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3633
... I think the grill came as part of the 'kit' from Alexanders, but there were a few different designs before they settled on the final version, which, in my...
citybusdave
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Dec 1, 2006
7:16 pm
3634
Appreciated, Dave. I had no idea if this was part of the original fittings or retro fitting by KMB. Now all we need is the model! Regards Donald ... ...
Donald MacRae
victoryguyuk
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Dec 1, 2006
7:37 pm
3635
I know it's not related to Hong Kong buses, but just have a place to share~ I've been few months to make my decision and finally I bought this big bus and...
sailormoonbus
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Dec 3, 2006
8:41 pm
3636
The recent discussions relating to future KMB releases gave me a little nudge into finishing off a table I started a while ago. In the files section there is a...
Andrew
awsnews
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Dec 11, 2006
2:46 pm
3637
Your list will need updating already :) Graham has just announced that another 11m Metro will be released - this time the one-off experimental aircon fitted...
busesrusuk
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Dec 13, 2006
8:35 pm
3638
At least I did have it marked as still to be produced, I wonder if the changes necessary to produce this version will prevent any further standard releases. ...
Andrew
awsnews
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Dec 16, 2006
10:37 am
3639
Andrew, An excellent point of reference and obviously you have spent some considerable time in putting it together - thank you. With regard to the announcement...
orientalbuses
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Dec 16, 2006
4:57 pm
3640
Theree are two colour photographs of DP1932 on Gakei's ecellent websitee at. http://www.gakei.com/s3m/s3m145b.jpg Harry ... Metrobus, ... DP1932? ......
albionlowlander
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Dec 16, 2006
5:09 pm
3641
Thanks Harry, I should have worded my appeal as follows!! "On this same subject, has anyone come across a colour photo of DP1932 in it's original livery?" ...
orientalbuses
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Dec 16, 2006
5:28 pm
3642
There a few pictures in the 'Hong Kong Buses Yearbook 2004', pages 122 & 123, in an article about double decker air conditioning. hth Andrew...
Andrew
awsnews
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Dec 16, 2006
7:01 pm
3643
Thanks Andrew, that's what I was looking for - now are you able to translate the text as well!! Graham ... 122...
orientalbuses
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Dec 17, 2006
7:48 pm
3644
Whilst the aircon version is very welcome - what a shame that only one "normal" release is planned. KMB must have plenty of money to spend if they only want...
busesrusuk
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Dec 17, 2006
8:15 pm
3645
Oh yes please, S3M254 on Route 7, which was the only one which we noted reaching Star Ferry on any service last month. I seemed to catch up it so often with...
Donald MacRae
victoryguyuk
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Dec 17, 2006
9:30 pm
3646
I'll second that suggestion Donald. It would be a fitting tribute to the class & to the SF bus station, both of which will shortly be...
albionlowlander
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Dec 18, 2006
9:53 am
3647
Sorry, can't help with that request. I was tempted to say yes but it would probably be a couple of years before I could provide the answer! Hopefully someone...
Andrew
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Dec 18, 2006
5:46 pm
3648
It would be nice if they could "kill two birds with one stone" as my old granny used to say -- a Metrobus on route 7 to SF, complete with...
albionlowlander
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Dec 18, 2006
11:32 pm
3649
Is this the one? Still running on 28th November. EL7065 -- S3M254 - the fleet number is so hard to find - I suspect it's that red blur in the drivers window!...
stuartdbell
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Dec 20, 2006
9:28 am
3650
That's it, Stuart. In November, it seemed to be the only Metrobus operating into Tsim Sha Tsui, and the other dozen or so remaining required a little searching...
Donald MacRae
victoryguyuk
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Dec 20, 2006
10:31 am
3651
Sorry, messed up that first link - too particular with the full stops. Try http://donald1852.fotopic.net/p36990698.html ... wrote: That's it, Stuart. In...
Donald MacRae
victoryguyuk
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Dec 20, 2006
1:52 pm
3652
What I find amazing is the pristine condition and cleanliness of these 17-year-old vehicles, when I consider the appearance of the '54' reg buses of Wilts &...
orientalbuses
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Dec 20, 2006
5:22 pm
3653
And the almost unmarked condition of the interiors, when compared with the treatment meted out to so many vehicles by "passengers" in the UK. Donald ... ...
Donald MacRae
victoryguyuk
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Dec 20, 2006
7:39 pm
3654
You've caught the ambience of Star Ferry bus station perfectly in that photo Stuart right down to the street furniture & the...
albionlowlander
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Dec 20, 2006
8:05 pm
3655
Took the pics on my way to the Oriental Garden Restaurant for a table full of Dim Sum. Wanna see the pics? :)))) Stuart - wishing he was back there....
stuartdbell
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Dec 20, 2006
10:13 pm
3656
My KMB year book arrived the other day & while I was having a flick through it my eyes were caught by a small colour photo of a...
albionlowlander
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Dec 20, 2006
10:50 pm
3657
I currently have a Trident in allover white in an attempt to reproduce this livery, it is currently sitting amongst a long line of semi finished projects! I...
Andrew
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Dec 21, 2006
8:00 am
3658
Hello Andrew I also have that book and your answer is in the Trident chapter on pages 128 and page 131 that the photos are of the 2 different buses. Cheerie ...
David-John Maxwell
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Dec 21, 2006
9:45 am
3659
Those of you who receive messages by e-mail may not be aware that there has recently been some new photos posted to the relevant area on the group. I would...
Andrew
awsnews
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Dec 27, 2006
9:38 am
3660
It's been a bit quiet lately so some welcome industry news is that two HK companies have ordered some new vehicles for delivery later this year: KCRC 9x E500...
busesrusuk
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Jan 17, 2007
7:36 pm
3661
Excellent news from a model point of view as theoretically we could have a model representation of each of the orders, or two in the case...
albionlowlander
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Jan 17, 2007
8:00 pm
3662
... Hi, my first post here. Good to hear we're getting more E500's in Dublin as I travel on them everyday and they are a nice bus. Don't suppose anyone knows...
cobsalem
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Jan 17, 2007
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