Bus Events and Running Days 2022 Part 1

Bob Hodges Transport DVDs

Bus Events & Running Days 2022: Part 1

Code: BH145

Description

This DVD features various bus events and running days that took place in 2022. These events are very important, providing opportunities for enthusiasts and the general public to see and ride on some of the many preserved buses in the UK. Many different buses, both old and new can be seen at these events.

Imberbus - The Classic Bus Running Day on Salisbury Plain - 20th August 2022
The Imberbus running day is based at Warminster in Wiltshire, bus route 23A runs to the abandoned village of Imber on Salisbury Plain. Imber was taken over by the army in 1943 during the 2nd World War, the villagers were rehoused elsewhere with the promise that they could go back after the war, this never happened and the villagers never went back. Imber now sits in the MOD restricted area with access only a few times a year. Once a year the Imberbus event takes place with the bus service running to Imber and beyond to Gore Cross interchange, buses continuing on to Chitterne, Brazen Bottom and New Zealand Farm Camp. Although the emphasis is on Routemasters, modern buses also take part in order to provide disabled access.

Victoria Coach Station: 90th Anniversary event - 24th July 2022
Celebrating 90 years since the opening of the famous coach station in London, a number of preserved coaches ran on service 090 from Victoria to Hammersmith, preserved buses also ran on route 11 from Victoria to Hammersmith. This chapter also features some of the present day coaches that serve Victoria Coach Station.

Worthing Bus Rally - 31st July 2022
Part of the road on the seafront at West Worthing was cordoned off for the rally. A wide variety of buses took part, both old and new, and several routes were operated with preserved buses.

Fulwell Garage Open Day - 23rd July 2022
Fulwell garage in South West London is now used by RATP Dev, the garage itself is quite historic, originally it was a tram depot and works. Opened in 1903 by the London United Tramways Co. Trolleybuses ran from 1931 to 1962, diesel, and this year electric buses have been allocated the garage. Preserved and modern buses ran on the former trolleybus route 667 from Twickenham to Hampton Court.

Epping - Ongar Railway Bus Even - 20th February 2022
Heritage buses operated from North Weald station on routes to Epping, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, High Beach, Chingford and Theydon Bois. The event also commemorated the use by London Transport of the Gibson ticket machine from 1953 to 1993. Steam trains were also in service on the railway.

Subtitles, no commentary, enjoy the sights and sounds of buses of yesterday and today.