Shenfield Depot http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/ 102 rows en-gb 60 Eastern National - AVX975G http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1777461.html After many years' hard work, Eastern National Bristol FLF6LX coach 2614 (AVX975G) returned to the road in Autumn 2009. Thanks to owner Paul Harrison, we were on a celebratory trip from Southend to London Victoria accompanied by Craig Mara's painstakingly restored LDL prototype 2510 (236LNO). Friday 6 November 2009: After many years' hard work, Eastern National Bristol FLF6LX coach 2614 (AVX975G) returned to the road in Autumn 2009. Thanks to owner Paul Harrison, we were on a celebratory trip from Southend to London Victoria accompanied by Craig Mara's painstakingly restored LDL prototype 2510 (236LNO).

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]]> Fri Nov 6 2009 Blackpool - trams, buses and trains October 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1774188.html A day's visit to Blackpool on 28 October, in order to travel on and photograph trams through to Fleetwood Ferry - the street section there is to close in November (until 2012) for major rebuilding into a light railway type operation. Thursday 29 October 2009: A day's visit to Blackpool on 28 October, in order to travel on and photograph trams through to Fleetwood Ferry - the street section there is to close in November (until 2012) for major rebuilding into a light railway type operation.

Preston Preston - train for Blackpool South Blackpool South Balloon car 700 restored to original body condition Inside 700 Standard Car 147 on Driver Experience at Fleetwood 700 in Fleetwood Fleetwood Ferry - rebuilt Balloon car Fleetwood Ferry Fisherman's Walk, Fleetwood Fleetwood Ferry Thornton Gate Cleveleys Little Bispham

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]]> Thu Oct 29 2009 Isle of Wight - Bus Museum running day weekend 18-20 October 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1770901.html The annual running day at the Museum, this year featuring four 1939-41 Bristol K5Gs including AJN825 from Essex. Some ferry photos on the day before and day after the rally. Wednesday 21 October 2009: The annual running day at the Museum, this year featuring four 1939-41 Bristol K5Gs including AJN825 from Essex. Some ferry photos on the day before and day after the rally.

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]]> Wed Oct 21 2009 London stations http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1734862.html A selection of Main Line and Underground stations around London Sunday 2 August 2009: A selection of Main Line and Underground stations around London

Victoria Euston 2008 Euston 2008 Euston - Caledonian Sleeper 2008 Finsbury Park 1978 Bethnal Green 2008 St Pancras 2009 Liverpool Street 2009 Liverpool Street 2009 Liverpool Street 1977 Liverpool Street 1977 Broad Street 1977

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 Mangapps Railway Museum July 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1734367.html A private visit by the MEMRC to Mangapps, where the Barclay steam loco, 03/04s and Class 47 were all in operation. Thanks as ever to June, John and James. Saturday 1 August 2009: A private visit by the MEMRC to Mangapps, where the Barclay steam loco, 03/04s and Class 47 were all in operation. Thanks as ever to June, John and James.

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]]> Sat Aug 1 2009 Alton Bus Rally July 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1734366.html There are separate collections for London Transport/London Country, buses from Southern England and those built in Bristol. Saturday 1 August 2009: There are separate collections for London Transport/London Country, buses from Southern England and those built in Bristol.

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]]> Sat Aug 1 2009 Alton Bus Rally July 2009 - Southern England operators http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1733861.html Buses and coaches from Aldershot & District, Southdown, Eastbourne, Brighton, Portsmouth and elsewhere on the South Coast. Thursday 30 July 2009: Buses and coaches from Aldershot & District, Southdown, Eastbourne, Brighton, Portsmouth and elsewhere on the South Coast.

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 Alton Bus Rally July 2009 - London Transport and London Country http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1733857.html Vehicles which operated for LT and LCBS, including an STL and G from Cobham as well as five RTWs together and various newer types such as Merlins and Green Line Reliance. Thursday 30 July 2009: Vehicles which operated for LT and LCBS, including an STL and G from Cobham as well as five RTWs together and various newer types such as Merlins and Green Line Reliance.

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 Alton Bus Rally July 2009 - Bristol chassis http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1733855.html Our first visit to the Alton Bus Rally and Running Day. Only vehicles with Bristol chassis appear in this folder - this includes the two 1939/40 K5Gs new to Southern Vectis (a combined age of 140 years!). Thursday 30 July 2009: Our first visit to the Alton Bus Rally and Running Day. Only vehicles with Bristol chassis appear in this folder - this includes the two 1939/40 K5Gs new to Southern Vectis (a combined age of 140 years!).

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 Isle of Wight - 27/28 July 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1733828.html Classic Southern Vectis open top buses (1940 K5G DDL50 and 1956 LD6G MDL954, both courtesy of Derek Priddle) at Havenstreet and Wootton for the Steam Railway's annual 'Thomas the Tank Engine' event, plus the Bus Museum's Bristol MW outstationed at Carisbrooke. Thursday 30 July 2009: Classic Southern Vectis open top buses (1940 K5G DDL50 and 1956 LD6G MDL954, both courtesy of Derek Priddle) at Havenstreet and Wootton for the Steam Railway's annual 'Thomas the Tank Engine' event, plus the Bus Museum's Bristol MW outstationed at Carisbrooke.

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 Lough Swilly - 6 July 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1729158.html A quick visit to Swilly at Derry, where we collected the last two working Bristols (452, ex 2570 and 459, ex 2539) for movement to England via Belfast Docks and Birkenhead. Tuesday 21 July 2009: A quick visit to Swilly at Derry, where we collected the last two working Bristols (452, ex 2570 and 459, ex 2539) for movement to England via Belfast Docks and Birkenhead.

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]]> Tue Jul 21 2009 Isle of Wight - Southern Vectis in the 1970s http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1705088.html Photos by Chris & John Stewart or from their collections Saturday 30 May 2009: Photos by Chris & John Stewart or from their collections

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 New Zealand trains - preserved 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704831.html Various locations around North Island during October 2008 Friday 29 May 2009: Various locations around North Island during October 2008

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 New Zealand trains - preserved Ferrymead 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704830.html We were kindly given a very lengthy tour of the railway sheds at Ferrymead Museum, Christchurch Friday 29 May 2009: We were kindly given a very lengthy tour of the railway sheds at Ferrymead Museum, Christchurch

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 New Zealand trains - preserved at Ashburton Plains 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704827.html New Zealand trains - preserved at Ashburton Plains 2007 Friday 29 May 2009: New Zealand trains - preserved at Ashburton Plains 2007

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 New Zealand - diesel and electric trains 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704824.html New Zealand - diesel and electric trains 2008 Friday 29 May 2009: New Zealand - diesel and electric trains 2008

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 New Zealand - lorries 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704823.html A variety of mostly large trucks on the roads of NZ Friday 29 May 2009: A variety of mostly large trucks on the roads of NZ

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 New Zealand - aircraft old and new http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704822.html Photos at Auckland Airport, Air NZ 777 at Los Angeles (and passenger transfer vehicles) Friday 29 May 2009: Photos at Auckland Airport, Air NZ 777 at Los Angeles (and passenger transfer vehicles)

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 Isle of Wight - Island Buses 10 May 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704815.html The second 'Island Buses' running day from the Museum in Newport out to Godshill and Yarmouth. 1939/40 K5Gs CDL899 and DDL50 made a fine pairing. Friday 29 May 2009: The second 'Island Buses' running day from the Museum in Newport out to Godshill and Yarmouth. 1939/40 K5Gs CDL899 and DDL50 made a fine pairing.

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 Bristol Harbourside 17 May 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1704813.html Another fine turnout of vehicles including Bristol L/LL coaches NAE3 and NHY947 together for the first time since restoration. Bus services ran to Sea Mills and elsewhere. Friday 29 May 2009: Another fine turnout of vehicles including Bristol L/LL coaches NAE3 and NHY947 together for the first time since restoration. Bus services ran to Sea Mills and elsewhere.

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 ITT bus and coach rally 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1691934.html Another excellent day at Cultra, Co.Down for the ITT annual bus rally - and a few photos from the transport gallery of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Sunday 3 May 2009: Another excellent day at Cultra, Co.Down for the ITT annual bus rally - and a few photos from the transport gallery of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

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]]> Sun May 3 2009 Barbados buses - June 1979 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1689553.html We're extremely grateful to John Scragg for these photos of his taken on 5th and 6th June 1979, showing MCW-bodied Leyland Tiger Cubs, a Leyland Comet, Seddons, Albions and Bedfords. Tuesday 28 April 2009: We're extremely grateful to John Scragg for these photos of his taken on 5th and 6th June 1979, showing MCW-bodied Leyland Tiger Cubs, a Leyland Comet, Seddons, Albions and Bedfords.

1960 Leyland Tiger Cub/Weymann B41D+16 at Bridgetown (Lower Green) 'Open air' Bedford SB on route 7 Albion Viking/Willowbrook B37D+25 at Bathsheba on route 6 1960 Albion Victor at Fairchild Street Two 1960 Leyland Tiger Cub/Weymann at Lower Green ACME-bodied Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 of 1968, seen at Fairchild Street Bedford SB Bedford SB Albion Viking Albion Viking/Sparshatt B41D+16 AV4 at Bathsheba having worked from Bridgetown (Lower Green) Albion Viking/Willowbrook arriving at Bathsheba from Bridgetown 1966 Bedford SB5/Marshall 'Cambridgian' at Fairchild Street Bus Station in Bridgetown, having brought our photographer in from Rockley on route 19A ACME-bodied Seddon Pennine at Fairchild Street ACME-bodied Seddon Leyland Comet at Fairchild Street Open-sided Seddon

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 Barbados buses - March/April 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1684933.html Barbados Transport Board run a fleet of blue, white and yellow dual door Mercedes and smaller Hinos. Services cover most of the island, generally radiating from Bridgetown in the SW (where the greatest proportion of the population live) but with some 60-70 min runs. Fares are a flat BDS$1.50 (about 60p). Yellow buses with a blue stripe are privately owned, but are regulated and basically cover the same roads at the same price. Then there are dozens of white taxibuses with burgundy stripe (ZR registration) which are still regulated and charge the same, but tend to tout for business wherever they can (and often drive like the clappers). Bus stops are very simple - round signs saying 'to city' or 'out of city' (helpful when driving around, given the scarcity of roadsigns in some places!). Barbados Transport Board has a very good website which includes its history http://www.transportboard.com/history.php, but sadly for British enthusiasts the days of Albion Vikings and Leyland Tiger Cubs have gone. We found a few much older Mercs decaying in the countryside. Sunday 19 April 2009: Barbados Transport Board run a fleet of blue, white and yellow dual door Mercedes and smaller Hinos. Services cover most of the island, generally radiating from Bridgetown in the SW (where the greatest proportion of the population live) but with some 60-70 min runs. Fares are a flat BDS$1.50 (about 60p). Yellow buses with a blue stripe are privately owned, but are regulated and basically cover the same roads at the same price. Then there are dozens of white taxibuses with burgundy stripe (ZR registration) which are still regulated and charge the same, but tend to tout for business wherever they can (and often drive like the clappers). Bus stops are very simple - round signs saying 'to city' or 'out of city' (helpful when driving around, given the scarcity of roadsigns in some places!). Barbados Transport Board has a very good website which includes its history http://www.transportboard.com/history.php, but sadly for British enthusiasts the days of Albion Vikings and Leyland Tiger Cubs have gone. We found a few much older Mercs decaying in the countryside.

Rockley Worthing Worthing Rockley Rockley Rockley Worthing Worthing Gun Hill Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown, Cheapside Bus Station Bridgetown (near The Boatyard) Bridgetown Speightstown Speightstown Speightstown Speightstown Speightstown Speightstown depot Speightstown Speightstown Speightstown Bus Station Speightstown Speightstown - reversed colours Rockley (from hotel!) Rockley (from hotel!) Near Inch Near Inch Near Inch Near Inch Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station Bridgetown, main Bus Station

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 "Tornado" - Britain's new steam engine http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1651301.html The first new mainline steam engine to be built for nearly 50 years, A1 class 60163 "Tornado" hauled a 13 coach train from Darlington to King's Cross on 7th February. These photos (and thos of the "ordinary" trains which happened to be passing) were mostly taken from a very cold, snowy field alongside the line at Langford, Beds. Monday 9 February 2009: The first new mainline steam engine to be built for nearly 50 years, A1 class 60163 "Tornado" hauled a 13 coach train from Darlington to King's Cross on 7th February. These photos (and thos of the "ordinary" trains which happened to be passing) were mostly taken from a very cold, snowy field alongside the line at Langford, Beds.

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]]> Mon Feb 9 2009 Lough Swilly - 17 September 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1622823.html A day's visit to our friends at the Swilly, starting at Derry and taking in Malin as well as Letterkenny and Rathmelton. Wednesday 10 December 2008: A day's visit to our friends at the Swilly, starting at Derry and taking in Malin as well as Letterkenny and Rathmelton.

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]]> Wed Dec 10 2008 New Zealand buses October 2008 - Murphy Buses http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1615995.html Murphy's of Thames Monday 24 November 2008: Murphy's of Thames

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]]> Mon Nov 24 2008 New Zealand buses October 2008 - Nimons, Napier http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1615990.html Most of this varied fleet at Napier had been washed ready for transfer work on the arrival of MV Volendam, the first of 44 large ships due to call during 2008/9. Vehicles 19 and 79 are Hess Bristol RE bodies (from CTB 566 and very probably 597) on Volvo chassis. Monday 24 November 2008: Most of this varied fleet at Napier had been washed ready for transfer work on the arrival of MV Volendam, the first of 44 large ships due to call during 2008/9. Vehicles 19 and 79 are Hess Bristol RE bodies (from CTB 566 and very probably 597) on Volvo chassis.

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]]> Mon Nov 24 2008 New Zealand trolleybuses - October 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1615979.html Wellington's trolleybuses are either Volvo B58/Hawke (in Stagecoach livery) or Designline rebodies using the older mechanical parts Monday 24 November 2008: Wellington's trolleybuses are either Volvo B58/Hawke (in Stagecoach livery) or Designline rebodies using the older mechanical parts

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]]> Mon Nov 24 2008 New Zealand buses October 2008 - Bayline of Tauranga http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1614602.html A day in Tauranga on 23 October enabled us to see 20 Bristol REs at work on schools services, plus a depot visit (thanks, guys). The rest of their fleet contains a wide range of well kept vehicles, old and new. Saturday 22 November 2008: A day in Tauranga on 23 October enabled us to see 20 Bristol REs at work on schools services, plus a depot visit (thanks, guys). The rest of their fleet contains a wide range of well kept vehicles, old and new.

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2008 New Zealand buses October 2008 - motor caravans etc http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1605672.html After last's years selection, here are a whole load more (some taken over hedges, from a moving camper van or even, as you can see, to the surprise of the owners! Apologies to any of them for intruding...) Any additional information on these would be most welcome (locations etc are mostly in the filename) - in the meantime thanks to Sean Millar for his reprinted 1984 fleetlist of major operators. Monday 3 November 2008: After last's years selection, here are a whole load more (some taken over hedges, from a moving camper van or even, as you can see, to the surprise of the owners! Apologies to any of them for intruding...) Any additional information on these would be most welcome (locations etc are mostly in the filename) - in the meantime thanks to Sean Millar for his reprinted 1984 fleetlist of major operators.

on Russell Road on Russell Road on Russell Road Frenchmans Swamp, near Russell Ex ARA Merc at Orongo Bay HN833_ WQ8935, Waima valley Waima valley Oue, Waima valley - AEC Regal formerly Wellington 18 Oue, Waima Valley Omapera on SH12 south of Waipura Forest Kopaki Dargaville Ruawai Hamilton Te Kuiti Gypsy Fair Te Kuiti Gypsy Fair - 1969 Bedford SB3/NZRRS Mangaweka Mangaweka, ex Christchurch 288 (Leyland OPS3/1) Waipaku KK5002, 1981 Hino BG100/NZMB C20Fv new to NZRRS as 6019, seen in Napier Whakatane Seddon MK VI of 1955 with NZMB C27F body, new to Gibson Motors Ltd of New Plymouth as EO5532 but has been a movan for at least 25 years carrying LJ2246 (with thanks to Seddon-owner Mat Foster for the info) Edgecumber Edgecumbe Tauranga Te Puke [sorry, we didn't realise you were there!] Waihi Waihi (lorry with bus body) Leyland Comet in Waihi Bedford in Waihi Edgecumbe Near Wharekawa, Firth of Thames

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]]> Mon Nov 3 2008 New Zealand steam - October 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1605648.html We were lucky enough to be in the right place to see Main Line Steam's October special several times - between Upper Hutt and Featherston, flying through Waingawa (near Masterton), leaving Napier the next morning over the long bridge and finally being prepared at Gisborne just after sunrise the next morning, before leaving for Napier again. The loco is 1939 North British-built 4-8-2 J1211. Many thanks to Main Line Steam for supplying timings for us! Monday 3 November 2008: We were lucky enough to be in the right place to see Main Line Steam's October special several times - between Upper Hutt and Featherston, flying through Waingawa (near Masterton), leaving Napier the next morning over the long bridge and finally being prepared at Gisborne just after sunrise the next morning, before leaving for Napier again. The loco is 1939 North British-built 4-8-2 J1211. Many thanks to Main Line Steam for supplying timings for us!

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]]> Mon Nov 3 2008 Bristol (Brislington) - 17 August 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1590008.html The annual bus rally, run jointly by the Bristol Vintage Bus Group and the Avon Valley Railway. This year we travelled down in 236LNO (Eastern National 2510), the unique prototype 30ft flat floor Lodekka restored over several years at Canvey by Craig Mara. 2510 had a little trip back to its birthplace where the old Bristol Commercial Vehicles factory used to be in Brislington. Sunday 5 October 2008: The annual bus rally, run jointly by the Bristol Vintage Bus Group and the Avon Valley Railway. This year we travelled down in 236LNO (Eastern National 2510), the unique prototype 30ft flat floor Lodekka restored over several years at Canvey by Craig Mara. 2510 had a little trip back to its birthplace where the old Bristol Commercial Vehicles factory used to be in Brislington.

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 East Anglian steam specials Autumn 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1574970.html The 'Cathedrals Express' on 31 August 2008 from King's Cross to Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough behind the superb LMS 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland", followed on 9 September by 'Britannia' 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" seen passing Shenfield at speed en route from Liverpool Street to Norwich. Sunday 7 September 2008: The 'Cathedrals Express' on 31 August 2008 from King's Cross to Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough behind the superb LMS 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland", followed on 9 September by 'Britannia' 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" seen passing Shenfield at speed en route from Liverpool Street to Norwich.

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]]> Sun Sep 7 2008 Norwich Bus Rally - 31 August 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1574968.html Some photos of the Norwich Bus Rally, part of the Police Gala Day at the Showground site. Also includes a few of Bristol LL5G LL718 on a free service around North Elmham the weekend before. Sunday 7 September 2008: Some photos of the Norwich Bus Rally, part of the Police Gala Day at the Showground site. Also includes a few of Bristol LL5G LL718 on a free service around North Elmham the weekend before.

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]]> Sun Sep 7 2008 North Norfolk Railway July 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1558117.html The first use in service of the Gresley Quad-Art coaches after a major rebuild, following many years out of use. A few photos from the Mid Norfolk Railway as well. Friday 8 August 2008: The first use in service of the Gresley Quad-Art coaches after a major rebuild, following many years out of use. A few photos from the Mid Norfolk Railway as well.

Quad Art set at Sheringham Gresley buffet car at Sheringham N7 69621 and Quad Arts Mid Norfolk at Dereham MNR MNR MNR

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 North Norfolk Railway July 2009 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1558116.html The start of 'Quad-Art' week and the Vintage Transport weekend, as seen from the lineside (with the required pass). The railbus was on a fairly rare outing substituting for the DMU. Thanks are due to all at the NNR. Friday 8 August 2008: The start of 'Quad-Art' week and the Vintage Transport weekend, as seen from the lineside (with the required pass). The railbus was on a fairly rare outing substituting for the DMU. Thanks are due to all at the NNR.

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 Isle of Wight - 28/29 July 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1555242.html 'Thomas the Tank Engine' at Havenstreet, 'classic' buses from the IOW Bus Museum (and an AEC visitor) plus some current Southern Vectis vehicles - brand new Scania double decker contrasting with TIL-registered Leyland Olympians and blue Darts very near withdrawal. Sunday 3 August 2008: 'Thomas the Tank Engine' at Havenstreet, 'classic' buses from the IOW Bus Museum (and an AEC visitor) plus some current Southern Vectis vehicles - brand new Scania double decker contrasting with TIL-registered Leyland Olympians and blue Darts very near withdrawal.

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]]> Sun Aug 3 2008 Carlton Colville EATM - 13 July 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1547376.html East Anglia Transport Museum's Bus Running Day at Carlton Colville near Lowestoft. The trolleybus loop had only recently been extended. Saturday 19 July 2008: East Anglia Transport Museum's Bus Running Day at Carlton Colville near Lowestoft. The trolleybus loop had only recently been extended.

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Ipswich Transport Museum - March 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1530053.html A mini running day to celebrate the return to service of 1948 Bristol K6B LK374. An extremely cold but enjoyable day! Tuesday 17 June 2008: A mini running day to celebrate the return to service of 1948 Bristol K6B LK374. An extremely cold but enjoyable day!

VRT/LL LFS303F originally Eastern Scottish Bristol FL6G LFL57 Bristol LSX4G prototype

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]]> Tue Jun 17 2008 Bristol Harbourside 18 May 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1514989.html '100 years of Bristol motorbuses' was the theme of this year's rally and running day. A few photos as well from Abus and Bath Bus Company. Thursday 22 May 2008: '100 years of Bristol motorbuses' was the theme of this year's rally and running day. A few photos as well from Abus and Bath Bus Company.

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]]> Thu May 22 2008 Isle of Wight and Portsmouth transport - May 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1511100.html The Isle of Wight Bus Museum's 'Island buses running day' on 11 May 2008, with some Southern Vectis buses, Island Line trains, Hovertravel hovercraft and Porstmouth rail replacement buses as well. Thursday 15 May 2008: The Isle of Wight Bus Museum's 'Island buses running day' on 11 May 2008, with some Southern Vectis buses, Island Line trains, Hovertravel hovercraft and Porstmouth rail replacement buses as well.

Ryde Pier - the old tramway 10 May 2008 Ryde Pier Head Private charter at Havenstreet Wootton Bridge Newport 10 May Olympian covering for Citaro LD6G and FLF6G Newport Quay 11 May 1939 and 1940 K5Gs Former SVOC LD6G in the Museum Return to service for 611 301 at Havenstreet Ryde Porstmouth rail replacement

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]]> Thu May 15 2008 ITT bus and coach rally 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1501458.html The second time we've been to the Irish Transport Trust's rally at Cultra, the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum site. A fantastic day out, with photos both on the site and out on the road run. (c) both Chris & Iain Stewart Monday 28 April 2008: The second time we've been to the Irish Transport Trust's rally at Cultra, the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum site. A fantastic day out, with photos both on the site and out on the road run. (c) both Chris & Iain Stewart

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]]> Mon Apr 28 2008 Dublin - buses and coaches March 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1482413.html Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and private operators in Dublin on 20 March 2008 (not a very good day for photography!). Thursday 27 March 2008: Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and private operators in Dublin on 20 March 2008 (not a very good day for photography!).

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]]> Thu Mar 27 2008 Railways - Ireland http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1482408.html Dublin 20th March 2008 - and some scanned slides from 16-25 August 1980. Thursday 27 March 2008: Dublin 20th March 2008 - and some scanned slides from 16-25 August 1980.

Belfast 20 March 2008 Dublin Connolly 20 March 2008 Dublin Connolly 20 March 2008 Dublin Heuston 20 March 2008 Dublin Heuston 20 March 2008 Dublin Heuston 20 March 2008 Dublin Heuston 20 March 2008 Dublin Heuston 20 March 2008 Cork 16 Aug 1980 Mallow 16 Aug 1980 Mallow 1980 Mallow 1980 Mallow 16 Aug 1980 Mallow 16 Aug 1980 Nothing to do with trains - milk float at Kenmare August 1980 Loo Bridge, closed 1960 - a Youth Hostel in 1980 Loo Bridge again 1980 Between Loo Bridge and Killarney Aug 1980 Killarney 24 Aug 1980 Mallow 24 Aug 1980

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]]> Thu Mar 27 2008 Dublin - LUAS trams http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1482406.html The line from Connolly Station out to Tallaght, one of two 'LUAS' ('speed') tram routes in Dublin. Thursday 27 March 2008: The line from Connolly Station out to Tallaght, one of two 'LUAS' ('speed') tram routes in Dublin.

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]]> Thu Mar 27 2008 Lough Swilly - 18/19 March 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1480244.html Another trip round Swilly territory - Schools had just started Easter Holidays but many vehicles were still parked up at drivers' houses. The Tiger Cub at Lagmore Bay has gone but there is still one opposite. Sunday 23 March 2008: Another trip round Swilly territory - Schools had just started Easter Holidays but many vehicles were still parked up at drivers' houses. The Tiger Cub at Lagmore Bay has gone but there is still one opposite.

The last working Van Hool integral Tiger/Gardner 404 at Derry 450, not 454 459 459 bought for spares only Clonmany Clonmany Glocknabrade, Malin Carndonagh 436 (ex G146EOG) Beyond Rathmullan Millford Millford Tiger 460, survivor of a bomb attack when with Citybus in Belfast, now has the Gardner engine from RE 461. Tiger Cub Above Fanavolty, Fanad Creeslough A long way from the main road at Creeslough Scania 512 Termon Letterkenny's new Gardner Tiger towbus Withdrawn Leopard towbus ex UB 1549 445 & 446 Manorcunningham

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]]> Sun Mar 23 2008 NIBS (Nelsons) of Wickford http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1463416.html W H Nelson (Coaches) Ltd t/a NIBS operate school, local and rail replacement services using Scania, Leyland and Dennis buses (mostly double deckers). Past vehicles include Bristol VRs, REs, Daimler Fleetlines and Leyland Leopards. Saturday 23 February 2008: W H Nelson (Coaches) Ltd t/a NIBS operate school, local and rail replacement services using Scania, Leyland and Dennis buses (mostly double deckers). Past vehicles include Bristol VRs, REs, Daimler Fleetlines and Leyland Leopards.

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]]> Sat Feb 23 2008 Hawkhurst - 16 February 2008 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1462341.html To commemorate the final closure of Hawkhurst's 1950s depot and Bus Station, the M&D and East Kent Bus Club with the North Kent Vehicle Preservation Group organised a running day of appropriate vehicles. All photos (c) Chris Stewart Wednesday 20 February 2008: To commemorate the final closure of Hawkhurst's 1950s depot and Bus Station, the M&D and East Kent Bus Club with the North Kent Vehicle Preservation Group organised a running day of appropriate vehicles. All photos (c) Chris Stewart

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]]> Wed Feb 20 2008 Guernsey - 1978 and 1998-2002 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1454004.html Some older photos when Albion Victors and Nimbuses were still common (1978), and from 1998-2002 when Guernseybus were running Bristol LHs and ex London RTs. All photos (c) Chris Stewart. *More to follow* Tuesday 5 February 2008: Some older photos when Albion Victors and Nimbuses were still common (1978), and from 1998-2002 when Guernseybus were running Bristol LHs and ex London RTs. All photos (c) Chris Stewart. *More to follow*

Bedford SB/Wadham Stringer 121 and shortened Victor towbus T145 Nimbus at Vazon Bay Near Pleinmont The 'Greys' had sold out to Guernsey Railway Found in a scrapyard Grand Roques

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]]> Tue Feb 5 2008 New Zealand ships and boats http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1440027.html From container ships, train ferries and catamarans to the 1912-built coal-fired steamship TSS 'Earnslaw' in Queenstown Saturday 12 January 2008: From container ships, train ferries and catamarans to the 1912-built coal-fired steamship TSS 'Earnslaw' in Queenstown

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]]> Sat Jan 12 2008 Southend and Foulness - 2007/8 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1435091.html Two selections - firstly a private trip to MOD-controlled Foulness in Leyland National LPB218P, at the invitation of the pub landlord, on 9th December 2007. Then the Stephenson's excellent Heritage service/ Running Day on 1st January 2008, with a number of vehicles working on hire. All photos (c) Chris Stewart Thursday 3 January 2008: Two selections - firstly a private trip to MOD-controlled Foulness in Leyland National LPB218P, at the invitation of the pub landlord, on 9th December 2007. Then the Stephenson's excellent Heritage service/ Running Day on 1st January 2008, with a number of vehicles working on hire. All photos (c) Chris Stewart

East Hanningfield Shoebury 'Renown' Last journey of the day

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]]> Thu Jan 3 2008 Hong Kong - buses and trams Oct 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1414714.html A few buses and trams we saw, mostly by the Star Ferry (Kowloon side) and as far as Wanchai the HK side. Monday 26 November 2007: A few buses and trams we saw, mostly by the Star Ferry (Kowloon side) and as far as Wanchai the HK side.

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]]> Mon Nov 26 2007 Lough Swilly - 21 November 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1413953.html The last two Bristol REs were still out, but one (455) failed terminally during the afternoon and the other (451) only did 3 more school runs before withdrawal. The two at the store in Buncrana (459 and 475) were moved the same day and 453 left Derry for Belfast while we were there. The ex British Airways Optare in Letterkenny belongs to Reddins. Sunday 25 November 2007: The last two Bristol REs were still out, but one (455) failed terminally during the afternoon and the other (451) only did 3 more school runs before withdrawal. The two at the store in Buncrana (459 and 475) were moved the same day and 453 left Derry for Belfast while we were there. The ex British Airways Optare in Letterkenny belongs to Reddins.

451 at Moville 459 at Buncrana (it moved down to Derry that afternoon) McDaid's 475 reflected at Buncrana, awaiting the grim reaper Remains of 46 or 449 453 about to leave Derry for Belfast 464 was taken away by Hamill's for scrapping two days after this Derry Reddin's 455's last run for Swilly 455 at Milford, half an hour before the back axle failed

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]]> Sun Nov 25 2007 New Zealand railways http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1413564.html Photos from Auckland, Wellington, Picton and Kaikoura taken during October 2007. Preserved stock will appear in a separate collection. Saturday 24 November 2007: Photos from Auckland, Wellington, Picton and Kaikoura taken during October 2007. Preserved stock will appear in a separate collection.

Wellington Station Train ferry terminal at Wellington Picton Northbound TranzScenic Kaikoura Early morning in Ashburton, South Island

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]]> Sat Nov 24 2007 New Zealand buses and coaches at work - October 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1411028.html Bristol REs are in their own collection, so here are various others we saw in North and South Island. Monday 19 November 2007: Bristol REs are in their own collection, so here are various others we saw in North and South Island.

SD4098, former Auckland Mercedes/NZMB now with Murphy's in Auckland IL8824 JY6507, Bayline 44, an RVP/Hawke - see <http://www.geocities.com/nzbusmuseum/inservice/bedford/rvl.html> IU9435, a 1978 Bedford VAM75/Hawke new to United Passenger Services, taken over by Nemwans and with Bayline since 1997 TD6270 TK8300 with Murphy's at Thames

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]]> Mon Nov 19 2007 New Zealand - preserved buses and trolleybuses http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1410943.html Preserved trolleybuses and RT4189 at Foxton (North Island) on 20 October 2007. Preserved AECs from Christchurch at Ferrymead Museum on 26 October 2007. Monday 19 November 2007: Preserved trolleybuses and RT4189 at Foxton (North Island) on 20 October 2007. Preserved AECs from Christchurch at Ferrymead Museum on 26 October 2007.

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]]> Mon Nov 19 2007 New Zealand buses October 2007 - motor caravans etc http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1409722.html A few old NZ Railway Road Services and Dept of Education Bedfords, plus AECs, Leylands, a Morris-Commercial, Nissan, a Mercedes-Benz and others earning a second living as motor caravans etc. Many thanks to Mike Butler, Darryl and the OS of NZ (http://www.omnibussociety.wellington.net.nz) for further information. Saturday 17 November 2007: A few old NZ Railway Road Services and Dept of Education Bedfords, plus AECs, Leylands, a Morris-Commercial, Nissan, a Mercedes-Benz and others earning a second living as motor caravans etc. Many thanks to Mike Butler, Darryl and the OS of NZ (http://www.omnibussociety.wellington.net.nz) for further information.

AJF588 1957 AEC Reliance/MCW B40D ex Wellington 326 seen on a campsite by the main road at Raetiki UG6893, a former Madge Coachlines Bedford YRT (new 1976, possibly H&H bodywork) at Himitangi Beach (use unknown) Former Dept of EducationBedford J EV7649 at Himitangi Beach Unknown Bedford SB at Otaki Leyland Leopard/Hawke JD199 (ex Wellington 476) south of Otaki JR1977, a 1973 Bedford J2LZ/NZMB (46 - yes 46 - primary or 38 secondary school children) at Duncannon Holiday Park, Blenheim RC6826, Bristol RE/Hawke at Blenheim (see my other collection for more Bristol REs) Nissan Scorpion RX102/Emslie ex Dunedin 166, now at Duncannon Holiday Park, Blenheim 1951 Morris Commercial/Nuttal (ex Nimans) at Waipara, presumed to be EM8607 The other one of this rare pair is preserved by the Omnibus Society Amazingly, this is former Newmans Coach Lines 462 (HR9062), a 1976 Mercedes 1319/NZMB originally a composite body but later a full coach. Woodend Beach campsite, north of Christchurch (it was for sale) SD4157, ex NZRRS Bedford SB, at Woodend Leyland Leopard/Hawke Hunter NR3918 (former Wellington 473) at Waddington FS947, a 1971 AEC Reliance 505/NZMB new to Nemwans. Seen at Lake Ruataniwha Bedford SB EJ3200 at Ashburton DT3808, a former Dept of Education Bedford VAS/NZMB 345 of 1972 at Ashburton Seddon Pennine IV/Hawke Supercruiser ex Bonnici 35 - now at Ashburton Bedford SB DK2671 in Christchurch Bedford SB near Auckland Airport HR9062 in its life as a PSV - many thanks to (and copyright) Wayne Bellamy

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 New Zealand buses October 2007 - Part 1 Bristol REs http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1407185.html New Zealand was home to around 150 Bristol REs in Christchurch, and over 25 years later there are still quite a number working as school buses with various operators in both North and South Islands. We were lucky enough to see some of Murphy's at work around Thames, and to see the early morning run-out from Bayline at Tauranga. Tuesday 13 November 2007: New Zealand was home to around 150 Bristol REs in Christchurch, and over 25 years later there are still quite a number working as school buses with various operators in both North and South Islands. We were lucky enough to see some of Murphy's at work around Thames, and to see the early morning run-out from Bayline at Tauranga.

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]]> Tue Nov 13 2007 Lough Swilly - 2/3 October 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1385508.html What may have been our last chance to see Swilly Bristol REs in action - plus a look at the afternoon schools departure from Carndonagh . Scania 512 out near Church Hill, REs at Moville (451), Cashel and Fanad (453), Manorcunningham and Milford (467) and Letterkenny (454). 455 was about but excaped the camera! Monday 8 October 2007: What may have been our last chance to see Swilly Bristol REs in action - plus a look at the afternoon schools departure from Carndonagh . Scania 512 out near Church Hill, REs at Moville (451), Cashel and Fanad (453), Manorcunningham and Milford (467) and Letterkenny (454). 455 was about but excaped the camera!

Moville, Inishowen peninsula, where 451 was based for most (if not all) of its time with Swilly First school pick up in Moville Afternoon departure from Carndonagh, Inishowen A rare temporary use of a Tiger 465 about to start its morning run into Milford Near Church Hill 467 at Manorcunningham (briefly) Letterkenny Letterkenny depot 465 back at Milford 467 was at Milford by the afternoon

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]]> Mon Oct 8 2007 Lough Swilly - 5 September 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1364826.html A batch of Scania N113/Plaxton Verdes had just arrived (with 3 more still to come), but despite all odds the six newest Bristol REs were still at work. These photos were taken at Derry, Milford, Ray, Rathmelton, Letterkenny and at the 'peat bog' beyond Buncrana where several withdrawn REs are stored (reportedly awaiting perservation). Photos (c) Chris Stewart, with thanks to all the Swilly folk as always. Friday 7 September 2007: A batch of Scania N113/Plaxton Verdes had just arrived (with 3 more still to come), but despite all odds the six newest Bristol REs were still at work. These photos were taken at Derry, Milford, Ray, Rathmelton, Letterkenny and at the 'peat bog' beyond Buncrana where several withdrawn REs are stored (reportedly awaiting perservation). Photos (c) Chris Stewart, with thanks to all the Swilly folk as always.

Rathmelton Milford Port Milford Scania interior We think this is 468, body scrapped quite a long time ago Swilly Ferry 'Foyle Rambler' Milford

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]]> Fri Sep 7 2007 Dorset 15 August 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1353045.html A day trip to Poole and Bournemouth, including a number of Wilts & Dorset VRs, open tops, Yellow Buses and a few trains. Tuesday 21 August 2007: A day trip to Poole and Bournemouth, including a number of Wilts & Dorset VRs, open tops, Yellow Buses and a few trains.

Just by way of comparison, former Bristol OC FS6G convertible 869NHT (L8579) at Swanage in 1992 And at Sandbanks in August 1998. This bus is now with Dreadnought Coaches in Northumberland.

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]]> Tue Aug 21 2007 Isle of Wight & Portsmouth transport - July 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1338551.html A quick overnight stop on the Island, during which we helped the Bus Museum running vintage vehicles to/from Havenstreet. Some early morning shots in Ryde as well, including the new 'Solent Express' hovercraft. Wednesday 1 August 2007: A quick overnight stop on the Island, during which we helped the Bus Museum running vintage vehicles to/from Havenstreet. Some early morning shots in Ryde as well, including the new 'Solent Express' hovercraft.

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]]> Wed Aug 1 2007 First London - Dagenham http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1328570.html An Omnibus Society visit to First London at Chequers Lane, Dagenham - with many thanks to Paul Dipper and his colleagues. Photos (c) Chris Stewart Wednesday 18 July 2007: An Omnibus Society visit to First London at Chequers Lane, Dagenham - with many thanks to Paul Dipper and his colleagues. Photos (c) Chris Stewart

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]]> Wed Jul 18 2007 North Weald 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1327583.html A selection of photos from North Weald Bus Rally on 1st July 2007. RMC4 is also seen in Brentwood on Friday 6th July celebrating 30 years since Green Line 721 was withdrawn and Romford (RE) garage closed. Tuesday 17 July 2007: A selection of photos from North Weald Bus Rally on 1st July 2007. RMC4 is also seen in Brentwood on Friday 6th July celebrating 30 years since Green Line 721 was withdrawn and Romford (RE) garage closed.

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]]> Tue Jul 17 2007 Irish independents - Reddin's of Muff http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1317036.html Reddin's was one of the places visited on an ITT tour on 23 June. Photos all (c) Chris Stewart Monday 2 July 2007: Reddin's was one of the places visited on an ITT tour on 23 June. Photos all (c) Chris Stewart

Tiger T6 - originally FKL172Y T10 (ex Ulsterbus 538) and T3 (once Green Line A133EPA) Tiger T2, originally National Travel SW CDG213Y

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]]> Mon Jul 2 2007 Lough Swilly - 22/23 June 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1314265.html To mark the impending end of Swilly REs, the Irish Transport Trust ran a tour using their 2415 & 2583 together with Swilly 457 (2568). Visits were made to Derry, Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Ray, Rathmullan, Ramelton and Ballyboe as well as to Reddin's Coaches of Muff. Some photos from the day before include 452 at Ramelton and Rathmullan on public service, 454 and 465 on a schools run plus a few others parked up. All these photos are (c) Chris Stewart. Thursday 28 June 2007: To mark the impending end of Swilly REs, the Irish Transport Trust ran a tour using their 2415 & 2583 together with Swilly 457 (2568). Visits were made to Derry, Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Ray, Rathmullan, Ramelton and Ballyboe as well as to Reddin's Coaches of Muff. Some photos from the day before include 452 at Ramelton and Rathmullan on public service, 454 and 465 on a schools run plus a few others parked up. All these photos are (c) Chris Stewart.

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]]> Thu Jun 28 2007 Southend Bus Rally 3 June 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1298672.html This year's rally included a cavacade of Eastern National vehicles to Shoebury (East Beach) and back. We took our Northern Irish RE (TOI2316) and met up with EN RELL 1516 and Westcliff K5G AJN825 both on their first outings for some time. Saturday 9 June 2007: This year's rally included a cavacade of Eastern National vehicles to Shoebury (East Beach) and back. We took our Northern Irish RE (TOI2316) and met up with EN RELL 1516 and Westcliff K5G AJN825 both on their first outings for some time.

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]]> Sat Jun 9 2007 Lough Swilly - 30/31 May 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1295838.html Probably our last chance to see Swilly Bristol REs at work, as these were expected to be withdrawn at the end of the School year. With thanks as always to a number of drivers and staff members for their help. Tuesday 5 June 2007: Probably our last chance to see Swilly Bristol REs at work, as these were expected to be withdrawn at the end of the School year. With thanks as always to a number of drivers and staff members for their help.

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]]> Tue Jun 5 2007 Bristol Harbourside - 20 May 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1284889.html The annual rally, vehicle running day and also Open Weekend at the Clifton Rocks Railway. Tuesday 22 May 2007: The annual rally, vehicle running day and also Open Weekend at the Clifton Rocks Railway.

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]]> Tue May 22 2007 Lough Swilly - 8/9 May 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1278156.html Another visit to Swilly territory on 8th/9th May. Most of the REs were still about on schools services. Sunday 13 May 2007: Another visit to Swilly territory on 8th/9th May. Most of the REs were still about on schools services.

451 (BXI2577) at Moville 463 (XOI2525) returns to its home on the Isle of Doagh 467 (AXI2554) with withdrawn 461 (BXI2592) and 458 (BXI2569) at Derry Tiger 404 at Derry Tiger/Van Hool 482 at Derry, still on NI plates 470 (AXI2538) at Milford 470 at Milford One time Swilly 183 and UTA/Ulsterbus (R)424, 7424CZ, a 1961 Leyland Tiger Cub/UTA DP41F. Previously in use as a hut on the beach at Lagmore Bay. Thanks to Martin Baumann for confirming the identity of this. Dart 500 near Fanad Head 474 (or the Devil's bus, 666 - AXI2547) at Portsalon 454 (BXI2571) at Ray 455 (BXI2575) at Termon 453 (BXI2580) at Church Hill 453 and dog at Church Hill 427 at Letterkenny, hacing been towed in by 296 Withdrawn 456 (BXI2567) and 466 (XOI2517) at Letterkenny 442 at Letterkenny 452 (BXI2570) waits at Rathmelton on the only public service the REs operate, a connecting service to Rathmullen 471 (AXI2550) at Manorcunningham

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]]> Sun May 13 2007 Belfast buses - 28/29 April 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1273442.html A few photos from the City Centre, RE 2481 at St Malachy's Primary School, new Wright double deckers waiting for the ferry at Larne and Belfast Guy trolleybus 112 in the Museum at Cultra. Monday 7 May 2007: A few photos from the City Centre, RE 2481 at St Malachy's Primary School, new Wright double deckers waiting for the ferry at Larne and Belfast Guy trolleybus 112 in the Museum at Cultra.

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]]> Mon May 7 2007 ITT bus and coach rally 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1269060.html Our first ever visit to the Irish Transport Trust's rally at Cultra, this was also the first outing for a new Panasonic TZ1 camera. A very warm and sunny Saturday 28th April 2007. Tuesday 1 May 2007: Our first ever visit to the Irish Transport Trust's rally at Cultra, this was also the first outing for a new Panasonic TZ1 camera. A very warm and sunny Saturday 28th April 2007.

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]]> Tue May 1 2007 Lough Swilly - historical http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1250248.html Photos and memorablia from the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Co's bus and train services Sunday 8 April 2007: Photos and memorablia from the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Co's bus and train services

AEC Regal III/Eastern Coach Works delivered 1948. COPYRIGHT WWW.AECSOUTHALL.CO.UK Edmonson coach tour ticket In Cultra Museum Creeslough old station Creeslough 2 Oct 2007 Creeslough On a hill north of Letterkenny, not on the old railway line. Origins unknown! 2 Oct 2007, the site was for sale North of Letterkenny 2 Oct 2007 On a hill north of Letterkenny, origins of the 3 wagons unknown Bunrana old station 21 Nov 2007 Buncrana Buncrana

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]]> Sun Apr 8 2007 York http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1250152.html April 2007 - First Group 'Streetcars' and a few from the National Railway Museum. Older photos of ours for comparison. Sunday 8 April 2007: April 2007 - First Group 'Streetcars' and a few from the National Railway Museum. Older photos of ours for comparison.

1934 UK-built loco for China, 'Evening Star' on 1960 and EM2 Woodhead electric loco of 1954 Eastern Counties Railway carriage Name printer April 1977 - photo by Chris Stewart of a West Yorkshire Bristol RELL

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]]> Sun Apr 8 2007 Victoria Coach Station 75th anniversary http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1228357.html TfL celebrated 75 years of Victoria Coach Station on 10/11 March. A number of historic coaches attended on the two days. A great show! Sunday 11 March 2007: TfL celebrated 75 years of Victoria Coach Station on 10/11 March. A number of historic coaches attended on the two days. A great show!

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]]> Sun Mar 11 2007 Londonderry buildings http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1218447.html A few photos of Derry/Londonderry taken around the walls in February 2007. Sunday 25 February 2007: A few photos of Derry/Londonderry taken around the walls in February 2007.

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]]> Sun Feb 25 2007 Ulsterbus 14-16 Feb 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1217491.html Ulsterbus and Metro buses in Belfast, Derry, Coleraine and Newtownabbey (with thanks to Translink). Saturday 24 February 2007: Ulsterbus and Metro buses in Belfast, Derry, Coleraine and Newtownabbey (with thanks to Translink).

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]]> Sat Feb 24 2007 Lough Swilly - 15/16 Feb 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1212953.html Starting at Letterkenny, on the 15th we visited Termon, Milford, Carrowkeel, Portsalon and Rathmullen before going back to Letterkenny and Derry. On the 16th we had a trip from Derry to Carndonagh and Malin Head on the service bus. Monday 19 February 2007: Starting at Letterkenny, on the 15th we visited Termon, Milford, Carrowkeel, Portsalon and Rathmullen before going back to Letterkenny and Derry. On the 16th we had a trip from Derry to Carndonagh and Malin Head on the service bus.

Letterkenny school 452 at Letterkenny depot 471 at Letterkenny depot 455 at Termon 470 at Milford 474 at Portsalon Portsalon beach 454 near Rathmullen 475 at Letterkenny depot Letterkenny school 454 & 456 at Letterkenny 458 in Derry workshop L&LSR timeclock Foyle Street, Derry Carndonagh Near Malin Head Carndonagh Clonmany Setright ticket from our trip

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]]> Mon Feb 19 2007 Lough Swilly 17 January 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1188597.html A quick day trip to our good friends at the Swilly, where it snowed rather hard. Derry, Clonmany and Carndonagh (plus an ex Ulsterbus Leopard at the back of Pennyburn). It was dark by the time we reached Letterkenny! Friday 19 January 2007: A quick day trip to our good friends at the Swilly, where it snowed rather hard. Derry, Clonmany and Carndonagh (plus an ex Ulsterbus Leopard at the back of Pennyburn). It was dark by the time we reached Letterkenny!

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]]> Fri Jan 19 2007 Winchester - 1 January 2007 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1174391.html The annual Friends of King Alfred New Year running day at Winchester Tuesday 2 January 2007: The annual Friends of King Alfred New Year running day at Winchester

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]]> Tue Jan 2 2007 Ensign X80 specials http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1157066.html A few photos from the second of two running days on Ensign's X80 Grays-Lakeside-Dartford Crossing-Bluewater-Gravesend. Taken by Chris Stewart Sat 2nd December 2006. This was RT1499's first outing after extensive restoration. Sunday 10 December 2006: A few photos from the second of two running days on Ensign's X80 Grays-Lakeside-Dartford Crossing-Bluewater-Gravesend. Taken by Chris Stewart Sat 2nd December 2006. This was RT1499's first outing after extensive restoration.

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]]> Sun Dec 10 2006 Tickets & Ticket Machines http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1129164.html A selection of transport ticket machines and tickets Sunday 5 November 2006: A selection of transport ticket machines and tickets

Eastern National Wayfarer II machine, 1980s/90s Hicks Bros (Braintree) 1950s Setright Speed, used by Eastern National after takeover Southern Vectis Setright Speed machine, displaced by mid 1980s and later used by Nelsons (NIBS) of Wickford Moores Bros (Kelvedon) Insert Setright machine, used by Eastern National after 1963 takeover on X10 London services Ultimate machine, latterly used by Dorayme Travel on Hornchurch service

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]]> Sun Nov 5 2006 Amberley Chalk Pits Museum http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1129161.html A huge collection ranging from rural life to narrow gauge railways, power generation in Sussex to Southdown buses and a garage. We went there on 10 September 2006. Sunday 5 November 2006: A huge collection ranging from rural life to narrow gauge railways, power generation in Sussex to Southdown buses and a garage. We went there on 10 September 2006.

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]]> Sun Nov 5 2006 Isle of Wight - Bus Museum running day 15 Oct 2006 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1112101.html A few photos from a very enjoyable and lovely sunny day, mostly taken at Newport Quay but with some of CDL899 and DDL50 at Downend working free circular service 43. Monday 16 October 2006: A few photos from a very enjoyable and lovely sunny day, mostly taken at Newport Quay but with some of CDL899 and DDL50 at Downend working free circular service 43.

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]]> Mon Oct 16 2006 Ford of Althorne, Essex http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1097054.html Photos of the Ford's fleet, taken on 2nd September during an Essex Bus Enthusiasts Group tour. Thanks to Tony Ford for moving all the vehicles. Friday 29 September 2006: Photos of the Ford's fleet, taken on 2nd September during an Essex Bus Enthusiasts Group tour. Thanks to Tony Ford for moving all the vehicles.

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]]> Fri Sep 29 2006 Lough Swilly 31 Aug/1 Sept 2006 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1076050.html At the beginning of the new school year, we managed to see and photograph 17 of the 19 REs which are back in use, as well as some of the Darts, Lynx and other Swilly buses. Thanks as always to the Swilly staff for their considerable help along the way. Wednesday 6 September 2006: At the beginning of the new school year, we managed to see and photograph 17 of the 19 REs which are back in use, as well as some of the Darts, Lynx and other Swilly buses. Thanks as always to the Swilly staff for their considerable help along the way.

464 (ex AXI2535) 464 (ex AXI2535) 2512 2593 465 (ex AXI2559) Derry 450 (withdrawn) ex BXI2581 463 (ex XOI2525) Derry 463 (ex 2525) 458 (ex BXI2569) Carndonagh 469 (ex XOI2530) Carndonagh 458 (ex 2569) 469 (ex 2530) 467 (ex AXI254) Carndonagh School 458 467 457 (ex BXI2568) beyond Malin 457 (ex 2568) 469 (ex 2530) Isle of Doagh

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]]> Wed Sep 6 2006 Belfast City Tour - 31 August 2006 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1075162.html My photos of Belfast taken while on an open top bus tour run by City Sightseeing, who also have a former Ulsterbus Bristol RE (BXI2596) on hotel links. See the Titanic Quarter, Shankill, Falls Road and the City. Tuesday 5 September 2006: My photos of Belfast taken while on an open top bus tour run by City Sightseeing, who also have a former Ulsterbus Bristol RE (BXI2596) on hotel links. See the Titanic Quarter, Shankill, Falls Road and the City.

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]]> Tue Sep 5 2006 Ulsterbus and Citybus - summer 2006 http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1074843.html Some Ulsterbus and First Group photos from 29 July, and more from both Citybus and Ulsterbus taken 31 August and 1 September. Also a few other private operators. Tuesday 5 September 2006: Some Ulsterbus and First Group photos from 29 July, and more from both Citybus and Ulsterbus taken 31 August and 1 September. Also a few other private operators.

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]]> Tue Sep 5 2006 First Essex http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1043662.html My local operator. New in July 2006 were five Park & Ride Scanias at Chelmsford. Sunday 6 August 2006: My local operator. New in July 2006 were five Park & Ride Scanias at Chelmsford.

Interior of new P&R Scanias Aug 2006 Duke Street - the new bus station, nearly complete on 19 Oct 2006 Shenfield Sat 21 Oct 2006 Chelmsford Bus Station under construction 10 Nov 2006 Chelmsford 10 Nov 2006 Colchester Depot 10 Nov 2006 Harwich Depot 10 Nov 2006 Loaned Primo 57000 outside Harwich depot 10 Nov 2006 Primo 57000 Dovercourt High Street 10 Nov 2006

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]]> Sun Aug 6 2006 Isle of Wight - Steam Railway http://shenfielddepot.fotopic.net/c1043659.html The IOWSR at Havenstreet during the 2006 Thomas the Tank Engine Weekend. Sunday 6 August 2006: The IOWSR at Havenstreet during the 2006 Thomas the Tank Engine Weekend.