Beekay 5,143 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Once, when I was a conductor I was working on the 39 out of parliament St. Up derby rd. to canning circus and don't know what happened but instead of going onto Ilkeston road we went on alfreton rd !! Went as far as boden St. and removed poles and went on boden to Ronald St. And back on to Ilkeston rd.(on batteries !). Nobody said a word. Funny what you remember when prompted. B. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,534 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Been there, done it, etc. (Not trolley buses I might add). It just amused me how the passengers just sat there like dummies making out they didn't notice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Just out of curiosity BK how far could you run one of those trolley buses on batteries? It would be a lot of weight to move far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Best thing about Trolley Buses was you could hop on and hop off when ever you pleased. The best buses though were? You were running to catch the bus and the conductor waited till you was almost there, then he/she would ring the bell and the bus was gone, you were left puffing and panting knowing you would be late for work, yet again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi L.L., in reply to your question is in truth i dont know. They had a huge array of batteries underneath though. Where we came adrift, Boden st. is downhill so we virtually coasted down and on to Ronald st. We crossed over Ilkeston rd. and i put the poles back on and we carried on to Wollaton park terminus, behind the one we should have been following ! The batteries would be charged up during running. Beekay. 7 hours ago, loppylugs said: Just out of curiosity BK how far could you run one of those trolley buses on batteries? It would be a lot of weight to move far. Can I add a belated comment on buses, 56, 60 and 13. As an ex driver on these services out of bilborough depot, I seem to recall that the 56 ran every twenty minutes, on the hour, twenty past and twenty to. The 60 was ten past, half past and ten to the hour. The 13 was not a works service but a regular. Why the powers that be chose that route to bilborough I've no idea, but then why do they choose any route. I once was on a 13 route and forgot to turn at western boulevard and carried on aspley lane !! Realised my error was able to turn round and correct my mistake. Whoops ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 208 ...PSD bound?..outside M&S..dig jolleys Mk2 Cortina. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 When i'm over ..i get the bus here to the Elwes..not sure of the date..but that Crown Paint Centre was there when i was jobbing.The 39 to Carlton..there was another Golden Egg Cafe along here. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Colin Street this one ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, catfan said: Colin Street this one ! Collin Street? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Broad Marsh. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 12/19/2018 at 10:42 PM, IAN123. said: Was it Beekay that piloted these 43's?Slab Square '65. No Ian, by 1965 I was driving up at Bilborough depot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 642 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, IAN123. said: Sorry folks..could'nt resist. Ian, not a Renown though, an ex East Yorkshire Motor Services AEC Bridgemaster. The small window in front of the entrance is the give away clue. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 hours ago, catfan said: Broad Marsh. Yes Catfan I know that COLLIN Street is by Broad Marsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Slip of the halo possibly Lizzie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Mr & Mrs Perfect ?? Don't think so. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Trent Bridge Depot ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yes, those are doors directly facing the chip shop. Kicked many a football up against the shutters, that's before those swing doors were added, the scabby bit of partition wasn't there either. We used to muck about in there until we got chased out. Down behind those buses out the other end on the left were the scrap bays. We used to furtle out the wheel bearing races, crack them open and use the ball bearings for marbles. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 69 .......Long Row to Rolleston Drive, Arnold. The bus I used several times a week to get to work and down town to enjoy myself in the 60s and early 70s. Every morning at 7.50am I sat on top deck putting my mascara on! After I moved from Nottingham in 1975 I never got on a bus again for 30 years as we lived in villages and public transport was very limited, but it all changed 15 years ago on our return. Nottingham really has a fantastic public transport system. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 39 minutes ago, LizzieM said: Nottingham really has a fantastic public transport system. So long as you don't refer to the trams ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 56 minutes ago, Waddo said: So long as you don't refer to the trams ! I’ve rarely ridden on the tram system but have to say that it’s the easiest and best way to get to QMC. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 It certainly is Lizzie,, (despite my overcrowding experience the other day,,not their fault its so popular) Read somewhere that Nottingham is one of only eight City's in Britain with a Tram system ? QMC service is brilliant,,,step off the Tram you not only at the QMC ,,you are in it !!! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Crich has got one Ben ! Bin on it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Crich is hardly a City BeeKay.........so i doubt its one the eight......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I know its not a city. Tongue was firmly in my cheek when writing. Seaton has got one too. Bin on that as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Blackpool Sheffield Newcastle London Nottingham Birmingham/Wolverhampton Would guess the others in Scotland Glasgow/Edinburgh,,? Nearly forgot Manchester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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