SMRT New Euro-V Mercedes-Benz OC500LE WAB bus (Part 1)
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Originally posted by scaniaB7RLE:
y not, help me xplain.
the depots will simply explode in time to come if 68 more units were to come in. the depots are already cram enough...
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Originally posted by nenepokey:
the depots will simply explode in time to come if 68 more units were to come in. the depots are already cram enough...
Cram is the wrong word; I think overcrowded doesn't even begin to describe the chaos in there.
Trying going down to Woodlands Depot at about 8 or 9PM and take a look yourself. BUSES EVERYWHERE.
I seriously can't imagine Woodlands Depot taking any more buses.
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Originally posted by SMRT BUSES LuvER:
Haizz.. When u talk abt this, I still remembered 1 time when SMB1H was serving 307.. It says "Doors Are Closing, *BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP* " but nvr close 1 lol.. Aft the 3rd time, then the door closes.. XD
SMB1H BCs complained of sensor calibration errors at the rear door ever since it went on service in July. I remembered that it happened quite alot of times already.Update: SMB1H have developed problems with it's airconditioning system.
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Originally posted by eX.A.K.R.:
Cram is the wrong word; I think overcrowded doesn't even begin to describe the chaos in there.
Trying going down to Woodlands Depot at about 8 or 9PM and take a look yourself. BUSES EVERYWHERE.
I seriously can't imagine Woodlands Depot taking any more buses.
I've only heard of "cramp" and "clamp" and both are unpleasant words.
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SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.46pm
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm
SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.14pmfrom Ben:
Bukit Merah: 4.46pm(depart)
Mrymount: 5.48pm
Yishun: 6.19pm(arrive)
Yishun: 6.33pm(depart)
Marymount: 7.00pm
Bukit Merah: 7.59pm(arrive) -
Originally posted by ^tamago^:
SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm
SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.14pm
my bus fan friend told me that he saw a new mercz OC500LE on 67 at tampines in the morning.but he couldnt catch the rego.should be what you said(SMB3C) -
Originally posted by ^tamago^:
SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm
SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.14pm
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm
SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.14pm
4.14pm depart from AMDEP not Yishun Int which off service down to Bt Merah Int
BC said that he may not get the same bus later in the PM peak. -
Used my HP cam to take all these photos, apologise for any weird or etc... shots
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Originally posted by gorby107:
4.14pm depart from AMDEP not Yishun Int which off service down to Bt Merah Int
BC said that he may not get the same bus later in the PM peak.
yes. starter got me the wrong info. ): -
Originally posted by eX.A.K.R.:
Cram is the wrong word; I think overcrowded doesn't even begin to describe the chaos in there.
Trying going down to Woodlands Depot at about 8 or 9PM and take a look yourself. BUSES EVERYWHERE.
I seriously can't imagine Woodlands Depot taking any more buses.
They should be taking in new buses as well, it's high time that those old Nissan UD buses are to be phased out. -
nice pics....!
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Originally posted by eX.A.K.R.:
Could be funny if the doors opened and closed until they fell off
.Anyway, I guess they are doing a exhibition of the Mercedes OC500LE of sorts for the bus captains so they will be prepared when they finally get to drive one - guess SMRT is doing a broader approach to keep us bus ethusiansts from guessing
.I won't be surprised if SMRT tries to put this on route 854, 969, or 858 - route 854 competes with route 25 for a certain high-load stretch, while route 969 competes with route 39; both bus routes have (or are receiving) wheelchair-accessible buses. Route 858 goes to Changi Airport, and SBS Transit's Changi Airport routes have been receiving the new Scania K230UB buses as of late; SMRT will definitely not want to "lose face" in front of an international crowd
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Deploying Merc OC500LEs on service 854 will be good as it can compete with the Volvo B9TLs on service 25 and also the demand for service 854 is high.I wonder whether service 858 will get full fleet Merc OC500LE buses or not, since SBST side have been deploying more and more Scania K230UBs on every CGA services.
Don't think service 853 will get any Merc OC500LEs as yet. Imagine service 980 getting them too one day.
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Originally posted by TIB1018B:
Deploying Merc OC500LEs on service 854 will be good as it can compete with the Volvo B9TLs on service 25 and also the demand for service 854 is high.I wonder whether service 858 will get full fleet Merc OC500LE buses or not, since SBST side have been deploying more and more Scania K230UBs on every CGA services.
Don't think service 853 will get any Merc OC500LEs as yet. Imagine service 980 getting them too one day.
O500s on 858 ?I think i'll prefer the O405s over the O500s and im sure many of the 858 regulars will share the same idea.
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Hi Im New Here... Love Buses... Btw Yesterday i Saw SMB 1 Park At Bukit Batok Int. Around 1330 In 173 Berth...
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I can only hope with best regards that SMB 0004 A of Service 851 will operate on a fixed shift for this Sunday instead of jumping around shifts like SMB 0001 H of Service 190 as I will try to get a picture of it at Eu Tong Sen St and if possible I will also get a picture of SMB 0001 H while getting pictures of those Services e.g. 10 being diverted to Eu Tong Sen St (after Upper Cross St) due to road closures with regards to the F1 Season.
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Originally posted by sBs_boy:
O500s on 858 ?I think i'll prefer the O405s over the O500s and im sure many of the 858 regulars will share the same idea.
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
SMB3C Svc 67 Next Departure from Tampines Int at 3.20pm SMB4A Svc 851 Next Departure from Yishun Int at 4.46pm
For those interested in catching. SMB3C Arrived in tampines around 3.45pm.
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Originally posted by SBS1985C:
For those interested in catching. SMB3C Arrived in tampines around 3.45pm.
SHOOT! i waited at safra twd tamp int direction at 1515h to take sv 18. if 3.45pm, it sould be a few minutes later. shoot.
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Originally posted by sBs_boy:
O500s on 858 ?I think i'll prefer the O405s over the O500s and im sure many of the 858 regulars will share the same idea.
O405 stay on 858 better. can run better. got Scania even better.
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Originally posted by gorby107:
Used my HP cam to take all these photos, apologise for any weird or etc... shots
=)the EDS for this batch is the same as 666L.
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Originally posted by sBs_boy:
O500s on 858 ?I think i'll prefer the O405s over the O500s and im sure many of the 858 regulars will share the same idea.
There are pros and cons of it. O405s have more seats. Plus, alot of O405s have no speed limiter. Very nice to chiong.
Aircon is quite good. However, its somehow noiser than OC500LE when on the highway. People with big luggage or heavy items may find it tricky to board.
OC500LEs are very quiet on the highway, nice to sleep on after landing from the airport or after a day work at the airport. Easier to board, so people with huge luggage finds it more convenient to board compared to the O405s. However, its aircon is quite poor and theres lesser seat, so during peak hour its hard to get a seat. -
Originally posted by SBS1985C:
For those interested in catching. SMB3C Arrived in tampines around 3.45pm.
looks like i got the departure timings from amdep.... :o -
Originally posted by ^tamago^:
looks like i got the departure timings from amdep.... :oLol... glad to help. Hope this info is spread to those catching SMB3C. lolx. :P