Green LCT Buses

Terrym · Post by **Terrym** » Mon 05 Oct, 2009 12:22 pm

Hi all,With regard to the 49 bus at Troydale.The actual service number should have been 106 which was a works service which ran from Hyde Park to Troydale via the 49 route to the top off Butt Lane.Instead of turning left to the Old Farnley terminus the service turned right and ran up to the Beulah Public House, then via Tong Road to the top of Troydale Lane and then dropped down in to Troydale turning at the terminal point used by the 48 service (Troydale - Calverley)Some drivers did set the blind to show 49 because passengers along the route did not understand where the bus was going.

Royal Tiger · Post by **Royal Tiger** » Mon 05 Oct, 2009 12:46 pm

Terrym wrote: Hi all,With regard to the 49 bus at Troydale.The actual service number should have been 106 which was a works service which ran from Hyde Park to Troydale via the 49 route to the top off Butt Lane.Instead of turning left to the Old Farnley terminus the service turned right and ran up to the Beulah Public House, then via Tong Road to the top of Troydale Lane and then dropped down in to Troydale turning at the terminal point used by the 48 service (Troydale - Calverley)Some drivers did set the blind to show 49 because passengers along the route did not understand where the bus was going. Apologies for misleading people but memories dim somewhat after fifty years. The PD1 was showing Old Farnley 47 (from the Bus Station every hour) when passed by the service bus climbing Butt Lane and not 49 which was the service from Hyde Park. The tour took place on September 20th 1959 and visited, among other places, Stanks, Rockingham Street, Morley and Bruntcliffe.

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Sun 11 Oct, 2009 8:22 pm

Royal Tiger wrote: Terrym wrote: Hi all,With regard to the 49 bus at Troydale.The actual service number should have been 106 which was a works service which ran from Hyde Park to Troydale via the 49 route to the top off Butt Lane.Instead of turning left to the Old Farnley terminus the service turned right and ran up to the Beulah Public House, then via Tong Road to the top of Troydale Lane and then dropped down in to Troydale turning at the terminal point used by the 48 service (Troydale - Calverley)Some drivers did set the blind to show 49 because passengers along the route did not understand where the bus was going. Apologies for misleading people but memories dim somewhat after fifty years. The PD1 was showing Old Farnley 47 (from the Bus Station every hour) when passed by the service bus climbing Butt Lane and not 49 which was the service from Hyde Park. The tour took place on September 20th 1959 and visited, among other places, Stanks, Rockingham Street, Morley and Bruntcliffe. I can remember when I was driving out of Bramley many years ago now,doing a "swinger" on the 49 Hyde park Service that ran from Branch Rd ,Armley,nr the Nelson Pub.To Hyde park and back! It was only run when Woodhouse Feast was on.If I remember I did 2 round trips every hour .By the time I had done a full duty on this short route I was dizzy!

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Tue 03 Nov, 2009 3:46 pm

Terrym wrote: Hi all,With regard to the 49 bus at Troydale.The actual service number should have been 106 which was a works service which ran from Hyde Park to Troydale via the 49 route to the top off Butt Lane.Instead of turning left to the Old Farnley terminus the service turned right and ran up to the Beulah Public House, then via Tong Road to the top of Troydale Lane and then dropped down in to Troydale turning at the terminal point used by the 48 service (Troydale - Calverley)Some drivers did set the blind to show 49 because passengers along the route did not understand where the bus was going. I can remember driving this route with a conductor.Were you also out of Bramley terrym?

Terrym · Post by **Terrym** » Sun 08 Nov, 2009 4:53 pm

Hi,I was out of bramley from 1974 to 1976. then moved over toHeadingley.At the time I was at Bramley Sammy Clayton was the Depot Inspector, and Norman and Frank Harrison were the book men.Another regular poster on here was one of our Inspectors, first name Chris H.

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Sun 08 Nov, 2009 8:38 pm

Terrym wrote: Hi,I was out of bramley from 1974 to 1976. then moved over toHeadingley.At the time I was at Bramley Sammy Clayton was the Depot Inspector, and Norman and Frank Harrison were the book men.Another regular poster on here was one of our Inspectors, first name Chris H. Hi terrym, it would appear that we were there at the same time as I am familiar with the names you mention.There was another book inp. called Les ----? A really nice bloke,cant remember his last name though?

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 10:14 am

stutterdog wrote: Hi terrym, it would appear that we were there at the same time as I am familiar with the names you mention.There was another book inp. called Les ----? A really nice bloke,cant remember his last name though? You mean little Les Camm - a really smashing guy, quiet and completely "unflappable." There was also Gilbert Townend who had a good bit of difficulty with his hearing - how's that for a surname when you're instructing crews to take on at Town End ??

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 10:17 am

Terrym wrote: Hi,Another regular poster on here was one of our Inspectors, first name Chris H. I wonder if you mean me Terry ?? - no-one can spell or pronounce my name - even I can't after 73 years, but if so its Chris Y......

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 11:41 am

BLAKEY wrote: stutterdog wrote: Hi terrym, it would appear that we were there at the same time as I am familiar with the names you mention.There was another book inp. called Les ----? A really nice bloke,cant remember his last name though? You mean little Les Camm - a really smashing guy, quiet and completely "unflappable." There was also Gilbert Townend who had a good bit of difficulty with his hearing - how's that for a surname when you're instructing crews to take on at Town End ?? Thats the very man Blakey! Your right about him, he was a really nice chap ,never raised his voice,and as you say totally in control.Gilbert Townend,liked his golf as I recall? There was also a night inspector,George --------? I'm terrible with last names! There was a robbery at the traffic office and the miscreants locked George in a broom cupboard before smashing their way into the safe.I dont know if they got much. I dont think he was the same man after this! A funny tale now! I was on a late turn showup and George instructed me about 2000hrs to go for my meal and if I wanted to go home I could but was to be back at the garage to take out a bus with a Drv. Townend at 2220. It was to do a 22 from the Bar House to the Bus Station.. I duly went home and drove back in good time in my car. Unfortunately I had misheard The inp. instructions and waited up at Townend to releive a driver, needless to say I could not get anyone to come off and I asked about 3 drivers! I then saw as I waited, the driver who should have been my mate, go sailing past with a conductor on board.I then realised what I had done.With some trepidation I made my way back to Bramley and George. I tried to explain what I had done and of course he wasn't very pleased but I think He saw the funny side and let me off with a mild admonition.I think I had only been at Bramley a couple of weeks and was still a bit green.Any way thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

Terrym · Post by **Terrym** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 3:17 pm

Hi,I remember the attack at Bramley as well.At that time only one drop safe was in use, with a big sign stuck over the top on the one which was out of use.Guess which one they tried to break into.Sorry Chris for the incorrect letter at the start of your surname.Some of the drivers at Bramley whilst I was there included.Steve Talbot, Tony Harrison, Lee Reucroft, Mick Mulvaney, and Big Ronnie Abson who only worked nights.Do you remember when they had the cost cutting plans and introduced microwave ovens with little plastic keys packed in each meal.The idea was that by doing this they did not have to open the canteen on a Sunday.The only problem was the meal was either incinerated, or frozen solid.Great days with some great mates who made the job a total pleasure.