Scania N112

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Scania BR112/N112
Single-decker bus
Double-decker bus
Articulated bus
Doors1-4
Floor typeStep-entrance
Powertrain
EngineScania DN11
Scania DS11
Capacity11 litres (transverse engined)
TransmissionScania
Voith
Dimensions
Length9.5m, 9.9m, 10.2m, 10.5m, 11.3m, 12.2m, 18.1m
Width2.52m
Height3.0m and 3.9m
Chronology
PredecessorScania BR111
SuccessorScania N113

The Scania N112 (known as the Scania BR112 until 1984) was a transversely-engined

single-decker bus, double-decker bus and articulated bus chassis manufactured by Scania
between 1978 and 1987.

BR112DH

In 1978,

single-decker bus and the Metropolitan double-decker bus. MCW subsequently built its own Metrobus
chassis as a replacement for the Metropolitan, while in 1980 Scania launched its own replacement, the BR112DH.

The BR112DH was available in two lengths, 9.5m and 10.2m, and was powered by the 11-litre DN11 engine (and later the turbocharged DS11 engine), coupled to either a Scania three-speed or Voith automatic gearbox.[1]

United Kingdom

The biggest customer for the BR112DH was

Northern Counties bodies for the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.[3]

There were also four demonstrators, two each with East Lancs and Marshall bodywork. One of the Marshall-bodied demonstrators was exported to the Republic of Ireland in 1981, while one of the East Lancs-bodied buses was exported to Singapore in 1982 after trials with several United Kingdom operators, joining the fleet of Singapore Bus Services as SBS7000E.[4]

Australia

One BR112H was bodied by

Custom Coaches for Neville's Bus Service in 1983.[5]

N112DH/N112DRB

In 1984, the BR112DH was re-designated the N112DH (and later N112DRB), with the same length and gearbox options. It was also available as an articulated chassis.

United Kingdom

Newport Transport initially continued to be the most significant customer, taking eight Alexander RH bodied N112s at the end of 1984, followed by eight East Lancs-bodied versions in 1986.

However,

Kentish Bus bought five with Alexander RH bodies, and Boro'line Maidstone two.[6]

There were also six

Kingston upon Hull City Transport,[7]
and two for another Scottish co-operative, AA Motor Services.

The N112 was also built as an

single-decker coach body and DAF Variomatic transmission, and in this form Capital Coaches of West Drayton ordered 23 on behalf of the British Airports Authority at Heathrow in 1987, while Terminus Securities took one in 1988 for work at Gatwick Airport.[8]

Australia

In 1987,

Custom Coaches bodied one for Neville's Bus Service.[5] In 1987/88, Ansair bodied twelve for Metro Tasmania.[10]

One

Denning in 1985 for the Brisbane City Council followed In 1993 by a Volgren bodied example for Invicta Bus Services.[11]

Replacement

In 1988, Scania introduced its 3-series range of buses and trucks, and the N112 was thus replaced by the new N113.

References

  1. ISBN 978-0-7110-3295-8
  2. ^ Scania fuel saver Commercial Motor 30 March 1985
  3. ^ Rusty Metros for scrap Commercial Motor 19 January 1985
  4. ISBN 9781900515269
    .
  5. ^ a b Busabout Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  6. ^ Brighton doubles up Commercial Motor 26 November 1987
  7. ^ "East Lancs' new body". Commercial Motor. Temple Press. 13 October 1988. p. 14. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  8. ^ Scania buses flying high Commercial Motor 12 November 1987
  9. ^ Christian's Bus Company Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  10. ^ Metro Tasmania Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  11. ^ Invicta Bus Australian Bus Fleet Lists

External links

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