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Dennis Dart/Marshall fleet no. CX1 in preservation |
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The CX1 Story China Motor Bus took delivery of eight Marshall bodied Dennis Darts in 1994. These were mainly for use on the new A20 Airport Express service between Central and Kai Tak. They were allocated fleet numbers CX1-8 and were registered on either 13th or 14th September 1994. CX1*
was acquired from CMB for preservation in
2008 after CMB decided, in 2007, not to extend the life of its Private
Bus fleet (except Tilling Stevens “HK104”). In 2010, it was carefully restored by replacement of new panels and a re-spray into its original livery, as new in 1994, with simple but smart “AIRPORT EXPRESS” banner. The
owner is low-profile and not willing to be interviewed by local
media. However,
he’ll be happy to receive
feedback and answer any enquiries and through email : cmb_dart@yahoo.com.hk *
CX1 was in fact CX2 before restoration and refurbishment. Its owner renumbered it as
CX1 for personal
interest. The other
Darts (CX1 and 3) in
fleet, retired in 2007, and were scrapped.
In fact, they were incomplete after sharing parts
with the others for
some years. Also,
CMB requested the
buyer to return major parts for spare of the serving fleet in same
model (CX4
to 8). ^
From Sept 1998 to
early 2008, CX2 just ran annually
for vehicle examination and licencing during
these period. CX 1
to 3 were
deregistered in September 2007. |
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Interior and cab photos of CX1. Its maximum speed is 80km/h. | |
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