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Schoolgirl's Railbus Ride Relived 60 Years Later
9 Jun
Summary
- A woman revisited a railbus she used 60 years ago for school.
- Volunteers are restoring the historic railbus for public use.
- She shared a special trip with her daughter, reliving memories.
A nostalgic rail journey unfolded as Jan Fisher, 78, revisited a railbus that was a daily part of her school commute six decades ago. From 1959 to 1964, Fisher traveled on the W79978 railbus along the Tetbury to Cirencester branch line in Gloucestershire. This unique mode of transport is now undergoing restoration by dedicated volunteers at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway in Wiltshire, who acquired it in 2019.
Fisher recently shared a special trip on the railbus with her daughter, Connie. This poignant experience followed the discovery of old BBC footage showing her as a schoolgirl boarding the railbus with her father. The volunteers, who are passionately working to bring the railbus back to its former glory, expressed their delight in reconnecting with Fisher and are preserving her personal collection of photographs. They aim to have the railbus ready for public use by 2030, with Fisher eagerly anticipating a return visit.
