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Tigers Converted t Double-deckers

13th July 1956, Page 42
13th July 1956
Page 42
Page 42, 13th July 1956 — Tigers Converted t Double-deckers
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FORTY Leyland Tiger 34-se vertical-engined buses of the Ills' Transport Authority which have be operated for seven years have been cc verted to double-deckers in the U.T. workshops. In their new form th seat 61 passengers each and wei

6 tons 13 cwt. 3 qr.

The I7-ft. 6-in, wheelbase of t PS 2/1 chassis had to be reduced 1 ft. I in. to align with that of t Titan PD 2/10 chassis. This neces tated replacing the main frames wi PD 2/10 components, to which t existing cross-members were WA Propeller shafts and brake rods wc shortened and standard PD 2/10 ro springs fitted.

The adapted double-deckers are 27 long by 7 ft. 6 in. wide and 14 ft. 6 I high. The main framework is of t M.C.W. Mark IV all-metal type, al light-alloy structural panels serve interior linings and bracing for t framework. Bulkheads are rigid attached to the chassis, and cm bearers, which are of 2-in, light joi section, are connected to the chas brackets by means of special forg, steel clamps.

A Clayton under-canopy heater al ventilator is fitted. It has a fresh-t intake to serve the upper saloon, t1 lower saloon and the driver's ca There are two extractors in the roof.

SAVING WITH ONE-MAN AND LIGHTWEIGHT BUSES

IN an attempt to effect economies, t Ulster Transport Authdrity has co sidered the possibility of introducil one-man. buses on certain count routes. It has also investigated t possibilities of reducing the weight double-deck buses.

This was revealed at a hearing by ti Transport Tribunal in Belfast, last wee into an application by U.T.A. for general revision of maximum charg and conditions of carriage.

Mr. R. Carlisle said U.T.A. w engaged on a three-year plan to dete mine roads that could be made fit f working with double-deckers. A existing double-deck bus weighed abo

7 tons, but the use of certain materia could reduce the weight by 1 ton 6 cw he said.

Workers' fares were abolished I Belfast Transport Department la Saturday.

"LONDON BUS WEEK"

NEXT week is to be celebrated ; "London Bus Week" by tl London Transport Executive to mat the first operations of the Londc General Omnibus Co., 100 years ag There will he a parade of old and ne buses in Regent's Park, a show „c Horse Guards Parade, and an exiiIr tion at Charing Cross Undergrour station.