 Worcester Park Running Day
Sunday 10th August 2008
Classic buses
Historic routes
Free rides
A family day out
Bruce Jenkins' view of
Worcester Park Station in August 1958, with RLH67 running during
the last days of the 127.
Event
over! This section of the site is retained for
reference.
All aboard for a classic bus running day in the Worcester Park and North Cheam area of south London on
Sunday 10 August 2008. This will recreate the bus routes of 50 years ago - free services using buses of
the period. An illustrated programme is available with full
details.
August 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of
London's first red bus route operated by low-bridge double-deck
buses, route 127. It fell victim to
the cuts in service that followed the long bus strike of 1958, an
event which may be considered to mark the beginning of the downturn
in fortunes of London Transport bus services for the rest of the
20th century. Contents
Buses and coaches will run free services available to the
public. The format will be similar to our Carshalton running day in April 2007, which was
enjoyed by local residents and enthusiasts alike.
A photo gallery will be put on this site after the
event. If you would like to contribute, please see the
Photographers' page.
Publicity
We have encouraged local people to come and enjoy a day out
with a range of local publicity:
Merton Council's sign at Wimbledon
Our poster at Morden
Underground Station
Local magazine
Worcester Park Life, August
issue
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