DOUBLE DECKER SURPRISE

Can You Help?

A couple of days ago, PRHS Moderator Reynante came across this at a petrol station along the SLEX at Binan (Laguna). For the very geographically challenged, this is just to the south of Metro Manila.

Over the years, I have heard the occasional rumour of at least two old Manila Leyland Atlanteans possibly existing, neither of which have ever been confirmed.
  This one does look significantly different to the Atlanteans I have seen in photos and looks like it may have had significant bodywork at some stage.

Can anyone identify the bus, the maker and know of it's history or future.

Rey mentions that there does seem to be work getting done to it.

Please email us if you can help.

The above photos were taken by, and remain the property of, Reynante Bulaon.
Photo used with permission.
Thank you for sharing this terrific find.

Bus is currently located HERE in Binan.
Ironically, I went past this place just a few months ago.

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Philippine Railway Historical Society Group.

Original Manila Leyland Double Decks.
Bus photos taken by John Ward.

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There is far too much news going on in Manila at this time.

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While the group is primarily known for it's interest in trains (not surprisingly), a large amount of us have an interest in the wider transport scene.
In addition to our railway related groups, you can find ones covering Philippine aviation, buses, ferries, trikes and taxis.
Links to some of these groups can be found below, lets journey back a decade and enjoy some photos of the endangered jeepney back in 2009.

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LUCENA    5-1-2019

Quezon Eco-Tourism Road

Photographic survey of section between level crossing and bridge
over unnamed river to the east.
While all Google map references refer to the area as Lucena, it is some way north (actually east geographically) of the actual main city area and station.
This was the first port of call on a three day mission to Naga and back. Having the family on board the 'Magical Bongo Van' with me, did not lend itself to a large amount of research time. However, we did make numerous ports of call and these will be covered on this blog in the coming weeks.
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Eco-Tourism Road looking back towards Manila.

Eco-Tourism Road looking towards bridge, Lucena station and Bicol.

The ever present sled (motorized version) near the Eco-Tourism crossing..

A five minute walk gets you to this bridge over an unnamed river.
It is the smaller of two on the approach to Lucena station, the bigger being over the Iyam River.

Google Supplied Images.

Wish I knew this spot before going there :-)

More videos and photos from this coming shortly.

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The King Of The Road.

The iconic jeepney now has a new home.

Philippine Jeepney Group.