Features
Route 101 running day
A London bus route once famous for being operated by buses on a one minute frequency enjoyed a full timetable of classic vehicles for a special event recently. Route 101, from Wanstead to Woolwich via […]
Industry Heritage
Features
Metrobus goes back to Brum
A former West Midlands PTE Metrobus still in use with a Leicester operator has been on a tour of its former haunts. B840 AOP is kept in immaculate condition by present owners GH Watts, who […]
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Goodbye Gibsons
Nick Larkin reports on nts to mark 0 years of two well-names in thitish bus scene The final whirr in commercial service of a type of ticket machine that served London Transport for 40 years […]
Buses
50th extravaganza for National icons
Nick Larkin reports on events to mark 50 years of two well-known names in the British bus scene The 50th anniversaries of two true […]
Features
Poster parade
London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, West London, is throwing open its doors from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 April for visitors to explore its world-renowned collection of posters – and visitors can even design […]
Features
Museum’s D7 restoration appeal
Nick Larkin reports on the case of a classic double-decker which looks good, but needs significant investment to run again Never judge on appearances, they say. This 1956 BMMO D7 double-decker may look in good […]
Buses
From Hong Kong to preservation
A 1998 Plaxton-bodied Dennis Dart SLF new to New World First Bus in Hong Kong has been acquired for preservation in Britain. Originally registered HV […]
Buses
National farewell for park & ride
A classic bus helped mark the end of a modern service, reports Nick Larkin An official farewell to park & ride services in Maidstone, Kent became a National occasion. Preservationist Carl Underwood provided his preserved […]
Features
A century of improvement
We test a lot of modern buses with all the newest technology, but what were the latest developments almost 100 years ago? Jonathan […]
Features
Root out your Rootes vehicles
Buses and coaches are particularly welcome at the first major gathering of all Rootes vehicles in more than 20 years. The Rootes Archive Trust is holding its first Rootes Heritage Day at the British Motor […]
