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Hello all,

Found this sharp black-and-white photo that captures transport history in its purity. Wanted to share and dig into some of the finer details:

What’s in the shot:

The bus is a Yorkshire Woollen AEC Regent V, dated 1959, running Route G to Dewsbury via Heckmondwike.
Location is ...

Hi transport buffs,

Came across a brilliant black-and-white photo and thought it was worth sharing. It features:

Vehicle: County Lepton Guy Arab 3, fleet number 82—very clearly marked.
Route: No. 20 bound for Huddersfield, seen at Cleckheaton Bus Station.
Era indicators: Likely early 1950s. Why ...

Hi everyone,

Stumbled upon a striking black-and-white photo that really caught my eye—makes a fine addition to any archive.

Here’s what I see:

The star of the image is Yorkshire Woollen Leyland PS1 Rebody 596, clearly marked, beautifully preserved in its 1959 form, and operating Route 67 to ...

Hi folks,

Here’s a vivid shot I recently found: a 1959 Hebble AEC Regent 3, working Route 40 to Halifax, parked at Cleckheaton Bus Station. What makes this one special is how much atmosphere it captures—and in black and white, no less.

Highlights and observations:

The vehicle is unmistakable—a ...

Bathed in full, vibrant colour, the Yorkshire-Woollen tram trundles past Cleckheaton Town Hall on Bradford Road, its destination sign proudly reading “Heckmondwike.” The tram’s rich livery glows under daylight—deep, polished hues complemented by bright trim and gleaming brass accents. Its windows ...

A majestic double-decker tram glides through the heart of Gomersal, its a gleaming emblem of the Yorkshire-Woollen line’s pride. The tram’s upper deck windows arch gracefully under a gentle curve of the roof, while the lower deck features solid panels and the tram’s classic trim—dark oak timber ...

The photograph captures a vintage Yorkshire woollen tram bearing down the tracks, bound for Heckmondwike. It’s elegant in its simplicity, with the classic tramcar design—arched windows, polished wooden panels, and ornate metalwork—that invokes a bygone era of ornate public transport. The bodywork ...

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