UQB088 MTT (88)
Leyland Tiger OPS2 / Campbell&Mannix
circa 1970
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| Body: |
MBA 326 11/50 FB34F |
| converted to |
Campbell&Mannix 06/57 B43F |
| Engine: |
Leyland O600 6cyl 9.8ℓ 125hp diesel |
| Gearbox: |
4sp synchromesh |
| Last updated: |
21 October 2021 |
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| DATE |
REGO |
No |
FLEET |
| 1950 | | | Federal Bus Service | | | 1950 | 45078 | (18) | Pioneer Omnibus Co | | | 30 Aug 1953 | 45742 | (142) | Metro Buses | | | 30 Jun 1957 | UAN117 | (88) | Metro Buses | | | 31 Aug 1958 | UAN117 | (88) | MTT | | | 20 Feb 1964 | WAG8088 | (88) | MTT | | | 22 Oct 1968 | UQB088 | (88) | MTT | | | 11 Aug 1972 | | | Bond (E T) (Belmont) | |
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| NOTES: |
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| | One source states original seating was 40, but that would appear to be too high for its original wheelbase; Recorded as being new in 1949 however body plate on original body (located between Mandurah and North Dandalup in 1985) gives build date of 11/50 | | | | | | Recorded as being withdrawn for conversion to OPS4 spec on 01 Dec 1956 however the Depreciation Schedule of 30 Nov 1956 records the sale of the old body, suggesting an earlier withdrawal date | | 1 Dec 1956 | | | | Chassis conversion / lengthening completed | by | 31 Jan 1957 | | | | Returned to service | | 30 Jun 1957 | | | | Withdrawn | | 19 Jul 1972 | |
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88 
Pioneer 18 
