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    •  introduction
    •  horse buses & private operators 
    •  trams                                              »
      •  routes
      •  tramcars 
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    •  c & d traction company history 
    •  routes
    •  people
    •  buses
    •  events & anecdotes
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    •  1956 changes 
    •  fleet twilight 
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    •  how to help
    •  formation and current status 
    •  2005 anniversary event
    •  activities
    •  sales
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    •  post-service
    •  foct stewardship 
    •  restoration progress 
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Activities

Recording

• Collecting personal memories and experiences of Chatham Traction and related contemporary events.
• Identifying, and collecting where appropriate, relics, memorabilia, photographs, film and ephemera relating to Chatham Traction, its predecessors the trams, and its immediate successors.

Restoring

• Bringing GKE 68 back into an operable state sufficient to allow it to be used to fulfil the Friends’ objectives by co-ordinating various repair, restoration or renewal activities.
• Researching and recording constructional features and methods used for the bus, and identifying alternatives where original materials or methods are no longer practical.
• Seeking funding from grant-awarding bodies or local sponsors.

Educating

In due course, activities are hoped to include:

• Using the bus as mobile classroom or exhibition. 
• Providing a theme for local history education at all levels
• Forming a centrepiece for any heritage-related events around Medway and elsewhere.

Promoting

• The Friends endeavour to have a presence at events within and around Medway that contain a transport or local history element.  Attendance is aimed at increasing awareness of the project, gaining support and raising funds.

Assistance is welcome in any of these areas, especially where relevant skills and experience are available.  Use contacts link from home page.