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1951 Titan 7RT Reg. LYF 104 Chassis No. 510599 Engine: Leyland O.600 9.8 Ltr 125hp Diesel Gearbox: Wilson 4 speed pre-selective.Body: 1951 Park Royal 56-seat D/D bus (All-metal construction) Leyland Motors built 1632 Titan chassis to London Transport specifications. The specification included a fluid flywheel, air operated pre-selective gearbox and full air braking system. Other features were incorporated to facilitate interchangeability during overhaul with the RT class which used the AEC Regent III chassis. The wheelbase was extended to 16'4"and the steering column mounted in a more upright position. The Leyland chassis were given the vehicle type RTL the L designating a Leyland engine. When new, this vehicle had fleet number RTL1163 and was based at Walworth Garage as a tram replacement vehicle. It moved to Stockwell Garage in 1955 and was withdrawn in 1963 to be sold for spares. The bus has been restored by the current owners as it would have looked on its last day of service in 1962. It also attended the Crich event in 2001 to celebrate 50 years of the Last London Tram.
Entered by Mr. P. Cousens of Newton Abbott, Devon.
© Leyland Society, 2008