A non stop photographic journey around the beautiful Isle of Man by Peter Killey
The bus, a rare Leyland Comet, registration KMN 519 and new to Douglas Corporation in 1950, it was withdrawn from service in 1968, purchased by builders Parkinsons for staff transport then withdrawn by the company in 1979. It is seen here after a full restoration by a UK collector outside the Jurby Transport Museum. Feel…
Went up to the Jurby Transport Museum on Sunday (16/10/11) to have a look at the stock of vintage transport that are on show, I have to say that the guys up there are doing a fantastic job in maintaining our heritage for all to see. 697 HMN was one of three Leyland Leopard buses…