Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) has confirmed that a running day will take place on 3 January, a Bank Holiday. Around half a dozen vehicles will be involved, running a network of services.
FoKAB secretary David Morgan said: “This event recalls our original New Years Day running days that began in the 1980s. At the time, Stagecoach didn’t run any services on that day and there were no other events nearby. But we had really bad weather in 2014 and there were other events going on, so we decided to switch the event to later in the year. The 3 January event will maintain a long-established tradition and provide a service for the many supporters who would still like to travel on these historic buses during the winter.”
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As usual, the bus services will be centred on the Broadway in Winchester with the first journey leaving at 0915hrs and the last at 1620hrs. In use for the first time since its major renovation will be King Alfred 1970 Leyland Panther UOU 419H. This vehicle has seen an extensive structural rebuild followed by repainting in its original livery, including authentic branding, lettering and advertisements.
Independent operator R Chisnell & Sons t/a King Alfred Motor Services sold out to the National Bus Company in 1973 – and FoKAB has been building up a collection of its former vehicles for the past 40 years. full timetable is being published for the 3 January event. Copies are available in advance by sending a cheque for £4 payable to Friends of King Alfred Buses to FoKAB, 34 High Street, Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4HQ, or by calling 01737 823436.
FoKAB’s main running day will be on Bank Holiday Monday 2 May.
