Alton Bus Rally & Running Day Links

Event organised in association with
	Mid Hants Railway Steam and heritage diesel trains run for 10 miles through the beautiful Hampshire countryside between the market towns of Alton and Alresford. The railway is also home to the 'RAT' (Real Ale Train), 'The Countryman' and 'The Watercress Belle' luxury dining trains. Visit the website for more information about the railway, special events and train times.
Event supporter
	Aldershot & District Bus Interest Group (ADBIG) For anyone interested in the Aldershot & District Traction Co. Ltd., the 'Tracco', which operated in Surrey and Hampshire. Aldershot & District was the main bus operator in Alton. Supporters of the Alton Bus Rally & Running Day since the first event in 1995. The Group operates selected former Aldershot & District routes with former Aldershot & District buses at the event each year. ADBIG also organise their own bus events in the former A&D area.
Event trader
	The Little Red Bus Co. *The Little Red Bus will be attending this year's event, operating rides for children aged 2 to 12 in Anstey Park (fare payable). It is also available for private hire.** *Subject to availability.
Local information
	Visit Hampshire The official tourism website for Hampshire. Includes details of places to stay in Alton and the surrounding area.

Links to websites of groups and organisations who's buses and coaches regularly appear at the event

Aldershot & District Omnibus Rescue & Restoration Society (ADORRS) formed to save two 1928 former Aldershot & District Dennis E buses from a field. Nine buses are now owned.

City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot (CPTTD) is one of three separate and operationally independent bus preservation projects in Hampshire and West Sussex that are administered by the Working Omnibus Museum Project Ltd.

Cobham Bus Museum (LBPT) home of The London Bus Preservation Trust dedicated to preserving and restoring its collection of historic London buses. Organisers of various bus events throughout the year.

Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) was formed to preserve King Alfred Buses & Coaches and anything and everything to do with King Alfred Motor Services of Winchester. Organisers of the annual Winchester Buses Running Day, usually held on New Year's Day.

Heritage Collection of Hants & Dorset and Wilts & Dorset a collection of former Hants & Dorset and Wilts & Dorset buses and coaches.

Leyland National Group formed to bring together those with an interest in the Leyland National.

The Leyland National was the 'Feature Class' for the 2007 event in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Leyland National Group, they were well supported with 19 Leyland Nationals present.

The Provincial Society was formed to bring together people interested in all aspects of the operation and vehicles of the former Provincial Tramways Company, Gosport and Fareham Omnibus Company and Provincial Bus Company, together with all successor and associated companies from 1878 to the present day. Organisers of the annual Provincial Society Bus Rally at Stokes Bay, Gosport.

Swindon Vintage Omnibus Society formed in 1968 by a small group of enthusiasts from the Swindon area. Owners of two former Swindon buses.

Links to websites of groups and organisations who's vehicles regularly appear at the event

The Alton Oldtimers preserved fire engine collectors.

Double LL Club a historic machinery and collectors club for motorcycles, cars and commercial vehicles.

Southern Ambulance Preservation Society is concerned with the restoration and preservation of Ambulance vehicles, in the south of England - and beyond.