11m Volvo Olympians
During 1995-2001, Citybus introduced 142 Volvo Olympians in four different batches.
The first batch, 901 to 950, came in 1995-6 as Citybus found out that 10.4 metre Olympians could not
handle the large passenger capacity on some of the hilly routes. These buses are equipped with Volvo
D10 engines and Voith D863 transmissions for use of hilly routes. They had yellow comparment
handles, 2+2 seats, continuous lightings and grey floors.
The second batch, 951 to 980, was introduced in late 1997. Like the previous batch, the buses are powered by Volvo
D10 engines and Voith D863 transmissions. However, the interior floor of the buses is grey instead and the handles in
the compartment are red.
The third batch, 981 to 1000, was introduced some later. This time, the buses are equipped with ZF5HP500 transmissions
and Volvo D10 engines. However, their appearance is very similar to that of the previous batch, except for the position
of the diesel inlet.
The fourth batch of 40, 1001 to 1040, was introduced later and they were fitted with electronic
displays. Like the previous batch, these buses are equipped with ZF5HP500 transmissions and Volvo D10
engines. Besides, they are equipped with electronic route displays, just like 636-699.
The fifth batch of two, 1041 and 1042, entered service in 2001. They were two ex-CMB double-
deckers which were not sold to NWFB in 1998. Citybus did not make significant changes to the buses except
for the all new electronic route displays and continuous lightings in the compartment.For more information and photos
of these two buses, please click here to go to the special page.
This page contains photographs of 11 metre Volvo Olympians in service. Please click on the picture for an
enlarged version.
| 905
After overhaul 905 is seen wearing new Citybus livery on route 37B.
Date: 05/08/2001
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| 907
The proportion of yellow parts is greater in the new Citybus livery.
Date: 22/09/2001
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| 965
The bus has just been repainted and no banners have been posted on it yet. However, due to light direction problems,
the side of it looks dark.
Date: 20/04/2002
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| 966
Like 965, the bus has also been repainted as well. However, I did not notice the existence of the lampposts in front
of me, making the bus blocked by them in the photo.
Date: 14/04/2002
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| 968
968 is one of the Volvo Olympians from the second batch. It has not been repainted into the new Citybus
livery yet.
Date: 22/09/2001
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| 993
993 is a 11-metre Volvo Olympian from the second batch. Citybus placed enlarged radiators on the rear
of the bus, but the bus was still in the old Citybus livery when the photo was taken.
Date: 28/07/2001
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| 995
Front of Citybus 995
Date: 28/07/2001
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| 1014
As 1014 is one of the "newest" Volvo Olympians, the place where diesel is put in has been at the front
of the middle axle from the earliest times.
Date: 22/09/2001
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