Preserving King Alfred Buses & Coaches and the memory of King Alfred Motor Services 1920 to 1973
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1078631
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OLYMPIC 708 - Long term restoration project Windows and side panels are being prepared and refitted. Work started on electric doors Recent visits by Charlie Lemon and Norman Aish have progressed the underfloor mysteries UPDATE 05/08/2009 Found remains of a bearing ring in the differential in back axle. |
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ATLANTEAN 590 - in for investigation and repair of the upper deck floor becoming soft. Initial findings show the metal work ok but the wood is suffering from rot and will need replacing. Starting the repair and general makeover 28 April 2009 |
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Click here for pictures and progress on the “Whatever happened to 590 Project” |
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TIGER CUB 104 - Pre MoT inspection |
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Bedford SB3/Harrington Crusader 326 - Pre MoT inspection |
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RECENTLY LEFT THE WORKSHOPS |
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Commer 859 (Information Unit) - Minor cosmetic repairs and Pre MoT inspection |
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Atlantean 592 - Electrical repair completed to charging circuit. |
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A few pictures of people found in our Workshop |
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Some of the gang manoeuvring Ruth Andrews works at a roof Father Brian tidies up |
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419 when she had a failed engine panel off Olympic 708 outside Central Works |
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Some of the black hand gang in the canteen (rest room) |
Melvyn takes a break with Bob from Copythorne |
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Chris Kent tidying up Dennis 6 just before our Running Day |
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Keith Morton using his skills on a repair |
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We are a friendly group so if you wish to come along and volunteer to help please do.
Special skills are welcomed but not necessary. We make a good cup of coffee, not to mention tea.
Due to Health & Safety you must be over 18 years of age to work in our workshop
A Brief look at who and what is in our Workshop
We have space for 4 buses in our workshop which are used for minor and major projects as well as to perform general maintenance and pre-MoT and safety inspections