Dark Angel

Well I never.. My abstinence from this thread didn’t last long. Nottstalgia is generally a friendly site, people genuinely seem to care about each other. However, politics often makes a rational person turn into Mr Hyde. Personally, I think it doesn’t need to be here. Nevertheless, it is up to the owner of the site to decide what is or isn’t allowed to be discussed. Whilst politics is here, no one should be precluded from it, is that not censorship? DJ 360 has every right to use the politics thread as any other who chooses to use it. As

@letsavagoo: I stand shoulder to shoulder with you on your views about this thread. @DJ360: having never heard the expression “ when did you stop beating your wife?” Instead of explaining to me, you open the conversation with the word “really?” Before your explanation. This came across as a sneering condescending opening. You may or may not have meant it as such. That’s how I perceived it. ”sorry, but it’s hardly my fault if you don’t understand what I write”. Really? ”what you are trying to prove, is that immigrants, and especially Black/Asian immigran

@The Pianoman: sorry if I’m teaching my grandmother to suck eggs, however be aware of hidden costs: auction fees, internet fees, handling & postage and maybe VAT

@DJ360: “when did you stop beating your wife?” I’m sorry, you have banjaxed me with this analogy. Your political stance is your affair, to quote Voltaire “ I disagree entirely with what you have to say, but will fight to the death for your right to say it.” From my point of view, every time you make a political statement, you quote endless passages from various sources. Some of your posts are harder to understand than War & Peace, and equally as long. You have produced a list of mass shootings to promote your argument. No mention of bombings, stabbings, sexual offences, dr

Also: Hooton Street, Hunt Street.

@Jill Sparrow: I agree, Christie’s modus operandi didn’t appear to include physical violence, however, his first two victims were skeletons when found; he also had a conviction and prison sentence for violence against a woman. His first victim was strangled during the act of intercourse. Beryl lived in the same house, by all accounts trusted him, after this it is pure speculation on my part. Christie had a high IQ and was manipulative, I think he was trying to avoid the drop by getting an unsound mind verdict. Also, there was the tin with four lots of pubic hai

@Jill Sparrow: It’s likely we’ll never get to the bottom of responsibility for the babies death. However, I am not convinced of Evans’ guilt. Evans had the IQ of an eleven year old. He could neither read nor write. (Wonder who helped him with his statement?) Christie, on the other hand was very intelligent and manipulative. He likely used his ex police card, as it doesn’t appear as though the police did a lot of delving into his background, probably convinced of Evans’ guilt. Not sure about the post-mortem on Beryl Evans as nothing appears to have been noted

@DJ360: with your evangelical zeal for politics, how do you know you are right? Have you ever considered you may not be correct in all matters. In your tour of recent history of serious crime, you seem selective in your lists, therefore thus so hence amplifying your argument. As regards immigration, the demographics of this country are being altered. Labour would be worse, several of their MP’s helped prevent a plane returning some near do wells back to their own country. One of these has since committed a murder. The leader of the Labour P

@Jill Sparrow : interestingly I remember reading a book a while ago, in which Christie eventually claimed responsibility for Beryl Evans death, but not the baby, he never acknowledged involvement in her disappearance. Also, wrong thread, but I have the same affliction as your sister.

In reply to original question, providing my little grey cells are functioning, it was around the year 2000.

For all those with interest in this subject, Stephen Ford,( he used to post on here ) has compiled a fleet list for half cabs and trolley buses. I hope this leads you to it: http://www.old-bus-photos.co.uk

Whilst discussing South Notts buses, it may or may not be interesting to know that a South Notts bus still earns a living in Hampshire. Along with four others, they operate a wedding/special occasion service. It’s a Bedford OB purchased new in 1949 KNN 314. No longer does it carry its old livery. However, the bus survives.

Interestingly, I can only locate one OB being delivered new to Butler Brothers with Duple bodywork and that’s the one in the photo at Huntingdon Street. They had GAL 249 in 1943 with a Roe body which would have been a wartime utility body. This was actually a OWB. Also, HRR 192 delivered in 1947 with a Plaxton body. It’s quite feasible that these could have been rebodied at a later stage with Duple bodywork. They may have also obtained a second hand bus or two to supplement their fleet. As a side note, LNN 877 went new to Clark’s of Epperstone. That ha

Thanks for posting photograph for me Cliff Ton. Taken in 1969 @ Rempstone. Showing a Ploughing Engine converted with an internal combustion engine. Owned at the time by the Beeby family, it did work and was used in anger. Sadly my recollections about it are not to the fore at the moment. I have no idea whether it still exists/or in what form. Thought it might be a nice addition to this thread, for those with interest in this field. I don’t recollect seeing any other steam engines with this modification.

Thanks for posting photo CliffTon. Another Butler Brothers bus from the same period as the other two. It appears to be a half cab chassis with a full body, some were delivered new to their respective owners whilst others were rebodied at a later stage. Butler Brothers carried out services to local pits and may have kept certain buses for this purpose, (speculation on my part,) as @Oztalgianonly remembers travelling on Bedford OB’s. It’s registration number being KRR 316. As they carried out seaside & day trips etc. they probably had a decent fleet. I remembe

Thanks for posting photograph @Cliff Ton. It’s one @Oztalgianwanted to see. Two buses operated by Butler Bros of Kirkby in Ashfield. The main focus is of the Crossley originally fitted with a Henry Street body, however, that has been replaced. There is a Bedford OB to the rear which is the bus @Oztalgianis interested in.

@Newarker : there is a photograph of Henry Street bodied Crossley on e bay. CJL 162 new to Campion of Donnington. The seller is asking £1:99.

Belated birthday wishes @Beekay.

@Oztalgian : I need to recap on what I was doing when I came across it, was looking for something else at the time. I did have the foresight to take a screen shot as it was a bus mentioned in this thread, but am unable to put it onto this forum. Having issues at the moment looking at other photos put up. Some times get a blank space & other times get a blue square with a message telling me the image is currently unavailable. Never say never, see what I can sort out.

Been racking my brains and oiling a few cogs, still awaiting the 3 in one to work. I know Clark’s of Epperstone ran at least one, maybe two dorsal finned coaches. Skills I think also ran one, although not completely sure. I think Makemson’s also ran one, any recollections @Beekay? Robin Hood coaches may also have had a couple.

There is a photograph in existence of Butler Bros KNN 875. However, it has been rebodied, no longer carrying Henry Streets craft work. Interesting if @Oztalgian can remember it. The photograph also shows a OB sticking its nose out from behind it.

Sorry, I appear to be playing catch-up. Had a few issues with this site which now appears to have rectified itself. I like the dorsal fin fitted to Harrington bodywork. Makes them different. It was designed by Harrington to extract stale air from inside the coach as it moved.

@Beekay: ‘tis the season of goodwill! Can’t you donate £20:00 to a charity of your choice if your conscience is troubling you. I don’t do internet banking, pay pal etc. The buses await your decision The trolley bus is not boxed, but the other two are.

@Beekay : no cost. I just need your address.

@Beekay: if you would like one or both of those Corporation liveried buses, PM your address and I’ll get them winged across to you. (Trolley bus & rear platform bus)