2625 / 2642

[andy]

Does anyone know the nature of withdrawal of these 2 B6's? I wouldn't think they are scheduled withdrawal just yet? If it was major unit failure I would have thought they are still within financial scope for replacement. Have they been in accidents?

[covlad27]

I think 2625 is burnt out currently in cannocks yard, also I think 2642 is on the pits at Cannock with no engine in

[andy]

I think 2625 is burnt out currently in cannocks yard, also I think 2642 is on the pits at Cannock with no engine in

Thanks for that. I don't recall a B6 from this batch ever suffering a burn out, which is surprising seeing as similar aged Volvo deckers seemed to be so vulnerable to them. Any sign that either will be repaired?

[covlad27]

I think 2625 is for scrap as they have been removing parts and panels by the looks of it dont think it could be repaired anyway.  Not sure about 2642

[andy]

I think 2625 is for scrap as they have been removing parts and panels by the looks of it dont think it could be repaired anyway.  Not sure about 2642

Thanks :-) Shame, these have been good buses all considered, not outstanding or amazing to drive but good, solid workhorses that never really showed their age. I hope they don't start dying.

[arrivadays]

Thanks :-) Shame, these have been good buses all considered, not outstanding or amazing to drive but good, solid workhorses that never really showed their age. I hope they don't start dying.

I hate them - the ones in Telford are shuddering and are absolutely uncomfortable to ride on - I hope they get sent soon!

[arrivaaston]

2618 was repaired after catching fire and 2638 was after 6 months off the road

[arrivadays]

2618 was repaired after catching fire and 2638 was after 6 months off the road

Whoa! 2638!

Sorry for the excitement, but what happened to 2638?

[arrivaaston]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

[arrivadays]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

What - 2638 had the engine out of a Dennis Dart - if I'm not mistaken?

[nx4737]

2618 was repaired after catching fire and 2638 was after 6 months off the road

Was that the B6 that caught fire in Tamworth about 3 years ago?

If it way, that happened about 5 minutes from my house, but I was at the cinema at the time watching bloody Twilight  :o

[Tony]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

What - 2638 had the engine out of a Dennis Dart - if I'm not mistaken?

No 2122 was, I think, the only Alexander Dash bodied B6 Arriva Midlands Ran, I haven't got quite that high with my former vehicles, but this flikr page tells you the history and also about the engine being reused
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35721472@N08/8307205041/

[arrivadays]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

What - 2638 had the engine out of a Dennis Dart - if I'm not mistaken?

No 2122 was, I think, the only Alexander Dash bodied B6 Arriva Midlands Ran, I haven't got quite that high with my former vehicles, but this flikr page tells you the history and also about the engine being reused
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35721472@N08/8307205041/

Ahh - I see. Thought it would've been strange for a Dennis Dart engine to be placed into a B6BLE. By the way, you're going back to the former vehicles of Arriva Midlands?

[Tony]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

What - 2638 had the engine out of a Dennis Dart - if I'm not mistaken?

No 2122 was, I think, the only Alexander Dash bodied B6 Arriva Midlands Ran, I haven't got quite that high with my former vehicles, but this flikr page tells you the history and also about the engine being reused
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35721472@N08/8307205041/

Ahh - I see. Thought it would've been strange for a Dennis Dart engine to be placed into a B6BLE. By the way, you're going back to the former vehicles of Arriva Midlands?

Yes, about a hundred former Arriva Midlands vehicles still to put on the main site. I have photos of almost all run since 2005

[arrivadays]

Few years ago now but it suffered an engine fire, had the engine out of 2122 was off the road 4 6 months

What - 2638 had the engine out of a Dennis Dart - if I'm not mistaken?

No 2122 was, I think, the only Alexander Dash bodied B6 Arriva Midlands Ran, I haven't got quite that high with my former vehicles, but this flikr page tells you the history and also about the engine being reused
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35721472@N08/8307205041/

Ahh - I see. Thought it would've been strange for a Dennis Dart engine to be placed into a B6BLE. By the way, you're going back to the former vehicles of Arriva Midlands?

Yes, about a hundred former Arriva Midlands vehicles still to put on the main site. I have photos of almost all run since 2005

Just one thing I've noticed, even though you haven't got pictures of the rest of the batch N-VPH Darts, you've missed out 2359 - N238VPH in the listing. If you want - I can give you some help with the fleetlist via e-mail.