{PTC/STA} CT053, 2 pics for "DiAmOnD T"
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{PTC/STA} CT053, 2 pics for "DiAmOnD T"
Leyland OPSU1/1 m/o.2734 was new in August, 1953 and withdrawn from passenger service in August, 1977 (my records indicate that 2734 was out of service as early as May, 1977). Heavily modified and converted to a tow truck in April, 1978 it was regestered as CT053.
Pictured here at Hamilton Workshops on 23/5/90 it was nearing the end of its towing career.
The photograph below was taken just over 10 years earlier on 6/5/80.
CT053 prepares to tow withdrawn Royal Tiger 2710 which is surrounded by MKI/MKII Leopards and new MKII Mercedes.
Pictured here at Hamilton Workshops on 23/5/90 it was nearing the end of its towing career.
The photograph below was taken just over 10 years earlier on 6/5/80.
CT053 prepares to tow withdrawn Royal Tiger 2710 which is surrounded by MKI/MKII Leopards and new MKII Mercedes.
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CT053 (former m/o.2734)
I'm so pleased that this historically important vehicle has been saved for preservationDiAmOnD T wrote:Thanks leopard1543,
Hopefully she will have a fresh lick of paint with some other touch ups and be on display at this years Steam Fest!
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Over in New York, the Port Authority runs a number of tow trucks on Mack chassis with similar very short wheelbases. They are use mainly in the single direction tunnels under the river for recovery work, the short base makes it possible for them to do a U turn easily; in the event of an accident/ breakdown, they can come in "wrong way" to collect the problem.
THey do look weird when you see them first time, and they bounce around a bit on the road.
THey do look weird when you see them first time, and they bounce around a bit on the road.
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Re: {PTC/STA} CT053, 2 pics for "DiAmOnD T"
Great pics: Leopard 1543
Does anyone have any other pics of CT053 ?
Would love to see some pictures of it being built at Hamilton Depot if anyones got any ?
Also like to see any pics of the other Hamilton depot tow trucks.
Does anyone have any other pics of CT053 ?
Would love to see some pictures of it being built at Hamilton Depot if anyones got any ?
Also like to see any pics of the other Hamilton depot tow trucks.
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Re: {PTC/STA} CT053, 2 pics for "DiAmOnD T"
Didnt Premier Illawarra have one/ this vehicle a few years ago???
Re: {PTC/STA} CT053, 2 pics for "DiAmOnD T"
CT053 was a custom one off built truck by the PTC Hamilton depot.