Ex Isle of Man Transport Atlantean 134 and Isle of Man Buses
The return of two fine Isle of Man vintage buses
27th September 2009

On Sunday 27th September 2009, former Isle of Man Transport Jumbo Atlantean No 45 and former Isle of Man Road Services Leyland Olympic No 84, bought by Richard Davis and his son John, were returned to the island after spending many years on the mainland. They have now been added to the Isle of Man Jurby Transport Museum's collection.

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 Front chassis of 45. Very little corrosion here
Front chassis of 45. Very little corrosion here
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 Richard assists John with cleaning down the Olympic
Richard assists John with cleaning down the Olympic
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 Richard begins washing down the dust and dirt off No45
Richard begins washing down the dust and dirt off No45
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 Side view of 45 showing the impressive handpainted advert for Laxey Heritage Trust
Side view of 45 showing the impressive handpainted advert for Laxey Heritage Trust
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 No45 parked up outside the museum hangar
No45 parked up outside the museum hangar
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 Finally No84 is reversed into the musuem and it is time to get some breakfast
Finally No84 is reversed into the musuem and it is time to get some breakfast
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 No 45 is parked up next former Isle of Man Transport Leyland Leopard No97
No 45 is parked up next former Isle of Man Transport Leyland Leopard No97
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Time for a quick photoshot outside
Time for a quick photoshot outside
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 No 84 prepares to enter the Transport Museum hangar
No 84 prepares to enter the Transport Museum hangar
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 No 45 prepares to enter the museum
No 45 prepares to enter the museum
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 Later on arrival at Jurby
Later on arrival at Jurby
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 Shortly after it is followed by former Isle of Man Transport Leyland Jumbo Atlantean No45
Shortly after it is followed by former Isle of Man Transport Leyland Jumbo Atlantean No45
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 Leyland Olympic No84 prepares to leave the freight marshalling area after leaving the boat
Leyland Olympic No84 prepares to leave the freight marshalling area after leaving the boat
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 Still looking fine, with Manx adverts, Jumbo Atlantean No45
Still looking fine, with Manx adverts, Jumbo Atlantean No45
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 No 84 and No45 pause at the Lord Street Bus Station before continuing to Jurby
No 84 and No45 pause at the Lord Street Bus Station before continuing to Jurby
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