Preserved Bus 515
| Preserved Owner | Jacob Lennox |
| Previous Owners | Simcocks RailynX, Transdev, Ventura, NationalBus |
| Bus Number | 515 |
| Rego | – |
| VIN | WMAA66ZZZ2H002402 |
| Body Number | 02-57 |
| Build Date | 6/2002 |
| Entered Service | Late 2002? |
| Chassis | MAN A66 15.220 Euro 2 |
| Bodywork | Custom Coaches “CB30” |
| Engine | MAN D0826LOH Euro 2 |
| Gearbox | ZF Ecomat II 5HP-502C |
| Livery | Stripped RailynX |
| Depot | Preserved |
| Capacity | 42 Seated, 69 Total |
| Seat Type | Fainsa Arrianne |
| Seat Fabric | Camira: EBKA69 |
| Priority Fabric | – |
| Pole Colour | Yellow |
| Door Type | SMC Guide Roller |
| Destination Units | Southport SCC2000 |
| Vehicle Length | 11.65m |
| Wheelbase | 6.1m |
| Overhang | Front 2.6m, Rear 2.95m |
| Aircon Unit | Denso |
Notes:
27/09/2017: Noted on Collins St near Southern Cross at 15:37 being towed due to a faulty differential.
Retired in mid-2019
28/08/2019: Noted at Manheim Auctions, Altona North
19/09/2019: Sold to Jacob Lennox and Craig Halsall for Preservation at $8,500 (excl. Auction Fees)
3/02/2020: Registered as XV85JU
14/07/2020: Ownership changed to Jacob Lennox (100% share)
19/07/2021: Around 7pm, written-off in an accident with a parked truck. Damage to front N/S corner and front door.
17/11/2021: Departed to Simcocks for repair and to re-enter service as a rail bus for an initial term of 2 years (as BS03HK, in Simcocks RailynX livery).
30/08/2025: Returned to preservation with Jacob Lennox.
Ex Camira:
History:
Ex Simcocks RailynX (35), Transdev Bus 515 (2168AO), Ex Ventura Bus 515 (2168AO), Ex. NationalBus 615 (2168AO).
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