Omnibus Magazine
The Society's Journal
Published six times a year and containing a wide spectrum of articles on current and past practice, of interest to enthusiasts and industry personnel alike. It is fully illustrated and has overview news of route developments from all areas, plus a diary of Society events and notices.
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A North Wales Independent
Malcolm Cowtan looks at the origins and development of D.P. Owens
Fascinating Buses Recalled
Gavin Booth recalls some interesting demonstrators
All Change in Loughborough
John Bennett reports on recent network improvements
usual Bus Archive News, from the photo archives, Nationwide reports
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