This lunchtime I met up with fellow blogger SteveW and we decided to adjourn to the nearest hostelry to partake of light refreshments. Whilst awaiting our fayre we noted a First pink streetdeck thingy passing through Market Gates on the 8 to Caister. We were hopeful of getting a photo of it on its return journey to the James Paget Hospital at Gorleston.
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| 35195 SK16GVU emerges from Market Gates on its way Gorleston's James Paget Hospital |
Also noted was the Lowestoft heritage bus ALX400 30888 W743DWX shuttling around on the 1B route between Vauxhall Holiday Park and Hemsby via Market Gates. I also wanted a photo of that too which I was successful in getting after saying my farewells to Steve.
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| Lowestoft heritage bus ALX400 W743DWX taking on passengers for Vauxhall Holday Park |
Why the unusual workings with vehicles from Norwich and Lowestoft depots respectively? I can only assume that Caister Road had sent the Enviro300s onto Ipswich for their preparation for park and ride services; leaving Great Yarmouth short. I am guessing that the streetdeck was in town for its annual inspection checks and that it was commandeered for service.
On a personal note, I would like to wish Ipswich Bus Blog owner Clive Nixon a speedy recovery following his recent setbacks. I hope it won't be too long before he's back reporting on the Ipswich bus scene.
Roy
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