Colin White

 Some sad news to bring is the sudden passing of one of our regular contributors Colin White.

 

Colin passed away suddenly last week, he lived in Gorleston and was a big part of Terminus magazine for this area. We met many years ago through the hobby as Colin often requested photos for the magazine and information regarding the local scene, he visited me on numerous occasions at home where we shared stories and photos as well as regular contact via email. I'm sure Roy also shared contact with Colin over the years. A gentleman and he will be sadly missed by all he knew him i am sure.

Our thoughts are with his wife Ruth and all his family as this difficult time.

Rest in Peace Colin.

Grahame. 

Sanders Vehicles For Disposal

Noted on the Used Bus & Coach Trader Facebook site are ten Sanders Coaches vehicles being offered for sale.

Nine of the total are coaches obtained from H Semmence & Company following its acquisition in May this year with two of them already sold. The tenth is Sanders' recently withdrawn Volvo B7RLE / Wright Eclipse HF54 HAA which has also been sold. (Photo: Liam)

Details are as follows:-


Roy

Thetford Thursday

A change of scenery for regular contributor Dan High today as he visited Thetford for something completely different.



Coach Services' ADL Enviro200 YX67 VGG is observed leaving Thetford Bus Station on Town Circular T3 passing Central Connect's Konectbus pride liveried ADL Enviro 400 622 SN65 OAA waiting time for the 61 to Watton.



Meanwhile, Coach Services' former Nottingham Scania 270UD / East Lancs YT09 YHM is at rest in the bus station



A third Coach Services' bus, ADL Enviro200 YX14 RXK leaves the bus station 'not in service'. It was new to the operator in April 2014.



Our final photo shows pride bus ADL Enviro 400 622 SN65 OAA having arrived in Watton High Street on the 61.

Our thanks to Dan for the photos.

Roy

Norwich Wednesday

Today's selection from Dan High, depicting bus activity in the Norwich area, features FirstBus WrightDeck New Power EV 71024 XIG 1724 about to depart Castle Meadow for Queen's Hill.



The second photo shows three FirstBus vehicles in different liveries. Coastlink branded YX 63 LJO arrives with the 7 from Great Yarmouth passing Wright StreetDeck Electroliner 36536 BK73 AFA heading for Longwater Retail Park. Closest to the camera is Ipswich Reds Wright StreetDeck 35919 BN72 TVO on 21 to Old Catton.



The last one is of Sanders Coaches Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 523 SK07 CGG arriving at the Lyng bus stop with the 23 Horningtoft to Norwich service. New to Lothian Buses in May 2007, it joined Sanders during December 2021.

Thanks again to Dan for the photos

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 5th August 2026

The latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report contains no entries regarding any relevant changes to local bus services. The full Report can be viewed here soon

Roy

Norwich Tuesday

More photos from Dan High reflecting FirstBus activity in Norwich earlier today with the first featuring Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner 63635 BK24 AAE on its way to Queen's Hills.



The Wrightbus StreetDeck buses have returned off loan from First Glasgow following the close of the Commonwealth Games. One of them was 35676 MF22 SYH on a Hethersett service.



Another recently returning from Scotland, and observed in use today, was 35288 SL67 VXS heading for Longwater Retail Park.



It continues to display its On Hire to First Glasgow legal information

My thanks to Dan for the photos.

Roy

Last Journey Awaits

During late last month we reported the withdrawal of FirstBus Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37563 AU58 ECA at Great Yarmouth.

Today it is seen awaiting the arrival of the grim reaper to take it on its final journey to the scrapyard, which is expected to happen sometime tomorrow.

My thanks to Steve N for the information and photo.

Roy