Trolleybus [No.108 (Park Royal)]
Maker and role
British United Traction/Leyland, Manufacturer
Production date
1958
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Object detail
Accession number
1983.48
Production period
Description
Ex Auckland Park Royal Trolleybus No.108, 38 seats.
In service: 1958-1980.
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland (UK) assembled from kitset by ATB (Auckland Transport Board) at Parkroyal.
Of 13 originally built, 3 survivors [THS No.105 <A>, OBS No.109 <?>]. Built for K.Rd-Queen Street-Railway shuttle service and carried unique distinctive yellow and red livery. Central to the theme of inner-city transport.
Electrical equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BTH210CXG6
In service: 1958-1980.
Chassis: British United Traction RETB½ built by Leyland (UK) assembled from kitset by ATB (Auckland Transport Board) at Parkroyal.
Of 13 originally built, 3 survivors [THS No.105 <A>, OBS No.109 <?>]. Built for K.Rd-Queen Street-Railway shuttle service and carried unique distinctive yellow and red livery. Central to the theme of inner-city transport.
Electrical equipment: British Thomson Houston
Motor: 125 hp BTH210CXG6
Brief History
Operated by Auckland Transport Board, Auckland Regional Authority. This trolleybus was in service from 1958 until 26 September 1980. Of 13 originally built, there are only three of the fleet remaining. Built for the Karangahape Road, Queen Street Railway shuttle service, No. 108 had a distinctive yellow and red livery.
Marks
AUCKLAND REGIONAL AUTHORITY / QUEEN ST. - KARANGAHAPE RD. / 108 Painted
Media/Materials
Credit Line
British United Traction/Leyland. 1958. Trolleybus [No.108 (Park Royal)], 1983.48. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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