In 1992 InterCity was proposing a new station at this site (Washwood Heath), where the Birmingham-Derby lines go under the Stechford-Aston line. It would have meant changing trains for central Birmingham if Birmingham Heartlands had been built. Unidentified images taken in 1978.
Former Coventry Transport, East Lancs-bodied Daimler Fleetline 22Y (CKV 22D), by then with the West Midlands PTE, was pictured in Berkswell September 24 1979 on a photographic trip. The batch of 22 vehicles (1-22) had either East Lancs or Neepsend bodies.
Following significant restoration of the negative image shows. BMMO D9 4986 (2986 HA) awaiting disposal at Worcester depot in 1976. It still retained the pre-NBC Midland Red livery New in July 1962 at Bearwoord it also worked from Banbury before transfer to Worcester in June 1971.
There is a Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 at work on the First Eastern Counties Excel Peterborough-Norwich service today. In Network Norwich livery 36178 (BD11 CDX) departs from King's Lynn Transport Hub with the 10:10 'B' service to Norwich (08:40 from Peterborough).
Stagecoach East Midlands Envviro400 19130 (VX07 CYV) is one of two early examples of the type based at Skegness (19044 is the other one which is on extended loan). Both are expected to be taken out of service later this year. 19130 departs from King's Lynn with a 505 for Spalding
Photoshoots can be so tiring for a bear like me, but I found somewhere to sit and relax during a recent shoot for @delaineheritage We also did another line up shoot for @delainebuses with its five Olympus-bodied Volvo B9TL buses
A couple of images of ECW-bodied Bristol RE BHN 687N during the time when it was operated by Wheels in the early 1990s. It is pictured in Nuneaton Bus Station and also going through the wash at Midland Red's Nuneaton garage where Wheels rented both depot and office space
May 11 1979 and Midland Red BMMO S17 5490 (6490 HA) works the penultimate 736 Coleshill to Furnace End and Lea Marston service. The two days a week service would be withdrawn as part of the National Bus Company's MAP revamp of service from Nuneaton garage
A visit to the small industrial estate next to Saltley depot was always on the agenda whenever I was in the area and this undated scene from 1978 shows why. Always plenty of locos on shed.
From the archives of 1978. West Midlands PTE Metrobus 6832 (SDA 832S) at Harnall Lane Garage, Coventry on the day it was delivered in June, while in October of the sale year 6835 (WDA 835T) was exhibited by MCW at the Motor Show at Birmingham's NEC
On May 18 1989, Class 156 SuperSprinter, 156500 - the 100th 156 to be built - undertook its pre-delivery test run from Washwood Heath to Banbury. Under the supervision of a Traction Inspector it is seen at Harbury Cutting, Tyseley Depot and being passed by Class 47/4 47517 near Banbury
Midland Red South received its first Leyland Olympian in August 1983. 901 (A541 HAC) carried an all over advert for National Holidays. When a few weeks old it was 'borrowed' to operate a shuttle between Nuneaton Bus Station and the Nuneaton Bus Rally & Model Show at the local Pingles Leisure Centre
After a small amount of restoration work on the negatives these images taken at Crewe on May 14 1979.
Class 103 Park Royal DMU 56157+50401
Class 40 40185 with a Overhead Line train.
Class 47/0 47204 is involved in a shunt move
Class 86/2 86204 with a rake of Mk2 Pullmans
Following the replacement of the Bristol VRT's with Stagecoach Viscount in Peterborough a small number were transferred over to Cambridge. One of those transferred was 796 RED SQUIRREL (KVF 246V) which carried Peterborough Bus Company colours. Pictured on August 15 1998.
As a result of the Peterborough Bus Wars between July 20 1992 and February 27 1993, when Fen Travel started operations against Cambus Holdings-owned Viscount Bus & Coach, a low-cost operation was started. Trading as The Peterborough Bus Company, repainted buses were red and cream.
Now this is a different view of Queensgate. The clearance of the bushes and undergrowth has created another vantage point of the roundabout near the bus station in Peterborough. Pictured is Stagecoach East Enviro400 19236 (MX08 GKZ)
Class 08s busy going about their daily duties was once a common sight across the BR network. On August 5 1987 08935 (which seems to have a numeral missing and no BR logo) was pictured at Westbury.
April 28 1987 and Class 31/4 31420 powers away from Nuneaton with a service for Norwich. Behind the locomotive is a Network SouthEast-branded Mk2 BFK and the locomotive has gained an Eastfield depot 'Scottie' dog graphic
There were no details with the image but we have been able to identify it as being taken on November 11 1983 at Carlisle (the location was the easy bit). The locomotive appears to to be Class 85 85010.
This was the only time I saw a Class 105 Cravens DMU vehicle in blue and grey livery. It was photographed at Stirling in either very late 1970s or early 1980s. Was a quick shot before boarding another train and unfortunately details of the DMU vehicles and also the date not known
The flower bed, and some much welcome bright sun and a deep blue sky, help to enhance these these images taken last week near Pottergate Arch in Lincoln
A raised vantage point and a zoom lens accentuate busy scenes at Lincoln's Central Bus Station.
The first photographs I took of Bristol FLF FLF453 (JAH 553D) were at Lincoln Road depot in Peterborough on March 8 1996.
Later during June 1999 it was pictured on Oundle Road with a seasonal service and on June 2 2001 it was being used as a temporary drivers' rest area in Queensgate Bus Station
The first Viscount (Cambus Holdings) Bristol VRT to be repainted following the takeover by Stagecoach was B72 (SUB 792W) which was numbered 772 post takeover. It initially ran in all over white following repaint until it gained its stripes
The lack of attention to detail when buses get transferred, removing them should be done as part if the check on arrival at new depot for anything other than short-term loans.
Having visited a coach company this morning, what better way to pass the time waiting for the bus than to photograph an @lner.co.uk Azuma speeding south at Essendine
Trident would like to thank Adam and the team at Blands Coaches for their hospitality this morning. He managed to update his library images and had an enjoyable look around the buses and coaches in the yard. He was really excited at getting his name in lights
A red Oxford Tube coach stopped at Wales Farm Road stop in Acton.
The entrance of Acton Main Line station.
It's the first day of the new Oxford Tube timetable. From today, coaches will stop at North Acton on the A40 for easy access to the Elizabeth Line at Acton Main Line station.
Significant repair work done, and more to do, but a negative only fit for the bin is now acceptable. In June 1980 a rail blue Class 47/4 heads the northbound Highland Sleeper (with Mk1 Sleeping Cars) at it approaches Dalwhinne. Photo taken from Grampian Hotel, Dalwhinnie
A further selection of Bristol VRT's in Peterborough taken between 1997 and 1999 which was after the sale of Cambus Holdings and its Viscount Bus & Coach subsidiary to Stagecoach