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The long awaited First Public Appearence of Trident 63 PO51UMK
3rd May 2009 |
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| Do you take your own pictures or do you 'borrow' someone else's and put your name on them?
As some of 'yours' seem similar to someone else's. |
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2009-06-17 19:56:33 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I can assure you i DO NOT steal other peoples photo's and put my name on them,other people might be happy to infinge the copyright laws but i do not.I find this sort of question offensive as i have had some of my pics stolen and someone has put their name on them. |
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| Photographers are bound to take shots from the same angle, especially at an event such as this, so it is very likely that there will be very simlar photos out there on the web and therefore it doesn't mean to say Bryan has "stolen/borrowed" one of them.
Bryan has built up a great collection of his bus photos on this website and should continue with the good work. |
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Freedom Travel HV52WSW Is this the sister of Far East Travels?Can't be this one has diesel in its tank
Cambridge 23rd May 2009 |
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| Owned by Freedom Travel of Ely. |
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| Suspicious!! begins with 'F' and has Travel.. must be a sister company!! lets hope Freedom Travel have a BP card account. R |
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2009-05-27 15:30:29 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Thank You,i did wonder who owned it.There is a similar one in Ipswich operated by Far East Travel. |
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| Can I just say this bus now does a school run for a school in Norwich and I see it everyone day when I have to see the children go to there buses and make sure they get home safely! |
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40 M640EPV (still with that black tape attached)
Ipswich 28th May 2009 |
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| Good pic of No:40,i was wondering as well why it has the black tape stuck to it.Anyone know why? |
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AY56EZO Sorry this pic has been CENSORED due to the fact the vehicle is crap but feel free to look for yourself
Ipswich 6th June 2009 |
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| Are they still running?What mugs are supplying there diesel now? |
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P192SGV Carters latest aquisition
Ipswich 6th June 2009 |
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| Wow! this livery really suits this bus,Mr Carter really has a modern fleet now. |
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2009-06-07 10:02:46 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I agree the livery looks smart on this bus and yes his fleet is looking up to date.I wasn't expecting the bus to appear and it caught me by surprise. |
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173 YG52DGF
IPSWICH |
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A different type of fleet name vynl
Ipswich |
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70
Ipswich |
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| Pictured everything you could see ;) lol |
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2009-07-20 16:42:02 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| No i missed 2 number 240 on the 1's and 137 on the 6's.I had to leave as the excitement made me feel giddy!!!!! |
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240 Leading Light doing something different than the 14/22's
Ipswich |
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| 240 normally is spare or on the 1 - 239 is the regular bus on the 14/22's ;) lol |
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70
Ipswich |
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| I aint going to say nothing... except its my picture!! :O ;) |
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2009-07-27 15:40:34 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Oh is it now?Well this makes up for 'borrowing' one of mine.Isn't this your favourite bus anyway? |
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NIL3956 this already has a nice side length deep scratch along the o/s
Ipswich |
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| Watch for this one midweek Bryan |
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63 Regent 'stopped'
Ipswich |
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2009-08-03 16:41:29 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I've yet to travel on this fine beast.
At least it isn't getting hammered like it would still be if it was still in London. |
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2009-09-06 09:38:55 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I have at last sampled the ride quality of this bus and can say i was impressed with it.Pity it spends more time in the depot than on the road though. |
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46083 an Essex reject in Ipswich
Ipswich |
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| ESSEX!!???? been an IPS (BSE) Vehicle for a couple of months now!!!! |
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2009-08-09 10:25:14 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Sorry oh great one,this must be the new low floor one swapped for one of the old low floor ones sent to Bury. |
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VX08HZS well done Gemini you're nearly there,thats the pavement you are on.
Ipswich |
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| SUPERB!!! Please forward to VOSA |
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2009-08-09 10:27:52 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I know i nearly crapped myself when i saw it,theres that poor deluded driver defending FET/Gemini then they do this!!!! |
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| Not being funny but haven't shown the whole of the layby and the circumstances. Either it got put there out of the way, or it got put in the middle of layby, or on the road on double yellows.
Yes some of our buses look bad, but thats why they are undergoing re-furbs.
The livery may not be to peoples tastes, but they look alot better than just white.
But i'm sure whatever livery it was you lot would of not liked it, purely on the basis on the company.
I know we have some vehicles that really aint great but this is being addresed.
Within the last 2yrs we also have weeded out some really bad drivers, that do scratch and dent the vehicles, and not actually care...
You lot seem to have a serious issue with FET/Gemini... But they are alot worse companies about with absolute rubbish vehicles... I do see them reguarly.
As for "then they do this" its one driver out of the company, not the whole company driving the coach.
A little taking the piss, fine whatever, but its like you lot are disgruntled empolyees, just saying shit for the hell of it.
When you work and drive in a smaller comapany rather than a council backed one, then fine, you can have valid comments... Not on what you currently have. |
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2009-08-31 18:42:01 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Thanks for the comment.Firstly a pavement is for walking on NOT driving /parking on i just wish i was a traffic warden and could have slapped a fine on it.
Secondly yes the vehicles are getting a better looking with the new livery,but where are the solo and Enviro?The FET fleet looks old and decrepit and repainting them only makes it look like polishing turds.Anyway i am sure FET will get there one day. |
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| Ok, we as you know are a small company they are being done, but its a process of pulling one vehicle off at a time, the solo, and enviro will be done, its not just a few buses, they whole point is to bring FET up to the best possible standard.
Whilst i do agree some of the vehicles aint great i can't alone say whether we can splash out on new vehicles. Its a case of getting rid of the worst when we can. Surely you can appreciate that. Ipswich Buses have a dedicated bodyshop, we don't hence why sometimes it take a while to sort out bumps, which inevitible happen.
I aint gonna say the parking was spot on, but it was the best of a bad situation. And was never intended to be a perminant soltution, what you don't show in the picture was 1 other Gemini vehicle, minutes earlier also another one... That had to first out, if the coach blocked its path it would of been a nightmare to sort out..
There does seem to be some sort of victimisation on this company from both your site as well as IBP, who in fairness to yourself seem to really have it in for us, and really its not justified. |
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2009-09-01 15:58:59 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| You may be happy to know that another bigger bus company has seriously upset me.
If you would like any photo's of FET/Gemini vehicles please don't be afraid to ask via the 'Leave a Message' link. |
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Hope you dont mind me adding to this...
'Victimisation' - I dont think this would be the best word for it, I and Bryan have seen some Shocking things which FET have done which should NEVER go on! The Impression of FET on most people who see what goes on is poor, now i dont doubt that FET is getting better, because i would agree that it is, But as you say youre a small company, but surely that would also be a plus point? ie less vehicles to maintain and provide an image for yourselves?
As i have had comments from yourself about other operators, no where have i said they are perfect (a way from it!) First well i wont go there ill leave it to VOSA, Ipswich Buses they seem to throw out rules recently, ie running buses 3 minutes early (as standard) having buses consistantly running 20mins late and not putting a spare out.
So its just not targeted on FET, but if youre improving (which everyone would hope!) it will take a while for the image to change. |
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2009-09-02 16:23:06 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| As my good friend has said FET is improving but it will take a while,sadly though FET's reputation has been tarnished due to the standards of some employees.
How are FET going to cope when every bus will have to be low floor to comply with DIPTAC?I think it is by 2011.Still FET's image is nowhere near as bad as First's as my mate says let VOSA sort them out.
Keep up the positive side. |
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60767 hang on i've just got to dry my hair
Ipswich |
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| Wheres the pride of the Fleet???... The Bin!!! |
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2009-08-09 10:29:43 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I'm afraid to say the bin was found to be too up to date for Ipswich,so First has transferred it Manchester and replaced it with a bin bag. |
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52 Veronica
Ipswich |
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| Before you ask NO it did not have Town 102 blasting out as it went along (thank christ) |
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| Might be because there isnt no Town102 radios working on IB anymore (ie 52, 88) |
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Ipswich |
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| Look Dave i thought of you and took a pic of your favourite Omnicity!!!!!! |
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46081 being given oxygen to resussatate it
Ipswich |
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| Doesn't need oxygen, box of lit matches will do! LOL! |
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95 Edith May
Ipswich |
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| Has this bus been withdrawn as i haven't seen it about for a long time? |
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| 95 hasn't been withdrawn, it just seems to be taking a long time to get it back on the road. It has recieved LED destination screens, bodywork repairs and partial repaint. Whether it has required further attention to it i'm not sure. |
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VX05BVU still not dented or scratched...YET!!
Ipswich |
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| I think you will find it's BVU....Rob
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46081 not sure if its on a town service or not in service
Ipswich |
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| Or you mean.. Town Centre with the Centre bodged over by a cut out Service? |
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2009-08-31 18:32:55 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I think we should just be grateful that Wirst have put A BLIND in it at all.This being the best bus company in Britian that only uses top quality buses on its services!!!!!!!!!!! |
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243 Spirit of Endeavour (spot the rail replacement number)
Ipswich |
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| Was this bus actually used on the rail replacement services? |
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| Ipswich Buses often do use Solos on Night Rail Replacements, 243 and 245 have been used many times before. |
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48086 oh my god!! this is a Volvo what do i do?
Ipswich |
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| I think he's in shock because he's just found the Best Before date of 1999 |
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32486 making a hasty get a way from the work experience fitters
Ipswich (am i ever going to leave this cursed town?) |
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| Many Thanks for posting , many i have a copy please . thanks |
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2009-09-13 10:50:06 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Hi Joe
i will gladly do a copy for you,can you leave your details in the 'Leave a message' please.So i can forward a proper print to you. |
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30097 with roof repairs sponsored by Duct Tape
Norwich-Gt Yarmouth-Lowestoft-Ipswich |
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| Not a good bus. Rattles like hell |
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2009-09-14 16:42:37 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Tell me about it,i got on it after taking the pic and travelled from Yarmouth to Lowestoft on it.very uncomfortable,rattly and sluggish.Mind you its better than the crap we have at Ipswich at the moment.I feel they are too big for the roads they are using. |
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34110
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| Incredibally, this is a GREAT BUS and I'm not being sarcastic. This means we can expect this to leave Lowestoft for somewhere better very soon. |
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30104
Norwich-Gt Yarmouth-Lowestoft-Ipswich |
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| by first standards, I'd say this is a NEW BUS. So, we can see it rattle on for the NEXT 25 YEARS! |
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| May I add, thats not a very good front grill for obvious reasons |
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AY56EZM
When the Buses come in (17th September) |
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| Still looks decent, better than the 6 wheel olympians we have in lowestoft |
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EATM's VR385 First have approached the owners and asked if they could aquire this vehicle,as it is in better condition than the ones they have got now
Go ride on the ITM's buses day 2009 |
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| Thats Carlton Colville's VR. Nice |
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51 X151LBJ resting after bringing the next generation of yobs into town
More buses on the way home |
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| SAW 6!? Haven't they made enough Saw films |
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2009-10-10 08:08:56 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| I think the films are sponsored by Stanley Tools Ltd.
I get sick of the sight of saw's as the shop i work in sells them!!!!!!!! |
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88 PJ53OLK shortly before going on rail replacement
More buses on the way home |
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2009-10-11 05:50:04 |
Left by Bryan M Dickson (#1187744) |
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| Whoops!!!! thank you for spotting that type o thats what you get for having the 2 & 3 next to each other,and having whats called 'fat fingers'.
I have corrected it now,i used a pen to jab the right key!! |
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Constables YS02XDO complete with 2 drivers who find it funny to take the p**s out of bus enthusiasts.I have 1 word for them morons
A saturday in that place with the 2nd richest footie manager and the worst footie team |
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| Were they mocking bus enthusiasts? |
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43436 spot the 2 pushchairs in the wheelchair/buggy area and the wheelchair riding on the platform as the bus was moving.This made it almost impossible to get past.
Norwich (yes Ipswich will be joining them soon) |
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2009-10-30 13:27:00 |
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| Brian.... Send it in! |
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| When I last travelled on a first bus, the bus was so crowded that when someone pressed the stop button they did not get to the door quick enough so the driver drove on and then the passenger threatened the driver!!! Thats why I always use anglian bus now! |
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| When I last travelled on a first bus, the bus was so crowded that when someone pressed the stop button they did not get to the door quick enough so the driver drove on and then the passenger threatened the driver!!! Thats why I always use anglian bus now! |
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| Even by Cursed Group standards, this is appalling. |
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