Bus nostalgia

[splott]

I love the R T Williams stuff, and that Gold and Green Atki is simply stunning.

Now here is a bit of a beast...................................


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[Seth]

I reckon that this is actually a Scammell that's had an Atki cab grafted on.

Anyone? :-/

[Marks DTM Calib]

What you really need is 36 thumping big cylinders running 6000+ bhp



Had a good run with them down to Loughborough yesterday afternoon having got 47292 running again after de-winterisation.

[splott]

You want big, here is big...................................


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Total engine weight: 2300 tons  (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)
Length: 89 feet
Height: 44 feet
Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm 
Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm 

[splott]

What you really need is 36 thumping big cylinders running 6000+ bhp



Had a good run with them down to Loughborough yesterday afternoon having got 47292 running again after de-winterisation.

Are these trains scrap or waiting to be refurbed.

[splott]

I reckon that this is actually a Scammell that's had an Atki cab grafted on.

Anyone? :-/

Now you say that, you can see  the Atki cab. Think your right there Byron

[Marks DTM Calib]

What you really need is 36 thumping big cylinders running 6000+ bhp



Had a good run with them down to Loughborough yesterday afternoon having got 47292 running again after de-winterisation.

Are these trains scrap or waiting to be refurbed.

All 3 are full runners, middle one is complete, front and rear awaiting body overhaul.

Not very mobile that large engine of yours....

[splott]

The worlds biggest bus...................................

Neoplan Jumbo -cruiser....2 in 1 bus..double deck bus..170 passenger capacity


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[splott]

What you really need is 36 thumping big cylinders running 6000+ bhp



Had a good run with them down to Loughborough yesterday afternoon having got 47292 running again after de-winterisation.

Are these trains scrap or waiting to be refurbed.

All 3 are full runners, middle one is complete, front and rear awaiting body overhaul.

Not very mobile that large engine of yours....

Reason I asked was that my daughter is at Loughborough Uni. Next time I'm over there I would love to see those trains

Effing big engine though, is it not
8-) 8-) 8-)

[Marks DTM Calib]

What you really need is 36 thumping big cylinders running 6000+ bhp



Had a good run with them down to Loughborough yesterday afternoon having got 47292 running again after de-winterisation.

Are these trains scrap or waiting to be refurbed.

All 3 are full runners, middle one is complete, front and rear awaiting body overhaul.

Not very mobile that large engine of yours....

Reason I asked was that my daughter is at Loughborough Uni. Next time I'm over there I would love to see those trains

Effing big engine though, is it not
8-) 8-) 8-)

It certainly is!

Yes, if your over this way drop me a PM and I will give you the tour.....but bring old cloths! 

[splott]

The series three of this type of bus is supposed to be the fastest standard coach available>....................................
What is it??

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[Marks DTM Calib]

I should add, we also have these on site at Ruddington:

Operational

Routemaster RCL London Transport CUV 218C built in 1965.
AEC Regent III Nottingham City Transport OTV 161 built in 1954.
Leyland Atlantean open-top ex Northern General and Trent ORC 545P built in 1976.
Trent Buses AEC Militant 'wrecker' GSU 841 "Gus" built in 1952.

Under light work

Leyland Atlantean Nottingham City Transport ARC 666T "Andrew Pickering" built in 1978

Undergoing restoration

Barton Transport AEC Reliance/Plaxton Panorama coach 866 HAL built in 1960.
Leyland PD1 ex Leicester and Barton DJF 349 built in 1947.

Stored

Leyland Lion LT5 South Notts VO 8846 built in 1933.
Leyland National Mk.1 Trent Buses KVO 429P built in 1975.
Leyland Royal Tiger/Duple Roadmaster South Notts MAL 310 built in 1951. 
Leyland PD1 Barton Transport JVO 230 built in 1948.

[splott]

I should add, we also have these on site at Ruddington:

Operational

Routemaster RCL London Transport CUV 218C built in 1965.
AEC Regent III Nottingham City Transport OTV 161 built in 1954.
Leyland Atlantean open-top ex Northern General and Trent ORC 545P built in 1976.
Trent Buses AEC Militant 'wrecker' GSU 841 "Gus" built in 1952.

Under light work

Leyland Atlantean Nottingham City Transport ARC 666T "Andrew Pickering" built in 1978

Undergoing restoration

Barton Transport AEC Reliance/Plaxton Panorama coach 866 HAL built in 1960.
Leyland PD1 ex Leicester and Barton DJF 349 built in 1947.

Stored

Leyland Lion LT5 South Notts VO 8846 built in 1933.
Leyland National Mk.1 Trent Buses KVO 429P built in 1975.
Leyland Royal Tiger/Duple Roadmaster South Notts MAL 310 built in 1951. 
Leyland PD1 Barton Transport JVO 230 built in 1948.

All based at Loughborough? Where about are they?

[Sixstring]

Bova Futura 2 if I'm not wrong......
BRILLIANT bus, nearly bought one just the same instead of my "swiftie", only reason I didn't, is it would not fit on my drive!!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

I should add, we also have these on site at Ruddington:

Operational

Routemaster RCL London Transport CUV 218C built in 1965.
AEC Regent III Nottingham City Transport OTV 161 built in 1954.
Leyland Atlantean open-top ex Northern General and Trent ORC 545P built in 1976.
Trent Buses AEC Militant 'wrecker' GSU 841 "Gus" built in 1952.

Under light work

Leyland Atlantean Nottingham City Transport ARC 666T "Andrew Pickering" built in 1978

Undergoing restoration

Barton Transport AEC Reliance/Plaxton Panorama coach 866 HAL built in 1960.
Leyland PD1 ex Leicester and Barton DJF 349 built in 1947.

Stored

Leyland Lion LT5 South Notts VO 8846 built in 1933.
Leyland National Mk.1 Trent Buses KVO 429P built in 1975.
Leyland Royal Tiger/Duple Roadmaster South Notts MAL 310 built in 1951. 
Leyland PD1 Barton Transport JVO 230 built in 1948.

All based at Loughborough? Where about are they?

All based just up the road at Ruddington (which is where the locos are to).

http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll=52.884958,-1.147873&spn=0.001641,0.004812&t=h&z=18

less than 10 miles from loughborough