Trip to Derby / Belper 02-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
806	Derby BS	Cromford, Cross Roads	TP	High Peak
527	Cromford, Cross Roads	Belper, bus garage	TP	High Peak
282	Belper,(stop B)	Ashbourne BS	113	High Peak
294	Ashbourne BS	Hartington, Square	442	High Peak
285	Hartington, Square	Ashbourne BS	442	High Peak

Today we decided to re-visit Derby. Matthew chose Derby on the Friday and we did no research for the trip other than to look at the weather, which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We got resy to go out and we set off just before 12:00. We had someone else coming with us today so we set off through Blurton and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and under the A500 and we continued into Trent Vale. We ran into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We stopped in the small pull in by the shops and we picked up our friend. We then went to pick up uncle Dave. We turned around on Ryecroft and we ran around the one way system onto the A52. At the top of the hill in Hartshill we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran down the hill into the valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Wheildon Road. After we picked up uncle Dave we continued up Wheildon Road and onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass. We went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 for a few more miles. As we travlled Eastwards we saw an unidentified Hunters Coaches coach and a black double decker Van Hool coach with a gold and maroon Splash. We came off the A50 and we and we headed towards Hatton on the A511. We decided to go to the Salt Box truck stop but when we got there we found it had closed, had been demolished and they had started to build a new care home on the site! We turned left onto Malthouse Lane and we turned around. We turned right nto the A511 and we stopped at Rascals for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We turned left onto the A516 and we headed North onto the A38. We ran North a few roundabout and we turned right onto the A52. We ran to the edge of Derby and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran arubd the ring road and we turned right onto Morledge. We ran under the car park and we a u-turn at the round about. We pulled in to the side the of the road and we got out of the car. We said goodbye to mum and our friend and we set off on foot along Morledge to the bus station We stood outside of the bus station and we took a few pictures. We saw Trent Barton 311 on a Ilkeston Flyer to Cotmanhay.

Trent Barton 311 in Derby bus station

Also seen was Arriva Midlands 4405 on a #38 to Burton-on-Trent.

Arriva Midlands 4405 in Derby bus station

Afterwards we saw Arriva Midlands 3745 on a #2A to Chellaston.

Arriva Midlands 3745 in Derby bus station

We walked through the bus station and out of the other end and we saw Kinchbus 149 on a Skylink to Leicester.

Kinchbus 149 in Derby bus station

We walked back into the bus station and we looked for something to catch. We saw Trent Barton 88 on a Red Arrow service to Nottingham. We stopped part way down the bus station and we decided to do a High Peak bus. We got to the stand and we saw it was High Peak 806 on a Trans Peak service to Buxton.

High Peak 806 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Peak Network Day Tickets at £6 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. We puled into the Trent Barton bus station and we saw Trent Barton 836 on Layover. We continued the Cromford and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of High Peak 806 before it returned towards Buxton.

High Peak 806 in Cromford

Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5036. We crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 80151 on a X17 to Wikrksworth.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 80151 in Cromford

We headed back to the main road to catch abus back Southwards. We crossed over the A6 and Matthew spotted a cake shop. We went in and it was about to close, so Matthew had a slice of chcocolate cake to take away. We paid for the cake and we headed to the bus stop. We got to the bus stop and Matthew started to eat his chocolate cake. We saw Caledonian Travel YJ25 CVE heading Southwards down the A6. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching before Matthew had finished eating his cake. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 527 on a Trans Peak service to Derby. We got on the bus and we placed the Peak Network Day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A6 and we ran Southwards through Whatstandwell and Ambergate and we headed inti Belper. We turned into the bus garage and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of High Peak 527 before it contnued Southwards towards Derby.

High Peak 527 in Belper bus station

Also in the bus station were High Peak 282 on layover in between runs on the #113 and Trent Barton 836 parked up spare.

Trent Barton 836 in Belper bus station

The bus next bus we wanted to catch was due off the stop around the corner in just over 10 minutes. We had already seen the bus on layover in the bus garage. We went around the corner onto King Street and we saw the was an event going. It was Pride in Belper and part of King Street was closed. We were concerned that the bus might not be able to get to the stop. We walked to the corner of Campbell Street and we saw there was a way through for the bus. We walked back to the stop and Matthew had a Twirl out of the trip bag. Almost immediately the bus appeared. We saw it was High Peak 282 on a #113 to Ashbourne as expected.

High Peak 282 in Belper

We got on the bus and we flashed the Peak Network Day tickets to the driver. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside High Peak 282 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside High Peak 282

A few minutes later we set off along King Street and we turned right onto the Northbound A6. We veered left onto Bridge Foot and we crossed over the river Derwent. We ran forwards onto Belper Lane and we turned left onto Dalley Lane. We crossed over the A517 and we ran forwards onto Farnah Green Road. We continued onto Firestone and we ran forwards onto Sprimg Hollow. We turned right onto Hazelwood Hill and we ran forwards onto Over Lane. We turned left onto the A517 and we headed Westards into Cowers Lane. We continued into Turnditch and we ran for several miles into Hulland Ward. We ran through Hulland and Sturston and we ran into Ashbourne. We turned right into Park Avenue and we turmed left onto the A515. We turned right onto the A515 and right again to follow the A515 into the town centre. We turned left onto King Edward Street and we got to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture before it returned on a #113 to Belper.

High Peak 282 in Ashbourne bus station

We had around 10 minutes to wait for the next bus we were going to catch. In the bus station was Trent Barton 702 which had broken down whilst working a Swift service to Uttoxeter. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru whilst we waited. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 294 on a #442 to Buxton.

High Peak 294 in Ashbourne bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Peak Network Day tickets to the drive before sitting down towards the back of the bus. When it was departure time we set off along King Edwards Street and we turned right onto the Station Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto the A515. We turned left to follow the A515 out of town and we headed Northwards. We continued through Fenny Bentley and we turned right onto The Avenue. We ran into Tissington and we turn left onto The Green and we continued onto Rakes Lane. We re-joined the Northbound A515 and we turned left onto Liffs Road. We turned right onto Drury Lane and we ran into Biggin village. We turned left onto Main Street and we turned right to re-join Liffs Road. We turned left onto High Cross and we continued onto Hall Bank. We ran into Hartington and when we got to the Square we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a other picture of High Peak 294 as it coninued on the #442 to Buxton.

High Peak 294 in Hartington

Once off the bus we headed across the square to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we went outside and we went up to the local shop, but the shop was closed. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew had another Twirl from the trip bag. We waited for aruond 15 minutes and the bus appeared from West side of the village. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 285 on a #442 to Ashbourne.

High Peak 285 in Hartington

We got on the bus and we placed the Peak Network Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Square and we ran forwards onto Hall Bank. We continued onto High Cross and we joined Liffs Road. We turned left onto Main Street and we ran into Biggin. After a brief stop turned right onto Drury Lane. We ran out of the village and we re-joined Liffs Road. We ran for a few miles and we turned right onto the A515. We turned left onto Rakes Lane and we ran into Tissington. We continued through The Green and we turned right onto The Avenue. We rejoined the Southbound A515 and we ran through Fenny Bentley. We ran to the edge of Ashbourne and we turned left onto B5035. We turned right onto Cokayne Avenue and left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Sturston Road and right onto Compton Street. We turned left onto Edward Street and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of High Peak 285 before it returned empty to the depot.

High Peak 285 in Ashbourne bus station

Once we had got off the bus we started heading towards where mum was stopping. We walked down Compton Street and we saw Trent Barton 702 on a Swift service to Derby.

Trent Barton 702 in Ashbourne

We got to the the A515 and we spotted mum coming down Derby Road. Mum pulled into the Taylor Court and we got into the car. We set off onto the A515 and we turned left onto Derby Road. We ran out of town and we stopped at a chip shop for a late tea. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When iI had finished eating we re-joined Derby Road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Hangingbridge and Mayfield and we turned right onto the B5032. We ran through Ellastone and we turned left onto the B5030. We ran near to Denstone and Rocester and we got to the A50 at Uttoxeter. We turned right and we headed West to the Blythe Bridge Bypass. We continued through Meir and Longton and at Sideway we joined the A500. At Hanford we joined the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale to Newcastle. We ran up Barracks Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We droipped off out friend and we headed towards uncle Dave's. We turned around on Ryecroft and we ran around the one way system onto the A52. At the top of the hill in Hartshill we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran down the hill into the valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran past the Travel Express garage and we ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Wheildon Road. When we got to uncle Dave's Matthew got out to go to the toilet. He had some of uncle Rob's Fanta and we updates uncle Dave's calendar with today's trip. We got back in the car and we set off for Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw black minibus HK74 ZGD parked up. We continued back to the house and we parked up. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Macclesfield / Wilmslow 08-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
706	Macclesfield BS	Moss Rose, Cornbrook Road	9	Arriva NW&W
706	Moss Rose, Cornbrook Road	Macclesfield BS	9	Arriva NW&W
2936	Macclesfield BS	Alderley Edge, Nat West Bank	130	Arriva NW&W
2932	Alderley Edge, Clifton Street	Wilmslow, Alderley Road(W bound)	130	Arriva NW&W
2932	Wilmslow, Alderley Road(E bound)	Macclesfield BS	130	Arriva NW&W
293	Macclesfield BS	Broken Cross, The Cross Potato	19	High Peak
2930	Broken Cross, adj Turners Arms PH	Macclesfield BS	130	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Macclesfield. WE had heard through various sources that there was going to be a special launch party for the new Mellor bodied minibuses there were going to operating Arriva North West services in Macclesfield. It was also close enough to home that we could go and visit the Churnet Valley Railway later on as it was the Rail Ale Trail weekend on the railway. We had checked the weather for today and it was for dry warm weather with some sunshine. We had also seen a promotion for 'Catch the bus week' that if you use the Arriva M-ticket app you could have an Arriva NW Day Saver ticket this week for just £1 using the promo code ctbw. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just after 12:00 we set off onto the A5035 turning left towards Dresden. We ran up the hill into Longton and we crossed over the A50 before joining the Eastbound carriageway. We came off the A50 at Meir and we turned right onto the A520. We ran North through Cellarhead and Wetley Rocks and into Cheddleton. We continued up the hill and down the other side into Leekbrook and under the railway line up to Ipstones. We ran up the hill and towards Leek town centre. We travelled 'straight outta Compton' and across the traffic lights into St Edwards Street. We parked up on the street and we walked to the end and we saw Leek Link SF04 RGY. We ate at the Wetherspoons pub on the corner. After going to the toilet Matthew had a chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back to the car and we continued our journey up to Macclesfield. We set off along St Edwards Street and we turned left onto the A523. We ran down the hill past Sainsburys and then up the hill towards Rudyard lake and through Rushton Spencer. We continued through Bosley over the A54 and into Macclesfield. We passed the Moss Rose football stadium and we ran into town. We joined the A536 and we made a wrong turning into Park Lane. We did a u-turn and we ran down to Sutherland Street. We ran past the railway station and then we turned right under the railway. We turned left onto the A523 and as we ran North we a our first glompse of one of the new buses. We saw Arriva NW&W 4705 on an unidentified service. and we turned left onto the A536 at the next junction. We turned left onto Jordangate and we past Arriva NW&W 4704 running out of service going away from the town hall. We ran down towards the town hall where we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we set off towards the town hall. By the time we got there it appears that the buses had all gone! We walked down Church Street and then back up the hill along Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station we were just in time to see Howards SN65 OHJ on a #27 to Knutsford.

Howards SN65 OHJ in Macclesfield bus station

There was a flurry of bus activity at the bus station but all the buses were High Peak buses We saw High Peak 294 on a #11 to Kerridge. We also saw required Arriva NW&W Solo 700 on a #3 Weston circular service and required Arriva NW&W Solo 706 on a #9 Moss Rose estate circular.

Arriva NW&W 706 in Macclesfield bus station

We decided to catch Arriva NW&W Solo 706 so we got on the bus and we flashed the m-ticket phone app to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we were waiting to depart we saw required Arriva NW&W 4703 on a #4 to Upton Priory. We also saw required Arriva NW&W 2930 n a #130 to Wilmslow. The bus set off out off the bus station onto Mill Street. We ran down onto Park Green and we went straight across the traffic lights onto the A536. We ran out of town and onto the A523 continuing Southwards. We turned right into Coronation Street and at the end we turned left onto High Street. We then turned right onto Maple Avenue. After turning left onto Coppice Rise we turned left onto Robin Hood Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Western Avenue and left onto Parkgate Road. At the end we turned left onto Moss Lane we passed behind the back of the Mose Rose football Stadium as we started to head back towards Macclesfield. We re-joined the a523 and we ran Northwards back into town. At the traffic light we went left onto Sutherland Street and then left onto Waters Green. We continued onto Queen Victoria Street and we climbed the hill up to the bus station. When we got on stand we let the bus empty. We got up and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 706 before we got off it.

Inside Arriva NW&W 706

Once we got off the bus we waited at the north end of the bus station watching buses come into the bus station whilst we decided what to catch next. We saw required High Peak Solo 281 on a #60 to Hayfield.

High Peak 281 in Macclesfield bus station

We also saw required High Peak 293 on a #19 to Prestbury.

High Peak 293 in Macclesfield bus station

A few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 3160 on a #38 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 3160 in Macclesfield bus station

We walked into the bus station with the intention of catching Arriva NW&W 3160 towards Congleton and whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service required Arriva NW&W 2936 came into the bus station on a #130 to Manchester.

Arriva NW&W 2936 in Macclesfield bus station

We decided to do the Manchester bus Northwards towards Alderley Edge so we got onto Arriva NW&W 2930 ans we flashed the Arriva m-tickets on our phones to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and across Mill Street onto Roe Street. We turned right onto Chuchill Way and we ran North up to King Edwards Street where we turned left. We ran forwards onto Chester Road and then we turned right onto Cumberland Street. At the roundabout we went Westwards along Victoria Road before turning into the hospital grounds. We continued Westwards towards Broken Cross and then we joined the Westbound A537. We ran fast for a few miles and then at Monk's Heath we turned right onto the SA34. We ran North for just over 1/2 a mile and then we turned right onto Congleton Road to run into Alderley Edge. After a couple of miles we came into the centre of the village and we got up and got off the bus. The plan had been to get off the bus and cross over and catch a bus straight back but \Matthew had other ideas... He decided he wanted the toilet so we walked off the main street onto George Street. We returned back onto the main road via South Street and West Street. We saw that the mini Waitrose supermarket has a cafe so we assume correctly that there would be a toilet. The toilet was occupied so we decided to do some shopping first. Matthew brought a couple of small bottles of Coke and a chocolate bar. We went back to the toilet only to find someone just going in. We waited our turn and then Matthew used the facilities. We walked back onto the main street to see when the next bus was due. We looked at the stop on the Wilmslow bound side and we were just checking times, but Matthew decided to sit down and refused to move. Apparently we were going further North! There was another guy at the bus stop which we assumed was waiting for the bus. We was actually waiting to photograph supercars! A few minutes later he was joined by a few of his mates. Not sure if he was just interested in cars or he was paparazzi! There were photographing expensive cars and Matthew took a picture of a battered old Polish minibus! The bus turned up just as another supercar came down the high street. It was required Arriva NW&W 2932 on a #130 to Wilmslow.

Arriva NW&W 2932 in Alderley Edge

We nearly didn't get the bus as the driver thought we were with the paps so nearly went off! We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva m-ticket app to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of Northwards up the B5359 and we crossed over the railway line. We went through Fulshaw Park we continued into Wilmslow and as we left Alderley Road we got up and got off the bus. In front of us at the same stop was D&G Bus 101 on a #88 to Knutsford.

D&G 101 in Wilmslow

We knew that we would be returning on the same bus once it had been for a spin around time, but in the meantime we could go to the Tesco shop around the corner...At last a normal shop! Mathew brought a bottle of orange Fanta a a few chocolate bars on the 3 for £1.20 offer. We went back to the bus stop and Matthew drank a small bottle of Cola and had a double Milky Way. A few minutes later as expected we saw Arriva NW&W 2932 on the #130 service to Macclesfield.

Arriva NW&W 2932 in Wilmslow

We set off Southwards onto Alderley Road and down towards Fulshaw park. We continued South passing required Arriva NW&W 2951 on a #130 Manchester, which we would have done had we gone straight back towards Macclesfield when we got off in Alderley Edge. We ran into Alderley Edge before running around 2 miles onto onto the A34. At Monk's Heath crossroad we turned left onto the A537 and we ran Eastwards to Broken Cross. At the roundabout we veered leftwards onto Fallibroome Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we went past the hospital. We ran into town along Chester Road and Chestergate and turned right into Churchill Way. We turned left onto the A536 and we ran into the bus station via Sutherland Street, waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station we left the bus empty before we got up. Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2932 before we got off it.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2932

Once off the bus we saw High Peak 293 on a #19 to Prestbury.

High Peak 293 in Macclesfield bus station

Matthew decided he was doing this bus before we had even found out where it was going, so he jumped on and sat down. I explained the situation to the driver and we worked out between us that we could do the bus to Broken Cross for a #130 back into town. We purchased singles at £2 each which was Okay as we had saved money on buying the Arriva Day ticket. We set off out of the bus station and we went down Mill Street onto park Green. We turned left onto the A536 and we ran Westwards out of town for around a 1/4 of a mile. We turned northwards up Bond Street and we ran Northwards to Chestergate. We ran Westwards along Chester Road and forwards onto the A537. We continued along the road for around a mile and as we approached the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of High Peak 293 as it carried on towards Prestbury.

High Peak 293 in Broken Cross

We crossed over the road and we sat at the stop to wait for the bus. The bus was due around 17:25 but it appeared to be a little late. There were traffic lights along the road and we think this was delaying traffic coming into town. Whilst we waited we white minibus WA51 YXD.

WA51 YXD in Broken Cross

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #130 to Macclesfield.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Broken Cross

We got on the bud and we flashed the Arriva m-ticket app to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. At the roundabout we veered leftwards onto Fallibroome Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we went past the hospital. We ran into town along Chester Road and Chestergate and turned right into Churchill Way. We turned left onto the A536 and we ran into the bus station via Sutherland Street, waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station we left the bus empty before we got up. Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2930 before we got off it.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2930

Once we got off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2930 as it ran out of service back to the depot.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Macclesfield bus station

Mum had texted us to day that she had move the car adjacent to Park Green. We walked down MIll Street and we turned left onto Park Green. Matthew wanted to go to toilet so we took him to the disabled toilet in the block by the traffic lights. Once he had done we walked onto park Green and we saw required Arriva NW&W 2934 running empty.

Arriva NW&W 2934 in Macclesfield

We went back to the car and mum was waiting for us with Greggs sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of town onto the A523. As we left town we followed Arriva NW&W 3160 which running empty back to the Arriva Macclesfield outstation. We also saw Roy McCarty coach YA65 BMZ. The Arriva bus turned right down a lane and went straight towards Bosley. Just after the crossroads we passed Aimee's Solo MX04 VLP going towards Macclesfield. We ran through Rushton Spencer and Rudyards and we came into the North West corner of Leek. We turned right into St Edwards Street. At the end of St Edwards Street I saw an old work colleague just randomly walking along the street. We papped and waved as we went through the light into Compton. We ran through Leekbrook and into Cheddleton and we stopped for chips. Whilst parked up we saw First Potteries 65026 running empty back towards the depot. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. We continued to Wetley Rocks and we veered left onto the A522. We continued to the A52 and we ran Eastwards into Froghall. The rail Ale Trail was going on at the Churney Valley Railway so we decided to stop there for a while. As we entered the car park we saw minibus Y367 BGD about to leave. At the other end of the car park we saw Paul's of Stoke coach M20 BUS.

Paul's of Stoke M20 BUS in Froghall

We returned to the station and Matthew went to the toilet. We then went to the tearoom and Matthew had a cab of Cherry Coke. We then sat on a trolley on the platform and waited for the train to come in. Due to a few problems that occurred earlier in the day the train was running around 25 minutes later. The train appeared and it was 33102 as expected. We got on the train and we sat down in Second Open coach 4486. We waited for the engine to run around the carriages and then we set off. It was the first time that Matthew had been on a train with me for at least 12 years! We set off Northwards and we stopped at Consall where a few passengers got off. The train ran non-stop through Cheddleton up to Leekbrook Junction and in the other half of the coach there was a loud drunken sing-song. Versions of Neil Diamond's Sweet caroline and Robbie William's Angels were belted out. At Leekbrook a few people decided to de-train and head off over to the Travellers Rest! The carriage was almost empty as we travelled back South towards Cheddleton. After running through the tunnel we stopped in Cheddleton station and then rest of the coach empty out. A few more people got on and then we continued South to Consall. We then did the last couple of miles back down to Froghall and then we got up and got off the train. We met back up with mum and then we went back to the car. Matthew enjoyed his train ride and perhaps we will do it again some time soon. Once in the car we drove off the car park onto the A52 passing taxi minibus YC62 VLL and we went Westwards to Cellarhead. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran South to Meir. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran up to Longton so we could check out what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. In the first row we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Also in the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus MJ03 DPU.

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

Next to the Ford minibus was Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD.

Z Carz YJ53 WPD in Longton

Also in the first row was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 JVX.

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

Closest bus in the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

Closest bus in the second row was Z Carz Renault minibus PE10 MJK.

Z Carz PE10 MJK in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus FP06 WTW.

Z Carz FP06 WTW in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LFY.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Longton

We returned onto the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We veered right onto Church Road and then we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home just before 22:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer. We wrote some of the Blog and we ate a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Math