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Richard Ratcliffe, … Nicholas King3

7:30 AM

Footnote to "H for Hospital"

I believe that H3 at Tunbridge Wells is also being withdrawn. No date given, and as these two

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Footnote to "H for Hospital"

I believe that H3 at Tunbridge Wells is also being withdrawn. No date given, and as these two

7:30 AM

JFO, Nicholas King2

5:48 AM

Rochester Christmas Market P&R

The service ran at short notice from the Dockyard instead of University on 6th December because a

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Rochester Christmas Market P&R

The service ran at short notice from the Dockyard instead of University on 6th December because a

5:48 AM

Stagecoach on the Bluewater Express

1:09 AM

While driving to Medway on Dec 6th, I overtook Stagecoach MMC 15261 YN16WVA working the Bluewater

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Stagecoach on the Bluewater Express

While driving to Medway on Dec 6th, I overtook Stagecoach MMC 15261 YN16WVA working the Bluewater

1:09 AM

Rochester Christmas Market Coaches

1:09 AM

In adition to the P&R, Nu Venture Buses helped run a Coach Park for Rochester Christmas Market at

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Rochester Christmas Market Coaches

In adition to the P&R, Nu Venture Buses helped run a Coach Park for Rochester Christmas Market at

1:09 AM

Michael Wadman 2, Neil Gow2

1:09 AM

Preserved East Kent 27517 Stroud 22-6-2025

And here it is in Eastbourne in July 2017. Neil G. On Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:55:58 AM UTC

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Preserved East Kent 27517 Stroud 22-6-2025

And here it is in Eastbourne in July 2017. Neil G. On Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:55:58 AM UTC

1:09 AM

East Kent 19659 Eastbourne 6-7-2025

Dec 11

East Kent 19659 (OU60 CVA) Former Thames Transit ADL Enviro 400 Service 1A Eastbourne (Gildredge Road

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East Kent 19659 Eastbourne 6-7-2025

East Kent 19659 (OU60 CVA) Former Thames Transit ADL Enviro 400 Service 1A Eastbourne (Gildredge Road

Dec 11

Centaur BF23CGU Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Dec 11

Centaur Overland Travel BF23 CGU Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Service 786 Canary Wharf (West India Avenue)

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Centaur BF23CGU Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Centaur Overland Travel BF23 CGU Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Service 786 Canary Wharf (West India Avenue)

Dec 11

NRS, … davidb...@gmail.com4

Dec 10

Helping Out

Martin et al It's certainly a big exercise – the “thermal incident” (see below) looked quite

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Helping Out

Martin et al It's certainly a big exercise – the “thermal incident” (see below) looked quite

Dec 10

Nu Venture DE300 SK07DZH on Route 100

Dec 10

Nu Venture Enviro DE300 SK07DZH was on Route 100 to St. Marys Island on the 6th, and I captured it

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Nu Venture DE300 SK07DZH on Route 100

Nu Venture Enviro DE300 SK07DZH was on Route 100 to St. Marys Island on the 6th, and I captured it

Dec 10

During a brief stop in Chatham on the 6th, I captured Arriva 4142 YX75LCC on Route 155 and ASD

Dec 10

Chatham Variety

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Chatham Variety

During a brief stop in Chatham on the 6th, I captured Arriva 4142 YX75LCC on Route 155 and ASD

Dec 10

Richard Ratcliffe, … NRS5

Dec 9

H is for Hospital

2484 seen in Tunbridge Wells this morning. On Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:53:57 AM UTC Richard

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H is for Hospital

2484 seen in Tunbridge Wells this morning. On Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:53:57 AM UTC Richard

Dec 9

galaxytransitUK, … JFO7

Dec 9

Arriva Gillingham New Arrival

Batch mate 4142 YX75LCC was in service on Route 155 at Chatham on the 6th.

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Arriva Gillingham New Arrival

Batch mate 4142 YX75LCC was in service on Route 155 at Chatham on the 6th.

Dec 9

Travelmasters E11KCT/AY58CYJ

Dec 8

A major power supply failure on the rails brought emergency RR to Dover on Saturday Morning (6th),

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Travelmasters E11KCT/AY58CYJ

A major power supply failure on the rails brought emergency RR to Dover on Saturday Morning (6th),

Dec 8

Martin Smith, Lew Finnis3

Dec 5

East Kent 15919 Service 601

It would appear that this is the fifth livery 15919 has worn since new. There were two versions of

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East Kent 15919 Service 601

It would appear that this is the fifth livery 15919 has worn since new. There were two versions of

Dec 5

Arriva and GO in Dartford

Dec 3

While in Dartford on Nov 29th I also captured Arriva MPD Dart 1633 GN06EEB on Route 414, being passed

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Arriva and GO in Dartford

While in Dartford on Nov 29th I also captured Arriva MPD Dart 1633 GN06EEB on Route 414, being passed

Dec 3

Kent Country Buses on Route 477

Dec 3

GO Ahead Kent Country Buses E200 SE201 YY14WDW was on Route 477 in Dartford on Nov 29th.

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Kent Country Buses on Route 477

GO Ahead Kent Country Buses E200 SE201 YY14WDW was on Route 477 in Dartford on Nov 29th.

Dec 3

Michael Wadman 2, David Swan3

Dec 3

Preserved VKR407 Elmers End 13-9-2025

Grand photo, thanks. VKR looks to be in M&D service still. David swan On Tue, 2 Dec 2025 at 06:03

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Preserved VKR407 Elmers End 13-9-2025

Grand photo, thanks. VKR looks to be in M&D service still. David swan On Tue, 2 Dec 2025 at 06:03

Dec 3

I also made a rare visit to Dartford on Nov 29th, and captured 2 variety shots featuring Arriva, GO

Dec 3

Dartford Variety

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Dartford Variety

I also made a rare visit to Dartford on Nov 29th, and captured 2 variety shots featuring Arriva, GO

Dec 3

Harry Powell

Dec 2

New Blue Travelmasters.

Snapped at Three Bridges at the weekend on Rail Replacement, was the latest addition to the Kent

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New Blue Travelmasters.

Snapped at Three Bridges at the weekend on Rail Replacement, was the latest addition to the Kent

Dec 2

Stagecoach 15262 WN16WVC at Bluewater

Dec 2

On Saturday Nov 29th, Stagecoach's new "Bluewater Shopper" service started with MMC

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Stagecoach 15262 WN16WVC at Bluewater

On Saturday Nov 29th, Stagecoach's new "Bluewater Shopper" service started with MMC

Dec 2

Also seen at Bluewater on Nov 29th were Brookline Buses Streetlite ACZ677 on KCC Route 479 and a

Dec 2

Bluewater Variety

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Bluewater Variety

Also seen at Bluewater on Nov 29th were Brookline Buses Streetlite ACZ677 on KCC Route 479 and a

Dec 2

East Kent 19263 Eastbourne 6-7-2025

Dec 2

East Kent 19263 (MX08 GOH) Former Greater Manchester South ADL Enviro 400 Loop service Eastbourne (

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East Kent 19263 Eastbourne 6-7-2025

East Kent 19263 (MX08 GOH) Former Greater Manchester South ADL Enviro 400 Loop service Eastbourne (

Dec 2

Preserved VJG187J Birchington 13-7-2025

Dec 2

Preserved VJG 187J Former East Kent AEC Swift / Marshall Thanet Running Day service 70 Birchington-on

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Preserved VJG187J Birchington 13-7-2025

Preserved VJG 187J Former East Kent AEC Swift / Marshall Thanet Running Day service 70 Birchington-on

Dec 2

NFN 336 at Ashford (Station Road) c1967

Nov 30

Still showing some of its brightwork as part of a batch of vehicles classified as dual-purpose,

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NFN 336 at Ashford (Station Road) c1967

Still showing some of its brightwork as part of a batch of vehicles classified as dual-purpose,

Nov 30

KJG 109E at Faversham c1967

Nov 30

As we get nearer Christmas this is always an appropriate time for some vintage pictures of pre-

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KJG 109E at Faversham c1967

As we get nearer Christmas this is always an appropriate time for some vintage pictures of pre-

Nov 30