SCT '61 Photo Index
AEC Regent III (RT type)
AEC Regent III (RT type)
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1. FXT202
Ex-London Transport FXT202, or what remains of it, in a corner of Bird's scrapyard at Stratford-upon-Avon. This had seen service latterly, until February 1958, with Anderson Brothers (Blue Belle), Evenwood. In London it had been RT27 and had been an A.E.C. O661 Regent with an L.P.T.B. H30/26R body new in 1939.
Photo taken Saturday 18 October 1958, Bird's scrapyard, Stratford-upon-Avon
Ex-London Transport FXT202, or what remains of it, in a corner of Bird's scrapyard at Stratford-upon-Avon. This had seen service latterly, until February 1958, with Anderson Brothers (Blue Belle), Evenwood. In London it had been RT27 and had been an A.E.C. O661 Regent with an L.P.T.B. H30/26R body new in 1939.
Photo taken Saturday 18 October 1958, Bird's scrapyard, Stratford-upon-Avon
2. FXT215
Harris (t/a Progressive), Cambridge DLU116 and FXT215 were acquired from London Transport Executive in September 1955 and August 1956 respectively. Both were A.E.C. O661 Regents with L.P.T.B. H30/26R bodies, DLU116 being new in 1937 as STL2117 and FXT215 being new in 1939 as RT40.
Photo taken Sunday 5 July 1959, Cambridge(?)
Harris (t/a Progressive), Cambridge DLU116 and FXT215 were acquired from London Transport Executive in September 1955 and August 1956 respectively. Both were A.E.C. O661 Regents with L.P.T.B. H30/26R bodies, DLU116 being new in 1937 as STL2117 and FXT215 being new in 1939 as RT40.
Photo taken Sunday 5 July 1959, Cambridge(?)
3. FXT183
London Transport "pre-war" RT8, FXT183, and RT113, FXT288, caught in a rare burst of sunlight, actually new in February/March 1940
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
London Transport "pre-war" RT8, FXT183, and RT113, FXT288, caught in a rare burst of sunlight, actually new in February/March 1940
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
4. FXT211
In 1955 a small number of “pre-war” RTs were repainted green and sent to Hertford to work route 327, which crossed a weak bridge at Broxbourne (these buses were slightly lighter than the standard RT). Here RT36, FXT211, has just crossed the offending bridge as it passes Broxbourne station on the 327 on 2nd March 1957. Rebuilding of the weak bridge enabled these buses to be withdrawn towards the end of 1957 and, like many of the pre-war RTs, they finished their days as trainers or staff buses.
Photo taken Saturday 2 March 1957, Station Road, Broxbourne
In 1955 a small number of “pre-war” RTs were repainted green and sent to Hertford to work route 327, which crossed a weak bridge at Broxbourne (these buses were slightly lighter than the standard RT). Here RT36, FXT211, has just crossed the offending bridge as it passes Broxbourne station on the 327 on 2nd March 1957. Rebuilding of the weak bridge enabled these buses to be withdrawn towards the end of 1957 and, like many of the pre-war RTs, they finished their days as trainers or staff buses.
Photo taken Saturday 2 March 1957, Station Road, Broxbourne
5. FXT303
Hertford Bus Station on 2nd March 1957 with RT128, FXT303, on route 327 and spare bus RT93, FXT268, on route 350a. Note that, like all the pre-war RTs, these have a roof route number box on the back as well as the front. This was never used post-war, although the Hertford buses had full blinds on the front (prewar RTs in Central London never regained full blind displays after the war).
Photo taken Saturday 2 March 1957, Hertford Bus Station
Hertford Bus Station on 2nd March 1957 with RT128, FXT303, on route 327 and spare bus RT93, FXT268, on route 350a. Note that, like all the pre-war RTs, these have a roof route number box on the back as well as the front. This was never used post-war, although the Hertford buses had full blinds on the front (prewar RTs in Central London never regained full blind displays after the war).
Photo taken Saturday 2 March 1957, Hertford Bus Station
6. FXT311
London Transport RT136, FXT311, on driver training duties at Kings Cross. This was the normal use for most of the prewar RTs in their later years.
Photo taken Kings Cross
London Transport RT136, FXT311, on driver training duties at Kings Cross. This was the normal use for most of the prewar RTs in their later years.
Photo taken Kings Cross
7. AHL656
The first nine AEC Regent IIIs (0961001-009) were delivered to West Riding and 61, AHL656, was one of these delivered in 1946 as additions to the tram replacement fleet. Initially in red livery if was painted into the green livery by December 1954 and repainted back to the red livery in August 1957.
Photo taken Monday 2 April 1956, Leeds Central Bus Station
The first nine AEC Regent IIIs (0961001-009) were delivered to West Riding and 61, AHL656, was one of these delivered in 1946 as additions to the tram replacement fleet. Initially in red livery if was painted into the green livery by December 1954 and repainted back to the red livery in August 1957.
Photo taken Monday 2 April 1956, Leeds Central Bus Station
8. BRS518
Aberdeen 18, BRS518, was one of six such buses delivered in 1946 with four more following in 1947 and is here seen at the King Street Garage. Fitted with a Weymann H30/26R body the chassis was of the London 'RT3' style.
Photo taken Thursday 29 July 1965, King Street Garage, Aberdeen
Aberdeen 18, BRS518, was one of six such buses delivered in 1946 with four more following in 1947 and is here seen at the King Street Garage. Fitted with a Weymann H30/26R body the chassis was of the London 'RT3' style.
Photo taken Thursday 29 July 1965, King Street Garage, Aberdeen
9. HLW151
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLW151, acquired from London Transport Executive RT164 in June 1958, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body which had been fitted with platform doors in August 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLW151, acquired from London Transport Executive RT164 in June 1958, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body which had been fitted with platform doors in August 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
11. HLX212
London Transport RT395, HLX212, followed by an RTL and another RT.
Photo taken Thursday 21 May 1964, Oxford Street, London Marble Arch
London Transport RT395, HLX212, followed by an RTL and another RT.
Photo taken Thursday 21 May 1964, Oxford Street, London Marble Arch
12. JX9401
Halifax 36, JX9401, seen leaving Skircoat Road Garage with a light covering of snow on the ground was one of eight such buses delivered in 1946. Originally numbered 301 this Roe H31/25R bodied bus was renumbered to 36 in 1952 and was withdrawn later in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 4 January 1959, Skircoat Road Garage
Halifax 36, JX9401, seen leaving Skircoat Road Garage with a light covering of snow on the ground was one of eight such buses delivered in 1946. Originally numbered 301 this Roe H31/25R bodied bus was renumbered to 36 in 1952 and was withdrawn later in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 4 January 1959, Skircoat Road Garage
13. JX9402
Halifax 37, JX9402, one of eight AEC Regent IIIs with Roe H31/25R bodies new in December 1946. These chassis were to the London Transport RT3 specification, without engine air filters, allowing the lower bonnet line.
Photo taken Sunday 7 October 1956, Albion Street, Halifax
Halifax 37, JX9402, one of eight AEC Regent IIIs with Roe H31/25R bodies new in December 1946. These chassis were to the London Transport RT3 specification, without engine air filters, allowing the lower bonnet line.
Photo taken Sunday 7 October 1956, Albion Street, Halifax
14. JX9408
Halifax 32, JX9408, one of the AEC Regent IIIs to RT3 specification, with Roe H31/25R body, is seen in central Halifax.
Photo taken Monday 29 April 1957, Waterhouse Street
Halifax 32, JX9408, one of the AEC Regent IIIs to RT3 specification, with Roe H31/25R body, is seen in central Halifax.
Photo taken Monday 29 April 1957, Waterhouse Street
15. HLW139
HLW139 of A1, Ardrossan (Ayrshire Bus Owners) was ex-London RT152 - the first post-war 'RT' - and is seen at Stevenston.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Townhead Street, Stevenston
HLW139 of A1, Ardrossan (Ayrshire Bus Owners) was ex-London RT152 - the first post-war 'RT' - and is seen at Stevenston.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Townhead Street, Stevenston
16. HLW141
Bradford 401, HLW141, AEC Regent III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in June 1947 as London Transport RT154, bought by Bradford in May 1958
Photo taken Friday 20 March 1964, Cottingley Road/Florida Road, Sandy Lane
Bradford 401, HLW141, AEC Regent III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in June 1947 as London Transport RT154, bought by Bradford in May 1958
Photo taken Friday 20 March 1964, Cottingley Road/Florida Road, Sandy Lane
17. HLW142
Leon, Finningley 47, HLW142, seen at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster when newly acquired, was new to London Transport in 1947 as RT155. Acquired in March 1958 the AEC Regent III chassis carried a Weymann H30/26R body and ran until August 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 8 April 1958, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster
Leon, Finningley 47, HLW142, seen at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster when newly acquired, was new to London Transport in 1947 as RT155. Acquired in March 1958 the AEC Regent III chassis carried a Weymann H30/26R body and ran until August 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 8 April 1958, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster
18. HLW144
Simpson, Rosehearty HLW144 was new as London Transport RT157 in 1947. It was acquired in April 1963 from Brown's Blue, Markfield. Seen here in Simpson's green/cream livery, operating the Fraserburgh Town Service, it passed to Alexander Northern as NRC1 in December 1966. Park Royal H30/26R bodywork was carried on the AEC Regent III chassis.
Photo taken Thursday 29 July 1965, Fraserburgh
Simpson, Rosehearty HLW144 was new as London Transport RT157 in 1947. It was acquired in April 1963 from Brown's Blue, Markfield. Seen here in Simpson's green/cream livery, operating the Fraserburgh Town Service, it passed to Alexander Northern as NRC1 in December 1966. Park Royal H30/26R bodywork was carried on the AEC Regent III chassis.
Photo taken Thursday 29 July 1965, Fraserburgh
19. HLW144
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLW144, acquired from London Transport Executive RT157 in May 1958, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in July 1947, platform doors being fitted in September 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLW144, acquired from London Transport Executive RT157 in May 1958, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in July 1947, platform doors being fitted in September 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
20. HLW159
Preserved Bradford City Transport 410, HLW159, an AEC RT with Park Royal body, ex London Transport RT172 new in September 1947 and sold to Bradford in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley
Preserved Bradford City Transport 410, HLW159, an AEC RT with Park Royal body, ex London Transport RT172 new in September 1947 and sold to Bradford in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley
21. HLW178
LT RT191, HLW178, in South Street Romford on route 103.
Photo taken Saturday 24 October 2015, South Street, Romford, Romford Running Day
LT RT191, HLW178, in South Street Romford on route 103.
Photo taken Saturday 24 October 2015, South Street, Romford, Romford Running Day
22. HLW190
London Transport RT203, HLW190 was an A.E.C. Regent III seen at Wembley.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley
London Transport RT203, HLW190 was an A.E.C. Regent III seen at Wembley.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley
23. HLW214
RT227, HLW214, seen here at the Aeron Valley Vintage Show in West Wales. Having started life in November 1947 at Croydon Garage, bought by Tewkesbury & District in April 1959 and fitted with platform doors.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 2012, Aberaeron
RT227, HLW214, seen here at the Aeron Valley Vintage Show in West Wales. Having started life in November 1947 at Croydon Garage, bought by Tewkesbury & District in April 1959 and fitted with platform doors.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 2012, Aberaeron
25. HLW216
London Transport RT229, HLW216, an AEC Regent III seen at Loughton Station.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Loughton Station
London Transport RT229, HLW216, an AEC Regent III seen at Loughton Station.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Loughton Station
26. HLW224
London Transport RT237, HLW224, an AEC Regent III seen on a Railway Replacement Service.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Peel Road, Wealdstone
London Transport RT237, HLW224, an AEC Regent III seen on a Railway Replacement Service.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Peel Road, Wealdstone
27. HLX222
Another ex-London Transport RT in the G.W. Osborne fleet, HLX222, former RT405, seen outside the Red Lion, Tolleshunt D'Arcy (the next village to Tollesbury, where G W Osborne & Sons had their base).
Photo taken The Red Lion, Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Another ex-London Transport RT in the G.W. Osborne fleet, HLX222, former RT405, seen outside the Red Lion, Tolleshunt D'Arcy (the next village to Tollesbury, where G W Osborne & Sons had their base).
Photo taken The Red Lion, Tolleshunt D'Arcy
28. HLX232
Seen in Union Street eight days after entering service with Bradford is one of the twenty-five ex-London AECs, this one having a Park Royal body of the standard H30/26R form. Fleet number 418 was carried by HLX232 (Ex-London RT415).
Photo taken Sunday 18 May 1958, Union Street, Bradford
Seen in Union Street eight days after entering service with Bradford is one of the twenty-five ex-London AECs, this one having a Park Royal body of the standard H30/26R form. Fleet number 418 was carried by HLX232 (Ex-London RT415).
Photo taken Sunday 18 May 1958, Union Street, Bradford
29. HLX237
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLX237, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body, was acquired from London Transport Executive RT420 in June 1958 and fitted with platform doors in September 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
Brown's Blue, Markfield HLX237, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body, was acquired from London Transport Executive RT420 in June 1958 and fitted with platform doors in September 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
30. HTT3XX
An unidentified Devon General AEC Regent with Weymann body, which seems to have the low radiator as the London RT class which would make it one of the batch DR326-333, HTT326-333, new in 1947.
Photo taken c. 1957, The Strand, Torquay
An unidentified Devon General AEC Regent with Weymann body, which seems to have the low radiator as the London RT class which would make it one of the batch DR326-333, HTT326-333, new in 1947.
Photo taken c. 1957, The Strand, Torquay
31. JV9901
Seen on the periphery of Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum was former Grimsby Cleethorpes 81, JV9901, an AEC Regent III with Roe H30/26R bodywork. It had been new in January 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 27 July 2002, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum
Seen on the periphery of Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum was former Grimsby Cleethorpes 81, JV9901, an AEC Regent III with Roe H30/26R bodywork. It had been new in January 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 27 July 2002, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum
32. JXC128
London Transport RT765, JXC128, was an AEC Regent III new in 1947 seen at Finsbury Park Station.
Photo taken Saturday 26 July 1958, London Finsbury Park Station
London Transport RT765, JXC128, was an AEC Regent III new in 1947 seen at Finsbury Park Station.
Photo taken Saturday 26 July 1958, London Finsbury Park Station
33. JXC189
Ex London Transport RT1426, JXC189, and RT1442, JXC205, seen here with Burwell & District
Photo taken Saturday 16 July 1960, Cambridge
Ex London Transport RT1426, JXC189, and RT1442, JXC205, seen here with Burwell & District
Photo taken Saturday 16 July 1960, Cambridge
34. JXN1
Waldens of Epping JXN1, a former London Transport country area RT (973) with Weymann 3RT bodywork seen at the operator's yard on the outskirts of Epping in June 1965 during an enthusiasts tour visiting small operators on the Hertfordshire/Essex border.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1965, Epping
Waldens of Epping JXN1, a former London Transport country area RT (973) with Weymann 3RT bodywork seen at the operator's yard on the outskirts of Epping in June 1965 during an enthusiasts tour visiting small operators on the Hertfordshire/Essex border.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1965, Epping
35. GKV99
Coventry 99, GKV99, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III, the chassis of which was built as early as 1948 but which was not bodied until 1951 when Metro-Cammell had capacity to body it with an H30/26R body to London Transport RT3 specification.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Sandy Lane Garage
Coventry 99, GKV99, was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III, the chassis of which was built as early as 1948 but which was not bodied until 1951 when Metro-Cammell had capacity to body it with an H30/26R body to London Transport RT3 specification.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Sandy Lane Garage
36. HLW203
On a "dreich" Sunday at a deserted Uttoxeter Market Place, ex London Transport, RT216, HLW203, Stevenson's 10 rests between duties. The sign to the right reads that on Wednesdays these buses run from Balance Street, presumably when the market was taking place. I hesitate to say whether the chassis or Park Royal body was actually RT216 when new!
Photo taken August 1968, Uttoxeter Market Place
On a "dreich" Sunday at a deserted Uttoxeter Market Place, ex London Transport, RT216, HLW203, Stevenson's 10 rests between duties. The sign to the right reads that on Wednesdays these buses run from Balance Street, presumably when the market was taking place. I hesitate to say whether the chassis or Park Royal body was actually RT216 when new!
Photo taken August 1968, Uttoxeter Market Place
37. HLW225
Ex-London Transport RT238, HLW225, seen at the R.T.I.T.B. headquarters at High Ercall on the occasion of the finals of the Bus Driver of the Year competition.
Photo taken Sunday 30 September 1973, High Ercall
Ex-London Transport RT238, HLW225, seen at the R.T.I.T.B. headquarters at High Ercall on the occasion of the finals of the Bus Driver of the Year competition.
Photo taken Sunday 30 September 1973, High Ercall
38. HLX102
London Transport RT285, HLX102, new in January 1948
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Wembley Stadium
London Transport RT285, HLX102, new in January 1948
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Wembley Stadium
39. HLX127
Seen at Liverpool Street, on a night service, is London Transport RT310, HLX127.
Photo taken Saturday 28 May 1966, London Liverpool Street
Seen at Liverpool Street, on a night service, is London Transport RT310, HLX127.
Photo taken Saturday 28 May 1966, London Liverpool Street
40. HLX128
London Transport RT311, HLX128, seen on route 113
Photo taken February/March 1966, Edgware Station Forecourt
London Transport RT311, HLX128, seen on route 113
Photo taken February/March 1966, Edgware Station Forecourt
41. HLX145
Gibson, Barlestone 52, HLX145, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body was acquired from London Transport Executive RT328 in August 1962 and fitted with platform doors on acquisition.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, Western Boulevard, Leicester
Gibson, Barlestone 52, HLX145, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body was acquired from London Transport Executive RT328 in August 1962 and fitted with platform doors on acquisition.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, Western Boulevard, Leicester
42. HLX215
Charlton-on-Otmoor Services HLX215, an A E C Regent III 0961 built in 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork, new as London Transport RT398.
Photo taken c.1970??
Charlton-on-Otmoor Services HLX215, an A E C Regent III 0961 built in 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork, new as London Transport RT398.
Photo taken c.1970??
43. HLX286
A pair of London Transport's iconic AEC RTs wait to depart from Euston at the start of the nineteen seventies. RT469, HLX286, was new in 1948 with a Weymann body with a roof box. This was swapped for a Park Royal body in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 May 1970, London Euston Station
A pair of London Transport's iconic AEC RTs wait to depart from Euston at the start of the nineteen seventies. RT469, HLX286, was new in 1948 with a Weymann body with a roof box. This was swapped for a Park Royal body in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 May 1970, London Euston Station
44. HLX320
HLX320, an A.E.C. Regent III acquired by Super, Upminster from London Transport is seen in the yard at Upminster.
Photo taken Sunday 15 November 1964, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
HLX320, an A.E.C. Regent III acquired by Super, Upminster from London Transport is seen in the yard at Upminster.
Photo taken Sunday 15 November 1964, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
45. HLX334
Seen at Wembley on Football Express services were two of the London Transport RT class RT517, HLX334, and RT2843, LYF490, accompanied by NLN864 of the Metropolitan Police.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley
Seen at Wembley on Football Express services were two of the London Transport RT class RT517, HLX334, and RT2843, LYF490, accompanied by NLN864 of the Metropolitan Police.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley
46. HLX357
Seen in the yard at Upminster is Super Coaches A.E.C. Regent III HLX357 ex-London Transport.
Photo taken Sunday 15 November 1964, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
Seen in the yard at Upminster is Super Coaches A.E.C. Regent III HLX357 ex-London Transport.
Photo taken Sunday 15 November 1964, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
47. HLX421
Former London Country RT604, HLX421, new in 1948, the last (?) RT in public service with London Country in September 1978.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 2006, Wisley Aerodrome
Former London Country RT604, HLX421, new in 1948, the last (?) RT in public service with London Country in September 1978.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 2006, Wisley Aerodrome
48. HLX421
RT604, HLX421, restored in NBC green, at Godstone Green on the East
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 2008, Godstone Green
RT604, HLX421, restored in NBC green, at Godstone Green on the East
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 2008, Godstone Green
49. HLX423
London Transport Executive RT606, HLX423, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
London Transport Executive RT606, HLX423, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
50. HLX90
LT RT273, HLX90, has arrived at the Chipstead Valley terminus of route 166; Banstead Coaches Bedford SB8 630SPH provides the onward connection to Banstead.
Photo taken Chipstead Valley
LT RT273, HLX90, has arrived at the Chipstead Valley terminus of route 166; Banstead Coaches Bedford SB8 630SPH provides the onward connection to Banstead.
Photo taken Chipstead Valley
51. JXC123
A classic shot of RT760, JXC123, new in July 1948 and very near the end of its life - it went into store in October that year before being finally sold in April 1975.
Photo taken 1972, Cenotaph, London Whitehall
A classic shot of RT760, JXC123, new in July 1948 and very near the end of its life - it went into store in October that year before being finally sold in April 1975.
Photo taken 1972, Cenotaph, London Whitehall
52. JXC442
London Transport Executive RT634, JXC442, was an H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
London Transport Executive RT634, JXC442, was an H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
53. JXC48
Ex London Transport RT685, JXC48, new in 1948 is pictured here with Don Everall, Wolverhampton in early 1965 after purchase in October 1964.
Photo taken Spring 1965, Don Everall Yard, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton
Ex London Transport RT685, JXC48, new in 1948 is pictured here with Don Everall, Wolverhampton in early 1965 after purchase in October 1964.
Photo taken Spring 1965, Don Everall Yard, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton
55. JXN146
London Transport "roof-box" RT1118, JXN146, promoting the Boys and Girls exhibition at Olympia that August
Photo taken 1959, North Street Garage, Romford
London Transport "roof-box" RT1118, JXN146, promoting the Boys and Girls exhibition at Olympia that August
Photo taken 1959, North Street Garage, Romford
56. JXN158
London Transport Executive RT1130, JXN158, at Station Road, West Croydon with the original station building on the right and the old side entrance to West Croydon station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Station Road, West Croydon
London Transport Executive RT1130, JXN158, at Station Road, West Croydon with the original station building on the right and the old side entrance to West Croydon station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Station Road, West Croydon
57. JXN184
London Transport AEC Regent RT806, JXN184, pulls away from outside the erstwhile TWA Terminal at the end of Kensington High Street, adjacent to Olympia Station
Photo taken 1970, High Street, London Kensington
London Transport AEC Regent RT806, JXN184, pulls away from outside the erstwhile TWA Terminal at the end of Kensington High Street, adjacent to Olympia Station
Photo taken 1970, High Street, London Kensington
58. JXN216
The heavier traffic at the Romford end of the Thames Weald route was catered for by using a larger vehicle, passengers going beyond Dartford changing there into a minibus. Bedford/Plaxton HMK140B transfers its passengers to Ford Transit LNF767G outside Dartford Library, while LT RT838, JXN216, passes on route 96.
Photo taken Dartford Library
The heavier traffic at the Romford end of the Thames Weald route was catered for by using a larger vehicle, passengers going beyond Dartford changing there into a minibus. Bedford/Plaxton HMK140B transfers its passengers to Ford Transit LNF767G outside Dartford Library, while LT RT838, JXN216, passes on route 96.
Photo taken Dartford Library
59. JXN26
London Transport (Country) RT998, JXN26 seen on a railway replacement service.
Photo taken October 1967, Station Approach, Orpington
London Transport (Country) RT998, JXN26 seen on a railway replacement service.
Photo taken October 1967, Station Approach, Orpington
61. JXN317
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JXN317, a Leyland Titan 7RT3/1 built in 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork. Former London Transport RTL5 looking splendid in OK's traditional livery.
Photo taken early 1960s?, East Parade, Bishop Auckland
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JXN317, a Leyland Titan 7RT3/1 built in 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork. Former London Transport RTL5 looking splendid in OK's traditional livery.
Photo taken early 1960s?, East Parade, Bishop Auckland
62. JXN61
London Transport RT1033, JXN61, an AEC Regent III new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
London Transport RT1033, JXN61, an AEC Regent III new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
63. JXN68
London Transport Executive RT1058, JXN86, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body and was seen at Watford Junction Station.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, Watford Junction Station
London Transport Executive RT1058, JXN86, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body and was seen at Watford Junction Station.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, Watford Junction Station
64. JXN7
London Country Bus Service RT979, JXN7, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Weymann H30/26R body. New to London Transport's Country Bus Department in 1948 and originally allocated to Hertford Garage, its original body had a roof route number box.
Photo taken August 1971, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria
London Country Bus Service RT979, JXN7, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Weymann H30/26R body. New to London Transport's Country Bus Department in 1948 and originally allocated to Hertford Garage, its original body had a roof route number box.
Photo taken August 1971, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria
65. JXN7
Seen on Epsom Downs is London Transport Greenline RT979, JXN7, operating service 406F from Epsom Station to Epsom Downs.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1967, Epsom Downs
Seen on Epsom Downs is London Transport Greenline RT979, JXN7, operating service 406F from Epsom Station to Epsom Downs.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1967, Epsom Downs
66. JXN97
London Transport Executive RT1069, JXN97, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body which was seen at Watford Junction Station.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, Watford Junction Station
London Transport Executive RT1069, JXN97, was an A.E.C. Regent III with an H30/26R body which was seen at Watford Junction Station.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, Watford Junction Station
67. KGK747
KGK747, York Bros., Northampton 5 seen at their garage was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III acquired in February 1957 from London Transport Executive. It had a Cravens H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Garage, Northampton
KGK747, York Bros., Northampton 5 seen at their garage was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III acquired in February 1957 from London Transport Executive. It had a Cravens H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Garage, Northampton
68. KGK758
Rear view of LT Craven-bodied RT1499, KGK758, and 10T10 Green Line coach (wartime in American Red Cross Clubmobile livery) T499, ELP223.
Photo taken Saturday 7 December 2013, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
Rear view of LT Craven-bodied RT1499, KGK758, and 10T10 Green Line coach (wartime in American Red Cross Clubmobile livery) T499, ELP223.
Photo taken Saturday 7 December 2013, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
69. KGK773
Longland, Crowland acquired KGK773, an A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body from London Transport Executive in September 1956. It passed to Mulley, Ixworth in June 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
Longland, Crowland acquired KGK773, an A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body from London Transport Executive in September 1956. It passed to Mulley, Ixworth in June 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
71. KGU415
London RT2216, KGU145, is seen when operating for Double Deck Tours of Niagara Falls (Canada). It is now reported to be still in service with the London Motor Coach Company in Illinois, USA.
Photo taken Saturday 15 September 1973, Niagara Falls, Canada
London RT2216, KGU145, is seen when operating for Double Deck Tours of Niagara Falls (Canada). It is now reported to be still in service with the London Motor Coach Company in Illinois, USA.
Photo taken Saturday 15 September 1973, Niagara Falls, Canada
74. KXW459
Staines West Station provides the backdrop for this shot of London Transport RT1360, KXW459, an AEC Regent III dating from 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
Staines West Station provides the backdrop for this shot of London Transport RT1360, KXW459, an AEC Regent III dating from 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
75. KXW459
This is former London Transport RT1360, KXW459, which was being used on tours around Niagara Falls and town.
Photo taken Thursday 20 September 1973, Niagara Falls,Canada
This is former London Transport RT1360, KXW459, which was being used on tours around Niagara Falls and town.
Photo taken Thursday 20 September 1973, Niagara Falls,Canada
76. KYY628
LT RT1790, KYY628, from the London Bus Company's fleet and normally used on service 339 to connect with the Epping-Ongar railway, rests in Romford bus park in company with its more modern brethren. It had worked a positioning journey on route 175a from Ongar.
Photo taken Saturday 24 October 2015, Romford Bus Park, Romford Running Day
LT RT1790, KYY628, from the London Bus Company's fleet and normally used on service 339 to connect with the Epping-Ongar railway, rests in Romford bus park in company with its more modern brethren. It had worked a positioning journey on route 175a from Ongar.
Photo taken Saturday 24 October 2015, Romford Bus Park, Romford Running Day
77. JXC167
McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 16, JXC167, seen in Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III acquired from London Transport RT1404 in May 1957. It passed to Barton, Chilwell as number 884 in February 1961 and was sold for scrap, after withdrawal, in August1967.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 16, JXC167, seen in Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III acquired from London Transport RT1404 in May 1957. It passed to Barton, Chilwell as number 884 in February 1961 and was sold for scrap, after withdrawal, in August1967.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
78. JXC169
Ex-London Transport Executive RT1406, JXC169, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in January 1949 with a Cravens H30/26R body was acquired by Stewart (A.1. Service), Stevenston in January 1957.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Princes Street, Ardrossan
Ex-London Transport Executive RT1406, JXC169, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in January 1949 with a Cravens H30/26R body was acquired by Stewart (A.1. Service), Stevenston in January 1957.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Princes Street, Ardrossan
79. JXC177
Holder, Charlton-on-Otmoor JXC177, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body, had been acquired in August 1961 from Black & White, Harvington, originally new in 1949 to London Transport as RT1414.
Photo taken Sunday 7 April 1963, High Street, Charlton-on-Otmoor
Holder, Charlton-on-Otmoor JXC177, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body, had been acquired in August 1961 from Black & White, Harvington, originally new in 1949 to London Transport as RT1414.
Photo taken Sunday 7 April 1963, High Street, Charlton-on-Otmoor
80. JXC181
Delivered in 1949 as RT1418 in the London Transport fleet, JXC181 was one of the 120 AEC Regent IIIs with Cravens H30/26R bodies. After withdrawal in 1956 it passed to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow as no. 38 entering service in July 1956. When Lowland were acquired by Scottish Omnibuses it became BB1 in January 1958 and was withdrawn in 1963, passing to Locke, Edinburgh for scrap.
Photo taken Shettleston Road/McNair Street, Glasgow
Delivered in 1949 as RT1418 in the London Transport fleet, JXC181 was one of the 120 AEC Regent IIIs with Cravens H30/26R bodies. After withdrawal in 1956 it passed to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow as no. 38 entering service in July 1956. When Lowland were acquired by Scottish Omnibuses it became BB1 in January 1958 and was withdrawn in 1963, passing to Locke, Edinburgh for scrap.
Photo taken Shettleston Road/McNair Street, Glasgow
81. JXC181
JXC181 was number BB1 in the Scottish Omnibuses fleet having been acquired from Lowland Motorways, in January 1958. It was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III which originated with London Transport as RT1422 in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Killermont Street, Glasgow
JXC181 was number BB1 in the Scottish Omnibuses fleet having been acquired from Lowland Motorways, in January 1958. It was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III which originated with London Transport as RT1422 in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Killermont Street, Glasgow
82. JXC194
Interior of Cravens bodied RT1431, JXC194, taken during the 2011 Ensign running day.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 2011
Interior of Cravens bodied RT1431, JXC194, taken during the 2011 Ensign running day.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 2011
84. JXC244
JXC224 was an A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body new to London Transport Executive as RT1461 in July 1949. After withdrawal it passed to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow as number 40 and then to Scottish Omnibuses in January 1958 as BB2.
Photo taken Sunday 26 July 1959, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
JXC224 was an A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body new to London Transport Executive as RT1461 in July 1949. After withdrawal it passed to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow as number 40 and then to Scottish Omnibuses in January 1958 as BB2.
Photo taken Sunday 26 July 1959, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
85. JXN108
Upminster & District RT1080, JXN108, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III which had a Weymann H30/26R body when new as London Transport RT1080 in January 1949.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
Upminster & District RT1080, JXN108, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III which had a Weymann H30/26R body when new as London Transport RT1080 in January 1949.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
86. JXN130
London Country RT1102, JXN130, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Weymann H30/26R body. New to London Transport's Country Bus Department in 1949 and initially allocated to Hatfield Garage.
Photo taken August 1971, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria
London Country RT1102, JXN130, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Weymann H30/26R body. New to London Transport's Country Bus Department in 1949 and initially allocated to Hatfield Garage.
Photo taken August 1971, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria
87. JXN325
JXN325 is former LT RT935, a 1949 AEC Regent III RT with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork, seen here at the 2012 Worthing Bus Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 29 July 2012, Marine Parade, Worthing
JXN325 is former LT RT935, a 1949 AEC Regent III RT with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork, seen here at the 2012 Worthing Bus Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 29 July 2012, Marine Parade, Worthing
88. KGK669
London Transport RT202, HLW189 of 1947 and RT1200, KGK669, of 1949 wait for duty at their home depot.
Photo taken 1966, London Kingston Depot
London Transport RT202, HLW189 of 1947 and RT1200, KGK669, of 1949 wait for duty at their home depot.
Photo taken 1966, London Kingston Depot
89. KGK675
The Lesney staff bus fleet was well known for its former London Transport RT types, some of which lasted long enough to gain the final "Stagecoach" style livery as shown here on KGK675 (the former RT1206), roaring down the narrow West Street in Rochford.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1979, West Street, Rochford
The Lesney staff bus fleet was well known for its former London Transport RT types, some of which lasted long enough to gain the final "Stagecoach" style livery as shown here on KGK675 (the former RT1206), roaring down the narrow West Street in Rochford.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1979, West Street, Rochford
90. KGK716
London Transport RT1247, KGK716, is seen at Golders Green.
Photo taken 1966, Golders Green Bus Station
London Transport RT1247, KGK716, is seen at Golders Green.
Photo taken 1966, Golders Green Bus Station
91. KGK725
Stevenson, Spath 23, KGK725, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body, which had been new to London Transport Executive in 1949 as RT1466, was one of two acquired in April 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Spath
Stevenson, Spath 23, KGK725, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body, which had been new to London Transport Executive in 1949 as RT1466, was one of two acquired in April 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Spath
92. KGK731
McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 9, KGK731, was an ex-London Transport A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body which had been new as RT1472 in September 1949 and which had been acquired in February 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 9, KGK731, was an ex-London Transport A.E.C. Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body which had been new as RT1472 in September 1949 and which had been acquired in February 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
93. KGK739
KGK739 was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. O961 Regent III acquired from London Transport RT1480 to become Garelochhead Coach Services 35.
Photo taken Saturday 15 August 1964
KGK739 was a Cravens H30/26R bodied A.E.C. O961 Regent III acquired from London Transport RT1480 to become Garelochhead Coach Services 35.
Photo taken Saturday 15 August 1964
94. KGK758
Former London Transport Cravens bodied RT1499, KGK758, new in November 1949, now owned and immaculately preserved by Ensign bus
Photo taken Saturday 2 December 2006, Ensignbus X80 Running Day, Grays
Former London Transport Cravens bodied RT1499, KGK758, new in November 1949, now owned and immaculately preserved by Ensign bus
Photo taken Saturday 2 December 2006, Ensignbus X80 Running Day, Grays
95. KGK758
Former LT RT1499, KGK758 of 1949, now part of the Ensignbus Vintage Fleet. Here in Brentwood High Street during the 2014 Ensignbus Running Day. Showing the 5-bay construction and the distinctive rear end of the non-standard Cravens body.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 2014, High Street, Brentwood
Former LT RT1499, KGK758 of 1949, now part of the Ensignbus Vintage Fleet. Here in Brentwood High Street during the 2014 Ensignbus Running Day. Showing the 5-bay construction and the distinctive rear end of the non-standard Cravens body.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 2014, High Street, Brentwood
96. KGK773
Ex London Transport Craven bodied RT1514, KGK773, was acquired by Longland of Crowland in 1956. It passed to Mulley of Ixworh, Suffolk in 1959 where it retained its green livery and names, in service for 10 years, then was stored until scrapped in 1975.
Photo taken Sunday 20 November 1966, Ixworth Depot
Ex London Transport Craven bodied RT1514, KGK773, was acquired by Longland of Crowland in 1956. It passed to Mulley of Ixworh, Suffolk in 1959 where it retained its green livery and names, in service for 10 years, then was stored until scrapped in 1975.
Photo taken Sunday 20 November 1966, Ixworth Depot
97. KGK959
The last day of Hornchurch garage, 17th September 1988, was marked by an RT working on route 165. Here RT2150, KGK959, at that time part of the Blue Triangle vintage fleet, poses outside the garage with Hornchurch garage staff.
Photo taken Saturday 17 September 1988, London Hornchurch Garage
The last day of Hornchurch garage, 17th September 1988, was marked by an RT working on route 165. Here RT2150, KGK959, at that time part of the Blue Triangle vintage fleet, poses outside the garage with Hornchurch garage staff.
Photo taken Saturday 17 September 1988, London Hornchurch Garage
98. KGU142
Of the many former London Transport vehicles to find useful employment with operators all over Britain was AEC Regent III RT2213, KGU142, of 1949. The addition of platform doors to the Park Royal body is an interesting modification. It was purchased by Burwell & District in July 1970.
Photo taken Thursday 1 April 1971, Depot, Burwell
Of the many former London Transport vehicles to find useful employment with operators all over Britain was AEC Regent III RT2213, KGU142, of 1949. The addition of platform doors to the Park Royal body is an interesting modification. It was purchased by Burwell & District in July 1970.
Photo taken Thursday 1 April 1971, Depot, Burwell
99. KGU317
London Transport RT2288, KGU317, and RT2284, KGU313, seen on excursions to London Airport with Midland General Bristol MW 267HNU on the left.
Photo taken Sunday 6 August 1961, Heathrow Airport
London Transport RT2288, KGU317, and RT2284, KGU313, seen on excursions to London Airport with Midland General Bristol MW 267HNU on the left.
Photo taken Sunday 6 August 1961, Heathrow Airport
100. KGU343
London Transport RT2314, KGU343.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 1959, St Alban's Street, Windsor
London Transport RT2314, KGU343.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 1959, St Alban's Street, Windsor
101. KGU413
Surprisingly, RT type KGU413 (originally RT1554) was still active in September 1986 when seen at the Anne Boleyn on Southend Road.
Photo taken September 1986, Southend Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Surprisingly, RT type KGU413 (originally RT1554) was still active in September 1986 when seen at the Anne Boleyn on Southend Road.
Photo taken September 1986, Southend Road/Sutton Road, Southend
102. KLB522
Ministry of Defence 25BT76 was used by The Light Division for recruiting and displays. Clearly displaying origins in the metropolis it had been named "Myrtle" and was taken in former Durham Light Infantry territory. It was new in July 1949 as LT RT1272, KLB522, with a Saunders roof top body and was bought in July 1969 by The Light Infantry.
Photo taken September 1970, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
Ministry of Defence 25BT76 was used by The Light Division for recruiting and displays. Clearly displaying origins in the metropolis it had been named "Myrtle" and was taken in former Durham Light Infantry territory. It was new in July 1949 as LT RT1272, KLB522, with a Saunders roof top body and was bought in July 1969 by The Light Infantry.
Photo taken September 1970, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
103. KLB825
RT2446, KLB825 of London Transport was an AEC Regent III new in 1949 and is seen at Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
RT2446, KLB825 of London Transport was an AEC Regent III new in 1949 and is seen at Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
104. KLB836
New in December 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body, KLB836 was London Transport RT2457. In April 1966 it was fitted with a Saunders roof-box body and sold in April 1970 to Continental Pioneer School Holidays, Richmond 17.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 August 1976, Chessington Zoo
New in December 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body, KLB836 was London Transport RT2457. In April 1966 it was fitted with a Saunders roof-box body and sold in April 1970 to Continental Pioneer School Holidays, Richmond 17.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 August 1976, Chessington Zoo
105. KLB836
New in December 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body, KLB836 was London Transport RT2457. In April 1966 it was fitted with a Saunders roof-box body and sold in April 1970 to Continental Pioneer School Holidays, Richmond 17.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 August 1976, Chessington Zoo
New in December 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body, KLB836 was London Transport RT2457. In April 1966 it was fitted with a Saunders roof-box body and sold in April 1970 to Continental Pioneer School Holidays, Richmond 17.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 August 1976, Chessington Zoo
106. KXW150
London Transport RT2521, KXW150, an A.E.C. Regent III is seen on the forecourt of Dorking Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Dorking Garage
London Transport RT2521, KXW150, an A.E.C. Regent III is seen on the forecourt of Dorking Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Dorking Garage
107. KYY529
On the right London Transport RT1702, KYY529, and to its left RTL453, KLB648.
Photo taken 1975, Weymouth
On the right London Transport RT1702, KYY529, and to its left RTL453, KLB648.
Photo taken 1975, Weymouth
108. KYY529
London RT1702, KYY529, is seen in the unusual surroundings of the Millennium Dome.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 March 2000, Millennium Dome, North Greenwich
London RT1702, KYY529, is seen in the unusual surroundings of the Millennium Dome.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 March 2000, Millennium Dome, North Greenwich
109. KYY942
On a 701 Relief to Ascot is London Transport RT3213, KYY942, an AEC Regent III dating from 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
On a 701 Relief to Ascot is London Transport RT3213, KYY942, an AEC Regent III dating from 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
110. KYY961
Preserved London Transport RT3232, KYY961, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
Preserved London Transport RT3232, KYY961, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
111. KYY961
London Transport RT3232, KYY961, now in Green Line livery.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock
London Transport RT3232, KYY961, now in Green Line livery.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock
112. LLU714
Seen at Ascot is London Transport RT3915, LLU714, an AEC Regent III new in 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
Seen at Ascot is London Transport RT3915, LLU714, an AEC Regent III new in 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
114. LLU767
London Transport RT1881, LLU767, an A.E.C. Regent III, operating on route 114.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967
London Transport RT1881, LLU767, an A.E.C. Regent III, operating on route 114.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967
115. LLU795
London Transport Executive RT1887, LLU795, is seen in York Way, beside Kings Cross Station, photographed by John en-route to Kings Cross for Peterborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, York Way, London Kings Cross
London Transport Executive RT1887, LLU795, is seen in York Way, beside Kings Cross Station, photographed by John en-route to Kings Cross for Peterborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, York Way, London Kings Cross
116. LUC470
London Transport RT4121, LUC470, was an AEC Regent III seen at Staines West Station and was new in 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
London Transport RT4121, LUC470, was an AEC Regent III seen at Staines West Station and was new in 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
117. BDJ67
Preserved St. Helens Corporation D67, BDJ67, 1950 AEC Regent 3RT with Park Royal H30/26R body
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1974, Birchley Street, St. Helens
Preserved St. Helens Corporation D67, BDJ67, 1950 AEC Regent 3RT with Park Royal H30/26R body
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1974, Birchley Street, St. Helens
118. BDJ67
Still active after 65 years, St Helens RT BDJ67, performed at the running day at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum near Dunfermline.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2015, Lathalmond, Fife
Still active after 65 years, St Helens RT BDJ67, performed at the running day at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum near Dunfermline.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2015, Lathalmond, Fife
119. BDJ70
Norfolk of Nayland's BDJ70, an ex-St. Helens RT type AEC Regent III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in 1950 and withdrawn by them in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
Norfolk of Nayland's BDJ70, an ex-St. Helens RT type AEC Regent III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in 1950 and withdrawn by them in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
120. BDJ70
Norfolk, Nayland BDJ70 was acquired in January 1963 from St. Helens to whom it was new in 1950 as D70 and was withdrawn in 12/66. Park Royal H30/26R bodywork covered the AEC Regent III chassis and it is seen here near the garage in Nayland.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, Mill Street, Nayland
Norfolk, Nayland BDJ70 was acquired in January 1963 from St. Helens to whom it was new in 1950 as D70 and was withdrawn in 12/66. Park Royal H30/26R bodywork covered the AEC Regent III chassis and it is seen here near the garage in Nayland.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, Mill Street, Nayland
121. BDJ73
Hull bought several batches of second hand AEC Regent III in the 1960s and seen here are two examples 149, BDJ73, one of St Helen's famous replica RTs dating from 1950 and 161, OTV164, an ex Nottingham AEC Regent III with Park Royal body dating from 1954.
Photo taken 1969, Hull
Hull bought several batches of second hand AEC Regent III in the 1960s and seen here are two examples 149, BDJ73, one of St Helen's famous replica RTs dating from 1950 and 161, OTV164, an ex Nottingham AEC Regent III with Park Royal body dating from 1954.
Photo taken 1969, Hull
122. KGK779
KGK779, seen here with Hogarth, Saltcoats (Clyde Coast), was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body new to London Transport Executive in April 1950 as RT1520. It passed to Meney (A.1 Service), Ardrossan in May 1963 and then to Hogarth in 1963, and is seen at Largs.
Photo taken Monday 10 August 1964, Barr Crescent, Largs
KGK779, seen here with Hogarth, Saltcoats (Clyde Coast), was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Cravens H30/26R body new to London Transport Executive in April 1950 as RT1520. It passed to Meney (A.1 Service), Ardrossan in May 1963 and then to Hogarth in 1963, and is seen at Largs.
Photo taken Monday 10 August 1964, Barr Crescent, Largs
123. KGU361
London Transport RT2332, KGU361, was an AEC Regent III seen at Ascot on the service from Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
London Transport RT2332, KGU361, was an AEC Regent III seen at Ascot on the service from Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
124. KLB545
Operating the 408A from Merrow to Guildford is London Transport RT1296, KLB545, an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford
Operating the 408A from Merrow to Guildford is London Transport RT1296, KLB545, an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford
125. KLB560
London Transport RT1311, KLB560, which first entered service in February 1950. It lasted until 1978.
Photo taken Saturday 12 March 1966, London Trafalgar Square
London Transport RT1311, KLB560, which first entered service in February 1950. It lasted until 1978.
Photo taken Saturday 12 March 1966, London Trafalgar Square
126. KLB579
This ex London RT was run as a mobile restaurant on London sightseeing tours although seen here at Epsom Downs during a Derby Day meeting. KLB579 was operated by Grangecroft, London with the lower saloon converted to a kitchen and the windows obscured with murals of passengers.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs
This ex London RT was run as a mobile restaurant on London sightseeing tours although seen here at Epsom Downs during a Derby Day meeting. KLB579 was operated by Grangecroft, London with the lower saloon converted to a kitchen and the windows obscured with murals of passengers.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs
127. KLB596
Former LT RT1347, KLB596, new in 1950 but lasted in service until 1978, now carrying Browns Blue livery.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 2014, Leicester
Former LT RT1347, KLB596, new in 1950 but lasted in service until 1978, now carrying Browns Blue livery.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 2014, Leicester
128. KLB749
London Transport RT1627, KLB749, stands outside the imposing Grade II listed Woolwich Equitable House which opened in 1935.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 September 1972, General Gordon Square, London Woolwich
London Transport RT1627, KLB749, stands outside the imposing Grade II listed Woolwich Equitable House which opened in 1935.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 September 1972, General Gordon Square, London Woolwich
129. KLB762
City Coach Lines ex-LT RT2383, KLB762, parked probably somewhere near the centre of Romford.
Photo taken early 1971, probably Romford
City Coach Lines ex-LT RT2383, KLB762, parked probably somewhere near the centre of Romford.
Photo taken early 1971, probably Romford
130. KXW111
London Transport AEC Regent RT 2482, KXW111, allocated to Leyton Garage (T). Although the 10 route ran from Victoria to Abridge, deep in Essex countryside there were many short workings. Although the via blinds are set for the full route this journey is running from Leytonstone Green Man to Abridge Blue Boar only.
Photo taken 1960, Green Man stand, London Leytonstone
London Transport AEC Regent RT 2482, KXW111, allocated to Leyton Garage (T). Although the 10 route ran from Victoria to Abridge, deep in Essex countryside there were many short workings. Although the via blinds are set for the full route this journey is running from Leytonstone Green Man to Abridge Blue Boar only.
Photo taken 1960, Green Man stand, London Leytonstone
131. KXW171
Preserved London Transport RT3062, KXW171, new in February 1950 with a Weymann body but gained this Saunders roofbox body in 1965
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
Preserved London Transport RT3062, KXW171, new in February 1950 with a Weymann body but gained this Saunders roofbox body in 1965
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
132. KXW495
A Saunders roof box body RT in the fleet of Ward, Epping on hire to Alder Valley in Reading. The number plate is hardly readable, but believe it is former RT1396, KXW495
Photo taken 1974
A Saunders roof box body RT in the fleet of Ward, Epping on hire to Alder Valley in Reading. The number plate is hardly readable, but believe it is former RT1396, KXW495
Photo taken 1974
133. KYY529
Seen at the South East Bus Festival at the Kent Showground, Detling, was ex-LT RT1702, KYY529, a vehicle which has been in active preservation for many years, probably more than it spent in service with LT.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
Seen at the South East Bus Festival at the Kent Showground, Detling, was ex-LT RT1702, KYY529, a vehicle which has been in active preservation for many years, probably more than it spent in service with LT.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
134. KYY531
London Transport RT1704, KYY531, an AEC Regent III seen at Edgware Station
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, London Edgware Station
London Transport RT1704, KYY531, an AEC Regent III seen at Edgware Station
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, London Edgware Station
135. KYY625
Former London Transport RT1787, KYY625 at the John Martins Christmas Pageant
Photo taken November 1977, Adelaide, Australia
Former London Transport RT1787, KYY625 at the John Martins Christmas Pageant
Photo taken November 1977, Adelaide, Australia
136. KYY628
Preserved London Transport RT1790, KYY628, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
Preserved London Transport RT1790, KYY628, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
137. KYY846
London Transport RT4243, KYY846, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Park Royal H30/26R body. New in 1950 fitted with a Saunders body, it received the Park Royal body shown on overhaul at Aldenham in 1966. Demoted to a training bus in early 1971 it spent the rest of its life on such duties from Clapton garage. It was withdrawn in late 1975 and sold the following year to Wombwell Diesels for scrap.
Photo taken August 1971, Hammersmith Road/Butterwick, London Hammersmith
London Transport RT4243, KYY846, an AEC Regent III 0961 with Park Royal H30/26R body. New in 1950 fitted with a Saunders body, it received the Park Royal body shown on overhaul at Aldenham in 1966. Demoted to a training bus in early 1971 it spent the rest of its life on such duties from Clapton garage. It was withdrawn in late 1975 and sold the following year to Wombwell Diesels for scrap.
Photo taken August 1971, Hammersmith Road/Butterwick, London Hammersmith
138. KYY883
Former London Transport RT3154 registered KYY883 was new in 5/50 and per Ian Smith's website, worked at Leatherhead, Hatfield, Godstone and Swanley and received its present Park Royal body in 4/66 at its last overhaul.
Photo taken 2016, Yorkshire Heritage's former premises at Luddenden Foot, outside Halifax
Former London Transport RT3154 registered KYY883 was new in 5/50 and per Ian Smith's website, worked at Leatherhead, Hatfield, Godstone and Swanley and received its present Park Royal body in 4/66 at its last overhaul.
Photo taken 2016, Yorkshire Heritage's former premises at Luddenden Foot, outside Halifax
139. KYY918
LT Country Area RT3189, KYY918, out in the country east of Upminster while working route 370 from Grays to Romford.
Photo taken Ockendon Road, near Upminster
LT Country Area RT3189, KYY918, out in the country east of Upminster while working route 370 from Grays to Romford.
Photo taken Ockendon Road, near Upminster
141. LLU610
RT3251, LLU610, at Hornchurch St Georges Hospital, having worked a round trip on route 256 to Noak Hill during the charity running day held on 11th October on four routes formerly worked by Hornchurch.
Photo taken Saturday 11 October 2014, St Georges Hospital, London Hornchurch
RT3251, LLU610, at Hornchurch St Georges Hospital, having worked a round trip on route 256 to Noak Hill during the charity running day held on 11th October on four routes formerly worked by Hornchurch.
Photo taken Saturday 11 October 2014, St Georges Hospital, London Hornchurch
142. LUC141
London Transport RT3982, LUC141
Photo taken 1968, outside Woolwich Equitable House, General Gordon Square, London Woolwich
London Transport RT3982, LUC141
Photo taken 1968, outside Woolwich Equitable House, General Gordon Square, London Woolwich
143. LYF286
London Transport RT2561, LYF286, seen entering South Croydon garage before returning to Liverpool Street.
Photo taken Saturday 5 November 1960, Brighton Road, South Croydon Garage
London Transport RT2561, LYF286, seen entering South Croydon garage before returning to Liverpool Street.
Photo taken Saturday 5 November 1960, Brighton Road, South Croydon Garage
144. LYF310
London Transport RT2585, LYF310, was an AEC Regent III new in 1950 seen at Finsbury Park Station.
Photo taken Saturday 26 July 1958, London Finsbury Park Station
London Transport RT2585, LYF310, was an AEC Regent III new in 1950 seen at Finsbury Park Station.
Photo taken Saturday 26 July 1958, London Finsbury Park Station
145. LYF316
This London Transport AEC RT with Park Royal bodywork was RT2591, LYF316 when in London service. It is now owned by Yorkshire Heritage Buses and is seen at a wedding fair in Harrogate.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Royal Hall, Harrogate
This London Transport AEC RT with Park Royal bodywork was RT2591, LYF316 when in London service. It is now owned by Yorkshire Heritage Buses and is seen at a wedding fair in Harrogate.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Royal Hall, Harrogate
146. LYF495
London Transport RT2848, LYF495, passes its home depot in 1966.
Photo taken 1966, Erith Road, London Bexleyheath Garage
London Transport RT2848, LYF495, passes its home depot in 1966.
Photo taken 1966, Erith Road, London Bexleyheath Garage
148. LYR602
Seen whilst working the non-stop service from Morden Station to Tattenham Corner is London Transport RT3383, LYR602, operating from Merton Garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1967, Downland Way, Epsom
Seen whilst working the non-stop service from Morden Station to Tattenham Corner is London Transport RT3383, LYR602, operating from Merton Garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1967, Downland Way, Epsom
149. MLL689
London Transport RT2930, MLL689, on learner duties in Whitehall.
Photo taken Saturday 29 April 1978, Cenotaph, London Whitehall
London Transport RT2930, MLL689, on learner duties in Whitehall.
Photo taken Saturday 29 April 1978, Cenotaph, London Whitehall
150. MLL834
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, an AEC Regent III 0961 with a Weyman H30/26R body, new in 1952 to London Transport (RT3524) and acquired by Ledgard in 1964. It remained in service until the takeover of the company by West Yorkshire R.C.C. in October 1967.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, an AEC Regent III 0961 with a Weyman H30/26R body, new in 1952 to London Transport (RT3524) and acquired by Ledgard in 1964. It remained in service until the takeover of the company by West Yorkshire R.C.C. in October 1967.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
151. MXX147
Samuel Ledgard MXX147 was former London Country Area RT3632, bought in 1964. Also visible is a Bradford East Lancs (Neepsend)-bodied Daimler, turning after a Bradford Moor duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Leeds Old Road/Leeds Road, Thornbury
Samuel Ledgard MXX147 was former London Country Area RT3632, bought in 1964. Also visible is a Bradford East Lancs (Neepsend)-bodied Daimler, turning after a Bradford Moor duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Leeds Old Road/Leeds Road, Thornbury
152. MXX177
Garelochhead 44, MXX177, seen in Helensburgh, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III which had been new to London Transport, with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh
Garelochhead 44, MXX177, seen in Helensburgh, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III which had been new to London Transport, with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh
153. BDJ807
St Helens Corporation D7, BDJ807, an AEC Regent III new in 1951 with Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken 1958, Victoria Square, St Helens
St Helens Corporation D7, BDJ807, an AEC Regent III new in 1951 with Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken 1958, Victoria Square, St Helens
154. BDJ807
Harper Brothers of Heath Hayes were a well known independent in South Staffordshire until selling out to Midland Red in 1974. This is BDJ 807, bought from St Helens Corporation and fitted with platform doors, one of their RT type AEC Regent IIIs, seen here in Aldridge, with one of Harper's Fleetlines in the background in 1974.
Photo taken 1974, Aldridge
Harper Brothers of Heath Hayes were a well known independent in South Staffordshire until selling out to Midland Red in 1974. This is BDJ 807, bought from St Helens Corporation and fitted with platform doors, one of their RT type AEC Regent IIIs, seen here in Aldridge, with one of Harper's Fleetlines in the background in 1974.
Photo taken 1974, Aldridge
155. KXW201
London Transport RT3092, KXW201, operating on route 98 was an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Station Approach, Ruislip Station
London Transport RT3092, KXW201, operating on route 98 was an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Station Approach, Ruislip Station
156. LUC291
Preserved London Transport RT2043, LUC291, which entered service on the 1st of January 1951 and stayed with LT until October 1976, covering 1,360,000 miles in public service.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Preserved London Transport RT2043, LUC291, which entered service on the 1st of January 1951 and stayed with LT until October 1976, covering 1,360,000 miles in public service.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
157. LUC399
Tring Garage early in London Country days. RT4050, LUC399, showing blinds for route 301, and a (probably quite new) SM stand in the forecourt, with a Green Line RF just outside the garage and another RT to the left of it.
Photo taken c.1972, Tring Garage
Tring Garage early in London Country days. RT4050, LUC399, showing blinds for route 301, and a (probably quite new) SM stand in the forecourt, with a Green Line RF just outside the garage and another RT to the left of it.
Photo taken c.1972, Tring Garage
158. LUC421
LT RT4072, LUC421, passes through part of Epping Forest while working route 167 from Loughton to Ilford. This route still runs between these points, although it is now single deck worked, having been diverted to pass under a low bridge near Loughton.
Photo taken Epping Forest
LT RT4072, LUC421, passes through part of Epping Forest while working route 167 from Loughton to Ilford. This route still runs between these points, although it is now single deck worked, having been diverted to pass under a low bridge near Loughton.
Photo taken Epping Forest
159. LYF21
Preserved London Transport RT2083, LYF21, new in January 1951, seen here in country livery although as far as I can see it was always a central RT.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
Preserved London Transport RT2083, LYF21, new in January 1951, seen here in country livery although as far as I can see it was always a central RT.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, North Weald
160. LYF316
Another RT to see the new, brighter Lesney livery was LYF316, the former RT 2591, followed by a sister bus. The location is the end of the road leading from the Rochford factory, the bus waiting to break into the busy traffic on Ashingdon Road.
Photo taken Monday 2 May 1977, Lesney Factory, Rochford
Another RT to see the new, brighter Lesney livery was LYF316, the former RT 2591, followed by a sister bus. The location is the end of the road leading from the Rochford factory, the bus waiting to break into the busy traffic on Ashingdon Road.
Photo taken Monday 2 May 1977, Lesney Factory, Rochford
161. LYR693
London Transport RT2709, LYR693, prepares to head for Wanstead Station.
Photo taken Monday 27 September 1971, London Victoria Station
London Transport RT2709, LYR693, prepares to head for Wanstead Station.
Photo taken Monday 27 September 1971, London Victoria Station
162. NLE804
London Transport RT3697, NLE804, on Route 247 and an SMS on Route 294 outside Romford North Street Bus Garage - it's 1976
Photo taken 1976, North Street Garage, Romford
London Transport RT3697, NLE804, on Route 247 and an SMS on Route 294 outside Romford North Street Bus Garage - it's 1976
Photo taken 1976, North Street Garage, Romford
163. BDJ819
Hull 136, BDJ819, was new in 1952 to St. Helens as number D19. The AEC Regent III carrying standard London style Park Royal H30/26R bodywork was acquired in 4/62 along with eighteen other similar vehicles.
Photo taken Saturday 31 August 1963, Collier Street, Hull
Hull 136, BDJ819, was new in 1952 to St. Helens as number D19. The AEC Regent III carrying standard London style Park Royal H30/26R bodywork was acquired in 4/62 along with eighteen other similar vehicles.
Photo taken Saturday 31 August 1963, Collier Street, Hull
164. BDJ825
Seen outside Paragon Railway Station is Hull Corporation Transport No 139, BDJ825 unloading passengers in Collier Street, Hull prior to entering the bus station to reload. No 139 was an RT type originally owned by St Helens Corporation and purchased by Hull in 1962 as part of the trolley bus replacement programme.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 August 1963, Collier Street, Hull
Seen outside Paragon Railway Station is Hull Corporation Transport No 139, BDJ825 unloading passengers in Collier Street, Hull prior to entering the bus station to reload. No 139 was an RT type originally owned by St Helens Corporation and purchased by Hull in 1962 as part of the trolley bus replacement programme.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 August 1963, Collier Street, Hull
165. KXW225
London Transport Executive RT3116, KXW225, at Station Road, West Croydon with the original station building in the right background. Twelve wheeled vehicles now load at a platform in the left background on a unidirectional clockwise loop round the town centre.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Station Road, West Croydon
London Transport Executive RT3116, KXW225, at Station Road, West Croydon with the original station building in the right background. Twelve wheeled vehicles now load at a platform in the left background on a unidirectional clockwise loop round the town centre.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Station Road, West Croydon
166. KYY961
Ex LT RT3232 KYY961, now part of the Ensignbus heritage fleet, at Lakeside on an X81 to Shenfield during the Ensignbus running day in August 2010. This vehicle carries the still current Ensignbus blue and silver livery. The only difference on modern vehicles is the fleet name, which now includes their web address.
Photo taken August 2010, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
Ex LT RT3232 KYY961, now part of the Ensignbus heritage fleet, at Lakeside on an X81 to Shenfield during the Ensignbus running day in August 2010. This vehicle carries the still current Ensignbus blue and silver livery. The only difference on modern vehicles is the fleet name, which now includes their web address.
Photo taken August 2010, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
167. KYY961
Ex LT RT3232 KYY961, leaving Ilford on LRT contract route 145 to Dagenham in December 1986.
Photo taken December 1986, London Ilford
Ex LT RT3232 KYY961, leaving Ilford on LRT contract route 145 to Dagenham in December 1986.
Photo taken December 1986, London Ilford
168. KYY961
LT AEC Regent III RT3232, KYY961, with Weymann H30/26R body is seen in use as a driver's training vehicle near Chiswick garage.
Photo taken Monday 23 July 1979, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick
LT AEC Regent III RT3232, KYY961, with Weymann H30/26R body is seen in use as a driver's training vehicle near Chiswick garage.
Photo taken Monday 23 July 1979, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick
169. LUC126
London Transport RT3967, LUC126, seen with The Mid Day Sun in Outwood Lane at Chipstead in the background whilst operating, from South Croydon Garage, the 166 service between Chipstead Valley and Thornton Heath (High Street). Banstead Coaches operated one of their services from this point to Banstead Victoria.
Photo taken Saturday 4 April 1959, Outwood Lane, Chipstead
London Transport RT3967, LUC126, seen with The Mid Day Sun in Outwood Lane at Chipstead in the background whilst operating, from South Croydon Garage, the 166 service between Chipstead Valley and Thornton Heath (High Street). Banstead Coaches operated one of their services from this point to Banstead Victoria.
Photo taken Saturday 4 April 1959, Outwood Lane, Chipstead
170. LUC144
London Transport RT3985, LUC144, is seen at Bexley Hospital.
Photo taken 1966, Bexley Hospital
London Transport RT3985, LUC144, is seen at Bexley Hospital.
Photo taken 1966, Bexley Hospital
171. LUC194
London Transport RT4035, LUC194
Photo taken October 1971, Mercury Gardens/St. Edwards Way, Romford
London Transport RT4035, LUC194
Photo taken October 1971, Mercury Gardens/St. Edwards Way, Romford
172. LYF302
London Transport RT2577, LYF302, an AEC Regent III seen at Leatherhead Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Leatherhead Garage
London Transport RT2577, LYF302, an AEC Regent III seen at Leatherhead Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Leatherhead Garage
173. LYR672
Spot the difference! St. Helens 67, BDJ67, differs from RT2688, LYR672, only in the livery, use of the blind boxes and its non London registration.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, London Ash Grove Garage
Spot the difference! St. Helens 67, BDJ67, differs from RT2688, LYR672, only in the livery, use of the blind boxes and its non London registration.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, London Ash Grove Garage
174. LYR851
LYR851, formerly RT3432, and now with Bedlington & District is seen on their parking area opposite the depot. It was new to LT Country Area in January 1952; after withdrawal in April 1972 it was sold to Passenger Vehicle Sales (Canvey Island).
Photo taken early 1970s, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
LYR851, formerly RT3432, and now with Bedlington & District is seen on their parking area opposite the depot. It was new to LT Country Area in January 1952; after withdrawal in April 1972 it was sold to Passenger Vehicle Sales (Canvey Island).
Photo taken early 1970s, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
175. LYR867
Samuel Ledgard LYR867, ex LT RT 3448, bought by Ledgard in 1963.
Photo taken Ledgard Armley Garage
Samuel Ledgard LYR867, ex LT RT 3448, bought by Ledgard in 1963.
Photo taken Ledgard Armley Garage
176. LYR882
London Transport RT3463, LYR882, operating on route 114 was an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Station Approach, Ruislip Station
London Transport RT3463, LYR882, operating on route 114 was an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Station Approach, Ruislip Station
177. LYR964
An evocative picture of RT 2794, LYR964. In 1976 it was acquired by Lesney Products for staff transport and has been preserved in North West England since 1983
Photo taken Sunday 4 September 2011, Heaton Park, Manchester
An evocative picture of RT 2794, LYR964. In 1976 it was acquired by Lesney Products for staff transport and has been preserved in North West England since 1983
Photo taken Sunday 4 September 2011, Heaton Park, Manchester
178. LYR990
London Transport RT2820, LYR990, an AEC Regent III seen at Edgware Station.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, London Edgware Station
London Transport RT2820, LYR990, an AEC Regent III seen at Edgware Station.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, London Edgware Station
179. LYR997
Former Osbornes LYR997, originally London Transport RT2827, new in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 2004, Canvey Rally
Former Osbornes LYR997, originally London Transport RT2827, new in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 2004, Canvey Rally
180. MLL834
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, ex London Transport (Country) RT3524, new in 1952 and acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1964.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, ex London Transport (Country) RT3524, new in 1952 and acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1964.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
181. MLL834
Ledgard MLL834, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3524 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard MLL834, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3524 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
182. MLL838
City Coach Lines, London W.C.1 acquired MLL838 when the Ledgard business passed to the West Yorkshire Road Car Co. It is seen here taking part in the 1968 British Coach Rally at Brighton carrying fleet number 101.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1968, Madeira Drive, Brighton
City Coach Lines, London W.C.1 acquired MLL838 when the Ledgard business passed to the West Yorkshire Road Car Co. It is seen here taking part in the 1968 British Coach Rally at Brighton carrying fleet number 101.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1968, Madeira Drive, Brighton
183. MLL838
City Coach Lines, London W.C.1 acquired MLL838 when the Ledgard business passed to the West Yorkshire Road Car Co. It is seen here taking part in the driving tests at the 1968 British Coach Rally at Brighton carrying fleet number 101
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1968, Madeira Drive, Brighton
City Coach Lines, London W.C.1 acquired MLL838 when the Ledgard business passed to the West Yorkshire Road Car Co. It is seen here taking part in the driving tests at the 1968 British Coach Rally at Brighton carrying fleet number 101
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1968, Madeira Drive, Brighton
184. MLL886
London Transport Executive RT3576, MLL886 at Morden Station forecourt.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Morden Station
London Transport Executive RT3576, MLL886 at Morden Station forecourt.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Morden Station
185. MLL922
London Transport Executive RT3612, MLL922, was an H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
London Transport Executive RT3612, MLL922, was an H30/26R bodied A.E.C. Regent III seen at Watford High Street.
Photo taken Sunday 25 January 1959, High Street, Watford
186. MXX131
London Country Area RT3616, MXX131. According to the excellent website Ian's Bus Stop, it wears a former Green Line Weymann body fitted after overhaul in 1965.
Photo taken circa 1966, Windsor Road, Slough
London Country Area RT3616, MXX131. According to the excellent website Ian's Bus Stop, it wears a former Green Line Weymann body fitted after overhaul in 1965.
Photo taken circa 1966, Windsor Road, Slough
187. MXX140
London Transport at its best. Country Area roof-box RT3625, MXX140, represents a lost era.
Photo taken 1962, probably Sevenoaks Bus Station
London Transport at its best. Country Area roof-box RT3625, MXX140, represents a lost era.
Photo taken 1962, probably Sevenoaks Bus Station
188. LLU670
Preserved London Transport RT3871, LLU670, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
Preserved London Transport RT3871, LLU670, at London Victoria on the last day of RM operation of Stagecoach route 8.
Photo taken Friday 4 June 2004, London Victoria Station
189. LTR876
London Transport RT3457, LYR876, an AEC Regent III seen at Woking Station.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Woking Station
London Transport RT3457, LYR876, an AEC Regent III seen at Woking Station.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Woking Station
190. LUC139
London Transport RT3930, LUC139, seen at Wembley Stadium was an A.E.C. Regent III. It is accompanied by LYR714 another of the RT class.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley Stadium
London Transport RT3930, LUC139, seen at Wembley Stadium was an A.E.C. Regent III. It is accompanied by LYR714 another of the RT class.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Wembley Stadium
191. LYR910
Green Line RT3491, LYR910, in Newgate Street on its way to Piccadilly Circus is followed by a modern vehicle on the 242, the present day equivalent of the eastern end of route 22.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, City of London Newgate Street
Green Line RT3491, LYR910, in Newgate Street on its way to Piccadilly Circus is followed by a modern vehicle on the 242, the present day equivalent of the eastern end of route 22.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, City of London Newgate Street
192. MLL838
MLL838, formerly RT3528, was new to LT (Country Area) in May 1953. It was acquired by Samuel Ledgard in November 1963; it was acquired by WYRCC in October 1967 when Ledgard's sold out but wasn't operated by them. During the early 70s it was used on City Sightseeing Tours but is pictured in the ownership of Bedlington & District. By this time it had been fitted with platform doors.
Photo taken c.1973, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
MLL838, formerly RT3528, was new to LT (Country Area) in May 1953. It was acquired by Samuel Ledgard in November 1963; it was acquired by WYRCC in October 1967 when Ledgard's sold out but wasn't operated by them. During the early 70s it was used on City Sightseeing Tours but is pictured in the ownership of Bedlington & District. By this time it had been fitted with platform doors.
Photo taken c.1973, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
193. MXX176
Samuel Ledgard MXX176, was ex-London Transport Weymann-bodied RT3661 of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard MXX176, was ex-London Transport Weymann-bodied RT3661 of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Crossgate, Otley
194. MXX186
Osborne, Tollesbury MXX186, seen at the garage, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
Osborne, Tollesbury MXX186, seen at the garage, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
195. MXX187
MXX187 was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with an H30/26R body which had been new as London Transport RT3672 in 1953 and which is seen at Boswell Park, Ayr. It was acquired by Tumilty (AA Motor Services), Irvine in December 1963 and was withdrawn in 1968 and scrapped.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Boswell Park, Ayr
MXX187 was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with an H30/26R body which had been new as London Transport RT3672 in 1953 and which is seen at Boswell Park, Ayr. It was acquired by Tumilty (AA Motor Services), Irvine in December 1963 and was withdrawn in 1968 and scrapped.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Boswell Park, Ayr
196. NLE827
Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District), Burwell NLE827 was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III new to the London Transport Executive as RT3720 in 1953 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was acquired in January 1971 from London Country, Reigate and was fitted with platform doors to become H30/26RD, as seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 5 September 1971, High Street, Burwell
Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District), Burwell NLE827 was an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III new to the London Transport Executive as RT3720 in 1953 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was acquired in January 1971 from London Country, Reigate and was fitted with platform doors to become H30/26RD, as seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 5 September 1971, High Street, Burwell
197. NLE830
NLE830, formerly RT3723, in service for Bedlington & District. It was new in May 1953 and served in LT's Country Area until withdrawal in August 1970.
Photo taken early 1970s, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
NLE830, formerly RT3723, in service for Bedlington & District. It was new in May 1953 and served in LT's Country Area until withdrawal in August 1970.
Photo taken early 1970s, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington
198. NLE830
Bedlington & District, Ashington NLE830 was an AEC Regent III with Weymann H30/26R new at London Transport as RT3723 in May 1953 in the Country Area.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, Oxford Street, Whitley Bay
Bedlington & District, Ashington NLE830 was an AEC Regent III with Weymann H30/26R new at London Transport as RT3723 in May 1953 in the Country Area.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, Oxford Street, Whitley Bay
199. NLE833
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, NLE833, an AEC Regent IIIRT of 1953 with Weymann H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Cypress Road building site, Marton, Middlesbrough
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, NLE833, an AEC Regent IIIRT of 1953 with Weymann H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Cypress Road building site, Marton, Middlesbrough
200. NLE939
London Transport RT4275, NLE939, at Butterwick, Hammersmith.
Photo taken Feb/Mar 1966, Butterwick, Hammersmith
London Transport RT4275, NLE939, at Butterwick, Hammersmith.
Photo taken Feb/Mar 1966, Butterwick, Hammersmith
201. NLP572
A look back some 40 years to when the 167a still went to Abridge and was worked by RTs. RT4579, NLP572, waits at the terminus outside the Blue Boar. This bus was a long time resident of Loughton garage, being there from 1965 to 1975, but this shot is probably towards the end of that period.
Photo taken 1970s, Blue Boar, Abridge Market Place
A look back some 40 years to when the 167a still went to Abridge and was worked by RTs. RT4579, NLP572, waits at the terminus outside the Blue Boar. This bus was a long time resident of Loughton garage, being there from 1965 to 1975, but this shot is probably towards the end of that period.
Photo taken 1970s, Blue Boar, Abridge Market Place
202. NLP599
London Transport RT4606, NLP599, new in late 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Wangey Road, Chadwell Heath
London Transport RT4606, NLP599, new in late 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Wangey Road, Chadwell Heath
203. NXP901
London Transport RT4648, NXP901, on an excursion from (I think) J, Holloway, garage has stopped in London Road Southend, just outside the EN depot. It is greeted by ex-Westcliff Bristol KSW/ECW EJN631 as it leaves the depot.
Photo taken spring 1959, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
London Transport RT4648, NXP901, on an excursion from (I think) J, Holloway, garage has stopped in London Road Southend, just outside the EN depot. It is greeted by ex-Westcliff Bristol KSW/ECW EJN631 as it leaves the depot.
Photo taken spring 1959, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
204. NXP945
London in transition. RT4803, NXP945, and RM1597, 597CLT, take a break at the terminus.
Photo taken Thursday 30 March 1972, Wincanton Road, London Harold Hill
London in transition. RT4803, NXP945, and RM1597, 597CLT, take a break at the terminus.
Photo taken Thursday 30 March 1972, Wincanton Road, London Harold Hill
205. NXP997
Former RT4712, NXP997, one of the buses painted gold for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Former RT4712, NXP997, one of the buses painted gold for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
206. OLD522
London Transport RT4736, OLD522, seen at Staines West Station was an AEC Regent III new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
London Transport RT4736, OLD522, seen at Staines West Station was an AEC Regent III new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
207. OLD697
London Transport RT4477, OLD697, new in 1953 was an AEC Regent III seen at Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
London Transport RT4477, OLD697, new in 1953 was an AEC Regent III seen at Staines West Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
208. OLD732
London Transport RT4512, OLD732, seen at Staines West Station was an AEC Regent III dating from 1953 and is seen operating a special service to Ascot racecourse.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
London Transport RT4512, OLD732, seen at Staines West Station was an AEC Regent III dating from 1953 and is seen operating a special service to Ascot racecourse.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Staines West Station
209. OLD757
London Transport RT4537, OLD757, seen at Amersham Garage was new in 1953. The Park Royal H30/26R body had been transferred from one of the SRT class whose chassis were then scrapped. Alongside is RLH44, MXX244, an AEC Regent III with Weymann L27/26R body.
Photo taken Monday 15 April 1957, Amersham Garage
London Transport RT4537, OLD757, seen at Amersham Garage was new in 1953. The Park Royal H30/26R body had been transferred from one of the SRT class whose chassis were then scrapped. Alongside is RLH44, MXX244, an AEC Regent III with Weymann L27/26R body.
Photo taken Monday 15 April 1957, Amersham Garage
210. LUC171
London Transport RT4012, LUC171. is seen at Longmead Road, Tooting.
Photo taken 1966, Longmead Road, Tooting
London Transport RT4012, LUC171. is seen at Longmead Road, Tooting.
Photo taken 1966, Longmead Road, Tooting
211. LYF228
London Transport RT4169, LYF228, with London Pride in June 1996, on the stand at Tower Hill.
Photo taken June 1996, Tower Hill, London
London Transport RT4169, LYF228, with London Pride in June 1996, on the stand at Tower Hill.
Photo taken June 1996, Tower Hill, London
212. LYF228
A special bus service linked the open day at Leyton Bus Garage in summer 1997 with central London, one of the buses used being open top RT4169, LYF228, in a very smart blue and cream livery. It carries the fleet name Regent, but its ownership is not clear.
Photo taken summer 1997
A special bus service linked the open day at Leyton Bus Garage in summer 1997 with central London, one of the buses used being open top RT4169, LYF228, in a very smart blue and cream livery. It carries the fleet name Regent, but its ownership is not clear.
Photo taken summer 1997
213. NLE943
London Transport Executive RT4279, NLE943 at Morden Station forecourt.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Morden Station
London Transport Executive RT4279, NLE943 at Morden Station forecourt.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Morden Station
214. NXP775
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the RT, RT family vehicles ran on the former route 22 between Piccadilly Circus and Homerton on Saturday 12th April 2014. RT4421, NXP775, from the Ensignbus vintage fleet, seen here on its way to Hackney, turning into the King Edward Street one way system past the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, destroyed by wartime bombing.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, City of London King Edward Street
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the RT, RT family vehicles ran on the former route 22 between Piccadilly Circus and Homerton on Saturday 12th April 2014. RT4421, NXP775, from the Ensignbus vintage fleet, seen here on its way to Hackney, turning into the King Edward Street one way system past the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, destroyed by wartime bombing.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 2014, City of London King Edward Street
215. NXP796
In the discussion on the recent photo of RM1933, Paul H asked if an RT ever carried the 1933 livery. Here is proof that one did, preserved RT4422, NXP796, at the Barking Rally in April 1990.
Photo taken Sunday 1 April 1990, Barking Rally
In the discussion on the recent photo of RM1933, Paul H asked if an RT ever carried the 1933 livery. Here is proof that one did, preserved RT4422, NXP796, at the Barking Rally in April 1990.
Photo taken Sunday 1 April 1990, Barking Rally
216. OLD554
London Transport RT4767, OLD554, an AEC Regent III seen at Addlestone Garage with a pair of lowbridge RLHs in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Addlestone Garage
London Transport RT4767, OLD554, an AEC Regent III seen at Addlestone Garage with a pair of lowbridge RLHs in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Addlestone Garage
217. OLD566
Former LT RT4779, OLD566, restoration very much in progress
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2011, Alton
Former LT RT4779, OLD566, restoration very much in progress
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2011, Alton
218. OLD566
Interior shot of LT RT4779, OLD566, restoration very much in progress
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2011, Alton
Interior shot of LT RT4779, OLD566, restoration very much in progress
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2011, Alton
219. OLD566
RT4779, OLD566, on the special bus service run in connection with the Safeguard Coaches depot Open Day on 29th March 2014, heads into Guildford from the depot. The fourth vehicle on the service "Borismaster" LT80 LTZ1080 waiting on the opposite side of the road provides a contrast between standard London buses of the 1950s and 2010s.
Photo taken Saturday 29 March 2014, Guildford Park Road, Guildford
RT4779, OLD566, on the special bus service run in connection with the Safeguard Coaches depot Open Day on 29th March 2014, heads into Guildford from the depot. The fourth vehicle on the service "Borismaster" LT80 LTZ1080 waiting on the opposite side of the road provides a contrast between standard London buses of the 1950s and 2010s.
Photo taken Saturday 29 March 2014, Guildford Park Road, Guildford
220. OLD714
London Transport (Country Area) RT4494, OLD714, an AEC Regent III of the RT variety, supplied (almost exclusively but not entirely so) to London Transport.
Photo taken Sunday 17 September 2017, Showbus, Castle Donington
London Transport (Country Area) RT4494, OLD714, an AEC Regent III of the RT variety, supplied (almost exclusively but not entirely so) to London Transport.
Photo taken Sunday 17 September 2017, Showbus, Castle Donington
221. OLD739
London Transport RT4519, OLD739, from Brixton (BN) garage.
Photo taken Sunday 12 July 1970, Southdown Depot, Eastbourne
London Transport RT4519, OLD739, from Brixton (BN) garage.
Photo taken Sunday 12 July 1970, Southdown Depot, Eastbourne
222. OLD775
London Transport RT4555, OLD775, an A E C Regent III 0961 built in 1954 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1978, Station Parade, Barking
London Transport RT4555, OLD775, an A E C Regent III 0961 built in 1954 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1978, Station Parade, Barking
223. OLD824
Seen at Dorking Garage is London Transport RT4787, OLD824, an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Dorking Garage
Seen at Dorking Garage is London Transport RT4787, OLD824, an A.E.C. Regent III.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Dorking Garage