AEC Regal IV 3197

3197 is an example of a second series Underfloor, purchased by the Department of Government Transport (DGT) to finalise the tramway replacement program, and to enable the last pre-Second World War buses to be withdrawn from service.

The body was built by Clyde Engineering at Granville, and it was completed in August, 1959. It spent most of it's government career at Randwick Depot, with a short stint at Brookvale Depot before being withdrawn in September 1978. 

3197 was then sold to Fellowe's Bus Service of Swansea, who registered it as m/o 4349. Withdrawn from private service in 1983, 3197 was then acquired for preservation soon after.

The bus was restored to its as-delivered DGT condition, and appeared at a number of Museum events since restoration. Mechanical works were completed over the last few years to re-introduce this bus to operational service in 2025.

Specifications:

Engine: 11.3 litre six cylinder AEC diesel, bore 4.72", stroke 5.59", 150 b.h.p. at 1800 rpm. 

Transmission: Four speed electropneumatic epicyclic gearbox driving a worm drive differential.

Brakes: Air operated foot brake and a mechanical park brake.  

Body: Clyde Engineering

Status:

Operational.