12-metre Volvo Super Olympians

NWFB started to introduce 12 metre Volvo Super Olympians in 1999. They are classified into five batches.

The first batch, 5001-5040, came into service in 1999. They are fitted with Alexander ALX 500 body kits and had, generally, the same mechanical specifications with the KMB ones. They are powered by Volvo D10A 285hp engines and ZF5HP590 gearboxes. Besides, they are equipped with Hanover electronic destination displays.

They second batch of 20, i.e., 5041-5060, entered service in around late 2000 and early 2001. Generally they are the same as the first batch, but Lazzerini seats has been introduced and additional grilles have been placed at the rear of the chassis.

The third batch, 5061-5079, is the batch which have entered service in mid-2001. The only difference between this batch and the second is that the buses in this batch of 19 are equipped with Volvo D10A Euro III 285hp engines, making them more environmentally friendly.

The fourth batch, 5080-5089, entered service in December 2001. Similar to the previous batch, these 10 buses are equipped with Euro III engines and ZF5HP590 gearboxes.

The fifth batch, 5090-5103, consists of 14 buses that entered service in late 2002. They are quite different from the previous NWFB Super Olympians in terms of appearance. Not only are they fitted with New China high-back seats, but they are also fitted with LED rear upper-deck headlights and route displays on the very top of the rear, just like the company's Tridents 1201-1221. Besides, these 14 buses use ZF6HP592 gearboxes instead of ZF5HP590.

This page contains photographs of Volvo Super Olympians in service. More photos will be added in the future.

5004
Some of the earliest Volvo Super Olympians in NWFB are quite dirty in appearance now.
Date: 05/08/2001
5007
5007 is having a very attractive SuperMan all-over advertisement.
Date: 19/01/2002
5009
It is not necessarily true that one has to take bus photos with the bus front:body ratio 3:7.
Date: 12/12/2001
5012
Today almost all buses in NWFB are having M-channel TVs on them.
Date: 12/12/2001
5017
NWFB uses different animals and colour schemes to raise their Tseung Kwan O routes.
Date: 12/12/2001
1058, 5028 and 5046 (from left to right)
This photo was taken at the Chai Wan East Bus Station near the ex-CMB depot.
Date: 18/01/2002
5032
Another NWFB promotion advert with a green colour.
Date: 12/12/2001
5043
5043 is one of the first Volvo Super Olympians from the second batch.
Date: 12/12/2001
5050
NWFB uses a lot of Volvo Super Olympians on the Tseung Kwan O routes.
Date: 12/12/2001
5067
It is now very difficult to find a NWFB without a banner, but here, although 5067 had been registered for four months, no banner had been posted on it yet.
Date: 12/12/2001
5068
Not only are you able to take bus photos on the ground, but you may also do so on a footbridge.
Date: 18/01/2002
5074
Another Euro III bus with no banners, making it to look very new.
Date: 12/12/2001
5080
The registration number of this bus is taken from one of the service vehicles purchased from ex-CMB.
Date: 18/01/2002
5083
The registration number of this bus (CD2198) is taken from ex-DS1, which is now going to enter the museum.
Date: 31/12/2001
Later I met this bus again when it was serving route 682.
Date: 18/01/2002
A photo of the interior of 5083. These Volvo Super Olympians have man-made leather seats.
Date: 18/01/2002
Another photo of the interior of 5083. You can clearly see the blue handles and continuous lights.
Date: 18/01/2002
5086
The registration number of this bus (AH4194) is taken from one of the ex service vehicles.
Date: 31/12/2001
5087
5087 is the first NWFB with a KJ license. This photo shows it turning from Henessey Road to Fleming Road.
Date: 31/12/2001
The other time when I saw 5087, it was serving route 691, a route which has been cancelled already.
Date: 19/01/2002
5095
Most NWFB Volvo Super Olympians of the fifth batch are used to run route 682 from Lee On to Siu Sai Wan.
Date: 04/02/2003
The driver's cab of 5095.
Date: 04/02/2003
Lower deck interior of 5095. New China chairs are used.
Date: 04/02/2003
The aisle of the lower deck interior of 5095.
Date: 04/02/2003
Upper deck interior of 5095. Here you can see the special position of the rear route display.
Date: 04/02/2003
The aisle of the upper deck interior of 5095 looks long and slim.
Date: 04/02/2003
5097
Offside of 5097. Note the unique position of the rear route display, LED upper-deck rear headlights and non-LED rear lamps on the two sides of the engine lid.
Date: 04/02/2003
5102
The electronic route display shows words of Lunar New Year greetings.
Date: 04/02/2003

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	5004 Some of the earliest Volvo Super Olympians in NWFB are quite dirty in appearance now. Date: 05/08/2001
	5007 5007 is having a very attractive SuperMan all-over advertisement. Date: 19/01/2002
	5009 It is not necessarily true that one has to take bus photos with the bus front:body ratio 3:7. Date: 12/12/2001
	5012 Today almost all buses in NWFB are having M-channel TVs on them. Date: 12/12/2001
	5017 NWFB uses different animals and colour schemes to raise their Tseung Kwan O routes. Date: 12/12/2001
	1058, 5028 and 5046 (from left to right) This photo was taken at the Chai Wan East Bus Station near the ex-CMB depot. Date: 18/01/2002
	5032 Another NWFB promotion advert with a green colour. Date: 12/12/2001
	5043 5043 is one of the first Volvo Super Olympians from the second batch. Date: 12/12/2001
	5050 NWFB uses a lot of Volvo Super Olympians on the Tseung Kwan O routes. Date: 12/12/2001
	5067 It is now very difficult to find a NWFB without a banner, but here, although 5067 had been registered for four months, no banner had been posted on it yet. Date: 12/12/2001
	5068 Not only are you able to take bus photos on the ground, but you may also do so on a footbridge. Date: 18/01/2002
	5074 Another Euro III bus with no banners, making it to look very new. Date: 12/12/2001
	5080 The registration number of this bus is taken from one of the service vehicles purchased from ex-CMB. Date: 18/01/2002
	5083 The registration number of this bus (CD2198) is taken from ex-DS1, which is now going to enter the museum. Date: 31/12/2001
	Later I met this bus again when it was serving route 682. Date: 18/01/2002
	A photo of the interior of 5083. These Volvo Super Olympians have man-made leather seats. Date: 18/01/2002
	Another photo of the interior of 5083. You can clearly see the blue handles and continuous lights. Date: 18/01/2002
	5086 The registration number of this bus (AH4194) is taken from one of the ex service vehicles. Date: 31/12/2001
	5087 5087 is the first NWFB with a KJ license. This photo shows it turning from Henessey Road to Fleming Road. Date: 31/12/2001
	The other time when I saw 5087, it was serving route 691, a route which has been cancelled already. Date: 19/01/2002
	5095 Most NWFB Volvo Super Olympians of the fifth batch are used to run route 682 from Lee On to Siu Sai Wan. Date: 04/02/2003
	The driver's cab of 5095. Date: 04/02/2003
	Lower deck interior of 5095. New China chairs are used. Date: 04/02/2003
	The aisle of the lower deck interior of 5095. Date: 04/02/2003
	Upper deck interior of 5095. Here you can see the special position of the rear route display. Date: 04/02/2003
	The aisle of the upper deck interior of 5095 looks long and slim. Date: 04/02/2003
	5097 Offside of 5097. Note the unique position of the rear route display, LED upper-deck rear headlights and non-LED rear lamps on the two sides of the engine lid. Date: 04/02/2003
	5102 The electronic route display shows words of Lunar New Year greetings. Date: 04/02/2003