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Cityrama 0335 – GAF Voga DD

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama/Gray Line seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in August 2012. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 0335 is a GAF Voga DD registered in 1996. It can accommodate 64 seated passengers (64+1+1) and uses the DAF SB 3000 WS chassis with the 268 kW (364 hp) DAF WS 268M engine. Originally delivered by GAF ¹ to EVA Transportes (9802)  as a double-deck coach aimed at intercity services, this GAF Voga DD will at some point (2011?) be rehabilitated (I assume by SORECA) as a double-deck sightseeing bus and integrated into the Cityrama/Gray Line fleet in 2011. Based in  Lisboa , Cityrama  ² / Gray Line   ³  operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this GAF Voga DD on the "Cascais Line" regular specialized service. ● Autocarro panorâmico de dois pisos operado pela Cityrama/Gray Line visto na Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, em Agosto de 2012. Este autocarro panorâmico de ...

Cityrama 5958 – GAF Voga DD

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama/Gray Line seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in May 2012. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 5958 is a GAF Voga DD registered in 1996. It can accommodate 64 seated passengers (64+1+1) and uses the DAF SB 3000 WS chassis with the 268 kW (364 hp) DAF WS 268M engine. Originally delivered by GAF ¹ to Barraqueiro Transportes (5958) as a double-deck coach aimed at intercity services, this GAF Voga DD will at some point (2011?) be rehabilitated (I assume by SORECA) as a double-deck sightseeing bus and integrated into the Cityrama/Gray Line fleet. Based in  Lisboa , Cityrama ² / Gray Line ³ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this GAF Voga DD on the "Cascais Line" regular specialized service. ● Autocarro panorâmico de dois pisos operado pela Cityrama/Gray Line visto na Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, em Maio de 2012. Este autocarro panorâmico de dois pisos com o númer...

Carris 301 – AEC Regent Mark III

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Double-deck bus formerly operated by Carris seen at Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, in September 2007. This double-deck half-cab bus with fleet number 301 is an AEC Regent Mark III ¹ with MCW (Weymann) bodywork  ²  registered in 1957 and included in a series of 28 units, 287–314, built in England by AEC and placed in service in 1957. It has an overall length of 28.4 ft and can accommodate 65 (28/37) seated passengers. It uses the AEC Regent Mark III chassis with the AEC A217Q (9635 cm³) engine. Retired from public service in 1981, it is converted into a support vehicle and renumbered V14. At the end of the eighties, it is set aside for preservation, being subsequently restored and integrated into the Carris Museum. Established in 1872 and based in Lisboa, Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa , whose name is usually shortened to Carris, operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Opened to the public in 1999, the Museu da Companhia Carris...

Cityrama 3044 – CAMO Citytour

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama / Gray Line seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in May 2012. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 3044 is a CAMO Citytour registered in 2010. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 62 seated passengers, 10 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (62+10+1PRM+1). It uses a Volvo B7R LE chassis with the 213 kW (290 hp) Volvo D7E engine. Based in Lisboa , Cityrama/Gray Line operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this CAMO Citytour heading to downtown Lisboa on the Oriente Line regular specialized service, closely followed by a Mercedes-Benz Citaro G. In 2020, Cityrama/Gray Line operates four hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Lisboa – Oriente Line (or Blue Line ), Belém Riverside (or Red Line ) and Cascais Line (or Orange Line ) with double-deck sightseeing buses, and the Castle Line (or Green Line ) discovering the historic city center with agile sightseei...

Cityrama 3045 – CAMO Citytour

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama / Gray Line seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, in November 2014. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 3045 is a CAMO Citytour registered in 2010. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 62 seated passengers, 10 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (62+10+1PRM+1). It uses a Volvo B7R LE chassis with the 213 kW (290 hp) Volvo D7E engine. Based in Lisboa , Cityrama/Gray Line operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this CAMO Citytour in a rainy winter morning on the Belém Line regular specialized service. Due to weather conditions, note the additional roof module. In the background is the Palácio Foz. In 2020, Cityrama/Gray Line operates four hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Lisboa – Oriente Line (or Blue Line ), Belém Riverside (or Red Line ) and Cascais Line (or Orange Line ) with double-deck sightseeing buses, and the Castle Line (or Green Line ) di...

Douro Acima – MAN SD 202

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Douro Acima / CitySightseeing seen on Avenida Ribeira das Naus, Lisboa, in December 2016. This double-deck sightseeing bus is a MAN SD 202 originally registered in 1991. The self-supporting body made by Waggon Union has an overall length of 37.6 ft and can accommodate 76 seated passengers, 13 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (76+13+1PRM+1). It uses the 150 kW (204 hp) MAN D2566 UH engine. Based in Porto , Douro Acima/CitySightseeing operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this MAN SD 202 on the Blue Line regular specialized service. In 2020, Douro Acima/CitySightseeing operates three hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Lisboa – Red Line (west), Blue Line (east) with double-deck sightseeing buses, and the Green Line (or Castle Line ) discovering the historic city center with agile sightseeing minibuses. As a note of interest, Douro Acima starts operating cruises along the Douro River in 1997, ...

Douro Acima – MAN SD 202

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Douro Acima / CitySightseeing seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in December 2014. This double-deck sightseeing bus is a MAN SD 202 originally registered in 1992. The self-supporting body made by Waggon Union has an overall length of 37.6 ft and can accommodate 76 seated passengers, 13 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (76+13+1PRM+1). It uses the 150 kW (204 hp) MAN D2566 UH engine. Based in Porto , Douro Acima/CitySightseeing operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this MAN SD 202 on the  Red Line  regular specialized service. In 2020, Douro Acima/CitySightseeing operates three hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Lisboa – Red Line (west), Blue Line (east) with double-deck sightseeing buses, and the Green Line (or Castle Line ) discovering the historic city center with agile sightseeing minibuses.  As a note of interest, Douro Acima starts operating cruises along the Douro River i...

Carristur 174 – MAN ND 202

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Carristur / Yellow Bus seen at Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, in January 2012. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 174 is a MAN ND 202 originally registered in 1995. Conversion into an open top vehicle is made in Portugal by Liderbus. It has an overall length of 38.4 ft and can accommodate 71 seated passengers, 19 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (71+19+1PRM+1)  ¹ . It uses the 184 kW (250 hp) MAN D0836 LFL63 engine. Owned by Carris and based in Lisboa , Carristur operates regular specialized services and occasional services with buses, coaches and streetcars recognizable under the brand Yellow Bus . In partnership with Transtejo, Carristur also operates cruises on the Tejo River under the brand Yellow Boat . Here, we see this MAN ND 202 in a splendid winter morning on the Tagus Tour regular specialized service. In 2020, Carristur/Yellow Bus operates two hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Lisboa – Belém Lisbon Bus ...

Carristur 1732 – Marcopolo Viale

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Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Carristur / Yellow Bus seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in June 2014. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 1732 is a Marcopolo Viale registered in 2005. Originally a transit bus operated by Carris (1701–1733-series, delivered in 2005), in 2014 it is converted by Liderbus into a double-deck sightseeing bus. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 63 seated passengers, 10 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (63+10+1PRM+1). Estéban Urban 90 seats. Remotely operated sliding roof. This bus uses a Volvo B7R LE chassis with the 184 kW (250 hp) Volvo D7C engine. Owned by Carris and based in Lisboa , Carristur operates regular specialized services and occasional services with buses, coaches and streetcars recognizable under the brand " Yellow Bus ". In partnership with Transtejo, Carristur also operates cruises on the Tejo River under the brand " Yellow Boat ". Here, we see this Marcopolo Vi...