Nick Larkin reports on an event marking 50 years since London’s last lowbridge RLH-class double-deckers ran
Fifty years since the last London ‘low bridge’ buses – the RLH class – ran, a special tribute event was organised. And now you can hire an RLH from a heritage operator which is definitely back in business after lockdown.
London Transport took delivery of 76 AEC Regent III buses with Weymann bodywork from 1950-2, designating them the RLH (Regent Low Height) class. At 13ft 6 ins tall, they were a foot or so shorter than standard double-deckers, meaning they could be used on certain routes in both the London Transport Central and Country Areas where bridges might be a problem. This was achieved by upper deck passengers accessing their seats via a sunken gangway.
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