The event attracted large numbers of classic and performance cars and other vehicles to the seaside town. Around 480 visiting vehicles turned up from a 1929 Armstrong Siddeley to the latest Mercedes and buses from the 1950s to the 1980s including double decker buses used on services to Lands End, a Fairford Airshow bus and…
Latest News
Latest update on WW1518 Restoration
Work continues on the rebuilding of our Leyland Leopard towbus back into original condition.
May Road Run
On Wednesday 16th May Pontypridd 8 performed a road run back into familiar territory on Treforest Industrial Estate where a short stop was made for passenger lubrication followed by a return via Llantrisant Road and Ely back to Barry.
Trip to Newport Bus for Depot Tour
On Sunday 12th August we will be travelling to Newport for a tour of their historic depot on Corporation Road, we hope to do this in Newport 68. Further details to be published once the arrangements are confirmed.
National Welsh 40th Anniversary Running Day 28 & 29 April
The Cardiff Transport Preservation Group organised, with heritage coach owner Jonathan Radley an interesting weekend for bus enthusiasts and Depot neighbours. On Saturday 28th April a convoy of 14 heritage coaches and buses, some running from Cheltenham came to Barry and on Sunday, free bus trips were run from The Bus Depot in Barry. For…
National Welsh Anniversary Weekend
On Saturday 28th April a convoy of National Welsh and associated company buses and coaches will descend on Barry following traditional routes to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the creation of National Welsh, the timetable is shown below. If you would like to travel please get in touch via the contact page so we can…
CTPG Membership Subs
CTPG membership subs were reviewed at the AGM and an additional category was added for younger members, for 18 – 25 year olds membership is £10, other subs remain as previously £20 or £25 for couples. Your membership is used entirely to run the Depot and the preserved fleet of buses. CTPG-2018-membership-form-renewal
TKG Rebuild Commences
Further work in early April Towards the end of March further progress has lead to the o/s being panelled and the front of the bus being stripped for repair. At the beginning of February our towbus, exWestern Welsh 1518 a Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook B45F bodywork and new to Barry Depot in 1971, left Barry…
N&C Returns to the Vale
WWN 191 an AEC Reliance with Harrington bodywork and joined the CTPG fleet, it will be mechanically assessed prior to a potential debut at Barry Festival of Transport on 10th June. The AEC has been restored internally and externally in recent years and having been a regular travelling on the A48 through the Vale makes…
NEWPORT BUS DONATIONS
We have recently received a few vehicles from Newport Bus, decisions on their futures will be made once they have been checked over by our mechanical team. Bodily they are in good order and complete. Thank you Newport!
