23204 - Modernised London RF

THE REAL BUSES The AEC Regal IV with Metro-Cammell bodywork was chosen by London Transport as it's standardized single deck bus. The vehicles were given the RF classification and between 1950 and 1953 some 700 examples joined both the Country and Central areas of London Transport. Early versions were delivered without doors for crew operation, but doors were soon fitted to allow the vehicles to work one man operation services. The RF was also used to upgrade the the Green Line network. Although these buses appeared outwardly identical to the normal version, they were fitted with better seating and luggage racks. During 1966 London Transport decided to upgrade 175 of the Green Line vehicles, outwardly these were fitted with twin headlamps and new curved windscreens, the remaining Green Line vehicles were transferred to normal bus services. The last RF's remained in service with London Transport until March 1979. Like the RT Class many vehicles have been preserved and are a familiar sight at bus rallies up and down the country. THE EFE MODELS Both RF models appeared 1997 with the modernised version appearing first. Both models can be fitted with side roof route boards if required. Not surprisingly the standard RF model has proved the more popular issue. Surprisingly, considering the popularity of London Transport related models, only a handful of the modernised coach versions have been issued.

23315 - Standard London RF