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Mexborough & Swinton 34

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Registration Number : WW 4688

Chassis: Garrett Type ‘O’ (2 axle)
Motor : Bull Motors RV612 50hp
Bodywork : Garrett B32C

Entered Service : February 1928
Withdrawn : 1945

 

HISTORICAL DETAILS

The first of a batch of 6 Garrett trolleybuses was delivered to Mexborough & Swinton in 1927/28 and were given fleet number 34-39. A further 24 Garrett trolleybuses arrived between 1928 and 1930.34 to 39 entered service in early 1928 when the section of tramway between Mexborough (Montague Arms) and Denaby was converted to trolleybus operation.

 Click to view a larger photo 34 survived in service until the end of the second world war whereupon she was pensioned off and became a hay store on a farm. This single-decker was found back in 1974 by enthusiasts who bought it from the owner. 34 was towed the short distance to Sandtoft and is regarded as a major restoration project.

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The Society has launched a project to restore our oldest trolleybus and a significant sum of money has been accumulated. However, it will be an expensive restoration and donations, however large or small, are still required to enable the resoration to commence.

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