The Pianoman 1,485 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 OTV 161 at Ruddington. My picture. I used to drive this Olympian in my Trent days. Its also at Ruddington. Perhaps I should be in a museum as well 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 640 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Rog, the blue and cream Daimler CVG6 in BK's photo is from Rotherham, rather than Sheffield 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 8 hours ago, Deepdene Boy said: Rog, the blue and cream Daimler CVG6 in BK's photo is from Rotherham, rather than Sheffield Thanks DB wasn't sure if it had crossed the border from Sheffield, great looking bus though Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Many thanks for your input chaps. It's very much appreciated. All contributions made will keep this topic active and promote interest in all forms of transport to many, who stumble on this forum. It helps me to remember my past experiences as a bus conductor/driver back in the 60s. Didn't know it then but realise it now, they were the best years of my working life. Barrie. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,009 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Trolleybus turning to come back towards Nottingham - at Wilford Toll Bridge. You can now cross the bridge (or a modified version of it) on the tram. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 CT, back in 1962, I was there I was that soldier ! Ben1945, love Reading about your exploits too ! Including on the football teams and behind the counters of shops I used to deliver to, a couple of years after my stint "On the Buses". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,485 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 22 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: Trolleybus turning to come back towards Nottingham - at Wilford Toll Bridge. You can now cross the bridge (or a modified version of it) on the tram. I believe 578 pictured is the second 6 wheeler in line for preservation at Sandtoft. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Hoping to have a ride on one of the old Nottingham trolley buses at Sandtoft this year Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Correct me if I'm wrong Rog, but is Sandtoft about 60 miles from Nottingham? B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Yes mate, just off the A18 north of Doncaster between Bawtry and Scunthorpe Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Talking about trolley buses has reminded me I must try and find some transfers for my NCT trolley, destination blinds and reg numbers Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 How about ROG 023 ? 39 Wollaton Park 39 Carlton po Square. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 That would be good, once saw a Rolls with the reg number ROG 1 but I dont think my spending money would stretch to that anyway it would look daft on my Toyota lol Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 430 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 B-K, Calendar and prices, https://sandtoft.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-Events-v2.pdf Website, https://sandtoft.org/wp/ Aerial view; https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.5645271,-0.8689781,188a,35y,281.32h,42.46t/data=!3m1!1e3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Thanks for your contribution Stuart, I'm much obliged. Having looked at your aerial view link and it looks like the museum is on some sort of industrial estate. On the view, adjacent to the site is a large car park(?) which is rammed full of vehicles. I was wondering if this was the parking area for the museum or some other firm. I was trying to find blue badge (disabled) parking but to no avail. Must make sure next time we are staying in Nottingham for a few days, that we take time to visit Sandtoft, also Ruddington. Cheers mate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Comment not necessary... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Oh I do like that, nice one mate Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Thought you might like that Rog. Hope you don't mind me taking liberties. I call it 'artistic licence. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Liberty away mate, liberty away Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 430 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 B-K I couldn't work out where general parking is let alone disabled. I don't think it's at the end. Possibly on the grass in the centre of the site, first pic below which is from Google maps dated 2013 . There are thousands of brand new cars parked around there ready to go to or have come from the docks, plus car and lorry breakers. I go past occasionally to a car meeting just down the other end of the old airfield, but the trolley museum has never been open when I've gone past, so haven't seen visitors cars going in or out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Their website says ample free parking with reserved places near the museum entrance for disabled persons parking They also have a facebook page worth checking out Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Don't use Facebook I'm afraid Rog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,215 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 No problems mate, they do have their own web site which is worth a look Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,411 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Another colour scheme for you Rog. Midland General... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,485 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 The last Bristol FLF bought by Midland General and also the last Bristol FLF manufactured now privately owned. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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