The Nairn Transport Company: How two brothers built a legendary bus route through the Syrian Desert
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The Nairn Transport Company pioneered a legendary bus route through the Syrian Desert in the 1930s. Brothers Gerald and Norman Nairn transformed their failing car dealership into a luxury transport service, operating custom-built "Desert Pullman" buses between Beirut and Baghdad. These engineering marvels featured air conditioning, kitchens, and advanced tires, conquering harsh terrain with style and comfort. The service thrived until air travel's rise in the 1950s ended its dominance.
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