B10TL
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Volvo B10TL
http://www.businfohub.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=99
From the information over there, it says that it is a Demonstrator Bus, so will more of this buses come onto the roads in a few years time if its trial is successful? -
It is the demonstrator for the Comfort DelGro body. So the production bodies are seen on the B9TLs.
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Although I haven't sit this bus before, the design is really funny to me.
I am used to rather enclosed design of buses, like LO/VO3X bodies look great to me.
The new B9TL and 9889U looks very fragile to me.
And everytime I peer out (only twice) of the front windscreen of B9TLs, its just so scary, and the driver is sitting 15cm above my position (eye level about same). -
So they make that demonstrator bus just for the production bodies?
I personally think that SBS9889U looks nicer alot... -
9889U is simply a demo made in 2003. eventually the details of the bodywork was refined with 9889U as a concept, resulting in the WAB bodywork, which were fitted on the new B9TL chassis.Originally posted by Y_Shun:So they make that demonstrator bus just for the production bodies?
I personally think that SBS9889U looks nicer alot... -
no chance to take 9889U.
B9TL's upper windscreen tinted tho. nice. -
Havnt taken it yet
But saw it a few times already and once was up close when it was on non user ... status at Bishan. -
[/b]Originally posted by ^tamago^:[b]9889U is simply a demo made in 2003. eventually the details of the bodywork was refined with 9889U as a concept, resulting in the WAB bodywork, which were fitted on the new B9TL chassis.
But why is it only introduced last year?
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Hmm........ why doesn't ComfortDelgro Engr uses EDS instead of the little puny little traditional destination plates? It seems kinda weird to me to have a completely new and modern bodywork, but it uses a low-tech cheapy old desti plates....
I know that EDS costs more and needs more maintainance, still it looks nice on such new bodyworks, dont u think?? -
YES, I agree with you alot!Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Hmm........ why doesn't ComfortDelgro Engr uses EDS instead of the little puny little traditional destination plates? It seems kinda weird to me to have a completely new and modern bodywork, but it uses a low-tech cheapy old desti plates.... I know that EDS costs more and needs more maintainance, still it looks nice on such new bodyworks, dont u think?? -
Reason is simply. Itz Cheap and easy to maintain. Low technology ? I do not think so. If you are talking in terms of bus management, it is much more easier. Imagine if theres depot transfer. The Poor depot staff have to key in every single route details into the EDS system.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Hmm........ why doesn't ComfortDelgro Engr uses EDS instead of the little puny little traditional destination plates? It seems kinda weird to me to have a completely new and modern bodywork, but it uses a low-tech cheapy old desti plates.... I know that EDS costs more and needs more maintainance, still it looks nice on such new bodyworks, dont u think?? -
good to see..
nice to use..
but the costs and maintainance involved..
plastic destos are a cheaper alternative which has more advantages -
You're not losing much, 9889U is now in a filthy state. SBST has forgotten about 9889U after the B9TL was introduced. It is also plagued with engine problems and had only just returned to svc after having its engine taken apart for 3 mths.Originally posted by sinicker:no chance to take 9889U.
B9TL's upper windscreen tinted tho. nice.
Fortunately, I managed to take a shot of it some time ago before its whereabouts became irregular and unpredictable. -
I thought it is still on 147?Originally posted by SBS3625D:You're not losing much, 9889U is now in a filthy state. SBST has forgotten about 9889U after the B9TL was introduced. It is also plagued with engine problems and had only just returned to svc after having its engine taken apart for 3 mths.
Fortunately, I managed to take a shot of it some time ago before its whereabouts became irregular and unpredictable.
I saw it on last Friday evening. 4.30pm -> 5.30pm liddat along Boon Keng road. -
Izzit ? When did 147 got admended ? Didnt know that it got admended into Boon Keng Rd.Originally posted by Y_Shun:I thought it is still on 147?
I saw it on last Friday evening. 4.30pm -> 5.30pm liddat along Boon Keng road. -
Erm... His post never said it has been taken out from 147...Originally posted by Y_Shun:I thought it is still on 147? -
It's not the matter of looking nice or not. I find that plastic desto is better? Better as in can display the routes clearly and can display chinese words for those who can't read english.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Hmm........ why doesn't ComfortDelgro Engr uses EDS instead of the little puny little traditional destination plates? It seems kinda weird to me to have a completely new and modern bodywork, but it uses a low-tech cheapy old desti plates.... I know that EDS costs more and needs more maintainance, still it looks nice on such new bodyworks, dont u think?? -
key in every single route details? tot all were keyed in and save inside computer? if need additional, just transfer new details to the computer chips?Originally posted by sBs_boy:Reason is simply. Itz Cheap and easy to maintain. Low technology ? I do not think so. If you are talking in terms of bus management, it is much more easier. Imagine if theres depot transfer. The Poor depot staff have to key in every single route details into the EDS system.
btw, if use plastic desto, also need to make new desto when route amendment mah... -
U forgot that the plastic destos displays the sevice number much larger than the EDS systems, so for those with eye problems, it is another advantage...Originally posted by SBS 233 X:It's not the matter of looking nice or not. I find that plastic desto is better? Better as in can display the routes clearly and can display chinese words for those who can't read english. -
SBS9889U is on which perm svc now?
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166 with perm sticker.Originally posted by ngjy22:SBS9889U is on which perm svc now? 
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maybe thats why front desto dosent have any words on them now.. so that if any major amendments, the front desto can be re-usedOriginally posted by lemon1974:key in every single route details? tot all were keyed in and save inside computer? if need additional, just transfer new details to the computer chips?
btw, if use plastic desto, also need to make new desto when route amendment mah... -
chinese wordings can be used on the front[like HK], but for the side display maybe possible if the resolution at the side is large enough. of course the software issue needs to be settled. :/Originally posted by SBS 233 X:It's not the matter of looking nice or not. I find that plastic desto is better? Better as in can display the routes clearly and can display chinese words for those who can't read english.