This DVD features various bus events and running days that took place in the summer and autumn of 2025. 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.
Sudbury (Suffolk) Bus Rally, 31st August 2025
Preserved buses from Suffolk and Essex operators were running on two routes from Sudbury to the Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham. Filmed in Sudbury, Castle Hedingham & Halstead.
Metrobus Crawley Depot Open Day, 6th September 2025
Crawley depot and workshops is the Metrobus headquarters. There was a display of buses, old and new at the depot, workshop tours were available, plus rides on a bus through the bus wash. Preserved buses were operating on tours from the depot, and many of the hydrogen powered electric buses could be seen at the depot and in service in Crawley and Redhill.
London Bus Museum TransportFest, 19th October 2025
The London Bus Museum at Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey held its third event of 2025 on 19th October. A large number of buses, both old and new attended both from London and the Home counties. Many buses were in use on route 462 which connects the museum with Weybridge station and town. Tours were also operated using buses from the museum's collection.
Muswell Hill Vintage Bus Running Day, 2nd November 2025
Routemasters were operated on London bus route 43, Highbury to Friern Barnet, and single deckers were operated on routes 210 and W7, all which ran via Muswell Hill.
Reading Runabout Day, 16th November 2025
This event, organised by the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust featured preserved buses running on several local routes in Reading. Buses from Reading Corporation, Thames Valley and Royal Blue took part, plus a guest appearance of 1931 Jersey Motor Transport Leyland TD1, SV6107 (J1199).
Bonus Track. Routemaster 60, Finsbury Park, 12th July 2014
Not previously available on DVD, this chapter featured the RM60 rally that celebrated the 60th anniversary of the launch of the first Routemaster, RM1, at the Commercial Motor Show in 1954. A large number of Routemasters, including three of the prototypes were on display, and some Routemasters were operating a circular bus route from Manor House via Stamford Hill and Seven Sister.
Subtitles, no commentary, enjoy the sights & sounds of buses of yesterday and today.
Produced by - Bob Hodges Transport DVD's
Running time - 76 Minutes
Format - 16:9 Widescreen PAL (UK)
DVD only
Released - February 2026
