Questions about S'pore buses? Post them here! (Part V)
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during peak periods, i think passengers have less then that figure, looking at routes like 190 and 196
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Firstly, what does the word "cameo" really mean?
Secondly, why is it called cameo spotting?
Think about it and pls reply to my qn.
Cheers!
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Originally posted by jcqh:
Firstly, what does the word "cameo" really mean?
Secondly, why is it called cameo spotting?
Think about it and pls reply to my qn.
Cheers!
"cameo" in dictionary.com means:Also called cameo role. a minor part played by a prominent performer in a single scene of a motion picture or a television play.
So "Cameo Spotting" means that we spot buses that appear on routes that they are not permanent on (for e.g. a permanent Svc 133 bus appears on Svc 161 may be considered a cameo)
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1. What is a desto? Got pics?
2. What is a "demonstrator"? e.g. SBS8033D
3. How to see the roster / sticker on bus whether it is perm on what service?
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Originally posted by jcqh:
1. What is a desto? Got pics?
2. What is a "demonstrator"? e.g. SBS8033D
3. How to see the roster / sticker on bus whether it is perm on what service?
1) desto aka Destination sign.
This desto says Training bus as the Bus Captain is under orientation.
The side and front desto shows Express 506 - Jurong East and the route details.
Note the 178 green plate, it's supposed to be for the rear but the Nissan Diesel's EDS (Electronic Destination [desto] sign is abit small] so the BC put it in front.
A typical Electronic destination sign used by SMRT showing route 172 with Boon Lay as the destination
A typical Electronic destination sign used by SBST showing route 81 with Tampines as the destination
Usually SBST uses Plastic desto, but starting from the K230UB they switched to EDS due to the height of the desto area. It's evident in the CNGs where the BCs need to climb using the driver's seat to place the desto.
2) Demonstrators
As its name implies, a demonstrator demonstrates the product by the company. Usually on a one year trial to the bus company, the company can evaluate the product and test the feasibility of the bus before deciding wether to procure more vehicles or just keep the demonstrator. SBS8033D demonstrates the K230UB bus by Scania and was successful, while SBS997A demonstrates the high load capacity of a 14.5m Superlong bus from Volvo and was not so successful after real world tests.
There are other types of demonstrators such as SBS9889U for the prototype CDGE bodywork later used for the B9TL (i believe so) or TIB1024H, where the Volgren bodywork was first fitted on the O405G chassis.
3) perm sticker
It's usually found at the driver's cabin. In the past the perm stickers are pasted above the driver's window although lately it has been pasted near the coinbox (behind the coinbox?). It states the perm service of the bus.
roster ar...no idea lol
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
1) desto aka Destination sign.This desto says Training TRG bus
The side and front desto shows Express 506 - Jurong East and the route details.
Note the 178 green plate, it's supposed to be for the rear but the Nissan Diesel's EDS (Electronic Destination [desto] sign is abit small] so the BC put it in front.
A typical Electronic destination sign used by SMRT showing route 172 with Boon Lay as the destination
A typical Electronic destination sign used by SBST showing route 81 with Tampines as the destination
Usually SBST uses Plastic desto, but starting from the K230UB they switched to EDS due to the height of the desto area. It's evident in the CNGs where the BCs need to climb using the driver's seat to place the desto.
2) Demonstrators
As its name implies, a demonstrator demonstrates the product by the company. Usually on a one year trial to the bus company, the company can evaluate the product and test the feasibility of the bus before deciding wether to procure more vehicles or just keep the demonstrator. SBS8033D demonstrates the K230UB bus by Scania and was successful, while SBS997A demonstrates the high load capacity of a 14.5m Superlong bus from Volvo and was not so successful after real world tests.
There are other types of demonstrators such as SBS9889U for the prototype CDGE bodywork later used for the B9TL (i believe so) or TIB1024H, where the Volgren bodywork was first fitted on the O405G chassis.
3) perm sticker
It's usually found at the driver's cabin. In the past the perm stickers are pasted above the driver's window although lately it has been pasted near the coinbox (behind the coinbox?). It states the perm service of the bus.
roster ar...no idea lol
WOW you know so much...Thanks! -
Originally posted by jcqh:
WOW you know so much...Thanks!Roster or you mean timesheet? Rosters are located at the interchanges. Some near the canteen, some near the toilet.
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desto = Service plate
desto = destination platetotal = I catch no balls. Btw, who gave the nick desto first?
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i am wondering what timetable does SBS8441J (SL 143)runs on...thanks for the help
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Originally posted by sbs8104h:
i am wondering what timetable does SBS8441J (SL 143)runs on...thanks for the help
a timetable that runs throughout the day -
What happened to TIB809S? It says at SGWIKI at 809S' section: '(Non User Lay Up Status)'
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Originally posted by SMRT BUSES LuvER:
What happened to TIB809S? It says at SGWIKI at 809S' section: '(Non User Lay Up Status)'
oo look below there
"TIB809S will supplement Premium 590 and Service 300 before going over to Service 970 during Weekdays only."
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a pic of 809S on 975
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809S had an accident at BKE with an unknown 190 bendy while serving Prem 590 quite a number of mornings ago. But I don't think the damage is substantial enough for it to be laid up.
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Originally posted by Oceane:
809S had an accident at BKE with an unknown 190 bendy while serving Prem 590 quite a number of mornings ago. But I don't think the damage is substantial enough for it to be laid up.
thx oceane. any pics?
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Originally posted by jayh272416:
thx oceane. any pics?
No, but if I remember it was the day before or the day after 9489R crashed. -
Is the 2 Turf City buses , PA4696X & PA4697T scrapped? I went to the one motoring website & it says these 2 buses have been de-registered
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anything happened at JW st 64 today?
the 192 i was on and the 193 in front both went straight on along ave 4 and turned into jln boon lay before going to ctrl 1 and recontinuing its route.
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Originally posted by jayh272416:
anything happened at JW st 64 today?
the 192 i was on and the 193 in front both went straight on along ave 4 and turned into jln boon lay before going to ctrl 1 and recontinuing its route.
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Is it likely that SBST will also refurbish the seat covers of the 2nd/3rd batch VO3x since they are using the same types of seats? although there's likely a problem for the parallel seats above the two rear axles since they are individual seats.
i find that the yellow covers are more comfortable than the PVC red colour seat.
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not sure..
but they will chg e seat covers whenever they r too old or spolit..
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
i find that the yellow covers are more comfortable than the PVC red colour seat.
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Why SBS bought so few Denis Trident? Are the Dennis Trident ever based at other depots?
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
3) perm sticker
It's usually found at the driver's cabin. In the past the perm stickers are pasted above the driver's window although lately it has been pasted near the coinbox (behind the coinbox?). It states the perm service of the bus.
roster ar...no idea lol
Perm sticker or "vandals(written numbers)" may not be correct at some times. Roster can be peeped onto the BC's timetable then got something like 1A, 2P sth lidday one, is beside a "chopped" number.
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Originally posted by fireice rox:
Why SBS bought so few Denis Trident? Are the Dennis Trident ever based at other depots?
Maybe becoz of the mataining? as for DT at other depot, iirc, I heard from ppl that SBS9672C ever went to SLBP (Soon lee bus park) for a dont know what show starring kym ng