FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION

Sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama/Gray Line seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in October 2014. This sightseeing bus with fleet number 3050 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic X registered in 1987. It uses the  Scania  K112S chassis, presumably equipped with the Scania DSC11 engine.Originally a  coach  intended for intercity services, this Irmãos Mota Atomic X ¹  was at some point (2005–2006?) refurbished (by?) as a 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 the Cityrama 3050 at the Praça Marquês de Pombal starting point, during a break between services. If my memory serves me right, I believe this sightseeing bus was used on the "Cascais Line" service.  ●   Autocarro panorâmico operado pela Cityrama/Gray Line visto na Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, em Outubro de 2014. Este autocarro panorâmico co...

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 ...

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...

Coach operated by Cityrama/Gray Line seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, in July 2012. This coach with fleet number 3060 is a TEMSA  Opalin 9 registered in 2008 and included in a series of 3 units, 3060–3062, placed in service in 2008–2010. It has an overall length of 27.5 ft and can accommodate 35 seated passengers (35+1+1). The space available for luggage is approximately 176.57 cu ft. This coach features integral construction and uses the MAN D0836 LOH engine. Based in Lisboa , Cityrama/ Gray Line   ¹  operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this TEMSA Opalin 9 passing through downtown Lisboa on a pleasant summer afternoon.  As a note of interest, TEMSA derives from Te rmo- M ekanik Sanayi ve Ticaret  ( Thermo-Mechanical Industry and Trade) . The " SA " at the end denotes the company is part of the  Sa bancı Group. The brand name can be found on official documents as TEMSA , TemSA or Temsa .  Check out th...

Coach operated by Cityrama/Gray Line seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in April 2012. This coach with fleet number 3062 is a TEMSA Opalin 9 registered in 2010 and included in a series of 3 units, 3060–3062, placed in service in 2008–2010. It has an overall length of 27.5 ft and can accommodate 35 seated passengers (35+1+1). The space available for luggage is approximately 176.57 cu ft. This coach features integral construction and uses the 184 kW (250 hp) MAN D0836 LOH engine. Based in Lisboa , Cityrama/ Gray Line ¹ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this agile TEMSA Opalin 9 passing through the roundabout in Praça Marquês de Pombal. In its paint scheme, we are invited to discover some of the iconography of Lisboa, such as the 25th of April Bridge, the Belém Tower or the Guitar associated with Fado .  Established in 1968 and based in Adana, Turkey, TEMSA   ²  offers an extensive range of buses and coaches with lengt...

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...

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...

Double-deck sightseeing bus operated by Cityrama / Gray Line seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, in July 2020. This double-deck sightseeing bus with fleet number 3102 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic 9 Cabrio registered in 2018. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 64 seated passengers, 10 standees and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (64+10+1PRM+1). Fainsa seats. It uses a Volvo B8R LE chassis with the Volvo D8K engine. Based in Lisboa , Cityrama/Gray Line operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic 9 Cabrio in a regular hop-on/hop-off service. 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 sightseeing minibuses. Tickets can include the hop-on/hop-off boat...