Recent Events

"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.

Railfest 2019

When:  Sunday  13th 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.  This year our display featured our 1967 Leyland Lion PSR1/1 which saw service with the Western Australian Government Railways.  The bus was donated to the Society for preservation in 1983.

BPSWA  supported the Bennett Brook Railway's favourite little steamer, Ashley and all his engine friends.

The kids had a great fun day at this regular event.

Ashley and Friends Day at Whiteman Park

The Bus Preservation Society provided bus services between the Village Car Park (No 7) to the Mussel Pool Train Station in Whiteman Park as needed on the day.  Families and friends enjoyed travelling between the two Railway stations on an historic bus from a bygone era.  

York Motor Show 2019

When: Sunday 1st September 2019
​Where:  Lowe Street,  York

BPSWA once again participated in the annual York Motor Show by providing bus tours around historic sites within the town of York.  It was a rainy day but York residents and visitors alike enjoyed the day.  The public took the opportunity to ride in the buses during showers and enjoy the displays when the sun came out.
 
Bus rides were for donation only with BPSWA heritage buses running a Hop On Hop Off service with 5 stops along the route.  Volunteers from the town of York gave historical commentary on points of interest around the town - the earliest inland town in Western Australia. 
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Private Tour for City of Swan Seniors
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Senior citizens residing in the City of Swan were treated to a private tour of our workshops and collection this week.  The collection was lined up for display on the workshop apron to enable better visibility and access and after  morning tea the citizens had a closer look a the restorations  in progress.  

​Photos by Colin Davison
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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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2019 Whiteman Park Heritage Open Day

It was a busy group of BPSWA members who greeted the public at the Whiteman Park Heritage Open day.  In addition to our displays of Metro 22 and the Horse Bus in Revolutions, the BPSWA workshops were set up to display our collections and restoration projects.  Our drivers were ferrying the public around the park in our operational heritage buses and other members were giving talks on the various displays and projects in our depot.   There was a strong contingent of BPSWA volunteers who provided exceptional support on the day in addition to the behind-the-scenes preparation work that was required.  Well done BPSWA volunteers!
 
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Whiteman Park Open Day

When:  Sunday 28th April 2019
Where:  Whiteman Park, BPSWA Workshops

Our workshops and display buses were open to the public throughout the day.  We also had a number of our heritage buses transporting the public between the various museums at Whiteman Park at this very popular family event. Families enjoyed the day with rides on buses from yesteryear and the opportunity to see how we restore these heritage buses from the ground up to tell the story of Perth's rich transport history. 
 
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Shannon's Classic Car Show 2019

When:  Sunday March 24th 2019 10am to 3pm
Where:  Ascot Racecourse

A number of our heritage buses were on display at one of the largest motor shows in Western Australia, including:
-  1950 Leyland Tiger (Tow Wagon)
-  1951 Guy Arab
-  1952 AEC Regal Mk IV
-  1967 BMC Austin School Bus 
-  1974 Leyland Panther​

Hen's Party 101

BPSWA member Buffy Davies (Bride-to-Be) recently gathered with her family and friends for her hens party.  With Colin Davison at the wheel, the bride-to-be and her party of "hens" were transported in style in our heritage 1951 Guy Arab 101. 

Buffy and the girls were very appreciative of Colin's services as driver and the novelty of 101 and shared these lovely photos of the day.​