Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007
Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007

Steam trains and double deckers - photos show how we used to get around in Derbyshire

From school buses and steam trains to sleigh rides and bike rides, we’ve had a look through the archive to bring you some great images of how we used to get around in Derbyshire.
Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 24th Nov 2021, 14:19 BST

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The Flying Scotsman steams through Chesterfield Station on its way to Derby workshops for a refit. The famous engine had been unloaded from a boat in Liverpool after being on display in America back in 1973

1. Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman steams through Chesterfield Station on its way to Derby workshops for a refit. The famous engine had been unloaded from a boat in Liverpool after being on display in America back in 1973 Photo: Colin Drury

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Robert Parkinson (left) and Shayne Howarth, both of the Chesterfield 123 Bus Preservation Group with the 1987 Leyland Tiger bus they bought.

2. All aboard!

Robert Parkinson (left) and Shayne Howarth, both of the Chesterfield 123 Bus Preservation Group with the 1987 Leyland Tiger bus they bought. Photo: Submitted

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This steam train was snapped in Darley Dale station in 2008

3. Full steam ahead

This steam train was snapped in Darley Dale station in 2008 Photo: Marisa Cashill

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A Chesterfield bus sets off on its route

4. Double Decker

A Chesterfield bus sets off on its route Photo: Getty

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