Sandtoft Gathering part 2.

So what else did I see at the Trolleybus Museum on Sunday. I didn't realise how big the site was. I have only seen it from the road, but there is more to it than just the sheds and hard standing. There are grassy areas to spread out on when they have an event. And plenty of free parking space for visitors. 

Anyone remember the prefabs that were put up after the war. Temporary housing that was only going to last a specific length of time until the building got underway of brick built houses. I remember there were some in my street where I grew up on a Council Estate. 

Step inside and have a look what a 40's tiny house was like. There are similar houses at the Black Country Museum in Dudley, and Beamish in the north east near Durham. Both of which I have visited and written about in this blog.  

See the boiled eggs on the table. We had a boiled egg every Sunday teatime, with bread and butter. Then we had jelly and tinned fruit afterwards. Love the detail in these pictures. 

There was a display of classic cars to look round. Beautiful limo that would be perfect with a bride sitting in the back.

Fancy a Cadillac. I wonder if Elvis had one of these. 

This one was very unusual, it was hard to tell exactly what it is. I had a word with the owner. He lives in the Gainsborough area, he is a bin lorry driver, and he built every bit of this by himself in his garage. It started off as a Range Rover Discovery, he stripped it down to the chassis, and every component is constructed from recycled and second hand materials. It has lorry air horns which he could not demonstrate because the blast is so loud it would send people in a state of panic. All the welding, the metal sheeting for the body, all made by himself. It is road legal, taxed and tested and insured. 

The engine is pristine clean. All fitted by himself. Sorry, I forgot to ask his name. He was fascinating to talk to and showed me a picture of a lorry that he has at home which he rebuilt. 

I bet it's a fun vehicle to drive. It would be great belting along on a deserted beach. Can just see it now, hair flowing in the wind. 

A look at the static vintage buses. 

It was a great day out. Lots of transport people to talk to. Lots of men photographing everything. I was the only female who had a camera permanently in my hand. 

I met a couple who were from Burton on Trent, but now live at Long Eaton. Guess what, they went to the same school as me. I left in 64, they were there after that. We had a lot to talk about. 

I chatted to a very smart gentleman who was very well turned out. I told him so. Shirt and tie, smart trousers and jacket, polished shoes. I asked him if he had dressed for the event. He said no, this is how I normally dress. We chatted he is an insurance salesman and likes to keep a certain standard of dress. I must say, he was dapper, for an 80 year old. 

The ticket I bought is valid for one year so I can go back again anytime. The museum is a charity, and is run mainly by volunteers. It was founded in 1969. I hope they have many more years ahead of them.

Check out their web site here. 

Thanks for popping in. We'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona