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(Christmas Countdown 2024: Day 7)

Back in April this year, local preservationist Phil Cook decided to host a small event to celebrate 50 years since modern day Halton Transport (Halton Borough Transport) was founded - A milestone the company sadly never saw due to falling into liquidation in 2020.

While there was a few Halton motors in attendance, there was also two Isle Of Man attendees, with this being the second of those.

New to Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive in 1972 as our XKC 862K / 1235, before later being purchased by Isle Of Man Transport (Nowadays Bus Vannin). It became the island's MAN 3432 / 48, and continued to work on the island until the 1990s, when it was preserved.

It's flip flopped a few times between living on the island and mainland over the years, and is under the ownership of Manx Transport Trust - But at the time of upload, 48 is on loan to North West Vehicle Restoration Trust of Kirkby, with this being one of the first events it attended with the trust.

Enjoy a thrashy run around Widnes.
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JOURNEY INFO:
Vehicle: Alexander L-Type Leyland Atlantean (IOMT 48 / Merseyside PTE 1235) - MAN 3432 / XKC 862K
Service: Halton Transport 50 - Widnes Circular
Total Journey time: 20 Minutes (Real-Time)
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A peaceful walk through part of Glenn Helen down to the waterfall. In May the foliage was vibrant and green. Water was dripping here and there and everywhere the sound of running water. A place of peace and tranquillity amidst a busy world.

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The House of Manannan, located in Peel on the Isle of Man, is a museum that brings the island’s Celtic, Viking, and maritime history to life. Named after the mythical sea god Manannan Mac Lir, the museum features interactive displays, life-sized reconstructions, and artifacts that immerse visitors in the island’s heritage. Highlights include a replica Viking longship, a Celtic roundhouse, and exhibits showcasing the island’s seafaring traditions. It offers an engaging experience for history enthusiasts and families alike.

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Sailing 230 miles from the Scottish Outer Hebrides to the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, managing 6.5 knot tides off the Mull of Kintyre and dealing with breakages and repairs along the way. Filmed in late September, with the winter storms approaching it was time to sail Florence south.

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We have been sailing around the world for 8 years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. Now we sailing around our homeland of the British Isles as a shakedown cruise for the Next Adventure. Join us as we share the highs, lows, and challenges of travelling around the world by boat, Sailing offshore across the Oceans and exploring remote locations with our own little tiny house.

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00:00 – Intro
01:29 – Sailing from the Outer Hebrides to the Isle of Mull
05:25 – Breakages whilst beating south
10:59 – Dolphins leaping in the bay
12:57 – Sailing From Scotland to the Isle of Man
23:43 – Exploring the Isle of Man
30:43 – Next Time

Music in order as played:
Heroic Drama - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
The Cheer is Here - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Dramatic Suspense - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Funky Town - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
A Time to Shine - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Ambient - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Burn For You instrumental - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Growing Fond - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Calm Groove - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Kate Lawrence - Culture Vannin www.culturevannin.im Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)
Flicker of Hope - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced

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