Loved the ailsas, we had them at Cardiff Bus in the '90's. Because of the front engine they were a bit hot for us drivers in summer but great in winter. The gear whine on some of them was deafening. For some reason, some of them used to make a loud clanking sound, deep in the engine.
@mollsmyre Yes, WTS273T had passed its MOT in preparation for the rally just days prior, but actually broke down with a faulty fuel line on the way back from the MOT!
It was a great Event, First time I have been to it and I will certainly go back again. Even with me living in England they allow me into Scotland now and again to stock up with good healthy foods like Whisky, Irn-Bru and deep fried mars bars ( Yuk ).
Thanks Shel, It was a great event, made all the more pleasant with good weather. Sorry to disappoint you but Rab C was away to get a bottle of Irn Bru.
Looked like a very good event, I liked that little Caledonian bus, I hope none of the passengers on it had been eating baked beans though. Thought you'd been banished from Scotland and ordered not to show your face north of the border again Tommy?:-)
My Father was asking if he could possibly get a Copy of this as My copy was not 100 percent perfect and you seem to have got more interesting stuff than i got.Could you possibly put it on to a dvd for him please.Yours sincerly Thescotlandforever.
I love the shots of the prototype Ailsas, also the picture and sound quality is very good!
Loved the ailsas, we had them at Cardiff Bus in the '90's. Because of the front engine they were a bit hot for us drivers in summer but great in winter. The gear whine on some of them was deafening. For some reason, some of them used to make a loud clanking sound, deep in the engine.
@mollsmyre Yes, WTS273T had passed its MOT in preparation for the rally just days prior, but actually broke down with a faulty fuel line on the way back from the MOT!
Thanks for your comment. This was a great event,only wish there had been a Tayside Ailsa there.
Amazing this video thought! 😎
Thank You.
It was a great Event, First time I have been to it and I will certainly go back again. Even with me living in England they allow me into Scotland now and again to stock up with good healthy foods like Whisky, Irn-Bru and deep fried mars bars ( Yuk ).
You forgot the mince and tatties and granny sookers. I had visions of you sneaking over the border late at night wearing one of those ginger wigs! :-)
Yes, Unfortunately I didn't manage to get a ride on it.
Thanks Shel,
It was a great event, made all the more pleasant with good weather. Sorry to disappoint you but Rab C was away to get a bottle of Irn Bru.
Oh Yes ! All the good things in life. Cant say the same about those wigs though.
the scannia sound so much like the dennis domnator
Cool place these local buses. Is my dad's love this video too! ^_^
It really is a great place, Well worth a visit if you can manage it.
There is a china motor bus at 6:13 ^^
I go lathalmond every year I can
it looks a leyland victory-2 with alexander kb.not sure about it.
Looked like a very good event, I liked that little Caledonian bus, I hope none of the passengers on it had been eating baked beans though. Thought you'd been banished from Scotland and ordered not to show your face north of the border again Tommy?:-)
My Father was asking if he could possibly get a Copy of this as My copy was not 100 percent perfect and you seem to have got more interesting stuff than i got.Could you possibly put it on to a dvd for him please.Yours sincerly Thescotlandforever.