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2625 / 2642

Started by andy, April 02, 2013, 08:30:19 PM

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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

Quote from: busman99 on April 02, 2013, 08:52:11 PM
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

Quote from: busman99 on April 02, 2013, 09:22:01 PM
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

Quote from: andy on April 02, 2013, 09:28:18 PM
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!
This is a personal appeal... For Pete's Sake just save the #!@?$&% Scania's - don't let them follow the Dennis Falcons!

arrivaaston

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

arrivadays

Quote from: arrivaaston on April 03, 2013, 06:43:13 PM
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?
This is a personal appeal... For Pete's Sake just save the #!@?$&% Scania's - don't let them follow the Dennis Falcons!

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

Quote from: arrivaaston on April 04, 2013, 12:36:17 PM
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?
This is a personal appeal... For Pete's Sake just save the #!@?$&% Scania's - don't let them follow the Dennis Falcons!

nx4737

Quote from: arrivaaston on April 03, 2013, 06:43:13 PM
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

Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 04, 2013, 12:36:17 PM
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

Quote from: Tony on April 04, 2013, 04:38:52 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 04, 2013, 12:36:17 PM
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?
This is a personal appeal... For Pete's Sake just save the #!@?$&% Scania's - don't let them follow the Dennis Falcons!

Tony

Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 05:00:00 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 04, 2013, 04:38:52 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 04, 2013, 12:36:17 PM
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

Quote from: Tony on April 04, 2013, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 05:00:00 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 04, 2013, 04:38:52 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 04, 2013, 12:36:17 PM
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.
This is a personal appeal... For Pete's Sake just save the #!@?$&% Scania's - don't let them follow the Dennis Falcons!

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