| The model
- news of this model was announced on 1st January 2000 and it was released
in Hong Kong on 23rd January. The destination of 'Shaukiewan' is in fact
incorrect. The official name should be Shau Kei Wan, although sometimes
the syllables of the three Chinese characters are spelt as one single word
'Shaukeiwan'. However, CMB never included the 'e', and their destination
blinds read either 'Shaukiwan' or 'Shau Ki Wan'. (see photograph below)
The bus
- 108 Tilling-Stevens 'Express' single-deck buses
were ordered by China Motor Bus, the first entering service in February
1948.
56 of these buses were
of the short wheelbase design, type K5LA4, whilst the remaining 52 were
of the longer wheelbase, type K5LA7. These buses had dual entrances and
had separate 1st and 2nd class saloons.
A noticeable feature
of this design was the engine bonnet side panels, made of aluminium, but
never painted. |
