FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION

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 Set...

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 conc...

Coach operated by TST seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , in May 2019. This coach with fleet number 984 is first-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2000. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 51 seated passengers (51+1+1). It uses the MAN 18.310 HOCL/A chassis with the 228 kW (310 hp) MAN D2866 LOH engine. Based in Laranjeiro , TST ¹ , an acronym for T ransportes S ul do T ejo , operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma during a short break on the Lisboa–Palmela regular service. The white badge on the bumper with black "TP" inscription denotes this coach is licensed for public passenger service. The badge, usually in self-adhesive vinyl and measuring 9.84 x 7.08 in, includes the " TP " inscription (from " T ransporte P úblico ", public transportation) and the license number of the operator. As a note of interest regarding the MAN chassis, HOCL/A denotes a bus c...

Coach operated by EVA Transportes seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach with fleet number 9914 is a third generation  ¹  Caetano Enigma registered in 2001. It uses the MAN 18.350 HOCL/A chassis. Based in Faro , EVA operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. EVA means  Empresa de Viação do Algarve . Here, we see this Caetano Enigma in an occasional service. As a note of interest, I believe that in 2017 this coach is acquired by the Sporting CP/Tavira, becoming a support vehicle for the professional cycling team, internally reconfigured, equipped with a single-phase 10 kVA generator, and decorated in green and white. Presented in1996, the Caetano Enigma, preceded by the Gaia and the Delta and succeeded by the Winner in 2004, is a versatile coach body designed for long distance services. It can be combined with various chassis. As a note of interest, the Enigma model seems to have been conceived by Almade...

Coach operated by Frota Azul (Algarve) seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach with fleet number 268 is a second-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2001. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 51 passengers (51+1+1). It uses the Scania K124IB 4x2 chassis. Based in Portimão , Frota Azul (Algarve) operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma in an occasional service. An interesting detail on this picture, the crosswalk harmoniously integrated into the cobbled pavement. ● Autocarro operado pela Frota Azul (Algarve) visto na Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, em Maio de 2012. Este autocarro com o número de frota 268 é um Caetano Enigma de segunda geração registado em 2001. Tem um comprimento total de 12 m e pode acomodar 51 passageiros (51+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Scania K124IB 4x2. Baseada em Portimão , a Frota Azul (Algarve) opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares especializ...

Coach operated by Leonardo seen at Terminal do Campo Grande, Lisboa, in June 2018. This coach with fleet number 615 is a first-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2000. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 51 seated passengers (51+1+1). It uses the MAN 18.310 HOCL/A chassis with the 228 kW (310 hp) MAN D2866 LOH engine. Based in Frielas , Leonardo, or Henrique Leonardo Mota, operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma on regular service Guerreiros–Campo Grande (Via Almirante). Presented in1996, the Caetano Enigma, preceded by the Gaia and the Delta and succeeded by the Winner in 2004, is in my opinion one of the best coaches designed and built in Portugal. In 2019, I have the chance to ride in several examples and in spite of their age I am still impressed by the comfort and ride quality of the Caetano Enigma and by the almost complete absence of parasite noises in the bodywork. According...

Coach operated by TST seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in March 2019. This coach with fleet number 942 is a first-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2000. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 51 seated passengers (51+1+1). Fainsa seats. It uses the MAN 18.310 HOCL/A chassis with the 228 kW (310 hp) MAN D2866 LOH engine. Based in Laranjeiro , TST, or Transportes Sul do Tejo , operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma on regular service 562, Lisboa (Gare do Oriente)–Setúbal. Presented in1996, the Caetano Enigma, preceded by the Gaia and the Delta and succeeded by the Winner in 2004, is in my opinion one of the best coaches designed and built in Portugal.  In 2019, I have the chance to ride in several examples, including this TST 942, and in spite of their age I am still impressed by the comfort and ride quality of the Caetano Enigma and by the almost complete absence of parasite nois...