British Bus Garages
Bus garages, also known as depots, find their historical lineage in tram depots established by pre-electrification-era tramway companies. These depots were originally constructed to house horse-drawn and steam-hauled tramcars, often featuring attached stables for the former.
Diversity characterized bus garages, with variations in both size and construction type. Some, like London Transport's enduring Stockwell garage and Salford Corporation's Frederick Road tram/bus depot, stand as architectural marvels. Garage capacities spanned a wide range, exemplified by Ribble Motor's Bowness-on-Solway outstation accommodating a single bus and Oldham Corporation's Wallshaw Street garage, initially designed to house 300 buses under one roof.
While former tram depots have transitioned into bus garages, their numbers are dwindling. The deregulation of bus services in 1986 marked a pivotal shift in the bus industry. Privatization during the 1990s led to operators moving away from their inherited garages to establish cost-effective facilities, typically comprising a moderately sized maintenance building and a spacious open-air parking area.
This book offers fascinating unpublished shots of the UK's extensive network of bus depots.
Auteur : | Mike Rhodes |
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Présentation : | 96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, broché |
Illustration : | 180 photos en N&B et couleurs |
Editeur : | Amberley Publishing (GB, 2021) |
EAN: | 9781398100367 |
British Bus Garages
Langue : anglais
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