Yesterday was the second day of the East Anglia Transport Museum's Seaside Special and I went along to see what was on offer.

As at previous events, First was providing park and ride services from Ashburnham Way to Carlton Colville which was worked by Wright StreetDeck 35179 SK16 GUW in the latest ultraviolet livery. On arrival situated close to the site entrance was another Lowestoft decker in the form of Volvo B9 36200 BN12 WOA complete with First Norwich branding - presumably on standby.

Apart from the usual local participants, former Hedingham Leyland Tiger L148 WPH 135Y was about to board its passengers for a trip out. The vehicle was new to London Country in August 1982 with an Eastern Coach Works body which was replaced in February1994 with an East Lancs version.

Two open toppers also graced the yard - Eastern Transport Collection's ex Eastern Counties Bristol VR OT3 JNG 50N and ex Eastern National Bristol KSW5G WNO 479 (pictured).
After paying the entrance fee, we entered the site and was immediately attracted to the Punch and Judy show in the picnic area. The adults seemed to be joining in and enjoying the attraction more than the children were!!

Whilst watching, I noticed out of the corner of my eye an unrestored double decker was on display on the road next to the railway. I managed to tear myself away from Mr Punch and his battle with the crocodile to see that the bus was Great Yarmouth Corporation Leyland PD2 EX 6566 currently under restoration.

After looking around the exhibitions we decided to have lunch at the café and enjoyed a freshly made cheese and pickle sandwich washed down with a strong cup of coffee. We then had a couple of Blackpool Tram rides comprising Terror Tram 634 and Marton VAMBACH 11.

Shortly after I caught up with an old friend who had recently jointly purchased former Maidstone & District HKL 826, a 1946 AEC Regal with a Beadle OB35F body. He said it should be out for a run soon so we took the opportunity to climb aboard before it started its first trip.

After a few circuits of the museum's roads, we alighted and made our way to the buses operating trips from the museum to Beccles and Gunton. Both were operated by open toppers and we elected to join former Eastern Counties JNG 50N on a trip to the former. We had an 'interesting' journey on the top deck and on arrival I got off to get a picture. We decided not to have an 'interesting' run back and opted for the lower deck instead! We returned in time to catch the Gunton bus with Bristol KSW5G WNO 479 in charge and we were concerned it was struggling to climb the new Gulf Wing bridge!
Before too long it was time to return to Ashburnham Way on the StreetDeck for the car after having an enjoyable day.
Roy