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Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 31st December 2010, 12:54
Replies: 1
Views: 10,024
Posted By midlandredc4
The Golden Age of Coach Travel Television programme

For all interested in buses and coaches, don't miss.
‘The Golden Age of Coach Travel’ BBC4 TV, 9pm -10pm 5 January 2011 – covers 1920 - 1970
‘The Modern Age of Coach Travel’ BBC4 TV, 9pm -10pm. 12...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 25th January 2010, 23:35
Replies: 10
Views: 13,546
Posted By midlandredc4
Yes, you are absolutely right. Photo here taken...

Yes, you are absolutely right. Photo here taken Oct 2008 at Barton centenary.

http://davidsphotos.digimig.co.uk/p54012974.html
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 23rd December 2009, 18:08
Replies: 10
Views: 15,622
Posted By midlandredc4
I saw GKV 94 in Staffordshire on Saturday 19th...

I saw GKV 94 in Staffordshire on Saturday 19th December and have posted a photo. For more shots of a fantastic fun day I and a few lucky people had more photo's are at.
...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 14th November 2009, 13:29
Replies: 10
Views: 15,622
Posted By midlandredc4
Very interesting, knowing Rogers dedication and...

Very interesting, knowing Rogers dedication and devotion to bus preservation I would imagine it's in the best possible hands.
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 10th November 2009, 22:01
Replies: 21
Views: 20,171
Posted By midlandredc4
What happens if the lead vehicle or...

What happens if the lead vehicle or 'professional' driver has a problem? All following won't be able to react so total carnage will ensue, as they we all in effect be tailgating each other.
The...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 16th October 2009, 10:41
Replies: 10
Views: 15,622
Posted By midlandredc4
I will keep my eyes peeled for it. I was at...

I will keep my eyes peeled for it. I was at Wythall last Sunday and saw a Daimler CVG6 that I had not seen before.
http://davidsphotos.digimig.co.uk/p61518500.html

It has been recently restored...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 1st October 2009, 17:42
Replies: 10
Views: 15,622
Posted By midlandredc4
Four shots of 1958 Coventry Daimler of de...

Four shots of 1958 Coventry Daimler of de Courceys here.

http://davidsphotos.digimig.co.uk/c1573970_25.html

and some video of it both static and mioving here.
...
Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 26th August 2009, 23:49
Replies: 13
Views: 18,533
Posted By midlandredc4
Takes me back to my days processing payroll. We...

Takes me back to my days processing payroll. We used Pony Express to courier our BACS tapes down the M1 to Edgware. Highly efficient company they were too, never letting us down at all. The manager...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 25th August 2009, 12:49
Replies: 10
Views: 14,695
Posted By midlandredc4
Yes Alan, I would have thought that being able to...

Yes Alan, I would have thought that being able to go into a bar and order oneself a drink is as good as being able to catch a bus.

Perhaps being able to catch a bus after having a few in the bar...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 14th August 2009, 17:20
Replies: 10
Views: 14,695
Posted By midlandredc4
I used to interview job candidates and would not...

I used to interview job candidates and would not have taken it seriously
if it appeared on a CV. About as trivial as being able to make a cup of tea or have the ability to get up each morning.
...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 14th August 2009, 11:10
Replies: 10
Views: 14,695
Posted By midlandredc4
Catch the bus!!

There is now 'A using of Public Transport Certificate'. If you need any evidence that education has been dumbed down to such an extent read on.................

...
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2009, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 8,833
Posted By midlandredc4
Smile Hello Dempsey, Welcome to the forum and...

Hello Dempsey,

Welcome to the forum and enjoy looking around. Never say never, get yourself along to some bus rallies and running days. There are so many events going on around the country and as...
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 11th June 2009, 23:04
Replies: 2
Views: 5,110
Posted By midlandredc4
Rugby garage must be the scrapyard for...

Rugby garage must be the scrapyard for Stagecoach. If we get anything under ten years old it's a miracle.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 31st May 2009, 08:51
Replies: 15
Views: 16,476
Posted By midlandredc4
Thanks for that Billyboy, that 10.5 litre diesel...

Thanks for that Billyboy, that 10.5 litre diesel still feels powerful. The ride quality is still up there with the best as well - very comfortable to travel on as a passenger and it is easy to see...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 30th May 2009, 23:37
Replies: 15
Views: 16,476
Posted By midlandredc4
D9 double decker

On Easter Monday, both John (redd9) and myself travelled on preserved D9 BHA399C on a circular route from Wythall to Henley in Arden and back. We were both astonished by the pulling power of the bus,...
Forum: Say Hello 11th May 2009, 12:38
Replies: 7
Views: 7,094
Posted By midlandredc4
Welcome, Sergio

Welcome, Sergio
Forum: Todays Bus & Coach News 5th May 2009, 22:04
Replies: 1
Views: 4,879
Posted By midlandredc4
Another case of a council putting so many...

Another case of a council putting so many obstacles in the way of anyone doing anything for the enjoyment of the community. It's the councils that have built the myriad of H&S bureacracy and now they...
Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 22:04
Replies: 9
Views: 54,619
Posted By midlandredc4
Smile I would go for the mid 1930's with fashions and...

I would go for the mid 1930's with fashions and the newer vehicles.

Thanks Ian, a brilliant piece of film and great quality footage for the time. A few pedestrians taking liberties with the...
Forum: Say Hello 20th April 2009, 19:05
Replies: 6
Views: 7,167
Posted By midlandredc4
Welcome John, thank you for the link some nice...

Welcome John, thank you for the link some nice stories in there especially from a Midland Red perspective.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 15th April 2009, 10:46
Replies: 15
Views: 16,476
Posted By midlandredc4
Turbochargers on CM5

Yes the turbochargers were removed on downgrading to service and tour coach duties, after the 36ft CM6's were introduced from the mid-sixties. As for other detail differences, there has built up an...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 13th April 2009, 23:48
Replies: 15
Views: 16,476
Posted By midlandredc4
Midland Red D9

Having had what I consider a privilege to have a 50 minute ride today around the Worcestershire/Warwickshire borders in a D9 and to have my faith reconfirmed that this bus although a fifty year-old...
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 10th April 2009, 20:54
Replies: 16
Views: 22,528
Posted By midlandredc4
Going to post a picture of a VAL taken by myself...

Going to post a picture of a VAL taken by myself in 1965 or 66 somewhere near Leamington Spa (maybe Bishops Tachbrook but I've slept since then) It was owned by small independent Marvin's of Rugby....
Forum: Say Hello 10th April 2009, 20:38
Replies: 6
Hi
Views: 7,263
Posted By midlandredc4
Welcome to you, Snatchblock. Have fun exploring...

Welcome to you, Snatchblock. Have fun exploring this site. It's what us members make of it.
Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 9th April 2009, 12:38
Replies: 11
Views: 16,339
Posted By midlandredc4
and staying on a BMMO theme if theres any cash...

and staying on a BMMO theme if theres any cash left over after the FEDD then most definitely a C3 or C4 coach. There are C1's in preservation and extremely nice they look as well. These just modified...
Forum: Say Hello 6th April 2009, 23:03
Replies: 7
Views: 6,624
Posted By midlandredc4
Later this year there will be a DVD issued with...

Later this year there will be a DVD issued with archive film of the development of the CM5T, its testing at MIRA, where it was the first large vehicle to be allowed to use the outside track on the...
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