Road vehicle; Daimler double deck motor bus fleet no DMS1 registration EGP1J, 1970

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Reference number	1986/8 part 0
Description	The DMS was the first mass produced London double- decker designed for one-person operation. It featured two doors and a central staircase, which enabled greater ease of access on and off the bus. It had an automated turnstile for passengers with the correct fare. An attempt by London Transport to brand the buses as 'the Londoner' was unsuccessful. In total, 2646 DM type buses were produced between 1971 and 1982.
Manufacturer	Daimler
Dates	1970
Collection	Vehicles
Object type	Road vehicle
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	4420mm14ft 6in
  Length	9296mm30ft 0.625in
  Width	2502mm8ft 2.5in

  Weight

  Attribute	Value
  Laden	15tons 3cwt
  Unladen	9tons 11cwt

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red

• Build and type

  Attribute	Value
  Deck	Double
  Type	DMS-type
  In service	02/01/1971 - 26/08/1982
  Body number	D1
  Bonnet number	DMS1
  Chassis number	63804
  Engine number	168765
  Fleet number	DMS1
  Registration number	EGP1J
  London transport type code	1DMS1

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Daimler, 1970 Park Royal Vehicles, 1970 Gardner, 1970

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	LT Museum, 29/06/1984
  Garages	Aldenham, 30/09/1970 Shepherds Bush, 12/10/1970 Shepherds Bush, 02/01/1971 Aldenham, 26/09/1973 Shepherds Bush, 08/10/1973 Aldenham, 23/04/1976 Shepherds Bush, 15/03/1977 Merton, 13/11/1977 Catford, 31/03/1980 Walworth, 15/07/1980 Catford, 16/10/1980 Walworth, 21/10/1980 Catford, 12/12/1980 Catford, 26/08/1982 Turnham Green, 13/09/1982
  Operated by	London Transport, 1970 - 1984

  Places

  Route	220, 02/01/1971