ABC delivers Van Hools to Va., Ga.
Savannah's Swept Away specified an REI Entertainment system with 15.4-inch monitors, a Saucon TDS GPS system and a rear window with curtains
[IMAGE]Swept-.jpg[/IMAGE]McGaheysville, Va.-based Blue Ridge Tours recently took delivery of their second new coach, a 2009 Van Hool C2045.
The new C2045 is equipped with a 450 HP Cummins ISM coupled to an Allison Gen IV B500 transmission. The 57 passenger coach is also equipped with a six-monitor DVD system, drive camera, destination sign, full-fabric interior and reclining Amaya seats.
Meanwhile, Savannah, Ga.'s Swept Away Trailways took delivery of a new Van Hool C2045E, powered by a Caterpillar C13 coupled to a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
Swept Away specified an REI Entertainment system with 15.4-inch monitors, a Saucon TDS GPS system and a rear window with curtains. The passenger seats are Amaya's Torino model with seat belts, and the coach sports Swept Away's unique graphics treatment.
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