BL Type - Bristol LH London Bus 1974, 1977

BL Type - Bristol LH

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By 1974 the RF fleet was reaching the end of its economic life. The authorities would not sanction the used of the 8ft 2in wide SM type vehicles on certain routes so if these routes were to continue it would be necessary to purchase some 7ft 6in wide vehicles. The Bristol LH was made in various lengths and the 30ft version with its planetary gearbox was chosen for the task. Ninety-five were ordered being fitted with the Eastern Coachwork body to their standard design incorporating 39 seats. By April 1977 all RF vehicles had been withdrawn, except for a group of 25, worked from Kingston Garage, replace by Bristol LH vehicle designated BL in the LT fleet.

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