Coras Iompair Eireann 1
25th September 2006

182 photographs of CIE's Tigers, Royal Tigers, Titans, Regents and Regals.

Last updated on 8th November 2009.

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Ex Great Northern AEC Regal A425 at Market Square, Dundalk. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Ex Great Northern AEC Regal A425 at Market Square, Dundalk. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 AA1 was the first of the three AEC Regent Mk.5s and was seen in Waterford on its usual service to Tramore. The destination blind is that of a single decker, and these buses later had the glass partly painted over to show just one placename. (Photo copyright R.H.G.Simpson).
AA1 was the first of the three AEC Regent Mk.5s and was seen in Waterford on its usual service to Tramore. The destination blind is that of a single decker, and these buses later had the glass partly painted over to show just one placename. (Photo copyright R.H.G.Simpson).
 AR7 in Conyngham Road garage in late 1961. (Photo courtesy of the Transport Enthusiasts Club).
AR7 in Conyngham Road garage in late 1961. (Photo courtesy of the Transport Enthusiasts Club).
 Ex Great Northern Railway AR294 passing Busaras in the early 1960s. Sister bus AR292 became a staff bus in 1967, repainted yellow. (photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Ex Great Northern Railway AR294 passing Busaras in the early 1960s. Sister bus AR292 became a staff bus in 1967, repainted yellow. (photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Ex Great Northern AR298 passing the newly built Abbey Theatre in 1961. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Ex Great Northern AR298 passing the newly built Abbey Theatre in 1961. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 AR302 was an ex Great Northern Park Royal bodied AEC Regent new in 1953. Seen in Lower Abbey Street, Dublin on September 5th 1967, the bus was to only see 20 more days service after this photo was taken. It was destined to be the last AEC decker on Dublin streets, until Dualway Coaches began using a Routemaster in 1994. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
AR302 was an ex Great Northern Park Royal bodied AEC Regent new in 1953. Seen in Lower Abbey Street, Dublin on September 5th 1967, the bus was to only see 20 more days service after this photo was taken. It was destined to be the last AEC decker on Dublin streets, until Dualway Coaches began using a Routemaster in 1994. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
 Great Northern AEC Regent 303 seen at the GNR garage at Abercorn Road, Dublin. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
Great Northern AEC Regent 303 seen at the GNR garage at Abercorn Road, Dublin. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
 AR307 was seen on Drogheda's South Quay during the 1960s with Leopard E74. (Photo copyright R.H.G.Simpson).
AR307 was seen on Drogheda's South Quay during the 1960s with Leopard E74. (Photo copyright R.H.G.Simpson).
The last AEC Regent delivered to the GNR in 1953, (later CIE's AR442) in Drogheda bus station in the mid 1960s. Even at this late stage in its life it was still in green livery, and was withdrawn in these colours. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
The last AEC Regent delivered to the GNR in 1953, (later CIE's AR442) in Drogheda bus station in the mid 1960s. Even at this late stage in its life it was still in green livery, and was withdrawn in these colours. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 The second example of the only six new Daimler buses, DR2, ever purchased by CIE is seen on its regular haunt, route 72 from Oxmantown Road to O’Connell Bridge. Basically it comprises a pure pre-war style Leyland body, a wartime Daimler chassis (with tiny headlights), for post war service in a country which remained neutral throughout 1939 to 1945. It also highlights the dire shortage of new buses at the time that operators would buy ANYTHING that could move!! (Photo courtesy of the Transport Enthusiasts Club).
The second example of the only six new Daimler buses, DR2, ever purchased by CIE is seen on its regular haunt, route 72 from Oxmantown Road to O’Connell Bridge. Basically it comprises a pure pre-war style Leyland body, a wartime Daimler chassis (with tiny headlights), for post war service in a country which remained neutral throughout 1939 to 1945. It also highlights the dire shortage of new buses at the time that operators would buy ANYTHING that could move!! (Photo courtesy of the Transport Enthusiasts Club).
 MTD 235 following an accident while on trial with the Great Northern in 1952. (Photo courtesy of Gary Manahan).
MTD 235 following an accident while on trial with the Great Northern in 1952. (Photo courtesy of Gary Manahan).
 MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
 MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
MTD 235 was sold to Pennine of Gargrave in 1952, and remained with them ever since, as seen at their depot on December 17th 2005. It is now undergoing a restoration. (Photo supplied by M. Wilson).
 P5 at the Killiney terminus of route 59 in 1961. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
P5 at the Killiney terminus of route 59 in 1961. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 P105 at an unknown location (possibly Enniskerry?) during the 1950s. (Photo copyright Roy Marshall).
P105 at an unknown location (possibly Enniskerry?) during the 1950s. (Photo copyright Roy Marshall).
P106 seen in the reversed coach livery used before the introduction of the yellow and grey full-fronted Leyland Tigers. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P106 seen in the reversed coach livery used before the introduction of the yellow and grey full-fronted Leyland Tigers. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 P126 shows the original front entrance layout used for CIE's first new buses in the late 1940s. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P126 shows the original front entrance layout used for CIE's first new buses in the late 1940s. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 P148 (with P322 alongside it) at Sligo railway station in the early 1960s. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
P148 (with P322 alongside it) at Sligo railway station in the early 1960s. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
 P161, new in July 1950, was the first of CIE's 30 full-front Leyland Tiger coaches. Seen near Dingle on September 9th 1967, the vehicle was withdrawn and scrapped in 1971. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
P161, new in July 1950, was the first of CIE's 30 full-front Leyland Tiger coaches. Seen near Dingle on September 9th 1967, the vehicle was withdrawn and scrapped in 1971. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
P193 at Conyngham Road garage, Dublin in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
P193 at Conyngham Road garage, Dublin in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 P193 at Conyngham Road garage, Dublin in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
P193 at Conyngham Road garage, Dublin in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 P250 of Clontarf garage working on route 51A was seen in North Earl Street, Dublin on September 5th 1967. Originally part of a batch of 55 similar
P250 of Clontarf garage working on route 51A was seen in North Earl Street, Dublin on September 5th 1967. Originally part of a batch of 55 similar "city" P class buses, their numbers had dropped to 20 still in service when the photo was taken. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
 Clontarf's P250 is seen in Lower Abbey Street between duties on route 51A. This was the last Clontarf route to have half cab single-decks, until 1971. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Clontarf's P250 is seen in Lower Abbey Street between duties on route 51A. This was the last Clontarf route to have half cab single-decks, until 1971. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P266 at Coolatree Road, Beaumont in the late 1960s. (Photo copyright Nigel Bennett).
P266 at Coolatree Road, Beaumont in the late 1960s. (Photo copyright Nigel Bennett).
 P272 seen on Drumcondra Road in the early 1960s, having been converted to rear entrance layout. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P272 seen on Drumcondra Road in the early 1960s, having been converted to rear entrance layout. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 P280 in the later red and cream livery, is seen with another Tiger and a Titan, possibly in Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P280 in the later red and cream livery, is seen with another Tiger and a Titan, possibly in Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 P283 seen with a P class bus at an unknown location. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P283 seen with a P class bus at an unknown location. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P284 (preserved) in Broadstone garage in 1985. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
P284 (preserved) in Broadstone garage in 1985. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 P285 parked in Store Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P285 parked in Store Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 P287 is a Leyland OPS3 full front coach new in 1951. On July 14th 1969 this 18 year old vehicle was found working the Galway to Sligo service, passing through Tuam. As built these coaches had 30 seats, but were altered later on to 35 or 39 seats, with some being rebuilt to rear entrance and others being fitted with a destination box. Judging by the number of open windows on the bus, it must have been a hot summer!!!! (Photo copyright Roger Newport).
P287 is a Leyland OPS3 full front coach new in 1951. On July 14th 1969 this 18 year old vehicle was found working the Galway to Sligo service, passing through Tuam. As built these coaches had 30 seats, but were altered later on to 35 or 39 seats, with some being rebuilt to rear entrance and others being fitted with a destination box. Judging by the number of open windows on the bus, it must have been a hot summer!!!! (Photo copyright Roger Newport).
 P290 was the last CIE front engined coach to enter service, in 1953. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P290 was the last CIE front engined coach to enter service, in 1953. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P317 was photographed in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim on September 8th 1967. It was one of a batch of 71 PS2/14 Tigers bought in 1953, for narrow roads in rural areas. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
P317 was photographed in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim on September 8th 1967. It was one of a batch of 71 PS2/14 Tigers bought in 1953, for narrow roads in rural areas. (Photo copyright John Bristow).
 P326 in Limerick garage in 1969. (Photo copyright Nigel Bennett).
P326 in Limerick garage in 1969. (Photo copyright Nigel Bennett).
 P334 of 1953 seen on a summer's day in County Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P334 of 1953 seen on a summer's day in County Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 1953 bus P337 is seen in Parnell Place bus station, Cork in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
1953 bus P337 is seen in Parnell Place bus station, Cork in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
P347 interior looking rearwards from the driver's cab. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
P347 interior looking rearwards from the driver's cab. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Prewar bus R34 is seen at an unidentified location in Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Prewar bus R34 is seen at an unidentified location in Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R251 was one of the 34 pre-war Titans bought by the GSR for city routes in Cork and Limerick. It is seen in Cork, with a later CIE bus in the background. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R251 was one of the 34 pre-war Titans bought by the GSR for city routes in Cork and Limerick. It is seen in Cork, with a later CIE bus in the background. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R263 was one of the first twenty new Titans bought by CIE in 1946/47, and is seen in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R263 was one of the first twenty new Titans bought by CIE in 1946/47, and is seen in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R269 was one of CIE's first new double deckers in 1946/47, seen here on Burgh Quay, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R269 was one of CIE's first new double deckers in 1946/47, seen here on Burgh Quay, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R270 was one of CIE's first new double deckers in 1946/47, seen here on Marlborough Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R270 was one of CIE's first new double deckers in 1946/47, seen here on Marlborough Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R279, a 1947 Leyland OPD2/1, seen at Eyre Square, Galway on September 3rd 1966. The bus is one of those painted in Galway's version of the blue and cream livery, and was scrapped in November 1967.(Photo copyright John Bristow).
R279, a 1947 Leyland OPD2/1, seen at Eyre Square, Galway on September 3rd 1966. The bus is one of those painted in Galway's version of the blue and cream livery, and was scrapped in November 1967.(Photo copyright John Bristow).
 R283 was one of the first ten of CIE's standard design of postwar halfcab decker on Leyland OPD2 chassis. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R283 was one of the first ten of CIE's standard design of postwar halfcab decker on Leyland OPD2 chassis. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
After replacement by Atlanteans in Dublin, some of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s were transferred to Cork, Limerick and Galway, including R293 at Parnell Place. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
After replacement by Atlanteans in Dublin, some of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s were transferred to Cork, Limerick and Galway, including R293 at Parnell Place. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Donnybrook's R294 is unusually seen here inside Busaras, probably on a provincial service. It was more usual for Summerhill based buses to do such runs. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R294 is unusually seen here inside Busaras, probably on a provincial service. It was more usual for Summerhill based buses to do such runs. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R299 was one of the 150 all-Leyland buses bought by CIE in 1948/49, seen here on Drumcondra Road. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R299 was one of the 150 all-Leyland buses bought by CIE in 1948/49, seen here on Drumcondra Road. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Another of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s, R322 is seen at the Bray terminus of route 45. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Another of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s, R322 is seen at the Bray terminus of route 45. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
After replacement by Atlanteans in Dublin, some of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s were transferred to Cork, Limerick and Galway, including R327 on the Ballinacurra route in Limerick. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
After replacement by Atlanteans in Dublin, some of the first 100 Leyland bodied PD2s were transferred to Cork, Limerick and Galway, including R327 on the Ballinacurra route in Limerick. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R335 was damaged in a collision with R350 in 1963, and received a larger destination box during the repair work. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R335 was damaged in a collision with R350 in 1963, and received a larger destination box during the repair work. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R357 was one of the 150 all-Leyland buses bought by CIE in 1948/49, seen here on Eden Quay, Dublin on a football special service. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R357 was one of the 150 all-Leyland buses bought by CIE in 1948/49, seen here on Eden Quay, Dublin on a football special service. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R370 heading south on O'Connell Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R370 heading south on O'Connell Street, Dublin. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R379 on Nassau Street, Dublin in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A J Douglas).
R379 on Nassau Street, Dublin in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A J Douglas).
 R389 (now preserved) is seen in Donnybrook garage with R362 and an early D class Atlantean. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R389 (now preserved) is seen in Donnybrook garage with R362 and an early D class Atlantean. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Preserved R389 seen in Broadstone garage in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Preserved R389 seen in Broadstone garage in 1984. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Donnybrook's R392 is seen in Lower O'Connell Street, after a trip from Blackrock on route 6. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R392 is seen in Lower O'Connell Street, after a trip from Blackrock on route 6. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R393 at College Green, Dublin on 2nd April 1969. (Photo copyright Julian Osborne).
R393 at College Green, Dublin on 2nd April 1969. (Photo copyright Julian Osborne).
 R394 seen parked inside Busaras on a special working, possibly to the Curragh Races or a similar event. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R394 seen parked inside Busaras on a special working, possibly to the Curragh Races or a similar event. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R395 was one of the second batch of 50 PD2s. It has been fitted with an offside illuminated advert panel, covered over in this view. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R395 was one of the second batch of 50 PD2s. It has been fitted with an offside illuminated advert panel, covered over in this view. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R409 seen in Conyngham Road garage alongside Royal Tiger U55. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R409 seen in Conyngham Road garage alongside Royal Tiger U55. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R423 in Donnybrook garage with larger sister bus R528. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R423 in Donnybrook garage with larger sister bus R528. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R425 on Aston Quay with a blind for route 37A, a service which was planned but never introduced. The Villa Park route was 37; football fans may spot the link between the two ends of the route! (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R425 on Aston Quay with a blind for route 37A, a service which was planned but never introduced. The Villa Park route was 37; football fans may spot the link between the two ends of the route! (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Galway based R432 heading from Eyre Square to Mervue. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Galway based R432 heading from Eyre Square to Mervue. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R433 again at Eyre Square, on the Blackrock route in Galway. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R433 again at Eyre Square, on the Blackrock route in Galway. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Six of the Capetowns worked from Galway for many years, including R434 in the original green livery at Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Six of the Capetowns worked from Galway for many years, including R434 in the original green livery at Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R434 again, this time in the Galway version of the blue and cream livery, with Atlantean D71 behind it. (Photo copyright P M Tulloch).
R434 again, this time in the Galway version of the blue and cream livery, with Atlantean D71 behind it. (Photo copyright P M Tulloch).
 R435 seen at Eyre Square, Galway in July 1969, was one of six
R435 seen at Eyre Square, Galway in July 1969, was one of six "Capetowns" (R432 - 437) allocated to Galway. New in July 1949, three of them had been withdrawn by the time this photo was taken, and the final trio went in 1970. (Photo copyright Roger Newport).
 Leyland bodied PD2 R437 at rest in suburban Galway, bound for Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Leyland bodied PD2 R437 at rest in suburban Galway, bound for Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R437 of Galway garage in the local version of the blue and cream livery. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R437 of Galway garage in the local version of the blue and cream livery. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R450, allocated to Conyngham Road garage, was photographed on Aston Quay while working on route 79. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R450, allocated to Conyngham Road garage, was photographed on Aston Quay while working on route 79. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R451 (with R402 alongside it) is seen in Conyngham Road garage yard. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R451 (with R402 alongside it) is seen in Conyngham Road garage yard. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R461 on Dublin's route 23, is seen on the North Quays having just passed Capel Street bridge. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R461 on Dublin's route 23, is seen on the North Quays having just passed Capel Street bridge. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R461 in Middle Abbey Street, Dublin in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A J Douglas).
R461 in Middle Abbey Street, Dublin in the mid 1960s. (Photo copyright A J Douglas).
 Seen on Cork city route 5 to Blackpool, R467 was pictured outside Parnell Place bus station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Seen on Cork city route 5 to Blackpool, R467 was pictured outside Parnell Place bus station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R478 is seen in the later version of the blue and cream livery. It was one of a batch of 15 Titans which replaced the fomer GSR petrol engined RP class buses in Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R478 is seen in the later version of the blue and cream livery. It was one of a batch of 15 Titans which replaced the fomer GSR petrol engined RP class buses in Cork. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Conyngham Road's R482 is seen on route 24 opposite Busaras, where the Irish Financial Services Centre now stands. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Conyngham Road's R482 is seen on route 24 opposite Busaras, where the Irish Financial Services Centre now stands. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R483 in Conyngham Road garage yard, with part of Hueston station just visible behind the bus. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R483 in Conyngham Road garage yard, with part of Hueston station just visible behind the bus. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Donnybrook's R493 seen at Eden Quay on route 48A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R493 seen at Eden Quay on route 48A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Donnybrook's R498 about to depart on route 6 to Blackrock from Nelson Pillar. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R498 about to depart on route 6 to Blackrock from Nelson Pillar. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Donnybrook's R498 again, this time at the city terminus of route 45 on Eden Quay. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R498 again, this time at the city terminus of route 45 on Eden Quay. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R500 seen on route 9 on O'Connell Street. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R500 seen on route 9 on O'Connell Street. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Clontarf's R502 at the City terminus of route 30, one of the last Dublin services to have regular half cab operation. (Photo copyright R.H.G. Simpson).
Clontarf's R502 at the City terminus of route 30, one of the last Dublin services to have regular half cab operation. (Photo copyright R.H.G. Simpson).
 Donnybrook's R506 was seen on a special service to the Royal Dublin Society premises at Ballsbridge. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Donnybrook's R506 was seen on a special service to the Royal Dublin Society premises at Ballsbridge. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Clontarf's R509 seen (despite the destination blind) on Burgh Quay. Note the non-standard mirrors. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Clontarf's R509 seen (despite the destination blind) on Burgh Quay. Note the non-standard mirrors. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Clontarf's R515 seen heading west past Busaras, in the days of two way traffic. Two ex GNR single deckers can be seen inside Busaras. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Clontarf's R515 seen heading west past Busaras, in the days of two way traffic. Two ex GNR single deckers can be seen inside Busaras. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Seen in Conyngham Road garage, R517 keeps company with PD3 RA54. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Seen in Conyngham Road garage, R517 keeps company with PD3 RA54. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R519 at the Burgh Quay terminus of route 48A. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R519 at the Burgh Quay terminus of route 48A. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Donnybrook's R524 passing by the Bank of Ireland on route 64A to Kilmacud. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R524 passing by the Bank of Ireland on route 64A to Kilmacud. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R527 at the Kilmacud terminus of route 64A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R527 at the Kilmacud terminus of route 64A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Donnybrook's R533 seen on a northbound journey of route 13 on O'Connell Street. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R533 seen on a northbound journey of route 13 on O'Connell Street. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 Ex Airport coach R541 seen in its later guise as a half cab bus in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Ex Airport coach R541 seen in its later guise as a half cab bus in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R541 was one of the six former Airport coaches rebuilt to buses in 1964, seen in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
R541 was one of the six former Airport coaches rebuilt to buses in 1964, seen in Donnybrook garage. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Airport coach R542 at Busaras in the late 1950s, in the original Aer Lingus livery. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Airport coach R542 at Busaras in the late 1950s, in the original Aer Lingus livery. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R542 in its last weeks of Airport service, at Busaras on 7th September 1964. (Photo copyright Dave O'Connor).
R542 in its last weeks of Airport service, at Busaras on 7th September 1964. (Photo copyright Dave O'Connor).
R542 in blue and cream leads a line-up of three of the six Titan coaches at Busaras in 1964. (Photo copyright Dave O'Connor).
R542 in blue and cream leads a line-up of three of the six Titan coaches at Busaras in 1964. (Photo copyright Dave O'Connor).
 Airport coach R543 with two others of the batch, in a mix of liveries, seen at Busaras around 1962. (Photo copyright unknown).
Airport coach R543 with two others of the batch, in a mix of liveries, seen at Busaras around 1962. (Photo copyright unknown).
R541 – R546 were very stylishly finished double deck coaches, new in 1953 for the express service to Dublin Airport. They had a centre entrance and staircase, seating for 50 and a large walk in luggage compartment behind the back axle. After 11 years on the airport service, they were converted to half cab rear platform buses and replaced by Leyland Royal Tigers. R545 was seen in Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin in the mid 1950s. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
R541 – R546 were very stylishly finished double deck coaches, new in 1953 for the express service to Dublin Airport. They had a centre entrance and staircase, seating for 50 and a large walk in luggage compartment behind the back axle. After 11 years on the airport service, they were converted to half cab rear platform buses and replaced by Leyland Royal Tigers. R545 was seen in Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin in the mid 1950s. (Photo copyright Robert Grieves).
 R545 seen at Busaras in the early 1960s following its repaint to blue and cream. (Photo copyright John Gallagher).
R545 seen at Busaras in the early 1960s following its repaint to blue and cream. (Photo copyright John Gallagher).
 Donnybrook's R545 seen in its final guise of half cab bus at the Eden Quay terminus of route 48A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R545 seen in its final guise of half cab bus at the Eden Quay terminus of route 48A. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R546 at Burgh Quay. Close scrutiny reveals a slight difference in the treatment of the former emergency door as compared to R541. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R546 at Burgh Quay. Close scrutiny reveals a slight difference in the treatment of the former emergency door as compared to R541. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R547 (with R548 alongside it) in Conyngham Road garage. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R547 (with R548 alongside it) in Conyngham Road garage. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Cork based R554 heads off on route 11 to Tivoli. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Cork based R554 heads off on route 11 to Tivoli. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R560 of Conyngham Road garage seen at Aston Quay on route 39A from Clonsilla. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R560 of Conyngham Road garage seen at Aston Quay on route 39A from Clonsilla. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R565 was the first of ten OPD2s fitted with platform doors from new. After 12 years service in Dublin, it was transferred to Limerick, where it is seen on the Shannon Airport service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R565 was the first of ten OPD2s fitted with platform doors from new. After 12 years service in Dublin, it was transferred to Limerick, where it is seen on the Shannon Airport service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R572 passing St. Stephens Green in 1966. (Photo copyight A J Douglas).
R572 passing St. Stephens Green in 1966. (Photo copyight A J Douglas).
 R572 in Tremont Street, Boston on 25th March 1982. (Photo copyright Julian Osborne).
R572 in Tremont Street, Boston on 25th March 1982. (Photo copyright Julian Osborne).
 Donnybrook's R573 seen in Busaras, probably around 1960. This bus was one of the first CIE deckers with platform doors. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
Donnybrook's R573 seen in Busaras, probably around 1960. This bus was one of the first CIE deckers with platform doors. (Photo copyright A.J. Douglas).
 R575 to R580 were 7' 6
R575 to R580 were 7' 6" wide OPD2s which received the bodies off the 1946 Daimlers. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R596 on route 14 in Cork. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R596 on route 14 in Cork. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R611 on route 44A in Lower Abbey Street, Dublin, before its transfer to Galway where it later narrowly escaped preservation. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R611 on route 44A in Lower Abbey Street, Dublin, before its transfer to Galway where it later narrowly escaped preservation. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Conyngham Road's R632 is seen in the garage yard alongside R457. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Conyngham Road's R632 is seen in the garage yard alongside R457. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 R643 on Limerick city route 2, with a new C class bus on the Kilkee service behind it. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R643 on Limerick city route 2, with a new C class bus on the Kilkee service behind it. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Cork's R650 seen working on route 8 to Bishopstown. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).,
Cork's R650 seen working on route 8 to Bishopstown. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).,
Originally allocated to Ringsend garage in Dublin, R676 moved south to Cork arounsd 1960 when the larger RA class buses entered service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Originally allocated to Ringsend garage in Dublin, R676 moved south to Cork arounsd 1960 when the larger RA class buses entered service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Preserved R686 is seen in Phoenix Park on 20th June 1987 with two Dublin Bus vehicles. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Preserved R686 is seen in Phoenix Park on 20th June 1987 with two Dublin Bus vehicles. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Preserved R686 at the I T T rally in Bangor, Co. Down in 1992, its sixteenth year in preservation. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Preserved R686 at the I T T rally in Bangor, Co. Down in 1992, its sixteenth year in preservation. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
R690 was photographed passing Parnell Place in Cork while working city route 2. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R690 was photographed passing Parnell Place in Cork while working city route 2. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Salthill was probably the most westerly point to which CIE double deckers worked, here R693's crew have a chat before departure from Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Salthill was probably the most westerly point to which CIE double deckers worked, here R693's crew have a chat before departure from Eyre Square. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 On July 8th 1969, Leyland OPD2/10 R693 was seen passing Loyola Park on the Knocknacarra route in Galway. New in October 1956, it ran in service until December 1974 and was scrapped a year later. The route to Knocknacarra seems to have had good loadings at the time, and is today provided by a private operator with Dennis Darts. (Photo copyright Roger Newport).
On July 8th 1969, Leyland OPD2/10 R693 was seen passing Loyola Park on the Knocknacarra route in Galway. New in October 1956, it ran in service until December 1974 and was scrapped a year later. The route to Knocknacarra seems to have had good loadings at the time, and is today provided by a private operator with Dennis Darts. (Photo copyright Roger Newport).
 R698, also seen in Cork, displays an advert for beer, while the E class Leopard alongside is promoting whiskey! (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
R698, also seen in Cork, displays an advert for beer, while the E class Leopard alongside is promoting whiskey! (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
© 1998-2009 Shane Conway - All copyrights rest with the Author
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