The second Lodekka variant to be operated by Central was also one of the most unusual, the Flat-floor, Short, Forward-entrance model. This design paved the way for the very popular FLF that would soon follow, but retained the limited 60-seat capacity of the original, rear-entrance Lodekkas. The FSFs had a rearward-ascending staircase directly opposite the entrance and a long front seat upstairs that enjoyed splendid isolation from the rest of the bus. The final FSF batch, B160-170, introduced the new-style chrome grille.
Unlike Eastern Scottish, where the driver was expected to monitor a forward entrance, Central practice was for the conductor to continue to give the starting signal on these buses.
No other SBG company ordered FSFs, but several of Central's DGMxxx batch ended their days at Eastern Scottish, following a serious vehicle shortage at that company in 1977.B116-122 | Chassis Bristol FSF6G | Built 1961 | |||
Bodywork ECW H34/26F | |||||
116 CGM116 | 118 CGM118 | 120 CGM120 | 121 CGM121 | 122 CGM122 | |
117 CGM117 | 119 CGM119 | ||||
B130-159 | Chassis Bristol FSF6G | Built 1962 | |||
Bodywork ECW H34/26F | |||||
130 DGM430 | 136 DGM436 | 142 DGM442 | 148 DGM448 | 154 DGM454 | |
131 DGM431 | 137 DGM437 | 143 DGM443 | 149 DGM449 | 155 DGM455 | |
132 DGM432 | 138 DGM438 | 144 DGM444 | 150 DGM450 | 156 DGM456 | |
133 DGM433 | 139 DGM439 | 145 DGM445 | 151 DGM451 | 157 DGM457 | |
134 DGM434 | 140 DGM440 | 146 DGM446 | 152 DGM452 | 158 DGM458 | |
135 DGM435 | 141 DGM441 | 147 DGM447 | 153 DGM453 | 159 DGM459 | |
B160-170 | Chassis Bristol FSF6G | Built 1963 | |||
Bodywork ECW H34/26F | |||||
160 FGM160 | 163 FGM163 | 165 FGM165 | 167 FGM167 | 169 FGM169 | |
161 FGM161 | 164 FGM164 | 166 FGM166 | 168 FGM168 | 170 FGM170 | |
162 FGM162 |
LEFT : This rear view of B170 was taken in Wishaw Depot. |
RIGHT : This shot shows B144 in service with Eastern Scottish, following sale in 1977. Its bears a remarkable new fleetnumber : AA444A. |