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Wolverhampton B6LEs

Started by Ashley 4569, July 18, 2013, 11:17:12 PM

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Ashley 4569

So what im gathering is that 554 555 and 581 have come to wolves and im wondering why, are the not so good ones being withdrawn or is it mercs for the chop?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

nitromatt1

Wouldn't surprise me if the likes of 632 were withdrawn.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

Ashley 4569

632 would be fine if they took off every panel and tightly screwed them back on

Ashley 4569

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

6013

WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.
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.

6004 T604 MOA .... 6005 T605 MOA ... 6008 T608 MOA .... 6013 BJ03 ESN ....

Tony

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WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.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

Liverpool Street

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WN need a more receive a B6LE from PE and replace to Mercs start withdrawn from service and converts to training fleet.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!
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One thing Daimler Mercedes Benz are good at is producing excellent Diesel engines, I do miss the sound of the 0405n for all its faults you couldn't knock that 12 litre engine.
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until it cought fire

John

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?

The Real 4778

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.
Don't you start.

Tony

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

The Real 4778

Oh, we know that, but 6013's style of posting leaves oceans of room for misinterpretation...
Don't you start.

nitromatt1

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.

Ashley 4569

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

the trainbasher

601 is out today on the 27. I remember when it was in Travel Merry Hill colours all them years ago!


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Tony

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502 now at Miller Street

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