Vulpes
@longfineel.bsky.social
They/Them
IRL fox, commie queer hobo with opinions on things that don't matter, and even more strong opinions on things that very much matter.
I adore theology, Red Dwarf, Classical History, ETC
Banner from @spiderdraws.com (friend :D)
IRL fox, commie queer hobo with opinions on things that don't matter, and even more strong opinions on things that very much matter.
I adore theology, Red Dwarf, Classical History, ETC
Banner from @spiderdraws.com (friend :D)
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Brommells' Volvo B58/NZMB "Tourliner" parked up in Mt. Eden.
New to Newmans Coachlines as #032 it was preserved in 2013 and restored in its Gibsons/Newmans hybrid livery.
In 2022 it was sold to Brommells Coachlines who own a fleet of Newmans Coachlines buses including a Mercedes-Benz O317.
New to Newmans Coachlines as #032 it was preserved in 2013 and restored in its Gibsons/Newmans hybrid livery.
In 2022 it was sold to Brommells Coachlines who own a fleet of Newmans Coachlines buses including a Mercedes-Benz O317.
July 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Brommells' Volvo B58/NZMB "Tourliner" parked up in Mt. Eden.
New to Newmans Coachlines as #032 it was preserved in 2013 and restored in its Gibsons/Newmans hybrid livery.
In 2022 it was sold to Brommells Coachlines who own a fleet of Newmans Coachlines buses including a Mercedes-Benz O317.
New to Newmans Coachlines as #032 it was preserved in 2013 and restored in its Gibsons/Newmans hybrid livery.
In 2022 it was sold to Brommells Coachlines who own a fleet of Newmans Coachlines buses including a Mercedes-Benz O317.
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New Zealand Railways Road Services #1493 [Chevrolet MS/NZMB] seen at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
It is immaculately preserved and was very, very fun to ride on.
We're very lucky to have such a wonderful vintage bus in preservation.
It is immaculately preserved and was very, very fun to ride on.
We're very lucky to have such a wonderful vintage bus in preservation.
July 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
New Zealand Railways Road Services #1493 [Chevrolet MS/NZMB] seen at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
It is immaculately preserved and was very, very fun to ride on.
We're very lucky to have such a wonderful vintage bus in preservation.
It is immaculately preserved and was very, very fun to ride on.
We're very lucky to have such a wonderful vintage bus in preservation.
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Nitrate Railways Company Class 3 #8 [Fowler 6043/1889] seen inside Oficina Humberstone.
Identical to the Class 56 the Class 3 was ordered to replace the locos lost at sea.
It was preserved in Iquique and now at Oficina Humberstone.
The NRC was a standard gauge line from Iquique to Pisagua.
Identical to the Class 56 the Class 3 was ordered to replace the locos lost at sea.
It was preserved in Iquique and now at Oficina Humberstone.
The NRC was a standard gauge line from Iquique to Pisagua.
July 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nitrate Railways Company Class 3 #8 [Fowler 6043/1889] seen inside Oficina Humberstone.
Identical to the Class 56 the Class 3 was ordered to replace the locos lost at sea.
It was preserved in Iquique and now at Oficina Humberstone.
The NRC was a standard gauge line from Iquique to Pisagua.
Identical to the Class 56 the Class 3 was ordered to replace the locos lost at sea.
It was preserved in Iquique and now at Oficina Humberstone.
The NRC was a standard gauge line from Iquique to Pisagua.
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Royal Malaysian Air Force #M48-02 [Bombardier Global Express] seen at Air Center One.
It arrived just before midday on the 14th of July.
I presume the visit is related to a recent diplomatic visit from our government to theirs.
It arrived just before midday on the 14th of July.
I presume the visit is related to a recent diplomatic visit from our government to theirs.
July 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Royal Malaysian Air Force #M48-02 [Bombardier Global Express] seen at Air Center One.
It arrived just before midday on the 14th of July.
I presume the visit is related to a recent diplomatic visit from our government to theirs.
It arrived just before midday on the 14th of July.
I presume the visit is related to a recent diplomatic visit from our government to theirs.
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Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Pōneke with @tau9.bsky.social <3
Among many other things was this WCC Stewart Buddy Stewart built c. 1930s.
It is one of ~4 Stewarts here and one of ~3 council trucks in preservation here.
Among many other things was this WCC Stewart Buddy Stewart built c. 1930s.
It is one of ~4 Stewarts here and one of ~3 council trucks in preservation here.
July 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Pōneke with @tau9.bsky.social <3
Among many other things was this WCC Stewart Buddy Stewart built c. 1930s.
It is one of ~4 Stewarts here and one of ~3 council trucks in preservation here.
Among many other things was this WCC Stewart Buddy Stewart built c. 1930s.
It is one of ~4 Stewarts here and one of ~3 council trucks in preservation here.
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One of the ex-Ohai Railway Board shunters seen at Steam Inc.
Built by Mitsubishi in 1967 for the ORB, it is one of two twin 0-6-0 shunters built for them.
I suspect they're clones of the NZR DSB or DSA Class shunters, but I can not be sure.
Steam Inc. regularly use this one as a heavy shunter.
Built by Mitsubishi in 1967 for the ORB, it is one of two twin 0-6-0 shunters built for them.
I suspect they're clones of the NZR DSB or DSA Class shunters, but I can not be sure.
Steam Inc. regularly use this one as a heavy shunter.
July 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
One of the ex-Ohai Railway Board shunters seen at Steam Inc.
Built by Mitsubishi in 1967 for the ORB, it is one of two twin 0-6-0 shunters built for them.
I suspect they're clones of the NZR DSB or DSA Class shunters, but I can not be sure.
Steam Inc. regularly use this one as a heavy shunter.
Built by Mitsubishi in 1967 for the ORB, it is one of two twin 0-6-0 shunters built for them.
I suspect they're clones of the NZR DSB or DSA Class shunters, but I can not be sure.
Steam Inc. regularly use this one as a heavy shunter.
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ARA Hertiage Buses №2031 [MAN SG242/CWI-VÖV].
New to the Auckland Regional Authority, it passed to Stagecoach Auckland and NZBus (t/a North Star).
After a stint with AA Coaches, it was preserved by AHB in late 2024.
It is seen in our leased yard shortly before we gave it a clean back in January.
New to the Auckland Regional Authority, it passed to Stagecoach Auckland and NZBus (t/a North Star).
After a stint with AA Coaches, it was preserved by AHB in late 2024.
It is seen in our leased yard shortly before we gave it a clean back in January.
July 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
ARA Hertiage Buses №2031 [MAN SG242/CWI-VÖV].
New to the Auckland Regional Authority, it passed to Stagecoach Auckland and NZBus (t/a North Star).
After a stint with AA Coaches, it was preserved by AHB in late 2024.
It is seen in our leased yard shortly before we gave it a clean back in January.
New to the Auckland Regional Authority, it passed to Stagecoach Auckland and NZBus (t/a North Star).
After a stint with AA Coaches, it was preserved by AHB in late 2024.
It is seen in our leased yard shortly before we gave it a clean back in January.
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TSS Aucklander seen in Wellington.
New to the Auckland Harbour Board in 1957, she was later operated by Clement S. Griffiths as Tapuhi II.
In 1992, she was turned into a floating café in Wellington where she remains.
New to the Auckland Harbour Board in 1957, she was later operated by Clement S. Griffiths as Tapuhi II.
In 1992, she was turned into a floating café in Wellington where she remains.
June 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
TSS Aucklander seen in Wellington.
New to the Auckland Harbour Board in 1957, she was later operated by Clement S. Griffiths as Tapuhi II.
In 1992, she was turned into a floating café in Wellington where she remains.
New to the Auckland Harbour Board in 1957, she was later operated by Clement S. Griffiths as Tapuhi II.
In 1992, she was turned into a floating café in Wellington where she remains.
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Karapiro Charters and Tours' Austral HD1 seen passing through Kirikiroa.
The HD1 replaced the Tourmaster (I think) and had a profound influence on former NZ operator SDK Ltd.
The HD1 was also produced by Austral's New Zealand subsidiary on the MAN 22.360 chassis.
The HD1 replaced the Tourmaster (I think) and had a profound influence on former NZ operator SDK Ltd.
The HD1 was also produced by Austral's New Zealand subsidiary on the MAN 22.360 chassis.
June 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Karapiro Charters and Tours' Austral HD1 seen passing through Kirikiroa.
The HD1 replaced the Tourmaster (I think) and had a profound influence on former NZ operator SDK Ltd.
The HD1 was also produced by Austral's New Zealand subsidiary on the MAN 22.360 chassis.
The HD1 replaced the Tourmaster (I think) and had a profound influence on former NZ operator SDK Ltd.
The HD1 was also produced by Austral's New Zealand subsidiary on the MAN 22.360 chassis.
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One of the ex-SDK Ltd Scania K380EB/Coachwork Central laid up in downtown Tāmaki.
Currently with Ritchies Transport, the bodywork is noticeably inspired by Austral.
Currently with Ritchies Transport, the bodywork is noticeably inspired by Austral.
June 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
One of the ex-SDK Ltd Scania K380EB/Coachwork Central laid up in downtown Tāmaki.
Currently with Ritchies Transport, the bodywork is noticeably inspired by Austral.
Currently with Ritchies Transport, the bodywork is noticeably inspired by Austral.
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Abbots Motors №4 & 6 [Scania K114IB/Australian Autobus, MAN 15.280/Kiwi Bus Builders] parked up at the old Wiri depot.
Founded in the late 40s, Abbots remains the oldest bus company in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their current charter livery appears inspired by Greyhound Australia.
Founded in the late 40s, Abbots remains the oldest bus company in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their current charter livery appears inspired by Greyhound Australia.
June 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Abbots Motors №4 & 6 [Scania K114IB/Australian Autobus, MAN 15.280/Kiwi Bus Builders] parked up at the old Wiri depot.
Founded in the late 40s, Abbots remains the oldest bus company in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their current charter livery appears inspired by Greyhound Australia.
Founded in the late 40s, Abbots remains the oldest bus company in Tāmaki Makaurau, and their current charter livery appears inspired by Greyhound Australia.
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Waiheke Bus Company №163 [BYD D8UR/ADL Enviro200EV] seen on a 50A to Onetangi.
Waiheke Island is the only place to see the D8UR in service in Aotearoa and could be getting the ADL Enviro100EV.
Waiheke Island is the only place to see the D8UR in service in Aotearoa and could be getting the ADL Enviro100EV.
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Waiheke Bus Company №163 [BYD D8UR/ADL Enviro200EV] seen on a 50A to Onetangi.
Waiheke Island is the only place to see the D8UR in service in Aotearoa and could be getting the ADL Enviro100EV.
Waiheke Island is the only place to see the D8UR in service in Aotearoa and could be getting the ADL Enviro100EV.
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Clarks Coachlines №140 [Volvo B11R/Coach Design] parked up at their Kawakawa depot.
Clarks have a number of Australian bodied buses purchased new, although lately they have been buying second-hand Japanese buses.
Clarks have a number of Australian bodied buses purchased new, although lately they have been buying second-hand Japanese buses.
June 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Clarks Coachlines №140 [Volvo B11R/Coach Design] parked up at their Kawakawa depot.
Clarks have a number of Australian bodied buses purchased new, although lately they have been buying second-hand Japanese buses.
Clarks have a number of Australian bodied buses purchased new, although lately they have been buying second-hand Japanese buses.
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Today's historic pic: Queensland Rail EMD-engined 1502 class diesel locomotive no 1508 shunts livestock wagons at Charters Towers, Qld, July 21 1986. Charters Towers is in north Queensland, about 140km southwest of Townsville on the 1067mm gauge railway to Mount Isa.
June 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today's historic pic: Queensland Rail EMD-engined 1502 class diesel locomotive no 1508 shunts livestock wagons at Charters Towers, Qld, July 21 1986. Charters Towers is in north Queensland, about 140km southwest of Townsville on the 1067mm gauge railway to Mount Isa.
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Silver Fern Coachlines №15 [Van Hool EX16H] seen leaving Auckland Airport on a charter.
One of three EX16Hs imported from Australia, this one has only been on our roads since last Tuesday (16/06).
One of three EX16Hs imported from Australia, this one has only been on our roads since last Tuesday (16/06).
June 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Silver Fern Coachlines №15 [Van Hool EX16H] seen leaving Auckland Airport on a charter.
One of three EX16Hs imported from Australia, this one has only been on our roads since last Tuesday (16/06).
One of three EX16Hs imported from Australia, this one has only been on our roads since last Tuesday (16/06).
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June 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
normally i dont support the concept of a country, BUT...
June 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
normally i dont support the concept of a country, BUT...
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March 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM