1523 moves on
The Burlingham bodied PD3s made a big impact when they first appeared in 1957. RVPT has had two examples in the collection for many years, 1523 and 1553. The latter is in poor condition and has been kept as a donor for the former. […]
Emerging from the depths
As we had to remove many buses from the building to install the air line it became possible to photograph certain vehicles which are usually inaccessible. The attached photos are examples.
Building upgrade
Our building has a compressor to provide an air supply to tools and for tyre inflation. Although a useful asset we’ve had to struggle with air pipes criss crossing the floor when we need to get to certain buses. Not only is this inconvenient […]
1686 revival
Our early Atlantean 1686 has been ‘resting’ for a few years. With Ribble 100 on the horizon we wanted to make sure it can be active next year. While reorganising our depot over the weekend we took the opportunity to bring 1686 out for […]
377 progress
Royal Tiger 377 continues to progress steadily. The external bodywork is close to completion; recent work has included fitting all wheel arches, smoothing out the rear dome and fitting the side mouldings. Attention has now switched to the interior with refurbishment of the luggage […]
1775’s project list
Since joining our collection in 2010 1775 has been a regular performer at our events. As we enter the winter period it will be receiving a lot of attention. First up will be a new set of front tyres which will be fitted in […]
Restoration activity October
Work continues on our restorations with Royal Tiger 377, PD2 1349 and PD2 1467 all making progress. External bodywork on 377 is now almost complete following the fitting of all wheelarches and side beading. Attention is now moving to the interior with refurbishment of […]
Lytham Hall video
Independent Transport Videos have produced a film of our 2018 Lytham Hall running day. The film begins with the buses emerging from our depot at the start of the day and then follows Lytham Lion 24 as it drives to Lytham (using a GoPro […]
Morecambe Vintage by the Sea
Once again RVPT provided a service in support of this popular event. Our free service ran from Heysham Village to Happy Mount Park via the Midland Hotel / Festival Market area where most of the activity was concentrated. Atlantean 1481, PD3 1775 and Volvo […]
Vintage by the Sea
Once again the popular Vintage by the Sea event is taking place over the weekend of September 1&2. Activities are based on the promenade near to the Midland Hotel. Details at: www.vintagefestival.co.uk/vintage-by-the-sea-2018/
RVPT will operate a free service on both days from Heysham Village to Happy […]