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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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Ken Lansdowne, davidb...@gmail.com3

Mar 11

Dosanjh (ASD Coaches), Strood EO71 VBT

They are likely leased from one of the big hire companies. Dawsongroup would be my guess rather than

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Dosanjh (ASD Coaches), Strood EO71 VBT

They are likely leased from one of the big hire companies. Dawsongroup would be my guess rather than

Mar 11

Nick Moore

Mar 11

Former Arriva 6401

Evening all, Does anyone have a rear shot of 6402, when it was new in the 'firework' livery

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Former Arriva 6401

Evening all, Does anyone have a rear shot of 6402, when it was new in the 'firework' livery

Mar 11

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 11

Arriva Kent Thameside 4330 (SK68 TXB)

On route 190, New Cut, Chatham today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

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Arriva Kent Thameside 4330 (SK68 TXB)

On route 190, New Cut, Chatham today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

Mar 11

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 11

Arriva Kent & Surrey 6564 (SK74 AXM)

At Chatham railway station this morning. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

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Arriva Kent & Surrey 6564 (SK74 AXM)

At Chatham railway station this morning. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

Mar 11

Richard Ratcliffe

Mar 11

Garage i/d

I notice that Arriva 6500 recently transferred from TW to M still carries the garage i/d "plate

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Garage i/d

I notice that Arriva 6500 recently transferred from TW to M still carries the garage i/d "plate

Mar 11

NRS, … DerekJ38

Mar 10

Helping Out

Hi David We've occasionally mentioned Sargent of East Grinstead on the group before - see https:/

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Helping Out

Hi David We've occasionally mentioned Sargent of East Grinstead on the group before - see https:/

Mar 10

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 5

Hams Travel DW65 HAM

My last photo from yesterday in Tunbridge Wells before catching the 7 back to Maidstone which had

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Hams Travel DW65 HAM

My last photo from yesterday in Tunbridge Wells before catching the 7 back to Maidstone which had

Mar 5

Chris, Ken Lansdowne2

Mar 5

Gating the Bus

I spent around 4 hours in Tunbridge Wells yesterday and managed to find a number of good spots

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Gating the Bus

I spent around 4 hours in Tunbridge Wells yesterday and managed to find a number of good spots

Mar 5

Chris, NRS3

Mar 5

Random Rides: Underriver

The sun was shining, the sky was blue, the road was open (which it wasn't on Tuesday)... it would

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Random Rides: Underriver

The sun was shining, the sky was blue, the road was open (which it wasn't on Tuesday)... it would

Mar 5

Chris

Mar 5

Random Rides: Charcott

I realised recently that despite having photographed the 210 a fair few times in Tonbridge, I'd

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Random Rides: Charcott

I realised recently that despite having photographed the 210 a fair few times in Tonbridge, I'd

Mar 5

JFO

Mar 5

Chaseside Buses in Winchelsea

Chaseside Buses are turning up on RR in our area more frequently, with Feb 28th being no exception

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Chaseside Buses in Winchelsea

Chaseside Buses are turning up on RR in our area more frequently, with Feb 28th being no exception

Mar 5

JFO

Mar 4

Winchelsea Rail Replacement

A variety of Rail Replacement vehicles passed through scenic Winchelsea on Feb 28th, including

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Winchelsea Rail Replacement

A variety of Rail Replacement vehicles passed through scenic Winchelsea on Feb 28th, including

Mar 4

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 4

East Kent 10581 (SN16 OTW)

Seen on route 51 in Tunbridge Wells today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

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East Kent 10581 (SN16 OTW)

Seen on route 51 in Tunbridge Wells today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

Mar 4

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 4

Arriva Kent & Surrey 1466 (KE55 KTD)

Seen on route 281 in Tunbridge Wells today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

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Arriva Kent & Surrey 1466 (KE55 KTD)

Seen on route 281 in Tunbridge Wells today -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

Mar 4

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 4

Hams Travel PH64 ZOE

on route 297 in Tunbridge Wells today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

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Hams Travel PH64 ZOE

on route 297 in Tunbridge Wells today. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D & East Kent Bus Club www.

Mar 4

JFO, … Nicholas King4

Mar 3

Dover FastTrack BZL's First Day

Press information says that the Volvos have a range of 300km/185 miles. Nicholas King From: 'Mark

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Dover FastTrack BZL's First Day

Press information says that the Volvos have a range of 300km/185 miles. Nicholas King From: 'Mark

Mar 3

Chris, … Nicholas King5

Mar 3

481...2....3!

Our western boundary is approximately the former boundary between M&D and London Country, so sits

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481...2....3!

Our western boundary is approximately the former boundary between M&D and London Country, so sits

Mar 3

Chris, … Nicholas King4

Mar 3

Fastrack Connect

There are three altogether (SE232-4), which have been refurbished by Hants & Dorset. It looks as

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Fastrack Connect

There are three altogether (SE232-4), which have been refurbished by Hants & Dorset. It looks as

Mar 3

JFO

Mar 2

Stagecoach in Winchelsea

While in Winchelsea on Feb 28th I captured soon to be withdrawn Stagecoach Scania's 15505 GN09BDE

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Stagecoach in Winchelsea

While in Winchelsea on Feb 28th I captured soon to be withdrawn Stagecoach Scania's 15505 GN09BDE

Mar 2

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 2

East Kent 15703 (GN60 FCZ)

At the start of its journey from Maidstone to Ashford on route 510 today - becoming rarer now to see

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East Kent 15703 (GN60 FCZ)

At the start of its journey from Maidstone to Ashford on route 510 today - becoming rarer now to see

Mar 2

Ken Lansdowne

Mar 2

Chalkwell hire to Nu-Venture 433 SKO

Following the fire in Chatham on 25 February which put DE300 off the road, Chalkwell 433 SKO has been

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Chalkwell hire to Nu-Venture 433 SKO

Following the fire in Chatham on 25 February which put DE300 off the road, Chalkwell 433 SKO has been

Mar 2

JFO

Mar 1

Rye Rail Replacement

Seen at Rye on Feb 28th were DB Coaches LK59CWR, SouthEast OminiBuses SN12ABF, Starline Buses LJ54BDU

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Rye Rail Replacement

Seen at Rye on Feb 28th were DB Coaches LK59CWR, SouthEast OminiBuses SN12ABF, Starline Buses LJ54BDU

Mar 1

JFO

Mar 1

Ashford Rail Replacement

Seen at the Ashford end of Feb 28th's MarshLink RR, were Travelmasters BK10MFU as a standby while

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Ashford Rail Replacement

Seen at the Ashford end of Feb 28th's MarshLink RR, were Travelmasters BK10MFU as a standby while

Mar 1

JFO, … regu...@gmail.com5

Mar 1

The London Borough of Ashford?

The other one 5901 [YJ13 HKA] is now in service having had a service and Go Bus logos fitted and was

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The London Borough of Ashford?

The other one 5901 [YJ13 HKA] is now in service having had a service and Go Bus logos fitted and was

Mar 1

JFO, Nicholas King3

Mar 1

Lovely Weather For It?

Thanks Nicholas, and its gone to Ashford as I saw it in there when I drove by in the evening of Feb

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Lovely Weather For It?

Thanks Nicholas, and its gone to Ashford as I saw it in there when I drove by in the evening of Feb

Mar 1

JFO

Mar 1

Welcome to the Jungle!

Ashford's got Fun and Games!, in a 1984 ex Highland Scotish Leyland B899UAS, that has recently

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Welcome to the Jungle!

Ashford's got Fun and Games!, in a 1984 ex Highland Scotish Leyland B899UAS, that has recently

Mar 1

Chris, … JFO4

Feb 26

North Kent Line Rail Replacement

When I returned on the 21st, operators I observed running through to Gravesend were GO Ahead,

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North Kent Line Rail Replacement

When I returned on the 21st, operators I observed running through to Gravesend were GO Ahead,

Feb 26

JFO

Feb 26

Arriva North Kent

Seen in Gravesend on the 14th and 21st, were Arriva MPD Darts 1613 GN04UDG and 1633 GN06EEB on Routes

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Arriva North Kent

Seen in Gravesend on the 14th and 21st, were Arriva MPD Darts 1613 GN04UDG and 1633 GN06EEB on Routes

Feb 26

Ken Lansdowne

Feb 26

Arriva 4313 (GN15 CXK)

Seen on a route 101 working in Maidstone High Street this afternoon. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D

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Arriva 4313 (GN15 CXK)

Seen on a route 101 working in Maidstone High Street this afternoon. -- Ken Lansdowne The M&D

Feb 26

Martin Smith

Feb 25

East Kent 44016 Service 92

All three Dover based Mercedes Sprinters in the East Kent fleet have received the new corporate

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East Kent 44016 Service 92

All three Dover based Mercedes Sprinters in the East Kent fleet have received the new corporate

Feb 25