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by Chico1968
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Kirkpatrick's van
Replies: 6
Views: 4954

Kirkpatrick's van

Hi folks,was just wondering if anyone recalls the van and its owner in the latest of my old bus pictures that I've obtained?The bus is a Leyland PD3.Were Kirkpatrick's local?The bus is a Leyland PD3 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7892/46201423315_de0acd4b95_c.jpg A1 SERVICE TSD 285 LEYLAND PD3 2 ALE...
by Chico1968
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures
Replies: 42
Views: 42378

Re: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures

Many thanks for the info Meekan.Any information is always much appreciated. Chico looks like PD1 to me but may be PD1/2 would need to see engine to confirm Thanks meekan, you're most probably correct as I'm not very knowledgeable about the buses themselves and generally go by the details marked on t...
by Chico1968
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Ardrossan South beach Station Scottish Railtour visit 22/6/62
Replies: 9
Views: 9197

Re: Ardrossan South beach Station Scottish Railtour visit 22/6/62

Many thanks for the info Penny. Further down from the train there was a wooden foot crossing. That is, the wood was inserted between the rails. It was always a good idea to check if anything was coming before using it! Retsum, That was a crossing point intended for use only by station staff when whe...
by Chico1968
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Ardrossan South beach Station Scottish Railtour visit 22/6/62
Replies: 9
Views: 9197

Re: Ardrossan South beach Station Scottish Railtour visit 22/6/62

Cracking picture Susan,many thanks. Yes, 0802, the bridge was sited on the platform on both sides. There was access on the plantation side to the lane that leads from Bute Terrace to the plantation. But that, and the lane on the other side, were closed off from the station platform in the mid 60s an...
by Chico1968
Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures
Replies: 42
Views: 42378

Re: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures

Chico looks like PD1 to me but may be PD1/2 would need to see engine to confirm Thanks meekan, you're most probably correct as I'm not very knowledgeable about the buses themselves and generally go by the details marked on the slides/photographs purchased from the sellers.Any additional information...
by Chico1968
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: The derelict Seafield School
Replies: 7
Views: 9514

The derelict Seafield School

Such a shame to see this magnificent Baronial style building in such a state. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1838/42945149465_543dc7472c_c.jpg Seafield School by Charles Gordon , on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/928/42944835145_87dfb68663_c.jpg Seafield School by Charles Gordon , on Flickr h...
by Chico1968
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:24 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures
Replies: 42
Views: 42378

Re: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures

A selection of A1 buses of different ages,seen at Parkhouse Garage.Date unknown.
Image2017-12-21_0 by Charles Gordon, on Flickr
by Chico1968
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures
Replies: 42
Views: 42378

Re: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures

A1 Service NTF9 Leyland Titan PD2 ex Leyland demonstrator at Parkhouse garage,Ardrossan.Date unknown.Note the original petrol station shop. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/43786852571_9209c48c7f_c.jpg A1 Service NTF9 Leyland Titan PD2 ex Leyland demonstrator at Parkhouse garage,Ardrossan by Char...
by Chico1968
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures
Replies: 42
Views: 42378

Re: Old Three Towns Bus Pictures

The latest image I've purchased is an AA bus,taken at the top of Glasgow St in Ardrossan.Note the school and garage sign in the background.Date of picture is unknown. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/46226090624_057001c9a1_c.jpg AA MOTOR SERVICES AAG 648B at Glagow St,Ardrossan by Charles Gordon ...
by Chico1968
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Before Stagecoach,the original 585 bus
Replies: 2
Views: 6288

Before Stagecoach,the original 585 bus

The 585 Coastline Cutter seen in the 1990's before Stagecoach took over the Greenock/Ayr route.Image2018-01-31_0 by Charles Gordon, on Flickr
by Chico1968
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: The old council offices on Montgomerie Crescent
Replies: 0
Views: 4293

The old council offices on Montgomerie Crescent

Taken in the 1980's and now flats,the old council offices on Montgomerie Crescent.St Cuthbert's is looking a bit grubby here.ImageDSC00061 by Charles Gordon, on Flickr
by Chico1968
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: The railway before electrification
Replies: 0
Views: 4273

The railway before electrification

Quite a few changes in this photo of a harbour bound DMU taken from Canon Hill in the early 80's.Now,just a single line,the signals and the building in the foreground are gone and the twin ICI chimneys are just visible.The bowling club has seen some changes since too. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/...