@ceylonmemories1: This vintage red double-decker bus, registration 23 SRI 3078, was captured in 1971 while operating on route 166 near the Central Bank in Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka.Historical ContextThe Bus: This model is a Leyland Titan RTL double-decker, a type commonly imported second-hand from London Transport starting in the late 1950s.The Route: Route 166 traditionally ran between Mulleriyawa and Slave Island/Fort.Operating Era: These iconic buses were operated by the Ceylon Transport Board (CTB), which was formed in 1958 following the nationalization of private bus companies. While these buses dominated Colombo's main roads in the 1960s and 70s, high maintenance costs and fuel consumption led to their gradual withdrawal in favor of modern single-deck models by the late 1970s.#Colombo #ceylon #srilanka #Vintage #70s

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