'Ghost' Bus Infrastructure
'Ghost' Bus Infrastructure
Partially inspired by a thread on Skyscraper City documenting the remnants of old signage appearing on buildings; a post made by Adam Malarkey (See here) showing bus stops retaining old company logos; and a posts made by Andreos and Simmy (see here) in the Bygone-Era revealing old Tyne & Wear PTE signage; I thought it would be interesting to start a thread about various pieces of bus-orientated infrastructure which have been forgotten about in some sense yet remain in situ (hence the use of the word 'ghost').
Hopefully, you'll see what I'm trying to get at here and I'll start with a couple of examples.
While out and about today, I came across an old Tyne & Wear PTE sign as well as two bus stops maintained by Nexus but not currently in use by any 'public' service (they may be used for scholars but does that really count?).
(01 Mar 2015, 7:45 pm)aureolin This sign can still be found in Washington. Still attached, despite numerous repaints to the said lamppost.
(01 Mar 2015, 7:45 pm)aureolin This sign can still be found in Washington. Still attached, despite numerous repaints to the said lamppost.
(01 Mar 2015, 7:54 pm)MurdnunoC Where is it located? Call me insane but I wouldn't mind trying to get to a photograph if the opportunity presents itself.
There's a 'secret' bus shelter located on Busty Bank between Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield. It's been consumed by undergrowth but I believe the actual shelter remains. I may try and get a shot tomorrow depending on the weather and providing its accessible.
(01 Mar 2015, 7:54 pm)MurdnunoC Where is it located? Call me insane but I wouldn't mind trying to get to a photograph if the opportunity presents itself.
There's a 'secret' bus shelter located on Busty Bank between Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield. It's been consumed by undergrowth but I believe the actual shelter remains. I may try and get a shot tomorrow depending on the weather and providing its accessible.
There's one with the old NORTHERN legals on in Pelton Fell - I'll try and get a photo for you, Adam.
(01 Mar 2015, 8:09 pm)MarcTheA4 There's one with the old NORTHERN legals on in Pelton Fell - I'll try and get a photo for you, Adam.
(01 Mar 2015, 8:09 pm)MarcTheA4 There's one with the old NORTHERN legals on in Pelton Fell - I'll try and get a photo for you, Adam.
(01 Mar 2015, 8:18 pm)MurdnunoC Would this be the one you refer to in the thread containing Adam Malarkey's post? A really old one showing Northern General Transport?
I'm in Pelton quite a lot and I've noticed stops, mainly around Stella Gill/Newfield, which still display 'Northern' stickers from the 90s.
(01 Mar 2015, 8:18 pm)MurdnunoC Would this be the one you refer to in the thread containing Adam Malarkey's post? A really old one showing Northern General Transport?
I'm in Pelton quite a lot and I've noticed stops, mainly around Stella Gill/Newfield, which still display 'Northern' stickers from the 90s.
As I said before a few places round Aycliffe especially round the industrial estate have United stickers on the bottom of lampposts. I will try and get some photos sometime this week if they are indeed still up.
(01 Mar 2015, 10:22 pm)leestransportphotos There is a bus stop in the middle of Barley Mow (Norfolk Avenue) by the CodFather and paper shop. The bus stop is maintained although the last service there was the 23 /23A in about 2006
(01 Mar 2015, 10:22 pm)leestransportphotos There is a bus stop in the middle of Barley Mow (Norfolk Avenue) by the CodFather and paper shop. The bus stop is maintained although the last service there was the 23 /23A in about 2006
I've also found the bus stop I was on about in another thread on Ivyway in Pelton. I think it's been removed now.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.873879...iY_3Og!2e0
(01 Mar 2015, 10:50 pm)MurdnunoC I think I know the one you mean.
Is it this one?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/Nor...gdea4g!2e0
(01 Mar 2015, 10:50 pm)MurdnunoC I think I know the one you mean.
Is it this one?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/Nor...gdea4g!2e0
At the junction of Golf Course Road and Success Road, there are new flags and markings - despite nowt going along the stretch to The Beehive.
Forgot about the ones on Barley Mow.
Think I have mentioned the one at the edge of Lumley.
There were DCC ones on Drum Ind Est for years. Not sure if they're still there.
There's a whole load of old Arriva flags around the Hirst Park area of Ashington. In between N/S Crossing and the N/S Road / Green Lane junction there are old Arriva flags displaying the X18. Plessey Woods on the bridge, another old Arriva flag, this time displaying the X31/X32/X33.
(03 Mar 2015, 12:32 pm)Andreos1 No idea if it is still there - but there was a TWPTE bus flag outside The Beaconsfield in Low Fell, well into the 90's.
Where is gtom when you need him, he could have had a look after his Sunday dalliances to The Cannon!
(03 Mar 2015, 12:32 pm)Andreos1 No idea if it is still there - but there was a TWPTE bus flag outside The Beaconsfield in Low Fell, well into the 90's.
Where is gtom when you need him, he could have had a look after his Sunday dalliances to The Cannon!
(03 Mar 2015, 12:32 pm)Andreos1 No idea if it is still there - but there was a TWPTE bus flag outside The Beaconsfield in Low Fell, well into the 90's.
Where is gtom when you need him, he could have had a look after his Sunday dalliances to The Cannon!
(03 Mar 2015, 12:32 pm)Andreos1 No idea if it is still there - but there was a TWPTE bus flag outside The Beaconsfield in Low Fell, well into the 90's.
Where is gtom when you need him, he could have had a look after his Sunday dalliances to The Cannon!
(03 Mar 2015, 12:47 pm)MurdnunoC Would this be the one located on Beaconsfield Road?Yeah, that's the one.
To the best of my knowledge, the Beaconsfield Rd bus stop hasn't saw a regular service stop there for well over 35 years. A few works-services stopped there on the way down to the Valley but that's about it.
(03 Mar 2015, 12:47 pm)MurdnunoC Would this be the one located on Beaconsfield Road?Yeah, that's the one.
To the best of my knowledge, the Beaconsfield Rd bus stop hasn't saw a regular service stop there for well over 35 years. A few works-services stopped there on the way down to the Valley but that's about it.
Photo of a bus stop around Aycliffe Industrial Estate which is no longer in use despite the fact that the 5/5A passes it.