Creative Master Northcord 1/76 Scania Omnicity Newport Transport (UKBUS 7001)

Operator: Newport Transport
Fleet Number:  42
Registration: YN54 AOB
Destination: 8C Ringland

This bus represents fleet number 42 (YN54 AOB) that was new in 2004. The Scania OmniCity was first introduced to Newport Transport Limited in 2002 which now has eighteen of them in full operation. Newport Transport is owned by Newport City Council and the majority of the bus services run by the company are in and around Newport, South Wales. Part of the Omni range, the Scania OmniCity places high emphasis on driver and passenger comfort and is equipped with air suspension for superb ride comfort and effective sound insulation of the floor together with curved side windows ensure that the noise level inside the bus is kept at pleasant level. There are 42 seats plus space for wheelchairs and the flat floor is virtually free from obstructing platforms, allowing passengers to move quickly and conveniently through the entire bus. The boarding and exit heights, although already low, can be further lowered by the kneeling function.