Buses
Trolleybus Museum celebrates 50 years
A special Bank Holiday programme of events and a record number of vehicles in service was organised to mark the event, reports Nick Larkin
Industry Heritage
Coaches
Don’s celebrates 70 years
Vehicles representing every decade of Don’s Coaches’ 70 years in business lined up at the firm’s anniversary event.
Buses
Clean Air Zone threatens museum service
A museum has launched a petition to save its vintage bus service, which is said to be under threat due to the planned Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ).
Buses
Classic Stagecoach open topper in service
Stagecoach East has used its former 1966 Eastern Counties Bristol FLF (JAH552D) in service and is looking at similar ventures in the future.
Buses
Cummins helps celebrate West Midlands PTE 50th anniversary
The well known engine supplier has joined forces with WMPTE to sponsor a special event as both mark major milestones, reports Nick Larkin
Buses
BBPG says goodbye
An organisation which has offered support to operators and private owners of preserved coaches and buses for almost 30 years has folded.
Buses
NXWM buys Daimler Fleetline for heritage fleet
The latest addition to the National Express West Midlands heritage fleet has been bought from a TV personality.
Coaches
Bedford SB5 needs a good home
A 1963 Bedford SB5 bought back for restoration by a member of its original operating family is for sale.
Buses
Depot centenary event raises £1,500 for charity
An open day commemorating 100 years’ continuous use of Stagecoach East’s Bedford depot has raised £1,500 for Cancer Research UK.
Buses
Bristol Returns for Mule Reunion
A 1957 ex-Southern National Bristol LS owned by North Somerset Coaches manager David Fricker will star at a two day special reunion for the much-missed Jurassic (later Mendip) Mule
