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LJ55 NLE, a Smart car finished in the colours of The Kings Ferry, Gillingham LJ55 NLE, a Smart car finished in the colours of The Kings Ferry, Gillingham

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]]> Wed Oct 15 2008 Kings Ferry surprise http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c1305499.html One of the prototype Enviro 200s turned up in June 2007. It was SN54 GRU, which had a two-door (front entrance and rare exit) layour built to attract interest from Transport for London. It was used on the Chatham Maritime Dockside Outlet service from Chatham Station via the Pentagon Shopping Centre. Sunday 17 June 2007: One of the prototype Enviro 200s turned up in June 2007. It was SN54 GRU, which had a two-door (front entrance and rare exit) layour built to attract interest from Transport for London. It was used on the Chatham Maritime Dockside Outlet service from Chatham Station via the Pentagon Shopping Centre.

SN54 GRU SN54 GRU SN54 GRU with Kings Ferry legal lettering SN54 GRU SN54 GRU

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]]> Sun Jun 17 2007 Chatham Maritime Dockside Outlet Centre DS service http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c892791.html The Kings Ferry has introduced two of the first Plaxton Primos on a short shuttle service between Chatham Station, Chatham Pentagon Shopping Centre and the Dockyard Outlet at Chatham Maritime (the former RN Royal Dockyard). They have variable (26 - 28) seats to meet disability requirements. The fare is £1 for all day travel. Thursday 16 March 2006: The Kings Ferry has introduced two of the first Plaxton Primos on a short shuttle service between Chatham Station, Chatham Pentagon Shopping Centre and the Dockyard Outlet at Chatham Maritime (the former RN Royal Dockyard). They have variable (26 - 28) seats to meet disability requirements. The fare is _1 for all day travel.

B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) on the King's Ferry contracted service from Chatham maritime to Chatham Station B1 (MX06 ADU) is one of two Placxton primos acquired by the King's Ferry for use in Chatham B1 (MX06 ADU) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B1 (MX06 ADU) B1 (MX06 ADU) YX55 DSE became the third Primo turns to operate the contract for the Dockside Outlet Centre. It is seen on the Sir John Hawkins flyover YX55 DSE turns into Military Road from the Sir John Hawkins flyover, en route to the Pentagon bus stops and the Outlet Centre B2 (MX06 ADZ) B1 (MX06 ADU) B1 (MX06 ADU) B1 (MX06 ADU) B1 (MX06 ADU) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B1 (MX06 ADU) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B1 (MX06 ADU) B1 (MX06 ADU) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B2 (MX06 ADZ) B4 (GN07 FDF) B4 (GN07 FDF) B4 (GN07 FDF) B3 (GN07 FDE) through the entrance of Machine Shop No. 8 B3 (GN07 FDE) B3 (GN07 FDE) at the far end of Machine Shop No. 8 in Chatham Maritime B3 (GN07 FDE) B.3 (GN07 FDE) B.3 (GN07 FDE) B.3 (GN07 FDE) B.3 (GN07 FDE) YP52 CUU YP52 CUU YP52 CUU YP52 CUU B 8 (YP52 CUU) B 3 (GN07 FDE) B.3 (GN07 FDE) B.4 (GN07 FDF) B.4 (GN07 FDF) B 4 (GN07 FDF) on the Sir John HAwkins flyover in Chatham

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]]> Thu Mar 16 2006 Scania - Carsa saloon http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c839728.html Kings Ferry's Carsa-bodied Scania is unique in Britain. It was acquired by the group for a contract in Cambridgeshire to ferry deportees from their holding centre. Wednesday 25 January 2006: Kings Ferry's Carsa-bodied Scania is unique in Britain. It was acquired by the group for a contract in Cambridgeshire to ferry deportees from their holding centre.

B 8 (YP52 CUU) B 8 (YP52 CUU) B 8 (YP52 CUU), a Scania CN94UB with Castrosua bodywork B 8 (YP52 CUU) B 8 (YP52 CUU) B 8 (YP52 CUU) B. 8 YP52 CUU

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]]> Wed Jan 25 2006 Support vehicles http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838470.html Support vehicles Tuesday 24 January 2006: Support vehicles

Y365 VKE and EJ03 DDN are typical of the thought that goes into everything Kings Ferry does with its operations. No retired or battered old wagons. Two smart Ford Transits equipped to cope with most eventualities are on hand - if they are ever needed. E75 DRM as a driver trainer in Rainham

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 Ferry Bus and other deckers http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838461.html Ferry Bus and other deckers Tuesday 24 January 2006: Ferry Bus and other deckers

B 9 (V 3 BLU), one of two N113 DRB/East Lancs deckers acquired by King's Ferry. B10 (V 4 BLU) runs through Rainham after undertaking a school bus run B10 (V 4 BLU) B10 (V 4 BLU) 9. 9 (AFY 184X) with H2 KFC, a Scania with Irizar PB coachwork almost as tall as the doubledecker RML 2573 (JJD 573D) in the Kings Ferry depot at Twydall Bendibus promotion material in the cab of RML 2573 (JJD 573D). It ewas the bendis which finally saw off the Rouetmasters in December 2005. RML 2573 (JJD 573D) in the Kings Ferry depot at Twydall B 9 (V 3 BLU)

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 Doubledeck coaches http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838458.html Doubledeck coaches Tuesday 24 January 2006: Doubledeck coaches

7. 6 (GJ02 LUZ) 7. 5 (GJ02 JJL), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 5 (GJ02 JJL) 7. 5 (GJ02 JJL) 7. 6 (GJ02 LUZ) 7. 6 (GJ02 LUZ), another Berkhof Axial 100-bodied Scania K114 EB6 7. 2 [2] (YR52 VFE), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 2 [2] (YR52 VFE), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 2 [2] (YR52 VFE), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 2 [2] (YR52 VFE), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 2 [2] (YR52 VFE), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork 7. 1 (GJ52 OMZ) hauling a luggage trailer 7. 1 (GJ52 OMZ), a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof Axial 100 CH74DT bodywork 7. 2 [1] (K 15 KFC) as Amberlee K848 EEC. It is a Scania K113 TRA/Berkhof Excellence, and is about to make a less-than-dignified exit from Amberlee's yard after the company collapsed. 7. 6 (GJ02 LUZ) 7. 8 (T11 SCC), a K124 IB6/Berkhof CH62CT is in the Travel Rite colours, and was obtained from Siesta, Middlesbrough 7. 5 (GJ02 JJL) enters Parliament Square from Whitehall. It is a Scania K114 EB6 with Berkhof CH74DT bodywork. 7. 1 (GJ52 OMZ) 7. 1 (GJ52 OMZ) . . .

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 Mini coaches http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838456.html Mini coaches Tuesday 24 January 2006: Mini coaches

3.1 (H7 KFC) was a MAN/Caetano 1.5 (YX05 AVO) and 1.4 (YX05 AVN), two Optare Siroco minicoaches 1.4 (YX05 AVN), one of three Mercedes 413CDI with Ferqui C16F bodywork 1.3 (GN51 UNY) is a Mercedes 413CDI with Ferqui C16F bodywork 2.2 (FN02 VBE), an Iveco CC80.E18.MP with Indcar C29F bodywork 1.1 (N511 GHN) is a 1996 Mercedes 412D with Autobus Classique C15F bodywork, bought secondhand from Collins, Roch in March 2000. 1.6 (YX05 AHP) 2.3 (M10 KFC) after re-registration, operating for Smith, Breznett. It was a Toyota HZB50R with Caetano bodywork, new in April 1995, and still looking smart 11 years later on return to its home town.

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 Travel Rite http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838454.html Travel Rite Tuesday 24 January 2006: Travel Rite

4.77 (H956 DRJ), a Volvo B10M-60/Plaxton was originally one of a batch of 30 new to Shearings 5. 7 (S151 JUA) and S152 JUA awaiting sale. 5.75 (S152 JUA) awaiting sale. 4.77 (H956 DRJ) goes through the vehicle wash 4.77 (H956 DRJ)

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 VIP fleet http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c838435.html VIP fleet Tuesday 24 January 2006: VIP fleet

VIP 3 (V1 PKF), a Neoplan N516/2 with C32FT bodywork, new as W913 MDT. It was originally S 3 (as seen) S 1 (H2 KFC) was new as S559 EKN. It's a K124 IB6 with Irizar C34FT bodywork. VIP 6 (YN05 HAE), SML 2573 (JJD 573D) and YP52 CUU, the company's unique Carsa-bodied Scania bus. Notice the similarity in the bonnet line of the Routemaster to the roof line of the Irizar PB body. VIP 3 (V1 PKF), a Neoplan N516/2 with C32FT bodywork, new as W913 MDT. It might be getting on in years, but its care and attention to detail ensure it turns heads every time it is seen on the road. It wassporting the fleetnumber S 3 when pictured. The coach has since been sold on. VIP 2 (YN53 GFK) bearing the Charlton Athletic team board is a K124 EB6 with Irizar PB C34FT bodywork. It was photographed as S 2, but has since been re-registered V2 PKF. VIP 7 (V11 PKF) came from Lock, Epsom. It is a Scania K124EB6 with Irizar PB C35FT bodywork VIP 7 (V11 PKF) was new as YN05 HFX. It has a C35FT Irizar PB body, complete with a rear lounge, television and other features. VIP 2 (V2 PKF) was re-registered from YN54 AKF. It's a 34-seat Scania K124EB6/Irizar PB

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]]> Tue Jan 24 2006 Saloon coaches http://kingsferry.fotopic.net/c190871.html 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. Friday 26 March 2004: 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.

4.25 (T570 LKM) has since been re-registered H7 TKF. It is a Scania L94IB/Van Hool 4.73 (H281 NRF), King's Ferry skate bus at its press launch {Alan O. Watkins Collection] OPC 27R, a Bedford YLQ/Plaxton Elite, was one of Peter O'Neill's earliest coaches, and was originally at his Lidsing base. 5.12 [1] (J20 KFC) was re-registered J161 JKN when it was sold. It was a Dennis Javelin with Berkhof C57F bodywork, and is seen with its new registration at Redbridge Transport GIL 2784 4.23 [1] (G994 UKL) was a Bova Futura 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. 5.19 (FJ05 ANV) on the evening run to Rainham from Docklands, arrives in Wigmore 4.19 [1] (G997 RKN) on Wallace Arnold shuttle services A584 WGK H2 KFC was a 1991 Mercedes benz 0303/Mercedes C49FT JAX 19W was a Bedford YNT with Duple Dominant III bodywork that was new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre 4. 8 (GN51 WCA) is a Scania K124IB4 with Van Hool bodywork 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), ex V 35 HAX 4.10 (A 6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX 4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250 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. 4.22 (R626 GKO), another Setra S250/C48FT 5. 8 (S373 SET), a secondhand Scania K124IB4 with Irizar Century C53F bodywork 4.22 (R626 GKO), a Setra S250 that is currently running as A6 TKF 5. 8 (S373 SET) was a Scania K124IB4 new to Ludlow, Halesowen 5. 5 (A 19 TKF) was delivered as P805 MKL, It was a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F 5. 5 (A 19 TKF) 4.21 (R625 TKO) was a Kasbohrer S250 seating C48FT. It was later renregistered A4 TKF 5. 3 (A 15 TKF), the former P803 MKL 5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F 5. 3 (A 15 TKF), a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F, was delivered as P803 MKL 5. 3 (A 15 TKF), ex P803 MKL 4.25 (T570 LKM) V585 TKK approaches the Bean interchange 4.25 (T570 LKM) was a Scania L94IB with Van Hool T9 bodywork V585 TKK cross the A2 at Bean 4.31 (W869 VGY) is a Volvo B10M-62 with Berkhof Axial 50 C49FT bodywork. It has since been reregistered H3 KFC 5.36 (R871 SDT) at the Bean interchange 5.36 (R871 SDT) was new as 98D 10279. It was a Scania L94IB with Irizar C53F bodywork. 5. 1 (T401 OWA), a short-lived secondhand Scania L94IB/Van Hool pictured at the Bean coach stop 5. 1 (T401 OWA) 5. 1 (T401 OWA) 5. 4 (A 17 TKE) was previously P804 MKL, a K113 CRB/Van Hool C53F 5.13 (Y451 TKN) has been re-registered L7 KFC. It is a Volvo B10M-62 with Berkhof C53F bodywork. 4.18 (A 8 TKF) was P983 LKL 4.18 (A 8 TKF) was R998 MKN 5.12 [2] (Y447 TKN) is a Volvo B10M/Berkhof. It has since been reregistered L6 KFC 4.10 (A 6 TKF), ex V 35 HAX. 5.19 (FJ05 ANV) on the evening run to Rainham from Docklands, arrives in Wigmore 5.17 (FD54 DHL) is one of the Volvo B7R/Sunsundegui coaches, here seen in Hastings 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) 3. 2 (A18 TKF) ex S4 HWD in the depot 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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