Road vehicle; RT-type AEC double deck motor bus, fleet no RT4825 registration number OLD589, 1954
Main details
| Reference number | 1981/520 |
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| Description | The RT-type was designed before the Second World War, but only went into mass production in 1947. They were made in greater numbers than any other London bus. The RT-type became an iconic symbol of London during the 1950s and 60s, preceding the Routemaster. This bus, RT4825, is a typical RT-type. It was in service for 16 years, then used for driver training until 1977. |
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| Dates | 1954 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 4420mm14ft 6inLength 7930mm26ft 0inWidth 2550mm7ft 5.5inWeight Attribute Value Laden 11 tonsUnladen 7 tons 10 cwtColour Attribute Value Colour - Red
- Grey
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Build and type
Attribute Value Deck DoubleType RT-typeIn service 29/03/1954 - 01/12/1970Body number 8477Chassis number 09617912Fleet number RT4825Registration number OLD589London transport type code 3RT8/2 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Associated Equipment Company, 1954Park Royal, 1954 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Garages Park Royal, 1/3/1954Aldenham, 29/3/1954Cricklewood, 29/3/1954Rye Lane, 4/3/1959Aldenham, 29/11/1961Southall, 30/11/1961Palmers Green, 21/7/1965Shepherds Bush, 3/10/1965Shepherds Bush , trainer, 1/4/1971Clapham, 5/2/1979
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