by Andy Tucker | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Due to be published by Pen &Sword on 18th January 2019 is ‘LEICESTER’S BUSES AND TRAMS – 20th Century Landmarks’. This 256 page hardback book has been thoroughly researched and written by LTHT member Andrew Bartlett. The Trust will be taking a stock of books to... 
by Andy Tucker | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Scania Metropolitan double deckers were introduced in April 1974 with a small batch of 8 vehicles, this increased to 68 up to 1977 when the single door versions were delivered. The Scania vehicles had proved a big hit in the city, drivers liked them and with full... 
by Andy Tucker | May 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Leyland PD3A/1 GRY 63D has made a surprising return to the county. Withdrawn from service by Leicester City Transport in November 1980, it’s a bus which little is know of it’s life after LCT. We did know at some point the PD3 had been converted into a open... 
by Andy Tucker | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Saturday 21st April 2018, saw another successful Bus & Rail event take place at the Great Central Railway at their Quorn & Woodhouse Station yard site. Graced with superb sunny weather the event attracted 33 buses and coaches along with vintage cars and a... 
by Andy Tucker | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
274 Returns to Leicester in April 2018 Metropolitan GJF 274N returns to Leicester for preservation and restoration after it was purchased towards the end of 2015 when it was found to be languishing in a barn in Northamptonshire. The Scania is privately owned by a...