Скачать или смотреть Route 281: RATP London United: SP44096 (YT59SGO) Scania N230UD/ Scania OmniCity

Hello my fellow public transit sound enjoyers. I'm still combing through my December uploads, trying to upload at a steading pace whilst making sure I don't dry up content. Today's video is a double bill of London-based Scania, taking place on west London route 281.

Some history for you. Route 281 was formed in 1962 and ran from Twickenham to Tolworth as a direct replacement for trolleybus route 601. The route was extended to Hounslow in 1970 bar Sundays, and fully extended there in 1978, and aside from peak workings to Chessington, which were withdrawn in 1987, always maintained its southern terminus at Tolworth Broadway. Over the years the vehicle has seen many a vehicle operate on it, including RM's, SM's, DMS's & M's in London Transport days. The route was privatised to London United in the 1990's, which saw M's continue service, before replacement by Olympians and later Tridents, before becoming a stronghold for the SP class Scania OmniCity. The route is allegedly earmarked for electric Enviro400MMC in the near future.

As for the history of the vehicle, based on photographic evidence SP96 has been a Fulwell (FW) staple it's entire operating life spending most of it's time either on the 281 or the 65, only recetly spurning appearances on the 71 & school route 671. SP96 is powered by a Scania DC9 engine coupled to a ZF EcoLife gearbox.

This video showcases Route 281 which runs between Hounslow Bus Station and Tolworth Broadway via Whitton, Twickenham, Fulwell, Hampton Wick, Kingston & Surbiton. I hope you enjoy.

Start: Pownall Gardens
End: London Road/ Twickenham