Kinetic Bus 742

CompanyKinetic
Bus Number 742
Rego1742AO
VINWEB35743821092365
Body Number99-109
Build Date12/1999
Entered ServiceEarly 2000?
Last Service24/11/2023
ChassisMercedes Benz O405NH Euro 1
BodyworkCustom Coaches “CB60”
EngineMercedes OM447hLA.956
GearboxZF Ecomat 5HP-500 N
LiveryPT>
DepotSunshine (Rail)
Capacity48 Seated, 78 Total
Seat TypeMcConnell Centra
Seat FabricCamira: EBKA69
Priority Fabric
Pole ColourYellow
Door TypeSMC Guide Roller
Myki Equipment
Destination UnitsSouthport SCC2000 10×88 split
Vehicle Length12.3m
Wheelbase6.65m
Aircon UnitDenso

Notes:
31/1/2022 Passed onto Kinetic from Transdev Melbourne, in service at Sunshine Depot
By 7/2022, In Service at Doncaster Depot
22/12/2022 Withdrawn from route service
22/12/22 Decommissioned off route service, VIX Myki removed at a similar time
27/6/2023 Last time used on regular rail replacements, used on driver training only, following
2 & 3/11/2023 Made an appearance on Frankston line Rail Replacements
10/11/2023 Final time ever used on Driver Training
24/11/2023 Returned to service for one major day of rail replacements, final service.
28/11/2023 Sent back to Skybus for warm storage
1/2/2024 Formally Withdrawn
11/6/2024 Sold at Auction to Big Bus Co for $9k, In service as E12 (TV574B)

History:
Ex Transdev Bus 742 (1742AO), Ex Ventura Bus 742 (1742AO), Ex National Bus 742 (1742AO), Ex PWW339

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