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| '''Years of manufacture''' || 1989 to 2002
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The '''[[Neoplan USA]] AN122/3''' is a 40 foot double decker highway coach.  
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]] [[Neoplan N122/3 Skyliner|N122/3 Skyliner]]. It was introduced in 1989.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000823012251/http://www.neoplanusa.com/history.html www.neoplanusa.com]</ref>
 
Features of the AN122/3 are
* Neoplan independent front and trailing axle air suspension
* Automatic ventilation/heating control in accordance with outside temperature and humidity.  
* European design with arched, slanted tinted side windows and luxury seating
* Two doors (front and mid)


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
'''Engine'''
'''Engine'''
* [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]]  
* [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|8V92TA]] (1989-1992)
* [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]] (1992-2002)


'''Transmission'''
'''Transmission'''
* [[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT-740]]
* [[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT(B)-741]]
* [[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]]
* [[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]]


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==Operators==
==Operators==
===United States===
===United States===
* [[Antelope Valley Transit Authority|AVTA]] - Palmdale & Lancaster, CA
* [[Antelope Valley Transit Authority]] (AVTA) - Palmdale & Lancaster, CA
* [[Big Taxi Tours]] - New York, NY
* Chicago Double Decker Co. - Chicago, IL
* [[Sunrise Plaza|Sunrise Plaza, Inc.]] - Los Angeles, CA
 
==Demonstrator & Engineering Units==
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!Build<br>Date
![[VIN]]
!Engine
!Transmission
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|1189
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|1989
|[[Neoplan USA Skyliner AN122/3 'K VINs'|1N9HK23A9KL013117]]
|[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|8V92TA]]
|[[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT-741]]
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*Prototype/Demonstrator
*Sold [[Sunrise Plaza|Sunrise Plaza, Inc.]] as 64 in 1990.<ref name="WT 1990">Western Transit, courtesy of Andrew Novak</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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|8/1990
|[[Neoplan USA Skyliner AN122/3 'L VINs'#LL013085|1N9HK23A_LL013085]]
|[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|8V92TA]]
|[[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT-741]]
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*Demonstrator<ref>[https://www.pinterest.com/pin/837599230678493229/ www.pinterest.com (Wally Young Photo)]</ref>
*It was displayed at the 1990 APTA Expo in Houston, TX.<ref name="WT 1990"/>
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==External Links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201223013933/http://image.slidesharecdn.com/encylcopediavolumeii1-131113113644-phpapp02/95/encylcopedia-of-bus-specs-66-638.jpg?cb=1384343231 Circa 1996 Neoplan USA AN122/3 Brochure - image.slidesharecdn.com]<ref>[https://www.slideshare.net/streetcredads/encylcopedia-volumeii-1 www.slideshare.net]</ref>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
[http://web.archive.org/web/20001029231637/www.neoplanusa.com/products/AN122.html neoplanusa.com (archive.org)]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20001029231637/www.neoplanusa.com/products/AN122.html neoplanusa.com (archive.org)]
*NMVTIS


[[Category:Transit Bus]]
[[Category:Transit Bus]]
[[Category:Neoplan USA|AN122]]
[[Category:Neoplan USA|AN122]]

Latest 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)

  • NMVTIS
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