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Secretary The M&D and East Kent Bus Club

3/7/25

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 &

3/7/25

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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Chris, JFO2

12/31/25

Gravesend Pantograph Chargers

The introduction of Electric vehicles though to Gravesend has certainly happened within the last

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Gravesend Pantograph Chargers

The introduction of Electric vehicles though to Gravesend has certainly happened within the last

12/31/25

JFO

12/31/25

Gravesend and Bluewater Variety

Like Chris I was also in North Kent on Dec 27th, and in Gravesend I captured Arriva 4311 GN15CXH and

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Gravesend and Bluewater Variety

Like Chris I was also in North Kent on Dec 27th, and in Gravesend I captured Arriva 4311 GN15CXH and

12/31/25

Robin Farmer, … Chris3

12/30/25

NHS funded services H1 and H3

A pleasant surprise, but one that somewhat overdid the necessary seating capacity on Monday was 6503,

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NHS funded services H1 and H3

A pleasant surprise, but one that somewhat overdid the necessary seating capacity on Monday was 6503,

12/30/25

NRS, … Chris9

12/30/25

Helping Out

Typically, the more "exciting" vehicles as have been pictured above by our local

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Helping Out

Typically, the more "exciting" vehicles as have been pictured above by our local

12/30/25

Martin Smith, … Chris3

12/30/25

KCC Electronic Service Info

One of our company correspondents has helpfully explained that these codes are provided as part of

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KCC Electronic Service Info

One of our company correspondents has helpfully explained that these codes are provided as part of

12/30/25

Ken Lansdowne

12/30/25

Nu-Venture 818 (YX59 BYL)

On route 23 Tovil Road today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.mdekbusclub.

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Nu-Venture 818 (YX59 BYL)

On route 23 Tovil Road today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.mdekbusclub.

12/30/25

Ken Lansdowne

12/30/25

MC Travel, Maidstone N333 MCT

A new operator whose licence was granted in November. Their vehicle was found parked at their base at

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MC Travel, Maidstone N333 MCT

A new operator whose licence was granted in November. Their vehicle was found parked at their base at

12/30/25

Ken Lansdowne

12/30/25

Arriva 4075 (SK15 GXV)

On route 85 South Park Road, Maidstone today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club

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Arriva 4075 (SK15 GXV)

On route 85 South Park Road, Maidstone today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club

12/30/25

Martin Smith

12/27/25

Arriva Kent & Surrey 4145 Service 101

New ADL Enviro 200 MMC 4145 performed a few round trips on the 101 this morning. Photographed at

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Arriva Kent & Surrey 4145 Service 101

New ADL Enviro 200 MMC 4145 performed a few round trips on the 101 this morning. Photographed at

12/27/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/26/25

Preserved FFN399 Sandown 6-9-2025

Preserved FFN 399 Former East Kent Guy Arab III / Park Royal Deal & Walmer Running Day service 85

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Preserved FFN399 Sandown 6-9-2025

Preserved FFN 399 Former East Kent Guy Arab III / Park Royal Deal & Walmer Running Day service 85

12/26/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/26/25

Preserved 26YKO Whitfield 6-9-2025

Preserved 26 YKO Former Maidstone Corporation Leyland Titan PD2A / Massey Deal & Walmer Running

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Preserved 26YKO Whitfield 6-9-2025

Preserved 26 YKO Former Maidstone Corporation Leyland Titan PD2A / Massey Deal & Walmer Running

12/26/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/26/25

Preserved GHV504N Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved GHV 504N Bristol LHS6L / ECW Former London Transport BS4 Deal & Walmer Running Day

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Preserved GHV504N Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved GHV 504N Bristol LHS6L / ECW Former London Transport BS4 Deal & Walmer Running Day

12/26/25

JFO

12/25/25

East Kent Coaches WJG139J in Dover

During Autum 2025 Dover District Council spruced up the underpass between the Market Square and Dover

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East Kent Coaches WJG139J in Dover

During Autum 2025 Dover District Council spruced up the underpass between the Market Square and Dover

12/25/25

TWhite

12/24/25

Arriva Gillingham 4146 YY75 DWP

One of the 5 of the 75 plate dealer stock E200 MMCs which have now entered at Gillingham, all now

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Arriva Gillingham 4146 YY75 DWP

One of the 5 of the 75 plate dealer stock E200 MMCs which have now entered at Gillingham, all now

12/24/25

Derek Jones, … DBJ7

12/24/25

M&D DH397 (NKT 893) in the High Street - but which one?

Definitely in Rochester. Pictures of newly-completed vehicles were regularly taken on The Esplanade,

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M&D DH397 (NKT 893) in the High Street - but which one?

Definitely in Rochester. Pictures of newly-completed vehicles were regularly taken on The Esplanade,

12/24/25

JFO

12/23/25

Bayliss Excutive Travel YX72OLN

Bayliss Excutive Travel has been shopping again and has added ex Cardiff Buses MMC YX72OLN to its Bus

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Bayliss Excutive Travel YX72OLN

Bayliss Excutive Travel has been shopping again and has added ex Cardiff Buses MMC YX72OLN to its Bus

12/23/25

Derek Jones, … Neil Bays3

12/23/25

Where was the Garden Service Station?

I agree with Chris, defiantly the junction of parsonage Lane and Frindsbury Hill Neil B Frindsbury On

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Where was the Garden Service Station?

I agree with Chris, defiantly the junction of parsonage Lane and Frindsbury Hill Neil B Frindsbury On

12/23/25

Martin Smith

12/23/25

Go Coach YX66 WFF on loan to Metrobus

Go-Coach ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX66 WFF on loan to Metrobus at Crawley, turning from The Boulevard into

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Go Coach YX66 WFF on loan to Metrobus

Go-Coach ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX66 WFF on loan to Metrobus at Crawley, turning from The Boulevard into

12/23/25

Derek Jones, … Richard Ratcliffe7

12/23/25

Medway lineup no.1

Derek's recognition and focus on the charm of a nice line up of similar vehicles made me think,

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Medway lineup no.1

Derek's recognition and focus on the charm of a nice line up of similar vehicles made me think,

12/23/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/23/25

YMS Travel P6YMS Whitfield 6-9-2025

YMS Travel P6 YMS (formerly SN57 DXE) ADL Enviro 300, new to Luton Borough Council Deal & Walmer

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YMS Travel P6YMS Whitfield 6-9-2025

YMS Travel P6 YMS (formerly SN57 DXE) ADL Enviro 300, new to Luton Borough Council Deal & Walmer

12/23/25

Michael Wadman 22

12/23/25

Preserved 397CLT Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved 397 CLT Former London Transport RM1397 Deal & Walmer Running Day service 85 Walmer

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Preserved 397CLT Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved 397 CLT Former London Transport RM1397 Deal & Walmer Running Day service 85 Walmer

12/23/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/23/25

Centaur YT70EWG Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Centaur Overland Travel YT70 EWG Irizar i4 Service 786 Canary Wharf (West India Avenue) 30 th July

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Centaur YT70EWG Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Centaur Overland Travel YT70 EWG Irizar i4 Service 786 Canary Wharf (West India Avenue) 30 th July

12/23/25

Derek Jones

12/22/25

M&D lineup no.2

No question attached to this one, it's just one of those lovely historical lineups that sometimes

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M&D lineup no.2

No question attached to this one, it's just one of those lovely historical lineups that sometimes

12/22/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/20/25

Preserved GN04UEV Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved GN04 UEV Former Arriva Medway Towns Volvo B7TL / Transbus Working service 85 at the Deal

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Preserved GN04UEV Walmer 6-9-2025

Preserved GN04 UEV Former Arriva Medway Towns Volvo B7TL / Transbus Working service 85 at the Deal

12/20/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/20/25

East Kent 48213 Canterbury 6-9-2025

East Kent 48213 (YJ74 CYZ) Switch Mobility Solo SR Park + Ride service Canterbury (St George's

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East Kent 48213 Canterbury 6-9-2025

East Kent 48213 (YJ74 CYZ) Switch Mobility Solo SR Park + Ride service Canterbury (St George's

12/20/25

Michael Wadman 2

12/20/25

Brookline YT17EZO Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Brookline YT17 EZO Irizar i6 Service 734A Canary Wharf (West India Avenue) 30 th July 2025 MW

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Brookline YT17EZO Canary Wharf 30-7-2025

Brookline YT17 EZO Irizar i6 Service 734A Canary Wharf (West India Avenue) 30 th July 2025 MW

12/20/25

Richard Ratcliffe

12/19/25

Maidstone Hospital Park & Ride

A bit more on this strange operation. The booked route for the H1 service from Allington Park and

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Maidstone Hospital Park & Ride

A bit more on this strange operation. The booked route for the H1 service from Allington Park and

12/19/25

Chris, … DerekJ3

12/19/25

Venturing Fourth Electrically

Thanks Chris. Following Richard's example by straying off-topic a little more, it would be

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Venturing Fourth Electrically

Thanks Chris. Following Richard's example by straying off-topic a little more, it would be

12/19/25

davidb...@gmail.com

12/17/25

Buses to the QEQM Hospital - or not!

This has popped up on the Stagecoach Thanet website and was shared to Facebook. I get the impression

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Buses to the QEQM Hospital - or not!

This has popped up on the Stagecoach Thanet website and was shared to Facebook. I get the impression

12/17/25

Martin Smith

12/17/25

Regent Coaches SL16 YPF Service 649

Acquired earlier this year from Filers, Ifracombe Wrirghtbus StreetLite WF SL16YPF. St Georges Lane,

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Regent Coaches SL16 YPF Service 649

Acquired earlier this year from Filers, Ifracombe Wrirghtbus StreetLite WF SL16YPF. St Georges Lane,

12/17/25