Now for the final bus to move from Homefield to Jurby. Withdrawn from service in 1951 the Lion was transferred to Tree lopping duties and remianed in use until November 1967. Stored in various locations this 82 year old Lion is sure to be a star attraction at the Jurby Transport Museum. |
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11th March 2009. First job to do is move the frames of Isle of Man Railways No 7 "Tynwald" |
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11th March 2009. The Scammell comes in to help move "Tynwald". |
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11th March 2009. Its not every day you get to see a Leyland Lion move. |
11th March 2009. that looks a bit plush for 1927. |
12th March 2009. View from the cab of the Lion just before the move. |
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12th March 2009. The Lion in daylight! |
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12th March 2009. The Recovery crew pose for the Cameras. |
12th March 2009. The Recovery crew pose for the Cameras.< |
12th March 2009. The Lion passes Crosby Terrace post office. |
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12th March 2009. Heading towards Douglas Promenade. |
12th March 2009. Just over an hour and a half later. |
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