Bradford trolleybuses were the first and the last' in the UK -
first introduced in 1911 and last used in 1972. With only one flat
road out of the centre, appropriately called Canal Road, Bradford
city centre is in a bowl' surround by 200 to 400 metre hills.
Therefore, the operating environment in Bradford was perfect for
quiet passenger transport that soared up the hills that surround
the city. This book focuses on the 50th anniversary year of 1961,
and the 19 variations of trolleybuses used in that year are
illustrated along with a fleet history from 1934 (many 1934 chassis
were still working in 1961). It also details the second-hand
trolleybuses Bradford bought after 1951 and the extensive
rebuilding and rebodying programmes that ran from 1944. The changes
in livery are fully explained and illustrated, with a look at the
fleet bought new and those bought from other operators, and the
depot structure and service vehicles used to maintain the network
are also covered. Finally, the route history and development from
1911 is fully detailed. With over 180 images, this book, the first
of two volumes on Bradford trolleybuses, showcases the trolleybuses
at work on different routes around the city, returning them to
their heyday of 1961.
General
Imprint: |
Key Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Britain's Buses Series |
Release date: |
November 2022 |
Authors: |
Stuart Emmett
|
Dimensions: |
243 x 170 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80282-348-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-80282-348-4 |
Barcode: |
9781802823486 |
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