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Cisterbus 033 – Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm

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Coach operated by Cisterbus seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , in October 2012. This coach with fleet number 033 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm registered in 2008. It has an overall length of 44 ft and uses the MAN 18.400 HOCL chassis with the 294 kW (400 hp) MAN D2066 LOH engine. Cisterbus is a brand of S. Bernardo Tour. Established in 1987 and based in Monte Redondo (Leiria) , S. Bernardo Tour (or São Bernardo Tour)  ¹ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm enjoying a break at Gare do Oriente, wearing one of my favorite paint schemes. ●     Autocarro operado pela Cisterbus visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , em Outubro de 2012. Este autocarro com o número de frota 033 é um Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm registado em 2008. Tem um comprimento total de 13,40 m e utiliza o chassis MAN 18.400 HOCL com o motor MAN D2066 LOH de 294 kW (400 hp). A Cisterbus é uma marca da S. Bernardo Tour. Estabelecida em 1987 e baseada em Monte R

Polibus – Renault Iliade RTX

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Coach operated by Polibus seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach is a Renault Iliade RTX first registered in 2004. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and uses the Renault DCI 11 engine. Established in 2000 and based in Lisboa , in 2012 Polibus ¹ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this sharp-looking Renault Iliade RTX heading downtown Lisboa on an occasional service. Evolution of the Renault FR1 acclaimed as "International Bus & Coach of the Year" in 1991, the Renault Iliade is an attractive and versatile coach featuring a self-supporting body and we can see it in both touring and regular services. Produced from 1997 to 2006, it will be offered in two lengths, 34,8 ft  ("C",  court ) and 39,4 ft, with normal or raised floor ("X", surélevé ) and with three equipment and finish levels (TEC, TE and TEX/RTC, RT, and RTX/GTC, GT and GTX). The Renault engines, mounted longitudinally at t

Resende 1040 – IVECO Magelys

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Coach operated by Resende seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , in July 2016. This coach with fleet number 1040 is an IVECO Magelys registered in 2016. It has an overall length of 40 ft and uses the 294 kW (400 hp) IVECO Cursor 9 engine. With its roots in 1958 and based in Matosinhos , Resende operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this eye-catching IVECO Magelys with the "RENEX" brand paint scheme, leaving Lisboa with an express service. Proudly displayed just below the windshield, the reference to the title of "International Coach of the Year" awarded to the Iveco Magelys Pro in 2016. Successor to the Renault/Irisbus Iliade in 2007 and the IVECO/Irisbus Domino in 2011, the Irisbus Magelys is a coach featuring a self-supporting body with an audacious design, offering a large glass surface. We can find it in both touring services and in regular long-distance services. Produced from 2007 to 2019, it will initially

Rodoviária do Oeste 4174 – Irizar PB

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Coach operated by Rodoviária do Oeste seen arriving at Terminal Rodoviário do Campo Grande, Lisboa , in May 2019. This coach with fleet number 4174 is an Irizar PB registered in 2007. It uses the Scania K124EB 4x2 chassis. Rodoviária do Oeste is set up in 2015 to operate a number of services previously offered by Rodoviária do Tejo and Empresa de Transportes Auto Penafiel. Based in Caldas da Rainha , Rodoviária do Oeste ¹ operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar PB on the "Rápida Verde" fast intercity service, proudly wearing the " Caldas Sport Clube " paint scheme. The "Rápida Verde" service connects Caldas da Rainha to Lisboa in around 1 hour and 15 minutes, with stops in Óbidos and Bombarral. ● Autocarro operado pela Rodoviária do Oeste visto a chegar ao Terminal Rodoviário do Campo Grande, Lisboa , em Maio de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 4174 é um Irizar PB regista

Boa Viagem 0665 – Caetano Enigma

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Coach operated by Boa Viagem seen in Vila Franca de Xira at the bus terminal adjacent to the train station in September 2019. This coach with fleet number 0665 is a first-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2000. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and uses the MAN 18.350 HOCL/A chassis. Established in 1972 and based in Alenquer , Boa Viagem ¹ operates regular services in the municipalities of Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, Cadaval, Sobral de Monte Agraço and Vila Franca de Xira and provides the respective connections to Lisboa. Boa Viagem also provides specialized regular services and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma during a break on a regular service. As a note of interest, the paper sign in the lower corner of the windshield, next to the entrance, informs passengers that fare collection is carried out by the driver.  ●   Autocarro operado pela Boa Viagem visto em Vila Franca de Xira no terminal rodoviário adjacente à estação ferroviária em Setembro de

Isidoro Duarte 270 – Caetano Enigma

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Coach operated by Isidoro Duarte seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , in June 2019. This coach with fleet number 270 is a first-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 1999. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and uses the MAN 18.420 HOCL/A chassis. With its origins going back to 1923 and based in Milharado , in 2019 Isidoro Duarte ¹ operates regular services in the municipalities of Mafra and Loures and provides the respective connections to Lisboa. However, its main activity is specialized regular services and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma on a specialized regular service. ● Autocarro operado pela Isidoro Duarte visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , em Junho de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 270 é um Caetano Enigma de primeira geração registado em 1999. Tem um comprimento total de 12 m e utiliza o chassis MAN 18.420 HOCL/A. Com a sua origem a recuar a 1923 e baseada em/no Milharado , em 2019 a Isidoro Duarte  ¹ opera serviços regulares nos concelho