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Post by andyc on Jun 1, 2024 9:47:32 GMT
15076 has came off the 96 a few hours ago The end of the Stagecoach Scania OmniCitys? Now safely parked at WH - No more Scanias |
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Post by DE20106 on Jun 1, 2024 9:50:42 GMT
15076 has came off the 96 a few hours ago The end of the Stagecoach Scania OmniCitys? Now safely parked at WH - No more Scanias ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ End of an era. 1st June 2024 marks the end of Scania operation in London* (Mainstream operation excluding the odd operation with school routes) |
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Post by VWH1419 on Jun 1, 2024 9:52:27 GMT
15076 has came off the 96 a few hours ago The end of the Stagecoach Scania OmniCitys? Looks like it especially with other Scanias on the 96 that came off service this morning didn't come back later in the day with at least one of them that was out in the morning left PD to be decommissioned at WH.
After 15 years of Stagecoach/ELBG Scanias in London it has now come to an end (unless one suddenly reappears), as much as they are uncomfortable to ride, I'm going to miss having them for the all the character, quirks and power they had while riding them over the years.
A fitting end to the Scania’s by having them out on the 96 as one of the very last routes (one with loads of open and hilly roads at that. Not enthusiastic about them but did find them to be quirky buses in design and power indeed. |
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Post by yunus on Jun 1, 2024 9:57:51 GMT
Just my own thought
What are the chances of the 55/N55 transferring over to Ash Grove if retained for a next year start?
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Post by idk123 on Jun 1, 2024 10:18:52 GMT
Just my own thought What are the chances of the 55/N55 transferring over to Ash Grove if retained for a next year start? I would say pretty high because if stagecoach do retain them they would probably move them to HK but you never know what could happen |
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Post by richard on Jun 1, 2024 10:37:13 GMT
Now safely parked at WH - No more Scanias ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ End of an era. 1st June 2024 marks the end of Scania operation in London* (Mainstream operation excluding the odd operation with school routes) You never know one may pop out on a rail replacement job somewhere SWR is a got spot around Richmond and Hounslow for ex London stuff |
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Post by ! ALEED on Jun 1, 2024 11:26:31 GMT
Are refurbs not just a fresh coat of paint and new seating? Never been a heavy overhaul. I personally think the grey seating is awful. They did one of the former HCT MMCs at HK then stopped! I am hoping they have had a change of mind about future refurbs for this batch. Are there any routes that are, or soon will be, allocated fully grey seated buses? 135 and 309 should be on that list, not too sure if the Streetdecks on the 97 will receive a refurbishment soon along with the E400 MMCs to be introduced. I believe WH or PD did a refurbishment on one of the E400 MMCs but they didn't include grey seating on it. I've used the grey seating on the 135 and it's not so bad but it definitely makes the seat a lot thinner and feels a bit weaker too, I am not that much of a fan of it and prefer the batch that still have the Tower Transit moquette on it, even though I dislike the interior of those buses to an extent! |
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Post by cl54 on Jun 1, 2024 12:30:02 GMT
Are there any routes that are, or soon will be, allocated fully grey seated buses? 135 and 309 should be on that list, not too sure if the Streetdecks on the 97 will receive a refurbishment soon along with the E400 MMCs to be introduced. I believe WH or PD did a refurbishment on one of the E400 MMCs but they didn't include grey seating on it. I've used the grey seating on the 135 and it's not so bad but it definitely makes the seat a lot thinner and feels a bit weaker too, I am not that much of a fan of it and prefer the batch that still have the Tower Transit moquette on it, even though I dislike the interior of those buses to an extent! I rode an E400MMC with grey seats on route 122 recently. I thought the seats were comfortable enough. |
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Post by ! ALEED on Jun 1, 2024 20:32:24 GMT
135 and 309 should be on that list, not too sure if the Streetdecks on the 97 will receive a refurbishment soon along with the E400 MMCs to be introduced. I believe WH or PD did a refurbishment on one of the E400 MMCs but they didn't include grey seating on it. I've used the grey seating on the 135 and it's not so bad but it definitely makes the seat a lot thinner and feels a bit weaker too, I am not that much of a fan of it and prefer the batch that still have the Tower Transit moquette on it, even though I dislike the interior of those buses to an extent! I rode an E400MMC with grey seats on route 122 recently. I thought the seats were comfortable enough. Not sure if it's just different on the Gemini 3s then, I haven't been on an MMC with the grey seating and looking at the routes in my area I don't think I will be anytime soon lol. |
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Post by DE20106 on Jun 1, 2024 21:25:04 GMT
Are there any routes that are, or soon will be, allocated fully grey seated buses? 135 and 309 should be on that list, not too sure if the Streetdecks on the 97 will receive a refurbishment soon along with the E400 MMCs to be introduced. I believe WH or PD did a refurbishment on one of the E400 MMCs but they didn't include grey seating on it. I've used the grey seating on the 135 and it's not so bad but it definitely makes the seat a lot thinner and feels a bit weaker too, I am not that much of a fan of it and prefer the batch that still have the Tower Transit moquette on it, even though I dislike the interior of those buses to an extent! The 97’s StreetDecks should be receiving a refurb fairly soon, they’re starting a brand new contract after finishing a five year term |
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Post by BK15AZR on Jun 1, 2024 22:44:19 GMT
Are refurbs not just a fresh coat of paint and new seating? Never been a heavy overhaul. I personally think the grey seating is awful. They did one of the former HCT MMCs at HK then stopped! I am hoping they have had a change of mind about future refurbs for this batch. Are there any routes that are, or soon will be, allocated fully grey seated buses? The W19 seems to have most of its allocated E200s refurbished with grey seats already so may well be one. |
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Post by ! ALEED on Jun 1, 2024 22:47:34 GMT
135 and 309 should be on that list, not too sure if the Streetdecks on the 97 will receive a refurbishment soon along with the E400 MMCs to be introduced. I believe WH or PD did a refurbishment on one of the E400 MMCs but they didn't include grey seating on it. I've used the grey seating on the 135 and it's not so bad but it definitely makes the seat a lot thinner and feels a bit weaker too, I am not that much of a fan of it and prefer the batch that still have the Tower Transit moquette on it, even though I dislike the interior of those buses to an extent! The 97’s StreetDecks should be receiving a refurb fairly soon, they’re starting a brand new contract after finishing a five year term Completely fair, just thought it would wait another 2 years maybe. |
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Post by ! ALEED on Jun 1, 2024 22:48:02 GMT
Is it confirmed that the AW infrastructure for chargers is working and in use properly, and that the 379 and 616 are not being powered using a portable charger? The W5's entire batch has entered service at different garages but isn't on its allocated route yet. Unless the W5 isn't moving, will the route continue to be operated from HK and wait until HK is wired up for D7, 277 and 242?
Usually with routes becoming electric, things holding it back include, the batch not arriving on time, or the fact that the garage isn't wired up, but for the W5 this isn't the case at all unless there is an external factor such as the fact that they cannot locate drivers who will be driving the W5 route.
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Post by redexpress on Jun 1, 2024 23:32:04 GMT
Now safely parked at WH - No more Scanias ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ End of an era. 1st June 2024 marks the end of Scania operation in London* (Mainstream operation excluding the odd operation with school routes) Sullivan occasionally use their Scanias on the 298, and more rarely on the 217. |
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Post by dace2 on Jun 2, 2024 5:38:48 GMT
Now safely parked at WH - No more Scanias ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ End of an era. 1st June 2024 marks the end of Scania operation in London* (Mainstream operation excluding the odd operation with school routes) OH wow, really? It's the end of Scania Omnicities in service (2008-2024) for Stagecoach and the last route was on the 96 at the end of May. Im gonna miss them. I was expecting those to go until 97 get Enviro 400H MMC but turns out the Enviro 400 replaced them. |
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