An appeal for donations has been launched to raise funds for the renovation of this historic vehicle which originally entered service in 1935. For further details of the project and how to make donations, please follow this link Fundraiser by British Trolleybus Society : The renovation of Reading Bus number 47
BTS News
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The renovation of the BTS’s historic motorbus Reading 47
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Next Reading Meeting: Friday 2 October 2026:
‘The Three Manxketeers’ – Graham, Francis and Roger – give an update on the Isle of Man following their trip in June this year.
Reading Area Meetings take place at the Reading District Oddfellows’ Hall, 118b Oxford Road, Reading RG1 7NQ and are normally held on the first Friday of each month except July and August, commencing 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Very occasionally, this first Friday date has to be changed when this day happens to be New Year’s Day or Good Friday.
Admission: There is no charge, however, a suggested donation of £4 for BTS/NTA members or £5 for non-members would be appreciated to help cover the cost of hall hire and refreshments. Meetings are organised by the BTS and all transport enthusiasts are welcome.
Meetings Organiser Graham Bilbé, 12 Belle Avenue, Reading RG6 7BL.
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Next London Meeting: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Jeff Tucker “Brno, Riga, St Petersburg, Sofia, Budapest and Crimea 2000 – 2004, and Prague 2025/6.
The National Trolleybus Association meets at the Model Railway Club, 4 Calshot Street, London, N1 9DA with £2.50 admission fee, starting at 14.30. There are no meetings in August or September each year.
Organiser: John Parkin, 59 Beechwood Court, West Street Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2QA
E-Mail: trolleybus654@aol.com