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04-OCT-2006

AEC Routemaster

Built in 1963
Engine: AEC AV590, diesel
Capacity: 9.6 litre
Body Builder: Park Royal Vehicles
Transmission: AEC direct selection semi-automatic 4-speed epicyclic with electric control, air operation and fluid flywheel
Brakes: Lockheed continuous-flow power hydraulic


other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Guest 20-Oct-2011 16:04
Actually, these buses have gearboxes which can be used either semi-automatically, as you say, or fully automatically. Set off in top gear and the box will engage the appropriate gears for you.
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