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Check out this wormeye snapshot of Route 38 in London! On the left, we have the sleek, modern Wightbus NBfL, strutting its stuff like a tech-savvy city dweller who just upgraded to the latest smartphone. Meanwhile, on the right, the classic Routemaster is striking a pose, proudly showing off its open rear platform—perfect for those daring hop-on, hop-off stunts that would make even a parkour pro jealous. It’s like a generational showdown: new kid vs. old-school legend!
Imagine the conversation between these two buses. The NBfL brags, "I’ve got Wi-Fi and air conditioning!" while the Routemaster chuckles, "Back in my day, we carried passengers and their entire families’ luggage—upstairs—without breaking a sweat!" The Routemaster’s probably thinking, "Hop on? More like hop into the 1950s!" as the NBfL rolls its eyes and mutters about needing a GPS to navigate this vintage vibe.
This photo is a perfect blend of London’s past and present, proving that while the buses have evolved, the spirit of Route 38 remains as quirky as ever. The Routemaster might be retired from daily duty, but it’s clearly here to remind the NBfL that style and a bit of chaos never go out of fashion. Hop on over to my Flickr for more laughs and London lore!
Here’s a classic AEC Regent III double-decker, rolling down London’s Route 19 for a heritage running day, bringing back the good ol’ days!
Passengers are hopping on with grins, reliving a bygone era when a cheery conductor took your cash fare, and the only thing greener than the bus was the nostalgia—let’s just skip the emissions chat!
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Yesterday Arriva and Stagecoach both ran special services to Aintree from Lime Street, Liverpool. I went along to see if there was anything of particular interest to see - and found I was not alone in these endeavours.
S283 JUA, currently Arriva North West 4143 but originally Arriva London North DLA83, attracts attention while awaiting its turn on the shuttle.
When your classic London Routemaster decides it’s time for a countryside getaway! Meet RML2699 from Go-Coach Kent, usually weaving through the chaotic streets of London, but today? It’s living its best life off the beaten track at the 2023 Imberbus event. Who knew a double-decker could look this chill surrounded by grass and trees? I bet it’s whispering to the other buses, “Forget the traffic jams, lads—I’ve found my happy place!” #Imberbus2023 #RoutemasterRetreat #LondonBusGoneRogue
Picture this: a big red bus, born for the hustle and bustle of London, decides to trade honking horns for chirping birds. That’s RML2699 for you, soaking in the vibes at Imberbus 2023 like it’s on a wellness retreat. I can just imagine it telling the passengers, “No Oxford Street today, folks—we’re taking the scenic route to Zen!” Go-Coach Kent clearly knows how to give their buses a proper day off. Anyone else ready to hop on for a ride to nowhere in particular? #BusHoliday #ImberbusAdventures #RedBusRedemption
RML2699 at Imberbus 2023, proving that even a London Routemaster can have an identity crisis! “Am I a city bus or a countryside explorer?” it ponders while parked on this quiet lane. Go-Coach Kent’s finest is clearly loving the fresh air, but let’s be real—it’s probably missing the thrill of a good ol’ traffic jam. I bet it’s already planning its next escape: “Next year, I’m bringing a picnic basket!” #RoutemasterRML2699 #Imberbus2023 #CityBusCountryDreams
Making its grand return to North Devon sporting a new retro stripes livery is 35164 WA56 FKR, seen here turning onto Newport Road whilst operating the 13:45 155 service to Mill on the Mole
The Dreams Came True and Continues Dreaming..
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Thanks to all supportives admin for pursuing this event, and a big thanks to MACC for a tour and free foods, and also a big thanks to AMC and Frohlich Tours!
(Expect the Unexpected, zero budget, unexpected free foods, free transport, and a bonus freebies, San ka pa?) :)
34729 SP05 ELH is seen at Barnstaple Long Bridge whilst operating the 17:50 19 service from North Devon Hospital towards Roundswell
Part of the minority in KMB’s fleet with its extraordinary Gemilang bodyworks ,commonly seen in the northwest of Hong Kong. Currently seen on 307 from Tai Po to Central, creating the departure even spectacular with its freshly installed Hanover Orange destination blinds.
For a moment I thought I had been transported to the City of London, with this Hertfordshire town being so close to London and with this dramatic view.
376 NK54 NVZ a new addition to Plymouth Citybus is seen on Royal Parade before operating the 17:25 20A service to Ivybridge
Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 200 KX58 GUK was seen climbing up for Pen y Pass whiles working on route S1 to Betws y Coed. This is also another one now gone into the latest SHERPA livery, there's going to be quite a few more batch to be done into this livery eventually. 8/07/22
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In January 2019, 36255 WA11 CHO is seen on Exeter High Street whilst operating a P service from Exminster towards Pinhoe
In September 2018, 36248 WA11 CHF is seen at Exeter Bus Station before operating a B service to Exminster
65759 YN05 GXF is seen at Lynmouth Lyndale Car Park before operating the 13:40 Exmoor Coaster service to Minehead
Here is one out of twelve of brand new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora's over at Arriva Buses Wales, Bangor depot. Here is 3192 BV72 KLA having just arrived as it will be used for type training. The other 11 are to arrive by the New Year and to enter service from the start of February. These new Evora's are to be for services 5/5C/5D Caernarfon - Bangor - Llandudno and are fitted with free WIFI, USB ports and audio announcements. Here's to roll on into 2023! 19/12/22
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Here is M&H Coaches Optare Solo SR YJ64 DXR was seen pictured in Ruthin working on route T8 to Corwen from Chester. This is being the first one to be repainted into TrawsCymru livery, there's other 3 to follow on to the same treatment also! 6/03/23
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Here at Arriva Buses Wales, Bangor depot is the official launch of 12 brand new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for the services 5C/5/5D Caernarfon - Bangor - Llandudno. These new Evoras have invested of £2.2m and have gained free WIFI, USB ports and audio visual next stop announcements. These are to the replace the remaining of VDL SB200 Wright Pulsar 2s with the exception of 4.
The fleets in order are...
3181 BV72 KLE
3182 BV72 KLK
3183 BV72 KLL
3184 BV72 KLM
3185 BV72 KLO
3186 BV72 KLP
3187 BV72 KLS
3188 BV72 KLU
3189 BV72 KLX
3190 BV72 KLZ
3191 BV72 KME
3192 BV72 KLA
It is confirmed from the 12th of February they are to enter service. 1/02/23
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Here was M&H Coaches Wright StreetLite SK18 TKD was seen in Mold bus station whiles working on route T8 to Corwen. This was having recently painted into TrawsCymru livery and does suite the bus splended as ever. 3/07/23
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Here was Hulleys of Baslow Scania N230UB OmniCity 24 YR10 AZA was seen pictured at Manchester Chorlton Street working on route Snake X57 for Sheffield. 12/04/21
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Here were Diamond Bus North West Wright StreetDecks 40782 MX70 AOL and 40775 MX70 ANP were both seen bound to leave from Middleton whiles working on route 163 for Manchester. 4/05/21
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 400 H9 GWY was seen pictured climbing up to Pen y Pass working on route S5 park & ride from Nant Peris. 13/08/22
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 200 YY17 GPZ was seen pictured coming up to Pen y Pass working on route S5 from Nant Peris, as normally double decker's gets used on this park and ride service. 10/09/22
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Here was Go North West Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse 2 6157 WA12 ADO was seen pictured by Arndale Shopping Center in Manchester city centre whiles working on route 41 to Middleton. The bus is seen to be named as Ray Steening. 4/05/21
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Here was Arriva North West Volvo B5LH Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 4493 MX62 KTD was seen pictured in Liverpool whiles working on route 79 to Liverpool ONE from Halewood. This is one of the first batch of Speke depot Volvo B5LH Geminis to receive into the new livery, others are also may follow on.
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini LF52 THV was seen coming up to Pen y Pass mountain during a foggy afternoon whiles working on route S2 to Betws y Coed and then onto Llanrwst. 18/09/21
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 200 H14 GWY was seen pictured turning out of Capel y graig whiles working on its first day working on route S2 to Llanberis and Pen y Pass. 5/05/22
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Here was Arriva Buses Wales VDL SB200 Wright Pulsar 2 2934 MX09 EKO was seen coming up to Penmaenmawr working on route 5D to Llandudno. 9/06/23
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15256 YN65 XDV is seen just outside of Torrington whilst operating the 15:00 5B service from Barnstaple towards Exeter
In September 2018, 36242 WA11 CGV is seen on Exeter High Street whilst operating a P service from Crossmead towards Pennsylvania
Here was Arriva Midlands North Volvo B9TL Optare Olympus 4111 YJ08 EER whiles seen pictured at Wrexham bus station working on route 2 to Oswestry completed in Crosvile heritage livery, fair play to them from the paint shop! She was new to Arriva Yorkshire as 1811 in 2008. 18/12/21
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Here was Arriva Buses Wales ADL Enviro 400 4402 J200 ABW was seen pictured by Marine Lake coming out of Rhyl whiles working on route 12 to Llandudno. This has recently been transferred back to Rhyl from Winsford along with its sisters 4403/4/5. 26/01/22
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Here was Diamond Bus North West Dennis Trident ALX400 40100 KV02 USN whiles seen pictured leaving from Bolton Interchange whiles working on route 470 to Ramsbottom. This was New to Connex London as TA96 in June 2002. 11/08/21
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 400 H9 GWY was seen pictured in Nant Peris whiles working on route S5 park and ride from Nant Peris. 11/06/22
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Here was Gwynfor Coaches ADL Enviro 400 LK08 DXU was seen pictured at Gaerwen Industrial Estate depot unit 36 having come back freshly wrapped up into the new SHERPA'R WYDDFA livery. This will likely be linking onto the S5 park and ride service. She will also soon get reregistered as H9 GWY. New to Metroline as TE882 in 2008. 30/05/22
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Here was Llew Jones Optare Tempo YD63 UZM was seen pictured departing from Betws y Coed working on route T19 to Blaenau Ffestiniog during its first day running for TrawsCymru. This was new to First Cymru as 64509 in October 2013 then previously from New Adventure Travel as 496. 29/05/21
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Here was Blackpool Transport ADL Enviro 400 Citys going one way and another with 440 SN67 WZE working a route 7 to St Annes Square and 423 SN17 MGU whiles working on route 1 to Fleetwood. 3/07/21
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In February 2019, 36251 WA11 CHJ is seen on Exeter High Street whilst operating a D service from Digby towards University
Here was Arriva North West Volvo B5LH Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 4510 MX13 AEM was seen pictured in Liverpool whiles working on route 487 to West Kirby. This is one of the very first B5LH Geminis from Birkenhead depot to receive from Crossriver livery to this new 'Green Eco' hybrid livery. Top job by the team from St Helens body shop & paint shop. 10/06/21
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Transport enthusiasts watching as a London Routemaster bus travles past them as part of the Lincoln Vintage Vehicle Society open day on 07/04/2024
Here was Llew Jones Volvo B8RLE Plaxton Panther LE YX19 MMF was seen pictured whiles leaving Bangor bus station working on its first day run as current trail on route T10 to Corwen. This was new in 2019 when it was a demonstrator. 11/02/22
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