| Ford Transit van 6271F was used by the London Buses Technical Services Group during the development and implementation of iBus, being based at their offices in Chingford. Along with several other vans in this role, 6271F had a platform mounted on the roof, onto which cameras or iBus pods could be fitted. In this photo taken at Acton Works on 31st March 2009, a pod is just visible. These streamlined white housings can now be seen on the rooves of most London buses. A fleetlist released the day before did not include 6271F, suggesting that it was at Acton for decommissioning prior to going off-lease. Although this would make it one of the shortest-serving SVs, the iBus project is presumably winding down at present. Other vehicles in the DSM yard included the usual selection of Transits, the ERU Vectra (being covered by another car as mentioned here) and one of the elusive Metronet VW Transporter vans. The 4WD pick-up just visible between the TLS Astra van and 6271F is presumably a hired vehicle, although it could be unique Toyota Hilux 6467T! |
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31/03/2009 |
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Regular. An extra large copy of this photo is available. |
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05/04/2009 |
