Tag: Roy Burke
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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay – Fleet List
Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway – Fleet List The trams were abandoned in 1956 and replaced by motor buses. The latter ran until 1961, when the company was taken over by Crosville Motor Services Ltd. Year Number Reg No. Chassis Body Wdn Note 1955 – AJG 26 Leyland TD5 Park Royal L53R 1956 A1956 …
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York in the 1950’s
I grew up in York in the 1950’s; it was quite a good town to observe different bus operators. In addition to the major local operator – West Yorkshire, who also ran the city’s local services (York-West Yorkshire) – several other companies had services into York: East Yorkshire, (Leeds to Bridlington and Hull), West Riding,…
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An Amusing Memory
There are many things about old buses that interest us fans, and for me this includes memories of the people who worked them. As a student, I worked as a conductor for West Yorkshire for about ten months in total, and so met lots of fascinating staff. A recent posting on the Old Bus Photos…
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Some reflections on the 1930 Road Traffic Act in practice
This article was prompted by the first paragraph of Chapter 16 of Keith Easton’s erudite and comprehensive article on the development of bus services in Hull. His opening explanation of the workings of the 1930 Road Traffic Act is of profound significance to all of us interested in the industry of ‘the old days’. It…