Looking at pictures on the main site, are there any other buses/companies which have the body damage like near all NXWM buses have? Even elderly Arriva buses are in better nick then BC's 12 plate B7rles.
Just interesting to hear your views on this.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 30, 2014, 10:25:25 AM
Looking at pictures on the main site, are there any other buses/companies which have the body damage like near all NXWM buses have? Even elderly Arriva buses are in better nick then BC's 12 plate B7rles.
Just interesting to hear your views on this.
I've noticed one of Hanson's E200's that I've seen frequently used on the 226 seems has had a fair bit of bodywork damage at the front/nearside & rear and has been like this for sometime, I haven't seen it since before Xmas so could have been repaired. I'm sure it is one of their allover white 60 plate examples 2600-2602?
Quote from: Winston on January 30, 2014, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 30, 2014, 10:25:25 AM
Looking at pictures on the main site, are there any other buses/companies which have the body damage like near all NXWM buses have? Even elderly Arriva buses are in better nick then BC's 12 plate B7rles.
Just interesting to hear your views on this.
I've noticed one of Hanson's E200's that I've seen frequently used on the 226 seems has had a fair bit of bodywork damage at the front/nearside & rear and has been like this for sometime, I haven't seen it since before Xmas so could have been repaired. I'm sure it is one of their allover white 60 plate examples 2600-2602?
They are still about thanks to pat baker done all the damage to 2600, 2602 is on 226/X26 unless need some wear else like 250 228 etc etc etc
Quote from: Winston on January 30, 2014, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 30, 2014, 10:25:25 AM
Looking at pictures on the main site, are there any other buses/companies which have the body damage like near all NXWM buses have? Even elderly Arriva buses are in better nick then BC's 12 plate B7rles.
Just interesting to hear your views on this.
I've noticed one of Hanson's E200's that I've seen frequently used on the 226 seems has had a fair bit of bodywork damage at the front/nearside & rear and has been like this for sometime, I haven't seen it since before Xmas so could have been repaired. I'm sure it is one of their allover white 60 plate examples 2600-2602?
I just find it odd as I think it shows a poor company image with the shoddy repairs or its just left. I know some are left waiting for the insurance etc but still. Even with some nicks puttied in it hasn't been sanded. 2134 I think is the one I'm on about.
Starting from 2001 we are having a seriously good effort made on our B7's as they go through MOT. Check out 2001-2010 already.
Quote from: BN on January 30, 2014, 04:45:10 PM
Starting from 2001 we are having a seriously good effort made on our B7's as they go through MOT. Check out 2001-2010 already.
Tbh I have never really noticed much body on WN's B7's compared to some at BC
Quote from: BN on January 30, 2014, 04:45:10 PM
Starting from 2001 we are having a seriously good effort made on our B7's as they go through MOT. Check out 2001-2010 already.
Oh I'm not on about MOT failures, BN. I'm just talking purely about cosmetic damage or poorly repaired/replenished panels. Take note 4610's rear lower panels. I know the vehicles are old and used but I think that if a bit more time was spent on the repairs, then maybe full overhauls are not needed. On the subject of refurbs, the recent ones are truly astounding. Very high quality.
i think bn meant that they are having a good go at sorting damage on b7rle's during the mot prep process. ive noticed wheels tidied up recently at wn, and several unusual workings on routes normally allocated b7rles. maybe the time needed to tidy them up is the reason mercs and b6's are appearing on the 4, 3 and 2 services?
Management do realise this and a start is being made, when was the last time you saw a Bordesley Scania in service with any form of body damage?
Quote from: Tony on January 30, 2014, 07:38:20 PM
Management do realise this and a start is being made, when was the last time you saw a Bordesley Scania in service with any form of body damage?
Tony, I'll keep a look out. (How often do I get near a Bordesley bus?)
Rarely see any Scanias with body damage actually; BY, AG or YW. I'd say the presentation of the fleet in the last two years has improved dramatically with the refurbs and high maintenance.