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Post by ADH45258 on Oct 19, 2022 18:22:34 GMT
So will the 295 be operated with spare G2s and also Spare G3s from other garages until the electrics arrive or are other buses being used. Part of the temporary allocation will be G2 VHs from the 28. The rest will be G3 VHs currently on the 125, assuming some BCEs enter service at BT in time.
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Post by paulo on Oct 19, 2022 18:29:16 GMT
So will the 295 be operated with spare G2s and also Spare G3s from other garages until the electrics arrive or are other buses being used. Part of the temporary allocation will be G2 VHs from the 28. The rest will be G3 VHs currently on the 125, assuming some BCEs enter service at BT in time. I suspect VH45122/23 have moved across from TV also as they haven’t been in use since 16 September. The anticipated switch on at Edgware is getting a bit too close for comfort I would say.
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Post by dragonman on Oct 20, 2022 0:41:44 GMT
Part of the temporary allocation will be G2 VHs from the 28. The rest will be G3 VHs currently on the 125, assuming some BCEs enter service at BT in time. I suspect VH45122/23 have moved across from TV also as they haven’t been in use since 16 September. The anticipated switch on at Edgware is getting a bit too close for comfort I would say. will those two VHs (45122/23) be going back to X for the 295, or have they moved across to somewhere else?
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Post by snowman on Oct 20, 2022 6:20:20 GMT
Looking like a number of ADHs are effectively withdrawn, (even if still listed) ADH 45009, 10, 13, 18, 27, 31, 46, 48
Possibly add ADH 45049, 50 too as not used for over a week
Maybe some will go back into service, but only 3 months from multiple route losses which means the number of double decks needed falls. I suspect most of these will be withdrawn for parts to keep others going.
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Post by paulo on Oct 20, 2022 6:32:47 GMT
Looking like a number of ADHs are effectively withdrawn, (even if still listed) ADH 45009, 10, 13, 18, 27, 31, 46, 48 Possibly add ADH 45049, 50 too as not used for over a week Maybe some will go back into service, but only 3 months from multiple route losses which means the number of double decks needed falls. I suspect most of these will be withdrawn for parts to keep others going. I suspect you’re right on 9,10 and 31 but some of the others you mention have been off the road for a few weeks and these batches regularly experience that and return to service.
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Post by andyc on Oct 20, 2022 8:53:44 GMT
Looking like a number of ADHs are effectively withdrawn, (even if still listed) ADH 45009, 10, 13, 18, 27, 31, 46, 48 Possibly add ADH 45049, 50 too as not used for over a week Maybe some will go back into service, but only 3 months from multiple route losses which means the number of double decks needed falls. I suspect most of these will be withdrawn for parts to keep others going. None of these are withdrawn - all are expected to return to service once the parts required are received. Some of the parts are on exceptionally long lead times, but due in shortly.
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Post by andyc on Oct 20, 2022 8:54:24 GMT
I suspect VH45122/23 have moved across from TV also as they haven’t been in use since 16 September. The anticipated switch on at Edgware is getting a bit too close for comfort I would say. will those two VHs (45122/23) be going back to X for the 295, or have they moved across to somewhere else? They are at X, and will be in service for Route 295 when received from a Metroline…
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Post by andyc on Oct 20, 2022 8:56:24 GMT
Looks like some of the BEs intended for the 235 at Hounslow Heath have moved into Shepherds Bush. Could we bring seeing the end of the DEs on the 72? No DEs are being withdrawn at the moment - rotating the electric fleet between garages to keep them warm, and also give some spare stock to provide float for 218/228 moves at the end of the month,
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Post by LD71YLO (BE37054) on Oct 20, 2022 10:55:20 GMT
Looks like some of the BEs intended for the 235 at Hounslow Heath have moved into Shepherds Bush. Could we bring seeing the end of the DEs on the 72? No DEs are being withdrawn at the moment - rotating the electric fleet between garages to keep them warm, and also give some spare stock to provide float for 218/228 moves at the end of the month, Could we see route 218 lose its WLS allocation? PVR is 9 and DE20149-56 and DE20094-95 are allocated which could fulfil requirements, potentially with one extra.# But nice to see that the BE's are cold no longer!
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Post by paulo on Oct 20, 2022 11:12:19 GMT
Looks like some of the BEs intended for the 235 at Hounslow Heath have moved into Shepherds Bush. Could we bring seeing the end of the DEs on the 72? No DEs are being withdrawn at the moment - rotating the electric fleet between garages to keep them warm, and also give some spare stock to provide float for 218/228 moves at the end of the month, Appreciate the update.
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Post by vjaska on Oct 20, 2022 11:44:05 GMT
Thanks as ever for the updates andyc
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Post by dlroper on Oct 20, 2022 15:21:39 GMT
Noticed today the 235 is terminating at Brentford County Court (and sort of noticed a 235 there last week too) - is this a permanent change ?
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Post by greenboy on Oct 20, 2022 16:08:53 GMT
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Post by dlroper on Oct 20, 2022 17:03:01 GMT
Many thanks 👍 Thread bookmarked
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Post by andyc on Oct 20, 2022 17:06:26 GMT
None of these are withdrawn - all are expected to return to service once the parts required are received. Apologies for repeating the question somewhat, but does this definitely include fire-damaged 45031? 45031 has already technically left the fleet - it is written off and the remainder of the vehicle will be scrapped shortly.
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