UQB488 SWAN TRANSIT (488)
MIDLAND TERMINAL
2004
© Simon Barber

Mercedes-Benz O305G
Last updated
8 April 2023

Chassis No: 
307 101 61 023631 		  
Converted to:
Body:  JWBolton 11/80 AB67FR    AB65FR
Engine:  Mercedes-Benz OM407.919 6cyl 11.04ℓ 240hp diesel   
Gearbox:  Mercedes Benz W3D 080R 3sp automatic w retarder   


DATE REGO FLEET No    
26.11.1980UQB488MTT 488   
31.08.1986UQB488Transperth 488   
29.09.1996UQB488MetroBus [Transperth] 488   
05.07.1998UQB488Perth Bus [Transperth] 488   
04.09.2001UQB488Connex [Transperth] 488   
01.09.2002UQB488Swan Transit [Transperth] 488   
15.02.20121DWD269preserved 488   


NOTES:
    
Demonstrated to ACTION (Canberra) 19.12.1980 to
31.12.1980   
    
Demonstrated in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide
   
    
Returned to Perth late
--.01.1981   
    
Converted to AB65FR (single seats in turntable removed)
--.01.1993   
    
Withdrawn
22.12.2011   
    
Secured for preservation
15.02.2012   



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