Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 29-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
23	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35946	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35935	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67153	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. A new link road has opened in the Little Horton area of Bradford. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. Behind us we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 23 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 23 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Safeguard YJ19 ARU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former East Riding Council minibus DG63 MXT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. In Stafford we saw Select Bus 33 on a #7 to Moss Pit.

Select Bus 33 in Stafford

Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Chaserider 64 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 64 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle seen was Select Bus 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select Bus 5 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 5 in Stafford bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw Select Bus 40 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 40 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Chaserider 625 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 625 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went to do the shopping. transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left 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. 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 Newcastle / Stafford 10-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35938	Stafford, Gatehouse Theatre	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
112	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 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. 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 waited for a bus towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Crackley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

As expected it was required First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the Eastbound A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned left onto the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Greengate Street and we went in the Katharine House Hospice Shop. We went on Market Square and we continued along Martin Street. Afterwards we cut through onto Eastgate Street. We saw First Potteries 35932 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35932 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 9 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 9 in Stafford

Looking at the bus stop we could see that buses here were every half an hour and only back towards Newcastle. We saw Select 5 on layover.

Select 5 in Stafford

On the way to the car park we saw Chaserider 166 on layover.

Chaserider 166 in Stafford

Whilst we waited we saw Select 40 on layover.

Select 40 in Stafford

Once off the bus we had a look to see what else we might catch. We saw Chaserider 167 on a #405 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 167 in Stafford

A few minutes later we saw required Select 35 on layover.

Select 35 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 10 on layover.

Select 10 in Stafford

We turned right onto Cope Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street. Once out of the taxi we a visited the Superbowl. Matthew brought a cup of Coke and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off on foot along Riverside and we headed into Marks and Spencer. Matthew visited the toilet. We over the road and we walked over to Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw required Select 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select 27 in Stafford

Behind the was Select 22 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 22 in Stafford

As few minutes later we saw Select 14 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select 14 in Stafford

Whilst we waited for a bus we spotted Arriva Midlands 3753 on a #5 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 3753 in Stafford

A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35938 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and down towards. The bus set off onto Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Later on we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we headed North. We decided to come off onto the A527. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we ran up through Fegg Hayes and Brindley Ford. We went around the outskirts of Biddulph and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We parked up near to Wharf Road and set off. We walked around the corner around onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had Southern fried chicken strips with chips followed by chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we walked down the road to Sainsbury's where Matthew brought a Panda mask. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the the A527 and around Biddulph before going South through Knypersley and Brindley Ford. We through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the site of a new Burger King. I accidentally went too far around the roundabout and went into KFC we turned around and got back onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. 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 York / Rawcliffe 19-08-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
39514	Askham Bar, P&R	York, Tower Street	3	First York
11103	York, Station Avenue	Rawcliffe, P&R	2	First York
69369	Rawcliffe, P&R	York, National Railway Museum	2	First York
11102	York, National Railwat Museum	Rawcliffe, P&R	2	First York
5	Rawcliffe, Howard Drive	York, Exhibition Square	30	Reliance
37248	York, Exhibition Square	Wigginton, Mill Lane	1	First York
37251	Wigginton, Mill Lane	Haxby, Memorial Hall	1	First York
37254	Haxby, Memorial Hall	York, Theatre Royal	1	First York
39519	York, Theatre Royal	York, Railway Station	5A	First York
39515	York, Railway Station	Askham Bar, P&R	3	First York

Today we decided to go to York to have a ride on the last 2 bendibuses in service with First York. Research for the trip consisted at looking for a suitable Park & Ride site, loking at bus tickets and looking at what services the bendibuses were usually on, which was the #2 Park & Ride. We also checked the weather for today, which was for mainly dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up about 07:00 and chilled out in his room until after 09:00. We went down to the restuarant and Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with 2 dlesses of orange juice. We went back up to the room to finish getting ready and just after 10:00 we came downstairs and got on the car. We ran out of the industrial estate onto Rockhill Lane and at the end we turned left onto Bierley Lane. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto the A6177. We turned left onto the M606 and we ran down to the M62. We headed Eastwards along the M62 and we ran around the Southern side of Leeds. We joined the M1 and we ran the 10 or so miles to the A1(M). The road was busy and we slowed down at the junction. We were passed by Gee-Vee Travel GT61 GVT on a day trip.

Gee-Vee Travel GT61 GVT on the A1(M)

We continued up the A1(M) for a short distance and we came off onto the Northbound A64. We ran for a few miles past the Tadcaster John Smiths brewery. We continued for a few more miles and at the very edge of York we veered left onto the A1036. We turned left into the Askham Bar park and ride site and we parked up as close to the bus terminus that we could. We walked upn to the bus terminous and we saw First York 39515 on a #3 P&R service to York.

First York 39515 in Askham Bar

We went inside the building and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a First Day group for £10 which turns out we could have done somnething different. We went out to catch the bus which had now swapped for First York 39514 on a #3 P&R service to York.

First York 39514 in Askham Bar

We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day group ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off through the internal bus lane and around the back of Tesco before we joined the Northbound A1036. We hesded up towards town and we came to the wall. We turned left onto Queens Street and we continued onto Station Road. We stopped by the railway station before continuing through the wall and onto Rougier Street. We turned left onto Micklegate and right onto Skeldergate. We turned left onto Bishopgate Street and we crossed over the river Ouse. We turned left onto Tower Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back along Tower Street to the roundabout and we saw Jim Bell FJ17 PZA go past.

Jim Bell FJ17 PZA in York

We turned left onto bishopgate Street and we crossed back over the river. We saw former demonstrator now First York 49321 on a #6 to Clifton Moor. We said goodbye to mum and we went around the corner onto Nunnery Lane. We saw JSC Coaches R9 NEV coming the other way.

JSC Coaches R9 NEV in York

We continued along Nunnery Lane and we saw Fletchers N2 FCT.

Fletchers N2 FCT in York

We continued forwards onto Queen Street and we followed the road around onto Station Road. I had seen the the #2 service stated somewhere around the station Road area so we had a look around. We turned left onto Station Rise and right onto Leeman Street where we saw Reliance 26 on layover.

Reliance 26 in York

We worked out which stop we needed to be at for the #2 and we headed onto Station Avenue. We stood at the stop for a very short amount of time and we saw a bus approaching. It was First York 11103 on a #2 Rawcliffe Park & Ride service.

First York 11103 in York

We got on the bus and we booked an All York Family Day ticket at £5.50 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Avenue and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We crossed over the river Ouse and we continued along Museum Street. We turned left onto St Leonards Place and we veered left onto the Northbound A19. We headed through Boothm and we travelled for about 1 1/2 miles to the edge of the city before we turned left into the Rawcliffe park & ride site. We pulled up outside the terminal building and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First York 11103 before it returned to York.

First York 11103 in Rawcliffe

The next bus in the sequence was a ordinary single decker. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a can of orange Fanta. A few minutes later the following bus arrived. We saw it was First York 69369 on a #2 to York.

First York 69369 in Rawcliffe

We got on the bus and we placed the Family All York Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran up the the roundabout and turned around before headed onto the Southbound A19. We ran through Rawcliffe to the edge of the city and we turned right onto Water End. We turned left onto Salisbury Road and we navigated a very narrow terrace stret before turning right onto Kingsland Terrace before turning left onto Leeman Road. We went under the railway line and we ran for about 600yds before we got to the National Railway Museum where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First York 69369 as it continued around the loop of the park and ride service.

First York 69369 in York

Once off the bus we sat at the bus stop and waited for the 12 or so minutes before the next bus was due. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First York bendibus 11102 as expected.

First York 11102 in York

We got on the bus and we placed the Family All York Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Leeman Road and we went under the railway on what seemed like the longest railway bridge ever. We veered right onto Station Rise and we turned left onto Station Avenue. After loading up we set off along Station Avenue and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We crossed over the river Ouse and we continued along Museum Street. We turned left onto St Leonards Place and we veered left onto the Northbound A19. We headed through Boothm and we travelled for about 1 1/2 miles to the edge of the city before we turned left into the Rawcliffe park & ride site. We pulled up outside the terminal building and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First York 11102 before it returned to York. We decided to have a bit of a break so we set off to a nearby pub. We walked over the the A19 and we crossed over and headed Southwards. There was a pub set back from the main road and we went in and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks Matthe went to the toilet. We said goodbyre and we went outside to wait for a bus back to York. There was a #30 in about 15 minutes on the main road and a #20 on the side road just afterwards. I asked Matthew which one he wanted to catch and he decided to wait for the Reliance bus on the main road. We sat on a bench by the stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Reliance 5 on a #30 to York as expected.

Reliance 5 in Rawcliffe

We got on the bus and we placed the Family All York Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A19 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Rawcliffe to the edge of the city and we turned right onto Water End. We turned left onto Salisbury Road and we navigated a very narrow terrace stret before turning right onto Kingsland Terrace before turning left onto Leeman Road. We went under the railway line and we ran for about 600yds before we got to the National Railway Museum. We went under the railway bridge and we veered right onto Station Rise before turning left onto Station Avenue. After loading up we set off along Station Avenue and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We crossed over the river Ouse and we continued along Museum Street. We turned left onto St Leonards Place where we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to have another short break from the buses to have an ice cream. There was an ice cream kiosk in the square in front of the museum. Matthew had an ice cream and a can of Coke Zero. We sat on a bench and we ate our ice creams and drank our drinks. As we were finishing up we spotted one of the older double deckers stopped at the stop on a Northbound service. We decided to do this bus. As we got closer we saw it was First York 37248 on a #1 to Wigginton.

First York 37248 in York

We got on the bus and we placed the an All York Family Day ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along St Leonards Place and we ran forwards onto the B1363. We ran forwards onto Haxby Road and we ran through New Earswick and out of the City. We crossed over the A1237 and the railway line to Scarborough. We continued Northwards to the edge of Haxby and we turned left onto Eastfield Avenue and right onto Oak Tree Lane. We turned right onto Holly Tree Lane and left onto York Road. We turned left onto The Village and we ran past the shops. We continued into Wigginton and we ran forwards onto Mill Lane where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First York 37248 before it returned to Chapelfields.

First York 37248 in Wigginton

Once off the bus we had approximatley 20 miniues to wait for the next service. The time passed really quickly and before we knew it we saw the next bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First York 37251 on a #1 to Chapelfields.

First York 37251 in Wigginton

We got on the bus and we placed the an All York Family Day ticket under the scanner. The inside of the lower saloon was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of First York 37251.

Inside First York 37251

We went upstairs and the too was empty, so Matthew took another picture inside of First York 37251 before we sat down.

Inside First York 37251

We waited for a few minutes until departure time and we set off along Mill Lane. We turned left onto Walmer Carr and left onto Westfield Lane. We turned right onto The Village and we ran to the other end where the shops were, before we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First York 37251 before it continued on towards Chapelfields.

First York 37251 in Haxby

We crossed over The Village and we headed into The Co-operative Food shop. We brought sausage rolls, some cakes and a bottle of pop. After paying for the shopping we crossed back over the road and we waited for the next bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had a couple of sausage rolls and a bottle of Dr Pepper. A few minutes later we saw a Westbound bus. This was First York 37255. A short time later we saw our bus. As it got closer we saw it was First York 37254 on a #1 to Chapelfields.

First York 37254 in Haxby

We got on the bus and we placed the an All York Family Day ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along The Village and we turned right onto York Road. We turned right onto Holly Tree Lane and left onto Oak Tree Lane. We turned left onto Eastfield Avenue and right onto York Road. We headed South and we stopped at the level crossing. After a short while we saw 68020 go past on a Trans Pennine Express. After the barriers came up we continued Southwards along Haxby Road. We crossed over the A1237 and we continued Southwards. We arranged to meet mum at St Leonards PLace so that we could travel together to the bus stop by the railway station to catch the #3 to Askham Bar. We continued onto the B1363 and we ran forwards onto St Leonard's PLace where we got up and got off the bus. We mry up with mum and we saw First York 39519 on a #5A to Acomb which we decided to do to the stop we needed to be at. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We turned right onto Museum Street and we crossed over the Ouse. We ran forwards onto Station Road before goinf through the city wall. We got up and got off the bus outside the railway station. Matthew took another picture of First York 39519 before it carried on to Accomb.

First York 39519 in York

We sat down at the bus stip and we waited for the next #3 to Askham Bar. The first one that turned up was full and standing so we let it go. Whilst we waited we saw Hattons Travel BN17 JGX on Rail Replacement work.

Hattons Travel BN17 JGX in York

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First York 39515 on a #3 Askham Bar park & ride service.

First York 39515 in York