ratty
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Post by ratty on Jul 10, 2012 19:01:01 GMT 1
Been on a while now so here goes. Been in transport for 41 years.Worked for WYPTE as a driver from 1979 to 1992 at Halifax, then worked for Abbeyways for 2 years 1994/5. Then sadly was the Senior Driver/Volunteer Coordinator at Transperience 1995/6. My next job was as a driver of the trams and buses at Blackpool Transport, where I was a Shop Steward, and latterly Branch Secretary as well. I then had to putup with an enforced retirement. Started in the depot at Classic Bus North West (known later as Oakwood Travel, Catch 22, and now Coastliner)in September 2012, where I am still working 2020, but currently furloughed. Sometimes have to drive on the bus services, or take buses for respray/repairs, but am the Evening Supervisor. Am also a member at Crich where I first learnt to drive trams. 4 years to retirement!!!
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Post by Burnside on Jul 10, 2012 20:12:28 GMT 1
Welcome Ratty.
Make yourself at home...
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ratty
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Post by ratty on Jul 11, 2012 11:44:35 GMT 1
Cheers Tim
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Post by driver6540 on Jul 11, 2012 21:50:35 GMT 1
Top man. A highly experienced driver, who WILL know what he's talking about. Exactly what this forum needs. Welcome to this forum buddy. PS, you look a bit like me.
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ratty
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Post by ratty on Jul 12, 2012 8:40:50 GMT 1
Thanks for that, 6540, bit rusty on West Yorkshire, having lived on t'other side o' hill for 16 years now. Have always kept an interest though, and do come back to Halifax from time to time to see if its got any worse like Blackpool has!!! Hopefully one of my visits will be to Heart of Pennines in October.
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