Trip to Bromsgrove / Kidderminster 09-08-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32854	Bromsgrove BS	Upper Catshill, adj Aintree Close	144A	First Worcester
67640	Catshill, adj Gibb Lane School	Bromsgrove BS	144	First Worcester
30382	Bromsgrove BS	Kidderminster, Town Hall (Stand 2)	X3	Rotala Diamond
30439	Kidderminster, Town Hall (Stand 1)	Bromsgrove BS	X3	Rotala Diamond
33403	Bromsgrove BS	Rubery (Worcs), Opp Old Plough Inn	144	First Worcester
33039	Each Way (W Mids), adj Birch Rd	Bromsgrove BS	144	First Worcester

Today we decided to revisit Bromsgrove. Once again the weather had been a little unpredictable so we left deciding where to go until Saturday morning. no research was done for this trip, we had timetables already on the phone from our previous visit. We checked the weather on Saturday morning and it was for sunny weather with vary occasional showers. Matthew got up around 10:30 today and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We gave him a list of place from around the North West and the Midlands and from these places Matthew chose Bromsgrove. We set off a little after 12:00. On Magdalen Road we saw ABC Supreme HK57 LGZ parked up before we went onto the A5035. We turned down Stanley Matthews Way out of habit, because we meant to carry on down to the A34! At the end of Stanley Matthew Way we went West onto the A50 and then South down the A500 to the M6. We went South on the M6 and it was relatively quiet. On Radio Stoke we heard the two of the three North Bound lanes around junction 17 were blocked, so we had a lucky on choosing Bromsgrove. Traffic was fine all the way down to junction 10A, and even here it was moving well but busy. We turned onto the Southbound M5 at junction 8, and traffic was fine until we reached the roadworks just North of the junction for the A38. We came off here and it seemed that everyone else was trying to avoid this so it was busy all the way down to the A448. here we headed West and into Bromsgrove where it seemed a little quieter than on the A38. We parked up in Asda and we walked across to the bus station. Just before we entered the bus station we saw Rotala Diamond 20357 departing down the A448 on a #143 to Studley.

Rotala Diamond 20357 in Bromsgrove

We walked over to the market plaice chip shop and we sat outside on the picnic benches in their yard. We couldn't see a toilet we walked back over to the bus station and and Matthew stopped used the toilet here. Whilst there we saw Hanson Bus 1520 on the #318 to Stourbridge. Also Matthew took a picture of Rotala Diamond 30382 on the X3 to Redditch.

Rotala Diamond 30382 in Bromsgrove bus station

Back at the chip shop, Matthew had chips and sausage and two rounds of bread an butter washed down with a small bottle of orange Fanta. Whilst we ate we saw First Worcester 33405 and Clearway PEZ 3058. When we were done we walked back over to the bus station to wait for something interesting. the first thing we saw we couldn't catch, Seaview Services YN07 DZK coach picking up for a holiday tour.

Seaview Services YN07 DZK in Bromsgrove bus station

The we saw an interesting double decker which we decided to do. It was required first Worcester 32854 on a #144A to Catshill.

First Worcester 32854 in Bromsgrove bus station

As we walked up to the Catshill stop, we saw First Worcester 67647 on a #144 to Worcester.

First Worcester 67647 in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on First Worcester 32854 and we booked our Connecta tickets at £6.50 each. We went upstairs and the bus set off Northwards out of town. We headed North out of town and up the B4091. as we left town we passed First Worcester 33403 on a Worcester bound #144 service. The bus turned right off the main road to serve the Prince of Wales community Hospital before returning onto the main road and continuing Northwards. We crossed under the M42 and we went through the village before doubling back onto Green Lane. The bus sat for a short while and Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 32854.

Inside First Worcester 32854

We then decided to get off! We got off and Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 32854 as it went off into the distance back towards Bromsgrove.

First Worcester 32854 in Catshill

We walked along Green Lane and Golden Cross Lane. We carried on to Gibb Lane and we checked the stop to see when the next bus was due. There was a #144 in 5 minutes, so no time to do anything. The bus rounded the corner and it was required First Worcester 67640.

First Worcester 67640 in Catshill

We flashed our tickets and sat down near to the back of the bus. The bus carried on South through Catshill and back under the M42. As we went South we passed First Worcester 67636 on a Northbound #144 service. Before we got into town the seat behind us emptied and Matthew took a picture of them.

Inside First Worcester 67640

We arrived in town and we got off First Worcester 67640. We had caught up with First Worcester 32854 at the bus station and it promptly departed towards Worcester. A few minutes later required Rotala Diamond 30382 arrived in the bus station on a X3 service to Kidderminster and Stourport.

Rotala Diamond 30382 in Bromsgrove bus station

As Matthew has never been to Kidderminster before we decided to do this bus. We got on and flashed our tickets. We saw that the back of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture before we sat down near to the back of the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 30382

There was a minute or two before departure and dud Clearway minibus PEZ 3058 pulled up behind us on the #99 service to Charnford. We had been on that bus on our previous visit to Bromsgrove in June. At 14:52 the bus set off Southward down the A448 before following the route right along the A448. The bus left the Western edge of Bromsgrove and as we got to the national speed limit sign the bus made a spirited run. The 10 mile journey to Kidderminster was booked to be done in 25 minutes which is a fast run on a service bus. We raced along at high speeds only slowing / stopping to let passengers off, until we reached Chaddersley Corbett. The bus got stuck behind a tractor briefly and we carried on West through Mustow Green and Stone at a slightly slower speed. After dropping down into the Severn Valley and passing the railway, we headed into town. We saw what looked like a bus station as we turned right to the town hall and stop for this service. We got off and got a picture of the bus.

Rotala Diamond 30382 in Kidderminster

We had around 20 minutes before the return service so we had to use our time well. We set off on foot back towards the bus station and as we went we saw Rotala Diamond 20658 pass us on a #1 Rifle Range circular service.

Rotala Diamond 20658 in Kidderminster

We crossed the river and there was indeed a bus station. The bus station was set in between old mill / factory type buildings that had been converted to retail use, and modern buildings which seem to have been built to match the surrounding mills There were a handfull of buses in the bus station with most buses on layover. The first bus we saw was Rotala Diamond 20848 which was about to work a #303 to Worcester.

Rotala Diamond 20848 in Kidderminster bus station

We then saw Rotala Diamond 20113 which was on layover.

Rotala Diamond 20113 in Kidderminster bus station

There were 2 Whittle buses on layover. Whittle 175 was on Layover between #3 Areley Kings services and Whittle 170 was between #192 services.

Whittle 175 in Kidderminster bus station

These two buses were joined by Whittle 167 which was between #1 Rifle Range duties.

Whittle 167 in Kidderminster bus station

Once we photographed everything we set off back to the town hall. Outside the town hall was required Rotala Diamond 30445.

Rotala Diamond 30445 in Kidderminster

We visited a sweet shop where we brought two cans of pop and some sweets. Matthew indicated that he wanted to go to the toilet but we hadn't got much time. The town hall appeared to open, so we went in think there would probably be toilets there. There appeared to be an exhibition on, as well as a craft fair. We asked someone where the toilets were and they directed us. to the toilet near the other entrance. We walked through the building back to the entrance that we entered into the building. Uncle Dave was waiting for us and so was required Rotala Diamond 30439 on the X3 back to Bromsgrove!

Rotala Diamond 30439 in Kidderminster

We got on the bus and flashed our tickets. As the back seat was empty Matthew photographed it as we got on the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 30439

The bus set off out of town along the A448. We climbed up the hill and out of the Severn Valley passing the railway stations. Out of town there was quite a climb so the bus wasn't going particularly quickly. We passed through Stone and Mustow Green. The bus went through Chaddersley Corbett where there appeared to be some kind of family fun day and classic car show. We then got onto the fast part of the run and the bus hammered through the Worcestershire countryside and under the M5. We got to the edge of town and we slowed down for the last mile or so. As the A448 turned Northwards we followed the road up to the bus station and we got off. We sat on a bench and Matthew had a can of Vimto and a couple of Milky Ways. Whilst we waited for the next bus Clearway PEZ 3058 made another appearance in the bus station on the #99 service.

Clearway PEZ 3058 in Bromsgrove bus station

Matthew visited the toilet and and then we waited for an interesting bus to catch. We didn't have to wait for long... required First Worcester 33403 made a reappearance on the #144 to Birmingham.

First Worcester 33403 in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on the bus and flashed the tickets. We went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of town and Matthew took a picture of the empty sets opposite us.

Inside First Worcester 33403

We climbed the hill past the hospital and we headed under the M42. We passed Hanson Bus 0387 going South on a #318 service. As we went through Catshill the bus stopped opposite the Clearway bus garage and Matthew quickly turned on his camera and took a picture of it.

The Clearway depot in Catshill

Next door we saw Harris Coaches 28 JCH. We carried on through Catshill. On Golden Cross Lane we passed the South bound #144 so we had to carry on North for a while or wait a long time for next bus. We joined the Northbound A38 and we went over the M5 roundabout that we came off at earlier in the day. We continued North up the A38 and we decided that when we left the dual carriageway we would get off the bus. The bell rung and the bus turned so we decided to get off. Matthew took a picture of First Worcester 33403 as it carried on towards the centre of Rubery.

First Worcester 33403 in Rubery

We weren't sure where we had to catch the bus back. We had seen a stop on the opposite side of the A38 so we crossed the road under the subway. we saw 33403 double back and cross over the A38 and go passed where the other stop was. At the stop we saw that the Bromsgrove bound #144 did go from this stop as well as the Halesowen bound #202. We sat on a bench opposite the stop so we could get a picture of the #202 bus. It came passed and appeared to be Rotala Diamond 30500 although it's hard to tell from the picture! We ate a Galaxy caramel bar between us which was a little bit melted, and then we went back to the stop to wait for the #144. Whilst we waited Shearing Holiday tri-axle Setra coach BN09 FXF came barreling past, making us realise there wasn't much time from sighting the bus to it getting to the stop! A few minutes later required First Worcester 33039 came around the corner and Matthew quickly took a picture.

First Worcester 33039 in Rubery

We got on the bus and flashed our Connecta tickets. We went upstairs and the bus set off onto the A38. We passed the M5 junction and we headed South. At the Toby Inn we turned right onto Golden Cross Lane. and down through Catshill. The people in front of us got off as we approached Bromsgrove, so Matthew got a picture of the empty bus in front of us.

Inside First Worcester 33039

We carried on into town and we got off First Worcester 33039. Mum was waiting for us, so we quickly took a picture of the bus.

First Worcester 33039 in Bromsgrove bus station

We also saw Rotala diamond 30930 on a #202 to Halesowen.

Rotala Diamond 30930 in Bromsgrove bus station

Matthew used the toilet before we walked back over to Asda. We went to the car and mum went to the pay station. At the car Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a small bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and onto the A448. We carried on North along Birmingham Road before joining onto the A38 near the Northern edge of town. We joined the M5 at junction 4 and we went North. We made good time until we got to the M6 where we slowed a little in heavy traffic. North of junction 10A we hit the roadworks and we traveled up to junction 13 at 50mph. North of junction 13 we made good time again and we got to the A500 around 18:30. We went North up the A500 until we reached the A50 where we turned Eastwards. At Longton we came off the A50 so that we could check out what was on Z Carz this evening. There were 5 buses on the spare ground this evening. Firstly we saw Scania coach D104 XAN.

Z Carz D104 XAN in Longton

Next we saw Matthews old school bus, LDV minibus M420 UEH.

Z Carz M420 UEH in Longton

In the far corner was Volkswagen minibus DX55 WGE.

Z Carz DX55 WGE in Longton

Next was Ford Transit minibus FP06 WTW.

Z Carz FP06 WTW in Longton

Finally was Mercedes minibus BV51 BNO which is currently on e-bay.

Z Carz BV51 BNO in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row where we saw Mercedes minibus M372 NWN and long term SORN LDV minibus T408 JUX. We went back onto the A50 which we did to Heron Cross. We ran back through Blurton and we saw First Potteries 41512 on a #22 to Longton. We got home a little before 19:00. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a cake bar. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 01:00...Mark

Trip to Middleton / Moston 29-03-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
534	Middleton BS‎‎	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	156	JPT
60386	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	Moston, opp Moston Lane/Blue Bell	89	First Manchester
27599	Moston, before Moston Lane/Blue Bell	Middleton BS	112	Stagecoach Manchester
27600	Middleton BS	Moston, opp Moston Lane/Blue Bell	80	Stagecoach Manchester
433	Moston, before Moston Lane/Blue Bell	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	118	JPT
175	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	Moston, before Moston Lane/Ben Brierley	118	JPT
517	Moston, opp Moston Lane/Ebsworth Street	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	118	JPT
151	Higher Crumpsall, Delaunays Road/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	Moston, before Moston Lane/Blue Bell	118	JPT
22401	Moston, before Moston Lane/Blue Bell	Middleton BS	112	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Middleton. We chose where we were going on Friday night after seeing the weather for the North West was going to be for sunny intervals. Other than checking the weather no research was done. We packed the Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside bus maps in the trip bag. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for mbreakfast. We set off at around 11:45 today. We went onto the A5035 and then we headed down Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the West bound A50 and then onto the Northbound A500. We came of at Shelton New Road to pick up LPG. After gassing up we joined the Westbound A53 and then rejoined the Northbound A500. Near longport we passed D&G 172 coming the other way. The motorway was a little busy and as we headed North we were overtaken by Coach Leasing BF52 SYY. After we had passed the A556 turning the traffic eased a little. We headed North through the Thelwall Viaduct roadworks and then we headed east on the M62. We did the clockwise M60 around to the junction for the A576. We then did then last couple of miles up this road into Middleton, parking up near MacDonalds and the shopping centre. We had only just got out of the car when Matthew chased someone down to say hello. We then walked around to the pavement cafe between the bus station and the shopping centre where Matthew had a bacon barm and some fries. We were a little to far South for him to be eating his bacon in a teacake. Whilst we ate we were able to view a few of the buses. The highlights were seeing First Manchester 40369 on the #415 to Oldham and First Manchester 37297 on the #163. We also saw First Manchester 66194 on the #64 to Manchester in the new livery. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and walked over to the bus station. The general plan was to try and get a few rides on JPT buses. Since the timetable change in January, JPT buses were much more scarce than they used to be in Middleton after they withdrew their #112 Middleton - Manchester service against Stagecoach Manchester. Then general plan was to head down to Moston and to catch a JPT run #118 to the North Manchester General Hospital. Required Stagecoach Manchester 22407 was seen about to work the #112 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 22407 in Middleton bus station

I asked Matthew if he wanted to this I don't think he was too keen. As we were wondering what to catch we saw required JPT 534 on a #156 service.

JPT 534 in Middleton bus station

This bus could take us direct to the NMGH cutting out one of the journeys. We got on the bus and booked our off-peak System One bus only day tickets (£5). After we had booked our tickets we went upstairs eventually. There were a few people dotted about. The bus headed out of town down the A576 and across the M60. As we reached Heaton Park we turned right into Higher Blackley and then headed along Victoria Avenue. we passed dud JPT 454 heading towards Middleton on a #156 service. As the bus emptied out Matthew was able to get a picture inside JPT 534.

Inside JPT 534

We then carried on and we eventually got to the NMGH. As arrived at the stop JPT 151 pulled off from the stop on the #118 to Manchester. We decided to wait for the next #118. As we waited we saw First Manchester 69179 on the #52 to Failsworth.

First Manchester 69179 at the NMGH

The next #118 arrived and it was dud JPT 184.

JPT 184 at the NMGH

We were considering doing this anyway so that we could get in the circuit and see what other buses were working. As we waited for the driver to ready the bus to work the next service required First Manchester 60386 arrived on a #89 White moss circular.

First Manchester 60386 at the NMGH

A quick check of the information at the bus stop revealed that this bus went to Moston too. so we decided to do this rather than take dud JPT 184. We got on the bus and flashed our tickets. Before we sat down Matthew took a picture of the empty rear of the bus.

Inside First Manchester 60386

The bus set off out of the hospital and onto Delaunays Road towards Crumpsall. It seemed to take a long time to get across to Moston. This is because it sets off going in the opposite direction. The bus then went through Crumpsall Green before heading into more familiar territory in Higher Blackley. The road here was familiar from our previous trips on the #156 service. We then carried on along Victoria Avenue onto Victoria Avenue East East, familiar to us from doing the #80 service. We then turned towards White Moss and then Charlestown before appearing in the more familiar place of Moston. As we entered Moston we saw dud JPT 516 going the other way on the #118. On Moston lane we passed another dud bus on the #118 service, JPT 512 with its distinctive repaired nearside corner. This was a bus we had back in October 2013 on our first trip on the #118 service. We got off the bus and crossed over the road. As Matthew hadn't visited a toilet since we left home we decided to head back to the only place where we knew there was a toilet and that was Middleton. We had almost 10 minutes to wait so we had a let a few buses go. We took a few pictures and one such bus was required JPT 401 which was on the next #118 to the NMGH.

JPT 401 in Moston

This bus used to be a park and ride bus at Chester with Chesterbus until just after First took over their operations in 2007. A few minutes later we saw the #112 to Middleton approaching and it was being worked by dud Stagecoach Manchester 27599.

Stagecoach Manchester 27599 in Moston

We got on the bus and we sat down near the back. Stagecoach Manchester 27599 was a bus we scored back in December 2013 on the short run in from Middleton Juction to Middleton. The bus headed North through Moston and up towards Middleton Junction. We then turned left heading west into Middleton. On the way into town we saw dud first Manchester 40364 on a #415 to Oldham. As we pulled into the bus station we saw an unusual working on the #17 to Manchester. It was Volvo B6 40438. We waited for the bus to empty and Matthew got a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 27599.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 27599

Just as we got there the bus pulled off and left the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and then we had to consider how we could get back down to Moston or the NMGH to carry on doing the #118's. As we contemplated what to do we saw required Stagecoach Manchester 27600 on the #80 to Manchester via Moston.

Stagecoach Manchester 27600 in Middleton bus station

We got on the bus and flashed our tickets. The driver though we were traveling on JPT tickets, were as they were just JPT issued TfGM tickets. The driver must have been newly qualified as he was being supervised. The other driver mentioned they were System One tickets and we got on the bus. We left the bus station and we headed out of town along Manchester New Road. We crossed the M60 and then turn left onto Victoria Avenue East before heading through Charlestown into Moston. The bus was lightly filled front and back so Matthew took a picture of the seats adjacent to us.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 27600

As we came into Moston we saw required JPT 517 on a Manchester bound #118. We got off the bus opposite the Bluebell pub and we waited for JPT 517 so we could get a picture of it before we crossed the road. hopefully we would catch up with it later in the day heading in the right direction. We crossed the road and waited for the next #118. A few minutes later we saw it in the distance and it was a Volvo. Hopefully it would be the required one. As it got closer we saw that it was the one we wanted, JPT 433.

JPT 433 in Moston

We got on the bus and we sat down near the back. The #118 is the most direct service from Moston to the NMGH. It passes through White Moss and past Boggart Hole Clough before crossing Rochdale Road and into Higher Crumpsall and into the Hospital. When we reached the hospital we let the bus empty and Matthew got a picture inside the now empty JPT 433.

Inside JPT 433

We got off the bus and we crossed over the road so we could get another picture of JPT 433.

JPT 433 at the NMGH

Whilst we were there we saw required First Manchester 66195 on a #88 White Moss - Manchester circular.

First Manchester 66195 at the NMGH

We decided to wait for the next #118. When it turned up it was required JPT 175.

JPT 175 at the NMGH

Whilst we were waiting for the bus to be readied for service, required First Manchester 60228 made an appearance on the #149 service looking as if it had been repainted recently.

First Manchester 60228 at the NMGH

Eventually JPT 175 was readied for service and we got on the bus and Matthew took a picture inside this vehicle straight away.

Inside JPT 175

We sat down and the bus set off out of the Hospital and over the Rochdale Road and towards Boggart Hole Clough. As we passed the White Moss turning point of the #88A/#89A we saw First Manchester 60386 that we had been on earlier in the day. We went into Moston and we decided to go another stop further down so that we could visit a shop. When we got off we walked a bit further South until we found an off license. Here Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru and a can of Coke for later, as well as a couple of chocolate bars. We came out of the shop and crossed the road to wait for the bus back to the NMGH. The bus appeared and as hoped it was required JPT 517.

JPT 517 in Moston

We got on the bus and we went upstairs. The bus set off North back through Moston and passed White Moss and Boggart Hole Clough and back across Rochdale Road. When we got to the end we expected the bus to empty but it didn't. Matthew took a picture of the empty bus in front of us before we got off.

Inside JPT 517

We decided to do one more #118 back to Moston before retuning to Middleton and calling it a day. We crossed the road and got another picture of JPT 517 before it headed of back to Manchester.

JPT 517 at the NMGH

Whilst we were waiting for the bus to appear we saw Stagecoach Manchester Enviro 200 36075 on a #151 to Hollingwood which we could have done to Moston if we had wanted to.

Stagecoach Manchester 36075 at the NMGH

It was lucky that we waited for the next bus was required JPD Dart 151.

JPT 151 at the NMGH

We waited for the driver to ready the bus for service and when it was ready we got on and Matthew took a picture as we got on this empty bus.

Inside JPT 151

We sat down and the bus set off Eastwards. We traveled for the last time though Boggart Hole Clough and White Moss and Charlestown before turning South to Moston. When we reached the Bluebell pub in Moston we got off the bus and crossed over the road for our last bus of the day. Whilst we were waiting for our bus, we saw First Manchester 62218 on a #88 White Moss circular.

First Manchester 62218 in Moston

A few minutes later we saw a Stagecoach MAN bus in the distance. We were hoping it was a required one as weh ad seen a few dud one about today on the #112's and #80's. As it approaches we saw it was required stagecoach Manchester 22401. We got on the bus and sat down near the back we headed north out of Moston and onto Greengate. We crossed over the M60 and we carried on North to Middleton Junction. We saw a double decker coming the other way on a #112 to Manchester. It was dud Stagecoach Manchester 17038. At Middleton Junction turned left and went west into Middleton. We saw mum waiting for us at stand B and we waited for the bus to empty so he could get a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 22401.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 22401

As he didn't get a very good picture of 22401 as we got on the bus, he got another picture of the outside of the bus too.

Stagecoach Manchester 22401 in Middleton bus station

Matthew visited the toilet and then visited the shop and had a flapjack and another chocolate bar. We then headed back to the car. At the car Matthew had a sausage roll washed down with Irn Bru. We started the car and we headed out of town along the A576. we then joined the anti-clockwise M60 and then onto the Westbound M62. We Got on the Southbound M6 and went through the Thelwall Viaduct roadworks. As we passed the M56 sliproad we saw a Megabus coach. We were contemplating catching up with this coach when I noticed a double decker bus in the rear view mirror. I skow down and stayed in the left hand lane so that the bus could catch us up. As it passed us, Matthew got a great picture of Tiger European L102 VDM

Tiger European L102 VDM on the M6

We carried on down the M6 until we reached the Southbound A500 which we did to Sideway. At Sideaway we went ast on the A50 to Longton so we could check out what was parked up at Z carz. When we got there, there appeared to be 3 vehicles parked here. Mercedes minibus W221 CDN was first in the row.

Z Carz W221 CDN in Longton

Next to this was YN03 HJC parked behind some cars. He took a picture of VW minibus OV05 WSW as this was the first bus in clear view.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

As e turn to get a picture of LDV minibus YN03 HJC we spotted another vehicle in the background. This was red LDV minibus DS51 ZJU.

Z Carz YN03 HJC in Longton

We turned in Willow row observing T408 JUX parked up in the compound. We headed back out onto the A50 and at that moment Z Carz coach M534 RSO arrived back at the depot. We headed down onto the A50 and we passed Copelands tours coaches MIB 270 & MIB 278 heading back to their depot. We came off the A50 in Heron Cross and we headed down into Blurton. As we came down the bank I spotted the a coach following us. I pulled up and let it go past us and we saw it was Posh Limos Tri-axle coach P3 OSH. We carried on through Blurton and we noticed the coach pull over and reverse into a side street to turn around. As it turned Matthew got a picture of Posh Limos P3 OSH.

Posh Limos P3 OSH in Blurton

We got home just before 19:00 and it was still just about light. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by a cake bar. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime which was around 02:00 British Summer Time after the clocks were adjusted...Mark