MacBraynes Bus (Restored)

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Another more detailed view of this magnificent coach which Northern Constabulary Pipe Band used at the 2007 European Pipe Band Championships in Inverness.
see www.flickr.com/photos/conner395/941867041/

This beautifully-restored 1961-vintage MacBraynes Bedford C5 coach (with orignal coachwork by Duple) is owned by a charitable trust. In its previous life it used to transport tourists and locals alike around the West Highlands, its short wheelbase and light structure making it suitable for the many single-track roads with tight bends of the North and West of Highland Scotland in the 1960's and 1970's.

603CYS (Number 179 in the MacBraynes fleet) was bought for preservation by the late Andrew Muckley of Houghton-le-Street, from Co. Durham who was instumental in forming the MacBraynes Circle. It passed to another preservationist in Inverness and was stored at the Highland depot in the town and on the takeover of Highland by Rapsons. They took control of the bus and it is now in the care of the MacBraynes Circle.

A photograph of the vehicle in service in 1963 appears at:
www.bedford-world.com/bedfordarchivephotos.htm

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orquil says:

Wonderful to see this bus so magnificently restored - a very striking photo!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

CARLOS62 says:

a wonderful old coach
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

CARLOS62 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Transport Image's Group, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ilm19 says:

What an interesting vehicle ! I'd love to ride it - looks beautiful !
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

conner395 says:

@ilm19: When this bus came into service, the main roads in the Scottish Highlands were narrow and bumpy (some still are!!)

I only travelled a few miles in this bus on the day I took the photograph. Although it was pleasant, it was not so very comfortable, and you would definitely miss the airline-type seats of modern coaches. It would also take twice as long to get anywhere - it is not designed for high speed travel!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ilm19 says:

Not so comfortable and not designed for high speed travel... And that's why it's beautiful ! :P I like old vehicles, in modern ones you don't even feel that you ride. Sometimes it is good to travel uncomfortably, but no too long of course. ;)

If you don't believe me, I can tell you that I travelled last summer by this bus from Szczecin to Warsaw (over 500 kilometres)... :D
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

conner395 says:

@ilm19: I guess it was not the most comfortable trip you have ever made!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sebilden says:

great old bus ! lovely colors and nice photo !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

cessna152towser says:

Now that is a really great bus for pipe band transport! Next time I spectate at a pipe band championship and wander off to photograph the band buses I must look out for this one!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

fuzzytnth3 says:

I remember being with my family on one of these buses doing a journey from Ullapool to Inverness to catch the train back down to Horsham when I was a kid six or seven years old with my sister fast a sleep resting her head on my shoulder. Itwasn't the most comfie bus ride!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

superdensity says:

Georgeous, the skylights are intriguing! Nice shot, mass transit needs some fun back in it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

alair2525 (Millán) says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

emmalucydaisy says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Joker 74 says:

WoW Photo [Post 1 / Award 3]
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Lore 33 ale 34 says:

Te invito a unirte y compartir la foto en este grupo:

Motorizados
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

conner395 says:

Gracias for the invite!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Markus..@gl1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called transport of the world, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonjerbil says:

cool classic
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Romagon says:

Gorgeous ! Splendid colors for a beautiful old bus !

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosete Pereira says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

perimar1 says:

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

FedericaPC says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

ph0t0nature says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

copsunited1 says:

Hey.. what a neat photo and neat little machine. Thanks Dave..

See?? See?? YOU do have a good eye in spite of your protestations and it's not even a sunset..H...mmmm...mmm !!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander 53 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called beauty of the buses, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tiz_herself says:

I LOVE this bus!!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Batikart says:

Seen in
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ilias o. says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Jackman says:

Incredible old bus. I actually remember riding on 'coaches' like this.

just A

Your photo is “A” Class
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

rawp1 [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Bus Group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoFusion says:

Well done!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Mags x says:

Not sure how I came across this Picture, this is the Bus that Andrew Muckley took myself and many other Scouts on Several Camps and trips.
Brilliant to see its been looked after!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

C@L says:

nice ride
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Eastbtm says:

What a cute little bus. :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Muriel's Pics (Off line) says:

Great picture and boy does that take me back to the good old 'liver shakers' of that time!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

trabifahrer says:

What a wonderful bus! I'd love to ride it one day...
Yet another reason to visit Scotland!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

machighlander says:

Excellent shot. Well done. great history too. great to see these old buses being restored
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

niagarekoja says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Bus UK MacBraynes Buses & Coaches, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lara604 says:

wow what a looker!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Major_Clanger says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Real Matchbox Cars, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Allan ,South Uist. says:

Super
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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