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Monocoach on Contract
Waiting on Platform E of St Andrew Square Bus Station is AEC Monocoach B578A. This one of a large order delivered to Scottish Omnibuses (SMT) between 1956 and early 1957 - the year the bus station opened. Most were allocated to depot 'A: Edinburgh but each outer depot had at least one in their allocations.
Between 1929 and 1965 SMT buses ran in 4 different liveries, first green, then blue till 1950, then green and finally to this smart dark green, known as 'Lothian Green' in 1965. As the fleet of monocoaches built up so the pre-war fleet of Regals and Tigers disappeared - most sold to building contractors. B578 is an Alexander 41 seat dual purpose version - slightly more comfortable though noisier than the Park Royal version, and continued in service for 22 years - proving the longevity of these fine vehicles.
Monocoach on Contract
Waiting on Platform E of St Andrew Square Bus Station is AEC Monocoach B578A. This one of a large order delivered to Scottish Omnibuses (SMT) between 1956 and early 1957 - the year the bus station opened. Most were allocated to depot 'A: Edinburgh but each outer depot had at least one in their allocations.
Between 1929 and 1965 SMT buses ran in 4 different liveries, first green, then blue till 1950, then green and finally to this smart dark green, known as 'Lothian Green' in 1965. As the fleet of monocoaches built up so the pre-war fleet of Regals and Tigers disappeared - most sold to building contractors. B578 is an Alexander 41 seat dual purpose version - slightly more comfortable though noisier than the Park Royal version, and continued in service for 22 years - proving the longevity of these fine vehicles.