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Major event and dates in the history of the West Country Historic Omnibus and Transport Trust.
| 1998 | ||
| 10 Oct | Formation of the West Country Historic Omnibus and Transport Trust for the purpose of preserving West Country vehicles and actefacts for future generations. | |
| 1999 | ||
| 26 May | Trust registered as Limited company. | |
| 2000 | ||
| 26 Mar | Application accepted as a registered charity. | |
| May | Trust formally announced at Transport 2000 in Newton Abbot. | |
| May | A927 MDV (Devon General 7) on long term loan from Harry Blundred. | |
| Dec | TDV 217J (Exeter City Transport 217) donated to the trust by First Western National. | |
| 2001 | ||
| Feb - Jun | WHOTT Mobile Museum - TDV 217J - Exeter City Transport No. 217. During this period Exeter No 217 was transformed into the WHOTT Mobile Museum. Click here to find out more details. | |
| Jun | Web site launched. | |
| Oct | C801 FRL (Western National 6104) donated by First Western National. | |
| 2002 | ||
| Feb | AFJ 727T (First Southern National 3307) donated by First Southern National. | |
| Jul | PFJ 850M (Western National RV8) donated by Colin Billington. | |
| 14 Sep | Royal Blue Running Day from Taunton to Ilfracombe and return. | |
| 15 Sep | Tiverton Running day with Devon General Society. | |
| 2003 | ||
| 17 Aug | GWR Centenary - Helston - Lizard Road Run. | |
| 21 Sep | 2nd Royal Blue Run from Bournemouth to Exmouth and Wespoint | |
| 21 Sep | WHOTT Rally - Anniversary of the first preserved Devon General. WHOTT held their first rally at Westpoint. Click here to find further details of the event. | |
| 21 Sep | M627 HDV (Stagecoach Devon 46329) on long term loan from Stagecoach Devon | |
| 21 Sep | L929 CTT (Stagecoach Devon 46300) on long term loan from Stagecoach Devon. | |
| 2004 | ||
| Jan | AFJ 764T (First Somerset & Avon 38764) donated by First Somerset and Avon. | |
| May | WHOTT held its first Drive-a-Bus Day at Westpoint. | |
| 19 Sep | WHOTT Rally - 75th Anniversary of Western National. WHOTT held their second rally at Westpoint. Click here to find further details of the event. | |
| 2005 | ||
| Jan | WHOTT dismantles Highbridge bus depot structure for potential re-erection at the museum site. | |
| Feb | VDV 137S (First Somerset & Avon 39337) donated by First Somerset & Avon. | |
| 04-06 Apr | Centenary of Exeter's Electric Trams. WHOTT had a display in Exeter to celebrate 100 years of Exeter Trams. Click here for further details of the event. | |
| Mar | Archive activity established at Westpoint. | |
| Apr | 86 GFJ (Exeter City Transport 86) on long term loan from Exeter City Council. | |
| 24/25 Jun | 125th Anniversary of Royal Blue Coaches. WHOTT held a Royal Blue run to celebrate 125 years since the formation of Royal Blue Coaches. Click here for further details of the event. | |
| 11 May | OTA 632G (Southern National 1460) acquired from the Birmingham & Midland Motor Omnibus Trust, Wythall. | |
| 16/17 Sep | 125th Anniversary of Royal Blue Coaches. WHOTT held a second Royal Blue run to celebrate 125 years since the formation of Royal Blue Coaches. Click here for further details of the event. | |
| 18 Sep | WHOTT Rally - 125th Anniversary of Royal Blue Coaches. WHOTT held their third rally at Westpoint. Click here to find further details of the event. | |
| Sep | C705 FFJ (Devon General Transit 705) donated by Colin Billington. | |
| 2006 | ||
| Jan | OTT 98 (Royal Blue 1299) donated by Dorset Transport Circle. | |
| 23 Apr | 2nd WHOTT Drive-a-Bus day at Westpoint. | |
| 14 May | Royal Blue display at Basingstoke Festival of Transport. | |
| 15 Jul | Exeter Running Day and display to mark 10 years of Stagecoach Devon. | |
| 16 Sep | 5th Royal Blue Run from Cheltenham to Exeter. | |
| 17 Sep | WHOTT Rally - Click here for further details of the event | |
| 9 Dec | First Devon & Cornwall Final Bristol VR Running Day. Click here for further details of the event | |
| 2007 | ||
| 17 Apr | LTA 772 (Southern National 1613) donated by Dorset Transport Circle. | |
| 10-11 Mar | Victoria Coach Station 75th Anniversary | |
| 16 Jun | 6th Royal Blue Run - Cheltenham to Weymouth | |
| 14/15 Sep | Yelloway run from Cheshie to Devon | |
| 16 Sep | WHOTT Rally - Click here for further details of the event | |
| 2008 | ||
| 27 Apr | Penzance VR Revival & Mousehole Running Day. Click here for further details of the event. | |
| 14/15 Jun | Royal Blue Run - Taunton - Bude - Exeter |
In addition to these events many other activities are taking place.
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Copyright The West Country Historic Omnibus & Transport Trust, 2001-2007
Registered in England Company No. 3780463. Registered Charity No. 1079795
