Buses
Cambus Bristol VR saved
A 1981 Bristol VR still wearing full Cambus livery 21 years after leaving the operator has been secured for preservation. VEX 298X had latterly been a used as a control tower for horse trials at […]
Industry Heritage
Buses
Seasonal activity at museum
A regional museum says it is delighted to be able to reopen and hold a New Year’s Day event, reports Nick Larkin Oxford Bus Museum is opening every Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas and organising […]
Buses
Give a ‘Pals Bus’ gift certificate this Christmas
Enthusiasts are being asked to donate to help restore an Accrington Pals-liveried bus this Christmas and receive a specially designed, personalised gift certificate. The 1975 Leyland Leopard, JFV 295N, is one of the last remaining […]
Buses
Window rubbers bounce back
The Routemaster Association has had a new batch of window rubber manufactured for the legendary classic bus which is now available online. Andrew Morgan, Chairman of the Routemaster Association said: “We are pleased to announce […]
Buses
Midland Red memories
Nick Larkin speaks to the author of a new book on unique operator Midland Red Midland Red fanatic and former employee who spent almost 50 years in the industry has produced the first of a […]
Buses
Museum’s Christmas reopening hopes
A top transport museum is planning to reopen for the three weekends between the planned end of the English lockdown and Christmas – but in the meantime has enjoyed a major online success. The Museum […]
Buses
Olympian ready for action
An Essex operator has added a rare Leyland Olympian coach to its private hire fleet, joining a rather contrasting example of the marque, reports Nick Larkin Panther Travel has expanded its premises at Freshfields, Harwich, […]
Buses
Bus pull provides welcome funds
Like many charitable organisations within the heritage sector, Transport Museum Wythall has lost a significant amount of its income in 2020 as Covid-19 has taken its toll. The 100% volunteer-run museum was closed until August […]
Features
Centre Circle event
Nick Larkin reports on a road run event organised by the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, recreating a 1970s city circular route Twenty classic buses and coaches toured Glasgow City Centre as a reminder of a […]
Buses
Final funding appeal
Covid-19 has meant the £345,000 restoration of a 1939 Bristol double-decker as a community asset has not been able to be completed as planned this year. Now an urgent appeal has been launched to raise […]
