(03/01/2021 15:39)motormayhem1 Wrote:  Apparently 4104 needs a new engine and few other bits and went to a private contractor to do the work but after being parked up in the contractors premises they decided to cancel the work and park it up.

(03/01/2021 17:45)PAUL2511 Wrote:  As you say it's crazy and they are srapping cadets to but I do like the cadets hopefully 4104 will get sort

(03/01/2021 16:54)NathanR Wrote:  2507 was an example, when it got repainted in 2019, but by February last year it was sent off for scrap due to it's knackered engine, but the chances are that if 2507 lived past lockdown without having a knackered engine then it could've likely been converted into a training bus, yet 2504/5 survive and still work passenger services at Wythenshawe and Speke, respectively.

Though, I always wonder why some buses are lucky to get new engines to get a extended lease of life, such as 2493, which got a new engine and differentials before transfer to Green Lane a few months ago despite having a model year of 2004 and on 54 reg. I wonder if the engines for such older buses are still in production today or they take the engines from older buses that are no longer reliable for service?

(03/01/2021 18:00)darylyates17 Wrote:  Chances are that 2504,2505 & 2508 will probably become training vehicles as well.

(03/01/2021 19:16)ScottDeclan224 Wrote:  2506 still in Interurban & last used 29th last month, dont forget that

(04/01/2021 06:52)Busmadperson Wrote:  2506 has been converted to a trainer something is using its machine

(06/01/2021 15:30)Bobbi_1042_Runcorn Wrote:  Does anyone know when 3138 due for a repaint?
it's the only one in Sapphire livery here now

3138
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