Remember The Trackless

Specially assembled to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the closure of the much-loved Mexborough and Swinton trackless, this DVD contains a magnificent collection of film - much in colour - recapturing memories of the trolleybuses in action the length of the interurban. Follow the one-way wiring in Rotherham town centre and through all the industry near Don Bridge Snake through Old Rawmarsh Speed along Warren Vales Experience the exhilarating 'up and under' at the canal and railway bridges in Swinton Power through the narrow streets of Mexborough Pause at Old Toll Bar depot Watch the trains at Denaby level crossing Tackle the hills near Conisbrough Castle Squeeze round the loop at Brooke Square In Rotherham - great central area scenes Rare glimpses at Maltby and Brecks Excellent coverage of Kimberworth to Thrybergh Plus the Sylvan road to Silverwood Colliery Special features: Brilliant 70-year-old footage of Craven-bodied Guys Garrett 0's and even a Garrett OS Some glimpses of Rotherham trams All types of post-war trackless Last day of Mexborough and Swinton complete with the Rawmarsh Prize Band 'Rotherhams' in Spain and 'Mexboroughs' in Bradford. Rich in period automobiles, buses and street furniture, long-gone buildings and industries.