The Trust membership scheme currently has almost 300 members who share an interest in Ribble Motor Services and the work we do to preserve the company’s history. The annual subscription is £25 and members receive a full colour magazine four times a year as well as access to our members Facebook page and the chance to participate in our work.
You can apply for membership by completing the application form via the Contact Page
As well as supporting our overall aims members also have the chance to work directly with the Trust. A whole range of opportunities awaits – some members work regularly at our depot on vehicle preparation, regular maintenance and vehicle restoration. We have plenty of tasks for those with specific skills and those who help in a more general way. Others help out at events by conducting on the bus service, carrying out marshalling, talking to visitors. There’s plenty of enjoyment as well as hard work and a lot of satisfaction in helping a restoration project to completion or successfully delivering a major event.
If you would like to know more and possibly take a look around do get in touch.
Leyland National 382
Reg: PTF 728L
Chassis: 1151/2R/0401(integral)
Body: Leyland National (integral) B48D
Built: 1972
382 was from the initial batch of fifty Nationals bought by Ribble (371-420). All were delivered with dual doors but many were converted to single; 382 was one that kept its original layout. Delivered in November 1972 it was initially allocated to Southport before moving to Preston where it stayed for almost three years. It then moved to Burnley.
382 was acquired from an independent operator some years ago as a possible restoration project, the Trust having already acquired 372 as another option. 382 was considered to be more suitable and restoration work began in earnest in 2023. All mechanical and electrical work is complete and the bodywork is at an advanced stage. It should be on the road in 2026 having been restored to original specification.