Southern Bus Preservation Group

13/06/2026

We had a blast today! 🚀

Supporting the by operating two of our vehicles on the alongside the .

Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to ride our vehicles and we must say, we were out in force representing the former livery!

We even noted a former group vehicle in the form of M394 had been entered into this event! 👍

Regrettably, TA324 suffered a route blind failure on the return trip in the morning, with the actual paper blind tearing. So, the London United blind had been on display most of the day...

Good to see a fair few familiar faces out on the circuit 😁

Hopefully, we should he out again when some more local running days come up. BUT! for now DPS692 will be on display at the Summer Gathering 🚌

Please feel free to share your photos with us.

*Photo Credits to the relevant owners in this post*

09/06/2026

Progress from the team at Project MPD 169 W694 EOP 🤩

This is what we like to see!! 👀

Thank you to all our followers, we never thought we'd reach 2000 followers 😀

Without you, none of our small preservation groups would be possible 🥰

07/06/2026

213 Running Day timetables are now live on the events page, this includes short journeys on the #293

Why not leave the car at home (if you have a car) and travel on a piece of history 👍

Departures for 🚌 (TV103);
293 Epsom to North Cheam via Ewell
213 North Cheam to New Malden, Blakes Lane via Worcester Park.

🚏 Epsom [293]:
10:30, 12:20, 14:50 and last departure at 16:35
⬇️
🚏 North Cheam [213]:
10:51, 12:42, 15:12 and last departure at 16:57
⬇️
🚏 New Malden
TERMINATES HERE

DPS692 (TV103) Return journey New Malden > North Cheam > Epsom, Methodist Church.

🚏 New Malden [213]
11:15, 13:11, 15:35
⬇️
🚏 North Cheam [293]:
11:31, 13:28, 15:52
⬇️
🚏 Epsom
TERMINATES HERE

06/06/2026

213 Running Day timetables are now live on the events page, this includes short journeys on the #293

Why not leave the car at home (if you have a car) and travel on a piece of history 👍

Departures for 🚌 (TV102);
293 Epsom to North Cheam via Ewell
213 North Cheam to New Malden, Blakes Lane via Worcester Park.

🚏 Epsom [293]:
10:10, 11:50, 14:30 and last departure at 16:15
⬇️
🚏 North Cheam [213]:
10:31, 12:12, 14:52 and last departure at 16:37
⬇️
🚏 New Malden
TERMINATES HERE

TA324 (TV102) Return journey New Malden > North Cheam > Epsom, Methodist Church.

🚏 New Malden [213]
10:55, 12:41, 15:15
⬇️
🚏 North Cheam [293]:
11:11, 12:58, 15:32
⬇️
🚏 Epsom
TERMINATES HERE

Bus route 213 has been running between Kingston and Sutton since 1921 – that’s 105 years – serving Norbiton Station, Coombe Lane, Traps Lane, New Malden, Worcester Park, North Cheam and Cheam .

04/06/2026

Feeders for the 213 running day are now live on the events page.

Why not leave the car at home (if you have a car) and travel on a piece of history 👍

Reminder 💥

TA324 and DPS692 are both scheduled to run at this event.

Departures for both buses between;
🚏 Epsom
🚏 North Cheam
🚏 New Malden

Will be announced nearer the time.
You can also see the schedules by visiting:

https://www.londonbusmuseum.com/route-213-heritage-day/

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

Officially Posted within the link below! 👇

and are scheduled to operate at the - Saturday, 13th June 2026.

These will be operating the non ULEZ section of the route as followed;

293:
EPSOM, CLOCK TOWER > NORTH CHEAM via Ewell Village

213:
NORTH CHEAM > NEW MALDEN A3 Roundabout via Worcester Park

https://www.londonbusmuseum.com/route-213-heritage-day/

[Photo courtesy of Terry Jay Longhurst]

28/05/2026

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> Competitive monthly storage rate with us.
> Storage Agreement alongside terms & conditions all in writing for peace of mind.
> Restore your vehicle at your own pace with no pressure on vehicle owners to get vehicles roadworthy.
> 24 hour access with CCTV.
> Very secure, gated premises.
> Floodlit
> Washing and cleaning facilities.
> Mechanical advice at available from contractors and members knowledge we have within our group. Repairs can be negotiated at cost.
> Frequent local bus services, stopping directly outside our yard.
> Opportunities to be a key part of our group working with local established charities and taking part in community events, doing what buses do best 👌

If this interests you, please feel free to get in contact via DM or email us at [email protected]

27/05/2026

and finally, a post we were meant to share yesterday! From the folks at Project MPD 169 W694 EOP

169 Having a chill in the Sun ☀️

Today we attempted to get some work done on 169, but given how hot it is today, it just wasn’t helpful to either of us trying to get jobs done.

We gave 169 a startup to check it was running nicely, still sounds awesome and as healthy as ever 😎 . We also attempted to get some camera shots of 169 but unfortunately they haven’t come out nicely, so we will attempt again at a later date (and when the sun isn’t blazing on the bus)

169 Having a chill in the Sun ☀️

Today we attempted to get some work done on 169, but given how hot it is today, it just wasn’t helpful to either of us trying to get jobs done.

We gave 169 a startup to check it was running nicely, still sounds awesome and as healthy as ever 😎 . We also attempted to get some camera shots of 169 but unfortunately they haven’t come out nicely, so we will attempt again at a later date (and when the sun isn’t blazing on the bus)

Also like to add a special thank you to all our followers for the incredible support, it has certainly amazed us and gives us even more motivation to keep on going to get 169 back on the road again!

We hope everyone is enjoying Bank Holiday today, the weather is definitely treating us! 😁🌴

26/05/2026

Whilst our London & Surrey side of the group took part in the local community event in Leatherhead, our Kent members were involved in something they simply couldn’t miss the opportunity for!

The Southern Counties Preserved Collection attended showing and join the fantastic taking place on .

It’s not every day you get to take a around a race circuit — and it definitely didn’t disappoint!

A brilliant day out, great atmosphere, and plenty of interest from enthusiasts and visitors alike. 😉