IT was all aboard for a trip down memory lane with a vintage bus rally.
Around 25 buses, dating from 1945 to the 1970s rolled up in Penzance yesterday with plenty of eager passengers waiting to board.
The event is now in its sixth year with organisers saying it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the vintage public transport revival.
"From the top of a double decker bus you get fantastic views of the area and also a sense of nostalgia," said event organiser Colin Billington who added that people travelled from places including Portsmouth and the Midlands, to showcase their retired vehicles.
"And people who own vintage buses like to see them running in service and carry passengers where they used to operate and to understand what they did in their working lives."
With a packed schedule of services running, crowds of bus enthusiasts gathered at Penzance Bus Station on Sunday.
Jumping onboard they were then whisked around local landmarks including Land's End, St Buryan, Mousehole and Praa Sands.
The first running day was held in 2005 to mark the final day in service of the Bristol VR double decker. Mr Billington added that the annual showcase of vehicles has also allowed former bus drivers to come together to reminisce about their time on the service while meeting new generations of public transport users.
"The whole day went really well and we sold out of programmes by 3pm after printing 100 more than last year," said Mr Billington.
"We had different 'ridership' throughout the day from former bus drivers to families with young children and vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
"Everyone enjoyed themselves."
Around 25 buses, dating from 1945 to the 1970s rolled up in Penzance yesterday with plenty of eager passengers waiting to board.
The event is now in its sixth year with organisers saying it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the vintage public transport revival.
"From the top of a double decker bus you get fantastic views of the area and also a sense of nostalgia," said event organiser Colin Billington who added that people travelled from places including Portsmouth and the Midlands, to showcase their retired vehicles.
"And people who own vintage buses like to see them running in service and carry passengers where they used to operate and to understand what they did in their working lives."
With a packed schedule of services running, crowds of bus enthusiasts gathered at Penzance Bus Station on Sunday.
Jumping onboard they were then whisked around local landmarks including Land's End, St Buryan, Mousehole and Praa Sands.
The first running day was held in 2005 to mark the final day in service of the Bristol VR double decker. Mr Billington added that the annual showcase of vehicles has also allowed former bus drivers to come together to reminisce about their time on the service while meeting new generations of public transport users.
"The whole day went really well and we sold out of programmes by 3pm after printing 100 more than last year," said Mr Billington.
"We had different 'ridership' throughout the day from former bus drivers to families with young children and vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
"Everyone enjoyed themselves."
