| The model -
this is one of two BACo bodied Fleetline models announced by Kowloon
Motor Bus on 2nd September 2025 and released on 5th September. The
other features D1013 in a predominantly red livery (KMB2025021).
The bus
- KMB's third and final order for Daimler (Leyland) Fleetlines (150 buses)
differed from the previous two orders, in that British Aluminium Company
(BACo) bodywork was specified. The BACo bodywork was certainly very different
from any other body type, being of a very angular design. This angular
design was even applied to the wheelarches! A predominantly red livery
was applied from new which tended to improve the appearance of the design.
One feature akin to the latest low floor buses was the use of a straight
staircase.
D1025 entered service on 4th September 1978.
The above information
has been extracted from the excellent reference book 'Hong
Kong Buses - Kowloon Motor Bus',
by Mike Davis and
published by DTS Publishing.
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