Westpoint 2012

The Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group (pctpg) is running a trip to Westpoint for the bus rally next Sunday, 16th September. Group members and members of the public are invited to join us. Here are the times:

Depart Milehouse (outside the Social Club) at 08:45

Via Plymouth Station and Derry’s Cross

Depart Royal Parade (stop A12) 08:50

Depart Coypool Park & Ride at 09:00

Arrive at Westpoint approximately 10:00

Depart Westpoint at 16:30

Arrive Coypool Park & Ride approximately 17:30

Arrive Royal Parade approximately 17:40

Arrive Milehouse approximately 17:45

Via Derry’s Cross and Plymouth Station

Times subject to traffic conditions. 176 “INVINCIBLE” will be used for this service.

Passengers travelling with us only pay £4.00 admission (instead of £5.00). We welcome contributions towards fuel cost’s.

Any enquiries please contact events@plymouthcitytransport.co.uk.

Cant believe this shot was taken 10 years ago!

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