The LONDON TRANSPORT D class
This page created 6th December 1999, updated 25th June 2006, by Ian Smith
Bus histories
These histories are incomplete. They are being assembled as I gather information from a variety of sources
(that don't always agree with each other).
D132-D181, Duple relaxed highbridge
D 132 HGC 259 10/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
12/45 AL new for service
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #517
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
8/69 destroyed by terrorist attack
D 133 HGC 260 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
2/51 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #534
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 134 HGC 261 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #535
1956 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 135 HGC 262 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/49 RE used on 726, green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
1952 AL used on 77A
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #518
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
8/69 destroyed by terrorist attack
D 136 HGC 263 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
1948 RE used on 722
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
9/53 AL used on 157
AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Southend Corporation, #271
1954 rebodied by Massey 7ft 9in wide lowheight)
D 137 HGC 264 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service: used on 721
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #536
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 138 HGC 265 11/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
1/46 AL new for service
3/50 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
6/51 AL used on 156
AL w/d from service
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #485
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 139 HGC 266 12/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
1/46 AL new for service
AL used on 118
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #519
used in service with Duple body
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 140 HGC 267 12/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
1/46 AL new for service
AL used on 88
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #486
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 141 HGC 268 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
c1949 RE in use on 721, green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
6/53 AL used on 32
9/53 AL used on 157
12/53 AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #537
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 142 HGC 265 12/45 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
1/46 AL new for service
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #520
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 143 HGC 270 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 144 HGC 271 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 145 HGC 272 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
1/48 RE in use on 722
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL o/h; repainted red, cream band
9/51 AL used on 49
AL w/d from service
11/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 146 HGC 273 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
1946 RE used on 721
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 fitted out as stores standardisation exhibition unit
8/53 exhibition fittings removed
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #487
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 147 HGC 274 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service (last)
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #538
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 148 HGC 275 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
already fitted with extra opening windows, upholstered seats
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
11/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 149 HGC 276 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
c1949 RE in use on 721, green/green
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
5/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Southend Corporation, #264
1954 rebodied by Massey 7ft 9in wide lowheight)
D 150 HGC 277 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
2/46 AL new for service
1950 AL used on 49
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #488
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 151 HGC 278 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
c1949 RE in use on 721, green/green
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
1/54 sold to North (Leeds)
3/54 bought by Belfast Corporation #539
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 152 HGC 279 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by White Bus (Bridlington) for Flamborough Service
taken over by East Yorkshire
bought by Margo's Coaches, Bexleyheath
D 153 HGC 280 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by T. Burrows & Sons (Wombwell)
used on Leeds - Rawmarsh service
1957 rebodied with 8ft wide Burlingham body
6/59 on Wakefield - Barnsley- Rawmarsh service
10/66 withdrawn (taken over by Yorkshire Traction)
D 154 HGC 281 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #489
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 155 HGC 282 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
2/46 AL new for service
9/50 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
11/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 156 HGC 283 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/cream
RE used on 721
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL used on 157, green/cream
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #521
1956 rebodied by Harkness
1960 in service, Belfast
w/d from service
D 157 HGC 284 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
9/53 sold to North (Leeds)
10/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #490
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 158 HGC 285 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
D 159 HGC 286 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL used on 32, green/green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
5/53 sold to North (Leeds)
D 160 HGC 287 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
2/46 AL new for service
4/50 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
repainted red with cream band
c1952 AL used on 88
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
D 161 HGC 288 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
1948 RE used on 722
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Brown's Blue Coaches (Markfield)
D 162 HGC 289 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
2/46 AL new for service
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
4/51 AL used on 152A, red/white/brown
repainted red with cream band
5/52 AL used on 49
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #522
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 163 HGC 290 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
2/46 AL new for service
c1950 AL used on 88
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
10/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by Belfast Corporation #523
55-6 rebodied by Harkness
w/d from service
D 164 HGC 291 1/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
11/53 sold to North (Leeds
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 165 HGC 292 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL used on 152
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds
bought by Brown's Blue Coaches (Markfield)
D 166 HGC 293 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 167 HGC 294 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
7/51 AL repainted red, cream band
2/53 AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by White Bus (Bridlington)
used for Bridlington - Flamborough service
11/55 taken over by East Yorkshire Motor Services
bought by Fordham & District (Cambs)
6/61 with Fordham & District
D 168 HGC 295 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL used on 77, green/green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 169 HGC 296 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
c12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
4/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Brown's Blue Coaches (Markfield)
D 170 HGC 297 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
12/50 AL used on 5, green, no ads
1/51 AL used on 5
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 171 HGC 298 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 AL new for service
11/49 AL Chiswick overhaul, repainted red/white/brown
1950 fitted with AEC engine
12/52 AL w/d from service, still red/white
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 172 HGC 299 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
used on 722
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
5/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Leon Motor Services (Finningley)
used on Doncaster - Misson / Finningley
bought by Baylis, contract fleet (Annan)
D 173 HGF 800 2/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
5/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by FW Balme (Otley) for contract work
D 174 HGF 801 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service: used on 721, 722
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
11/53 sold to North (Leeds)
12/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 175 HGF 802 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
AL used on 118, green/green, ads
8/51 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
D 176 HGF 803 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service: used on 721, 722
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
bought by Leon Motor Services (Finningley)
D 177 HGF 804 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service 721, 722 (Romford)
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green (Merton)
1951 AL used on 88, green, ads
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
4/53 sold to North (Leeds)
4/53 bought by White Bus Company (Bridlington)
11/55 taken over by East Yorkshire, but not used
1957 bought by J.Carvill & Sons: Auto-Drive on Tour (wall-of-death operator)
1960 J.Carvill's, Keighley Fair
D 178 HGF 805 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
8/50 RE w/d from service
11/50 AL transfer, reinstated for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
AL w/d from service
4/53 sold to North (Leeds)
4/53 bought by Executors of Samuel Ledgard
used on Leeds - Bradford - Ilkley services
7/61 withdrawn from service
D 179 HGF 806 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2/1D2/2:
AEC engine, CWA6 chassis
painted green/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 RE new for GreenLine service
10/48 first overhaul, fitted with heaters, 4/1D2/3: repainted green/green
10/50 RE w/d from service
12/50 RE reinstated for Christmas / New Year
1/51 AL transfer, for Central Area service, green
1951 AL repainted red, cream band
2/53 AL w/d from service
3/53 sold to North (Leeds)
4/53 bought by Brown's Blue Coaches (Markfield)
fitted with platform door, chrome radiator
8/59 with Brown's Blue Coaches
D 180 HGF 807 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 AL new for service
2/49 AL used on 5A, red radiator shell
1950 overhaul, re-engined with AEC
1952 AL used on 88, red/white
12/52 AL w/d from service, still red/white
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
D 181 HGF 808 3/46 new to Chiswick: Duple highbridge 2D2/2:
Daimler engine, CWD6 chassis
painted red/white, black guards, red-oxide roof
3/46 AL new for service
AL used on 88
1950 overhaul: fitted with AEC engine
AL w/d from service
12/52 sold to North (Leeds)
1/53 bought by South Western Omnibus Co, exported to Ceylon
Bus Histories
D128-131 (lowbridge)
D132-181 (relaxed Duple)
D182-281 (Park royal)
Bus Stop
D index.
Relaxed Duple.
Park Royal.
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