'Bus Photographs - England & Wales' http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 Yorkshire [North] http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1787799.html Photographs taken at various location throughout North Yorkshire Wednesday 2 December 2009: Photographs taken at various location throughout North Yorkshire

Arriva North East Dart 1745 (V745ECU) departs Market Place, Richmond on service 29 to Darlington Arriva North East Optare Solo 2851 (YJ58CBV) loads in Market Place, Richmond on service X27 to Darlington Arriva North East Optare Solo 2851 (YJ58CBV), on service X27 to Darlington, stands beside Dales & District Optare Solo 15 (MX07JOJ), on Richmond Town Service 31, in Market Place, Richmond Dales & District Optare Solo 15 (MX07JOJ), on Richmond Town Service 31, in Market Place, Richmond Arriva North East Optare Solo 2826 (YJ08XBF) waits in Market Place, Richmond on service X27 to Catterick Garrison Dales & District Optare Solo 19 (MX07JOU) loads in Richmond’s Market Place on service 55 to Northallerton Arriva North East Optare Solo 2838 (YJ08XBU) departs Market Place, Richmond on service X26 to Colburn Lane Estate Hodgsons’ Optare Solo YE52KPR rounds Queens Road/Victoria Road roundabout, Richmond on service 79 to Barnard Castle Arriva North East Optare Solo 2825 (YJ08XBE) at Queens Road/Victoria Road roundabout, Richmond on service X27 to Catterick Garrison Arriva North East Optare Solo 2851 (YJ58CBV) loads in Market Place, Richmond on service X27 to Catterick Garrison

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]]> Wed Dec 2 2009 Lincolnshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1773091.html Photographs taken in various locations throughout Lincolnshire. Monday 26 October 2009: Photographs taken in various locations throughout Lincolnshire.

Kimes VDL Bus S9 (AN09BUS) departing Stamford Bus Station on service 9 to Peterborough Delaine Volvo 140 (AD05OCT) arriving at Stamford Bus Station on service 201 from Peterborough Delaine Volvo 140 (AD05OCT) about to park up at Stamford Bus Station Delaine Volvo 141 (AD56DBL) lays over at Bourne Bus Station Delaine Volvo 143 (AD08DBL) about to turn left into Bourne Bus Station on service 102 from Peterborough Delaine Volvo 122 (P2OTL) sits in their Bourne Depot Delaine Volvo 137 (P87SAF) at their Bourne Depot Delaine Volvo 138 (R112RGS) at their Bourne Depot Delaine Volvo 136 (AD03OCT) stands in Spalding Road, Bourne outside Delaine’s depot Stagecoach Lincolinshire Volvo 15230 (F110XCW), still in Road Car livery, heads out of Lincoln on service 10 to Louth Stagecoach East Midlands Volvo 16908 (FX53TXB) heads along Melville Street, Lincoln on service 3 to Grimbsy Stagecoach Lincolinshire 16939 (FX06AOA) about to turn into Lincoln Bus Station on service 6, branded Costal Connect Stagecoach Lincolinshire Mercedes 23954 (S901DUB) lays over in Lincoln Bus Station, prior to working a service 31 journey to Seaford Stagecoach Lincolinshire Volvo 16226 (F106XCW), still in Road Car livery, loads in Lincoln Bus Station on service 8 to Ermine Stagecoach Lincolinshire Volvo 20493 (M603VHE) departs Lincoln Bus Station via Norman Street on service 12 to Welton Stagecoach Lincolinshire Solo 47274 (FX04WFU) heads along Norman Street, Lincoln towards the bus station Stagecoach Lincolnshire Solo 47397 (YM55SVJ) leaves Lincoln Bus Station on service 5 to Glebe Park Stagecoach Lincolnshire Mercedes 23954 (S901DUB) departs Lincoln Bus Station on service 31 to Sleaford Stagecoach Lincolnshire Leyland Olympian 14997 (L649MYG) in Norman Street, Lincoln Stagecoach Lincolnshire Leyland Olympian 14999 (L651MYG) heads across Norman Street towards Oxford Street, Lincoln and a trip to Lincoln Depot Stagecoach Lincolnshire East Lancs bodied Dart 33214 (T514SVL) in Norman Street, Lincoln on service 14 to Larne Road Stagecoach Lincolnshire Volvo Olympia 16804 (P684SVL) departs Lincoln Bus Station on service 13 to Waddington Stagecoach Lincolnshire East Lancs bodied Dart 33215 (V515XTL) in Norman Street, Lincoln on service 7, Ermine Circular Stagecoach Lincolnshire MAN 22831 (FX09DDN) in Norman Street, Lincoln on service 66 to Lincoln Bus Station Stagecoach Lincolnshire East Lancs Dart 33208 (S508BTL) heads towards Oxford Street, Lincoln on service 66 to Birchwood Stagecoach Lincolnshire Solo 47274 (FX04WFU) departs Lincoln Bus Station on service 29 to Skellingthorpe Still in Lincolnshire Road Car livery, Stagecoach Lincolnshire Volvo 16226 (F106XCW) heads out of the bus station towards Oxford Street, Lincoln on service 8 to Ermine Stagecoach Lincolnshire MAN 22799 (FX09DDK) in Norman Street, Lincoln on service 44 to Birchwood Stagecoach Lincolnshire East Lancs Dart 33212 (S512BTL) heads along Norman Street, Lincoln on service 8, Ermine circular KJB’s Dart J942MFT in Norman Street, Lincoln on service 87 to Lincoln Bus Station Stagecoach Lincolnshire Volvo Olympian, still in Lincolnshire Road Car livery, departs Lincoln Bus Station on service 15 to Friskerton Stagecoach Lincolnshire Volvo 16939 (FX06AOA), in ‘Connect’ livery, departs Lincoln Bus Station on service 6 to Skegness Stagecoach Lincolnshire Leyland Olympian 14993 (L603NOS) heads up Oxford Street, Lincoln on service 15 to Lincoln Bus Station

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]]> Mon Oct 26 2009 Denbighshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1736573.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Denbighshire. Wednesday 5 August 2009: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Denbighshire.

Arriva Cymru Dart 7535 (P535MBU) departs Rhyl Bus Station on service 35, the clockwise town service via Prestatyn & Dyserth Arriva Cymru Dart 1133 (G123RGT) departs Rhyl Bus Station on service 84 , a Rhyl local service. The vehicle was new to R&I Tours, London in June 1990. Arriva Cymru Dart 2296 (R416COO) in Rhyl Bus Station prior to departure on service X51 to Corwen P&O Lloyd Solo YN04LXK, route branded for Connexions service 18/19, lays over in Rhyl Bus Station Arriva Cymru Dart 843 (Y543UJC) departs Rhyl Bus Station on service 36, the anti-clockwise town service via Dyserth & Prestatyn Arriva Cymru VDL 2652 (CX07CUC) loads in Rhyl Bus Station on service 12 to Llandudno Arriva Cymru Dart 1128 (N682GUM) loads in Rhyl Bus Station on town service 83 Arriva Cymru Dart 7351 (N531DWM) unloads in Rhyl Bus Station having arrived on service 11 from Chester Arriva Cymru VDL 2658 (CX07CUV) clearly shows the route branding for service 12, Rhyl-Llandudno, as it lays over in Rhyl Bus Station Arriva Cymru Dart 7533 (P533MBU) makes its way out of Rhyl Bus Station on service 51 to Denbigh Arriva Cymru Dart 7533 (P533MBU) makes the double run into the centre of Denbigh on service X51 between Corwen and Rhyl Arriva Cymru Dart 7539 (P539MBU) heads towards the ‘Lenten Pool’ in High Street, Denbigh on its double run into Denbigh town centre on service X51 Rhyl-Corwen Arriva Cymru Dart 7539 (P539MBU), having turned at Lenten Pool, Denbigh heads out of town on service X51 to Corwen Arriva Cymru Dart 7533 (P533MBU) heads up Bridge Street, Denbigh, having turned at the ‘Lenten Pool’ on service X51 to Rhyl M&H Coaches Solo YK05CAD heads up Bridge Street, Denbigh on service 76 to Ruthin Arriva Cymru Dart 2297 (R417COO) makes its way along High Street, Denbigh on service 51 as its nears its terminus Arriva Cymru Dart 2297 (R417COO) stands at the ‘Lenten Pool’, the Denbigh terminus of service 51, prior to its return journey to Rhyl Townlynx AD Enviro 200, DK57SXG, loads at ‘Lenten Pool, Denbigh prior to setting of on service 14 to Mold Arriva Cymru Dart 2297 (R417COO) in High Street, St. Asaph on service 51 to Rhyl

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Gwent http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1734000.html A selection of photographs taken from variou slocations in the county of Gwent Friday 31 July 2009: A selection of photographs taken from variou slocations in the county of Gwent

Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20366 (M766RAX) at Chepstow Depot. Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20406 (E66JFV), a training vehicle, stands at Chepstow Depot. The vehicle was new to Burnley & Pendle in February 1988. Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester Dart 33951 (V951DDG) stands just inside Chepstow Depot. Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20874 (P874MNE) lays over in Chepstow Bus Station. The vehicle was new to Greater Manchester South in March 1997. Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20886 (P886MNE) arrives at Chepstow Bus Station on service 73 to Gloucester. This vehicle was new to Western Buses in May 1997. Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20866 (P886MNE) heads off towards Gloucester on service 73 as it passes through the arch and enters Chepstow High Street. Stagecoach Red & White 41423 (N423WVR), originally new to Greater Manchester South in December 1995, waits at Chepstow Bus Station.

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]]> Fri Jul 31 2009 Staffordshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1703809.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Staffordshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Staffordshire

First Potteries Scania 60202 (Y346XBN) passes Stoke-on-Trent railway station on service 25 to Stoke City Centre First Potteries Solo 40304 (V71GEH) heads towards Stoke-on-Trent railway station on service 23A to Blurton First Potteries Scania 60216 (T562BSS) departs Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station on service 6 to Meir Park First Potteries Scania 60183 (V131DND) exits Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station on service 21 to Bradeley First Potteries Scania 60060 (S818AEH) departing Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station on service 8A to Stoke City Centre Copleland’s Dart MIB783 leaves Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station First Potteries Dart 40151 (X994FFA) departs Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station on service 34 to Audley

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Wirral http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1703755.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout The Wirral. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout The Wirral.

Arriva Merseyside Alexander Dennis 4401 (CX58FZN) loads outside West Kirby Station on service 437 to Liverpool First Potteries Dart 40131 (P973MBF) passes West Kirby Station on service 38 Avon Buses SLF Dart 154 (S54NCW) outside West Kirby Station on service 85A Arriva Merseyside Alexander Dennis 4409 (CX58FZW) unloads at West Kirby Station, having arrived on service 437 from Liverpool First Potteries Dart 40131 (P973MBF) on service 38 laying over in Orrysdale Road, West Kirby Arriva Merseyside Alexander Dennis 4409 (CX58FZW) laying over in the turning circle in Orrysdale Road, West Kirby Avon Buses SLF Dart 822 (X822XCK) on service 83 in Orrysdale Road, West Kirby Arriva Merseyside 4412 waits in the turning circle at West Kirby prior to moving to the railway station, where it commence its return journey on service 437 to Liverpool Arriva Merseyside 4412 waits at West Kirby railway station prior to commencing its return journey on service 437 to Liverpool Arriva Merseyside 4418 (CX58GBU) stands outside West Kirby Station, its blind already changed for the return journey to Liverpool, prior to moving off to the turning circle in Orrysdale Road First Potteries Volvo 34225 (P225MPU) lays over in Heswell Bus Station prior to working a service 72 to Liverpool Arriva Merseyside Volvo 3294 (N294CKB) about to turn left into Heswell Bus Station on service 472 from Liverpool First Potteries Scania 60172 (T919SSF) arrives at Heswell on service 72 from Liverpool Aintree Coachline’s Dart SK02TYS, route branded for the ‘Neston Rider’, services 272/273 between Hooton & Arrowe Park, loads in Heswell Bus Station First Potteries Scania 60076 (R439ALS) pulls onto its bay at Heswell Bus Station prior to commencing service 71 to Liverpool Avon Buses SLF Dart 256 (AE56LWK) waits to turn right into Heswell Bus Station on service 22A to Caldy Arriva Merseyside Volvo 3294 (N294CKB) pulling onto its stand at Heswell Bus Station on service 472 to Liverpool First Potteries Scania 61531 (R119GSF) approaches Heswell Bus Station on service 71 from Liverpool Avon Buses MCV Dennis SLF Dart 108 (AE08DKO) about to call at Heswell Bus Station on service 22 to Chester Eazibus Optare Solo MX06ACJ prepares to call at Heswell Bus Station on service 175 to Irby

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Cheshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1667198.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cheshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cheshire

Arriva Merseyside 4419 (CX58GBV) eases its way out of Chester Bus Exchange on service 401 to Liverpool First Potteries Dart 41069 (V369KLG) loads in Chester Bus Exchange on service 10 Chester-Pipers Ash-Chester circular First Potteries Scania 61542 (R153GSF) about to depart Chester Bus Exchange on service 31, Sealand Road Park & Ride service First Potteries Scania 65741 (YN05WKK) loads in Chester Bus Exchange prior to departure on service 1 to Liverpool GHA Coaches Optare Solo AA55GHA moves round Chester Bus Exchange prior to loading and working First Potteries Scania 60008 (S355MFP) departs Chester Bus Exchange on service 1A Chester-Rhuddlan Road-Chester Circular First Potteries Scania 60010 (S358MFP) makes its way out of Chester Bus Exchange on service 16 to Saltney First Potteries BMC 62807 (BU53PNO), ex-Chester City 93, works a Park & Ride service at Chester Bus Exchange Arriva Cymru VDL 2908 (CX58EWY) in Foregate Street, Chester on service 1 to Wrexham Arriva Merseyside Dennis Enviro 4421 (CX58GBZ) loads in Chester Bus Exchange on service 401 to Birkenhead Arriva Cyrmu VDL 2908 lays over at Chester Railway Station on service 1 prior to working back to Wrexham Arriva Cymru Dart 2360 (V590DJC) loads in Chester Bus Station on service 10 to Connahs Quay First Potteries Mercedes 50055 (S265AFA) loads in Chester Bus Station on service 51 to Plas Newton First Potteries Scania 61144 (S688BFS) loads in Chester Bus Station on service 16 to Saltney First Potteries Mercedes 50022 (R232ERE) loads in Chester Bus Station on local service 53 Arriva Cymru VDL 2630 (CX07CPZ) loads in Chester Bus Station on service 15A to Saughall First Potteries Scania 61482 (P113YSH) loads in Chester Bus Station on Chester City local service 1A First Potteries Scania 61528 (R116GSF) loads in Frodsham Street, Chester on Park & Ride service 32 to Upton First Potteries Scania 60055 (S813AEH) loads in Frodsham Street, Chester on Park & Ride service 30 to Broughton Park Arriva Cymru Dart 2341 (V571DJC) eases its way along Frodsham Street, Chester on service 4 to Mold First Potteries Scania 31110 (H633VNW) waits prior to loading in Foregate Street, Chester on service 6 to Pipers Ash Arriva Cymru VDL 2909 (CS58EWZ) makes its way down Foregate Street, Chester on service 1 to Wrexham Arriva North West VDL 2499 (CX54DKY) loads in Foregate Street, Chester on service 84 to Crewe Arriva Cymru VDL 2570 (CX06BGU) in Foregate Street, Chester on service X55 to Mold Helms Optare Versa 102 (MX09ANR) loads in Foregate Street, Chester on service 41 to Whitchurch GHA Coaches N9GHA loads in Chester’s Foregate Street on service 41 to Treuddyn Arriva Cymru Dart 2356 (V586DJC) prepares to depart Chester Bus Exchange on service 10 to Connahs Quay Arriva Cymru Dart 2356 (V586DJC) prepares to depart Chester Bus Exchange on service 10 to Connahs Quay Arriva Cymru VDL 2512 (CX05AAK) loads at Chester Railway Station on service X94 to Dolgellau

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Lancashire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1643417.html Seclection of photographs taken at various locations in the county of Lancashire Tuesday 30 November 1999: Seclection of photographs taken at various locations in the county of Lancashire

Stagecoach North West Trident 17016 (S816BWC) loads in Morecambe Bus Station prior to departure on service 41 to Preston Stagecoach North West Optare Versa 25222 (PX08CRZ) in Central Parade, Morecambe on service 6 Stagecoach North West Optare Versa 25222 (PX08CRZ) in Morecambe Bus Station on service 6 Stagecoach North West Trident 17018 (S818BWC) in Central Parade, Morecambe on service 2, a school service Stagecoach North West Volvo Olympian 16659 (R259NBV), again running out of service, in Central Parade, Morecambe Stagecoach North West Trident 18330 (MX05WJA) in Central Parade, Morecambe on service 6 from Lancaster Stagecoach North West Trident 17017 (S817BWC) in Central Parade, Morecambe on service 41 from Preston Stagecoach North West Trident 17017 (S817BWC) loads in Morecambe Bus Station prior to departure on service 40 to Preston Stagecoach North West Optare Versa 25222 (PX08CRZ) in Central Parade, Morecambe on service 6 Stagecoach North West Leyland Olympian 14195 (H195WFR) out of service in Central Parade, Morecambe Stagecoach North West MAN 22818 (X818SRM) heads out of Morecambe on service 3 to Lancaster University Metro Optare Delta 123 (J123GRN) on service 7 to Lytham at Cleveleys Metro Dennis 307 (PJ02PYP) on service 14 to Fleetwood Freeport as it passes Fleetwood Docks Metro Solo 290 (YJ07EJG) on service 16 at Fleetwood Metro Dennis 301 (PJ02PYD) on service 14 at Fleetwood Metro Dennis 306 (PJ02PYO) on service 14 to Fleetwood Freeport at Fleetwood Tram Terminus Metro Dennis 307 (PJ02PYP) on service 14 in Talbot Road, Blackpool Metro Optare Delta 132 (H2FBT) on service 11 to Lytham Square in Talbot Road, Blackpool Metro Optare Solo 272 (V272HEC) on route 4 to Mereside in Talbot Road, Blackpool Metro Optare Solo 295 (YJ08PFE) waits to turn into Talbot Road, Blackppol on service 3 to Thorton Metron Optare Solo 248 (YJ08PFA) makes its way along Blackpool Promenade on route 5 to Victoria Hospital

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Cambridgeshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1578870.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cambridgeshire. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cambridgeshire.

Delaine Volvo Olympian/East Lancs 127 (R4OCT) departing Peterborough Bus Station on route 201 to Stamford Delaine Volvo 139 (AD04OCT) departing Peterborough Bus Station on route 101 to Bourne Stagecoach East Dart 34535 (GX04EYJ) arrives at Peterborough Bus Station on service 3 to Bretton Judd’s operate 701 service to Peterborough from Coates. Arriving at Peterborough is Leyland Olympian PFM128Y, ex-Crosville DOG108 and new to Crosville in July 1983 Stagecoach East Trident 18420 (AE06GZS) departs Peterborough Bus Station on Citi service 1 Stagecoach East Dart 34549 (GX04EZB) departs Peterborough Bus Station on Citi service 2 Stagecoach East Volvo Olympian 16139 (R139EVX) departs Peterborough Bus Station on service 22 to Deeping Stagecoach East Dart 34530 (GX04EYC) departs Peterborough Bus Station on service 6 to Hampton Stagecoach East Trident 18418 (AE06GZP) arrives at Peterborough Bus Station on service 1 to Werrington Delaine Volvo 143 (AD08DBL) arrives at Peterborough, its blind already changed for the return journey on route 102 to Bourne Two Stagecoach East Volvo Olympians 16589 (S589BCE) & 16587 (S587BCE) lay over in the bus park close to Peterborough Bus Station Kimes of Folkingham TAZ4064, a former Dublin Leyland Olympian/Alexander Belfast, lays over in the bus park close to Peterborough Bus Station Kimes of Folkingham DAF SB200/Wright Commander R4 (FX04TJY), in dedicated livery for their service 9 (Peterborough-Oakham) arrives to lay over in the bus parking area close to Peterborough Bus Station Judd’s Travel of Guyhirn, Wisbech, operate a commercial service 701 (Monday to Saturday) between Peterborough & Coates via Whittlesey. Seen here at Whittlesey is Bristol VR FKM867V, on the service. The VR was new to Maidstone & District as 5867 in October 1979 Arriving at Whittlesey (Market Place) on the 701 service Leyland Olympian PFM128Y, ex-Crosville DOG108 and new to Crosville in July 1983

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Mid Glamorgan http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1501834.html Selection of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Mid Glamorgan Tuesday 30 November 1999: Selection of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Mid Glamorgan

Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34504 (CN53HWO) departs Pontypridd Bus Station on service 132 to Maerdy Shamrock Travel's Dart CN04NLR arrives at Pontypridd Bus Station on Town Service 1 Stagecoach Red & White Volvo B10M 52267 (PSU788) departs Pontypridd Bus Station on express service X4 to Merthyr Tydfil Stagecoach Red & White Volvo PS 20388 (R788DHB) departs Pontypridd Bus Station on service X4 to Cardiff Stagecoach Red & White Mercedes 23951 (N551MTG), only one of two of this type with Red & White, departing Pontypridd Bus Station on service 38 to Bargoed Stagecoach Red & White Optare Solo 47206 (CN05KTC) in Duke Street, Aberdare on service 7 to Glynhafod Stagecoach Red & White Optare Solo 47209 (CN05KSF) exits Aberdare Bus Station on service 8 to Glynneath Four of Stagecoach Red & White's Optare Solos stand in Aberdare Bus Station all with 'GO Aberdare' branding Shamrock Travel's AIG6554 leaves Aberdare Bus Station 'Out of Service' Stagecoach Red & White 32968 (M68HHB) and 32242 (K987CBO) stand 'out of use' at the rear of Aberdare Depot Stagecoach Red & White 20001 (A14RBL) stands at the rear of Aberdare Depot General view of the rear of Aberdare Depot Parked up at the rear of Stagecoach's Aberdare Depot, ex Western Welsh Leyland Tiger Cub 1370 (FUH370D) Stagecoach Red & White Optare Solo 47193 (CN05KTL) departs Merthyr Tydil bus station on service 23 to Twyncarmel Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 52273 (M913WJK), route branded for the X4 service to Cardiff, stands in Merthyr Tydfil bus station Stagecoach Red & White 20001 (AOptare Solo 47191 (CN05KTJ) waits to turn right into Merthyr Tydfil bus station Stagecoach Red & White Mercedes 41402 (N401MVR) departs Merthyr Tydfil bus station on service 40 Stagecoach Red & White Optare Solo 47196 (CN05KTT) turns right into Merthyr Tydfil bus station on service 27 Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 20815 (N815DNE) turns right into Merthyr Tydfil bus station Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34154 (V154MVX) turns into Merthyr Tydfil bus station on service 25 Jones Mercedes T449JCR loads at Merthyr Tydfil bus station Stagecoach Red & White Volvo 52503 (R783CDW) at Merthyr Tydfil bus station on service X4 to Hereford Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34677 (CN54ECY) departs Caerphilly Bus Station on service A to Graig-Y-Rhacca Islwyn Bus MAN 23 (AE04PJV) departs Caerphilly bus station Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34671 (CN54EDU) departs Caerphilly bus station on service A to Cardiff Stagecoach Red & White Dart 33614 (R614SWO) departs Caerphilly bus station on service 50 to Newport Stagecoach Red & White 34666 (CN54EDK) makes its way up Station Terrace, Caerphilly on service B to Senghenydd Stagecoach Red & White 33606 (R606SWO) is seen in Station Terrace, Caephilly on service 120 to Blaencwm Stagecoach Red & White 34670 (CN54EDR) in Station Terrace, Caerphilly on service A to Graig-Y-Rhacca With Caerphilly Railway Station in the background, Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34667 (CN54EDL) is seen in Station Terrace on service C to Penyrheol Having turned into Station Terrace, Caerphilly from the bus station, Stagecoach Red & White 47185 (CN05KUA) heads for Senghenydd on service E Having turned into Station Terrace, Caerphilly from the bus station, Stagecoach Red & White 47186 (CN05KUB) heads for Penyrhoel on service D

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Gwynedd http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1390001.html A select of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Gwynedd Tuesday 30 November 1999: A select of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Gwynedd

Crosville Cymru liveried Leyland Lynx SLC39 (G39THJ) stands at Barmouth prior to working service 94 back to Wrexham Arriva Wales Leyland Lynx H130LPU waits to depart Dolgellau Depot on service 94 to Wrexham Arriva Wales Mercedes Minibuses L715WCC and H149NOJ stand in Dongellau Depot Arriva Cymru VDL 2513 (CX05AAN) loads in High Street, Bala on service X94 to Chester A further shot of Arriva Cymru 2513 as it pulls away passing the War Memorial at Bala on service X94 to Chester Arriva Cymru VDL 2509 (CX05AAE) in High Street, Bala on service X94 to Abermaw (Barmouth)

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Warwickshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1388692.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Warwickshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations within the county of Warwickshire

Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Alexander ALX200, 31356 (P356JND), enters Nuneaton Bus Station on service 5A to Camp Hill Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo PS, 20213 (N213TDU) entering Nuneaton Bus Station on 56 to Coventry Stagecoach Midland Red South Dennis Dart, 34398 (KN04XCT), arrives at Nuneaton Bus Station on County Links service 55 to Keresley Arriva Midlands Scania 4192 (M832SDA), working route 776, approaches Nuneaton Bus Station Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Alexander ALX200, 31363 (P363DSA), enters Nuneaton Bus Station on service 10 (Town Service) Stagecoach Midland Red Dennis Dart 34641 (GX54DWN) enters Nuneaton Bus Station on service 48 to Coventry Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47076 (KN04XKK) enters Nuneaton Bus Station Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47026 (YG52DHM), in the yellow and green 'County Links' livery, departs Nuneaton Bus Station on service 4 to Horston Grange Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47071 (KN04XKE), with Network Nuneaton logo, loads at Nuneaton Bus Station on service 3 to Weddington Travel de Courcey's Man eVolution 552 (AE55EHP) about to depart Nuneaton Bus Station on service 778 to Walsgrave Hospital Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart SLF 34498 (KV53NHP) loads at Nuneaton Bus Station prior to working a service 48 to Leicester Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47020 (YG52DFY) enters Nuneaton Bus Station on service 55 to Keresley Arriva Scania 3470 (N170PUT) passes Stagecoach's Nuneaton Depot as it heads for the bus station on service 776 from Tamworth Stagecoach Midland Red South's depot at Nuneaton Stagecoach Midland Red Scania 28503 (YN56NNE), in County Links livery, and Optare Solo 47075 (YN04XKJ) stand inside Nuneaton Depot Stagecoach Midland Red South Mercedes 40154 (N354AVV) stands in the yard to Nuneaton Depot Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo 20821 (P821FVU) waits in Market Street, Warwick on service 18 to Stratford Stagecoach Midland Red South Dennis Dart SLF 35184 (KX54KGV) waits in Market Street, Warwick on service X17 to Coventry Loading in Market Street, Warwick in 'County Links' livery is Flexibus Mercedes YN54DCU on service 60 to Baddesley Clinton Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart 35176 (KX56KHB) unloads in Market Street, Warwick having just arrived on service X17 from Coventry Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47354 (AE06TWN) departs Market Street, Warwick on local service 60 to Cubbington Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47002 (KX51CRV) waits in Market Street, Warwick on local service 66 to South Farm Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16072 (R172RPU) passes through Market Street, Warwick 'Not in service' Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo 16615 (S915ANH) arrives at Market Street, Warwick on service 16 to Leamington Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47003 (KX51CRZ), loads in Market Street, Warwick on service 66 Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16614 (S914ANH) arrives in Market Street, Warwick on service 16 to Stratford Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart 35177 (KX56KHC) is seen passing Station Road, Warwick on service X17 as it heads for the town centre and Market Street Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart 35177 (KX56KHC) in The Parade, Leamington Spa on service X17 to Warwick Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16599 (N519XER) arriving on Leamington Spa on service 18 from Stratford Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47005 (KX51CSO) arrives at Leamington Spa Travel Coventry Trident 4211 (Y818TOH) departs Leamington Spa with a service 12 to Coventry Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16516 (R416XFC), in the 'pink' Uni livery, The Parade, Leamington Spa. These dedicated vehicles operate between Warwick University-Leamington Spa-Sydenham Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo 16515 (R415XFC) approaches from the opposite direction. Another of the vehicles in the 'Pink' Uni livery Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47012 (KX51CTK) passes Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa on service 67 as it heads towards the town centre Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47010 (KX51CTE) at The Parade, Leamington Spa on service 66 to South Farm Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16599 (N519XER) arriving on Leamington Spa on service 18 from Stratford Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo 20804 (N804DNE) passes Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa on service 68 as it heads towards the town centre Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart 35183 (KX56KGU) passes Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa on service X17 to Coventry Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47013 (KX51CTO) passes Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa on service 67 as it heads towards the town centr Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo 20541 (P541ESA) subs for a double decker on Uni service U1 Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47011 (KX51CTF) in The Parade, Leamington Spa on service 67 to Sydenham Travel Coventry Trident 4410 (BV52OCE) heads towards the service 12 terminal in Leamington Spa Stagecoach Midland Red South Dart 35185 (KX56KGY) heads out of Leamington Spa on service X17 to Warwick Stagecoach Midland Red South Leyland Olympian 14034 (F634MSP) on the Uni service to Sydenham Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47002 (KX51CRV) heads for Leamington Spa town centre on service 66 to Warwick Stagecoach Midland Red South Transbus Envio 27504 (SN04EFU), in County Links livery of services 63/64, at The Parade, Leamington Spa Stagecoach Midland Red South Optare Solo 47003 (KX51CRZ), makes its way towards Leamington Spa town centre on service 66 Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16516 (R416XFC), in the 'pink' Uni livery, heads towards Warwick University on service U1 Stagecoach Midland Red South Volvo Olympian 16079 (R179VPU), on service 16 to Leamington, heads towards the town centre Stagecoach Midland Red South Solo 47014 (KX51CTU) passes Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa on service 67 as it heads towards Lillington

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Cardiff http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c1117942.html A selection of photographs taken in the Cardiff area Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken in the Cardiff area

Cardiff Bus 381 turns into Wood Street and towards the bus station on service 44 Cardiff Buses Dennis Dart 396 (CE02UVN) turns into Wood Street, Cardiff to head for the bus station on service 27 Cardiff Bus 509 (CN53AKY) turns towards the bus station running 'Out of Service' Cardiff Bus 221 (CN53ALV) passes Cardiff Bus Station on service 9A to Heath Hospital Arriva Cymru Optare Tempo 2968 (YJ06YRZ) departs Cardiff Bus Station, out of service, having arrived on the 0630 service X40 from Aberystwyth Cardiff Bus 506 (CA03VRK) passes th eexit to the bus station in Wood Street Cardiff Buses Leyland Lynx 267 (J267UDW) turns right into Wood Street and the bus station on service 62 General view of Cardiff Bus Station Cardiff Buses double decker 410 (NDW410X) awaiting departure from the Bus Station Newport Buses' Dennis Trident 35 (V35HTG) departing on a return journey to Newport Cardiff Bus Volvo Alexander 455 (A967YSX) departing the bus station on a service 50 Cardiff Bus 384 (Y384GAX) loads in the bus station prior to departure Stagecoach Red & White Dart 34669 (CN54EDP) loads at stop C1 in Cardiff Bus Station Cardiff Bus 218 (CE02UVC) departs th ebus station of service 24 to Llandaff Newport Bus 38 (V38HTG) turns into Cardiff Bus Station on a journey from Newport Cardiff Bus Leyland Lynx 262 (J262UDW) enters the bus station on a service 49 from LLanrumner First Cymru 20364 (CV55AFE) enters Cardiff Bus Station on Excel service X Cardiff Bus Leyland Lynx 270 (J270UDW) turns into the bus station ready for its next journey on service 61 to Pentrebane Cardiff Bus Dart 520 (CN53ANR) enters the bus station on service 44 to St Mellons First Cymru 20361 (CV55ACY) on a 'Shuttle 100' service about to pass Cardiff's Millennium Stadium Cardiff Bus 419 (RKG419Y) crosses the River Taff by the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Bus Scania 'Bendy Bus' 610 (CN06GEU) about to pass the Millennium Stadium on service 18 into the City Centre Cardiff Bus Scania 617 (CN06GDZ), runs out of service past the Millennium Stadium towards the City Centre Cardiff Bus Scania 'Bendy' 610 (CN06GEU) runs 'out of service' past the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Bus 28 (N28OBO), a Dennis Alexander Dash, is seen in St Marys Street on service 86 heading for the bus station Cardiff Bus 'Bendy' 603 (CN06GDO) in St Marys Street, Cardiff on the 'Baycar' service' Cardiff Bus Leyland Lynx 271 (J271UDW) heads up St Marys Street, Cardiff towards the Castle on service 58 to Pontprennau Stagecoach Red & White 34663 (CN54EDC) passes Cardiff Castle on service A from Caerphilly Stagecoach Red & White 52277 (M917WJK) passes the end of Queen Street, Cardiff as it makes its way to the bus station on service X4 from Merthyr Tydfil Cardiff Bus 406 (NDW406X) heads down Kingsway on service 49 to 'Central Station' Cardiff Bus Leyland Lynx 268 (J268UDW) heads down Kingsway on service 54 to Central Station Stagecoach Red & White 52220 (M410BFG) in Kingsway, Cardiff on service X3 Cardiff Bus Dennis Dart 150 (T150DAX) turns into Westgate Street, by the Angel Hotel, as it heads for the bus station on service 94 Cardiff Bus Scania 601, on Baycar service 6, passes along Greyfriars Road Cardiff Bus Optare Metrorider 131 (M131KBO) heads alond Greyfriars Road on service 35 to Gabalfa Cardiff Bus Alexander Dash Dart 25 (N25OBO) in Greyfriars Road on service 53 to Central Station Cardiff Bus 211 (CE02UUV) waits to turn into Greyfriars Road on the Christmas Shoppers 'Park & Ride' service Cardiff Bus 'Bendy' 618 (CN06GDX) heads along Greyfriars Road on a 'Baycar' service Cardiff Bus 233 (CN54NTL), in full University of Wales livery, waits to turn left into Greyfriars Road Cardiff Bus 29 (N290OBO) turns into Greyfriars Road Cardiff Bus 'Bendy' 603 (CN06GDO) turn sinto Greyfriars Road on 'Baycar' service 6 Cardiff Bus Dennis Enviro 712 (CN04NRK) turns into Greyfriars Road Cardiff Bus Leyland Lynx 262 (J262UDW) about to turn into Greyfriars Road on service 45 to Central Station Cardiff Bus 501 (CA03VRD) heads into Greyfriars Road on service 57 to Central Station Cardiff Bus 419 (RKG419Y) heads along St Marys Street, Cardiff in readiness for a school service Wrightbodied 'Electrocity' YG52CCX is seen in St Marys Street, Cardiff Cardiff Bus Training Leyland Lynx 258 (G258HUH) about to turn from St Marys Street into Wood Street

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Essex http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c988894.html A selection of photographs taken at various location in the county of Essex. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location in the county of Essex.

Townlink Dennis Dart DPL410 (K410FHJ) stands at Upshire, Princesfield Road prior to working its next journey on route 251 to Waltham Cross Townlink Leyland National SNB215 (LPB215P) loading in Ongar Road, Abridge on route 502 to Harlow Townlink Leyland Tiger TDB61 (F61SMC) turns into Station Approach, Epping on service 500 to Stansted Airport First Eastern Counties 34816 (C416HJN) in New London Road, Chelsmford First Essex Buses Scania Wright Solar 65684 (YR52VEY) oin Chelsmford's Park & Ride livery First Essex Buses Dennis Dart, with Alexander Dash body, on service 48 to Chelmer Village in New London Road, Chelmsford First Essex Buses Optare Solo 53124 (EO02NFF) on service 45 in Chelsmford Town Centre Regal Busway Plaxton Dennis Dart 540 (J140DUV) on service 15 to Wickford Railway Station in Chelmsford Town Centre First Essex Buses Scania Wright Solar 65675 (SN51UYJ) on service 100 to Lakeside in Duke Street, Chelmsford First Essex Buses Dennis Dart SLF 42918 (EU05AUK) runs out of service in Duke Street, Chelmsford First Essex Buses Dennis Dart 46822 (L822OPU) in Duke Street, Chelmsford on service 72 to Braintree Stanstead Transit's Dennis Dart EU06KOW exits Victoria Road, Chelsmford First Essex Buses Scania Wright Solar 65733 (YN05HCZ) at the Duke Street/Vicortia Road junction, Chelmsford First Essex Buses have repainted Dennis Dart 47252 (M450VWW) into the Tillings green livery of Eastern National, the previous name for Essex Buses. It is seen here at the Duke Street/Victoria Road junction, Chelsford Arriva North Herts & Essex Optre Solo 2465 (KE55KTJ) at Duke Street, Chelmsford Regal Busway Dennis 701 (AE55EHM) on service 1 to Canvey Island at Chelmsford Railway Station First Essex Buses Leyland Olympian 34815 (C415HJN) edges across the Duke Street/Victoria Road junction, Chelmsford First Essex Buses Dennis Dart 46821 (L821OPU) loads outside Chelsmford Railway Station First Essex Buses Optare Solo 53114 (EO02NDZ) loading outside Chelmsford Railway Station Regal Busway Dennis Dart W772URP about to turn towards Chelmsford Railway Station Arriva North Herts & Essex Optre Solo 2465 (KE55KTJ) turns into Duke Street, Chelmsford and heads towards the railway station First Essex Buses Plaxton Cheetah Mercedes 56004 (EY54BPX) outside Chelmsford Railway Station on 'Flyer' service X30 to Southend-on-Sea First Essex Buses Plaxton Cheetah Mercedes 56004 (EY54BPX) departs Chelmsford Railway Station on 'Flyer' service X30 to Southend-on-Sea Lodges' Optare Delta M73WYG lays out near Chelmsford Railway Station

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Gloucestershire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c971660.html Gloucestershire Tuesday 30 November 1999: Gloucestershire

Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18080 (VX04GHY) stands in the Promenade at Cheltenham prior to departure to Gloucester on service 94 Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18083 (VX04GHG) stands out of service in the Royal Crescent bus station at Cheltenham One of two Stagecoach Cheltenham Optare Solo 47241 (KX55SBO), stands Royal Well Road, Cheltenham whilst working service P, a Cheltenham Town Service Stagecoach Cheltenham Volvo 20828 (P828FVU) arrives in Cheltenham on service 97 from Gloucester Stagecoach Swindon Volvo 20686 (N406LDF) loads in Royal Crescent bus station at Cheltenham prior to working its return journey on service 51 to Swindon Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart SLF 33928 (S928PDD) arrives in Cheltenham on service 10 from Gloucester Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 17722 (MK02EGD) - ex-Stagecoach Manchester - heads along Royal Well Road in Cheltenham in Unimotion livery Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18085 (VX04GHJ) arrives in Cheltenham on the 10 minute frequency service 94 between Cheltenham and Gloucester The second of the two Stagecoach Cheltenham Optare Solos is seen loading in Royal Well Road on a Cheltenham Town Service Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Dart SLF 33977 (X977AFH) heads out of town towards Charlton Kings on Cheltenham Town Service 'B' Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18084 (VX04GHH) loads in Cheltenham Town Centre prior to departing on service 41 to Tewkesbury & Northway Marchants Volvo N101HGO turns into Pittville Street on Cheltenham Town Service 'G' Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Dart SLF 33976 (X976AFH) crosses into Pittville Street with Cheltenham Town Service 'A' from Prestbury Swanbrook's Optare Solo V845OOF works CheltenHam Town Service 'N' Stagecoach Swindon Volvo 20684 (N404LDF) turns from Montpellier Terrace to head towards Cheltenham Bus Station on service 51 Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18086 (VX04GHK) heads towards Cheltenham on service 94 at Churchdown Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18088 (VX04GHU) loads at stop G in Market Parade, Gloucester prior to departure back to Cheltenham on service 94 Stagecoach The Cotswolds Dennis Dart 32902 (P902SMR) arrives in Gloucester on service 14 from Strood Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18091 (VX04GHZ) loads in Market Parade, Gloucester prior to returning to Cheltenham on service 94 Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart 32970 (M625KKG) stands in Market Parade, Gloucester on town service 5 Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart SLF 33952 (V952DDG) arrives in Gloucester on service 132 from Ledbury Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Trident 17061 (T661KPU) - ex East London - arrives at Gloucester on service 91 from Dursley Stagecoach The Cotswolds Volvo Olympian 16080 (R180VPU) departs Gloucester Bus Station on service 93 to Nailsworth Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Trident 18441 (VU06JCY) passes along Market Parage, Gloucester on its way to Brockworth on service 10 Stagecoach Wye & Dean Volvo Olympian 16204 (R204DHB) arrives at Gloucester on service 30 from Coleford Stagecoach Gloucester Volvo Olympian 16448 (N348HGK) - ex-Stagecoach Devon - passes Stagecoach Cheltenham's Dennis Trident 18090 (VX04GHY) in Market Parade, Gloucester Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart 32962 (N62MTG) about to turn right into Market Parade on Gloucester Town Service 5 Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Trident 18440 (VX06JCX) turns out of Clarence Street, Gloucester on service 10 to Cheltenham Stagecoach Gloucester Transbus Dart 34843 (VU06JBO) departs on Gloucester Town Service 9 to Tuffley Court Stagecoach Cheltenham Dennis Trident 18087 (VX04GHN) about to turn into Station Road, Gloucester having arrived on service 94 from Cheltenham Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart SPD turns into Station Road, Gloucester on service 10 to Lower Tuffley Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Dart SLF 33951 (V951DDG) in Station Road on Gloucester Town Service 7 Stagecoach Gloucester Dennis Trident 18438 (VU06JCO) loads in Clarence Street, Gloucester with a service 10 to Cheltenham Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester Volvo Olympian 16203 (R203DHB) loads in Market Square, Coleford on service 32 to Gloucester. Stagecoach Wye & Dean Dart 33917 (R917GMW) has arrived at the Angel Hotel in the Market Place at Coleford on service 721 and has commenced loading for its return journey to Lydney. Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester 16203 departs Coleford Market Place on service 32 and passes Stagecoach Wye & Dean 33917 which is waiting to depart on service 721 to Lydney. Stagecoach West Volvo 52282 (N142XSA) stands in Stroud Depot Stagecoach West Trident 18314 (KX05TWM) leaves Stroud Depot to take up its next working Withdrawn Stagecoach West DAF 26070 (G247CLE) & Dennis Dart 32937 (M86DEW) stand side by side in Stroud Depot Stagecoach West Leyland’s 14263 (J123XHH) & 16129 (R129EVX) sit side by side in Stroud Depot no required for service during the school holidays Again, Stagecoach West Leyland’s 14264 (J124XHH) & 14990 (K240NHC) stand side by side at the rear of Stroud Deport, currently not required for service during the school holidays Stagecoach West Mercedes 40347 (M347DRP) sits at the rear of Stroud Depot

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Cumbria http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c717498.html A seclection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cumbria Tuesday 30 November 1999: A seclection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Cumbria

Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16340 (N340NPN) stands ouside Windermere Station whilst working a service 555 to Keswick Stagecoach North West's Alexander Volvo B6 30282 (L282JAO) arrives at Windermere Station having completed its journey from Coniston on service 505 Stagecoach North West's open top Leyland Titan 11110 (RIB4309) at Ambleside Stagecoach North West's open top Leyland Titan 11110 (RIB4309) loads at Ambleside en route to Grasmere on service 599 Stagecoach North West's open top Leyland Titan 11110 (RIB4309) loads at the Bowness-on-Windermere terminus of service 599 Stagecoach North West's open top Leyland Titan 11100 (NIB5232) stands at the Grasmere terminus of service 599 A rear view of Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16340 (N340NPN) at Grasmere en route to Keswick Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16335 (N335NPN) makes its way through the narrow roads of Grasmere en route to Keswick Stagecoach North West's open top Leyland Titan 11110 (RIB4309) makes its way through the narrow streets of Grasmere on service 599 to Bowness-on-Windermere Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16340 (N340NPN) is seen on its return journey on service 555 at Grasmere Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16337 (N337NPN) loads at Staveley on service 555 to Kendal & Lancaster Stagecoach North West's Volvo Olympian 16330 (N330NPN) is seen at Staveley on service 556 to Keswick Stagecoach North West's Olympian 163388 (N338NPN) turns at the end of Windermere Station on service 556 to Keswick Stagecoach North West 30307 (W847PRS) heads a line of Stagecoach vehicles parked outside Winderemere Railway Station Two of Stagecoach North West's Volvo PS 20750 (K750DAO) & 20712 (K712DAO) lay over in the approach road to Winderemere Railway Station Stagecoach North West 30307 (W847PRS) is seen outside Winderemere Station ready to work service 516 'The Langdale Rambler' Stagecoach North West's Volvo PS 20712 (K712DAO), route branded as 'Schoolrunner', stands at the front of Windermere Station Stagecoach North West's Olympian 163388 (N338NPN) waits at Windermere Station on service 556 to Keswick Stagecoach North West's Olympian 16332 (N332NPN) turns at the end of Windermere Station on service 555 to Lancaster Stagecoach North West Totan Open Topper 10254 (GYE254W) heads out of Windermere on route 599 for Bowness The two dogs continue to enjoy their walk and are not disturbed by the passing of Stagecoach's 10281 (GYE281W) as it approaches its terminus at Grasmere In 2006 Stagecoach North West repainted their open top vehicles into Stagecoach corporate colours. 10281 (GYE281W) is seen at the Grasmere terminus of service 599, route branded 'The Lakes Rider' Stagecoach NW 16338 (N338NPN) slowly makes its way through Grasmere Village on service 556 to Lancaster via Windermere & Kendal Stagecoach NW 11081 (B81WUV) heads out of Grasmere on another trip to Bowness via Ambleside & Windermere Stagecoach NW 30275 (L275JAO) stands at the Coniston terminus of service 505 prior to departing for Windermere via Hawkshead & Ambleside Stagecoach NW 20699 (K699ERM) stands in Stricklandgate, Kendal Stagecoach North West's Mercedes 40398 (N198LFV) loads in Kendal on service 41A to Oxenholme Stagecoach NW 40645 (N645VSS) loads in Stricklandgate, Kendal on service 46 to Collinfield Stagecoach North West Volvo PS 20457 (M457VCW) works schooldays only service 445 and is seen loading in Stricklandgate, Kendal Stagecoach Cumbria's Titan Open Toppers 11081 (B81WUV - exLT T1081) and 11110 (RIB4309) stand together at Ambleside on service 599 Bowness-on-Windermere to Grasmere Stagecoach Cumbria Dart 30454 (M454VHE) loads at Ambleside on service 505 (Coniston-Windermere) Stagecoach Cumbria Mercedes 40023 (H123YHH) lays over at Ambleside before its return journey at 1145 on service 618 to Barrow via Windermere & Newby Bridge Stagecoach Cumbria Volvo PS 20943 (R943XVM) stands at the Pattersdale terminus of route 108 prior to working its return journey to Penrith Stagecoach Cumbria Volvo PS 20943 (R943XVM) stands at the Pattersdale terminus of route 108, with a few sheep to keep it company, prior to working its return journey to Penrith Stagecoach in Cumbria Mercedes 790D 40397 (N197LFV) stands in Keswick Bus Station having arrived on local service 86 Stagecoach in Cumbria Volvo Olympian 16334 (N334NPN) stands at Keswick Bus Station having arrived from Lancaster on route 555 for which the vehicle is route branded Stagecoach in Cumbria Volvo B10M 52626 (S796KRM) arrives at Keswick Bus Station on service X5 (Penrith-Workington) This view shows the route branding of 'Trans Cumbria' that these vehicles carry for the X4/X5 services Stagecoach in Cumbria Mercedes 790D 40397 (N197LFV) stands in Keswick Bus Station having arrived on local service 86 Stagecoach Cumbria Mercedes 40647 (N647VSS) arrives at Keswick Bus Station on the Keswick local service Kirkby Lonsdale Mercedes PO51WNP at Grange-over-Sands station on local service 532 Stagecoach Cumbria Olympian 14243 (F803PAO) departs Grange-over-Sands station on service X35 to Kendal Stagecoach Cumbria Olympian 14252 (H112SAO) arrives at Grange-over-Sands station on service X35, despite what the blind says, to Barrow Stagecoach Cumbria Leyland Titan 11110 (RIB4309) makes its way through Bowness-on-Windermere towards the pier and its terminal point Stagecoach Cumbria Leyland Titan 11081 (B81WUV) lays over at Bowness-on-Windermere prior to departure to Grasmere. The route branding for this service clearly visable Stagecoach North West Dart 33169 (T607JBA) emerges from the low cloud and rain at the top of Kirkstone Pass on service 517 to Glenridding Stagecoach North West Leyland Titan 10254 (GYE254W), ex-London Transport T254, stands at Ambleside on open top service 599 Stagecoach North West Dart 33170 (T608JBA) loads at Ambleside before setting off on service 505 to Coniston Stagecoach North West Dart 33170 (T608JBA) stands at Coniston prior to its return journey to Windermere Stagecoach North West Leyland Titan 11091 (B91WUV), ex-LT T1091, arrives on service 599 at Windermere Railway Station

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Kent http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c655695.html A selection of photos taken at various locations throughout the county of Kent Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photos taken at various locations throughout the county of Kent

Metrobus 380 (GJ52HDZ) stands in Sevenoaks Bus Station prior to working route 401 to Westerham Arriva's Dart 3410 (P330HVX) about to pull into the bus stop at Tonbridge Railway Station Arriva Kent & Sussex DAF 6208 (R208CKO), in the old Arriva London livery, passes Tonbridge railway station on route 7 to Tunbridge Wells Arriva Kent & Sussex Dart 1605 (W605YKN) crosses the railway outside Tonbridge Station Arriva Kent & Sussex Leyland Lynx 3045 (F45ENF) departs from Sainsburys' at Tunbridge Wells West Arriva Kent & Sussex Dart 3167 (M617PKP) loads outside Sainsburys' at Tunbridge Wells West on service 228 to Tunbridge Wells Tesco! Brighton & Hove's Scania 779 (R879HCD) outside Tunbridge Wells West Sainburys' Arriva Kent & Sussex Olympian 5904 lays over at Tunbeidge Wells West Arriva DAF 6211 (R211CKO) turns outside Tunbridge Wells railway station Brighton & Hove's Scania 779 (R879HCD) passes Tunbridge Wells railway station on its way to Brighton ... the destination blind having not been changed! Arriva Dart 3617 (M617PKP) passes Tunbridge Wells railway station with a service 229 to Crowborough Yet another bus company to operate to Tunbridge Wells are Eastbourne Buses. Here their Optare 271 (R871MDY) passes the railway station on its way back to Eastbourne Sullivan Buses L300 (G300UYK) approaching Tunbridge Wells railway station on route 285 to Hawkenbury Cemetery Arriva Kent & Sussex DAF 6206 (R206CKO), in the old Arriva London livery, approaching Tunbridge Wells railway station on route 402 to Bromley Arriva Kent & Sussex Dennis Lance LS20 (N220TPK) rounds to stop outside Tunbridge Wells railway station Metrobus 159 (L59UNS) passes Tunbridge Wells railway Station en route to Edenbridge with a service 231 Metrobus Olympian 829 (P829SGP) loads outside Tunbridge Wells railway station Stagecoach East Kent's Leyland Olympian 14830 (L830BKK) stands at Ashford prior to working a service 652 to Canterbury Stagecoach East Kent's Volvo B10 20312 (M312YSC) stands at Ashford Stagecoach East Kent's Dennis Dart 32601 (N601KGF) at Ashford on local service 5 Stagecoach East Kent's Dennis Dart SLF 33018 (R818HCD) at Ashford on local service 1 to Singleton Stagecoach East Kent's MAN 22194 (NDZ3023), in all over livery for Ashford Town Centre Shuttle, stands in Ashford on service 2 to Stanhope Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Dart 32607 (N607KGF) heads out of Ashford Town Centre on service 508 Stagecoach East Kent Leyland Olympian 16285 (P285VPN) departs Canterbury Bus Station on service 89 to Dover Stagecoach East Kent Volvo B10M 20620 (L620TDY) departs Canterbury Bus Station on service 8 to Broadstairs Stagecoach East Kent 17271 (S271CCD), in UniBus livery, stands in Canterbury Bus Station Stagecoach East Kent Leyland Olympian 14803 (H803BKK) is seen at Canterbury being used on the Park & Ride service to Sturry Road Stagecoach East Kent Mercedez 40927 (N927NAP) departs Canterbury Bus Station on local service 22 to London Road Estate Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Trident 18614 (GX54DVG), branded for the 'Triangle' services, departs Canterbury Bus Station on service 4A to Whitstable Stagecoach East Kent's MAN 22009 (GX51PUJ) in Park & Ride livery, arrives in Canterbury from Sturry Road Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Trident 17690 (X602VDY), in Park & Ride livery, departs Canterbury for Dover Road Stagecoach East Kent Leyland Olympian 14821 (K821TKP), repainted in traditional EAST KENT livery, stands in Canterbury Bus Station Stagecoach East Kent Leyland Olympian 14821 (K821TKP), repainted in traditional EAST KENT livery, departs Canterbury Bus Station on service 16A to Folkestone Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Trident 17689 (X601VDY) arrives at Canterbury on Park & Ride duties Eastonways K871ANT is seen on service 56 near Margate Railway Station Stagecoach East Kent Scania 15330 (J230XKY) is seen heading out of Margate on a service 8 to Broadstairs Stagecoach East Kent Scania 15367 (K867LMK) loads in Cecil Square, Margate whilst working a service 8 to Broadstairs Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Dart SLF 34649 (GX54DWZ) arrives at Margate on an anti-clockwise 'THANET LOOP' service Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Dart SLF 34845 (GX06DWW) arrives at Margate on an anti-clockwise 'THANET LOOP' service Stagecoach East Kent Volvo B10M 20640 (N640LPN) leaves Margate for Broadstairs on a service 8 Stagecoach East Kent Optare Solo 47176 (YJ05XMV) loads in Cecil Square, Margate on a 'THANET STARS' service Stagecoach East Kent Solo 47164 (YJ05XND) arrives in central Margate on a service 34 Stagecoach East Kent Olympian 14716 (K716ASC) in Cecil Square, Margate on service 9 to Minnis Bay Stagecoach East Kent Volvo B10M 20637 (M637BCD) departs Ramsgate on service 86 to Dover Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Dart SLF 34647 (GX54DWW) on a clockwise 'THANET LOOP' service at Ramsgate Stagecoach East Kent Dennis Dart 34648 (GX54DWY) on an anti-clockwise 'THANET LOOP' at Ramsgate Eastonways K870LGN departs Ramsgate on service E42 to Monkton Stagecoach East Kent Optare Solo 47166 (YJ05XNF) on a 'THANET STAR' service 34 to Dene Valley at Ramsgate Stagecoach East Kent Enviro 300 27518 (GX06DYY) departs Deal on 'DIAMOND' service 13 Stagecoach East Kent Mercedez 40958 (N958NAP) stands at Deal on local service 82

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Sussex http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c425407.html A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Sussex Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Sussex

Arriva West Surrey's 3923 (GK51SYY) at Plaistow en route to Guildford with a service 44 journey Arriva GWS DSL53 (P253APM) heads round the Green at Plaistow with a service 44 to Guildford Arriva's Surrey CC sponsered Dart DSL591 (T591CGT) heads past the Green at Plaistow (in Sussex !) en route to Cranleigh Stagecoach's Volvo B10M 20604 (L424TJK) departs Midhurst Bus Station - Not in Service Stagecoach Olympian 14278 (CUB72Y) & Dart 32537 (J537GCD) stand in the entrance of Chichester Depot Stagecoach 16399 (N399LPN) turns right into Chichester Bus Station with the Depot in the background Stagecoach's Mercedes 709D 40918 (N918NAP) enters Chichester Bus Station Volvo Olympian 16282 (P282VPN) enters Chichester Bus Station with a service 60 to Bognor Regis Dart 3255 (K655NHC), still carrying the old Stagecoach livery, enters Chichester Bus Station Numerically the next numbered Dart, 32556 (N556NHC), in the new Stagecoach livery, pulls into Chichester Bus Station Stagecoach Olympian 14970 (J720GAP) heads on a short working to East Wittering past Chichester Depot All over advert Olympian for Spirit FM radio 14972 (J722GAP) at East Wittering Stagecoach Olympian 14970 (J720GAP) is seen again on a short working, but this time at East Wittering, the electronic blind having already been reset for the return service 53 to Chichester Stagecoach P829FVU stops outside the 'Old House at Home' public house at West Wittering Westrings E429HLB heads towards Chichester at Birdham in preperation for the afternoon school journeys All over advert Olympian for Spirit FM radio 14972 (J722GAP) heading towards East & West Wittering at Birdham Stagecoach Dennis Lance 27406 (416DCD) heads out of Petworth towards Fittleworth on service 1 to Worthing Stagecoach Hants & Surrey 40936 (N936NAP) stands at Lynchmere [School Corner] whilst working Haslemere Town Service 59 Stagecoach 32560 (K660NHC) manouvers its way through the narrow streets of Petworth with a service 1 to Midhurst Compass Bus GX03AZL at Petworth (The Square) on service 76, Horsham-Petworth Stagecoach Southdowns 32556 (K556KHC) turns left towards Chichester on service 55 at Halnaker Stagecoach 20648 (R648HCD) stands at the Selsey (Seal Road) terminus. The bus is working a 'free Tesco' service Stagecoach Southdowns 20667 (M667ECD) pulls away from its stop at Barnham Railway Station on service 66A to Bognor Regis Stagecoach Southdown's Dart 32502 is seen near Byworth, midway between Petworth & Fittleworth, on service 1 to Worthing Metrobus Olympian 828 (P828SSGP) loads at East Grinstead railway station on route 291 to Crawley Metrobus 374 (Y374HMY) stands at East Grinstead railway Station on route 409 to Croydon Brighton & Hove 211 (N211NNJ) in North Street, Brighton Brighton & Hove 218 (R218HCD) on a service 5B to Hangleton in North Street, Brighton Brighton & Hove 617 (GX03SSZ) in North Street, Brighton on 6 to Downs Park Brighton & Hove 633 (YN04GKF) stops in Old Steine, Brighton whilst working a service 1 to Mile Oak Brighton & Hove 621 (YN04GJG) stops in Old Steine on a service 1A to Old Mile Brighton & Hove 635 (YN04GKJ) passes Palace Place on service 1 to Whitehawk at Castle Square Brighton & Hove 817 (T817RFG) & 849 (Y849GCO) wait at traffic lights at Castle Square Brighton & Hove 885 (Y675KPU), one of the Stagecoach South's Dennis Tridents transfered to Brighton & Hove on the take over of Lewes area services, at Castle Square Stagecoach South 16342 (N342MPN) at Old Steine on its long journey to Southsea on service 700 Brighton & Hove 771 (P871VFG) waits at traffic lights before Old Steine Brighton & Hove 622 (YN04GJJ) approaches Old Steine on a service 1 to Whitehawk at Castle Square Brighton & Hove 728 (G728RYJ), still carrying its green Metro livery, heads into Churchill Square on service 25 Brighton & Hove 659 (YN55NFL) stands outside Portslade Station, the terminus of service 49 Brighton & Hove 611 (GX03SVA) at Portslade Station with a service 2 to Shoreham Stagecoach South 20627 (L627TDY) in North Street, Brighton, its destination already changed for the return working on service 17 to Horsham Brighton & Hove 829 (W829NNJ) loads at Brighton Station on service 7 Brighton & Hove 120 (N420MPN) stands inside Hove Depot Brighton & Hove 228 (R228HCD) on service 50A to Brighton Station at Old Steine Brighton & Hove 756 (N756OAP) heads down Old Steine en route to Brighton Town Centre Brighton & Hove Scania 605 (GX03SUA) at Old Steine, Brighton Brighton & Hove 107 (N407MPN) is seen in Old Steine Countryliner's DP20 (KP51SXV) is seen at Gospel Green on Surrey CC Tuesday & Thursday only route 505 between Northchapel & Shottermill Stagecoach South Trident 18523 (GX06DXY) waits to turn right out of Flansham Park at Felpham with a service 700 to Brighton Stagecoach South Dennis Dart 32614 (N614LGC) waits to turn right out of Flansham Park at Felpham with a Chichester-Littlehampton short working on service 700

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Isle of Wight http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c325325.html A selection of bus photographs taken at various locations throughout the Isle of Wight. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of bus photographs taken at various locations throughout the Isle of Wight.

Southern Vectis Bristol LHS6L 202 (KDL202W), new in January 1981, lays over in Ryde Bus Station Southern Vectis Bristol FLF6G 611 (CDL479C), new in June 1965, lays over in Ryde Bus Station between journeys on service 4 Southern Vectis Bristol VR 678 (FDL678V), new in June 1980, waits in Ryde Bus Station prior to working again on service 7 Southern Vectis Olympian 752 (R752GDL) stands in Ryde Bus Station Southern Vectis Olympian 739 (K739ODL) departs Ryde Bus Station on service 7 to Freshwater Bay Southern Vectis Dennis Dart 819 (K244PAG) departs Ryde Bus Station on service 1 to Bembridge Southern Vectis Open Top Bristol VR 681 (ODL447) at Ryde Esplanade Southern Vectis Olympian 745 (M745HDL) stands in Ryde Bus Station between duties Southern Vectis UVG Dennis Dart 810 (N810PDL) heads towards Ryde Bus Station along The Esplanade on service 1 to Cowes Leyland Olympian 714 (TIL6714) stands in what remains in use of Newport Bus Station on service 3 to Ventnor Dennis Dartline 817 (G526VYE, ex London United) turns to pass the old bus station at Newport en route to Bembridge with a service 1 journey Southern Vectis Volvo 103 (HW52EPO) is seen in Newport, adjacent to the old bus station, on service 7 to Alum Bay Dennis Dart 314 (HW54BUV) departs Newport for East Cowes on service 5 Leyland Olympian 719 (TIL6719) pulls away from the temporary Newport Bus Station with a service 3B to Cowes Southern Vectis Volvo 104 (HW53EPP) is seen at Compton Down on a service 7 towards Ventnor Leyland Olympian 749 (M749HDL) at Freshwater Bay on service 7A to Ryde & Sandown Open Top Leyland Olympian 743 (K743ODL) at Freshwater Bay on service 42 to Alum Bay Open Top Leyland Olympian 742 (K742ODL) arriving at Freshwater Bay on service 42 to Alum Bay Volvo 105 (HW52EPU) is seen arriving at Freshwater Bay with a service 7 to Alum Bay Leyland Olympian 759 (R759GDL) loads at Blackgang Chime with a Sandown & Ryde service 7 The storm clouds having gathered and the rain decended, Open Top Bristol VR 503 (XDL872) stops at Shanklin Bus Station Shortly after 503 departed, 504 (WDL655) appeared on service 43 at Shaklin Open Top Bristol VR 503 (XDL872) waits in Ryde Bus Station to be called to duty Southern Vectis Dennis Dart SLF 313 (HW54BUU) waits outside East Cowes Town Hall on service 4 Southern Vectis Dennis Dart 815 (N815PDL), with UVG Urban Star body, turns at the floating bridge at East Cowes on service 4 to Ryde & Seaview Dennis Dart SLF 303 (HW54BTX) waits at Cowes (Red Jet Terminal) on service 1 to Newport Dennis Dart SLF 312 (HW54BUP) waits at Cowes (Red Jet Terminal) on service 1 to Newport Blue liveried Southern Vectis Leyland Olympian 738 (R738XRV) departs Newport on service 3 to Ventnor Dennis Dart SLF 305 (HW54BTZ) departs Newport for the Pan Estate on local service 39 In the new Southern Vectis two tone green livery, Leyland Olympian 735 (K735ODL) departs Newport on service 10 to Sandown Again in the new two-tone green livery, Leyland Olympian 758 (R758GDL) departs Newport on service 2 for Shanklin & Sandown vis Godshill Dennis Dart SLF 305 (HW54BTY) leaves Newport for East Cowes on service 5 Still carrying the 'Red Rouge' livery, Leyland Olympian 716 (TIL6716) departs Newport for Sandown on service 8 A side on view of the new two-tone green Southern Vectis livery carried by Leyland Olympian 736 (K736ODL) as it leaves Newport A scene than could almost be in London ... 3 red Leyland Olympians, 725 (TIL6725), 711 (TIL6711) and 710 (TIL6710), stand in Church Litten, Newport prior to taking up their next duties Two Leyland Olympians, 753 (R753GDL), in blue livery, and 'Needles Tour' open top 742 (K742ODL) at Yarmouth Bus Station Leyland Olympian 736 (K736ODL) loads in Yarmouth Bus Station prior to departing for Newport on service 7 via Wellow & Newbridge Southern Vectis Plaxton President Volvo 103 (HW52EPO) loads in the picturesque village of Godshill Leyland Olympian 758 (R758GDL) shows off the near side of the new livery as it unloads at 'The Griffin' public house at Godshill Leylandland Olympian 751 (M751HDL) passes 'The Griffin' at Godshill on service 3 to Newport Plaxton President Volvo 102 (HW52EPN) prepares to stop in the centre of Godshill on service 2 to Shanklin & Sandown 'Red Rouge' livered Olympian 724 (TIL6724) heads for the centre of Sandown on service 12 An unusual sight these days, a bus displaying 'Private'. Here Leyland Olympian 739 (K739ODL) pulls away from Victoria Road, Sandown Open top Bristol VR 503 (XDL872) makes its way along the seafront at Sandown on the Shanklin & Sandown Tour Ex-Asda liveried Leyland Olympian 741 (R741XRV) loads at Victoria Road, Sandown on service 12 to Newport Southern Vectis Leyland Olympian 756 (R756GDL) pulls away from the Latimer Road stop at St. Helens Southern Vectis Leyland Olympian 726 (TIL6726) loads at Brading Post Office on service 3 to Ryde Southern Vectis Leyland Olympian 748 (M748HDL) makes its way up Brading High Street on service 2 to Shanklin and Newport Southern Vectis Leyland Olympian 739 (K739ODL) heads down High Street, Brading on service 3 to Sandown and Shanklin Southern Vectis Volvo 191 (HW52EPL) makes its way along High Street, Brading on service 2 to Ryde

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Buckinghamshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c323110.html A selection of photographs taken throughout the county of Buckinghamshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken throughout the county of Buckinghamshire

Arriva The Shires Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian 5108 (F506OYW) outside Bourne End railway station Arriva the Shires East Lancs European bodied Scania 3146 (N696EUR) loads at Bourne End Carousel Buses' Leyland Olympian 4003 (H556GKX) in 'Thames Valley' livery stops outside Bourne End Station on service 400 to Marlow Arriva The Shire's 3862 (KE05FMV), a Volvo with Wright Eclipse Urban body, passes Penn Pond on 'Green Route' service 31 Arriva The Shires 3862 (KE05FMV) stands at its Penn terminal Arrivia The Shires 3867 (KE05FMM) approaches its terminal point at Penn Arriva The Shires 3867 (KE05FMM) waits at what is described in the timetable as Penn (Post Office) although there is not post office within sight! Arriva The Shires Dennis Dart SLF 3181 (P181SRO) arriving at Totteridge Arriva The Shires Dennis Dart SLF 3181 (P181SRO) at Totteridge Arriva The Shires Dennis Dart SLF 3181 (P181SRO) stands at the Totteridge terminal of 'Red Route', service 33 Arriva the Shires Olympian 5134 (G131YWC) arrives at Radnage Chapel. In order to turn, the vehicles pulls across the road and then reverses into Radnage Common Road (behind the vehicle) Here Arriva the Shires 5134 (G131YWC) has completed the reversing manoeuvre and is about to turn left onto the main road Arriva the Shires 5134 (G131YWC) stands at the Radnage Chapel stop, destination blind changed for the return working to High Wycombe. This service was withdrawn on 2 June 2007 Arriva the Shires Olympian 5134 (G131YWC) turns at Stokenchurch, after its double run, before heading back to High Wycombe Arriva the Shires 5094 (F644LMJ) passes Ibstone School beyond which it will turn prior to returning to High Wycombe Arriva the Shires 5094 (F644LMJ) is seen at the Ibstone School turning point. This route was withdrawn by Bucks CC and replaced with a County Rider service after the 2 June 2007 Arriva the Shires 3701 (KE55CKU) arrives at the Booker/Handy Cross terminal point of the High Wycombe Park & Ride service Arriva the Shires Dennis Dart 3137 (L43MEH) arrives at Symmonds Way, Lane End

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Powys http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c212460.html A selection of photographs taken at locations throughout the Welsh county of Powys Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at locations throughout the Welsh county of Powys

Arriva Wales' 1797 (M847RCP) stands in the approach road to Machynlleth Station View of Arriva's Machynlleth Depot from the railway station approach road General view of Machynlleth Depot Machynlleth Depot with (left to right) - 1778 (H78DVM); 313 (R813YJC) and 338 (R108TKO)

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Hertfordshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c210451.html A selection of bus photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Hertfordshire. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of bus photographs taken at various locations throughout the county of Hertfordshire.

Luton & District Leyland Olympian 642 (F642LMJ) stands at the Rickmansworth (Berry Lane Estate) terminus of route 321 Luton & District Leyland Olympian LR89 (G289UMJ) at Watford Junction Station on LRT route 142 to Brent Cross. This vehicle was new to London Country North West in December 1989 Luton & District Bristol VR, VR724 (RFE26R), new to City of Lincoln in September 1976, and Carlyle Dart DC6 (H423MUK) stand at Watford Junction Station on services W4 to Maple Cross and LRT route 258 Arriva The Shires Transbus Pointer Dart 3839 (KE53NFC) turns at Harefield West. This small batch of five 'The Shires' Darts are painted in London red as they operate LT tendered service U9. Arrive The Shires 3837 (KE53NEU) returns from its 'double run' to Harefield West on route U9 and heads towards Harefield Hospital where it will terminate. First London's Marshall Dennis Dart DML186 (R186TLM) pulls away from its stop at Harefield whilst working route R21 First London's DML408 (809DYE) heads away from Harefield on its journey to Ruslip on route 331 Arriva The Shires 3210 (R210GMJ) loads in St Peters Street, St Albans on route 321 to Luton Centrebus Dennis Pointer Dart 568 (W568XRO) St Peters Street, St Albans on service S2 to Mile House Estate Universertybus 112 (KE03TWA) turns from Hatfield Road into St Peter's Street, St Albans Centrebus Optare Solo 380 (YK05CCY) departs St Peter's Street, St Albans on route 304 Centrebus 582 (KC03PGK) heads along St Peter's Street, St Albans on route S3 to Jersey Farm Centrebus 583 (KO03PGU) turns out of Hatfield Road, St Albans on route S4 to Cotton Mill Arriva The Shires 3836 (KE53NFF) on route 301 to Hemel Hempstead passes London Transport GS17 (MXX317) in St Peter's Street, St Albans Metroline Dart DLF107 (KU52YLC), having turned on the roundabout, heads for its stand on St Peter's Street, St Albans before heading back to on route 84 to New Barnet Station Centrebus 583 (KC03PGU) en route to Jersey Farm route S3 Centrebus 582 (KC03PGK) turns into St Peter's Street, St Albans from Hatfield Road Arriva The Shires 3184 (P184SRO) crosses the roundabout at the end of St Peter's Street, St Albans on route 321 to Watford Centrebus 575 (W575XRO) comes round the roundabout into St Peter's Street, St Albans on route S1 to Mile House Universertybus 120 (KE04UMC) in St Peter's Street, St Albans on route 602 to Hatfield Green Line Mercedes Citaro 3903 (BU06HSF) departs from St Peter's Street, St Albans on route 724 to Harlow Metroline Dart DLF110 (KU52YLF) pulls on to the St Peter's Street stand prior to returning on route 84 to New Barnet Station Arriva The Shires 3837 (KE53NEU) loads in High Street, Harefield First London DMC41538 (LK53FDX) slows for the 'speed hump' in High Street, Harefield Arriva The Shires Volvo 3308 (W136XRD), on route 301, turns into Hemel Hempstead Bus Station Arriva The Shires Trident 5432 (W432XKX) waits in Hemel Hempstead Bus Station on route 500 to Watford Arriva The Shires Scania 3156 (N706EUR) waits in Hemel Hempstead Bus Station on route 500 to Aylesbury Arriva The Shires Dart 3836 (KE53NFF) arrives back at Hemel Hempstead Bus Station on service 815, which I believe is a contract service Arriva The Shires DAF 4053 (R453SKX) loads at Hemel Hempstead Bus Station on Green Line service 768, although I believe it should be 758 Arriva The Shires Dart 3502 (KE51PTU) heads along Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead Arriva The Shires Dart 3173 (P673OPP) makes its way along Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead on service 5 to Bennetts End Arriva The Shires Dart 3209 (R209GMJ) turns from Bridge Street into Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead on service 2 to Woodhall Farm University Bus Scania 353 (YN57FZA) in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead on service 634 to Hemel Hempstead Railway Station Arriva The Shires Volvo 3840 (M101UKX) turns into Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead on route 300 prior to terminating at the Bus Station Arriva The Shires Mercedes 2178 (R178VBM) in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead Arriva The Shires Dart 3177 (P177SRO) in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead on local service 5, Grove Hill West/Bennetts Gate Arriva The Shires Dart 3233 (V233HBH) lays over in Hemel Hempstead Bus Station Still in Sovereign livery, but now owned by University Bus, is Dart 576 (W576XRO) in Wheathempstead on service 320 to Watford University Bus Dart 568 (W568XRO), still in Sovereign livery, about to depart St. Helen’s Church, Wheathempstead on service 320 to Hemel Hempstead University Bus Marshall bodied Dart 424 (N424ENM) in High Street, Wheathempstead on service 304 to Welham Green Centrebus Dart 168 (K628YPL) loads outside St. Helen’s Church, Wheathempstead on service 366 to Dunstable Two of Provence Private Hire vehicles, J291NNC and WSU452, pass each other in High Street, Wheathempstead University Bus Dart 144 (K434OKH), in what appears to be Centrebus livery!, passes through Whitwell on route 304 to Hitchin Here University Bus 144 (K434OKH) has arrived at Queen Street, Hitchin Centrebus VDL 608 (YJ56JYB) stands in Queen Street, Hitchin Arriva The Shires DAF 4520 (KE03OUP) stands in Hermitage Road, Hitchin on service 94 to Baldock Centrebus Optare Solo 394 (MX07JNN) waits in Hermitage Road, Hitchin on service 80 to Stevenage Arriva The Shires Dart 3496 (W496YGS) loading in Bancroft, Hitchin on service 81 to Westmill Estate Centrebus VDL 606 (FJ56YBW) in Bancroft, Hitchin on service 89 to Pirton Centrebus Solo 387 (MX03YCM) runs down Brand Street, Hitchin on service 82 to Purwell

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Berkshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c163741.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Berkshire. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Berkshire.

Bee Line Dennis Dart 201 (K279XJB) in High Street, Windsor on route 443 to Hedgerley Bee Line Leyland National 453 (UPB305S) unloads in High Street, Windsor on service 51A from Maidenhead Bee Line Dennis Dart 203 (K282XJB) in High Street, Windsor on route 526 to Heathrow Beel Line Leyland National 402 (YPL402T) waits in High Street, Windsor prior to working service 51A to Maidenhead Beel Line Leyland National 317 (NRD160M) makes its way through road works near Windsor Castle on route 441 to Staines Beeline Leyland 601 (F172LBL) departs High Street, Windsor on service 191 to Reading First Beeline Scania 827 (V827FSC) on the 'FastTrack' service between Reading Station & Madejaski Stadium Reading Buses 974 (SK52USS) leaves Reading Station bus station on service 16 Reading Buses 929 (S929LBL) waits at Reading Station with the next bus for service 16 Arriva (The Shiries) Scania/East Lancs 3144 (N694EUR) at Reading Station on service 329 from High Wycombe Reading Buses 910 (P910EGM) stands between journeys at Reading Station Reading Buses 458 (E458SON) waits for departure at Reading Station on service 44 to Coley Park Reading Buses Dennis Trident 474 (PO51WNK) loads at Reading Station Reading Buses Optare 725 (YG02FWE) turns into the Bus Station area at Station Hill, Reading Reading Buses Optare 945 (V945DCF) turns into the Bus Station area at Station Hill, Reading on service 18 Reading Buses Leyland Olympian 13 heads down Station Road towards the main railway station Reading Buses 935 (T935EAN) in 'FastTrack' livery for the Loddon Bridge to Town Centre service Reading Buses Optare 721 (YJ51ZVE) at the junction of Friar Street & Station Road Reading Buses 465 (E465SON) heads for the Wokingham Road (Three Tuns) on service 17 First Beeline's Scania 812 (M812PGM) leaves Reading Town Centre bound for Slough First Beeline 34276 (P176TGD) about to turn into Minster Street at Reading Arriva (The Shires) 3854 (N414NRG) at Reading Station on service 329 from High Wycombe First Beeline's DMA42341 (X241AMO) departs Slough Bus Station First Beeline's DP46925 (N825FLW), still in the yellow and blue livery, departing Slough Bus Station Optre OOL53055 (LK53MDF) departs Slough Bus Station on route 60 to Horton & Wraysbury, the first day of Beeline's operation of this route DML406 (WLT659) in First's London livery, departs SLough Bus Station on ex-London Transport route 335. The old LT 335 ran between Windsor & Watford. Mercedes ES64016 (LT53WXO) prepares to stop at Slough Bus Station on service 75 to Heathrow Airport First Beeline DPL46197 (L207GMO) on Slough local service 8 London United's DP2 (S302MKH) departs Slough Bus Station on LT route 81 First Beeline DML41165 (R165TLM) prepares to enter Slough Bus Station First Beeline DPL46083 (K283XJB), still in yellow and green livery, arrives at Slough Bus Station on service 43. First Beeline DPL46923 (N823FLW), in blue and yellow livery, arrives at Slough Bus Station on service 41 from Staines. This service, and service 43, are the remains of the ex-LT route 441 (Staines-High Wycombe). First Berkshire's DML41165 (R165TLM) heads towards Castle Hill, Windsor on a service 43 to Staines First Berkshire's DMM43834 (W934JNF) loads on Castle Hill, Windsor on service 50A to London Heathrow First Berkshire's DPL46082 (K282XJB), in Star Radio livery, loads on Castle Hill, Windsor on service 43 to Slough Reading Buses Scania 1001 (YN05GXA), in the dark green livery of routes 4, 5 & 6 passes Reading Station en route to Northumberland Avenue Reading Buses Scania 1014 (YN05GXR), in the light green livery of route 9, passing Reading Station en route to Shinfield Park Reading Buses Optare 708 (S876BYJ), in the original Reading Buses livery, departs Reading Station on route 65 (I think!, that's the problem with dot matrix screens, you don't always capture the info) First Berkshire Scania 65724 (LK55ABZ) arriving at Reading Station on the Park & Ride service which runs between Reading International Business Park and Reading Station via Madejski Stadium Reading Buses Scania 1026 (YN06NXV) loading at Reading Station prior to departing on route 6 to Whitley Wood Reading Buses Metrobus 459 (E459SON) undergoing a crew change at Reading Station Reading Buses Optare 731 (YJ51ZVH), in the Night track/Day track livery, waits outside Reading Station Reading Buses 'GOLDLINE' 4 (YN56FBK) waits outside Reading Station prior to working its nexValley park Reading Buses Optare Excel 916 (R916SJH) makes its way out of Reading Station on route 19 to Lower Earley Reading Buses Scania 819 (YN06JWC), in what I can only describe as an 'awful' pink livery, stands on the roundabout outside Reading Station prior to setting off on route 25 to Calcot Reading Buses Scania 837 (YN07LFD), one of six new vehicles for the Loddon Bridge Park & Ride service (route 500), in Friar Street, Reading First Berkshire 60162 (S109TNB) crosses the Friar Street/Station Road junction in Reading on service 191 to Slough Reading Buses new MAN double decker 501 (RX07RKV), in the light green livery of route 9, slows for the raised crossing at the Friar Street/Station Road junction Arriva The Shires Volvo Verdre 3842 (N622FJO) in Friar Street, Reading on new route 850 to High Wycombe (was previously route 328) Courtney Travel's OPtare Solo YJ57XWO loads outside the entrance of WIndsor & Eton Central station on service 6 to Maidenhead via Dedworth

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Devon http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c110760.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Devon Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Devon

Volvo 34001 (K801ORL) departs Barnstaple Bus Station on service 2 to Appledore 6529 (K723WTT) manoeuvres its way out of Barnstaple Bus Station on a 319 journey to Hartland Volvo B10M 66553 (G453JYG) stands in Barnstaple Bus Station Dennis Dart 46404 (L404VCV) waits in Barnstaple Bus Station prior to working a 346 service to Tiverton Dart 42435 (P435ORL) lays over in Barnstaple Bus Station before a return journey to Ilfracombe on service 3 Mercedes 52567 (S867NOD) at Barnstaple Bus Station SLF Dart 42477 (X477SCY) leaves Barnstaple Bus Station Dart 46448 (L548CDV) manoeuvres its way backwards in Barnstaple Bus Station SLF Dart 42463 (R463CCV) loads at Barnstaple Bus Station prior to its run to Plymouth on service 86 Volvo 1804 (K804ORL) loads in Barnstaple Bus Staion prior to departure on service 1 to Westwood Ho Atlantean 38328 (URS328X) stands in Barnstaple Bus Station Dart 4410 (M410CCV) in Barnstaple Bus Station on a service 1 to Westward Ho Dennis Trident 32752 (X502BFJ) lays over in Barnstaple Bus Station Dart 40085 (J918SEH) lays over between journeys on service 372 at Barnstaple Bus Station Solo 6801 (V801KAF) exits Silver Street, Barnstaple Atlanteans 38334 (XRS334Y) & 38338 (XRS338Y) stand alongside Trident 32755 (WK52SYE) in Barnstaple Depot 2911 (F384FYS) & 46440 (M810VOD) - Barnstaple Depot Dennis Javelin 21099 (R299AYB) stands beside the wash at Barnstaple Depot Trident 32753 (X503BFJ) stands in the yard at Barnstaple Depot Lynx 62661 (G261LUG) loads at The Quay, Bideford Trident 1501 (X501BFJ) loads at The Quay, Bideford on a service 1 journey to Westward Ho Mercedes 51388 (M768FTT) - The Quay, Bideford on local service 15 Mercedes 50742 (J142SJT), still in red/white livery, at The Quay, Bideford Trident 32754 (X504BFJ) arrives at The Quay, Bideford on service 1 to Barnstaple First Western National Volvo 34291 stands at Bretonside Bus Station, Plymouth Bristol VR 1200, yet to be re-numbered, pulls away from the stop outside 'Toys R Us' Plymouth CityBus Dart 125 in Royal Parade Plymouth CityBus 187 stands in the sun at Bretonside Bus Station Plymouth CityBus 62 heads along Royal Parade Plymouth CityBus 69 in Park & Ride livery Stagecoach 52346 stands in Royal Parade prior to working a X38 service back to Exeter Stagecoach Devon's Dart 32599 (N599DWY) rounds the one way system in Dawlish on it's way with a service 85A to Newton Abbot Stagecoach Devon 32410 (N410MBW) prepares to stop by the railway line near Dawlish Station on service 85 to Torquay First Devon & Cornwall's ex-National Express Royale NER621, for some reason not displaying its fleet number of 34199, stands at Torquay Stagecoach Devon 32020 (L720JUD) in The Strand, Torquay on service 32H to St Marychurch The charge of Stagecoach Devon down The Strand at Torquay Stagecoach Devon Trident 18062 (WA04CPZ) heads to Brixham on service 12 at Torquay FDC Dart 46452 (M502CCV) waits its next duty on X80 to Paignton & Totnes in The Strand at Torquay Two Stagecoach Devon Tridents, 18070 (WA04CSF) & 18076 (WA94CTE), stand at the Brixham terminus of service 12 FDC Dart 40002 (S764RNE) works service 111 at Totnes Another of First Devon & Cornwall's ex-National Express Royale, 34197 (HVJ716), stands at the Royal Seven Stars stop in Totnes FDC Bristol VR 38842 (LFJ842W) heads towards the Torpoint Ferry at Stoke FDC 48141 (N441BKY) departs Bretonside Bus Station on service 83 to Tavistock Stagecoach Devon 52343 (P803XTA) arriving at Bretonside Bus Station, Plymouth with a X38 service from Exeter Bristol VR 38841 (LFJ841W) heads out of Bretonside Bus Station for Portwrinkle on service 81A FDC 34295 (P295KPX) waits to turn into Bretonside Bus Station on what should be a service 111 from Torquay Stagecoach Devon Dennis Dart 32436 (N736XDV) stands in Exmouth Bus Station Stagecoach Devon Dennis Dart 32434 (N734XDV) departs Exmouth Strand on service 57 for Exeter Stagecoach Volvo Olympian 16017 (P817GMU) stands at the Exeter (Jubilee Drive) terminus of service 57 prior to working a return trip to Exeter Stagecoach Devon Volvo Olympian 16604 ( R904JDV) stands at Sidmouth Triangle on service 52B from Honiton to Exeter

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Somerset http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c109684.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Somerset Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Somerset

62629-UFX330-67311 stand in Taunton Bus Station 34962 in Taunton heading for the bus station Leyland Olympian 34961 leaving Taunton bus station Route branded 42831 leaves Taunton bus station for Burnham on Sea 41132 lays over in Taunton bus station 67311-62556-46201 stand in the parking area at Taunton bus station 66511 arriving at Taunton bus station Dennis Lance 67315 (ODZ8915) heads through Minehead Town Centre towards the railway station Mercedes 51745 (P445KYC) heads towards Minehead Town Centre Dennis Lance 67315 (ODZ8915) loads up outside Minehead Railway Station whilst working service 28 to Taunton Dennis Dart 42431 (P431ORL) loads outside Minehead Railway Station ready for departure to Barnstaple on service 300 Rexquote's Bristol LD BAS564 stands opposite Minehead Station on the 'Exmoor Explorer' service 400 Rexquote's Bristol LD (BAS564) stands opposite Minehead Station on the open top 'Exmoor Explorer' service 400 Rexquote's Bristol LD (BAS564) stands outside Bishops Lydeard station

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Wiltshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c80479.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Wiltshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Wiltshire

Bagerline 1229 (L229AAB) departs Chippenham Bus Station on service 231 to Bath Two Optare Spectra, 3105 leading, stand in Salisbury Bus Station W&D Optare Spectra 3182 in Blue Boar Row, Salisbury W&D 3134 passing the rear of 2628 in Blue Boar Row, Salisbury Optare Metrorider 2628 loads outside Debenhams in Blue Boar Row, Salisbury Spectra 3181 passing P&R liveried 3607 in Blue Boar Row Spectra 3138 turns into Salisbury Bus Staion on service 3 to Stonehenge W&D Metrorider 2228 rounds into Roll Street heading for Salisbury Bus Station W&D Spectra 3119 crosses into Roll Street heading for Salisbury Bus Station W&D Optare Excel 3606 in Park & Ride livery stands in Blue Boar Row W&D Metrorider 2656, complete with dox matrix destination box, in Blue Boar Row Wilts & Dorset Solo 2672 (V672FEL) stands at Wilton Square Stagecoach Hampshire Bus 18505 (KX06LYY) departs Amesbury Bus Station on service 8, marketed as Activ8, for Salisbury Wilts & Dorset Solo 2231 (P231CTV) and Spectra 3183 (HJ52VFZ) parked up at Amesbury Bus Station Wilts & Dorset Solo 2671 (V671FEL), working service 16, and about to turn right and head for Amesbury Bus Station Wilts & Dorset Spectra 3156 (R156NPR) is about to turn left into Amesbury Bus Station with a service 3 to Salisbury Wilts & Dorset Solo 2688 (X688XJT) sets off from Amesbury Bus Station on service 5 to Salisbury Wilts & Dorset Spectra 3154 (R154NPR) enters Amesbury Bus Station on service 3 to Stonehenge Wilts & Dorset Spectra 3159 (T159ALJ), in Activ8 livery, turns into Amesbury Bus Station on service 8 to Andover Wilts & Dorset Spectra 3132 (M132HPR), in Stonehenge Tour livery, stands at the Stonehenge terminus Wilts & Dorset Citaros 161 (HF55JZL) and 162 (HF55JZM) parked up at the Warminster out station Wilts & Dorset Solo 2629 (S629JRU) sits in the sun at Salisbury Bus Station Wilts & Dorset Optare 3168 (Y168FEL) sits in the autumn sunshine before returning to Weymouth on service 184

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Hampshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c59549.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Hampshire Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Hampshire

W&D Optare Solo 2669 loads at Ringwood on service X36 W&D Optare Spectra 3124 (L124ELJ) loading at Ringwood Meeting House Optare Spectra 3104 (K104VLJ) at Ringwood on X34 to Bournemouth Optare Spectra 3171 (Y171FEL) at Ringwood on X3 to BOurnemouth Optare Spectra 3174, route branded for the X3, stands with Bristol VR 4454 at Ringwood Depot Optare Alero 2001 (YR02YRX) on Cango service C32 (Lymington-New Milton) at Sway Optare Spectra 3147 (W947KRU) at Brockenhurst on route 56A (Lymington-Southampton via Brockenhurst & Lyndhurst) Optare Solo 2635 heads out of Brokenhurst for Lymington on route 56A Optare Spectra 3163 stands in Lymington Bus Station Optare Spectra 3164 heads through the New Forest between Brokenhurst and Lymington Stagecoach Hants & Surrey 32452 (NFX667), the dedicated Rail Link bus for the service between Liphook & Bordon, stands outside Liphook Station Leyland National 125 (NLP389V) stands in Fareham Bus Station in full 'Provincial' livery Solent Blue Line 749 (T749JPO) exits Fareham Bus Station with a service 26A to Southampton First Hants & Dorset 42128 (S628KTP) makes its way out of Fareham Bus Station Volvo/Wright 66158 (S358XCR) at Fareham Bus Station Darts 46316 & 42133 stand side by side in Fareham Bus Station Optare Solo 51239 (YN03ZVW) leaves Fareham Bus Station 51727 is all over blue livery at Fareham Bus Station First Hants & Dorset Dart 46314 (M314YOT), still in the old red/cream Provincial livery, leaves Fareham Bus Station Volvo/Alexander ALX400, 32044 (W814EOW) stands at the Hamble Village terminus of service 16A Volvo/Wright Renown 66151 (S351NPO) at Hilsea with the old 'Southdown' Hilsea depot in the background R646TLM at Hilsea Leyland Lynx 62643 (H643YHT) arrives at Hilsea Volvo/Wright 66159 en route to Portsmouth (The Hard) at Hilsea Stagecoach 'South Downs' 20610 (M610APN) passes the old Southdown Depot at Hilsea Stagecoach 'South Downs' 31051 (R71NPN), still in strip livery, passes the old Southdown Depot at Hilsea Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Olympian 16352 (N352MPN) seen after departing Aldershot Bus Station and making its way back to Aldershot Depot Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Dart SLF 34016 (R116VPU) about to enter Aldershot Bus Station on service 1 from Camberley Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Volvo PS 20616 (L616TDY) rounds the Station Road roundabout prior to entering Aldershot Bus Station Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Dart SLF 34013 (413DCD) stands in Aldershot Bus Station on service 1 Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Dart SLF 34017 (R117VPU) departs Aldershot Bus Station on service 3 to Yateley Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Olympian 14989 (K239NHC), still in the old 'stripe' livery, enters Aldershot Bus Station on a service 15 from Farnham First Hants & Dorset Dart 41136 at Portsmouth (Hard Interchange) First Hants & Dorset Volvo 66193 at Portsmouth (Hard Interchange) Stagecoach South Dart 34452 at Portsmouth (Hard Interchange) W&D Optre Solo 2652 (V653DFX) seen in Burley on a 105 service W&D Solo 2679 (V679FEL) stops in Burley to pick up passengers for the X35 W&D Optre Spectra 3172 (Y172FEL), route branded for the X3, at Ringwood heading for Salisbury W&D 3233 (R807NUD) on their new Bournemout-Southampton express service X33 at Ringwood Meeting House The rear view of the same vehicle (3233) at Ringwood General view of Wilts & Dorset's vehicles on Ringwood Depot Solent Blue Line's VR Open Topper 901 (UFX857S) on service 49, the New Forest Tour W&D Solo 2681 (V681FEL) heads for Lymington on service 112 at Beaulieu Solent Blue Line's VR Open Topper 901 (UFX857S) stands at Brockenhurst Station. Note the vehicle is minus its cycle trailer. W&D Optre Spectra 3163 (W163RFX) enters the approach road to Brockenhurst Station W&D Solo 2634 (T634AJT) stands near Lyndhurst Fire Station between journeys on service 31 Solent Blue Line's VR Open Topper 901 (UFX857S) leaves Lyndhurst on the 1300hrs round trip on service 49 W&D 2540 winds its way through Beaulieu on service 112 to Lymington W&D Bristol VR 4456 (KRU856W) at Hatchet Gate, Beaulieu on its way to commence a school service W&D Solo 2224 (N224VRC) at Hatchet Gate

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Oxfordshire http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c58327.html A selection of photographs taken throughout the county of Oxfordshire including the City of Oxford Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken throughout the county of Oxfordshire including the City of Oxford

Arriva the Shires 5157 stands at Oxford Railway Station Oxford Dennis Trident 110 passes the railway station on Park & Ride service 400 Oxford Volvo B10 No 654 in passes Gloucester Green coach station Stagecoach 22914 at St. Giles on Route 7A Stagecoach Leyland Olympian 16524 turns at St. Giles Oxford Mercedes-Benz 825 passes St. Giles in Oxford Oxford Dennis Trident 116 passes St. Giles on Park & Ride service 300 Oxford Dennis Trident 107 at St. Giles on Park & Ride service 300 Oxford Volvo B10 No 654 heads towards Broad Street in Oxford Arriva Mercedes-Benz Vario 2248 heads towards Broad Street in Oxford Oxford 633 makes its way towards the railway station with the blinds ready for its return journey to Kidlington on route 2 Oxford Express 19 arrives in Oxford from London Jetlink service 757 leaves Oxford for Cambridge Oxford Leyland Olympian 221 on football special service 601 Oxford 642 heads towards the railway station Arriva Leyland Olympian 5101 outide Oxford Station in part all over advert livery Arriva The Shires Olympian 5830 (G230VWL) lays over outside Oxford Railway Station Arriva The Shires Mercedez 2147 (N177DWM) parked up and waiting time at Oxford Railway Station Oxford Bus 803 (T803CBW) stands outside Oxford Railway Station Stagecoach Olympian waits in the bus station area outside Oxford Railway Station Stagecoach 16518 (R418XFC) passes Oxford Railway Station Stagecoach Brooksbus 18054 (KX53VNE) climbs the rise from under the railway bridge at Oxford Station Oxford Bus 102 (T102DBW) near Oxford Railway Station Oxford Bus Mercedes 833 (X3OXF) on route X3 Oxford 'Airline' 56 (OF02OXF) heads for Gloucester Green Coach Station Oxford Tube 60 (T60UBE) begins its journey to London Arriva The Shires 5157 (S157KNK) heads for the last stage of its journey to Oxford Station on route 280 from Aylesbury In the new Oxford-London Link livery, Y23OXF makes its way to Gloucester Green Coach Station Stagecoach Olympian 16144 (R144EVX) lays over in Gloucester Green Coach Station Oxford Bus 643 (P643FFC) at St Giles on service 2 to Kidlington Mercedes 823 (MB52OXF) crosses St Giles on Park & Ride service 500 Oxford 646 (K120BUD) at St Giles on Service 14 to the John Ratcliffe Hospital Stagecoach Oxford's 22927 (S927CFC) at St Giles with a service 7B to Kidlington Formula One style line up, only this time waiting for the 'green light' at St Giles Oxford Park & Ride liveried 114 (T114DBW) crosses St Giles Stagecoach 20694 (P319EFL) crosses St Giles Stagecoach Express 52482 (R182DNH) heads out of Oxford for Cambridge on service X5 Oxford Bus 603 (N603FJO) passes St Giles Branded for 'green' route 7, Stagecoach's 22929 (S929CFC) turns at St Giles Oxford park & Ride Mercedes 824 (MC02OXF) prepares to terminate at its City Centre terminus Stagecoach 52120 (K150DNV) heads for the railway station at St Giles on route X5 from Cambridge Oxford Bus Volvo 653 (K127BUD) turns into St Algates Stagecoach 22947 (OV51KAK) about to turn into St Algates from Oxford High Street Oxford Bus Volvo 811 (T811CBW) allows 'The Law' to cross before turning into St Algates Stagecoach Volvo 22938 (S938CFC) turns left into St Algates Oxford Park & Ride Dennis Trident 116 (T116DBW) waits at the traffic lights at the end of Oxford High Street Stagecoach 34470 (KV53NHE) route branded for the Abingdon-Oxford Express X4 service, turns into St Algates Thames Travel's Dart 651 (KP51UFH) at High Street & St Algates junction Oxford's 58 (K1OXF) heads for the last section of it's journey to Gloucester Green at the High Street/St Algates junction Arriva (The Shires) 5102 (G652UPP) heads up New Road Oxford on it's journey to Aylesbury Bus Station

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Dorset http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c57107.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Dorset Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Dorset

First Southern National Dart 819 (S819KPR) heads towards Axminster on service 31 at Chideock FSN 62406 (YS03ZKA) enters Bridport Coach Station on the X53 to Wareham FSN open top VR 934 stands next to Mercedes-Benz 733 in Weymouth Depot FSN Dart 846 pulls away from the stop outside Weymouth Depot FSN Dart 234 loads on Weymouth Sea Front FSN Bristol VR 1161 (AFJ768T), loads at King's Statute, Weymouth. The vehicle is still in the old 'Cawlett Group' Southern National livery. FSN Leyland Lynx 1628 (F628RTC) arrives at Weymouth FSN Leyland Olympian 1826 loads at Weymouth Wilts & Dorset 4417 (UDL674S) at Weymouth having arrived on service 187 FSN Leyland Olympian 1827 (C186YBA) on a Weymouth Town Service Wilts & Dorset 3150 (M19WAL) DAF Open Top Palatine 2 inside Swanage Depot Wilts & Dorset Bristol VR 4422 (ELJ214V), in Poole Tramways blue livery, stands in the yard adjacent to Swanage Railway Station W&D 3151 Open Top Palatine on service 150 at Swanage Station W&D Optare Specta 3140 on service 144 to Poole at Swanage Station W&D Optare Specta 3140 on service 144 at Kingston VR 4431 & Spectra 3171 at Poole Bus Station W&D 3502 Optare Delta stands in Poole Bus Station W&D 4429 at Poole Bus Station W&D 4432 waits its next turn at Poole Bus Station Wilts & Dorset DAF with Northern Counties 'Convertable' body 3153 (N14WAL) at Wareham Station en route to Swanage on service 144 First's Mercedes 51646 (N46OAE) approaching it's terminus at Wareham Station First Hants & Dorset Scania 36004 (UN04GNZ) calls into Wareham Station First Hants & Dorset Scania 36004 (YN04GNZ) about to make the left turn to call at Wool Station en route to Exeter on CoastlinX53 36004 again, now having made it's stop at Wool Station, heads off towards Weymouth Final shot of 36004 (YN04GNZ) as it approaches the outskirts of Weymouth First Hants & Dorset 39942 (VDV142S), Bristol VR with convertable top, stands in the entrance of Weymouth Depot First Hants & Dorset 39955 (ATA555L) with 'top' off, departs Weymouth (King's Statue) on service 1A to Portland Bill Wilts & Dorset Spectra 3117 (L117ALJ) stands on Weymouth Seafront (King's Statue) prior to departure back to Ringwood on the Saturday only summer service X20 First Hants & Dorset 42821 (S821KPR) stands at Weymouth (King's Statue) prior to departure on service 31 to Axminster for which the vehicle is route branded First Devon & Conwall Volvo B10M 20407 (R307JAF) departs Weymouth on National Express service 316 bound for Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 1819 (LWS43Y) makes its way down the Esplanade at Weymouth FHD Dart 42636 (P836YUM) heads into Weymouth on service X53 Wilts & Dorset 3124 (L124ELJ) stands having terminated its service at Kings Statue, Weymouth Go-Ahead's Wilts & Dorset coach 3214 (R214NFX) stands in First's Hants & Dorset depot at Weymouth First Hants & Dorset 36002 (YN04GNX), named Poole Harbour and route branded for the X53, stands in Weymouth Depot FHD Lynx 62627 (F627RTC) stands in the sunshine outside Weymouth Depot Wilts & Dorset 3149 (M18WAL) stands outside Swanage Railway Station prior to departing for Bournemouth Wilts & Dorset 3148 (M17WAL) stands outside Swanage Railway Station First Hants & Dorset 51282 (M282UYD) stands at Lulworth Cove prior to returning to Dorchester Wilts & Dorset 408 (HF05GGO) stands at Bournemouth Triangle prior to working a service 121 to Lymington Wilts & Dorset Unilinx liveried Volvo Myllenium 402 (HF54KXU) at Bournemouth Triangle on service 132 to Wimbourne Yellow Buses East Lancs Dennis Dart 471 (N471TPR) stands at Bournemouth Triangle Wilts & Dorset Leyland Olympian 4906 arrives at Bournemouth Triangle on service 150 Yellow Buses 428 (HF03ODT) waits to enters Bournemouth Square (Gervis Place) Yellow Buses Dennis Dominator 258 (H258MFX) loads at Bournemout Square Yellow Buses 412 (Y412CFX) moves off after loading at Bournemouth Square Yellow Buses DAF Wright 503 (HF05LTW) loads at Bournemouth Square Wilts & Dorset Bristol VR 4423 (ELJ215V) stands in Gervis Place, Bournemouth prior to working service 108 to Corfe Mullen Yellow Buses 110 (HF04JWJ) loads at Bournemouth Square on service 22. The service number being clearly visable on the front of the vehicle. Wilts & Dorset 412 (HF05GGX) enters Gervis Place, Bournemouth on service 121 to Lymington

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Surrey http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c57031.html Selection of photographs taken throughout various location in the county of Surrey Tuesday 30 November 1999: Selection of photographs taken throughout various location in the county of Surrey

London Buses' LS50 (KJD550P), on route 203 to Brentford (Half Acre), stands alongside an unidentified LS, on route 218, at Staines (Wraysbury Road). The old Staines West Station building can be seen in the background LCBS Leyland National SNB242 (NPK242R) waits outside Staines Garage, blinded for route 441 to Englefield Green, while SNC186 (LPB186P) stands inside the garage blinded for route 460 Westlink National (ex LT LS98 - OJD898R) stands at the Egham Eclipes terminus of route 417 prior to the route being extended via Englefield Green & Old Windsor to Windsor (Castle Hill) in July 1995 Westlink National (ex LS112 THX112S) passes an ex-LT bus stop (to right) in the village of Thorpe whilst working route 569. This location was once the terminal point for short workings to Thorpe (Red Lion) on LT route 469. Westlink National (ex LS112 THX112S) stands at Crown Road, Virginia Water Westlink National (exLS88 OJD888R) heads along Crown Road at Knowle Hill Westlink National (exLS88 OJD888R) stands at the Virginia Water Station stop whilst working SCC tendered route 569 Westlink National (ex LS13 KJD513P) heads across Englefield Green en route for Windsor whilst working a 417 journey Westlink National (ex LS195 THX195S) on route 216 to Kingston at Lower Sunbury Telling Golden Miller Optare Excel 988 (R988EWU) exits Staines Bus Station on route 216 to Kingston via Ashford, Sunbury & Hampton First Berkshire Dart 246 (S344EWU) waits to exit Staines Bus Station on route 41 to Slough London United Dart DPS583 (SN51TAV) departs Staines Bus Station on route 290 for Twickenham Telling Golden Miller Mercedes 711D, fleet number 55 (P255MLE) is caught at traffic lights at Staines on route 441 to Heathrow Airport Armchair's Dart DP1009 (RL51DOA) about to turn right under the railway bridge in High Street, Staines on route 117 to West Middlesex Hospital Armchair's Dart DP1006 (RX51FNV), still in old livery, emerges into the sunlight from under the railway bridge in High Street, Staines as it makes its way 'Out of Service' to the Bus Station Arriva Wright Cadet 3932 passes Holmbury St. Mary church heading towards Guildford First Beeline Dennis Dart 237 at Pooley Green Level Crossing Telling Goldern Miller Dennis Dart 346 (KV03ZFW), in the special Heathrow silver livery, heads along Thames Street, Sunbury on route 557 to Addlestone Ensignbus 192 (F292NHJ) stands outside Shepperton Station on rail replacement duties London United Dart DPS686 at Lower Sunbury TGM LT red livered Dart RN52EOB at Lower Sunbury Arriva Wright Cadet 3934, route branded for routes 34/35, seen at Guildford working local route 26 Safeguard Optare Excel YJ03UMM on Guildford local service 5 Arriva Wright Cadet 3925 on Guildford Town Service 4 Stagecoach Hants & Surrey 20446 at Guildford on route 71 Stagecoach Hampshire Bus 16289 arrives at Guildford on Route X64 from Winchester DSL110 in Guildford Park & Ride livery at Artington on route 200 Stagecoach Surrey & Hants 33029 leaves Guildford en route to Aldershot Arriva London & Country 3929 arrives at Guildford DSL110 on the Guildford-Artington Park & Ride service 200 Safeguard Optare Excel X308CBT passes The Friary Centre, Guildford L&C Dennis Lance LS24 on Guildford Town Service 17 TGM Dart 416 loads at Staines Bus Station on LT route 203 Armchair Dart DP1007 at Staines Bus Station on LT route 117 TGM/BAA liveried Dart 502, stands at Staines Bus Station on route 441 London United Dart DPS524 at Staines Bus Station on route 290 Arriva DAF Wright Cadet 3941 (GK52YVF) route branded for Routes 34 & 35, although blinded for route 28!, lays over in Guildford Bus Station Countryliner Plaxton short Dart departs Guildford Bus Station on route 463 to Woking Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Plaxton Dart 33033 (P343AYJ) route branded for route 20 (Guildford-Aldershot) loads at Guildford Bus Station DSL 53 (P253APM) Dennis Dart SLF with East Lancs Spryte body about to turn into North Street Guildford whilst working on route 436 Arriva Wright Cadet (GK51SZE) in Commercial Road Guidford working route 32 although vehicle is route branded for the routes 34/35 Stagecoach Dart 33032 (P302AYJ) enters the lower end of North Street, Guildford heading for the bus station Dennis Dart V247BNV about to turn into North Street, Guildford en route to the bus station whilst working route 463 Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Dart 32509 (J509GCD) stands at Chiddingfold on service 71 to Guildford Stagecoach Hants & Surrey Dart 32550 (J550GCD), still in the old striped livery, turns out of New Road, Wormley near Witley Railway Station Telling Golden Miller's BAA livered Dart 344 (KV03ZFT) waits at Walton on Thames Station prior to working the next 555 back to Heathrow Airport TGM's BAA livered Dart 348 (KV03ZFY) has just arrived at Walton on Thames Station with a service 556 from Heathrow Airport TGM's Dart 329 (KN52NFU) outside Hersham Station on route 514 to Kingston Hospital TGM Dart 325 (KN52NFO) passes the 'Fox & Hounds' at Knowle Hill, the former terminus on London Transport's route 466. Route 567 is the present version of the old LT route 466. TGM Dart 325 (KN52NFO) departs from Virginia Water Staion on route 566 which is todays version of the old LT route 466

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Cornwall http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c56238.html A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Cornwall. Apologies for prefixing some pictures with FWN (First Western National) and not FDC (First Devon & Cornwall), but I've only just got used to putting the word 'First' in front of Western National. You're lucky I still don't put WNOC ! Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of photographs taken at various location throughout the county of Cornwall. Apologies for prefixing some pictures with FWN (First Western National) and not FDC (First Devon & Cornwall), but I've only just got used to putting the word 'First' in front of Western National. You're lucky I still don't put WNOC !

Western National Bristol VR 1242 (XHK228X) arriving at St. Buryan on service 1 to Penzance Western National Bristol VR 1242 (XHK228X) passes through Drift on service 1 to Penzance FWN Bristol VRs 1117 & 1226 stand at Newquay Bus Station FWN Leyland Olympian 1754 (A754VAF) enters Newquay Bus Station FWN Bristol VR 1260 (PEU518R) arrives at Penzance on service 1 from Lands End FWN Bristol VR 1227 (EWS747W) stands at Sennen Cove en route to Lands End FWN Bristol VR 1227 (EWS747W) at Lands End waiting to return to Penzance FWN Bristol VR 1227 (EWS747W) at Porthcurno bus stand FWN 1233 on Route 2B at Porthleven FWN 1261 departs Porthleven on route 2 to Helston A broken down 1234 at Falmouth Truronian T32JCV arrives at The Lizard Truronian T32JCV at The Lizard FWN Bristol VR 1141 (AFJ706T), repainted into the old Western National green livery, prepares to depart Truro Bus Station on service X90 to Falmouth FWN Bristol VR 1224 (LFJ841W) at Truro having arrived on a service X89 from Newquay FWN Leyland Olympian 1753 (A753VAF) at Truro Truronian Transbus Enviro BN02EDN works the Park & Ride service at the Eden Project FWN Dennis Dart 4417 at Wadebridge FWN Mercedes-Benz 6630 at Wadebridge on a Town Service Truronian ‘Eden Project’ branded Dart Y1EDN at St. Austell Station SLF Dart 41161 (R161TLM) backs out to depart St. Austell Bus Station on a service 22 to Truro Bristol VR 38766 (BEP966V) stands at Polperro (Crumplehorn) prior to its return departure to Plymouth Bristol VR 38766 (BEP966V) departing Polperro (Crumplehorn) on service 81A to Plymouth Bristol VR 38766 (BEP966V) stands in the morning sun at Looe on service 81A to Plymouth Bristol VR 38766 (BEP966V) waits at Seaton on service 81A to Plymouth Mercedes 50644 (K344ORL) substituting for a VR on service 81B to Cremyll at Freathy Bristol VR 38843 (LFJ843W) heads for Plymouth at Freathy with a service 81B Bristol VR 38815 (FDV815V) stands inside Torpoint Depot Torpoint Depot with 38766 (BEP966V) standing in the doorway Bristol VR 1200 (LFJ844W) passes Torpoint Depot en route to Cremyll Bristol VR 1200 (LFJ844W) negotiates its way through traffic calming measures at Antony Bristol VR 1200 (LFJ844W) stands in the bus turning area at Cremyll Bristol VR 1200 (LFJ844W) prior to departure from Cremyll with an 81B service to Plymouth FWN Bristol VR 1116 (VDV116S) reverses into the parking area at Penzance Bus Station FWN Dart 4526 (SN53KKB) pulls onto its stand at Penzance Bus Station before setting out for a journey on service 10 to St. Just Newly renumbered 41152 (P152NLW), transfered to FWN from First London, arrives at Penzance Bus Station VR 1306 (RAH267W) about to reverse during it's 'double run' at Sennon Cove FWN 46166 (N966CPU) arriving at Penzance FWN Dart 4528 (SK53KKD), complete with route branding for service 16, having just departed from Penzance Bus Station GWR liveried VR 1003 (VDV114S) stands in Penzance Depot Line of VRs in Penzance Depot with 1126 (XDV608S) nearest Quietly sitting in a corner at Penzance Depot, open toppers 1019, 1020 & 1021 Flambards liveried VR 1148 (AFJ750T) standing in Penzance Depot FWN Dart 4527 (SK53KKC) at St. Ives Bus Station FWN Leyland Lynx 62531 (E201BOD) working the 'Shoppers Bus' in St. Ives FWN 42469 (T469JCV) with X18 route branding, departs St. Ives Bus Station Surely St. Ives must have one, if not the, most picturesque bus station in the UK. Here FWN 4529 (SK53KKE) waits departure back to Penzance Plaxton Dart 46418 (M418CCV) departs Camborne Bus Station 42469 (T469JCV) departs Camborne Bus Station for Truro VR 38760 (AFJ760T) departs Camborne Bus Station with 46417 behind it

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 London http://halfacre-buses.fotopic.net/c56068.html A collection of photgraphs taken at various locations all of which are mostly within the 'old' London Transport Central Area Tuesday 30 November 1999: A collection of photgraphs taken at various locations all of which are mostly within the 'old' London Transport Central Area

London Bus Lines (Q Drive) Leyland Olumpian 48 (G48XLO) stands at the Northolt Station bus stand prior to working a return journey on route 90 to Richmond London Bus Lines (Q Drive) Leyland Lynx 756 (D756DLO) departs Hounslow Bus Station on LRT route 81 to SLough Telling Golden Miller Volvo 902 (W902UJM) passing Fairfield Bus Station, Kingston on express route 726 to Heathrow Airport London & Country Volvo 615 (G615BPH) waits at the traffic lights beside Fairfield Bus Station, Kingston on route 479 to Guildford Arriva Guildford & West Surrey DSL33 (N233TPK) waits at the traffic lights by Fairfield Bus Station, Kingston on route 461 to Woking Telling Golden Miller Dennis Dart 518 (S518TCF) passes Fairfield Bus Station, Kingston on route 471 to Woking London United M1039 (A739THV) departs Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston on route 411 to West Molesey Arriva London Leyland Olympian L25 (C25CHM) heads towards Marylebone Station on route 2 at Hyde Park Corner Arriva London Routemaster RML 2351 (CUV351C) at Hyde Park Corner on route 137 to Clapham Common Station Arriva London Leyland Olympian L549 (G549VBB) loads at Trafalgar Square on route 176 prior to setting off to Penge In the bright yellow of First Capital, Dennis Arrow 406 (P406PLE) departs Stratford Bus Station on route 158 to Chingford Mount First London's Golden Jubilee livered RML 2365 disgraces itself and has to be towed back to base. It is seen about to arrive at Westbourne Park Garage London General's Waterloo Base with five MALs awaiting service London United (Sovereign) RM1913 (ALD913B) heads for Aldwych on Route 13 at Trafalgar Square First London RML2379 (JJD379D) rounds Trafalgar Square en route to Liverpool Street Station on Route 23 Still in the yellow livery of First Capital Dennis Arrow 420 at Waterloo Arriva London Leyland Olympian L223 (D223FYM) passes Stamford Street heading towards Waterloo Station and Penge on route 176 London Central Citaro MAL56 (BL52ODP) in Wilton Road outside Victoria Station on route 436 to Paddington Station London Central RM1058 (58CLT) at Terminus Place, Victoria on route 36 to New Cross Gate Arriva Leyland Olympian L211 (D211FYM) picks up in Vauxhall Bridge Road at Victoria on route 2 to Norwood Garage London Central Citaro MAL61 (BL52ODV) heads for Lewisham on Route 436 at Victoria Metroline RML2689 (SMK689F) on route 6 to Kensel Rise Station overtakes Stagecoach RML2272 (CUV272C) on route 15 to Paddington at Marble Arch Arriva The Shires Green Line 4368 (W368XKX) at Marble Arch on route 757 to Luton Airport London General WVL71 (LF52ZTR) turns out of Park Lane into Marble Arch on route 74 to Baker Street First London VPL1272 (LT52WWU) turns out of Park Lane to round Marble Arch on route 10 to Kings Cross Sovereign Green Line 316 (P316RGS) leads an Arriva Leyland Olympian at Marble Arch Metroline RML2310 (CUV310C) heads for the terminal stand of route 390 Marble Arch Stagecoach RML2437 (JJD437D) emerges from Bow Garage ready for another journey to Victora on Route 8 Stagecoach RM1289 (XSL596A) stands at Blackwall DLR Station prior to its run to Paddington on Route 15 London General Citaro MAL29 (BX02YZR) makes its way out of Terminus Place, Victoria on route 507 to Waterloo Metroline RML2695 (SMK695F) heads a line of RMLs at Kensal Rise Station Metroline RML2731 (SMK731F) exits the bus road at Marble Arch to start another journey on route 390 to Archway Station London united RML2463 (JJD463D) stands at Acton Green terminus of route 94 London United DPS640 (SK02XHR) stands outside Stamford Brook Garage on route 391 to Fulham Broadway Arriva London RML2666 (SMK666F) turns onto Piccadilly Circus on route 38 to Clapton Pond Stagecoach Green Line liveried RMC 1461 (461CLT) heads towards Trafalgar Square on route 15 to Blackwall Station Arriva London RM6 (VLT6) heads towards Trafalgar Square on route 159 to Streatham Station London General Citaro MAL17 (BX02YZA) at Holborn on route 521 to London Bridge Station London General RM1104 (104CLT) arriving at Piccadilly Circus, the terminus of route 22 Stagecoach Citaro 23009 (LX03HCH) crosses Piccadilly Circus on route 453 to Marylebone Station London United RML2700 (SMK700F) crosses Piccadilly Circus heading for Aldwych on route 9 London Central Leyland Titan T1018 (A618THV) about to enter the rear entrance of Camberwell Garage (Q) Arriva RML2648 (NML648E) stands at Battersea Garage awaiting its next duty on route 19 to Finsbury Park Arriva London RML2715 (SMK715F) about to turn left into Howie Street and the back entrance to Battersea Garage in Hester Road Arriva London RML2524 (JJD524D) stands at Finsbury Park Station prior to working a 'short journey' on route 19 to Piccadilly Circus RM652 passes RM1185 at the Clapton Pond stand RML2561 outside Willesden Garage RML2540 on the Putney Common stand of route 22 RML899 at Putney Common fresh from a repaint RML2732 at Putney Heath in 'General' livery

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