Away from the editor’s desk, when I’m asked about my work, my response is usually that I am not a natural enthusiast, but have gained a great deal of admiration for the bus industry over the years. That admiration has certainly extended to the preservation movement over the last three and a half years that I’ve been writing for Buses. Examples of dedication to preserving the history of buses are plentiful in this month’s magazine.
This month saw the third Buses Festival to be held at Sywell Aerodrome (page 46).
In the months leading up to the event, we’ve been promoting the Friends of King Alfred Buses Leyland Olympic which was brought to the show, as a campaign is launched to restore it.
Seeing the fire damage up close demonstrated the herculean task facing the organisation to return it to running condition, and visitors were mixed on whether it is a worthwhile project or a lost cause, but for such an endeavour to be undertaken at all shows the dedication of the organisation. I hope it is successful in establishing a restoration plan and securing funding, and look forward to covering the process in the future.
Another interesting vehicle at the event was a Leyland Lion in the livery of Canhams of …
