📼 Volvo 8500 / B9SALE | Keolis 6450 (ZF)

Many of these over 18-year-old Volvo bendy buses are still going strong in Stockholm, Sweden. However, their time is limited as many have already been scrapped. They're definitely worth experiencing. If you like these as much as I do, I would recommend booking a trip to Stockholm as soon as possible!
As far as I'm aware, the Säffle bodied 8500LEA / B9SALE was specially designed for and in co-operation with SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, the organization for public transport in the Stockholm county).
The engine placement on the B9S chassis is also quite unique as the engine is located on the left side in between the first and second axles. The second axle is also the drive axle, which probably makes this bus perform better in the slippery winter conditions when compared to a more traditional bendy bus(where the drive axle is the last axle in the rear part of the bus).
The 9-litre engine mated to a ZF automatic make for a very smooth experience. The interiors of these buses are also rather cozy and comfortable, of course the age is starting to show its signs. I'm sure the comforting roar of the D9A engine is going to be missed, at least by some, as more modern buses eventually take over.
Enjoy the video. :)
(The source for all of this is just my head, so if you have anything to add or if you find something incorrect, please let me know in the comments.)
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Ajoneuvotiedot / Vehicle Information:
Linja 402, Slussen - Kvarnholmen - Nacka Forum
Keolis Sverige #6450, XAY 627
Ex. Nobina Sverige 6136 ← Swebus 6136
YV3S6J1215A105856
Volvo 8500LE (Säffle) / B9SALE
2005
Volvo D9A340 (340HP, Euro 3, 6 cyl. turbodiesel)
ZF Ecomat ZF6HP602C-N
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Instagram: @bussikuvatturku / bussikuvatturku
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[@roland06710]

Very nice video! Thank you for making this. Could you make more videos like this the same bus ?

[@Driver200]

We'll see, if I get the opportunity. 😅

[@rattiofficial]

Thank you so much for gathering these clips!

[@nukenofficial.]

yes sir...

[@VolvoMarkku]

Ai että, kyl on upee auto! itekkin olen ollut tällaisen kyydissä muutaman kerran. Harmi että nää kaikki on pian katoamassa katukuvasta. Ite aattelin lähteä vielä maalis-huhtikuussa Tukholmaan tekemään näillä vikat matkat… 😊

[@mr.c14]

That's some crispy audio, and a very nice video! What kinda microphone do you have?

[@Driver200]

Thank you! 😄 This was recorded with a Zoom H6.

[@MercedesCitarobusvideos]

Would an H6 give better audio than a H4?

[@Driver200]

@@MercedesCitarobusvideos I have no experience of the H4, but I would definitely think so yeah.

[@Rotterdamseovspotter]

Very nice! When are they all gone? Not very soon right?

[@Driver200]

Thank you! To be honest, I'm not too sure, but I'd guess some time next year... The new contract on the lines to Nacka/Värmdö starts on the 9th of February 2025, with Nobina being the new operator. But I would think that these old Volvos would be replaced already before that.

[@Rotterdamseovspotter]

@@Driver200 thanks for your response