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3/7/25

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

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

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Derek Jones

7/22/17

Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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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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Chris, … Michael Wadman 210

Jan 25

East Grinstead Rail Replacement: Sussex Operators

Legals for Transport for Schools. See also https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjf-southsea/54794710529,

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East Grinstead Rail Replacement: Sussex Operators

Legals for Transport for Schools. See also https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjf-southsea/54794710529,

Jan 25

JFO

Jan 23

Flagfinders Coaches G129RGT

The most unexpected find in the Ashford Area on the 21st was thanks to a tip off from Harry P, when I

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Flagfinders Coaches G129RGT

The most unexpected find in the Ashford Area on the 21st was thanks to a tip off from Harry P, when I

Jan 23

JFO

Jan 22

The London Borough of Ashford?

Transport UK Buses/Abellio has recently begun storing some vehicles in a yard next to the Sevington

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The London Borough of Ashford?

Transport UK Buses/Abellio has recently begun storing some vehicles in a yard next to the Sevington

Jan 22

JFO

Jan 22

Ashford Area Variety

During a breif visit to the Ashford Area on the 21st, I captured Scotland & Bates T9 Volvo's

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Ashford Area Variety

During a breif visit to the Ashford Area on the 21st, I captured Scotland & Bates T9 Volvo's

Jan 22

Martin Smith

Jan 22

Go Coach YJ18 DKX Service 2

Optare MetroCity 6201 YJ18 DKX photographed at Otford Pond on service 2. Monday 19 th January 2026.

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Go Coach YJ18 DKX Service 2

Optare MetroCity 6201 YJ18 DKX photographed at Otford Pond on service 2. Monday 19 th January 2026.

Jan 22

Martin Smith, JFO2

Jan 22

Five Minutes in Borough Green

Good to see that passengers are using all 3 routes.

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Five Minutes in Borough Green

Good to see that passengers are using all 3 routes.

Jan 22

Chris, Neil Gow2

Jan 21

East Grinstead 291s

We got a bit unlucky, Chris. B7TL/President 1993 (HW52 EPN) started out on the 0900 291 towards TW

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East Grinstead 291s

We got a bit unlucky, Chris. B7TL/President 1993 (HW52 EPN) started out on the 0900 291 towards TW

Jan 21

Chris, Neil Gow2

Jan 21

East Grinstead Rail Replacement: Kent Operators

I managed to catch the Farleigh Coaches' AOS Grand Toro in better lighting at the Three Bridges

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East Grinstead Rail Replacement: Kent Operators

I managed to catch the Farleigh Coaches' AOS Grand Toro in better lighting at the Three Bridges

Jan 21

NRS, … DRH24

Jan 20

Helping Out

Could well be. Has anyone heard them? On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 20:38:04 UTC JFO wrote: I belive

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Helping Out

Could well be. Has anyone heard them? On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 20:38:04 UTC JFO wrote: I belive

Jan 20

Ken Lansdowne

Jan 20

East Kent 10705 (SN66 VVS)

King Street, Maidstone today on route X3 to Canterbury -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent

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East Kent 10705 (SN66 VVS)

King Street, Maidstone today on route X3 to Canterbury -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent

Jan 20

Ken Lansdowne

Jan 20

Arriva Kent & Surrey 6509 (SN66 WJE)

In Hastings Road, Maidstone on route 85 today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club

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Arriva Kent & Surrey 6509 (SN66 WJE)

In Hastings Road, Maidstone on route 85 today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club

Jan 20

Chris, JFO5

Jan 19

On the Back of a Bus

Gillingham-based StreetLite 4270 has received this rear-ad for the University of Greenwich in the

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On the Back of a Bus

Gillingham-based StreetLite 4270 has received this rear-ad for the University of Greenwich in the

Jan 19

JFO2

Jan 19

Wealden Buses WB06BUS and EX56ERV

Wealden Buses ALX400 EX56ERV was back at East Grinstead on the 17th, having gained fleetnames in the

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Wealden Buses WB06BUS and EX56ERV

Wealden Buses ALX400 EX56ERV was back at East Grinstead on the 17th, having gained fleetnames in the

Jan 19

DRH

Jan 19

Not Helping Out

.... or Nu Venture disposal Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RF19 VCN, now with AtoB Minibuses (Premier Bus

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Not Helping Out

.... or Nu Venture disposal Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RF19 VCN, now with AtoB Minibuses (Premier Bus

Jan 19

JFO, Chris3

Jan 19

Arriva in East Grinstead

Arriva are now likely to appear on rail replacement more often than in recent years, most likely for

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Arriva in East Grinstead

Arriva are now likely to appear on rail replacement more often than in recent years, most likely for

Jan 19

JFO

Jan 16

The future is here...

Spotted in Whitfield this Friday was Newly delivered BU75WSL for Stagecoach "FastTrack".

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The future is here...

Spotted in Whitfield this Friday was Newly delivered BU75WSL for Stagecoach "FastTrack".

Jan 16

JFO

Jan 15

Dover Emergency Rail Replacement

A broken down train near Folkestone brought emergency RR to Dover on Monday 12th, with an

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Dover Emergency Rail Replacement

A broken down train near Folkestone brought emergency RR to Dover on Monday 12th, with an

Jan 15

JFO

Jan 14

DB Coaches SN56EAP

DB Coaches of Battle's Deckers were both engaged on the the West Sussex RR on the 10th and

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DB Coaches SN56EAP

DB Coaches of Battle's Deckers were both engaged on the the West Sussex RR on the 10th and

Jan 14

JFO

Jan 14

East Grinstead Rail Replacement

I visited East Grinstead on the 10th for the big West Sussex RR, although sadly due to their ongoing

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East Grinstead Rail Replacement

I visited East Grinstead on the 10th for the big West Sussex RR, although sadly due to their ongoing

Jan 14

JFO

Jan 13

Tonbridge Variety

I passed through Tonbridge on Sat 10th, and Arriva Citaro's 3020 BD12DHL and 3010 BJ12YPV were on

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Tonbridge Variety

I passed through Tonbridge on Sat 10th, and Arriva Citaro's 3020 BD12DHL and 3010 BJ12YPV were on

Jan 13

Derek Jones, DerekJ2

Jan 11

Warren, Tenterden c1968

These pictures now confirmed as dated to 27 February 1968 (1829 UM and the wider garage view

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Warren, Tenterden c1968

These pictures now confirmed as dated to 27 February 1968 (1829 UM and the wider garage view

Jan 11

Derek Jones, DerekJ2

Jan 11

T A Potten, Whitstable 3020 HX

This is another picture now dateable to 29 February 1968. Derek J On Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 23:

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T A Potten, Whitstable 3020 HX

This is another picture now dateable to 29 February 1968. Derek J On Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 23:

Jan 11

Derek Jones, DerekJ2

Jan 11

Bailey, Dunkirk CJG 986 and others

These too can now be dated to 29 February 1968. Derek J On Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 20:08:40 UTC

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Bailey, Dunkirk CJG 986 and others

These too can now be dated to 29 February 1968. Derek J On Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 20:08:40 UTC

Jan 11

Derek Jones, DerekJ2

Jan 11

Jessop, Frinsted MKP 810

With help from John's own notes, some of which have survived, we can now date this picture

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Jessop, Frinsted MKP 810

With help from John's own notes, some of which have survived, we can now date this picture

Jan 11

JFO, … Martin Smith10

Jan 9

Up the Albion!

I've covered a few more Albion games in the last few months, including their game against

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Up the Albion!

I've covered a few more Albion games in the last few months, including their game against

Jan 9

JFO

Jan 9

Stagecoach 10707 SN66VVU on Route 66

Stagecoach MMC 10707 SN66VVU made an unusual appearance on New-ish Dover Route 66 on Jan 7th and I

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Stagecoach 10707 SN66VVU on Route 66

Stagecoach MMC 10707 SN66VVU made an unusual appearance on New-ish Dover Route 66 on Jan 7th and I

Jan 9

Derek Jones, … Richard Ratcliffe9

Jan 9

Medway lineup no.1

When I was a young bus enthusiast in the 50's my Dad was a pal of the Chief Engineer Mr JD Awde.

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Medway lineup no.1

When I was a young bus enthusiast in the 50's my Dad was a pal of the Chief Engineer Mr JD Awde.

Jan 9

NRS

Jan 8

Hams Travel

MC64 HAM was seen on service 285 in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Looking at Bus Times this was

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Hams Travel

MC64 HAM was seen on service 285 in Tunbridge Wells yesterday. Looking at Bus Times this was

Jan 8

Harry Powell

Jan 3

Sheep, Beer and a Trident!

Seen at a Campsite in Stelling Minnis, near Ashford was V327KGW. This Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis

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Sheep, Beer and a Trident!

Seen at a Campsite in Stelling Minnis, near Ashford was V327KGW. This Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis

Jan 3

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