Visit to the Trolleybus Museum

The Trolleybus Museum is a couple of miles from the M180 not far from Doncaster. I had a great day out there on Sunday. Can you see my original driver number on my badge, proudly displayed on my rucksack. Yes, still got it after all these years. 

Here is a video and a few pics. Front seat to watch the trolleybuses going around the circuit. 

I well remember those with the drivers cab separate from the rest of the bus. Most of them didn't have power steering and I had to almost stand up to turn a corner. I have a memory of driving a school bus, taking kids home at the end of the day. We were a bus short, normally had six, a big school. One day we only had five so the kids had to be shared out on the other buses, which changed the route. We went all around the villages. The guard in the back was shouting through the window to turn right. I was half way round and hesitated, and looked back to ask if he was sure. In a split second I took the corner too wide and we leaned over with one wheel in the ditch. The kids thought it was hilarious. They had to walk home. I found a farmer ploughing his field and ran over to him to ask if he had a chain and could he come and pull the bus out. He did thank goodness. Funny when I think of it now, but not funny at the time. I got some stick about that. 

Mr Plod doing his duty. I bet he was sweltering in his uniform. It was a hot day. 

Remember the bus conductors. Wouldn't it be nice if they could bring them back. 

ERF, my favourite truck. Many drivers would curse the twin splitter gear box but I liked them. 

Bus ticket memories. Lovely to see these preserved items as a reminder of how things used to be. 

There was a collectors haven in the sheds. Any bus you want to complete your collection. 

These models are hand crafted. Made by the same man that I mentioned at the Winterton Show. 

I'm going to split this show report here, and put the rest out tomorrow with another video. 

Here is the link to the web site which lists the dates of special events. 

Thanks for popping in, come back soon. Toodle pip.   ilona