Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Keispelt / Schuby. The Luxembourg-based “Demy Schandeler Sàrl – Demy Cars” touring coach company from Keispelt and Norddeutsche Reisedienst Bölck GmbH from Schuby in Schleswig-Holstein each took delivery of a Setra double-decker touring coach with a new brand look.

Demy Schandeler uses the S 531 DT with panoramic glass roof, equipped with 79 seats and two club tables, on trips throughout Europe. The touring coach is powered by an OM 471 six-cylinder in-line engine with 375 kW (510 hp) that has been paired up with the 250–8 Powershift automated 8-speed manual transmission.

Daimler Buses celebrated an anniversary with the three-axle vehicle painted in royal blue metallic before handover to the customer. It was the 100,000th vehicle to pass through the cutting-edge paintwork centre at the Neu-Ulm production site. In addition to international travel assignments, Demy Schandeler also operates within the regional route network. The company, run by Vettern Gaston, Joël and Laurent as well as nephew Dominique Schandeler, owns more than 110 are Setra touring coaches and regular-service buses.

Setra double-decker touring coach with roof-mounted solar cells

Reisedienst Bölck GmbH from Schuby put its first Setra 500 model series double-decker touring coach into service. The S 531 DT with a new Setra brand look has been equipped with a total of 64 seats, 16 of which are used exclusively in the bistro area. Merely the 48 seats on the upper deck are occupied by passengers when travelling throughout Europe. The bistro touring coach features two kitchenette units on board, both including a microwave oven, induction oven, hot-air oven, two coffee machines and a cutting-edge beer tap.

The touring coach is powered by an OM 471 six-cylinder in-line engine with 375 kW (510 hp) and that has been paired up with the 250–8 Powershift automated 8-speed manual transmission.

Among other things, four cameras at the front, rear and above the side windows ensure greater safety. They record the vehicle surroundings and generate an indirect all-round view of 360° from a bird’s-eye perspective. Surround lighting provides adequate light conditions for passengers entering and exiting the vehicle and when loading and unloading the boot.

Solar panels on the roof serve as independent energy generators. These feed an additional energy storage unit, which makes it possible to use all kitchen appliances for a longer period of time while stationary without having to run the engine.

Schleswig-Holstein-based Bölck travel service offers day trips as well as cycling and long-distance trips throughout Europe. With the new S 531 DT, the family-owned company managed by Mathias and Rüdiger Bölck, currently has 14 Setra touring coaches in operation.

Further information from Setra are available at: www.media.daimlertruck.com and www.setra-bus.com