Created 4-Mar-22
Modified 8-Mar-24
Bolton depot had opened in 1898 as a tram depot. Originally a tin shed it was rebuilt in 1922. It shifted to trolleybus operation as the services to Saltaire, Greengates and Eccleshill were opened from 1930 to 1934. The premises were cramped and could not accommodate more modern eight foot wide trolleybuses. This combined with the need to reverse vehicle into Bolton Road to leave the depot led to a decision to close it and the last trolleybus, 711, left on 2nd November 1958. The building was used as a haulage depot for some time but was demolished in 1969.
© David Beilby
