No Trolleys to Loose (Maidstone buses & Trolleybuses

A unique compilation (earliest film 1928) re-capturing the glory days of Maidstone's trolleybuses from their inception to their run-down and closure in 1967. Re-live the full fascinating story, also contemporary bus and rail scenes, and terrific views of the town during five decades. A wonderful overview of Maidstone with long-forgotten streets, vehicles and buildings. Enjoy film sequences from 1928, 1950 and a wealth from 1954 - 1973. Visit the town centre and each trolleybus route - Barming, Loose and Sutton Road including Parkwood extensions. See most bus- and all trolleybus types in action including second hand acquisitions from Llanelly, Brighton and Hastings. Visit depots; ride on special tours; admire a decorated trolleybus in 1964 and 1967; follow the trolleybus rundown and relive the last day. Special features - local railways including steam at Maidstone West and last industrial; buses tackling floods; 2004 centenary parade and today's trolleybus survivors. A nostalgic feast.