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Difficulties in the Snow - TAS00142
A severe snow storm became too much for the one man operated Leyland Leopard No12 when even the Bus Manager, Mr.W.E. Metcalfe, known to us as 'Teddy' (seen here on the right), turned out to help rescue this bus which was stranded between Pecket Well…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00143
Once a single deck bus, this Leyland Tiger TS6, ex-number 15, YG7831 was withdrawn in 1941 and converted to a tow bus or recovery truck. This scene shows it in a one man operated bus recovery during a snow storm which blocked the road between Pecket…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00144
Number 15 came with the 1928 delivery. it was registered WW5574 and was a Leyland PLSC3. seating 36 it was withdrawn in 1934.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00145
Passing under the old Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme. The terrace behind is Woodland View.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00146
Todmorden bus first registered in 1928
Leyland Demonstrator Bus - TAS00147
This bus was shown to various bus authorities, in this case Todmorden Corporation. This type was known as a Piano Fronted model.
A Leyland Motors Demonstrator - TAS00148
Described as a Piano Fronted model, this type had an open staircase, and spent some time being evaluated by Todmorden Corporation.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00149
Passing under the old Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme, which is in the process of being demolished. It was replaced by the current steel bridge. This low arch was a hazard in the days of open-topped buses, passengers were told not to stand up when…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00150
Bus heading towards Todmorden near Walsden Railway Station, which is on the left behind the trees. The fish and chip shop, now Grandma Pollard's, is on the right.
Leyland Demonstrator Bus - TAS00151
A Leyland demonstrator working on the Burnley Road route, passing under the old Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme. Even though this bus had a full roof the staircase was still open. The terrace behind is Jobling Terrace.
Todmorden Bus going towards Burnley - TAS00152
Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme. There is not much room for the Demonstator double deck on loan from Leyland Motors.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00153
Todmorden bus first registered in 1928
Todmorden Bus - TAS00154
Todmorden bus first registered in 1932
Bus going towards Todmorden - TAS00155
Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme. This low arch was a hazard in the days of open-topped buses, passengers had to lower their heads. There were reputed to be a number of fatalities.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00157
Todmorden bus first registered in 1933
Todmorden Bus - TAS00158
Todmorden bus first registered in 1930
Todmorden Buses - TAS00159
Todmorden bus first registered in 1948
Todmorden Bus - TAS00160
Todmorden No. 7 bus first registered in 1951.
