FotEK vehicle news.
Here you will find all the latest news about the vehicles in our collection and those owned by our members. Remember for information on Bristol VRT 7681 (SKL681X) visit her webpage HERE and for news on Leyland National 1178 (EFN178L) click HERE!
28th September 2009 JJG1P
Carl and 7001
Carl Underwood and Jake Bamford paid a visit to an old friend today, ECW bodied Leyland Atlantean JJG1P (7001) who is now in the care of Roger of London Truck and Bus fame. He intends to restore her in the long term once he has some of his other projects out of the way.
9th September 2009 TFN980T
Rare Willowbrook bodied Bristol VRT now owned by new member Bernard Sealy is being worked on at Sandwich. She is receiving panel repairs and MOT work. See more
HERE!31st August 2009 6801FN
6801FN was all repaired and fit for the FotEK Running Day at Fowlmead as can be seen
HERE!9th August 2009 6801FN
6801 suffered fuelproblems at the Herne Bay Rally and had to retire early back to Sandwich. VJG187J operated a trip down to Reculver whilst AFN780B, RVB977S and SKL681X all operated on the free bus service.
1st July 2009 VG187J
Our Swift all seems to be sorted out again. A full report on this will appear later on with pictures
27th/28th June 2009 SKL681X
Ex East Kent Bristol VR SKL681X (7681) at Preston Steam Rally
On 27th/28th June 2009 SKL681X attended the Preston Steam Rally. Click on the picture to go to 7681's site where a full report with pictures is available.
3rd June 2009 VJG187J
Following on from her engine rebuild, we are still having problems with her boiling over and chucking the water out the back! This could mean that the engine has got to be taken out again and sent away for machining and a rebuild. Currently 187J is VOR (Vehicle Off Road).
30th/31st May 2009 AFN780B
Over the weekend of of 30th/31st May The Western Heights Preservation Society held an open weekend at the Drop Redoubt which provided an opertunity to explore this hidden fortress of Dover. A free shuttle service was operated on both days between The Western Heights and Dover Castle using AFN780B. For more information please visit the Western Heights Preservation Society website
HERE . Seen here is 780B resting in Drop Redoubt Road at the Western Heights.
RVB977S
Member Paul Houselander has been working hard on his bus 0977 better known as 'Pride of Thanet'. Seats have been installed and the floor has been repainted. Also following problems with the electric windscreen wipers some work has been carried out in this area.
VJG187J
Our AEC Swift /Marshal saloon is now back on the road following an engine rebuild from Carl and Barrie. She has now passed her MOT and following a few teething problems is now ready to roll. 187 has been off the road a good few years following the engine seizing and failing. We look forward to seeing her out and about over the coming year.
AFN780B
Following on from the appeal for a fuel tank for 780B, we have had a new one made following failure of the old one last month. This cost over £300 but will be worth it to get her back on the road again. You can look forward to seeing her out and about this coming season. The work was carried out by regulars Barrie and Tony at Sandwich Depot. Barrie commented that the underside of 780B is looking a bit rough and is bit by bit being cleaned, scraped and painted.
If you would like to make a donation to help keep 780B going or to contribute towards the cost of the fuel tank, contact us via the website.