Having signed the lease agreement for Hangar 230, Manx Transport Trust members were able to start moving vehicles to the Hangar over the weekend. Road Services Leopard 97 was the first MTT vehicle to enter the hangar on Friday 26th June. Saturday 27th June saw Atlanteans 134 and 144 moved on trade plates from Hangar 292 to 230. Sunday saw the addition of Leyland Nationals 24 and 32.
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26th June 2009. 97 entering 230. |
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27th June 2009. A pair of Atlanteans, 134 and 144, waiting to enter Hangar 230. |
26th June 2009. 144 edges towards the door. Must paint the concrete bollards to make them stand out. |
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28th June 2009. National 24 quietly rusting outside the brickworks office in Peel. |
28th June 2009. Up and running, but unknown to us not for long. |
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28th June 2009. Initially lack of fuel was a problem, then it was found the lift pump no longer worked. |
28th June 2009. Les Cannan to the rescue with the Bus Vannin get you home gravity feed can. Thanks Les. |
28th June 2009. From one National to the other. |
28th June 2009. Chris came along to help move with the Laxey Flour Mills Foden. |
28th June 2009. The Laxey Flour Mills Foden, complete with desk ladders and assorted wooden blocks.< |
28th June 2009. 24 and 32 awaiting entry in to Hangar 230. |
28th June 2009. 24 and 32 tucked away in the corner. |
28th June 2009. The Foden as it is today.... |
28th June 2009. and a picture of how it looked whilst in the flour mills livery. |
29th June 2009. Manx Transport Trust members talk to Isle of Man Newspapers reporters. |
29th June 2009. DCT Regent V no 15, IOMRS Leopard 97 and IOMT 144 outside Hangar 230.< |
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