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.
Commemorative Ticket, 27-11-1999
Front and back of the special day rider tickets issued for the day. The ticket serial is appropriate :)
While drivers on the 84 were clearly seeing several of these, the driver on our 28 home later had not seen one, and checked them very carefully before we were allowed to board!
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