Fenland Busfest 2021 from Whittlesey hosted by Eastern Bus Enthusiasts

Описание: Classic buses in action at Fenland Bus Fest 2021 feature as I travelled to Whittlesey for one of the best events of the year. It was to celebrate 10 years since the Eastern Bus Enthusiasts began.
Around 40 buses were in attendance either on display or running trips around the local area. The 341/2 service operated every 20 minutes taking visitors to Ramsey but sadly the classic car show had been cancelled which I know was a huge disappointment for many people. There were other trips to Yaxley, Thorney, Turves and the Fenland Light Railway. A number of local pubs were also served such as the Three Horseshoes at Turves and the Fenman Pub at Stanground.
Held slightly later than usual this was still a fantastic event with so much going on.
As you can see from the list below there was such a great variety you were spoilt for choice as to which bus to travel on. Many local operators were represented as well as others from further afield such as Suffolk, London Transport and The Midlands.

Filming took place in Whittlesey where a few buses are seen arriving before the action centres on The Market where the buses were departing and arriving from trips at very frequent intervals. Some buses can be seen on the surrounding roads and towards the end a number of buses are featured negotiating the roundabout near the bus station. One or two of the classic cars were unhappy at their show being cancelled and decided to put in an appearance. Despite the overcast conditions at least it stayed dry nearly all day.

Buses in order of appearance:-

S574 TPW - First Bluebus Wright Scania L94UB (1999)
JAH 552D- Stagecoach East Open Top Bristol Lodekka FLF (1965)
FAH 275Y- Peelings Coaches Volvo B10M-61 Plaxton Supreme (1982)
EAP 984V-Ex Southdown Bristol VRT Midland Fox "Beatrice"(1980)
H548 VAT- Redfern Travel Leyland Olympian (1990)
BU52 ELY-Dews Coaches Dennis Dart (2004)
XIL 8515-- Dan's Coaches Mercedes Benz Plaxton Cheetah
OJD 93R- London Transport Bristol LH (1977)
GCL 349N - NBC Eastern Counties Bristol RELL (1974)
H303 CAV- Go Whippet Volvo B10 MK111 City Bus (1990)
CUV 239C- London Transport AEC Routemaster (1965)
UFX 360L-Dewsway Bedford VAL 70 (1973)
V320 NAL-Fowler's Travel Volvo Olympian (1999)
R542 GSF- Debranded Stagecoach Volvo B10M (1997)
A747 JRE- AB Travel PMT ECW Leyland Olympian (1981)
S5 OCT - Delaine 128 Volvo Olympian (1998)
NLE 527- London Country AEC Regal (1953)
P306 VWR- Ex-Shearings 837 Vanhool Volvo B10M (1997)
L102 LRA - Trent 102 Volvo B10B (1993)
YX10 BFK- Go Whippet WS344 ADL Enviro 200
C25 KAV- Kenzie's Volvo B10M (1985)
M202LHP- Ex Stagecoach Alexander Ps Volvo B10M (1995)
GCK 279S-Florence of Morecombe Bedford YLQ (1978)
H654 VVV- United Counties 654 Leyland Olympian (1990)
HTA 844N - Western National Leyland National Mk1 (1975)
F105 XCW- NBC Lincolnshire Volvo B10M MK111 Citybus (1989)
E100 AFW- Delaine Buses Leyland Tiger (1987)
SOA 674S- Midland Red 674 Leyland Leopard (1977)
G324 FWC- Yellow Dennis Condor (1990)
OVL 473 - Lincolnshire "Tourist" Bristol Lodekka (1960)
BJU 13T- Theobalds Coaches Bedford YMT (1979)
SDD 146R- EX NTSW Black & White (Cheltenham) Leyland Leopard 146 (1977)
BKE 861T - Judds Travel Bristol VRT3 (Open Top) (1978)

Buses not featured or on display:-

MJ 4549 -Smith of Westoning Dennis Lancet (1952)
476 CLT -London Transport AEC Routemaster (1962)
CUV 180C -London Transport AEC Routemaster (1965)
VPW 85S-NBC Eastern Counties Bristol VRT (1977)
R641 RCP- Slack's DAF SB3000 (1995)
P2 OTL-Quantock Volvo B10M (1996)
AF52 VMD -Go Whippet Wright Scania (2002)
CVE 12V-- Kenzie's Volvo B58 (1980)

Plus Stagecoach Cambridge 14033 LF69 UXN BYD ADL Enviro400EV (2020) a fully electric bus which offered us a glimpse of the future of bus travel. It even did one trip to Turves which was well received.

Please check out Eastern Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page for more information about many of the buses featured and maybe help with the restoration of a vintage bus. Thank you to all the organsisers and volunteers for all their hard work in making the day possible and really enjoyable.
Thank you for all your hard work in getting this event held this year in spite of everything all your efforts I am sure were appreciated by everyone who attended.
Let's not forget the individuals and operators who kindly brought their buses along for us all to enjoy.

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