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| * [[BUS 450 (2)]] | |||
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Bus 450 was a MAN SG192 articulated bus. | Bus 450 was a MAN SG192 articulated bus. | ||
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* Bus 450 was the first European-style articulated bus to enter regular service in Australia. | * Bus 450 was the first European-style articulated bus to enter regular service in Australia. | ||
* It was delivered to the Canberra Bus Service on 21 May 1976, with a Voith D506 gearbox (it was subsequently modified to the Voith 851) | * It was delivered to the Canberra Bus Service on 21 May 1976, with a Voith D506 gearbox (it was subsequently modified to the Voith 851) | ||
* It entered service on Route 16 between Woden and City Interchanges on 27 September 1976. <ref>[http:// | * It entered service on Route 16 between Woden and City Interchanges on 27 September 1976. <ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110827655 "Articulated bus on road today"] (27 Sept 1976). ''The Canberra Times'', from trove.nla.gov.au</ref> | ||
* The bus cost $73,000, including modifications. <ref>[http:// | * The bus cost $73,000, including modifications. <ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110834590 "SECOND OUTSIZE BUS ORDERED"] (11 Jan 1977). ''The Canberra Times'', from trove.nla.gov.au</ref> | ||
* Due to a stalemate with the union regarding appropriate staffing on the bus, it was nearly sold prior to entering service. < | * Due to a stalemate with the union regarding appropriate staffing on the bus, it was nearly sold prior to entering service. <ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110822227 "Articulated bus may be sold"] (20 Aug 1976). ''The Canberra Times'', from trove.nla.gov.au</ref> | ||
* It was involved in an accident on Barry Drive during a storm on 1 December 1987.<ref>[http:// | * It was involved in an accident on Barry Drive during a storm on 1 December 1987. <ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122413377 "Seven injured as storm hits"] (2 Dec 1987). ''The Canberra Times'', from trove.nla.gov.au</ref> Photos can be seen in our Gallery. | ||
* Following withdrawal from regular service in late 1990, it was retained for a time as part of ACTION's heritage fleet. | * Following withdrawal from regular service in late 1990, it was retained for a time as part of ACTION's heritage fleet. | ||
* After being sold from ACTION it operated for Stewart & Sons Coaches, Bundaberg Qld (Rego 017 EYB / Fleet Number 20). | * After being sold from ACTION it operated for Stewart & Sons Coaches, Bundaberg Qld (Rego 017 EYB / Fleet Number 20). | ||
* It was last known to be in private ownership. | * It was last known to be in private ownership. | ||
===References=== | ====References==== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 22 February 2024
Bus 450 | ||
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Chassis | MAN SG192 | |
Depot | -- | |
Entered Service | 27 September 1976 | |
Removed from Service | 1990 | |
Desto Equipment | Roller Blind | |
VIN | 187.0760.0763 | |
Body | MAN / Göppel | |
Body Number | -- | |
Body Date | 1976 | |
Seating | AB71FR | |
Fuel | Diesel | |
Gallery Album | Bus 450 |
<< prev || next MAN SG192 > | next >>
See Also: | |
* BUS 450 (2) | – MAN A69 18.320 |
Bus 450 was a MAN SG192 articulated bus.
Notes
- Bus 450 was the first European-style articulated bus to enter regular service in Australia.
- It was delivered to the Canberra Bus Service on 21 May 1976, with a Voith D506 gearbox (it was subsequently modified to the Voith 851)
- It entered service on Route 16 between Woden and City Interchanges on 27 September 1976. [1]
- The bus cost $73,000, including modifications. [2]
- Due to a stalemate with the union regarding appropriate staffing on the bus, it was nearly sold prior to entering service. [3]
- It was involved in an accident on Barry Drive during a storm on 1 December 1987. [4] Photos can be seen in our Gallery.
- Following withdrawal from regular service in late 1990, it was retained for a time as part of ACTION's heritage fleet.
- After being sold from ACTION it operated for Stewart & Sons Coaches, Bundaberg Qld (Rego 017 EYB / Fleet Number 20).
- It was last known to be in private ownership.
References
- ↑ "Articulated bus on road today" (27 Sept 1976). The Canberra Times, from trove.nla.gov.au
- ↑ "SECOND OUTSIZE BUS ORDERED" (11 Jan 1977). The Canberra Times, from trove.nla.gov.au
- ↑ "Articulated bus may be sold" (20 Aug 1976). The Canberra Times, from trove.nla.gov.au
- ↑ "Seven injured as storm hits" (2 Dec 1987). The Canberra Times, from trove.nla.gov.au