Photos of Wigan
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Trolley Buses and Trams
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Trolley Bus at Ashton
Photo: RON HUNT
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 17902
Item #: 17902
A week before the abandonment of this route. No.39 operating the Ashton-Haydock shutle, reverses into the triangle at Ashton. In the background is St.Helens No.312
Comment by: Kenee on 11th June 2011 at 13:02
I remember the trolley buses turning round here. Having to do a three point turn and stopping the traffic. Luckily it wasn't as busy in those days. They had to disconnect the 'trolleys' then attach them to the cables on the opposite side, using a long pole attachment.
Comment by: Priscus on 11th June 2011 at 17:22
Ron Can you tell me what date this is? please.
Comment by: RON HUNT on 12th June 2011 at 09:50
Hi sorry I don't have a date
Comment by: Kenee on 13th June 2011 at 13:35
Elkes & Fox biscuits, remember them? This must be mid fifties.
Comment by: Fr Norman on 21st June 2011 at 14:11
Probably mid 50s or maybe a little earlier. From memory I think trolleybuses ceased on these services in 1956 with the complete network in this area closing in 1958.
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