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« on: December 10, 2019, 09:28:50 »
Last Sunday (8/12) there was a stand by the above group outside the Reading Butts Centre/Broad St Mall together with a number of preserved Reading buses offering complimentary rides. The buses included a Bristol and MCW from the '70's (is it that long ago?)  as well as the star - the 1935 Regent. It was quite an experience to ride in a proper bus - a half cab - out to deepest Caversham and back.

Their motto is "Fro' Paddington to Penzance"

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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2019, 20:45:00 »
I remember going to school on that 1935 Regent - and that was the early 1970s!
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2019, 10:15:09 »
Quote from: bobm on December 10, 2019, 20:45:00
I remember going to school on that 1935 Regent - and that was the early 1970s!

You must have been a very well behaved little lad, quietly sitting up straight with your arms folded, keeping your feet off the seats, because the 'bus is in excellent condition!

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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2019, 10:51:30 »
Was usually doing my homework as I recall!
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