Unitrans 6773-6774

. These buses were modified by Unitrans with right side passenger doors and wheelchair lifts located behind the stairwell, which necessitated the removal of some of the lower-level seating. These modifications also necessitated the use of a conductor as the driver was unable to see or collect bus fare from passengers entering or exiting through the right side passenger doors. Having been sold in 2001, they are no longer part of the Unitrans fleet.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer (chassis): Daimler Motor Company

Manufacturer (coachwork): Charles H. Roe Ltd.

Model (chassis): CRG6LX Fleetline

Model (coachwork): Roe H43/33F

Date built: May, 1969

Engine: Gardner diesel with Westinghouse air operated 4-speed semi-automatic transmission

Seating capacity: 76 (33 downstairs, 43 upstairs) as originally equipped - "installation of the right side passenger door and wheelchair lift resulted in the loss of some seating in the downstairs level"

Original operator: West Riding Automobile Company

Original fleet numbers: 212 (6773), 213 (6774)

Original licence plate numbers: PHL 212 G (6773), PHL 213 G (6774)

Date acquired by Unitrans: 1980s

Current status: Retired and sold in June, 2001. As of October, 2001 they were under private ownership in Crescent City, CA

References

* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/unitrans/pool/ The Unitrans Pool] , "flickr.com". Retrieved on 2006-12-18
* [http://www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk/ Bus Lists on the Web] , "buslistsontheweb.co.uk". Retrieved on 2006-12-18
* [http://www.arrivayorkshire.co.uk/ West Riding Home Page] , "arrivayorkshire.co.uk". Retrieved on 2006-12-18
* [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

External links

* [http://nationalbusco.fotopic.net/p27272403.html Photo of West Riding #195 - renumbered #630 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)]
* [http://nationalbusco.fotopic.net/p24367465.html Photo of West Riding #196 - renumbered #631 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774) taken in 1974]
* [http://nationalbusco.fotopic.net/p12773980.html Photo of West Riding #200 - renumbered #635 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)]
* [http://www.busphotos.co.uk/WEST%20RIDING-MHL311F-1980.jpgPhoto of West Riding #200 - renumbered #635 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)]
* [http://nationalbusco.fotopic.net/p19412711.html Photo of West Riding #221 - renumbered #659 (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774) taken in 1979]
* [http://wulfrunian.fotopic.net/p306500.html Photo of West Riding #235 - renumbered #670 and repainted green (same make, model, and fleet as Unitrans 6773-6774)]