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Škoda 706 RTO-K
Škoda 706 RTO-K was a prototype of an articulated urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa and Škoda of Czechoslovakia, in the year 1960. It was succeeded by Karosa ŠM 16,5 in 1968. Construction features 706 RTO-K is a three-axle bus with rear B axle driven. The front part is almost identical to that of Škoda 706 RTO buses, also based on the rear of this type, but has been modified. The Bus has four two folding doors on the right and additional small door on the left side panel, which lead directly to driver's cab. Inside are the seats for passengers arranged in a 2 + 2 layout with central aisle. Bus 706 RTO-K also had a peculiarity each axle or suspension. The front axle was suspension with leaf springs, using a central axle air suspension, rear axle uses pneumatic suspension with membrane. Production and operation In 1960, a single prototype (the first Czechoslovak articulated bus) was made, but mass production never started. The prototype was tested starting in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Český Brod
Český Brod (; ) is a town in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,500 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Český Brod consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Český Brod (6,082) *Liblice (Český Brod), Liblice (899) *Štolmíř (280) Etymology The word ''brod'' means 'Ford (crossing), ford' in Czech and refers to a ford across the Šembera stream that used to be here. The town was originally called Biskupský Brod (in Latin ''Broda Episcopalis'', meaning "Bishop's ford"). From 1315, the name Český Brod ("Bohemian ford") was used to distinguish from Německý Brod ("German Brod" today Havlíčkův Brod), which was located on the same trade route. Geography Český Brod is located about east of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karosa
Karosa (, ) was a bus manufacturer in Vysoké Mýto in the Czech Republic. It was the biggest manufacturer of buses in Czechoslovakia. In 2007, its name was changed to Iveco, Iveco Czech Republic, and now the company produces buses under the name Iveco Bus. Since 2014, the Czech Republic has produced more buses per million inhabitants than any other country in the world. The Iveco Bus factory in Vysoké Mýto produces around 3,100 buses annually and is the largest manufacturer of buses in Europe. Production of car bodies In 1896, Josef Sodomka founded a manufacturing plant for coaches - '' First East Bohemian manufacture of carriages Josef Sodomka'' in Vysoké Mýto. In 1925, the Sodomka company started producing automobile bodywork of its own design, designed to be mounted on automobile chassis produced by Praga as the Mignon. In the 1930s, Sodomka became a successful company, winning automotive competitions for elegance and opening showrooms. The company created bodies for mid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |