STA Sydney Buses [Ryde] Mercedes-Benz O405 / Custom Coaches 516, m/o 687 (3533)

Operator: State Transit Authority of New South Wales Region 7 - Ryde NSW 2112
Registration (fleet number): m/o 687 (3533)
Livery: STA Corporate V2
Chassis / bodywork combo: Mercedes-Benz O405 / Custom Coaches 516
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM447hLA, 11.967 liter, 6 cylinder, 250 hp
Transmission: ZF Friedrichshafen AG 5HP500, 5 speed
VIN: WEB35700521087406
Build month / year: April 1998
Route: N/A
Date / Time: Friday 28 July 2019, 1529-1600 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, GMT+1000)

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The HCVA Bus Rally 2019 was organized by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Association of NSW on Sunday 28 July 2019 as a gathering of ex-government and ex-private buses in preservation for a day out.

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ex North & Western Bus Lines, Gladesville m/o 687 13/12/99.

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Special thanks to the driver of m/o 687 (3533), Norbert Genci, and the tour event organizer, Jonathan David Stuart.