The Shires 3111 (L311 HPP) in Aston - 17 Mar 1998

Tuesday 17 March 1998 (approx. 0805) – The Shires (LDT Limited) 3111 (L311 HPP) seen in the village of Aston when working the 0735 service 390 from Hertford to Stevenage. It was a Northern Counties Paladin bodied Volvo B6-9.9M which carried the ‘Stevenage Line’ branding and a colour scheme that was soon to disappear as the Arriva corporate livery was gradually introduced. Another aspect to disappear was Aston General Stores which closed and became a residential property.