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Accession 508
18/01/06
1953 Bristol
LS6G with ECW C39F coachwork.
New in 1953 to the
Southern National Royal Blue fleet, this is an example of the later
body style with flat full width windscreens and a wider passenger
door. Originally with 41 seats, 1299 had an interior renovation and
was reseated at ECW (rebuild R795) in October 1961. The body retains
the traditional roof mounted luggage rack and 1299 is currently
restored to original livery with blue roof. After withdrawal in
1969, 1299 worked for two North London independents before being
purchased for preservation by the Dorset Transport Circle in
December 1972. After 33 years the DTC generously donated 1299 to
WHOTT together with sufficient funds to completely overhaul the
engine. This work was completed in time for its first outing on the
WHOTT Royal Blue Run from Cheltenham to Weymouth in June 2007. Until
his death 1299 was sponsored by former WHOTT Trustee, John Grigg. At
the present time (2024) the interior seating has been completely
reupholstered in correct moquette, thanks to a successful appeal for
funds. |
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