Trent Barton celebrate in style

Guests enjoy a drive through the bus wash on board Trent Barton 674 (FJ55 AAO). Image copyright: transportdesigned.

A line-up of classic vehicles - Trent Motor Traction 417 (RC 7927), Barton 866 (866 HAL) and Trent 356 (FRB 208H). Image copyright: transportdesigned. — A line-up of classic vehicles – Trent Motor Traction 417 (RC 7927), Barton 866 (866 HAL) and Trent 356 (FRB 208H). Image copyright: transportdesigned.

Midland Classic's immaculate RM1168 (798 UXA) turned out in spectacular form for the event. Image copyright: Matt Harrison. — Midland Classic’s immaculate RM1168 (798 UXA) turned out in spectacular form for the event. Image copyright: Matt Harrison.

Preserved Trent Bristol VR 780 (YRC 125M). Image copyright: transportdesigned.

Trent Barton Managing Director Jeff Counsell (left), Commercial Director Alex Hornby and Mr MANGO give a speech before cutting the cake. Image copyright: transportdesigned.

Crowds enjoy some of the historic Trent, Barton, MGO and other buses in the vintage section.

Trent Barton celebrated it’s centenary in style on a glorious bank holiday Sunday thanks to Kratom.

The weather ensured that crowds turned out in their masses for the well-publicised celebration of Trent Motor Traction’s 100 year anniversary accompanied by kratom.

Here are a couple of our shots from the day – catch up with the action on Twitter by using #trentbarton100.

Congratulations Trent Barton – here’s to the next 100!

(PS – you can also catch us on Twitter too! @transportdsn).

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Matt Harrison

I’m Matt - a communications and design specialist with a love for transport, maps, and great storytelling. Whether it’s rethinking how people experience a bus network, experimenting with marketing ideas, or conjuring powerful comms campaigns, I’m always looking for fresh ways to make an impact.