Trolleybus [Leyland No.85]
Maker and role
British United Traction/Leyland, Manufacturer
Saunders Roe Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1956
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Object detail
Accession number
1982.1007
Production period
Description
Ex Auckland Trolleybus Leyland No.85 (known as "Saro's" or "Tanks").
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland.
Equipment: British Thompson-Houston (UK)
Bodywork: Saunders Roe (UK) assembled from kitset by ATB (Auckland Transport Board). 45 seats.
In service: 1956-1977.
Of 40 built, one survivor (numbers 60 - 99). First of the lightweight trolley buses. Brief venture of SARO into bus construction.
Electrical equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BTH210CXG6
Operators: Auckland Transport Board, Auckland Regional Authority- used as Suburban Auckland Trolleybus.
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland.
Equipment: British Thompson-Houston (UK)
Bodywork: Saunders Roe (UK) assembled from kitset by ATB (Auckland Transport Board). 45 seats.
In service: 1956-1977.
Of 40 built, one survivor (numbers 60 - 99). First of the lightweight trolley buses. Brief venture of SARO into bus construction.
Electrical equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BTH210CXG6
Operators: Auckland Transport Board, Auckland Regional Authority- used as Suburban Auckland Trolleybus.
Brief History
Trolleybus No.85 was in service from 1956 to 1977. Of the fleet of 40 built, this is the last example of its type.
Media/Materials
Credit Line
British United Traction/Leyland et al. 1956. Trolleybus [Leyland No.85], 1982.1007. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
![[Trolley bus 85 on Herne Bay route 1]; Graham Stewart; 1970](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/51034/00ae9660b19670e6e2f1400c079cbbb0e4780130.jpg)
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