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Though the Dineen Group bought several King Long coaches only one found its way into the Panorama fleet, 23 (3023AO). It is seen in Southern Cross Station on V/Lne work in April 2014 as part of the large Easter rail replacement work that year on the Geelong line.
Picture ref A2653 |
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A better view of the King Long XMQ6120AU as it leaves the Southern Cross yard.
Picture ref A2664 |
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Whilst the MCV Evolution/Elite C-130 body has seen some success in Australia and New Zealand this semi-coach Elite S-120 is rare, indeed Panorama may be the only operator having acquired eight in 2013-2014. Like 9 (3009AO) they are all on MAN 18.290 chassis, it is seen at Eltham Station in April 2017 on a school run.
Picture ref B6184 |
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An hour earlier 9 is seen leaving the depot.
Picture ref B6172 |
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Also leaving the depot for a school run around the same time was sister vehicle 54 (3054AO).
Picture ref B6174 |
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