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| operator = [[Metroline]], [[Metrobus (South East England)|Metrobus]], [[London United Busways|London United]] and others |
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| predecessor = [[East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Nordic]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Vyking |
| predecessor = [[East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Nordic]]<br />[[East Lancs Myllennium Vyking]] |
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| successor = [[Optare MetroDecker]] |
| successor = [[Optare MetroDecker]] |
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| chassis = [[Scania N230UD]]<br />Scania N270UD<br />[[Volvo B9TL]] (2 or 3 axle) |
| chassis = [[Scania N230UD]]<br />Scania N270UD<br />[[Volvo B9TL]] (2 or 3 axle) |
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| related = [[Scania OmniDekka]] |
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The '''Optare Olympus''' (introduced in 2006 as the '''East Lancs Olympus''', and sold as the '''Darwen Olympus''' between 2007 and 2008) is a [[double-decker bus]] built by [[Optare]]. It could be built as a [[Coachwork|body]] available on [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]], [[Volvo B9TL]] or [[Scania N UD|Scania N230UD/N270UD]] chassis with the 2-axle and 3-axle variants. |
The '''Optare Olympus''' (introduced in 2006 as the '''East Lancs Olympus''', and sold as the '''Darwen Olympus''' between 2007 and 2008) is a [[double-decker bus]] built by [[Optare]]. It could be built as a [[Coachwork|body]] available on [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]], [[Volvo B9TL]] or [[Scania N UD|Scania N230UD/N270UD]] chassis with the 2-axle and 3-axle variants. It is the [[double-decker bus|double-decker]] equivalent of the [[Optare Esteem]]. Some 3-axle Olympus buses were built. |
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==History== |
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It is the [[double-decker bus|double-decker]] equivalent of the [[Optare Esteem]]. Some 3-axle Olympus buses were built. A single prototype integral Olympus, designated the Olympus O1030, was built; this later became the basis for the new [[Optare MetroDecker]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk/|title=Bus Lists on the Web|website=www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | [[File:London Bus route 148-b.jpg|thumb|An East Lancs Olympus on a [[Scania N UD]] chassis operating for [[London United Busways|Transdev London]].]]The Olympus was launched by [[East Lancashire Coachbuilders]] in November 2006.<ref>Millar, Alan (2007) ''Bus & Coach Recognition'' : Ian Allan Ltd., {{ISBN|0-7110-3136-3}}</ref> The first example, built on a [[Volvo B9TL]] chassis for [[Delaine Buses]], was displayed at [http://www.eurobusxpo.com/ Euro Bus Expo] 2006. It had been the intention to exhibit a higher specification model for Ham's of Flimwell, but this was not ready in time for the show, meaning the bus didn't show its full potential. |
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| ⚫ | The Olympus replaced the [[Scania OmniDekka|OmniDekka]] on Scania chassis (though was still sold alongside the bus until 2011), which is 10.6 or 11.9 metres in length. On Volvo chassis, it replaced the [[East Lancs Myllennium Vyking|Myllennium Vyking]] and the [[East Lancs Nordic|Myllennium Nordic]]. On Alexander Dennis chassis, it replaced the [[East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne|Myllennium Lolyne]]. |
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==East Lancs Olympus== |
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[[File:London Bus route 148-b.jpg|thumb|An East Lancs Olympus on a [[Scania N UD]] chassis operating for [[London United Busways|Transdev London]].]] |
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[[File:Stephensons Route 25 Yn08 OAP (13888060699).jpg|thumb|An East Lancs Olympus on a [[Scania N230UD]] chassis operating for [[Stephensons of Essex|Stephensons]].]] |
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| ⚫ | The Olympus was launched by [[East Lancashire Coachbuilders]] in November 2006.<ref>Millar, Alan (2007) ''Bus & Coach Recognition'' : Ian Allan Ltd., {{ISBN|0-7110-3136-3}}</ref> The first example, built on a [[Volvo B9TL]] chassis for [[Delaine Buses]], was displayed at [http://www.eurobusxpo.com/ Euro Bus Expo] 2006. It had been the intention to exhibit a higher specification model for Ham's of Flimwell, but this was not ready in time for the show, meaning the bus didn't show its full potential. |
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| ⚫ | The Olympus replaced the [[Scania OmniDekka|OmniDekka]] on Scania chassis, which is 10.6 or 11.9 metres in length. On Volvo chassis, it replaced the [[East Lancs Myllennium Vyking|Myllennium Vyking]] and the [[East Lancs Nordic|Myllennium Nordic]]. On Alexander Dennis chassis, it replaced the [[East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne|Myllennium Lolyne]]. |
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At the beginning of January 2007, [[Reading Buses]] ordered six Olympus with Scania chassis for their Loddon Bridge FastTrack park and ride contract to replace [[Optare Excel]]s. They entered service in a yellow and blue livery in July 2007. |
At the beginning of January 2007, [[Reading Buses]] ordered six Olympus with Scania chassis for their Loddon Bridge FastTrack park and ride contract to replace [[Optare Excel]]s. They entered service in a yellow and blue livery in July 2007. |
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In [[London]], some bus operators purchased Olympus with Scania chassis. [[London United Busways|Transdev London]] and [[Metroline]] had these buses operating on routes 148, 7 and 297 respectively. Due to problems with the new [[Transport for London]] specified air-conditioning units, some buses failed the tilt test by one degree, and entered service late. |
In [[London]], some bus operators purchased Olympus with Scania chassis. [[London United Busways|Transdev London]] and [[Metroline]] had these buses operating on routes 148, 7 and 297 respectively. Due to problems with the new [[Transport for London]] specified air-conditioning units, some buses failed the tilt test by one degree, and entered service late.[[File:Stephensons Route 25 Yn08 OAP (13888060699).jpg|thumb|An East Lancs Olympus on a [[Scania N230UD]] chassis operating for [[Stephensons of Essex|Stephensons]].]] |
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==Darwen |
=== Acquisition by Darwen === |
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[[East Lancs]] went into [[Administration in United Kingdom law|administration]] in August 2007 and was bought by the [[Darwen Group]]. The body was therefore renamed Darwen Olympus. |
[[East Lancs]] went into [[Administration in United Kingdom law|administration]] in August 2007 and was bought by the [[Darwen Group]]. The body was therefore renamed Darwen Olympus. |
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[[Reading Buses]] has numerous examples bodied by Darwen, in addition to a few built by East Lancs before they went into administration. |
[[Reading Buses]] has numerous examples bodied by Darwen, in addition to a few built by East Lancs before they went into administration. |
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==Optare Olympus== |
=== Reverse takeover by Optare Olympus === |
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Following the reverse takeover of [[Optare]] by [[Darwen Group]] in June 2008, the Olympus was again renamed, becoming the Optare Olympus. [[London General]] ordered the Olympus with [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]] chassis instead of Scania which [[Metroline]] and [[London United Busways|Transdev London]] had inherited. [[Metrobus (South East England)|Metrobus]] have 30 buses on [[Scania N230UD]] chassis, which were used on London routes [[London Buses route 54|54]] and [[London Buses route 75|75]] |
Following the reverse takeover of [[Optare]] by [[Darwen Group]] in June 2008, the Olympus was again renamed, becoming the Optare Olympus. [[London General]] ordered the Olympus with [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]] chassis instead of Scania which [[Metroline]] and [[London United Busways|Transdev London]] had inherited. [[Metrobus (South East England)|Metrobus]] have 30 buses on [[Scania N230UD]] chassis, which were used on London routes [[London Buses route 54|54]] and [[London Buses route 75|75]] |
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In 2009, Optare announced that it had designed its own chassis for the Optare Olympus, with a [[Mercedes-Benz]] engine, as per previous products.<ref>http://www.optare.com/op_idd.htm Optare Integral Specifications</ref> |
In 2009, Optare announced that it had designed its own chassis for the Optare Olympus, with a [[Mercedes-Benz]] engine, as per previous products.<ref>http://www.optare.com/op_idd.htm Optare Integral Specifications</ref> A single prototype integral Olympus, designated the Olympus O1030, was built; this later became the basis for the new [[Optare MetroDecker]] and was subsequently launched in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bus Lists on the Web |url=http://www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk/ |website=www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk}}</ref> |
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==Open top variant== |
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==Visionaire== |
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{{main|Optare Visionaire}} |
{{main|Optare Visionaire}} |
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An [[open top bus|open-top]] [[double-decker bus]] version of the Olympus, named the '''Visionaire''', was also built. Like the Olympus, it was also built on the same chassis. |
An [[open top bus|open-top]] [[double-decker bus]] version of the Olympus, named the '''Visionaire''', was also built. Like the Olympus, it was also built on the same chassis. |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of buses]] |
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'''Competitors''' |
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* [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]] |
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* [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| East Lancs/Darwen/Optare Olympus | |
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 A Reading Buses Olympus, an example bodied by Darwen Group. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2006–2011 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Scania N230UD Scania N270UD Volvo B9TL (2 or 3 axle) |
| Related | Scania OmniDekka |
| Powertrain | |
| Capacity | 68 - 100 seated [1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.2 to 11.9 m (33 ft 5+5⁄8 in to 39 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Width | 2,535 mm (8 ft 3+3⁄4 in)[2] |
| Height | 4.2 to 4.3 m (13 ft 9+3⁄8 in to 14 ft 1+1⁄4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander East Lancs Myllennium Nordic East Lancs Myllennium Vyking |
| Successor | Optare MetroDecker |
The Optare Olympus (introduced in 2006 as the East Lancs Olympus, and sold as the Darwen Olympus between 2007 and 2008) is a double-decker bus built by Optare. It could be built as a body available on Alexander Dennis Enviro400, Volvo B9TL or Scania N230UD/N270UD chassis with the 2-axle and 3-axle variants. It is the double-decker equivalent of the Optare Esteem. Some 3-axle Olympus buses were built.
History
The Olympus was launched by East Lancashire Coachbuilders in November 2006.[3] The first example, built on a Volvo B9TL chassis for Delaine Buses, was displayed at Euro Bus Expo 2006. It had been the intention to exhibit a higher specification model for Ham's of Flimwell, but this was not ready in time for the show, meaning the bus didn't show its full potential.
The Olympus replaced the OmniDekka on Scania chassis (though was still sold alongside the bus until 2011), which is 10.6 or 11.9 metres in length. On Volvo chassis, it replaced the Myllennium Vyking and the Myllennium Nordic. On Alexander Dennis chassis, it replaced the Myllennium Lolyne.
At the beginning of January 2007, Reading Buses ordered six Olympus with Scania chassis for their Loddon Bridge FastTrack park and ride contract to replace Optare Excels. They entered service in a yellow and blue livery in July 2007.
In London, some bus operators purchased Olympus with Scania chassis. Transdev London and Metroline had these buses operating on routes 148, 7 and 297 respectively. Due to problems with the new Transport for London specified air-conditioning units, some buses failed the tilt test by one degree, and entered service late.
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Acquisition by Darwen
East Lancs went into administration in August 2007 and was bought by the Darwen Group. The body was therefore renamed Darwen Olympus.
The first buses to be delivered under the Darwen name were those ordered by Cardiff Bus (one of which was shown at Coach and Bus live 2007) and Arriva Yorkshire.
Reading Buses has numerous examples bodied by Darwen, in addition to a few built by East Lancs before they went into administration.
Reverse takeover by Optare Olympus
Following the reverse takeover of Optare by Darwen Group in June 2008, the Olympus was again renamed, becoming the Optare Olympus. London General ordered the Olympus with Alexander Dennis Enviro400 chassis instead of Scania which Metroline and Transdev London had inherited. Metrobus have 30 buses on Scania N230UD chassis, which were used on London routes 54 and 75
In 2009, Optare announced that it had designed its own chassis for the Optare Olympus, with a Mercedes-Benz engine, as per previous products.[4] A single prototype integral Olympus, designated the Olympus O1030, was built; this later became the basis for the new Optare MetroDecker and was subsequently launched in 2014.[5]
Open top variant
An open-top double-decker bus version of the Olympus, named the Visionaire, was also built. Like the Olympus, it was also built on the same chassis.
See also
Competitors
References
- ^ "Optare product information". Archived from the original on 17 August 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2008.
- ^ "Olympus brochure" (PDF). elcb.co.uk/. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2006.
- ^ Millar, Alan (2007) Bus & Coach Recognition : Ian Allan Ltd., ISBN 0-7110-3136-3
- ^ http://www.optare.com/op_idd.htm Optare Integral Specifications
- ^ "Bus Lists on the Web". www.buslistsontheweb.co.uk.
External links
Media related to Optare Olympus at Wikimedia Commons- Product brochure (East Lancs)
- Product information (Darwen)
- Product information (Optare)
- Pictures of Delaine Buses' Olympus
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