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The Buses and Trams of Hong Kong 20 Years On ...
It was back in May 1995 that we made our first transport video in Hong
Kong. So in November 2015 the independent
transport videos cameras returned to Hong Kong to make yet another
programme for you to enjoy, and to celebrate our 20 years of film
production! We have returned to a number
of the original filming locations, but have found many more to record the present
day bus and tram action. It is a
sobering thought that every bus we filmed on our first programme does not exist
in Hong Kong any more, the Light Rail
in the New Territories still use the same tram cars, but even most of the
stately double deck trams on Hong Kong Island now carry new bodies. Since our last visit to Hong Kong in 2013,
many new buses have been delivered to the three main operators, KMB, Citybus
and NWFB. The first
generation of air-con buses are now in small numbers and many familiar types
have left the fleets. There is still a
great deal of interest, as these four hours of action will testify!
We start our journey in Kowloon, on the busy Nathan Road as we make our
way down to the Star Ferry for the ferry crossing to Hong Kong Island. On the island we film at various locations in
Central district and at Kennedy Town. We
then ride on a Citybus 12m Volvo Olympian, 656 (HU 3984), still in it’s
experimental Stagecoach Hong Kong livery on route 10 to North Point.
After filming at the soon to be replaced bus terminus here we travel by ferry
to Kowloon City Ferry Pier bus terminus to witness some of the evening peak
services.
Our next journey starts on Nathan Road as we travel to Tuen Mun on board
16-day-old ATENU794 (TU 2498), an Alexander Dennis E50D operated by KMB. At the bus terminus we see MTR Dennis
Tridents in West Rail livery running alongside KMB and Citybus
vehicles. We visit the Ferry Pier by Light Rail, and then make our way to
Yuen Long for plenty of bus and tram action.
A ride on the 64K service takes us to Tai Po and Tai Po Market, where
the MTR East Rail buses are in evidence.
A visit to the upper bus terminus at Sha Tin is next with more action
filmed on Yuen Wo Road where we see one of only three remaining Leyland
Olympians operated by Citybus on the Jockey Club contract.
A visit to Sheung Shui situated close to the mainland China border
completes part one of this special programme.
Part two will not disappoint! We
start with a journey to Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo, with a ride on brand new KMB
Scania, ASUD1 (TE 7277), with Caetano bodywork back to Mong Kok, Kowloon for
some night time action! We then feature
Aberdeen, Stanley and the busy Causeway Bay area back on Hong Kong Island. Our journey concludes on Lantau Island with a
visit to Tung Chung and Discovery Bay featuring the smart Discovery Bay fleet
that operates former Citybus MAN single deckers and brand new Volvo
B9TLs with Wright Gemini 2 bodies, a fitting end to a very special visit and
production from independent transport videos. We hope you enjoy it too!
Filmed : | 1995 & 2015 |
Duration : | 5hrs 35mins (approx.) |
Price : | Within UK - £20 |
Rest of world - £22 | |
Format : | DVD -R |
Picture Aspect 16:9 | |
Order Ref : | D250 |
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