Establishment of a historic fleet
[Featured article: December 2020]
In early 1977, the Department of the Capital Territory followed the example of London Transport in deciding to preserve examples of their older vehicles for posterity.
Featured Bus – Bus 410 (MAN SL200)
[September/October 2014]
Bus 410 was an MAN SL200 which operated for ACTION between 1975 and 1991.
Featured Bus – C.59351 ‘Matilda’ (AEC Regal III)
[March 2013]
C.59351 aka ‘Matilda’, is a restored AEC Regal III which forms part of ACTION’s Heritage Fleet.
Featured Bus – ZIB-156 (AEC Swift 3MP2R)
[July 2012]
ZIB 156 was an AEC Swift 3MP2R which operated for the Canberra Bus Service between 1970 and 1979.
Featured Bus – ZIB-240 (Thornycroft Trident)
[June 2012]
Bus 240 was a Syd Wood-bodied Thornycroft Trident PG/CR6/1 that operated for the Canberra Bus Service between 1974 and 1976.
Featured Bus – ZIB-207 (Volvo B58-50)
[July 2011]
ZIB 207 was a Volvo B58-50 with a Freighter Adelaide body. It was delivered to the Canberra Bus Service in February 1972 and entered service in April 1972.