Buses in Nottingham

[katyjay 5,091]

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

[Cliff Ton 10,467]

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 1,535]

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 7,597]

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

 

 

Rog

[philmayfield 6,139]

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 6,139]

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 7,597]

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 5,150]

Love that bottom picture Rog, thank you. B.

[philmayfield 6,139]

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 5,150]

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

I could provide you with an Anorak.

[philmayfield 6,139]

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

[Beekay 5,150]

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

[philmayfield 6,139]

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

[plantfit 7,597]

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

 

 

Rog

 

[Cliff Ton 10,467]

I remember stamp collecting when I was younger, although I didn't keep it going for very long.

 

And back then I also had a massive collection of Dinky/Corgi/Matchbox models....including many buses.  If I still had that lot now they'd be worth quite a bit.

[Beekay 5,150]

3 hours ago, plantfit said:

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

 

 

Rog

 

I've been trying ecapism from 'er indoor for years. Still stuck, here though. Not only that but since buying the air fryers, i've ended up doing all the cooking. Where's the justice?

[IAN FINN 808]

I have Dinky/ Matchbox model steel car left from the early 70s its a Cortina hidden somewhere in my toolbox. I made model aeroplanes when i was kid out of balsa wood with small petrol engines i still have the scars on my knuckles.

[trogg 2,016]

You are lucky Beekay, I just dont have the time to let you know the sorrow of my existence, my hobbies housework and ironing.

[plantfit 7,597]

1 hour ago, IAN FINN said:

I have Dinky/ Matchbox model steel car left from the early 70s its a Cortina hidden somewhere in my toolbox. I made model aeroplanes when i was kid out of balsa wood with small petrol engines i still have the scars on my knuckles.

Same here Ian, a 1950's (roughly) N gauge Dinky loco and carriages and balsa wood rubber band powered Hurricane

 

 

 

Rog

[IAN FINN 808]

They look good plantfit i can smell the dope now.

[Beekay 5,150]

Who yo callin a dope !