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by busrider
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Other Body Builders Discussion / Observations
Replies: 96
Views: 19861

Re: Other Body Builders Discussion / Observations

It hasn't been out for quite a while, and was bought new by the Adelaide City Council, not the state government/transport department. It was also built in NZ, so they don't get to claim locally sourced content on it either.
by busrider
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Transport Models
Topic: Trux bus models for sale NOW SOLD - see second post for OzBus MAN Decker
Replies: 1
Views: 749

Re: Trux bus models for sale + AUBUS O405NH

Many thanks to everyone who bought some models, they've all sold now, however a friend of mine is selling an OzBus Sydney MAN B-Line Decker, if anyone wants to check that out it can be found here, but get in quick because the auction ends in less than two days from now: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3...
by busrider
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Transport Models
Topic: Trux bus models for sale NOW SOLD - see second post for OzBus MAN Decker
Replies: 1
Views: 749

Trux bus models for sale NOW SOLD - see second post for OzBus MAN Decker

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know that I have some Trux bus models listed on eBay currently, as well as an AUBUS 0001 STA Merc O405NH CNG, with the auctions ending on Sunday. If you're interested, they can be found here; https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/theangryvanrider
by busrider
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Rare and interesting car sightings
Replies: 2039
Views: 409680

Re: Rare and interesting car sightings

I used to own a 1977 Merc 240D, it was by far the cheapest car I've owned in terms of comprehensive insurance. Shannons could not compete with the cheaper insurance and online auctions and closed recently. https://www.drive.com.au/news/shannons-auctions-announces-closure/ The 240D was in fact insur...
by busrider
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Rare and interesting car sightings
Replies: 2039
Views: 409680

Re: Rare and interesting car sightings

I used to own a 1977 Merc 240D, it was by far the cheapest car I've owned in terms of comprehensive insurance.
by busrider
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: 2023 SA Transport observations
Replies: 103
Views: 17372

Re: 2023 SA Transport observations

It's an artic, they are usually more powerful than a rigid.
by busrider
Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: What makes you happy today?
Replies: 3304
Views: 482307

Re: What makes you happy today?

Well to be fair, Adelaide does have one Optimus, Volvo B8RLE #2451. We also have a number of older Volgrens with CR222L, CR224L and CR228L bodies.
by busrider
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Bus Observations 2023
Replies: 1405
Views: 138919

Re: Bus Observations 2023

MiCCROwavE_OVEN wrote: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:42 pm
busrider wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:41 pm They arrived in Adelaide a few days ago.
Is this about the Foton vehicles?
Yes, press release from the SA Government here: https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-rel ... bus-trials
by busrider
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Bus Observations 2023
Replies: 1405
Views: 138919

Re: Bus Observations 2023

They arrived in Adelaide a few days ago.
by busrider
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Discussion - Other States (NT & TAS)
Topic: Tasmanian Bus Observations 2023
Replies: 25
Views: 9168

Re: Tasmanian Bus Observations 2023

It has been reported on Facebook that Kinetic is in the process of taking over O'Driscolls in Hobart. They run the New Norfolk route plus school runs and charters. Kinetic Tasmania Brought Redline Not O'Driscolls. Kinetic announced it themselves: https://www.wearekinetic.com/media/kinetic-to-expand...
by busrider
Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Bus Observations 2022.
Replies: 947
Views: 109095

Re: NSW Bus Observations 2022.

A reminder that this thread is for BUS observations, and not societal observations.
by busrider
Fri Oct 14, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: What gives you the S&#T's!?
Replies: 9397
Views: 876351

Re: What gives you the S&#T's!?

Relevant information can be found here: https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environ ... -littering
by busrider
Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Least frequent bus service in Australia or New Zealand
Replies: 32
Views: 5630

Re: Least frequent bus service in Australia or New Zealand

Adelaide Metro route 933 runs one trip each way on Tuesdays only: https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/933
by busrider
Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: MAN SL202 Retirements
Replies: 100
Views: 43546

Re: MAN SL202 Retirements

Whatever midis weren't sold are now being sent for scrap, a fair few of the ones behind Morphettville have been taken away in recent days.
by busrider
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Bus to motorhome discussions
Topic: Scania n113. Number 649
Replies: 9
Views: 6011

Re: Scania n113. Number 649

The fleet lists show this VIN for the bus, the model is N113CRB: YS4NC4X2B01823555
by busrider
Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: SA lockdown
Replies: 34
Views: 4720

Re: SA lockdown

Bear in mind that four rigids from the hills are on loan to Torrens Transit, so even with lower passenger loadings, they still have less rigids than normal available to send out.
by busrider
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: The Random Admet Question Thread
Replies: 1385
Views: 416080

Re: The Random Admet Question Thread

They currently run two electric buses in Adelaide, the Bustech ZDi #1788 and Tindo, the Designline #1904.
by busrider
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: whatever happened to Hancock?
Replies: 6
Views: 5030

Re: whatever happened to Hancock?

Fleet Lists wrote a guide to uploading photos here, hopefully it is of some assistance to you: https://busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopi ... 14#p309214
by busrider
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Rare and interesting car sightings
Replies: 2039
Views: 409680

Re: Rare and interesting car sightings

I'm not sure if it's compensating for the loss of V6, or just bringing it in line with the American version which already had the new four cylinder engine and eight speed auto.
by busrider
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:56 am
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Rare and interesting car sightings
Replies: 2039
Views: 409680

Re: Rare and interesting car sightings

The Magna that I had before the Camry was the Sports version, with extra power over the standard Magna and a five speed auto in place of the four speed most Magna variants had. The Camry is certainly more fuel efficient than that, however it isn't significantly better on fuel than the TH Magna wagon...
by busrider
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Rare and interesting car sightings
Replies: 2039
Views: 409680

Re: Rare and interesting car sightings

I happen to own a Camry in the current shape, with the non hybrid four cylinder. A decent enough car, but I do miss the V6 power that the Magnas I owned before it had to offer.
by busrider
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: Buses out of service for long periods
Replies: 276
Views: 78259

Re: Buses out of service for long periods

1353/4 are or were at St Agnes, possibly providing parts for other NL202s.
by busrider
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: November/December 2020 SA Transport Observations
Replies: 69
Views: 14760

Re: November/December 2020 SA Transport Observations

K230s 1403-1406 were originally numbered 1290-1293, until it was realised the rest of the K230s wouldn't fit into the 12xx range. There were also some 149x K230s, which got renumbered after being transferred to SouthLink.
by busrider
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Discussion - Adelaide / SA
Topic: From another thread off-topic
Replies: 20
Views: 5496

Re: From another thread off-topic

The only artics in route service in Adelaide with two doors are 3331, with 71 seats, and the Busways CB60 L94UAs with 69 seats. The CB60 L94UAs have a twin leaf front door and single leaf centre and rear doors, and 67 seats. The CB60 Evo II K320UAs have 3 full with doors and 59 seats. The K320UA and...

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