David Slater (Spoddendale)'s photos

Sunday 12 May 2024 – Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day, East Dereham The Mid Norfolk Railway East Dereham Station seen from the upper deck of Konectbus/Hedingham/Chambers Go Ahead 502 (LF52 ZNE). It is a Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL that was new to London General (WVL93) in August 2013 as a normal covered top bus. Now a convertible open topper which was working the Park & Ride shuttle for the event. The vehicles in the view are: Konectbus 248 (LX13 CZA), an Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro200D new to East London Bus (36558) in August 2013 Konectbus driver training bus 9645 (LX57 CJJ), an Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro400 bodied Trident new to London General in November 2007 Dan’s Coach Travel (Dan Trent) T125 OAH, a Wright Renown bodied Volvo B10BLE that was new to Ambassador Travel in March 1999 Preserved former Eastern National Omnibus Company 1516 (FWC 439H), an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELL new in December 1969 Preserved AJN 825, an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol K5G that was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services in 1939

Sunday 12 May 2024 – A line up of vehicles taking part in Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day at East Dereham seen from the upper deck of Konectbus/Hedingham/Chambers Go Ahead 502 (LF52 ZNE). It is a Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL that was new to London General (WVL93) in August 2013 as a normal covered top bus. Now a convertible open topper which was working the Park & Ride shuttle for the event. The line up left to right: HAC 628D, preserved former Stratford Blue (Stratford-upon-Avon Blue Motors) Marshall bodied Leyland Leopard L2 new in June 1966 YR16 JCR, Jubilee Coaches, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth Mercedes-Benz Tourismo N237 HWX, a Plaxton Première 350 bodied Volvo B10M new to Wallace Arnold Tours in June 1996 YR59 FYT, Ipswich Buses 29, a Scania OmniCity new to London United (SP12) in November 2009. Heritage livery to mark 120 years of Ipswich Transport HPW 133, preserved former Eastern Counties Omnibus Company LKH133, an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol K new in May 1949 KYY 912, preserved former London Transport RT3183, a Weymann bodied AEC Regent III. Country area green livery G293 KWY, preserved former Sovereign Bus & Coach Leyland Lynx LX112L new to Keighley & District (201) in November 1989 MRT 9P, preserved former Ipswich 9, a Roe bodied Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R was new in May 1976 as a normal covered top bus 254 CLT, AEC/Park Royal Routemaster new to London Transport (RMF1254) LDV 467F, preserved Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELH new in March 1968 to Southern National. Preserved in 1970s Royal Blue livery SNT 925H, Sanders Coaches of Holt, a Plaxton Panorama Elite bodied Bedford VAL70 new in June 1970 to Foxhall of Bridgnorth

Sunday 12 May 2024 – Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day, East Dereham East Dereham Station forecourt seen from the upper deck of Konectbus/Hedingham/Chambers Go Ahead 502 (LF52 ZNE), a Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL that was new to London General (WVL93) in August 2013 as a normal covered top bus. Now a convertible open topper which was working the Park & Ride shuttle for the event. Other vehicles in the view include: Konectbus 248 (LX13 CZA), an Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro200D new to East London Bus (36558) in August 2013 Konectbus driver training bus 9645 (LX57 CJJ), an Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro400 bodied Trident new to London General in November 2007 Dan’s Coach Travel (Dan Trent) T125 OAH, a Wright Renown bodied Volvo B10BLE that was new to Ambassador Travel in March 1999 Preserved former Eastern National Omnibus Company 1516 (FWC 439H), an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELL new in December 1969 Preserved former H C Chambers and Son of Bures, Suffolk G864 XDX, an Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian new to Chambers in November 1989 Don’s Coaches of Dunmow F602 MSL, an Alexander R bodied Leyland Olympian new to Hampshire Bus in August 1988 Preserved AJN 825 is an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol K5G that was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services in 1939

Sunday 12 May 2024 – Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day, East Dereham Preserved Duple Vista bodied MYB 33 was new to Safeway Services, South Petherton in October 1950. Seen from on board LDV 467F, an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELH new to the Southern National Omnibus Company in March 1968 as their 2375.

Sunday 12 May 2024 – A line up of vehicles taking part in Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day at East Dereham seen from the upper deck of Konectbus/Hedingham/Chambers Go Ahead 502 (LF52 ZNE). It is a Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL that was new to London General (WVL93) in August 2013 as a normal covered top bus. Now a convertible open topper which was working the Park & Ride shuttle for the event. The line up right to left: AJN 825, preserved Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol K5G that was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services in 1939 G864 XDX, preserved former H C Chambers and Son of Bures, Suffolk Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian new to Chambers in November 1989 R364 LGH, a Northern Counties bodied Volvo Olympian that had been new to London General in December 1997 as their NV164. Preserved in London Country Bus Services livery HAC 628D, preserved former Stratford Blue (Stratford-upon-Avon Blue Motors) Marshall bodied Leyland Leopard L2 new in June 1966 YR16 JCR, Jubilee Coaches, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth Mercedes-Benz Tourismo N237 HWX, a Plaxton Première 350 bodied Volvo B10M new to Wallace Arnold Tours in June 1996 YR59 FYT, Ipswich Buses 29, a Scania OmniCity new to London United (SP12) in November 2009. Heritage livery to mark 120 years of Ipswich Transport. YYB 118, preserved former Hutchings and Corneleus Services Limited Harrington bodied Dennis Lancet UF new August 1957. MRT 9P, preserved former Ipswich Buses 9, a Roe bodied Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R new in May 1976 as a normal covered top bus 254 CLT, AEC/Park Royal Routemaster new to London Transport (RMF1254) LDV 467F, preserved Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELH new in March 1968 to Southern National. Preserved in 1970s Royal Blue livery SNT 925H, Sanders Coaches of Holt, a Plaxton Panorama Elite bodied Bedford VAL70 new in June 1970 to Foxhall of Bridgnorth

Sunday 12 May 2024 – Mid Norfolk Railway Bus and Coach Day, East Dereham Visitors could travel on many of the vehicles entered in the rally. This was the departure board showing the vehicles doing the runs.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Former Eastern Counties Omnibus Company RE896 (SVF 896G), a 1969 Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol RELH6G.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Former Eastern Counties Omnibus Company LS789 (5789 AH), an Eastern Coachworks coach bodied Bristol MW5G new in May 1959.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Former Eastern Counties Omnibus Company LS789 (5789 AH), an Eastern Coachworks coach bodied Bristol MW5G new in May 1959.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Preserved former Eastern Counties Omnibus Company VR385 (OCK 985K), an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VRT that had been new to Ribble Motor Services (fleet number 1985) in February 1972.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Felix Coaches (Golynia and Warnack) of Long Melford DBU 889, a Duple Vista bodied Bedford OB new to Shearings of Oldham in June 1947.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Felix Coaches (Golynia and Warnack) of Long Melford DBU 889, a Duple Vista bodied Bedford OB new to Shearings of Oldham in June 1947.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Don’s Coaches of Dunmow TXI 8756, a unique Jonckheere bodied Dennis Lancet which was new to Young’s Coaches of Rampton in February 1985 registered B135 AAV. For some reason this entry was parked amongst the commercial vehicle exhibits all on its own. Similarly, a couple of fire engines were placed amongst the buses and coaches!

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Preserved London Transport Green Line RF113 (LYF 464), a Metro-Cammell bodied AEC Regal IV new in January 1952.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Preserved AJN 825 is an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol K5G that was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services in 1939.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich arriving to take part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Preserved former Southdown Motor Services 583 (GNJ 583N), an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VR new in May 1975. This was a pre-production Series 3 Bristol VR.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich arriving to take part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Preserved former Southdown Motor Services 583 (GNJ 583N), an Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VR new in May 1975. This was a pre-production Series 3 Bristol VR. The rear number blinds were an uncommon feature.

Sunday 5 May 2024 – Christchurch Park, Ipswich before taking part in the 2024 Ipswich-Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. Lodges Coaches of High Easter EOD 685C, a Duple Bella Vega bodied Bedford SB13 new in June 1965 to Princess Mary Coaches, Bristol. Note the window bill. As well as being a participant in the rally the coach was on an advertised excursion with paying customers! The company website showed a £30 fare and that the trip was sold out.