Unitrans RTL1194
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Unitrans RTL1194 was an ex-London Transport double decker bus operated in regular service by Unitrans in Davis, California, and was one of the first two original double decker buses purchased by Unitrans at the start of service in 1967. Having been sold in the late 1990's, it is no longer part of the Unitrans fleet.
[edit] Technical Specifications
Manufacturer (chassis): Leyland Motors Ltd
Manufacturer (coachwork): Park Royal Vehicles
Model (chassis): Leyland Titan PD 2/1
Model (coachwork): Park Royal RT8
Date built: 1950
Engine: Leyland 9.8 liter diesel with air operated Wilson preselector gearbox
Length: 27 feet, 6 inches
Width: 7 feet, 6 inches
Seating capacity: 56 (26 downstairs, 30 upstairs)
Original operator: London Transport
Original fleet number: RTL1194
Original license plate number: LYF 135
Date acquired by Unitrans: September, 1967
Current status: Retired and sold between 1994 and 1999. Last known to be under private ownership in Sacramento, CA and converted into a recreational vehicle.
[edit] References
- Unitrans Homepage, unitrans.com, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Ian's bus stop: RT, countrybus.org.uk, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Leyland Titan, overground.org, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Spotter's Jotter: London Buses in California, self-preservation-society.co.uk, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Surviving RTL and RTW class vehicles, self-preservation-society.co.uk, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Mark's Unitrans Photo Gallery, loft22.com, Retrieved on 2006-12-17
- Yahoo Groups: British Buses Abroad in North America, yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-21
- McCormack, Kevin (1998). Glory Days: RT - The History of a Classic London Bus, Shepperton, Surrey, UK: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 0-7110-2581-9
