Barking Bus Garage Traditional Cache
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Barking (BK) History Barking garage was opened in 1924 by the London General Omnibus Company to cater for the increased demand from the new housing estates springing up in Becontree. Barking is remembered by many enthusiasts as being the last garage to operate RTs on 7 April 1979. In 1992, it was intended to close this garage, along with those at North Street and Seven Kings, in favour of a new super-garage at Chadwell Heath. As it turned out, this super-garage was not built due to the land for it being contaminated, and only Seven Kings closed.[1] Thus, by 1994, Barking found itself with a scheduled requirement for 109 buses, mainly Titans and DA-class Optare Deltas. From 3 March 2012, Stagecoach have gained the contract for route 275 and will be operated from this garage. Bus types in use:- Dennis Trident 2 9.9m & 10.5m / Alexander ALX400 for routes 5, 15, 101, N15 and as trainers. Optare Versa 10.4m for route 396. Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m for routes 62 and 366. Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m / Plaxton Pointer 2 for route 366. Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.2m for routes 62, 145, 169, 387 and 687. To be introduced on routes 101 and 275 from March 2012. You are looking for a 35mm Film canister, log and pencil. Inside the pot you will see a Safety Driving badge. 17 years at Victoria Bus Garage [now closed in 2000]. Add to the total another 9 years - those I spent in Barking Garage, serving the customers of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge. You are looking for a 35mm film canister - log + pencil.
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