The last of a long line of buses from the famous British manufacturer Leyland Motors will soon leave use on regular service journeys with the Island’s ‘Bus Vannin’ fleet.

Leyland has been a familiar name in the Island’s bus fleets since 1927, but now only a handful of more recent models remain in use.

Commemorative services with the last survivors of the type, numbers 83 and 99 will operate as part of the Manx Transport Heritage Festival which is taking place between 30th July and 5th August. Both buses will then be placed on loan to the new Jurby Transport Museum where they will join the display of vintage buses and other vehicles.