Memories gone by, brought back to reminisce with a look back at the old transport busses we took a ride on when we were young, and old. The rumble of the engines never failed to bring excitement, and the sound of the bell, rung whenever it stopped to let us off, or told the driver to go. Oh those were the day's, when a ride would cost less than 4p in old money, or was it a penny. Thanks Alan. So much joy was had back in my day riding on a bus. 🖖👍
I couldn't agree more. I also used to enjoy bus travel, as I travelled daily to school by bus, mainly London Transport and also London Country. Can't forget the sound of the bell! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Alan. That video was absolutely amazing. So professionally filmed and commentated. I must admit I was a bit emotional watching it as it reminded me of the great past times I had with my father in law when we went to vintage Bus events. Thank you friend.
That’s really kind of you to say, thank you for your appreciation. I used to go to bus rallies many years ago, and went to two last year. All the best.
Hi Alan. My father used to work at Eastern Coach Works in Lowestoft. He started at the tender age of 14 just after the war and worked there until they closed in 1987. So I wouldn't be surprised if some of those buses had some little bit of my dad's work on them. One story he told me was that the chassis were driven from Bristol to Lowestoft to be bodied. There was no superstructure on the chassis, so the driver was just wrapped up to protect them from the elements. Sometimes in the winter the drivers had to be lifted off the chassis at Lowestoft because they were so cold they couldn't move. So much for the good old days.
Hi Dave, that's very interesting, and a lovely thought for you. As I child when I lived in Potters Bar, just north of London, I remember seeing bus chassis driven past my house, just as you describe. Thanks for watching and commenting.
All parked near my favourite coffee shop.... Even watching this a second time is super. I used to go to school on Bedford "Vista" and subsequently on a Bedford Duple circa "63 run by a firm called Happyways (for me it was only happy on the return journey! ). The owner started my interest in Commercial vehicles and got me in The Scammel Spotters Club. Because of the badge, the kids at school called me "Scam". Part of a song from Bristol..... Bristol buses how we love you. In your British racing green, Thundering round our big old city, Seldom 'eard but never seen. Best of British with channel change Alan... Bob and Helen.
Hi Bob and Helen. Is that the one on the corner near the bridge? Sally and I had coffee there but the service was very slow. My interest is In London Transport/ London Country, always good for me to see RTs and RMs plus of course single deck RFs. I like your Bristol song. All the best, take care.
Hi Alan, I like the new introduction sequence, and your closing titles, really professionally done. Glorious to see these old vehicles still running along. Best of luck with the new channel name...🍷🍷
Thank you Steve, very kind of you to say, I'm just going to publish a mix of videos, it's up to viewers to decide what interests them or not. All the best, cheers.
Such a fun video! My son happened to come by while I was watching and he ended up watching with me. Neither of us had ever seen a bus that was half truck and half bus on the front end. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Haha, Pay As You Enter must have been the key to succes! A wonderful document about these vehicles which all breathe a sense of sympathy through all times.❤
Hi Alan so lovely to see you back, what a trip down memory lane for me, I moved to Colchester in 1977 became a clippie for borough transport, passed my psv In 1980 I had my all types licence for all forms of bus/ coach driving. Loved it so to see all the buses I dove was brilliant, well done. Have great week 😊
Hi Sandy, that's a surprise, I wasn't expecting that. When I was at school, I thought it would be fun to drive a bus, but that was when there was two person operation. I'm glad it's broight back lovely memories for you. All the best, you too have a good week ahead.
Hi Simon, that's great to know, I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching, I always loved to see and travel on a newly painted London Transport bus, it was a real treat. All the best.
When I worked for WYRCC Bradford Depot. I drove 1403 just about every week. What made it so special was that it was the last vehicle to come of the production line at Eastern Coachworks. The green West Yorkshire tow wagon. Well......I've been hung on the back of that a few times. 😊
You're quite right Roger. In my last video 'Channel Changes' about merging the channels, I said I would publish some of the videos from that channel on here. In two hours, I've had more views on here than I did in two weeks on Interest In Heritage. Cheers
I did enjoy the bus vidio took me back to when i used to drive the 1936 AEC westcliff bus to the different bus shows for Canvey Island bus presvation sociaty GOOD WORK keep it up Dennis
So nice to have the opportunity to reminisce. Born in 1948. I can remember most of these bus manufacturers and many bus companies from up north. Before the Leyland Atlantians were introduced around 1958 ish one could stand on the back platform of the old Guy and other types and hop off whilst the bus was still moving. The first time I did it, I was facing backwards and of course I ended up doing backward rolls in the road. I soon learned to hop off facing forwards and hit the ground running Eeee! Happy Days. Thanks Alan.
Thank you Harry, I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. When I was a teenager, I was running to catch the last bus, London Transport RT, open platform at rear with vertical central handrail and a further handrail on the rear end of the bus. I dived for the centre handrail at right angles to the bus, missed it but caught the end handrail and was dragged along by the bus, tore my new trousers! Cheers
Thanks Alan, I like the changes that you've made and always like to see all the old busses, some of which were types that took me to school and back in the 60's and early 70's. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Hi Alan, you’ve done well with the new intro video 👍 I watched the vlog again as I’d already seen it on your then separate heritage channel. Hopefully this will help with the viewing hours issue you mentioned. You done really well capturing the sounds of the vintage engines. There were some real beauties on show. Great to see the steam train down in the valley on your trip out and about. Very interesting to see who owned the bus too, have a great weekend mate 👍
Hi Paul, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you like the new intro. The viewing hours issue is on the Interest In Heritage channel, which I won't be promoting any further, as it just wasn't working in the way I had hoped. Some impressively restored buses, I love the sound they make, particularly the Gardner engines. All the best, take care.
The fishwicks national is mine its the last leyland national mk2 demonstrator. I found it on ebay in Devon 3 years ago as a camper van brought it back to lancs and refurbished it
WOW, you've done a fantastic job, you must be very proud, it's immaculate, I would have thought it had been preserved straight out of service. Well done and thanks for keeping our bus heritage alive. All the best.
I look at these busses and see a conversion living space. It’s the first time I’ve imagined living in a double decker lol . The Volvo was like a low rider, body really close to the ground, there were a few like that. Maybe it’s done for the allowed weight when full….
Old buses are often converted to living space (single or double deck), motorised or not. New buses often have hydraulics that lower the front of the bus to pavement level to allow easy walk on access or with a pushchair, very different from those of yesteryear.
Very disappointing to see the lack of authenticity on the London Transport RT..... for example, the incorrect registration number font and the appalling and inaccurate painted destination blinds. A real tragedy.
![[First West Yorkshire: 592 Burnley to Halifax via Portsmouth] Wright Eclipse Gemini Volvo B9TL 37505](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/soOh1zjzRgk/mqdefault.jpg)
Memories gone by, brought back to reminisce with a look back at the old transport busses we took a ride on when we were young, and old. The rumble of the engines never failed to bring excitement, and the sound of the bell, rung whenever it stopped to let us off, or told the driver to go. Oh those were the day's, when a ride would cost less than 4p in old money, or was it a penny. Thanks Alan. So much joy was had back in my day riding on a bus. 🖖👍
I couldn't agree more. I also used to enjoy bus travel, as I travelled daily to school by bus, mainly London Transport and also London Country. Can't forget the sound of the bell! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Alan. That video was absolutely amazing. So professionally filmed and commentated. I must admit I was a bit emotional watching it as it reminded me of the great past times I had with my father in law when we went to vintage Bus events. Thank you friend.
That’s really kind of you to say, thank you for your appreciation. I used to go to bus rallies many years ago, and went to two last year. All the best.
Hi Alan. My father used to work at Eastern Coach Works in Lowestoft. He started at the tender age of 14 just after the war and worked there until they closed in 1987. So I wouldn't be surprised if some of those buses had some little bit of my dad's work on them. One story he told me was that the chassis were driven from Bristol to Lowestoft to be bodied. There was no superstructure on the chassis, so the driver was just wrapped up to protect them from the elements. Sometimes in the winter the drivers had to be lifted off the chassis at Lowestoft because they were so cold they couldn't move. So much for the good old days.
Hi Dave, that's very interesting, and a lovely thought for you. As I child when I lived in Potters Bar, just north of London, I remember seeing bus chassis driven past my house, just as you describe. Thanks for watching and commenting.
All parked near my favourite coffee shop.... Even watching this a second time is super. I used to go to school on Bedford "Vista" and subsequently on a Bedford Duple circa "63 run by a firm called Happyways (for me it was only happy on the return journey! ). The owner started my interest in Commercial vehicles and got me in The Scammel Spotters Club. Because of the badge, the kids at school called me "Scam". Part of a song from Bristol..... Bristol buses how we love you. In your British racing green, Thundering round our big old city, Seldom 'eard but never seen. Best of British with channel change Alan... Bob and Helen.
Hi Bob and Helen. Is that the one on the corner near the bridge? Sally and I had coffee there but the service was very slow. My interest is In London Transport/ London Country, always good for me to see RTs and RMs plus of course single deck RFs. I like your Bristol song. All the best, take care.
Really enjoyed this video. I'm happy we'll have history and, of course. your boating experiences as well. Nice new opening sequence, too. Thanks!
Thank you so much Robin for your appreciation, I'm glad you like the new intro sequence. All the best.
Hi Alan, I like the new introduction sequence, and your closing titles, really professionally done. Glorious to see these old vehicles still running along. Best of luck with the new channel name...🍷🍷
Thank you Steve, very kind of you to say, I'm just going to publish a mix of videos, it's up to viewers to decide what interests them or not. All the best, cheers.
Such a fun video! My son happened to come by while I was watching and he ended up watching with me. Neither of us had ever seen a bus that was half truck and half bus on the front end. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed watching Linda, especially with your son. Old buses were often re-used as stores or tow trucks. Thanks for commenting.
@@MyNarrowboatVenture We did notice one tow truck in the video. Interesting to hear about the stores. Thanks for the info!
Haha, Pay As You Enter must have been the key to succes!
A wonderful document about these vehicles which all breathe a sense of sympathy through all times.❤
One person operation did away with conductors, great shame, but kept costs down. Thanks for watching.
Hi Alan so lovely to see you back, what a trip down memory lane for me, I moved to Colchester in 1977 became a clippie for borough transport, passed my psv In 1980 I had my all types licence for all forms of bus/ coach driving. Loved it so to see all the buses I dove was brilliant, well done. Have great week 😊
Hi Sandy, that's a surprise, I wasn't expecting that. When I was at school, I thought it would be fun to drive a bus, but that was when there was two person operation. I'm glad it's broight back lovely memories for you. All the best, you too have a good week ahead.
Hi Alan it’s hard to believe I used to work on Routemasters and Atlanteans back in the late 70s and the 80s. Brought back a few good memories. 😀👍
Hi Simon, that's great to know, I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching, I always loved to see and travel on a newly painted London Transport bus, it was a real treat. All the best.
When I worked for WYRCC Bradford Depot. I drove 1403 just about every week. What made it so special was that it was the last vehicle to come of the production line at Eastern Coachworks.
The green West Yorkshire tow wagon. Well......I've been hung on the back of that a few times. 😊
That’s very interesting, thanks for watching and commenting, all the best.
Hello Allen, Im a long standing follower. Great channel, Keep up the great work. God bless you. Terry.
That's very kind of you and much appreciated Terry, thanks for your ongoing support of the channel. All the best.
Hi Alan. I mabe mistaken but havn´t you shown this video before on your Heritage blogs ?.
You're quite right Roger. In my last video 'Channel Changes' about merging the channels, I said I would publish some of the videos from that channel on here. In two hours, I've had more views on here than I did in two weeks on Interest In Heritage. Cheers
A very enjoyable video, great idea merging your channel and look forward to watching more
Thank you
That's very kind of you to say, thank you.
I did enjoy the bus vidio took me back to when i used to drive the 1936 AEC westcliff bus to the different bus shows for Canvey Island bus presvation sociaty GOOD WORK keep it up Dennis
I'm glad it brought back fond memories for you Dennis, many thanks for your comment.
Hi Alan. I think you linked both subjects together very well
That’s very kind of you to say Terry, thank you.
Very interesting Alan. Beautiful busses, look well taken care of. 😊.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching, great pride is taken in preserving these old buses.
Very interesting Alan, thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Martin.
So nice to have the opportunity to reminisce. Born in 1948. I can remember most of these bus manufacturers and many bus companies from up north.
Before the Leyland Atlantians were introduced around 1958 ish one could stand on the back platform of the old Guy and other types and hop off whilst the bus was still moving.
The first time I did it, I was facing backwards and of course I ended up doing backward rolls in the road. I soon learned to hop off facing forwards and hit the ground running
Eeee! Happy Days.
Thanks Alan.
Thank you Harry, I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. When I was a teenager, I was running to catch the last bus, London Transport RT, open platform at rear with vertical central handrail and a further handrail on the rear end of the bus. I dived for the centre handrail at right angles to the bus, missed it but caught the end handrail and was dragged along by the bus, tore my new trousers! Cheers
Thanks Alan, I like the changes that you've made and always like to see all the old busses, some of which were types that took me to school and back in the 60's and early 70's. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Thanks very much Stevie, that's kind of you to say. My interest is in the London Transport buses. All the best, cheers for now.
Hi Alan. Enjoy then new Channel. Congratulations! GG says woof. Glenn and Lisa Warner came visiting yesterday.
Hi Kat, thanks very much, Reggie says woof back. They’re a long way from home, am I right that you’re in California!
Looked like a good day out Alan. Stay safe and well in 2024
Thanks Hugh, Sally and I really enjoyed it. All the best.
Hi Alan, you’ve done well with the new intro video 👍 I watched the vlog again as I’d already seen it on your then separate heritage channel. Hopefully this will help with the viewing hours issue you mentioned. You done really well capturing the sounds of the vintage engines. There were some real beauties on show. Great to see the steam train down in the valley on your trip out and about. Very interesting to see who owned the bus too, have a great weekend mate 👍
Hi Paul, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you like the new intro. The viewing hours issue is on the Interest In Heritage channel, which I won't be promoting any further, as it just wasn't working in the way I had hoped. Some impressively restored buses, I love the sound they make, particularly the Gardner engines. All the best, take care.
Great video Alan, the eastern scottish bus with my cities name on it, some very old busses.
Glad you enjoyed watching Dougie.
The fishwicks national is mine its the last leyland national mk2 demonstrator. I found it on ebay in Devon 3 years ago as a camper van brought it back to lancs and refurbished it
WOW, you've done a fantastic job, you must be very proud, it's immaculate, I would have thought it had been preserved straight out of service. Well done and thanks for keeping our bus heritage alive. All the best.
Hi Alan. I really enjoyed seeing the different body styles of the busses and the buildings. Hope you have a wonderful, healthy 2024
Thank you Ginger, so pleased you did, have a Happy, Healthy New Year.
I look at these busses and see a conversion living space. It’s the first time I’ve imagined living in a double decker lol . The Volvo was like a low rider, body really close to the ground, there were a few like that. Maybe it’s done for the allowed weight when full….
Old buses are often converted to living space (single or double deck), motorised or not. New buses often have hydraulics that lower the front of the bus to pavement level to allow easy walk on access or with a pushchair, very different from those of yesteryear.
Several of the buses had TOWING on the front. What did that mean?
Those two buses in the back corner had been converted to tow trucks and had a crane fitted to the rear.
"On the Busses"!😂 Did anyone in a moustache say: "Made my day that 'as"?😂 No busmen in period uniforms?
Very disappointing to see the lack of authenticity on the London Transport RT..... for example, the incorrect registration number font and the appalling and inaccurate painted destination blinds. A real tragedy.
I'm not familiar with Route 15, the important thing is that someone has gone to the trouble to preserve this bus and keep it in working condition.