Buses of the Luton & District area from the Martin Vitty Collection

Luton Festival of Transport 2009

Sun Jun 14 2009

Sunday 14 June 2009: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen in the town's Stockwood Park. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on the 14th June 2009. For more information about the CVPG there is a website at www.cvpg.co.uk

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MK Metro

Mon Aug 21 2006

Monday 21 August 2006: MK Metro

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Bedford OB 70th Anniversary Gathering

Sun Aug 16 2009

Sunday 16 August 2009: To mark the 70th anniversary of the Bedford OB a special gathering was held at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre in Luton to bring together as many examples of the type as possible. Further details can be found at: http://www.bedfordob.com/

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Hertford, Hitchin & Stevenage Running Day 2009

Sun Jun 7 2009

Sunday 7 June 2009: Organised by Country Bus Rallies, the Hertford, Hitchin & Stevenage Running Day is an annual event recreating former London Country routes in the area. Here is a selection of the buses present on 7th June 2008.

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St Albans Running Day 2009

Sun Jan 11 2009

Sunday 11 January 2009: Organised by Country Bus Rallies, the St Albans Running Day is an annual event centred on St Albans that aims to re-create several London Country routes that served the city. Routes operated on 11th January included: 84 St Albans - London Colney - South Mimms 304 Whitwell - Wheathampstead - St Albans 330 Welwyn Garden City - St Albans - Hemel Hempstead 338 St Albans - London Colney - Harperbury Hospital 341 St Albans - Hatfield 355 Harpenden - Wheathampstead - St Albans 365 Luton - Wheathampstead - St Albans

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Arriva the Shires 2009

Thu Jan 1 2009

Thursday 1 January 2009: By far the largest operator in the Luton & District area is Arriva the Shires with an operating area stretching from Essex to Oxfordshire. Despite the corporate nature of the company there are still a great many non-standard types in the fleet. This collection shows both the standard types and the not-so-common vehicles that could be seen in 2009.

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Stagecoach United Counties 2008

Tue Jan 1 2008

Tuesday 1 January 2008: Stagecoach United Counties 2008

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Luton Festival of Transport 2008

Sun Jun 8 2008

Sunday 8 June 2008: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen in the town's Stockwood Park. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on the 8th June 2008. For more information about the CVPG there is a website at www.cvpg.co.uk

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Hemel Hempstead Running Day 2008

Sun Jun 22 2008

Sunday 22 June 2008: Organised by the Amersham & District Motorbus Society this event re-creates former London Country routes in and around Hemel Hempstead and is centred one the town's bus station.

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Abbey Line 150

Mon May 5 2008

Monday 5 May 2008: To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the St Albans - Watford Junction 'Abbey Line' a series of special events took place on 5th May 2008. A special bus service was in operation between St Albans City Station, St Albnas City Centre and St Albans Abbey Station.

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St Albans Running Day 2008

Sun Jan 13 2008

Sunday 13 January 2008: Organised by Country Bus Rallies, the St Albans Running Day is an annual event centred on St Albans that aims to re-create several London Country routes that served the city. Routes operated on 13th January included: 84 St Albans - South Mimms 321 Garston - Harpenden 343 St Albans - Markyate 355 Harpenden - Borehamwood 803 Garston - Welwyn Garden City

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Arriva the Shires 2008

Tue Jan 1 2008

Tuesday 1 January 2008: By far the largest operator in the Luton & District area is Arriva the Shires with an operating area stretching from Essex to Oxfordshire. Despite the corporate nature of the company there are still a great many non-standard types in the fleet. This collection shows both the standard types and the not-so-common vehicles that could be seen in 2008.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2007

Sun Jun 10 2007

Sunday 10 June 2007: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen in the town's Stockwood Park. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on the 10th June 2007. For more information about the CVPG there is a website at www.cvpg.co.uk

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Stagecoach United Counties 2007

Thu May 10 2007

Thursday 10 May 2007: Stagecoach United Counties 2007

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Quainton Rally 2003

Mon May 26 2003

Monday 26 May 2003: The Quanton Rally is held annually at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre's former Quainton Road Station on the Metropolitan / Great Central joint line.

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Hertford, Hitchin & Stevenage Running Day 2003

Sun Jun 1 2003

Sunday 1 June 2003: Organised by Country Bus Rallies, the Hertford, Hitchin & Stevenage Running Day is an annual event recreating former London Country routes in the area. Here is a selection of the buses present on 1st June 2003.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2003

Sat Jun 7 2003

Saturday 7 June 2003: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 7th June 2003.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2002

Sat Jun 8 2002

Saturday 8 June 2002: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 8th June 2002.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2001

Sat Jun 9 2001

Saturday 9 June 2001: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 9th June 2001.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2000

Sat Jun 10 2000

Saturday 10 June 2000: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 10th June 2000.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1999

Sat Jun 12 1999

Saturday 12 June 1999: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 12th June 1999.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1998

Sat Jun 13 1998

Saturday 13 June 1998: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 13th June 1998.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1997

Sat Jun 14 1997

Saturday 14 June 1997: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 14th June 1997.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1996

Sat Jun 8 1996

Saturday 8 June 1996: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 8th June 1996.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1995

Sat Jun 10 1995

Saturday 10 June 1995: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 10th June 1995.

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Luton Festival of Transport 1994

Fri Jun 10 1994

Friday 10 June 1994: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 11th June 1994.

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Arriva the Shires 2007

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: By far the largest operator in the Luton & District area is Arriva the Shires with an operating area stretching from Essex to Oxfordshire. Despite the corporate nature of the company there are still a great many non-standard types in the fleet. This collection shows both the standard types and the not-so-common vehicles that could be seen in 2007.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2006

Sun Jun 11 2006

Sunday 11 June 2006: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 11th June 2006.

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Luton Airport Operations

Mon Jul 10 2006

Monday 10 July 2006: There is a wide variety of bus work in and around Luton Airport undertaken by both the airport and under contract. Here is a selection of the vehicles used past and present.

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Tricentrol

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: Tricentrol

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Bus Garages, Stations and Miscellaneous structures.

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: A selection of the various bus garages and stations to be found in the Luton & District area, both past and present.

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Red Rover / Keith Coaches

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: One of Buckinghamshire's most famous independents was the fleet of Red Rover / Keith Coaches based in Aylesbury. The company eventually became part of Luton & District in 1988.

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Premier-Albanian

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: Latterly based solely in Watford until closure in the early part of this decade, Premier-Albanian was the product of a merger between Premier of Watford and St Albans-based Albanian. Here is a selection of photos from both concerns.

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Sovereign Bus & Coach

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: Sovereign Bus & Coach Ltd was formed out of part of the operations of London Country North East (the other part being County Bus & Coach) with depots at Stevenage, St Albans and Hatfield. During the first months of 2004, the St Albans operations and vehicles along with Hatfield-based routes 365/6 to Luton were acquired by Leicester-based Centrebus. On the 23rd January 2005 the remainder of operations in Stevenage and Hatfield became part of Arriva the Shires.

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Stansted / London Transit

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: By far the longest-established independent operator to serve Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire is Birch Bothers.

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Birch Bros

Mon May 22 2006

Monday 22 May 2006: By far the longest-established independent operator to serve Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire is Birch Bothers.

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Bunty-Costin of Dunstable

Tue Apr 11 2006

Tuesday 11 April 2006: Originally two separate companies, a selection of vehicles belonging to both the separate and combined operations, which later became part of the Travel House Group.

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Eddie's Coaches of Dunstable

Tue Apr 11 2006

Tuesday 11 April 2006: Eddie's Coaches of Dunstable

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Bedfordshire Independents

Tue Mar 28 2006

Tuesday 28 March 2006: A selection of the smaller independent operators to be found throughout Bedfordshire.

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Diadem Coaches

Tue Mar 28 2006

Tuesday 28 March 2006: Diadem Coaches

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Travel House Group

Tue Mar 28 2006

Tuesday 28 March 2006: Travel House Group

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Seamarks Coach & Travel

Thu Dec 5 2002

Thursday 5 December 2002: Seamarks Coach & Travel

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Red Kite of Tilsworth

Thu Oct 2 2003

Thursday 2 October 2003: Red Kite of Tilsworth

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Buffalo Travel of Flitwick

Sun Aug 24 2003

Sunday 24 August 2003: Buffalo Travel of Flitwick

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Chiltern Travel of Blunham

Wed Jan 7 2004

Wednesday 7 January 2004: Chiltern Travel of Blunham

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Hillside Coaches of Luton

Tue Mar 28 2006

Tuesday 28 March 2006: Hillside Coaches of Luton

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Metroline Travel

Sat Feb 22 2003

Saturday 22 February 2003: Although based in Harrow, Metroline vehicles can been seen operating into St Albans on route 84 between St Albans & Potters Bar. This route is famed for being the northernmost of all 'red' London Transport routes.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2004

Sun Jun 13 2004

Sunday 13 June 2004: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 13th June 2004.

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Luton Festival of Transport 2005

Sun Jun 12 2005

Sunday 12 June 2005: The Luton Festival of Transport is an annual event that takes place on the second Sunday in June and is organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group. A wide variety of vehicles can be seen. Here is a selection of the buses and coaches that were present on 12th June 2005.

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Hertfordshire Independents

Thu Jan 8 2004

Thursday 8 January 2004: Hertfordshire Independents

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Stagecoach United Counties 2004

Thu Jan 8 2004

Thursday 8 January 2004: Stagecoach United Counties 2004

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Buckinghamshire Independents

Mon Mar 27 2006

Monday 27 March 2006: Buckinghamshire Independents

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