astock5000
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Noticed a couple of old Underground service update boards yesterday, listing the East London line (and also with the red "on" in Mayor of London)
I suppose there's more still about but usually covered by paper posters, as with the other side of this example?
I suppose there's more still about but usually covered by paper posters, as with the other side of this example?
January 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Noticed a couple of old Underground service update boards yesterday, listing the East London line (and also with the red "on" in Mayor of London)
I suppose there's more still about but usually covered by paper posters, as with the other side of this example?
I suppose there's more still about but usually covered by paper posters, as with the other side of this example?
While I work out whether I've missed anything significant, here's a few of my favourite photos from this year
December 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
While I work out whether I've missed anything significant, here's a few of my favourite photos from this year
The shuttle operation for the British Grand Prix was impressive to see, with a vast number of buses ready to move any sudden crowds, and bringing buses from across the country to the area
Back in London, several buses were wrapped for a McLaren live event
Back in London, several buses were wrapped for a McLaren live event
December 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The shuttle operation for the British Grand Prix was impressive to see, with a vast number of buses ready to move any sudden crowds, and bringing buses from across the country to the area
Back in London, several buses were wrapped for a McLaren live event
Back in London, several buses were wrapped for a McLaren live event
Another random highlight was a couple of trips to the south coast, with plenty of buses in colourful liveries, good weather and very convenient getting around with a Southern Daysave ticket
December 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Another random highlight was a couple of trips to the south coast, with plenty of buses in colourful liveries, good weather and very convenient getting around with a Southern Daysave ticket
While I haven't published any train videos lately (mainly due to less variety these days, along with my bus videos generally being more popular), I still made many trips by train and of note this year was the (currently stalled) introduction of the DLR B23s while the 455s have almost all gone
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
While I haven't published any train videos lately (mainly due to less variety these days, along with my bus videos generally being more popular), I still made many trips by train and of note this year was the (currently stalled) introduction of the DLR B23s while the 455s have almost all gone
Since the first were introduced very late in 2024, the BYD BD11 has gradually become more common across London, allocations including both regular routes through the new Silvertown Tunnel, while the first of the single deck B12s eventually entered service with Uno in September
December 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Since the first were introduced very late in 2024, the BYD BD11 has gradually become more common across London, allocations including both regular routes through the new Silvertown Tunnel, while the first of the single deck B12s eventually entered service with Uno in September
New vehicle types on TfL's bus network this year were the Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV and 400EV
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New vehicle types on TfL's bus network this year were the Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV and 400EV
A selection of preserved buses seen at running days this year, based in Rickmansworth, East Grinstead, Eastbourne and Reading. Many interesting vehicles appeared at all of these along with the various other events in and around London
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A selection of preserved buses seen at running days this year, based in Rickmansworth, East Grinstead, Eastbourne and Reading. Many interesting vehicles appeared at all of these along with the various other events in and around London
2025 roundup / highlights thread time!
I visited Manchester and Liverpool for the first time, obviously so much to see in both cities and the surrounding area so couldn't get to everything, but both were very enjoyable days
I visited Manchester and Liverpool for the first time, obviously so much to see in both cities and the surrounding area so couldn't get to everything, but both were very enjoyable days
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
2025 roundup / highlights thread time!
I visited Manchester and Liverpool for the first time, obviously so much to see in both cities and the surrounding area so couldn't get to everything, but both were very enjoyable days
I visited Manchester and Liverpool for the first time, obviously so much to see in both cities and the surrounding area so couldn't get to everything, but both were very enjoyable days
Arriva New Routemaster LT1 in Enfield yesterday
Was considering taking a journey on one of the pre-production batch again while there, but only three of the six were out and (after I filmed this one pass) none were due eastbound for some time
Was considering taking a journey on one of the pre-production batch again while there, but only three of the six were out and (after I filmed this one pass) none were due eastbound for some time
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Arriva New Routemaster LT1 in Enfield yesterday
Was considering taking a journey on one of the pre-production batch again while there, but only three of the six were out and (after I filmed this one pass) none were due eastbound for some time
Was considering taking a journey on one of the pre-production batch again while there, but only three of the six were out and (after I filmed this one pass) none were due eastbound for some time
Some of the buses on loan to Metrobus while their GB Kite Hydroliners are off the road, around Crawley Bus Station last Thursday
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Some of the buses on loan to Metrobus while their GB Kite Hydroliners are off the road, around Crawley Bus Station last Thursday
Valid only via Kensington Olympia
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Valid only via Kensington Olympia
Arrived at Waterloo just in time to see a third pair departing from platform 1. Another had just left from a higher-numbered platform.
Also saw one more pass during the journey, so felt like more were still around than actually are now
Also saw one more pass during the journey, so felt like more were still around than actually are now
December 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Arrived at Waterloo just in time to see a third pair departing from platform 1. Another had just left from a higher-numbered platform.
Also saw one more pass during the journey, so felt like more were still around than actually are now
Also saw one more pass during the journey, so felt like more were still around than actually are now
Then returned from Wimbledon and through to Waterloo on 455871 (1503 Woking - Waterloo, with 455719 leading)
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Then returned from Wimbledon and through to Waterloo on 455871 (1503 Woking - Waterloo, with 455719 leading)
Travelled on two class 455s yesterday afternoon - possibly my last trips on these
First was 455734 (with 455870 leading, as the 1503 Waterloo - Guildford) from Clapham to Wimbledon
Was going to stay on to Surbiton but would've meant just missing the other set
First was 455734 (with 455870 leading, as the 1503 Waterloo - Guildford) from Clapham to Wimbledon
Was going to stay on to Surbiton but would've meant just missing the other set
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Travelled on two class 455s yesterday afternoon - possibly my last trips on these
First was 455734 (with 455870 leading, as the 1503 Waterloo - Guildford) from Clapham to Wimbledon
Was going to stay on to Surbiton but would've meant just missing the other set
First was 455734 (with 455870 leading, as the 1503 Waterloo - Guildford) from Clapham to Wimbledon
Was going to stay on to Surbiton but would've meant just missing the other set
London route 383-branded Uno StreetLite WS46 in Watford High Street on Wednesday
The main 383 allocation is Enviro200s, this being a spare
The main 383 allocation is Enviro200s, this being a spare
December 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
London route 383-branded Uno StreetLite WS46 in Watford High Street on Wednesday
The main 383 allocation is Enviro200s, this being a spare
The main 383 allocation is Enviro200s, this being a spare
Closeups of a couple more liveries. A lot more still to make, hence the white buses in the previous screenshots
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Closeups of a couple more liveries. A lot more still to make, hence the white buses in the previous screenshots
Currently recreating The Shires ~late 1997 route network and fleet (as far as possible with available mods) in City Bus Manager
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Currently recreating The Shires ~late 1997 route network and fleet (as far as possible with available mods) in City Bus Manager
Metroline LT46 passing St Paul's on the 17 yesterday afternoon
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Metroline LT46 passing St Paul's on the 17 yesterday afternoon
Reading Buses Scania / Enviro300 415 - with a registration that just happens to be appropriate for its pink livery - passing a StreetDeck outside Reading station
(Still from a video I've just been editing, which may not be up for a little while yet as I have a decent backlog currently)
(Still from a video I've just been editing, which may not be up for a little while yet as I have a decent backlog currently)
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Reading Buses Scania / Enviro300 415 - with a registration that just happens to be appropriate for its pink livery - passing a StreetDeck outside Reading station
(Still from a video I've just been editing, which may not be up for a little while yet as I have a decent backlog currently)
(Still from a video I've just been editing, which may not be up for a little while yet as I have a decent backlog currently)
Been looking through the new livery options in the ETS2 update, and this one certainly has the feel of a modern rebrand, though I still prefer the design I've been using for a long time now
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Been looking through the new livery options in the ETS2 update, and this one certainly has the feel of a modern rebrand, though I still prefer the design I've been using for a long time now
My train from Paddington to Reading this morning was operated by 'Trainbow'-liveried 800008 "Alan Turing", with 016 on the rear
After Reading, these continued on to Plymouth - always feels a little strange making a short-ish trip on such a service!
After Reading, these continued on to Plymouth - always feels a little strange making a short-ish trip on such a service!
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
My train from Paddington to Reading this morning was operated by 'Trainbow'-liveried 800008 "Alan Turing", with 016 on the rear
After Reading, these continued on to Plymouth - always feels a little strange making a short-ish trip on such a service!
After Reading, these continued on to Plymouth - always feels a little strange making a short-ish trip on such a service!
Preserved Reading Transport long-wheelbase Bristol VRT / Northern Counties 38, also seen at the University terminus of the route 20 journeys
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Preserved Reading Transport long-wheelbase Bristol VRT / Northern Counties 38, also seen at the University terminus of the route 20 journeys
Visited Reading today for the Reading Runabout bus event
This is preserved Reading Buses DAF DB250 / Optare Spectra 701 at the University
This is preserved Reading Buses DAF DB250 / Optare Spectra 701 at the University
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Visited Reading today for the Reading Runabout bus event
This is preserved Reading Buses DAF DB250 / Optare Spectra 701 at the University
This is preserved Reading Buses DAF DB250 / Optare Spectra 701 at the University