Accrington buses....all in one place.
 

Geek alert!!!

I've spent years hunting down various pictures of the old blue and red Accrington Corporation Transport buses. They were just sitting on my hardrive not doing anything so decided to put a Facebook page together so they can all be in one place for the nostalgia. There are many bus pictures still missing so if you have any that aren't featured feel free to add them!!

Just type in

Accrington Corporation Transport buses

or follow the link

https://www.facebook.com/groups/737513103031889/#







If anybody is concerned with the copyright of one of their photos please let me know and I will remove it or give full credit. I'm not trying to steal anybodies artistic right just think it's nice to have all the pics in one place.

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Great pics there, bud.:dancedog: I lived on Rishton Road, just up from Bayley St. where the No. 1 bus turned around before stopping at the Forts, from where it headed out for the Black Dog. Used to ride that bus twice a day when I was going to school ... and later when heading off to Accy for a few pints at the Junction and, later, the New Brewery ... it was part of my life; just took it for granted. Seem to remember reading that the color scheme was a memorial to the "Pals", and the black fenders were a symbol of mourning.

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Nice collection there Ash.
A lot of the buses were running before I came to Accrington so it was nice to see what they looked like.
I drove Accrington buses for three weeks in 1969 but sitting alone in the half cab with bells ringing in my ears and people wanting me to stop just when I got it up to speed drove me crackers.
I finally threw my jacket at the inspector on a Saturday night and said I would bring the trousers back later. End of job

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Brilliant...just brilliant. Been waiting for a group like this for years.

Just sent a request to join your group.

Cheers from a fellow Accy Corporation bus geek! ;)

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I always thought Accrington buses looked very smart...regal almost.
Alas I cannot access the pictures(sigh).......I do not belong to Facebook

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Brilliant Ash - Will have a good reminisce tonight.

there is a good one documenting the old fire engines too - not sure if I found this via accyweb or not, but well worth another posting via the link below.....

accrington

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Eric, I read that too about the colours being used to mark the Accrington Pals but there is actually no evidence of this. Be nice if it was. Gremlin, I've had the most amazing job for the last 17 years (as someone will ask - I work for Manchester United as a cameraman for MUTV) but yet I'd love to go back to 1969 and swap jobs with you. Will one day drive a PD2 or similar!!!! Margaret, get signed up haha. Smobile, I'll have a look for that, cheers.

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I know who you work for Ash and I still have the program you gave me after the European cup. I told you I didn't want it for selling.
I retired in 1998 but hadn't driven a bus or coach since 1969.
I did coach tours for Batty Holt in 64/65. We did Italian Reveria.
I drove for Standerwicks on the Gay Hostess double deck coaches in the London job from Burnley or Blackpool.
I passed my test for PSV on a PD 2 with crash box and vacuum brakes.
The three weeks in Accy buses was a nightmare with the old Guys with Gardner engines all clapped out.

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Bloody ell. Ive driven practically every one of them, in fact I did my initial T.L. Training on DB300, last I saw of her she was in a museum in London, had a word with the curator as there was some wrong info on the display board, he said your the 2nd Acc fireman to complain, John Kelly had been in the week before, I'd forgotton about some of the bread vans we were lumbered with, thats what we used to call some of the emergency tenders, they were as much use as a bread van.

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You can take it from me that the colour scheme for them buses was a reminder of the Accy Pals, Heroes one and all.
Margaret. Facebook is not there to be feared you don't even have to sign in to have a look, and you can be selective as to what you join, you can even start your own group how about (Woodnook Wiches).

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I do not fear Facebook, I just don't wish to be part of it.
And I used the link and it notified me that I must sign in to see the pics.
I lived in the era when these buses were on the road....I can remember them well.

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Retlaw ... thas wastin' thi time. She's bull-headed:hidewall: As my gran used to say: "Hoo's so stubborn hoo'll dig in er 'eels reet up to th'elbows.":D

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The late Robert Rush, whose book 'Accrington's Public Transport 1886-1986' I published in 2000 could find no official confirmation of the choice of livery but was of the opinion that it was linked to the colours of the East Lancs Regt and the memory of the Pals. The buses replaced the corporation's trams in 1928 and it was a surprise that the buses were in a different livery from that of the red and cream trams

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No Eric, not stubborn in this respect....Though Lord knows I can be when I have a mind to.
I am just being sensible about what I spend my time on.
Social media holds very little interest for me......it isn't useful to me....I don't need it.....and in most instances it is facile and shallow.(note...I did say 'most')

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Are you sure it wasn't the Preston Pals? :hidewall:

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Let's not make this thread about my dislike of FB.

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At least you didn't criticize my command of Lanky.;)

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It was impeccable Eric :D

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my mate used to live on Ellison Street back in the 80's. They couldn't have the windows open during the day otherwise fumes used to overwhelm them. I remember his mum didn't like the buses that much :D

Ernie, friend of family(our neighbour) used to drive them and so did my Uncle.

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Who operates the municipal bus system now? What color are they? And how's the service?

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It was Ernie who convinced me that driving Accy buses was a good job.
I'd just finished a summer season driving coaches and was looking for a job.
I did three weeks, as I previously stated, and jumped ship PDQ.
Ernie stayed on for many years, Restless knows more.

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My dad would love these , bet he has driven everyone of those in colour

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Are you referring to Ernie the model railway enthusiast?

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I can't recall him being a railway enthusiast.
He liked his CB and went in to be a radio ham G0JSQ.
We took out Morse code test together at Fleetwood nautical
College.
His name was Walton. Lived on Steiner street, moved to Bury with Lucy and according to Restless is now deceased.

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Definitely a different Ernie. The Ernie I knew lived off Whalley Road, between Victoria Hospital and the Grey Horse, he's also sadly no longer with us.

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Chaz, if he has anything in the loft related to the Accy buses...wink wink haha

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I use Lancashire United's service:-

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancashire_United

They are ok untill 6pm, which happens to be a great time to see their "sorry not in service" service.

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They provide a great,punctual service...


...if you remember that for a few million years there were no buses. ;)

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I gave you a European Cup program??? When, how and why? haha

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I lived nearly opposite you for a short while about 9 years ago.
Oldish chap, bald head. Interested in photography.
That was me Paul. We had a few conversations and you widened your path to get a motorcycle down the back of your house.
I think I had a new Astra estate at the time.

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Still adding more pics!

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Facebook Group now has over 200 people!!! Cheers