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Post by yunus on Apr 16, 2024 20:05:43 GMT
The 57 is supposed to be allocated 8 alongside 13 Ees but I believe there are 9 WHVs as one came from C at one point, and there appears to be 11 for the 80 glacing at LVF The 9th WHV at AL is for the 163's double decker working, and I believe the 80 is allocated 9 WHVs (although 1 is still at A for the 151 because the DOEs are very unreliable now especially given their age). What is the eventual plan for the DOEs?
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Post by londonbuses on Apr 16, 2024 20:08:01 GMT
The 9th WHV at AL is for the 163's double decker working, and I believe the 80 is allocated 9 WHVs (although 1 is still at A for the 151 because the DOEs are very unreliable now especially given their age). What is the eventual plan for the DOEs? Scrapheap/sent out of London.
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Post by ADH45258 on Apr 16, 2024 20:39:13 GMT
How many Gemini 3s are allocated to the 57 and 80? My approach would be to displace the hybrids from the 57 and 80 and put them on the 151 and use the 151 electrics on the two routes to convert them into a full electric operation! Although I guess I'm not sure whether an award for new electric buses can change to hybrids, we saw something like this happen with the 312 when the Metrocities were just not fit enough! However, putting the 280 hybrids temporarily and giving the 280 151s allocation also seems like a really smart approach, really looking forward to seeing what Go Ahead will do considering the fact that the stand won't be dealt with! I think swapping with the 280 would make the most sense as a short term measure, if TFL require Go Ahead to order a new batch for the 151 that can fit around the stand. But also considering the 57/80/151 started their contracts around the same time, maybe they could negotiate for the 151 to just use 65reg WHVs for the full contract? And there's also the 119's 4x WHVs that could be swapped if needed.
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Post by yunus on Apr 16, 2024 20:57:33 GMT
Where are the 320s & 321s new buses?
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Post by wirewiper on Apr 17, 2024 6:27:11 GMT
The 9th WHV at AL is for the 163's double decker working, and I believe the 80 is allocated 9 WHVs (although 1 is still at A for the 151 because the DOEs are very unreliable now especially given their age). What is the eventual plan for the DOEs? Scrap* - these vehicles are 15 years old now! * or sent to Plymouth CityBus
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Post by southlondonbus on Apr 17, 2024 10:11:28 GMT
What is the eventual plan for the DOEs? Scrap* - these vehicles are 15 years old now! * or sent to Plymouth CityBus I think most so have been used outside of London. Iv seen various pics of them in different places.
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Post by M1104 on Apr 17, 2024 10:33:40 GMT
What is the eventual plan for the DOEs? Scrap* - these vehicles are 15 years old now! * or sent to Plymouth CityBus Depending on individual fates at least one could be sold elsewhere and/or end up on ebay, like with Metroline's TE992 that's similar age to those DOEs.
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Post by southeastlondonbus on Apr 17, 2024 11:43:23 GMT
Blue new style E400ev demonstrator on trade plates parked under the Teddy bear grabber on the forecourt of BX today.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 17, 2024 13:23:34 GMT
Blue new style E400ev demonstrator on trade plates parked under the Teddy bear grabber on the forecourt of BX today. It was in the same spot yesterday when I passed as well - wonder if it actually moved since then
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Post by bustavane on Apr 17, 2024 13:37:26 GMT
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Post by southlondonbus on Apr 17, 2024 17:04:34 GMT
Out of interest have A had any problems over the past few weeks with having enough buses for the 151 now the WHVs have moved out. Obviously has made the pool of buses smaller for the 151.
It would still be nice to see an Ee on the route atleast once.
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Post by S.152 on Apr 17, 2024 17:10:25 GMT
Out of interest have A had any problems over the past few weeks with having enough buses for the 151 now the WHVs have moved out. Obviously has made the pool of buses smaller for the 151. It would still be nice to see an Ee on the route atleast once. Yes, hence WHV74 is on loan there, 1 DOE hasn't been in service since February and another 2 haven't been in service in the past week. I think an Ee did a short from Sutton to Cheam a while back for mileage but not certain.
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Post by londonbuses on Apr 17, 2024 17:10:52 GMT
Out of interest have A had any problems over the past few weeks with having enough buses for the 151 now the WHVs have moved out. Obviously has made the pool of buses smaller for the 151. It would still be nice to see an Ee on the route atleast once. There are enough buses only because WHV74 and EL1 are also at A being used exclusively on the 151, but yes there are still some issues as WHV76 also moved back to A for a few days recently.
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Post by southlondonbus on Apr 17, 2024 17:25:28 GMT
Out of interest have A had any problems over the past few weeks with having enough buses for the 151 now the WHVs have moved out. Obviously has made the pool of buses smaller for the 151. It would still be nice to see an Ee on the route atleast once. There are enough buses only because WHV74 and EL1 are also at A being used exclusively on the 151, but yes there are still some issues as WHV76 also moved back to A for a few days recently. Probably when the 157 converts then a WVL or two could move over
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Post by ServerKing on Apr 17, 2024 17:54:39 GMT
Any reason why WVN23 is still on the 476 when it should have transferred to DS?
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