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Lago di Garda
Abitata già in epoca romana sorgeva un tempietto consacrato a Benaco, divinità pagana, all’estremità del Golfo di Garda, ultima propaggine sud-occidentale del Monte Baldo, sta Punta San Vigilio, luogo fra i più celebrati e più romantici del Garda. La villa fu luogo di soggiorno d’illustri ospiti, tra cui Pietro l’Aretino, Maria Luisa d’Austria, lo zar Alessandro II, Winston Churchill, l’attore Laurence Olivier, Carlo d’Inghilterra e Juan Carlos di Borbone. Innumerevoli gli artisti e i poeti che visitarono San Vigilio
PsV 2000 Main Battle Tank
Following the cancellation of Sweden’s Strv 2000 program, Finland revived many of its concepts under the designation Panssarivaunu 2000 (PsV 2000). Conceived as a domestic main battle tank for the Finnish Defence Forces, the PsV 2000 retained hallmark features of its Swedish predecessor: a three-man crew, a 140 mm high-velocity main gun, and a coaxial 40 mm autocannon, providing overwhelming firepower against heavily armored and lightly protected targets alike.
Development was led by Patria, with key contributions from Valmet Automotive (hull fabrication and modular armor), Insta Group (fire control and electronics), Millog Oy (systems integration), and Sako (weapons support). Tailored to Finnish needs, the PsV 2000 emphasized cold-weather operability, simplified maintenance, and mobility in Northern terrain. Though never fielded in numbers, it remains a striking “what-if” in Finnish armored history.
Southdown PSV, 840 (Y840 TGH) a Dennis Dart, photographed at Reigate, Surrey, with a 357 service.
18th August 2017
PsV 2000 Main Battle Tank
Following the cancellation of Sweden’s Strv 2000 program, Finland revived many of its concepts under the designation Panssarivaunu 2000 (PsV 2000). Conceived as a domestic main battle tank for the Finnish Defence Forces, the PsV 2000 retained hallmark features of its Swedish predecessor: a three-man crew, a 140 mm high-velocity main gun, and a coaxial 40 mm autocannon, providing overwhelming firepower against heavily armored and lightly protected targets alike.
Development was led by Patria, with key contributions from Valmet Automotive (hull fabrication and modular armor), Insta Group (fire control and electronics), Millog Oy (systems integration), and Sako (weapons support). Tailored to Finnish needs, the PsV 2000 emphasized cold-weather operability, simplified maintenance, and mobility in Northern terrain. Though never fielded in numbers, it remains a striking “what-if” in Finnish armored history.
PsV 2000 Main Battle Tank
One of its most distinctive traits was the exceptional gun depression made possible by the forward-mounted trunnions and counterbalanced gun cradle. This gave the PsV 2000 a major tactical edge in Southern Finland’s hilly and forested terrain, where hull-down positions and steep angles of fire are crucial for ambush and defense.
This Ford Transit was a one-off purchase by Grampian Regional Council in 1976. Allocated fleet number 85, it remained in the fleet until sold for further use in 1982. Minibuses of any kind were rare amongst municipal operators at the time and quite different from the more bus-like ‘bread van’ conversions of later years. I believe this example was converted from a standard Ford factory-built crew bus by Deansgate PSV of Manchester. This digital representation (based on a vehicle photographed in Malta) is not exact in every detail, particularly the style of wheel trims (16-Feb-25).
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Found on a Campsite nearish Haywards Heath in use as a glamping bus was J342 BSH. This Alexander RH bodied Leyland Olympian was new to Leaside (London Buses) in June 1992 as No.L342. It was later repowered with an Iveco engine and converted to open top form for use on Arriva London's The Original Tour.
Date:27.07.2025
15260 arrives into Swindon bus station with the 49 from Devizes. This vehicle is currently on Loan to Stagecoach West from Stagecoach South West for RIAT
Unfortunately, the only day I could make it to the 2022 Cheltenham Festival was “Wet Wednesday”, with the torrential downpours making photography hard for both myself and my poor camera. However excuses aside, pictured arriving at The Racecourse is YT21 LGC, an impressive and luxurious Irizar i8 Integral C43Ft coach new to Johnsons, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire in May 2021.
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DSC_6573 - YX68 URB - Alexander Dennis E20D/Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC - Southdown PSV - Crawley, Station Way 02/03/19
Seen in Tunbridge Wells being used as the Tiktok famous Moving Mug Coffee Shop was PM03 EHW. This East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander bodied DAF DB250 was new to Isle of Man Transport in June 2003 as No.6 GMN70E and more recently saw service with Southdown PSV of Copthorne and Autocar of Five Oak Green.
Date:27.11.2024
This unusual vehicle is one of very few true low-floor buses operating in County Laois.
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There was a good turn out of vehicles and visitors to the Friends of King Alfred Running Day on the early May Day Bank Holiday 2023. A day of mixed weather didn't dampen the spirits!