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| caption = A Bournemouth trolleybus at the Iford roundabout, March 1966
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The '''Bournemouth trolleybus system''' once served the [[Town status in the United Kingdom|town]] of [[Bournemouth]], then in [[Hampshire]], but now in [[Dorset]], [[England]]. Opened on {{Start date|1933|05|13|df=y}},<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/><ref name=Short/> it gradually replaced the [[Bournemouth Corporation Tramways|Bournemouth tramway network]].
The '''Bournemouth trolleybus system''' once served the [[Town status in the United Kingdom|town]] of [[Bournemouth]], then in [[Hampshire]], but now in [[Dorset]], England. Opened on {{Start date|1933|05|13|df=y}},<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/><ref name=Short/> it gradually replaced the [[Bournemouth Corporation Tramways|Bournemouth tramway network]].


By the standards of the various now-defunct [[trolleybus]] systems in the [[United Kingdom]], the Bournemouth system was a medium-sized one, with a total of 22 routes, and a maximum fleet of 104 trolleybuses. It was also the second largest trolleybus system in southern England, after the [[Trolleybuses in London|London system]].<ref name=Short/> It was closed on {{End date|1969|04|20|df=y}}.<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/><ref name=Short/>
By the standards of the various now-defunct [[trolleybus]] systems in the United Kingdom, the Bournemouth system was a medium-sized one, with a total of 22 routes, and a maximum fleet of 104 trolleybuses. It was also the second largest trolleybus system in southern England, after the [[Trolleybuses in London|London system]].<ref name=Short/> It was closed on {{End date|1969|04|20|df=y}}.<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/><ref name=Short/>


The most notable feature of the Bournemouth system was probably the [[Christchurch trolleybus turntable]], which is said to be one of only four such turntables ever to have been constructed worldwide. It is now a Grade II listed building.<ref name="grade II"/> The turntable was manually operated and was in use from 19 June 1936 until the closure of the system.<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/>
The most notable feature of the Bournemouth system was probably the [[Christchurch trolleybus turntable]], which is said to be one of only four such turntables ever to have been constructed worldwide. It is now a Grade II listed building.<ref name="grade II"/> The turntable was manually operated and was in use from 19 June 1936 until the closure of the system.<ref name="joyce-king-newman"/>
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<ref name="joyce-king-newman">Joyce, J.; King, J. S.; and Newman, A. G. (1986). ''British Trolleybus Systems'', pp. 28–32, 159. London: [[Ian Allan Publishing]]. ISBN 0-7110-1647-X.</ref>
<ref name="joyce-king-newman">Joyce, J.; King, J. S.; and Newman, A. G. (1986). ''British Trolleybus Systems'', pp. 28–32, 159. London: [[Ian Allan Publishing]]. ISBN 0-7110-1647-X.</ref>
<ref name="grade II">{{cite web|url=http://www.dorsetforyou.com/media.jsp?mediaid=138876&filetype=pdf |title=Grade II and II* listed buildings in Christchurch|author=|page=|date=|work= |publisher=Dorset For You|accessdate=3 March 2011}}</ref>
<ref name="grade II">{{cite web|url=http://www.dorsetforyou.com/media.jsp?mediaid=138876&filetype=pdf |title=Grade II and II* listed buildings in Christchurch|page=|date=|work= |publisher=Dorset For You|accessdate=3 March 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=Short>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/former-uk-systems|title=Former UK systems|author=Short, Peter |date= |work=British Trolleybus Society website |accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=Short>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/former-uk-systems|title=Former UK systems|author=Short, Peter |date= |work=British Trolleybus Society website |accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=Zebedee>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/preserved-trolleybuses|title=A List of Preserved Trolleybuses in the UK|author=Zebedee, John|date=30 November 2010 |work=British Trolleybus Society website|accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=Zebedee>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/preserved-trolleybuses|title=A List of Preserved Trolleybuses in the UK|author=Zebedee, John|date=30 November 2010 |work=British Trolleybus Society website|accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref>
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*[http://www.bournemouth-buses.co.uk/trolley.html Bournemouth Corporation Trolley Buses: A Brief History]
*[http://www.bournemouth-buses.co.uk/trolley.html Bournemouth Corporation Trolley Buses: A Brief History]
*[http://www.trolleybus.net/bournemouth.htm Bournemouth trolleybus picture gallery]
*[http://www.trolleybus.net/bournemouth.htm Bournemouth trolleybus picture gallery]
*[http://www.sct61.org.uk/ixobm.htm SCT'61 website] - photos and descriptions of Bournemouth trolleybuses and early motorbuses
*[http://www.sct61.org.uk/ixobm.htm SCT'61 website] – photos and descriptions of Bournemouth trolleybuses and early motorbuses
*[http://www.trolleybus.co.uk/archive/ National Trolleybus Archive]
*[http://www.trolleybus.co.uk/archive/ National Trolleybus Archive]
*[http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/ British Trolleybus Society], based in Reading
*[http://www.britishtrolley.org.uk/ British Trolleybus Society], based in Reading

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Bournemouth
trolleybus system
A Bournemouth trolleybus at the Iford roundabout, March 1966
Operation
LocaleBournemouth, Hampshire
(now Dorset), England
Open13 May 1933 (1933-05-13)
Close20 April 1969 (1969-04-20)
StatusClosed
Routes22
Operator(s)Bournemouth Corporation Transport
Infrastructure
Stock104 (maximum)

The Bournemouth trolleybus system once served the town of Bournemouth, then in Hampshire, but now in Dorset, England. Opened on 13 May 1933 (1933-05-13),[1][2] it gradually replaced the Bournemouth tramway network.

By the standards of the various now-defunct trolleybus systems in the United Kingdom, the Bournemouth system was a medium-sized one, with a total of 22 routes, and a maximum fleet of 104 trolleybuses. It was also the second largest trolleybus system in southern England, after the London system.[2] It was closed on 20 April 1969 (1969-04-20).[1][2]

The most notable feature of the Bournemouth system was probably the Christchurch trolleybus turntable, which is said to be one of only four such turntables ever to have been constructed worldwide. It is now a Grade II listed building.[3] The turntable was manually operated and was in use from 19 June 1936 until the closure of the system.[1]

Seven of the former Bournemouth system trolleybuses are now preserved, in their distinctive primrose and maroon livery. Six of them are in the United Kingdom, at the Bournemouth Heritage Transport collection in Parkstone, the East Anglia Transport Museum, and The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft. One is in the National Transport Museum of Ireland.[4]


See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Joyce, J.; King, J. S.; and Newman, A. G. (1986). British Trolleybus Systems, pp. 28–32, 159. London: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 0-7110-1647-X.
  2. ^ a b c Short, Peter. "Former UK systems". British Trolleybus Society website. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Grade II and II* listed buildings in Christchurch". Dorset For You. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  4. ^ Zebedee, John (30 November 2010). "A List of Preserved Trolleybuses in the UK". British Trolleybus Society website. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

Further reading

  • Bowler, David R H (2001). Bournemouth Trolleybuses. Yateley, Hampshire, UK: Trolleybooks. ISBN 978-0-904235-19-7.
  • Chalk, D L (1969). Bournemouth Trolleybuses. Bournemouth, Hampshire, UK: Bournemouth Corporation.
  • Pearce, Malcolm N (1998). Bournemouth Trolleybuses. Midhurst, West Sussex, UK: Middleton Press. ISBN 978-1-901706-10-9.
  • Roberts, C G (1972). Bournemouth Trams and Buses. Lingfield, UK: Oakwood Press.
  • Yellow Buses, 85th Anniversary. Bournemouth, Dorset, UK: Bournemouth Transport Ltd. 1987.

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