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Post by exbox on Oct 21, 2024 13:41:52 GMT
Many months ago I jested that 358’s Irizars might need an MOT before even entering service as they have been deferred so long. Feels less like a jest now. It was always going to happen. MOTs are always staggered so that some buses are tested early. If you wait until they all run out on day 366 you might have a NSB problem. |
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Post by lb122 on Oct 21, 2024 19:12:43 GMT
Just read on The Londoner on a post on the comments that EBDs are due at MB next week for type training on the 320, not sure if this is a new batch being ordered or whether it may simply be using the ones intended for the 333 whilst the 333 cannot? Not sure if anyone knows anything, of course I have no idea if the poster is credible just thought I’d share as first time I’ve heard of the 320 involved in this mix although I guess if the plan is for it use the 333s batch it could release buses alongside the 321/473 for the 99 group & 217. Wow didn’t expect that.. would be nice to see them mix up with the 353s Ees |
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Post by WH241 on Oct 21, 2024 19:37:31 GMT
I think you're right. I'm simply pointing out that in terms of controlling ownership of copyright the internet is a lawless free for all. Given that no government seems to be prepared to force platforms to accept that they are publishers the likelihood of restricting unauthorised (by the author) reposting, let alone actually securing restitution for breach of copyright, is virtually zero. The best approach, albeit imperfect, is to watermark images so that it's at east clear who owns the intellectual property rights to them. Not just the internet! I work in print and the attitude to copyright over the last few years has become so slack its unreal, When I first started no one would even attempt to even photocopy / scan a passport.
It's shame people feel so entitled to just post and share anything they see fit. People know my views on certain topics like LOTS so will stop there 
Sorry I know this is off topic.
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Post by london23 on Oct 22, 2024 20:14:47 GMT
Do you know if it has been confirmed what the 217 will get when it moves to Northumberland Park in 3 weeks time.
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Post by vxm on Oct 22, 2024 20:39:59 GMT
Do you know if it has been confirmed what the 217 will get when it moves to Northumberland Park in 3 weeks time. WVNs off the 262 & 473 maybe or other spare diesels from wherever depot can chip in for the route? |
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Post by lj61nwc on Oct 22, 2024 20:49:17 GMT
Do you know if it has been confirmed what the 217 will get when it moves to Northumberland Park in 3 weeks time. Probably Es from MB if the above posts about the 320 surface in reality relatively soon. I believe there are 12 Es & ENs at MB meaning 1 more needs to be drafted in from somewhere to fit TVR of 13 |
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Post by vjaska on Oct 23, 2024 0:20:37 GMT
Do you know if it has been confirmed what the 217 will get when it moves to Northumberland Park in 3 weeks time. Probably Es from MB if the above posts about the 320 surface in reality relatively soon. I believe there are 12 Es & ENs at MB meaning 1 more needs to be drafted in from somewhere to fit TVR of 13 If I had to guess, potentially the 321 if the electric conversion is done by then - that would release the 13 E's from the 321 to the 217 |
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Post by M1104 on Oct 23, 2024 10:12:27 GMT
Probably Es from MB if the above posts about the 320 surface in reality relatively soon. I believe there are 12 Es & ENs at MB meaning 1 more needs to be drafted in from somewhere to fit TVR of 13 If I had to guess, potentially the 321 if the electric conversion is done by then - that would release the 13 E's from the 321 to the 217 Also depending on whether type training has already commenced there, which is usually around two weeks to knowledge up relevant drivers |
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Post by mark on Oct 23, 2024 10:52:23 GMT
If I had to guess, potentially the 321 if the electric conversion is done by then - that would release the 13 E's from the 321 to the 217 Also depending on whether type training has already commenced there, which is usually around two weeks to knowledge up relevant drivers Although I haven’t seen the cab layout of the BD11 I’m guessing that it’s likely to be fairly familiar to someone whose driven a BYD/ADL E400EV. |
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Post by M1104 on Oct 23, 2024 11:02:14 GMT
Also depending on whether type training has already commenced there, which is usually around two weeks to knowledge up relevant drivers Although I haven’t seen the cab layout of the BD11 I’m guessing that it’s likely to be fairly familiar to someone whose driven a BYD/ADL E400EV. Type training would still need to be commenced for the case of any interior/exterior differences and for driver's personal file. Also bare in mind NX don't even have any BYD/ADL E400EVs in operation from there |
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Post by atb123 on Oct 23, 2024 11:33:53 GMT
Do you know if it has been confirmed what the 217 will get when it moves to Northumberland Park in 3 weeks time. Probably Es from MB if the above posts about the 320 surface in reality relatively soon. I believe there are 12 Es & ENs at MB meaning 1 more needs to be drafted in from somewhere to fit TVR of 13 If the buses are coming from 320, the spare could come from PM, given they do have a spare there. Although it is likely NP would go for WVNs/WVLs as they are more type trained on them with them being on the 476 and 657 recently, compared to the Es where NP last had them on the 191 in 2020. |
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Post by lj61nwc on Oct 23, 2024 14:20:30 GMT
Probably Es from MB if the above posts about the 320 surface in reality relatively soon. I believe there are 12 Es & ENs at MB meaning 1 more needs to be drafted in from somewhere to fit TVR of 13 If the buses are coming from 320, the spare could come from PM, given they do have a spare there. Although it is likely NP would go for WVNs/WVLs as they are more type trained on them with them being on the 476 and 657 recently, compared to the Es where NP last had them on the 191 in 2020. Whilst they may or may not prefer B9s, GAL aren't in a situation where they can pick and choose what deckers they take to put on the 217, there's a very limited amount of spares across the fleet due to delays in electrification and the majority of Mes being off road. Plus there are quite a lot of refurbs on going to the DD fleet meaning there are less spares and some DDs are covering on SD routes such as the 163 due to a shortage of SDs. |
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Post by atb123 on Oct 23, 2024 14:27:53 GMT
If the buses are coming from 320, the spare could come from PM, given they do have a spare there. Although it is likely NP would go for WVNs/WVLs as they are more type trained on them with them being on the 476 and 657 recently, compared to the Es where NP last had them on the 191 in 2020. Whilst they may or may not prefer B9s, GAL aren't in a situation where they can pick and choose what deckers they take to put on the 217, there's a very limited amount of spares across the fleet due to delays in electrification and the majority of Mes being off road. Plus there are quite a lot of refurbs on going to the DD fleet meaning there are less spares and some DDs are covering on SD routes such as the 163 due to a shortage of SDs. So true. What has happened with the 262 WVNs, ever since its been fully electric? |
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Post by lj61nwc on Oct 23, 2024 14:33:28 GMT
Whilst they may or may not prefer B9s, GAL aren't in a situation where they can pick and choose what deckers they take to put on the 217, there's a very limited amount of spares across the fleet due to delays in electrification and the majority of Mes being off road. Plus there are quite a lot of refurbs on going to the DD fleet meaning there are less spares and some DDs are covering on SD routes such as the 163 due to a shortage of SDs. So true. What has happened with the 262 WVNs, ever since its been fully electric? Seems to be a mix of DS school routes and rotating on the 473 |
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Post by ServerKing on Oct 23, 2024 14:57:16 GMT
Many months ago I jested that 358’s Irizars might need an MOT before even entering service as they have been deferred so long. Feels less like a jest now. I think the situation has become a standing joke at MB now, the 358 will be due for retender next year and the Irizars will be outdated if and when they eventually do enter service. The 217 is a byword for ridiculous vehicles, so put them there  It is surprising it's taken this long for them to enter service on the 358... |
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