Bristol Lodekkas

By Stephen Dowle

A detailed look at the history and evolution of the Bristol Lodekka, a groundbreaking double-decker bus that revolutionized public transport in the UK.

The Bristol Lodekka was designed to solve the problem of low railway bridges, using an ingenious transmission redesign to lower the bus's overall height. This book explores the development of the Lodekka, from its prototypes in 1949 to the final FLF-type, covering its design, engineering, and impact on bus services across Britain.

Featuring a wealth of photographs, this book showcases the Lodekka in its various forms and liveries, highlighting its role in the fleets of the Scottish Bus Group and the National Bus Company. Perfect for bus enthusiasts and those interested in transportation history, this is a tribute to a classic of British engineering.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445664631
• ISBN13: 9781445664637
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"