We are pleased to report that following the very successful move of our archive to Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Devon, WHOTT supported mill steam days with feeder bus services. One of these steam days on 29th May included a running day which attracted many enthusiasts, most of whom also enjoyed tours around the working wool museum. Eight buses provided 20 departures on five routes in glorious Devon sunshine, including a free bus connection from Tiverton Parkway Railway Station which attracted several visitors by train. WHOTT's exhibition bus was also in attendance with a display of Exeter Tramways, and we were especially pleased to welcome those who arrived in classic cars to add variety to the day.

Star of the show was a 1932 Leyland TD4 with rare Santus body, ex Wigan Corporation, entered by Peter Hearn of Barnstaple. This contrasted with the newest vehicle, an ex-Devon General minibus entered by Harry Blundred of Transit Holdings fame. Other vehicles came from Bere Regis & District, Crosville, Exeter Corporation, London Transport, Thames Valley, Southern and Western National and travelled from as far afield as Okehampton, Minehead and Weston-Super-Mare.

The following vehicles were booked to attend 2016 rally.

(C) David Ray

Photographs of previous rallies

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