THE LONDON & HOME COUNTIES SHOWBUS BUS IMAGE GALLERY
Red Rover DMS buses
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 Red Rover 140 was the first of a pair of DMS buses for the company. It arrived marginally before 139 (MLK437L) seen here in the garage yard freshly painted and with temporary advertising for the associated garage and car hire businesses. Information on which vehicles were arriving from London was incorrect and number 139 was kept for what was expected to be MLK439L, but MLK437L was the bus acquired. Unlike many operators at the time purchasing DMS buses through dealer, Ensignbus, Red Rover acquired theirs direct from London Transport. The livery follows that on the Leyland National fleet which was inspired by their previous owner, Nottingham.
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 The first trio of DMS buses are seen lined up in the yard with 140 (MLK419L) in the centre. On the right is 148 (KUC919P), the only MCW bodied and Leyland engined DMS acquired.
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 Leaving Woburn Abbey after a SHOWBUS display is 139, used as SHOWBUS Control. The SHOWBUS crew are celebrating a successful day.
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 A second view of 139 at the Abbey, note it has acquired its bespoke Keith Coaches advert. The bus spent its London career operating out of Enfield then Finchley depots.
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