CDC Hillsbus [Northmead] Mercedes-Benz O405NH / Custom Coaches 550, m/o 8417 

Operator: CDC Hillsbus Region 4 - Northmead NSW 2152
Registration: m/o 8417
Livery: Transport NSW
Chassis / bodywork combo: Mercedes-Benz O405NH / Custom Coaches 550
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM447hLA Euro 1, 11.967 liter, 6 cylinder, 250 hp
Transmission: ZF Friedrichshafen AG 5HP500, 5 speed
VIN: WEB35743821092295
Build year: 1999
Route: N/A
Date / Time: Sunday 19 May 2019, 1509-1532 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, GMT+1000)
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The Hillsbus Tour was hosted by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Association of NSW in association with CDC Hillsbus on Sunday 19 May 2019. It was an opportunity to showcase CDC's older bus fleet before their withdrawal from regular route service in the upcoming months ahead.
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ex (87); ex Westbus Pty Ltd (National Express Group), Penrith m/o 7359 25/9/05; Transferred ex National Bus Company, Capalaba, QLD 506 FEI by c/8/04.
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Special thanks to the driver of m/o 8417, Matthew Doyle, and the tour event organizer, Jonathan David Stuart.