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Post by John tuthill on Dec 22, 2015 15:38:45 GMT
The RM could be done in a day. Seen a clip on You Tube, check the BBC web page you might see the whole documentary Wasn't even a whole day, was designed to be done between morning and evening peaks (the between peaks service was much less when this was planned in 1950s). The whole maintenance regime has changed, most garages no longer have complete spare engines that they can exchange. When you watch the documentary, the SW garage managers face is priceless when talking about the rear engine removal.  |
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Post by M1104 on Dec 22, 2015 19:12:18 GMT
The RM could be done in a day. Seen a clip on You Tube, check the BBC web page you might see the whole documentary On You Tube it's "Perpetual Motion The Routemaster" full 30min documentary  That's the show, thanks!  youtu.be/Z8-ngLO_Nh4Clip shown around 23 minutes in |
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Post by romfordbuses on Dec 22, 2015 20:21:04 GMT
You can't really compare the two, For example - Do RM's have complex electrical systems, Ad-Blue systems etc etc...Not to mention now you have to have the engine, gearbox and final drive systems all at the rear in most cases. With the RM it was all spread it meaning it's not so cramped to change units.
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Post by John tuthill on Dec 22, 2015 21:26:47 GMT
You can't really compare the two, For example - Do RM's have complex electrical systems, Ad-Blue systems etc etc...Not to mention now you have to have the engine, gearbox and final drive systems all at the rear in most cases. With the RM it was all spread it meaning it's not so cramped to change units. And that folks is what we call progress |
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Post by M1104 on Dec 25, 2015 9:35:24 GMT
What a shame. Somehow I knew it would be that way. It really wasn't in good condition before its withdrawal. What was the condition of PVL115 after it's accident? Are there any photos? It seems like this bus could have gone on a lot longer. Sad to see it go this way. It's engine and gearbox will live on as Ensignbus had removed them from the bus. |
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Post by M1104 on Jan 19, 2016 16:36:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 18:46:53 GMT
Looks like the listing has been taken down. |
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Post by M1104 on Jan 20, 2016 1:54:06 GMT
DLA356 is now with T M Coach Hire, Belfast.
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Post by M1104 on Jan 20, 2016 2:30:16 GMT
Looks like the listing has been taken down. Still there from checking the application on mobile. |
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Post by M1104 on Jan 21, 2016 17:15:59 GMT
Ten of Go Ahead's ELSs are due for pastures new at Trustybus.
EDIT: ELS3, 12 and 14 now there.
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Post by M1104 on Jan 23, 2016 14:23:14 GMT
Former Go Ahead's AVL25 presently with Crosville in Weston-super-Mare.
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Post by M1104 on Jan 31, 2016 8:32:01 GMT
Former London Central's DMS7 (Marshal bodied Dart) is now with Walter Coaches.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2016 15:49:39 GMT
This video from BristolRE on YouTube shows ELS14 working for Trustybus, and still largely untouched. So fresh from London Central it even has an advert, and is displaying its 42 blind in the rear blindbox. Former Stagecoach 18225 / Tower Transit TAL33202 is also shown working for Trustybus. |
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Post by M1104 on Feb 12, 2016 20:01:01 GMT
Former Abellio V reg Trident 9706 is up for sale on eBay, presently in Midland Classic livery as bonnet number 93. Ex Arriva's DLA241 is also for sale from the same firm, bonnet number 40.
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Post by M1104 on Feb 15, 2016 13:08:26 GMT
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