So what im gathering is that 554 555 and 581 have come to wolves and im wondering why, are the not so good ones being withdrawn or is it mercs for the chop?
Still find it odd that WN garage hasnt ever really had any B6s before but now has the lions share of whats left
Wouldn't surprise me if the likes of 632 were withdrawn.
Hope Wolverhampton look after my B6s :( still, I'm glad to hear 581 isn't being scrapped and look forward to riding it on the 27 at some point
632 would be fine if they took off every panel and tightly screwed them back on
598 - is ok
600 - i like, few others on here like it, has some umph
601 - needs all the etching removed
620 - im told its not a nice one to drive
626 - never had anything bad to say
632 - already given a critique
633 - not too bad
634 - decent bus
638 - bit of a snail but its ok
639 - my favourite of the remaining crusaders
640 - has a wider turning circle so struggles on the 62A in tettenhall plus has suddenly become a total snail
554 - i like
555 - the screaming cat
581 - good on a flat road, send it back to WA and do a swap
Thats my opinion
WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
Quote from: 6013 on July 19, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
No they don't, the training fleet already has it's 6 Mercs. Work has started on converting one to a full training vehicle at Perry Barr (1688 I think it is). Much more comprehensive conversion than previous vehicles with the inside being converted to a classroom as well as the front being converted for driver training. It looks like it may end up with a couple of windows panelled over so will look quite different
Quote from: Tony on July 19, 2013, 08:44:34 AM
Quote from: 6013 on July 19, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
No they don't, the training fleet already has it's 6 Mercs. Work has started on converting one to a full training vehicle at Perry Barr (1688 I think it is). Much more comprehensive conversion than previous vehicles with the inside being converted to a classroom as well as the front being converted for driver training. It looks like it may end up with a couple of windows panelled over so will look quite different
That'll be something nice to see!
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on July 19, 2013, 01:03:04 AM
598 - is ok
600 - i like, few others on here like it, has some umph
601 - needs all the etching removed
620 - im told its not a nice one to drive
626 - never had anything bad to say
632 - already given a critique
633 - not too bad
634 - decent bus
638 - bit of a snail but its ok
639 - my favourite of the remaining crusaders
640 - has a wider turning circle so struggles on the 62A in tettenhall plus has suddenly become a total snail
554 - i like
555 - the screaming cat
581 - good on a flat road, send it back to WA and do a swap
Thats my opinion
What about 586 and 662 Ashley?
Quote from: Tony on July 19, 2013, 08:44:34 AM
Quote from: 6013 on July 19, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
No they don't, the training fleet already has it's 6 Mercs. Work has started on converting one to a full training vehicle at Perry Barr (1688 I think it is). Much more comprehensive conversion than previous vehicles with the inside being converted to a classroom as well as the front being converted for driver training. It looks like it may end up with a couple of windows panelled over so will look quite different
I'm getting used to 6013's style of posting, Tony. I think he/ she meant 'to replace the Mercs that have been withdrawn for conversion.'
But I could well be wrong.
Quote from: The Real 4778 on July 19, 2013, 09:27:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on July 19, 2013, 08:44:34 AM
Quote from: 6013 on July 19, 2013, 08:32:32 AM
WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
No they don't, the training fleet already has it's 6 Mercs. Work has started on converting one to a full training vehicle at Perry Barr (1688 I think it is). Much more comprehensive conversion than previous vehicles with the inside being converted to a classroom as well as the front being converted for driver training. It looks like it may end up with a couple of windows panelled over so will look quite different
I'm getting used to 6013's style of posting, Tony. I think he/ she meant 'to replace the Mercs that have been withdrawn for conversion.'
But I could well be wrong.
They left months ago, replaced by brand new hybrids
Oh, we know that, but 6013's style of posting leaves oceans of room for misinterpretation...
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on July 19, 2013, 01:03:04 AM
598 - is ok
600 - i like, few others on here like it, has some umph
601 - needs all the etching removed
620 - im told its not a nice one to drive
626 - never had anything bad to say
632 - already given a critique
633 - not too bad
634 - decent bus
638 - bit of a snail but its ok
639 - my favourite of the remaining crusaders
640 - has a wider turning circle so struggles on the 62A in tettenhall plus has suddenly become a total snail
554 - i like
555 - the screaming cat
581 - good on a flat road, send it back to WA and do a swap
Thats my opinion
554 is the worst B6 from Pensnett. 581 is a screamer and 581 and 555 are the best ones up a hill. 502 is the worst up the hill but the best for the screaming sound. 508 is also slow but has its own distinctive scream. 510 sounds like an elephant when it slows down to a stop. 544 is growly and 554 is just plain boring. 582 has quite a decent sound and reasonably fast but nothing particularly special.
Thanks for pointing that out John, 586 is good when it works and as with alot of coventry ex coventry vehicles has some poke but does sound rough still, 662 is a decent one. Still wish we could bring 655 back into service but i know that wont happen
601 is out today on the 27. I remember when it was in Travel Merry Hill colours all them years ago!
502 now at Miller Street
Quote from: Tony on July 19, 2013, 12:59:47 PM
502 now at Miller Street
Looks like the end of a brilliant bus then. Shame nobody could preserve it!
554 left wolverhampton 1420 on a 82 to Dudley
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 19, 2013, 02:37:50 PM
554 left wolverhampton 1420 on a 82 to Dudley
It's first day in service and it's on a slightly unusual working lol
Walsall need more B6 s
How does Walsall need more B6s again
There's only 4 in service as 0244 only comes out on Saturday .
To be completely honest, I've never liked the B6LEs, even as far back as when I lived with my parents and caught them on the 401/402 and 447/448/449, and then when I moved to Acocks Green and regularly caught the 30 (as well as those that appeared on the 166/S9 and the 37). Horrible buses, cramped in the seating area at the back.
Was actually relieved when AG finally withdrew their last few.
If more are needed in service at WA couldnt they pluck one or two or the better ones back on the road