@@N0N4m325 5 years is still a lot for a bus. And besides, I wouldnt be surprised if they could sell them to a rural operator somewhere if they wanted to. I know in Denmark its becoming more common for municipalities to run some routes on their own and free to ride rather than as part of larger transit agencies. And for that older second hand buses are often used, we get a lot from Norway in particular but also Finland. Even on routes for the bigger transit agencies, I know there's a route in Copenhagen thats run almost entirely with VDL Citea's bought as hand me downs from Helsinki.
They also built 2 prototypes with completely low floor and a door layout of 1+2+2. Though this was in 2001 so they are either scrapped or stored somewhere.
@@bussmagasinet1 I did some digging and found out that the one of the prototypes burned down in 2013 and the other one was apparently scrapped in 2020 or 2021.
Absolute modern day Classic of public transport vehicles, at least in Nordics. I consider myself a lucky one because in the company I used to work we had first generation Scalas with Scania L94 chassis which had traditional pedals and newer hanging ones like in this video. Besides engine, dashboard and pedals and reardesing of Scala, you would not notice diffirence. New rearhump models came with L95 chassis model. Bogiechassis was light to handle but the rearoverhang had to be rememberred. Unfortynately backpart did crash a lot, comparred to Volvo's 8900LE 6x2 ones that were that main vehicles of ours fleet. But always Scala made my day at work, even when operated for partly, for the reasons you've mentionned ❤ great vehicles. Nowdays Tampere Region, we do not Haven them anymore. Thank you for presenting Scala ❤️
on 11:56 also that problem occur on the VDL Citea and the Ambassador with swing door. There is a sensor which prevent the door from opening when the steering wheel is the locked position. There is a light on the dashboard to indicate dat and you can't open the door by the button.
What a nice triple axle rigid bus! I always liked these Scandinavian 14m rigid buses! I think they’re pretty good for middle-distance routes. They don’t make buses like these here in North America. They’re almost articulated buses in length but still a rigid chassis.
7:30 strictly speaking, most of the warm and kind sound of the scania you are hearing doesnt come from the engine, but from the transmission. that said, I also very much enjoy both old and new ZF transmission whine.
This is the so-called 3rd generation Scala, and the last production generation. The rear window resembles the letter D. The 2nd generation had an oval section raised from the rear, the first oval, flush with the roof line of the car.
@@bussmagasinet1 Two bus museums have a Scala museum in Finland. The first generation Scala at the Lavia Bus Museum. Urban transport historical society second generation Scala. This third generation Scala in the video is nowhere to be found yet. If I had a few tens of thousands of euros, I would buy 2 of these. In this third batch, there is the last ( #1341 ) Scala ever completed, and the well-known L33T ( #1337 ) from the internet is in this series.
The name Scala actually comes from Scania and Lahden Autokori oy, which was a bus body factory in Lahti. Filed bankruptcy, Scania bought the bankruptcy estate, continued production for a while under the name SOE Bus Production, but now it is also bankrupt.
From the capital region, this former Helsinki bus service (now Koivisto auto Helsinki) transferred a few cars within the group to Tampere for Nysse traffic, and a few of these Trunk Line cars also went to Lahti.
I've been driving a SCALA one time, I really don't like the design choice of the front - it looks a bit goofy and like something you'll find in a Childrens story book, but well like you say it's about taste when it comes to the likings of the design. We only had two of those at my Depot and they where borrowed, sadly I only got one chance to drive it which was kinda sad due to cause I really liked to drive it to be honest. I did love the "Tourist-box" as I called it since it has one of those Transmissions that pauses between the gears while shifting - it made me get vibes from an old job I had when I drove some Long-haul transfer coaches and it kinda got me starting to think about changing job, which I did later. I did also like the more "Visor" look of the Windscreen so there was like a upper front wall above the Windscreen with buttons on as well felt like an Airplane cockpit if you get my feeling about it.
Not far from the truth. Scala was actually designed by students. What age I don’t know, but it’s a cool fun fact. They wanted the bus to smoke to you when it arrived 😁 I like those “slow” transmissions. Gives a higher comfort. But, I can see that it also gives the stress sometimes in city traffic 😂😂
@@Ranjitzu i understand :) We have a pair of Scania CK320UB with Scania OptiCruise gearboxes on two hauliers and one of them is unhappy with the failure of them (Ramzes), the other haulier (Nord Express) has succeeded with the purchase of these Scania OmniLink. I am not fond of them, preferring the smooth shifting of the ZF gearboxes. We have one Scania OmniLink CK320UB #1530 from Nord Express and it has a ZF gearbox, which is a big change to the others with OptiCruise :)
I allmost feel sweaty by looking those. These busses have usually the most aggressive driving Drivers. As a passenger, I don't miss when these are gone.
It may feel like that because these busses have very good acceleration. Thats not only because they have those good old engines but also because the chassis is built from aluminium, making them light.
What a cute looking bus.
It really is! 😁🚌
These Scalas from 1305-1341 serie are the best to drive! I'm really happy that you like, our the most legendary bodywork! :)
It was a dream day! 😁☀️🚌
@@bussmagasinet1
Nice to hear! I always enjoy watch your videos! :)
Ps:
I'm actually right now at this very moment driving a Scala :D
@@N0N4m325woooow! What a great work space 😁
They are the best there is! Gonna miss those buses. Btw, those buses used on trunk routes (orange ones) were retrofitted to Euro6.
I hope they can live for many more years!
@@bussmagasinet1
15 years is sadly max in HSL-region - so there is about 5 yrs to go.
@@N0N4m325 5 years is still a lot for a bus. And besides, I wouldnt be surprised if they could sell them to a rural operator somewhere if they wanted to. I know in Denmark its becoming more common for municipalities to run some routes on their own and free to ride rather than as part of larger transit agencies. And for that older second hand buses are often used, we get a lot from Norway in particular but also Finland. Even on routes for the bigger transit agencies, I know there's a route in Copenhagen thats run almost entirely with VDL Citea's bought as hand me downs from Helsinki.
The first ones with L94 chassis were even better. But even those were not as good as the previous model Lahti402.
Still, it is alright.
I believe! Still, these once are great 😁
This was unexpected but made me so happy! Thanks for making a video of the Scala! 😃
So fun to surprise you! Scala has always facilitated me. So much fun filming this 😁
For mechanic point of view. Best vehicle to Repair, Plus bodywork is very good. Plus happy to see my depot on the video 😎
Glad to hear that we filmed in your depot 😁
I just want to give it a huge hug everytime i see one :)
Let’s make a “Scania Scala Hug”-club 😁🥰
This is what i have been waiting for!
I’m so glad to hear! So much fun making this video 😁
They also built 2 prototypes with completely low floor and a door layout of 1+2+2. Though this was in 2001 so they are either scrapped or stored somewhere.
Would love if they where stored somewhere 😁
@@bussmagasinet1 I did some digging and found out that the one of the prototypes burned down in 2013 and the other one was apparently scrapped in 2020 or 2021.
@@mart9545 Sadly :(
Absolute modern day Classic of public transport vehicles, at least in Nordics. I consider myself a lucky one because in the company I used to work we had first generation Scalas with Scania L94 chassis which had traditional pedals and newer hanging ones like in this video. Besides engine, dashboard and pedals and reardesing of Scala, you would not notice diffirence. New rearhump models came with L95 chassis model.
Bogiechassis was light to handle but the rearoverhang had to be rememberred. Unfortynately backpart did crash a lot, comparred to Volvo's 8900LE 6x2 ones that were that main vehicles of ours fleet. But always Scala made my day at work, even when operated for partly, for the reasons you've mentionned ❤ great vehicles. Nowdays Tampere Region, we do not Haven them anymore.
Thank you for presenting Scala ❤️
Thanks for shoring your story! This was really interesting reading 😁
on 11:56 also that problem occur on the VDL Citea and the Ambassador with swing door. There is a sensor which prevent the door from opening when the steering wheel is the locked position. There is a light on the dashboard to indicate dat and you can't open the door by the button.
Nice to know 😁
VDL citea also has the problem of the front door not being able to open if the front wheels are turned to the either direction too much.
What a fantastic video with exclusive facts!
We made it well! Thanks for arranging this day 😁😁
My favorite bus!
What a nice triple axle rigid bus! I always liked these Scandinavian 14m rigid buses! I think they’re pretty good for middle-distance routes. They don’t make buses like these here in North America. They’re almost articulated buses in length but still a rigid chassis.
These buses are extremely good! The offer great comfort, high capacity and surprisingly good manouverability with the turning tag axle 😁
The display and buttons look a lot like those of a Volvo from the same time built in Finland.
It’s a lot of inspiration from each other
@@bussmagasinet1 to me it looked identical. But its allways nice when you have Scania in front. Thanks for another great video👍
7:30 strictly speaking, most of the warm and kind sound of the scania you are hearing doesnt come from the engine, but from the transmission. that said, I also very much enjoy both old and new ZF transmission whine.
So true! Well! Anyway, I love that sound 😁
This is the so-called 3rd generation Scala, and the last production generation. The rear window resembles the letter D. The 2nd generation had an oval section raised from the rear, the first oval, flush with the roof line of the car.
We will miss the model when it’s out of service
@@bussmagasinet1 Two bus museums have a Scala museum in Finland.
The first generation Scala at the Lavia Bus Museum.
Urban transport historical society second generation Scala. This third generation Scala in the video is nowhere to be found yet. If I had a few tens of thousands of euros, I would buy 2 of these. In this third batch, there is the last ( #1341 ) Scala ever completed, and the well-known L33T ( #1337 ) from the internet is in this series.
The name Scala actually comes from Scania and Lahden Autokori oy, which was a bus body factory in Lahti. Filed bankruptcy, Scania bought the bankruptcy estate, continued production for a while under the name SOE Bus Production, but now it is also bankrupt.
It’s a great way of making the name of the model 😁
Your very good man because those are the best buses ever and you got to drive those
and i see old good logos : HELB (HELSINGIN BUSSILIIKENNE OY)
and one thing there are also 2008 buses like Helb/Kah 905.906,907 and 908 but they are going out of service in december :(
I’m so glad to be able to drive this bus! A dream came true!
😁
If im Lucky i could drive those too in future in turku and they are More older scalas in the (Turku)
From the capital region, this former Helsinki bus service (now Koivisto auto Helsinki) transferred a few cars within the group to Tampere for Nysse traffic, and a few of these Trunk Line cars also went to Lahti.
😁
Great video! Are you planning to record a video about the Solaris Urbino 24 electric Metrostyle?
Glad to hear!
We would love to make that video. Still, we need to wait for Solaris to invite us.
@@bussmagasinet1 Else try Tide Bus Aalborg, Denmark - They have them
@@KingBeastDK True! We photographed them in April last year, but never been able to drive them
I've been driving a SCALA one time, I really don't like the design choice of the front - it looks a bit goofy and like something you'll find in a Childrens story book, but well like you say it's about taste when it comes to the likings of the design. We only had two of those at my Depot and they where borrowed, sadly I only got one chance to drive it which was kinda sad due to cause I really liked to drive it to be honest.
I did love the "Tourist-box" as I called it since it has one of those Transmissions that pauses between the gears while shifting - it made me get vibes from an old job I had when I drove some Long-haul transfer coaches and it kinda got me starting to think about changing job, which I did later. I did also like the more "Visor" look of the Windscreen so there was like a upper front wall above the Windscreen with buttons on as well felt like an Airplane cockpit if you get my feeling about it.
Not far from the truth. Scala was actually designed by students. What age I don’t know, but it’s a cool fun fact. They wanted the bus to smoke to you when it arrived 😁
I like those “slow” transmissions. Gives a higher comfort. But, I can see that it also gives the stress sometimes in city traffic 😂😂
"Tourist-box" this is Scania OptiCruise :)
@@Colas640 Thanks, I never remember the name of those - we call them "Tourist-box", but in Swedish then :D
@@Ranjitzu i understand :) We have a pair of Scania CK320UB with Scania OptiCruise gearboxes on two hauliers and one of them is unhappy with the failure of them (Ramzes), the other haulier (Nord Express) has succeeded with the purchase of these Scania OmniLink. I am not fond of them, preferring the smooth shifting of the ZF gearboxes. We have one Scania OmniLink CK320UB #1530 from Nord Express and it has a ZF gearbox, which is a big change to the others with OptiCruise :)
the back door might not open at all if the wheel is turned all the way or it might just be very close to contact.
They probably have a sensor or something 😁
We have scania,s too but in citywide model suburban 14,8 m in 2018 that was produced in Finland not sure wich bodybuilt it probably Carrus i❤ tink
Carrus don’t build Scania. Last time was in 2001. Was built in Scania factory in Lahti that’s closed now
OK
This was the ultimate Scania Bus... It's all down hill from here... Best they could do... =(
Sad with Scania. But, yes. This was a great bus 😁
I allmost feel sweaty by looking those.
These busses have usually the most aggressive driving Drivers. As a passenger, I don't miss when these are gone.
I don’t think that’s the buses fault 😂
It may feel like that because these busses have very good acceleration. Thats not only because they have those good old engines but also because the chassis is built from aluminium, making them light.
Love from kerala bus driver lover...I have also chanel vandi machan❤
Glad to hear!! 😁
大きくて長いバス～
全長は何メートルあるの？😊
14,8 m
Scania only has production in China!? What do you mean? Aren`t the buses manufactured in Swden? Södertälje and Kalmar??
That’s yeeeeeeeeeears ago
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@@svenskenh644 Scania's chassis are made in Sweden, but bodies are also produced elsewhere, in Poland, China, Mexico, etc.