Conventional type of double-decker used in Great Britain in 1968 is of rear-engined layout with power unit mounted transversely; operators have choice of three makes, for in addition to Leyland Atlantean and Daimler Fleetline, Bristol VRT is now in production; over 250 examples of VRT are on order; constructional details, special engine heat removing features, and layout; brake system incorporates 15 cfm capacity water-cooled compressor, separate circuits for front and rear axles and spring-actuated parking brake. (11133)


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    Title :

    Transverse-engined Bristol in production


    Additional title:

    Bus and Coach


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Bus and Coach ; 40 , n 10


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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