Golden Gate Transit 697-698

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Golden Gate Transit 697-698 were 1983 MAN SÜ 240 buses. They were ordered by the California Energy Commission as test buses for the comparison of diesel powered vehicle performance and methanol powered vehicle performance.

Engine Transmission Seating Destination sign
MAN D2566 FMUH 240 hp Voith D854.2 Rollsign


697's interior while at SCRTD as
50-0999
697's driver area while at SCRTD as
50-0999
Operating instructions

Details

Fleet
Number
Thumbnail Build
Date
VIN License Plate(s) Status/Disposal Notes
697
1983 WMA789012DV660024 {E}404324 Retired circa 1990.
Sold to Southern California Rapid Transit District as 50-0999.
Diesel test bus
698 1983 WMA789015DV650023 Retired circa 1990.
Sold to Southern California Rapid Transit District as 50-9998.

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