Tramway Historical Society

Type

British United Traction (BUT), but subcontracted to Scammell Lorries Ltd

In the turning circle outside the Trolley Bus Barn a Ferrymead. Photo: Stephen Taylor 4th Oct 2008

Same as previous photo, but different angle. Stephen Taylor 4th oct 2008.

Date Built

Into service: 10 July 1964

Written Off

Withdrawn from service: 1986-1988

Acquired by THS

From

Wellington City Transport.

Restored

Acquired in going order.

This trolley bus regularly operates on the Society's Trolley Bus circuit at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

The following information is from Bradley Knewstubb's web-site - refer to the links page:

Make: Scammell Lorries Ltd
Bodywork: New Zealand Motor Bodies
Electrical: English Electric
Motor: 120 bhp
Seating Capacity: 42

By the time Wellington had placed its last order direct to British United Traction for more trolleybuses, BUT were no longer manufacturing trolleybuses. They sub-contracted to Scammell Trucks Ltd, the only English firm to respond to BUT's request.