Tag: CIE/Metal Sections
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CIE – Leyland Leopard – EZH 29 – C29
Copyright Brendan Smith CIE (Coras Iompair Eirann)1965Leyland Leopard PSU3/4RCIE / Metal sections B45F Seen resting in Tralee, this fine looking machine was one of 183 similar vehicles delivered in 1965/66. Mechanically, they sported semi-automatic transmission, air suspension and power steering, and internally fluorescent lighting and forced air ventilation were fitted. Interestingly, they had single curvature…
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CIE – Leyland Atlantean – 353 IK – D353
Copyright Paul Haywood CIE (Coras Iompair Eireann)1970Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1CIE/MSL H43/31D Ireland’s national transport authority – CIE – came late to the rear-engine bus scene. Although they had been wooed by Leyland from an early date (and even trying a Guy Wulfrunian), the first buses from an initial order for 341 Atlantean PDR1/1′s did not enter…
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CIE – Leyland Atlantean – VZI 300 – D300
Copyright Brendan Smith CIE (Coras Iompair Eirann)1969Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1CIE/Metal Sections H43/31D To contrast with the view of Atlantean D353 already posted on the website, is this one of of sister vehicle D300. It is seen in the original dark blue and cream livery, which was phased out in favour of the all over sand-coloured scheme…