Welcome aboard one of the finest and rarest Bristol Lodekkas in preservation! Eastern National's last, of 247 bought, was also the last one built and has been beautifully restored to as-new condition, with full coach seating and luggage racks.
Built to the longer 31ft length, it is fitted with 5-speed semi-automatic gearbox, which gives a very rich aural treat, with high-pitched, very loud whines in each gear ratio.
After a long wait of 32 years since they last ran, it's my great pleasure to share these fabulous sounds with you now - I hope you enjoy them!
On a re-run of Eastern National's famous 251 route (Southend Seaway-London Wood Green) we are 4 miles from Romford on the A12 dual-carriageway, making quite fast progress, catching up veteran Bristol L6B coach PTW 110 near the Moby Dick.
28 апр 2013
