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Bedford OWB : reg. OML 125
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WITPG website, which is dedicated to recording and preserving the rich
and fascinating transport history of the Western Isles of Scotland.
Over the course of the 20th century, motor transport; ferry and
air services; commercial plant; operators and contracting businesses have
all changed enormously in the Western Isles. This
website aims to capture some of this history and present it here for the
benefit of future generations of Hebrideans and all others with an interest
in Britain's motoring heritage. |
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The Western Isles
Transport Group (WITPG) is a voluntary run charitable organisation
made up of commercial vehicle enthusiasts. The aims of the Group
are: to record and promote the transport history of the Outer Hebrides;
to organise related events and activities; and, where possible, to
restore vehicles of historical importance to the isles |
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LEFT: Colin Pitt’s
green 1950 Seddon 5L at the Garenin heritage village in Lewis, parked in front of John
Pomeroy’s 1937 Albion 3 tonner, the winner of the Ladies Choice award
for the ‘prettiest vehicle’ at the 2002 West Coast Run visit to the
Western Isles. (Photo: Roddy MacDonald). |
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Membership |
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We would be delighted to hear from anyone wishing to become a member
of WITPG. For more information about the group, or if you wish to
become a member, please contact the Membership Secretary, John Angus
MacLeod, at:
witpg@aol.com |
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Annual membership fees are £15 |
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Family membership £18
| OAP/Student £5 |
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Download
Membership Form
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PHOTO: The standard small wartime
bus, the Bedford OWB, with 32-seat utility
bodywork by Duple or SMT. This vehicle (OML 125) eas operated by
Hebridean Transport snd is pictured in South Beach Street, Stornoway,
driving past the old Picture House (now the British Legion club).
It has Swordale (in Point, Lewis) on its destination board. |
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