By staff writer of Truck and Bus Transportation Magazine, March 1953. For a large portion of the northern capital's commuter needs, the Brisbane City Council's Transport Department provides most of … Continue reading Silver network in Brisbane
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Rare 1939 Leyland TD5 secured for preservation
QOCS is pleased to announce the acquisition of an exceptionally rare vehicle comprising a 1939 Leyland TD5 chassis with a 1955 body built by Black & White Buses at Sandgate. … Continue reading Rare 1939 Leyland TD5 secured for preservation
QOCS acquires rare Brisbane City Council bus
The Queensland Omnibus and Coach Society is pleased to announce the acquisition of former Brisbane City Council 1985 MAN SL200 Bus 958 for preservation in January 2021. It operated in … Continue reading QOCS acquires rare Brisbane City Council bus
135 years of public transport in Brisbane
On Friday 7 August 2020, the Queensland Omnibus and Coach Society commemorated 135 years of public transport with a display on King George Square outside City Hall in conjunction with … Continue reading 135 years of public transport in Brisbane
Restored Bus 80 now at museum
Following its long-awaited refurbishment, iconic 1948 AEC Regal III Bus 80 is now on display undercover for the first time in its 72-year life at the Queensland Transport Museum at … Continue reading Restored Bus 80 now at museum
Unveiling of restored 1948 AEC Regal III Bus 80
On Friday 10 July 2020, the Queensland Omnibus & Coach Society unveiled its latest restoration project: Brisbane City Council 1948 AEC Regal III Bus 80. The vehicle was officially unveiled by … Continue reading Unveiling of restored 1948 AEC Regal III Bus 80
Heritage bus refurbs fast-tracked
The enforced coronavirus pandemic lockdown has actually allowed the fast-tracking of three key historic bus refurbishment projects of the Queensland Omnibus & Coach Society, costing in excess of $60,000. In … Continue reading Heritage bus refurbs fast-tracked
Rare coach secured for preservation
We are pleased to report that we have acquired a 1967 A.B. Denning & Co bodied International ACCO coach for preservation. This vehicle has huge significance being of all-Queensland construction … Continue reading Rare coach secured for preservation
Brisbane Tramways: Their history and development
By G. R. Steer, M.V.O. Read at a meeting of the Historical Society of Queensland, Inc., on August 26, 1943 On December 30, 1879 the Brisbane Municipal Council considered two … Continue reading Brisbane Tramways: Their history and development
Brisbane Open House bus shuttles
On the weekend of 12 & 13 October 2019, the Queensland Omnibus & Coach Society partnered with the organisers of Brisbane Open House to provide visitors with complimentary bus shuttles … Continue reading Brisbane Open House bus shuttles