UQB478 MTT (478)
EAST PERTH BENNETT NR WITTENOOM
Circa 1980
© Graeme Turnbull

Mercedes-Benz O305G
Last updated
3 October 2014

Chassis No: 
307 101 61 018770 		  
Converted to:
Body:  JWBolton 08/79 AB69FR    AB65FR
Engine:  Mercedes-Benz OM407.919 6cyl 11.04ℓ 240hp diesel   
Gearbox:  Mercedes Benz W3D 080R 3sp automatic w retarder   


DATE REGO FLEET No    
14.08.1979UQB378MTT 478   
--.09.1979UQB478MTT 478   
31.08.1986UQB478Transperth 478   
15.03.1993DESTROYEDTransperth 478   


NOTES:
    
Converted to AB63FRL prior to entering service
   
    
Subsequent to re-opening of the Perth-Fremantle passenger railway on 29.07.1983, withdrawn & stored at Joondalup Depot (pending overhaul)
04.08.1983   
    
Converted to AB69D and returned to service
26.01.1984   
    
Converted to AB65FR (single seats in turntable removed)
--.01.1993   
    
Destroyed by fire (Warwick Bus Stn) after completing 1640 Route 396 Express ex-Perth at circa 1715hrs
15.03.1993   
    
Remains separated at articulation point and loaded by crane onto two trucks
   
    
Soltoggio Bros (Jandakot) (remains)
07.07.1993   



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