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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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Using the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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Re: Welcome to the Invicta Bus & Coach Newsgroup

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JFO2

4:58 PM

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

4:58 PM

JFO

4:58 PM

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,

4:58 PM

JFO2

3:59 PM

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

3:59 PM

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

TWhite, adam williams2

Jun 3

Kent Country

Now this is interesting - building up more work in the region as I think we expected they might in

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Kent Country

Now this is interesting - building up more work in the region as I think we expected they might in

Jun 3

NRS3

Jun 2

Seen in Tunbridge Wells

This morning saw Autocar ACZ 950 leaving on service 256 to Wadhurst. Arriva 4217 is seen leaving on

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Seen in Tunbridge Wells

This morning saw Autocar ACZ 950 leaving on service 256 to Wadhurst. Arriva 4217 is seen leaving on

Jun 2

Martin Smith2

Jun 2

The Muscian Is In Town

Yes Musician is spelt wrong. It happens when you are in a hurry. Sent from my iPhone On 2 Jun 2026,

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The Muscian Is In Town

Yes Musician is spelt wrong. It happens when you are in a hurry. Sent from my iPhone On 2 Jun 2026,

Jun 2

Chris

Jun 1

Medway Valley Links

Nu-Venture's 151 continues to provide bus links along the Medway Valley, with a variety of

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Medway Valley Links

Nu-Venture's 151 continues to provide bus links along the Medway Valley, with a variety of

Jun 1

Chris

Jun 1

Moonlight Limousines

A company almost at the front of the Club alphabet (after 247 of St Leonards, and ABC Taxis of

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Moonlight Limousines

A company almost at the front of the Club alphabet (after 247 of St Leonards, and ABC Taxis of

Jun 1

JFO

May 31

YMS Travel SN56AHC

YMS Travel have been shopping again, and their lastest arival is ex Burrows Coaches of Dorset Gemini

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YMS Travel SN56AHC

YMS Travel have been shopping again, and their lastest arival is ex Burrows Coaches of Dorset Gemini

May 31

JFO

May 30

Asford-Maidstone Rail Replacement

I also managed a few scenic shots on the the 23rd, and captured YMS P3YMS/LJ09KRD arriving at Charing

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Asford-Maidstone Rail Replacement

I also managed a few scenic shots on the the 23rd, and captured YMS P3YMS/LJ09KRD arriving at Charing

May 30

Douglas Baker

May 29

Maidstone to Borough Green Rail Replacement

Walked over to the West Malling bypass earlier today. All buses seen using the A20, some passing me

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Maidstone to Borough Green Rail Replacement

Walked over to the West Malling bypass earlier today. All buses seen using the A20, some passing me

May 29

JFO

May 29

Stagecoach 48160 YJ24BEY on Route 510

Stagecoach SoloSR 48160 YJ24BEY was working the last Route 510 of the day on the 23rd, and I captured

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Stagecoach 48160 YJ24BEY on Route 510

Stagecoach SoloSR 48160 YJ24BEY was working the last Route 510 of the day on the 23rd, and I captured

May 29

JFO

May 29

J.D. Smiths Coaches P340VWR

While on the way home on the 23rd I also passed by JD Smiths Coaches, and among the vehicles present

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J.D. Smiths Coaches P340VWR

While on the way home on the 23rd I also passed by JD Smiths Coaches, and among the vehicles present

May 29

NRS, … DRH49

May 28

Helping Out

The other Volvo B9TL 433 in the older Regency livery is seen leaving Tunbridge Wells this morning. On

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Helping Out

The other Volvo B9TL 433 in the older Regency livery is seen leaving Tunbridge Wells this morning. On

May 28

JFO2

May 28

Well I Was Standin' At The Crossroads...

On the way home I also stood at a different Crossroads, this time in Charing, where I captured

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Well I Was Standin' At The Crossroads...

On the way home I also stood at a different Crossroads, this time in Charing, where I captured

May 28

Chris

May 27

Two decks to Hempstead

Owing to routine maintenance on regular vehicle 144, Nu-Venture's service 167 was mostly operated

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Two decks to Hempstead

Owing to routine maintenance on regular vehicle 144, Nu-Venture's service 167 was mostly operated

May 27

Chris, JFO6

May 27

On the Back of a Bus

Northfleet-based 4088 has recently received this rear advert for the "Dartford Bear Hunt",

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On the Back of a Bus

Northfleet-based 4088 has recently received this rear advert for the "Dartford Bear Hunt",

May 27

Chris

May 27

Buses at Brands

This year's Brands Britannia event was held on Monday, where you had a free choice of being

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Buses at Brands

This year's Brands Britannia event was held on Monday, where you had a free choice of being

May 27

Martin Smith

May 25

East Kent 15101 Service 69

The 69 was not tracking today on both the Stagecoach app or bustimes.org. To satisfy my curiosity a

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East Kent 15101 Service 69

The 69 was not tracking today on both the Stagecoach app or bustimes.org. To satisfy my curiosity a

May 25

Ken Lansdowne, JFO2

May 25

Roffey (Starline) YJ10 MDV

Startline were also using their other Tempo YJ10MDN which has now been re-registered to 969LKM, and

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Roffey (Starline) YJ10 MDV

Startline were also using their other Tempo YJ10MDN which has now been re-registered to 969LKM, and

May 25

Martin Smith

May 23

Fully Dressed East Kent 15103

Part open top Scania OmniCitys 15101 and 15103 have now received their promotional vinyls and route

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Fully Dressed East Kent 15103

Part open top Scania OmniCitys 15101 and 15103 have now received their promotional vinyls and route

May 23

JFO

May 23

Crosskeys Coaches YX09AEY

Crosskeys have recently reactivated their 2022 aquired ex Wiltshire Faresavers Buses E200 YX09AEY,

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Crosskeys Coaches YX09AEY

Crosskeys have recently reactivated their 2022 aquired ex Wiltshire Faresavers Buses E200 YX09AEY,

May 23

JFO

May 23

This week in Dover

Its been a varied week in Dover with a variety of vehicles and operators seen, including Roseways of

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This week in Dover

Its been a varied week in Dover with a variety of vehicles and operators seen, including Roseways of

May 23

Chris

May 22

The Curse of the Small White Coach

I seem to have been followed around by small, white, usually unidentifiable minicoaches recently, and

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The Curse of the Small White Coach

I seem to have been followed around by small, white, usually unidentifiable minicoaches recently, and

May 22

Chris

May 22

Educating SMI

St Mary's Island is, like its larger cousin Kings Hill, the sort of "new build" housing

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Educating SMI

St Mary's Island is, like its larger cousin Kings Hill, the sort of "new build" housing

May 22

Ken Lansdowne

May 22

Arriva Kent Thameside 4330 SK68 TXB

Seen in New Road Rochester today on route 190 from Gravesend passing the old St Bartholomews hospital

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Arriva Kent Thameside 4330 SK68 TXB

Seen in New Road Rochester today on route 190 from Gravesend passing the old St Bartholomews hospital

May 22

Martin Smith

May 21

Regent Coaches YX20 OCP

ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX20 OCP is a recent addition to the Regent Coaches fleet. It was new to Stotts,

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Regent Coaches YX20 OCP

ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX20 OCP is a recent addition to the Regent Coaches fleet. It was new to Stotts,

May 21