Recollections
Isle of Man
2nd April 2003

A collection of photos from the Isle of Man. Most of the black & white ones were taken, I think, between 1966 and 1968, whilst the coloured ones would be around 1975 before the formation of the National Transport fleet.

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Seen opposite Douglas Bus Station, 07 [900EMN] is a Bedford VAS1 with Duple B30F bodywork. This passed to the Isle of Man National Transport in 1976 as 100
Seen opposite Douglas Bus Station, 07 [900EMN] is a Bedford VAS1 with Duple B30F bodywork. This passed to the Isle of Man National Transport in 1976 as 100
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Opposite the Bus Station in Douglas is 17 (MAN52B) a Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook B47F body. This was new in 1975 and passed to Isle of Man National Transport in 1976 as 52
Opposite the Bus Station in Douglas is 17 (MAN52B) a Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook B47F body. This was new in 1975 and passed to Isle of Man National Transport in 1976 as 52
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New in 1975, Bedford YRQ / Willowbrook B47F 18 (MAN138B) became National Transport 138 the following year. It is seen at Douglas Bus Station
New in 1975, Bedford YRQ / Willowbrook B47F 18 (MAN138B) became National Transport 138 the following year. It is seen at Douglas Bus Station
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Built in 1951 as an AEC experimental vehicle is 31 (NMN355), an AEC Regal IV with Park Royal B38F body
Built in 1951 as an AEC experimental vehicle is 31 (NMN355), an AEC Regal IV with Park Royal B38F body
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This Tiger Cub with Duple Midland DP41F body began life with Lancashire United (629). 41(238UMN) was photographed in Douglas
This Tiger Cub with Duple Midland DP41F body began life with Lancashire United (629). 41(238UMN) was photographed in Douglas
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Dating from 1939 is 50 (DMN650), an AEC Regent with Northern Counties H27/25R body. This photo was taken in 1968
Dating from 1939 is 50 (DMN650), an AEC Regent with Northern Counties H27/25R body. This photo was taken in 1968
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70 [KMN841] is a 1949 AEC Regent III with Northern Counties H30/25F bodywork
70 [KMN841] is a 1949 AEC Regent III with Northern Counties H30/25F bodywork
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At Douglas Bus Station is 74 [VMN666], an AEC Regent V with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork. It was new in 1957 and passed, in 1976, to the Isle of Man National Transport as its 166
At Douglas Bus Station is 74 [VMN666], an AEC Regent V with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork. It was new in 1957 and passed, in 1976, to the Isle of Man National Transport as its 166
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New in 1957 was 74 (VMN666) an AEC Regent V with MCW H30/26R body
New in 1957 was 74 (VMN666) an AEC Regent V with MCW H30/26R body
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One of the first Leyland Nationals on the island was 16 (MAN16D) with integral body built by Leyland to B52F layout
One of the first Leyland Nationals on the island was 16 (MAN16D) with integral body built by Leyland to B52F layout
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Isle of Man National Transport 16.jpg
On the same date we see Leyland Panther / Seddon B48D 4 (MAN7655)
On the same date we see Leyland Panther / Seddon B48D 4 (MAN7655)
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Taken on 2 July 1985 is Leyland National 20 (MAN20D)
Taken on 2 July 1985 is Leyland National 20 (MAN20D)
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This is one of 27 former Merseyside Atlantean acquired during 1982-1984. It is seen at Douglas, in overall advertising livery, in 1985
This is one of 27 former Merseyside Atlantean acquired during 1982-1984. It is seen at Douglas, in overall advertising livery, in 1985
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Seen at Ramsey is 6 [GMN776], a 1947 Leyland PD1A with Lancashire Aircraft H30/26R body
Seen at Ramsey is 6 [GMN776], a 1947 Leyland PD1A with Lancashire Aircraft H30/26R body
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At Laxey is 8 [GMN778], another Leyland PD1A / Lancashire Aircraft vehicle
At Laxey is 8 [GMN778], another Leyland PD1A / Lancashire Aircraft vehicle
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Originally numbered 14, 12 (MMN12) is a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body
Originally numbered 14, 12 (MMN12) is a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body
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Later 6 in the National Transport fleet, this 1957 Leyland Tiger Cub with Weymann DP40F body is shown in Douglas with its Road Services number (20)
Later 6 in the National Transport fleet, this 1957 Leyland Tiger Cub with Weymann DP40F body is shown in Douglas with its Road Services number (20)
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This 1957 Leyland PSUC1/1 with Weymann B44F bodywork was reseated to DP40F in 1963. 22 [WMN8] is seen at Douglas Bus Station. It was renumbered to 8 in 1974
This 1957 Leyland PSUC1/1 with Weymann B44F bodywork was reseated to DP40F in 1963. 22 [WMN8] is seen at Douglas Bus Station. It was renumbered to 8 in 1974
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With Aldershot & District until 1967 was this Dennis Falcon with Strachan B30F body. 26 (26HMN) dates from 1956
With Aldershot & District until 1967 was this Dennis Falcon with Strachan B30F body. 26 (26HMN) dates from 1956
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A Bristol RELH6L in the former Road Services fleet is 38 (38UMN) with Duple Commander body at Douglas Bus Station
A Bristol RELH6L in the former Road Services fleet is 38 (38UMN) with Duple Commander body at Douglas Bus Station
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Another RELH6L, this time with Plaxton C49F body, is 39 (39WMN) at Peel
Another RELH6L, this time with Plaxton C49F body, is 39 (39WMN) at Peel
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This was formerly a Stratford Blue and then Midland Red vehicle. 41 (MN41) is a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Willowbrook H41/32F body. It dates from 1960, being ex Midland Red 2028 (2767NX) in 1973
This was formerly a Stratford Blue and then Midland Red vehicle. 41 (MN41) is a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Willowbrook H41/32F body. It dates from 1960, being ex Midland Red 2028 (2767NX) in 1973
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42 [MN42] is a former Midland Red (2029) Leyland PD3/4 with Willowbrook H41/32F body
42 [MN42] is a former Midland Red (2029) Leyland PD3/4 with Willowbrook H41/32F body
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At Ramsey is 49 [MMN299], a Leyland HR40 with Weymann B40F bodywork
At Ramsey is 49 [MMN299], a Leyland HR40 with Weymann B40F bodywork
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