Transit WA http://transitwa.fotopic.net/ 25 rows en-gb 60 007 Withdrawn From Service http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c914403.html After 26 years, The only Mercedes-Benz OG.305 to have served in Perth has been withdrawn. 007 was initially aquired to evaluate the use of LPG in the MTT fleet. 007's performance paved the way for two other buses to be converted to LPG. 271 which was re-converted to diesel in 1988 and 270 which was powered by LPG intill being withdrawn from service in 2005. 007 is most special to me because we share the same birthday, January 1980. Thursday 6 April 2006: After 26 years, The only Mercedes-Benz OG.305 to have served in Perth has been withdrawn. 007 was initially aquired to evaluate the use of LPG in the MTT fleet. 007's performance paved the way for two other buses to be converted to LPG. 271 which was re-converted to diesel in 1988 and 270 which was powered by LPG intill being withdrawn from service in 2005. 007 is most special to me because we share the same birthday, January 1980.

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Renault PR100.2 CNG http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c659916.html All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Saturday 20 August 2005: All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Sat Aug 20 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305 (1984-1986) http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c659898.html All Pictures kindly donated by Edmond Saturday 20 August 2005: All Pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Sat Aug 20 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305G (UQB 670) http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c658395.html Few pictures of Path Transit Bayswater's notorious 670 Friday 19 August 2005: Few pictures of Path Transit Bayswater's notorious 670

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]]> Fri Aug 19 2005 Route 867 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c650391.html Route 867 is the Perth to Mandurah line. Operated by Southern Coast Transit the 867 uses coaches of varying design. 1136 is a Mercedes-Benz O.303. Built in 87 this bus started life working for Westrail (6QM-456). 1137 is a Denning Landseer Double Decker. 1137 found its was to Transperth after working for Australian Pacific Tours. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Friday 12 August 2005: Route 867 is the Perth to Mandurah line. Operated by Southern Coast Transit the 867 uses coaches of varying design. 1136 is a Mercedes-Benz O.303. Built in 87 this bus started life working for Westrail (6QM-456). 1137 is a Denning Landseer Double Decker. 1137 found its was to Transperth after working for Australian Pacific Tours. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

1136 1137

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]]> Fri Aug 12 2005 Disposals http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c650360.html Just because buses reach the end of their Transperth life doesn't mean they are destined for the scrap yard just yet. Here is a collection of buses that have remained useful even after retiring from Transperth. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Friday 12 August 2005: Just because buses reach the end of their Transperth life doesn't mean they are destined for the scrap yard just yet. Here is a collection of buses that have remained useful even after retiring from Transperth. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

Ex 324 Ex 384 Ex 384

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]]> Fri Aug 12 2005 Renault PR180.2 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c649288.html All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Thursday 11 August 2005: All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Thu Aug 11 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305G (1986-1987) http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c649279.html Built with O.405-style bodywork. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Thursday 11 August 2005: Built with O.405-style bodywork. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Thu Aug 11 2005 Renault PR100.2 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c649269.html These are from the first batch of Renault to be delivered almost 20 years ago. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Thursday 11 August 2005: These are from the first batch of Renault to be delivered almost 20 years ago. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Thu Aug 11 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305G (1979-1980) http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c646450.html 67 seat artic. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Tuesday 9 August 2005: 67 seat artic. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

471 471 inside 471 471 471 471 472 472 472 473 473 475 476 476 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 481 481 488 489 489

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305 (1982-1984) http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c646440.html These buses have STULB fronts. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Tuesday 9 August 2005: These buses have STULB fronts. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.305 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c646430.html Powered by a diesel 200bhp engine. 340 and 352 onward (except 356) are B43D and feature single-width rear exit doors. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond Tuesday 9 August 2005: Powered by a diesel 200bhp engine. 340 and 352 onward (except 356) are B43D and feature single-width rear exit doors. All pictures kindly donated by Edmond

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 Dennis Dart SLF in Transperth Liveries http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c507154.html These shots are of the 2 Dennis Darts that were in service as part if the Transperth fleet. Owned by Path Transit these buses went to Adelade before coming back white and are now out of service. All pictures kindly donated by Paul Tuesday 19 April 2005: These shots are of the 2 Dennis Darts that were in service as part if the Transperth fleet. Owned by Path Transit these buses went to Adelade before coming back white and are now out of service. All pictures kindly donated by Paul

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]]> Tue Apr 19 2005 MAN 11.190 HOCL-NM http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c507145.html Here is 2001 operated by Swan Transit. Formally registered 9FT.794 (as seen in the first two photos) it is now STM.2001 The first two shots were taken on the first day of route 336 in Ellenbrook. All pictures kindly donated by Paul. Tuesday 19 April 2005: Here is 2001 operated by Swan Transit. Formally registered 9FT.794 (as seen in the first two photos) it is now STM.2001 The first two shots were taken on the first day of route 336 in Ellenbrook. All pictures kindly donated by Paul.

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]]> Tue Apr 19 2005 Esplanade Train Station Construction http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c496877.html Just a few shots of the Esplanade Tran Station due to be finished at the end of 2006 Monday 11 April 2005: Just a few shots of the Esplanade Tran Station due to be finished at the end of 2006

Just a hole in the ground

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]]> Mon Apr 11 2005 Esplanade Busport 11/4/05 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c496863.html Building a the busport has finished since my last Busport post. Also the name was changes from Perth City Busport to The Esplanade Busport due to the construction of the new railway station. Monday 11 April 2005: Building a the busport has finished since my last Busport post. Also the name was changes from Perth City Busport to The Esplanade Busport due to the construction of the new railway station.

Welcome Office buliding on top of the Busport is finally finished Garden on top of the Busport 1159 waiting to do its trip 394 arriving Path bus arriving from a 66 Busport has roads A through to E Upstairs Concourse 745 pulling onto A road A road 595 pulling onto A road

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]]> Mon Apr 11 2005 Bus Stations - Wellington Street Bus Station http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c496844.html Few shots taken in and around the WSBS Monday 11 April 2005: Few shots taken in and around the WSBS

C road Lay over area behind WSBS Red CAT passing outside WSBS Lay Over Area next to A road 509 out of service leaving WSBS 1025 out of service leaving WSBS Buses entering the station from Wellington St

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]]> Mon Apr 11 2005 7th Avenue Bridge http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c496839.html How does a bus that is 3.3 metres tall get under a bridge that is also 3.3 metres tall? Monday 11 April 2005: How does a bus that is 3.3 metres tall get under a bridge that is also 3.3 metres tall?

It also fits going the other way

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]]> Mon Apr 11 2005 Mercedes-Benz O.405 (CNG) 1991 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c344842.html Here is 1099 built by Howard Porter in 1991. I hope to get interior photos of either 1099 or a similar bus in the future. Thursday 18 November 2004: Here is 1099 built by Howard Porter in 1991. I hope to get interior photos of either 1099 or a similar bus in the future.

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]]> Thu Nov 18 2004 O.305CNG http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c317089.html Here are pics of 526 taken outside Inglewood pools. Once a diesel bus 526 was converted with 25 other buses to CNG in the early 90's Tuesday 19 October 2004: Here are pics of 526 taken outside Inglewood pools. Once a diesel bus 526 was converted with 25 other buses to CNG in the early 90's

009:Picture by Edmond

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]]> Tue Oct 19 2004 O.500LE CNG http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c295734.html 6 of the new 0.500LE came to Morley depot ahead of the University Games. Orders have been put in for 451 buses. Saturday 25 September 2004: 6 of the new 0.500LE came to Morley depot ahead of the University Games. Orders have been put in for 451 buses.

Kindly donated by Glen 6 lined up on 14 road New larger door for checking coolant Cab Dash Seat with over the shoulder strap Dash Wheelchair access Wheelchair access Engine bay ready for the games ready for the games

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]]> Sat Sep 25 2004 Central Area Transit http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c281946.html These pictures were kindly donated by Richard. All pictures taken inside the CAT bus depot. Thursday 9 September 2004: These pictures were kindly donated by Richard. All pictures taken inside the CAT bus depot.

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]]> Thu Sep 9 2004 Hydrogen decals http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c279122.html Here are ecobus 1, 2 and 3 with some of the new decals that were added after their arival in Perth Monday 6 September 2004: Here are ecobus 1, 2 and 3 with some of the new decals that were added after their arival in Perth

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]]> Mon Sep 6 2004 1133 http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c277310.html 1133 is a CNG bus using the Transcom NGVS. It entered service in 1993 and is one of a kind in the Transperth fleet. Saturday 4 September 2004: 1133 is a CNG bus using the Transcom NGVS. It entered service in 1993 and is one of a kind in the Transperth fleet.

1133 on the row 1133 1133 1133 cab 1133 dash 1133 controls 1133 looking back 1133 rear door and seats 1133 rear door 1133 looking forward 1133 1133 cab

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]]> Sat Sep 4 2004 Bus Stations - Curtin University http://transitwa.fotopic.net/c277287.html Bus Stations - Curtin University Saturday 4 September 2004: Bus Stations - Curtin University

Yes, this way! Only 8 guys, slow down! No, No , NO! The way out!

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