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Secretary The M&D and East Kent Bus Club

Mar 7

The M&D and East Kent Bus Club - membership details for 2025

Applications for membership of The M&D and East Kent Bus Club (with which the Invicta Bus &

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The M&D and East Kent Bus Club - membership details for 2025

Applications for membership of The M&D and East Kent Bus Club (with which the Invicta Bus &

Mar 7

Derek Jones

7/22/17

Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

For the benefit of new and existing members alike, the attached PDF file provides a guide to how the

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Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

For the benefit of new and existing members alike, the attached PDF file provides a guide to how the

7/22/17

Group_owner

1/19/14

Re: Welcome to the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

This newsgroup is designed to provide news and pictures of bus and coach operators in Kent and East

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Re: Welcome to the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

This newsgroup is designed to provide news and pictures of bus and coach operators in Kent and East

1/19/14

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Martin Smith

3:31 AM

East Kent 36499 Service 36

Another Hastings Arrows branded ADL Enviro 200 to transfer from Hastings to Herne Bay as part of the

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East Kent 36499 Service 36

Another Hastings Arrows branded ADL Enviro 200 to transfer from Hastings to Herne Bay as part of the

3:31 AM

JFO

Sep 27

J.G. Connect BA19OWU on Route 007

For some reason JG Connect Coaches of Heathfield in Sussex's Tourismo BA19OWU was covering the 16

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J.G. Connect BA19OWU on Route 007

For some reason JG Connect Coaches of Heathfield in Sussex's Tourismo BA19OWU was covering the 16

Sep 27

JFO

Sep 27

White Cliffe's Coach Visitors

This summer a lot of British Coaches have visted Dover's White Cliffe's Park, and this week

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White Cliffe's Coach Visitors

This summer a lot of British Coaches have visted Dover's White Cliffe's Park, and this week

Sep 27

Martin Smith

Sep 25

East Kent 15275 Service 36

Photographed at Birchington Square on Wednesday, Scania/ADL Enviro 400 MMC 15275 on service 36 which

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East Kent 15275 Service 36

Photographed at Birchington Square on Wednesday, Scania/ADL Enviro 400 MMC 15275 on service 36 which

Sep 25

Martin Smith2

Sep 22

East Kent 36498 Service 36

The text should obviously refer to 36498. On Monday, 22 September 2025 at 17:37:08 UTC+1 Martin Smith

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East Kent 36498 Service 36

The text should obviously refer to 36498. On Monday, 22 September 2025 at 17:37:08 UTC+1 Martin Smith

Sep 22

JFO

Sep 21

Stagecoach 37497 YX19OSE

Don't know if this has been reported, but Stagecoach Dover based MMC 37497 YX19OSE has within the

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Stagecoach 37497 YX19OSE

Don't know if this has been reported, but Stagecoach Dover based MMC 37497 YX19OSE has within the

Sep 21

JFO

Sep 21

Dover Coach Visitors

A few more Coaches have visited Dover in the last few weeks, with Scotland & Bates Coach Travel

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Dover Coach Visitors

A few more Coaches have visited Dover in the last few weeks, with Scotland & Bates Coach Travel

Sep 21

JFO, DRH2

Sep 19

Somewhere under the Rainbow...

Nice shot! DRH On Friday, 19 September 2025 at 20:27:08 UTC+1 JFO wrote: I captured Chaseside Buses

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Somewhere under the Rainbow...

Nice shot! DRH On Friday, 19 September 2025 at 20:27:08 UTC+1 JFO wrote: I captured Chaseside Buses

Sep 19

NRS2

Sep 19

Hams Travel

KX57 BWE was seen in Tunbridge Wells this morning and is now in fleet livery.

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Hams Travel

KX57 BWE was seen in Tunbridge Wells this morning and is now in fleet livery.

Sep 19

kentishphil

Sep 19

Alterations To Chatham Waterfront Bus station

disruption to last 8 weeks Link: Chatham Waterfront bus station | Chatham Waterfront bus station |

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Alterations To Chatham Waterfront Bus station

disruption to last 8 weeks Link: Chatham Waterfront bus station | Chatham Waterfront bus station |

Sep 19

JFO

Sep 19

Arriva 1634 GN06EEF on Route 414

While Stagecoach's Darts are now all removed from service, Arriva North Kent still has some

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Arriva 1634 GN06EEF on Route 414

While Stagecoach's Darts are now all removed from service, Arriva North Kent still has some

Sep 19

Martin Smith

Sep 19

Changes to Folkestone Bus Station

https://share.google/LhFZGwHO279Y5wGZt Sent from my iPad

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Changes to Folkestone Bus Station

https://share.google/LhFZGwHO279Y5wGZt Sent from my iPad

Sep 19

Harry Powell

Sep 17

Brand new Roseway.

Seen in Hastings earlier this week was LR75MJR, a brand new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo from the Roseway

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Brand new Roseway.

Seen in Hastings earlier this week was LR75MJR, a brand new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo from the Roseway

Sep 17

Ken Lansdowne, Nicholas King2

Sep 17

Arriva AC10 (RX18 LNA)

Maybe to tidy it up after the Click vinyls had been removed? Nicholas King -----Original Message-----

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Arriva AC10 (RX18 LNA)

Maybe to tidy it up after the Click vinyls had been removed? Nicholas King -----Original Message-----

Sep 17

Martin Smith, … jmp.bu...@gmail.com9

Sep 17

Another Closed Top Substitution

17529, 19135, substituted later by 19417 and 15101 were out on the 69 on Saturday 13th, same again on

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Another Closed Top Substitution

17529, 19135, substituted later by 19417 and 15101 were out on the 69 on Saturday 13th, same again on

Sep 17

Chris, NRS2

Sep 16

Random Rides: Underriver

Autocar newly acquired ACZ 560 was seen arriving at Tonbridge Station on the 204 this morning. On

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Random Rides: Underriver

Autocar newly acquired ACZ 560 was seen arriving at Tonbridge Station on the 204 this morning. On

Sep 16

Ken Lansdowne

Sep 16

Compaid WX67 ZZE

Seen in Maidstone today on the Detling Shopper service. Compaid are one of the less well documented

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Compaid WX67 ZZE

Seen in Maidstone today on the Detling Shopper service. Compaid are one of the less well documented

Sep 16

Chris

Sep 16

Educating Tunbridge Wells: Starline 235

With the sun still poking through, an impromptu 20 minutes at Southborough Common was the next stage

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Educating Tunbridge Wells: Starline 235

With the sun still poking through, an impromptu 20 minutes at Southborough Common was the next stage

Sep 16

JFO

Sep 16

Brookline Coaches ACZ590/LJ13GJV on Route 479

While in Longfield on the 13th, I captured Brookline Coaches of Ryarsh's recently aquired and

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Brookline Coaches ACZ590/LJ13GJV on Route 479

While in Longfield on the 13th, I captured Brookline Coaches of Ryarsh's recently aquired and

Sep 16

JFO

Sep 16

1st Bus Stop Buses SN65OHF on Route 489

Also seen in Longfield on the 13th was 1st Bus Stop Buses of Gravesend's E200 SN65OHF on KCC

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1st Bus Stop Buses SN65OHF on Route 489

Also seen in Longfield on the 13th was 1st Bus Stop Buses of Gravesend's E200 SN65OHF on KCC

Sep 16

JFO

Sep 15

Strood Rail Replacement

I checked out the Strood-Swanley RR on the 13th, and the operators helping were Chaseside Buses with

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Strood Rail Replacement

I checked out the Strood-Swanley RR on the 13th, and the operators helping were Chaseside Buses with

Sep 15

Geoff Lloyd

Sep 15

Bayliss double deckers

The two Bayliss Enviro 400's now bear plates as follows: YX73 PKC is now V10 BAY and YX73 PKE is

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Bayliss double deckers

The two Bayliss Enviro 400's now bear plates as follows: YX73 PKC is now V10 BAY and YX73 PKE is

Sep 15

Richard Ratcliffe, … Nicholas King8

Sep 13

Arriva Maidstone Staff Shuttle

Thank you, Ken! Nicholas From: mdekb...@googlegroups.com <mdekb...@googlegroups.com> On

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Arriva Maidstone Staff Shuttle

Thank you, Ken! Nicholas From: mdekb...@googlegroups.com <mdekb...@googlegroups.com> On

Sep 13

Nik Anthony, … Neil Bays6

Sep 12

DUMPTON MARKET BUS

Going off thread slightly. Didn't the market appear in one of the best episodes of Only Fools? On

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DUMPTON MARKET BUS

Going off thread slightly. Didn't the market appear in one of the best episodes of Only Fools? On

Sep 12

Chris

Sep 11

Electric Demonstrator the Third

Nu-Venture's latest electric demonstrator is GV25 WNR, a Karsan e-Jest. It hasn't been easy

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Electric Demonstrator the Third

Nu-Venture's latest electric demonstrator is GV25 WNR, a Karsan e-Jest. It hasn't been easy

Sep 11

galaxytransitUK

Sep 11

Arriva Kent 6482 SN15 LNO

Recently entering back into service albeit at Tunbridge Wells after being off the road since August

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Arriva Kent 6482 SN15 LNO

Recently entering back into service albeit at Tunbridge Wells after being off the road since August

Sep 11

NRS

Sep 11

Back in Service

Arriva 6482 seen this morning departing Tunbridge Wells for Maidstone on service 6. Metrobus 6919,

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Back in Service

Arriva 6482 seen this morning departing Tunbridge Wells for Maidstone on service 6. Metrobus 6919,

Sep 11

Neil Gow, Nicholas King5

Sep 11

East Kent double deckers at Walmer running day

Correction of earlier messsage Easy bit first : yes, MFN 888 is with the same owner, but hasn't

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East Kent double deckers at Walmer running day

Correction of earlier messsage Easy bit first : yes, MFN 888 is with the same owner, but hasn't

Sep 11

simon....@offmyplanet.com

Sep 11

Kent Country to take over route 477

https://www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahead-steps-in-to-serve-communities-after-arriva-announces-the-

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Kent Country to take over route 477

https://www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahead-steps-in-to-serve-communities-after-arriva-announces-the-

Sep 11

JFO

Sep 10

Bibby's Coaches OPP222P at Walmer

I attended the Walmer EK event on Sat 6th and while there was the usual selection of "Rally

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Bibby's Coaches OPP222P at Walmer

I attended the Walmer EK event on Sat 6th and while there was the usual selection of "Rally

Sep 10