| The model -
this is one of two models that form the set 'Network
26' issued in Hong Kong in December 1999. The other features Leyland
Atlantean no. 602 (45006a).
The bus
- In 1992 Citybus won the tender from the Hong Kong Government to take
over the franchise of 28 routes from China Motor Bus. This network
included
26 local Hong Kong Island routes and two cross-harbour routes with a
requirement
for 100 new air-conditioned buses and 100 non air-conditioned buses.
The
air-conditioned double-deck buses included
52 twelve metre Leyland Olympians, which were the first of their type
in
Hong Kong.
The non
air-conditioned buses were purchased
second-hand from Singapore and were refurbished to bring them up to
standard,
prior to entering service.
The name
"Network 26" was the brand name
given to this network of routes and was applied to most of the buses
operating
on them, as well as bus stops and publicity.
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