Road vehicle; K-type AEC open top motor bus fleet No K424 registration number XC8059, 1920
Main details
| Reference number | 1981/515 part 0 |
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| Description | K-type motorbuses began to replace the B-type in 1919. The K-type could carry 12 more passengers than the B- type, despite being the same size and weight. This was largely because the driver sat alongside the engine instead of behind it. Over 1000 K-types were produced between 1919 and 1921. This K-type was in operation from 1920 to 1932. It has been maintained in working condition ever since and is one of only two remaining. |
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| Dates | 1920 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 3710mm12ft 6inLength 7163mm22ft 9inWidth 2150mm7ft 1.5inWeight Attribute Value Laden 6tons 13cwtUnladen 4tons 8cwtColour Attribute Value Colour - Red
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Build and type
Attribute Value Deck DoubleType K-typeBody number 5010Chassis number 20424Fleet number K424Registration number XC8059 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Associated Equipment Company, 1920London General Omnibus Company, 1920 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Garages Chelverton Road, 1927 - 01/08/1930Norwood, 01/08/1930 - 31/1/1931Elmers End, 31/01/1931 - 23/05/1931Hounslow, 23/05/1931 - 27/05/1931Twickenham, 27/05/1931 - 18/06/1931Hounslow, 18/06/1931 - 05/07/1932Sutton, 05/07/1932 - 15/07/1932Chiswick, 15/07/1932 - 23/05/1933Sutton, 23/05/1933 - 02/06/1933Chiswick, 02/06/1933 - 01/03/1935Chiswick Tram Depot, 01/03/1935 - 06/01/1938Chiswick, 06/01/1938 - 17/01/1938Chiswick Tram Depot, 17/01/1938 - 19/01/1942Staines, 19/01/1942 - 18/09/1946Reigate, 18/09/1946 - 22/02/1960Places Place BTC Museum, Clapham, 22/02/1960
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