Denv12 wrote - "Did anyone ever drive the Hyliner models? What were they like compared to other high deck coaches ?
Where are all these coaches now? How many were built? "
Scania Super Hi Decker (for comparison)
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Yes - I drove both Volvo and Scania models (See below) These were a different class of vehicle as compared to say, a Scania Super Hi Decker which was an Interstate Express Coach with a K113 powerplant/ 12 speed syncro with H/L 770 splitter and beefier running gear - The Hyliner was a Charter and Tourist Coach not really designed for this application (although we did long distance charters in them)
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Scania unit had a K112 powerplant with a 12 speed (H/L) 770 transmission and was a thoroughbred straight from a standing start (140K/ph if you wanted it fully laden but governed to around 120 K/ph for safety and economy sakes.
Volvo B10M Hyliner on one of the many charters I drove to Sydney 2 up in 88/89 - Don't recall the powerplant (others will know) but I think she had a 10 speed (H/L) and was just a cruiser fully laden and had a tendency to wallow (nicknamed "OVLOV" as that is what other coach drivers saw in the rear view mirror as you were usually overtaken by them!) nice day tour coach and probably a bit tired by then)
Here,s our old company brochure:
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