London Transport RT

The RT bus (sensibly the London Transport version of the standard AEC Regent III product), has a 16ft 4in wheel-base, 6 cylinder 9.6 litre engine with transmission through a four speed air operated pre-selective gearbox with fluid flywheel.  Post war, London Transport de-rated the RTs 115 horse power diesel engines by up to 15% to ensure a longer life. (This preface by Dean Jones).

Thumbnail image of the London Transport RT. Click here for a larger image that will open a new window.  London Transport RT with PRV Bodywork.

Thumbnail image of the LT RT190 (HLW 177) pictured at the Finchley Parade and as it is today. Click here for a larger image that will open a new window.  Dean Jones, who kindly supplied this photograph of HLW 177, is keen to find a ¾ inch to foot scale “general arrangement drawing” of an RT3 'like the one pictured here in July '05 at the Finchley Carnival.  Can you help?  Please contact me if you can and I'll pass the message on.

Thumbnail image of the LT RT190 (HLW 177) as it was at West Ham garage in 1968/9. Click here for a larger image that will open a new window.  Now a teaser! Spot the difference! Chris Stanley (of www.theredlondonbus.com) supplied this image of HLW 177 pictured at West Ham garage around 1968/9.

Yes they are both HLW 177 but they sure are different!  Why? Well Park Royal began production of the RT3 during 1946 and this particular bus, LT's RT190 - HLW 177, has a very unusual history. 

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