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.
Interior shot, 27-11-1999
A view familiar to many Nottinghamians over the years. With minor changes to decor and fittings, this could be navigated by a visually impaired person who had used any Nottingham bus in the previous 35 years. There are 33 seats downstairs, on a 9.5m bus. Even 12 metre buses these days struggle to seat this many downstairs, thanks to well meaning but in some respects mis-guided accessibility regualtions. I believe that this is 696.
Scanned from an original print.
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