O-Bahn MAN's a few years ago

[Dave C]

Some more pics I've found from a few years ago. This time MAN SL202's and SG280H's.

1941 leaving Klemzig Station.


1941 at the new Adelaide Airport Terminal not long after opening.


1943 at the current Fairview Park Terminus.


429 at the current Fairview Park Terminus.


434 at Mawson Lakes Central.


428 at ????


421 at the original Fairview Park Terminus.


1943 at Golden Grove, 1 of the very rare occasions a MAN artic was allowed on After Midnight.


1943 leaving Klemzig Station.


427 leaving Klemzig Station.

[busrider]

Another great photo thread. 1941 will be missed...

[2000classjumbo]

Does anyone have any pictures of MAN SL202 CNG buses being trialed on the busway. Would love to see some pics, I haven't managed to find any just by browsing the net.

[ScaniaK320]

Those buses were great on the track. I drove 1941-1943-1945.
The Mercedes-Benz and M.A.N. should have been left on the track.

They are so much better than the new Scania K230-K280-K320 and the L94's

I do hope the SA Government get some new types on the O-Bahn.

The Scania's are well past it now.
But you only get what you pay for.

[jibb]

As the current O-Bahn fleet is relatively new ,there won't be any change from the current fleet of Scanias. From time to time new vehicles may be trialled-ie new model or new manufacturer.

[Lt. Commander Data]

Why weren't the SGs allowed after midnight????????????????

[jibb]

Generally only rigids are used on "after midnight" services.New Years Eve is a diiferent kettle of fish.

[ScaniaK320]

The current fleet will not last long, as they all have vibration issues.
If you stand between the steps and the turntable of any Artic bus while on the track, you will notice this vibration.
If you had a your shopping and it had a pot of cream in it, from TTP to Paradise it would be whipped cream.

Some passenger have been known to be sick from this vibration.
Give it ago then next time you ride on one.

[Dave C]

Does anyone have any pictures of MAN SL202 CNG buses being trialed on the busway. Would love to see some pics, I haven't managed to find any just by browsing the net.

I've got a pic somewhere of 1601 with guidewheeels at St. Agnes between test trips, Ill have to find it.

I managed to get a SG out on After Midnight a few times.

[PoweredByCNG]

The current fleet will not last long, as they all have vibration issues.
If you stand between the steps and the turntable of any Artic bus while on the track, you will notice this vibration.

Yup, I'll concur with this. I've been seated between the centre door and the turntable several times while travelling on the O-Bahn and the vibration and bouncing around is just horrendous.