4000-series MAN Americana
Bus Specifications
| Manufacturer: | MAN |
|---|---|
| Model: | Americana |
| Engine Type: | Diesel |
| Length: | 40' |
| Width: | 102" |
| Number of Seats: | |
| Destination Sign: | Flip Dot |
| Accessible: | No |
| Air Conditioning: | No |
| Low Floor: | No |
CTA Service Information
| Service Status: | Retired |
|---|---|
| Series: | 4000 |
| Quantity: | 362 |
| Numbers: | 4000-4361 |
| Delivery Year: | 1985 |
| Retirement Year: | 2004 |
History
In 1985, the CTA purchased 362 “Americana” buses from Maschinenfabrik-Augsburg-Nurenburg (MAN). The order came after the CTA had recently ordered 145 articulated buses from the same company.
The most notable feature in the 4000-series buses is that they were the first CTA buses to include digital flip-dot destination signs. While the signs were not as visible or reliable as traditional roll signs, they could be easily changed when new or modified routes were introduced.
The 4000-series were originally painted in the same white and light green paint scheme used on the 9800- and 1600-series Flyer buses, but eventually were repainted in the CTA’s white, blue, and red scheme.
The buses were retired in 2004.