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Post by Londontransport3 on Aug 16, 2020 15:29:06 GMT
12/8/20 Londons Last ALX400 Joins the collection in the form of VLA57, LJ04LFM Starting its life at Wandsworth for the 337s Then moving to Norwood following the lost of the route then moving in recent years to Barking where it became the Last London ALX400, She is seen arriving at its new home. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by galwhv69 on Apr 7, 2022 12:54:25 GMT
Very happy to be able to announce this   |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Apr 14, 2022 10:28:49 GMT
Very happy to be able to announce this  That bus became popular amongst a few drivers in its last few months at [DX] |
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Post by galwhv69 on Apr 14, 2022 10:45:07 GMT
Very happy to be able to announce this That bus became popular amongst a few drivers in its last few months at [DX] Easy to see why. Very good buses |
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 15, 2022 10:35:34 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by galwhv69 on Apr 15, 2022 11:48:24 GMT
Thanks! Should be moved next to the other runners at the yard soon so potentially alongside your 2 VLA's |
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Post by galwhv69 on May 13, 2022 13:20:40 GMT
Small update : At the yard today so done some cleaning (swept and mopped floor, wiped panels etc.). Had some WD40 so things like the cab window, cab door latch, front and rear doors and windows now open much more easily (No more cab door not shutting lol). It currently has a Norwood blindset. One of the openable side maintenance panels doesn't open as it seems to have slipped from position and is getting stuck on another panel, however this is getting looked into. It also needs some parts replaced to stop the air leak, and then hopefully should be ready for MOT  |
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Post by galwhv69 on May 13, 2022 15:38:38 GMT
Also just now been started up without issues after being boosted
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Post by 6HP502C on May 13, 2022 23:03:10 GMT
Small update : At the yard today so done some cleaning (swept and mopped floor, wiped panels etc.). Had some WD40 so things like the cab window, cab door latch, front and rear doors and windows now open much more easily (No more cab door not shutting lol). It currently has a Norwood blindset. One of the openable side maintenance panels doesn't open as it seems to have slipped from position and is getting stuck on another panel, however this is getting looked into. It also needs some parts replaced to stop the air leak, and then hopefully should be ready for MOT Sounds promising! |
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Post by galwhv69 on May 14, 2022 8:31:16 GMT
Small update : At the yard today so done some cleaning (swept and mopped floor, wiped panels etc.). Had some WD40 so things like the cab window, cab door latch, front and rear doors and windows now open much more easily (No more cab door not shutting lol). It currently has a Norwood blindset. One of the openable side maintenance panels doesn't open as it seems to have slipped from position and is getting stuck on another panel, however this is getting looked into. It also needs some parts replaced to stop the air leak, and then hopefully should be ready for MOT Sounds promising! Hopefully not far off. Should be shunted to the front tomorrow so there will be proper access to the engine covers, kit has been ordered so just need a date when it can be done as its a few hours job. Also removed cab seat, so cab can be cleaned and seat is being replaced with another one |
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Post by galwhv69 on Jul 25, 2022 18:44:20 GMT
Some issues have been sorted however air issue is proving problematic and requiring specialist attention. Bus was shunted a while back and minor things have been done. Progressing
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Post by galwhv69 on Aug 8, 2022 17:27:00 GMT
I've decided to create a Facebook page to update on progress there, feel free to give it a follow/like fb.me/VLA57preservation(I am currently away for a few weeks so unable to post anything from site, will update cover/header photos when possible) |
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Post by galwhv69 on Apr 6, 2023 14:13:37 GMT
A few people from Volvo have been around over the last few days and parts are being ordered, so hopefully this should sort out the major issue and get it on the road
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Post by galwhv69 on Oct 15, 2023 23:33:01 GMT
Progress has been fairly slow, mainly due to the fact there are more urgent buses that need to be worked on and availability of the engineers who also have commercial work to deal with as a priority rather than preserved buses. Compressor issue proving very problematic at the moment. Volvo specialists were around, problem diagnosed, parts ordered and the new kit recently fitted, with the bus turning on and starting to build up air, however the same problem has reoccurred due to another blockage, so will be booked into a workshop once I'm back from holiday this week as it needs to be lifted in the air or over the pits. No other issues so hopefully once this is sorted MOT prep can start.
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Post by galwhv69 on Feb 8, 2024 20:39:30 GMT
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