Reading Transport - Motorbuses

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Before this there were: Trolleybuses

The first petrol driven buses took to the roads on 6th December 1919 and were an immediate success.

From 4th November 1968 the entire network became motorbus operated following the closure of the last Trolleybus line.

The following are a few examples of the motorbuses that still exist in preservation:

3 on 4 July 2003 (41969 bytes)

Preserved AEC Regent 3 at the Bear Inn in Reading 4th July 2003 on the British Trolleybus Society's annual tour of Reading by preserved bus. Preserved MCW Metropolitan 1 can just be seen behind.

98 on 28 July 2002 (56375 bytes)

Preserved AEC Regent 98 on display at the Sandtoft gathering on 28th July 2002.

76 in July 2001 (35305 bytes)

This is former Dennis Loline 76 in July 2001 on the British Trolleybus Society's annual tour of Reading by preserved bus. This was it's first outing for a number of years, and is seen here at Wokingham Road (Three Tuns), the terminus of route 17. Thanks to Tim Wale for this photo.

248 on 28 July 2002 (56049 bytes)

Former Reliance 248 was converted into a mobile kitchen when withdrawn from service. It is now parked up at the back of the Sandtoft Transport Centre and is used by people who help preserve the other vehicles there. It is seen here on 28th July 2002.

After this comes: Deregulation - 1980s & 90s