Unitrans 6773-6774
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Unitrans 6773 and 6774 were ex-West Riding double decker buses operated in regular service by Unitrans in Davis, California. Originally, they were part of a fleet of 55 identical buses built in 1968 and 1969 that operated in Yorkshire. These buses were modified by Unitrans with right side passenger doors and wheelchair lifts located behind the stairwell, which neccessitated the removal of some of the lower-level seating. Having been sold in 2001, they are no longer part of the Unitrans fleet.
[edit] Technical specifications
Manufacturer (chassis): Daimler Motor Company
Manufacturer (coachwork): Charles H. Roe Ltd.
Model (chassis): CRG6LX Fleetline
Model (coachwork): Roe H43/33F
Date built: May, 1969
Engine: Gardner diesel with Westinghouse air operated 4-speed semi-automatic transmission
Seating capacity: 76 (33 downstairs, 43 upstairs) as originally equipped - installation of the right side passenger door and wheelchair lift resulted in the loss of some seating in the downstairs level
Original operator: West Riding Automobile Company
Original fleet numbers: 212 (6773), 213 (6774)
Original licence plate numbers: PHL 212 G (6773), PHL 213 G (6774)
Date acquired by Unitrans: 1980s
Current status: Retired and sold in June, 2001. As of October, 2001 they were under private ownership in Crescent City, CA
[edit] References
- The Unitrans Pool, flickr.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-18
- Bus Lists on the Web, buslistsontheweb.co.uk. Retrieved on 2006-12-18
- West Riding Home Page, arrivayorkshire.co.uk. Retrieved on 2006-12-18
- Yahoo Groups: British Buses Abroad in North America, yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-21
[edit] External links
- Photo of West Riding #195 - renumbered #630 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)
- Photo of West Riding #196 - renumbered #631 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774) taken in 1974
- Photo of West Riding #200 - renumbered #635 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)
- Photo of West Riding #200 - renumbered #635 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)
- Photo of West Riding #221 - renumbered #659 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774) taken in 1979
- Photo of West Riding #235 - renumbered #670 and repainted green (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)
