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Oh interesting, had assumed the green / yellow on 70008 was a one-off for the 60th branding (as with the grey / red class 90), took me a moment to realise this was another loco painted in this style

For a long time I associated 376s with not getting a seat, or at least a pair to myself
Been luckier recently (might just have made different journeys), anyway, I'd say they're not terrible as a seat, but contribute to the basic and tired look to the interior

YouTube video by astock5000 Buses in Basildon 17/10/2025

New video - Buses in Basildon
Includes First's new Yutong E12s and U11DDs, StreetDeck 35670 still carrying Badgerline livery, and NIBS Buses Enviro200s and an OmniCity
youtu.be/WqYxlV_V_3g

First Essex Enviro400 33657 loading at Chelmsford bus station, with a variety of other vehicles from the fleet behind

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses at Aldgate 28/06/2025

New video - Buses at Aldgate
Arriva, Go-Ahead and Stagecoach services around Aldgate bus station in late June, when the 242 was still mostly worked by Smart Hybrid MMCs
youtu.be/Z9i5iEyIDNM

SB200 / Pulsar 3760, in Arriva's original Sapphire livery, on the 725 in Watford early this evening
This route is mostly worked by 67-reg Enviro200 MMCs, but SB200s appear semi-regularly

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses in Islington 29/03/2025

New video - Buses in Islington
Buses along Upper Street between Highbury Corner and Angel back in late March
youtu.be/IyXPK-nuras

Yutong E12 65141 departing from Basildon Bus Station on route 200 to Grays.

Yutong U11DD 30103 leaving Basildon Bus Station out of service.

Rear view of Yutong U11DD 30124 entering Chelmsford Bus Station on a 300 from Basildon. In the background is an Essex Airlink-liveried Enviro400 MMC-bodied Scania.

Yutong E12 65156 approaching Basildon Bus Station on local route B1.

Went to see First Essex's new Yutong E12 single decks and U11DD double decks in Basildon yesterday, then headed up to Chelmsford (though the 300 I travelled on was not worked by one of these)

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses at Stratford 23/08/2025

New video - Buses at Stratford
Stagecoach, Go-Ahead and Arriva London vehicles serving the bus station in August
youtu.be/xeVnP5CeDBA

New build giants unite! From left to right: 32424 Beachy Head, 60163 Tornado, 6880 Betton Grange and 2999 Lady of Legend

YouTube video by astock5000 Buses in Watford 18/09/2025

New video - Buses in Watford
Two of Red Rose's new EvoRas on the W30 in full Croxley Park livery, recently transferred Arriva Enviro400 MMC 4569 on the 321, Universitybus retro Citaro 304, and an extra BYD / E400 for the Leavesden Studio shuttle in a 'Knight Bus' wrap
youtu.be/3YFlYO1wf5Y

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses at Crystal Palace 05/09/2025

New video - Buses at Crystal Palace
Go-Ahead, Transport UK, Stagecoach and Arriva vehicles around the bus station
youtu.be/hMZ1BN_mpRE

I also once lost many photos, from the late 2000s, by forgetting they weren't backed up anywhere
Otherwise, I turned down a chance to go on the Waterloo & City when I was a kid, not knowing the trains were still in NSE livery at that time

Preserved London Country Leyland National SNB449 pausing for a photo stop in Cholesbury during the Chesham running day late last month

YouTube video by astock5000 Buses in Brighton 12/08/2025

New video - Buses in Brighton
Includes the new Enviro400 MMCs for the Regency routes, as well as the ex-Sullivan dual door examples in fleet livery, plus Go-Ahead's trial Enviro400EV on the 7
youtu.be/PXrdtnmldd8

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses at Archway 28/06/2025

New video - Buses at Archway
Metroline variety in late June, including GB Kites on the 143 with older vehicles still on the 210 and C11 at that time. Arriva and Stagecoach buses are also seen
youtu.be/YuscCJHyL2A

It just was never somewhere any family members liked to go, and I've never had a reason to go myself

I don't believe I've ever been to one(!), so no idea how I'd find the experience

Bus No. 100 stopping at Leytonstone; the driver remains without a roof or windshield

London Daily News

Oct. 2, 1925: London’s first double-decker bus with a covered top makes its debut. The London General Omnibus Co.’s history-making bus No. 100 appears on the Epping Town-Elephant and Castle route. Until now the top decks of buses were unprotected from the elements.

The speed limit on the Cambridge Busway is being reduced to 30mph (20mph at crossing points) from next Monday (6th October) pending installation of fencing and barriers. Stagecoach has warned of 'significant' disruption and delays. Whippet is revising the timetable for the T1

Arriva London HV60 about to be towed on Saturday afternoon, having failed at the Drummond Street stop in Hampstead Road

Jersey Motor Transport Leyland TD1 SV6107 (ex-J1199) at Chesham Broadway during the running day on Sunday

The A Stock farewell tour arrives at Baker Street northbound Metropolitan Line platform with a commemorative headboard and the non-standard set number '60'

#OnThisDay 13 years ago, the A60 Stock farewell railtour covered the entire Metropolitan line, including Watford, Amersham, Aldgate, Uxbridge, Chesham and the Watford curve. The final revenue service was three days before on the 26th. Image: bowroaduk buff.ly/no6J7O6

YouTube video by astock5000 Bakerloop route BL1 - First day 27/09/2025

New video - Bakerloop
Go-Ahead London BYD / Enviro400 City electrics at various locations along route BL1 between Waterloo and Lewisham on its first day of operation
youtu.be/X5rdA1nAQtE

YouTube video by astock5000 London buses in Croydon 29/05/2025

New video - Buses in Croydon
Arriva, Go-Ahead, Stagecoach and Transport UK vehicles around Wellesley Road and West Croydon Bus Station back in May
youtu.be/MhR4c2R-roU

Free travel on London's Bakerloop to celebrate the launch of this new, express electric service #LoveTheBus #GetOnBoard #CatchTheBusMonth

So, I rode this yesterday and it was *batshit insane*. The twin engines rumbling out of sync is an intensely unique experience, it handles bizarrely, very jouncy, and was an absolute joy to ride.

Also, the twin engine setup is just so surreal on startup.

Always thought the seat divider 'lumps' on the Bakerloo were a neater solution than actual armrests (which they had when originally refurbished, but I believe removed due to damage?)
Wouldn't be possible with more modern individual cushions though

I have a (slight) preference for the fixed seats, but tip-ups give more opportunity to sit down rather than lean on a 'perch' - not that I mind standing on shorter journeys

I much prefer their sounds to the Northern line's 1995 stock (though I wish these also had the tip-up seats)