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Added by:Thomas Young 


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737J AGX538

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17/04/2021

Details: The most interesting aspect of this photo from about 1956 is the label applied to the side of the vehicle. 737J was rebuilt from bus STL197 in 1949 and was officially referred to as Auxiliary Breakdown Tender. Initially allocated to Cricklewood Garage (as marked on the cab door in this photo), it moved around a bit after mid-1956, being based at six other garages before it was withdrawn in 1962. The label on the bodyside reads 'MASTER BREAKDOWN TENDER', seemingly contradicting the official description. Curiously, AEC Matador Master Breakdown Tender 748P was parked behind and (as will be seen), this carried a label that read 'AUXILIARY BREAKDOWN TENDER'. Had the labels simply been applied to the wrong vehicles?

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Thomas YoungThanks to ID and SS I can add that this photo (and the similar one of 748P) was taken at the LGOC Centenary Parade in Regent's Park on 16th July 1956. An ex-STL tree lopper also took part, as did a Country Bus inspector's motorcycle.Sun 23/05/2021, 20:37