Banstead 420s
I made my second ever trip to Banstead yesterday, and was hoping to see a 420 during my brief visit.
I got more than I bargained for when I saw three at once - all different bus types, too!
Metrobus Scania OmniCity 953 had broken down on a Sutton-bound journey, and just after I alighted from the 166, Dart 361 turned up to rescue it. Then the next Sutton-bound 420 turned up in the hands of OmniDekka 486!
That gave an indication as to how long ago 953 had stopped, so it wasn't a surprise Dart 361 took over by heading back towards Rehill and Whitebushes.
Here 361 is seen making that move - in the company of Quality Line SD43 (PE56 UFH).
Of course, the 420 was extended from Rehill to Whitebushes Estate from 25th May 2013, meaning the 'traditional' Redhill display is not common in Banstead anymore.
High Street, Banstead, Surrey.
Banstead 420s
I made my second ever trip to Banstead yesterday, and was hoping to see a 420 during my brief visit.
I got more than I bargained for when I saw three at once - all different bus types, too!
Metrobus Scania OmniCity 953 had broken down on a Sutton-bound journey, and just after I alighted from the 166, Dart 361 turned up to rescue it. Then the next Sutton-bound 420 turned up in the hands of OmniDekka 486!
That gave an indication as to how long ago 953 had stopped, so it wasn't a surprise Dart 361 took over by heading back towards Rehill and Whitebushes.
Here 361 is seen making that move - in the company of Quality Line SD43 (PE56 UFH).
Of course, the 420 was extended from Rehill to Whitebushes Estate from 25th May 2013, meaning the 'traditional' Redhill display is not common in Banstead anymore.
High Street, Banstead, Surrey.