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Hino
RX4JFKA A/T
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TCM
Macau
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This is the first bus model from Arko, who
have previously issued ferries for New World First Ferry. This model was
due for release in August 2002, but was not in fact released until February
2003. Note the unusual scale of 1:68. The first 1,888 models come with
a special certificate.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
OF RX4JFKA A/T LIGHT BUS & The RX BUS MODEL
Striding into the 21st century, TCM has expressly
introduced a new model of HINO RX two-door buses for the provision of better
services to the citizens and visitors of Macau. The Hino RX light buses
being used by TCM are originally imported from Japan where they have been
in use in the public transportation service for some time. These buses
were manufactured in 2000 and put into service on routes No.12 and 22 in
October of the same year.
This model of bus, with its 6.99M length,
2.08M width, 2.82M height and 37 passengers loading capacity, is much wider
than comparably sized buses found on Macao’s street. As well, this bus
has a lower-bed type body design with only 350MM gap between the ground
and the bus and stair-steps with a height of less than 185MM. These minimized
heights are considerably less than those of other buses on the streets
and provide safer boarding and exiting for children and the elderly.
As for comfort, this bus has minimized noise
by using advanced sound insulation technology and all-steel casting. Maximum
road vibrations are absorbed through use of an air-cushion shock-absorbing
system in the front and back rows so passengers can be more comfortable
in any seat on the bus. As well, comfort is ensured because of the soft
cushion chairs, a wider middle passenger’s way, a sufficient number of
handrails / handstraps and easily reachable bell cords. In addition, these
are two-door buses which facilitate smoother and more convenient boarding
and exiting from the bus, thus avoiding blocking traffic at the stops.
In terms of safety, the Hino RX bus is provided
with auto-door inductors equipped with a special electronic-eye device
that prevents door opening if a passenger gets too close to the exit and
thus protects passengers from being bumped. The all pneumatic braking system
with improved two-way circles is very sensitive and effectively shortens
braking distance with only a light step on the brake pedal.
As for functioning and control, the Hino
RX bus uses a 145P.S. J05C# engine which produces 38KGM of maximum torque
force in less than 1700rpm, resulting in powerful drive and economical
fuel consumption. The minimum cyclic radius of the RX bus is only 5.8M
and with the ball-dynamic steering wheel, drivers can make turns with high
proficiency, something especially suitable to the narrow roads in Macao.
Driver fatigue is reduced, as well, through the use of an automatic transmission.
To protect the environment, the engine in
the RX bus utilises HMMS of Hino, which transforms the fuel into tinier
particles for more effective and thorough fuel combustion and reduces harmful
waste gases in the exhaust. This is the design for a healthier environment.
RX buses have received high comments from
the citizens and visitors of Macau ever since they were launched.
To commemorate the service of RX buses in Macau for 2 years, TCM cordially
presents to you a 1:68 scale model of the RX bus. Each model is engraved
with unique serial number and is released globally in a limited number
of 2888. In consideration that TCM will not produce models of the
same model number hereafter, the scale models are particularly valuable
for collection as well as appreciation.
The above information has kindly been
provided by TCM.
| Manufacturer
of model |
Arko |
| Scale |
1:68 |
| Prototype
chassis |
Hino
RX |
| Prototype bodywork |
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| Route number |
22 |
| Registration
number |
MS-95-00 |
| Quantity |
2,888 |
| Date
released |
2nd February 2003 |
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Photographs of the sister
vehicle
courtesy of TCM
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This
page last updated Tuesday, 11th February 2003
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