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

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Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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Re: Welcome to the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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JFO

12:26 AM

Edenbridge Area Variety

Also seen on RR in Markbeach on the 6th was Gatwick Hoppa Buses MCV BU75WPZ, while in Edenbridge GO

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Edenbridge Area Variety

Also seen on RR in Markbeach on the 6th was Gatwick Hoppa Buses MCV BU75WPZ, while in Edenbridge GO

12:26 AM

JFO

12:26 AM

Dover Coach Variety

A lot of Coaches have passed through Dover this week with Travelmasters BF65WKJ, B&H Coaches 545

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Dover Coach Variety

A lot of Coaches have passed through Dover this week with Travelmasters BF65WKJ, B&H Coaches 545

12:26 AM

JFO

12:26 AM

In Markbeach We Are United

Seen on RR in Markbeach near Edenbridge on the 6th, was United Coaches of Surrey's E200 YX16ODH,

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In Markbeach We Are United

Seen on RR in Markbeach near Edenbridge on the 6th, was United Coaches of Surrey's E200 YX16ODH,

12:26 AM

JFO

12:26 AM

YMS Travel T6YMS/LJ60AUY

YMS Travel's latest Enviro LJ60AUY has been painted and is now their T6YMS, and I captured it on

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YMS Travel T6YMS/LJ60AUY

YMS Travel's latest Enviro LJ60AUY has been painted and is now their T6YMS, and I captured it on

12:26 AM

JFO

Jun 12

Crowbrough Variety

I passed through Crowbrough on the 6th, and Compass Buses "LewisLynx" MMC YX73PJJ was on

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Crowbrough Variety

I passed through Crowbrough on the 6th, and Compass Buses "LewisLynx" MMC YX73PJJ was on

Jun 12

JFO

Jun 12

Uckfield Variety

I also stopped off in Uckfield on the 6th, and Compass Buses CT74BUS was on ESCC Route 31A, GO Ahead

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Uckfield Variety

I also stopped off in Uckfield on the 6th, and Compass Buses CT74BUS was on ESCC Route 31A, GO Ahead

Jun 12

JFO

Jun 12

Portsmouth City Coaches FJ55BZO

The more unexpected performer on June 6th's Oxted-Crowbrough-Uckfield RR, was Portsmouth City

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Portsmouth City Coaches FJ55BZO

The more unexpected performer on June 6th's Oxted-Crowbrough-Uckfield RR, was Portsmouth City

Jun 12

Chris, … Bailey Bickmore4

Jun 11

A Darker Shade of Blue

Despite not being short of things to do, this sent me on a Googling trail earlier this evening.

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A Darker Shade of Blue

Despite not being short of things to do, this sent me on a Googling trail earlier this evening.

Jun 11

NRS, … JFO51

Jun 11

Helping Out

While passing through Groombridge on June 6th, I captured loanded B&H 410 BJ11XHW and Metrobus

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Helping Out

While passing through Groombridge on June 6th, I captured loanded B&H 410 BJ11XHW and Metrobus

Jun 11

TWhite, Martin Smith2

Jun 11

Brian Jones Coaches - Route 223

Originally new to Kent County Council for Canterbury Park & Ride services. On Thursday, 11 June

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Brian Jones Coaches - Route 223

Originally new to Kent County Council for Canterbury Park & Ride services. On Thursday, 11 June

Jun 11

Chris, … Bailey Bickmore8

Jun 11

On the Back of a Bus

Further to Chris' message, the "Lenleys Home" advert pictured on the back of

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On the Back of a Bus

Further to Chris' message, the "Lenleys Home" advert pictured on the back of

Jun 11

Chris

Jun 11

New at Nu-Venture

The latest double-decker to arrive in the Nu-Venture fleet is former Arriva London LJ61 CHL, numbered

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New at Nu-Venture

The latest double-decker to arrive in the Nu-Venture fleet is former Arriva London LJ61 CHL, numbered

Jun 11

Martin Smith

Jun 9

On Borrowed Time

With the influx of newer vehicles from Devon the future of the older Enviro 200s in the fleet must be

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On Borrowed Time

With the influx of newer vehicles from Devon the future of the older Enviro 200s in the fleet must be

Jun 9

JFO, … Neil Bays5

Jun 8

West Kent Future Bus Developments?

Can we get a fun fare for 15p? Neil On Monday, 8 June 2026 at 11:04:37 UTC+1 Matthew Arnold wrote:

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West Kent Future Bus Developments?

Can we get a fun fare for 15p? Neil On Monday, 8 June 2026 at 11:04:37 UTC+1 Matthew Arnold wrote:

Jun 8

Martin Smith

Jun 8

East Kent 36493 Service 36

Today saw KCC tendered service 36 revised with a new timetable and re-routed Margate bound to serve

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East Kent 36493 Service 36

Today saw KCC tendered service 36 revised with a new timetable and re-routed Margate bound to serve

Jun 8

JFO, … davidb...@gmail.com3

Jun 8

The Golden Age of Coach Travel on TV

That was a useful tip-off! If anyone else wants to watch it, the link is here. An East Kent “HJG”

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The Golden Age of Coach Travel on TV

That was a useful tip-off! If anyone else wants to watch it, the link is here. An East Kent “HJG”

Jun 8

Chris

Jun 8

Educating Swanley

All school-specific services in Swanley are provided by Go-Coach, with services from Dartford,

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Educating Swanley

All school-specific services in Swanley are provided by Go-Coach, with services from Dartford,

Jun 8

Chris

Jun 8

Serving Swanley

Swanley nestles in the north-west corner of Kent, somewhat unceremoniously wedged between the M25,

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Serving Swanley

Swanley nestles in the north-west corner of Kent, somewhat unceremoniously wedged between the M25,

Jun 8

Chris

Jun 8

Random Rides: 414

With the impending change of operator as announced last week, and the recent swap of the 16xx mini-

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Random Rides: 414

With the impending change of operator as announced last week, and the recent swap of the 16xx mini-

Jun 8

JFO

Jun 8

Scotland & Bates Contrasts

Seen in Dover on Cruise work on June 1st were two different VanHool's from Scotland & Bates

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Scotland & Bates Contrasts

Seen in Dover on Cruise work on June 1st were two different VanHool's from Scotland & Bates

Jun 8

JFO

Jun 8

1st Bus Stop Buses in Dover

Last weeks unexpected visitor to Dover Castle was 1st Bus Stop Buses of Gravesend, who brought

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1st Bus Stop Buses in Dover

Last weeks unexpected visitor to Dover Castle was 1st Bus Stop Buses of Gravesend, who brought

Jun 8

JFO, … Neil Gow32

Jun 7

Old Mr. Lowes had a Farm...

As to be expected I looked in on Lowes Farm again on May 23rd and 30th, and in adition to the usual

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Old Mr. Lowes had a Farm...

As to be expected I looked in on Lowes Farm again on May 23rd and 30th, and in adition to the usual

Jun 7

JFO

Jun 6

Rumwoods Transport W33RGF

A more unexpected find in Maidstone on May 30th, was Rumwoods Transport/Rumwoods Gardens Farms Scania

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Rumwoods Transport W33RGF

A more unexpected find in Maidstone on May 30th, was Rumwoods Transport/Rumwoods Gardens Farms Scania

Jun 6

JFO2

Jun 6

Asford-Maidstone Rail Replacement

I also managed a few more scenic shots on May 30th, and captured YMS P6YMS/SN57DXE in Lenham Square

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Asford-Maidstone Rail Replacement

I also managed a few more scenic shots on May 30th, and captured YMS P6YMS/SN57DXE in Lenham Square

Jun 6

JFO2

Jun 5

Stagecoach Ashford E200's

I captured 36895 GN13HHK in Scenic Lenham Square on May 30th, while Devon Expat 37139 YY14WGV was

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Stagecoach Ashford E200's

I captured 36895 GN13HHK in Scenic Lenham Square on May 30th, while Devon Expat 37139 YY14WGV was

Jun 5

JFO

Jun 5

Ashford and Maidstone Rail Replacement

Some of the Operators seen on RR at Ashford and Maidstone East on May 30th were GO Ahead,

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Ashford and Maidstone Rail Replacement

Some of the Operators seen on RR at Ashford and Maidstone East on May 30th were GO Ahead,

Jun 5

JFO2

Jun 5

Borough Green Rail Replacement

Amongst the Operators seen at Borough Green Station on May 30th were Travelmasters, Starline Buses

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Borough Green Rail Replacement

Amongst the Operators seen at Borough Green Station on May 30th were Travelmasters, Starline Buses

Jun 5

Chris, JFO2

Jun 4

Over(drive) and Out

When I was in Maidstone on May 30th 6402 GN04UDP was active on Route 3, and I captured it leaving the

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Over(drive) and Out

When I was in Maidstone on May 30th 6402 GN04UDP was active on Route 3, and I captured it leaving the

Jun 4

JFO, … Neil Bays4

Jun 4

Dover Emergency Rail Replacement

Thanks Harry, I think I know what happened now Neil On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 00:07:53 UTC+1 Harry

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Dover Emergency Rail Replacement

Thanks Harry, I think I know what happened now Neil On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 00:07:53 UTC+1 Harry

Jun 4

Bailey Bickmore

Jun 3

Developments at Arriva Tunbridge Wells

Mercedes Benz Citaro, 3014 [BJ12 YPZ] was reinstated last week, and has been in use this week on

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Developments at Arriva Tunbridge Wells

Mercedes Benz Citaro, 3014 [BJ12 YPZ] was reinstated last week, and has been in use this week on

Jun 3