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*Prototype/Demonstrator
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*Sold [[Sunrise Plaza|Sunrise Plaza, Inc.]] as 64 in 1990.<ref name="WT 1990">Western Transit, courtesy of Andrew Novak</ref>
*Sold [[Sunrise Plaza|Sunrise Plaza, Inc.]] as 64 in 1990.<ref name="WT 1990">Western Transit, courtesy of Andrew Novak</ref>
**Later sold to Chicago Double Decker Co. as a tour bus (IL Lic. Plate: 8760PT). Its title was corrected on 2/2/2007.<ref>[https://apps.ilsos.gov/regstatus/StatusCheck apps.ilsos.gov]</ref> It was spotted running in July 2007.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/51227209@N03/6160899201/ www.flickr.com]</ref>
*Sold to an unknown operator in California. It was registered on 7/26/1994.
*Sold to an unknown operator in Colorado. It was registered on 11/18/1994.
*Sold to an unknown operator in Pennsylvania. It was registered on 5/17/1996.
*An invalid registration was noted in Colorado on 1/1/2003.
*Sold to Chicago Double Decker Co. as a tour bus (IL Lic. Plate: 8760PT). Its title was issued & corrected on 2/2/2007.<ref>[https://apps.ilsos.gov/regstatus/StatusCheck apps.ilsos.gov]</ref> It was spotted running in July 2007.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/51227209@N03/6160899201/ www.flickr.com]</ref>
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Revision as of 14:56, 20 October 2021

Neoplan USA AN122/3
Neoplan USA AN122/3
Years of manufacture 1989 to 2002
Length 40 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel

The Neoplan USA AN122/3 Skyliner was a 40-foot double-deck highway coach. It was a fully American-built adaptation of the German-built Neoplan N122/3 Skyliner. It was introduced in 1989.[1]

Specifications

Engine

Transmission

Body

  • Electrically welded, integral construction of stainless and mild steel
  • Double sided, galvanized steel roof and sidewall panels attached to frame with spot welds or glue
  • Front and rear caps are fiberglass
  • Stainless steel wheel housings, stepwells, and engine area.

Capacity

  • up to 85 passengers

Axles

  • Front: Neoplan Independent Front Suspension with Meritor axle hubs.
  • Drive: ZF 130
  • Trailing: Neoplan Independent Front Suspension with Meritor axle hubs.

Brakes

  • ZF disc brake with automatic slack adjusters
  • Meritor Wabaco ABS system standard.
  • Automatic Traction Control (ATC) optional.

Fuel Tank

  • Three 160-gallon capacity behind front axle

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

  • Rear HVAC unit and basebaord heaters
  • Thermo-King driver's HVAC unit includes front windshield defroster.

Luggage Compartments

  • Accessible through a full size door as well as one right side and one left side luggage door
  • Capacity of up to 120 cubic feet

Operators

United States

Demonstrator & Engineering Units

Fleet
Number 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		VIN Engine Transmission Notes
1189 1989 1N9HK23A9KL013117 Detroit Diesel 8V92TA Allison HT-741
  • Prototype/Demonstrator
  • Sold Sunrise Plaza, Inc. as 64 in 1990.[2]
  • Sold to an unknown operator in California. It was registered on 7/26/1994.
  • Sold to an unknown operator in Colorado. It was registered on 11/18/1994.
  • Sold to an unknown operator in Pennsylvania. It was registered on 5/17/1996.
  • An invalid registration was noted in Colorado on 1/1/2003.
  • Sold to Chicago Double Decker Co. as a tour bus (IL Lic. Plate: 8760PT). Its title was issued & corrected on 2/2/2007.[3] It was spotted running in July 2007.[4]
8/1990 1N9HK23A_LL013085 Detroit Diesel 8V92TA Allison HT-741
  • Demonstrator[5]
  • It was displayed at the 1990 APTA Expo in Houston, TX.[2]

External Links

References

  1. ↑ www.neoplanusa.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Western Transit, courtesy of Andrew Novak
  3. ↑ apps.ilsos.gov
  4. ↑ www.flickr.com
  5. ↑ www.pinterest.com (Wally Young Photo)
  6. ↑ www.slideshare.net

neoplanusa.com (archive.org)

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