ADL open day

14/05/2019 Madaline Dunn Bus News, News, P News
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Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) held an open day at its Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford chassis plant on Saturday (11 May).

The company and its predecessors have been part of the local community for over 120 years and there were guided tours of the factory as well as opportunities to view the current ADL product range and a display of classic Dennis vehicles.

Rides on vintage vehicles were also available.

A Park & Ride operated and free services connected the plant with Woking and Guildford railway stations.

David Bell went along and enjoyed the day.

Bookham-based Reptons Coaches provided this 8.9m Enviro200 for the Park & Ride service
Amongst the current ADL line up on display was this hydrogen fuel cell Enviro400
Amongst the current ADL line up on display was this hydrogen fuel cell Enviro400
A Dennis Dart from a different era. This 1933 Duple-bodied coach is owned and preserved by ADL
A Dennis Dart from a different era. This 1933 Duple-bodied coach is owned and preserved by ADL
A 1936 Dennis Ace fire engine prototype owned by the Dennis Society was fitted with a toastrack body and gave short rides around the industrial estate
A 1936 Dennis Ace fire engine prototype owned by the Dennis Society was fitted with a toastrack body and gave short rides around the industrial estate
York Pullman’s Tom James at the wheel of his former Bullock’s of Cheadle 1990 Duple 320-bodied Dennis Javelin
York Pullman’s Tom James at the wheel of his former Bullock’s of Cheadle 1990 Duple 320-bodied Dennis Javelin