St Petre Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Many years ago -early 60s-I used to see Sheffield buses (SCT) going to UPTON. I assume that was the small place in west Yorkshire near Pontefract, anyone know what the attraction was in going there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedith Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) If I remember correctly they ran the AEC Regent Bridgmaster on that route, side gangway on the upper deck. Maybe people who worked in Sheffield and living on the route. I remember the C fleet running out to Gainsborough the with 85? Roe Bodied Atlantean with coach seats upstairs and in the saloon. Who the hell would want to go to Gainsborough come to think of it? Edited November 4, 2021 by sedith additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Let alone the (confusingly-named ) Hemsworth- yes, the one in WY, not the one in SY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedith Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 The SCL Leyland PD2, 27ft, C1156, C fleet ran out of Retford?? Tin front, was it bodied by Park Royal? 1156 was at one time sold to West Yorkshire if my memory serves me correct? I didn't know you were into vintage SCL vehicles?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, sedith said: If I remember correctly they ran the AEC Regent Bridgmaster on that route, side gangway on the upper deck. Maybe people who worked in Sheffield and living on the route. I remember the C fleet running out to Gainsborough the with 85? Roe Bodied Atlantean with coach seats upstairs and in the saloon. Who the hell would want to go to Gainsborough come to think of it? Yes there is an Upton near Gainsborough, perhaps it's that one ? Edited November 4, 2021 by St Petre add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1156 had a concealed radiator, just as PD3s did- yet it was a PD2, albeit without the usual 'upright/open' one. (And it was STD, not SCL or STC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, St Petre said: Many years ago -early 60s-I used to see Sheffield buses (SCT) going to UPTON. I assume that was the small place in west Yorkshire near Pontefract, anyone know what the attraction was in going there ? Pit? Upton Colliery Upton Colliery was a coal mine near to the village of Upton in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The site was 8.5 miles north west of Doncaster and 10 miles north east of Barnsley. Coal was transhipped from the colliery by the former Hull and Barnsley Railway line. The colliery had a short life of only 40 years. Geological faulting and a serious explosion in 1964 led to its closure. Check out Patrick Dickinson's video on you tube exploring Barnsdale tunnel. Edited November 4, 2021 by Rockers rule additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boginspro Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I worked the Upton route as a conductor in the 60's and then driver in the 70's. The route by the 70's was route 270 , Sheffield - Hemingfield - Upton. A long time ago and my memory may not be correct but It was a quite busy route, market days at places like Hoyland and there were many collieries still working including Hemingfield Colliery and Elsecar Main. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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