We're still operating on a very restricted basis but hope to become more active from next week. We're starting work on a major cleaning exercise to get our buses spick and span for our cavalcade on August 15th. The whole fleet has been gathering dust [...]
With our continuing restrictions work has focussed on the restoration of PD2 1467 and repair work on TD5 2057 and PD3 1775. With electrical and mechanical work completed on 1467 (apart from a few minor tweaks) recent activity has been concentrated on bodywork, notably in [...]
Further developments with the three buses mentioned in the previous Blog. After 2057 (TD5 / Alexander lowbridge) had a successful initial outing it got a much longer run which went well. However, the starter motor wasn't engaging properly so we removed it and replaced it [...]
A somewhat ironic title for this Blog as severe Covid restrictions mean we can only make limited progress with our projects. Despite that we have moved forward on various issues. In the last Blog mention was made of the problem with 2057's injector pump. This [...]
Unfortunately after considerable thought we have decided to cancel both our principal events for this year, Morecambe and Lytham Hall. We have made arrangements to hold both next year, Morecambe on Sunday May 29th and Lytham Hall on Sunday July 17th. However we will take [...]
We're sorry to have to announce cancellation of our planned display and running day at Morecambe in May this year. Although it is still over three months away much of the detailed planning has to be in place by now and with so much uncertainty [...]
A diversion back to 1996 to look at a couple of our buses as they were then. At that time we were at our base in Inskip which was the first undercover accommodation the group had enjoyed. This allowed us to do our first thorough [...]
As previously mentioned we can only operate at a much reduced level in the current lockdown. However, some work is continuing including on 1467 our Burlingham PD2. Most recently the offside front wing has been trial fitted although it will not be permanently fixed in [...]
Like many we had hoped the new year would bring some relief from Covid-19 but unfortunately the situation has deteriorated. Work at our depot has had to be reduced to a minimal level so work on our restorations is delayed and other crucial repairs and [...]
With our area still subject to restrictions due to Covid only limited work has been possible recently. Despite that we have made progress with PD2 / Burlingham 1467 which has had a number of minor dents on the roof treated. It has also had a [...]