NCT Last Atlantean Running Day, 27-11-1999
The end of an era. Nottingham had operated Atlanteans since 1964, developing in the process their unique and practical body style. To celebrate the end of all-day operation of these veterans, NCT arranged to operate service 84, City Bulwell Snape Wood via Radford Road and Highbury Vale, wholly with Atlanteans. A special day rider ticket was issued for the day, and all buses carried a small board commemorating the event. Despite the time of year, the weather held out with no rain, although it was dull at times.
After this date, a few Atlanteans lingered on for school and peak services, but the end was nigh, and no longer would the distinctive Leyland 680 engine roar and gearbox air release resound around the city.
Read MoreAfter this date, a few Atlanteans lingered on for school and peak services, but the end was nigh, and no longer would the distinctive Leyland 680 engine roar and gearbox air release resound around the city.
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NCT 695, Friar Lane Nottingham, 27-11-1999
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Having dropped another set of passengers, 695 waits time before pulling round to the time-honoured Beastmarket Hill stop for its next journey to Bulwell and Snape Wood.
Chassis Builder : Leyland
Chassis Type : Atlantean
Chassis No : 7902204
Body Builder : Northern Counties
Body Style : Nottingham Standard
Body No : 8864
Seating : H47/33D
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