Bus [Bedford SB3 NZ Railways Road Services]
Maker and role
Bedford Motors Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1964
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Object detail
Accession number
2002.12
Maker
Production period
Description
Bedford bus model SB3- SB Bedford NZ Railways Road Services No. 3592. Light blue body, darker blue horizontal band on side and on roof. One passenger door on front left side.
In service: 1964 - sold before 1984.
Chassis: (petrol) Bedford (UK) type SB
Bodywork: New Zealand Motor Bodies, 35 seats.
cc rating: 4927.
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass): 9,525kg
In service: 1964 - sold before 1984.
Chassis: (petrol) Bedford (UK) type SB
Bodywork: New Zealand Motor Bodies, 35 seats.
cc rating: 4927.
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass): 9,525kg
Brief History
The Bedford SB3 typifies the fleet operated by New Zealand Railways Road Services during the 1960s. It would have been used on medium distance runs beyond Auckland. After being retired from the NZR Road Services, this bus was operated by the New Zealand Prison Service until 1984, and then as a school bus in Helensville until 2002. Its bodywork was made by New Zealand Motor Bodies and fitted onto a Bedford chassis.
Engine: 6-cylinder, petrol, 300 cubic inch engine
Gearbox: 4 forward gears, 1 reverse
Seating: 35
Engine: 6-cylinder, petrol, 300 cubic inch engine
Gearbox: 4 forward gears, 1 reverse
Seating: 35
Media/Materials
Other name
SB3
Credit Line
Bedford Motors Limited. 1964. Bus [Bedford SB3 NZ Railways Road Services], 2002.12. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Kia ora Kevin, thanks for your comment. We'll follow up in an email.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 9 months ago.
I’m in the process or restoring my SB3 bus and like to know about finding the windscreen metal surround for the front windows. Is there a part no. or do they have to be specially made? Rust along the front has eaten most away. She is ‘60’s ex railways/Mt Cook. Also looking for the right side engine plate from handbrake to fire wall. Thanks
- Kevin B. Varrall posted 9 months ago.
Thank you for your enquiry David, the Gross Vehicle Mass of this bus is 9,525kg.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 2 years ago.
Does any body know the GVM of the SB3 bus was or the SB3 chasis ratings Thankyou David Milne
- david milne posted 3 years ago.