1934 STL 441
The STL class was introduced by London General in 1932 and continued production until 1939. STL 441 was built after the formation of London Transport. Originally fitted with a petrol engine, it received a diesel engine in 1939. In 1948 in the body was rebuilt, but the bus was finally withdrawn in 1952.
In 1953 she was sold to a Dutch museum, but was purchased by the London Bus Museum in 1974. Following several years of operation by the LBM, a further full restoration was necessary, being completed in 2007. It is now presented in the post-war 1948 rebuild form. (onlineweb.com)
1934 STL 441
The STL class was introduced by London General in 1932 and continued production until 1939. STL 441 was built after the formation of London Transport. Originally fitted with a petrol engine, it received a diesel engine in 1939. In 1948 in the body was rebuilt, but the bus was finally withdrawn in 1952.
In 1953 she was sold to a Dutch museum, but was purchased by the London Bus Museum in 1974. Following several years of operation by the LBM, a further full restoration was necessary, being completed in 2007. It is now presented in the post-war 1948 rebuild form. (onlineweb.com)