New Flyer Industries D45S

New Flyer D45S
Years of manufacture	1998 to 1999
Length	45 feet
Width	100 inches

The New Flyer Industries D45S, named the Viking, was New Flyer's commuter coach offering. They worked with their parent company Den Oudsten Bussen to develop the Viking, and the first two coaches were built by Den Oudsten. Due to competition from other manufacturers, as well as a general lack of customers for the unique vehicle, the Viking was only produced for two years (1998 to 1999) and subsequently discontinued.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County of Houston and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York were the only customers to purchase the Viking new. Houston's 101 Viking coaches were used on its express routes, and New York's three coaches were confined to the X51 route. Both agencies have retired their fleets from service. Some have found their way into the second hand market.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length: 45' 8"
Width: 100"
Height: 142.5"
Wheelbase: 294.5"
Turning radius:
Curb weight: 39.580 lbs
Engine
Cummins M11
Detroit Diesel Series 60
Transmission
Allison B500R
ZF 5HP600
Axles
Meritor
Brakes
Air with ABS and optional traction control
Electrical
PLC with Allen Bradley Software

Operators

United States

Original Operators

• Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) - Houston & Harris County , TX
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York City Transit Authority) - New York, NY

Second-Hand Operators

• Aries Charter Transportation - Chicago, IL
• Stardust Tours - Montebello, CA

Demonstrator/engineering units

Fleet Number	Thumbnail	Build Date	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
n/a		1998	5FYD2W_0_WU018596			Prototype Retained by New Flyer; eventually used for parts and scrapped.
4700		5/1998	5FYD2WT01WU018597	Detroit Diesel Series 60	Allison B500R	Pilot bus for Houston METRO. Altoona test bus from October 14, 1998 to April 21, 1999.