Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020

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Campbelltown busboy wrote:Are their any TransLink contracted operators that have a order for Custom bodied Scanias as I spotted a bus with what looked like the TransLink logo on the right rear corner in Prestons tuning into Lyn parade from Jedda road heading to Scania truck and bus Sydney branch
Bus Queensland and Mt Gravatt bus service have some SCANIA Custom units.
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Transdev Brisbane is now got 2 new buses Bustech VST Merc O500LE 005 and 006.
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Seeing there is no Rail & Private Operator Observations topic for 2020, and people are still commenting, I'm guessing this one is still currently used.

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Park Ridge Transit bus was on fire at North Maclean a few days ago, unconfirmed but possibly #91, the bus was an NCBC-Gemilang Scania.
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91 was the one that caught fire a few years ago too.

Edit: 91 was in service on friday. Fire was wednesday afternoon. Looks as though it might have been PRT040

Edit again: Seen a photo, it's a B7RLE. I'm gunna say PRT002
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I wouldn't be surprised if its PRT002, it would always redline overrev, telematics wouldnt pick it up.
I noticed PRT091 was at the same location of the fire on Wednesday, so I'm thinking that was the replacement for the bus on fire.
I've got onboard audio of PRT002 from the front and back. Brought it up with one of the drivers, he said it's normal. Isn't normal for a bus, car, truck, tractor, bike, or whatever to redline.

Park Ridge Transit NCBC-Gemilang Observations
PRT090 seen on 2:30pm 545 in 25th May '20.
PRT092 seen on 5:37pm P546 out 26th May '20.
PRT041 seen on 1:33pm 541 in 28th May '20.
PRT042 seen on 1:31pm 545 in 28th May '20.
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Hi, I just wanted to point out that have seen a MAN 15.220 or MAN 16.220 or 16.240 (I’m not actually sure I just saw the MAN logo and they are the chassis of these buses in Melbourne) Designline Bodied bus going up and down Wynnum Rd for a few days now. It’s in the Smartbus livery but with decals removed. I was just wondering if anyone knew who ran this bus. A photo may follow shortly, but here’s one I found online that is the same https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsN6CxPjBEk

Would be really interesting if we found out a bit more about this bus...
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Original tours has at least one. So probably them.
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Ok, thank you! Yeah appears to be them. Below is the information from the fleet lists

XQ 50JN MAN 16.220 7ABA800457AD01157 Designline "Orbitor" JN7794 12/2006 B41DW
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heard today, Sealink under Transit System will take over rest of citycats ferries, until November this year.

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From November and not until November the way I read it.
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Living in the Shire.
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Clarks recieved 3 new buses today.

13CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U520LA199514 B47DW
14CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U524LA199516 B47DW
50CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U526LA199517 B47DW

Will update body date and number when possible.

Withdrawn from service today.
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AirBusTrain wrote: Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:05 pm Clarks recieved 3 new buses today.

13CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U520LA199514 B47DW
14CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U524LA199516 B47DW
50CBS - Volvo B8RLE Bustech VST YV3T7U526LA199517 B47DW

Will update body date and number when possible.

Withdrawn from service today.
50CBS - Mercedes Benz O405NH WEB35743821094005 Bustech 00/04 02/2000 B49FW
Dereg as 50CBS, registered as XQ83MJ.
Any pics yet? Instrested to see if they have the new clarks logo, but unfortunately I rarley get to see Southside buses.
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385BUZ wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:48 pm Instrested to see if they have the new clarks logo
They do.. I much prefer the old logo but what can ya do. I have a couple pics from someone at Clarks but unsure if I am allowed to share. I can upload some pictures when theyre in service if you'd like? Will most likely post here!
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Thanks! That would be great 👍
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No worries at all!
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Spotted Surfside 261 and 262 heading eastbound on Southport Nerang Road this afternoon displaying Tweed Heads 700 on the desto.

As per usual new deliveries are already added to the Kinetic Group Queensland updates.
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385BUZ wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:09 pm Thanks! That would be great 👍
Here you go 385BUZ! Just as you requested. :D Running school run 4464.
I'm going to try find 13 and 14 tommorow :lol:
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Beautiful! You are a legend!
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Logo looks alright on CBS50 :D
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385BUZ wrote: Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:11 am Beautiful! You are a legend!
No worries! Any time man!! :D
385BUZ wrote: Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:11 am Logo looks alright on CBS50 :D
Honestly, I wasnt a huge fan of the logo when I heard of the LCBS site being uploaded, but it actually suits seeing it on the buses, would've been nice to see it on the back though. Rear just looks the same as 12, 17 and 18, nothing too special.
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Hi 👋 Guys,

Super quick question: What are the Routes that Mt Gravatt bus service runs? (I believe there might be 4)

IDK It seems like a reasonable spot to have a bus company (In between BT G and LCBS) and to run so few routes seems like a waste.

Also, Happy Birthday to PRT 065!! Love your work in the QLD section of this forum!!

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Yes, the 260, 261, 262 and 299. I believe they run mainly school routes and charters.

They have 48 buses in their fleet. See here for more info: https://www.mtgcoach.com.au/
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