ComfortDelgro Scania K230UB recieves EDS!

The SC Chirvalous bodied Scania K230UBs are have started to recieving Electronic Destination Signage (EDS) units.

It replaces the traditional plastic destination signages displaying the route number/details.

PA9596T on A2 with EDS displaying PGP Terminal.

PA9552U on A2 using plastic destination signage.

The EDS is believed to be Coolair while the formatting is, away from the kerb, with the first line showing the terminating destination, and the second line showing the passing by locations.

Using A4 paper to denote A1/A2, depending on the direction of travel.

The EDS is on the top left of the rear windscreen, displaying A1

These ComfortDelgro SC Chirvalous Scania K230UBs are running internal shuttle routes in National University of Singapore. They are of similar specifications to their SBS Transit's cousins.

SMRT Buses' Zhongtong Bus LCK6121GHEV Hybrid - Preview of SMB137A [Demonstrator]

The Zhongtong LCK6121GHEV Hybrid bus is the second China demonstrator for SMRT Buses, the first being the Yutong ZK6126. It also is the first hybrid bus for SMRT Buses. It was spotted at Woodlands doing test rounds.

* SMB137A is not yet registered as of 27 Nov 2010 and carries a trade plate 4234S when being driven out on the roads.


SMB137A on Training Bus

The seating layout for the Zhongtong similar to that of the Citaro. There is one bay for Passengers in Wheelchair (PIW).

Offside shot of SMB137A

As with any hybrid buses, SMB137A is very quiet. Likely coming from the experience from the Yutong demo, a full length EDS (believed to be Mobitec) and standard Volgelsitze are fitted.

The rear's styling is reminiscence of the Citaro/OC500LE design.

The rear seems to be following the styles of SMRT's Citaro and OC500LE bodywork, but it is actually a Zhongtong design.

A comparison with the Chinese version (Right Hand Drive) of this bus:

Photos copyright of 1986314 @ bbs.xbus.cn > http://bbs.xbus.cn/redirect.php?tid=54599&goto=lastpost&styleid=12

Photos copyright of 1986314 @ bbs.xbus.cn > http://bbs.xbus.cn/redirect.php?tid=54599&goto=lastpost&styleid=12

Looking forward to see it officially as SMB137A in revenue service soon!

Confirmed : Ex-SBST Mercedes Benz O405 Walter Alexander/Duple Metsec.

Confirmed from the earlier post here

Ex- SBS Transit's Mercedes Benz O405 are confirmed to be in service in Thailand. And it is not just the Walter Alexander bodied buses, the Duple Metsec buses are also there too!



Walter Alexander bodied O405s



They shaved off the tops of the buses....

....all down here.



Still mostly intact



Rebodied!

Presenting the Duple Metsecs!

Converted Air Condition variant

SBS Transit's red colour air conditioned ducts are still retained.

View more photos here of the Mercedes Benz O405 @ TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND
Photos are courtesy and copyright of Phong and CQM275 of TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND.

Spotted : Ex -SBS Transit's Walter Alexander O405?

A fotopic link that was shared on facebook recently showed two very familiar vehicle :

A very familiar feel that hints of ex- SBST's Walter Alexander O405, 538-24.

Another unit, 538-25.

There are this two units so far that is believed to be spotted in Thailand. It is believed that the buses underwent rebodying to suit the local specifications.
Comparing it with the photos of the WA Mercedes O405 before its retirement, the familiar features include:

• The side Walter Alexander styling
• The windows and emergency exit door
• The air con unit
• The rear view mirrors + yellow stickers on 538-25

SBS237K on 183 before its retirement.

Hope to be able to recieve confirmations that the two (or more) of the buses are indeed ex-SBST vehicles.

Update 1: Mr Clement Tan confirms that the two buses are indeed ex-SBST's O405s. He also states that Bala Engineering and Used Autos located at Sugei Kadut is handling the shippings of these buses to Thailand and Indonesia, some without the WA front.

Update 2:

Interior photos by TouringcarTeam.Marcel 1, Bangkok boy

Very familiar interor ^^



Close up of interior.

 Yep. Defintely a SBS Transit interior, modified and refurbished. The original aircon ducts, the TV mobile speakers are retained together with some of the other interior fixtures such as the seats.


The above Thailand Mercedes Benz bus/interior photographs are courtesy of Buspics from Bangkok , Thailand by Bangkok bus boy; TouringcarTeam.Marcel 1. Credits go to the author of the two photographs and the page author.

Ex - SBS Leisure Volvo B10M MK 4 w/ Soon Chow bodywork - PA4682K

Spotted PA4682K parked at Woodlands Industrial Park E9, which is very near SMRT Buses' Woodlands Depot. It is believed to be abandoned for a very long time, though not de-registered (as of 20 Nov 2010)

PA4682K parked at the roadside parking lots.

The first hint that this bus cannot be moved are the wooden wheel chocks placed at the wheels of the bus.

A largely intact interior.

The interior gathered quite a lot of dust, and the engine floorboard is taken out of its position, exposing the engine below. The bumper that is missing from the front is at the front entrance of the bus. Otherwise, a mostly intact interior retaining the original SBS Leisure configuration.

The MK IV Dashboard. There are still some items left by the previous driver.

Both the entrance and the exit doors were open, and nothing on the bus was working. Revenue equipments such as the coinbox and the bus stopping bells still remain.

Retained its first registration plate barcode SH0970H.

A very poorly maintained (if any maintenance) bus.

The bodywork have a lot of wear and tear from weathering and visible damages can be found on the bumper and radiator grille.

View from the rear. The suspension is broken.

The bus looks fine at first sight from the rear.

Hope the bus will either be scrapped soon or be brought back to SBS Transit for refurbishing for revenue service with its other MK IV Soon Chow cousins.