Darwin Explorer commences service.
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Darwin Explorer commences service.
A few pics from the first few days in service.
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7066
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7067
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7068
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7066
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7067
http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/dis ... ?pos=-7068
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
It is interesting to note that they also use "Explorer" in the livery like Sydney.
From The Sydney Fleet List
420 TV 3935 MCW Metrobus Mk2 MB6885 MCW /83 O55/25D+0
ex (405) TV 3410, ex m/o 8416, Cummins ISC- 260 Euro 3 engine and straight staircase,
(ML12) CY 2674 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML12) CY 2674 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Transferred to Darwin for the start up of "Darwin Explorer"
425 TV 3594 MCW Metrobus Mk2 MB7047 MCW /83 O55/25D+0
ex MO 201 (ACT) Canberra City Sightseeing,
Cummins ISC- 260 Euro 3 engine and straight staircase,
ex(ML21) CZ 2806 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML21) CZ 2806 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Transferred to Darwin for the start up of "Darwin Explorer" as m/o 3509 (NT)
But no record of what 419 is.
From The Sydney Fleet List
420 TV 3935 MCW Metrobus Mk2 MB6885 MCW /83 O55/25D+0
ex (405) TV 3410, ex m/o 8416, Cummins ISC- 260 Euro 3 engine and straight staircase,
(ML12) CY 2674 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML12) CY 2674 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Transferred to Darwin for the start up of "Darwin Explorer"
425 TV 3594 MCW Metrobus Mk2 MB7047 MCW /83 O55/25D+0
ex MO 201 (ACT) Canberra City Sightseeing,
Cummins ISC- 260 Euro 3 engine and straight staircase,
ex(ML21) CZ 2806 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML21) CZ 2806 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Transferred to Darwin for the start up of "Darwin Explorer" as m/o 3509 (NT)
But no record of what 419 is.
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
419 is the number given to ex ML6
The use of Explorer is becouse that is the name,we are no longer involved with City Sightseeing.
The use of Explorer is becouse that is the name,we are no longer involved with City Sightseeing.
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
Parent Company Ensignbus sold off the City Sightseeing name and most operations around the world retaining the Australian Operation and a handful of others which have been re-branded as a consequenceThe Inspector wrote:419 is the number given to ex ML6
The use of Explorer is because that is the name,we are no longer involved with City Sightseeing.
yolo seems to be a bit of a trend!
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
419 is ex ML4 and ex Adelaide 412
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
Here is 425 on flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40132991@N07/8620266959/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40132991@N07/8620266959/
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So have Sydney and the Blue Mountains operations also been rebranded and if so, what are they called now?E.L.Wood wrote:Parent Company Ensignbus sold off the City Sightseeing name and most operations around the world retaining the Australian Operation and a handful of others which have been re-branded as a consequenceThe Inspector wrote:419 is the number given to ex ML6
The use of Explorer is because that is the name,we are no longer involved with City Sightseeing.
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
412 083 IDK MCW Metrobus Mk2 MB MCW
Gold Coast City Sightseeingex WOX 272 (SA) Adelaide City Sightseeing
ex CY 3083 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML4) CY 3083 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Sold to Doubledeck tours, Darwin NT as m/o 2600 (NT) - rebranded "Darwin Explorer" in 4/13
I recall seeing this on my Darwin visit last June.
As far as I'm aware, it seems that Sydney and Blue Mountains have both separated. Interestingly, Perth's operations continue to be operated under the City Sightseeing franchise and has expanded in recent years, also acquiring the Perth Tram Co and their double decker and rebranding that to City Sightseeing. Tram operations are branded differently, but the operation of both the Sightseeing buses and tourist trams come under the same company.
Worldwide, City Sightseeing brand still thrives in many cities, especially some of the recent places I have visited.
Gold Coast City Sightseeingex WOX 272 (SA) Adelaide City Sightseeing
ex CY 3083 New World First Bus, Hong Kong
ex (ML4) CY 3083 China Motor Bus, Hong Kong
Sold to Doubledeck tours, Darwin NT as m/o 2600 (NT) - rebranded "Darwin Explorer" in 4/13
I recall seeing this on my Darwin visit last June.
As far as I'm aware, it seems that Sydney and Blue Mountains have both separated. Interestingly, Perth's operations continue to be operated under the City Sightseeing franchise and has expanded in recent years, also acquiring the Perth Tram Co and their double decker and rebranding that to City Sightseeing. Tram operations are branded differently, but the operation of both the Sightseeing buses and tourist trams come under the same company.
Worldwide, City Sightseeing brand still thrives in many cities, especially some of the recent places I have visited.
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Re: Darwin Explorer commences service.
The Sydney operation is "Sydney & Bondi Explorer", buses have been branded as such over the last few months.
Darwin is "Darwin Explorer".
Darwin is "Darwin Explorer".
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I have already suggested to the Sydney fleet list people that they should change the fleet list name to reflect that although I did not include Bondi - I hope they read this.
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I have also noticed a new website URL for the Sydney and Darwin services http://www.theaustralianexplorer.com.au/
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