2010 – Issue 3 of 4

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:
It seems that a lot happens between our second and third newsletter
each year! Three months ago the Barry rally had just finished and three
days ago Bus & Coach Wales took over the college car park in Merthyr.
Both rallies were well attended by exhibitors and visitors. I think most
people enjoyed themselves. We received some good publicity prior
to both events which does always help. I would like to thank
everyone that helped me with both events either before or during the
rallies, a lot of preparation goes into the organisation and also making
sure our depot and buses run and look good – where were the 100
members that did not help or assist??
Having just completed our four road runs with a nice mix of old and new
buses and different destinations – I need some ideas for next year both
buses and routes.
Our active fleet has grown this year with eight buses available to us.
A firm favourite in PAX 466F has come to us, this important
historic bus is in fine condition and has been used on a number of rallies,
as its owner decreed. It has fine hill climbing ability with a Leyland 680 in
the front it is audibly different to Caerphilly 32 which still retains a 600.
Another important addition to the MOTed vehicles (and not before time)
is our AEC Swift MBO 512F which has returned from Brent Thomas in
running order. A lot of work has been done on this bus so we are taking
it carefully and getting to know it before going any distance with it.
We had also been donated Cardiff 348 and 510, the Bristol VRT and
Olympian. During August we also moved Cardiff 587 and Western
Welsh 678 from Hereford to the docks yard and depot respectively,
thereby completing the move of the entire CTPG fleet to the Barry area
(other than WW 856 which is still in Scotland.)
There is as always a lot to do at the Depot so please come along and
help out, it is not just the buses that need regular maintenance.
I would like to give members Alan Poole and Cliff Parker our best wishes,
both have been in hospital recently.
Mike; Tel: 01443 862144 Email :mikeystrad73@btinternet.com
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