Nostalgia on Buses

last SG · 2005-08-12T16:14:04+00:00

Can anybody tell me more about the older buses, those engines in the font ?, like the OF's, MB 03xx, Leyland Victory, the Vkings ? Because I was born in 1992...

iveco SG

I remember seeing 7099 on 385 back in March 2001.

Apex-LW'21 SG

LEYLAND ATLANTEAN AN68/2R (Alexander R)

LAs rego ranges are:
SBS1637H - SBS1682B,
SBS1690C - SBS1695P,
SBS4962Z - SBS4999T,
SBS5587S - SBS5624T,
SBS6835U - SBS6906Z

kuekj SG

Service 28 in the late 1990s was a Tampines - Bedok service, along with Service 18 and 69 which served the same two towns but in different functions.

The present service 28 is a marriage of service 28 and 152 which served Toa Payoh and Bedok.

iveco SG

To add on, 28 (TAM-BDK) was introduced in 1995, some 3 years after the major rationalisation of the early 1990s. It merged with 152 in 2000 and later was enhanced to ply some small roads inside Tampines. 29 provided cover for the sectors it was forced to skip.

On the side, I think the recycling of service numbers within such short periods of time does cause a bit of confusion.

Apex-LW'21 SG

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Apex-LW'21 SG

Have you heard of Service 239? (Toa Payoh - Kim Keat Ave)
This was mentioned in Bus Guide 1984 & 1985.

Svc 302 & 307 were used by SBS Blue Arrow Service in 1977 & 1978.
(Refer to SBS Guide 77 & 78 for route details)

Apex-LW'21 SG

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Apex-LW'21 SG

SBS Nissan Diesel U31SCN

In early 1986, SBS introduced 20 Nissan Diesel U31SCN buses, which all are air-conditioned. They were first plied on Svc 118. They have FHI bodyworks and assembled by Nissan.

In 2000, when 20 buses reach the end of the 15-year statutory age, 6 were retained as training buses, while the remaining 14 were retired. Their last deployment was on Svc 15.

SBS21R, SBS24H, SBS25E, SBS26C, SBS28Y and SBS29U were the training buses used between 2000 & 2003. All 6 were retired from training duties in 2003.
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The_Bus_Guide SG

Originally posted by Apex-LW'21:
[b]SBS Nissan Diesel U31SCN

In early 1986, SBS introduced 20 Nissan Diesel U31SCN buses, which all are air-conditioned. They were first plied on Svc 118. They have FHI bodyworks and assembled by Nissan.

In 2000, when 20 buses reach the end of the 15-year statutory age, 6 were retained as training buses, while the remaining 14 were retired. Their last deployment was on Svc 15.

SBS21R, SBS24H, SBS25E, SBS26C, SBS28Y and SBS29U were the training buses used between 2000 & 2003. All 6 were retired from training duties in 2003.
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The Nissan Diesel U31SCN were first deployed on Aircon 3. Aircon 118 got them later but it was unsure whether the UD's were former Aircon 3 buses. The CAC Guy Victories made their appearance on Aircon 3 during that period; not forgetting also the Van Hool B10M and Renault PR100.2. Since Aircon 168 had ceased operations by this time, I believe the Mercedes buses were used on Aircon 118 as well.

The_Bus_Guide SG

I'd like to know where 302 and 307 went to. And since almost all of us don't have a copy of the 1977 Bus Guide, would you please be so kind as to tell us the route details as well?

Apex-LW'21 SG

You can go to Lee Kong Chian Reference Library @ Victoria St
Go to Level11, ask the librarian to request for SBS Guide 77&78, as these books are closed stacks books. The books will arrive at the counter for about 15-30min.

(Call No. RCLOS 388.3221 SBSSBS)

Apex-LW'21 SG

AIRCON 168 was used by MB O303 as well (ex-SABS)

iveco SG

Svc 3 later on received Scania OACs just before its withdrawal. It was also one of the first services with the route description on the side desto. Even touhgh my estate was served by these buses, I never got a chance to ride on them till much later.

Apex-LW'21 SG

TIB279X & TIB280R was the first 2 Air-Con Buses in TIBS Fleet (Nissan Diesel U31SCN). They were first deployed on Svc 852. Smile

Apex-LW'21 SG

CAC Guy Victories were also deployed on Svc 390. (SBS 6718A was the bus with Svc 390 desto)

Information from Singapore Bus Handbook.

Apex-LW'21 SG

Volvo B10M -Van Hool (SBS9C) was first deployed on Svc 118. It was used as a training bus during its final years in SBS. It is an air-con bus.

Apex-LW'21 SG

SBS2569P (MB O305) was converted to MAGIC BUS sponsored by Apple Computers.

I know that TIBS Svc 82, 103, 864 & 865 were using Bendy Buses in 1997-1999. Smile

iveco SG

Anyone from SCDF here? I have seen something about a LA used for training at the Civil Defence Academy. Can someone back me up?

Apex-LW'21 SG

I know that you are wanted to know about the Blue Arrow Svc 302 & 307 routes, their routes had been revealed. Both 302 & 307 were withdrawn in 1978. 307 route extended from Chai Chee Terminus to Bedok South Rd and from Tanglin Circus to Tomlinson Rd in end 1977.

SBS BLUE ARROW SERVICES [1977 & 1978]

SBST Blue Arrow Svc 302: Bedok Gdn, Lucky Hills and Changi Rd Robinson Rd
[1977-1978]Via Jln Langgar Bedok, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Bali, Jln Limau Purut, Tanah Merah Kechil Rd, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Kasturi, Bedok Terrace, Bedok Rise, Bedok Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok South Ave 2, Bedok South Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Siglap Rd, Siglap Dr, Frankel Ave, Changi Rd, Geylang Rd, Guillemard Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way and Robinson Rd.

And return via Robinson Rd, CID Car Park, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Place, St Andrew's Rd, Beach Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Rd, Gullemard Rd, Paya Lebar Rd, Sims Ave, Jln Eunos, Changi Rd, Frankel Ave, Siglap Dr, Siglap Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok South Rd, Bedok South Ave 2, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok Rd, Jln Langgar Bedok, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Bali, Jln Limau Purut, Tanah Merah Kechil Rd, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Kasturi, Bedok Terrace and Bedok Rise.

Time Schedule:
Citybound Journey Monday to Saturday from 0700 hrs to 0900 hrs
Homebound Journey Monday to Friday from 1640 hrs to 1856 hrs, Saturday from 1200 to 1433 hrs.

Note:
There will be no service on Sundays & Public Holidays

Stops:
Within the residential estates, at selected intermediate points and in the CBD.

Fare:
A flat fare of 50¢ per trip. Students holding valid concession passes are entitled to 10¢ fare. [1977]

Fare:
A flat fare of 60¢ per trip. Students holding valid concession passes are entitled to 20¢ fare. [1978]

SBST Blue Arrow Svc 307: From Bedok South Rd Tomlinson Rd
[1978]Via Bedok South Rd, Bedok South Ave 2, New Upp Changi Rd, Changi Rd, Guillemard Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Grange Rd, Orchard Blvd and Tomlinson Rd.

And return via Tanglin Rd, Orchard Rd, Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Guillemard Rd, Paya Lebar Rd, Sims Ave, Jln Eunos, Changi Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok South Ave 1 and Bedok South Rd.

Time Schedule:
Citybound Journey Monday to Saturday from 0700 hrs to 0920 hrs
Homebound Journey Monday to Friday from 1650 hrs to 1855 hrs, Saturday from 1200 to 1424 hrs.

Note:
There will be no service on Sundays & Public Holidays

Stops:
Within the residential estates, at selected intermediate points and in the CBD.

Fare:
A flat fare of 60¢ per trip. Students holding valid concession passes are entitled to 20¢ fare.

SBST Blue Arrow Svc 307: From Chai Chee Terminus Tanglin Circus
[1977]Via New Upp Changi Rd, Changi Rd, Guillemard Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Grange Rd, Orchard Blvd, Paterson Rd, Orchard Rd, Tanglin Rd, Tanglin Circus.

And return via Tanglin Rd, Orchard Rd, Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Guillemard Rd, Paya Lebar Rd, Sims Ave, Jln Eunos, Changi Rd and New Upp Changi Rd.

Time Schedule:
Citybound Journey Monday to Saturday from 0715 hrs to 0901 hrs
Homebound Journey Monday to Friday from 1640 hrs to 1840 hrs, Saturday from 1200 to 1400 hrs.

Note:
There will be no service on Sundays & Public Holidays

Stops:
Within the residential estates, at selected intermediate points and in the CBD.

Fare:
A flat fare of 50¢ per trip. Students holding valid concession passes are entitled to 10¢ fare.

Source: SBS GUIDE 77&78

Note that 307 (Blue Arrow) does not ply from Bedok South Rd Tomlinson Rd in 1977. Post updated and corrected. Cool

SBS9889U SG

It wasnt called SBS Transit blue arrow service, was it? It should be SBS.

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