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Johnseo

Fantastic

What a fantastic post! This is so chock full of useful information. I can't dig deeper and start utilizing the resources you have given. Your exuberance is refreshing

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Last Post: Oct 6, 2019 3:00pm
by Johnseo

francis Dempsey

355 SZB our new road bus

Irish bus video today bought new bus for our flett. 1971 lepard bus for our flett. Will go to Bangor for her maiden run in new times. All welcome. Francis dempsey.

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Last Post: Nov 23, 2017 8:30pm
by francis

Martin

Calling Ross or Michael

Hi, sent several messages but so far haven't heard anything back. What's happening at the museum? Still want to save the lynx but maybe I'm too late?

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Last Post: Sep 9, 2017 9:49am
by Martin

Admin

Death of Francis Dempsey

Museum Volunteer Francis Dempsey was found dead in the ladies bathroom of the Scottish Disabled Sex Toy Convention (SDSTC2017) by his long term partner Mr. Ross Aitken Esq. on Monday 26th June 2017. Dr. Michael Grimes from his home in Syria was quoted “The m...

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2017 4:11pm
by FRANCIS DEMPSEY

john

possible visit

is it possible to make an appointment to have a look around this wonderful site at all?

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Last Post: Jun 12, 2017 9:45pm
by john

Paul Roche

Visit

There is a grand stench in the evenings?

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Last Post: Feb 27, 2017 12:18pm
by Paul Roche

Edd Gill

Leyland leopard or Bristol Re

Hi there, I am looking to purchase a leopard or re to convert to a motor home. Please can someone put me in the right direction. Kindest regards, Edd

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2017 8:31am
by Edd Gill

Allan Daly

Dr. Michael Grimes RIP (1937-2013)

Hello, My name is Allan and I have worked for Dr. Grimes for 17 years at his cork offices. As many of you Know Michael died latte last week. Ill always remember Michael as a great guy who tried his best for everyone. Maybe we can all share our memories of the D...

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Last Post: Sep 25, 2016 3:18pm
by Mary

Haydn Williams

Access to the Kells site

Is it possible to get in to the museum site to see the vehicles ? I am in the area for possibly the only time and would like to get some photographs if possible. I found the yard and the locked gate today and am aware that the buses are not accessible for pictures bu...

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Last Post: Mar 24, 2016 2:02am
by Haydn Williams

falknber

Monte Carlo 2011 BRRip 720p DownSpaces.mkv

Monte Carlo 2011 BRRip 720p DownSpaces.mkv > http://is.gd/eNvIj1 Monte Carlo 2011 BRRip 720p DownSpaces.mkv b92c5eb40e Por este motivo, elas acabam indo a Monte Carlo curtindo uma vida glamourosa. AwadhiAymar...

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2016 11:12am
by falknber

dave

dxi3341

Hi We have recently purchased dxi3341 and require a plastic header tank for the radiator and wonder if any spares may be available. Kind Regards Dave.

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Last Post: Apr 3, 2015 9:34pm
by dave

g maxwell

WHATS GOING ON

So good day to all, I am wondering what if anything is going on at kells , there are always rumours but nothing concrete , so what is going on , and what has happened , or is going to happen to all the vehicles down there hope to get a reply soon . thanks GM

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Last Post: Feb 14, 2015 1:48pm
by g maxwell

Carl Simon English

c457oap

Do you still have C457 Oap? Regards Carl English

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Last Post: Nov 17, 2014 9:21pm
by Carl Simon Engli...

quawalm

Mapy Evropy Navigace Skoda Dx Rar-adds

http://i.imgur.com/W2CUoaS.jpg Mapy Evropy Navigace Skoda Dx Rar-adds > http://tinyurl.com/lxox32o 97ffa81d91 Kenneth hoffman android 1.5 theme for samsung s3653 free download Soundtrack -- Dr. Dolittle [1...

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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 6:50am
by quawalm

beriljacyn

Video Prohibido De Jocelyn Medina En Disco Desnuda Gratis.zip

Video Prohibido De Jocelyn Medina En Disco Desnuda Gratis.zip > http://tinyurl.com/n654g6e Video Prohibido De Jocelyn Medina En Disco Desnuda Gratis.zip, Baixar Crack Bagger Simulator 2011 4shared 972c8...

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Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 8:12am
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beriljacyn

Video Prohibido De Jocelyn Medina En Disco Desnuda Gratis.zip

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Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 8:09am
by beriljacyn

KD358

KR9 no more

KR9 has been scrapped according to a reliable source. http://www.flickr.com/photos/94746608@N07/8629045314/in/photostream Other than KR110, how many KRs actually have been preserved?

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2013 1:05am
by Colin

Stewart

KTM site

Dr grimes, get this site updated with whats going on with bus preservation in cork, you have alot of good vehicles down there, lets see whats happening with them, get us a few pics, keep them alive, bus preservation is a very important part of our countrys heritage.

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Last Post: Oct 11, 2013 3:31pm
by Stewart

ulster

grimes dead

dr grimes king of posr and prossies dead

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Last Post: Sep 18, 2013 3:01pm
by Ross

Bus Woo

IS IT CLOSED

Hello Would like to ask a few serious questions , is the museum closed , are the buses forsale , why no updates on the website , also is it true that all buses are now property of the Irish Government are going to get scrapped, Hope no one minds me asking the...

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Last Post: Aug 13, 2013 10:38pm
by kd358

Gwyn

Leyland National NWO 491R

Hi Is NWO 491R sill in your pocession? is so are you intrestered in selling it for further presevation back to south wales from where it was new? Regards Gwyn

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Last Post: Jun 19, 2013 10:17pm
by Gwyn

Arron

NEW PHOTOS

HELLO ANY CHANCE YOU COULD PUT SOME RECENT PHOTOS UP ON THE WEBSITE , IT HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN NEARLY 2 YEARS , OR WOULD ANYONE HAVE A FEW LINKS TO PHOTOS ON THE NET OF THE YARD , NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS IF POSSIBLE. THANKS ARRON

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2013 11:33pm
by cie3434

damien mcdaid

spares

im just wondering do you sell parts of any vehicles that are past saving as I would need a few odd's and ends

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Last Post: May 1, 2013 9:06pm
by damien mcdaid

kd358

What's happening to the buses???

Just read on the garaiste forum and irishtransport.yuku that the revenue is planning to seize the entire collection as payment for outstanding taxes. If this happens then the buses could all end up scrapped. Anyone know whether this is true or not, because I really h...

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Last Post: Mar 22, 2013 6:36pm
by 190 jzl

AN68 crazy

DF795

So it seems that DF795 has left Capwell and was spotted in the Greater Dublin area very recently. What is the story here, and where is the bus going, does anyone know? I personally doubt BE would tow it all the way to Dublin if it was a scrap bus. It would...

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Last Post: Mar 11, 2013 2:05am
by Colin

tippgerry

DF795 & DF454

Looking at previous posts there was some worry that DF795 ended up being scrapped, but I've read on garaiste and irishtransport that she was sold to someone in the north Dublin area and is being restored? Any truth in this? As regards DF454, has the dispute surrou...

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2013 8:25pm
by tippgerry

Selling up?

Just spotted recently that 'suzie' was sold, and then then the bedford tow truck was put up for sale. Now the LDV convoy is up for sale. Are you selling off a good few vehicles or just select vehicles? Would be very interested in one or two if they are going to be so...

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2013 11:44am
by D.

liam murphy

hills tredegar ndw 146x/82 C 1636

Do you still have this vehicle. Have you got any recent pics and would it ever be for sale?? cheers Liam

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Last Post: Dec 17, 2012 9:49pm
by liam

Chris Parrott

Ecuador Railway

Very sorry to read of the vandalism that destroyed much of the museum - very dispiriting after all the work and commitment you've put in. I'm making you aware here of a web-blog I've written (I'm not savyy enough to post it myself, so Laura Rendell Dunn's name ap...

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Last Post: Dec 3, 2012 7:43pm
by Peter Robinson

James

Dr Michael Grimes seen on Sligo-Dublin train today posing as an Ianrod Eireann member of staff!

I've been on the Sligo-Dublin train this afternoon where I spotted Dr Grimes posing as a member of Ianrod Eireann staff and taking personal details from unsuspecting passengers. What the hell is he playing at? The matter has been raised with genuine Ianrod Eireann St...

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Last Post: Jul 20, 2012 9:32am
by Michael Grimes

Des o' Connor

Link

http://michaelgrimeskellstransportmuseum.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/the-kells-fire-the-truth-of-why-it-happened/ This is some reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Last Post: Jul 10, 2012 6:46am
by Ross

Liam

leyland tiger NDW 146X

hi, i was wondering if you still have the Hills Of Tredegar Leyland tiger NDW146X as i am a big fan of hills and would love to have 146 if ever became avaliable Cheers Liam

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Last Post: Jun 25, 2012 6:49am
by Ross

Derek Moore

WWM922W

Hi,What happened to Ex Merseyside Leyland Atlantean WWM922W

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Last Post: May 14, 2012 10:46am
by Derek Moore

Alun Davis

TE Class & D454 Atlantean

I've heard that the very last 88/89 Bus Eireann Tigers have recently been withdrawn. Have any been set aside for preservation? It really would be a shame to see them all scrapped. Also, is there any news regarding the Atlantean open-topper in Limerick. I saw it f...

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Last Post: May 1, 2012 11:09am
by victuus

Jiri Svoboda

foto

Very thanks for your foto and calendar. Jiri Svoboda

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Last Post: Apr 25, 2012 9:44am
by Jiri Svoboda

Ballymena Drivers

1468

1468 Ballymena Depot's last Tiger ever still going strong in service in Ballymena. This is a very historic vehicle being the last to operate in Ballymena

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Last Post: Dec 4, 2011 5:12pm
by Ballymena Driver...

ARTHUR

ULSTERBUS 1469

1469 EX BALLYMENA BUS IS IN ULSTERBUS RESERVE AND READY FOR SALE. THIS WOULD BE A GOOD REPLACEMENT FOR ALL THOSE EX BALLYMENA BUSES THAT GOT BURNT

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Last Post: Nov 9, 2011 8:00pm
by Ballymena Driver...

John

Ex Ulsterbus Mk1 Goldliner

http://www.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/coaches/1442771

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Last Post: Oct 17, 2011 7:42pm
by John

Rian

Directions

hi im Rian i was wondering if it might be possible for your museum to put up directional sign posts as i was on the road one day and i was attempting to find the site which i failed to do it would be a great help if you could also email me back an adress for the satn...

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2011 8:02pm
by Rian

Martyn Hearson

Arson attack

Just heard about your museum's woes today, sorry I don't know any of you, but it must be soul destroying, you have my sympathy. As a one time operator, I once similarly lost half my operational fleet through the antics of a few vandals which got out of hand. The Nor...

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2011 11:40pm
by Martyn Hearson

Kieran, Derry

Arson Attack

Sorry to hear of the arson attack at the museum. Funny I thought the mindless morons that do this sort of stuff were confined to up here in the North. If those responsible are reading this (assuming you can muster the energy from your shared brain cell) I hope yo...

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Last Post: Jul 6, 2011 3:12pm
by Kieran, Derry

Paul Haughey

Koi 9961

Michael Leopard 1961 only had the reg KOI 9961 it never had anything else Regards Paul

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Last Post: Jun 4, 2011 1:03am
by Paul Haughey

Philip

ADs & VAs

Does anyone know if any ADs or VAs are preserved?

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Last Post: May 29, 2011 6:05pm
by JR

Daithi

FAO Stephen

Steve, got the registration pack in the post for Terenure the other day - tis on July 3rd - will we have an entry? Will I forward details onto you? Could you contact me ASAP and we'll get the ball rolling again D.

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Last Post: May 11, 2011 5:46pm
by Daithi

colin manning

d711 and kd184

why do ye keep removing the message ? why are ye leaving the two last remianing members of the d class and kd class from cork rot ? why dont ye start and try and restore them ?

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Last Post: May 9, 2011 7:20pm
by colin manning

Stephen Payne

PL Rosslare Branding

Hi All, just wondering if anyone could help me on this issue, we are in the closing stages of refurbishing an ex Bus Eireann PL Leyland Tiger Paramount, and the photo we are going by for the livery shows on the top of the windows on either side, are the Rosslare bran...

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Last Post: May 3, 2011 9:46pm
by Stephen Payne

Kenneth

Cultra photos

Hi Love all the photos from Cultra. Nice to see Ross and Malcolm captured stuffin their coupons. Also the one with Ross checking to see if the spare tyre could fit in the boot of 1400!! Cheers Kenneth

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Last Post: Apr 21, 2011 9:21pm
by Kenneth

Daithi

Setra looking good!

The setra looks beautiful with the lick of paint! Looks brand new! Look forward to seeing ye at Cultra! D.

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Last Post: Mar 31, 2011 8:09pm
by Daithi

Paul Haughey

Firefox

Michael im useing firefox and i can see your site 100% no problems at all :)

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Last Post: Mar 25, 2011 7:51pm
by Paul Haughey

Phil Stevens

You tube link

Anyone know anything about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gLI6fDDbq8

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2011 3:00pm
by Phil Stevens

jamie scott

ex sypte leyland atleantean 1647 reg xwg 647t

i hope sum one from the group may be able to help me iam involed with trustthat has quite afew ex sout yorkshire buses in various state of restowould any body ration and noctice on your fleetlist from last august that you have an ex south yorkshire atlantean the info...

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Last Post: Feb 28, 2011 11:44pm
by jamie scott

Michael Grimes

Forum open Again

The forum is open again for museum matters and buses. Please respect this. Michael Grimes

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Last Post: Feb 6, 2011 8:09pm
by Michael Grimes

fista

Museum

Awesome winter picture.Love it !

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2010 2:25pm
by fista

Ross

Whatever happened to VS6

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows whatever happened to Volvo B57 - VS6 that was latterly based at the Transport Preservation Trust at Beith in Ayrshire. Just curious as, VS215 which is still based there, has had some bits removed from it relating to the ac...

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Last Post: Nov 1, 2010 5:22pm
by stephen payne

Stephen Payne

Ulsterbus 1320 takes to the TV

Just a quick link, as 1320 had been used in an RTE2 production called Spooked! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUe6ExPIY2c

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Last Post: Oct 9, 2010 3:08pm
by Stephen Payne

Ross Aitken

Latest Kassbohrer

Was originally R845FSX and new to Silver Coach Lines, Edinburgh. That's another one new to this operator that you have.

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Last Post: Nov 5, 2010 2:14am
by Ross Aitken

Phill

Hamills, Ahoghill

Hello, Recent update on my site of various Leyland Tiger N types at Hamill's in Ahoghill. Photos showning some of the more recent arrivals and some of the more long term residents, Even some buses that have been there from 2007 when the first tigers went for...

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Last Post: Oct 21, 2010 9:30pm
by Phill

Kenneth Baird

Plans for a depot

Hello all Here is a link to the plans for a new depot buiding for Lothian Buses Longstone garage. http://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/portal/submissions.do?action=ViewPublicCaseDetails&applicationRef=10/02855/FUL Ideas for new sheds etc at the KTM? Cheers...

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Last Post: Oct 18, 2010 1:26pm
by Kenneth Baird

Blinds

Some suggestions: Enniskerry Glencullen Sandymount Ringsend Poolbeg Blessington Ballyknockan Nelson Pillar Dalkey Tallaght Skerries Broadstone The McKenna Brothers do blinds, google them. Hope that hepled.

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2010 6:34pm
by JR

Jon

1891

Have you any photos of 1891 online, This was enniskillens old towbus?

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Last Post: Sep 13, 2010 4:23pm
by Ross

Michael Grimes

This discussion board attacked!

Very recently this discussion board got attacked badly and hundreds and hundreds of spam messages appeared. I have never seen anything like this before and we still do not know the reason. It was considerable work to remove the threat but we think we have done so....

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Last Post: Sep 9, 2010 11:38am
by Michael Grimes

Stephen Payne

KD 184/ MG106 Engine

Further from getting KD184 roaring again, other work has managed in me gettng all gears and once the half shafts are in place, she should be driving around in no time, at a slow speed as we do not want to shake her any more than we have to. During the next week,...

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Last Post: Sep 3, 2010 11:26pm
by JOHN DONOVAN

JIM GEARY

HEADRESTS AND CHROME RAILS NEEDED

HI ALL,I AM PRESERVING RAG393M RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM ULSTERBUS,SHE WAS CONVERTED TO A MOBILE WORKSHOP/TOW VEHICLE,HENCE I NEED THE BITS AND BOBS TO BRING HER BACK TO HER INITIAL SERVICE LOOK.NEW TO WESTERN SMT IN 1973 SHE HAD DUAL PURPOSE SEATS, I HAVE MANAGED TO S...

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2010 9:40am
by JIM GEARY

Phill

Whitelaw's Stonehouse.

Hi all, Photos of the buses at Whitelaws yard in stonehouse of the A71 in Scotland. All the Y type leopards in the photos are for sale and OSJ 631R has had a full overhaul. take a look on my site http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Aug 18, 2010 8:52pm
by Phill

Rob

Mogeely

Any pictures of the Mogeely rally?

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2010 10:22pm
by John

Ballymena Drivers

1335

Michael will you be taking the 6th BALLYMENA 13xx Tiger 1335 when it comes off as you have 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313. 1335 is very special being the last ever in service.

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Last Post: Jul 25, 2010 9:10pm
by Michael Grimes

Ross Aitken

Kearney's in Edinburgh

Could not believe my eyes last night on my service 6 to Dunbar, just came off the Morrison Street Link to turn onto Morrison Street and what should i be greeted by - one of Kearney's Coaches (the Kearney's Panther) parked up outside the PremierInn. Wonder if our S...

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2010 10:18pm
by sean

J Wilks

trying to find Leyland /Harrington in Ireland

Im trying to find a coach which was first owned by Grey Green of London The harrington site says it in awaiting restoration in Ireland the details are: 2872 Cavalier 315 445 GYR Leyland Leopard L2 L2826 1963 Awaiting restoration in Ireland - registered RM...

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Last Post: Jun 22, 2010 5:25pm
by Andy Baldwin

Michael Grimes

Where is everyone?

Because nobody has posted on the board for three weeks we are doing a test post. We welcome your contributions. Michael

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Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 9:54pm
by brian clifford

Howard

Thorne's of Selby

Michael, VHO 200 is a Seddon Mk.19, not an AEC (although it does have an AEC engine) - it has a Harrington Wayfarer body and was new to Creamline Motor Services, Bordon, Hampshire in 1959. Thornes' have had it since 1961. It is thought to be unique in that of a...

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Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 11:04am
by Michael Grimes

MVPSI

New Website

New website up and running, check it out and feel free to comment. http://mvpsi.wordpress.com/

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2010 1:26pm
by MVPSI

Sammy

B a s t a r d s Burn Buses in Newtownabbey

Michael not sure if you know yet or not but some B A S T A R D S have burnt a lot of buses in Ulsterbus Newtownabbey, buses that have been completely burnt that would have made the trip to Kells including a number of Tigers

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Last Post: May 6, 2010 11:49pm
by John P

Stewart

baby leopard

Michael, I recon a baby leopard maybe 126 should be lengthened back to her original size and maybe mk 2 or mk 3 livery, it would be a big job but could be done.

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Last Post: May 16, 2010 12:49pm
by John P

Gordon

Photo Sites Updated

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/ has been updated over the past week with photos from the Following locations Wilsons Auctions Hamills Ahogill Ardglass Also updated are my other two sites http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net...

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Last Post: May 11, 2010 8:09pm
by Gordon

John P

Ulsterbus N Type Autos

With only a handfull off these Auto N Types left will yous be getting any more off them ?

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Last Post: Apr 30, 2010 7:42pm
by John P

Michael Grimes

1300 is a Leyland through and through.

1300 is a pure Leyland Tiger with a Volvo engine. 2610 for example, is a pure Leyland Tiger with a Gardner engine. 1299 is a pure Leyland Tiger with a TL 11 engine. But they are all standard Tiger chassis. From a driving point of view 1300 would be the best of th...

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 7:12pm
by John P

Gordon

NORTHERN IRELAND BUS IMAGES MESSAGE BOARD

Northern Ireland Bus Images i run now has its own message board please feel free to make use off it. http://members.boardhost.com/nodrog71/index.html?1271878456

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Last Post: Apr 21, 2010 8:37pm
by Gordon

Gordon

ITT Rally Cultra 2010 Photos

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/ has been updated with photos taken at the ITT Rally at Cultra 17.4.10

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 9:44pm
by Gordon

Ross

Boredom at Airports

Just thought i would share this with you, but with the Air industry cripple due to volcanic ash, we now now what is going on at the airports with employees having nothing better to do. Wonder if the luggage scene was shot at Cork Airport, would explain why luggage...

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Last Post: Apr 17, 2010 6:40pm
by Ross

Gordon

Hamills Ahogill Photos

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/ has been updated today 14.4.10 of photos taken at Hamills Ahogill

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2010 10:56pm
by Gordon

Roger Broughton

R class

good to see progess on R913 all the best with it Roger.

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Last Post: Apr 6, 2010 3:44pm
by Roger Broughton

Gordon

Craigavon Depot Photos

Pics of Craigavon depot buses are online at. http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Apr 6, 2010 9:03am
by Gordon

Shane Conway

R class

Nice to read that R913 is undergoing restoration. However, what is the story regarding your other CIE Titan, R827? Is it going to be restored too, I'm led to understand it could do with it. One of my all time favourite CIE buses, for various reasons.

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Last Post: Apr 6, 2010 12:36am
by John P

Phill

Alexanders Belfast

A few photos are now online on my site, of the remains of Alexanders factory in Belfast. Demolishion work begain eariler in the month, all the remains is the steel H iron framework of the main roadside PDI shed and reception area. Photos avaliable on - http:/...

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Last Post: Mar 19, 2010 7:39pm
by Phill

Michael Grimes

Parts for R 913 ssought. Anyone know where we an get them?

Christy Power has dismantled the engine on R 913 and we find that she has dropped a valve and No. 5 piston is damaged and needs replacement. Would anyone out there have any idea where we might get parts for her engine which we believe to be a Leyland 500. We would ap...

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Last Post: Mar 13, 2010 7:55pm
by Michael Grimes

John Joe Paddy Morgan from Buckna Upper

Ulsterbus Double Decker

Hello there boss. Good to see all them there Ballymena buses in Kells. I mind 1274, 1143, 1309 and 1310 and all they there other Ballymena Tigers rightly all fine vehicles boss. Will you be buying that Ulsterbus Atlantean 2901 if it is ever sold. I seen it ba...

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Last Post: Mar 7, 2010 4:10pm
by John Joe Paddy M...

Ireland bus message board

Here is my new website http://members.boardhost.com/jp/ hopefully it will compensate the loss of the ni bus message board

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Last Post: Mar 7, 2010 11:05am
by jp

Aaron

Firefox Website Issues

I took some screenshots of the website. Running latest version of Firefox at a screen resolution of 1440x900. Screenshot 1 & Screenshot 2 Firefox renders webpages/CSS as they're coded/defined. Internet Explorer has difficulty with the latest versions of CSS an...

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Last Post: Mar 7, 2010 11:02am
by jp

leopards

how are the ulsterbus leopards keeping?

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Last Post: Mar 4, 2010 7:49pm
by John P

Steve Payne

Various Activites in Wicklow - 7th & 14th March 2010

Just letting everyone know that we will be attending the Garden of Ireland Vintage Clubs Display in Wicklow Town on SUnday 7th March with our 1991 Ford Escort Fire Van & 1981 Dennis RS Fire Engine. Also on this month is a Vintage run with the Wicklow Vintage Club...

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Last Post: Mar 2, 2010 10:23pm
by Steve Payne

TIM

Former Barton Transport (Nottingham) vehicles.

Wondered if anyone knew of the whereabouts of any former Barton Transport (Nottingham) vehicles in The Republic of Ireland ? I know that Kells Museum, Cork own 538 FTO538V now 79-KE-545, and I intend to come over from London to see her in the new year. In the latest...

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 6:50pm
by TIM

Alex

Leyand Atlantean (Brighton 12)

Hello. I was just wondering if the museum is still in posession of this vehicle. Also is it still in working order? I am aware it was decapitated for tour work. Here is a link to a picture of it in service in Brighton, where I drive buses. http://history.bus...

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2010 2:22pm
by Alex

Bombardier

Bus Eireann aquisitions

I hear that Bus Eireann have withdrawn a lot of their AD/DA,VA and P classaswell as some of the LS class and VNC 1. Would you be getting any of these in your 2010 aquisition plan?

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Last Post: Jan 25, 2010 2:20am
by Steve Payne

Stewart

blue ford tractor

my estimation is the blue ford tractor looks like a ford 3000, would be between 1966-1968.

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2010 7:46pm
by Michael Grimes

Ballymena

Snow

JUST TO LET YOU KMOW MICHAEL THE SNOW IS VERY BAD IN BALLYMENA MAIN DEPOT. THERE IS A BIG PILE OF SNOW PILED UP AT THE BACK OF THE YARD BESIDE 1312 AND IT IS HIGHER THAN 1312!!!!

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2010 11:49am
by Ballymena

eugene martin

the next tiger for the museum

Hi i,m a driver in banbridge co down we are a sub dopet of craigavon in our fleet we have 1300-01-02 you can take your pick,just for the interest i will be with ulsterbus 33 years on the 22jan in that time i have drove many bus's of all kinds but the bus that stands...

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2010 9:53am
by Michael Grimes

brian

KDs

Hi there, I see you're working on some on some old KDs. It great to hear you are. Any chance of putting up a video of one of them in action? Best wishes Brian

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2010 9:11pm
by david payne

Thomas

New Calendars

Michael will you be sending us down some new calenders to Ballymena Bus Depot for 2010 to we can put them up in the station again. At the minute Kells Transport Calendars for 2009 are displayed everywhere in Ballymena Station. One with photos of 1309, 1310 and 1313...

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Last Post: Dec 7, 2009 9:22pm
by Ballymena Driver...

Thomas

Photos of 1313 when new

Michael take a look at the Irish Transport Trust feature on the Volvo engined Leyland Tiger. They have a photo of 1313 when brand new parked in Ballymena before it entered service - nice one!

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Last Post: Nov 20, 2009 9:22pm
by Thomas

colin manning

new dennis 1978 fire engine

look after her shes an ex anglesea st tender . ye should chase up their old erf engine reg xzf 885 think it was used as a hoist in wicklow or two other dennis engines 238 szk and 239 szk ex cork , for that bit of cork history and to preserve corks fire history .

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Last Post: Oct 31, 2009 7:33pm
by colin manning