David's Photographs
Stratford Blue Selection
1st July 2004

Buses of the Stratford Blue fleet including City Sightseeing and County Links buses during the Ensign period from 2002 to 2007. The operation was sold to Stagecoach who took over on February 1st 2007.

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Stratford Blue had two Dennis Dominator's, this is 105 (F75TPU) inside the Avenue Farm depot.
Stratford Blue had two Dennis Dominator's, this is 105 (F75TPU) inside the Avenue Farm depot.
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Stratford Blue's second Dennis Dominator, 106 (F76TPU) on the x20 in Digbeth.
Stratford Blue's second Dennis Dominator, 106 (F76TPU) on the x20 in Digbeth.
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Parked up at Avenue Farm depot is Stratford Blue's MCW Metrobus2 147. It was new to Reading Transport for the Reading to London
Parked up at Avenue Farm depot is Stratford Blue's MCW Metrobus2 147. It was new to Reading Transport for the Reading to London "Goldline" service.
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During 2006 Stratford Blue acquired Optare bodied Leyland Olympian 159 for a contract for Property Finder. It is photographed here outside the Bull Ring shopping centre in Birmingham.
During 2006 Stratford Blue acquired Optare bodied Leyland Olympian 159 for a contract for Property Finder. It is photographed here outside the Bull Ring shopping centre in Birmingham.
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MCW Metrobus1 205 is seen at the Pen & Parchment terminus of the tour. Now registered GVV205 it was originally London Transport M255 BYX255V.
MCW Metrobus1 205 is seen at the Pen & Parchment terminus of the tour. Now registered GVV205 it was originally London Transport M255 BYX255V.
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MCW Metrobus1 219 passes along Bridge Street, Stratford upon Avon. It was new to London Transport as M219.
MCW Metrobus1 219 passes along Bridge Street, Stratford upon Avon. It was new to London Transport as M219.
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Stratford Blue 265 was an ex South Yorkshire PTE MCW Metrobus1. It is seen at the Pen & Parchment terminus on 7th August 2002.
Stratford Blue 265 was an ex South Yorkshire PTE MCW Metrobus1. It is seen at the Pen & Parchment terminus on 7th August 2002.
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MCW Metrobus1 266 was new to South Yorkshire PTE as 490 and this makes it hellfire. It is seen on Wood Street in Stratford upon Avon town centre on July 3rd 2004.
MCW Metrobus1 266 was new to South Yorkshire PTE as 490 and this makes it hellfire. It is seen on Wood Street in Stratford upon Avon town centre on July 3rd 2004.
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Stratford Blue's ran two Volvo B7Ls, 275 was the second, entering service during August 2005 and it is seen here at the Pen & Parchment.
Stratford Blue's ran two Volvo B7Ls, 275 was the second, entering service during August 2005 and it is seen here at the Pen & Parchment.
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Volvo Citybus/East Lancs 348 was acquired from Arriva Midlands and is seen here at the Pen & Parchment on April 18th 2004.
Volvo Citybus/East Lancs 348 was acquired from Arriva Midlands and is seen here at the Pen & Parchment on April 18th 2004.
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MCW Metrobus1 350 EWF450V was new to South Yorkshire PTE as 450 and is seen in the rain at the Pen & Parchment on April 18th 2004.
MCW Metrobus1 350 EWF450V was new to South Yorkshire PTE as 450 and is seen in the rain at the Pen & Parchment on April 18th 2004.
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MCW Metrobus1 350 carries Wolverhampton Wanderers FC around central Wolverhampton after they had been promoted to the Premier League in May 2003.
MCW Metrobus1 350 carries Wolverhampton Wanderers FC around central Wolverhampton after they had been promoted to the Premier League in May 2003.
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MCW Metrobus1 370 at Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote on August 8th 2004. The bus was new to Newport Transport in 1980 as their number 70.
MCW Metrobus1 370 at Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote on August 8th 2004. The bus was new to Newport Transport in 1980 as their number 70.
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Volvo B7L/Ayats Bravo 384 EU04CZR at Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote on August 8th 2004.
Volvo B7L/Ayats Bravo 384 EU04CZR at Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote on August 8th 2004.
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Rear view of Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 384 at Wilmcote on August 8th 2004.
Rear view of Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 384 at Wilmcote on August 8th 2004.
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Dennis Dart SLF 400 entered service during August 2004. It is seen in Birmingham City Centre on August 11th 2004.
Dennis Dart SLF 400 entered service during August 2004. It is seen in Birmingham City Centre on August 11th 2004.
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Stratford Blue ran three of these Transbus Enviro300 buses in Warwickshire County Council
Stratford Blue ran three of these Transbus Enviro300 buses in Warwickshire County Council "County Links" livery for route x20. 401 is seen here at the Birmingham terminus of the route.
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Stratford Blue Transbus Enviro300 402 during it's first week in service on Wood Street, Stratford upon Avon.
Stratford Blue Transbus Enviro300 402 during it's first week in service on Wood Street, Stratford upon Avon.
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The third of the Transbus Enviro300's, 403 at Moor Street, Birmingham on June 29th 2004, it's third day in service.
The third of the Transbus Enviro300's, 403 at Moor Street, Birmingham on June 29th 2004, it's third day in service.
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Mercedes Citaro X438KON was one of a pair that were used on rural services around Stratford upon Avon under contract to Warwickshire County Council, who owned the bus, until January 2005. It is seen here on Wood Street, Stratford upon Avon.
Mercedes Citaro X438KON was one of a pair that were used on rural services around Stratford upon Avon under contract to Warwickshire County Council, who owned the bus, until January 2005. It is seen here on Wood Street, Stratford upon Avon.
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The second Mercedes Citaro X439KON picks up passengers on Bridge Street for the 21 route on July 3rd 2004.
The second Mercedes Citaro X439KON picks up passengers on Bridge Street for the 21 route on July 3rd 2004.
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Dennis Dart 529 was new to London Transport as DT29 and was used initially by Stratford Blue for tours to Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds. It is seen here on Rother Street before working the 2pm Cotswolds Tour. Stratford Blue bought this bus from Phoenix Travel, Essex.
Dennis Dart 529 was new to London Transport as DT29 and was used initially by Stratford Blue for tours to Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds. It is seen here on Rother Street before working the 2pm Cotswolds Tour. Stratford Blue bought this bus from Phoenix Travel, Essex.
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Dennis Dart 529 was repainted blue & silver during 2006 for use on route19. It is seen here on Wood Street in Stratford upon Avon town centre.
Dennis Dart 529 was repainted blue & silver during 2006 for use on route19. It is seen here on Wood Street in Stratford upon Avon town centre.
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This unusual Iveco Euro Midi with Indcar body was used on the Cotswold Tour for a while. Number 592, it is seen here outside Stratford upon Avon Civic Hall. It's original registration was S398SKK.
This unusual Iveco Euro Midi with Indcar body was used on the Cotswold Tour for a while. Number 592, it is seen here outside Stratford upon Avon Civic Hall. It's original registration was S398SKK.
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Wadham Stringer Portsdown bodied Dennis Darts were rare and Stratford Blue ran two, this is 608 inside Stratford Blue's depot.
Wadham Stringer Portsdown bodied Dennis Darts were rare and Stratford Blue ran two, this is 608 inside Stratford Blue's depot.
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Northern Counties Paladin bodied Dennis Dart 630 photographed in Stratford upon Avon town centre.
Northern Counties Paladin bodied Dennis Dart 630 photographed in Stratford upon Avon town centre.
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The last addition to the Stratford Blue fleet before the takeover by Stagecoach was Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart 634, seen here in Birmingham on the day after the takeover was announced.
The last addition to the Stratford Blue fleet before the takeover by Stagecoach was Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart 634, seen here in Birmingham on the day after the takeover was announced.
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Stratford Blue's second Wadham Stringer Portsdown bodied Dennis Dart 652 in Stratford upon Avon town centre on a rather cold January 28th 2006.
Stratford Blue's second Wadham Stringer Portsdown bodied Dennis Dart 652 in Stratford upon Avon town centre on a rather cold January 28th 2006.
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Dennis Dart/Carlyle 688 is seen on Wood Street on July 3rd 2004. Stratford Blue bought it from White Rose, Surrey during 2003.
Dennis Dart/Carlyle 688 is seen on Wood Street on July 3rd 2004. Stratford Blue bought it from White Rose, Surrey during 2003.
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Stratford Blue Dennis Dart 697 was one of three used with Carlyle bodies but Plaxton Pointer fronts. It is seen on Bridge Street on April 6th 2005. It's original registration was H899LOX.
Stratford Blue Dennis Dart 697 was one of three used with Carlyle bodies but Plaxton Pointer fronts. It is seen on Bridge Street on April 6th 2005. It's original registration was H899LOX.
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Dennis Dart 698 is seen at Wood Street on cross town route1 and was originally registered H139MOB.
Dennis Dart 698 is seen at Wood Street on cross town route1 and was originally registered H139MOB.
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Dennis Dart 699 arrives at Wood Street on July 3rd 2004. It was originally registered H167NON and came from Anglian.
Dennis Dart 699 arrives at Wood Street on July 3rd 2004. It was originally registered H167NON and came from Anglian.
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Plaxton Paramount3200 bodied Leyland Tiger 767 was used on school services for Warwickshire County Council. It is seen here at the Avenue Farm depot.
Plaxton Paramount3200 bodied Leyland Tiger 767 was used on school services for Warwickshire County Council. It is seen here at the Avenue Farm depot.
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Stratford Blue had AEC Routemaster RML2565 on fleet strength for private hire and special work. It was painted in 1960's Stratford Blue livery and is seen inside the company's depot.
Stratford Blue had AEC Routemaster RML2565 on fleet strength for private hire and special work. It was painted in 1960's Stratford Blue livery and is seen inside the company's depot.
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AEC Routemaster RML2565 at the 2005 Showbus, Duxford.
AEC Routemaster RML2565 at the 2005 Showbus, Duxford.
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Stratford Blue's depot was at Avenue Farm Industrial Estate.
Stratford Blue's depot was at Avenue Farm Industrial Estate.
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