Photo Thread

dublinman1990 · 07-09-2020 7:16pm

Like you guys. I would have had an interest in how buses were run alike with other modes of transport from a very early age.

I just don't know why these young fellas understand the idea that while these PSO vehicles are public property, as we live here, there is a lot of restrictions in place in how the public would be allowed to enter a bus here if they want to use it for their own purpose. They are not entitled to go into a bus whenever they feel like it with no conditions attached. The young lad, in this case, and others like them should have the cop-on to respect these rules straight away while it complies with the law.

If they risk themselves in taking the "initiative" in stealing these buses from the operator's garage on a whim without permission whilst they would have no formal experience of how to drive a bus in getting an official license to drive one; you would know the outcome of their actions straight away if they do it.

They would land themselves in a lot of hot water instantly if they get into serious trouble with the operators in question & from the state.

Csalem · 08-09-2020 6:20pm

VG 20 in Balbriggan on the 33X. Behind it is AX 589 which did the 16:05 33 from Dublin to Skerries.

VG 20 & AX 589 Balbriggan 24/08/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 09-09-2020 6:21pm

VWL 301 on the 167:

VWL 301 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

dublinman1990 · 11-09-2020 8:49pm

I've just seen 2 photos of GT159 in the new Dublin Bus Boh's 130th Birthday livery. Unfortunately I have read that some people online have complained about the livery & it was subsequently been taken down. Is this bit of news true?

okeeffe6789 from The Irish Road Passenger Transport Forum took these 2 photos of GT159. I think it looks well.

GT89 · 11-09-2020 10:58pm

The NTA told DB to take it off apparently understandable really given Bohs are not the only professional football team in Dublin. Might not go down too well with Rovers or Shelbourne fans.

punisher5112 · 12-09-2020 1:14am

That's nuts. Seriously it's getting beyond ridiculous, everyone offended because they believe someone else is offended....

GT89 · 12-09-2020 1:20am

punisher5112 wrote: »

That's nuts. Seriously it's getting beyond ridiculous, everyone offended because they believe someone else is offended....

Would say it's more to do with the fact someone might put a brick through the bus because of the ad than just being offensive

punisher5112 · 12-09-2020 2:09pm

GT89 wrote: »

Would say it's more to do with the fact someone might put a brick through the bus because of the ad than just being offensive

Could say the same though about any ad.... Pink unicorns, 98fm, rainbow bus etc etc....

They put windows in anyway.

Have to say it looked good on the gt

Csalem · 12-09-2020 5:14pm

VWD 1 on the 174B in Dundalk:

VWD 1 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 13-09-2020 5:41pm

SC 252 in Dundalk on the 160 to Newry. This bus has previously been based in Ballina and Dublin:

SC 252 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

BonnieSituation · 14-09-2020 3:29pm

dublinman1990 wrote: »

I've just seen 2 photos of GT159 in the new Dublin Bus Boh's 130th Birthday livery. Unfortunately I have read that some people online have complained about the livery & it was subsequently been taken down. Is this bit of news true?

okeeffe6789 from The Irish Road Passenger Transport Forum took these 2 photos of GT159. I think it looks well.

Even as a Shels fan I have no issue with that. It looks well.

In fact it would be a great idea, and a good, and given we are celebrating our 125 anniversary this year to stick a bus in the colours one of the big 4 Dublin clubs (and maybe UCD and Cabo and Bray).

All for this sort of promotion.

punisher5112 · 14-09-2020 3:39pm

GT89 wrote: »

The NTA told DB to take it off apparently understandable really given Bohs are not the only professional football team in Dublin. Might not go down too well with Rovers or Shelbourne fans.

Well it's out on the 38 this morning.....

Contrails · 14-09-2020 5:46pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Well it's out on the 38 this morning.....

Head honcho Ray is a fan. Probably sweet talked them into keeping it for a bit.

Csalem · 15-09-2020 5:56pm

VWL 302 on the 161 in Dundalk:

VWL 302 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 16-09-2020 6:21pm

Carolan Coaches 131 DL 1359 on the 191 from Dublin to Stamullen:

131 DL 1359 Balbriggan 16/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 19-09-2020 5:28pm

Two pictures from Skerries today.

SG 618 on the 33 to Dublin. The bus is seen shortly after departing Skerries station after a driver changeover:

SG 618 Skerries 19/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

SG 187 on the 33 to Balbriggan:

SG 187 Skerries 19/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

kub · 20-09-2020 5:59pm

Csalem wrote: »

VWL 302 on the 161 in Dundalk:
VWL 302 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Is it fair to expect at this stage that the 205 markings would be removed off it ?

Csalem · 22-09-2020 6:56pm

VWD 17 is the bus that has eluded me this year. Since lockdown started in March I have seen VWD 15,16,18-20 on the 101 but not VWD 17. This oddball spends all of its time in Dundalk with VWD 1 and 2 so I was glad to get a photo of it earlier this month on the 174:

VWD 17 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 23-09-2020 6:35pm

Go-Ahead Ireland 12105 on the 33A in Skerries:

12105 Skerries 19/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 26-09-2020 5:48pm

12110 in Skerries with a 33A to Swords:

12110 Skerries 26/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 29-09-2020 6:27pm

SE 9 and VWD 2 in Dundalk:

SE 9 & VWD 2 Dundalk 05/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 30-09-2020 6:58pm

SG 342 on the 33 in Balbriggan:

SG 342 Balbriggan 19/09/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

punisher5112 · 03-10-2020 10:04am

Last night a GT was involved in a serious collision where an Almera ran a red and I heard was either stolen and or been chased, it was on Northumberland road, Driver and passenger injuries.
Hope all recover.

tabbey · 03-10-2020 10:42am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Last night a GT was involved in a serious collision where an Almera ran a red and I heard was either stolen and or been chased, it was on Northumberland road, Driver and passenger injuries.
Hope all recover.

A dreadful incident.
Hope all recover without serious damage.

This sort of event is becoming all too common and will only get worse until government and the courts start to take it seriously.

GT89 · 03-10-2020 11:59am

Looks bad and hope all involved can make a full recovery and the scum responsible are reprimanded. On a lesser note I can't see GT8 returning to service too soon as it looks like some there was some nasty damage done to it. I'm guessing this happened on route 7 as GT8 is a Donnybrook bus.

john boye · 03-10-2020 12:01pm

GT89 wrote: »

Looks bad and hope all involved can make a full recovery and the scum responsible are reprimanded. On a lesser note I can't see GT8 returning to service too soon as it looks like some there was some nasty damage done to it. I'm guessing this happened on route 7 as GT8 is a Donnybrook bus.

I doubt it'll be back at all.

GT89 · 03-10-2020 12:07pm

john boye wrote: »

I doubt it'll be back at all.

I can't see it myself. Possibly the worst DB accident since Wellington Quay.

punisher5112 · 03-10-2020 12:54pm

GT89 wrote: »

I can't see it myself. Possibly the worst DB accident since Wellington Quay.

No there have been much worse in damage only say but the quays one 5 didn't walk away. R.I.P to those lost.

Csalem · 03-10-2020 5:32pm

WM 426 on the B1 in Balbriggan:

WM 426 Balbriggan 03/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

dublinman1990 · 03-10-2020 9:30pm

GT8 is now withdrawn & pending for scrappage once the official investigations are concluded.

Csalem · 04-10-2020 6:16pm

SG 100 in Skerries on the 33:

SG 100 Skerries 03/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 07-10-2020 6:50pm

VWD 23 making a rare appearance on the 101:

VWD 23 Balbriggan 05/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 11-10-2020 4:10pm

SG 194 on the 33 at Skerries:

SG 194 Skerries 10/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 14-10-2020 6:54pm

Go-Ahead Ireland 12119 on the 33A in Skerries:

12119 Skerries 03/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 17-10-2020 6:06pm

12133 in Skerries on the 33A:

12133 Skerries 17/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 18-10-2020 4:46pm

Dublin Bus SG 192 on the 33 in Balbriggan:

SG 192 Balbriggan 10/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

Csalem · 20-10-2020 5:35pm

Local Link route 192 in Balbriggan has received a bus upgrade recently:

181 LH 2382 Balbriggan 20/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

tabbey · 20-10-2020 9:06pm

Csalem wrote: »

Local Link route 192 in Balbriggan has received a bus upgrade recently:
181 LH 2382 Balbriggan 20/10/2020 by Cathal O'Brien, on Flickr

What company operates it?