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Displaying specifications for AEC Reliance 470 2HMU2RA [Athol Hedges]
Chassis |
AEC Reliance 470 2HMU2RA |
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Body |
Athol Hedges |
Body Type |
Rigid |
Fleet No's |
8 |
Total Built |
1 |
Delivered |
1963 |
Withdrawn 1 |
1975 |
Engine |
AEC AH470 underfloor-mounted |
Gearbox |
4 speed electric semi-automatic |
Air-Conditioning 2 |
No |
Destination Signs 2 |
Rollers |
Passengers 3 |
Seating: 43 |
Wheelchair: 0 |
Capacity: 71
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Dimensions |
Length: 33 ft |
Width: 8 ft |
Height: ?
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Notes
This was a demonstrator bus.
The second AEC was an example of a chassis which had been very successful in Great Britain and for export, especially to New Zealand, South Africa, South America and the left-hand drive form to Europe. A few private operators who had purchased AEC Reliances had a problematic 470 motor with head gasket issues. This was solved by Rockhampton City Council who then passed on their knowledge to the BCC and within a short time, the 470 make was regarded as a very reliable engine.
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1 Dates listed are from when the first of that type of make of bus was first withdrawn, up to the last of that make
2 Varying suppliers may have provided this equipment, so vayring makes/models may be different from bus to bus of this make
3 The total seating capacity maybe less when wheel-chair passengers occupy the seating area of the bus.