BUS 674 (1)
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| Bus 674 | ||
| Chassis | Renault PR100 | |
| Depot | Tuggeranong | |
| Entered Service | July 1985 | |
| Removed from Service | May 2000 | |
| Desto Equipment | Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot | |
| VIN | PR100MI.PN100001 | |
| Body | Renault Vehicules Industriels | |
| Body Number | --- | |
| Body Date | 1980 | |
| Seating | B41D | |
| Fuel | Diesel | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 674 | |
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Also known as ZIR 888 and Bus 672 (1)
| See Also: | |
| * BUS 672 (2) | – MAN SG192 |
| * BUS 674 (2) | – Scania K360UA |
Bus 674 was a Renault PR100
Notes
- The bus was built in 1980 by Renault Vehicules Industriels (RVI), Lyon France as a PR100 demonstrator unit for the Singapore Bus Service
- It was first displayed at the 1980 International Motor Show in Birmingham.
- From 1980-84 it was a demonstrator in the United Kingdom before being stored in the Lyon factory.
- Mack Australia then had the unit upgraded to PR100.2 standard with various body changes to suit an Australian life.
- The bus was first at ACTION from 4-15 March 1985 registered as ZIR-888 however it was never put into service.
- The bus then went to MTT Perth (No. 10) from 26 April 1985 to 10 June 1985, and then returned to Mack and deregistered.
- The bus was returned to ACTION for full evaluation in July 1985, as ZIB-672.
- The bus was renumbered 674 and re-registered ZIB-674 on 11 February 1986.
- ACTION purchased the unit on 25 June 1986.
- A Gulton flip-dot destination display was installed in the bus during February 1988. (This was later replaced by STC Cannon flip-dot display.)
- It was re-registered as BUS 674 during May 1989.
- On 4 July 1992 it was transferred from Kingston Depot to Tuggeranong Depot.
- When it was withdrawn from service, the flip-dot display was removed and installed into BUS 869, and was replaced by Brose roller blind equipment.
- In May 2000 it was sold to Cavanagh's of Kempsey
- In May 2014, Cavanagh's sold the vehicle to Sydney-based bus enthusiasts. It was registered 48316 H on 31 May 2014.
- In June 2019, it was sold to another NSW-based private owner. It is currently unregistered.
Media
- "Bus with difference" – The Canberra Times, 4 July 1985, page 12.
- "ACTION tries out new bus" – The Canberra Times, 5 July 1985, page 8.
All Over Advertising
Summernats – December 1994 to December 1995
- the first vinyl wrap AOA
- following removal of the wrap, Bus 674 was repainted into the Mk2 Renault livery
Other Australian Owners
| Owner/Operator | Location | Registration | Fleet # | Date From | Date To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTT | Perth, WA | 7BD 174 | 10 | 26 Apr 1985 | 10 Jun 1985 | Demonstrator, prior to joining ACTION |
| Cavanagh's | Kempsey, NSW | 4215 MO MO 5083 |
~ May 2000 | 25 May 2014 | ||
| Private Owners | Oakville, NSW | 48316 H | May 2014 | Jun 2019 | ||
| Private Owner | NSW | Jun 2019 | present | unregistered |