Philtranco

Shot Location: Balintawak

Malanday Metro Link

ES Transport

Victory Liner Inc

Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines

Victory Liner Inc.

Bus Operator: Isarog Line Express Transport, Inc. (Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.)

Bus number: 1222-3

Area of Operation: Provincial Operation

Seating Configuration: 2x1

Seating Capacity: 24+1

Bus Manufacturer: Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co. Ltd. (King Long)

Model: King Long XMQ6126Y9

Chassis: Higer KLQ6121R6 (LA6R1HS)

Engine: Cummins C300-20

Suspension: Air Suspension

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Bus Operator: Isarog Line Express Transport, Inc. (Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.)

Bus number: 112

Area of Operation: Provincial Operation

Seating Configuration: 2x1

Seating Capacity: 28+1

Bus Manufacturer: Anhui JAC Coaches Co. Ltd. (JAC Coaches)

Model: JAC Coach HK6124AM1

Chassis: HFC6124KAYD3

Engine: Yuchai YC6L310-30

Suspension: Air Suspension

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Bus Operator: Isarog Line Express Transport, Inc. (Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.)

Bus number: 1222K

Area of Operation: Provincial Operation

Seating Configuration: 2x1

Seating Capacity: 20+1

Bus Manufacturer: Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co. Ltd. (King Long)

Model: King Long XMQ6129Y "Longwei"

Chassis: King Long XMQ6120R (LA6R1HSM)

Engine: Nissan Diesel MD9M

Suspension: Air Suspension

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Bus Operator: Regina Shipping Lines / RSL Bus Transport Corp. (Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.)

Bus number: 890

Area of Operation: Provincial Operation

Seating Configuration: 2x2

Seating Capacity: 36+1

Bus Manufacturer: Suzhou King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. (Higer Bus)

Model: Higer H92B1 KLQ6125B1

Chassis: Higer KLQ6120E3 (LKLR1KSJ)

Engine: Yuchai YC6L330-30

Suspension: Air Suspension

Taken at: Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc. Cubao Terminal, Alibangbang, EDSA-Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Victory Liner Inc.

It was the first real snowfall of winter, so I decided to head out to get a bit of practice, try out a different gear configuration, and try to get some good shots of the snow on the trees.

The weather prediction was for mostly cloudy so I didn't set the alarm to catch sunrise. In hindsight that was a mistake, as it was clear when I woke up (at dawn) and I hadn't planned a speedy departure the night before. The clouds moved in after my first battery and I missed some lovely light. As well, the bright sunlight was beginning to melt the snow off the trees.

On the bright side, my gear load-out mostly worked, so I’m goof for more trips next time conditions are suitable.

This High Dynamic Range 360° aerial panorama was stitched from 104 bracketed photographs with PTGUI Pro, tone-mapped with Photomatix, processed with Colour Efex, and touched up in Affinity Photo and Aperture.

Original size: 25000 × 12500 (312.5 MP; 1.02 GB).

Location; East Duffins Headwaters, Ontario, Canada

Partas Trans Co. Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Super Lines Luxury Love Lines

Fontana Leisure Service Bus

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Batangas Manila Star Express Corp. (BATMAN)

Partas Trans

Victory Liner Inc.

Ready to Byahe ! :)

Pangasinan Solid North

DALIN Bus Line

Saint Rose Transit

Five Star Bus Company Inc.

BATangas-MANila Star Express Corp

Five Star Bus Company Inc.

Company/Owner: Regina Shipping Lines Bus Transport Corporation/Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 1703

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: (Suzhou) Higer Bus Company, Ltd.

Body Model: Higer KLQ6123K U-Tour

Engine Model: Hino P11C-UH

Chassis Model: Higer KLQ61** (LKLR1FSL3GA)

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Air Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 49

Franchise route: Cubao (Quezon City)–Masbate City via C-5, Pilar Port

Route: Cubao, Quezon City [CUB, QC]–Aroroy, Masbate [ARR, MT] via National Route 141–National Route 11 (C-5 Road) / E2 (SLEX-C-5–SLEX-Turbina) / Tiaong Bypass Road / National Route 68 (Rolando Andaya Highway) / National Route 1 (Maharlika Highway) / National Route 639 (Ligao–Pio Duran Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Taguig City–Calamba City [CLM]/Santo Tomas City/Alaminos/San Pablo City/Tiaong/Candelaria/Sariaya/Lucena City [LUC]/Pagbilao/Atimonan/Plaridel/Gumaca/Lopez/Calauag/Tabugon (Santa Elena)/Tagkawayan [TGK]/Del Gallego/Ragay/Lupi/Sipocot/Libmanan/Pamplona/San Fernando/Milaor/Naga City [WNP]/Pili/Bula/Baao/Nabua/Bato/Polangui/Oas/Ligao City/Pio Duran [PDR]~Burias Pass~Masbate City [MBT]/Baleno

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class | Trip Code 20: Aroroy)

Area of Operation: Bicol Region (Region V)

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Company/Owner: Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 119

Classification: Air-conditioned First Class Provincial Bus (with restroom)

Coachbuilder: (Suzhou) Higer Bus Company, Ltd.

Body Model: Higer V91 KLQ6119QE3

Engine Model: Yuchai YC6L280-30 (L53SA)

Chassis Model: Higer KLQ6112 (LKLR1HSG9FB)

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Air Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×1

Seating Capacity: 26

Franchise route: Cubao (Quezon City)–Masbate City via C-5, Pilar Port

Route: Cubao, Quezon City [CUB, QC]–Masbate City, Masbate [MBT, MT] via National Route 141–National Route 11 (C-5 Road) / E2 (SLEX-C-5–SLEX-Turbina) / Tiaong Bypass Road / National Route 68 (Rolando Andaya Highway) / National Route 1 (Maharlika Highway) / National Route 639 (Ligao–Pio Duran Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Taguig City–Calamba City [CLM]/Santo Tomas City/Alaminos/San Pablo City/Tiaong/Candelaria/Sariaya/Lucena City [LUC]/Pagbilao/Atimonan/Plaridel/Gumaca/Lopez/Calauag/Tabugon (Santa Elena)/Tagkawayan [TGK]/Del Gallego/Ragay/Lupi/Sipocot/Libmanan/Pamplona/San Fernando/Milaor/Naga City [WNP]/Pili/Bula/Baao/Nabua/Bato/Polangui/Oas/Ligao City/Pio Duran [PDR]~Burias Pass

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Elite Class/First Class | Trip Code M: Masbate)

Area of Operation: Bicol Region (Region V)

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Company/Owner: Isarog Line Express Transport, Inc./Bicol Isarog Transport System, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 1681

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Santarosa Motor Works, Inc./Columbian Manufacturing Corporation

Body Model: Daewoo/Santarosa BV115 Jetliner

Engine Model: Doosan DE12TIS

Chassis Model: Daewoo BV115 (PL5UN58JDGK)

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 49

Franchise route: Cubao (Quezon City)–Masbate City via C-5, Pilar Port

Route: Cubao, Quezon City [CUB, QC]–Mandaon, Masbate [NAN, MT] via National Route 141–National Route 11 (C-5 Road) / E2 (SLEX-C-5–SLEX-Turbina) / Tiaong Bypass Road / National Route 68 (Rolando Andaya Highway) / National Route 1 (Maharlika Highway) / National Route 639 (Ligao–Pio Duran Road) / Central Nautical Highway / National Route 666 (Mandaon Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Taguig City–Calamba City [CLM]/Santo Tomas City/Alaminos/San Pablo City/Tiaong/Candelaria/Sariaya/Lucena City [LUC]/Pagbilao/Atimonan/Plaridel/Gumaca/Lopez/Calauag/Tabugon (Santa Elena)/Tagkawayan [TGK]/Del Gallego/Ragay/Lupi/Sipocot/Libmanan/Pamplona/San Fernando/Milaor/Naga City [WNP]/Pili/Bula/Baao/Nabua/Bato/Polangui/Oas/Ligao City/Pio Duran [PDR]~Burias Pass~Masbate City [MBT]/Milagros

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class | Trip Code 22: Mandaon)

Area of Operation: Bicol Region (Region V)

Shot location: Bicol Isarog Bus Terminal, Cubao, Quezon City

Date and time taken: May 24, 2018 at 13:19H

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Pangasinan FiveStar Bus Company

Shot Location: Balintawak

RJ Express, Inc

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Because of the cabin configuration, this is an aircraft we didn't usually see at Manchester. It was making it's first visit.

This aircraft was delivered to BOC Aviation Leasing and leased to Cathay Pacific Airways as B-KPN in Dec-09. It was withdrawn from service and stored at Hong Kong in Jul-20 as a consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

It never returned to service and was ferried to Alice Springs, Australia in Oct-20 for long-term service. The aircraft returned to Hong Kong in Oct-21 and ferried to Xiamen, China two weeks later for maintenance.

In Dec-21 the aircraft briefly returned to Hong Kong before being ferried to Doha, Qatar and returned to the lessor as 2-BKPN. It was leased to Qatar Airways at the end of Dec-21 and entered service in late Jan-22 in non-standard white livery with Qatar Airways titles and tail logo. Current, updated 31-Oct-24.

Genesis Transport

2022 alameda county fair - pleasanton, california

Victory Liner Inc.

Partas Trans

Victory Liner Inc.

Solaire Resort & Casino

This artist concept shows the 130-metric-ton configuration of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) during launch.

(Note: artist concept updated July 30, 2013)

America’s new heavy-lift rocket will be the largest launch vehicle ever built and more powerful than the Saturn V rocket that carried Apollo astronauts to the moon. The 130-metric-ton-configuration (143 tons) will lift more than 286,000 pounds and provide 20 percent more thrust than the Saturn V.

The first SLS mission — Exploration Mission 1 — in 2017 will launch an uncrewed Orion spacecraft to demonstrate the integrated system performance of the SLS rocket and spacecraft prior to a crewed flight.

Image credit: NASA/MSFC

Original image:

www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/multimedia/gallery/s...

More about SLS:

www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/index.html

More SLS Photos:

www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/multimedia/gallery/S...

Space Launch System Flickr photoset:

www.flickr.com/photos/28634332@N05/sets/72157627559536895/

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These official NASA photographs are being made available for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photographs. The photographs may not be used in materials, advertisements, products, or promotions that in any way suggest approval or endorsement by NASA. All Images used must be credited. For information on usage rights please visit: www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelin...

Bataan Transit Company Inc.

These delightful illustrations of configurations for displaying combined litre/gallon, or just gallon pricing, are part of booklet called" The Ultramar Metrication Package" — I've reproduced the text below since it's a useful historical document to understand one of the stages of metrication in fuel retailing. It's OCR'd from a scan so there may well be errors.

This marked the point at which dispensing petrol in litres started to become what larger or more modern garages did, particularly company-owned sites as mentioned below, while smaller or more old-fashioned garages might have chosen to stick with gallons—until they could afford to have the pumps converted or replaced. Note the stipulation that pricing displays for litres had to have all the numerals the same size, whereas for gallons there wasn't the same requirement.

This particular era of Ultramar branding was the final one as far as the UK was concerned, lasting until the sites were rebranded in the late 80s following the network's sale to Q8. Although I liked the stripes on the pumps and canopy, I always felt limiting the golden eagle only on the pole sign in this era was a bit of a shame — it was such a powerful symbol. Although Ultramar Golden Eagle's registered office address was Morgan House, 1 Angel Court, next to the Bank of England, I've put their correspondence address of Pembroke House, 40 City Road, just a few streets away towards Old Street station, as the 'location' for the image.

EDIT: I forgot to add that for many garages the voluntary metrication (via converting the pump) was also a way for pumps with price displays to, at a stroke, reduce the price figures shown by 1/4.54 — as petrol prices rose through the 70s it wasn't uncommon to see "X2" or similar added to pumps to deal with the maximum cost the pump dials could display, being exceeded. The conversion to litres meant this could be (temporarily) reset. And it's also worth noting the requirement for the price per gallon, which was still the public's mental model for petrol prices, to be displayed on a sticker and on the pole sign, to enable easier mental reckoning, even if the actual pump dispensed in litres.

The Ultramar Metrication Package

METRICATION

1. General

Most major company owned service stations will start to sell petrol in metric measure

(the litre) from the 1st September 1981 on a planned programme of conversion. The

pump maintenance contractors expect the major companies to commence earlier rather than later, i.e. September rather than November or December 1981. It is also expected that some of the major companies will be advertising the change from Imperial to Metric measure extensively to acquaint the general public with the change.

The Price Marking (Petrol) 1980 Order which came into operation on 1st January 1981 revokes the requirements contained in the Petrol Price (Display) Order 1978, and covers the statutory requirements contained in the change.

These notes are not intended to cover all the provisions contained in the Price Marking (Petrol) Order 1980, but illustrate the signalisation that will be available from Ultramar for use on service stations to meet the Ultramar metrication proposals.

These notes also outline the assistance available to Ultramar dealers with regard to

equipment replacement and conversion .

2. The Order for Gallon Measure; all sites - pump and price displays

All sites must display on each pump the lowest cost price (inclusive of taxes and duties) and the unit of measure (gallon) for each grade which that pump dispenses and any circumstances in which a higher price is payable.

Price Display Notices (using road side price display)

A service station where the price of petrol is displayed and legible to a person in a motor vehicle on the highway -

(a) must display at the road side, the lowest cash price for 4 Star, or if 4 Star is not

available, the highest octane grade available together with any conditions relating

to the purchase at that price (e.g. cash sales only) .

(b) any conditions must be in letters not less than 80mm high .

(c) all information on the poster must be repeated on the pumps .

(d) the unit of measure (gallons) must be displayed .

(e) no other information may be given (except similar information relating to other

grades)

3. The Order for the Litre Measure - pump and price displays, all sites

All sites must display on each pump the lowest cash price (inclusive of taxes and duties) and the unit of measure ( litre) for each grade that the pump dispenses, together with the equivalent price per gallon and any circumstances in which a higher price is payable.

(A conversion chart for display upon the pump may also be used at premises selling

product in litres) .

Price Display Premises

The equivalent price per gallon means the price per litre divided by 0.22 and the result

rounded up to the nearest 1/10th of a penny, e.g. 33.1 pence per litre divided by 0.22

equals 150.45 pence per gallon but rounded up to the nearest 1/10th of a penny equals

150.5 pence per gallon.

Price Display Premises (where there is a road side display)

A station where the price of petrol is displayed and legible to a person in a motor

vehicle on the highway -

(a) must display at the road side the lowest cash price per litre for 4 Star or if 4 Star

is not available, the highest octane grade available, together with the equivalent

price per gallon and any condition relating to the purchase at that price (i.e. cash

sales only).

(b) the litre price numerals must all be the same size.

(c) any conditions must be in letters of not less than 80mm high.

(d) all information at the road side display must be repeated on the pumps.

(e) the unit of measure must be displayed (i.e. litres) and the equivalent price per

gallon must also be shown.

(f) no other information may be given (except similar information relating to other

grades).

Ultramar have an attractive sign package to enable you to comply with these requirements.

Your representative will discuss these proposals with you shortly.

Although we believe that the information given in these notes is correct it is the

dealer's responsibility to see that the order is complied with at his particular site.

Failure by the dealer to ensure compliance with the order could result in a prosecution

by the relevant authority.

4. Metric conversion - mechanical/electronic pumps

1. In this information sheet we cannot cover all the problems that may arise in the

conversion of existing pumps to metric measures.

At its very simplest those mechanical pumps (whether Monos, Duos or Blenders)

which have a Veeder Root 2002 head (either 2002 or 2002TE) can be readily

and cheaply converted because the head was designed for this purpose. Mechanical

pumps that do not have a Veeder Root 2002 head cannot be easily converted and

will almost certainly require a new head. It will be impossible to convert some

particularly old pumps.

Almost all electronic pumps can be readily converted to metric measures. In the

rare cases where pumps need replacement or alteration we will be able to offer you

assistance.

2. The following points therefore arise from this:-

(a) Metrication is voluntary and no-one has to sell in metric measures if they do

not want to, but we recommend conversion .

(b) The Price Marking (Petrol) 1980 Order is likely to remain in force for some

time but when it is revoked it is clear that for those still selling in gallons a

two tier market will exist-the large majority will sell in litres and a small

minority will sell in gallons.

Pump Conversion Programme

Ultramar's company owned network and some dealers are being converted to metric

measures during the last four months of 1981. Ultramar is very well aware of the

problems that metrication is going to cause us all and we have geared ourselves to help

you.

In addition to the comprehensive poster and pump sign programme referred to above,

we have available an attractive pump replacement package based on both mechanical

and electronic pumps specially adapted for our requirements.

Conversion Costs

The costs of converting a pump that is prepared for metrication range from £23 - £60

per pump. These charges include weights and measures inspection. Please note that these

charges fall on you the dealer. Although Ultramar may be able to assist you in this area.

Your representatives will be discussing these programmes with you-we hope you will

join with us in maximising the joint benefit in updating forecourt equipment and

displays at this opportune moment.

Victory Liner Inc.

A mature space station configuration might look like this one, conceived at Rockwell International’s North American Space Operations Division as part of contracted NASA studies. Two solar panels provide power. Cylindrical modules are arranged for living and for experimental activity. Prominently featured is an advanced Remote Manipulator System (RMS), for assembly of large structures and the servicing or storage of satellites and instruments, facilitated by the open basket-like structure. In this artist’s concept, an Astronaut is seen conducting an Extravehicular Activity (EVA), secured to the RMS arm, controlling it in a ‘cherry picker’ fashion in order to possibly grapple/maneuver the Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV). Note also the dual floodlights attached to the RMS platform on either side of the Astronaut, to provide illumination during nighttime passes. Finally, a shuttle orbiter is seen, either prior to/after docking with the space station, or possibly after delivery of the OTV?

Although the image is not contained within, this exact space station configuration, with its caption, from which I paraphrased the above, is at the following, on page 11 (of the actual document):

docshare01.docshare.tips/files/4606/46060281.pdf

Credit: “NASA Space Station” (EP-211), 1985, by David A. Anderton

See also, from two years earlier:

www.astronautix.com/s/spacestationdesigns-1982.html

Specifically. Looks to me to be the same configuration, from the other side:

www.astronautix.com/graphics/s/ss8232.jpg

Credit: Astronautix website

A Grumman design, also from 1982. A very similar open basket-like structure is referred to as a/the “surrogate”:

www.astronautix.com/graphics/s/ssg82a.gif

Credit: Astronautix website

Hmmm. Rockwell International. 1984/85. Manuel E. Alvarez? I'm pretty sure this was after Henry Lozano Jr's tenure. Maybe Ted Brown? Who knows. 😐

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

BJM BJ Mercantile Inc.

BJM BJ Mercantile Inc.