1955's last day in service

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1955's last day in service

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Thursday 29th December 2011 was the last day that MAN SG280H saw in service. I was fortunate to ride her on her last afternoon in service, a round-trip B10 from Magill to West Lakes and back to Magill.

At the Magill terminus:
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At AAMI Stadium Interchange:
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The beautiful interior of these great girls. I still prefer the bodies of these strong and solid buses unlike their modern counterparts:
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'Smarter, faster ticketing is on the way' but not for 1955:
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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, but sadly she wouldn't live to see the new year:
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Turning back towards Newton Depot, her final resting place:
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Thanks to SL200-1880 for letting me grab some great shots on that day. :D
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Cracking shots of the old girl on her very last day ! The interior looks spotless too! Such a shame!!
Calling from Kingston upon Hull in the UK so I am 10 1/2 hours behind Adelaide !

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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Great pictures man. What took you so long to post? Lol. Best pic of 1955 leaving Magill turning
Loves the sounds of a roaring SL200 in motion:D
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Fantastic last day shots of 1955. Have travelled on this bus several times before and it's a really good bus.

Great work
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Maybe it should be sent to LCB's Morphettville Depot where it could be put to good use-they could do with some extra buses.
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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They've just taken over Southlinks 2350 and that seems to be getting plenty of use. And 1955 was always one of the best of the MAN artics. Give it another life, please.
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Wow, it is so tragic that these beauties are going. Can anyone please tell me how many SG280Hs are still roaring around? I saw 2 today at and near Victoria Square, however I didn't see their numbers. :(
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Look up S.A.Fleet lists for all 3 companies to get a pretty up to date list of the number still in service.
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Thank you, Jibb :)
The numbers stand at
Southlink: 24
Light City Buses: 3
Torrens Transit: 1
:(
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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person1 wrote:Thank you, Jibb :)
The numbers stand at
Torrens Transit: 1
:(
Today 30/3/12 will be 1957's last day.
Loves the sounds of a roaring SL200 in motion:D
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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Who makes the decision on when/what date these buses are withdrawn?
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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SL200- 1880 wrote:
person1 wrote:Thank you, Jibb :)
The numbers stand at
Torrens Transit: 1
:(
Today 30/3/12 will be 1957's last day.
Glad I saw it yesterday then, real shame I didn't have my camera with me at the time!
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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jibb wrote:Who makes the decision on when/what date these buses are withdrawn?
You would think registrar of motor vehicles and manager of fleet and depots (DPTI)
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Re: 1955's last day in service

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I would not think Registrar of Motor Vehicles would be invlolved.
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