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Michael Grimes

General Thinking re next Tigers. We still need your help. Where is 2609?

First of all we are most grateful to everyone for their contributions to helping us secure the best TL11 Tigers that are available. We have set out our stall re what we think we want to round off our Tiger collection and this I repeat: 1 x 2600 Gardner 1 x 4XX...

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Last Post: Jun 15, 2008 12:19pm
by 2609 - I saw it ...

Alan

Save Express Tiger 1130##########!!!!!!!!!

Ballymena Express Tiger 1130 is in danger of being scraped and anyone interested in saving this fine example of an Express Tiger needs to move fast or it will be yet another good Tiger that goes to Hamill for scrap.

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Last Post: Jun 12, 2008 11:52am
by d.

Alan

Ulsterbus Mark 1 Goldliner

I see with all the proposed Ulsterbus vehicles for the Kells Transport Museum that no Mark 1 Goldliners have been included - have all these not now been withdrawn from the Ulsterbus Driving School? 518 and 524 would be good ones but Phill will probably say there a...

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Last Post: Jun 10, 2008 8:24am
by Alan

The Garage Cat

Hamills

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where Hamill's is located, maybe using Multimap (http://www.multimap.com/maps/) or even giving me GPS co-ordinates. Might want to visit sometime to photograph some of the stuff (as if i do not have enough friggin photo's still to bloo...

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2008 6:35am
by Gordon

Fred

Full Credit Must Go To The Kells Transport Museum

Michael, You have some great shots of 1143 making the long journey from Ballymena - Cork and I must say 1143 is looking extremely well. The Kells Transport Museum deserves a lot of credit in relation to 1143 and full marks go to Michael for all his hard work....

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Last Post: May 29, 2008 7:10pm
by Fred

Alan

1143 arrives!!!!!!!!

Hi Guys, Great to see Portglenone Tiger 1143 make it down and displaying Kells on the destination screen as well

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Last Post: May 29, 2008 1:24pm
by Alan

Howard

E-mail Message for Michael Grimes

Michael, I sent you an e-mail several days ago as a follow-up to a query you raised with a good friend of us both - did you get it?

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Last Post: May 23, 2008 9:46pm
by Howard

Richard

1122

Nice to see 1122 arrive and it looks very well indeed. How does condition of 1122 compare with other Museum Tigers 340 and 385. Buses from Ballymena like 1122 always seem to be very good.

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Last Post: May 23, 2008 8:10pm
by Fred

Andy Baldwin

Leyland Leopard 9393AI

9393AI was originally UNW30M new to Wallace Arnold in 1974. Her last UK operator was Scutt of Owston Ferry in Lincolnshire, she had passed to Doyle of Roundwood (Co Wicklow) by May 87

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Last Post: May 16, 2008 9:54pm
by Stephen Payne

James Norris

TGY102M

Hi, Any chance of some interior pics of TGY102M (LS2) been trying to save the money to come see it myself but LS5 and LS363 just seem to eat my money at the moment. Any photos would be gratefully appreciated. Many Thanks James Norris

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Last Post: May 8, 2008 4:28pm
by James Norris

Dave Ryan

DF454

Hello. Good to see the site being updated again, the photos are always very good to see. Any update on the DF454 story? I know it was due back in court. What happened? And has the bus been protected or at least looked after to make sure it doesnt deteriorate furt...

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Last Post: May 7, 2008 3:18pm
by Colin

Gary Pearson

Status of Atlantean Brighton 12 TYJ 12S

Just wondered what the current status of Brighton 12 is? I assume its still minus a lid from its open top tours of Dublin. Any plans to revert (I wont use the restore word as from reading back over the posts from the last 2 years you dont restore the buses, you keep...

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Last Post: May 3, 2008 10:25pm
by David Grimstone

Ross Aitken

photo of NTC142Y

Hi all, Photographed a sister vehicle to the Museums NTC135Y in Edinburgh. See: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/p50130197.html Ironic that another NTC-Y vehicle should appear in Edinburgh.

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Last Post: May 2, 2008 7:08pm
by Ross Aitken

Phill

Bus and Coach Rally 08

photos of Irish Transport Trust bus and coach rally 2008 are now online on my site, http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net It was great to finally put a face to some names, and the measums Tiger 2629 was looking well All the best Phill

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2008 10:12pm
by Phill

Gordon

ITT Bus Rally 2008 Photos

Photos of yesterdays rally at Cultra are now online at mysite http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/ http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2008 11:50am
by Gordon

George

ulsterbus leyland tigers

tigers 449, 1121 are two great buses and would be good additions. tigers 1142, 1274 remain in service.

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2008 12:17pm
by George

Richard

Tiger 1143

Hi Michael, Have you colleceted Tiger 1143 yet? I would be keen to see a photo of two of it. Richard

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Last Post: Apr 17, 2008 1:28pm
by Richard

Howard

Ex-Ulsterbus Leyland Tiger No. 598

You are looking for some history on this vehicle. New to Shearings and first registered on 1.04.1985 as B310 UNB. It is a Leyland Tiger 245 with a 6 speed ZF manual gearbox, Leyland chassis code TRCT11LT/3RZ, chassis number 8400914, Van Hool Alizee H C57F body (no...

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Last Post: Apr 15, 2008 7:11pm
by raymond wilson

Paul Haughey

LA 6 13 29 &37

Whats the story with LA 6 13 29 & 37 ?

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Last Post: Apr 15, 2008 5:52pm
by Michael Grimes

greg

Former Ulsterbus Vanhool Tiger 598 has been sold to Rivercourt Coaches of Cornelscourt following wit

Make up you`re minds, is it KTM bus or Rivercourt? At least you recovered it off the side of the road in Cabinteely. "Former Ulsterbus Vanhool Tiger 598 has been sold to Rivercourt Coaches of Cornelscourt following withdrawal from training duties"

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Last Post: Apr 15, 2008 5:50pm
by Michael Grimes

Richard

Your Ulsterbus Page??

Hi Guys, I was looking at your excelent site and it says click on the home page for a link to Ulsterbus page but i dont seem to be able to find this link? By the way 598 is looking very good!

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Last Post: Apr 15, 2008 8:44am
by Richard

Richard

Tigers with Ulsterbus to look at FOR DR Grimes

Hi Dr Grimes, with regards to your request for good Ulsterbus Tigers I would ask you to look at the following as soon as possible before it is too late. Tiger 1143 (LXI 7143) which was a Ballymena bus Tiger 1144 (LXI 7144) which was a Coleraine bus Tiger 460...

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2008 8:01am
by Richard

Kenneth Baird

New arrival

Hi Nice to see the museum getting another Scottish vehicle. Not only that but another from Fife Cheers Kenneth

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Last Post: Mar 30, 2008 5:19pm
by Kenneth Baird

Gordon

Photo Sites updated 28.3.08

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

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Last Post: Mar 28, 2008 11:28pm
by Gordon

The Garage Cat

P.V.S (Breaker) pics now up on my site

Hi all, For those interested, the pics from P.V.S are up on my site now at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/ and on Malcolms site at http://413.fotopic.net/ Regards, Garage Cat

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Last Post: Mar 26, 2008 12:49pm
by The Garage Cat

The Garage Cat

Barnsley Bus Breakers (Ripley's) pics up on my site

Hi all, Updated my site with pictures from my visit to the Barnsley Bus Breakers (Ripley's) on 20th Feb. These can be accessed at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net and on Malcolms site at: http://413.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Mar 23, 2008 10:39pm
by The Garage Cat

Michael Grimes

Ulsterbus and Citybus Tigers

We are studing our Ulsterbus Tiger situation and would welcome comments as to where we go from here. Currently we have Ulsterbus 340 and 385 both TL 11 powered and in superb condition, almost like new. We have 2620 in the yard with 2624 due shortly, both Gardne...

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Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 9:18pm
by Michael Grimes

Aaron Donohoe

Curator in court bid to save 'historic' buses

Incase anyone hasn't seen the Independent article: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/curator-in-court-bid-to-save-historic-buses-1316139.html

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Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 9:17pm
by Michael Grimes

kieran o brien

kd 184 roars again

great to hear the beast roared again , when are ye due to put her back together ? tough job id say but would love to see nothing else but her driving around like she did in her heinz ketchup heyday

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2008 9:37pm
by Michael Grimes

Ted

True or false?

http://www.cie.ie/our_services/heritage.asp

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2008 9:36pm
by Michael Grimes

Dave Ryan

KR Court Case

Hello, just wondered what had happened to all the court case material that was on the site up until today. Seemed to be a very interesting, and seemingly good case being made by Michael but all has dissapeared now. Has the case been settled? Will KTM get its KRs?...

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2008 9:35pm
by Michael Grimes

Garage Cat

More Dunsmores & EOLV pics on my site

Hi all, Just a note to say that pictures from my Dunsmores & EOLV visit on the 11th Feb are now up on my site at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/c1473721.html Next update should be the stuff from my recent visit to the Barnsley Scrapyards. Regards, Ross Aitken

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Last Post: Mar 12, 2008 3:56pm
by Garage Cat

Garage Cat

MCH351W IS MCH352W

THe Bedford at the museum registered as MCH351W has been positively identified as being MCH352W as plate on chassis was checked (matches those ID's in the cab). Therefor the Rhymney Valley PG sister vehicle, which they have as being MCH352W should therefor be MCH...

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Last Post: Mar 11, 2008 9:47am
by Garage Cat

Garage Cat

Bedford Chassis No: 105372

ID'd as being B624LJU, a Bedford YNT that was new in 1984 to Wainfleet,Nuneaton.

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Last Post: Mar 2, 2008 5:31pm
by Garage Cat

Ted

JOHN KEENAN ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE

No only did John get the train to fly, he also is trying running them without drivers these days. haha.

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Last Post: Feb 29, 2008 7:33pm
by Ted

Stephen Payne

E106 (AZD156) history, memories, photos, ideas sought

Hi all, As you might have seen from the main website, E106 is finally back to life again following some work rebuilding the engine and part of the transmission. I am trying to shed some light on her history from 1963 onwards and would love to get a response fr...

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Last Post: Feb 12, 2008 8:49pm
by Stephen Payne

Phill

Ulsterbus Tigers in reserve

I counted and photographed no less than 50 Leyland Tiger N types parked in reserve in Newtownabbey, The photos are now online on my site http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net Thanks alot Phill

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Last Post: Feb 8, 2008 9:30pm
by Phill

666 XPI

Hi I see you have acquired 666 XPI, I often travelled on her when she was operated by o sullivans of kildorrey, having previously i think been operated by o sullivans of cullen. It was operated by o sullivans (kdy) from around the mid 1990's, and was often used on...

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Last Post: Feb 6, 2008 5:49pm
by Michael Grimes

Ross Aitken

Site updated wi scrap buses

Hi all, For those interested, pics of my visit to Dunsmores on 16th Jan are up on my site and can be viewed here at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/c1451080.html Regards, Ross

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Last Post: Feb 2, 2008 12:09am
by The Garage Cat

Magne Braatelia

Bedford KC 1947 mod

Hello ! Does anybody have a wiring diagram for a Bedford KC 1947 mod. If so, please mail me a copy ! Thank you ! Magne

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2008 4:19pm
by Magne Braatelia

The Garage Cat

Bedford MCH351W is MCH352W

Bedford MCH351W is actually MCH352W, which Kenny uncovered last night while cross checking body/chassis plates. MCH351W, which started out life with the NCB at Nottingham with Sister MCH352W, seems to have the chassis & body plates from it's sister. It is therefor...

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2008 10:57am
by The Garage Cat

Calder Depot

Leyland Swift finally IDd

Hi all Leyland Swift carrying the mark of 00-C-35652 on the rear is in fact a 1991 vehicle. ex J786TDC, Ld ST2R44C97T5 LBM00270, Reeves Burgess 17725, C37F new 9/1991 to Jones,Oakley Kenneth

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 8:38pm
by Calder Depot

The Garage Cat

Bedford RIB4407 ID'd

RIB4407: New in 1987 to Hodge of Sandhurst registered as 5226PH.

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 8:18pm
by The Garage Cat

Ross Aitken

84-WW-625 ID'd

84-WW-625: New in 1984 to Greyhound of Arbroath as A946VGG. Regards, Ross Aitken

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 8:11pm
by Ross Aitken

Ross Aitken

Renault 99-C-28703 ID'd

99-C-28703: New with the USAF (United States Air Force) in 1990 registerad as 90B2051. Re-registered with the UK registration of G806YTA. Recieved 99-C-28703 upon export to Ireland, the '99' mark, despite it being a 1990 vehicle, had something to do with the da...

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 8:08pm
by Ross Aitken

The Garage Cat

Tiger 88-C-16273 ID

New as: E216DRW to Hill of Tredegar in 1988.

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2008 10:50pm
by The Garage Cat

The Garage Cat

KYV451X arrives at Museum.

Hi all, Myself & Kenny were just sitting down for a relaxing evening down at the museum (been here all week), when a white thing arrived at the museum gates closely followed by Michael. Let said vehicle in and once Michael & Friends disappeared, Kenny was all o...

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Last Post: Jan 25, 2008 7:28pm
by The Garage Cat

Andrew Rainsford

Location

For those of us in the UK and have an interest in what you are doing it would be helpful if you could signpost a location map on your site. Then we would know which airport to land at and come and see you. I am in Ireland in August but I am not sure that a visit will...

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2008 11:13pm
by Stephen Payne

Stephen Payne

Plaxton Supreme IV - 79MN522 tracing its history

Hope someone can help us out on this one, We have recently been donated a 1979 Plaxton Supreme IV from Glendalough buses, registration number is 79MN522. The body number is 7911LC065. She is a Leyland Leopard

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2008 9:59pm
by Stephen Payne

ken

Leopard PIB 3673

The leopard that you's got from the ards bus preservation group is a Plaxton Panormna, not a supreme. It did operate at one time with Easyway coaches. I bealieve it was registered KNR 328L whlist in England.

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2008 5:19pm
by ken

Phill

Ulsterbus Photos, My fotopic site

Just a quick message to let all of you know that the site has had a small update. http://phill6962.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Jan 6, 2008 7:20pm
by Phill

John Evans

Invitation to ALL Irish transport fans

Allow me to wish everyone visiting this Forum a Happy New Year as the minutes tick towards the end of 2007. We would like to especially invite all Irish friends of transport no matter if ownersd or fans to make a special effort to attend our Welsh Heartlands Trans...

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Last Post: Dec 31, 2007 5:29pm
by John Evans

Greg

one valuable machine was destroyed totally

Ah Michael put us out of suspense, what valuable machine ? "In short while I was away we had two disasters in which one valuable machine was destroyed totally"

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2007 9:17pm
by Greg

Welcome home!

Welcome home!

Welcome back Micheal! A huge amount happened in the museum in 2007, and hopefully we'll see bigger and better in 2008! Best wishes, Happy christmas and happy new year to you, and all at KTM.

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2007 2:47pm
by Welcome home!

The Magical D Spotter

D arriving in Cork - some company for 711 at last

A Picture saves writing a thousand words. Anyone know what number she is?

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Last Post: Nov 28, 2007 2:12pm
by Stephen Payne

John Davis

Marshall bodies.

Hello from the Isle of Man! I have recently acquired ex Ribble Leopard DRN 672D. Having spent 24 years as an outside store 672 is in a similar condition to that of Ribble 665 when obtained in 1998. The only drawback is that 665 came with spares in the shape of...

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Last Post: Nov 19, 2007 9:43pm
by John Davis

francisdempsey

daf plaxton

can anybody help on the history on daf plaxton that was with horans co laois its reg i belive is 85 lh 300

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Last Post: Nov 18, 2007 4:54pm
by francisdempsey

Garage Cat

My website Update

Hi all, Just a note to say that i have updated my site at: http://garagecat.fotopic.net/ with pictures taken at Livingston Depot on the 24th Sept, the scrapline stuff, as usual, will be of interest to many people. Also, Malcolm has updated his site: http://4...

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Last Post: Nov 6, 2007 10:33am
by The Garage Cat

francisdempsey

leyland olympian double decker for sale

x stagecoach double decker for sale reg f513 nje i bought here in ireland this bus is runner she is 75 seater needs minor work can deliver asking price £700 euro please e mail at cityswift@msn.com bus will be sold to others in perservation

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Last Post: Nov 2, 2007 10:12pm
by francisdempsey

Phill

Ulsterbus photos (my fotopic site)

my fotopic site Ulsterbus photos has been updated with photos of the new Volvo B9TL Gemini's and also with photos of the Citybus Leyland Tiger N types http://phill6962.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Nov 2, 2007 5:01pm
by Phill

Willie Morrison

SB5/NJM2BZO chassis. Axle weights?

Hello people, I hope you can help me. I realise this is going back a bit. I am the owner of a 1970's Marshall bodied ex-MOD bus on a Bedford SB5/NJM2BZO chassis fitted with a 330 cubic inch diesel motor and a wheelbase of 5486mm. I am in the process of registering...

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2007 10:26pm
by Willie Morrison

Stephen Payne

Citbus Tiger 2620

Citybus Tiger 2620 left Belfast today at 12.15 en route to Cork. Overnighted in Dublin and to continue her journey early tomorrow morning. She has been running superbly the whole way down apart from the 42mph speed limiter holds you back on them 'put the foot down...

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Last Post: Oct 21, 2007 12:40am
by Howard

Ingrid

Urgent Qustion regarding a Bedford Campaigner SB5

Hello Maybe you can answer my question, please? We don't seem to have the identification plate on our bus that shows the allowed axel weight of the bus.....we really have looked everywhere. We are trying to get our bus registered in Holland. If we don't f...

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Last Post: Oct 20, 2007 9:16pm
by Ingrid

Phill

1978 Leyland Leopard, Buetec Altonator systems

Hello, I own a 1978 Leyland Leopard with an Alexander X type body. This has a Buetec altonator system, this has recently been giving me problems, I have had several electricans look at the bus but no one has an idea what is wrong with the system, do you no or can...

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Last Post: Oct 17, 2007 7:49am
by Garage Cat

harald gijtenbeek

routefilm of Nefkens Twins

No, it's not about a movie or so..... I am wondering if the original routefilm is still in 1 of the 2 busses? Should be text like: Soesterkwartier or Nefkens Tours. If so, I am interested in this because the film in one of the Dutch museumbusses is getting worse e...

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Last Post: Oct 12, 2007 11:35pm
by harald gijtenbee...

Paul Haughey

RE 78 D 824

Can anyone tell em where RE 78 D 824 is or what its current condition is?

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Last Post: Oct 1, 2007 11:45pm
by Paul Haughey

Dan Dwyer

WBTS 2007

Anyone based in north west UK is invited to attend Wirral Bus and Tram Show this year being held on Sunday 7th October adjacent to River Mersey Bikenhead side, Woodside ferry terminal. A display of vintage cars, motorbikes and attracts a wide array of vintage buses (...

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Last Post: Sep 28, 2007 12:20pm
by Dan Dwyer

FRANCISDEMPSEY

RIB4407

CAN ANY TELL THE HISTORY OF RIB 4407 SHE IS PLAXTON LIKE PL CAN ANY BODY HELP HISTORY AS THIS IS GOING FOR PERSERVATION

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2007 11:48am
by will hughes

Gordon

photo site update

The following sites i run have been updated 17.9.07 http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Sep 17, 2007 7:12pm
by Gordon

Michael Grimes

The Train Driver in Ecuador

Arrived back in Quito temporarily last night to read the messages. WILL TRY AND ANSWER ANY OUTSTANDING SHORTLY. Will have super photos when I get back as no card readers here. We have had three steam engines working on different parts of the system and t...

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Last Post: Sep 16, 2007 7:44pm
by Michael Grimes

FRANCISDEMPSEY

URGENT

COULD YOU PLEASE US PLEASE

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2007 12:07am
by FRANCISDEMPSEY

John

Grimes

Your gone very quiet Grimes. U still there?

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2007 6:35pm
by John

Michael Grimes

Me Missing - I survive 5 derailments!

I am glad someone missed me and I am so glad John did but I also have a day job running trains in Ecuador where I am at the moment! We had a trip today and had only five derailments which is some sort of a record - low that is! I had the first train from Duran t...

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2007 11:45am
by FRANCISDEMPSEY

Robin Gowen

Any information about Aec Reliance YID 787 (ex TEE 550)

Hi there, wondering if anyone can help? Trying to trace what happened to an ex Grimsby Cleethorpes Transport AEC Reliance? In the Uk it was registered TEE 550 fleet number 11. It was exported to Ireland in May 1976 and served some time with Jacksons of Cavan, it w...

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2007 10:19am
by Robin Gowen

The Garage Cat

Website update

Hi all, Just a note to say i have updated my site with the pictures from my recent working week at the KTM. I have not included pictures of 'KR181' in the 'Kells Transport Working Week Visit' collection as i'm going to put those in their own gallery. Regards,...

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Last Post: Aug 31, 2007 3:38pm
by The Garage Cat

The Garage Cat

Lynx K628VYN

Michael, Did you know that Lynx K628YVN is a rare machine as it was one of only 9 actually fitted with a powerful Volvo engine.!!!!! Bit hard to tell this fact now seeing that the engine was removed by Kearney's before he donated it to the museum. Regards, Th...

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 4:55am
by The Garage Cat

phill

ABPG Bedford 1878

photos of now completely repainted ex ulsterbus bedford 1878 are now online at the group site http://theardsbuspreservationgroup.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 6:18pm
by phill

Michael Grimes

People Who Are Afraid To Give Their Names Are Banned!

It is unfortunate that we have had another bout of ill informed comment, insults and sniping from people who do not give their names. Even worse we have had postings under other peoples names without them knowing it. This discussion board is for constructive com...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2007 11:44pm
by The Garage Cat

David Love

Fleetlist corrections

Looking through the fleetlist a few corrections jump out immediately. MSF469P would be Alexander bodied, not East Lancs. Nottingham Atlanteans 616 and 645 are certainly not Alexander bodies - probably East Lancs. There are 3 entries for Leopard CSF158W showi...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2007 10:29pm
by The Garage Cat

The Garage Cat

84 D 6758 Identified

Leyland Royal Tiger 84-D-6758 is now identified after a bit of severe searching for an ID. Chassis Number found is B50-28, which puts this vehicle new as A504MHG in 1984 as a Leyland Demonstrator. It's body is Roe (No: GO4545). Regards, The Garage Cat

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2007 4:04pm
by The Garage Cat

phill

a few questions.

Dose anyone at the measum no the were abouts of LA29 (ulsterbus 1926) and if so dose anyone have any photos of it, and do they no what condition it is in, ie, chassis, body, engine FAO Micheal : I sent you a laod of pics showing the different liverys and REs a...

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Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 7:04pm
by phill

Michael Grimes

Fleetlist Corrections No. 1 of maybe 1,000!

Ye Gods! Thanks very much for the corrections. Certainly 469 is an Alexander body as is her twin 467 and I just cannot imagine how that Gremlin crept in. The terrible thing is that these errors unless corrected, become perpetuated, and subsequently treated as fac...

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Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 11:29am
by Michael Grimes

Michael Grimes

Message for Brian Griffin.

There is a message allegedly posted on August 17 at 8.28 p.m. purporting to come from you.It does not seem your style or e-mail. Please confirm whether or not it is from you as otherwise you will have to be banned as this type of message will not be tolerated....

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2007 7:13am
by Michael Grimes

Stephen

82C1636 - Irish Operators

Imported by O Sullivan of Cullen Co.Cork in 1994 from Turner Ulleskelf. It then was traded in Cronins in 1998 where it remained until withdrawal in 2005.

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2007 9:26pm
by Stephen

Gordon

Photo sites updated 12.8.07

The following sites i run have been updated 12.8.07 http://northernirelandtransportphotos.fotopic.net/ http://gordonsharbourandboatphotos.fotopic.net http://northernirelandbusimages.fotopic.net/

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2007 8:11pm
by Gordon

Michael Grimes

What colour KC 157?

Having got KC 157 ready for painting we are debating what livery to put her in and we would welcome readers comments. One is the Cork l;ivery with gold band as red and white and the other is the original green. She has all green seats and as KC 129 is red and wh...

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2007 5:49pm
by brian o,connell

George

Kells bus museum

Where exactly is the museum located

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2007 11:52am
by Michael Grimes

Andy Baldwin

Ford 85-WH-93

New as B638KVO to Slack of Tansley (Derbyshire) Something of an oddity as the chassis was originally built as left hand drive in 1979 for export to Denmark!

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Last Post: Aug 10, 2007 12:15pm
by brian o,connell

phill

2007 Destruction Derby

photos of the 2007 destruction derby at Nutts Cornor are now online at my site, EX Ulsterbus Leyland Leopard 186 was inloved in this and had a bad rear hit, photos this are online http://phill6962.fotopic.net

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Last Post: Aug 9, 2007 9:48pm
by phill

ken duffy

bus eireann

what i have seen is not nice first brian was only asking question instead he was attacked . what i see kells transport museum should stop attacking bus eireann it,s all because of kells transport museum that bus eireann came in with the new rules for scrap buses . jo...

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2007 10:00pm
by joe fox

Michael Grimes

The Board is not for Sniping but Constructive Comment

This is a professional museum and this discussion board is for constructive comments and discussion. It is not for people like Brian Griffin who seem to take pleasure in being as nasty as possible. He has never been near the museum, has no idea what goes on and in...

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2007 9:12pm
by phill

jim okeeffe

df454

why not highlight the issue with the evening echo or on 96fm and embarrass bus eireann.id love to see the bus saved along with df795 .I cant understand why they want it scrapped. any news on d711 or kd 184 . id love to see both restored as best as possible as they ar...

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2007 3:58pm
by jim okeeffe

The Garage Cat

Congratulations on Stephens appointment

Would just like to extend my congratulations to Stephen Payne on his appointment as Chief Engineer for the KTM. In this past while, the KTM has been getting quite a few people in that are willing to work on the buses rather than sit around complaining that nothing...

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Last Post: Aug 4, 2007 2:00am
by Stephen Payne

Brian Griffin

Please.

Michael, Please stop these injunctions against Bus Eireann as slanderous remarks about staff members of Bus Eireann will have implecations for you and others. Bus Eireann will not entertain you due to these actions and the fact that many other ex CIE vehicles sold...

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Last Post: Jul 21, 2007 7:06pm
by Don E. Brook

Michael Grimes

Latest on DF 454 - July 21

The latest on DF 454 is that there is no latest. There has not been a peep out of Bus Eireann since the court order was served on them. Despite repeated letters and phone calls they have answered nil which in my view is no way for a state body to behave. We pay t...

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Last Post: Jul 21, 2007 10:42am
by Michael Grimes

The Garage Cat

Service buses query

Hi all, Just need some info on the following buses i photographed in Cork, these being: Open Top: 92-D-128 (Who operates this). Open Top: 82-D-4204 (Who operates this). Citylink 07-G-2340 - i'm assuming this is an Irizar bodied Scania, however is it actuall...

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Last Post: Jul 20, 2007 3:56pm
by Aaron Donohoe

phill

ABPG Bedford 1878

There is now 2 videos online at the Ards Bus Preservation Group Films site of ex Ulsterbus Bedford 1878, LOI 1878. The bus is currently in primer and is to be painted by ourselfs shortly, Video was taken today so this is recent footage along with the rest of the vide...

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Last Post: Jul 18, 2007 11:14pm
by phill

Garage Cat

My site being updated

Hi all, In process of putting pics up on my site from my visit over at the beginning of the month. Should have the lot done by this sunday. http://garagecat.fotopic.net There should be three galleries in total to create, these being: 1): KTM Visit (Partiall...

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Last Post: Jul 16, 2007 9:45pm
by The Garage Cat

irish bus.............................

delivery of buses of bristol re,s

the first bristol to ktm is x ulster bus 2569 then futher two will be delivered then 2569 should be in cork by saturday...........so keep i out for lough swilly bus heading to cork

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Last Post: Jul 15, 2007 9:38pm
by irish bus.........

Stephen Payne

83 WW 194

Ford Plaxton Paramount bodied 53 seater Can anyone help on this vehicles history. Asfar as I have found out she was last operated by P.J Digan of Athy co. Kildare and was brought into the country before him by Tony Doyle coaches of Enniskerry. Any help would be...

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Last Post: Jul 11, 2007 10:51pm
by Garage Cat