Atlantean Tests in South Africa
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TWO Atiantean buses are to be shipped L to South Africa by Leyland Motors, Ltd., for tests and demonstrations. Both will have Metropolitan-Cammell 78-scat bodies, modified to comply with South African licensing and traffic regulations. The alterations include the use of 11.00-20-in. (12-ply) tyres on all wheels, and the incorporation of a wider front entrance with single-step loading platform. Full-depth sliding windows are to be fitted.
One bus has the standard 0.600 125 b.h.p. oil engine, and is destined for operation in the Cape Town area, with a possible trip to Port Elizabeth later in the year.
The other vehicle has an 0.680 150 b.h.p. unit and will be working in Natal, the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The larger engine is fitted because the bus will be operating at altitudes of up to 5,000 ft. It is expected that the demonstrations will open a market in South Africa for this design.