venture 164 G614 CEF, a Leyland Lynx B49F, at Horsted (Medway Park & Ride). Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Nu-Venture 166 F166 SMT, a Leyland Lynx B51F, in City Road, Horsted. Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Nu-Venture 166 F166 SMT, a Leyland Lynx B51F, in City Road, Horsted. Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Nu-Venture 719 GN53 YUF, a Transbus Dart/Pointer B28F, leaves Horsted Park & Ride. Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Nu-Venture 166 F166 SMT, a Leyland Lynx B51F, at Horsted Park & Ride. Saturday 23rd February 2008.

Metrobus 101, YJ56 WVF, an Optare Solo B17F, on route R5 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Wednesday 5th March 2008.

Metrobus 380, LK51 JYJ, a Dennis Dart SLF/Marshall B28D, on route R9 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Wednesday 5th March 2008.

Metrobus 526, YN53 RXV, a Scania OmniCity B37D, on route 358 at the Walnuts Centre in Orpington. Wednesday 5th March 2008.

Metrobus 130, LN51 SBU, a TransBus Dart/Marshall Capital B25F, on route R11 at Green Street Green. Friday 14th March 2008.

RML 2322 & RML 888 at Redroute Buses depot in Northfleet. Easter Monday 24th March 2008.

Griffin's ex London Leyland Titan T 614. NUW 614Y, outside the Polhill depot. Easter Monday 24th March 2008.

Metrobus 253 SN 54 GPY, a Dennis Dart/Alexander Pointer 2 B29F on route R1 at Green Street Green. Easter Monday 24th March 2008.

RML 2604 in Stillness Road, SE 23. Saturday 15th March 2008. Photo supplied by H. Shepherd.

Metrobus 386 W374 WLN, a Dennis Dart SLF/Marshall Capital 10.2m B28D, at Hayes station on a Southeastern trains rail replacement service to Lewisham. Sunday 30th March 2008.

Southdown PSV 130 T130 AUA, a DAF/Plaxton President on route 410 at London Road, Westerham. Saturday 5th April 2008.

Southdown PSV 130 T130 AUA, a DAF/Plaxton President, on route 410 outside the 'Kings Arms' in Westerham. Saturday 5th April 2008.

RM 1033 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 12th April 2008.

Ex Eastern Counties GCL 349N, a Bristol RELH6L/ECW DP49F at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 12th April 2008.

Blue Triangle's ex London Metrobus M1200, B200 WUL, at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 12th April 2008.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 122, CUL 122V, at Horsted (Medway Park & Ride). Saturday 12th April 2008.

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]]> Sat Jan 5 2008 Gareth Newton Walker (Gaz) 16-8-1988 to 24-11-2007 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1430168.html Gareth Newton Walker (Gaz) 16-8-1988 to 24-11-2007 Thursday 27 December 2007: Gareth Newton Walker (Gaz) 16-8-1988 to 24-11-2007

With Dad. 6-1-89

24-7-89

With Dad. 8-3-91

8-11-92

Bluebell Railway. 24-4-92

8-11-92

With Pa, Nan and Mum at Port Eynon. 23-4-93

With brother Geraint and Dad at Oakwood. 13-7-95

At Ferryside 12-7-95

With brother Geraint at Garnant. 24-6-00

With Dad at Garnant. 24-6-00

24-6-00

With brother Geraint and Dad at Pembrey. 25-6-00

At Garnant 24-6-00

With Dad in March 1995.

July 1995.

With Pa and Mum - Christmas 1995.

With brother Geraint.

With cousin Corinne in 2000.

With Dad and cousin Corinne. April 2000.

At Mum and Dad's 50th birthdays meal in 2004.

With Dad and brother Geraint. 24-4-93

At Greenwich - Meridian line. 14-5-93

With Dad and cousin Kyra. 2nd November 2006.

20-7-94

20-7-94

At Ferryside 12-7-95

At Oakwood 13-7-95

At Oakwood 13-7-95

14-7-95

14-7-95

With brother Geraint. 15-8-99

With brother Geraint at Pembrey. 25-6-00

At Pembrey. 25-6-00

22-9-88

19-11-88

In Uncle Graham's camper. 13-7-95

With pets Jake & Red, brother Geraint, and Nan looking on. 14-7-95

With brother Geraint & Pa. 14-7-95

With Pa, brother Geraint & Uncle Graham. 14-7-95

With brother Geraint. 24-6-00

With Dad and brother Geraint at Garnant. 24-6-00

With brother Geraint and Dad at Garnant. 24-6-00

4-3-89

With Mum. 5-3-89

Gareth's Christening. 30-4-89

With Nan and Pa at Kidwelly Castle. 17-7-89

23-7-89

16-5-90

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]]> Thu Dec 27 2007 Bus photos 2007 (part 6) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1374760.html Bus photos 2007 (part 6) Friday 21 September 2007: Bus photos 2007 (part 6)

Cavendish Motor Services Ltd 229, P691 RWU, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 10 in Seaside, Eastbourne. Friday 21st September 2007.

CitySightseeing 348, H648 GPF, a Volvo Citybus with East Lancs bodywork, at Eastbourne Pier. Friday 21st September 2007.

CitySightseeing 325, H225 LOM, a Scania with Alexander body, and 348 H648 GPF, a Volvo Citybus with East Lancs body, at Eastbourne Pier. Friday 21st September 2007.

Renown Travel G556 VBB, an ex Arriva London Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian, in Grand Parade Eastbourne. Friday 21st September 2007.

Brighton & Hove 402, YN06 NYL 'Sidney Tidy', a Scania OmniDekka with East Lancs body, on route 12A, in Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Friday 21st September 2007.

RT 3183 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Friday 5th October 2007.

RML 2736 & RM 1204 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Friday 5th October 2007.

Redroute Buses ex London Metrobus M771 KYV 771X, outside their Northfleet depot. Friday 5th October 2007.

Redroute Buses Leyland Olympian C670 LJR outside their depot in Northfleet. Friday 5th October 2007.

Bristol VR's PPH 462R and HUP 763T at Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth. Friday 5th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 905, A905 SYE, in Maidstone High Street on route 79. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5928 P928 MKL, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body, on route 12 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3610 L610 EKM, a Volvo B6 with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 26 in King Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5213 N713 TPK, a Dennis Dominator with East Lancs bodywork, on route 72 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3966 GN04 UGD, a VDL Bus Wrightbus Cadet, in Maidstone High Street on Park & Ride route 503. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 6403 GN04 UDS, a Volvo B7 with TransBus ALX400 body, on route 101 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5913 M913 MKM, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine bodywork, on route 703 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5916 M916 MKM, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine bodywork, on route 84 in Mill Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5919 M919 MKM, on route 155 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5927 P927 MKL, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine bodywork, in Maidstone High Street on route 7. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 592, NUW 592Y, on route 89 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's Optare MetroRider N905 HWY on route 79 in Maidstone High Street. This vehicle was acquired from Metrobus, Orpington in 2002. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's 446, T446 HRV, a Dennis Dart with Caetano Compass bodywork, on route 89 in Maidstone High Street. This vehicle was acquired from Alexcars of Cirencester in August 2005. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu- Venture's N101 CKN, a Mercedes-Benz with UVG Citistar body, on route 13 in King Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3959 GN04 UFW, a VDL Bus Wrightbus Cadet, on route 79 in King Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3614 M614 PKP, a Volvo B6 with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 23 in King Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3049 H256 YLG, a Leyland Lynx Mk2, in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3706 S706 VKM, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer SPD bodywork, on route 82 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 857 A857 SUL, in the old Maidstone Corporation livery, works route 83 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties Leyland Lynx 3065 G45 VME, on route 12 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5937 P937 MKL, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body, on route 71 in High Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 873 A873 SUL, on route 83 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3612 M612 PKP, a Volvo B6 with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 7 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5906, K906 SKR, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine bodywork, on route 7 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Stagecoach 20645 N645 LPN, a Volvo B10M with Alexander PS body, on route 510 in Maidstone High Street. Monday 8th October 2007.

Nu Venture's 446 T446 HRV, a Dennis Dart with Caetano Compass body, in Maidstone High Street on route 58. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5438 W438 XKX, a Dennis Trident with Alexander ALX400 bodywork, in Maidstone High Street on route 71. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3610 L610 EKM, a Volvo B6 with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 26 in King Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5213 N713 TPK, a Dennis Dominator with East Lancs bodywork, in Mill Street, Maidstone on route 71. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 6403 GN04 UDS, a Volvo B7 with TransBus ALX400 body, on route 101 in Mill Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3014 M525 MPM, a Dennis Dart with East Lancs body, on route 6 in Mill Street, Maidstone. Monday 8th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5933 P933 MKL, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body, on route 70 at Borough Green rail station. Monday 8th October 2007.

ECW bodied Leyland Olympian OAZ 9330 in Griffin's Polhill depot. Thursday 11th October 2007.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 672, NUW 672Y, in Griffin's Polhill depot. This vehicle was acquired for spares. Thursday 11th October 2007.

London General's Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart, LDP 64 R464 LGH, outside Sutton garage on route 413. Monday 15th October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3068, P268 FPK, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer body, at Dorking station on route 93. Monday 15th October 2007.

Southdown PSV 132, T132 AUA, a DAF with Plaxton President bodywork, waits in Redhill bus station on route 410. Monday 15th October 2007.

Griffin's ex London Metrobus M 854 OJD 854Y, lays over at Sainsburys in Tunbridge Wells between runs on route 285. Monday 22nd October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3014 M525 MPM, a Dennis Dart with East Lancs bodywork, on route 229 close to the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. Monday 22nd October 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5902 G902 SKP, a Leyland Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body, on route 284 at Tunbridge Wells rail station. Monday 22nd October 2007.

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]]> Fri Sep 21 2007 General pics 2007 (part 2) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1361045.html General pics 2007 (part 2) Sunday 2 September 2007: General pics 2007 (part 2)

Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler. 'Dads Army' in Folkestone Harbour. Saturday 1st September 2007.

Leas lift in Folkestone. Saturday 1st September 2007.

'Calibur' passes Gravesend after shortly departing from Tilbury for Zeebrugge, a service which only commenced on July 16th this year. Wednesday 5th September 2007.

'Calibur' passes Gravesend en route from Tilbury to Zeegrugge. Wednesday 5th September 2007.

The River Medway bridge at East Farleigh. Thursday 6th September 2007.

Farleigh Boat Sales 'shed'. Thursday 6th September 2007.

Twisted carrot. Saturday 8th September 2007.

Mad Max 12. Saturday 8th September 2007.

Channel shipping from Langdon cliffs. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Langdon Hole. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Langdon Hole. Sunday 9th September 2007.

I see one ship! Dover Harbour from Langdon cliffs. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Channel shipping from Langdon cliffs. Sunday 9th September 2007.

'Sapphire' at Deal. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Balloon from the M20 at Lenham. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Balloon from the M20 at Lenham. Sunday 9th September 2007.

Lullingstone Castle. Monday 10th September 2007.

Dover. Wednesday 12th September 2007.

Dover. Wednesday 12th September 2007.

Dover. Wednesday 12th September 2007.

Dover. Wednesday 12th September 2007.

Dover. Wednesday 12th September 2007.

View from Promenade Park, Maldon. Saturday 15th September 2007.

St Mary's Church, Maldon. Saturday 15th September 2007.

Signpost in Kelvedon. Saturday 15th September 2007.

Transmancheferries 'Seven Sisters' leaves Newhaven Harbour. Thursday 20th September 2007.

Eastbourne Pier. Friday 21st September 2007.

Cotmandene Crescent street party. Saturday 22nd September 2007.

Cotmandene Crescent street party. Saturday 22nd September 2007.

Cotmandene Crescent streeet party. Saturday 22nd September 2007.

Cotmandene Crescent street party. Saturday 22nd September 2007.

Cotmandene Crescent street party. Saturday 22nd September 2007.

Saturday 22nd September 2007.

St Paul's Cray sunset. Thursday 11th October 2007.

St Paul's Cray sunset. Thursday 11th October 2007.

St Paul's Cray sunset. Thursday 11th October 2007.

St Paul's Cray sunset. Sunday 21st October 2007.

St Paul's Cray sunset. Monday 29th October 2007.

Lullingstone Castle. Tuesday 30th October 2007.

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]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 Herne Bay Bus Rally - Sunday 5th August 2007 http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1341199.html Herne Bay Bus Rally - Sunday 5th August 2007 Sunday 5 August 2007: Herne Bay Bus Rally - Sunday 5th August 2007

RV 6358 - Portsmouth Corporation No 5, a Leyland Titan TD4.

MFN 888 a Guy Arab IV with Park Royal body, GFN 273 a Layland TD5 with Beadle body and 6801 an AEC Regent.

RM 737.

MFN 946F - AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

Nu-Venture's ex London Leyland Titan T 905, A905 SYE, with RM 1000.

LKP 385P a Maidstone & District Volvo Ailsa with Alexander body, and RML 2323.

RM 737.

RM 938.

BKT 821C - Maidstone & District AEC Reliance with Marshall body.

LKP 385P - Maidstone & District Volvo Ailsa with Alexander body.

RM 349.

JOU 160P - Stagecoach in Hampshire Bristol VRT.

RML 2323, RM 737 & RM 938.

R297 HCD - Stagecoach 16297 a Volvo Olympian with Alexander RL body.

RM 357.

RM 1063.

JOU 160P - Stagecoach in Hampshire Bristol VRT.

Stagecoach 18528, GX06 DYS, a Trident.

S273 CCD - Stagecoach 16273 a Volvo Olympian with Alexander RL body.

CFN 154 - Dennis Lancet with Park Royal bodywork.

TFN 980T - East Kent Willowbrook bodied Bristol VRT.

GFN 273 - Leyland TD5 Beadle body.

EFN 568 - Dennis Falcon.

6801 FN AEC Regent, and MFN 888 Guy Arab IV with Park Royal body.

London Leyland Titan T6, WYV 6T and RML 898.

FWC 439H - Eastern National 1516, a Bristol RELL with ECW bodywork.

Stagecoach 16361 N361 LPN and 16273 S273 CCD, both Volvo Olympians with Alexander RL bodies.

RFN 953G - Daimler Fleetline with Park Royal body.

MFN 888 - Guy Arab IV with Park Royal body.

GFN 273 - Leyland TD5 with Beadle bodywork.

PFN 867 - AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

PJ52 BYP - Sullivan Buses DEL 1 Dennis Trident.

WKO 138S - Maidstone & District Bristol VRT.

JOU 160P - Stagecoach in Hampshire Bristol VRT.

Routemasters from left to right: RML 2323, RM 737, RM 938, RM 357, RM 1063 & RM 8.

EL04 SUL - Sullivan Buses ELV 1, Volvo B7TL.

RM 349.

JOU 160P - Stagecoach in Hampshire Bristol VRT.

RT 4139.

RT 3435.

RV 9358 - Portsmouth Corporation No 5, Leyland Titan TD4.

PFN 867 - AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

PFN 874 - AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

WKO 138S - Maidstone & District Bristol VRT.

MFN 946F - AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

RT 3435.

JOU 160P - Stagecoach in Hampshire Bristol VRT.

GFN 273 - Leyland TD5 with Beadle bodywork.

PFN 874 an AEC Regent V with Park Royal body, with JG 8720 a Dennis Lance 2 with Park Royal body.

FFN 451 - Leyland Royal Tiger with Park Royal bodywork.

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Bus photos 2007 (part 5) http://graham1740.fotopic.net/c1339413.html Bus photos 2007 (part 5) Thursday 2 August 2007: Bus photos 2007 (part 5)

Arriva Southern Counties 3022, N322 TPK, a Dennis Lance with East Lancs bodywork, on route 231 at Tunbridge Wells War Memorial. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Eastbourne Buses 125, P905 PWW, a DAF with Northern Counties bodywork, on route 52 at Tunbridge Wells War Memorial. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Griffin's ex London Metrobus M 842, OJD 842Y, on route 285 at Tunbridge Wells War Memorial. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3047, N247 VPH, a Dennis Dart with East Lancs Spryte bodywork, on route 282 at Tunbridge Wells War Memorial. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Autocar's Optare GP55 DEC, on route 280 in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3047, N247 VPH, an East Lancs Spryte bodied Dennis Dart in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 5920, M920 MKM, a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine body, on route 287 in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Griffin's ex London Metrobus M 854, OJD 854Y, in Grosvenor Road Tunbridge Wells on route 285. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3020, N220 TPK, a Dennis Lance with East Lancs bodywork, on route 7 in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3407, P327 HVX, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer body, on route 229 in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Brighton & Hove 771, P871 VFG, a Scania with East Lancs Cityzen bodywork, on route 129 in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3020, N220 TPK, an East Lancs bodied Dennis Lance, on route 7 at Tunbridge Wells War Memorial. Thursday 2nd August 2007.

Blue Triangle's ex London Leyland Titan T 8, WYV 8T, at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

RT 1320 in need of some T.L.C. at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Blue Triangle's ex London Metrobus M 809, OJD 809Y with ex London Leyland Titan T2, THX 402S, at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Bristol VRT FDV 837V new to Western National then in 1983 to Southern National as their 1193, and latterly with Ebley Coaches of Stroud, at Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth. Tuesday 7th August 2007. In December 2007 this bus was sold to an unknown owner in Spain.

Ex United Bristol VRT HUP 763T at Hugh Lowe Farms, Mereworth. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 122, CUL 122V, wearing Merseybus livery, at West Kent Buses depot in West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Leyland Titan GNF 10V was new to Greater Manchester PTE as their 4010. Wearing the livery of Simmonds Coach Travel it is seen at West Kent Buses premises in West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

NFX 135P - Ex Bournemouth Transport Daimler Fleetline with Alexander bodywork, at West Kent Buses depot, West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Ex London Leyland Titan T 671, NUW 671Y 'Penny', at West Kent Buses depot, West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

FUU 84C - AEC Reliance with Harrington bodywork, at West Kent Buses premises in West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

General view of West Kent Buses yard in West Kingsdown. Tuesday 7th August 2007.

Stagecoach 20654, R654 HCD, a Volvo B10M with Plaxton Paladin bodywork, on route 98 in Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea. Thursday 9th August 2007.

Stagecoach 14801, H801 BKK, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian, in Devonshire Road, Bexhill-on-Sea working route 99. Thursday 9th August 2007.

Renown Travel Dennis Dart, P690 RWU, on route 97 in Devonshire Road, Bexhill-on-Sea. Thursday 9th August 2007.

Stagecoach 14805, H805 BKK, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian, on route 99 in Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea. Thursday 9th August 2007.

Stagecoach 20676, R676 HCD, a Volvo B10M with Plaxton Paladin bodywork, on route 99 in Devonshire Road, Bexhill-on-Sea. Thursday 9th August 2007.

RML 2472, a London Central Commercial Services Department vehicle from Camberwell garage, in King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne. Thursday 9th August 2007.

RM 9, a London Central Commercial Services Department vehicle, in King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne. Thursday 9th August 2007.

From 4th-27th August the closure of the railway between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst saw many companies helping out with replacement bus services. London General provided PVL 252, PL51 LDN, a Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7, seen here as a standby vehicle at Linden Park Road coach park in Tunbridge Wells. Quite ironic that the vehicle is standing on what was the former railway line at Tunbridge Wells West. Thursday 9th August 2007.

Southern Transit of Brighton was another company providing a replacement bus service because of the closure of the railway between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst from 4th-27th August. F635 LMJ a Leyland Olympian with Alexander RL bodywork (new to Luton & District in 1988) lays over at Linden Park Road coach park in Tunbridge Wells. As well as buses running from Tunbridge Wells to Wadhurst, a non-stop service was provided during Monday-Friday peak hours between Robertsbridge and Paddock Wood, and judging by the inscription on the windscreen, this bus was on one of these workings. Thursday 9th August 2007.

RM 1292, Leyland Titan T 888 A888 SYE, and R688 MEW an ex Metroline Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Dart, at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Saturday 11th August 2007.

Griffin's ex London Metrobus M854, OJD 854Y, outside their Polhill depot. Saturday 11th August 2007.

XOI 2526, a Bristol RELL with Alexander bodywork, new to Citybus Belfast in April 1982, seen in Brookline depot, Ryarsh. Sunday 12th August 2007.

Southdown PSV GX06 AOE, a Volvo with East Lancs Vyking bodywork, on route 410 at Redhill Bus Station. Monday 13th August 2007.

Arriva Guildford & West Surrey 3033, N233 TPK, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Pointer 2 body, on route 32 at Redhill Bus Station. Monday 13th August 2007.

Cruiser of Redhill CHZ 5942 calls in at Redhill Bus Station working the irregular route 315 which links Dormansland with Redhill & East Surrey Hospital via Horne and Outwood. Monday 13th August 2007.

Flights Hallmark Surreyconnect AE06 XRM, a MAN MCV Evolution City Bus, in Redhill Bus Station on route 540. Monday 13th August 2007.

Arriva Guildford & West Surrey 3927, GK51 SZE, a DAF with Wrightbus Cadet bodywork, lays over in Redhill prior to working a route 32 run to Guildford. Monday 13th August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3019, N539 TPF, a Dennis Dart with East Lancs bodywork, awaits its next turn on route 231 at Edenbridge 'Co-op'. Wednesday 15th August 2007.

Brighton & Hove 503, T503 RPN, a Volvo B10M with Plaxton Excalibur bodywork, at Polhill Garden Centre. Wednesday 15th August 2007.

Selkent Trident-Enviro400 19133, LX56 FDO, on route 61 in Orpington High Street. This bus is unusually destined for Bromley South. Wednesday 15th August 2007.

Brighton & Hove 602, GX03 SVG 'Enid Bagnold', a Scania OmniDekka with East Lancs bodywork, works route 12A between Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Thursday 16th August 2007.

Sunray Travel of Worcester Park G617 OTV, a Volvo B10M Citybus with Alexander RH H47/37F bodywork, at Tattenham Corner. This is a recent acquisiton and the first double-decker in their fleet. Saturday 18th August 2007.

Sunray Travel of Worcester Park G617 OTV, a Volvo B10M Citybus with Alexander RH H47/37F bodywork, at Tattenham Corner. Saturday 18th August 2007.

Stored Blue Triangle Leyland Titans T 23 WYV 23T, T 8 WYV 8T, T 22 WYV 22T along with RM 1063 at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Sunday 19th August 2007.

Leyland Titans, all ex London at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. From right to left, T 651 NUW 651Y, T 619 NUW 619Y, T 542 KYV 542X & T 1101 B101 WUV. Sunday 19th August 2007.

Between 18th June and 14th August 2007 Blue Triangle hired their DN 186 Y186 RCR, a Dennis Dart with Caetano Nimbus bodywork, to Eastbourne Buses. During this period it received an Eastbourne Buses fleetname. It is seen here five days after returning from Eastbourne, stored at London Bus & Truck Ltd in Northfleet. Sunday 19th August 2007.

Arriva Southern Counties 3020 N220 TPK, a Dennis Lance with East Lancs body, waits for time at Penshurst Institute on route 231. Monday 20th August 2007.

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RML 2411.

BKT 821C - Maidstone and District AEC Reliance with Marshall body.

RML 2360.

RML 2508, RM 349 & RML 2620.

RMC 1476 & Metrobus Volvo Olympian 830, R830 MFR.

RML 2317.

RM 5.

RML 2468.

RM 1033 & RM 980.

P228 VCK - Stagecoach in Hampshire 16228, a Northern Counties Palatine bodied Volvo Olympian decked out in the old Aldershot & District livery.

VVV 952V - Ex United 952, Bristol VRT.

VKE 566S - Hastings and District Leyland National, new to Maidstone & District as their 3566.

NPJ 472R - Alder Valley 251, Leyland National.

TYJ 4S - Brighton Corporation No 4, an East Lancs bodied Leyland Atlantean.

PPF 492 - Surrey Motor Services of Sutton No 36, a 1951 built AEC Regal with Harrington bodywork.

MUF 488 - Southdown 649, a Leyland Tiger TS8.

UF 1517 - Southdown 517, a 1927 built Dennis with Short body.

1928 built Southdown Morris van.

R910 BKO - New Enterprise DAF with Plaxton Premiere body, 2910 in the Arriva fleet.

OJD 95R - London Transport Bristol LH.

J501 GCD - Stagecoach 32501, a Dennis Dart with Alexander Dash bodywork.

RM 357 & RM 8.

TPN 103S - Southdown 603, a Bristol VRT.

PUF 165H - Southdown 465, a Leyland Leopard with Northern Counties bodywork.

J205 VHN - Southern Transit Delta, ex Go-Ahead North East.

RM 2217.

RT 4712.

UWV 615S - Southdown 615, Bristol VRT.

RT 604.

BUF 122C - Southdown 122, Leyland Leopard.

BUF 122C - Southdown 122, Leyland Leopard.

HAC 628D - Stratford Blue 62 a Leyland Leopard 2.

TPN 103S - Southdown 603, Bristol VRT.

VDV 121S - Western National 1121, Bristol VRT.

XHO 370 - Aldershot & District 370, a Weymann bodied AEC Reliance.

KFN 220 - East Kent AEC Reliance with Weymann bodywork.

East Kent KFN 220 (1955 built) & Aldershot and District XHO 370 (1960 built). Both AEC Reliance with Weymann bodies.

699 RPA - Surrey Motor Services of Sutton No 43, a 1960 vintage AEC Reliance with Harrington bodywork.

Surrey Motor Services No 43, 699 RPA, an AEC Reliance with Harrington body, with No 36 PPF 492, an AEC Regal with Harrington body.

JWV 275W - Southdown 275, Bristol VRT.

BJK 672D - Eastbourne Corporation 72, a Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancs bodywork.

ORV 989 - Portsmouth Corporation No 112, a 1958 built Leyland PD2 with Metro-Cammell body.

972 CUF - Southdown 972, a Leyland PD3.

HCD 350E - Southdown Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Northern Counties body.

MFN 946F - East Kent AEC Regent V with Park Royal body.

TCD 481J - Southdown 481, a Bristol RE with Marshall Camagna Two body.

RMC 1476.

FV 9044 - Leyland Tiger Breakdown Car.

FV 9014 - Leyland Tiger Breakdown Car.

WX04 CZL - Thamesdown 215, a Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart, displaying blind for route X99 'Cotswold Express' from Swindon to Moreton-in-Marsh, a Summer Tuesdays only one return working.

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RM 1063 in Alma Road Sidcup.

RM 1063 in Alma Road Sidcup.

RM 1063 in Alma Road Sidcup.

RM 1063 in Alma Road Sidcup.

T 1102 in Alma Road Sidcup.

RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RMC 1461 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RMC 1461 & RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 600 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RMC 1461 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RM 8 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 600, RT 1700 & RMC 1461 at Beechinglea Lane, Swanley.

RT 1700 & RMC 1461 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RM 1063 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1702 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RM 8 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RM 8 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1700 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 383 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 28 outside the old Swanley L.T. garage.

RF 486 outside the old Swanley L.T. garage.

T 961 outside the old L.T. Swanley garage.

RT 3148 outside the old Swanley L.T. garage.

GS 15 outside the old Swanley L.T. garage.

RF 679 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

T 961 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 383 & RML 2699 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 429 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

T 961 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 383 & RF 429 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 429 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

T 961 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 486 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 3148 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RML 2699 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RML 2699 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1791 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 1702 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RF 28 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 3148 at Beechinglea Lane Swanley.

RT 3148 in St Mary Cray High Street recreating a route 477 working.

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47005 passes St Denys with 6Y50 0925 Fawley to Holybourne. Wednesday 11th May 1988.

47033 approaches Castle Cary hauling a DMU as 2V66 1458 Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads. Friday 8th April 1988.

47060 passes Twitton working 6S73 1059 Dover Town to Mossend. Tuesday 29th September 1987.

47098 passes Petts Wood Junction with a lightweight 6S73 1059 Dover Town to Mossend. Friday 3rd October 1986.

47101 passes Stratford with 6O64 1015 Ripple Lane to Micheldever. Monday 26th October 1987.

47106 passes Higham light engine. Tuesday 16th February 1988.

47218 passes Canterbury East with 6O56 0900 Willesden to Dover Town. Wednesday 20th April 1988.

47218 prepares to propel 6O56 0900 ex Willesden into Dover Town Yard. Wednesday 20th April 1988.

47218 passes Sandling with 6M94 1652 Dover Town to Warrington. Wednesday 20th April 1988.

47245 departs Dover Town with 6M07 1245 to Willesden. Wednesday 20th April 1988.

47296 passes Stratford with a train for Colchester. Monday 16th November 1987.

47350 'British Petroleum' approaches Otford with 6E53 1245 Dover Town to Tyne Yard. Tuesday 29th September 1987.

47374 'Petrolea' passes Stratford working 6O64 1015 Ripple Lane to Micheldever. Monday 16th November 1987.

47406 'Rail Riders' at Reading with 1M07 1302 Portsmouth Harbour to Manchester Piccadilly. Saturday 13th September 1986.

47479 passes Castle Cary with 1C53 1441 (FO) Paddington to Plymouth. Friday 8th April 1988.

47500 'Great Western' departs Gillingham with 1O86 0955 Paignton to Brighton. Saturday 22nd August 1987.

47513 'Severn' approaches Orpington with 1O29 0925 Manchester Piccadilly to Dover Western Docks. Friday 3rd October 1986.

47513 'Severn' passes Shepherds Well working 1O96 1030 Liverpool Lime Street to Dover Western Docks. Wednesday 20th April 1988.

47523 passes Orpington with 1M02 1045 Dover Western Docks to Liverpool Lime Street. Friday 3rd October 1986.

47527 waits at Dover Western Docks to work 1M04 1355 to Liverpool Lime Street. Wednesday 20th April 1988.