| The model - this is one of two Kowloon Motor Bus driver training liveried
models announced on 29th January 2024. Both feature CN9710, the second
in a red, yellow and white livery (KMB2021005). Both were released on
4th February. The bus
- Kowloon Motor Bus purchased 100 former London Transport Daimler Fleetlines
in 1981. Unlike China Motor Bus, KMB specified a requirement for Leyland
0.680 engines. 2D61, formerly DMS1562 (Reg. THM 562M) was new to London
Transport in November 1973 and entered service with KMB in April 1981. Its service
life was short lived, being withdrawn in July 1985 when it became a driver
training bus.
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