The rear suspension torsion bar metalastic bushes were worn. We removed the torsion bar from the bus and cut out the old bushes. We are now trying to source new…
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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…
SWANSEA BUS MUSEUM RUNNING DAY
On Sunday 29th October the final event at the Swansea Bus Museum’s current location was held with good weather making it warmer than it has been on several occasions over…
258 Off The Pits (12.10. 17)
258 left pit today after a lot of mechanical work had been completed, a service and pre MOT check was also carried out. Some seat cushions now need to be…
258 Doors Opening
More progress on 258. The front doors were not opening properly so the fault was traced to the operating valve in the destination box which was leaking air. We had…
Compressor Work
Having got the right parts, Bob and Mike set about reassembling the compressor and fitting it back into 258. Below is a photo of all the parts on the table…
MERTHYR TYDFIL FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
On Sunday 10th September, despite the weather the Festival of Transport at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre drew visitors from many parts of South Wales. At the event the bus preservation…
258 Exhaust Work
While awaiting new parts for 25′ s compressor we made a new strap for the exhaust silencer heat shield which had been remade a while ago but not secured to…
MERTHYR TYDFIL FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
Rhondda 91 gained its first MOT with the CTPG in time for the 10th September following a full rebuild and service, and is seen here at Porth its original home…
Compressor work on 258
A job that has been put off for a while was eventually tackled this weekend. Ex Cardiff Lynx (258) has had a compressor head gasket air leak which results in…
