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Post by M1104 on Oct 9, 2022 11:23:36 GMT
There are a lot of fires, just not all make it to social media etc. I have known of Volvo and DAF chassis fires. As for ADL the most common is the Trident, later E400, but then one of the other reasons is there are more of them on the road than other types. A lot of it down to engineer/driver error, than the product itself. This was why I had asked the question on whether warning lights were usually on beforehand as there's likely often¹ been times where some drivers continue driving on, whether it be under their own discretion or under instruction from their controller or engineer (a case of keeping it going for the mileage until a sub is possible). ¹ - not to say the majority of the time
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Post by portman227 on Oct 10, 2022 12:30:14 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses.
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Post by M1104 on Oct 10, 2022 13:29:15 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses. A handful of the 82xx batch MMCs are still on loan to QB for the 322.
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Post by portman227 on Oct 10, 2022 13:42:20 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses. A handful of the 82xx batch MMCs are still on loan to QB for the 322. That’s why the ex P13 vehicles have been drafted in but doesn’t seem to help with the situation.
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Post by SN17MSO on Oct 10, 2022 19:51:55 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses. Could be because of ISA instalment as the 130 batch have only just started to get them. 464s buses got ISA like 2 months ago so not sure what is going on there but I'm really liking the amount of variety my BC locals are getting.
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Post by portman227 on Oct 10, 2022 22:41:58 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses. Could be because of ISA instalment as the 130 batch have only just started to get them. 464s buses got ISA like 2 months ago so not sure what is going on there but I'm really liking the amount of variety my BC locals are getting. Aaah i hadnt thought of that possibility, not sure why only the 130 and 464 are getting them, i don't think its possible for them to be done on old spec enviro's. Not use to seeing such variety on BC routes either
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Post by Danny on Oct 11, 2022 18:50:33 GMT
Not sure if this is nitpicking but the last two weeks at BC, the allocation for single decker routes have been nothing short of messy, especially on the 130 and 464, and others. They were very good in keeping MMC’s stuck on thier allocated routes and enviro’s on their allocated routes. Is there a reason or shortages of SD’s at BC, because it seems to have a knock on effect of routes like 433 where it’s down by 2-3 buses. I thought things really were about to get interesting when I saw 8822 heading down to Caterham earlier, 2498s YY64 reg when I checked LVF had me excited for a second 😂
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2022 12:24:26 GMT
Seems to be a problem on the 482 today. Three of them parked up at Hatton Cross. 2016,2013 & 2017.
Staff shortages ?
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Post by LondonNorthern on Oct 13, 2022 19:31:49 GMT
Any idea when the remaining 59 plated E400s will be withdrawn?
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Post by abellion on Oct 13, 2022 20:06:42 GMT
Any idea when the remaining 59 plated E400s will be withdrawn? Probably when the 345 is renewed? They have been on UL20, 21, 26, 71, 79, DL11 and TR3 in the past few months. It’s almost as if QB is saving them to assist in Abellio’s RR work, especially as they easily could have been withdrawn ages ago.
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Post by COBO on Oct 13, 2022 20:52:14 GMT
Any idea when the remaining 59 plated E400s will be withdrawn? Probably when the 345 is renewed? They have been on UL20, 21, 26, 71, 79, DL11 and TR3 in the past few months. It’s almost as if QB is saving them to assist in Abellio’s RR work, especially as they easily could have been withdrawn ages ago. They’ll probably be withdrawn when all of 111’s Electrioners are all in service, the 415 gets it’s LTs back and it’s borrowed Enviro 400 MMCs go to QB.
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Post by cl54 on Oct 14, 2022 17:50:53 GMT
Travelled on the top deck of 3424 on the 63 this afternoon.
The LED display was not working. This meant that there was no bus stopping indication.
Is this permitted under the construction and use regulations?
I wonder who reliable the displays are proving in service?
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Post by portman227 on Oct 14, 2022 19:51:12 GMT
Travelled on the top deck of 3424 on the 63 this afternoon. The LED display was not working. This meant that there was no bus stopping indication. Is this permitted under the construction and use regulations? I wonder who reliable the displays are proving in service? If the bus is perfectly running and has no mechanical issues, I’m not sure how the onboard display malfunctioning maybe of a major concern, it may get rectified very quickly but I’m not sure they’ll get penalised for such things.
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Post by vjaska on Oct 15, 2022 0:19:56 GMT
Travelled on the top deck of 3424 on the 63 this afternoon. The LED display was not working. This meant that there was no bus stopping indication. Is this permitted under the construction and use regulations? I wonder who reliable the displays are proving in service? If the bus is perfectly running and has no mechanical issues, I’m not sure how the onboard display malfunctioning maybe of a major concern, it may get rectified very quickly but I’m not sure they’ll get penalised for such things. I'm not sure but one thing I know, this isn't the first or last time a bus will be in service with a defective stopping display. I can remember long before I-Bus displays some buses having defective stopping signs even back in the step entrance era
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Post by dlroper on Oct 15, 2022 22:25:30 GMT
Travelled on the top deck of 3424 on the 63 this afternoon. The LED display was not working. This meant that there was no bus stopping indication. Is this permitted under the construction and use regulations? I wonder who reliable the displays are proving in service? If the bus is perfectly running and has no mechanical issues, I’m not sure how the onboard display malfunctioning maybe of a major concern, it may get rectified very quickly but I’m not sure they’ll get penalised for such things. unlike Drivers forgetting to change the blinds for the return journey which is fairly fundamental ..........
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