The LGOC X-type is one of London's first two-story bus models. Stored by wikitesto
The X-type was the first bus built by London General Omnibus Co. Ltd (LGOC). The industrial part of the LGOC became the AEC in June 1912.
In 1908, LGOC merged with its two leading rivals: London Motor Omnibus Co Ltd (often used as Vanguard) and London Road Car Co. Ltd (which used its Union Jack as its fleet) . The new company, which used the name General for its fleet, had 885 motor buses while horse-drawn vehicles remained very common.
Engineer chief engineer Frank Searle proposed to LGOC to build his own vehicle initially at Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, and plans for the construction of the first 20 specimens were put into operation.
The vehicle prototype was completed on August 12, 1909, and got the police permission before Christmas. It had a normal configuration with the driver positioned behind the engine. The body design recalled that of the latest horseshoes with a top floor uncovered and seats longitudinally along the sides.
Total 60 buses and trucks were produced. Production was completed in December 1909 and the vehicle was followed by the B-type. Voices correlateemodify wikitesto
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