P.M.T. Open Burs lem Headquarters
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ENLARGED to almost three limes its LA former size, the Burslem depot of the Potteries Motor Traction Co., Ltd., is to become the focal point of that organization's services in the area. 'The official opening was performed on Tuesday by Mr. John Else, chairman of the West Midland Traffic Commissioners.
Mr. R. W. Birch, P.M.T. chairman, said the site was characteristic of transport in the area, being on what became known as the Main Route when buses ultimately superseded trams after first feeding them.
Near the opposite end of the city, said Mr. Birch, they looked forward to making an early start on a new bus station and garage, forming part of the corporation's development scheme at Longton, and a few miles farther on they planned a new depot and terminal facilities at Cheadle, Staffs.
The original Burslem depot was built 33 years ago by Browns Motor Co. (Tunstall), Ltd., which was taken over by P.M.T. in 1951. For over 30 years the P.M.T. area depot had been located at Goldenhill, hut modernization and extension, for which little room existed there, had become necessary.
Reconstruction was undertaken of the front elevation, providing a 65-ft. entrance high enough for double-deck vehicles. The offices that were previously at first floor level in front have been transferred to a new block on the north side of the depot. Extensions have now given a clear area of 255 ft. x 129 ft. in the main building, so providing accommodation for 90 buses.