| The first of several official 'publicity' shots recently obtained shows AEC Regal stores lorry 396W at Chiswick Works and was most likely taken in June 1939, just after it had been converted from Green Line coach T279. The lorry is unregistered and has a shiny coat of green paint, complete with a cream cab roof. The latter was presumably an effort to avoid heat build-up but it appears to have been dropped quite soon afterwards. Note the rather odd-looking drop-side doors half-way along the open bodywork. T279 served for 8 years, while 396W managed to last for 25 years, during which time it was modified with a rear loader and converted from petrol to oil engine. It was finally withdrawn in 1964. |
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7765 |
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c.1939 |
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Regular. An extra large copy of this photo is available. |
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30/03/2024 |
