SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by SBS9888Y @ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:06:35 +0800

SBS9888Y — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:06:35 +0800

Originally posted by SBS9889U:

Last trip for 8031 on 5 is 2230 depart Pasir Ris.

you took? how come didnt see you :D

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by 16/f/lonely @ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:27:21 +0800

16/f/lonely — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:27:21 +0800

Seems like yet another overkill move by LTA to me.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by TIB537B @ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:02:05 +0800

TIB537B — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:02:05 +0800

Originally posted by Merczrox:

ok.so this is like a gone case as i heard from this forum that LTA has banned the public transport operators from buying bendies.if this rule isn't in place,maybe there will be a tiny chance that SMRT would buy those type of bendies.but chances are zero for SBST.so i think we can dream on about seeing this buses in singapore.but who knows.anything can happen.

The Habits still have at least 10years + of lifespan too. In this time frame, anything can happen, everything can be evaluated again. In fact, because rigids aren't the answer to everything, maybe new bendies will be on the road once again. But this will mean the transport operators will have to upgrade their infrastructure this time, and LTA will also have to modify more roads to accomodate bendies (although mostly is ok for now).

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Merczrox @ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:30:24 +0800

Merczrox — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:30:24 +0800

Originally posted by n4l:

MAN. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vear/651109570/

ok.so this is like a gone case as i heard from this forum that LTA has banned the public transport operators from buying bendies.if this rule isn't in place,maybe there will be a tiny chance that SMRT would buy those type of bendies.but chances are zero for SBST.so i think we can dream on about seeing this buses in singapore.but who knows.anything can happen.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by n4l @ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:09:32 +0800

n4l — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:09:32 +0800

Originally posted by Merczrox:

what type of model is this?MAN or what?any pics?

MAN. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vear/651109570/

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Merczrox @ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:28:15 +0800

Merczrox — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:28:15 +0800

Originally posted by iveco:

Finally SG transport operators are bringing in MAN buses. Hope to see more buses of this make enter private service too.

Anyway, I hope the NG313 will stamp its authority on the roads in the Lion City in time to come.

what type of model is this?MAN or what?any pics?

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by SBS9889U @ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:23:17 +0800

SBS9889U — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:23:17 +0800

Originally posted by Apex-LW'21:

Now the first ever cameo using this MAN Bus (SBS8031J) is on Service 5 today. Spotted leaving the Pasir Ris Int this evening..

Last trip for 8031 on 5 is 2230 depart Pasir Ris.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Apex-LW'21 @ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:13:27 +0800

Apex-LW'21 — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:13:27 +0800

Now the first ever cameo using this MAN Bus (SBS8031J) is on Service 5 today. Spotted leaving the Pasir Ris Int this evening..

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by iveco @ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:07:44 +0800

iveco — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:07:44 +0800

Finally SG transport operators are bringing in MAN buses. Hope to see more buses of this make enter private service too.

Anyway, I hope the NG313 will stamp its authority on the roads in the Lion City in time to come.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by sbs&tibs @ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:40:26 +0800

sbs&tibs — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:40:26 +0800

Originally posted by tintinspartan:

It's at some vehicle park in Changi during Mar 07. I saw it from the MRT heading West. It's located somewhere near the SMRT Changi Depot.

You must be seeing things. Dereg buses don't go out on the roads, unless towed to the scrapyard.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by tintinspartan @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:13:13 +0800

tintinspartan — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:13:13 +0800

Originally posted by lemon1974:

Which part of Changi did u see this bus in Mar 2007? No pic no talk ok? btw, this bus was alrd deregistered on 4th Feb 2007 if i am not wrong. So how can you see it in Changi in Mar 2007?

It's at some vehicle park in Changi during Mar 07. I saw it from the MRT heading West. It's located somewhere near the SMRT Changi Depot.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by ZYX2005 @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:12:02 +0800

ZYX2005 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:12:02 +0800

Originally posted by service_238:

yeah got chance for it to do S12. :)

u gotta switch the shifts for that to happen. does the thing even have s12 "svc plates" ?

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by ZYX2005 @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:10:15 +0800

ZYX2005 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:10:15 +0800

Originally posted by ak4711:

Very unique indeed. But is there any link between the engine of the MAN and Vo3x? I seem to hear Vo3x-like engine sounds.

issit the engine fan sound? maybe both have loud engine fan sounds and they sound almost alike?

ZYX

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by ZYX2005 @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:08:23 +0800

ZYX2005 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:08:23 +0800

meh.

16.240 and 18.240

i think by now u guys know the 240 is for HP rating. the first two digits are tonnage . how heavy the bus is i guess.

also to note there are 3 types of MAN products

the series type like SL252 NL263 etc

the integral product like Lion's City L or Lion's City G

and finally the tonnage.HPrating type like 18.250 or 18.310CNG
etc

ZYX

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Scania N113CRB l0v3r @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:39:04 +0800

Scania N113CRB l0v3r — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:39:04 +0800

erm gt this rules say no pic no talk? Wad if u saw a rare buses cameoing and it in expressway and is speeding can u took a pic of it?

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Merczrox @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:08:40 +0800

Merczrox — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:08:40 +0800

ok.i have edited my original post.no more confusions.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Merczrox @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:01:13 +0800

Merczrox — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:01:13 +0800

Originally posted by eX.A.K.R.:

You sure? SBS 81S' lifespan has expired for a few months now.

Or maybe SBS Transit wants a group shot of their two MAN demonstrators... </random>

Edit: dug up this page about SBS 81S; it's a MAN 16.240, while SBS 8031J is a MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL. Hmmm... what do those numbers mean again?

ok.sorry.its my fault.i saw this bus 2 years ago.forgot to add this in.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by lemon1974 @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:56:37 +0800

lemon1974 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:56:37 +0800

Originally posted by sbs&tibs:

Go scrapyard or Changi museum?

He seem rather "pro" at remembering dates, however not all are accurate. -.-"

dunno. waiting for him to reply. Tot he will say that he took this Man bus in the 90s as well..

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by sbs&tibs @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:32:46 +0800

sbs&tibs — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:32:46 +0800

Originally posted by lemon1974:

Which part of Changi did u see this bus in Mar 2007? No pic no talk ok? btw, this bus was alrd deregistered on 4th Feb 2007 if i am not wrong. So how can you see it in Changi in Mar 2007?

Go scrapyard or Changi museum?

He seem rather "pro" at remembering dates, however not all are accurate. -.-"

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by 16/f/lonely @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:21:57 +0800

16/f/lonely — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:21:57 +0800

Eh....give benefit of doubt.....not everyone remembers the precise date of all the events.

Let's just take it as roughly that time.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by lemon1974 @ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:46:11 +0800

lemon1974 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:46:11 +0800

Originally posted by tintinspartan:

I last seen it at Changi in March 2007 in SBST Livery.

Unless Merzrox mistook SBS81S to a SJE MAN, which also have the same bodywork. Or else, the rule applies (No pic, No talk)

Which part of Changi did u see this bus in Mar 2007? No pic no talk ok? btw, this bus was alrd deregistered on 4th Feb 2007 if i am not wrong. So how can you see it in Changi in Mar 2007?

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by Oceane @ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:12:40 +0800

Oceane — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:12:40 +0800

Originally posted by Merczrox:

oh.sorry.i saw SBS81S 2 years ago.and yes it was in SBST livery when i saw it.

If you had said "2 years ago", we wouldn't suspect that you were seeing things.

SBST MAN 18.240 HOCL-NL-R (A69 chassis type) demonstrator replied by SBS7484P @ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:58:52 +0800

SBS7484P — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:58:52 +0800