Nissan Diesel U31CRN Farewell Tour 2008

2 tours were held last year in 2008, on 15th November and 6th December respectively. It is estimated around 80 bus enthusiasts went for the tours on 6th December, with 2 types of Nissan Diesel U31CRN buses chartered, CSS185P (Original Aircon) and CSS194M (Converted Aircon).

These buses will soon be withdrawn from service totally. Out of the total 40 which were bought initially, it is left with a handful of 10 of them still in service, and they can still be found on services like 178 and 981. While the other U31CRN buses hibernates themselves in the depots, waiting for their expiry.

We wanted to charter the bus, before they face total extinction from service.

The main areas in the tour on 6th December:
> Geylang Lorong 1 terminal
> National Stadium
> Fort Road heavy vehicle park
> City Hall
> Sin Ming
> Serangoon Gardens
> Jalan Kayu
> Seletar Camp
> Yishun Interchange

These are some of the photos taken on 6th December 2008:

Before the tour:

Fort Road Heavy Vehicle Park:






Evening shot @ Sin Ming:

Driver's cabin:


Interior seating configuration:
1) Interior of an Original Aircon U31CRN

2) Interior of an Converted Aircon U31CRN:

Rear engine:

Again, I never fail to get a bus captain shot:

Group Shot: