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This is the Amtrak RTL Truboliner model from Rapido Trains. These were made by Rohr a company in California back in 1976. This model is the phase III late version 152,173,174,175, 153.
Last run of the season for this truck coming back from Drybones Bay on Great Slave Lake. Everytime I've seen this truck, it's always been on the ice. From what I can gather online, it's a Western Star 6900 xd Twin Steer
I know the photo is blurry but I still like it.
Rescue operation from crashed vehicle at training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015. (Anm.: Die junge Frau die das Unfallopfer spielt ist Angehörige der Feuerwehr)
RT 1076 belonging to The London Bus Company standing outside Romford Bus Garage during the 174 / 175 running day.
Jersey Bus Tours newest acquisition KGU 284, a Park Royal bodied Leyland RT entered service at Tottenham garage August 1949, seen at its new home in St Helier. 25/04/16
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport 1949 RTL 326 stopped at Liberation Station, St Helier. 30/11/19
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours 1949 ex London Transport RTL 326 parked at the St Helier depot, prior to being shipped back to the UK. 12/07/21
Access to the woman in the vehicle is possible and the car is secured against sliding with straps. Fire and rescue operation training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport RTL 326 stopped at Corbiere whilst undertaking a private hire. 07/12/19
The fire service arrives and the operation starts. Fire and rescue operation training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport RTL 326 heads west from St Helier when seen at lights on The Esplanade.
30/10/18
Rescue operation from crashed vehicle at training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
(Anm.: Die junge Frau die das Unfallopfer spielt ist Angehörige der Feuerwehr)
Exakta RTL 1000 with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 1.8/50 and TTL-viewfinder
Recently I presented the Exakta TL 1000 from Ihagee West, and now I can show its counterpart from the East, the RTL 1000. As I mentioned, Ihagee from Dresden was slowly absorbed by the VEB Pentacon, and this process was finished in 1970. This RTL 1000 here was already introduced by Pentacon in 1969 and it is based on the Praktica series, while Ihagee still produced cameras, e.g. the Exakta VX 500. The brand name "Exakta" was owned by Ihagee West, so it was just omitted on cameras, which were exported to Western countries, like on this example.
It's often said, that the RTL 1000 is "just" a Praktica with Exakta lens mount instead of an M42 mount, but that's not entirely true. Besides the lens mount it has at least 3 typical features of an Exakta:
1: interchangeable viewfinder
2: a shutter button for the left hand
3: self-timer doubles as timer for long shutter speeds.
Furthermore top and bottom plate are metal made, unlike the chrome coated plastic of contemporary Prakticas.
to 1: those viewfinders are fully compatible to the ones of the later Praktica VLC cameras. You can even put that TTL-finder (mmh-isn't any SLR-viewfinder TTL?) on a VLC, then you can meter with two needles. Since the VLC was introduced 1975 I have the idea, that it was based on the RTL 1000 and perhaps wouldn't exist without it.
Also typically for Exakta is, that you pull out the viewfinder vertically together with the viewer screen. RTL 1000 finders and Varex finders are not compatible, though.
to 2: mostly for compatibility with Exakta lenses "with arm". An additional link is required between the lens arm and the left shutter button, it certainly is, like here, missed on most cameras. It is just a spacer which is screwed into the cable release thread.
to 3: a really funny feature, certainly overlooked if you don't know it. On the self-timer you can set 2, 4 or 8 (seconds) to the self-timer lever as index. If the self-timer is tensioned, the shutter dial is set to "B" and the shutter button is pressed, the shutter opens for 2, 4 or 8 seconds then, without delayed action. Normally the self-timer is started with the button in its center, the action is delayed for 8 s, independently from the setting of the dial.
The RTL 1000 features an automatic aperture with the Exakta mount, it is similar to the design of M42 lenses: a pin on the rear side of the lens is pressed into the lens by the camera and the diaphragm closes to the set value. As far I know that design is only compatible to itself. Pentacon/Meyer made three lenses for it, 2.8/29, 1.8/50 and 2.8/100. Carl Zeiss Jena provided the 1.8/50 Pancolar. All other lenses have to use that "arm thing" or have to be stopped down manually.
Like its M42-sisters my Oreston lens has a DOF-button and a (kind of) A/M-switch.
The TTL-finder .. yes. It's really a makeshift. For open aperture metering you have to set the lens speed first (lift the ring on top and align the triangle in the center to the desired f-stop/max aperture). Then select a shutter speed. Then align the needle in the viewfinder to the circle/index by turning the top ring. Read out the correct f-stop, indicated by the triangle on the outer top ring. Transfer the f-stop to the lens. Take your picture. Did I set the correct ISO? That was only for demonstration. Since the exposure meter is also prepared for stop-down metering you should watch out for an instruction manual for proper operation.
The meter uses one CdS-cell, one mercury button cell PX625 is required.
For the collectors: SN is 214303, the DIN/ASA memo-ring is two-colored, the Q1 label is under the lens mount, there is no "made in .." on the body.
Trouble with my exemplar .. yes. The camera sports the famous vertically traveling Praktica shutter with steel blades. Normally unbreakable, but here the second curtain jammed utterly. So I opened the camera and even removed the mirror box. I had free access to the shutter mechanics, but not to the blades itself, and further disassembling would be too difficult (for me). After some examination I decided for a massive treatment with lighter fluid. Slowly some parts could be moved, and after 15 min SUDDENLY something released, the shutter run, the film advance lever could be flicked much easier too. Typically you have the same trouble like before when the fluid has evaporated, but not here, luckily.
Hints on disassembly: the greatest challenge is to remove the caps on the film advance lever and the shutter speed dial, both thin, delicate aluminium disks, which are glued on. I used acetone and tried to pull them off with a sticky dough. On the shutter speed dial you can press in the pin for the meter coupling and support your endeavor with an injection needle. The dial is mounted with a big screw in the center. Under the cover near the dial you'll find the escapement, if you want to speed up the slow shutter speeds.
If you want to remove the mirror box, you'll have to remove the leatherette on both sides first. Under the leatherette is a layer of a thin aluminium sheet. It's impossible to remove it without destroying it. It protects some screw holes and grooves. I left it away when reassembling, and I can see no difference. Remove two screws on each side of the lens mount, then it is possible to pull out the mirror box. One lever of the box reaches into the gear near the dial, so try to pull out the upper left side last.
When reassembling it is better, when the shutter and the mirror box are cocked. And it is not easy to place the lever back into the gear. So I removed two screws which hold the gear and bend it up for about 2 mm, that was sufficient.
This very recently restored Leyland engined RTL is seen on it's first excursion after restoration by Ensign of Purfleet. The location is Tilbury Ferry. Nowadays a very desolate spot, but once a hive of activity served by many buses.
To remove the window at the side by destroying, a plastic sheet is glued on. Fire and rescue operation training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport 1949 RTL 326 shines whilst stopped at 'The Watersplash' St Ouen, on the islands west coast. 30/11/19
The Jersey Bus Tours ex London Transport RTL 326 rests at Elizabeth Terminal St Helier, with Tantivy 206 for company. 28/08/16
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport 1949 RTL 326 shines whilst stopped at 'The Watersplash' St Ouen, on the islands west coast. 30/11/19
With professional good practice the fire in the car is pretty fast under control. Fire and rescue operation training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport 1949 RTL 326 shines whilst stopped at 'The Watersplash' St Ouen, on the islands west coast. 30/11/19
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours ex London Transport RTL 326 stopped on the exit road from St Helier harbour surrounded by Christmas lights. 30/11/19
Primary survey by paramedic and preparation the rescue from the other side. Fire and rescue operation training of the safety cooperation Rheineck-Thal-Lutzenberg (SV-RTL). Sicherheitsverbund R-T-L, Buriet, Switzerland, Feb 28, 2015.
The Jersey Bus & Boat Tours 1949 ex London Transport RTL 326 stopped at Le Braye on the Five Mile Road. 31/05/19
Built on a Reliant chassis by Sandy Fraser (Lion Omnibus) After a few years use as his personal transport, Sandy sold it to Pettits Feather Craft Centre, Reedham, Norfolk where it was used as a run about cum publicity vehicle. Pic shows it in July 2011 at London Road Great Shelford, owner at the time Omar Kuwaider who had had it for sale. It has been untaxed since Sept. 1993