As a child in the late 1940's, early 1950's, I visited the Sydney CBD many times. I seem to remember seeing a single decker [or deckerS ] in the CBD, clad in the standard livery of green and cream, but with chrome strips under the side windows. The bus[es] also had a rear destination box in use above the back windows. I think the route indication may have been " 448 CANTERBURY [STATION ], but hey, that was over 60 years ago!
Anyone throw any light on the subject...... please!
SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
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Re: SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
There was only one like this, 2520, the first underfloor. Built by Comeng as a prototype.
Currently under restoration by the Road Transport Museum.
Seen here in later life:
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-11472
Currently under restoration by the Road Transport Museum.
Seen here in later life:
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-11472
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Re: SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
Its history- arrived in 1951 so most likely what you are referring to.
2520
2520 PRESERVED LEYLAND ROYAL TIGER/COM-ENG - 7.1951- 5.1957
Parker Family-(bus enthusiasts),Oakville N.S.W.
ex Unknown Buyer,A.C.T.
ex SPER,Loftus N.S.W.
ex m/o 6136 Rutty's Bus Service,Figtree N.S.W.
HISTORY: Prototype single deck underfloor, which led to the purchase of similar Leyand and AEC units.
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Re: SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
Thanks Boronia and Fleetlists.
I note that at one stage it was at the STM, where I saw it , not knowing that it was that bus I'd seen all those years ago. Wow!!....[and it still has the chrome strips ].
I note that at one stage it was at the STM, where I saw it , not knowing that it was that bus I'd seen all those years ago. Wow!!....[and it still has the chrome strips ].
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Re: SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
It was a Kingsgrove bus, I remember seeing on those services too.
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Re: SYDNEY UNDERFLOOR SINGLE DECKERS IN THE 50'
A couple of photos of m/o 2520 possibly from DRT? GM
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-15984
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-15985
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-15984
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... pos=-15985