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! colspan="3" align=center bgcolor=#CCCCFF| Bus 982 | ! colspan="3" align=center bgcolor=#CCCCFF| Bus 982 | ||
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| valign=top | '''Depot''' | | valign=top | '''Depot''' | ||
| [[:Category:Tuggeranong Depot|Tuggeranong]] | | [[:Category:Tuggeranong Depot|Tuggeranong]] - training bus | ||
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| valign=top | '''Entered Service''' | | valign=top | '''Entered Service''' | ||
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| valign=top | '''Removed from Service''' | | valign=top | '''Removed from Service''' | ||
| | | 29 August 2024 | ||
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| valign=top | '''Desto Equipment''' | | valign=top | '''Desto Equipment''' | ||
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[[File:Bike.jpg|25px|link=:Category:Buses With Bike Racks]] | [[File:Bike.jpg|25px|link=:Category:Buses With Bike Racks]] | ||
Bus 982 is a Renault PR100.2 | Bus 982 is a Renault PR100.2 which is in use as a [[:Category:Current Training Buses|training bus]] at Tuggeranong Depot. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* It was delivered to ACTION on 25 June 1993, the same day as the final Renault PR180.2 Mk2 bus ([[BUS 989|Bus 989]]) was delivered. | * It was delivered to ACTION on 25 June 1993, the same day as the final Renault PR180.2 Mk2 bus ([[BUS 989|Bus 989]]) was delivered. | ||
* From 1993 until 2008, Bus 982 was in a special livery (known as "Cultural Base") to mark the year of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. It was hand painted by a local Aboriginal Artist. Following accident damage in 2008 the bus was repainted into a plain brown livery, which was the base colour of the special livery. | * From 1993 until 2008, Bus 982 was in a special livery (known as "Cultural Base") to mark the year of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. It was hand painted by a local Aboriginal Artist. Following accident damage in 2008 the bus was repainted into a plain brown livery, which was the base colour of the special livery. | ||
* In July 2008 it received a new special livery celebrating Aboriginal Reconciliation. [[BUS 990]] was also put into a special Reconciliation livery at the same time as 982, however the two liveries are nothing alike. | * In July 2008 it received a new special livery celebrating Aboriginal Reconciliation. [[BUS 990|Bus 990]] was also put into a special Reconciliation livery at the same time as 982, however the two liveries are nothing alike. | ||
* Bus 982 was fitted with a DL2 bike rack during March 2010. | * Bus 982 was fitted with a DL2 bike rack during March 2010. | ||
* On 19 October 2010 the bus was hit by a reversing garbage truck, causing structural damage to the back half of the nearside of the bus. | * On 19 October 2010 the bus was hit by a reversing garbage truck, causing structural damage to the back half of the nearside of the bus. | ||
** It was repaired and returned to service in March 2011 in corporate livery. | ** It was repaired and returned to service in March 2011 in corporate livery. | ||
* In July 2016, its Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot destination signs were replaced with Hanover LED equipment. | * In July 2016, its Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot destination signs were replaced with Hanover LED equipment. | ||
* Its final service was operated on 29 August 2024 - it was subsequently reassigned as a training bus at Tuggeranong Depot, replacing [[BUS 976|Bus 976]]. | |||
==Special Liveries== | ==Special Liveries== | ||
[[File:Photo.png | * [[File:Photo.png|link=]] ''' 'Cultural Base' ''' (Aboriginal Art Livery) – ''1993 to May 2008'' | ||
:* Hand-painted aboriginal design with a brown base and many dot paintings including native animals | :* Hand-painted aboriginal design with a brown base and many dot paintings including native animals | ||
[[File:Photo.png | * [[File:Photo.png|link=]] '''(Aboriginal Art Wrap)''' – ''July 2008 to March 2011'' | ||
:* A multi-coloured design, with Aboriginal-styled lizards on the side | :* A multi-coloured design, with Aboriginal-styled lizards on the side | ||
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[[Category:Renault PR100.2 Mk2]] | [[Category:Renault PR100.2 Mk2]] | ||
[[Category:Tuggeranong Depot]] | [[Category:Tuggeranong Depot]] | ||
[[Category:Buses | [[Category:Current Training Buses]] | ||
[[Category:Former AOA Buses]] | |||
[[Category:Delivered June 1993]] | [[Category:Delivered June 1993]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 29 August 2024
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| Bus 982 | ||
| Chassis | Renault PR100.2 | |
| Depot | Tuggeranong - training bus | |
| Entered Service | 1993 | |
| Removed from Service | 29 August 2024 | |
| Desto Equipment | Hanover LED | |
| VIN | VF6PS08A200000524 | |
| Body | Ansair | |
| Body Number | R2270 | |
| Body Date | Jun 1993 | |
| Seating | B43D | |
| Bike Rack | Sportworks DL2 | |
| Fuel | Diesel | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 982 | |
Bus 982 is a Renault PR100.2 which is in use as a training bus at Tuggeranong Depot.
Notes
- It was delivered to ACTION on 25 June 1993, the same day as the final Renault PR180.2 Mk2 bus (Bus 989) was delivered.
- From 1993 until 2008, Bus 982 was in a special livery (known as "Cultural Base") to mark the year of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. It was hand painted by a local Aboriginal Artist. Following accident damage in 2008 the bus was repainted into a plain brown livery, which was the base colour of the special livery.
- In July 2008 it received a new special livery celebrating Aboriginal Reconciliation. Bus 990 was also put into a special Reconciliation livery at the same time as 982, however the two liveries are nothing alike.
- Bus 982 was fitted with a DL2 bike rack during March 2010.
- On 19 October 2010 the bus was hit by a reversing garbage truck, causing structural damage to the back half of the nearside of the bus.
- It was repaired and returned to service in March 2011 in corporate livery.
- In July 2016, its Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot destination signs were replaced with Hanover LED equipment.
- Its final service was operated on 29 August 2024 - it was subsequently reassigned as a training bus at Tuggeranong Depot, replacing Bus 976.
Special Liveries
'Cultural Base' (Aboriginal Art Livery) – 1993 to May 2008
- Hand-painted aboriginal design with a brown base and many dot paintings including native animals
- (Aboriginal Art Wrap) – July 2008 to March 2011
- A multi-coloured design, with Aboriginal-styled lizards on the side