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Leyland Nationals - what might have been

Rob McCaffery — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:11:04 GMT

It has been unkindly suggested in certain quarters that I might possibly be less than totally supportive of the Leyland National. In order to redress the

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER

Richard Dodge — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:45:55 GMT

Neil No problem All the best Richard

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER

Neil Fraser — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:31:17 GMT

Thank you for the excellent reply Richard - it's told me everything I needed to know plus lots more. ... I agree with you! Neil F. ... From: Richard Dodge To:

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER

Richard Dodge — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:30:03 GMT

Neil Thanks, glad you liked them. The Manx registration system is alongthe lines of the old UK system - the letters MN and MAN being allocated to the IOM (even

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 98 (FMN 836J) - 2

Richard Dodge — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:08:52 GMT

Lars Thanks, should have mentioned that the bus is inbetween two railways - to the left the Manx Electric Railway, whilst to the right (you can just see the

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER

Peter Relf — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:56:59 GMT

Neil, They are entirely "serial". The suffix letter has no significance and does not indicate the year as in GB. See:

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER

Neil Fraser — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:33:33 GMT

A very interesting selection of photos Richard. I'm curious about the Manx system of number plates. Presumably there logic in the layout of letters and numbers

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 98 (FMN 836J) - 2

Lars Petter Skau — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:48:54 GMT

Nice bus in nice surroundings. Lars ... From: Richard Dodge Subject: [classicbritishbus] Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 98 (FMN

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 96 (FMN 623J)

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:27:56 GMT

Lars Many thanks Richard

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 13 (GMN 373N) & MER tram

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:22:19 GMT

Lastly for now Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure East Lancs bodied Dennis Trident 13 (GMN 373N), Derby Castle, Douglas - November 25, 2009. Not the

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 98 (FMN 836J) - 2

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:18:16 GMT

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure East Lancs bodied DAF 98 (FMN 836J), Laxey, Ham & Egg Terrace southbound bus stop - June 9, 2009. I suspect the

Re: Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 96 (FMN 623J)

Lars Petter Skau — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:15:40 GMT

Nice shot,Richard Lars ... From: Richard Dodge Subject: [classicbritishbus] Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 96 (FMN 623J) To: "UK

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 15 (GMN 375N)

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:15:07 GMT

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure East Lancs bodied Dennis Trident 15 (GMN 375N), Laxey, Ham & Egg Terrace northbound bus stop - June 9, 2009. Kind

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 168 (JMN 54R)

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:12:08 GMT

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure Wright bodied Volvo 168 (JMN 54R), Laxey, Glen Gardens - June 9, 2009. Kind regards Richard Dodge Isle of Man Note:

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure 96 (FMN 623J)

Richard Dodge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:11:57 GMT

Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure East Lancs bodied DAF 96 (FMN 623J), Laxey, White House Cafe - June 9, 2009. Kind regards Richard Dodge Isle of Man