Douglas Corporation
17th October 2007

30 Photos of Manx municipal buses, last updated on 5th June 2008.

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Daimler CWA6 52 (FMN 955) of 1945 was photographed at the AEC rally in Nottingham on 30th May 1993. This and two other Daimlers were the only
Daimler CWA6 52 (FMN 955) of 1945 was photographed at the AEC rally in Nottingham on 30th May 1993. This and two other Daimlers were the only "non-AEC" deckers bought by the Corporation between 1933 and 1968. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 AEC Regent III 55 (GMN 906) of 1947 is seen at Douglas Bus Station on 3rd June 1970. (Photo copyright David Mant).
AEC Regent III 55 (GMN 906) of 1947 is seen at Douglas Bus Station on 3rd June 1970. (Photo copyright David Mant).
 AEC Regent III 57 (HMN 688) of 1947 was part of a batch of four similar buses which achieved 27 years service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent III 57 (HMN 688) of 1947 was part of a batch of four similar buses which achieved 27 years service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent III 59 (HMN 690) of 1947 was part of a batch of four similar buses which achieved 27 years service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent III 59 (HMN 690) of 1947 was part of a batch of four similar buses which achieved 27 years service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent III 62 (JMN 726) of 1948 is seen at Douglas Bus Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent III 62 (JMN 726) of 1948 is seen at Douglas Bus Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent III 64 (KMN 835) of 1949 is now preserved by Isle of Man Transport and was photographed in Ramsey on 30th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent III 64 (KMN 835) of 1949 is now preserved by Isle of Man Transport and was photographed in Ramsey on 30th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 AEC Regent III 65 (KMN 836) of 1949 was part of a batch of eight similar buses, the largest batch ever bought by D C T. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent III 65 (KMN 836) of 1949 was part of a batch of eight similar buses, the largest batch ever bought by D C T. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent III 68 (KMN 839) of 1949 as seen abandoned at Regaby airfield on 27th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent III 68 (KMN 839) of 1949 as seen abandoned at Regaby airfield on 27th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent III 68 (KMN 839) of 1949 as seen abandoned at Regaby airfield on 27th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent III 68 (KMN 839) of 1949 as seen abandoned at Regaby airfield on 27th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Leyland Comet 20 (KMN 518) was one of three 1950 buses, which were the last new Leylands bought; the trio remained in service until 1968. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Leyland Comet 20 (KMN 518) was one of three 1950 buses, which were the last new Leylands bought; the trio remained in service until 1968. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Sold Leyland Comet 22 (KMN 520) is seen at Derby Castle on 27th May 1970. (Photo copyright David Mant).
Sold Leyland Comet 22 (KMN 520) is seen at Derby Castle on 27th May 1970. (Photo copyright David Mant).
 AEC Regal IV 31 (NMN 355) of 1951 was the Corporation's second underfloor engined bus. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regal IV 31 (NMN 355) of 1951 was the Corporation's second underfloor engined bus. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Sold Guy Otter 8 (WMN 484) seen in the Runcorn area in the 1970s, re-registered UTU 595J. (Photo by permission of Cliff Essex).
Sold Guy Otter 8 (WMN 484) seen in the Runcorn area in the 1970s, re-registered UTU 595J. (Photo by permission of Cliff Essex).
 AEC Regent V 72 (VMN 664) of 1957 was the first Regent V to enter service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 72 (VMN 664) of 1957 was the first Regent V to enter service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent V 74 (VMN 666) of 1957, seen here with sister bus 75 (VMN 667) were the final new open platform buses to enter service with D C T. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 74 (VMN 666) of 1957, seen here with sister bus 75 (VMN 667) were the final new open platform buses to enter service with D C T. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent V 1 (8122 MN) of 1964 was the first forward entrance decker to enter Manx service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 1 (8122 MN) of 1964 was the first forward entrance decker to enter Manx service. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 2 (8123 MN) of 1964 was pictured on Blackpool seafront on 30th September 1985, with an ex Southport PD2 opentopper. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent V 2 (8123 MN) of 1964 was pictured on Blackpool seafront on 30th September 1985, with an ex Southport PD2 opentopper. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 AEC Regent V 2 (8123 MN) of 1964 was pictured on Blackpool seafront on 30th September 1985, passing London Transport RM737. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent V 2 (8123 MN) of 1964 was pictured on Blackpool seafront on 30th September 1985, passing London Transport RM737. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 AEC Regent V 3 (8124 MN) of 1964, and its two sisters, were the only MCCW bodied buses on the island; later orders were bodied by Willowbrook. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 3 (8124 MN) of 1964, and its two sisters, were the only MCCW bodied buses on the island; later orders were bodied by Willowbrook. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent V 5 (677 BMN) of 1965 is seen at Douglas Bus Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 5 (677 BMN) of 1965 is seen at Douglas Bus Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford VAS5 6 (899 EMN) of 1966 is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Road Services single decker (possibly Olympic 52 (MMN 302) in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford VAS5 6 (899 EMN) of 1966 is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Road Services single decker (possibly Olympic 52 (MMN 302) in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Bedford VAS5 7 (900 EMN) of 1966 is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Regent III and the other VAS in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford VAS5 7 (900 EMN) of 1966 is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Regent III and the other VAS in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent V 14 (409 LMN) of 1968 was the second last decker for D C T, seen here with one of the Tiger Cubs and one of the VMN batch of Regent Vs. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 14 (409 LMN) of 1968 was the second last decker for D C T, seen here with one of the Tiger Cubs and one of the VMN batch of Regent Vs. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 AEC Regent V 15 (410 LMN) of 1968 was the last AEC Regent ever built, seen here with one of 1 to 3 batch and Regent V 5. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 15 (410 LMN) of 1968 was the last AEC Regent ever built, seen here with one of 1 to 3 batch and Regent V 5. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
AEC Regent V 15 (410 LMN) of 1968 is now preserved by Isle of Man Transport and was photographed in Ramsey on 30th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AEC Regent V 15 (410 LMN) of 1968 is now preserved by Isle of Man Transport and was photographed in Ramsey on 30th June 1996. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Tiger Cub 36 (230 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Road Services decker in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Tiger Cub 36 (230 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with a Road Services decker in the background. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Tiger Cub 37 (231 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Railway Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Tiger Cub 37 (231 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Railway Station. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Tiger Cub 38 (232 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with three Regent IIIs visible, including number 60 (JMN 724). (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Tiger Cub 38 (232 UMN) of 1957, acquired in 1970, is seen at Douglas Bus Station, with three Regent IIIs visible, including number 60 (JMN 724). (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford YRQ 16 (MAN 51B) of 1974 is seen at a motor show prior to delivery to the island in 1974. Municipally owned Bedford buses were rare, but Douglas had eight, of three different models. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford YRQ 16 (MAN 51B) of 1974 is seen at a motor show prior to delivery to the island in 1974. Municipally owned Bedford buses were rare, but Douglas had eight, of three different models. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
 Bedford YRQ 18 (MAN 139B) of 1975 is seen at Douglas Bus Station after the merger of D C T and I o M R S. These four Bedfords were sold off in 1980. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
Bedford YRQ 18 (MAN 139B) of 1975 is seen at Douglas Bus Station after the merger of D C T and I o M R S. These four Bedfords were sold off in 1980. (Photo copyright R H G Simpson).
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