Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 01-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
2959	Shelton, Howard Place	Shelton, Cauldon Road	64	Arriva Midlands
114	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus
65030	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out on the bus and he was also coming home to Blurton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ70 ZLZ parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car MJ70 ZLZ in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 heading towards the swimming baths.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus turn the corner from Christchurch Street. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Trinty Street. We went into The Into Potteries shopping centre and we came out on Stafford Street We turned right onto Trinity Street and we walked down the hill. We turned left onto Marsh Street and by the museum we turned right onto Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we saw Newfriars College SF19 CYA. We continued onto Snow Hill and we walked down to the bus stop by Chichinos. We waited for a bus towards Shelton. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2959 on a #64 to Shrewsbury. We got on this bus and booked to Shelton before sitting down. We set off down the road and we did a few stops down the road to Cauldon Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed towards Stoke along Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We continued along Liverpool Road into Stoke town centre and we turned left onto Church Street. We turned right onto Trade Street and Matthew stopped to use the toilet. We turned left onto Hill Street and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage,chips and gravy and a bottle of coke. We continued onto Campbell Place and we stopped at Coral to use the toilet. We turned the corner into Church Street and we walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage, chips and gravy. We washed them down with the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Church Street to the bus stop to wait for the bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued up City Road into Fenton. When we got to the new housing we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot along City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also drank the can of Dr Pepper and ate a toffee Crisp. Whilst waiting we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Fenton

A short time later I came to pick matthew up. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. As we approached the bus stop we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65030 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to take a few picture. We walked onto Stubbs Street and down to the bottom end of the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Newcastle bus station

We saw a #25 towards the hospital approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 32643 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a small coconut cake. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:45 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We carried on along Church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and at the top of the hill we joined George Street and ran down into into Newcastle. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBC heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus DU21 VVA parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we returned to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Market Drayton / Shrewsbury 05-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop P	11	First Potteries
63178	Stoke, Stop P	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
2959	Newcastle BS	Market Drayton BS	64	Arriva Midlands
2501	Market Drayton BS	Shrewsbury BS	64	Arriva Midlands
2402	Shrewsbury BS	Telford BS	19	Arriva Midlands
3693	Telford BS	Shrewsbury BS	X5	Arriva Midlands
2977	Shrewsbury BS	Harlescott, Tesco	24	Arriva Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Market Drayton and Shrewsbury. In light of the weather forecast it was perhaps a sunny. We didn't do any research for the trip other than to check the weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Cadbury Fudge and drink the can of Coke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we saw Ex Arnold Clark, Community Link Stafford SG68 MEV. We crossed over Smithpool Road onto Ashworth Street and we turned right onto Napier Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Stoke. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked a First Potteries Network Day ticket at £7. We also brought a single to the the Staffordshire border which cost an astonishing £5. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Church Street and we visited the Stoke Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Church Street and we walked up to the Newcastle bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2959 on a #164 to Market Drayton. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran out of Newcastle and under the M6 and over the A5182 roundabout. We ran through Whitmore and Baldwins Gate and we turned left onto Sandy Lane. We veered right onto Woodside and we ran to the end into Chorlton Hill. We turned right onto the A51 and we ran Westwards past the A53 junction and the Swan with Two Necks. We turned left past The Croft and we re-joined the A53 further down the road. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran into Ashley onto Gravelly Hill. We rejoined the A53 and we ran into Loggerheads. We continued along the A53 and we veered left onto Newcastle Road. We ran into Market Drayton and we turned right onto Smithfield Road. We turned left onto Frogmore Road and we entered market Drayton bus station. We had a 30 minute break here and Matthew decided to visit the adjacent public toilet. The toilets were right by the entrance. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station we looked for nsomething suitable to catch and we spotted Arriva Midlands 2501 on a #64 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station. We re-joined Frogmore Road and we turned right at the end onto Shropshire Street. We continued forwards onto Shrewsbury Road and at the end we re-joined the Southbound A53. We continued down to the A41 and we turned right. We turned left onto the A53 and we headed South. a few miles down the road we turned right to run into another village before returning to the A53. We continued through Shabury and past Harlescott and into Shrewsbury town centre. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto the A458. We came up alongside the river and we turned left into the bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. We saw Arriva Midlands 2402 on a #19 to Telford. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station onto the A458 and we joined the A528. We turned right onto the A5191. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate. We turned right onto A5064 and we continued onto Emstrey. We carried on up A5064 were we passed Arriva Midlands 2143 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We continued onto Emstrey Bank and we ran past Salop Leisure Centre. We headed through Atcham and we ran forwards onto the B5061. We went into Wroxeter and we went through Lower Longwood. We ran into Overley and we continued along the B4380. We ran through Leighton and we went through Buildwas. We crossed over the A4169 and we turned right onto Much Wenlock Road. We turned left into Buildwas Road and we turned onto Wharfage. We ran up the hill and into Coalbrookdale. We turned left into Dale End. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road. We ran forwards onto Jiggers Bank and we ran into Horsehay. We turned right onto the A4169. We turned right onto Lightmoor Way and we ran forwards onto Little Flint. We turned left onto Little Meadow Mews and we ran forwards onto Ellens Bank. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road and we climbed the hill into Horsehay. We ran forwards onto Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We turned left onto Springhill Road and We ran into Heath Hill and we ran forwards Dawley Road. We ran down into Lawley and we turned right onto Proctor Ave. We turned left onto Bryce Way before turning right onto the ring road. We ran down into Lawley Bank and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran down the hill towards Overdale and we turned right into Milners Lane. We ran up Concorde and we turned left onto Bank Road. We ran forwards onto Cemetery Road and we turned right Milners Lane. We turned right onto West Centre Way and we ran towards Telford and we turned right at the roundabout onto Malinsgate wehere we saw Arriva Midlands 2503 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We ran onto Northfield Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to catch something quite quickly. The old entrance to the shopping centre so we walked up and down to try and find a way into the shopping centre. We went out of the bus station where we saw Arriva Midlands 3331 on the #4 to Madeley. we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a piece of millionaire's shortbread and a cup of Coke. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station we looked for nsomething suitable to catch and we spotted Arriva Midlands 3693 on a X5 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Northfield Street. We turned right onto Hall Park Way and we ran down to the motorway. We joined Westbound M54 and forwards onto the A5. We ran fast for around 20 minutes to the edge of Shrewsbury on to the Southern by-pass. We turned right onto A5064 and we headed Northwards into town. We ran past Lord Hill's Column. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Wyle Cop. We followed the one-way system around town and we turned right onto Barker Street. We turned right onto the A458 and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. We saw Arriva Midlands 2148 on a #19 to Telford. We stood by the #64 stop and we watched buses coming and going from the bus station. On stand we saw Arriva Midlands 2518 on a #8 to Sutton Farm. We looked up the time of the next #24 or #25 bus up to Harlescott. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 2977 on a #24 to Harlescott. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Arriva Midlands 3512 on a X70 to Oswestry. We set off of the bus station onto the A458. We joined the A528 and we followed the one-way system under the railway line. We turned left onto the A5191 and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto Newpark Road. We turned left onto Sultan Road and at the end we re-joined the Northbound A5191. We ran North to the roundabout and we turned right on the B5062. We turned left onto Featherbed Lane and right onto Alberbury Drive. We follwed the road through the estate and we turned right onto Featherbed Lane. We turned right onto Arlington Way and we crossed over the A5191 and we ran forwards onto road past the bus garage and Tesco. We stopped behind Tesco and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked up towards the car. On the way we saw Arriva Midlands 2973 on a Park & Ride service. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet, but the toilet block by the Park & Ride was locked up. We got in the car and we drove to KFC. Matthew used the toilet but the KFC app didn't work in the store because there was no wifi! We got back in the car. We set off out off the Park & Ride sight onto the Northbound A5112. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran into Bangor. We stopped at the McDonalds in the cente of town. Matthew ate burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When I had finished eating we continued towards home. We set off onto the A53 and we travelled through Upper Astley for around 5 miles and into Shawbury. As we ran up towards Market Drayton we passed an unidentified Alfa coach. We ran along the Market Drayton by-pass and we continued Northwards towards Loggerheads. we crossed over the A51 and up through Whitmore. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle and we turned right onto Trentham Road. We turned left onto the A519. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up towards Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Burton / Stepenhill 09-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2717	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 6)	Horninglow, adj Hospital main entrance	3	Arriva Midlands
2959	Horninglow, Adj Mona Road	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 8)	3	Arriva Midlands
2711	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 6)	Stepenhill, opp Maple Grove	2A	Arriva Midlands
2960	Stepenhill, opp Sycamore Road	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 8)	2	Arriva Midlands
4798	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 6)	Stepenhill, opp Maple Grove	2A	Arriva Midlands
4798	Stepenhill, opp Maple Grove	Eton Park, Adj Chaucer Close	2A	Arriva Midlands
3712	Horninglow, opp The Navigation	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 8)	1	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Burton upon Trent. After finding out the Arriva Midlands are transfer the majority of their Burton Upon Trent depot routes to Midland Classic (#9 and the X38 excepted), We thought it would be a good idea to visit Burton again.Have checked the weather it appeared that the weather in Burton would be better than locally or to the North. We gave Matthew a list of Midlands destination and from the list Matthew chose Burton. Apart from checking the weather, research consisted of making a spreadsheet of of the buses that are allocated to Burton and highlight the ones we have been on so that we know which ones to go for at a glance. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had a crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. We set off just after 11:30 and we joined the Eastbound A5035. We got onto the Eastbound A50 near to Longton and we saw Copeland's Tours Orange Coaches MIB 116 & MIB 118 parked up in the depot in Meir. At Blythe Bridge we followed the A50 to the right and we ran fast up to Uttoxeter. After running near to the town we followed the A50 to the left and we ran up the hill for a few miles until we got to the A511 turning. We crossed over the A50 and we ran south for a couple of mile to Hatton and we stopped at the Salt Box cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Glovers minicoach AIG 7450 going towards Tutbury and Trent Barton 450 & 664 on V1 Villager services. Once we had finished eating we got back into the car and we set off along the A511 over the level crossing and we followed the road to the left up the hill through Beam Hill. We ran down into Burton under the A38 and over the railway line. After we passed the brewery museum we turned right into Guild Street. We crossed through the crossroad and onto Union Street Street. Coming into town we saw Arriva Midlands 2711 on the #2 which was one of the buses on the hit list. We parked up in the surface park in front of the Coopers Square shopping centre and we said goodbye to mum and walked along the walkway to New Street and we saw Swann's Travel coach YT65 BYR facing West.

Swann's Travel YT65 BYR in Burton upon Trent

As we walked up New Street whilst we worked out what to catch we saw Midland Classic double decker 46 on the #19A to the Queens Hospital.

Midland Classic 46 in Burton upon Trent

We then saw required Arriva Midlands 2717 on a #3 to the Queens Hospital, which was another bus on the hitlist.

Arriva Midlands 2717 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed over the road and went back down New Street and we walked down to the stand where Arriva Midlands 2717 was. We got on the bus and we purchased an Arriva Burton Day Saver ticket at £4.20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down New Street and we turned right into Union Street. We turned left Station Street and we passed required Arriva Midlands 4798 on the #2A service, the bus that we wanted to get the most! We continued onto Borough Road and we crossed over the railway line. We went forwards onto St Edwards Place and we went around St aul's Sqaure and forwards onto St Pauls Street West. We turned right onto Shobnall Street and as we ran Northwards we saw required Arriva Midlands 3706 on a #3 to Winhill. At the end of Shobnall Street we turned left onto Dallow Street. We crossed over the Trent & Mersey Canal and we went under the A38 onto Belvedere Road. At the roundabout we left Belvedere Road and we ran through the hospital grounds. As we started to emerge out of the hospital back onto Belvedere Road we though we were at the end of the run so we got up to get off the bus. Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 2717 before it ran about 100 yards around the corner to a turning circle.

Inside Arriva Midlands 2717

The next Arriva Midlands back through the hospital was not for another 30 minutes, but if we walked a short distance South of the round about on Belvedere Road we could pick up another #3 service. We walked down the road we crossed over the hospital entrance and the main road and we waited at the stop. Whilst we waited for the bus Matthew ate a packet of Milky Stars. We saw the bus go North around the estate first, and it was required Arriva Midlands 2959. A few minutes later it came back Southwards as expected required Arriva Midlands 2959.

Arriva Midlands 2959 in Horninglow

We got on the bus and we flashed the riva Burton Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran back into town down Belvedere Road and we went under the A38 and over the canal. We went forwards into Dallow Street before we turned right into Shobnall Street. We entered town and went around the one-way system before crossing over the railway line on Borough Road. We continued onto station Street before turning right into Union Street. We turned left into New street and the bus emptied out before Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 2959.

inside Arriva Midlands 2959

We got off the bus and we decided to use the toilet. On the way up we saw Arriva Midlands 4798 having a driver change on Lichfield Street. On the way up we saw Midland Classic 47 on a #19 to the Queens Hospital.

Midland Classic 47 in Burton upon Trent

We also saw Midland Classic 51 on a #21 to Swadlincote.

Midland Classic 51 in Burton upon Trent

We went up to the market hall and Matthew used the toilet. We came back out and through the arcade onto High Street and we saw Arriva Midlands 4798 turned the corner out of New Street onto Lichfield street whilst working a #2A to Stepenhill. We walked down to New Street to see what was on the next #2 to Horninglow, but it was dud Arriva Midlands 2716. Whilst there we saw Trent Barton 745 on a X38 service to Derby.

Trent Barton 745 in Burton upon Trent

We walked back up to the top of New Street and we saw Arriva Midlands 3774 on a #9A to Coalville.

Arriva Midlands 3774 in Burton upon Trent

Plus we also wanted to get a ride on double decker Arriva Midlands 4798! Back down New Street we saw Trent Barton 659 on a V4 villager service to the Centrum Business Park.

Trent Barton 659 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed over the road and a few minutes later we saw required Arriva Midlands 2711 on a #2 to Stepenhill.

Arriva Midlands 2711 in Burton upon Trent

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Burton Day saver ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up New Street and we turned right into Lichfield Street. At the bottom of Lichfield Street we turned left onto the A5189 and we crossed over the floodplain, passing required Arriva Midlands 4798. On the other side of the plain we turned right at the roundabout onto Main Street. We turned right into Hill Street and then right on Heath Road. We turned left onto Short Street and at the mini roundabout we continued onto Somerset Road We turned left onto Cumberland Road and at the top of the road we crossed over Rosliston and onto Sycamore Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2711 as carried on back towards Burton and Horninglow.

Arriva Midlands 2711 in Stepenhill

Once off the bus we had around 15 minutes. We formulated a plan to finally catch up with double decker. We would return to New Street in Burton where in theory the double decker would be on the opposite side of the road, returning to Stepenhill on the #2A. In the meanwhile Matthew had a Milky Way and a can of Vimto. We got up the Arriva App on the phone and on the map we could see the bus approaching on Watersided Road. As we had a few minutes we decided to walk across Rosliston Road onto Cumberland Road about 40 yards away to get extra distance on the bus, which we expected to be required Arriva Midlands 2960. As the bus got onto the wider section of the road it came into view and we saw that it was indeed Arriva Midlands Versa 2960.

Arriva Midlands 2960 in Stepenhill

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Burton Day saver ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Sycamore Road and we traveled up to Brackenwood Road. We went to the end and we turned right onto Rosliston Road. We continued North onto Main Street and at the roundabout we joined the A5189 to travel across the floodplain, where we passed dud Arriva Midlands 2716 on the #2 to Stepenhill. On the other side of the Trent we turned right onto LIchfield Street and at the end we turned left onto New Street. As we went towards the stop we passed Arriva Midlands 4798 going the other way up towards the stop. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2960.

Arriva Midlands 2960 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed the road and we briskly walked up to Arriva Midlands 4798 on the #2A service to Stepenhill, which was still loading up. Matthew took a picture of Arriva Midlands 4798 before we jumped on the bus.

Arriva Midlands 4798 in Burton upon Trent

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Burton Day saver ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. As the top deck was nearly empty Matthew took a photo inside Arriva Midlands 4798.

Inside Arriva Midlands 4798

We set off up New Street and right onto Lichfield Street as we had done on Arriva Midlands 2711 earlier. We followed the exact same route along the A5189, Main Street, Hill Street & Heath Street. Unlike on the #2 service we went straight across and on to Waterside Road, which as the name suggest run alongside the river Trent. We turned left onto Bedford Road and right onto Norfolk Road. St the roundabout we re-joined the route of the #2. I went down to the driver to show the ticket as we were returning North on the bus to Horninglow. We ran up Cumberland Road and we ran back towards the A5189 via Sycamore Road, Brackenwood Road, Rosliston Road and Main Street as we had done earlier. This time we passed Arriva Midlands 2711 on the A5189. We crossed over the Trent and we ran into town up Lichfield Street before we stopped in New Street for a few minutes. and we saw Midland Classic 53 go by. After the bus had waited time we ran down to the junction and we turned right onto Union Street before turning left onto Station Street. We went forwards onto Borough Road and we crossed over the railway line before we went onto the on way system onto Waterloo Street. We went North up the road and straight onto Victoria Crescent. We turned left onto the A511 and we ran a few hundred yards up to Shakespeare Road. We went to get off the bus but the bell didn't work so we went a stop further up the road than we had planned. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4798 before it carried on back towards Burton.

Arriva Midlands 4798 in Eton Park

We walked back onto the A511 and we check the timetable for the return bus. We had 15 minutes so we decided to take Matthew to the shop on the opposite side of the road. We crossed at the crossing and we went into the Nisa shop. Matthew had a couple of cans of Coke and some chocolate. Once we had paid for the stuff we left the shop and we walked back over to the bus stop. At the bus stop Matthew had a Flake whilst we waited for the bus. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching from under the A38. As it got closer we saw that it was required Arriva Midlands 3712.

Arriva Midlands 3712 in Horninglow

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Burton Day saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A511 and we ran into town over the railway line. We passed the brewery museum and we ran around the one way system and onto the High Street. The bus stopped outside the market and we got up and got off the bus. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3712.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3712

The bus that we had just got off Arriva Midlands 3712 had now become a #8 to Swadlincote. Across the road we saw Arriva Midlands 3773 on a X38 to Derby.

Arriva Midlands 3773 in Burton upon Trent

We went to the market and Matthew used the toilet before we returned onto New Street. On the way back to the car we saw Trent Barton 660 on a V4 to the Centrum Business Park.

Trent Barton 660 in Burton upon Trent

We walked back to the car park and mum was waiting with some Greggs sausage rolls. Washed washed his down with a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Union Street and at the end we went straight onto . We turned left onto the A511 and we ran under the A38 and out of town. When we got to Hatton we caught up with Arriva Midlands 2987 which was on the #1 to Uttoxeter. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast towards Uttoxeter. coming the other way we passed Several Ausden Clark coach which included BIG 9829 & BIG 9834 as well as an unidentified Paul S Winson coach. We carried on along the A50 to Longton and we came off to check out what was at Z Carz today. In the first row was Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Next in the row was Z Carz Vauxhall minibus X599 WDY.

Z Carz X599 WDY in Longton

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

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

In the second row we saw Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Longton

We turned into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz airport division MJ03 DPU.

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

We turned around and we also saw Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We headed back onto the A50 past the T K Maxx construction site and then we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:00. For tea for a change we had sausage chips an gravy from the chip shop followed by a cornflake cakes. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark