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Post by VWH1414 on Sept 10, 2017 10:23:55 GMT
Former GAL 251 is now with Trustybus, Harlow
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Post by M1104 on Sept 10, 2017 19:03:12 GMT
Former Tower Transit E200's 44221/222/233 were reported at an auctioneer near Coventry Airport, along with quite a few others of the breed.
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Post by VWH1414 on Sept 16, 2017 13:59:33 GMT
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Post by snoggle on Sept 20, 2017 13:38:22 GMT
I see in route one magazine that if you want an ex Lothian Volvo / Wright you pay about £23k. However a similar aged ex Arriva Volvo / Wright will only set you back £8k. Shows the respective extent of use and wear and tear between both operators. I assume the Arriva ones have been absolutely hammered from their use in London and that's reflected in the price.
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Post by snowman on Sept 20, 2017 14:43:27 GMT
I see in route one magazine that if you want an ex Lothian Volvo / Wright you pay about £23k. However a similar aged ex Arriva Volvo / Wright will only set you back £8k. Shows the respective extent of use and wear and tear between both operators. I assume the Arriva ones have been absolutely hammered from their use in London and that's reflected in the price. The other thing is the Lothian spec is probably lot closer to what the operators of cheap basic buses want. Generally longer, probably single doored, and not fitted with a lot of equipment that they dont need which is just more maintenance or more to breakdown. Many will not need particulate traps (need servicing/emptying), cab air con (extra weight and needs periodic treatment), powered ramps (something else to break down), middle doors (maintenance and anti-trap sensors), public address systems (probably wont be used), blind destination displays (got to buy suitable blinds), powered blinds (more cost if they go wrong) etc. As you have said, ex London bus is basically worth nothing, the £8k is probably close to scrap value of parting it out. |
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Post by M1104 on Oct 2, 2017 11:21:51 GMT
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Post by snoggle on Oct 2, 2017 14:10:17 GMT
Isn't that supposed to be going to Tower Transit for trials - assuming it's got a hydrogen conversion? |
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Post by M1104 on Oct 2, 2017 14:28:54 GMT
Isn't that supposed to be going to Tower Transit for trials - assuming it's got a hydrogen conversion? It was indeed meant to, not sure whether or not plans have changed since. |
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Post by SILENCED on Oct 2, 2017 14:47:08 GMT
Isn't that supposed to be going to Tower Transit for trials - assuming it's got a hydrogen conversion? Magtec seems to be associated with EV, rather than hydrogen. Seemingly it is to enter service in full electric mode before returning to have a hydrogen range extender fitted, so valid comparisons can be made. www.route-one.net/articles/Technology/Magtec_to_launch_fuel_cell_first |
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Post by M1104 on Oct 3, 2017 7:44:45 GMT
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Post by M1104 on Oct 4, 2017 10:19:35 GMT
Former London United's TA325 and TA327 plus former Stagecoach London 17789 reported at a storage yard on Merseyside.
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Post by stubag on Oct 5, 2017 14:32:57 GMT
Ex Abellio 8533 is with The big Lemon of Brighton while they await the delivery of the solar power bus
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Post by VWH1414 on Oct 5, 2017 14:58:14 GMT
Ex Abellio 8533 is with The big Lemon of Brighton while they await the delivery of the solar power bus Apparently 6 of these have actually been acquired for their new work around Brighton, this has also allowed the loan buses to return to Ensigns |
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Post by VWH1414 on Oct 7, 2017 14:10:01 GMT
Former Abellio E200s acquired by The Big Lemon: 8530/8532-8535 for their new work
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Post by VWH1414 on Oct 13, 2017 15:40:05 GMT
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