London Transport in the 1970s

For London Transport, the 1970s started with the creation of London Country as a separate operator, with the National Bus Company assuming responsibility for the former London Transport Country area services from 1 January 1970. By the end of the decade, two of the classic LT bus designs, the double-deck RT and the single-deck RF, had operated in public service for the last time. Many new single-deck designs, largely AEC Swifts and Merlins, were delivered along with the new DMS class of Daimler Fleetlines.With the arrival of these new vehicles, many old favourites such as the RTs, RLHs were withdrawn and the RM/RML class became numerically the largest in service. At the start of the 70s, LT had some 2,000 buses of this type. In his fourth volume covering London Transport decade by decade, Michael Baker examines the development of LT during this period of transition. He paints an affectionate portrait of how London Transport and London County evolved during these years and how their vehicle fleet’s evolved. As in the other titles in the series, LT’s rail operations are also discussed. The book includes some 175 illustrations portraying the great variety of scenes visible on London’s roads and rails during this era.

Author: Michael H.C. Baker
Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd
Extra Details: Hardback, 96 Pages, illustrated throughout with Old B&W Photos.