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The plan, in 1959, was
to order a fleet of new
Atlanteans. These
could not be delivered
in time, so instead a
small number of PD3s
with extended Orion
bodies were
purchased. Looking
like the existing PD2’s,
but seating 70, these
vehicles were often
referred to as
“spaceships” because
of their size.
The good news is that support for
the PD3 was forthcoming and we
expect it to arrive back in the
Portsmouth area very soon. As soon
as it is here, we will create a web
page of its own
The PD2 has already arrived and is
currently in store
UPDATE:
CPPTD IS OFFERED
A PD3 “spaceship”
PD1 Restoration
Commences
The “Tuesday Gang” (Dave Wilds,
Clive Wilkin, Doug Stewart,
Richard Finch and Kevin
Warrington) have started work on
restoring our 1947 PD1 to its
former glory. Although very sad
looking, the bus is in remarkably
good structural condition despite
being involved in many staged road
accidents while at the Fire Service
College. Look out for further news!
Following on from the
success of last year,
CPPTD is pleased to
announce that some of
our vehicles will be
operating FREE
heritage bus services
along the seafront in
Southsea.
SEE ALSO:
Return of the Titans
Buses will run on the LAST
SUNDAY of each month until the
end of September and on August
Bank Holiday. Our operational base
for these events is the large car park
at the Castle (close to the D-Day
museum). Services run from the
Hard (Dockyard) to Eastney
connecting the principle attractions.
There is no charge to travel on these
services. We usually have a static
exhibit at the Castle car park as well
along with display boards with details
of our project and membership
forms.
PLEASE NOTE: this service is
operated entirely by volunteers and
is subject to availability of vehicles
and crew and to late cancellation,
curtailment or alteration. You are
advised to check with us (see
contacts page) if intending to travel
long distance specifically to join
these events
SUNDAY RUNNING
