| CVH29 was out for a run during the 15th & 16th of August 09. It departed Dublin on the Saturday morning and followed the 004 route to Waterford. It was significant as Waterford was the garage which CVH29 was delivered to when it was new in 1986.
To make the weekend interesting and limit time pressure, it was decided that the CVH would overnight during the run and return to Dublin on the Sunday. After some photographs and lunch in Waterford, the bus headed for Cork, following the 040 route via Youghal. Once again photos were taken around Cork and outside Parnell Place bus station. The following morning the bus headed back to Dublin on the 008 route. It was a most enjoyable trip onboard CVH29. Thanks to Bus Eireann Waterford who accommodated the CVH at the Bus Station for photos and to CVH29’s owner Des Willis. |
CVH29 preparing for departure on the morning of Saturday 15th of August. |
The first leg of the journey was the 004 route to Waterford. CVH29 is photographed in Crookstown near Athy Co.Kildare. |
The first leg of the journey was the 004 route to Waterford. CVH29 is photographed in Crookstown near Athy Co.Kildare. This was the first 'Stop' on the run. |
The CVH was greeted by the inspectors and drivers at the Bus Station, many of whom had driven it in service. |
CVH29 alongside LC15. Thanks to the inspectors for allowing the bus into one of the empty bays. |
Drivers looking at CVH29 in Waterford, perhaps remembering better days. The CVHs were well liked with drivers and passengers. The comfort was superior to the Ms and KEs which were on the road when the CVHs were delivered in 1986. |
After Waterford, CVH29 followed the 040 to Cork. It is photographed approaching Parnell Place. |
CVH29 at Parnell Place bus station. |
CVH29 at Parnell Place with owner Des Willis at the wheel. After this photo, CVH29 headed back following the 008 route to Dublin. |
