Five DGOT buses took part in the ‘Devon General Remembered’ Running Day organised by the Devon General Society at Newton Abbot on Sunday 3rd September 2023. The event was based at Highweek Way and recreated local bus routes of the 1960s.
The DGOT vehicles concerned were NTT 661, our 1952 AEC Regent III; ETT 995, our 1953 AEC ‘Light Six’ Rebuild; VDV 798, our 1957 AEC Reliance; VDV 817, our 1957 AEC Regent V and CTT513C, our 1965 AEC Regent V. 503 RUO, our 1964 AEC Regent V, also travelled to the event but experienced a breakdown and was unable to take part.
1,152 passenger journeys were made on our buses during the day, giving free trips to Bovey Tracey, Combeinteignhead, Ideford, Lawes Bridge (Torquay) and Teignmouth, as well as on the shuttle service to/from Newton Abbot railway station. The event has helped the Trust deliver its charitable objective of educating the public about the Devon General Omnibus & Touring Co. Ltd.
Thanks to all our volunteer drivers and conductors for making the day a success. If you would like to become a DGOT volunteer, please see https://www.dgot.org.uk/about-the-devon-general-omnibus-trust/
Here are some pictures by Richard Nardi and Martin White of our buses at the event:
Issued 10th September 2023