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NS 9855 on 69N passes NS 4773 on 92Z at Lake View. The new old dash 9s are becoming fewer as the days go on. 92Z would have sister pair 4773 and 4772.
A surprise vehicle on rail replacement between Epsom and Clapham Junction today, 2nd February, 2020. Volvo B10M-62 Van Hool Alizee N175 LHU was new to Tappins and was running in Norfolk for Jonathan Joplin until just two weeks ago. It is now operating for Candy Coaches.
The rather inclement weather had me pondering whether or not to venture out to Basingstoke today (05/01/2025) but in the end curiosity won again! A good few captures here for you to enjoy.
Daylight savings is in full swing as the 17:11 service from Southern Cross approaches Kilmore East as 8327.
This service is scheduled to be loco hauled, although a late service change prompted a four car sprinter set, with 7003 leading.
Kilmore East, Vic
18/2/19
Rail replacement on the West Somerset Railway between Minehead and Dunster on 15th September 2021 with former Stockport Leyland Titan PD2/40 HJA 965E from the Crosville Vintage fleet.
The first job for Omega Buses is a Metro Replacement run. There have been delays in the firms' birth, and Omega are still operating in Smith's yard, and do not have any services yet. High winds have caused problems on the metro and local firms are covering.
Omega are hoping to have their full fleet of 10 vehicles painted and acquire services by the end of January/start of February. At this moment in time, neither Smith's nor Omega are buying new vehicles, but the plan is to keep Omega as a smaller, family run type firm, with a maximum of 10 buses in the fleet, and any further expansion will occur in the Smith's side of the fleet.
CVS closed their old store which used to be a Longs Drugs and moved down the street to this brand new store next to a Fresh & Easy Market.
CVS stores used to be much smaller, until a few years ago. Then CVS started building bigger and taller stores. This new prototype towers much higher than older versions of this style of store.
Antioch, California
Davies Coaches of Cwmgwili maintains a small Rail Replacement fleet of five vehicles - a Ford Transit, a pair of Volvo B7RLEs fitted with Plaxton Centro and Wright Eclipse Urban bodywork, an Optare Solo and an Optare Versa. All carry a smart, though anonymous, grey, white and red livery, and RRxx WAL registrations.
The Wright Eclipse Urban-bodied Volvo B7RLE - RR56 WAL -was acquired from the Transpora Group in September 2024 and is from a large batch new to West Midlands Travel, previously registered BX56 XCM.
This shot from January 2026 shows her in Swansea's High Street when operating a Transport for Wales Rail Replacement service between Swansea and Llanelli, which passes under the low railway bridge in Gowerton. Hence the need for a service bus rather than a customary high-floor coach.
Replacement loco for GBRf 66734 which was written-off and cut-up on site at Loch Trieg after a serious derailment whilst working the 6S45 North Blyth - Fort William alumina on the evening of 28 June 2012.
GBRf 66744 'CrossRail' hauls new import ex-German PB04 - soon to become 66734 - on the 0M04 Peterborough Maintenance Shed - Hams Hall seen heading towards Whitacre Junction 43E.
PB04 is in its previous leasing company livery of Ascendos two-tone green and gold as opposed to its current leasing company livery Beacon Rail blue.
PB04 (66734) was to move later that morning 0Z35 with 66763 tnt 69004 to Longport for modifications and conversion to UK standards.
A Giallo Orion Aventador has arrived in Malaysia at last & to be side by side a 670-4 SV is just amazing!
Here is Arriva Buses Wales Wrightbus VDL SB200 Pulsar CX07 CUH 2654 is seen coming into Llandudno Junction Station on rail replacements duties from Chester Station to here. 25/03/18
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Fleet 501, CK 04 HYN parked in the cab road at Eastbourne Railway station whilst engaged on Rail Replacement services.
My alarm was set for 7:45 am this morning (an unearthly time for me!), as I was hoping to move a few things in my backyard before the workmen arrived to start putting up all the scaffolding. Unfortunately, they arrived at 7:45 am, so I was too late. I am definitely not looking forward to the next 16 weeks or so!! All the repair/replacement work has to be done - there was no choice in the matter for any of us. Once it is all finished, it will, of course, look so much nicer. Later: it looks as if I am inside a cage, whichever window I look out of., thanks to all the metal scaffolding.
Tonight, I have added five more photos taken at the Olds College Botanic Gardens and Wetlands on 4 July 2015. I am adding the description that I wrote under a previously posted image taken on the same trip. It was an interesting and enjoyable outing, including seeing the barn and a cluster of mushrooms.
"Yesterday, 4 July 2015, was the Nature Calgary annual bus trip, and this year it was a visit to the Olds College Botanic Gardens and Wetlands. The College is approximately 95.0 km north of Calgary, roughly a 55 minute drive. This once-a-year outing always feels so good for everyone - no driving, simply relaxing on a bus. We had about three hours there, which sounded short, but in fact worked out quite well.
The mission of the College is:
"Our goal is to develop a Botanic Garden on the Olds College campus, which introduces, conserves, and maintains a diverse, well-documented and accurately labeled collection of prairie hardy plants.
Our collections will preserve our natural heritage, expand the role of Olds College as a Centre of Excellence in Horticulture, and gain formal recognition with the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network (CBCN) and the American Public Garden Association (APGA).
Olds College Botanic Garden will enhance and support education, training, demonstration, and applied research programs that span the generations and encourage the exchange of information and ideas with industry, students, other botanical gardens and the public.
The Botanical Garden will also raise awareness with the public regarding the importance of sustainable environments."
About the College:
"Not just a walk down the garden path, the gardens are designed to meet the instructional needs of courses and programs on campus, and are used as the location and subject matter for research projects. The Botanic Gardens are an aesthetically beautiful, diverse and well-maintained garden and constructed wetlands. Highlights include our collections of hardy peonies, lilies and roses, natural areas, a wide variety of aquatics, herb garden, fabulous annual displays each year and much more.
The Gardens are comprised of three phases spread over 25 acres and are populated with a wide ranging collection of prairie hardy plant material, both native and ornamental. The most established parts of the garden are the Central Portion opened in 2002.
The third and most recent phase of our Botanic Gardens is the East Portion which contains the Treatment Wetlands, opened in early September of 2013.
The three phases when considered together include naturalized landscapes, specialty gardens, walking trails, demonstration plots, an arboretum and 20 constructed treatment wetlands and display ponds. The area is complete with two public gazebos, an amphitheater and event areas. The Botanic Gardens & Treatment Wetlands has the ability to host weddings, reunions, graduations, workshops, and boasts 1.3 kilometers of trails throughout the gardens and wetlands.
Botanic gardens are quite different from other public garden spaces or show gardens. To be able to be identified as a botanic garden, several criteria must be met. For example, botanic gardens must:
Be open to the public
1. Exhibit a degree of permanence
2. Use a scientific basis as the foundation for their collections
3. Document and monitor the collection
4. Communicate information to other gardens, institutions and the public
The Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands at Olds College is dedicated to meeting all criteria and continuing to expand its value to the college and extended community."
Doing a little catching up with photos while waiting for the washing machine to finish before heading into work.
Remember I had the dress issue the one that ripped while I was dancing! well this is what I changed into. I always take a spare just in case something untoward to happen, something like your dress falling apart lol.
This was taken when I got home at the end of the evening hence the shinny makeup and dodgy hair
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TE1440 (LK13BFM) is seen having been blinded for Nation Rail REPLACEMENT - National Rail Logo.
Title mentions how Govia are just falling apart....especially Thameslink
First Aberdeen have begun delivery of Wright Eclipse Urban bodied Volvo B7RLE from sister company First Scotland East. They are being replaced by a mix of former Essex Scania and service cuts down south and will enable the withdrawal of the Barbie liveried Wright Renowns and support PVR changes that the new Lochside Academy opening will cause next month.
69263 was first to arrive and enter service, seen here on its first day in use on the 20 service pretty much in as acquired condition from Scotland East. Passing the Bridge of Don P&R terminal which has seen a massive decline in usage since the 20 replaced the X40. First have now acknowledged the 20 change was a "mistake" but are waiting to see the impact of Broad St reopening before revisiting service changes,
There was a good selection of operators and vehicles operating an extensive rail replacement diagram from Basingstoke to Woking on Saturday 19th September 2020.
All photos were taken in Basingstoke during the morning and lunchtime period.
Well, the long anticipated "Woking Weekender" finally arrived and delivered a magnificent array of vehicles operating rail replacement services out to Weybridge, Guildford, Aldershot and Basingstoke throughout both days. No less than 34 different operators provided in excess of 70 buses, coaches and minibuses across both days including three 75-plates. And Burrows Coaches had "both" their East Lancs Darts out - EDIT - STOP PRESS! On Saturday it was LK55ADX and on Sunday it was J8UFX - first with the news!!
Now then, Woking is not the photographer's friend at this time of year due to high-rise office blocks surrounding the station area. Saturday started wet, eased off but remained rather gloomy all day, and Sunday was almost a write-off with clear blue skies and low sun. The one sunny spot we found came with a time limit as a ruddy great big lamppost shadow edged its way into shot therefore limiting use of that corner. All in all though, it proved to be a belter!! Maybe have it in the Spring next time please Network Rail?
YR10BCF is seen on Chiltern Rail Replacement at Amersham Station.
Vehicle Details
Operator: Masons
Fleet Number: 5070
Registration: YR10BCF
Vehicle: N230UD Scania OmniCity
RBH MCL1 is seen at London Kings Cross St Pancras after completing a rail replacement from Harpenden.
Vehicle Details
Operator: Replacement Bus Hire
Fleet Number: MCL1
Registration: BD11LWN
Vehicle: O530 Mercedes Citaro
Orbit Coaches NUI 2424 (NK56 KKG)
Scania Omnicity
Former Go North East 5271
Rail Replacement
Nuneaton
Well, the long anticipated "Woking Weekender" finally arrived and delivered a magnificent array of vehicles operating rail replacement services out to Weybridge, Guildford, Aldershot and Basingstoke throughout both days. No less than 34 different operators provided in excess of 70 buses, coaches and minibuses across both days including three 75-plates. And Burrows Coaches had "both" their East Lancs Darts out - EDIT - STOP PRESS! On Saturday it was LK55ADX and on Sunday it was J8UFX - first with the news!!
Now then, Woking is not the photographer's friend at this time of year due to high-rise office blocks surrounding the station area. Saturday started wet, eased off but remained rather gloomy all day, and Sunday was almost a write-off with clear blue skies and low sun. The one sunny spot we found came with a time limit as a ruddy great big lamppost shadow edged its way into shot therefore limiting use of that corner. All in all though, it proved to be a belter!! Maybe have it in the Spring next time please Network Rail?
My hybrid tea rose stopped blooming. This is the original rose it was grafted onto. Instead of a single pink blossom I get a bush full of these beauties. A welcome repacement.
Metrolink replacement to Ashton today saw an opportunity for some photos.
To add a little variety York Pullman was also covering a couple of duties and BV70EFB is seen having just left the Edge Lane stop in Droylsden on its way into Ashton.
Grey Cars AFJ742T waits outside Exeter St Davids station on 15th October 1988 as part of a fleet operating rail replacement services
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Rail Replacement between Eastbourne and Hastings attracted Worthing Garage's Enviro 400 MMC 10962, SN 18 KOE, passing Westham Church on route to Hastings.
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".......between the red and blue pill."
Wonder how it might have turned out in the movie, if they casted "the Oracle" as a gifted child., instead of the granny.
Note: constructive critiques accepted, i'd love to know my mistakes and ways to make better images in the future.
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Yokohama, Japan
July, 2009
It was down the A3 to Portsmouth & Southsea Station for some rail replacement action today (14/02/2026) with services running 3 times per hour from Portsmouth Harbour to both Barnham (Southern) and Petersfield (SWR) and back again.
As with my last visit here, the variety of bus liveries seen today was excellent with around 12 operators noted in the 3 hours we were present. Top picks today were Compass Travel's pair of 75-plate ADL E400 MMCs; 4 coaches from the BM/Mercian/Linburg fleets; and further E400 MMCs from Brighton & Hove, Tomorrows Travel, Wheelers Travel and Xelabus.
Another good morning and this time in some very rare sunshine!!
There is much still to be sorted out across GHA's vast operational area, but Howard's Travel have picked up a couple of Cheshire routes, and had them up and running within a day. This is the 289 between Altrincham, Knutsford and Northwich, a route which recently has been generally run with a tatty Solo, and has probably never seen anything as large as an Enviro 300 ! F15 HOW was heading away from Pickmere, bound for Knutsford and Altrincham.
I grabbed a shot of the James Creek diversion at South St. Vrain to show the layout from above on the south side hill. Below is the second, more serious dam cut into the banks of the South fork of the South St. Vrain River. The original diversion is just beyond the original. You can see the course of the South Fork of the original St. Vrain cut off on the left and the highly built up ditch, right. Boy, does the early light suck down in this hole. It is at least two hours early especially on a blazing blue sky day. Oh well, I was there right then and it looked interesting for the story even if it is another tough shot to edit while using multiple layers. It's a pretty crummy diversion for which all of western water law hinged, rightly or wrongly. I just as well edit these descriptive shots for the series. Maybe I could find them a beaver to work for Lefthand Ripped Water District.
Here we now at the "headwaters" of James Creek on that blue bird autumn day. Al and I trekked up to the meadow - really the original source of James. It's always worth some serious slackage after the trek. In fact, we are now above the original source of the James. It surely looks like an irrigation ditch diversion in the mountains. Who dug this ditch and why? I figured I'd fully document the landmark in this series. Now you know!
Could the beavers alone, the far and away the best engineers at preserving the Rockies watered riparian habitat, have accomplished this much pretty easily? Assuming they thought it would be a good idea and. assuming they wanted a dam right here. Phil and I sat quietly watching a young beaver working in the meadows for period of time on an earlier trek.
Maintenance was required after the big flood that nearly wiped out Jamestown. Boy did the water diversion ever pay Jamestown back bigly during the big flood a few years back! After looking over the "flaccid" ditch, I wonder where ALL the rest of the flood waters came from.
Al claimed that he intended to do an article for the Longmont Observer about the James Creek water diversion that figured most mightily into Western, Colorado and regional water law. Phil and I knew that this all had to do with the diversion at the top of James Creek a spot we visited previously and knew well. The story is well woven into our history. This is my reveal of the geography behind the story.
Here's another colorful shot up the James that fall. The trail was a mix of foliage in fallage lush color. This screams high Rockies palette while in deepest shade. It needed extra layers because of the range. Oh well, we are set for a now 90s in August record before we can escape this summer and get a few 50s for the nights. Pretty please, deniers.