The system was a great success, and an extension from Wilderspool to Stockton Heath was opened in 1905. The line crossed the Manchester ship cannel by swing bridge, a considerable engineering feat. (and we all love that bridge don't we.?)

Petrol-electric buses were widely used they were introduced to Warrington in 1913 and were at first only on rout's in Bewsey and Orford. Improvements were made to the tramways in the 1920's but alas these were to be replaced in stages between 1931 and 1935 with modern diesel engine motors, we now know this was not a good idea, and many towns even entire countries are looking for alternative transport systems like the relatively pollution free trams of old.

The bus network expanded during and after the the Second World war, with the introduction of Foden, Bristol, and Guy buses joining the fleet of Leylands.

The main depot and offices moved from lower Bank Street to Wilderspool Causeway in 1964 (anyone god a photo of busses at Bank Street.?) .

The creation of a New Town brought new opportunities to the transport department, and by the mid 80's there was some 65 vehicles serving the town, in the well known red & white livery. Now known as Warrington Borough Transport Ltd. the municipally owned bus company has weathered the storms of deregulation since 1986 and continues to serve the borough and neighboring towns with it's increased fleet of over 100 vehicles .
I have researched this subject with a fondness, because I used to drive these fine vehicles 1977-1981, 4 great Years full of fabulous memories of all the characters I have ferried.

May it continue to thrive for another 100 Years.
David R Goulden