Saloon coaches
26th March 2004
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The King's Ferry operation has turned commuting into a luxury. The Gillingham, (Medway, Kent) firm has rightly been named Britain's best operator three times in the past five years.
Its coaches are top of the range machines, often exotic, always provided with couriers, radio links (often used to advise other vehicles of hold ups on the notorious A2 and A20 into and out of London and the Docklands) and free tea, coffee and newspapers.
The routes include services to the Department of Transport, while the vehicles have included visits to Buckingham Palace.
     A584 WGK
A584 WGK
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
     DM 6225
DM 6225
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2006-04-17 10:40:00
     DM 6225
DM 6225
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2006-04-17 12:24:00
     GIL 2784
GIL 2784
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
     H2 KFC was a 1991 Mercedes benz 0303/Mercedes C49FT
H2 KFC was a 1991 Mercedes benz 0303/Mercedes C49FT
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
     V585 TKK approaches the Bean interchange
V585 TKK approaches the Bean interchange
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2004-05-25 07:10:31
     V585 TKK cross the A2 at Bean
V585 TKK cross the A2 at Bean
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2004-05-25 07:12:23
    JAX 19W was a Bedford YNT with Duple Dominant III bodywork that was new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre
JAX 19W was a Bedford YNT with Duple Dominant III bodywork that was new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre
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2000-01-01 00:00:00
    OPC 27R, a Bedford YLQ/Plaxton Elite, was one of Peter O'Neill's earliest coaches, and was originally at his Lidsing base.
OPC 27R, a Bedford YLQ/Plaxton Elite, was one of Peter O'Neill's earliest coaches, and was originally at his Lidsing base.
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
3.  2 (A18 TKF) ex S4 HWD in the depot
3. 2 (A18 TKF) ex S4 HWD in the depot
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2006-01-23 08:43:53
4. 4 (Y10 TTL) was previously with Tim's Travel, Sheerness. Beyond it are 3. 1 (W558 RYC), a Bova Futura, and A19 TKF (a Scania/Irizar)
4. 4 (Y10 TTL) was previously with Tim's Travel, Sheerness. Beyond it are 3. 1 (W558 RYC), a Bova Futura, and A19 TKF (a Scania/Irizar)
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2006-01-23 08:43:13
4. 5 (Y11 TTL) also came from Tim's Travel, Sheerness. Like Y10 TTL it was a Volvo B10M with Berkhof Axial 50 bodywork, seating C51FT when new.
4. 5 (Y11 TTL) also came from Tim's Travel, Sheerness. Like Y10 TTL it was a Volvo B10M with Berkhof Axial 50 bodywork, seating C51FT when new.
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2006-01-23 08:49:41
4. 8 (GN51 WCA)
4. 8 (GN51 WCA)
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2009-07-17 07:15:00
4. 8 (GN51 WCA) is a Scania K124IB4 with Van Hool bodywork
4. 8 (GN51 WCA) is a Scania K124IB4 with Van Hool bodywork
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2004-05-25 06:00:18
4. 8 (GN51 WCA), a Scania K124IB4/Van Hool Alizee
4. 8 (GN51 WCA), a Scania K124IB4/Van Hool Alizee
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2009-07-22 07:16:00
4.10 (A  6 TKF) was V 35 HAX, new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre. It was a Setar S315 GT-HD with C44FT seating.
4.10 (A 6 TKF) was V 35 HAX, new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre. It was a Setar S315 GT-HD with C44FT seating.
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2004-05-25 06:19:22
4.10 (A  6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX
4.10 (A 6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX
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2004-05-25 06:21:46
4.10 (A  6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX
4.10 (A 6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX
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2004-05-25 06:22:17
4.10 (A  6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX.
4.10 (A 6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX.
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2004-06-29 09:17:14
4.10 (A 6 TKF)
4.10 (A 6 TKF)
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2007-06-30 06:56:00
4.14 (A15 TKF) was formerly T556 UOX. It is a Mercedes Benz O404 with Hispano Carrocera Vita bodywork
4.14 (A15 TKF) was formerly T556 UOX. It is a Mercedes Benz O404 with Hispano Carrocera Vita bodywork
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2009-07-22 07:23:00
4.14 (A15 TKF). It was originally T556 UOX, and is seen in the associated Travel Link labels that distinguishthe Swakle - London commuter fleet from the Medway operations
4.14 (A15 TKF). It was originally T556 UOX, and is seen in the associated Travel Link labels that distinguishthe Swakle - London commuter fleet from the Medway operations
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2009-07-17 07:23:00
4.15 (A17 TKF)
4.15 (A17 TKF)
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2009-06-16 06:58:00
4.15 (A17 TKF)
4.15 (A17 TKF)
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2009-06-16 06:58:00
4.15 (A17 TKF), a 10-year-old Scania L94IB/Van Hool that began life as V585 MKK
4.15 (A17 TKF), a 10-year-old Scania L94IB/Van Hool that began life as V585 MKK
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2009-06-16 06:58:00
4.17 (A16 TKF)
4.17 (A16 TKF)
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2009-10-26 08:29:00
4.17 (A16 TKF)
4.17 (A16 TKF)
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2009-10-26 08:29:00
4.17 (A16 TKF) leaves the Sir John Hawkins flyover in Chatham. The flyover has since been demolished.
4.17 (A16 TKF) leaves the Sir John Hawkins flyover in Chatham. The flyover has since been demolished.
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2007-04-26 19:41:00
4.17 (A16 TKF), formerly V998 JKK, another Scania L94IB/Van Hool
4.17 (A16 TKF), formerly V998 JKK, another Scania L94IB/Van Hool
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2009-07-22 07:40:00
4.18 (A  8 TKF) was P983 LKL
4.18 (A 8 TKF) was P983 LKL
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2004-05-25 07:56:55
4.18 (A  8 TKF) was R998 MKN
4.18 (A 8 TKF) was R998 MKN
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2004-05-25 07:57:05
4.19 [1] (G997 RKN) on Wallace Arnold shuttle services
4.19 [1] (G997 RKN) on Wallace Arnold shuttle services
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
4.19 [2] (W904 XKR)
4.19 [2] (W904 XKR)
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2006-01-23 08:55:00
4.19 [2] (W904 XKR), a Scania L94IB/Van Hool, was a Scania L94IB with Van Hool bodywork, here seen crossing the A2 at the Bean interchange.
4.19 [2] (W904 XKR), a Scania L94IB/Van Hool, was a Scania L94IB with Van Hool bodywork, here seen crossing the A2 at the Bean interchange.
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2004-05-25 06:30:00
4.19 [3] (H5 KFC) on the 0618 hrs service from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham
4.19 [3] (H5 KFC) on the 0618 hrs service from Hempstead Valley, Gillingham
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2008-09-08 07:10:00
4.20 [1] (W903 XKR) at the wellknown Bredhurst pick up point - together with its popular family of pigs. The coach is a Scania L94IB with Van Hool C49FT bodywork.
4.20 [1] (W903 XKR) at the wellknown Bredhurst pick up point - together with its popular family of pigs. The coach is a Scania L94IB with Van Hool C49FT bodywork.
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
4.20 [2] (H6 KFC), another Scania L94IB with Van Hool C48FT bodywork. It was new as W903 XKR
4.20 [2] (H6 KFC), another Scania L94IB with Van Hool C48FT bodywork. It was new as W903 XKR
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2007-07-09 08:35:00
4.21 (R625 TKO) was a Kasbohrer S250 seating C48FT. It was later renregistered A4 TKF
4.21 (R625 TKO) was a Kasbohrer S250 seating C48FT. It was later renregistered A4 TKF
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2004-05-25 07:01:17
4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250
4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250
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2004-05-25 06:29:56
4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250 that is currently running as A6 TKF
4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250 that is currently running as A6 TKF
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2004-05-25 06:31:59
4.22 (R626 GKO), another Setra S250/C48FT
4.22 (R626 GKO), another Setra S250/C48FT
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2004-05-25 06:31:35
4.23 [1] (G994 UKL) was a Bova Futura
4.23 [1] (G994 UKL) was a Bova Futura
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
4.23 [2] (K8 KFC) began life as W533 YKN. It is another Scania L94IB but with Irizar Century 12.35 bodywork
4.23 [2] (K8 KFC) began life as W533 YKN. It is another Scania L94IB but with Irizar Century 12.35 bodywork
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2009-07-17 07:41:00
4.24 (A 8 TKF)
4.24 (A 8 TKF)
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2007-06-30 07:01:00
4.24 (A 8 TKF) is a Scania L94IB with Van Hool C49FT bodywork which began life as R998 MKN. It should not be confused with the previous A 8 TKF, fleet number 4.18
4.24 (A 8 TKF) is a Scania L94IB with Van Hool C49FT bodywork which began life as R998 MKN. It should not be confused with the previous A 8 TKF, fleet number 4.18
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2006-06-19 15:38:00
4.25 (T570 LKM)
4.25 (T570 LKM)
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2004-05-25 07:08:29
4.25 (T570 LKM) has since been re-registered H7 TKF. It is a Scania L94IB/Van Hool
4.25 (T570 LKM) has since been re-registered H7 TKF. It is a Scania L94IB/Van Hool
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
4.25 (T570 LKM) was a Scania L94IB with Van Hool T9 bodywork
4.25 (T570 LKM) was a Scania L94IB with Van Hool T9 bodywork
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2004-05-25 07:10:42
4.26 (J6 TKF) is a Scania L94IB/Irizar century that began life as Y875 TKO
4.26 (J6 TKF) is a Scania L94IB/Irizar century that began life as Y875 TKO
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2009-07-22 07:41:00
4.31 (H3 KFC)
4.31 (H3 KFC)
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2009-10-26 08:16:00
4.31 (H3 KFC)
4.31 (H3 KFC)
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2009-10-26 08:24:00
4.31 (W869 VGY) is a Volvo B10M-62 with Berkhof Axial 50 C49FT bodywork. It has since been reregistered H3 KFC
4.31 (W869 VGY) is a Volvo B10M-62 with Berkhof Axial 50 C49FT bodywork. It has since been reregistered H3 KFC
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2004-05-25 07:13:46
4.73 (H281 NRF) was former Ambassador Travel 124 (H171 EJU). It was finished as the Skate Park Bus. Sponsors included Gillingham Football Club, Kings Ferry, MHS Homes and Medway Council providing a free operation six evenings a week to take local teenagers to a skate park from various parts of the Medway Towns. The service has since been withdrawn despite parents objections.
4.73 (H281 NRF) was former Ambassador Travel 124 (H171 EJU). It was finished as the Skate Park Bus. Sponsors included Gillingham Football Club, Kings Ferry, MHS Homes and Medway Council providing a free operation six evenings a week to take local teenagers to a skate park from various parts of the Medway Towns. The service has since been withdrawn despite parents objections.
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2006-01-23 08:49:15
4.73 (H281 NRF), King's Ferry skate bus at its press launch {Alan O. Watkins Collection]
4.73 (H281 NRF), King's Ferry skate bus at its press launch {Alan O. Watkins Collection]
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
5. 1 (T401 OWA)
5. 1 (T401 OWA)
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2004-05-25 07:34:45
5. 1 (T401 OWA)
5. 1 (T401 OWA)
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2004-05-25 07:34:42
5. 1 (T401 OWA), a short-lived secondhand Scania L94IB/Van Hool pictured at the Bean coach stop
5. 1 (T401 OWA), a short-lived secondhand Scania L94IB/Van Hool pictured at the Bean coach stop
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2004-05-25 07:33:24
5. 2 (A 14 TKF) was previously P802 MKL. It was a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F
5. 2 (A 14 TKF) was previously P802 MKL. It was a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F
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2006-01-26 11:48:00
5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F
5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F
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2004-05-25 07:04:53
5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F, was delivered as P803 MKL
5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F, was delivered as P803 MKL
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2004-05-25 07:07:23