York Brothers RBD 287Y (FNM 710Y, SYK 901) at Barton Mills - Aug 1995

Saturday 19 August 1995 – York Brothers of Cogenhoe near Northampton operated a summer Saturday holiday service from the Northampton area to Great Yarmouth. Plaxton Supreme VI bodied Ford R1115 50 (RBD 287Y) (Originally FNM 710Y then SYK 901 before it became RBD 287Y). It was seen at Barton Mills during a refreshment break. This lay-by alongside the A1065 has become one of the last remaining places for a coach to stop between Newmarket and Thetford. Although only featuring a toilet block and Walker’s Snack Bar it was a popular calling place with four other coaches present in the photograph.