(09/02/2014 20:44)Raawwwrrr! Wrote: [ -> ]MA1 was scrapped and 6024 is not in a running order to begin with, hence it being withdrawn due to "Cost to fix". A half burnt out articulated bus is going to cost more to repair then 6024. It will be withdrawn.
Looks like 7637 and 7652 might have to stay a whilst longer.
How long has 6024 been out of action, I'm sure I've seen it out on the 699 in the last month or two
(09/02/2014 21:51)507022 Wrote: [ -> ]How long has 6024 been out of action, I'm sure I've seen it out on the 699 in the last month or two
Yeah, same here. IIRC, it was reported as withdrawn last summer but went back into use when the 699 started up again.
They must have finally repaired it, I tend not to pay attention to withdrawn/DP stock anymore, but if it is damaged beyond economical repair, which does seem very likely, it won't be fixed.
Cadet 2426 is coming from Laird St to replace a burnt out 6005.
(10/02/2014 08:21)2829 Wrote: [ -> ]Cadet 2426 is coming from Laird St to replace a burnt out 6005.
Capacity wise hardly a replacement - and if that's not an issue why bother with the bendis at all?
2426 is now here and in service on the 78 this morning.
If I dare see this on a 79 anytime it may just have to be burnt too!!
(10/02/2014 22:27)SNL 824 Wrote: [ -> ] (10/02/2014 08:21)2829 Wrote: [ -> ]Cadet 2426 is coming from Laird St to replace a burnt out 6005.
Capacity wise hardly a replacement - and if that's not an issue why bother with the bendis at all?
They could use the former airlink commanders 2601/2 on the 500 as they still have there luggage racks and a couple of ALX400 B7TLs and do away with the bendies completely.
2602 and the Pulsar on the 500 today didnt see the 3rd, but bendis still out on the 699
today there was;
A Volvo ALX400 on the 78
2451 on the 82
2595 on the 86
4209 was on the 82
A commander on the 82
2601 on the 500
7909 on the 80A
A Volvo ALX400 on the 75 with a gemini