Route History

Date of introduction
Gar
Mon-Fri
Sat
Sun
15.03.61
UX
5RF
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UXBRIDGE - Cowley - Yiewsley - WEST DRAYTON STN (Mon-Fri) -:Station Road - Sipson Village - LONDON AIRPORT CENTRAL (Mon-Fri peaks)
New Route

RF538 is seen laying over at the undeveloped central area of Heathrow - when it was still known as London Airport; the picture was taken before 23 Jan 62 when the RF went for overhaul. A Vickers Viscount - apparently not BEA - graces the background and the cargo sheds then located on the north side are also visible. The Duple Vega-bodied KLM coach was probably one of those built with full-height rear luggage accommodation for the Knightsbridge to London Airport service and operated for KLM by the United Service group.


Photo Peter Gomm collection

 


Scanned from Summer 1961 Red Book

09.05.62
UX
5RT
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UXBRIDGE - WEST DRAYTON STN (Mon-Fri) -:LONDON AIRPORT CENTRAL (Mon-Fri peaks)
Converted to double deck RT operation.

08.05.63
Route withdrawn.

Operating Garage

UX Uxbridge
Changeover point at Uxbridge Station