Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolleys, Straight to the Heart of a Young Fan ; Our Recent Requests for People's Memories of Derby's Much-Loved Trolley Buses Took Tom Douce Back to the 1960s When He First Became Interested in Them - an Interest His Family Thought Was a Passing Phase but Which, More Than 40 Years Later, Is Still As Strong. Tom, of Normanton Road, Derby, Tells Sarah Powlson Why His Interest has Lasted so Long.

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IN July 1963, Tom Douce and his family moved to a house at the corner of Manor Road and Burton Road, Derby.

At that time, route 57 - from Burton Road, at the junction of Chain Lane to Kingscroft, Allestree - was trolley bus-operated and a year later, young Tom was hooked.

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Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolleys, Straight to the Heart of a Young Fan ; Our Recent Requests for People's Memories of Derby's Much-Loved Trolley Buses Took Tom Douce Back to the 1960s When He First Became Interested in Them - an Interest His Family Thought Was a Passing Phase but Which, More Than 40 Years Later, Is Still As Strong. Tom, of Normanton Road, Derby, Tells Sarah Powlson Why His Interest has Lasted so Long.

"At the start of 1964, De rby was one of 19 towns and cities still operating trolley buses in the UK, although their popularity was declining natioS nwide," Tom said.

"However, the Derby system was still extensive. As a small boy, I was fascinated by the silent operation of what was, in my eyes, a large vehicle. I was intrigued also as to wher...

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