- Unitrans RTL1014
, is scheduled to have a new engine and transmission installed in 2008). RT1014 is the only double-decker bus in the Unitrans fleet to retain its original engine, and upon its retirement was the oldest operating example of this model bus (an RTL) in regular revenue service anywhere in the world. It is also one of the first two original double-decker buses purchased by Unitrans at the start of service in 1968. RTL1014 was retired from service on December 14, 2007 due to stricter state-mandated emissions standards going into effect in January, 2008.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer (
chassis ):Leyland Motors Ltd Manufacturer (
coachwork ):Park Royal Vehicles Model (chassis):
Leyland Titan PD 2/1 RTLModel (coachwork): Park Royal RT8
Date built: 1950
Engine: Leyland 9.8 liter diesel with air operated Wilson
preselector gearbox Length: 27 feet, 6 inches
Width: 7 feet, 6 inches
Seating capacity: 56 (26 downstairs, 30 upstairs)
Original operator: London Transport
Original fleet number: RTL1014
Original license plate number: KYY 712
Date acquired by Unitrans: September, 1967
Current status: Unitrans Fleet - Retired
References
* [http://www.unitrans.com/ Unitrans Homepage] , "unitrans.com", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
*UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services (2001-10-15). " [http://www.taps.ucdavis.edu/LRAP2002/Unitrans_Tbl1.pdf TAPS 2001 Fleet Inventory] ", Davis, CA: University of California, Davis
* [http://www.countrybus.org.uk/RT/RT.htm Ian's bus stop: RT] , "countrybus.org.uk", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://www.overground.org/titan/titan.html Leyland Titan] , "overground.org", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://www.self-preservation-society.co.uk/jotter/unitrans.htm Spotter's Jotter: London Buses in California] , "self-preservation-society.co.uk", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://daviswiki.org/Unitrans_Buses Unitrans Buses] , "daviswiki.org", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/unitrans/pool/ The Unitrans Pool] , "flickr.com", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://photos.loft22.com/unitrans Mark's Unitrans Photo Gallery] , "loft22.com", Retrieved on 2006-12-17
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/British-Buses-Abroad-in-North-America/ Yahoo Groups: British Buses Abroad in North America] , "yahoo.com". Retrieved on 2006-12-21
*McCormack, Kevin (1998). "Glory Days: RT - The History of a Classic London Bus", Shepperton, Surrey, UK: Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN 0-7110-2581-9
*cite news
first = Sharon
last = Stello
title = Air rules may force a double-decker bus into retirement
url = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BATN/message/36817
publisher = The Davis Enterprise
page =
date = 2007-12-13
accessdate = 2007-12-16*cite video
people = Kirchner, Elyce
title = [http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=28239@kovr.dayport.com Davis Double Decker Bus Retired Today]
medium = TV news report
publisher =KOVR
location = Sacramento, CA & Davis, CA
date = 2007-12-14
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