Millport Visit

We expected the Joint Warrior NATO vessels to depart the Clyde today, but the force 10 gale forecast for the Minch had other ideas.

However the USNS Kanawha berth at Loch Striven was brave enough to take on the challenge and she departed around 16:00.

The dilemma was how to get some half decent photos as Loch Striven is not exactly an easy location to get to by car.

Opted to drive to Largs but too far to get anything worthwhile in poor light. The answer was to get the ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae and then the bus to Millport.

After that it was good old Shank's pony and about a mile walk around the tip of the island to get a reasonable location.

After securing the shots it was the reverse journey, so all in all a long day, and not what I expected when I left home.

 Millport Harbour

 Bus Turning Point

 Beach Shelter

Passing Cumbrae

Heading Down the Channel

 Passing Arran

 Rock Pool

 Beach

Rocks and Sea

 Converted Fisherman's Cottage

Waiting for the Bus to the Ferry

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Vintage Bus Trip

I attended the 'Ships Ahoy' event at the Glenlee sailing ship today, and part of the day was allocated to two MacBrayne's buses.

The owners - who were also the drivers - kindly made their vehicles and services available to give us a trip around Glasgow.

I was only on the one myself - and the owner Martin was very courteous and took the time to discuss aspects of the bus and it's history.

I really enjoy days like this - a true link with our past - and we can enjoy the nostalgia with a real journey.

 Leaving Riverside Museum

 Passengers Who Hopefully Enjoyed Their Trip

 Dashboard with Clock

 Martin - Our Driver

 Peaked Hat


Reflections of Our Driver

Driver's Seat

 Waiting on the Next Bus

 Bedford C5Z1

Maudslay Marathon III - 1949 Vintage

Arriving Back at Riverside Museum

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Sunday's Adventures

A noon start as I headed across to Garelochhead safe in the knowledge that a Diesel locomotive was due to go through the station.

A little early on her arrival but fortunately so was I, so that worked out well.

Then up to Glasgow for a visit to the Riverside Museum and to the Glennlee Tall Ship exhibit.

A nice - fairly priced - bowl of soup aboard was very welcome and the service was friendly and efficient.

All in all, not a bad afternoon and now plenty of images to edit.

West Coast Railways Class 47 Diesel Locomotive (47760) at Garelochhead Station 

 Class 47 Diesel Locomotive (47760) Climbs Uphill from Garelochhead

Eastern Scottish Vintage Bus at Riverside Museum

 Bowsprit of the Glenlee Tall Ship

 Cargo Hold

 Poop Deck Accommodation

Riverside Museum

Reflections

High Cycles

Old Street Scene

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust - Open Day

 
 Today was the annual 'Open Day' at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.

It seemed busier than last year and a good selection of vintage buses on display.

There were also vintage lorries and other classic vehicles to be seen.

Not forgetting a hurl on the old buses as we were transported from George Square to the garage and back.

 Western SMT Buses

 Western SMT Buses

Vintage Lorry

Zodiac Interior

Vintage Austin Van from 1921

Vintage Austin Van

MacBraynes Buses

Morris Minor Commercial Vehicles

Lucy in the Cab Waiting on Her Walk

Classic Triumph TR6

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Vintage Buses - Riverside Museum

While visiting Riverside Museum this afternoon I was treated to a display of vintage buses.

This was part of the Glasgow West End Festival and some of the buses were running with passengers.

Seen her are a few from the static display.

 Vintage Bus - Riverside Museum

Glasgow Corporation Vintage Bus - Riverside Museum

GVVT Vintage Bus - Riverside Museum

 Fife Scottish FPE194 - Riverside Museum

MacBrayne Vintage Bus - Riverside Museum

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Vintage Buses - Glasgow

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust were running some bus services in the city today - at a very generous price of 'Free'.

Many thanks go to the volunteers and drivers who made this day possible.

Albion Viking VK43AL Bus - George Square

Eastern Scottish Double Decker Bus - Glasgow

Eastern Scottish Double Decker Bus - Glasgow

Highland Omnibus Logo - Glasgow

Albion Viking VK43AL Bus - Glasgow

Busy Vintage Bus - Glasgow

1954 Leyland Titan Double Decker Bus - George Square

Vintage Bus and Driver

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