Mercedes Benz O500LE
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Can we have more info on this bus since SBST has already placed orders for it?
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the transperth 1854 O.500LE CNG bus with Volgren CR228L bodywork.
Transperth 1236, one of the first Mercedes O500LE-CNG's for Transperth's is seen here at an interchange. This has been delivered to Southern Coast Transit, who have recently been taken over by the Connex group.
Transperth 1251, another of the new CNG powered Mercedes O500LE's operating a service for the Australian University Games, featuring the new Volgren CR228L body. Photographed at Challenge Stadium.
i hope it was this but no. this bus looks fun.
here on the O.500LE.
Pictures courtesy of BusAustralia,Department of Planning and Infrastructure, West Australia and Mercedes-Benz -
[quote]Originally posted by ^tamago^:
i hope it was this but no. this bus looks fun.
This is the CITARO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL BUS -
Hey, I've been in Perth since Feb, but have not spotted 1236 or 1251 yet. I thought CNG buses rego starts with 18xx & above & come under Path Transit (member of Grenda group).Originally posted by ^tamago^:the transperth 1854 O.500LE CNG bus with Volgren CR228L bodywork.
Transperth 1236, one of the first Mercedes O500LE-CNG's for Transperth's is seen here at an interchange. This has been delivered to Southern Coast Transit, who have recently been taken over by the Connex group.
Transperth 1251, another of the new CNG powered Mercedes O500LE's operating a service for the Australian University Games, featuring the new Volgren CR228L body. Photographed at Challenge Stadium.
i hope it was this but no. this bus looks fun.
here on the O.500LE.
Pictures courtesy of BusAustralia,Department of Planning and Infrastructure, West Australia and Mercedes-Benz
For new Mercs: 11xx, 12xx (Southern Coast Transit)
13xx, 14xx, 15xx (Swan Transit)
16xx, 17xx, 18xx (Path Transit) -
yeah... i said no alrd.. but tis bus looks interesting. fumes coming out while the bus is moving, like old steam trains.Originally posted by SBS9845X:[quote]Originally posted by ^tamago^:
i hope it was this but no. this bus looks fun.http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/fuelcells/images/fuelbusonrmap.jpg
This is the CITARO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL BUS -
i'm very sure TP1236 is there. it came in some 2 months ago. do look out for it. i have the audio clip of its engine sound u noe. sounds like a ZF 6-speed la. very funny, like ufo sometimes. the gear change damn fast man. tis type of gearbox i've not heard in singapore before.Originally posted by iveco:Hey, I've been in Perth since Feb, but have not spotted 1236 or 1251 yet. I thought CNG buses rego starts with 18xx & above & come under Path Transit (member of Grenda group).
For new Mercs: 11xx, 12xx (Southern Coast Transit)
13xx, 14xx, 15xx (Swan Transit)
16xx, 17xx, 18xx (Path Transit) -
our fren in perth, Dave, has spotted TP1234-1242 and TP1244 in service alrd. also, he is willing to provide the shift details if u need to spot them urgently.
the buses use ZF 6HP502c transmissions. -
Oh, really?Originally posted by ^tamago^:our fren in perth, Dave, has spotted TP1234-1242 and TP1244 in service alrd. also, he is willing to provide the shift details if u need to spot them urgently.
the buses use ZF 6HP502c transmissions.
Sounds good.
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Quoting Dave:
The following shift is one of the shifts on a special gas roster at Connex Southern Coast Transit:
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Shift No#: 1201
Operator: Connex Southern Coast Transit, Fremantle
Buses used: 1234-1245+
*** FIRST HALF ***
TRIP 1: 740 to EAST PERTH
Dep. Hamilton Hill Hall (740/940 outer terminus): 0721h
Arr. Witenoon St., East Perth: 0832h
... then display '000', run empty via Freeway to do:
TRIP 2: 146 to FREMANTLE
Dep. Booragoon Bus Station, Stand C1: 0855h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 0929h
* REST BREAK *
TRIP 3: 146 to BOORAGOON
Dep. Fremantle Interchange, Stand F10: 1005h
Arr. Booragoon Bus Station: 1034h
TRIP 4: 154 to FREMANTLE
Dep. Booragoon Bus Station, Stand C1: 1040h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 1105h
... then display '000', run empty to Fremantle depot for conclusion of 1st half.
*** END OF FIRST HALF ***
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*** SECOND HALF ***
Display '000', run empty to PATH Transit Morley depot for gas bus fuelling.
... then display '000', run empty to Morley Bus Station (Galleria Shops) to do:
TRIP 5: 99 CIRCLEROUTE short journey to FREMANTLE
Dep. Morley Bus Station, 99 Stand: 1540h
Stirling Interchange: 1607h
Edith Cowan University: 1616h
University of WA: 1634h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 1702h
TRIP 6: 99 CIRCLEROUTE short journey to OATS STREET
Dep. Fremantle Interchange, Stand F7: 1707h
Murdoch University: 1730h
Murdoch Park & Ride: 1735h
Southlands Boulevarde Shops: 1747h
Curtin University: 1804h
Arr. Oats Street Train Station: 1814
... then display '000', run empty to Fremantle depot for conclusion of 2nd half.
*** END OF SECOND HALF ***
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Other known new bus shifts: 1021, 1036
1036:
Route 004 Red CAT from Wellington Street Bus Station @ 0752h and 0822h.
Known new bus run:
Be at the Esplanade Busport (on the 940 stand on A platform) by 1415h and you will find an OC 500 LE CNG on a route 940 to Hamilton Hill Hall. Hop off this bus at Canning Bridge Interchange and you will find that the next route 881 back into the City is also an OC 500 LE CNG.
Hope that helps!
Regards,
Dave -
Originally posted by ^tamago^:
Gee thanks. Is this a typical weekday schedule or a weekend one? Must get ready to sight them near my campus.
Quoting Dave:
The following shift is one of the shifts on a special gas roster at Connex Southern Coast Transit:
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Shift No#: 1201
Operator: Connex Southern Coast Transit, Fremantle
Buses used: 1234-1245+
*** FIRST HALF ***
[b]TRIP 1: 740 to EAST PERTH
Dep. Hamilton Hill Hall (740/940 outer terminus): 0721h
Arr. Witenoon St., East Perth: 0832h
... then display '000', run empty via Freeway to do:
TRIP 2: 146 to FREMANTLE
Dep. Booragoon Bus Station, Stand C1: 0855h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 0929h
* REST BREAK *
TRIP 3: 146 to BOORAGOON
Dep. Fremantle Interchange, Stand F10: 1005h
Arr. Booragoon Bus Station: 1034h
TRIP 4: 154 to FREMANTLE
Dep. Booragoon Bus Station, Stand C1: 1040h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 1105h
... then display '000', run empty to Fremantle depot for conclusion of 1st half.
*** END OF FIRST HALF ***
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*** SECOND HALF ***
Display '000', run empty to PATH Transit Morley depot for gas bus fuelling.
... then display '000', run empty to Morley Bus Station (Galleria Shops) to do:
TRIP 5: 99 CIRCLEROUTE short journey to FREMANTLE
Dep. Morley Bus Station, 99 Stand: 1540h
Stirling Interchange: 1607h
Edith Cowan University: 1616h
University of WA: 1634h
Arr. Fremantle Interchange: 1702h
TRIP 6: 99 CIRCLEROUTE short journey to OATS STREET
Dep. Fremantle Interchange, Stand F7: 1707h
Murdoch University: 1730h
Murdoch Park & Ride: 1735h
Southlands Boulevarde Shops: 1747h
Curtin University: 1804h
Arr. Oats Street Train Station: 1814
... then display '000', run empty to Fremantle depot for conclusion of 2nd half.
*** END OF SECOND HALF ***
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Other known new bus shifts: 1021, 1036
1036:
Route 004 Red CAT from Wellington Street Bus Station @ 0752h and 0822h.
Known new bus run:
Be at the Esplanade Busport (on the 940 stand on A platform) by 1415h and you will find an OC 500 LE CNG on a route 940 to Hamilton Hill Hall. Hop off this bus at Canning Bridge Interchange and you will find that the next route 881 back into the City is also an OC 500 LE CNG.
Hope that helps!
Regards,
Dave[/b] -
weekday, i.e. mondays to fridays.Originally posted by iveco:Gee thanks. Is this a typical weekday schedule or a weekend one? Must get ready to sight them near my campus.
dave also added that 1234, 1238, 1249-1269 are at the Mercedes-Benz dealership awaiting delivery and 1235-1237, 1239-1248 are all in service or on pre-service checks at Connex Southern Coast Transit's Fremantle Depot. -
Today, 22/11/2004:
Spotted TP1236 (Svc 99) along South Terrace, Fremantle @ 1551.
Later, saw TP1237 (Svc 940) turning from Gilbertson Rd to South St, Kardinya @ 1704. -
Wed, 1/12/2004:
Spotted TP1236 & TP1244 on 881 & 940 respectively. Both were sighted at Booragoon between 1730-1745. -
Today, 3/12/2004:
TP1235 seen on Circleroute at 0759 near Murdoch University.
TP1257 on 881 sighted at Booragoon at 0815. -
Today, 8/12/04:
TP1265 seen on 146 @ Booragoon around 1730. -
Friday, 17/12/04:
TP1248 seen doing 145/194 crossover @ Booragoon just after 1730.