...as a kid I thought they were " buffers "

Here are 2 Ken Magor photo's from A J Moore, South Hurstville of a White 'Super Power'and a Ford 'Jailbar '. Also 2 Leyland Comets from the same operator(Unknown Photographer)

Centralian wrote:I notice from Rodd Hoods Bus & Coach Sales website that the Bustech CDi double decker of Australia Wide Coaches (TV7730) has been sold.
Wonder who jumped on that one ?

Anyone know who bought this ?

Going back to my original question....why weren't L1/L2 routed through the Concourse ? Would it create traffic nightmares, not feasible on the Concourse itself ….or just all too hard ??

Reo

Thanks Marknut1996. As someone who used the "old" tram network in the 50's, I would have thought that the Concourse would have been a good interchange point for all concerned, keeping everyone out of the weather, very convenient and a lot less confusion !.

Hi all...maybe a silly question, however will (or)can L2 and L3 use the Central concourse to enable interchange with the L1 ?
Reo

Hi
Would anyone have a 1/76 scale Bustech CDi that they are wishing to sell ?
Thanks
Reo

Thanks everyone for the fantastic photo's and history !

Thanks Industry....this photo was taken in Toowoomba, Qld.

I came upon this unsourced photo on another site and wondering if anyone can throw some light on this "odd" bus ?

Would anyone know what happened to the 2 x AEC Regent double deckers that Saints Peakhurst bought new in 1947 ?

Thanks Red and Cream...your explanation sounds very plausible. Of an evening they would normally run a 274 back to the depot via Forsyth and High Sts.

That's correct Boronia. They turned left just after that point into Penkivel St. then right into Penshurst St. before terminating at the corner of Penshurst St and Mowbray Rd.

Yes, that now makes sense Boronia. Another question, why is the 271 running 'Special' at this point when they normally turned left into Penkivel St., just north of the photo,then right into Penshurst St. to finish their run.

Confused by the photo of TD5 1645 in Willoughby Rd,Willoughby with the Foden behind it. The photo appears to show the tram lines turning right into Mowbray Rd, however I thought they went left into Mowbray then right into Penshurst St. Any thoughts ?
P.S. _ fantastic photo's Red & Cream !

Hi Burrumbus Love to see the results of your 'exercise'. I lived on Rt.116 from 1951 onwards and have vivid recollections of the buses used on that run in those days, however nothing documented unfortunately. Also lots of early memories of the Mimosa St. Depot as I had an Uncle live nearby and spent...

Have just bought the 1/76 scale KMB Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 Euro V 12m Turbo while here in Hong Kong. Beautifully detailed in KMB's new all- over Red livery.

Yes...some came in from U.K., usually pretty rusty from the salt on their roads. Always very popular here on the Gold Coast with all the " would be if they could be's " wanting to be seen in one ! Looked good but heaps cheaper than any Merc that was Australian delivered. Still a lot up here even now.

Don't think the 450SLC was ever sold new in Australia, so probably a Jap import.

Following Ray's post on Bustech V CB80, are there any thoughts on the MAN Gemilang V Bustech CDi from those who have ridden on both ?
Reo

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One of Pye's Disabled Mitsubishi Canter's courtesy Pete Kane collection )

Pye's Coaches in Gosford also had a paraplegic bus in the 80's, built on a Mitsubishi chassis.

A fleet of Double Deckers would probably be ideal for the task, however I guess that it would have required huge amounts of tree pruning all over the Gold Coast to be able to use them.

Interstate and Intrastate buses have begun arriving on the Gold Coast to help out with the Commonwealth Games. Does anyone know where all these extra buses will be 'housed' during their stay ?