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AEC Regal IV - RF 10
RF 10
Date:1951
Registration:LUC 210
Acquired by Museum:-
Current State:Restoration in progress
RF 10 was one of 25 vehicles built for London Transport for use on sightseeing tours and excursions initially in connection with the 1951 Festival of Britain and based at Putney Bridge, Riverside and Cricklewood garages during the summer seasons. These vehicles were 27' 6" long compared with the following members of the class, RF 26-700, which were 30' long. Most winters, the vehicle was allocated to Northfleet garage to assist on Green Line routes 701, 702 and 725. The bus strike in 1958 had an adverse effect on services and by 1963 the 'private hire' fleet of 25 RFs and 15 RFWs were withdrawn.

Disposal of RF 10 was to G W Osborne and Sons of Tollesbury, Essex for local bus work along with sister vehicle RF 5. Later, RF 10 was fitted with a tow hook for occasional vehicle recovery work but fell into disuse after removal of the engine. Acquired for preservation in February 1970 and subsequently restored to its 1951 livery of grey and green. Special features include glass roof panels, public address system and spare wheel carried. The vehicle is currently part way through a repaint, which will be completed when the owner gets the time to finish it.

This vehicle is privately owned.

Chassis:AEC Regal IV
Body:Metropolitan Cammell DP35F
Engine:AEC A219 9.6 litre diesel (horizontal) with air operated pre-select gearbox
Vehicle Classification:1RF1/2
Date into service:1951
Date of withdrawal:1970

The London Bus Preservation Trust Ltd,
Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1EF
Tel. 01932 868665

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