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Started by Ash, March 19, 2012, 08:10:16 PM

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Stuharris 6360

I wonder what a garage take into consideration when deciding what vehicles should be withdrawn.

Obviously the age and general overall condition of that vehicle, but do they take the service history into account? I always notice at PE that the T and V reg Mercs always seem to be under repair more the R and S reg ones.
Pensnett is my local garage. Favourite bus of all time is Fleetline 6360 (KON 360P).

Tony

Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:24:48 PM
I wonder what a garage take into consideration when deciding what vehicles should be withdrawn.

Obviously the age and general overall condition of that vehicle, but do they take the service history into account? I always notice at PE that the T and V reg Mercs always seem to be under repair more the R and S reg ones.

The garages don't! Someone at head office does mostly decided on the book value.

Stuharris 6360

Quote from: Tony on August 12, 2013, 08:28:25 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:24:48 PM
I wonder what a garage take into consideration when deciding what vehicles should be withdrawn.

Obviously the age and general overall condition of that vehicle, but do they take the service history into account? I always notice at PE that the T and V reg Mercs always seem to be under repair more the R and S reg ones.

The garages don't! Someone at head office does mostly decided on the book value.

Damn! There is my hopes of PE getting rid of 1645/6 gone.
Pensnett is my local garage. Favourite bus of all time is Fleetline 6360 (KON 360P).

winston

Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:34:51 PM
Quote from: Tony on August 12, 2013, 08:28:25 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:24:48 PM
I wonder what a garage take into consideration when deciding what vehicles should be withdrawn.

Obviously the age and general overall condition of that vehicle, but do they take the service history into account? I always notice at PE that the T and V reg Mercs always seem to be under repair more the R and S reg ones.

The garages don't! Someone at head office does mostly decided on the book value.

Damn! There is my hopes of PE getting rid of 1645/6 gone.

There book value will be lower than similar Mercs due to not being refurbished

Stuharris 6360

Quote from: Winston on August 12, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:34:51 PM
Quote from: Tony on August 12, 2013, 08:28:25 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 12, 2013, 08:24:48 PM
I wonder what a garage take into consideration when deciding what vehicles should be withdrawn.

Obviously the age and general overall condition of that vehicle, but do they take the service history into account? I always notice at PE that the T and V reg Mercs always seem to be under repair more the R and S reg ones.

The garages don't! Someone at head office does mostly decided on the book value.

Damn! There is my hopes of PE getting rid of 1645/6 gone.

There book value will be lower than similar Mercs due to not being refurbished

Thats cheered me up thanks Winston.  :)
Pensnett is my local garage. Favourite bus of all time is Fleetline 6360 (KON 360P).

Ashley 4569

Its something to do with a lack of power in the Volvo B5s, thats all ive been told.

1556 and 1592 are also unrefurbished mercs

On a definate note, 4084 back at WB, on the 5 today

Mike K

Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 13, 2013, 11:37:39 AM
Its something to do with a lack of power in the Volvo B5s, thats all ive been told.

1556 and 1592 are also unrefurbished mercs

On a definate note, 4084 back at WB, on the 5 today

Who did you hear the rumour from Ashley? I would say it's possible at some point given the quantities if the 2 Hybrid vehicle types but the WN hybrids haven't been in service for long and it looks like NXWM intend comparing vehicle types alongside one another on the same routes. I think it was Driver03 who said there was no issue with keeping to time on the 1 with B5s.

While the E400H may be quicker over the first few yards pulling away, performance seems to be a lot to do with the way buses are driven. There's one driver on the 22/23 who, lets just say, is good at making up time when running late. He certainly doesn't let a B5 slow him down.

John

Quote from: Winston on August 12, 2013, 08:05:40 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 08:00:32 PM
Quote from: Winston on August 12, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 12, 2013, 06:04:54 PM
If they withdrew WBs oldest Mercs then 1523 1561 and 1577 would be a good guess given their lack of refurb.

Isn't 1556 un-refurbished as well?

I don't think it is Winston

Its got full connector bars so I'd be surprised if it had a retrim during that period?

Yes, seen 1556 today on the 42, still has the original seats from new

4006

Quote from: Mike K on August 13, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 13, 2013, 11:37:39 AM
Its something to do with a lack of power in the Volvo B5s, thats all ive been told.

1556 and 1592 are also unrefurbished mercs

On a definate note, 4084 back at WB, on the 5 today

Who did you hear the rumour from Ashley? I would say it's possible at some point given the quantities if the 2 Hybrid vehicle types but the WN hybrids haven't been in service for long and it looks like NXWM intend comparing vehicle types alongside one another on the same routes. I think it was Driver03 who said there was no issue with keeping to time on the 1 with B5s.

While the E400H may be quicker over the first few yards pulling away, performance seems to be a lot to do with the way buses are driven. There's one driver on the 22/23 who, lets just say, is good at making up time when running late. He certainly doesn't let a B5 slow him down.
The set up is different on both vehicles and I think the B5 take more getting used to. I believe the E400 are quicker off the mark but the B5's will catch them no problem after an engine restart & a couple of gear changes! once them B5's get going they shift! the one I was on last week demolished the Northway on the way to Dudley and was still accelerating most the way up the hill no problem at all  :)
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6013

I believe 1556 is best sound of our in fleet list.
I'm dislike double decker! I love a bendy buses!

Don't ask to me about Double Decker and only talk me for Single Decker and Bendy buses.

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nitromatt1

Quote from: 4006 on August 14, 2013, 01:42:39 AM
Quote from: Mike K on August 13, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 13, 2013, 11:37:39 AM
Its something to do with a lack of power in the Volvo B5s, thats all ive been told.

1556 and 1592 are also unrefurbished mercs

On a definate note, 4084 back at WB, on the 5 today

Who did you hear the rumour from Ashley? I would say it's possible at some point given the quantities if the 2 Hybrid vehicle types but the WN hybrids haven't been in service for long and it looks like NXWM intend comparing vehicle types alongside one another on the same routes. I think it was Driver03 who said there was no issue with keeping to time on the 1 with B5s.

While the E400H may be quicker over the first few yards pulling away, performance seems to be a lot to do with the way buses are driven. There's one driver on the 22/23 who, lets just say, is good at making up time when running late. He certainly doesn't let a B5 slow him down.
The set up is different on both vehicles and I think the B5 take more getting used to. I believe the E400 are quicker off the mark but the B5's will catch them no problem after an engine restart & a couple of gear changes! once them B5's get going they shift! the one I was on last week demolished the Northway on the way to Dudley and was still accelerating most the way up the hill no problem at all  :)

You rode one on the 27?

Trident 4609

Or he was the driver of the bus?

4006


You rode one on the 27?

5514 on the 25/27 10th Aug if not already posted by someone
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first topic to hit page 100 ?  ;D well off topic I know, just wondering
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Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 09:31:40 PM
first topic to hit page 100 ?  ;D well off topic I know, just wondering

I think it is Nathan  :D

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