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Displaced passengers head east in a rail replacement bus service to Portsmouth Harbour. 66547 sits atop on Fareham viaduct whilst redundant track panels are loaded by 2 Quattro rail mounted excavators from the possession just east of Fareham station on Saturday 11 March 2023
Kicking off 2026 was a trip to Basingstoke on Sunday 4th January to witness the rail replacement buses running to Andover, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester and Woking. With 11 departures every hour, something interesting was bound to turn up sooner or later. Being sufficiently west of London, Basingstoke is predominantly 'coach country' rather than say, east of Woking where it's almost all buses running the rail replacement services.
Today's delights were a pair VDL Futuras from Star Tours of Wembley, a JKT International Irizar, a pair of former Excelsior Plaxton Elites now sporting Damory branding, the Barnes '100 Years' coach which has now been repainted into full fleet livery, and a pair of Mayflower Scania deckers. It was good to see the Mayflower pair back on the road again after the devastating vandal attack that crippled the fleet back in November 2025.
In total, 36 buses and coaches from 20 different operators passed our cameras in our 3 hour visit with Aldermaston Coach Lines and Barnes providing 5 each.
Kicking off 2026 was a trip to Basingstoke on Sunday 4th January to witness the rail replacement buses running to Andover, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester and Woking. With 11 departures every hour, something interesting was bound to turn up sooner or later. Being sufficiently west of London, Basingstoke is predominantly 'coach country' rather than say, east of Woking where it's almost all buses running the rail replacement services.
Today's delights were a pair VDL Futuras from Star Tours of Wembley, a JKT International Irizar, a pair of former Excelsior Plaxton Elites now sporting Damory branding, the Barnes '100 Years' coach which has now been repainted into full fleet livery, and a pair of Mayflower Scania deckers. It was good to see the Mayflower pair back on the road again after the devastating vandal attack that crippled the fleet back in November 2025.
In total, 36 buses and coaches from 20 different operators passed our cameras in our 3 hour visit with Aldermaston Coach Lines and Barnes providing 5 each.
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!!
Kicking off 2026 was a trip to Basingstoke on Sunday 4th January to witness the rail replacement buses running to Andover, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester and Woking. With 11 departures every hour, something interesting was bound to turn up sooner or later. Being sufficiently west of London, Basingstoke is predominantly 'coach country' rather than say, east of Woking where it's almost all buses running the rail replacement services.
Today's delights were a pair VDL Futuras from Star Tours of Wembley, a JKT International Irizar, a pair of former Excelsior Plaxton Elites now sporting Damory branding, the Barnes '100 Years' coach which has now been repainted into full fleet livery, and a pair of Mayflower Scania deckers. It was good to see the Mayflower pair back on the road again after the devastating vandal attack that crippled the fleet back in November 2025.
In total, 36 buses and coaches from 20 different operators passed our cameras in our 3 hour visit with Aldermaston Coach Lines and Barnes providing 5 each.
Portsmouth & Southsea today (09/02/2025) to watch the rail replacement movements. Over 20 buses and coaches were utilised to run services between Portsmouth Harbour and Fareham (GWR), Havant (SWR) and Barnham (Southern). A lot of variety out today!
Go Ahead London E 281, YX 14 RTV, departs Brighton Railway Station with a Rail Replacement working to Littlehampton.
Kicking off 2026 was a trip to Basingstoke on Sunday 4th January to witness the rail replacement buses running to Andover, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester and Woking. With 11 departures every hour, something interesting was bound to turn up sooner or later. Being sufficiently west of London, Basingstoke is predominantly 'coach country' rather than say, east of Woking where it's almost all buses running the rail replacement services.
Today's delights were a pair VDL Futuras from Star Tours of Wembley, a JKT International Irizar, a pair of former Excelsior Plaxton Elites now sporting Damory branding, the Barnes '100 Years' coach which has now been repainted into full fleet livery, and a pair of Mayflower Scania deckers. It was good to see the Mayflower pair back on the road again after the devastating vandal attack that crippled the fleet back in November 2025.
In total, 36 buses and coaches from 20 different operators passed our cameras in our 3 hour visit with Aldermaston Coach Lines and Barnes providing 5 each.
It was back to Basingstoke today (12/01/2025) for another look at the rail replacement operation with an impressive 13 departures an hour. A bit of a Barnes-fest certainly added brightness to an otherwise grey day.
ex Stagecoach London, Hallmarks Scania N230UD OmniCity serving a Railway Replacement between Wimbledon and Epsom Stations
Seen outside Nottingham Station working a Rail Replacement Service to Newark Castle was Tiger European Coaches of Nottingham No.024 X965 DPN.
This Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL was new to Dublin Bus in October 2000 as AV28 00-D-40028.
Date:05.01.2025
DLE11 (SN60EBM) is an example of 25 heaps. (DLE26 is not a heap). It is seen on the rail replacement service, on loan to United Motorcoaches, at West Ruislip. The bus never went above 40mph.
Now the bus PVR has dropped for the summer, they are being used more on the Rail Replacement - 62149 and 69123 seen here.
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?
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?
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?
Close enough
Is this pleather bomber exactly like my old one? No. It’s missing the puffed sleeves but has a superior collar. I’m satisfied with the replacement.
Once upon a time, in December 2011, I had an epic thrifting day with Reva of Rags 2 Roses. We hit the Cheviot Goodwill and my style changed forever. She convinced me to buy both a pair of ankle boots and denim shorts. I was sure that ankle boots made my legs look stumpy and that I was too old for short shorts with leggings. She gave me the encouragement to try and now both styles are a staple in my #ootd. I didn’t need much encouragement to also purchase a pleather bomber from H&M, but that also became a frequent element in my outfits. I’m wearing all three of those pictures in this outfit post.
I wore both the faux leather boots and jacket until the PVC coating cracked and flaked off. I replaced the boots with a leather pair from Vionic and the jacket with a leather motorcycle style from BCBG Max Azria. While the boots satisfied, I missed the easy bomber shape of my old jacket.
The thrift gods were with me, again, six years later, because I found a “new” pleather bomber for $8 at the Salvation Army. I intend to wear this one until the plastic, once again, cracks and flakes away.
Jacket, C Magic (thrifted). Dress, Old Navy (thrifted). Leggings, Mono B. Boots, Vionic. Earrings, Francesca’s.
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Found this in an antique store today. Rick Oleson recently posted about one of the tools, and how he made a replacement part for his.
same facial part but from another picture....just hope it's going to be a good match.....glad I only do pretend...
thanks for looking.....appreciated.....best bigger.....hope you have a Great Weekend
Kicking off 2026 was a trip to Basingstoke on Sunday 4th January to witness the rail replacement buses running to Andover, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester and Woking. With 11 departures every hour, something interesting was bound to turn up sooner or later. Being sufficiently west of London, Basingstoke is predominantly 'coach country' rather than say, east of Woking where it's almost all buses running the rail replacement services.
Today's delights were a pair VDL Futuras from Star Tours of Wembley, a JKT International Irizar, a pair of former Excelsior Plaxton Elites now sporting Damory branding, the Barnes '100 Years' coach which has now been repainted into full fleet livery, and a pair of Mayflower Scania deckers. It was good to see the Mayflower pair back on the road again after the devastating vandal attack that crippled the fleet back in November 2025.
In total, 36 buses and coaches from 20 different operators passed our cameras in our 3 hour visit with Aldermaston Coach Lines and Barnes providing 5 each.
Arriva Midlands Mercedes Sprinter BF67WGC 1008 is seen arriving at Derby Station on a rail replacement from Burton, 15th August
Portsmouth & Southsea today (09/02/2025) to watch the rail replacement movements. Over 20 buses and coaches were utilised to run services between Portsmouth Harbour and Fareham (GWR), Havant (SWR) and Barnham (Southern). A lot of variety out today!
Just got a new left ear in the mail and, boy oh boy, it’s a beauty. Can’t wait to staple it on and take it out for a spin. Goodbye to Closed Captioning! I’ll be able to hear Wheel of Fish and all my favorite shows again. And at night I’ll turn it off and sleep soundly. Ain’t technology grand!
The weekend of the 17th/18th August saw Central Line services of the London Underground suspended between White City and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip, with buses bridging the gap.
Metroline Volvo B5LH/MCV EvoSeti LK18AGO (VMH2444) stands at White City Station having worked a Service C duty from Northolt 17/08/19
Festival Pierre, Philadelphia PA
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My daughter and I went to a concert last Saturday night. This band has the honor of a lifetime band from Saturday Night Live.
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The show was incredible :))
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Fujifilm X100S camera/lens
Swansea-based Cymru Coaches is a regular rail replacement contractor for GWR. Since PSVAR has been a requirement for coaches used on regular services, potentially affecting rail replacement operations, the company has been building up a PSVAR-compliant fleet of single-deck buses to complement its coach fleet.
Five Optare Tempos have beens sourced from Yellow Buses of Bournemouth, with three in service to date. All retain their R- TYB (Transdev Yellow Buses) registration marks.
Representing these, R16 TYB is seen outside Swansea Railway Station in February 2020, when operating a journey to Port Talbot on behalf of GWR.
A regular performer on rail replacements in recent weeks although the first time I have managed to catch this one on camera.
This Van Hool Volvo has had quite a few operators previously, it carries the livery from its time operating for Stagecoach Highlands which had taken over from Rapson Travel.
It is a somewhat scruffy example compared to the presentation offered by other operators running vehicles on the rail replacement such as CJ Down, Spearings, Oakley's and even First.
Worthing Garage's Costliner branded 15593 YN 64 XSX at Eastbourne on a Rail Replacement working from Lewes.
A2B Travel RJ72HYG is seen in Aberdare prior to operating a Transport for Wales Rail Replacement Service to Cardiff Central
Former Arriva London T1, W66CSP is seen at Staines on the SWR rail replacement to Reading.
Vehicle Details
Operator: Chaseside Propulsion
Fleet Number: 203
Registration: W66CSP (LJ08CVS)
Vehicle: Enviro 400 Trident
One of the biggest rail replacement bus operations in the South for many years took place at Three Bridges, near Crawley, on Sunday 30th November 2025. The lines to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Horsham and Lewes were all blocked which meant services were operated by buses and coaches from over 30 different operators who between them used well over 100 vehicles with a whopping 28 departures every hour! The day delivered a fantastic array of colourful livery schemes under a cloudless sky which, with just 3 weeks until the winter solstice, kept the assembled photographers on their toes looking for locations with minimal shadows. A thoroughly enjoyable day!
There was certainly a good variety of vehicles running through Basingstoke on rail replacement duties today (Good Friday 2023). The sun made an appearance which was good to see as well!
NS 9642 leads a westbound intermodal past the G-heads in Whiting, IN and under their replacement, a new generic cantilever that will also signal the beginning of triple track operation between CP 505 and CP 506.
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?
Route 720 is an emergency Rail Replacement service for London Overground that is operated by Sullivan Buses' TfL and non-TfL fleet, and it runs between Watford Junction (where this is taken) and Harrow, Bus Station. This photo showcases the TfL examples of Alexander Dennis Enviro 200s: Sullivans' AE11 (CJ61 SUL) and AE13 (KR61 SUL) are seen here at Watford Junction on the route. Taken 13/02/2023.
One of the biggest rail replacement bus operations in the South for many years took place at Three Bridges, near Crawley, on Sunday 30th November 2025. The lines to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Horsham and Lewes were all blocked which meant services were operated by buses and coaches from over 30 different operators who between them used well over 100 vehicles with a whopping 28 departures every hour! The day delivered a fantastic array of colourful livery schemes under a cloudless sky which, with just 3 weeks until the winter solstice, kept the assembled photographers on their toes looking for locations with minimal shadows. A thoroughly enjoyable day!
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?