Neoplan USA AN116/3 Cityliner
| Neoplan USA AN116/3 | |
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| Neoplan USA - AN116/3 | |
| Years of manufacture | 1987 to 2002 |
| Length | 40, 45 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel |
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The Neoplan USA AN116/3 Cityliner was a 40-foot and or 45-foot luxury touring coach. It was a fully American-built adaptation of the German-built Neoplan N116/3 Cityliner. It was introduced in 1987.[1]
Design
The Cityliner was a high deck touring coach. Its integral steel structure was electrically welded. The majority of the frame was mild steel, with stainless steel used for the wheel housings, stepwells, and engine compartment. The double sided, galvanized steel roof and side panels were attached with spot welds or adhesives. The front and rear caps were moulded from fibreglass.
The coach had a characteristic large slanted upper portion of the windshield. The body was rounded towards the roof and the window pillars were angled forward. By 1996, the Cityliner in the United States adopted the updated lower front fascia, which included new headlight assemblies, introduced a few years earlier in Europe.
Specifications
Engine
- Deutz 12 cylinder air-cooled
- Detroit Diesel 8V92TA (1987-1992)
- Detroit Diesel Series 60 (1992-2002)
Transmission
Capacity
- up to 50 (40') or 57 (45') passengers
Axles
- Front: Neoplan Independent Front Suspension with Meritor axle hubs.
- Drive: Meritor 61100 Series drive axle
- Trailing: Neoplan Independent Front Suspension with Meritor axle hubs.
- Steerable trailing axle optional on 40', mandatory on 45'.
Brakes
- Bendix "S" cam brakes with Haldex automatic slack adjusters and MGM brake chambers.
- Meritor Wabaco ABS system standard.
- Automatic Traction Control (ATC) optional.
Fuel Tank
- 40' - single 160-gallon capacity behind front axle
- 45' - single 200-gallon capacity
Electrical
- 12/24 volt system with two 8D or 4 group 31 batteries.
- 12 volt dual rectangular (sealed beam) headlights and marker lamps
Climate Control
- Thermo-King TS-1 Split HVAC unit and basebaord heaters
- Thermo-King driver's HVAC unit includes front windshield defroster.
Safety Equipment
- Energy absorbing bumpers on rear
- Roof escape hatches
- Push-out type emergency exit windows
- Dry type chemical fire extinguisher
- Optional fire detection system
Luggage Compartments
- Large pantograph, gas spring-assisted doors
- Capacity of up to 440 cubic feet
Drivers area
- Ergonomically designed driver area with clearly arranged angled dashboard and pneumatic adjustable steering column.
Operators
Canada 
- Horizon Coach Lines - Vancouver, BC
United States 
Original Operators
- Capitol Entertainment Services - Washington, DC
- Dixon Meyers Trailways - Rochelle, IL
- Dongbu Tour & Travel - Palisades Park, NJ
- Polonez Tour Service - Brooklyn, NY
- Skyliner Travel & Tour Bus - Queens, NY
Second-Hand Operators
Demonstrator and engineering units
| Fleet Number |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1N9HC13A6HL013530 | Detroit Diesel 8V92TA | Allison |
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External Links
- Late 1990's Neoplan USA AN116/3 Brochure - image.slidesharecdn.com[2]
- www.facebook.com - 1990 model for sale in Henniker, NH in December 2020
References
- neoplanusa.com (archive.org)
- NMVTIS