Busline South http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/ 114 rows en-gb 60 Various Bus Photo’s from October 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1777106.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of October, these photos have been taken mostly in Southsea, buses from First Hampshire & Dorset & Stagecoach and some older vehicles from Local Haunts and CPPTD which run a free service along the seafront this year. Thursday 5 November 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of October, these photos have been taken mostly in Southsea, buses from First Hampshire & Dorset & Stagecoach and some older vehicles from Local Haunts and CPPTD which run a free service along the seafront this year.

Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth ORV989 Stagecoach Portsmouth 33156 RM994 Southsea Stagecoach 18521 Southsea 50277 W308DWX Southsea GX58GMG Southsea First 69389 Stagecoach 18516 Southsea 46313 L313RTP 46313 L313RTP 65024 YN54NZY 46313 L313RTP 65013 YN54NZJ Southsea 18524 GX06DXZ 27557 GX58GMU 41636 R636VLX 69392 HY09AOR 41646 R646TLM 50299 R405WWR 27558 GX58GMV 50299 R405WWR Southsea 27569 GX58GNY YN54NZO Southsea 27555 GX58GMG 41643 R643TLM YN54NZG YN54NZG Southsea 69389 HY09AUO 69389 HY09AUO 69381 HY09AKG

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]]> Thu Nov 5 2009 Buses Magazine 60th Anniversary Event http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1770304.html This year Buses Magazine are celebrating their 60th anniversary a milestone for any publication, to celebrate a bus event was held at at Wroughton Airfield near Swindon, also at the location is the Science Museum large item store where Buses Coaches, Lorries, Bikes & Aircraft to name but a few are on display, Hanger D4 holds exhibits of various items, Hanger L4 holds the Buses, Coaches and Lorries, this hanger is by guided tour only and I was lucky to be one of the few to have a tour, the museum owned vehicles appear in there own section, this set show the private vehicles that attended. Monday 19 October 2009: This year Buses Magazine are celebrating their 60th anniversary a milestone for any publication, to celebrate a bus event was held at at Wroughton Airfield near Swindon, also at the location is the Science Museum large item store where Buses Coaches, Lorries, Bikes & Aircraft to name but a few are on display, Hanger D4 holds exhibits of various items, Hanger L4 holds the Buses, Coaches and Lorries, this hanger is by guided tour only and I was lucky to be one of the few to have a tour, the museum owned vehicles appear in there own section, this set show the private vehicles that attended.

WLT308 JMW168P B285WUL & 931GTA REU326S GDL667 JFJ873 KED546F KHA301 JMA413l GNH258F WX59BWB VAE499T KED795 BUH240V 595LCG HX05BUJ RML2440 WLT308 GAU728L R361LGH KDD38 129DPT G77PKR GOH357N 338EDV LNY536D DNY534V WLT737 JXN325 K361DWJ B11CTB D5CTB GNF10V SND120X ALD990B BMR204V WYW6T RM2217 RT1 EYK396 RT1 EKY396 TFJ808 SH09THO HLJ44 HF09FVR FHW156D HLJ44 HF09FVR OHY938 595LCG EWS748W EWS753W RF366 MXX8

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Science Museum Store, Buses at Wroughton, Swindon http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1769970.html The Science Museum large item store opens a few times a year, items are located in various hangers around the Airfield at Wroughton near Swindon, hangers D4 & L4 were open to the public today, only guided tours were allowed to hanger L4 and this was limited to 500 tickets, Demand outstripped supply, I was fortunate to go on the 1130hrs tour. Sunday 18 October 2009: The Science Museum large item store opens a few times a year, items are located in various hangers around the Airfield at Wroughton near Swindon, hangers D4 & L4 were open to the public today, only guided tours were allowed to hanger L4 and this was limited to 500 tickets, Demand outstripped supply, I was fortunate to go on the 1130hrs tour.

DHR192 B232REU KPT909 CPM61 Brighton & Hove CPM61 KPT909 HET513 DR4902 DR4902 504EBL Southdown BCD820L Southdown BCD820L Brighton & Hove CPM61 JCP60F FR1347 VO6806 OTT55 OTT55 OTT55 Southdown BCD820L 504EBL HET513 Brighton & Hove CPM61 VO6806

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]]> Sun Oct 18 2009 Various Bus & Coach photo’s from September 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1763338.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of September 2009, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth & Southsea, Buses & Coaches from, First Hampshire & Dorset, Stagecoach, Greyhound Coahes, National Express, Wilts & Dorset and some older preserved vehicles from Southcoast Motor Services and CPPTD. Saturday 3 October 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of September 2009, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth & Southsea, Buses & Coaches from, First Hampshire & Dorset, Stagecoach, Greyhound Coahes, National Express, Wilts & Dorset and some older preserved vehicles from Southcoast Motor Services and CPPTD.

P277VPN Portsmouth HF05GGO Wilts & Dorset HF09BJE Portsmouth Stagecoach P277VPN Greyhound YN55PXF Greyhound YN55PXF Portsmouth Luckettes of Fareham FJ56PFE Greyhound YN55PXF SWT 13640 413DCD Stagecoach Portsmouth 27553 GX58GME Southdown PD3 954CUF Southdown PD3 954CUF Southdown PD3 954CUF Southsea M818PGM Portsmouth M818PGM Portsmouth 40822 R642DUS Southsea 41638 R638VLX Southsea 69382 HY09AOU Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth RV3411 & ORV989 66152 S352NPO Routemaster in Southsea RM994 HF05GGO Greyhound YN06CGU 66152 S352NPO Southsea 66205 S805RWG Southsea Portsmouth LRV996 Portsmouth RV3411 Portsmouth RV3411 & ORV989

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]]> Sat Oct 3 2009 Amberley Museum Bus Day 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1754777.html Amberley Bus Museum hold an annual bus day each year, ususally on the second Sunday of September, this years Bus Day was to celebrate tha 100th anniversary of the Worthing Motor Services, Tilling Stevens IB552, also at this rally a new vintage Southdown vehicle made ts debut, namely ex Southdown 1205: UF6805, new in 1930 to become a chicken house in High Wycombe until 1978, lovingly restored to its former glory over the next 30 odd years, lots of other buses also attended from the local area, another spendid day. Sunday 13 September 2009: Amberley Bus Museum hold an annual bus day each year, ususally on the second Sunday of September, this years Bus Day was to celebrate tha 100th anniversary of the Worthing Motor Services, Tilling Stevens IB552, also at this rally a new vintage Southdown vehicle made ts debut, namely ex Southdown 1205: UF6805, new in 1930 to become a chicken house in High Wycombe until 1978, lovingly restored to its former glory over the next 30 odd years, lots of other buses also attended from the local area, another spendid day.

Southdown UF6805 Southdown CD5125 Amberley IB552 HO8312 Amberley GX08GJO Amberley CD4867 Southdown UF6473 Southdown CD5125 Southdown UF4813 Portsmouth LRV992 WDD17X Southdown Southdown AAP651T GFY406 8859VR Southdown TPN103S Amberley Buses Southdown 972CUF RUF186 Southdown 972CUF GNJ573N GNJ573N HAP985 488KOT Southdown A811CCD JLJ401 MOR581 476CLT EFN568 Southdown TCD481J Southdown EUF184 Southdown ECD524 MO9324 Southdown UF4873 KLB915 Portsmouth LRV992 Amberley Buses Southdown UF1517 Amberley Buses JRX823 Southdown UF1517 GX58GJO Southdown UF5125 IB552 Southdown Buses Southdown UF6473 HO8312 Southdown UF6473 Southdown BUF122C KUF199F Southdown UF4813 Portsmouth LRV992 Southdown UF7428 & MUF488

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 Various Bus & Coach photo’s from July & August 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1750644.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the months of July & August, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth & Southsea, Alum Bay & Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Buses from Southampton & Tour Buses around Windsor. Buses & Coaches from, First Beeline, First Hampshire & Dorset Stagecoach, Brighton & Hove, Southern Vectis and many more. Saturday 5 September 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the months of July & August, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth & Southsea, Alum Bay & Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Buses from Southampton & Tour Buses around Windsor. Buses & Coaches from, First Beeline, First Hampshire & Dorset Stagecoach, Brighton & Hove, Southern Vectis and many more.

DLA180 W433WGJ Routemaster RM994 Portsmouth BBK236B ORV989 RV3411 First 34021 P541HMP Southsea First 34021 P541HMP Southsea First 34021 P541HMP Southsea GX06DXR with RM994 First 34021 P541HMP Southsea MX54LPY Southsea Safeguard YN57BWW Seaview YN07EBZ Brighton 23ACD Arlesford New Forset Tour HF05GGP Wilts & Dorset H731DDL Wilts & Dorset HF05GGJ Wilts & Dorset W163RFX Wilts & Dorset V676FEL Brighton R881RCD Brighton GX03SSZ Brighton GX03SSZ Brighton GX03SSZ Brighton GX03SSZ & R881RCD Brighton YN58BCU Brighton W823NNJ GX54DVY Brighton Brighton YN58BCF Brighton YN04GJK Brighton YN04GJX Brighton YN04BCE Brighton YN56FFM Brighton YP58UGF Brighton GX03SSU Brighton W837NNJ Brighton YN56FFU Brighton W825NNJ Stagecoach 20618 L618TDY Brighton YP09HWJ Brighton YN58BCY Brighton GX03STZ Southern Vectis K743ODL Southern Vectis K742ODL Southern Vectis H743ODL Southern Vectis K742ODL & K743ODL Solus YN56FGC Southern Vectis R741XRV Southern Vectis R739XRV Southern Vectis HW58ASX Southern Vectis 611 R851LDF City Sightseeing EU05VBO City SightseeingEU05VBO

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Bournemouth Air Festival 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1748955.html The family attended this years Bournemouth Air Festival, we arrived early to ensure we had a parking space within walking distance, the others went to the shops which allowed me time to carry out the usual task, the bus routes were very busy and many duplicate buses were witnessed, also the new Wilts & Dorset Visionaire Open toppers were on service 50. Here is a selection of the vehicles involved Friday 21 August 2009: The family attended this years Bournemouth Air Festival, we arrived early to ensure we had a parking space within walking distance, the others went to the shops which allowed me time to carry out the usual task, the bus routes were very busy and many duplicate buses were witnessed, also the new Wilts & Dorset Visionaire Open toppers were on service 50. Here is a selection of the vehicles involved

W&D M20WAL More HF54HGC Shamrock P429KSX Verwood Bus VCA455W TYB F212WRU TYB R17TYB TYB F214WRU TYB F210WRU TYB HF57BKN TYB HF05HNA TYB T21TYB More HF54HFY Wilts & Dorset M947KRU Wilts & Dorset M645RCP TYB Y415CFX TYB E208GCG Shaftsbury TJI4820 Wilts & Dorset HF09FVU Wilts & Dorset HF09FVY RML2680 SMK680F Shamrock P426KSX Shamrock P418KSX TYB F212WRU TYB F211WRU

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]]> Fri Aug 21 2009 Provincial Society Bus Rally 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1735140.html This was the second stand alone rally organised by the society, the location at Stokes Bay Gosport is very large giving lots of space between vehicles for photography, four differant free services were operated this year, the main one conecting to the Gosport Ferry for people arriving from Portsmouth, other services were the Stubbington Circular, the Alverstoke, Hasler & Lee on Solent Circular and finally the Titchfield Circular, all services were operated by a selection of Preserved or Service Buses & Coaches, Thanks to the team at the Provincial Society for another successful day. Sunday 2 August 2009: This was the second stand alone rally organised by the society, the location at Stokes Bay Gosport is very large giving lots of space between vehicles for photography, four differant free services were operated this year, the main one conecting to the Gosport Ferry for people arriving from Portsmouth, other services were the Stubbington Circular, the Alverstoke, Hasler & Lee on Solent Circular and finally the Titchfield Circular, all services were operated by a selection of Preserved or Service Buses & Coaches, Thanks to the team at the Provincial Society for another successful day.

Portsmouth HOR305N First H681THL First N602EBP First S629KTP First YN54NZJ Bedford WDD17X Brijan GIG8298 Southdown 972CUF Provincial 35 BOR767 Alder Valley NPJ472R Royal Blue 766MDV Southampton WOW529J AH09WTL Stagecoach GX06DXL Portsmouth LRV996 Portsmouth ORV989 Southdown BUF278C Southampton KOW909F RM1033 FDV829V C869DYD AAA503C 7017HK VX04GHG Provincial NLP389V EWS751W 759MDV Stagecoach MX54LRE Brighton HAP985 Provincial EHO228 Provincial HOR413L XLJ726K Southampton LOW217 Southampton TTR167H HF58KCC 596LCG ALD955B Southdown BUF122C XHO370 OTA640G KA 595LCG Grey Cars AFJ740T BX57ONS CEZ5242 Provincial A301KJT Stratford HAC628D WLT928 First HX05BUJ IIL4317 First 44507

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 Worthing Bus Rally 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1731831.html The Worthing Seafront Bus Gathering and Running Day, a slightly differant formate this year, vehicles were parked on the opposite side of the road to normal, reversing on to the south side making photo's very difficult as the sun was facing you, vehicle entry's seemed to up on last year the lower price of diesel helping, the weather in the morning was the usual Worthing standard although the afternoon turned to rain at which point the crowds left. The Open Top Buses were very popular even in the Rain !! Sunday 26 July 2009: The Worthing Seafront Bus Gathering and Running Day, a slightly differant formate this year, vehicles were parked on the opposite side of the road to normal, reversing on to the south side making photo's very difficult as the sun was facing you, vehicle entry's seemed to up on last year the lower price of diesel helping, the weather in the morning was the usual Worthing standard although the afternoon turned to rain at which point the crowds left. The Open Top Buses were very popular even in the Rain !!

Southdown JWV976W Southdown RUF37R Brighton 23ACD Brighton CUV317C RM324 Southdown 750DCD Southdown 750DCD Southdown MUF488 Southdown KUF199F FVA642D Southdown AAP651T First HX05BUJ First YX58HWJ Metrobus YN54AJY JAZ1066 EHV65 BUF122C FV9044 A811CCD Southdown Southdown PRX189B GX58MVH 1767 OKO816G G905SKP Southdown WYJ171S IIL4317 WJG470J W04CZL HF58GZE Routemasters RM6 RM14 RMC1476 RML2620 Southdown PRX189B 418DCD Southdown BUF277C EDJ248J J501GCD Southdown BCD802L A101SYE CPU125X M461LLJ XHO370 RML2372 18083 RM324 LFS296F Portsmouth LRV992

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]]> Sun Jul 26 2009 Alton Bus Rally 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1728791.html The Alton rally never fails to please, with godd display of Buses & Coaches, however this year I had one complaint, one that was outside the organisers power, the weather, apart from that it was a good day, a big thank you to all the people behind the scenes for making this event as good as it is. Sunday 19 July 2009: The Alton rally never fails to please, with godd display of Buses & Coaches, however this year I had one complaint, one that was outside the organisers power, the weather, apart from that it was a good day, a big thank you to all the people behind the scenes for making this event as good as it is.

Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Southdown JWV273W Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally JOU160P Alton Bus Rally Brighton 23ACD Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Southern Vectis WFX257S Southdown BUF122C Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally MDL954 Alton Bus Rally FUF63 Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Southdown UUF329J J501GCD Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Aldershot & District Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Southampton Bus Alton Bus Rally Southdown AYJ97T Alton Bus Rally J511GCD Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally N602EBP Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Alton Bus Rally Southdown AAP651T Alton Bus Rally

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]]> Sun Jul 19 2009 Various Bus photo’s taken in June 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1720969.html Another miscellany of pictures taken during the month of June, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth, Southsea & Weymouth with Buses from, First Hampshire & Dorset Buses, Local Haunts, CPPTD's Preserved PD2 & New Punjab Coaches of Slough. (NPC) Saturday 4 July 2009: Another miscellany of pictures taken during the month of June, these photos have been taken at various locations which include, Portsmouth, Southsea & Weymouth with Buses from, First Hampshire & Dorset Buses, Local Haunts, CPPTD's Preserved PD2 & New Punjab Coaches of Slough. (NPC)

Weymouth Bus Depot HX08DHK V803EFB 34020 P530EFL HX08DHG H145FLX YN04GNX 36002 YN04GNX NPC RED448 ex Nottingham 52581 V431GTW NPC RED448 RM994 793UXA Portsmouth RM994 793UXA Southsea Portsmouth LRV996 Southsea LRV996 CPPTD 4 LRV996 37586 HX08DHL

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]]> Sat Jul 4 2009 Scania Optare Olympus Bus http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1719967.html Wilts & Dorset has launched the first of 12 new buses in Swanage for services to and from the Isle of Purbeck. Six of the double deckers are convertibles (Optare Visionaire) so the roof can be removed in the summer months and three are semi open top. These will run on the Swanage, Sandbanks to Bournemouth service 50. The remaining three are permanently enclosed and these will run on our Swanage, Wareham to Poole service 40. Here is a selection of the vehicles delivered so far. Wednesday 1 July 2009: Wilts & Dorset has launched the first of 12 new buses in Swanage for services to and from the Isle of Purbeck. Six of the double deckers are convertibles (Optare Visionaire) so the roof can be removed in the summer months and three are semi open top. These will run on the Swanage, Sandbanks to Bournemouth service 50. The remaining three are permanently enclosed and these will run on our Swanage, Wareham to Poole service 40. Here is a selection of the vehicles delivered so far.

HF09FVW Bournemouth HF09FVW Bournemouth HF09FVW Bournemouth HF09FVW Bournemouth Purbeck Breezer Bournemouth HF09FVW Bournemouth HF09FVW Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVU Bournemouth HF09FVT Poole HF09FVT Poole Wilts & Dorset HF09FVT

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]]> Wed Jul 1 2009 Bournemouth Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1718089.html A Nice sunny today so it was time to get out & about, I quite often visit Bournemouth but this is with the family so there are very limited opportunities to get Bus photo's, however today I was here by myself so no restrictions, here are a few pictures from today. Saturday 27 June 2009: A Nice sunny today so it was time to get out & about, I quite often visit Bournemouth but this is with the family so there are very limited opportunities to get Bus photo's, however today I was here by myself so no restrictions, here are a few pictures from today.

W&D HF05GGE W&D M143KRU T275BPR Bournemouth BOURNEMOUTH T26TYB HJ02HFE Bournemouth YJ57EHY HF03ODW Bournemouth P993AFV Bournemouth T273BPR Bournemouth MORE HF54HGE HF05HNB Bournemouth HF54HGC HF54HHD HF55JZP R476NPR Bournemouth T270BPR Bournemouth HF09FVW HF09FVW HF58GZD HF09FVE T18TYB Bournemouth HF54HGL HF09FVW HF54HGY Y169YEL HF54HGE R7TYB Bournemouth HJ54HFC Bournemouth SN55DVL Bournemouth HF55HGW R476NPR Bournemouth R479NPR M143KRU Y415CFX Bournemouth HF55JZM DAF M17WAL HF54HFZ HF54HGM T19TYB Bournemouth Y417CFX Bournemouth HF58GYW W604PLJ HF09FVU YJ57EHY HF09FVU HF55JZL T22TYB Bournemouth T22TYB Bournemouth HF54HHD R8TYB Bournemouth

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 Royal Blue Coaches http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1715663.html This weekend these Coaches were re-enacting the Royal Blue service from Cheltenham to Portsmouth and were visiting Weymouth for their overnight stay. They left the Weymouth Bus Rally site at 10:30 a.m. heading for the Weymouth Pavillion where the Mayor of Weymouth sent them off to complete their journey to Portsmouth. Sunday 21 June 2009: This weekend these Coaches were re-enacting the Royal Blue service from Cheltenham to Portsmouth and were visiting Weymouth for their overnight stay. They left the Weymouth Bus Rally site at 10:30 a.m. heading for the Weymouth Pavillion where the Mayor of Weymouth sent them off to complete their journey to Portsmouth.

Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach EDV505D Royal Blue Coach LTA729 HOD30 Royal Blue Coach HOD30 Royal Blue Coach LTA729 Royal Blue Coach LTA729 HOD30 Royal Blue Coach FNV557 Royal Blue Coach HOD30 Royal Blue Coach LTA729 Royal Blue Coach 253KTA Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach 759MDV Royal Blue Coach EDV505D Royal Blue Coach LTA729 Royal Blue Coach HOD30 Royal Blue Coach FDV803V Royal Blue Coach 253KTA Royal Blue Coach EDV502D Royal Blue Coach OTT98 Royal Blue Coach 759MDV Royal Blue Coach EDV505D Royal Blue Coach LTA729 Royal Blue Coach HOD30 Royal Blue Coach FDV803V Royal Blue Coach FNV557

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Weymouth Bus Rally http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1715606.html Today the Third Weymouth Bus Rally was held, I say the third but of course this rally dates back to the 1970's and was very popular at the time, unfortunatley it came to an end many years ago only to be re-launched three years ago, this is the first time I have attended the 'New Improved' Rally. Bus services were ran to various locations including, Bowleaze Cove, Portland Bill & Nothe Fort. Sunday 21 June 2009: Today the Third Weymouth Bus Rally was held, I say the third but of course this rally dates back to the 1970's and was very popular at the time, unfortunatley it came to an end many years ago only to be re-launched three years ago, this is the first time I have attended the 'New Improved' Rally. Bus services were ran to various locations including, Bowleaze Cove, Portland Bill & Nothe Fort.

Weymouth A680KDV Weymouth 253KTA Weymouth MXX342 Weymouth WX05RRV Weymouth FDV803V Weymouth OTT98 Weymouth OTT98 Weymouth EDV505D Weymouth ROYAL BLUE Weymouth ROYAL BLUE Weymouth FFX448 Weymouth SND120X Weymouth GEL686V Weymouth CLJ413Y Weymouth 675COD Weymouth WFX257S FNV557 Weymouth D41NAG Weymouth KLJ749 Weymouth VOD88K Weymouth E290HRV Weymouth UFX858S Weymouth, SOUTHDOWN TPN103S Weymouth J851TSC Weymouth JMW168P Weymouth LTA729 Weymouth HOD30 Weymouth DAE511K Weymouth EWS751W Weymouth KPW986 JHW107P Weymouth VHY437 Weymouth YX58HWF Weymouth 307WHT Weymouth YX58HWV Weymouth TPN103S UFX858S Weymouth HDV686E Weymouth H262HFX Weymouth H262HFX Weymouth VOD88K Weymouth FDV829V Weymouth MLL956 Weymouth AFJ766T Weymouth JHW107P Weymouth C748FFJ Weymouth UFX858S Weymouth MXX342 Weymouth RLJ341H Weymouth JSK262 Weymouth KPW986

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 Vintage South-Coast Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1712287.html This weekend has seen the use of Vintage Buses on both sides of Portsmouth Harbour, the first on Saturday & Sunday in connection with the 'Celebrate Your Seafront' event, there was a free service between the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney via Southsea to Gunwharf Quays. there was also an apperance of a Southdown Leyland PD3 operating a service in the Drayton area of Portsmouth in connection with a Fayre. The second service in connection with Gosport 'Big Day Out' this was for the Sunday only, offering free rides between Stokes Bay & Lee on the Solent. First also used a Low Floor Dennis Dart on a circular services to locations around Gosport. Sunday 14 June 2009: This weekend has seen the use of Vintage Buses on both sides of Portsmouth Harbour, the first on Saturday & Sunday in connection with the 'Celebrate Your Seafront' event, there was a free service between the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney via Southsea to Gunwharf Quays. there was also an apperance of a Southdown Leyland PD3 operating a service in the Drayton area of Portsmouth in connection with a Fayre. The second service in connection with Gosport 'Big Day Out' this was for the Sunday only, offering free rides between Stokes Bay & Lee on the Solent. First also used a Low Floor Dennis Dart on a circular services to locations around Gosport.

Portsmouth ORV989 Clarance Pier Portsmouth ORV989 Clarance Pier Portsmouth ORV989 Clarance Pier Ex Southdown PD3 422DCD Drayton Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay The Red Arrows Stokes Bay Gosport First 42136 S636XCR Gosport Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Gosport Ex Southdown PD3 406DCD Stokes Bay

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]]> Sun Jun 14 2009 Various Bus & Coach photo’s taken in May 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1711284.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of May, these photos have been taken at various locations which include , Portsmouth & Southampton and Fareham & Gosport with Buses & Coaches from, Bluestar, Ex Southdown, Lucketts of Fareham, Stagecoach & First Hampshire & Dorset Friday 12 June 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of May, these photos have been taken at various locations which include , Portsmouth & Southampton and Fareham & Gosport with Buses & Coaches from, Bluestar, Ex Southdown, Lucketts of Fareham, Stagecoach & First Hampshire & Dorset

Bluestar 775 T745JPO 42510 R410WPX Southampton Uni-Link 2008 HF58HTP First M248VWW Bluestar 775 T745JPO First W812EOW Bluestar 441 HX06EZA 69399 HY09AZN Portsmouth Scania YN54NZR Portsmouth 41633 VLX Portsmouth 42128 S628KTP Fareham 42139 R639XCR Fareham 66202 S802RWG Fareham 66202 S802RWG Stagecoach 16643 46329 N329ECR Fareham Stagecoach P273VPN Fareham 42113 R613YCR Fareham 66151 S351NPO Lucketts FJ58AJX Fareham Southdown 422: 422DCD Southdown 422DCD Old Portsmouth Southdown PD3 422DCD Portsmouth 46367 & 46317 N467ETR & M317YOT Gosport 42138 S638XCR Gosport 42117 R617YCR Gosport 42136 S636XCR AUP356W Southampton

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]]> Fri Jun 12 2009 The Epsom Derby 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1709062.html The last time I attended The Derby was 1983, although I've been meaning to go ever since but for various reasons I've never made it until today, when I last went the task of the day was to see all the active Southdown convertible PD3 buses, 27 in total, I'm pleased to say I completed the task. 26 years later and there were 3 in attandance, all now in private ownership, here are my Bus & Coach photo's from today, my other Epsom Derby pictures will appear on the South-Coast photo's fotopic site in due course. Saturday 6 June 2009: The last time I attended The Derby was 1983, although I've been meaning to go ever since but for various reasons I've never made it until today, when I last went the task of the day was to see all the active Southdown convertible PD3 buses, 27 in total, I'm pleased to say I completed the task. 26 years later and there were 3 in attandance, all now in private ownership, here are my Bus & Coach photo's from today, my other Epsom Derby pictures will appear on the South-Coast photo's fotopic site in due course.

MCW Metroliner A112KFX The Kings Ferry GJ02LUZ First LK55ABX T512 KYV512X Arriva LJ03MYA 402 HF54KXU RCL2260 Safegaurd 200APB Southdown 406DCD Southdown 406DCD Southdown 416DCD RMC1464 VDV143S Southdown 406DCD & 416DCD Sureline SEZ5856 Ipswich LDX75G Cooks R902TCH Southdown 406DCD 416DCD 422DCD Open Top Buses SUN1 Wilts & Dorset M20WAL FKM706L BJG674V Ex Southdown 607 UWV607S TGM LJ58GCF KYV633X Banstead DH09BAN Brighton & Hove 618 RM371 WLT371 VPR491S MLH304L ATK154W BJV103L VDV142S 60VV RD03ZDT A12UMC RCL1510 355510CLT 3553FH The Derby Buses Thamesdown KMW175P XIL5511 RML2278 Wilts & Dorset 401 HF54KXT Wilts & Doset 3157 Wilts & Doset 3157 M645RCP RCL2243 Ex Altonian Coaches RT3435 LYR854 RT3435 LYR854

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 Destination London http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1704988.html The suns out, its bank holiday so where will we go, yep destination central London, I seem to have found a parking area by Charing Cross police station which is free and has spaces and today didn't disapoint, this is the selection of bus photos taken on the day, others will be posted on south-coast photos site when I get time, Tour & Heritage buses were much in evidence as would be expected in this area... Sunday 24 May 2009: The suns out, its bank holiday so where will we go, yep destination central London, I seem to have found a parking area by Charing Cross police station which is free and has spaces and today didn't disapoint, this is the selection of bus photos taken on the day, others will be posted on south-coast photos site when I get time, Tour & Heritage buses were much in evidence as would be expected in this area...

Arriva E773JAR Big Bus PH08USC Big Bus PN09EOE RM652 WLT652 RM1627 627DYE First LK08FMX Arriva LJ03MXH Arriva MA153 BX55FXT Big Bus LV51YCM Go Ahead LX53AZP MAL89 BX54UDW Big Bus PF08URV Arriva J341BSH Arriva J337BSH Big Bus E351NUV Arriva LJ07XEN Kings Ferry H7TKF Arriva T203XBV DUKW DAY770P Duck Tours Big Bus E355NUV Big Bus G964FVX Arriva MA127 BX55FWL Arriva Tour Bus LX04FXB 735DYE First RM1735 Arriva E965JAR Arriva E965JAR Transdev YN55NkC 17904 LX03ORW MAL67 BX54UCP Big Bus PF08URW PVL207 X507EGK Big Bus D525UGT Arriva J433BSH Arriva DW88 LJ04LGC WVL123 LX53AZR Arriva E964JAR Arriva VLA55 RM1933 ALD933B Arriva LJ07XEW First LK55EZW Arriva E964JAR 2396VU MAL118 BP57UYX First LK53EYJ PN03UMB MAL116 BP57UYH 17904 LX03ORW Arriva LX05GEJ City Sightseeing J321BSH

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 First Hampshire & Stagecoach Portsmouth Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1698858.html Spent a couple of hours in Portsmouth today to catch up on some shopping & also to take a few photos in and around the City Centre, since my last visit the Park & Ride scheme has started from Lakeside to Commercial Road & Gunwharf Quays, First are using their new Volve B7RLE buses on this service with others on service 40 & 41, the Park & Ride bus service runs every 10 Mins. Saturday 16 May 2009: Spent a couple of hours in Portsmouth today to catch up on some shopping & also to take a few photos in and around the City Centre, since my last visit the Park & Ride scheme has started from Lakeside to Commercial Road & Gunwharf Quays, First are using their new Volve B7RLE buses on this service with others on service 40 & 41, the Park & Ride bus service runs every 10 Mins.

First M504PNA M504PNA Portsmouth Stagecoach Portsmouth 27561 GN58GNF First 66207 S803RWG First Hampshire 69401 HY09AZG 66204 S804RWG Stagecoach Portsmouth 34410 GX53MVZ 69395 HY09AZF Portsmouth 66205 S805RWG 69395 HY09AZF Portsmouth 69401 HY09AZG Portsmouth 66203 S803RWG Portsmouth 69388 HY09AOT Portsmouth 69387 HY09AUW Portsmouth 69381 HY09AKG Portsmouth Stagecoach 18513 GX06DXL Stagecoach Portsmouth 34411 GX53MWA 66205 S805RWG 66181 W381EOW Portsmouth 69387 HY09AUW 69388 HY09AOT 52559 S559RWP Portsmouth Stagecoach Portsmouth 27566 GX58GNP 66164 W364EOW 65025 YN54NZZ 27567 GX58GNU 69385 HY09AJV Portsmouth 65007 YN54NZC 27565 GX58GNO 51729 P729KCR Portsmouth 69386 HY09AZB Portsmouth & Southsea Stagecoach Portsmouth 33156 LK55KZZ 53151 YN03ZVW 66208 S804RWG First YN54NZF 27555 GX58GMG 27555 GX58GMG Portsmouth 66202 S802RWG 69400 HY09AZJ 69400 HY09AZJ Portsmouth 69381 HY09AKG 34452 GX53MWW 66203 S803RWG 69396 HY09AZO 66198 S798RWG 69400 HY09AZJ 42124 S624KTP 69400 HY09AZJ 34412 GX53MWC 65011 YN54NZG

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]]> Sat May 16 2009 Various Bus & Coach photo’s taken in April 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1690630.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of April, these photos have been taken at various locations which include , Portsmouth, Brighton, Swanage & Southampton with Buses & Coaches from, Wilts & Dorset, Bluestar, Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company, The Big Lemon, Lucketts of Fareham, Stagecoach & First Hampshire & Dorset Friday 1 May 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of April, these photos have been taken at various locations which include , Portsmouth, Brighton, Swanage & Southampton with Buses & Coaches from, Wilts & Dorset, Bluestar, Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company, The Big Lemon, Lucketts of Fareham, Stagecoach & First Hampshire & Dorset

BFX666T GEL685V ELJ214V BFX666T GEL685V ELJ214V BFX666T GEL685V ELJ214V Wilts & Dorset Swanage Uni-Link 1035 W806EOW L117ALJ V710LWT HF05GGO Bluestar 450 K122BUD PE55WSU Uni-Link 1306 Bluestar 444 Bluustar 785 Y199FEL First H&D 51720 42511 Bluestar 447 40292 Bluestar 575 Citylink 3351 W164RFX 20298 First 44509 First 68512 First 66130 P908RY0 44509 Brijan Bluestar 450 42510 Bluestar 1129 Bluestar 576 T159ALJ Bluestar 444 M259VWW M646RCP HF58HTK Brighton & Hove 210 Brighton & Hove 844 Stagecoach 34515 Brighton & Hove 225 Brighton & Hove 625 Brighton & Hove 625 & 776 Brighton & Hove 843 Brighton & Hove 905 LX53KWD FN06FLH WA07BHE Anderson

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]]> Fri May 1 2009 Buses at Gunwharf, Portsmouth http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1687741.html A trip out today to ride on the new First Hampshire & Dorset Volvo B7RLE and also to take pictures of the new Park & Ride service from Lakeside North Harbour to Commercial Road & Gunwharf, not many people appeared to be parking or riding as most vehicles appeared to be empty, in fact if the company used a small mini bus this would only be half full, also to be seen are the Scania OmniCity's that have re-allocated to Hoeford, Fareham. Most pictures are from Gunwharf along with a few from Southsea South Parade. Saturday 25 April 2009: A trip out today to ride on the new First Hampshire & Dorset Volvo B7RLE and also to take pictures of the new Park & Ride service from Lakeside North Harbour to Commercial Road & Gunwharf, not many people appeared to be parking or riding as most vehicles appeared to be empty, in fact if the company used a small mini bus this would only be half full, also to be seen are the Scania OmniCity's that have re-allocated to Hoeford, Fareham. Most pictures are from Gunwharf along with a few from Southsea South Parade.

First 47305 N605EBP First 69387 HY09AUW First 69384 HY09AKF First 66121 S121JTP Countryliner R58GNW Stagecoach 34414 Portsmouth First 69389 HY09AYO Stagecoach Portsmouth 34447 GX53MWN First 69380 HY09AJX First 41638 R638VLX 69388 HY09AOT Portsmouth Stagecoach 18191 MX54LPY First YN54NZG Portsmouth Parrys YJ08NTL Stagecoach Portsmouth 34410 GX53MVZ 34451 GX53MWV Portsmouth 60529 H687THL First 69009 YN54NZE Stagecoach 18510 GX06DXH Stagecoach 18191 MX54LPY First 69382 HY09AOU Stagecoach Gx53MWY First 69380 HY09AJX First YN54NZG First 41635 R835VLX Stagecoach Portsmouth GX58GMF Stagecoach Portsmouth 27568 GX58GNV First 66199 S799RWG Southsea 41136 R136NLW First 65022 YN54NZW Stagecoach Portsmouth 27568 GX58GNV First 51725 P725KCR First 69389 HY09AUO First 69391 HY09AUV First 66205 S805RWG Countryliner R58GNW Portsmouth N256CVP Portsmouth First 65019 YN54NZT 69382 HY09AUW Portsmouth Stagecoach Portsmouth 34450 GX53MWU Countryliner R58GNW Portsmouth First 66176 W376EOW

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Brijan Tours Open Day & Bus Rally 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1684995.html Today's open day at Botley followed the usual format of the past few years, enthusiasts market, bus & coach display and the usual tours to the Meon Valley and also to Hedge End Southampton. The usual service to and from Eastleigh was also ran. Here are a few pictures of the Buses & Coaches today. Sunday 19 April 2009: Today's open day at Botley followed the usual format of the past few years, enthusiasts market, bus & coach display and the usual tours to the Meon Valley and also to Hedge End Southampton. The usual service to and from Eastleigh was also ran. Here are a few pictures of the Buses & Coaches today.

POU494 OJD95R WDD17X RM1033 EIG9475 BRIJAN BRIJAN BRIJAN BRIJAN BRIJAN BRIJAN HT02BJT TDL563K PPH698 HX05BUJ AFJ740T FRU675Y HOD75 GIG6497 CCG704C MFX175W FDV829V E915DRD Provincial NLP389V NPJ472Rr P524XBB BTR361B Brijan Tours Portsmouth LRV996 AFJ86B MFX175W 7017HK FDV829V FDV829V UFX858S TKZ9791 Portsmouth LRV996 18310 MMR552 PPF492 XLJ726K LLJ443F RUI2590 Portsmouth LRV996 CG8671 7017HK Provincial NLP389V FDV829V RML2543 RM1033 PPF492

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 Southampton Corporation Bus http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1684326.html I know the quality of these photo's is very poor, but I believe they have historical value, her are a few pictures taken by myself in mid 1976, so 33 years ago. This was the day we picked up Southampton Corporation 1955 Guy Arab UF with Park Royal body 255 for preservation with the fledgling Solent Transport Trust, she was located in a scrap yard after use by Southampton Social Services, the vehicle is still in preservation today. Saturday 18 April 2009: I know the quality of these photo's is very poor, but I believe they have historical value, her are a few pictures taken by myself in mid 1976, so 33 years ago. This was the day we picked up Southampton Corporation 1955 Guy Arab UF with Park Royal body 255 for preservation with the fledgling Solent Transport Trust, she was located in a scrap yard after use by Southampton Social Services, the vehicle is still in preservation today.

Southampton JOW928 Southampton JOW928 Southampton JOW928 Southampton JOW928

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 Cobham Annual Spring Bus & Coach Gathering 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1677644.html The Cobham Bus event was much more sucessful this year, the day started with bright sunshine, last year started with rain followed by very heavy snow and the event was nearly called off, the number of people attending was very low. The event followed the usual format and seemed to be a very sucessful day with large amounts of people and vehicles. Sunday 5 April 2009: The Cobham Bus event was much more sucessful this year, the day started with bright sunshine, last year started with rain followed by very heavy snow and the event was nearly called off, the number of people attending was very low. The event followed the usual format and seemed to be a very sucessful day with large amounts of people and vehicles.

759MDV RT2494 KXW123 RMC1476 476CLT TJ836 SOUTHDOWN RUF37R RVB977S NDP31R RT3871 LPB218P RT3062 373ALC Southdown Buses Southdown 786 RUF186 Southdown 122 BUF122C LJ09CAX RML2440 HF09BJY 217MHK RT4285 RML2463 AD58DBL Southdown 199 KUF199F Southdown 516 UUF116J Southdown 276 JWV976W Southdown 481 TCD481J RMC1461 GX58GNP Southdown 1141 XUF141 SFJ106R FHW154D RM8 AAA503C OJD357R Portsmouth RV6358 WJG470J R432FWT YRT898H YN08MMU RT3254 BHG756 RM275 RM912 P934MKL E570SKR RT11574 SOUTHDOWN JWV272W J511GCD J524GCD GHV999N RML2372

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]]> Sun Apr 5 2009 Portsmouth Snapshot http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1670136.html The new Volvo B7RLE Wright bodied buses for First Hampshire & Dorset are in the process of delivery, two vehicles are being used for 'Type Training' by staff who will drive them on First's route 41 & 40, however today's bright sun was not helpful when taking photo's. Here are a few bus photos from today including a couple of pictures of these new vehicles. Saturday 21 March 2009: The new Volvo B7RLE Wright bodied buses for First Hampshire & Dorset are in the process of delivery, two vehicles are being used for 'Type Training' by staff who will drive them on First's route 41 & 40, however today's bright sun was not helpful when taking photo's. Here are a few bus photos from today including a couple of pictures of these new vehicles.

First 69380 Portsmouth First 46366 N466ETR Portsmouth First 46366 N466ETR Portsmouth First 65014 YN54NZK First 69385 HY09AJV Portsmouth N466ETR & N467ETR Portsmouth HY09AJX 69380 Portsmouth 60522 H680THL Portsmouth Stagecoach Portsmouth 27557 First YN54NZE First 65022 YN54NZW 52580V430GTW Portsmouth 50277 W308DWX Cosham 66159 S358XCR Portsmouth 42125 R625KTP Portsmouth 46367 N467ETR Cosham Stagecoach Portsmouth 27562 Stagecoach Portsmouth 27569 YN54NZV Portsmouth 46327 N327ECR Cosham Cosham Bus Compound Portsmouth, an plder shot of this location can be found on Mike Morant's bus archive site. http://bustramtrolleybusarchive.fotopic.net/p54192565.html First 69385 HY09AJV 46325 N325ECR 53151 YN03ZVW Portsmouth 53151 YN03ZVW Portsmouth 41165 R165TLM Stagecoach Portsmouth 27564 Stagecoach Portsmouth 27566 46313 L313RTP Portsmouth 40822 R642DUS 65007 YN54NZC YN54NZR Portsmouth Stagecoach Portsmouth 27561 41137 R137NLW 42121 R621YCR 40824 R644DUS Cosham Stagecoach Portsmouth 27570 46315 M315YOT Cosham

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 Gosport & Portsmouth Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1663639.html A trip across Portsmouth harbour today and an hour or so for some photo's, the usual mixture of First Hampshire & Dorset and Stagecoach buses... Saturday 7 March 2009: A trip across Portsmouth harbour today and an hour or so for some photo's, the usual mixture of First Hampshire & Dorset and Stagecoach buses...

First 47306 & 47305 N606EBP & N605EBP Gosport 47306 Gosport First 47305 N605EBP 46324 N324ECR Gosport 42130 S630KTR Gosport Stagecoach Portsmouth 34412 GX53MWC First Hampshire & Dorset 46329 N329ECR Stagecoach Portsmouth 33030 P330AYJ First 66152 S352NPO First 66153 S353NPO Stagecoach Portsmouth 33030 P330AYJ Stagecoach 18510 GX06DXH Stagecoach 18510 GX06DXH Stagecoach 18510 Portsmouth First 65011YN54 NZG First 66198 S798RWG 34109 V109MVX Stagecoach Portsmouth First ZIP 65011 First Hampshire & Dorset 41165 First 66198 S798RWG 66202 S802RWG Portsmouth First 65011 YN54NZG First 46325 N325ECR Stagecoach 33006 R706DNJ Portsmouth Stagecoach 33006 R706DNJ Portsmouth First 41643 R463TLM First 66204 S804RWG Portsmouth First 41643 R643TLM Stagecoach Portsmouth 34448 GX53MWO

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Various Bus photo’s taken in February 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1661279.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of February, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Southsea, Portsmouth, Havant, Bosham & Chichester, vehicles from Stagecoach Portsmouth, Stagecoach in the South Downs, Emsworth & District & Normans Coaches. Monday 2 March 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of February, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Southsea, Portsmouth, Havant, Bosham & Chichester, vehicles from Stagecoach Portsmouth, Stagecoach in the South Downs, Emsworth & District & Normans Coaches.

33156 LK55KZZ Emsworth & District J511GCD Emsworth & District M452LLJ J511GCD J504GCD Emsworth & District J524GCD M452LLJ Emsworth & District M3KFC D602RGJ Emsworth & District J524GCD M452LLJ A883SUL Normans Coaches CDL677V UNO100W Emsworth & District M456LLJ Emsworth & District H204DVM & UOI2659 Emsworth & District J511GCD & J552GCD Emsworth & District R569UOT Stagecoach 20836 417DCD & 20834 414DCD Stagecoach 16281 P281VPN

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]]> Mon Mar 2 2009 Buses in Waterlooville http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1660178.html Its a long time since I've been to Waterlooville, what used to be Waterlooville Crossroads is now either a pedestrian precinct or Bus only lanes, this is an area where Stagecoach meet First Bus, the former serving Buses to Wecock Farm, Liss & Havant and the latter serving Clanfield, Denmead, Wecock Farm and southwards to Portsmouth & Southsea. Saturday 28 February 2009: Its a long time since I've been to Waterlooville, what used to be Waterlooville Crossroads is now either a pedestrian precinct or Bus only lanes, this is an area where Stagecoach meet First Bus, the former serving Buses to Wecock Farm, Liss & Havant and the latter serving Clanfield, Denmead, Wecock Farm and southwards to Portsmouth & Southsea.

Stagecoach Portsmouth 16320 S320CCD First Hampshire 65024 YN54NZY Stagecoach Portsmouth 20607 NFX667 Stagecoach Portsmouth 20607 NFX667 Stagecoach Portsmouth 20607 NFX667 Stagecoach Portsmouth 34072 S472BWC Stagecoach Portsmouth 34068 S468BWC Stagecoach Portsmouth 34068 S468BWC First Hampshire 65025 YN54NZZ Lucketts of Fareham FJ54AHP First Hampshire 66121 S121JTP First Hampshire 66121 S121JTP First Hampshire 65020 YN54NNZU First Hampshire 41136 P136NLW Stagecoach Portsmouth 34092 S492BWC First Hampshire ZIP 41 YN52NZG Stagecoach Portsmouth 33033 P343AYJ Waterlooville Stagecoach Portsmouth 33033 P343AYJ Waterlooville Stagecoach Portsmouth 33033 P343AYJ Waterlooville First Hampshire 65007 YN54NZC First Hampshire 65025 YN54NZZ Waterlooville Zip 41 Waterlooville Zip 41 Waterlooville Zip 41 First Hampshire 41636 R636VLX First Hampshire 41636 R636VLX Waterlooville Bus Lane Portsdown & Horndean Tram Lines Stagecoach Portsmouth 16306 S306CCD Stagecoach Portsmouth 33033 P343AYJ Stagecoach Portsmouth 34110 V110MVX Stagecoach Portsmouth 33033 P343AYJ Stagecoach Portsmouth 34110 V110MVX First Hampshire 66159 S359XCR Stagecoach Portsmouth 16307 S307CCD First Hampshire 65015 YN54NZM First Hampshire YN54NZX First Hampshire 65015 YN54NZM Stagecoach Portsmouth 20607 NFX667 6First Hampshire 5007 YN54NZC First Hampshire 65007 YN54NZC Purbrook

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 Buses in Havant http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1656879.html As the sun came out today and it was quite warm I thought I would go out for an hour or two, todays subject was Havant Bus Station, last time I was here it was full of Bristol VR's with a few new Leyland/Alexander vehicles owned by Stageccoach, today the Stagecoach buses are still there joined by a few Emsworth & District buses too, the Bus Station has also been re-built in recent times. Saturday 21 February 2009: As the sun came out today and it was quite warm I thought I would go out for an hour or two, todays subject was Havant Bus Station, last time I was here it was full of Bristol VR's with a few new Leyland/Alexander vehicles owned by Stageccoach, today the Stagecoach buses are still there joined by a few Emsworth & District buses too, the Bus Station has also been re-built in recent times.

Stagecoach Portsmouth 27555 Stagecoach Portsmouth 34447 Stagecoach Portsmouth 34415 Stagecoach Portsmouth 34447 Emsworth & District J502GCD Stagecoach Portsmouth 27567 Stagecoach Portsmouth 34060 Stagecoach Portsmouth 27566 Emsworth & District J503GCD Emsworth & District J503GCD Stagecoach Portsmouth 16320 S320CCD Stagecoach 18512 GX06DXK Stagecoach Portsmouth 27570 GX58GNZ Stagecoach Portsmouth 34414 Stagecoach Portsmouth 16278 P278VPN Stagecoach Portsmouth 34414 GX53MWE Stagecoach Portsmouth 27568 Stagecoach Portsmouth 27568 GX58GNV Stagecoach Portsmouth 27555 GX58GMG Stagecoach Portsmouth 34418 GX53MWK Stagecoach Portsmouth 27562 GX58GNJ Stagecoach Portsmouth 27565 GX58GNO Stagecoach Portsmouth 34068 S468BWC Stagecoach Portsmouth 16278 P278VPN Stagecoach Portsmouth 34412 GX53 MWC Stagecoach Portsmouth 27567 GX58GNU Stagecoach Portsmouth 34413 GX53MWD Stagecoach Portsmouth32455 WVT618 Stagecoach Portsmouth 14971 J721GAP Stagecoach Portsmouth 16307 S307CCD Emsworth & District J502GCD Emsworth & District J502GCD Stagecoach Portsmouth 27561 GX58GNF Stagecoach 18515 GX06DXO

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Southampton & Fareham Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1653600.html The object of the exercise today was to track down First Hampshire & Dorset last Wright Handy Bus 45389: JDZ2389 about to be retired from service, it would appear I was few days to late, the last day in service was 12th Feb and she was moved to Southampton on Friday 13th . This was also the last vehicle in service in the ’First Provincial’ Red & Cream livery, so here are a few pictures of her at the Portswood depot along with a few pictures from Southampton City Centre, I then carried on with the original plan for a few photo’s in Fareham. Saturday 14 February 2009: The object of the exercise today was to track down First Hampshire & Dorset last Wright Handy Bus 45389: JDZ2389 about to be retired from service, it would appear I was few days to late, the last day in service was 12th Feb and she was moved to Southampton on Friday 13th . This was also the last vehicle in service in the _First Provincial_ Red & Cream livery, so here are a few pictures of her at the Portswood depot along with a few pictures from Southampton City Centre, I then carried on with the original plan for a few photo_s in Fareham.

45389 JDZ2389 45389 JDZ2389 45389 JDZ2389 W816EOW P926RYO P543HMP S118JTP R292GHS 32032 W802EOW 40827 R647DUS 40297 N603YJM 34033 P543HMP 66130 S120JTP 34079 P579EFL 41518 R418WPX 41516 R416WPX 41516 R416WPX 41516 R416WPX Bluestar 563 YG52CMF W806EOW P568EFL Velvet J851TSC 46367 N467ETR Bluestar 1129 HF58KCG Bluestar 1129 HF58KCG Bluestar 443 HX06EZC 37162 HY07FSV P424WPX M259VWW 40790 R294GHS 42509 R409WPX Bluestar H729DDL W811EOW 44510 YX58HWJ 44510 YX58HWJ 32046 W816EOW 32046 W816EOW 32046 W816EOW 42513 R413WPX 31825 R925RYO 40297 N603XJM Fareham 42140 S640XCR Fareham 42133 S633KTP Fareham 42133 S633KTP Fareham 42140 S640XCR Fareham Bus Station Fareham 51716 N716GRV Fareham 46311 L311RTP Fareham 41515 R415WPX Fareham 42142 S642XCR

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]]> Sat Feb 14 2009 Various Bus photo’s taken in January 2009 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1650076.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of January these photos have been taken at various locations which include Havant & Southsea. The Hovertravel Dennis Dart was owned by Tellings Golden Miller when the photo was taken, this service & vehicle has transferred to Stagecoach Portsmouth, fleet number 33156. Saturday 7 February 2009: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of January these photos have been taken at various locations which include Havant & Southsea. The Hovertravel Dennis Dart was owned by Tellings Golden Miller when the photo was taken, this service & vehicle has transferred to Stagecoach Portsmouth, fleet number 33156.

LK55KZZ TGM Hovertravel Portsmouth TGM Hovertravel Portsmouth Emsworth R569UOT Emsworth & District M452LLJ ex Bournemouth M452LLJ Emsworth & District J524GCD

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Eastleigh & Southampton Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1639430.html After reading a discussion on a bus forum group a decided to have a trip to First Hampshire & Dorset's Portswood depot in Southampton and have a look at the vehicles on 'Death Row' as its known, as I was heading in that general direction I paid a trip to Eastleigh Bus station, Black Velvet Travel vehicles were much in evidence along with buses from Bluestar, also seen was Beep Bus (owned by the same company), this was launched in competition with Velvet on route B, last week Velvet ceased to operate this service and surprise, surprise, Beep Bus will also stop next month. Saturday 17 January 2009: After reading a discussion on a bus forum group a decided to have a trip to First Hampshire & Dorset's Portswood depot in Southampton and have a look at the vehicles on 'Death Row' as its known, as I was heading in that general direction I paid a trip to Eastleigh Bus station, Black Velvet Travel vehicles were much in evidence along with buses from Bluestar, also seen was Beep Bus (owned by the same company), this was launched in competition with Velvet on route B, last week Velvet ceased to operate this service and surprise, surprise, Beep Bus will also stop next month.

Beep Bus 765 M735BBP Black Velvet V11GMT Black Ve;vet J841TSC Beep Bus 820 N413JBV Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet J843TSC Beep Bus M735BBP Black Velvet J841TSC Bluestar 2605 R905NFX Bluestar 572 SN03EBU Black Velvet V11GMT Black Velvet J843TSC Bluestar 787 HK51ZRK Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet V14GMT Black Velvet Travel, Eastleigh Black Velvet V14GMT First Hampshire & Dorset 45424 LDZ9124 First Hampshire & Dorset H643YHT First Hampshire & Dorset 45424 LDZ9124 First Hampshire & Dorset H643YHT First Hampshire & Dorset 45424 LDZ9124 First, Portswood Depot First Hampsihre & Dorset 31820 P920RYO Death Row Portswood Southampton First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset 62641 H641YHT Leyland Lynx First 52483 Southampton

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2009 FOKAB King Alfred Running Day 2009, Winchester. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1632370.html Another year gone past, it must be time to go to Winchester and play with the buses, this well established running day has been a great success year after year, the usual display of buses at the "St. Catherine's" park and ride site with a free connecting bus service, this years improvement was the sales stands situated in the Guildhall itself giving much more space to move, again a big THANK YOU to the team at FOKAB for all the hard work that is needed to make this day a success. See you in 2010. Thursday 1 January 2009: Another year gone past, it must be time to go to Winchester and play with the buses, this well established running day has been a great success year after year, the usual display of buses at the "St. Catherine's" park and ride site with a free connecting bus service, this years improvement was the sales stands situated in the Guildhall itself giving much more space to move, again a big THANK YOU to the team at FOKAB for all the hard work that is needed to make this day a success. See you in 2010.

King Alfred JAA708 King Alfred WCG104 King Alfred UOU417H King Alfred WCG104 Southdown HCD347E Fishwick GCK428W King Alfred UOU417H King Alfred UOU417H UOU417H & UOU419H UOU417H & UOU419H Southdown HCD347E & JWV273W Portsmouth ORV992 Southampton LOW217 King Alfred CCG704C Silver Star MMR552 AJB635 CCX777 & WAL782 King Alfred POU494 Hants & Dorset 5677LJ King Alfred HOR592E King Alfred 596LCG King Alfred WCG104 King Alfred HOR592E POU494 King Alfred Southampton LOW217 Greenslades Tours AFJ86B King Alfred 595LCG King Alfred 595LCG 373FCR & 595LCG Portsmouth ORV992 King Alfred HOR592E Hants & Sussex EHV65 Provincial WFX257N Portsmouth ORV992 Alder Valley Travel B67WUL Wilts & Dorset TRU947J Wilts & Dorset TRU947J South West Trains H723KDY Stagecoach M918WJK Provincial NLP389V King Alfred JAA708 URU350X Barton WAL782 Hants & Dorset KEL405 Hants & Dorset UFX858S Southdown JWV273W Southern Vectis SDL268 Southdown JWV275S Winchester Bus Station Stagecoach H726KDY

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Buses in Chichester http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1629863.html Chichester used to be dominated by Southdown buses, Southdown were of course purchased by Stagecoach in 1992, since then they have traded as Sussex Coastline Buses and now trade as Stagecoach in the South Downs. As in most areas within the Stagecoach empire a percentage of the vehicles carry route branding, service 60 in a 60's style, all carry Southdown Motor Services as the legal owner. Saturday 27 December 2008: Chichester used to be dominated by Southdown buses, Southdown were of course purchased by Stagecoach in 1992, since then they have traded as Sussex Coastline Buses and now trade as Stagecoach in the South Downs. As in most areas within the Stagecoach empire a percentage of the vehicles carry route branding, service 60 in a 60's style, all carry Southdown Motor Services as the legal owner.

Stagecoach 33818 Chichester Stagecoach 18311 Chichester Stagecoach 47644 Chichester Stagecoach 34529 Chichester Stagecoach 34529 Chichester Stagecoach 33069 ex Portsmouth SPD Stagecoach 18193 Chichester Stagecoach 18515 Chichester Stagecoach 33813 Chichester Stagecoach 33813 Chichester Stagecoach 18193 Chichester Stagecoach 34528 Chichester Stagecoach 18518 Chichester Stagecoach 20832 Chichester Stagecoach 20832 Chichester Compass Bus Chichester SN53ETL Stagecoach 47644 Chichester Stagecoach 47648 Chichester Stagecoach 47646 Chichester Stagecoach 35251 Chichester Stagecoach 47452 Chichester Stagecoach 14975 Chichester, New to Stagecoach Portsmouth Stagecoach in the South Downs Stagecoach 35250 Chichester Stagecoach 20834: 414DCD Chichester Stagecoach 33813 & 33815 Chichester Stagecoach 47452 Chichester Chichester Bus Station Chichester Bus Station

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]]> Sat Dec 27 2008 Sussex & Hampshire Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1627145.html Having been stuck in the house recently I thought it was about time to get out & about, so today a visit was payed to Portsmouth then along to Emsworth & Southbourne. here are a few photo's of the day. Saturday 20 December 2008: Having been stuck in the house recently I thought it was about time to get out & about, so today a visit was payed to Portsmouth then along to Emsworth & Southbourne. here are a few photo's of the day.

Emsworth & District A883SUL ex T883 Emsworth & District J502GCD Ex Stagecoach Emsworth & District Coaches Emsworth & District ex Stagecoach 32556 Emsworth & District OUC45R Ex LT DMS Emsworth & District Normans Coaches Ex Hellyers of Fareham LVS441V Ex Southdown 786 RUF186 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27561, Hilsea Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27561, Hilsea First Hampshire & Dorset 41636 First Hampshire & Dorset 65008 First Hampshire & Dorset 51729 First Hampshire & Dorset 52605 First Hampshire & Dorset 41636 First Hampshire & Dorset 51718 First Hampshire & Dorset 65008 First Hampshire & Dorset 65024 First Hampshire & Dorset 51718 First Hampsihre & Dorset 41166 First Hampshire & Dorset 42125 First Hampshire & Dorset 46319 First Hampshire & Dorset 41165 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34072 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34072 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34072 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34072 & First 41635 Stagecoach in Portsmouth AD: 300 27555 Stagecoach in the South Downs 18511, Hilsea

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]]> Sat Dec 20 2008 Various Bus photo’s taken in November 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1614637.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of November these photos have been taken at various locations which include Hilsea & Gunwharf, Portsmouth, also a couple of shots from Southampton, they include pictures of First Hampshire & Dorset, Southern Vectis & Bluestar. Saturday 22 November 2008: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of November these photos have been taken at various locations which include Hilsea & Gunwharf, Portsmouth, also a couple of shots from Southampton, they include pictures of First Hampshire & Dorset, Southern Vectis & Bluestar.

First Hampshire 41165 in Hilsea Portsmouth First Hampshire 65006, Portsmouth First 42121 Hilsea, Portsmouth First Hampshire 41165 in Hilsea Portsmouth First Hampshire 51718 Stagecoach Portsmouth 24555 heading for Southsea Stagecoach Portsmouth 24555 heading for Southsea Bluestar 3352 at Town Quay, Southampton Southern Vectis 639 R739XRV on loan to Bluestar for the 'Do The Docks Tour' on hire for the QE2 final departure Southern Vectis 639 R739XRV on loan to Bluestar for the 'Do The Docks Tour' on hire for the QE2 final departure First 50278, Portsmouth First 66196, Portsmouth Stagecoach 18520, Portsmouth First 65019, Portsmouth

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2008 Buses in Portsmouth http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1597260.html This morning was spent in Portsmouth to see if I could get a picture of the new Enviro 300's that are entering service with Stagecoach Portsmouth, I was not disappointed with 27553 doing the honours, this isn't the time of year I usually go out for photo's the glaring sun and long shadows causing problems, so here's the best of a bad bunch with a surprise in store from First Hampshire & Dorset too. Saturday 18 October 2008: This morning was spent in Portsmouth to see if I could get a picture of the new Enviro 300's that are entering service with Stagecoach Portsmouth, I was not disappointed with 27553 doing the honours, this isn't the time of year I usually go out for photo's the glaring sun and long shadows causing problems, so here's the best of a bad bunch with a surprise in store from First Hampshire & Dorset too.

First Hants & Dorset 65020 in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 66176 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34448 Surprise of the day was First Hants & Dorset 60521 in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 60521 66153 in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 66196 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27553 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27553 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 33061 First Hants & Dorset 66201 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34451 First Hants & Dorset 45424 in Portsmouth Blue Star 766 in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 66121 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 33058 First Hants & Dorset 42125 in Portsmouth First Hants & Dorset 50303 in Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27553 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27553 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 27553 Stagecoach in Portsmouth 34445

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 Various Bus photo’s taken in September 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1589634.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of September which don’t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Fareham, Portsmouth & Southsea. Saturday 4 October 2008: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of September which don_t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Fareham, Portsmouth & Southsea.

First Hampshire & Dorset 63002 YN04GNX Seen at Hilsea West Bus Depot Stagecoach, Dennis Dart, Southdown J501GCD First Hampshire & Dorset 51723: P723KCR with Provincial 55: EHO228 belonging to the same company seen in Fareham, First Hampshire 42116 turning into the bus stands at Clarence Pier Southsea.

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]]> Sat Oct 4 2008 Fareham Special Bus Service http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1581805.html West Street, Fareham. The newly refurbished western end of West Street now boasts an avenue of trees and new street furniture to create a continental style area. To celebrate the completion an event was held from 9:30am with a selection of classic cars from the 1930s to 70s on display. From 11:30am - 2:30pm a free vintage bus ran up and down West Street, a procession of these vehicles was held in the afternoon. Here we see the Bus service in full swing, the vehicle of course Is Provincial 55 EHO228 owned and looked after by First Hampshire & Dorset. Saturday 20 September 2008: West Street, Fareham. The newly refurbished western end of West Street now boasts an avenue of trees and new street furniture to create a continental style area. To celebrate the completion an event was held from 9:30am with a selection of classic cars from the 1930s to 70s on display. From 11:30am - 2:30pm a free vintage bus ran up and down West Street, a procession of these vehicles was held in the afternoon. Here we see the Bus service in full swing, the vehicle of course Is Provincial 55 EHO228 owned and looked after by First Hampshire & Dorset.

Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham Provincial 55: EHO228, Fareham

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 Amberley Museum Bus Day 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1578858.html Amberley Museum hold various events during the year one of these is the Bus event which is usually held on the second week of September, this location never disappoints, there is plenty to entertain the whole family if buses aren’t your thing! For those who do go for the buses there is the usual museum collection for Southdown vehicles with a wide selection of others visiting for the day. Sunday 14 September 2008: Amberley Museum hold various events during the year one of these is the Bus event which is usually held on the second week of September, this location never disappoints, there is plenty to entertain the whole family if buses aren_t your thing! For those who do go for the buses there is the usual museum collection for Southdown vehicles with a wide selection of others visiting for the day.

Southdown UF4813 Southdown UF4813 East Kent CFN154 Southdown ECD524 Southdown ECD524 Southdown UF1517 East Kent WJG470J Amberley Buses Southdown UF6473 Southdown TPN103S Southdown BUF122C Southdown TCD481J Amberley Bus Show Southdown UUF116J Southdown UUF116J Southdown UUF 116J Southdown 516 UUF116J Southdown 516 UUF116J Southdown 516: UUF116J Southdown 1011 A811CCD Southdown EUF184 Southdown 419DCD & Portsmouth LRV992 Amberley Buses Southdown 501 J501GCD Southdown 481 TCD481J Compass GX57AFV Amberley Bus Line Up Southdown BUF122C & TPN103S King Alfred Aldershot & Dist & Southdown Southdown 37: RUF37R Amberley Open Top Buses Southdown 0813 UF4813 Stagecoach 47537 East Kent JG669 Mournemouth JLJ401 Hants & Sussex EHV65 Southdown Southdown UF6473 Southdown UF4813 Southdown UF6473 Southdown UF6473 Southdown UF1517 Southdown CD5125 Southdown UF7428 IB552 Worthing Tramocar Southdown UF7428 Southdown CD4867 Southdown UF6805

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2008 City Sightseeing Bus tour, Windsor http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1575073.html A trip to Windsor today as we've not been here for over year, the weather was a complete contrast to last year, cold, damp, windy & cloudy. Here we see a selection of City Sightseeing tour buses, it appears that three vehicles are requrired to operate the Windsor service and all three can be seen in this collection. Sunday 7 September 2008: A trip to Windsor today as we've not been here for over year, the weather was a complete contrast to last year, cold, damp, windy & cloudy. Here we see a selection of City Sightseeing tour buses, it appears that three vehicles are requrired to operate the Windsor service and all three can be seen in this collection.

EU05VBO City Sightseeing EU05VBO City Sightseeing First 64048 LK08FMJ EU05VBO City Sightseeing City Sightseeing 307 WLT307 City Sightseeing 307 WLT307 City Sightseeing 307 WLT307 City Sightseeing 397 A897SUL City Sightseeing 397 A897SUL City Sightseeing 307 WLT307

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]]> Sun Sep 7 2008 Buses in Brighton http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1574308.html A trip to Brighton for a special bus service allowed me time to photograph the local buses, much has changed over the years the whole area then was dominated by Southdown with Bristol VRT's & Lodekka's mind you there were two PD3's running on this day on service 77. Here we see the local scene with Brighton & Hove, Stagecoach with the The Big Lemon making an appearance. Saturday 6 September 2008: A trip to Brighton for a special bus service allowed me time to photograph the local buses, much has changed over the years the whole area then was dominated by Southdown with Bristol VRT's & Lodekka's mind you there were two PD3's running on this day on service 77. Here we see the local scene with Brighton & Hove, Stagecoach with the The Big Lemon making an appearance.

Brighton & Hove 680 Brighton & Hove 832 Brighton & Hove 671 Brighton & Hove 815 Brighton & Hove 204 Brighton & Hove 864 Brighton & Hove 918 Brighton & Hove 806 Brighton & Hove 781 Brighton & Hove 819 Brighton & Hove 819 Brighton & Hove 641 Brighton & Hove 226 Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Stagecoach 34521 Brighton & Hove 97 Brighton & Hove 661 Brighton & Hove 839 Brighton & Hove 815 Brighton & Hove 769 Brighton & Hove 660 Southdown PD3 410DCD, on contract to Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove 669 Brighton & Hove 663 Brighton & Hove 659 Brighton & Hove 659 & 649 Brighton & Hove 826 Brighton & Hove 851 Brighton & Hove 821 Brighton & Hove 97 Brighton & Hove 847 Brighton & Hove 834 Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove 90 Brighton & Hove 671 Brighton & Hove 829 The Big Lemon 42 M455LLJ Brighton & Hove 781 Brighton & Hove 204 Stagecoach 34566 Stagecoach 18521 Brighton & Hove 865 Brighton & Hove 209 with Stagecoach Southdown 409DCD Stagecoach 18521 Stagecoach 18522 Brighton Street Scene Brighton & Hove 818

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 Various Bus photo’s taken in August 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1573180.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of August which don’t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Portsmouth, Alresford, Southampton, London & Bournemouth, they include pictures of First Hampshire & Dorset, Mortons Travel & Various London companies. Wednesday 3 September 2008: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of August which don_t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Portsmouth, Alresford, Southampton, London & Bournemouth, they include pictures of First Hampshire & Dorset, Mortons Travel & Various London companies.

Metrobus BOK86V in a very bad position for photo's BOK86V BOK86V RM1933 London Tour Buses Routemaster RM2050 Brighton 23ACD seen at Arlesford Station as Bulgy the Bus Mortons VDV140S First 66197 RML2590 seen parked in Bournemouth RML2590 seen parked in Bournemouth

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]]> Wed Sep 3 2008 Bus route 77 Brighton-Devils Dyke http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1570697.html Heritage week on the 77: from 26-31 August inclusive, half the journeys on the service will be operated by vintage 1960’s Southdown open top buses with conductors, celebrating 50 years of the Southdown Leyland PD3’s and their long association with the Devils Dyke route, two Southdown Queen Mary’s operated Stagecoach owned 409DCD along with hired in 410DCD. Saturday 30 August 2008: Heritage week on the 77: from 26-31 August inclusive, half the journeys on the service will be operated by vintage 1960_s Southdown open top buses with conductors, celebrating 50 years of the Southdown Leyland PD3_s and their long association with the Devils Dyke route, two Southdown Queen Mary_s operated Stagecoach owned 409DCD along with hired in 410DCD.

Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 410DCD Churchill Square Brighton Southdown PD3 410DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 410DCD Southdown PD3 410DCD Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Clock Tower Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Clock Tower Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Clock Tower Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Churchill Square Southdown PD3 410DCD Brighton Churchill Square Southdown PD3 410DCD Southdown PD3 410DCD Clock Tower Southdown PD3 410DCD Clock Tower Southdown PD3 409DCD Old Steine Southdown PD3 409DCD Old Steine Southdown PD3 409DCD Brighton Pier Southdown PD3 409DCD Brighton Pier Southdown PD3 409DCD Conductor Southdown PD3 409DCD Churchill Sq Brighton Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD & HCD350E Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 HCD350E on a Private Hire @ Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD & HCD350E on a Private Hire @ Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD @ Devils Dyke Southdown PD3 409DCD full down stairs too Southdown PD3 409DCD Southdown PD3 409DCD

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Various Bus photo’s taken in July 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1558741.html This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of July which don’t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Portsmouth, Netley Marsh & Lymington in The New Forest, they include pictures of Wilts & Dorset, First Hampshire & Dorset, Stagecoach and some preserved vehicles that used to belong to A.E.R.E. Harwell, and an ex Southampton Leyland Atlantean used by Guide Friday in Bournemouth, these last two are now in preservation. Saturday 9 August 2008: This is a miscellany of pictures taken during the month of July which don_t fit into a gallery of their own, these photos have been taken at various locations which include Portsmouth, Netley Marsh & Lymington in The New Forest, they include pictures of Wilts & Dorset, First Hampshire & Dorset, Stagecoach and some preserved vehicles that used to belong to A.E.R.E. Harwell, and an ex Southampton Leyland Atlantean used by Guide Friday in Bournemouth, these last two are now in preservation.

Countywide Bova CW56TOP First 65024 YN54NZY Emsworth & District C8LEA First 65019 YN54NZT Stagecoach 18520 GX06DXU at Hilsea Stagecoach 33057 X957XAP First Optare Solo 50277 W308DWX First YN54NZM W & D 3177 W & D Optare Solo's Wilts & Dorset 407 HF05GGK AERE 243AJB at Netley Marsh AERE 243AJB at Netley Marsh Southampton WOW529J WOW529J ex Southampton Wilts & Dorset 407 HF05GGK W & D Optare Spectra's in Lymington Bus Station

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]]> Sat Aug 9 2008 Jurassic Coast CoastlinX53 Bus http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1555492.html New Buses for First Hampshire & Dorset, Volvo B9TL Gemini, liveried for the Jurassic Coast CoastlinX53 service, these vehicles have recently been delivered to the company and are yet to enter service, First brought two of these to The Provincial Bus Rally at Stokes Bay Gosport. First Hampshire & Dorset 37581 & 37582 attended and this was their first public outing. Sunday 3 August 2008: New Buses for First Hampshire & Dorset, Volvo B9TL Gemini, liveried for the Jurassic Coast CoastlinX53 service, these vehicles have recently been delivered to the company and are yet to enter service, First brought two of these to The Provincial Bus Rally at Stokes Bay Gosport. First Hampshire & Dorset 37581 & 37582 attended and this was their first public outing.

CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus CoastlinX53 Bus

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]]> Sun Aug 3 2008 Provincial Bus Rally 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1555300.html The Provincial Society Bus Rally 2008, this is the first stand alone rally organised by the society, at this event the sun always seems to be in wrong position for photography, this year wasn't a problem as the sun had taken the week off and it was trying to keep the camera dry that was the problem, its a shame the weather was a let down for this well organised event, thanks to every one at the Provincial Society for another good rally. Sunday 3 August 2008: The Provincial Society Bus Rally 2008, this is the first stand alone rally organised by the society, at this event the sun always seems to be in wrong position for photography, this year wasn't a problem as the sun had taken the week off and it was trying to keep the camera dry that was the problem, its a shame the weather was a let down for this well organised event, thanks to every one at the Provincial Society for another good rally.

First 37582 HX08DHK Jurassic Coast Buses VVV952W Brijan First 31825 First 37165 First 32042 Brijan Reading Brijan Southdown 481: TCD481J Thamesdown 262 Provincial 55 EHO228 Provincial EHO228 Portamouth 112 Southampton 361 Portsmouth 236 BBK236B Portsmouth 4 LRV996 Provincial 55 EHO228 Grey Cars Provincial 13 HOR413L RMC1476 First 37162 First 43848 AAA506C Provincial 1: A301KJT RM1955 RM737 Brijan BL95 King Alfred 595LCG OHR919 759MDV XHO370 HAP985 HAP985 HAP985 AFJ766T XAP642AS Southdown HCD347E AAA503C Provincial WFX257S Provincial 55: EHO228 EWS751W EDJ248J Southdown 409DCD Stagecoach 34412 Stagecoach 16380 Southdown BUF122C RM848

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]]> Sun Aug 3 2008 Worthing Bus Rally 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1551425.html The Worthing Seafront Bus Gathering and Running Day 27th July 2008. The numbers of vehicles attending this year seemed very low in comparison to previous years, still a very good event though, the highlight this year was the Debut of Southcoast Motor Services 954: 954CUF, another superb restoration by the team meeting the very high standards we've come used too, Three services were run this year, 5x, 11 & 277 the last ran by open top PD3's from Worthing to Brooklands, full loads on every journey. Sunday 27 July 2008: The Worthing Seafront Bus Gathering and Running Day 27th July 2008. The numbers of vehicles attending this year seemed very low in comparison to previous years, still a very good event though, the highlight this year was the Debut of Southcoast Motor Services 954: 954CUF, another superb restoration by the team meeting the very high standards we've come used too, Three services were run this year, 5x, 11 & 277 the last ran by open top PD3's from Worthing to Brooklands, full loads on every journey.

Southdown 954CUF Southdown 954CUF Southdown 954CUF Stagecoach JOU160P Provincial WFX257S 39654 Southdown 419DCD & HCD347E Southdown 954CUF HDV641E WKO138S Southdown 409DCD Southdown GNJ573N Autocar P524XBB Southdown 409DCD & 410DCD Southdown 410DCD RM357 18082 Southdown 954CUF Southdown 954CUF Southdown 954CUF Southdown HCD347E & 419DCD Southdown HCD347E Southdown 419DCD Portsmouth LRV992 Southdown BUF122C Surrey Motors Southdown PSV Southdown MUF488 CPU125W Southdown EAP984V Thamesdown Reading Transport 47545 39654 Southdown KUF199F FVA462D RMC1464 Routemasters Southdown \TCD481J Southdown RUF37R Brighton T3 RML2620 RM349 First 68553 RM2097 RM2097 AFJ740T RM349 Brighton T3 RMC1476

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]]> Sun Jul 27 2008 Alton Bus Rally 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1547810.html Another year, another rally, I thought this year might be a bit thin on the ground vehicle wise with the price of diesel as much as it is however I was presently suprised, a very large number of Buses, Coaches, Lorries & Cars. This year used the same format of previous ones, yet another sucsessful day. Sunday 20 July 2008: Another year, another rally, I thought this year might be a bit thin on the ground vehicle wise with the price of diesel as much as it is however I was presently suprised, a very large number of Buses, Coaches, Lorries & Cars. This year used the same format of previous ones, yet another sucsessful day.

RML2412 Southdown JWV272W RM2116 Southdown 603: TPN103S FV9044 NPJ472R Southdown JWV272W Provincial WFX257S PNK757M Bournemouth JGS169V Alder Valley J19TRU Brighton & Hove YN54AOT Swindon UMR112 Bournemouth JLJ401 RML903 SFJ106R E48TYG RM737 RT2043 274KTA OSF307G RML2396 KEL405 Provimcial NLP389V RM1000 OHR919 Southampton FTR514 KLJ749 Southdown BUF122C Southdown TPN103S AYR343T BKT821C RML2440 C164SPB LONDON BUSES RF503 MOR581 RML901 FHW154D D41MAG Southdown JWV275W RML2278 G526VYE Foden Coach OLG855 FJB257 Brighton 23ACD JIL2157 UVE593K G506XBL

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]]> Sun Jul 20 2008 Southern Vectis Island Breezer Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1547114.html Having taken a small break to the Isle of Wight last week with the family I did have a few opportunities to photograph some buses, as we were in the tourist areas most of the time these photo consist mostly of the various Island Breezer services, it was nice to see various Bristol VRT's still in service along side the Leyland Olympians, This must be the last year that these Bristol's will see service. Tuesday 8 July 2008: Having taken a small break to the Isle of Wight last week with the family I did have a few opportunities to photograph some buses, as we were in the tourist areas most of the time these photo consist mostly of the various Island Breezer services, it was nice to see various Bristol VRT's still in service along side the Leyland Olympians, This must be the last year that these Bristol's will see service.

Southern Vectis 681 FDL681V Southern Vectis 681 FDL681V & 642 K742ODL Southern Vectis 681 FDL681V & 642 K742ODL Southern Vectis 681 FDL681V Southern Vectis 643 K743ODL Southern Vectis 643 K743ODL Southern Vectis 643 K743ODL Southern Vectis 637 K737XRV Southern Vectis 641 K741XRV ?Southern Vectis 813 N813PDL Southern Vectis 641 K741XRV Southern Vectis 641 K741XRV Southern Vectis 681 FDL681V at The Needles Southern Vectis 641 K741XRV

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]]> Tue Jul 8 2008 Winchester Park & Ride Bus Service http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1547103.html Stagecoach Hampshire operate 5 Enviro300 single deck saloons from Winchester depot; 4 on Park and Ride duties and a further example in fleet livery that can be found on a variety of services. The Alexander Dennis buses are built to the latest "Euro 4" specification. They were amongst the first to go into service across the UK and were introduced ahead of new EU regulations to improve emissions. The latest technology involving the injection of a Urea compound as an exhaust after-treatment, means that exhaust pollutants are significantly reduced, particularly harmful Nitrous Oxides. Saturday 19 July 2008: Stagecoach Hampshire operate 5 Enviro300 single deck saloons from Winchester depot; 4 on Park and Ride duties and a further example in fleet livery that can be found on a variety of services. The Alexander Dennis buses are built to the latest "Euro 4" specification. They were amongst the first to go into service across the UK and were introduced ahead of new EU regulations to improve emissions. The latest technology involving the injection of a Urea compound as an exhaust after-treatment, means that exhaust pollutants are significantly reduced, particularly harmful Nitrous Oxides.

Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZH Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZH & GX06DZK Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZH & GX06GZG Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZG Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZG Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZJ Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZJ Stagecoach Hampshire GX06DZK

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 The Hampshire Pullman Bus http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1547076.html A new Open Top Leisure Bus Service linking Winchester with: The Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, The South Downs, Hinton Ampner Gardens and the Mid Hants Railway, This service operates Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday (25th August) from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 7th September 2008. Except Friday 25th July and Friday 5th September 2008. Cut and paste the link to the company's website http://www.mortonstravel.com/pullman.htm Saturday 19 July 2008: A new Open Top Leisure Bus Service linking Winchester with: The Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, The South Downs, Hinton Ampner Gardens and the Mid Hants Railway, This service operates Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday (25th August) from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 7th September 2008. Except Friday 25th July and Friday 5th September 2008. Cut and paste the link to the company's website http://www.mortonstravel.com/pullman.htm

Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway The Hampshire Pullman VDV140S with King Alfred Winchester Broadway VDV140S Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway Bristol VRT VDV140S at Wincester Broardway VDV140S at Wincester Guildhall VDV140S at Wincester

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Southdown Buses PD3 50th Anniversary, Portsmouth. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1540531.html This month sees the 50th anniversary of the introduction in to service of the famous Southdown PD3, known in most circles now as the ’Queen Mary’ it was in July 1958 that they entered service 45/45A this service covering Southsea-Hilsea-Cosham-Portchester-Fareham-Titchfield-Warsash, the Southsea-Fareham section was covered today, there were also ex Portsmouth Corporation services covered to compliment this with city services 1 & 2 plus 19 & 20. Now as you can see the earlier part of the day was not kind weather wise, one had to be very brave to travel up stairs on an open topper, in fact it poured so much you got wet travelling downstairs too! Sunday 6 July 2008: This month sees the 50th anniversary of the introduction in to service of the famous Southdown PD3, known in most circles now as the _Queen Mary_ it was in July 1958 that they entered service 45/45A this service covering Southsea-Hilsea-Cosham-Portchester-Fareham-Titchfield-Warsash, the Southsea-Fareham section was covered today, there were also ex Portsmouth Corporation services covered to compliment this with city services 1 & 2 plus 19 & 20. Now as you can see the earlier part of the day was not kind weather wise, one had to be very brave to travel up stairs on an open topper, in fact it poured so much you got wet travelling downstairs too!

Southdown 412DCD Southdown KUF199F Southdown PD3 Southdown BUF279C Southdown BUF279C Southdown 418 PRX200B / 418DCD Southdown PRX200B EX 418DCD Southdown 424DCD Southdown HCD347E PORTSMOUTH LRV992 STAGECOACH 18510 PORTSMOUTH LRV992 Southdown 419DCD Southdown 419DCD Southdown 419DCD Southdown SCD731N Southdown SCD731N Southdown PD3'S Southdown 401DCD Southdown 416DCD Southdown 424DCD 419DCD 401DCD Southdown 412DCD Southdown TCD481J Southdown BUF122C Southdown PD3'S Southdown PD3'S Southdown 412DCD Southdown BUF277C PROVINCIAL HOR416L Southdown Hilsea Southdown Hilsea Southdown 418 PRX200B Southdown Steamed up window Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown PD3 Southdown BUF279C Southdown KUF199F Southdown 417 PRX189B 417DCD Southdown PRX189B 417DCD Southdown SCD731N Southdown Coastliners Southdown PRX200B 418DCD Southdown 417 & 418

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 Bournemouth Bus service 12 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1536418.html Seafront 12’ will run every 20 minutes between Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier for three months from June 28. Classic Southdown Omnibuses Ltd (CSOL) has been formed to operate the service in partnership with Transdev Yellow Buses. The new company is 50 per cent owned by Blackpool-based Totally Transport which looks after a fleet of 40 historic buses and trams. ‘Seafront 12’ will use four buses – two open top, one closed top wet weather substitute and a converted semi open top - painted in traditional Bournemouth Corporation livery. Sunday 29 June 2008: Seafront 12_ will run every 20 minutes between Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier for three months from June 28. Classic Southdown Omnibuses Ltd (CSOL) has been formed to operate the service in partnership with Transdev Yellow Buses. The new company is 50 per cent owned by Blackpool-based Totally Transport which looks after a fleet of 40 historic buses and trams. _Seafront 12_ will use four buses _ two open top, one closed top wet weather substitute and a converted semi open top - painted in traditional Bournemouth Corporation livery.

Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus HJ02HFF Bournemouth Bus Wilts & Dorset N13WAL Wilts & Dorset N13WAL Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Wilts & Dorset N13WAL Excelsior Bournemaouth Bournemouth Bus Service 12 DCA528X Bournemouth Bus Service 12 DCA528X Bournemouth Bus Service 12 DCA528X Bournemouth Bus Service 12 DCA528X Bournemouth Bus Service 12 DCA528X Wilts & Dorset N13WAL Wilts & Dorset Y172FEL Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T Bournemouth Bus Service 12 WTG360T

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1528702.html This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Southdown PD3’s entering service in July 1958, to mark the occasion there will be two events using these buses, the first will be based in Hilsea, Portsmouth on 6th July 2008 the event being organised by Phil Blair, it is intended to run a regular time table on service 45/45A to Fareham. The second event is being run by Stagecoach again replicating a service, this time based in Brighton on route 77 Brighton-Devils Dyke using 409DCD owned by the company being assisted by 410DCD hired in for the occasion, this is due to run from Tuesday 26th until Sunday 31st August 2008 inclusive. Sunday 15 June 2008: This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Southdown PD3_s entering service in July 1958, to mark the occasion there will be two events using these buses, the first will be based in Hilsea, Portsmouth on 6th July 2008 the event being organised by Phil Blair, it is intended to run a regular time table on service 45/45A to Fareham. The second event is being run by Stagecoach again replicating a service, this time based in Brighton on route 77 Brighton-Devils Dyke using 409DCD owned by the company being assisted by 410DCD hired in for the occasion, this is due to run from Tuesday 26th until Sunday 31st August 2008 inclusive.

Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD interia Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Staircase panal Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Cab Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD cab Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD Southdown PD3 409: 409DCD

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Netley Bus Rally, Southampton. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1524801.html The Royal Victoria Bus & Coach Show in Netley Southampton, the first event for 10 years, this rally was held from 1983-1998, in 98 the crowds had disappeared due to a charge to enter and the weather was so bad that year the show was abandened by the late morning. This renewed event captured the atmosphere of proceeding years well and even summer arrived for the day. A good turn out of vehicles and enthusiast in this fantastic location. Sunday 8 June 2008: The Royal Victoria Bus & Coach Show in Netley Southampton, the first event for 10 years, this rally was held from 1983-1998, in 98 the crowds had disappeared due to a charge to enter and the weather was so bad that year the show was abandened by the late morning. This renewed event captured the atmosphere of proceeding years well and even summer arrived for the day. A good turn out of vehicles and enthusiast in this fantastic location.

Provincial 432 NLP389V Provincial 432 NLP389V Emsworth & District J524GCD Southampton 402 GL56HET Southern Vectis TDL563K Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet V7GMT Hants & Dorset VRU124J Southdown PD3 409 409DCD Wilts & Dorset OHR919 King Alfred 596LCG Brighton & Hove 686 YN57FYF Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Southampton Rears Portsmouth 115 ORV992 Eastbourne AHC442 St Helens EDJ248J Oxford 756KFC RM349 RTL1323 RT1574 RF319 RT1599 Southdown 603 TPN103S BL95 RM6 RML2396 Roadliner Roadliner 6804VC Wilts & Dorset Reading Transport Stagecoach Winchester park & Ride Stagecoach 47544 Stagecoach 18511 First 43845 Stagecoach 20607 Stagecoach 39652 Stagecoach 47544 First 65006 Roadliner Travel WDD17X Southdown MUF488 AFJ740T First 40795 First53140 Dennis Darts J501GCD J524GCD First 42116 First 46324

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]]> Sun Jun 8 2008 Black Velvet Travel of Eastleigh http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1516156.html An operator I've been meaning to visit for some while now, a visit to Eastleigh to visit BVT (Black Velvet Travel) an expanding operator that has been in business for a few months now, the main service they run is the 'A' Eastleigh - Hedge End - Botley, this runs every half hour during the day Mon-Sat, currently they own Four DAF/East Lancs single deckers and Two Volvo D10M's with Northern Counties bodies new to Southdown, I did manage to see all the buses although one Volvo & one Daf were at the depot in Barton Park, I even got to see Phil Stockley the owner who came out to assist a driver who was having problems with V7GMT no matter what he did the brakes would not release, Phil fixed it in seconds! Saturday 24 May 2008: An operator I've been meaning to visit for some while now, a visit to Eastleigh to visit BVT (Black Velvet Travel) an expanding operator that has been in business for a few months now, the main service they run is the 'A' Eastleigh - Hedge End - Botley, this runs every half hour during the day Mon-Sat, currently they own Four DAF/East Lancs single deckers and Two Volvo D10M's with Northern Counties bodies new to Southdown, I did manage to see all the buses although one Volvo & one Daf were at the depot in Barton Park, I even got to see Phil Stockley the owner who came out to assist a driver who was having problems with V7GMT no matter what he did the brakes would not release, Phil fixed it in seconds!

Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet Travel F303MYJ ex Southdown Black Velvet V14GMT Eastleigh Black Velvet V14GMT Black Velvet V14GMT Black Velvet V14GMt Black Velvet V14GMT Black Velvet V7GMT Baby Bluestar 575 SN03EBZ Black Velvet V7GMT Baby Bluestar 2659 V659DFX Black Velvet V7GMT Everyone off Black Velvet V7GMT Stuck Black Velvet's Phil Stockley to the rescue Everyone back on Black Velvet V7GMT Black Velvet V7GMT leaves a few minuets down Black Velvet V12GMT Black Velvet F303MYJ & V12GMT Black Velvet F303MYj with Phil at the wheel Black Velvet F303MYJ Black Velvet V12GMT Black Velvet V12GMT Black Velvet V12GMT On Stand A Black Velvet V12GMT

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]]> Sat May 24 2008 Portsmouth F.A. Cup Victory Parade http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1513082.html Now who would go to the Portsmouth F.A. cup victory parade to look at Buses, no prizes for guessing!! Three Open Top Buses were used along with two closed top buses and a National Express coach used by the team, City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot supplied three vehicles, First Hampshire & Dorset two, and the National Express team coach already mentioned, they all left Fratton Bridge at 1500hrs and arrived on Southsea Common at 1645hrs Sunday 18 May 2008: Now who would go to the Portsmouth F.A. cup victory parade to look at Buses, no prizes for guessing!! Three Open Top Buses were used along with two closed top buses and a National Express coach used by the team, City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot supplied three vehicles, First Hampshire & Dorset two, and the National Express team coach already mentioned, they all left Fratton Bridge at 1500hrs and arrived on Southsea Common at 1645hrs

Seen before the parade First Hampshire (Provincial) 66157 S357XCR Seen before the parade Hoverbus LK55KZZ Seen before the parade First Hampshire (Provincial) 50277 Seen before the parade First Hampshire (Provincial) 42121 R612YCR Seen before the parade First Hampshire (Provincial) 42122 R622YCR Seen before the parade First Hampshire (Provincial) 42114 R614YCR First 39971 MOD571P ex Provincial First 39971 MOD571P ex Provincial First 39971 MOD571P ex Provincial First 39971 MOD571P ex Provincial Portsmouth LRV996 with Harry Rednapp and the F.A. Cup Portsmouth LRV996 Portsmouth LRV996 Portsmouth LRV996 First 38002 D702GHY First 38002 D702GHY Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 National Express Team Coach National Express Team Coach Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Poutsmouth 112 ORV989 Portsmouth BBK236B Portsmouth BBK236B Portsmouth BBK236B

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]]> Sun May 18 2008 Buses of Brighton & Hove http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1504608.html A few pictures of Brighton buses, these were taken whilst walking around on the day of the HCVS London to Brighton run. Sunday 4 May 2008: A few pictures of Brighton buses, these were taken whilst walking around on the day of the HCVS London to Brighton run.

Brighton 867 PK02RDU Brighton 674 YN07UOG Brighton 869 Y869GCD Brighton 901YN56FFA Brighton & Hove Conway Street Garage Brighton 867 PK02RDU Brighton 851 Y851GCD Brighton & Hove Bus Brighton & Hove Compass Bus GX57AFV Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove bus swinging out of Edward Street

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 47th Annual London to Brighton Run. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1504590.html 47th Annual London to Brighton Run, organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (HCVS). A few of the Buses that appeared at this event, the Trucks appear on the South-Coast photos site Sunday 4 May 2008: 47th Annual London to Brighton Run, organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (HCVS). A few of the Buses that appeared at this event, the Trucks appear on the South-Coast photos site

RT1206 YDL 315 RT604 SOUTHDOWN UF6473 Annual London to Brighton Run. euf184 Annual London to Brighton Run. Buses SCARLET PIMPERNEL JYC855 BLUEBIRD COACHES HULL NKH46 Leyland PD2 GFY406 YTG304 GFY406 Bedford Duple Embassy UVE593K KHJ999 EAJ679 SOUTHERN VECTIS YDL315 LONDON COUNTRY RT604 KGK675 & YDL315 Annual London to Brighton Run. Buses

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 BlueStar Do The Docks Tour, Southampton. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1500560.html Bluestar formerly known as Solent Blueline borrowed Southern Vectis 639: R739XRV for the weekend of 26/27th April to run the 'The do Docks Tour' to celebrate the arrivel of the Independence of the Seas, tours run every hour on the hour and seemed very well used. This tour used to run during the summer months in Southampton but now only runs on special occasions such as this. Sunday 27 April 2008: Bluestar formerly known as Solent Blueline borrowed Southern Vectis 639: R739XRV for the weekend of 26/27th April to run the 'The do Docks Tour' to celebrate the arrivel of the Independence of the Seas, tours run every hour on the hour and seemed very well used. This tour used to run during the summer months in Southampton but now only runs on special occasions such as this.

Southern Vectis on hire to Bluestar 639: R739XRV Southern Vectis on hire to Bluestar 639: R739XRV Southern Vectis on hire to Bluestar 639: R739XRV Southern Vectis on hire to Bluestar 639: R739XRV

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Stagecoach in the South Downs http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1499759.html Stagecoach in the South Downs is the operating name for Southdown Motor Services, the services run from Depots in Chichester & Worthing, here we see the Depot in Chichester with a few typical vehichles of the day. Saturday 26 April 2008: Stagecoach in the South Downs is the operating name for Southdown Motor Services, the services run from Depots in Chichester & Worthing, here we see the Depot in Chichester with a few typical vehichles of the day.

Stagecoach 20665 M665ECD Stagecoach 20834 414DCD Stagecoach 32625 Stagecoach GX57DKE The Bognor Stars Stagecoach 20830 P830FVU Stagecoach 40655 Chichester Bus Station Chichester Bus Station Chichester Bus Depot Chichester Bus Station

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]]> Sat Apr 26 2008 Emsworth & District Motor Services http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1499750.html A trip into Sussex today to visit the premises of Emsworth & District Motor Services, they have two main depots, one in Havant, Hampshire the other in Southbourne just a few miles from Emsworth itself, many bus services are run mostly low frequency to various areas between Chichester and Havant, they also run school and contract bus services for staff transport. Coaches are also used on private hires and tours. There is wide variety of vehicles owned, most recently ex Stagecoach Dennis Dart buses have been purchased some painted into vintage livery’s including Southdown Motor Services & Hants & Sussex. Saturday 26 April 2008: A trip into Sussex today to visit the premises of Emsworth & District Motor Services, they have two main depots, one in Havant, Hampshire the other in Southbourne just a few miles from Emsworth itself, many bus services are run mostly low frequency to various areas between Chichester and Havant, they also run school and contract bus services for staff transport. Coaches are also used on private hires and tours. There is wide variety of vehicles owned, most recently ex Stagecoach Dennis Dart buses have been purchased some painted into vintage livery_s including Southdown Motor Services & Hants & Sussex.

J548GCD Emsworth & District J524GCD Emsworth & District ex Southdown & Stagecoach J524GCD Emsworth & District ex Southdown & Stagecoach Emsworth & District Emsworth & District J524GCD Emsworth & District ex Southdown & Stagecoach Leyland Swift G505XLO J539GCD with OUC45R ex London Transport Nomans Coaches HDL232V a Ford Plaxton Coach Ex Hellyers of Fareham Leyland coach with others Normans Coaches Ex Hellyers of Fareham coach seen vandalised.

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]]> Sat Apr 26 2008 Brijan Tours Open Day & Bus Rally 2008 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1492479.html This was the third open day held at Brijans, after last years rally Brijans moved location from Bishops Waltham to Curdridge just outside Botley, after last weeks arbortive attempt to get to Cobham in the snow the weather forecast was for showers, it was spot on as can be seen in the photo's, not a bad turn out considaring the rain although by mid afternoon I had to call it a day. Sunday 13 April 2008: This was the third open day held at Brijans, after last years rally Brijans moved location from Bishops Waltham to Curdridge just outside Botley, after last weeks arbortive attempt to get to Cobham in the snow the weather forecast was for showers, it was spot on as can be seen in the photo's, not a bad turn out considaring the rain although by mid afternoon I had to call it a day.

K155ELF Devon General ATA563L in the clouds Brijan line up Brijan Darts Brijan Minbuses Brijan Darts Brijan Wright bodied Dart Brijan Double Deck line up Provincial 432 NLP389V hiding in the workshop, a bus I nearly purchased last year Provincial NLP389V Eastern National 7017HK RML2543 Southdown MUF488 Western National 274KTA First Hampshire & Dorset 68553 Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR WDD17X Bounremouth Thamesdown GRU162V Portsmouth ORV989 Portsmouth ORV989 RM848 with AHC442 ORV989 AHC442 Grey Cars AFJ7470T Hants & Dorset UFX858S Stagecoach 18510 Provincial 1 A301KJT LTA752 Dennis Toastrack LTA752 Provincial 13 HOR413L G300UYK Portsmouth 236 BBk236b Portsmouth 4 LRV996 Devon General ATA563L King Alfred CCg704C Devon General ATA563L Devon General ATA563L Black & White KAD359V HOD75 7017HK K155ELF Southdown GNJ573N Southdown GNJ573N Southdown GNJ573N Brijans RM980 BL95 OJD95R A149XHL RM848 Greenslades AFJ86B

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]]> Sun Apr 13 2008 Fareham Buses in the Snow http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1488105.html Well it was an early start for the Cobham Bus rally, I was up at 0700hrs and it was raining however by 0800hrs it was a differant story as these pictures show, non bus pictures appear at http://south-coastphotos.fotopic.net/ think I might not be going... Sunday 6 April 2008: Well it was an early start for the Cobham Bus rally, I was up at 0700hrs and it was raining however by 0800hrs it was a differant story as these pictures show, non bus pictures appear at http://south-coastphotos.fotopic.net/ think I might not be going...

First Hampshire (Provincial) 42123 R623YCR First Hampshire (Provincial) 42123 R623YCR First Hampshire (Provincial) 42120 R620YCR First Hampshire (Provincial) 42120 R620YCR

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 Portsmouth Preserved Buses at Millestones Museum http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1472832.html Milestones museum in Basingstoke keep a number of ex City of Portsmouth Passenger Transport Department vehicles on behalf of Portsmouth City Museum Service. There are currently 2 Motor Buses, 1 Trolley Bus, 1 Service vehicle and 1 Tram on display . Monday 10 March 2008: Milestones museum in Basingstoke keep a number of ex City of Portsmouth Passenger Transport Department vehicles on behalf of Portsmouth City Museum Service. There are currently 2 Motor Buses, 1 Trolley Bus, 1 Service vehicle and 1 Tram on display .

Portsmouth Tram 84 Portsmouth Motor Bus 10 Portsmouth Motor Bus 10 Portsmouth Trolley Bus RV4649 Portsmouth Trolley Bus 1 RV4649 Portsmouth Trolley Bus 1 RV4649 Portsmouth TD4 8: RV6368 Portsmouth TD4 8: RV6368 Portsmouth TD4 8: RV6368 Portsmoth Tower Wagon TW1 Portsmouth Trolley Bus 1 RV4649

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]]> Mon Mar 10 2008 Provincial bus, First Hampshire & Dorset. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1448542.html The Provincial Society in association with First Hampshire & Dorset organised a line up of vehicles at Gosport Bus Station today to mark the passing of the Red & Cream livery that was introduced by First for the Provincial fleet in the 1980’s. The only active vehicle remaining in this livery is 45389: JDZ2389 a Wright Handybus bodied Dennis Dart, all others are in the various ’Barbie’ livery’s, the line up included preserved Provincial vehicles along with members of the active fleet. Sunday 27 January 2008: The Provincial Society in association with First Hampshire & Dorset organised a line up of vehicles at Gosport Bus Station today to mark the passing of the Red & Cream livery that was introduced by First for the Provincial fleet in the 1980_s. The only active vehicle remaining in this livery is 45389: JDZ2389 a Wright Handybus bodied Dennis Dart, all others are in the various _Barbie_ livery_s, the line up included preserved Provincial vehicles along with members of the active fleet.

Provincial 13 HOR413L & 55 EHO228 Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial buses should be green Provincial 45389 JDZ2386 Provincial 55 EHO228 & 13 HOR413L Provincial 55, 13, 1, 45389, 42127,34017 Provincial 55, 13, 1, 45389, 42127,34017 Provincial 55, 13, 1, 45389, 42127,34017 Provincial 55, 13, 1, 45389, 42127,34017 Provincial 1, 45389, 42127,34017Provincial Provincial 55, 13, 1, 45389, 42127,34017 Provincial 47304 N604EBP Provincial 55 EHO228 Provincial EHO228 & HOR413L Provincial with respective drivers & owners Provincial 46309 L309RTP Provincial 42125 S625KTP Gosport Bus Station Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 34017 P540EFL Provincial GUY 55 EHO228 Provincial 42141 S641KTP Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 & 1 A301KJT First 34017 P540EFL Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 45389 JDZ2389 Provincial 1 A301KJT Provincial 1 A301KJT Provincial 34017 P540EFL Provincial 55 EHO228, Gosport Provincial 55 EHO228, Gosport Provincial 55 EHO228, Gosport Provincial 13 HOR413L Provincial 13 HOR413L Provincial 13 HOR413L Provincial 13 HOR413L with Guy 55 EHO228

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]]> Sun Jan 27 2008 FOKAB King Alfred Running Day 2008, Winchester. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1433437.html An early morning start to get to the annual running day, the day started wet which seemed to add to the atmosphere at Winchester, after an hour things brightened up and the crowds appeared, the usual enthusiasts and the general public. Another good turn out of vehicles both King Alfred and visiting, the static display this year was at the “St Catherine’s” Park & Ride car park which was an improvement on last year. Confession time, after attending this event for many years this is the first time I’ve actually travelled on a King Alfred bus and most enjoyable it was too. THANKS TO EVERYONE AT FOKAB FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. Tuesday 1 January 2008: An early morning start to get to the annual running day, the day started wet which seemed to add to the atmosphere at Winchester, after an hour things brightened up and the crowds appeared, the usual enthusiasts and the general public. Another good turn out of vehicles both King Alfred and visiting, the static display this year was at the _St Catherine_s_ Park & Ride car park which was an improvement on last year. Confession time, after attending this event for many years this is the first time I_ve actually travelled on a King Alfred bus and most enjoyable it was too. THANKS TO EVERYONE AT FOKAB FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

CCG704C CCG704C WCG104 WCG104 TRU947J OU9286 HOD75 Eastbourne AHC442 326CAA GLJ748D TRU947J KRU848W KFM893 JFM575 UHG736R TRU947J GOU732 ELJ220V UOU419H BRIGHTON TYJ4S BRIGHTON TYJ4S 274KTA KHJ999 WDD17X OHR919 SOUTHDOWN JWV272W RM980 P228VCK RML2396 BRIGHTON TYJ4S Southampton KOW410F Bournemouth MFX174W Portsmouth ORV989 Bournemouth MFX174W Portsmouth HOR306N Portsmouth HOR306N AFJ766T AAA503C ELJ220V WINCHESTER BROADWAY AFJ766T OJD95R Stagecoach 18510 GOU732 NDL637M UFX858S LTA752 UFX858S AJB635 Portsmouth BBK236B UOU419H

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 Southdown Bus, PD2 OCD772 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1417136.html 772 was delivered new to Southdown in May 1955 and was part of a batch of twelve delivered that year (OCD765-OCD776) This batch were the last with wind down ‘half drop’ windows all batches after this having ‘Top Sliders’ open one of these half drops on a day that was less than blistering hot was a sure way of getting into a conversation with one's fellow passengers! Converted for Driver Training in 1970 along with 765/766/768 she was withdrawn and replaced In 1979. 772 spent most of her later life around Portsmouth and was sold into preservation the same year the owner living not far from the area and has been with the same person ever since, now rarely seen in public these photo’s show her at the Gosport Bus Rally in August 2007. Saturday 1 December 2007: 772 was delivered new to Southdown in May 1955 and was part of a batch of twelve delivered that year (OCD765-OCD776) This batch were the last with wind down _half drop_ windows all batches after this having _Top Sliders_ open one of these half drops on a day that was less than blistering hot was a sure way of getting into a conversation with one's fellow passengers! Converted for Driver Training in 1970 along with 765/766/768 she was withdrawn and replaced In 1979. 772 spent most of her later life around Portsmouth and was sold into preservation the same year the owner living not far from the area and has been with the same person ever since, now rarely seen in public these photo_s show her at the Gosport Bus Rally in August 2007.

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 Portsmouth Running Day & Stagecoach in Portsmouth Open Day, Celebrating Southdown's 90th Anniversary. http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1410081.html Stagecoach Portsmouth open day & Portsmouth Running day, celebrating Southdown’s 90th anniversary and 25 years since the formation of the Stagecoach Company. The depot in Farlington Portsmouth was open to visitors and there were conecting Bus Services from Havant & Cosham using Stagecoach owned vehicles, there was also a connecting service from Southsea using Preserved buses, a service was also run on the london Road service connecting Waterlooville & Southsea. Monday 13 June 2005: Stagecoach Portsmouth open day & Portsmouth Running day, celebrating Southdown_s 90th anniversary and 25 years since the formation of the Stagecoach Company. The depot in Farlington Portsmouth was open to visitors and there were conecting Bus Services from Havant & Cosham using Stagecoach owned vehicles, there was also a connecting service from Southsea using Preserved buses, a service was also run on the london Road service connecting Waterlooville & Southsea.

LFS296F ORV992 M202LHP HOR590E R133NPN Southdown GCD48 Southdown RUF37R JAH553D Stagecoach 18168 Ex Southdown J539GCD Bristol LH Southdown 347 RML2620 Portsmouth 2 LRV992 Portsmouth 2 LRV992 Portsmouth 2 LRV992 Portsmouth 2 LRV992 M789 K821TKP A301KJT Southdown J501GCD Southdown UF4813 Portsmouth HOR306N Southdown 409DCD Stagecoach JOU160P Megabus 13621 Stagecoach 52494 TDL996 Stagecoach 23077 Stagecoach 23077 Southdown 410DCD Southdown HCD347E Southdown HCD347E Southdown HCD347E Southdown RUF186 Portsmouth ORV992 Portsmouth ORV992 Stagecoach 23077 Stagecoach 23077 Stagecoach 13621 Southdown PD3 410DCD Stagecoach 16003 Stagecoach 34529 Southdown F304MYJ Stagecoach 52474 RM1989 Stagecoach Stagecoach Stagecoach 14951

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]]> Mon Jun 13 2005 CPPTD, Dave Chalker Mermorial Running Day, Southsea http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1408909.html Dave Chalker Memorial Running day SOUTHSEA, Free Vintage Bus Services Sunday 15th May 2005. Display of Buses & Sales Stands at the D Day Museum Car Park. Organised by City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot. Sunday 15 May 2005: Dave Chalker Memorial Running day SOUTHSEA, Free Vintage Bus Services Sunday 15th May 2005. Display of Buses & Sales Stands at the D Day Museum Car Park. Organised by City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot.

766MDV Portsmouth No4 LRV996 Portsmouth No4 LRV996 KEL405 Southdown 488 USK625 CDL677V Portsmouth 236 BBK236B BH&D HAP985 Southdown 302 F302MYJ Commer VJW882 Commer VJW882 Portsmouth 196 TBK196K Stagecoach 33962 Southern Vectis TDL563K 274KTA Provincial WFX257S Metrobus RML2317 Southdown 302 F302MYJ Metrobus RML2317 Eastbourne AHC442 King Alfred Southdown F302MYJ

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]]> Sun May 15 2005 Stagecoach in Portsmouth (Southdown) F302 MYJ http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1396885.html Stagecoach 15202: F302 MYJ was repainted in 2005 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of 'Southdown Motor Services' to the same condition in which it was delivered, now the only Volvo D10M with Stagecoach South she is still allocated to Portsmouth Depot, now painted into the current Stagecoach livery. Saturday 27 October 2007: Stagecoach 15202: F302 MYJ was repainted in 2005 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of 'Southdown Motor Services' to the same condition in which it was delivered, now the only Volvo D10M with Stagecoach South she is still allocated to Portsmouth Depot, now painted into the current Stagecoach livery.

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]]> Sat Oct 27 2007 Southampton's City Buses http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1396816.html My trip to Southampton a few weeks ago was primarily to witness the last day of the ‘City Clipper’ services, whilst there it was a good opportunity to photograph the comings and goings around the city, there was also a ‘Rail Replacement’ service in operation between Southampton Station & Bournemouth, this was being covered in the main by coaches from ’Lucketts of Fareham’ & Seaview Coaches of Poole., All the bus services in the City were very well used with exception of ’City Clipper’ and it makes one think if they had run a different route they may still be with us today!! Saturday 27 October 2007: My trip to Southampton a few weeks ago was primarily to witness the last day of the _City Clipper_ services, whilst there it was a good opportunity to photograph the comings and goings around the city, there was also a _Rail Replacement_ service in operation between Southampton Station & Bournemouth, this was being covered in the main by coaches from _Lucketts of Fareham_ & Seaview Coaches of Poole., All the bus services in the City were very well used with exception of _City Clipper_ and it makes one think if they had run a different route they may still be with us today!!

Uni-Link Southampton Uni-Link Southampton Uni-Link Southampton First Hampshire & Dorset City Clipper Southampton First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset City Clipper's Plaxton Primo Uni-Link Rail Replacement, Southampton Uni-Link Uni-Link Lucketts of Fareham Lucketts of Fareham Lucketts of Fareham Uni-Link Uni-Link Uni-Link Uni-Link Uni-Link Uni-Link Bluestar 779 Bluestar 630 Bluestar F817JRN First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset First Hampshire & Dorset

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]]> Sat Oct 27 2007 Southampton's last Atlantean Day 05.02.05 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1391354.html Southampton and First Hampshire & Dorset's final day of the Leyland Atlantean in service, the last one was 270: FTR270X. There was also a small display of buses and a free service from Mayflower Park featuring ex Southampton Atlantean 252 YRV252V. 252 was in preservation for a while but was then 'sold on' for further non-PSV use, other Southampton stalwarts on display or in service on the day were ex Southampton Guy's 64, 67 & 71 along with AEC Regent 402. As you can see the weather was not kind but added to the atmosphere of the last day in Vincents Walk. Saturday 5 February 2005: Southampton and First Hampshire & Dorset's final day of the Leyland Atlantean in service, the last one was 270: FTR270X. There was also a small display of buses and a free service from Mayflower Park featuring ex Southampton Atlantean 252 YRV252V. 252 was in preservation for a while but was then 'sold on' for further non-PSV use, other Southampton stalwarts on display or in service on the day were ex Southampton Guy's 64, 67 & 71 along with AEC Regent 402. As you can see the weather was not kind but added to the atmosphere of the last day in Vincents Walk.

Southampton AEC Regent 402 Southampton Atlantean Southampton 71 Bournemouth 140 Southampton JBK886P Southampton Guys 64 67 Southampton Bus Display Ex Southampton Atlantean 252 Southampton Atlantean 252 Southampton Atlantean 252 Southampton Atlantean 252 Southampton Atlantean 268 Southampton Metrobus Southampton Atlantean WOW527J Southampton Bus Display Southampton Buses The Last Southampton Atlantean 270 The Last Southampton Atlantean 270 The Last Southampton Atlantean 270 Southampton Atlantean The Last Southampton Atlantean 270

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]]> Sat Feb 5 2005 City Clipper Bus, Southampton http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1388096.html I received an e-mail this morning informing me that today would be the last day of trading for 'City Clipper' so I jumped in the car and 'Hot Footed' to Southampton for a ride and take a few pictures, the services are the C1 & C2 running in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction respectively, a very professional operation, good Signage & Publicity, good Website & very polite staff, Vehicles are Plaxton Primo that are well liveried and very clean. What a shame these routes have been unsuccessful and the service has only lasted for 6 months.. Saturday 13 October 2007: I received an e-mail this morning informing me that today would be the last day of trading for 'City Clipper' so I jumped in the car and 'Hot Footed' to Southampton for a ride and take a few pictures, the services are the C1 & C2 running in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction respectively, a very professional operation, good Signage & Publicity, good Website & very polite staff, Vehicles are Plaxton Primo that are well liveried and very clean. What a shame these routes have been unsuccessful and the service has only lasted for 6 months..

City Clipper Southampton MX07BAV City Clipper Southampton MX07BBE City Clipper Southampton MX07BAV City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper, Southampton City Clipper Southampton Bus Stop City Clipper Southampton Notice City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton Plaxton City Clipper Southampton MX07BAV City Clipper Southampton MX07BBE City Clipper Southampton MX07BBE City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton City Clipper Southampton MX07BBF City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ/BBE City Clipper Southampton MX07BBJ/BBE

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]]> Sat Oct 13 2007 Provincial Bus 402: A302 KJT http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1384774.html The last day in April 2005 and Ex 402: A302 KJT left Fareham for a new owner in Coventry, It was destined for Stoke-on-Trent on this journey from Peak Lane, Fareham on a very Foggy Saturday morning, a small number of members from 'The Provincial Society' were there to say goodbye. Saturday 30 April 2005: The last day in April 2005 and Ex 402: A302 KJT left Fareham for a new owner in Coventry, It was destined for Stoke-on-Trent on this journey from Peak Lane, Fareham on a very Foggy Saturday morning, a small number of members from 'The Provincial Society' were there to say goodbye.

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]]> Sat Apr 30 2005 People’s Provincial Bus, ACE Cougar H523CTR http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1381053.html Owned and recently restored by members of The Provincial Society No 3 made her debut at the recent Stokes Bay Bus Rally in her original livery, much restoration work has been carried out including a replacement Perkins Phaser Engine, Re-panelling and a complete repaint. Today the Provincial Society ran a trip for members over routes from the 1992 timetable this included route 79 Fareham-Hamble & route 57 Hamble-Eastleigh. To find out more about the Cougar cut & paste this link http://www.provincialsociety.org/preserved/h523ctr.htm or go to The Provincial Society website in the links section below. Sunday 30 September 2007: Owned and recently restored by members of The Provincial Society No 3 made her debut at the recent Stokes Bay Bus Rally in her original livery, much restoration work has been carried out including a replacement Perkins Phaser Engine, Re-panelling and a complete repaint. Today the Provincial Society ran a trip for members over routes from the 1992 timetable this included route 79 Fareham-Hamble & route 57 Hamble-Eastleigh. To find out more about the Cougar cut & paste this link http://www.provincialsociety.org/preserved/h523ctr.htm or go to The Provincial Society website in the links section below.

Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Cab & Controls Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR lots of dont's Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Eastleigh Bus Station Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Fareham Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Catisfield Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Catisfield Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Catisfield Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Titchfield Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR in Titchfield Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Botley Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR at Hamble Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Wadham Stringer Portsdown Body Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR very busy front panel as orginal Interior seat Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Cab Area Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR, Eastleigh Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR ay Eastleigh Bus Station Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Rear Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Destination People's Provincial Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR Provincial ACE Cougar H523CTR

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 Showbus Bus Rally 2007 http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1372166.html This is the first trip to 'Showbus' we've made since 2001 the main change has been the weather, Wall to Wall sunshine all day and not a drop of rain in site, a fantastic turnout of Buses & Coaches. It was very difficult getting photo's with nobody in them so in the end I gave up. The day was certainly worth the 5 hour round trip. Sunday 16 September 2007: This is the first trip to 'Showbus' we've made since 2001 the main change has been the weather, Wall to Wall sunshine all day and not a drop of rain in site, a fantastic turnout of Buses & Coaches. It was very difficult getting photo's with nobody in them so in the end I gave up. The day was certainly worth the 5 hour round trip.

A103SUU RM1403 ex Southdow JWV272W A103SUU RM44 RM5 RM6 RM8 RM9 RML2714 RML2588 RM1989 LONDON TRANSPORT RT'S RT604 RF504 RML2334 RML2323 LT RF'S RF4 RM's as far as the eye can see Showbus SN03CLY RM120 RML2623 ORS60R L306PWR CRG325C HY07SSX YG02DHU YN06WMO LK07CCN OCK998K OVF229 KNG718 DEK3D GCC3 GCC3 MJB481 LODGE'S HEDINGHAM HEADINGHAM HEADINGHAM GB-21-07 R738XRV WLT307 A813LEL LBT380N Provincial 35 BOR767 ex Southdown PD3 424DCD HOT339 DCC125 675OCV ex Southdown 1337 EAP937V ex Southdown 1011 A811CCD EXI6301 ex Southdown 1337 EAP937V ex Southdown 1340 MAP340W ex Southdown 1340 MAP340W ex Southdown 1340 MAP340W

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]]> Sun Sep 16 2007 Buses in Ryde, Isle of Wight http://mick-stillwell.fotopic.net/c1365524.html A half day trip to Ryde on the Isle of Wight, the main reason for this trip was to travel on 'Solent Express' the new BHT130 type Hovercraft operated by Hovertravel, we bought a 'Breezer' ticket that entitled us to ride on the Southern Vectis 'Downs Tour' which was most enjoyable untill we got carved up on a roundabout by a car, after a spirited ride the bus driver did manage to catch up with the car as it got caught at traffic lights further on, drivers details were taken.. Sunday 2 September 2007: A half day trip to Ryde on the Isle of Wight, the main reason for this trip was to travel on 'Solent Express' the new BHT130 type Hovercraft operated by Hovertravel, we bought a 'Breezer' ticket that entitled us to ride on the Southern Vectis 'Downs Tour' which was most enjoyable untill we got carved up on a roundabout by a car, after a spirited ride the bus driver did manage to catch up with the car as it got caught at traffic lights further on, drivers details were taken..

Southern Vectis 813 What's old and can't see a bright Orange Bristol VRT on a roundabout, YEP you guessed...this car driver Southern Vectis 740