‘Scene’ in Hull 1. ‘East Yorkshire Motor Services’ (EYMS) on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

Earlier in 2017, ’East Yorkshire Motor Services’ took delivery of a batch of Volvo B5TL double deckers fitted with MCV’s ‘eVoSeti’ bodywork.

 

BP66 VLC ‘East Yorkshire Motor Services’ No. 800 Volvo B5TL / MCV eVoSeti /1

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

BP66 VLC ‘East Yorkshire Motor Services’ No. 800 Volvo B5TL / MCV eVoSeti /2

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

BP66 VLE ‘East Yorkshire Motor Services’ No. 802 Volvo B5TL / MCV eVoSeti

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

BP66 VLC ‘East Yorkshire Motor Services’ No. 800 Volvo B5TL / MCV eVoSeti /3

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

 

‘Scene’ Coaching in Scotland 2 on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.co.uk’

A few days based in Fort William enabled me to get a reasonable cross section of images of coaches both local and from further afield.

 

For part 1 see blog published 07/05/2017.

 

580 PCV ‘Lochs & Glens Holidays’ DAF Van Hool T917 Astron

on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

New to ‘Burtons’ as YJ09 CYH.

 

seen at Moffat Mill Services.

 

 

 

PO16 HTV ‘timberbrush tours’ MAN 19.360 / Barbi Galileo

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.co.uk’

 

Seen at Urquart Castle.

 

I had a week in Italy last year during which we travelled on Barbi Galileo coaches and very good they are.

 

 

YN16 BSO ‘Viajar por Escocia’ Iveco 70C17 / Turas

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’ 

 

Interesting, a locally registered tour bus working in Scotland for the benefit of Spanish speaking customers.

 

Seen leaving Fort Augustus.

 

 

 

 

PSU 620 ‘edinburgh coach lines’ Scania K111 EB4 / Van Hool Alizee

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Seen parked at Fort Augustus.

 

 

KX15 GAO ‘Omega Travel’ (Milton Keynes) MAN 26.480 / Ayats

 

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Seen parked at Fort Augustus.

 

SN14 CYK ‘rabbies’ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

There are a number of operators operating smaller coaches on tour work. The vehicle size allows them to get into locations where their larger brethren cannot go.

 

Seen in Oban passing below ‘Macaigs Tower’, a  folly built on Battery Hill.

 

 

 

SF14 JLO ‘Caledonian Travel’ Volvo 9700 Prestige Plus

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Seen in Oban.

 

 

S10 JDO ‘Ogdens’, (St Helens) Bova MHD122.410MX Magiq

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

Seen at Mallaig ferryport.

 

 

 

EB GR 155 ‘Geissler Reisen’ Mercedes-Benz Tourismo

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

A German registered coach seen in Oban.

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Scene’ on the Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Leeming Bar station lies on what was the North Eastern Railway’s (NER) line from Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line to Garsdale on the West Coast Main Line.

 

Never more than a useful cross country link, the line was closed in 1982. There were the occasional excursion trains until 1990 when the Wensleydale Railway Assosciation was formed with the intention of restoring passenger services on the line.

 

Today a preserved railway, the Wensleydale Railway (WR) operates between Northallerton West and Redmire a distance of 22 miles.

 

Running started in 2003 between Leeming Bar and Leyburn eventially extending eastward to Northallerton West and westward to Redmire from where the Ministry of Defence uses the line to transport Armoured Fighting Vehicles to and from Catterick Camp.

 

What was the station yard is now ‘home’ to a variety of stock.

 

69023 ‘British Railways’ 0-6-0T shunter Class J72 ‘Joem’

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Built to an ‘NER’ design, dating from 1898, Class E1 as it was then known was built across a period of 54 years by the NER, the LNER and BR who between them built 113 examples.

 

69023 was one of a batch of 20 built by BR in the period between 1949 and 1951.

 

Preserved in the1960’s 69023 has been around many of the heritage railways before coming to the ‘WR’.

 

 

 

92219 ‘British Railways’ 2-10-0 Class 9F

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Preservation beckons but there is a long way to go.

 

Built at Swindon in 1960.

 

 

 

47715 ‘Haymarket’ ‘British Rail’ Network Southeast liveried Class 47

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

One of 512 loco’s built by Brush Traction at Loughborough.

 

Formerly appearing in the black and red livery of the defunct FM Rail by whom it was nemed ‘Poseidon’.

 

 

 

37674 ‘British Rail’ Railfreight liveried Class 37

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Built in 1963 as D6869 at English Electric’s Vulcan Foundry, one of 309. 

 

Initially working in South Wales, It was re numbered 37169 in 1974 and again in 1977 when it became 37674. 

 

Withdrawn in December 1995 after which it spent some time in storage at Kirkby Stephen East.

 

 

 

26007 ‘British Rail’ Class 26

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

One of 47 built by The Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company between 1958 and 1959.

 

Originally numbered D5300, it spent most of its life in Scotland

 

 

 

20020 ‘British Rail’ Class 20

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

One of 228 built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968.

 

 

 

03144 ‘British Rail’ Class 03

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

One of 230 built at Swindon works in 1961with the original number of D2144.

 

03144 has been resident at Leeming Bar since since around 2004.

 

01545 ‘Ministry of Defence’ Class 01

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Built by Thomas Hill.

 

Ex military and lettered for ‘Defence Logistics Organisation’.

 

 

WR 5307 ‘Wensleydale Railway’ Madison

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Built at Derby, this former British Rail’ Mark 2a coach being classified as a TSO (Tourist Second Open).

 

All the operational coaches on the day I was there were carrying this red and cream livery which approximates to the old BR ‘Carmine and Cream’ livery dating back to the 1950’s.

 

In addition, they all carried girls names.

 

 

 

‘Scene’, an old ‘Skillset’ in Ripley’ on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadarunways.blogspot.co.uk’

It is the first time that Ripley, where I live has featured in one of my Blogs.

 

From a transport point of view it is quite an interesting place what with The Midland Railway Centre just down the road at Butterley and Crich Tramway Village being about five miles or so away. Both I might add readily available by bus.

 

Many less well used bus routes in Derbyshire are provided under contract by Derbyshire County Council.

 

Two such are the 143 and 144 which, generally operated by a single bus working between Ripley, Belper and Crich.

 

Initially this contract was let to ‘McEwens Coaches’ of Mansfield who became part of the ‘Skills’ group in 2013.

 

‘Skills’, are much better known as a long established and much respected coach operator.

 

The usual vehicle is,

 

 

 

 

MX07 BBZ ‘Skills Coaches’ Optare Solo M780SE /1

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

For an image of this bus in ‘McEwens’ livery see my blog published 9th. of April 2014.

 

New to ‘Roberts’  of Hugglescote (Leicestershire).

 

 

 

MX07 BBZ ‘Skills Coaches’ Optare Solo M780SE /2

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

 

 

However, another Solo that turns up from time to time is

 

MX04 VLZ ‘Skills Coaches’ Optare Solo M920

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New to ‘Hampson & Furness’ (Glossop) and previously with the defunct ‘Premiere’ of Nottingham amongst others.

 

 

 

There are times when the Solo’s are not available in which case a substitute is provided generally from ‘Skills’ contract hire fleet.

 

A requirement of the contract is that buses used on tendered services must be DDA compliant with flat floors etc.

 

This has lead to some interesting vehicles being used.

 

One of which was, 

 

 

M418 UKN ‘Skills Coaches’ Volvo Olympian / Alexander RH

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’’

 

Formerly 95-D-222 with ‘Dublin Bus’.

 

 

 

Another of which was,

 

SN53 EUT ‘Skills Coaches’ Transbus Trident / Transbus ALX 400

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Formerly with ‘London United’ as its TLA 10.

 

 

One more,

SN53 EUX ‘Skills Coaches’ Transbus Trident / Transbus ALX 400

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Again, formerly with ‘London United’ as its TLA 14.

 

 

 

A very rare bus is

YD02 RJO ‘Skills Coaches’ DAF SB220 / Ikarus Polaris 489

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Another ‘old’ Skill seen working a ‘Tesco Shuttle’ in the town.

 

New to ‘Aztecbird’ (Guiseley) but latterley with ‘Arriva Yorkshire’ as its No. 57.

 

 

 

VCZ 9811 ‘Skills Coaches’ Mercedes-Benz 0814D / Transbus Cheetah

on ‘Dennis Basford’s and anrailsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

I do not think this coach was working on the 143/144, it was working as a feeder coach.

 

New to ‘Moore’ (Belfast), Northern Ireland.

 

 

‘Scene’ in the Southwest. ‘The X46, Torquay to Exeter’ on ‘Dennis Basfords railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

Whilst holidaying in Devon over the last 50 years or so, I have made the Torquay to Exeter journey and return many times by both train and bus.

 

In recent years I have generally travelled on ‘Stagecoach Southwest’ (SS) service X46.

 

At one time it ran up to 10 journeys per day but I was surprised on my most recent visit to see that this has been reduced from 10 to 4 journeys per day.

 

A number of reasons for so doing are listed by ‘SS’ including long term disruption due to roadworks during the construction of The South Devon Highway which seemed to go on for years (my italics) and rail competition.

 

(I know about the roadworks which I suffered several times, they were horrendous)

 

The gaps in the timetable have been taken up by local (Exeter) operator ‘CM Coaches’.

 

The vehicles used by ‘SS’ have been upgraded to ‘Gold’ standard but the use of the X suffix to the X46 has been dropped.

 

Going forward, it will be interesting to see.

 

If ‘CM Coaches’ continue to compete.

 

If ‘SS’ continue to dedicate ‘Gold’ standard vehicles to the service.

 

 

YN63 BXA ‘Stagecoach Southwest’ No. 15932 ’Gold’ Scania N230UD / Alexander Dennis Ltd. Enviro 400

on ‘Dennis Basfords railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

 

 

FN52 HRO ‘CM Coaches’ Volvo B7R / Jonkheere

on ‘Dennis Basfords railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

New to ‘Jackson’, Ingleby, Arncliffe. and previously with ‘Carmel Coaches’.

 

‘Scene’ at ‘Transpire’s Peak Park Preserved Bus Gathering 2016 Part 4 on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Before I start, may I leave a message for Mr. Stewart Morgan.

 

You contacted me in February with some questions re my blog.

 

I have tried to contact you several times on the link on your Email with no success.

 

If you could provide me with another contact address, I would be happy to try again.

 

Thank you,

 

Dennis

 

 

 

I do not attend many bus rallies because I find more than enough in the current scene to keep me busy. 

 

However once a year ‘Transpire’ the Chesterfield based enthusiasts group holds its own event which for the last few years has been held at the ‘Peak Rail’ site at Rowsley in Derbyshire.

 

I have been a member for many years and have rarely missed so as usual, I went along and of course the camera went with me.

 

For parts 1, 2, and 3 see blogs dated 23rd. June 2016, 11th. September 2016 and 11th. April 2017.

 

Part 4 The Chesterfield Connection.

 

 

SN65 OFC ‘G & J Holmes’ (Clay Cross) Alexander Dennis Ltd. E20D / Alexander Dennis Ltd. Enviro 200

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Not part of the rally but in use for transporting members to set up for the day and as a control vehicle.

 

 

 

SN65 OFC ‘Stagecoach Yorkshire’ No. 15192 ‘Gold X17’ Scania N230UD / Alexander Enviro 400

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

The ‘Stagecoach’ operation in Chesterfield although operated from Stonegravels depot in Chesterfield is part of the larger ‘Stagecoach Yorkshire’ (SY) group and as such all the Chesterfield based buses carry the ‘SY’ legal address.

 

The ‘Gold X17’ branding is carried by buses working from Matlock via Chesterfield to Sheffield. A highly scenic route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBE 613R ‘Stagecoach Yorkshire’ No. 15513 Leyland Fleetline FE30AGR / Roe

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New to ‘Grimsby Cleethorpes Transport ‘in 1977 who eventually became part of ‘Stagecoach’ in 2006 and is now part of ‘Stagecoach East Midlands’.

 

 

 

UHG 353Y ‘Blackpool Transport’ No. 353 Leyland Atlantean AN68D/2R / East Lancs

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

A number of the following vehicles are owned by ‘Chesterfield 123 Preservation Group’.

 

For much more detail of any of their buses I suggest you go to the group’s web site where full details of all their vehicles is available.

 

 

Currently owned by ‘Chesterfield 123 Preservation Group’, it was withdrawn from Blackpool service in 2008.

 

 

 

 

283 URB ‘Chesterfield’ Transport’ No. 3 Leyland Tiger TRCTL11/3R / Plaxton Supreme VI

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

Currently owned by ‘Chesterfield 123 Preservation Group’.

 

New as ANK 320X to ‘Biss Brothers’, Bishop Stortford. Later becoming RHE 969X.

 

 

 

NNU124M ‘Chesterfield Transport’ No. 124 Daimler Fleetline / Roe

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New to ‘Chesterfield Corporation Transport’ in 1973 and then with ‘Camms’ of Nottingham and then ‘Maun’ in Mansfield before being restored from 1997 by ‘Chesterfield 123 Preservation Group’.

 

Painted in the colours of ‘Chesterfield Transport’ the employee based owners prior to becoming a part of ‘Stagecoach’ in 1995.

 

 

 

CRS 66T ‘Strathtay Scottish’ Leyland Leopard / Alexander ’T'

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New to ‘Alexander Northern’ in 1979. Then to Lincolnshire Road Car’ registered JFW 915T. Subsequently registered 565 BNX before becoming CRS 66T in preservation.

 

 

 

PRA 109R ‘White’s of Calver’ No. 306 Leyland Leopard PSU3C/4R / Alexander ’T’

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New to ‘Trent’ in 1976. It moved to ‘Lancaster City Transport’, ‘Stagecoach Bluebird’ and ‘Silver Fox’ before eventually passing to ‘Chesterfield Transport’ subsidiary ‘Retford & District’. 

 

Currently preserved in the livery of another ‘Chesterfield Transport’ subsidiary 

‘White’s of Calver’ ( Calver Sough being a village in the ‘Peak District’) by its current owners ‘Chesterfield 123 Preservation Group’.

 

 

 

 

225 LRB ‘Chesterfield Corporation Transport’ No. 225 Leyland PD2/20 / Weymann

on Dennis Basford’s ‘railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’

 

New 1960.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Scene’ in Brighton 1 on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

The dominant operator in Brighton is ‘Brighton & Hove’ (B&H) which is part of the ‘Go ahead’ group. 

 

The fleet is largely double deck and it is interesting to see that ‘B&H’ have gone back to operating two door buses with more to come. Presumably that is to speed up boarding/alighting times.

 

Recent deliveries have included,

 

SK16 GWU ‘Brighton & Hove’ No 812 ‘1’ Mercedes-Benz /  Wright Streetdeck

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

 

 

SK16 GWF ‘Brighton & Hove’ No 804 ‘1’ Mercedes-Benz /  Wright Streetdeck /1

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

 

SK16 GWF ‘Brighton & Hove’ No 804 ‘1’ Mercedes-Benz /  Wright Streetdeck /2

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

 

 

SK16 GWF ‘Brighton & Hove’ No 804 ‘1’ Mercedes-Benz /  Wright Streetdeck /3

on ‘Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk