Trolleybus [No.115 (Park Royal)]
Maker and role
British United Traction/Leyland, Manufacturer
Production date
1958
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Object detail
Accession number
1983.45
Production period
Description
Ex Auckland Park Royal trolleybus - No.115.
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland (UK)
Equipment: British Thompson-Houston (UK) assembled by ATB, 44 seats. Later converted to 38 seats for central city shuttle.
In service: 1958 to 1980.
Bodywork: Park Royal - 115 built as 44 seater and converted to 38 Queen Street Shuttle. Assembled from kitset by the Auckland Transport Board. Seat 38.
Electrical Equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BYH210CXG6
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland (UK)
Equipment: British Thompson-Houston (UK) assembled by ATB, 44 seats. Later converted to 38 seats for central city shuttle.
In service: 1958 to 1980.
Bodywork: Park Royal - 115 built as 44 seater and converted to 38 Queen Street Shuttle. Assembled from kitset by the Auckland Transport Board. Seat 38.
Electrical Equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BYH210CXG6
Marks
AUCKLAND REGIONAL AUTHORITY / QUEEN ST. - KARANGAHAPE RD. / 115 Painted
Media/Materials
Credit Line
British United Traction/Leyland. 1958. Trolleybus [No.115 (Park Royal)], 1983.45. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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