Volvo B10M-60 Mk IV...
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Was just wondering...are the Mercedes-Benz O405s slowly being replaced by Volvo B10M-60 Mk IVs?
Cos i've seen services like 54 and 52 which traditionally run on O405s also deploying a few B10M-60 Mk IVs... -
Probably... I've seen SBS 922 R running as a perm on 54... but I've yet to see any B10M MK IV on 52 yet...Originally posted by In_Between_Days:Was just wondering...are the Mercedes-Benz O405s slowly being replaced by Volvo B10M-60 Mk IVs?
Cos i've seen services like 54 and 52 which traditionally run on O405s also deploying a few B10M-60 Mk IVs...
52 mostly gets MB O405 DMs... CAC DMs are mostly from the Jurong Island Services (Buses like SBS 3723 D, SBS 3742 Z, SBS 3743 X, SBS 3745 R and SBS 3748 H used to have the Jurong Island Paints before being repainted into SBST design as perms on 52)...
I've only seen one rare occasion where B10M MK IV (802X series) cameo on 52, and another time where a MB O405 WA cameoed on 52. -
the answer to ur question is no.
the merc are not even due for going. the correct answer is
" the mark 2s are going, so buses move around to cover up for mark 2 so some merc go somewhere else n mark 4 come in replace"
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not replaced due to O405's being retired, but more due to excess Mk IV's given by BNDEP some time back, of which some has been returned.
Most of the O405's seems destined for one yr extension at this point of time. -
Like that good what, more for your to "wah"
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i thot O405 is given the 1-yr extension?
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Personally i feel the MB O405s to be good work horses, not to mention a very common sight on SG roads...
But i feel they're one of the noisiest buses arnd...especially when yur sitting @ the back of the bus...u can literally feel yur body vibrate to the sound of the engine...
Moreover i feel it's bout time that these buses start to get phased out...i mean these buses were like registered arnd 1990 to 1991 if i'm not wrong? Don't u think it's long overdue?
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Their gearbox going to up lorry soon.
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3748H was never JIS . so as 3742Z .Originally posted by Oceane:Probably... I've seen SBS 922 R running as a perm on 54... but I've yet to see any B10M MK IV on 52 yet...
52 mostly gets MB O405 DMs... CAC DMs are mostly from the Jurong Island Services (Buses like SBS 3723 D, SBS 3742 Z, SBS 3743 X, SBS 3745 R and SBS 3748 H used to have the Jurong Island Paints before being repainted into SBST design as perms on 52)...
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and they were former svc 502 507 & SLBP SP -
I take 54 often (but never bother to remember rego numbers...haha).
I actually prefer taking the O405s and the bus that runs on SBS 117 (or 118 or 119, cannot remember) rather than the Mk IVs. Take longer to phase out lah. -
There's also my favourite bus (Volvo B10M Mk 4, DM3500) on Service 54... Rego I shall let someone else to say it out...Originally posted by Oceane:Probably... I've seen SBS 922 R running as a perm on 54... but I've yet to see any B10M MK IV on 52 yet...
I've only seen one rare occasion where B10M MK IV (802X series) cameo on 52, and another time where a MB O405 WA cameoed on 52.
As for Service 52, i think you meant SBS 8019 X ba? -
SBS2812L?Originally posted by TIB1062Y:There's also my favourite bus (Volvo B10M Mk 4, DM3500) on Service 54... Rego I shall let someone else to say it out...
As for Service 52, i think you meant SBS 8019 X ba? -
Think the perm O405 WAs on 54 are...Originally posted by n4l:I take 54 often (but never bother to remember rego numbers...haha).
I actually prefer taking the O405s and the bus that runs on SBS 117 (or 118 or 119, cannot remember) rather than the Mk IVs. Take longer to phase out lah.
SBS 116 B
SBS 117 Z
SBS 118 X
SBS 165 J
SBS 171 R
SBS 182 J
SBS 232 Z
And a few more but I can't remember...
There's also a perm DM SBS 3848 C that runs on 54 as well.
As for B10M MK IV, SBS 922 R and SBS 2812 L (Former AMDEP 162). -
The answer would be quite unlikely..Originally posted by In_Between_Days:Was just wondering...are the Mercedes-Benz O405s slowly being replaced by Volvo B10M-60 Mk IVs?
Cos i've seen services like 54 and 52 which traditionally run on O405s also deploying a few B10M-60 Mk IVs...
There are 700 of Merdz O405s on the road and there are only about 465 Volvo B10M Mk4s around. lols -
To add on:Originally posted by Oceane:Think the perm O405 WAs on 54 are...
SBS 116 B
SBS 117 Z
SBS 118 X
SBS 165 J
SBS 171 R
SBS 182 J
SBS 232 Z
And a few more but I can't remember...
There's also a perm DM SBS 3848 C that runs on 54 as well.
As for B10M MK IV, SBS 922 R and SBS 2812 L (Former AMDEP 162).
SBS 178 Y -
some already up lorry leowOriginally posted by ^tamago^:Their gearbox going to up lorry soon.
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for me i see them as airport buses gone sad.Originally posted by Oceane:Think the perm O405 WAs on 54 are...
SBS 116 B
SBS 117 Z
SBS 118 X
SBS 165 J
SBS 171 R
SBS 182 J
SBS 232 Z
And a few more but I can't remember...
There's also a perm DM SBS 3848 C that runs on 54 as well.
As for B10M MK IV, SBS 922 R and SBS 2812 L (Former AMDEP 162).
116 old 27
117 118 old 390
(119 traitor on 157)
232 old 149
as for 165 n 171 they my dear 198s
and SBs 178 and 182 joh deng (act extra) .
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Go charge Service 54 in court for stealing buses.Originally posted by ZYX2005:for me i see them as airport buses gone sad.
116 old 27
117 118 old 390
(119 traitor on 157)
232 old 149
as for 165 n 171 they my dear 198s
and SBs 178 and 182 joh deng (act extra) .
ZYX
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Originally posted by SBS 9256 X:Think the perm O405 WAs on 54 are...
SBS 116 B
SBS 117 Z
SBS 118 X
SBS 165 J
SBS 171 R
SBS 182 J
SBS 232 Z
And a few more but I can't remember...
There's also a perm DM SBS 3848 C that runs on 54 as well.
As for B10M MK IV, SBS 922 R and SBS 2812 L (Former AMDEP 162).
Oceane, haha, thanksOriginally posted by SBS 9256 X:To add on:
SBS 178 Y
. At least I can remember one or two .
Maybe if I start recording down all the buses I take I can come up with the whole list. -
With proper maintainance, MB0405 should not have any problem.. Noisy engine + lously aircon seems to be on those DM MB 0405 + modified fuji A/C..
Hahaz.. nobody talk about the scrap metal scania.. hahaz.. Even if MB is going off, scania should be going off first -
The regos , seems very familier lei .Originally posted by Oceane:Think the perm O405 WAs on 54 are...
SBS 116 B
SBS 117 Z
SBS 118 X
SBS 165 J
SBS 171 R
SBS 182 J
SBS 232 Z
Seems like if you add a 1 infront of the numbers , it will turn out to be SMRT bendies regos.
SBS116B
TIB1116B
SBS117 Z TIB1117Z
SBS 118 X TIB1118X (the one nearly burnt)
SBS 165 J TIB1165J
SBS 171 R TIB1171R
SBS 182 J TIB1182J
SBS 232 Z TIB1232Z . -
Yes, your observation is right.Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:The regos , seems very familier lei .
Seems like if you add a 1 infront of the numbers , it will turn out to be SMRT bendies regos.
SBS116B TIB1116B
SBS117 Z TIB1117Z
SBS 118 X TIB1118X (the one nearly burnt)
SBS 165 J TIB1165J
SBS 171 R TIB1171R
SBS 182 J TIB1182J
SBS 232 Z TIB1232Z .
http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=58195&page=2 -
Now then you know?Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:The regos , seems very familier lei .
Seems like if you add a 1 infront of the numbers , it will turn out to be SMRT bendies regos.
SBS116B TIB1116B
SBS117 Z TIB1117Z
SBS 118 X TIB1118X (the one nearly burnt)
SBS 165 J TIB1165J
SBS 171 R TIB1171R
SBS 182 J TIB1182J
SBS 232 Z TIB1232Z .
I show you how to derive the check alphabets bah...
The CheckAlphabets used in Singapore's Licence Platings
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
J
K
L
M
P
R
S
T
U
X
Y
Z
Consecutive Numbers
For every consecutive number, i.e. from 1 to 2, skip a letter in the backward direction.
For example, if 1 is M, 2 would be K. (Skipping a letter in the backward direction).
This gives us the pattern used in Singapore's licence plates:
*Starting from A*
A
Y
U
S
P
L
J
G
D
B
Z
X
T
R
M
K
H
E
C
A *Back to A again, and this process repeats*
Total: 19 letters
New Tens Theory
For a new tens, i.e. from 9 to 10, 2 letters in the backward direction is skipped.
For example, if 9 is B, 10 would be X. (Z is skipped)
The letter that is skipped would appear in the corresponding next 17th number of the pattern, i.e. it would appear at 27. (Reason is 2 tens are derived, meaning 2 letters are skipped, so the next time the skipped letter appears again is after (19-2) numbers.)
New Hundreds Theory
For a new hundred, i.e. from 99 to 100, 9 letters in the backward direction is skipped.
For example, if 99 is Y, 100 would be B.
It is also notable that the letter for the new hundred can be derived from the number 89 before it, i.e. if 600 is B, 589 would also be B.
New Thousands Theory
For a new thousanth, i.e. from 999 to 1000 the letter stays.
For example, if 7999 is D, 8000 would also be D.
It is also notable that the letter for the new thousand can be derived from the number 600 before it, i.e. if 8000 is D, 7600 would also be D.
Therefore, 7700 would correspond to 8100, 7800 for 8200, and 7900 for 8300 so on and so for.
2nd Reversal Theory
For every difference between two hundreds, i.e. between 108 and 208, a letter is skipped in the FORWARD direction.
For example, if 108 is M, 208 would be H. (K is skipped)
The 3100 Repeating Theory
For every difference between three thousand and one hundred, i.e. between 1 and 3101, the letter is the SAME.
For example, if 1 is P, 3101 is also P.
This gives us the fact that 1, 3101, 6201 and 9301 has the same letter.
BUT, do not forget about the New Thousands Theory. It states that the letter can also be derived from the number 600 before it, thus:
1, 2701, 3101, 5801, 6201, 8901 and 9301 have the same letter.
Additional Notes
SBST's licence plating seems to coincide with SMRT's licence plating by a difference of 1000.
i.e. SBS 100 X corresponds with TIB (1000 + 100) X.
TIB 531 S used to have an error in it's licence plating. It was noticed that it had SBS 531 P which TIB 532 P had. 533 had L, so 531 should have S.
The problem has since been resolved, and 531 now has S.
*I saw the problem with it when TIB 531 S was still a perm on 851. It has since been transferred somewhere (I think 67).
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That's all I can remember now.
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The weightage of the 4 digits are
Ones: 1
Tens: 11
Hundreds: 2
Thousands: 12