Woman Revisits Childhood Railbus Journey After 60 Years
Woman rides school railbus again after 60 years

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Jan Fisher, 78, revisited her childhood railbus journey on the W79978 in Gloucestershire after 60 years, thanks to volunteers restoring the transport. The railbus, operational from 1959 to 1964, is set to be ready for public use by 2030.
- 01Jan Fisher traveled on the W79978 railbus from 1959 to 1964.
- 02The railbus is being restored by volunteers at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway in Wiltshire.
- 03Fisher's journey was inspired by old BBC footage showing her as a child boarding the railbus with her father.
- 04She shared her memories with the restoration team, enhancing their project with personal stories.
- 05Fisher hopes to return once the railbus is fully restored in 2030.
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Jan Fisher, a 78-year-old woman from Wales, recently revisited her childhood journey on the W79978 railbus, which she used to take daily from 1959 to 1964 along the Tetbury to Cirencester branch line in Gloucestershire. This special trip was made possible by volunteers at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, who acquired the railbus in 2019 and aim to restore it for public use by 2030. The journey was inspired by old BBC footage that featured Fisher boarding the railbus with her father, who was the landlord at the Trouble House halt. Reflecting on her experiences, Fisher expressed how significant those years were, stating, "Those five important years in my life were made more special because of this bus." During her visit, she shared stories with the volunteers and enjoyed sitting in her favorite seat next to the driver with her daughter, Connie. Fisher expressed her excitement about the restoration efforts and hopes to return when the railbus is fully operational, stating, "If I'm still here in five years time, I hope they'll invite me back."
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The restoration of the railbus is a community effort that preserves local history and provides educational opportunities.
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