Complimentary Christmas Vintage Bus Tours

Yesterday marked the start of the traditional complimentary vintage Christmas bus rides around Norwich by Norfolk Vintage Bus Hire.



Due to the unavailability of their usual double-decker, green Routemaster RMC1513 513 CLT is being used for the free half-hour circular around the city. This bus was new to London Transport's Aldenham Garage in December 1962. Santa's Elves will be on board to collect donations for charity.



The event is being supported by the privately preserved Eastern Coach Works bodied Bristol VRT VPW 85S. Initially ordered by Waveney District Council, it was first registered for use by Eastern Counties in September 1977.

Buses are running today as well as on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of December, all starting from the Coach Bay outside Castle Quarter.

My thanks to Stephen Tyrrell for the photos

Roy

Ex Sanders Deckers In Aylesbury

Regular contributor Mark Doggett tells me that two ex Sanders Coaches double deckers are currently with Redline Line Buses of Aylesbury. Both Volvo B9TL/East Lancs PL08 YLZ and PL08 YMA are pictured in the operator's overflow yard.



Many thanks to Mark for the information and photo.

Roy

New Logos Bus

With Dan High advising that one of First Norwich's Deckers has received First 's new logo design, Stephen Tyrrell has provided photos of the new look.



The vehicle concerned is former Leicester Wright StreetDeck 35180 SK16 GUX with Stephen taking photos of it on Castle Meadow earlier today.



Thanks for the photos Stephen.

Roy

Back On The Road

First Eastern Counties Coastlink liveried Enviro400 33807 YX63 LJN has been repaired at Caister Road and is now back in service on its regular X1/X11 duties



My thanks to First for the update

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 18th December 2024

Firstly, please accept my apologies for not posting here in recent days due to being out of commission! This is the first of many backdated posts which should remedy the situation.

There are no 'local' interest entries in today's East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report. Nevertheless, the complete report is available for viewing here.

Roy

Sanders Sunday Soccer Specials

With Norwich City Football Club playing their home match yesterday, Sanders Coaches ran their football services on a Sunday. Dan High attended the match but took these photos before and after the match.



His first photo shows Scania N94UD OmniDekka 116 YN53 CFZ on NC11 route which originated in North Walsham.



The next one features Volvo B8L/ MCV EvoSeti 129 EC23 SHA which arrived on the NC2 from Fakenham.



Volvo B8R/ Plaxton Panther coach CE24 SAN was employed on the NC5 route from Larling via Thetford.

The final photo is of Volvo B8L/ MCV EvoSeti 128 PC23 SAN preparing to return to Holt on the NC1 service.

My thanks to Dan for sharing his photos and, as for the match result, City lost!

Roy

In For Repair

Coastlink liveried Enviro400 33807 YX63 LJN has been moved over the pits at First's Caister Road premises in readiness for work to begin on its repairs tomorrow. The picture was taken yesterday prior to the transfer inside.

My thanks to First for the information and photo.

Roy