Having purchased Olympic 84 in March 2009 for eventual display in the Jurby Transport Museum, a change of accommodation was required. Despite thunderstorms and torrential rain the Olympic was successfully moved to new premises in the north of England on July 6th ‘Tynwald Day’. |
1971. MMN302 at Lord Street bus station, Douglas. Copyright: Travel Lens Photographic, Flat 4, No 4 Merton Bank Douglas Isle of Man. IM1 3DG. |
January 1982. No 84 as found in a hangar at Jurby. |
April 1982. Tiger Cub No 20 and Olympic 84 at Jurby. 84 had just been bought for preservation, having spent almost nine years in store. |
September 1985. MMN302 No 84 at the Large objects store, Liverpool. |
September 1986. MMN302 No 84 outside the vehicle testing centre, Tromode, prior to re-testing. |
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20th March 2009. Looks like the front springs need to be replaced. |
20th March 2009. A lot of oil aroud the steering box. |
20th March 2009. Corner panel looks reasonable. |
20th March 2009. Corrosion on the N/S body panels, looks like a major rebuild is on the cards. |
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6th July 2009. The Olympic almost ready for the journey. |
6th July 2009. 84 emerges on to the Holmeswood Road |
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