The visit to Imber that I recently posted about was facilitated by a fleet of buses. Many of these were quite old. Some were very modern. We had old Routemasters from London, open top double deckers and fully electric buses. For us they were a means to get onto Salisbury Plain, but this was clearly a great day for bus spotters. Now, I have be known to take a passing interest in aircraft and there is nothing wrong with that. Is bus spotting okay? That’s a different thing entirely!!

There was a lot to keep the enthusiasts happy. I have no idea whether any of these buses was more special than the next. They did seem to be maintained in immaculate condition. The ride was definitely not as comfortable as a modern vehicle and the rough roads across the Plain showed that up. It was quite interesting to see a small convoy of buses making there way in to and out of Imber. I did see some guys getting quite animated as they tried to photograph a bus while one of the volunteers was marshalling it into place. I think his need was greater than theirs.