01/08/2019, 12:40
01/08/2019, 18:57
Thats a pity because they were good buses in service, comfortable seats and go like the clappers when you put your foot down.
01/08/2019, 21:15
(01/08/2019 12:40)Y474 KNF Wrote: [ -> ]VDL 2512 has now been converted to a driver training vehicle. Renumbered 8265
2513 is to become 8266
Wound not be surprised if most of the trainers end up being Commanders alongside the Renowns and the ex KMP Eclipses the others most be near retirement now
02/08/2019, 00:22
I remember driving a training unit on an assessment drive from birkenhead depot.
From what I can just about remember of it, it looked like a longer version of the plaxton darts I think is the best bus type I could compare it to, it had a seriously annoying distraction device which when a bell button was pressed would sound like an air pressure release that in my mind is dangerous especially on an assessment drive because that alone can and did put off many candidates from applying.
I think the fleet number is or was 8201 and worst of all it was sluggish, took almost 5 seconds for the parking brake to apply/release so in conclusion it was not the best vehicle I ever drove from that depot.
The last time I had an assessment drive from birkenhead depot was on a normal service bus and was a much better driving experience ( vehicle fleet number 2515 ).
From what I can just about remember of it, it looked like a longer version of the plaxton darts I think is the best bus type I could compare it to, it had a seriously annoying distraction device which when a bell button was pressed would sound like an air pressure release that in my mind is dangerous especially on an assessment drive because that alone can and did put off many candidates from applying.
I think the fleet number is or was 8201 and worst of all it was sluggish, took almost 5 seconds for the parking brake to apply/release so in conclusion it was not the best vehicle I ever drove from that depot.
The last time I had an assessment drive from birkenhead depot was on a normal service bus and was a much better driving experience ( vehicle fleet number 2515 ).
20/01/2021, 13:06
All trainer's according that are on sight according to me
8251 - X701 DBT - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8252 - X702 DBT - Withdrawn (Green Lane)
8253 - X703 DBT - Withdrawn (Runcorn)
8254 - CX04 HRN - Withdrawn (Speke)
8255 - CX05 JVD - Speke
8256 - CX04 HRR - Withdrawn (Speke)
8257 - CX04 HRP - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8258 - CX06 BHF - Green Lane
8259 - CX55 FAF - Rhyl
8260 - CX55 FAJ - Speke
8261 - J999 ABW - Bangor
8262 - CX06 BHZ - Runcorn
8263 - CX06 BJF - Speke
8264 - CX06 BJJ - Chester
8265 - CX05 AAK - Speke
8266 - CX05 AAN - Speke
8267 - CX54 EPL - Unallocated
Here's the addition of Commander's that are still containing their original fleet numbers
2509 - CX05 AAE
2510 - CX05 AAF
2511 - CX05 AAJ
Correct me if i am wrong on any buses
8251 - X701 DBT - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8252 - X702 DBT - Withdrawn (Green Lane)
8253 - X703 DBT - Withdrawn (Runcorn)
8254 - CX04 HRN - Withdrawn (Speke)
8255 - CX05 JVD - Speke
8256 - CX04 HRR - Withdrawn (Speke)
8257 - CX04 HRP - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8258 - CX06 BHF - Green Lane
8259 - CX55 FAF - Rhyl
8260 - CX55 FAJ - Speke
8261 - J999 ABW - Bangor
8262 - CX06 BHZ - Runcorn
8263 - CX06 BJF - Speke
8264 - CX06 BJJ - Chester
8265 - CX05 AAK - Speke
8266 - CX05 AAN - Speke
8267 - CX54 EPL - Unallocated
Here's the addition of Commander's that are still containing their original fleet numbers
2509 - CX05 AAE
2510 - CX05 AAF
2511 - CX05 AAJ
Correct me if i am wrong on any buses
20/01/2021, 13:17
(20/01/2021 13:06)ScottDeclan224 Wrote: [ -> ]All trainer's according that are on sight according to me2506 now has a fleetnumber of 8267 and is gonna be based at speke i think
8251 - X701 DBT - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8252 - X702 DBT - Withdrawn (Green Lane)
8253 - X703 DBT - Withdrawn (Runcorn)
8254 - CX04 HRN - Withdrawn (Speke)
8255 - CX05 JVD - Speke
8256 - CX04 HRR - Withdrawn (Speke)
8257 - CX04 HRP - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8258 - CX06 BHF - Green Lane
8259 - CX55 FAF - Rhyl
8260 - CX55 FAJ - Speke
8261 - J999 ABW - Bangor
8262 - CX06 BHZ - Runcorn
8263 - CX06 BJF - Speke
8264 - CX06 BJJ - Chester
8265 - CX05 AAK - Speke
8266 - CX06 AAN - Speke
Here's the addition of Commander's that are still containing their original fleet numbers
2506 - CX54 EPL
2509 - CX05 AAE
2510 - CX05 AAF
2511 - CX05 AAJ
Correct me if i am wrong on any buses
20/01/2021, 13:19
(20/01/2021 13:17)Busmadperson Wrote: [ -> ]2506 now has a fleetnumber of 8267 and is gonna be based at speke i think
Ok, i'll update it to show 8267 but have it on unallocated for now until it finds a depot (as you said maybe it will go speke)
20/01/2021, 13:49
(20/01/2021 13:06)ScottDeclan224 Wrote: [ -> ]All trainer's according that are on sight according to me
8251 - X701 DBT - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8252 - X702 DBT - Withdrawn (Green Lane)
8253 - X703 DBT - Withdrawn (Runcorn)
8254 - CX04 HRN - Withdrawn (Speke)
8255 - CX05 JVD - Speke
8256 - CX04 HRR - Withdrawn (Speke)
8257 - CX04 HRP - Withdrawn (Bangor)
8258 - CX06 BHF - Green Lane
8259 - CX55 FAF - Rhyl
8260 - CX55 FAJ - Speke
8261 - J999 ABW - Bangor
8262 - CX06 BHZ - Runcorn
8263 - CX06 BJF - Speke
8264 - CX06 BJJ - Chester
8265 - CX05 AAK - Speke
8266 - CX06 AAN - Speke
8267 - CX54 EPL - Unallocated
Here's the addition of Commander's that are still containing their original fleet numbers
2509 - CX05 AAE
2510 - CX05 AAF
2511 - CX05 AAJ
Correct me if i am wrong on any buses
The MOT on 8266 is expired with MOT due two weeks ago, but it still shows up with tax due for April 1st.
Also, you've put CX06 AAJ, not CX05
20/01/2021, 13:58
(20/01/2021 13:49)NathanR Wrote: [ -> ]The MOT on 8266 is expired with MOT due two weeks ago, but it still shows up with tax due for April 1st.
Also, you've put CX06 AAJ, not CX05
8266 could have a late MOT though, 5004 i remember had an MOT due 24th January Last year, was off the road ages due for repaint & got MOT'd in October. btw it was AAN i put wrong, not AAJ
20/01/2021, 20:31
8264 was out in Huyton on Monday, so I would imagine it’s not at Chester currently