General - South Island (Part 3)

[reece_555]

The "new" junk is Ansair Built mans ex Brisbane but of course they are at least SLF so can do the job.

Just to note Zhong Tong 218 has been sent up from Invercargill but also there doesn't appear to be anything gone from the Dunedin depot yet.

[Bedford-29]

Er I think you will find that the MAN buses that were bodied for Brisbane have had Volgren and A.B Denning bodies and Ansair bodied MAN buses were for the MET in Melbourne.I would like to see a picture of this Ansair bodied MAN.

[reece_555]

Ansair according to this website http://www.btbuses.info/?Submit=fleetsp ... rching=yes

[cbrick]

Quite a few substitutions from the PT to Citibus fleet today; a PT 12.223 on St Clair-Normanby, 41 Volvo on Balaclava, one of the Brisbane Ansairs in Warehouse livery also on the Balaclava route. I'd wondered if some if the Citibus vehicles had been taken out of service, but maybe not? I haven't seen the ex-Orbiters used much recently.

[reece_555]

This has been happening more often this week and it seems some of these changes are permanent. But ive spotted Citibus 321 & 316 both on 4 Garden Village - 24 Ocean Grove and various Citibus 12.223's on 60 Bradford - 59 University. Ex orbiters are still around it just seems to be random if some vehicles are put on service or not each day.

[Vitalstatistix]

Er I think you will find that the MAN buses that were bodied for Brisbane have had Volgren and A.B Denning bodies and Ansair bodied MAN buses were for the MET in Melbourne.I would like to see a picture of this Ansair bodied MAN.

I always thought they we ex STA?

[Bedford-29]

I think you will find that the two MANs 11.220 coming from the Invercargill fleet are ex STA Newcastle 3690 and 3691 and not ex Brisbane as the MAN chassis under the Brisbane Ansair ones were 10.155.But I can`t verifie weather any Brisbane MAN 10.155s were imported to New Zealand as the Queensland fleet-list doesn`t tell you.

[reece_555]

I am aware the 11.220's are ex STA as one was put into service in 2004 still wearing its STA livery (they are Dunedin based not Invercargill). I dont mind this pair however its the Brisbane ones I dont like. Passenger Transport has 6 of them and Tranzit owns some inlcuding two that belonged to Whangarei Bus Services.

[Vitalstatistix]

I am aware the 11.220's are ex STA as one was put into service in 2004 still wearing its STA livery (they are Dunedin based not Invercargill). I dont mind this pair however its the Brisbane ones I dont like. Passenger Transport has 6 of them and Tranzit owns some inlcuding two that belonged to Whangarei Bus Services.

I never knew there were a variety of Asair MAN's down south... Twill make my next trip down south rather interesting...

[ka9102]

has anyone got a photo of the bus exchange after the earthquake? any structural damages to the building?

[Bus_Nutter]

Why would anyone want a photo of the bus exchange its stuffed its been yellow stickered meaning restricted use Metro are getting a new site ready at 121-141 Tuam Street its suppost to be ready end of September but we shall have to wait and see on that score. They also advise there are timetable changes coming and that we will get services after 10pm at night as far as I'm concerned they left the stable door open and the horse bolted before they had a chance to put it right. 7 months after the deadly quake we get late services back.

[Bus_Nutter]

Any one got the numbers of the SL202s left at Redbus - about 6 in these photos???

619,635,639,642,643,644,647,648,649,651

Redbus MAN SL202 - 649 is now owned by Go Bus and its at the Go Bus depot in chch along with Redbus MAN 22-240 677 Leopard 232 and 246 are also at Go Bus as well

[craigp]

Nick, I know it's hard living in Christchurch at the moment. There is no need for the negative comments. For some of us not in country we are interested in seeing photos of the city. I must also be hard for all services to get up and running properly, particularly the transport system. What with the two lots of snow I guess give them a break.

[Bus_Nutter]

New Addition to the Leopard Family noted and ridden on today Leopard 2011 Designline MAN 18-280 tag (245) its in Selwyn Star livery GBC 495

[kaiwhara]

Go Bus CBG200 (874??) spotted in Christchurch this morning painted Metallic silver with no titles. Looks to be for the new "Comit" service.

[Bus_Nutter]

yes Go Bus 874 is for the New Comet service - 5 buses to come and then there is the report of 17 new buses coming for Go Bus Christchurch

[kaiwhara]

At this stage why would GoBus need new buses at all?

yes Go Bus 874 is for the New Comet service - 5 buses to come and then there is the report of 17 new buses coming for Go Bus Christchurch

[reece_555]

Just to note the two Go Bus Zhong Tongs on lease to Mosgiel Coach Services must have been sent back to Christchurch. In their place are two Redbus 2009 Man 16.280's 904 & 906.

[Vitalstatistix]

I wonder how long before their new buses arrive?

[flyer682]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the new "Comet" service?
Can't find any mention on the Metro website.

[Vitalstatistix]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the new "Comet" service?
Can't find any mention on the Metro website.

I believe its a new crosstown service. Maybe someone can elaborate?

[The King]

^^ runs from Papanui (Northlands) to Hornby via Bishopdale Mall, Sheffield Crescent, airport and Avonhead Mall

Found the details here on p21 http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/Counci ... 250811.pdf

[ka9102]

leopard's new selwyn star:

2011 MAN 18.280

rego: GBT921

VIN:7ABA800684AD01446

[kaiwhara]

leopard's new selwyn star:

2011 MAN 18.280

rego: GBT921

VIN:7ABA800684AD01446

Details below. This bus differs to 245 and 246 in that it has been fitted with Air Conditioning where the others (208,228,229,245,246) do not.

Vehicle details

Make: MAN
Model: 18.280
Year: 2011
Submodel: HOCL/E4
Main colour: Yellow
Vehicle type: Bus
Body style: Heavy Bus/Service Coach
No of seats: 45
CC rating: 7,000cc
Fuel type: Diesel
Assembly type: NZ Assembled/Built
Country of origin: Germany
Gross vehicle mass: 17,900kg
Tare weight: 10,440
No of axles: 3
Wheelbase: 3,000
Front axle group rating: 6,000
Rear axle group rating: 14,100

Vehicle Identification

VIN: 7ABA800684AD01446
Plate: GBT921
Plate type: Standard
Engine no: 21422976012314
Chassis: 7ABA800684AD01446
Licence

Licence type: L (Licence for normal road use)
Licence expiry: 2012, April 2nd (expires in 5 months 2 weeks 5 days)
Latest licence issued on: 2011, October 3rd at 16:33
Continuous licence: Yes

Registration

Registration status: Active
Registration origin: New Zealand New
Vehicle usage: Taxi, Commercial Passenger
Cause of latest registration: New
Date of registration: 2011, October 3rd
Was registered overseas?: No

Plates history
Plate Effective date
GBT921 2011, October 3rd

Certificate of Fitness (COF)

Subject to COF inspection: Yes
Expiry date of last successful COF: 2012, April 3rd (in 5 months 2 weeks 6 days)
Date of latest COF inspection: 2011, October 3rd (Pass)

[Busdrivr]

Took a ride on leopard 230 tonight. Man 18.280 urban cat with airconditioning. About time they got new flooring colours. The old one was boring.