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Sunday 1 September marked the 10th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway’s ‘On the Buses’ event which is held at Bewdley railway station in Worcestershire.
Wyvern Bus Preservation’s latest addition is former First Optare Solo 53048, which is currently running in as acquired condition. The preservation group were able to display visitor’s names for the small fee of £3. This seemed very popular, but the best name displayed on the destination has to be the one displayed in this image! RICHARD SHARMAN
The event is a major attraction for both enthusiasts and families, as they are able to combine vintage bus and train rides in one day.
The modest admission fee of £2 (free if you are a SVR ticket holder) allows you entry to the site and the opportunity to take as many free bus rides as you can fit in. Two services operated, one around Bewdley town centre and the other to the town of Stourport-on-Severn.
Due to the number of vehicles that wish to attend, a move to Kidderminster railway station maybe on the cards for next year.
Diamond Bus displayed freshly painted Wright Eclipse Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TL 40625. This vehicle was initially destined for Bolton depot, but is now required by Redditch depot for the 247 service. RICHARD SHARMAN
First Worcester displayed former First Berkshire Mercedes-Benz Citaro 64043, which has recently been refurbished and painted by Thorntons Bus Refurbishment. Nimrod is the branding for Worcester service 35. RICHARD SHARMAN
Preserved Southdown ECW-bodied Bristol VRT 684 provided rides on both free services during the afternoon, proving very popular. RICHARD SHARMAN
Dating from 1950, Birmingham Corporation Metro-Cammell-bodied Guy Arab IV 2548 looked superb out in service. RICHARD SHARMAN
Setting an atmospheric scene is former Devon General Metro- Camell bodied AEC Regent V TTT 781. It was built in 1956 and is now back in use on private hires with Stourport-based Wyvern Omnibus. RICHARD SHARMAN
