Buses in Nottingham

[LizzieM 9,510]

Not under a bridge,  but many many years ago I crinkled the roof of my Land Rover Discovery by driving into a too low area of a multi-story car park, breaking the roof windows at the same time. Then I had to drive nearly 100 miles home on a wet February night.  It was a real bad-luck car actually, because a few months after having a new roof an old lady reversed at great speed into the near-side, while I was sitting in the driving seat, and wrecked the whole side of the car.  I soon got rid of it once it was fixed up again! 

[MRS B 521]

Oops, not good Lizzie. Always good to get rid of “unlucky “ cars. Have had a few in my time, notably a Viva which was always a pain. Also had some really good ones too so swings and roundabouts. Fortunately have had a few peeps in my family who are mechanics which is always a bonus. 

[Cliff Ton 10,467]

10 hours ago, MRS B said:

 Also whatever happened to hump back bridges? There are 2 I can remember, one on Tollerton Lane near the airport and one on I think on Landmere Lane coming from Rudd. What fun they were for driving.

 

I think the one you're referring to on Landmere Lane/Ruddington Lane  has been flattened to allow for the tram line;

 

https://goo.gl/maps/diH5uME8sM7HCsCw6

 

[MRS B 521]

Aha. I didn’t even know that the tram went to Clifton till we got in the wrong Lane and ended up there after our meet up in December! 
 

[The Engineer 614]

Probably referenced here before but noticed this when browsing

 

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/gallery/see-fascinating-photos-trolleybuses-ruled-1656750.amp

[Beekay 5,150]

A brilliant set of trolley pix. A great find Engineer, well done !

You have my gratitude sir.

[notty ash 371]

 

From the Notts Local History Association Facebook page

[Beekay 5,150]

There's a painting waiting to happen. Must sharpen me brushes and wash me pencils.

[notty ash 371]

Apparently the new edition of 'Classic Bus' magazine has a special article commemorating the formation of Midland General/ Notts & Derby Traction, in case anyone is interested.

 

[The Pianoman 1,535]

Thanks. That's Underwood garage in the photo

[Beekay 5,150]

Just for you Plantfit....

[Beekay 5,150]

[plantfit 7,597]

Great pictures, are they at the Beamish museum or somewhere else, I'm looking at going up to Sandtoft trolley bus museum this year, they have a couple of Nottingham City Transport trolleys one of them in running condition, I live about five miles from the Lincolnshire roadcar museum but never been yet so maybe another one on my list of places to go.

I do like your pictures though, giving me some ideas for another code three conversion, I think the top picture is Sheffield city but not sure

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,150]

Morning Rog., you're spot on with your observations. Yes, they are at Beamish. I was browsing through yesterday as I would dearly love to visit. Snag is though, it's 340 miles from us. One time of day I  could have driven there and back on the same day, (was a professional driver for a number of years) but time has þaken it's toll. Of course, we could always stay overnight somewhere but can't summon up the enthusiasm to do that. Been to Crich tramway, so make do with that.

[plantfit 7,597]

Sandtoft and Lincs roadcar museums in Lincolnshire, and transport heritage museum Ruddington Notts could be a possible for you Barrie

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,150]

Ruddington I believe, is where they have one of the buses I drove back in 1964. Vehicle number 161, AEC Regent mk3, pre-select.

 

[plantfit 7,597]

161 is at Sandtoft bus and trolley bus museum Sandtoft North Lincolnshire

 

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,150]

Cheers Rog, well that saves me looking for it at Ruddington. That number on the destination I remember very well.

62 Strelley estate, a continuation of the number 30 Denton green, straight up Colby road. Done that route hundreds of times. There was one shift on a Saturday that was 10 62s without a break and it were a bloody killer.

There were some rough buggers up Broxtowe and Strelley. Amazing to think I've not been up there since 1967.

[The Pianoman 1,535]

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 

 

[Deepdene Boy 642]

Rog, the blue and cream Daimler CVG6 in BK's photo is from Rotherham, rather than Sheffield

 

[plantfit 7,597]

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

[Beekay 5,150]

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.

[Cliff Ton 10,467]

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.

 

 

[Beekay 5,150]

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".

[The Pianoman 1,535]

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.