Road vehicle; K2-class trolleybus No 1253 registration number EXV253, 1939

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Reference number	1981/528 part 0
Description	Trolleybus 1253 ran in north and northeast London from March 1939 to April 1961. It is a typical example of the K2 type trolleybus, of which over 150 were constructed by Leyland Motors Ltd. They were known for their quiet, smooth ride and the 70-seat interior was designed to be attractive and comfortable. Trolleybuses were withdrawn from service during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Number 1253 has been displayed at the Museum since 1980.
Manufacturer	Leyland Motors
Dates	1939
Collection	Vehicles
Object type	Road vehicle
Location	Covent Garden On the Surface 1900-1945
Topics	Trolley bus Trollleybus North london Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	4735mm15ft 7in
  Length	9150mm30ft 0in
  Width	2440mm7ft 6in

  Weight

  Attribute	Value
  Unladen	9 tons

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red Cream

• Build and type

  Attribute	Value
  In service	03/1939 - 04/1961
  Chassis number	300198
  Fleet number	1253
  Registration number	EXV253
  London transport type code	K2

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Leyland Motors , 1939 Metropolitan Vickers, 1939 English Electric, 1939

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Operated by	London Transport, 1939