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Having a clear out and came across some old bus stuff.    

Sorry about last post had problem resizing    

As you might guess Amber, I have an enormous amount of these great reminders and I love to dip into them from time to time. In the interests of space I really ought to get rid of some of the things but can't bring myself to do so. You must have got your driver's badge somewhere around mid 1960 eh - its just a bit older than mine.

BLAKEY wrote: As you might guess Amber, I have an enormous amount of these great reminders and I love to dip into them from time to time. In the interests of space I really ought to get rid of some of the things but can't bring myself to do so. You must have got your driver's badge somewhere around mid 1960 eh - its just a bit older than mine. June !960 PD2 fleet No 380

amber wrote: [ You must have got your driver's badge somewhere around mid 1960 eh - its just a bit older than mine. June !960 PD2 fleet No 380 Wow, good guess eh ?? Mine was February 1961 at Samuel Ledgard's - PD1 (crash gearbox) No JUM 378. When I joined LCT in November 1969 as a direct driver I'm sure yours was the one I was tested on by Sen. Insp. Albert Bradley (a toff) and by then it was known as number 13 permanently in the driving school.

BLAKEY wrote: amber wrote: [ You must have got your driver's badge somewhere around mid 1960 eh - its just a bit older than mine. June !960 PD2 fleet No 380 Wow, good guess eh ?? Mine was February 1961 at Samuel Ledgard's - PD1 (crash gearbox) No JUM 378. When I joined LCT in November 1969 as a direct driver I'm sure yours was the one I was tested on by Sen. Insp. Albert Bradley (a toff) and by then it was known as number 13 permanently in the driving school.Albert Bradley (Brad) was my uncle, he died 10 years ago, dont know where you get "toff" from he was a great guy. Spent many a Friday night with him and my dad who was another bus man (ex Ribble and West Yorkshire) in Moortown Social Club, what they didnt know about LCT and WYRCC wasn't worth knowing. Brad started as a tram conductor, I think he ended up running the training department before he retired. Both sadly missed.

geoffb wrote: [Albert Bradley (Brad) was my uncle, he died 10 years ago, dont know where you get "toff" from he was a great guy. Hi geoff - I do hope you haven't misinterpreted the word "toff" - it is a complimentary word widely used to describe someone as being genuine,pleasant and very likeable - and that's exactly what I meant by it.    When I was out on that pre-employment run with Albert it was 5 o'clock at a busy teatime and we went up Beeston Hill (reverse into side street at tricky spot) and then on Old Lane when he said "That's OK, just go straight back down Dewsbury Road to the Yard now then." I said that I was enjoying driving the PD2 very much and so he said "Oh, OK then, carry on up the Ring Road to Belle Isle and then down to Balm Road and on Hunslet Road." I was really chuffed and liked the man on first sight from that meeting, and never found any different all the time I knew him - that's what I meant by "toff" and so I hope that's cleared up any misunderstanding.As far as Moortown goes - he used to travel with us on the 9 Ring Road bus from somewhere in that area to Seacroft Garage when the Driving School (yes he was in charge) moved to there.    

BLAKEY wrote: geoffb wrote: [Albert Bradley (Brad) was my uncle, he died 10 years ago, dont know where you get "toff" from he was a great guy. Hi geoff - I do hope you haven't misinterpreted the word "toff" - it is a complimentary word widely used to describe someone as being genuine,pleasant and very likeable - and that's exactly what I meant by it.    When I was out on that pre-employment run with Albert it was 5 o'clock at a busy teatime and we went up Beeston Hill (reverse into side street at tricky spot) and then on Old Lane when he said "That's OK, just go straight back down Dewsbury Road to the Yard now then." I said that I was enjoying driving the PD2 very much and so he said "Oh, OK then, carry on up the Ring Road to Belle Isle and then down to Balm Road and on Hunslet Road." I was really chuffed and liked the man on first sight from that meeting, and never found any different all the time I knew him - that's what I meant by "toff" and so I hope that's cleared up any misunderstanding.As far as Moortown goes - he used to travel with us on the 9 Ring Road bus from somewhere in that area to Seacroft Garage when the Driving School (yes he was in charge) moved to there.     Sorry for the misunderstanding Blakey, Brad would have loved this site, especially the transport threads. He had so much memorabilia from his days at LCT, I dont know what happened to it though, his wife moved not long after his death down to Lincoln,

geoffb wrote: BLAKEY wrote: geoffb wrote: [Albert Bradley (Brad) was my uncle, he died 10 years ago, dont know where you get "toff" from he was a great guy. Hi geoff - I do hope you haven't misinterpreted the word "toff" - it is a complimentary word widely used to describe someone as being genuine,pleasant and very likeable - and that's exactly what I meant by it.    When I was out on that pre-employment run with Albert it was 5 o'clock at a busy teatime and we went up Beeston Hill (reverse into side street at tricky spot) and then on Old Lane when he said "That's OK, just go straight back down Dewsbury Road to the Yard now then." I said that I was enjoying driving the PD2 very much and so he said "Oh, OK then, carry on up the Ring Road to Belle Isle and then down to Balm Road and on Hunslet Road." I was really chuffed and liked the man on first sight from that meeting, and never found any different all the time I knew him - that's what I meant by "toff" and so I hope that's cleared up any misunderstanding.As far as Moortown goes - he used to travel with us on the 9 Ring Road bus from somewhere in that area to Seacroft Garage when the Driving School (yes he was in charge) moved to there. Sorry for the misunderstanding Blakey, Brad would have loved this site, especially the transport threads. He had so much memorabilia from his days at LCT, I dont know what happened to it though, his wife moved not long after his death down to Lincoln, Hi Geoffb. I worked with Albert and knew him for 30 years and was the most respected Inspector/S/Insp on the job by all the staff. He would always give you advice and share his vast knowledge with you, which helped me in my management career. As my old pal Blakey meant to say a true gentleman and a LCT Legend    

geoffb wrote: [Sorry for the misunderstanding Blakey, Brad would have loved this site, especially the transport threads. He had so much memorabilia from his days at LCT, I dont know what happened to it though, his wife moved not long after his death down to Lincoln, Thanks geoffb, and amber. Its a fact that words written sincerely can appear totally different at the receiving end when there's no face to face contact - I'm so relieved that little hiccup is sorted out without any ill feeling !!