Recent Events

Volunteer Recruitment Day

When:  Sunday, May 23rd 10:30am to 1:30pm

Where:  Whiteman Park, Village Centre

Come along and join us as we celebrate National Volunteer Week at Whiteman Park.  BPSWA members will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have about volunteering with the Bus preservation Society of WA.  Take the opportunity to learn about our buses and how we restore them.  We have many opportunities where you can enjoy working and contributing in your community - perhaps you would like to become a member  We offer the opportunity to:

• Meet and mix with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Participate in social outings using Historic Buses.
• Work in a congenial friendly environment.
• Be part of the team working at the Depot sharing skills and experiences to maintain and restore the collection of historic buses and bus memorabilia.
• Be valued and respected for your work.
• Be part of, and contribute to the future of Bus Heritage in Western Australia.

To see more, click here to see the many types of skills and knowledge we are looking for:

The British Car Day - Gingin

When:  Sunday 16th May 2021 10am to 3pm

Where:  The Town of Gingin, WA

​The weather stayed relatively fine for the Gingin British Car Day, a family friendly event with displays of every kind of veteran, vintage and current British cars.  BPSWA volunteers were attending with a selection of our British buses - AEC Regal Mark III (MTT 378), AEC Regal Mark VI (MTT 654) and Leyland Tiger OPS4-1 (MTT Tow Wagon 4).  
Photos:  B McPherson

2021 Heritage Festival - Historic Bus Trip

When:  Sunday 18th April 
             Sunday 2nd May
             Sunday 9th May
             Sunday 16th May
Where:  Departs from Whiteman Park Visitor Information Centre at:

• 10:30am
• 12:00 noon
• 1:30pm
• 3:00pm 

​​Experience an enjoyable ride with commentary in a heritage bus within the grounds of Whiteman Park, learning why aboriginal groups lived in the park and seeing the natural vegetation that attracts many native animals to the area.

2021 Heritage Festival - BPSWA Depot Tours

When: Tuesday 20th April at 10:00am
            Tuesday 11th May at 10:00am
Where: Departs from Whiteman Park Visitor Information Centre
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​Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the Bus Preservation Society of WA's impressive fleet of restored buses and tour the workshop where they make it happen. You'll get to inspect the impressive collection of heritage buses, including some currently under repair or restoration. Enclosed footwear is essential.

2021 Heritage Festival - Whiteman Explorer

When:  Monday 19th April
             Monday 26th April - Cancelled due to COVID lockdown
             (click here to see the WA Government website)
             Monday 3rd May
             Monday 10th May
             Monday 17th May
Where:  Departs from Whiteman Park Visitor Information Centre at:

• 10:00am
• 1:00pm

​​Experience an enjoyable ride with commentary in a heritage bus within the grounds of Whiteman Park, learning why aboriginal groups lived in the park and seeing the natural vegetation that attracts many native animals to the area.

Shannon's Classic Car Show 

When:  Sunday, 18th April 2021, 10am to 3pm
Where:  Ascot Racecourse

Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular

When: Sunday 11th April 2021, 10am to 3pm
​Where:  Trinity Playing Fields, Cnr Manning and Elderfield Roads, Waterford.

Friends Of Maylands Brickworks

When:  Sunday, 13th December 2020, 1pm to 4pm
Where:   Swan Bank Road, Maylands

There was a good turnout and plenty of interest at the Maylands Brickworks Open Day on Sunday, 13th December.  The Hoffman Kiln built in 1927 is the only one in WA and considered rare as there are only four left in Australia.  BPSWA was in attendance to support the event with our heritage buses - a 1949 Leyland Tiger OPS4 (Metro 81), and a 1965 AEC Regal Mark Vi (MTT 654).  
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Railfest 2020

When:  Saturday  11th October  10am-4pm
​Where:  The Railway Museum, 136 Railway Parade, Bassendean  WA

BPSWA participated in this popular annual event hosted by Rail Heritage WA at Railway Museum in Bassendean. The weather was fine and families enjoyed the many displays featuring the history of rail in Western Australia. Our star attraction this year was our 1974 Leyland Panther PSUR1A-1R, former Transperth #988.

2020 Canning Show 

When:  Friday 6th November 5pm-9pm and Saturday 7th November 9am-9pm  
Where:   Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds; Cnr Albany Highway & Station St Cannington

BPSWA displayed 4 of our restored heritage buses at this annual family-friendly event in Cannington, at one stage sharing the limelight with a small flock of sheep. 
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York Motor Show 2020

When: 12th and 13th September 2020
​Where:  Lowe Street,  York

In 2020 our display at the York Motor Show was impressive with four of our heritage buses and our bright yellow tow truck all making their way to York for the annual event.  This year, to ensure a more relaxed outing,  our volunteers took the buses up to York on Saturday and stayed overnight.  On Sunday the buses provided services around York as well as presenting at displays.  Our thanks to all our volunteers who attended and supported this successful event.  

Metro 81, our 1949 Leyland Tiger, was very popular with the crowd who took the opportunity to see the sights of York in the restored half-cab bus.  BPSWA members were thrilled when Metro 81 won the gong for Best Bus at the Show.   BPSWA Events Co-ordinator, Jake Dimovitis, proudly accepted the award from Shire of York President, Cr Denese Smythe and Veteran Car Club’s (York) Gary Byfield.  Afterwards, Andrew (driving) and Neil posed Metro 81 with her well-deserved trophy.  Photos: Pauline Orr and Jake Dimovitis.​

"Speed the Movie, the Play"

The Perth Fringe Festival requested the use of one of our heritage buses for their very successful comedy production  "Speed, the Movie, the Play"  Back by popular demand, this fun production was a hit once more with the people of Perth. 
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Our 1977 Mercedes Benz O305 (former MTT 171 City Clipper) stepped up to play the part of the hostage bus.  The interior of the bus was set up with lighting and special effects and the captive audience enthusiastically embraced their role as "hostages".  There was action, drama, fun props and good laughs for all. 

​171 played the part to perfection and following its short stint in the spotlight, returned to its everyday but valued role in service at Whiteman Park.

The Big Boys Toys Event

Two of our heritage buses stepped into the spotlight at the recent Big Boys Toys event held at Daimler Trucks Perth.  Representing us in style among the displays of trucks, bikes and other "toys" was our 1977 Mercedes Benz O305 (MTT 171) and 1952 AEC Regal Mark IV (Kalamunda 17).

​Photos by Colin Davison
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