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Adam

Volvo engined Leyland Tigers

I just wondered are the Ulsterbus Volvo engined Leyland Tigers you have just received semi-automatic or fully automatic and are there any other differences bar form the engine between the Volvo engined and Leyland engined Tigers.

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Last Post: Oct 24, 2009 10:03pm
by Phill

Howard

Ballymena Engineering

Michael, small but important point - it is Raymond Holmes who is the Engineering Foreman at Ballymena (not Gordon).

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Last Post: Oct 23, 2009 9:13pm
by Thomas

Ballymena

Tiger 1310 - Pride of the Ballymena Fleet

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/p61604928.html Look at link, is 1310 coming to Kells as well. Colin had 1310 at the very end and it was one of the best driving buses we ever had make sure you look after it. The old girl looking well.

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2009 8:13pm
by Michael Grimes

Ballymena

Colin Smith

Colin Smith and Gordon Holmes DON'T WORK IN BALLYMENA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2009 9:25am
by Michael Grimes

Ballymena

1288

Any photos of Coleraine Turbo 1288 yet?

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2009 9:22am
by Michael Grimes

Ross Aitken

J302ASH

Resides on the scrapline at Firstbus's Livingston depot awaiting disposal to Dunsmores. http://www.phatmann.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/DB008423.jpg Was order initially as Ulsterbus 1502.

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Last Post: Oct 20, 2009 10:03am
by Ross Aitken

Phill

The ITT at 40 and Leyland N type tigers

Photos of The ITT at 40 event are now online also Photos of Ards Tours (Jack Bell) new Leyland Tiger N type are online. This is a manual with a Cummins engine. Thanks Phill http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Oct 10, 2009 8:28pm
by Phill

Phill

Lathalmond - scottish vintage bus museum

Hello all, after attending the Scottish vintage bus museum's open weekend i have put photos on my site of the buses. Photos are now online at - http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net Thanks Phill

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2009 9:21pm
by Phill

Andrew Rainsford

Web-site

Am I the only one who has noticed that a lot of the new information covers up the buttons on the left hand side of the home page? If I need to reset my whatevers can some one tell me how to do it? Thanks and keep up the good work

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2009 7:58am
by Ross Aitken

Gordon

My Photo Sites Updated

Pics from last weeks RPSI Bangor Belle and yesterdays Steam Enterprise are online at http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ Also updated are my other two sites http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusima...

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Last Post: Aug 10, 2009 10:12pm
by Gordon

Bombardier

Future aqusition policy

I tink the museum sould think about aquiring some P, AD and DA class buses. These buses carried a wide range of liveries such as airlink, stationlink, british airways,city imp ect. The Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann Imp buses sould be concidered aswell. The RH class is...

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Last Post: Aug 1, 2009 3:59pm
by Bombardier

Bombardier

KD184 and D711

How's KD184 and D711 going. After seeing the job done with KR9 and its excellent restoration I can now see your critics are wrong and are looking for an argument.

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Last Post: Aug 2, 2009 3:32am
by Al Ryan

Phill

Leyland Tiger - The final growl

Photos of the Leyland Tiger farewell named, Leyland tiger - The final growl are now online on my site, Ulsterbus Photos, Photos include a stop a Newtownabbey depot to veiw the N types in reserve www.ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net Thanks Phill

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Last Post: Aug 1, 2009 9:29am
by Michael Grimes

Re:Website

What is wrong with the kells website.

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2009 9:41pm
by Bombardier

Steve Dunne

KR 9

What the museum can do! Well dont be too hard on Skelator.

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Last Post: Jul 23, 2009 7:07pm
by Steve Dunne

Keef

Your Wolseley Six

Be nice to have http://www.kellstransportmuseum.com/Rallies/Innishannon2005/Innish05Car17S.jpg join us on http://www.flickr.com/groups/landcrab-and-maxi/

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Last Post: Jul 18, 2009 6:21am
by Keef

ben smyth

cvh1

cvh1 livery wood have been orange red with the cie logo in black she was used on the supabus service from ireland to the uk . they mostly to update this service and tours te class where the more mordern expressway coach for expressway services . hope this helps

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Last Post: Jul 4, 2009 9:17am
by francis

Michael Grimes

What Tigers are good and bad?

While the discussion on the merits of each depot is interesting, our experience is that every Tiger we have got from Translink is superb and as they are spread across all depots you cannot define good buses by depot. Our preference is for Ballymena buses but this is...

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Last Post: Jul 2, 2009 12:51pm
by jp

Help needed ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

WE NEED TO SAVE MARK 1 GOLDLINERS

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/p59178541.html MICHAEL SEE THIS LINK ULSTERBUS ARE SENDING MARK 1 GOLDLINERS FOR SCRAP WE NEED TO SAVE SOME FOR PRESERVATION BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. I HEAR THE REST ARE GOING VERY SOON AS NO ONE WANTS TO BUY THEM

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Last Post: Jun 28, 2009 9:41pm
by Phill

Michael Grimes

The museum and Mk I Goldliners.

The museum is well aware of the situation relative to the Goldliners. The museum has a joint preservation program with Translink and no doubt at sometime in the future it is hoped that a Mk I Goldliner will enter this program but right now there is no urgency....

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Last Post: Jun 28, 2009 2:52pm
by Michael Grimes

Barry

Visiting the museum

I drove around the knockraha area recently looking for the museum but could not find it, couldnt see any signposts. How do I get there

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Last Post: Jun 25, 2009 7:59pm
by Andrew Rainsford

Will

Mogeely 2009

Hi Again, I've read below that CVH 1 may be at Mogeely this year, when is it on? It would be nice to see a CVH or an EVH again what about bringing 666XPI along too it would make an interesting Vanhool comparison.

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 11:53pm
by Stephen Payne

Ulsterbus Vids

Re:vids

here is a link

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2009 5:49pm
by Ulsterbus Vids

Phill

My fotopic site

Just a small note to let everyone know my site, Ulsterbus photos has been updated with some intresting stuff. http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Jun 12, 2009 10:41pm
by Phill

Michael Grimes

Were the sleeper buses the first coach or was CVH 1?

Very many interesting points were raised in the discussion on CVH 1 but people do not need to be nasty discussing it. As with many subjects there are different interpretations. I would like - with the aid of readers - to set out the coach history and would apprecia...

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Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 11:23pm
by Colin

Michael Grimes

Rational Reply to Various Points Raised under Ryanair and Armchair General.

First of all my apologies for the delay in replying but I do have to earn a living to pay for the muse m and to that end was almost two thousand miles away all week. Secondly apart from one John Mulhern who did put his name and address nobody else of the critics a...

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Last Post: Mar 18, 2009 7:03pm
by jp

Tim

CVH1 Running

June 2, 2009. Stephen did a very quick gearbox change on CVH 1 and she was so good he took her to Arklow and back for a run and she performed perfectly, a tribute to those who built these fabulous machines. We intend getting her a MOT and she should have no trouble p...

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Last Post: Jun 7, 2009 5:47pm
by Colin

Tim

CVH1

"We regard her as a very valuable addition as one of the great buses of Ireland. We are very grateful to Bus Eireann for their cooperation in enabling us to have her as it was only due to their action that we got her". Hot air..............

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2009 3:21pm
by Colin

Andrew Chambers

Swilly CVH

SI 2001 was fleet number 004 with Swilly

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2009 2:38am
by Andrew Chambers

Re:n-types

If you are looking for anymore tigers down there an exellent example would be 1279. You should try going to hamills ahogill for tigers they should be cheaper, they have 463 and 1226 which are both very good buses.

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Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 6:09pm
by jp

The Portgleone Men

Why no Enniskillen tow bus photos?

as above

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2009 8:47pm
by Michael Grimes

Ted

Innisannon

Just wondering are any buses being brought to the rally this weekend?

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Last Post: May 28, 2009 11:45pm
by michael

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Last Post: May 28, 2009 7:41pm
by JKNXcPqWEXt

The Portgleone Men

Update Required on our Buses

Michael How is our old Tigers 1122, 1143 and 1274 going? Are they still going strong or any of the road? Big Ray is also keen to find out about 2609, is it still going well. The high speed Gardner!

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Last Post: May 17, 2009 12:38pm
by The Portgleone M...

The Portgleone Men

1274

Michael just incase you don't know you have just purchased another ex Portglenone bus in the form of 1274! 1122 and 1143 were also Portglenone buses and 2609 was in the main depot at Ballymena. Rob is very happy to see his bus 1274 in Kells!

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Last Post: May 16, 2009 8:31pm
by Colin

stephen

Another one bits the dust

yet one more ulsterbus Tiger makes it last trip to Bus graveyard that is KTM never to be seen in Northern Ireland again. also just think what a waste all the tiger going to KTM to rust away in the Co cork country sidde

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Last Post: May 12, 2009 7:38pm
by Michael Grimes

Phill

ITT bus and coach rally 2009

Photos of the ITT bus and coach rally at Cultra are now online on my site, http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net Photos include the two 129s (my preserved Leopard and Ulsterbus's new coach 129)

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Last Post: May 5, 2009 2:57pm
by denny

Linda

need some information on a ktm bus that was at the itt rally in cultra please .

i wonder could i ask anyone here to oblige me . i am looking for some information to lable a couple of pictures i took at cultra . it is of a coach regestered 88-ke-3184 . having seen the picture on the front page here i know it belongs to the ktm . i think it m...

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2009 12:38pm
by Michael Grimes

Michael Grimes

50 year Extended Life program being devised for Leopards and Tigers.

As readers are aware the following vehicles have been transferred to Kells depot: Tiger 434 Tiger 2610 Leopard 1902 N type Tiger 1274 is on its way to Kells as is Leopard 1891. It is worth noting that Ballymena considered 1274 to be one of the best Tigers th...

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2009 8:50pm
by Michael Grimes

Gordon

Irish Transport Trust 2009 Bus Rally Photos

Photos of Saturdays Bus Rally at Cultra 25.4.09 are online at http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2009 8:24pm
by Gordon

Jay

Same more Tigers

I seen them pictures that Gordon put on his weeb site at Laganisde yard in Bolfast off Ulsterbus Tigers fleet numbers 1121, 1106 and 1003. 1003 was a Magherafelt bus and a great bus to drove as well. 1121 was a Ballymena bus and if yo like the Ballymena buses why y...

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2009 6:38pm
by J.P. Mc Manus

Gordon

Photo Site Update

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/ has been updated over the past week with photos from the following locations Comber Donaghadee Portaferry Portrush Ballycastle Banbridge Rathlfriland Ballymoney Hamills Ahogill

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Last Post: Apr 21, 2009 2:22pm
by Gordon

Re:Te tigers

Ever think about getting an ulsterbus 'TE' tiger downthere!its a really good bus to drive.

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2009 4:18pm
by jp

Coleraine Driver

Ulsterbus Tigers that are good from our Depot

If you want to know good Tigers here are my suggestions from Coleraine Depot. You already have one ex Coleraine Tiger, Fleet Number 460 (JNZ 7487) which used to be out in Ballymoney sub depot. I would agree sub depot buses like the Portglenone buses you talk about...

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Last Post: Apr 16, 2009 7:24pm
by Coleraine Driver

Colin

Bus Eireann VS class for sale

I have just noticed that there are two ex- Bus Eireann VS class Volvo B57's for sale on E-Bay , they both look to be in good condition , I was wondering if the museum has any interest in them , strangley they will not show under a search for Bue Eireann but instead a...

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2009 7:17pm
by Garage Cat

Jay

Them Tigers You Boys Hay

High Michael, Whot wood bee the best Ulsterbus Tiger that you boys hay? I seen talk on web site that them there Tigers from the men of Portglenone wood be good wons but who are them Men of Portglenine and what buses would them men have had? It is class seeing Tige...

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Last Post: Apr 12, 2009 5:47pm
by sammy

cityimp

Distance to Cultra.

I was just wondering that when you bring buses to the Cultra rally do you drive from the museum to cultra in one day and if so how long does it take? Also do you go through dublin? Best of luck with the rally anyway. PS will you be taking part in the road run at t...

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Last Post: Apr 11, 2009 4:18pm
by cityimp

TOMBARRY

BUSES FOR BANGOR

WHAT BUSES ARE GOING TO BANGOR AND DO YOU THINK A SHOW BE HELD IN THE SOUTH

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Last Post: Apr 7, 2009 8:43pm
by C236

Thomas Allen

Ryanair

Ryanair have a very clear policy that they only allow 1 piece of hand luggage onto the airplane per passenger. This is because there is limited space in the cabin for baggage. To make sure that every person can store a bag equaily and fairly they have introduced this...

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Last Post: Apr 7, 2009 8:36pm
by danny

baz baz

Aer Arann

On the main page right now is a list of ten flights, 5 inbound and 5 outbound all delayed however these flights probably only involved three planes, the ground crews are achieving turnaround times of under twenty minutes so you need to go back to the original cause a...

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Last Post: Mar 28, 2009 5:59pm
by bensmith

Dave Maher

Rivercourt Coaches

Seen a broken down Rivercourt Coaches Plaxton Paramount on the N4 on Wed afternoon. Lot of black smoke coming out of the engine area. It didnt look like a very safe bus to be traveling on.

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Last Post: Mar 28, 2009 12:14am
by Garage Cat

1276

Dear Micheal, Just to let you know that if you are thinking of new tiger soon stay well away from newry's 1276 that omagh just recieved its terrible but u never know omagh might have her up 2 scratch by nxt week.

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Last Post: Mar 27, 2009 5:04pm
by Michael Grimes

ERF towtruck

Spotted the museums monster ERF towtruck passing through Abbeyleix last night, headed for the boat in dublin maybe? she was being towed on rigid bar by a red truck, not sure if it was the ex Lothian towbus.

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Last Post: Mar 27, 2009 5:00pm
by Michael Grimes

Michael Grimes

Special reply for John Mulhern

John Mulhern went to considerable trouble - and was not afraid to put his name - to make a well thought out contribution and so deserves a special reply. First of all we do have a cafe/kitchen and provide fere tea, coffee and biscuits as many of our visitors have...

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Last Post: Mar 19, 2009 6:24pm
by Michael Grimes

tigers

U gettin any more tigers down there

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Last Post: Mar 16, 2009 7:25pm
by jp

Michael Grimes

Sorry for delay in replying to Ryanair thread but travelling

I see some criticsm on the Ryanair thread and I do intend replying but I am in eastern europe until Sunday night and have little or no chance to reply but I will do in due course. Michael Grimes

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Last Post: Mar 12, 2009 8:41am
by Michael Grimes

cityimp

cuitra 2009

was wondering what buse/s you are brining to cultra this year.

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Last Post: Mar 9, 2009 11:37am
by cityimp

Ted

Adopt a vehicle

I think that this is a really good idea, and best of luck with it.

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Last Post: Mar 2, 2009 1:02pm
by Padraic Williams...

Michael Grimes

Reply to Willie O'Sullivan.

First of all I must apologise to Willie for not replying but unfortunately I am just out of a dose of flu and answering email was not top of the list. However, no disrespect was intended. As regards his query I do not know the answer but the buses he mentions are...

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Last Post: Feb 23, 2009 8:21pm
by William O Sulliv...

William O Sullivan

Old Bus Eireann vehicles

It is nice to see that you are well again Michael and I wish you all the best, I have noticed that BE have a new fleet of Scania's doing the rounds in Cork. One wonders are they disposing of some VWLs or DP's, are these machines worth putting into your museum. Or are...

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Last Post: Feb 23, 2009 12:05pm
by William O Sulliv...

Ballymena Drivers

Ballymena Tigers

Just to let you know Ballymena now only have 3 Tigers left in service 1142, 1223 and 1274. 1223 will be off at the end of the month and will probably go straight to Ahoghill as nothing seems to stay in reserve without psv for very long a shame. Your Kells Trans...

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Last Post: Feb 20, 2009 8:23pm
by Ballymena Driver...

wayne

New additions to the Museum

Hi Guys First off all Arriva northwest are getting rid off 2 Colchester Lynxs and theu would like them to go for Prservation and they are up for sale at there scrap Price,and First Group are haveing a major influx off new Buses that all the Step Entrance Dennis...

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Last Post: Oct 24, 2008 12:28am
by wayne

460

Volvo Engined Automatic N Type Tigers

Michael when can we expect to see you getting some of the specia; automatic volvo engined automatic N Type Tigers?

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Last Post: Oct 20, 2008 12:29am
by P

Joe Griffin Jnr

Credit where credits due

Well done all involved in the KTM. Im a regular visitor to your webpage and am very impressed with your ever growing collection. The amount of manhours and money that you guys have put in to the mueseem is a credit. Would love to come visit with my 2 yr old daughter...

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2008 6:30am
by Michael Grimes

Gordon

Ulsterbus Leopards

Hello any chance of seeing some recent photos of the Ulsterbus Leopards you have at the depot in Cork please http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2008 6:29am
by Michael Grimes

460

Ulsterbus / Citybus Page

When you click on 340 and 385 on the Ulsterbus / Citybus page you get the 1122 page!

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2008 6:27am
by Michael Grimes

Michael Grimes

All Fleetlines are not Gardner - my error

I am most indebted to Jonathan Cadwallader for the following information. You mention in your piece on your newly acquired Fleetlines,"As readers will be aware all Fleetlines are Gardner engined". In fact several operators specified Leyland engines when they beca...

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2008 6:25am
by Michael Grimes

460

Inside Shots

Do you have any inside shots of express tiger 460 to see how it compares with 1131

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Last Post: Oct 4, 2008 9:10am
by Michael Grimes

Malcolm

New Roundabout

Sugestion for the caption :- Rolly poly roundabout at the Kells :) Cheers Malcolm.

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Last Post: Oct 3, 2008 7:27pm
by Malcolm

Padraic Williamson

Dublin Bus in Cornwall

Just a quick note to anybody who may have photos of RH48. This bus is in the hands of A2B travel in newquay along with RH70. RA308 has just arrived with Hopleys Coaches in Cornwall, can anybody tell me which depot this bus was at? i think cony road because when i wor...

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Last Post: Sep 20, 2008 11:02am
by Stephen

Michael Grimes

KD 184 on the public road and our overhaul priorities

I noticed some comments re this vehicle. There is no way she will be on a public road until at least late 2009 as she needs a complete body and mechanical overhaul. We have other priorities at the moment, chief being our new maintenance shed. Until that is erec...

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Last Post: Sep 18, 2008 11:08pm
by Colin

Fred

Ulsterbus / Citybus Page

Michael, Like the sample 1000 Ulsterbus page, a good idea. If you need any info on any of your Tigers just ask and I am sure some of us guys will be able to help out.

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Last Post: Sep 3, 2008 9:26pm
by Fred

Ross Aitken

ex Dublin Bus RH61

Hi all, For those interested, i just found out i have photographed former Dublin Bus RH61, now H708PVW. Pic of it with Davies of Plean can be found here: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/p53145537.html Ross

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2008 8:58pm
by Ross Aitken

Kells Transport Museum

1131 replaces 1130

I very much agree with Joseph B but the reality is apparently a total engine failure with consequent damage to the transmission. That being the case there is absolutely no economic logic to doing an engine and transmission swap as it cannot be done in the north an...

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2008 1:04pm
by Kells Transport ...

Fred

Photo of 1130

http://www.colourpoint.co.uk/titles/9781904242284-34.html Michael, I am not sure if you know of this book see link. There is a photo of 1130 in it in Express Livery

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2008 12:25pm
by Joseph B

Fred

460 & 1130

Great to see these two Express Tigers saved. Will they arrive soon. I am sure you could keep the destination blinds in these two. As an ex Ballymena Tiger 1130 would have KELLS listed!

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2008 8:49pm
by Kells Transport ...

Michael Grimes

Easy known I was away!

It's easy known I was away when I look at some of the messages posted on the board in my absence. As a start in security if you do not give your e-mail then your message will be taken down immediately. I hope this will work but if it does not then we will have to...

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2008 10:16am
by Ross Aitken

Congrats!

Just to say I visited the Museum the weekend and anyone who hasn't been within the last year should get there! The place is really looking fantastic, and you will be amazed at the fantastic work the Steve and his crew are doing at getting things running again. Wel...

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2008 12:40pm
by d.

Kells Transport Museum

May we have your views on Phase 2 of our Tiger preservation programme?

The Tiger era is drawing to a close. We have completed Phase 1 - well amost as there is still 2608 or 2609 to come - and we are trying to draw up plans for Phase 2 which will be the final phase. First to recap. Our current fleet from Phase 1 is: 340 385 4...

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Last Post: Aug 4, 2008 8:27pm
by Fred

Stephen Payne

Information on 79 MN 28

Can anyone help me trace the wherabouts of this coach, its a 1979 leyland leopard with plaxton bodywork, she used to run in the St. Kevins Glendalough family and i think ended up in Eamonn Spruhan's in Carlow. Does anyone know if her remains still exist or what h...

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Last Post: Aug 1, 2008 12:32am
by Stephen Payne

Michael Grimes

Apology to Francis Dempsey and Stephen Payne

I can only apologise to both Francis and Stephen for the messages appearing here purporting to be from them. It is clear they were not and someone is trying to cause problems by using their names. It is very sad that only in Ireland do we have that problem of beg...

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2008 9:19pm
by FRANCISDEMPSEY

FRANCISDEMPSEY

TEST

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2008 3:02pm
by FRANCISDEMPSEY

Stephen Payne

Voafone TV Advertisement

Just in case anyone hasnt seen her, Suzie in yet another ad! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb3Sl3pSP2w

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2008 12:55am
by Stephen Payne

Portglenone Men

Portglenone Men

Hi Michael, Nice to see that big line up of Tigers and see 400 make it down. That photograph inside her showing the seats is great - look how clean and tidy it is inside? Do you know Tiger 400 has a link with Portglenone?!! 400 use to operate quite a bit on...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2008 7:37pm
by Jonathan

Portglenone Men

Important Message from the Men of Portglenone

Michael, The Portglenone Men would like to thank you for their Kells Transport Museum Sub Depot of Ballymena Calendars and the photographs of 1122 and 1143 received in the post. We are glad that you got 1143 started. 1143 never caused any problems when in Port...

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2008 1:32pm
by David

Jason

Tiger 1122

I noticed from your photos that Tiger 1143 is the only Tiger fitted with a destination blind showing KELLS. Could you not ask Ulsterbus for some other old destination blinds for 1122 and the other Tigers. These are not needed anymore as all new Ulsterbuses are fitt...

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2008 5:36pm
by FRANK gARLAND

DAN

MOGEELY 2008

WELL DONE TO KELLS ON AN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY AT MOGEELY WITH THE 3 BUSES WHICH WERE TESTIMENT TO THE HARD WORK THATS GOING ON IN THE MUSEUM. PITY MORE PRESERVATIONISTS COULDNT ATTEND SUCH RALLIES AND SHOW OFF OUR TRANSPORT VEHICLES OF YESTERYEAR. NICE PHOTO GALLER...

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Last Post: Jul 21, 2008 4:46pm
by DAN

Stephen Payne

Mogeely Rally & Working few days - 19th to 22nd July

As Mogeely is on this weekend, I thought it would be a good thought to take a vehicle that was in service around Midleton for so long, back to its native roads and having a clear schedule for the few days allows this to happen. Just in case anyone is interested I...

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Last Post: Jul 19, 2008 7:25am
by Michael Grimes

Fergus O\'Neill

Some information on the latest purchase Leyland Tiger 400

Some information on Leyland Tiger 400. Leyland Tiger 400 was allocated new to Magherafelt Depot along with its sisters 401 - 403. When new 400 carried registration FXI 400. It spend all its days with Ulsterbus allocated to Magherafelt Depot. It would have been...

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Last Post: Jul 17, 2008 1:30pm
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Phill

Unkown Atlantean

Photos of an unknow Atlantean are on my site, does anyone have any ideas on the vechiles history? Thanks Phill http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Jul 15, 2008 8:21pm
by Garage Cat

Fergus O'Neill

Still No Ulsterbus Express Tigers

With all these recent Tiger deliveries I see the Kells Transport Museum still does not have an Express Tiger ie the likes of 369, 460, 1130 or 1133. As part of any Tiger collection this is a must and leaves a major gap in preservation circles if this is not filled.

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Last Post: Jul 10, 2008 9:06pm
by Michael Grimes

James Norris

TGY102M

First off many thanks for posting the interior pics of LS2 much appreciated. Whats going on with LS2? Are there any plans for restoring it, or any plans at all? Last of all whats the state of the engine driving gear etc? I have been told that its a bit slow and...

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Last Post: Jul 9, 2008 10:59pm
by James Norris

Hamill takes even more Tigers

Hamill takes even more Tigers

http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/p51483301.html The above link paints a very sad picture. It seems as if the number of Tigers going to Hamill for scrap is on the increase every month as seen from the link. This includes Tigers that are in good conditi...

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Last Post: Jul 9, 2008 10:01pm
by Phill

Garage Cat

Ulsterbus 517 (PXI5517) photographed in Edinburgh today (7th July)

Hi all, Now with Doad's o Troon is ex Ulsterbus 517 (PXI5517) which i managed to photograph in Edinburgh while engaged on rail replacement work. Pic on the 'Kitty' site at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/p51791399.html Ross

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Last Post: Jul 9, 2008 9:50pm
by Garage Cat

Garage Cat

R827 pic

Hi all, Pic of R827 (CYI629) up on the 'Kitty Site' at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/p51703213.html Ross

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Last Post: Jul 6, 2008 8:34pm
by Tony O'Carroll

Michael Grimes

KD will without doubt be restored but there are priorities, which are....!

Just to set everyones mind at ease KD 184 will be restored without doubt. The only question is when, and this depends on when we can allocate covered storage to her for working on her. We estimate up to nine months. We will have our first double decker maintenanc...

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Last Post: Jul 5, 2008 12:36pm
by Garage Cat

Garage Cat

TGY102M Interior Pics

Hi, Interior pics of TGY102M up on my site at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/c1535033.html If anyone has complaints about any other pics on my site, please be brave enough to post abusive/threatening comments here as well as e-mailing me. Failure to comply wi...

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Last Post: Jul 1, 2008 9:35pm
by Paul Haughey

Gordon

Photo Sites updated

The following photo sites i run have been updated over the past week . http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Jun 29, 2008 7:18pm
by Gordon

Fergus O'Neill

Magherafelt Tigers

HELLO SIR, JUST TO LET YOU BOYS KNOW SOME GOOD ULSTERBUS TIGERS WERE IN MAGHERAFELT - FLEET NUMBERS 1087 AND 1088 AND 1089 WERE ALWAYS VERY GOOD - FLEET NUMBER 1087 ALWAYS THE BEST. I SEE 449 ALSO MENTIONED AS A GOOD BUS AND I REMEMBER IT WAS SENT OVER ONE DAY...

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Last Post: Jun 24, 2008 1:55am
by Michael Grimes

2609 - I saw it yesterday

Ulsterbus Tigers

2609 is parked in Short Strand depot and looks to be quite tidy - the guys in the Strand said it is easy fixed as they just wanted something a bit newer to do school work in. 449 is in Newtownabbey and would be one of the best 4xx Tigers. It and 400 would be the b...

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2008 5:24pm
by Andrew Chambers