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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!!
Redwing Coaches of North Kent 275, YP12NUF - Abellio Greater Anglia Rail Replacement | Newbury Park Station with a Witham Bound Service.
Saturday 24th September 2016
@ Londontransport3/ Mark Mcwalter 2016
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Ex Abellio London 9546 SN12AOT working a Thameslink rail replacement service to Herne Hill from Beckenham Junction
The weekend of 21/22 March 2020 saw another local major rail replacement operation with the Sunday bus services running between Woking-Petersfield, Aldershot-Guildford and North Camp-Shalford, all passing through Guildford.
As usual there was a good selection on display, perhaps the highlight for me being the trio of Weavaway's Camberwick green-liveried former Arriva London South Volvo B7TL / Alexander ALX400 H49/21D buses. These are:
451 CW51TOP (ex LJ53BCO) 'Windy';
452 CW52TOP (ex LJ53BCU) 'McGarry';
453 CW53TOP (ex LJ04YWE) 'Snort'.
The buses are themed on the 1966 children's tv show 'Camberwick Green' which was the first in a series which later included 'Trumpton' and 'Chigley'. Their names are characters in the show, 'Windy Miller', PC McGarry (number 452 - hence the fleet number), and 'Captain Snort'.
All three also carry the Latin phrase 'Tempus fugit' or 'Time flies' to you and me.
GoAhead London Metrobus Orpington MB's ADL E400 (SN58CFJ EN17) on the Tramlink Replacement to Waddon Marsh at Penge
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?
Weavaway Travel of Didcot Irizar i6s IRZ 707 is seen on Fleming Way, Swindon, working a rail replacement service from Reading to Swindon
22/01/22
[EL-DE925] Here is a Setra S315NF belonging to Deeken seen on rail replacement duties to Emden at Leer ZOB. This bus was new to Transdev Nice, France.
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 Sapphire Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC on Railway Replacement: Dartford Station to Gillingham Station
Unfortunately taken into a very bright ,low, early morning sun, Seaford and District Y 733 TGH, fleet PVL24 and X18 SEA, fleet AV 18, in the car park at Polegate Railway Station.
A line side fire on the Ffestiniog Railway meant a replacement bus was found, Not quite what I was expecting to be used with RMC1490 taking us from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog (1/5/17)
not sure if I ever did upload a picture of the first one but it was just like this, sadly I dropped it just the other day and it smashed but thankfully my sister surprised me today with replacement it was the last one so I am happy.
Seen at Birkenhead North Railway Station is a lineup of Arriva Merseyside's Volvo B5LH / Wright Gemini 3s on Rail Replacement duties. 3/1/17
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.
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!!
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?
Scania K360 / Caetano Levante with Lewis Coaches (GW Facilities) recently re-registered from FJ09 DXR.
YX16ODB Alexander Dennis enviro 400.
Acklams Coaches of Beverley in Cleethorpes on rail replacement.
Railway Replacement Service, Thameslink And Southeastern
BM Coaches, Perivale, West London [Ex First Capital And Tower Transit DNH39112]
ADL Enviro 400H YUI 5566 [SN12APZ]
High Street, Bromley South Station, Kent
I've got my brother's chin covered, just in case his chemotherapy wipes out the beard he grew before his brain surgery & radiation.
Although our mom rather wishes it would fall out.
MS5
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.
Ensignbus 138 is pictured at Hounslow East Station whilst working on Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement between Heathrow Central and Acton Town
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!
Waringzelle / Audinghen
France
V143 Mammutgerät Radar Installation
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621 Gruppenunterstand
StP 164a Sicklingen
MKB MIV Waringzelle
*Radar replacement thanks to Photoshop. ;)
ex Stagecoach London, Hallmarks Scania N230UD OmniCity serving a Railway Replacement between Wimbledon and Epsom Stations
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.
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!
Arriva Midlands Mercedes Sprinter BF67WGC 1008 is seen arriving at Derby Station on a rail replacement from Burton, 15th August
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.
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.