MAN Purchase and Deliveries

Snorzac · July 03, 2011, 06:46:11 PM

Refer to thread on new radio system.

King of Buses · July 04, 2011, 06:23:59 PM

Quote from: Metrobus on July 03, 2011, 06:46:11 PM
Refer to thread on new radio system.

Thanks. :)

King of Buses · July 05, 2011, 05:28:30 PM

443 was out on a School Bus Today.
It's already considerably dirty on the windows!

Snorzac · July 05, 2011, 06:49:07 PM

It wouldn't have been washed since leaving Adelaide. It is impossible to make the drive and still have it clean after.

smitho · July 07, 2011, 02:21:32 AM

443 did its inaugural revenue run (a humble morning school run) ex Tuggy Depot on Tuesday 5th July. 444 & 445 still stabled north of Tuggy W/Shop building.

King of Buses · July 07, 2011, 05:13:19 PM

Just a thought, with the end of the MAN's arriving soon and entering service in the next couple of months, will they buy more of some other type of bus as they still need replacements for the PR100.2's.

Bus 400 · July 07, 2011, 07:44:50 PM

A new tender will more then likely go out sometime in the next year. As it was mentioned the Renault's will be withdrawn over 5 years. So new standards have to be purchased to replace these & grow the fleet to service Gungahlin & Molonglo.

King of Buses · July 15, 2011, 04:55:41 PM

445 was at the back of the Tuggy Workshops waiting at the door.

Snorzac · July 29, 2011, 09:00:47 PM

ACTbusspotter reports 449 is now in service. Also for those not on Twitter nine of the ten radio trial buses are in service as well as 448. 440 is the only one yet to enter service, it may be the 'problem child'.

Merv319 · August 23, 2011, 08:48:02 AM

450 was seen in Northbourne Avenue near Antill street yesterday around 3;45pm, then went further to the north.Maybe Gungahlin Marketplace?
The desto said "Chartered 110".

Bus 400 · August 24, 2011, 08:30:08 PM

Bus 450 was spotted on London Circuit before running a 314N:

Kramden · August 25, 2011, 07:17:06 PM

A brand spanking new 451 has been parked at the far end of the Belco workshop sheds - near the car park - for the past few days.

Merv319 · September 03, 2011, 10:25:17 PM

452 was in service today, doing northbound 980. seen at City at 8:11am.

Bus 400 · September 03, 2011, 11:04:20 PM

Yours truly spotted it at around 17:00 at City West Layover

Bus 451 has also been spotted by yours truly yesterday & has been reported via twitter earlier in the week.

Merv319 · September 23, 2011, 11:18:08 AM

454 was in service yesterday, doing southbound 200 which leaves Gungahlin at 5:46pm.

Snorzac · September 23, 2011, 11:38:07 AM

We really need to start doing regular twitter to forum
Updates, It entered service when 835 left, whatever that day was

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Bus 400 · September 24, 2011, 05:38:04 PM

Bus 457 can't be too far off entering service as it is sitting at Woden Depot to the side, racked up & registered.

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Barry Drive · September 27, 2011, 04:14:15 PM

Looks like they're installing bike racks and radios in advance. All buses up to 458 have been fitted, even though 455 is next to enter service.

Kramden · October 18, 2011, 10:13:48 AM

As I mentioned elsewhere, 836 and 837 are parked side-by-side at the rear of B depot workshops presumably awaiting whatever is their fate. Joining them there this morning were newbies 461 and 462 (plateless). Wish I had the camera on me to capture this unique sight: the old and the new or the outgoing and the incoming.

King of Buses · October 19, 2011, 02:00:52 PM

457 is in service. Saw it on Monday.

Kramden · October 19, 2011, 02:18:57 PM

...and a plateless 463 was spotted at the rear of B workshops this morning.

Snorzac · October 19, 2011, 02:45:35 PM

Yeah, 457 entered service on Friday first reported on Twitter on Monday. Looks like they are going at one per week from now.

Barry Drive · October 19, 2011, 04:38:47 PM

Sorry, I gave Metrobus what turned out to be incorrect information. 457 may have entered service on Saturday, not Friday, but not 100% sure.

Yes, 463 now at B depot for bike rack and wiring. Might still be 6 weeks before it sees service.

Snorzac · October 21, 2011, 08:50:46 AM

458 was placed into service yesterday afternoon.

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743 · October 24, 2011, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: Metrobus on October 21, 2011, 08:50:46 AM
458 was placed into service yesterday afternoon.

It was operating the shuttles for the Nara Candle Festival on Saturday evening, carriying between one and two passengers every time I saw it

Bus 400 · October 28, 2011, 11:57:35 PM

As reported by ACTbusspotter via Twitter:

Quote......459 entered service tonight at B depot. ...

Yours truly hunted down Bus 459 & snapped this earlier:

Barry Drive · November 17, 2011, 12:57:39 PM

460 & 461 have been doing charter work for the Obama visit. But don't know if they've performed regular route service yet.

Kramden · November 17, 2011, 01:12:01 PM

462 was spotted looking all wet 'n' shiny when parked near the B depot wash this AM.

Merv319 · November 18, 2011, 07:25:42 PM

Quote from: ACTbusspotter on November 17, 2011, 12:57:39 PM
460 & 461 have been doing charter work for the Obama visit. But don't know if they've performed regular route service yet.

At least 460 does; spotted it 5pm at City today doing a 58 to Belco.

smitho · November 24, 2011, 12:25:10 AM

461 was doing scheduled runs yesterday (Wednesday).

450 was parked on 'the screen' (ie the Dart stabling area) @ Tuggeranong Depot yesterday morning.

Bus 400 · November 24, 2011, 07:23:12 PM

Quote from: smitho on November 24, 2011, 12:25:10 AM
450 was parked on 'the screen' (ie the Dart stabling area) @ Tuggeranong Depot yesterday morning.

Bus 450 spotted in service with a Belconnen driver at the wheel this afternoon.

Bus 491 arrived at Woden Depot today.

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smitho · November 24, 2011, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: Bus 400 on November 24, 2011, 07:23:12 PM
Bus 450 spotted in service with a Belconnen driver at the wheel this afternoon.

Bus 491 arrived at Woden Depot today.

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Could be that Belco driver was just laying over @ Tuggy Depot...strange place to park his bus though.

Merv319 · November 26, 2011, 09:33:25 PM

Quote from: Bus 400 on November 24, 2011, 07:23:12 PM
Bus 491 arrived at Woden Depot today.
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Now that makes sense why a MAN was at Woden Depo this afternoon, surrounded by the service-not-yet S'Tags.

462 is in service also. Was doing a northbound Intertown yesterday afternoon.

Bus 400 · November 28, 2011, 07:06:34 PM

Metrobus reports via Twitter that Bus 492 has arrived at Woden Depot.

Hopefully these buses enter service as quickly as they arrive.

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Barry Drive · November 29, 2011, 11:49:16 AM

Quote from: Bus 400 on November 28, 2011, 07:06:34 PM
Hopefully these buses enter service as quickly as they arrive.

No reason why they can't. Expect two per month from now until June (1 in Jan, 3 in Feb, 1 in June). Should be able to put 1 bus in service every 2 weeks.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next 8 or 9 MANs (491-498/499) were to go to T depot - giving them 20 or 21 in total.

Bus 400 · November 30, 2011, 06:04:00 PM

Bus 493 arrived at Woden Depot today.

Bus 400 · December 03, 2011, 03:02:37 PM

Buses 491-505 feature a camera covering either side of the bus & a rear facing camera.

Bus 491 features a sticker stating it is the 75th Euro V MAN Custom built for ACTION.

Barry Drive · December 03, 2011, 03:17:18 PM

Quote from: Bus 400 on December 03, 2011, 03:02:37 PM
Bus 491 features a sticker stating it is the 75th Euro V MAN Custom built for ACTION.

Does it actually say Euro V (or Euro 5)? Because 491 is NOT the 75th Euro V, it's the 73rd. (392 & 393 were 18.310 - Euro IVs)

Bus 400 · December 03, 2011, 03:50:15 PM

The big sticker mentions MAN 75 Custom ACTION, with Euro V at the bottom.

It doesn't make sense anyway as (including 374-389), Bus 491 is actually the 91st MAN Custom built for ACTION, with Bus 448 being the 75th. Excluding 374-389 it is still the 73rd bus, so someone must of forgotten about buses 392 & 393.

Bus 400 · December 08, 2011, 08:25:21 PM

Now that my internet is back up & running.....
For those who don't have access to twitter, here are the photos of the new cameras on Bus 491 & 492 & 491's special sticker.

smitho · December 08, 2011, 10:28:33 PM

Good scoop, Bus 400.

With camera work like that, methinks ASIO will be after you.

Kramden · December 09, 2011, 12:21:26 AM

Well done indeed 400. Nice effect with the lens close up to wire fence. Gives an interesting texture, almost like lens flare.

The Love Guru · December 09, 2011, 12:39:44 AM

The sticker is totally wrong as they forgot the gas MANs. Even without them, they seem to have forgotten they built some SL200's in the 70's for ACTION too!

Kramden · December 09, 2011, 01:35:03 PM

Of the current body style of MAN, how many more are due to arrive under the present contract? I understand that a newer contract will go out in the next year to provide for even more vehicles to replace the ageing .2s.

It will be interesting to see what they will look like, e.g. how different they might appear, if at all. And what new features they might have: hot and cold running water, sleeping compartments, on board baristas, electronic bogan detectors (with prods), destos in several languages..., who knows?

Bus 400 · December 09, 2011, 05:00:49 PM

Bus 505 should will be the last MAN of the current contract.

In relation to new buses, if Custom Coaches win that tender, the new standards will have the same body shape as the new artics, except in standard form. If you want to see what buses will look like if Volgren win the contract, search Perth Volgren Volvo in Google Search (or I will post a picture tomorrow).

Bus 400 · December 10, 2011, 01:48:23 PM

Bus 494 arrived at Woden Depot some day after Tuesday this week (95% thinking Thursday).

Barry Drive · December 22, 2011, 02:15:48 PM

491 entered service yesterday from Tuggeranong Depot. 492 is still being prepped at Belconnen, so I don't anticipate it entering service this year.

Snorzac · December 22, 2011, 03:16:44 PM

492 was moved to T depot this morning I believe.

Bus 400 · December 25, 2011, 04:47:14 PM

Bus 492 was returned to Woden Depot.

smitho · December 28, 2011, 07:51:35 PM

Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 22, 2011, 02:15:48 PM
491 entered service yesterday from Tuggeranong Depot. 492 is still being prepped at Belconnen, so I don't anticipate it entering service this year.

491 was in service today - carries a classy looking rear end sign featuring an orange wreath on a black/grey background with wording along the lines..
"MAN
75th Custom bus
built for ACTION
Euro 5".
These details are repeated on a smaller sign near the front entrance. As with 493, 491 carries a left-side camera affixed near the front door and aimed down along the side of the bus - presumably to assist drivers in checking the entry and exit of punters at bus interchanges etc.