I don't really know a lot about this coach. New in 1999, it has been registered 827APT with APT Coaches, Rayleigh and according to Cazana.com it has also been registered L777LMT. Prior to working with Cranberry, it has also worked for Desi Coaches, Harrow, carrying the current registration. It is seen here on Botchergate, Carlisle, while working a Rail Replacement service, on 27/05/2017. © Peter Steel 2017.
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Five coaches from Marseille based operator, Protour Voyages, are seen here quayside La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, awaiting passengers off P&O Cruises - Azura - IMO: 9424883, on 27/07/2011. Four of the Protour coaches are of the Bova Futura model, while the second from left, is a Neoplan Cityliner.
Azura had arrived at La Seyne-sur-Mer(for Toulon), France, from Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, where we had berthed the day prior. We had left Southampton, on 22/07/2011, for a 14-night Western Mediterranean Cruise from the Ocean Terminal; Southampton - Barcelona - Toulon - Civitavecchia - Naples - Ajaccio - Gibraltar - Lisbon - Southampton. Next stop - Civitavecchia, Italy. Apparently, this was a late change of plan, as the ship couldn't dock in Toulon, itself due to two Corsica Ferries being in their berths, one of which where Azura should have berthed. Coaches were hastily arranged for the transfer of passengers from La Seyne-sur-Mer to Toulon. A distance of around 4.8 miles(7.72 km). Most of these coaches seen here, however, were for the various day excursions from the ship. This photo was taken from the starboard side of Azura.
Azura was built in 2010 by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy. Laid down in October 2008, launched in June 2009 and Christened on 10th. April 2010 with her maiden voyage on the 12th. Part of the Grand Class of cruise ships, the earlier and similar Ventura being her sister ship. Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, she has a GTW of 115,055, has nineteen decks of which fourteen are passenger accessible giving a maximum passenger capacity of 3,096 and 1,226 crew. Powered by six Wartsilla diesels capable of 22 knots. © Peter Steel 2011.
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New to Hallmark, along with sister M15HMC, in 04/1995, this smart Cityliner is seen here at Wembley Stadium, London, on 26/05/1996, for the 1996 Football League Second Division Play-off Final between Bradford City, who finished sixth and had only won the play-off place on the final game of the regular season, and Notts County, who finished fourth, in the 1995-6 season. For the record, Bradford City were 2-0 victor's in front of an attendance of 39,972.
The camera being a Praktica MTL3 with the film being a Boots Colourslide.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 1996.
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First of all, apologies for the slight blur but it may have been the camera having a fit at the colour of the livery! Beavis were always one for the exotic and this Neoplan was no different. New in 03/1990, this smart vehicle is seen here resting on Park Lane, London, in 10/1993. It was the fourth member of the fleet to arrive new with this registration, the first being a MAN SR280, new in 11/1981, then the first of three N116 Cityliners in 05/1986, this one here, as mentioned above in 03/1990 and finally the third one in 07/1998. Sadly Beavis ceased trading in 2013 and who remembers those Drögmöller's
The camera being a Praktica MTL3 with the film being the excellent Fujichrome.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 1993.
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New to Blueways in 03/1984 and fitted with only thirty-four seats, this smart Neoplan is seen here making the turn from Elizabeth Street, onto Buckingham Palace Road, outside London Victoria Coach Station in 05/1990.
The camera was a Praktica MTL3.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 1990.
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