The Devon General Society visited both CTPG depots on Sunday 11th October in Phil Platt’s recently restored Yelloways AEC Reliance coach, around 35 people toured the fleet and gave positive…
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DEPOT Happenings
Unique Aberdare Guy LUF XNY 413 is receiving bodywork restoration, previous owners started the work several decades ago on the n/s but long term storage on soft ground has caused the…
BUS & COACH WALES
This years event takes place on Sunday 13th September at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, we will have a frequent free service to Brecon Mountain Railway and this year we will…
BUS & COACH WALES
This years event takes place on Sunday 13th September at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, we will have a frequent free service to Brecon Mountain Railway and this year we will…
CARDIFF 512
Cardiff AEC Swift 512 has been proving a challenge to the CTPG as much as the batch did when in service, following problems with the fuel pump, tyres and fan…
BRISLINGTON RALLY
The CTPG took two coaches to the Avon Valley Railway’s event at Brislington Park and Ride on Sunday 9th August, several other members also took along their buses providing a…
Newport 77 Joins the CTPG Fleet
Newport 77 Scania N113 with Alexander Strider bodywork arrived at Barry on 21st July arriving from Connexions Buses York where it ran from 2011 until recently. We hope this bus…
Merthyr 142 Arrives at Barry
On Thursday 16th July Leyland PD3/East Lancs CHB 407D Merthyr 142 returned to South Wales following a long under cover storage period in Herefordshire. A lot of work is required…
267 Evening Road Run
Cardiff 267 performed July’s road run around the Vale, passing through Rhoose, St Athan & Ogmore before stopping off for refreshment at the Red Lion in Bonvilston.
Merthyr 142 Ready For Return
Merthyr Tydfil 142, Leyland PD3/East Lancs has been made ready to return to South Wales after an extended period of undercover storage in Hereford. After service with Merthyr 142 was…