Hydrogen vehicles

PB50 · July 26, 2023, 09:51:45 PM

Quote from: D10 on July 26, 2023, 08:42:34 PMI understand there has been some problem at the Tyseley fuelling station which means that they haven't been able to be sent out in service.

Oh I see. Thanks for that.

Tony · July 27, 2023, 09:01:26 AM

Getting there!

Double figures on the number of Hydrogens in service for the first time today
H1001, H1002, H1003, H1004, H1007, H1008, H1010, H1011, h1013, H1018 all out

PB50 · July 27, 2023, 11:24:37 AM

Quote from: Tony on July 27, 2023, 09:01:26 AMGetting there!

Double figures on the number of Hydrogens in service for the first time today
H1001, H1002, H1003, H1004, H1007, H1008, H1010, H1011, h1013, H1018 all out

On Tuesday bustimes was saying 11. Today only 8 tracking out of the 10 on bustimes.

Tony · July 27, 2023, 11:50:12 AM

Quote from: PB50 on July 27, 2023, 11:24:37 AMOn Tuesday bustimes was saying 11. Today only 8 tracking out of the 10 on bustimes.

Yes, H1001 & 1008 aren't tarcking

West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek · July 29, 2023, 09:22:04 AM

The 997 is operating with all Hydrogen vehicles!

PB50 · July 29, 2023, 09:42:51 AM

Quote from: West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek on July 29, 2023, 09:22:04 AMThe 997 is operating with all Hydrogen vehicles!

Best day for the hydrogen buses being out today. Bustimes showing 13 in total currently but more due out.

BK63 YWP · July 29, 2023, 06:47:02 PM

Would it be logical to assume that a hydrogen including a refuel (or if not if possible) could manage to do the longest board on the 51? Maybe do the 51s well into the night?

CL · July 29, 2023, 07:21:35 PM

Quote from: BK63 YWP on July 29, 2023, 06:47:02 PMWould it be logical to assume that a hydrogen including a refuel (or if not if possible) could manage to do the longest board on the 51? Maybe do the 51s well into the night?

They run on separate running boards; allocation of some boards are dependant on the percentage of fuel available - where there's a minimum % required - presumably to last a day's service.

Tony · July 29, 2023, 07:43:06 PM

Quote from: CL on July 29, 2023, 07:21:35 PMThey run on separate running boards; allocation of some boards are dependant on the percentage of fuel available - where there's a minimum % required - presumably to last a day's service.

Not to last a day's service, the fuelling is done through the day, so some have a lot more mileage before fuelling than others

PB50 · July 30, 2023, 10:03:27 AM

None out today I see looking at bustimes this morning.

Tony · August 01, 2023, 08:05:30 AM

16 out today, just 3, 9, 14 & 16 in garage

winston · August 01, 2023, 11:42:11 AM

Quote from: Tony on August 01, 2023, 08:05:30 AM16 out today, just 3, 9, 14 & 16 in garage

Nice to finally see the majority out on the road, I assume no buses will be transferred / withdrawn from Walsall currently until any potential service enhancements are known in Sept?

Tony · August 01, 2023, 11:51:39 AM

Quote from: winston on August 01, 2023, 11:42:11 AMNice to finally see the majority out on the road, I assume no buses will be transferred / withdrawn from Walsall currently until any potential service enhancements are known in Sept?

1003 is now out having replaced 1007. The only Hydrogen board currently being covered by a diesel is the one 6744 is on. A couple of Walsall's Tridents are on their last legs so may die sooner than later

GoldenSquid · August 21, 2023, 12:36:21 PM

Is there a reason why the 51/997 aren't being allocated hydrogens on every run anymore?

markcf83 · August 21, 2023, 03:25:11 PM

Quote from: GoldenSquid on August 21, 2023, 12:36:21 PMIs there a reason why the 51/997 aren't being allocated hydrogens on every run anymore?

Others have mentioned it-possibly Tony at least-that they need to be refueled during the day.

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