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Fleet Oddballs/Demos - Past Oddballs1987 Neoplan AN-440A EB #3200Neoplan 3200 was chosen in the late 1990s to be the test bus for the Twin Vision Green Flip Dot sign. This sign was similar to the model used on Cutaways 2056-2069, the ElDorados and the Neoplan Artics. Around 2001, 3200 had its sign changed to the Twin Vision ALL-LED Amber (orange) like the sign on 7101 and the New Flyer fleet. This bus was scrapped in August 2004, and in the photo, is seen in some of its last service. Taken on the Route 124 by Creighton T. Rabs. This was when 3200 was serving the Frontier division of SEPTA. As you can see this bus featured the Flip dot sign, which was later replaced with an Amber destination sign.
Photo taken Brandon Shaw, as seen 3200 was moved to the Callowhill depot in West Philadelphia to operate on the Route 10 shuttle. 1987 Neoplan AN-440A EB #3414In 1994, Neoplan #3414 had undergone retrofit of a DD50 engine and Allison transmission. The purpose of this retrofit is to evaluate the performance the powertrain for the future 400 bus order (the American Ikarus / NABI fleet). The powertrain was used and 3414 forever became unique as it sounded like an NABI but in-fact a Neoplan. Because of the larger engine, the back row was moved up resulting in a lost of two seats. As seen, the bench seat on 3414 is further up due to additional space needed for the larger engine. Photo by Brandon Shaw. 3414 at Pier 70. Notice the size rear vent is evident as well. Photo by Brandon Shaw. Photo by Daryl Jackson 1989 Neoplan AN-440A EZ Suburban #34503450 is an Oddball given to the distinctive smaller destination sign area. This bus may have been involved in an accident with heavy front end damage and as result needed the sign replace. So as result, 3450 became a distinctive Neoplan. Photos taken by Ryan Lock. As you can see, 3450 was also missing the SEPTA "S. Volvo B-10 #8590Volvo B-10 #8590 was the only 40 foot Volvo in-service at SEPTA. Built in 1985 to Rhode Island (RIPTA) Specifications but, was rejected by RIPTA and was sent to Allegany to run on their routes. This bus has accrued low mileage over the years which and was rarely seen. There were only 50 of these units built in North America; the rest of the 49 went to RIPTA.
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