With a truly standard double-decker LT could extend its pre-war practice of keeping a float of spare bodies, and develop its overhaul practice around it. Thus was born not just the idea of the RT, with its separate body and chassis, but the concept of Aldenham Works. RT3: roof-box, deep valance, rectangular mirrors, pillar plate.

RT190 (HLW 177) was part of the first batch of RT3s bodied by Park Royal (body number 1439) and taken into stock by London Transport on October 3rd1947.

Classic London Transport AEC Regent III RT190, HLW 177 taking part in the special RT80 anniversary event

AEC Regent III / Park Royal London Transport New to London Transport 9/1947 as RT190 *Originally JXC 481 with a Saunders New to London Transport 6/1949 as RT1173*

London Transport AEC Regal lll RT190, HLW 177 at Detling. Preserved London Transport RT190 & prototype RT1 sits on display at Brooklands Spring Gathering 2019. Vehicle Details. Operator: London Transport, preserved. Fleet Details: RT190. Registration: HLW 177. Vehicle Type: AEC Regent III, Park Royal. Vehicle Details.

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It was then decided to re-designate RT 1173 as RT 190, and to register it with the original RT 190 number HLW 177. This meant that the "new" RT 190 now had an original Park Royal body, as …

Well Park Royal began production of the RT3 during 1946 and this particular bus, LT's RT190 - HLW 177, has a very unusual history. Please click here to find out more. And now a lesson in roof removal techniques employed at PRV: In the summer of 1948 a brand new bus off the production line was driven out of the Park Royal Vehicles, Abbey Road plant.

RT190 (HLW 177) started life in 1947 and was preserved as long ago as 1970. Note the roofbox and nice cream lining, making it resemble a pre-war RT. The last day of passenger service for the RTWs was as long ago as 14th May 1966, with RTW467 (LLU 957) being the …

Preserved London Transport RT190 & prototype RT1 sits on display at Brooklands Spring Gathering 2019 Vehicle Details Operator: London Transport, preserved Fleet Details: RT190 Registration: HLW 177 Vehicle Type: AEC Regent III, Park Royal Vehicle Details Operator: London Transport, preserved Fleet Details: RT1 Registration: EYK 396 Vehicle Type: AEC Regent III, Chiswick