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Len Wright entered bus operation with London Buslines, initially operating DMSs on route 81 between Hounslow and Slough. The operation developed and ran in tandem with his later purchase, Beeline, with operations based on the old Thames Valley company. In due course this also encompassed the London Country North West operations at Slough. Both companies were acquired by Centrewest, Beeline by then being the remnants of Slough and Bracknell operations. Centrewest was acquired by First along with London Buslines and Beeline.

A pair of Buslines Darts in Hounslow High Street, alongside the old LT depot.

Seen at Watford Junction on layover on the 258 is another conventional Dennis Dart/Plaxton Pointer 631 (P631CGM) - the Reading registration, reflecting the Beeline parentage at the time. The 258 has converted to Trident operation in early 2001 with standard First London liveried Presidents.

Reflecting Centrewest ownership is this Marshall bodied Dart SLF on layover at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Somewhat reminiscent of the days when Central area buses strayed over to Windsor on a Sunday. This London Buslines Marshall bodied Dart works the 441 - strictly speaking a Country Area route.