Buses in Nottingham

[plantfit 7,580]

1/76 scale Olympian

 

 

Rog

[Cliff Ton 10,457]

Went to Loughborough from Clifton on South Notts buses quite a few times when I was younger.

[philmayfield 6,115]

Same here. I once went with my parents and then we caught another bus towards Mountsorrel and got off at the Woodhose Eaves junction. We walked all the way to Woodhouse Eaves which was a long walk for a young lad. Weve been that way many times when our children were younger and we used to go to Beacon Hill and climb up the rocks.

[Cliff Ton 10,457]

Small world.

 

On a couple of occasions when I was a kid, we did that exact same journey to Woodhouse Eaves and The Beacon Hill.

[Jill Sparrow 10,304]

49 minutes ago, philmayfield said:

got off at the Woodhose Eaves junction. We walked all the way to Woodhouse Eaves which was a long walk for a young lad.

In 1944, my mother walked the same route with a massive suitcase en route to the NAAFI station at Garats Hay.  Not a very propitious start but she made many good friends during her war service there. Lots of dances, time off and, unlike many of those in the ATS, no shortage of food, make up or nylons.

[MRS B 511]

My husband was stationed at Garats Hay for a while, was nice to have him actually living full time at home. 

[The Pianoman 1,532]

I am trying to find out what buses Nottingham City Transport had in the 1930's. I was a bit surprised to find that, according to this list: https://members.tripod.com/~notts_derby/hnct.html it didn't have any motor buses until 1953, only trolleybuses. Is this information correct?

[katyjay 5,090]

The estate I was raised on, built 1933, had buses.

[Cliff Ton 10,457]

Nottm City Transport's own website says they had motor buses.....scroll down to the relevant years.    

 

https://www.nctx.co.uk/history

 

The webpage you've linked says the page was updated by Dave Root (whoever he is/was) in August 2001. Maybe he's learned a bit more since then.

[Stuart.C 491]

NCT had motorbuses from 1920 if this extremely comprehensive list is correct.
Trolley bus list after Motorbus list finishes in 1968, about 2/3 way down.

 

http://www.old-bus-photos.co.uk/wp-content/themes/Old-Bus-Photos/fleetlists/NCT Fleet Listl.html

 

link to main site for above list,

 

http://www.old-bus-photos.co.uk/

[The Pianoman 1,532]

Thanks. Something for me to go at.

[roger peatman 337]

According to the History page :

 

 

1906

Solid-tyred Thornycrofts Motorbuses were first introduced on 26th March between the Market Place and Carlton Road (Crown Hotel). Two buses were required to run the service, a third kept in reserve. Track laying for the new line to Colwick Road via Bath Street and Manvers Street began.

[plantfit 7,580]

For anyone interested, New set of 1/76 scale South Notts buses waterslide transfers from Sunrise transfers out now, 

 

 

Rog

[philmayfield 6,115]

It’s really amazing that someone out there would bother to  produce the artwork to cater for what must be a minority interest. There must be some money in it. Good luck to them. My old friend Derrick Deakin, former NCT managing director, was responsible for the purchase of South Notts for City Transport.

[roger peatman 337]

I know Derrick Deakin well - he's been a customer of mine for 30 years or more.

I also knew him from his time at NCT in the 70's - I was just a humble apprentice then at Trent Bridge Works.

[philmayfield 6,115]

I guess you must run the garage in Bulwell he highly recommends. I’ve known Derrick for over 40 years. We were enjoying a beer together on Monday evening.

[roger peatman 337]

That's the one.

[plantfit 7,580]

8 hours ago, philmayfield said:

It’s really amazing that someone out there would bother to  produce the artwork to cater for what must be a minority interest. There must be some money in it. Good luck to them. My old friend Derrick Deakin, former NCT managing director, was responsible for the purchase of South Notts for City Transport.

I was at a model bus enthusiast day at Codnor last year, the place was packed solid with people even queuing outside for upto half an hour to get into the hall, the Sunrise model and transfer stall was four deep in enthusiasts trying to get a look in to see what transfers was on offer, and this show was just model buses and coaches

 

 

 

anything to do with model vehicles, trains, boats, planes etc has a massive following and if the models can be customised by re-branding with colour and transfers there is plenty of money to be made

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,134]

Love that bottom picture Rog, thank you. B.

[philmayfield 6,115]

People’s hobbies never fail to fascinate me. We all have our own special interests. My wife tells me I don’t have hobbies, I have obsessions! Our house, garden and sheds are littered with the things I’ve dabbled in. I’m always looking for something new!

[Beekay 5,134]

Never fancied train spotting or stamp collecting, or perhaps bird watching Phil?

I could provide you with an Anorak.

[philmayfield 6,115]

Barrie you name it, I’ve had a go at it. 

[Beekay 5,134]

@philmayfield, Good lad ! Keep up the good work and carry on with your obsessions.

[philmayfield 6,115]

Just looking for the next one Barrie. Today it's antiques.

[plantfit 7,580]

A man has to have many hobbies/interests just to keep sane these days, escapism is the name of the game

 

 

Rog