Trolleybus [Leyland Farmers No.3]

Maker and role
British Leyland Motor Corporation, Manufacturer
DSC and Cousins and Cousins Limited, Manufacturer
Wm.J. Parlour Ltd., Other contributor
Production date
1938
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Object detail

Accession number

1982.1004

Maker

British Leyland Motor Corporation
DSC and Cousins and Cousins Limited
Wm.J. Parlour Ltd.

Production period

1930s

Description

Farmers Free Trolley Bus No. 3 bus.
Chassis: Leyland (UK) Trolley Bus chassis
Equipment: Metropolitan Vickers (UK)
Bodywork: DSC & Cousins & Cousins (Auckland), 37 seats.
Motor: 95 hp MV 206A
Running voltage: 550-600 volts DC, supplied by overhead wires.
Controller: 10 notch non-automatic acceleration with 2-stage rheostatic braking and 7-stage regenerative braking.

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

British Leyland Motor Corporation et al. 1938. Trolleybus [Leyland Farmers No.3], 1982.1004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Bus Trolleybus Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Motor Vehicles

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Tramways Transport

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