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…
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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…
Merthyr Amazes Saturday 19th August
A selection of Barry based buses made the journey to Merthyr Tydfil for their Merthyr Amazes event outside the restored town hall, much interest was generated from a photo display…
August Road Run
August’s road run saw Caerphilly 32 travel around the Vale ending up at the Red Lion in Bonvilston for some refreshment, with the evenings drawing in a nice twilight show…
Modern bus mechanics
Ex Cardiff dart 184 on pit this weekend, Mike Bishop and Bob Sparks removed the engine side cover which was leaking oil badly. Not a pleasant job as a lot…
EBBW VALE CLASSIC BUS EVENT
The CTPG attended this popular annual event at the old steel town again on Saturday 15th July, several buses attended from Barry including R&W Guy, Bedwas 6, Caerphilly 36 and…
CARDIFF 360 GOES RETRO
Cardiff 360 has been returned to a livery it carried in the mid 1980’s to a style carried on the trams, both 343, 359 and 360 were treated to this…
Metrorider Gets A New Brake Pedal
N143 PTG (Optare Metrorider). When we replaced the throttle pedal unit we found that the brake foot valve was badly corroded. As part of our preventative maintenance we decided to…
Cardiff Bus Trip
Thank you to Cardiff bus for giving us a great tour of the depot. We all had a great visit.
Painting and Exhaust Flex
UTG 313G (Ex P.U.D.C and Taff-Ely AEC Regent V) has had a new exhaust flex and clamps fitted. The fuel lift pump filter was cleaned out and system bleed. We…
