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3 1 / 2 ton AEC single decker omnibus, 1923
Filename: R4 101.jpg
Size: 3000 x 2423 (673KB)
Date: 24th April 2007
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from STEAM Museum
3 1 / 2 ton AEC single decker omnibus, 1923
Built by the Associated Equipment Company in 1923. This particular bus became a lorry in 1928
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 446010
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of transportation history, the 3 1/2 ton AEC single decker omnibus from 1923. Built by the renowned Associated Equipment Company (AEC) in that very year, this bus was an emblem of innovation and style during its time. With its sleek design and sturdy build, it effortlessly glided along the roads, transporting passengers to their destinations with utmost comfort. However, what makes this particular vehicle even more intriguing is its transformation in 1928. Like a chameleon changing colors, this magnificent omnibus underwent a metamorphosis and became a lorry. Its purpose shifted from carrying people to hauling goods and materials across vast distances. Preserved within the STEAM Museum of the GWR (Great Western Railway), this print serves as a testament to the adaptability and longevity of such vehicles. It reminds us that even though times change and technologies evolve, these mechanical marvels can find new life in different roles. As we gaze upon this image captured decades ago, we are transported back in time to an era when buses like these were at the forefront of modernity. The AEC single decker omnibus stands tall against a backdrop of bustling streets; its presence evokes nostalgia for simpler times while also celebrating human ingenuity. Let us cherish this snapshot from history as it encapsulates not only a mode of transport but also represents our ability to repurpose and reinvent objects for continued usefulness throughout generations.
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