The dart i had this morning had this old relic fitted. I'm sure most people will know what it was. I remember the vast amount of cards that went in it. There was one for all fares and then cheaper versions for off peak. It was the original oyster card lol. But was so open to fraud. This is a clippercard machine. Still wired up too.
That's now't. When I were a lad buses had a man in a smart uniform and cap with a silver machine with the old fashioned telephone dial on it and dialed your fare at your seat for you! Took you money gave change and a receipt. I remember receipts that said 2D. Was that denarius?
ReplyDeleteI remember these things... !!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work great to see photos of AUL and around, been living in New Zealand since 1979.
Ex Littlemoss lad ;-)
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCharles Street 20916 also still has its clippercard machine fitte as I was travellig on it yesterday afternoon on 389 from Hyde-Ashton
ReplyDeleteI had a look round this morning there are a few still have them. Might make a comeback lol.
ReplyDelete20944, now based at CARLISLE still has one on board!
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