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UQB488 Swan Transit (488)
Mercedes-Benz O305G / JWBolton
Midland Terminal
2004

Mercedes-Benz O305G
Chassis No:  307 101 61 023631
Body:  JWBolton 11/80 AB67FR
   converted to     AB65FR
Engine:  Mercedes-Benz OM407.919 6cyl 11.04ℓ 240hp diesel
Gearbox:  Mercedes-Benz W3D 080R 3sp automatic w retarder
   converted to     Mercedes-Benz W3D 080R 3sp automatic w retarder
Last updated:  8 April 2023
  DATE       REGO    No   FLEET
26 Nov 1980UQB488(488)MTT
31 Aug 1986UQB488(488)Transperth
29 Sep 1996UQB488(488)MetroBus [Transperth]
5 Jul 1998UQB488(488)Perth Bus [Transperth]
4 Sep 2001UQB488(488)Connex [Transperth]
1 Sep 2002UQB488(488)Swan Transit [Transperth]
15 Feb 20121DWD269(488)preserved


NOTES:
    
Demonstrated to ACTION (Canberra) 19 Dec 1980 to
31 Dec 1980   R101; exact dates=Fleetline 171
    
Demonstrated in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide
   FL67p149
    
Returned to Perth late
Jan 1981   FL67p149
    
Converted to AB65FR (single seats in turntable removed)
Jan 1993   R245
    
Withdrawn
22 Dec 2011   PTA
    
Secured for preservation
15 Feb 2012   





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