FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION

Coach operated by Auto Viação do Tâmega seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , in July 2018. This coach with fleet number 276 is an Alfredo Caetano Tétis registered in 2006. It can accommodate 55 seated passengers (55+1+1) and uses the MAN 18.410 HOCL chassis with the 301 kW (410 hp) MAN D2866 LOH engine. Established in 1944 and based in Chaves , Auto Viação do Tâmega ¹ operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Alfredo Caetano Tétis waiting to return home on the "Lisboa–Chaves" express service. ● Autocarro operado pela Auto Viação do Tâmega visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa , em Julho de 2018. Este autocarro com o número de frota 276 é um Alfredo Caetano Tétis registado em 2006. Pode acomodar 55 passageiros sentados (55+1+1) e utiliza o chassis MAN 18.410 HOCL com o motor MAN D2866 LOH de 301 kW (410 hp). Estabelecida em 1944 e baseada em Chaves , a Auto Viação do Tâmega ¹ opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares es...

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 Costa Ferreira seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach with fleet number 930 is a third-generation Irizar Century registered in 2007. It has an overall length of 42 ft and uses the MAN 18.410 HOCL chassis with the 301 kW (410 hp) MAN D2866 LOH engine. In some contexts, this coach is described as an Irizar New Century or Irizar Century III. Established in 1939 and based in Maia , Costa Ferreira, or Joaquim da Costa Ferreira & Filhos, operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar Century in an occasional service. The poster visible behind the windshield denotes that its passengers are arriving in Lisboa for the traditional celebrations of the 1st of May, International Workers' Day. ● Autocarro operado pela Costa Ferreira visto na Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, em Maio de 2012. Este autocarro com o número de frota 930 é um Irizar Century de terceira geração registado em 2007. Tem um compri...

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...

Double-deck coach operated by Rodoviária do Tejo seen at Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, in January 2012. This double-deck coach with fleet number 4060 is a CAMO Apollo DD registered in 1996. It has an overall length of approximately 39.4 ft. It uses the MAN 16.370 HOCL/A chassis with the MAN D2866 LOH engine. Based in Torres Novas , Rodoviária do Tejo operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this CAMO Apollo DD in an occasional service. Some readers will notice the luggage lid with a different paint scheme, possibly coming from a donor vehicle (first lid on the right side of a three-axle unit?). As a note of interest regarding the MAN chassis, HOCL/A denotes a bus chassis (OC, Omnibuschassis ), equipped with a rear engine (H, Heck ) and air suspension (L, Luft ). Credible sources tell me the /A comes from the Portuguese expression Autoportante , denoting a self-supporting body. Still, I find peculiar the presence of a Portuguese ex...

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...