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Riding Sydney’s Iconic Manly Ferry - MV Freshwater | Ferry Vlog #44
Riding Sydney’s Iconic Manly Ferry - MV Freshwater. Join me for a ride on Sydney’s one and only Manly ferry, operated by the iconic Freshwater-class ferry. Today I ride MV Freshwater, the lead ship of the class being built in 1982. We delve deep into the history of the Freshwater and her sisters, and we see parts of 2 old news clips from when Freshwater was brand new in the early 1980’s.
Filmed on the 20th of December 2024
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V Set Train Ride on the Newcastle Line on V42! | Train Vlog #55
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V Set Train Ride on the Newcastle Line on V42. I regret to inform you that I have produced another train vlog, HOWEVER… it’s aboard a V set, so it’s actually tolerable and worth watching! We ride chopper V set V42 from Newcastle Interchange to Hornsby, exploring the history of each of the carriages along the way. The V sets (supposedly) will be withdrawn from the Central Coast and Newcastle lin...
Loud Scania K94UB Bus Ride - M/O 9350 | Bus Vlog #51
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Riding a CDC K94UB - M/O 9350. Join me for a ride on one of CDC NSW’s many Scania K94UB buses with Volgren CR228L bodywork. Most of CDC’s K94UBs sound nice, but none come close to 9350, the (in my opinion) best of the K94UBs. We ride through the streets of Glenwood and down the T-Way, savouring every moment aboard this seemingly boring bus, which actually has a lot to offer. Filmed on the 9th o...
Ex-STA Phoenix “Orana” Bus Ride on M/O 3959! | Bus Vlog #50
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Volvo B10BLE Phoenix “Orana” Bus Ride on M/O 3959. Join me for a ride aboard one of Sydney’s iconic Orana buses, this time on M/O 3959, a Volvo B10BLE from Burwood depot. Out of all the B10BLE Oranas I’ve been on, 3959 is undoubtedly the best sounding ones having a loud musical(ish) gearbox, a noisy engine and nice sounding hubs. I ride 3959 on route 530 to Chatswood from Burwood, enjoying ever...
STA Tri-Axle Orana Tour with M/O 3419 and M/O 3420! | Bus Vlog #49
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STA Tri-Axle Orana Tour with M/O 3419 and M/O 3420. Join me and some other privately invited enthusiasts for a private tour commemorating 5 years since the withdrawal of State Transit’s 14.5m Oranas. We ride 3419 (P) from Railway Square to the Eastern Suburbs, then 3420 (M) to the North Shore. We explore the history of both buses and the 14.5m Oranas in general, while also enjoying cinematic sh...
Volvo B12BLE CB60 Bus Ride on M/O 4831! | Bus Vlog #48
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Volvo B12BLE CB60 Bus Ride on M/O 4831. Join me aboard Transdev John Holland’s 4831, an ex-State Transit Volvo B12BLE Euro 3 with Custom Coaches CB60 bodywork. In this video I explain some differences between the types of Euro 3 CB60s and the individual history of 4831. This is accompanied by amazing engine and gearbox sounds, general commentary and of course entertaining cinematic footage show...
BUSFEST 2024 - Rare CDC Buses, TSA and Custom Coaches Citaro! | Bus Vlog #47
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BUSFEST 2024. Join me and many others at Sydney’s White Bay for the annual Busfest, an event to display some of Australia’s rarest and most sought for vintage buses! We check out many buses, mainly CDC (this year’s Busfest theme) and see some other cool buses such as the only ever Scania K310UA Custom Coaches CB60 Evo II in Sydney, and the only operable road-worthy preserved Custom Coaches Cita...
O405NH CC550 Bus Ride on M/O 7357 - Bus Vlog #46
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Custom Coaches 550 Bus Ride on M/O 7357 - O405NH. Join me for a ride on one of Sydney’s rarest route buses; a Mercedes Benz O405NH with Custom Coaches 550 bodywork. Only 5 of these veteran buses remain… 7357, 7359, 7518, 7520 and 7543. 7357 is often considered to be the best one of the lot, as it has a nice gearbox and engine while still being in yellow livery with yellow wheels, the latter a t...
Newcastle Orana Bus Day - “Oranafest”! | Bus Vlog #45
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Newcastle Orana Bus Day - “Oranafest”. On Sunday the 17th of November 2024 @JTGarbo held “Oranafest (Newcastle Style)”, a bus tour showcasing STA Newcastle’s former Orana bus fleet. The tour started at Morisset before driving through Swansea, Belmont, Newcastle, Stockton, Glendale and Cockle Creek before winding up back in Morisset. We also visited Belmont and Hamilton depots, and the Oranas we...
MAN 12.220 Custom CB30 Bus Ride - Westbus Spec! | Bus Vlog #44
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MAN 12.220 Custom CB30 Bus Ride - Westbus Spec. Join me aboard the former 8201, an ex-Westbus MAN 12.220 with Custom Coaches CB30 bodywork. We ride 8201 from Parramatta to the WSU campus/dorms and return, and with class in session this makes for an almost empty ride on this… interesting… bus. Filmed on the 16th of November 2024 NOTE: Dear driver who I highly doubt is reading this, I wasn’t film...
O405 Bus Ride on ex-Westbus M/O 7521 | Bus Vlog #43
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O405 Bus Ride on ex-Westbus M/O 7521. Today I ride CDC NSW’s M/O 7521, a Mercedes Benz O405 with Custom Coaches 510 bodywork. We ride 7521 on deadruns, allowing a great filming opportunity. With an empty bus we get to enjoy the sounds of this amazing ex-Westbus Merc without interruption, making for a fantastic video showcasing 7521’s interior and exterior. Filmed on the 7th of November 2024 Fea...
Final Day of Service for Sydney Rivercat Ferry MV “Nicole Livingstone”! | Ferry Vlog #43
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Final Day of Service for Sydney Rivercat Ferry MV “Nicole Livingstone”. Join me and others aboard the Rivercat-class ferry MV Nicole Livingstone, as we enjoy her last ever day of service before retirement and eventual scrapping. We enjoy a cinematic adventure aboard this unique vessel which will very soon be consigned to history… Filmed on the 28th of October 2024 Featuring: @BensSydneyFerryVid...
Riding Busways 446 - Busways’ Most Unique Bus! | Bus Vlog #42
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Riding Busways 446 - Busways’ Most Unique Bus. Join me for a ride on Busways 446, a 1998 Mercedes Benz O405NH with Custom Coaches 550 bodywork. 446 is the last of her kind operating with Busways R1, with an expected withdrawal by the end of this year. We ride 446 on route 675A from Windsor to Windsor via Richmond and the RAAF Base, with scenery ranging from suburbia to lovely countryside views....
Mercedes O405NH Bus Ride on M/O 7518! | Bus Vlog #41
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Mercedes O405NH Bus Ride on M/O 7518. Join me aboard M/O 7518, one of CDC NSW’s few Ex-Westbus O405NHs left in route service in all of Sydney. Today we have a cinematic video that showcases the amazing noises that 7518 makes, along with a look through its history, and future. Filmed on the 18th of October 2024
Riding Sydney RiverCat MV Shane Gould! | Ferry Vlog #42
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RiverCat Ferry Ride on MV Shane Gould. Join me aboard Sydney’s RiverCat-class ferry “Shane Gould”, which will take us from Circular Quay to Sydney Olympic Park along the Parramatta River on a cinematic journey. I explore the vessel physically as well as cover the vessel’s basic history, making for a fun trip on a dying breed of Sydney ferry. Filmed on the 11th of October 2024
Riding Sydney’s Iconic “S Set” Train - S Set S28! | Train Vlog #54
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Riding Sydney’s Iconic “S Set” Train - S Set S28! | Train Vlog #54
Sydney Red Rattler Train Ride on F1! | Train Vlog #53
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Sydney Red Rattler Train Ride on F1! | Train Vlog #53
Volvo B7RLE CB60 Bus Ride on M/O 8272! | Bus Vlog #40
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Volvo B7RLE CB60 Bus Ride on M/O 8272! | Bus Vlog #40
Old, Rare & Unique Buses at Parramatta! | Bus Vlog #39
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Old, Rare & Unique Buses at Parramatta! | Bus Vlog #39
Scania L113CRL “Orana” Farewell Tour! | Bus Vlog #38
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Scania L113CRL “Orana” Farewell Tour! | Bus Vlog #38
Sydney Ferry Ride on Lady-class Ferry “Lady Northcott”! | Ferry Vlog #41
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Sydney Ferry Ride on Lady-class Ferry “Lady Northcott”! | Ferry Vlog #41
Celebrating 50 YEARS of Sydney’s Iconic Ferry MV Lady Northcott! | Ferry Vlog #40
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Celebrating 50 YEARS of Sydney’s Iconic Ferry MV Lady Northcott! | Ferry Vlog #40
Special Event Buses at Sydney Olympic Park! | Bus Vlog #37
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Special Event Buses at Sydney Olympic Park! | Bus Vlog #37
Rare K Set on the Olympic Park Line! | Train Vlog #52
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Rare K Set on the Olympic Park Line! | Train Vlog #52
Mercedes Gas Bus Ride on 1811ST! | Bus Vlog #36
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Mercedes Gas Bus Ride on 1811ST! | Bus Vlog #36
Bankstown Line Trains at Marrickville! | Train Vlog #51
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Bankstown Line Trains at Marrickville! | Train Vlog #51
Sydney Bendy Bus Ride on M/O 1738 | Bus Vlog #35
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Sydney Bendy Bus Ride on M/O 1738 | Bus Vlog #35
State Transit Authority Bus Day 2024 | Bus Vlog #34
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State Transit Authority Bus Day 2024 | Bus Vlog #34
Buses at Macquarie Centre! | Bus Vlog #33
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Buses at Macquarie Centre! | Bus Vlog #33
Massive 5M Swell on Manly Ferries “Freshwater” and “Queenscliff” | Ferry Vlog #39
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Massive 5M Swell on Manly Ferries “Freshwater” and “Queenscliff” | Ferry Vlog #39

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  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium 10 годин тому

    you should get 4868 omg i got it today and JESUS

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 9 годин тому

      I’ve heard a lot about 4868… the class leader of the O500 gassies. Riding 4868 is on my to-do list, don’t worry 😉

    • @TheRealMillennium
      @TheRealMillennium 9 годин тому

      @@coolsoap8 I also got 1811 today so I got 2 really good buses. Aboard 4868 today it seems there was another transport fan as he got a ride on it after it went out of service all the way back to port botany.. lucky kid

  • @SydneyTransportNerd
    @SydneyTransportNerd 15 годин тому

    Love the video when she first entered service she was tied up for about a week or so because the master didn’t have a microwave and therefore he put the boat on strike

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 16 годин тому

    Love the videos man! U really need to keep up this great editing and we all enjoy your videos especially me😊. Also im very excited for narrabeen to enter sev next year aka 2025

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude Годину тому

      What Narrabean is entering back into service?

  • @PinappleChoclate
    @PinappleChoclate 17 годин тому

    I took pictures of this today lol

  • @carlredmond676
    @carlredmond676 3 дні тому

    Madness

  • @dulcinealee3933
    @dulcinealee3933 4 дні тому

    How on earth did they drive these buses via Bondi Junction via Bondi Beach & onto North Bondi - I hope this bus never travelled to Dover Heights! Shows how much I cared back then about hopping on an extra long extra chunky tri axle government bus. I didn't care I just ignored the bus everytime it went over an obstacle in the middle of the road such as a round about.

  • @satransitvideos
    @satransitvideos 5 днів тому

    Pronunciation M.A.N Twelve Two Twenty The point isn't needed to be said.

  • @belchy94
    @belchy94 5 днів тому

    My opinion V1 should do the final service to Newcastle and out of Newcastle with Dim8070 leading as it was the first train to Newcastle when the electrification was done

  • @belchy94
    @belchy94 5 днів тому

    I was reading somewhere at some point where the most luxurious train in the world at the time

  • @aussietransportfan812
    @aussietransportfan812 5 днів тому

    11:49 The word "Intercity" is in the old CityRail font, instead of the current font (see 12:28 for the current font)

  • @isaacmarsden6125
    @isaacmarsden6125 5 днів тому

    Oh Sam…

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 6 днів тому

    I’m ready for a video before they get retired and .make a vid on the d sets

  • @MrAnsairDude
    @MrAnsairDude 7 днів тому

    Gonna be nice to see a chopper v set on your channel! Her target plate and fog light looks very damaged

  • @user-macquine
    @user-macquine 7 днів тому

    Sometimes theres K/L94UB, K230UB twin-axle buses in 610X

  • @Aussienr46
    @Aussienr46 10 днів тому

    Great sounding bus fantastic buses to work on overall a great bus and a great video

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      they sound spectacular

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      9350 is one of the better K94s in terms of driveability and reliability, and on top of that she sounds AMAZING 🤩. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

    um why dose the video look like 1 year ago quality from the outside?

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      The video from outside was filmed May 2023, I forgot to film 9350 arrive at Parramatta so I just used that old clip instead

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      @@coolsoap8 okey dokey

  • @just10618
    @just10618 10 днів тому

    You should ride 9354 the ZF from the outside sounds like it's coming from a crystal clear speaker

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      very nice zf's

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      I don’t think I’ve been on 9354, does it have yellow wheels?

    • @just10618
      @just10618 9 днів тому

      ​@@coolsoap8yes it does and the left side has grey patches for some reason

  • @SydneyTransportNerd
    @SydneyTransportNerd 10 днів тому

    Excellent video I love how you make your videos so detailed

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      very detailed

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy my videos so much. I try to go that extra mile that no other channels aim for, which is why I’m so proud of my content and why I believe it’s so much more unique.

  • @Gregemio
    @Gregemio 11 днів тому

    I can say first hand that the bus ride from Burwood to Chatswood is one of the TRULEY ICONIC and absolutely BREATHTAKING journeys in this country. A MUST DO for any traveler who seeks to experience the STUNNING Beauty and INPIRATIONAL SIGHTS along this LIFE CHANGING route,. Next time can you do a video on the WORLD FAMOUS 500 ~ Route from Parramatta to the city. BUS RIDES ARE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 9 днів тому

      I wouldn’t call it iconic or life changing, but that’s what I think 🤷‍♂️

  • @MrAnsairDude
    @MrAnsairDude 11 днів тому

    Awesome video coolsoap, she actually sounds very nice for a cr228l, good job on this excellent video

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      cools videos are great

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      Thank you. The bodywork has nothing to do with how nice a bus sounds, if you put an Element body on an O405 it’d be just as noisy and make the same sounds. CDC were purchasing L94UBs before these, but they had to switch to the K94 because Scania stopped making L94s, and the K94s would’ve been the next oldest option. I’m not sure why they chose the older chassis, but I’m certainly not complaining!

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 10 днів тому

      @ sorry I meant the actual bus I forgot that it doesn’t matter what body it is, it’s sad that the l94’s are not produced anymore, they looked better then even our b10ble cb 60’s, odd that they did choose the older ones though.

  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium 11 днів тому

    your bus vlog are very entertaining, nice job

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 10 днів тому

      yes very true

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 10 днів тому

      Thank you, I try to make my videos different to other channels, so I’m glad that my effort is recognised! 😊

  • @jamesfrench7299
    @jamesfrench7299 12 днів тому

    These were advanced in their day. I caught one in 2013 after many years not riding any and was surprised to find it was quieter and smoother than the Waratahs I had become accustomed to.

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 12 днів тому

      Although they were very outdated by the time they were retired, you’re absolutely right about how noisy it was. The Waratahs have very loud motors whereas the S sets barely had audible motors.

  • @SydneyTransportNerd
    @SydneyTransportNerd 12 днів тому

    Great video the condition of the bus is surprisingly good condition since it was built in early 2000s. Keep up the hard work.

    • @JTGarbo
      @JTGarbo 12 днів тому

      I wouldnt necessarily say its in good condition, majority of Burwoods Oranas look like theyve just come back from WW2. Clapped out buses whose owner isn’t valuing presentation and probably maintenance either.

  • @northernriverstransportvlogs
    @northernriverstransportvlogs 12 днів тому

    Nice one mate! Cool to see a Burwood original still kicking around the same streets after all these years! For an unrefurbished bus, I must say I am impressed at the condition it is in and it sounded healthy despite being a little loud. I wouldn't be surprised if many Burwood Oranas make it to the magical 30 because they're the last TSA depot to get Electrics in Sydney. Great video mate, your bus videos are the most interesting of the videos you produce.

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 9 днів тому

      3959 went pretty well and was very clean for a Burwood Orana. Most of them (as Jarrad said) look like they’ve just come back from WW2, and it was a nice touch that it didn’t have any ads on the side. The B10BLE Oranas never really got moved around a lot, it was mainly a few transfers that saw the bus end up in the place it originally came from. Of course the Mona Vale units got sent to Waverley to replace the CNG buses and then got sent to Busways, with some being recommissioned by TDJH and recently being transferred to KD. The L113CRLs were the ones that went all around the world, so don’t be surprised when a B10BLE remains at its original depot. I’m glad you enjoy my bus vlogs as much as you do, and I thank you for watching! 😊

  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium 12 днів тому

    You should have got 3960 😭

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 9 днів тому

      That is the one I was looking for, but it wasn’t running on the day so I settled with 3959

    • @TheRealMillennium
      @TheRealMillennium 3 дні тому

      @@coolsoap8 are you still planning on getting 3960 or are you good with this one

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 3 дні тому

      @@TheRealMillenniumif I get the chance to ride 3960 then I’ll make a video on it but for now this’ll have to do

  • @esfilms-039
    @esfilms-039 13 днів тому

    Burwood the orana city

  • @MrAnsairDude
    @MrAnsairDude 13 днів тому

    Another bus from Burwood, I swear only weird things happen in Burwood lol, I’m excited to watch this video, I’m sure it will be good

  • @bluckfox
    @bluckfox 14 днів тому

    Coolsoap8 STA a+

  • @stabusfan
    @stabusfan 14 днів тому

    9850 is definitely one of the better sounding K280UBs in the Hillsbus fleet, but the real good ones are K310UBs, specifically 9515 and 9517.

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 12 днів тому

      I’ve been on 9517, that one has a really nice loud gear change going from second into third. I’m planning on making a video on a K310UB 14.5M (probably 9517) and another one on an L94UB 14.5M (probably 9311). The L94 tags aren’t anything special, but 9311 is one of the few decent ones.

    • @stabusfan
      @stabusfan 12 днів тому

      @coolsoap8 9302 has a very funny sounding 2nd to 3rd, pretty quiet though. Would always love to see more 9517 content

  • @jamesfrench7299
    @jamesfrench7299 14 днів тому

    So glad there’s a preserved set. I like that they have put the L7 logo on one and used the darker tuscan red on that one the way I remember them in their last years (not necessarily the L7 bit). I’m glad you use the red rattler term, purists get uptight about it but that was the the vernacular used.

  • @jamesfrench7299
    @jamesfrench7299 15 днів тому

    2033 Leyland OPD2 at 7:50 looks really good in it’s professional paint job. I think the Leylands are my favourite of the green deckers. I particularly like Leyland preselect 2761. Nice coverage of this sweet event.

  • @Leonparson-n6v
    @Leonparson-n6v 16 днів тому

    17:36. That bus loook like Adelaide metro bus

  • @shawnmoore4292
    @shawnmoore4292 16 днів тому

    The old Scania were at Tempe. I have driven 3803 and 3809 for work. We miss them at Tempe. 3820 was my favoured bus from all of them. They were quick in service and relaxing to drive.

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 3 дні тому

      The Tempe ones are at Leichhardt now, except for 3802 which still remains at Tempe for some reason. Most drivers I’ve spoken to have said that they enjoy driving them, but the most common point of criticism is the slow braking.

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 18 днів тому

    quick REMINDER GO ON THE D SET FIRST TRIP TOMMOROW!

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 18 днів тому

      Seems like your *username* isn’t changed mind changing that so it isn’t similar to my name to avoid confusion?

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 17 днів тому

      @ I changed my name but that for the @ I have to wait 8 days

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 17 днів тому

      @ oh

  • @Space_walkz
    @Space_walkz 18 днів тому

    6:06 is wild

  • @transportnswcb6067
    @transportnswcb6067 18 днів тому

    My childhood buses!

  • @jamessayers4046
    @jamessayers4046 18 днів тому

    They were so nice to drive, plenty of power!

  • @johnboxxy3432
    @johnboxxy3432 18 днів тому

    Before the vandalism of putting trashy adverts on the windows of public transport.

  • @Traveltheme706
    @Traveltheme706 18 днів тому

    They still look and sound amazing such a shame they were withdrawn

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 18 днів тому

      It was a shame when they retired, but nothing lasts forever unfortunately 😢

  • @MrAnsairDude
    @MrAnsairDude 19 днів тому

    Awsome video, I’m an idiot because i facking missed it. What’s the website that i have to buy the tickets on? For the 6th year anniversary if there is any?

    • @TheComengSset
      @TheComengSset 19 днів тому

      As far as im aware this was a private tour/ invite only

    • @CCFive10
      @CCFive10 18 днів тому

      @@TheComengSset Yes Thats Correct. Invite Only.

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 18 днів тому

      Thanks. The tour was private and only people invited by the organisers were allowed to attend, this was to stop anyone annoying from coming.

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 18 днів тому

      @ … okay

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 18 днів тому

      @ idk if your talking about me or

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 19 днів тому

    Great video mate we are all going to miss these buses

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 18 днів тому

      I miss them very much. Glad you enjoyed the video

    • @mrrivercatguy
      @mrrivercatguy 18 днів тому

      @@MrAnsairDude ummm no I just like yo yt videos and I like oranas to so I merged them to Mroranadue also I can change it if u want me to

    • @MrAnsairDude
      @MrAnsairDude 18 днів тому

      @ oh if you could please change it to probably any other bus body

  • @JTGarbo
    @JTGarbo 19 днів тому

    Nice one mate I was meant to go but had to pull out last minute, I was requested to extend my shift into overtime last minute the night prior so by the time I got home the sun was rising and the tour was in a matter of hours. Anyway glad you all had fun

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 18 днів тому

      Thanks JT! It’s a shame you weren’t able to make it, but I’m sure there will be another tour sometime. I remember seeing these at Eastgardens on the 400 when I was little, so it was really nice getting to spend a day with these awesome Oranas. Thanks for stopping by JT, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @aussiejohn5835
    @aussiejohn5835 19 днів тому

    These buses were very controversial when introduced by STA because they were actually illegal but the STA was given an exemption and permitted to have them registered when Westbus were unable to register their 14.5 vehicles which they had in storage. The routes for these buses had to be approved by the RTA which meant each depot had to trial the bus on each route to determine their suitability and I had the privilege to do this for Ryde depot whilst accompanied by the senior driving instructor who was a passenger and the person who determined which routes were suitable. This process took many days as each route had to be trialled in both directions and we both enjoyed every minute of it even when we almost got stuck on the bridge at West Ryde because the right turn off the bridge was almost impossible to negotiate. These buses had the capability for high speed running which I discovered when my partner in crime produced a key which activated the "highway diff" and said" Newcastle, here we come." We had to stop our high speed journey (100kph) when we realised the tyres were not rated for speed and were (suburban) only. The BCA (bus and coach association) protested profusely and threatened legal action against the government on behalf of Westbus whose 14.5 buses were still in storage. Westbus was approved to follow the same procedure as STA for route approval and their buses were registered. The first Westbus 14.5 vehicles were tapered inwards at the back in order to prevent tailswing damage and did not have the Orana body. I loved driving these STA buses and they had a very audible rattle from the tag axel which you may have noticed on your journey. Excellent presentation, well done Sam 👍👏

    • @coolsoap8
      @coolsoap8 18 днів тому

      I remember seeing them at Eastgardens on the 400 when I was little. I probably have been on some before, but I don’t remember it if I have. I was told that these 14.5m Oranas were very unreliable both mechanically and structurally, so it seems like they’ve never really been appreciated by the workers. From an enthusiast’s point of view these buses are awesome, they look cool and have really loud engines, but I do understand that there would have been many concerns when they were delivered. Thanks for telling me your story John, and I’m very glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

    • @aussiejohn5835
      @aussiejohn5835 18 днів тому

      @coolsoap8 They were indeed unreliable but beautiful to drive. The aircon was too weak for the size of the vehicle, and they were constantly working against the governor ( speed limiter).

  • @kfcwickedwings
    @kfcwickedwings 19 днів тому

    These buses also have slight differences to the 2nd batch euro 3s with a larger exhaust pipe, Evo 2 cb60 interior lights aswell as the new Volvo dash and steering wheel.

  • @esfilms-039
    @esfilms-039 19 днів тому

    Nice one coolsoap. I also love when you do videos on buses in my area

  • @northernriverstransportvlogs
    @northernriverstransportvlogs 19 днів тому

    Nice one mate! I liked how informative this video was and I find it impressive that the engine is 340hp especially with the knowledge that most B8RLEs only have 280hp plus the governors which slow them down drastically. Nothing beats a beasty B12! And can we acknowledge how the bus has over 1 million km and looked in very clean condition for its age and useage?

  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium 19 днів тому

    another thing is (may have been done later) But i have seen 2nd batch buses in V1 livery before with and without the red stripe. I also noticed a yellow handle on the emergency window which is very rare for euro 3 since it normally black. the yellow handle is usually for the (I think) 2nd batch euro 5

  • @TheRealMillennium
    @TheRealMillennium 19 днів тому

    one of the very few left of transdev, recently 1575 went to u-go, i remember catching it on 343 the day before it left transdev. since the oranas left, these are the buses I now hope to get when getting transdev buses

  • @Nolanstransportvlogs
    @Nolanstransportvlogs 19 днів тому

    Moustache on the bus lol

  • @mrrivercatguy
    @mrrivercatguy 19 днів тому

    These things re great at their job.they for my opinion so smooth with a aircon which makes it 10x better!great video mate and keep it up