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THE SUPER PRESTIGE SERIES NO 20 Lytham St Annes Transport ISBN 9781905304288
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THE SUPER PRESTIGE SERIES NO. 20 Lytham St Annes Transport ISBN 9781905304288
by Harry Postlethwaite
Publisher: Venture Publications
Lytham St. Annes Corporation Transport was somewhat overshadowed by its larger neighbour Blackpool but maintained a character of its own. The book commences with the infamous gas trams and moves into the electric tramway era. The trams were joined by the distinctive blue and white buses, an unusual feature being the retention of torque convertor transmission in prewar Leylands until withdrawal in the early sixties. Tramway operation ceased in 1937. Local government reorganisation brought about a change of name to 'Fylde' and deregulation saw considerable expansion of the fleet. Coaching activities including hiring to National Express took vehicles to many parts of the country. The story concludes with the takeover by Blackpool Transport Services
Contents:
Introduction
Early Days of Transport in the Area
St Annes on the Sea Urban District Council
The Borough of Lytham St Annes
Wartime
Postwar Developments
The Sixties
Fylde Borough Council Transport
Deregulation
Seagull Coaches
Return of the Lion
Diversification
Bus Fleet Improvements
Support Services
Fylde Transport Ltd
A Pictorial Review
Appendices
Acknowledgements
Book 17cm x 24cm,
Softback
128 Pages
150 B&W & Colour Photographs
by Harry Postlethwaite
Publisher: Venture Publications
Lytham St. Annes Corporation Transport was somewhat overshadowed by its larger neighbour Blackpool but maintained a character of its own. The book commences with the infamous gas trams and moves into the electric tramway era. The trams were joined by the distinctive blue and white buses, an unusual feature being the retention of torque convertor transmission in prewar Leylands until withdrawal in the early sixties. Tramway operation ceased in 1937. Local government reorganisation brought about a change of name to 'Fylde' and deregulation saw considerable expansion of the fleet. Coaching activities including hiring to National Express took vehicles to many parts of the country. The story concludes with the takeover by Blackpool Transport Services
Contents:
Introduction
Early Days of Transport in the Area
St Annes on the Sea Urban District Council
The Borough of Lytham St Annes
Wartime
Postwar Developments
The Sixties
Fylde Borough Council Transport
Deregulation
Seagull Coaches
Return of the Lion
Diversification
Bus Fleet Improvements
Support Services
Fylde Transport Ltd
A Pictorial Review
Appendices
Acknowledgements
Book 17cm x 24cm,
Softback
128 Pages
150 B&W & Colour Photographs
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