North Western's first batch of Lolines were Mark II models which showed more clearly their Bristol Lodekka origins. The East Lancs bodies fitted to these had the standard double-deck destination display, however only two batches of double-deckers were bought in an eight-year period. Due to the use of an intermediate display they required special blinds, an expensive exercise due to the number of different depots - as a consequence they were rebuilt after a few years with a simple number and destination layout, see the picture later in this collection. 815 is still in original condition and like most of the batch had a Leyland engine. Work has just started behind on the new GPO sorting office. Photo courtesy Remember When (Michael Rooum).