South Yorkshire PTE 2214 (NKU214X) Dennis Dominator
25th May 2004
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A selection of photos showing our Dennis Dominator 2214 which we bought for preservation in March 2003. Photos throughout the restoration of this vehicle are shown here.
2214 seen inside SYPTE's Doncaster depot approx 1982/3. Adverts for Tom Woods Interflora Flowers.
2214 seen inside SYPTE's Doncaster depot approx 1982/3. Adverts for Tom Woods Interflora Flowers.
2214 seen at the Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum with Open top Atlantean 700. Don Penney collection.
2214 seen at the Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum with Open top Atlantean 700. Don Penney collection.
2214 photographed in SYT livery by Julian Shepard.
2214 photographed in SYT livery by Julian Shepard.
2214 near Doncaster South bus station in Mainline colours. Photo courtesy of Julian Shepard.
2214 near Doncaster South bus station in Mainline colours. Photo courtesy of Julian Shepard.
2214 in th south bus station, Doncaster.
2214 in th south bus station, Doncaster.
2214 at Leicester Avenue depot, Doncaster.
2214 at Leicester Avenue depot, Doncaster.
2214 is seen shortly after purchase for preservation, being towed to Rotherham depot by M16. Photo by Paul Fox.
2214 is seen shortly after purchase for preservation, being towed to Rotherham depot by M16. Photo by Paul Fox.
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The first part of 2214's restoration was to replace the front dome which had a large hole in it! Seen her with no dome on!
The first part of 2214's restoration was to replace the front dome which had a large hole in it! Seen her with no dome on!
The windscreen pan was replaced next togrther with the headlight panels.
The windscreen pan was replaced next togrther with the headlight panels.
Once the front was finished the nearside advert panels were next for replacement.
Once the front was finished the nearside advert panels were next for replacement.
2214's engine wasn't in the best of health so we purchased another to it. The engine bay was refurbished whilst the engine was out.
2214's engine wasn't in the best of health so we purchased another to it. The engine bay was refurbished whilst the engine was out.
2214 with replacement engine.
2214 with replacement engine.
Near side lower panels were next to be replaced.
Near side lower panels were next to be replaced.
Near side of 2214 minus panels.
Near side of 2214 minus panels.
The windows were also removed to repair the window cappings.
The windows were also removed to repair the window cappings.
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2214 with the nearside finished.
2214 with the nearside finished.
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Side on shot of repanneled nearside.
Side on shot of repanneled nearside.
Seen prior to its PSV MOT test the refurbished near side......
Seen prior to its PSV MOT test the refurbished near side......
.....and the untouched off side.
.....and the untouched off side.
2214 start ofoff side rebuild. Lower panels removed.
2214 start ofoff side rebuild. Lower panels removed.
Looking towards the front.
Looking towards the front.
All panels off.....
All panels off.....
......and the new panels on!
......and the new panels on!
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The rear was last to do. Replacement boot lid from 2250 can be seen.
The rear was last to do. Replacement boot lid from 2250 can be seen.
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Start of 2214's repaint, panel's in primer.
Start of 2214's repaint, panel's in primer.
More o/s in primer.
More o/s in primer.
N/s in primer.
N/s in primer.
Maroon undercoat n/s.
Maroon undercoat n/s.
Maroon undercoat o/s.
Maroon undercoat o/s.
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First (of 3) coat of cream gloss.
First (of 3) coat of cream gloss.
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Almost finished! After two coats of gloss 2214 seen prior to attending the 2005 Sheffield Transport Rally. 9/9/05
Almost finished! After two coats of gloss 2214 seen prior to attending the 2005 Sheffield Transport Rally. 9/9/05
2214 nearside. 9/9/05
2214 nearside. 9/9/05
2214 being fuelled for trip. 9/9/05
2214 being fuelled for trip. 9/9/05
2214 and M3 take a rest in Tintwistle on the way over the Woodhead Pass. 10/9/05
2214 and M3 take a rest in Tintwistle on the way over the Woodhead Pass. 10/9/05
2214 at Tintwistle again. 10/9/05
2214 at Tintwistle again. 10/9/05
2214 is seen near Chappeltown. 10/9/05. Photo by Don Penney.
2214 is seen near Chappeltown. 10/9/05. Photo by Don Penney.
2214 entering rally site at 2005 Sheffield Transport Rally. Photo by Julian Shepard.
2214 entering rally site at 2005 Sheffield Transport Rally. Photo by Julian Shepard.
2214 and M3 at the Sheffield Transport rally 2005. 11/9/05
2214 and M3 at the Sheffield Transport rally 2005. 11/9/05
Dennis Dominator line up. 2469, 2480, 2455, and 2214. 11/9/05
Dennis Dominator line up. 2469, 2480, 2455, and 2214. 11/9/05
Dennis line again.
Dennis line again.
South Yorshshire garage? 1790, 2214, and M3 (1790 and M3 were both Herries Road vehicles).  11/9/05
South Yorshshire garage? 1790, 2214, and M3 (1790 and M3 were both Herries Road vehicles). 11/9/05
2214 and M3 returning home near Tintwistle. 12/9/05
2214 and M3 returning home near Tintwistle. 12/9/05
2214 and M3 near Tintwistle. 12/9/05
2214 and M3 near Tintwistle. 12/9/05
2214 seen here emerging from Doncaster depot ready to enter service on service 165 to Bentley... not really. Restoration finished at last!!!
2214 seen here emerging from Doncaster depot ready to enter service on service 165 to Bentley... not really. Restoration finished at last!!!
2214 restoration complete!
2214 restoration complete!
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2214 has had its lower deck seat backs retrimmed recently. This pic is after they were refitted. (Don Penney)
2214 has had its lower deck seat backs retrimmed recently. This pic is after they were refitted. (Don Penney)
2214 at Blackpool airport.
2214 at Blackpool airport.
Totally Transport June 2006
Totally Transport June 2006
Wirral Bus and Tram show 1 October 2006
Wirral Bus and Tram show 1 October 2006
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2214 seen en-route to a gathering at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. 8/7/07
2214 seen en-route to a gathering at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. 8/7/07
2214 seen at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland. 8/7/07
2214 seen at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland. 8/7/07
2214 at the Lancastrian Transport Trust's first open day of 2008.
2214 at the Lancastrian Transport Trust's first open day of 2008.
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Engine from2152 prior to fitting in 2214.
Engine from2152 prior to fitting in 2214.