Lightweights for Brum
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THE first of 12 Ford R192 single-decker buses (above) with one-man 45-seat Strachans bodies has just been placed in service by Birmingham City Transport.
The buses will be run on a trial basis to test their economic advantages over the heavyduty type of bus normally standard with municipal undertakings. Birmingham operates a fleet of 1,600 buses, most of which are double-deckers.
The chassis, supplied by Don Everall Commercial Vehicles Ltd., are fitted with the Ford 128 b.h.p. diesel engine and have five-speed gearboxes and 6.14 to 1 rear axle ratios.
Strachans Pacesaver Mk II bodies with lightweight steel frames and double-skinned panelling are fitted to the new buses. Although this body normally has a two-step entrance, the version for Birmingham has a three-step entrance to reduce step height.
New Look: Yorkshire Traction Co. Ltd. is redesigning the style of the lettering on the sides of its buses to give them a more modern appearance. Accrington Bus Tender: Accrington Corporation transport committee has authorized the transport manager to invite tenders for the supply of three double-deck and two single-deck buses as replacements.