tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post8020156763832293801..comments2024-03-25T22:17:35.616+00:00Comments on Public Transport Experience: What to Do? Walk Through? H2? [part 1]fatbusblokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-83681982447877590192012-03-26T18:11:01.976+01:002012-03-26T18:11:01.976+01:00fbb - I did qualify 'most' as longer journ...fbb - I did qualify 'most' as longer journeys within London tended to make use of rail as well as bus. You have to remember that there was 'ABBey 1234' available for 24 hours per day, staffed by experienced Londoners who were capable of working out complex itineraries without the use of a computer database, including asking the enquirer intelligent questions to make sure the most appropriate information was given.Daddysgadgetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12892897553855129226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-20143852206063351282012-03-26T18:01:41.885+01:002012-03-26T18:01:41.885+01:00My comment about passengers not needing the Centra...My comment about passengers not needing the Central Area timetable was very much because it was, for most services, of little real benefit because it only showed first and last times with a frequency guide. For Central services in the suburbs there were detailed timetables available in a series of books published monthly. These were really part of the Country operation, and publication of them passed to LCBS in 1969, before disappearing not too long after.<br /><br />The Central Bus map used to show an * beside those routes which operated at a frequency of every 15 minutes or more and thus qualifying for a complete roadside timetable. Anything else was considered 'turn up and go'. This situation changed increasingly from the late 1970s and it was possible to request free copies of such timetables, although they did charge if you wanted too many at once.<br /><br />For all other information there was ABBey 1234, with no premium rate.Daddysgadgetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12892897553855129226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-90943079806973055762012-03-26T15:49:06.091+01:002012-03-26T15:49:06.091+01:00I do actually remember them but never, ever, found...I do actually remember them but never, ever, found anywhere that admitted 6to selling them; so I have never handled the best. I understand that most "tables" were simply of first and last journeys as with one-time tube "timetables".<br /><br />But, as far "passengers didn't need it" I repeat No 1 son's experience. "because no-one will provide me with a timetable I have no real idea how long journeys will take so I have to add 1 hour on to any estimate."fatbusblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-11475175379818858512012-03-26T11:32:16.014+01:002012-03-26T11:32:16.014+01:00During the 1960's LT did sell Central Area bus...During the 1960's LT did sell Central Area bus timetables to the public, at the princely sum of 5/- (25p)when the standard provincial charge was 1/- (5p). I have two different editions. The contents were the same as the staff books (pictured by fbb) minus the fascinating details of depot and inspector's hut phone numbers and the essential 'where to find emergency lifting equipment. The other omission was of Green Line Coaches which had their own very detailed book, including complete fare tables and maps of boarding points for a further 1/-.<br /><br />I suspect that they ceased to be available to the public because of the high price, limited availability (you had to know where to find one), and the fact that most passengers didn't need it for their journeys.Daddysgadgetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12892897553855129226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-33504335271476688692012-03-26T10:04:56.150+01:002012-03-26T10:04:56.150+01:00To be strictly accurate, Metroline took over MTL, ...To be strictly accurate, Metroline took over MTL, adding it to its existing operations. And it was Metroline that put the first Solos on to these routes. When they lost the tender to Arriva, they used the buses to start competing routes in Watford. Subsequently, these were sold to Mullany's of Watford, who continue to run the buses in Metroline-style livery (see www.mullanysbuses.com/).<br /><br />For a boring/enlightening* (*delete as applicable) conversation about the gearboxes in the Ford Transits shown in the picture, speak with friend Alan!Man of Kentnoreply@blogger.com