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Post by jamieh on Jul 6, 2011 14:11:09 GMT
I'm just pleased that one of these fine machines has survived  |
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Post by gareth388 on Jul 6, 2011 22:17:00 GMT
What is the state of the bus like? Will it need gutting and effectively be rebulit? Or is it in reasonable condition? The bus is in very reasonable condition, and does not need a total rebuild. It will be put inside the Sheds on Saturday, and then we'll assess it. It runs and drives, and only has defects that you would associate with inactivity. The last operator of it used it as a night club bus, and had spent quite a lot on it, including re-upholstery, and a very decent paint job. Though the seats are now not original, they are fine, for now at least. Our intension is to sort it out mechanically, and MOT it, and then a give it a suitable repaint into original livery. Your average former SYT/SYPTE bus that comes our way is usually completely worn out, and needs a complete rebuild, either bodily, mechanically, - or both. I'm pleased to say that 2013 is not one of these - a refreshing change you could say! |
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Post by 02southeranc on Jul 6, 2011 22:41:47 GMT
What is the state of the bus like? Will it need gutting and effectively be rebulit? Or is it in reasonable condition? The bus is in very reasonable condition, and does not need a total rebuild. It will be put inside the Sheds on Saturday, and then we'll assess it. It runs and drives, and only has defects that you would associate with inactivity. The last operator of it used it as a night club bus, and had spent quite a lot on it, including re-upholstery, and a very decent paint job. Though the seats are now not original, they are fine, for now at least. Our intension is to sort it out mechanically, and MOT it, and then a give it a suitable repaint into original livery. Your average former SYT/SYPTE bus that comes our way is usually completely worn out, and needs a complete rebuild, either bodily, mechanically, - or both. I'm pleased to say that 2013 is not one of these - a refreshing change you could say! Thank you for that gareth388, very good news. Fair few liveries to pick from as well - assuming one of the SYT coach liveries might be popular considering 2013 is a coach-seated example? From a purely selfish POV, I'd like Mainline red and yellow purely because I grew up on the 502 bus route. Anyway, hoping to see her very soon! |
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Post by gareth388 on Jul 6, 2011 22:57:48 GMT
Popular opinion within the ranks at the SYTT at the moment is the as delivered cameo and brown Fastline Livery. I quite like the cameo and red fastline livery though!  |
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Post by 02southeranc on Jul 7, 2011 8:44:19 GMT
It's quite an attractive livery that! Good choice if it comes to fruition. Anyway, I am sure the paint job isn't exactly the top priority at the moment. Looking forward to taking a ride on 2013 in the not too distant future!
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Post by busman3 on Jul 7, 2011 13:51:10 GMT
When it was on loan to Stagecoach Fife was it used in service ?
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Post by barrycygnetbus on Jul 8, 2011 10:20:28 GMT
What happened to 2012? i know some of the 2001-2010 are or was in Ireland painted in Guiness Livery. Otherwise nice to see one preserved, that will mean if i am correct 2 artic in preservation, one here and one in Scotland.
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Post by jimmy75 on Jul 8, 2011 11:41:05 GMT
What happened to 2012? i know some of the 2001-2010 are or was in Ireland painted in Guiness Livery. Otherwise nice to see one preserved, that will mean if i am correct 2 artic in preservation, one here and one in Scotland. Wasnt 2012 the one used in the top gear bangerbus race as for 2001-2010 most of these did go to ireland and to humberside airport. as for the 2 in preservation there is 2006 crm 927t last with wirral metropolitan college 2007 fwa 450v last with eurkia project in halifax both down in winkleigh. im not sure of any of the artics preseved in scotland |
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Post by transit on Jul 8, 2011 13:21:49 GMT
Wasnt 2012 the one used in the top gear bangerbus race as for 2001-2010 most of these did go to ireland and to humberside airport. as for the 2 in preservation there is 2006 crm 927t last with wirral metropolitan college 2007 fwa 450v last with eurkia project in halifax both down in winkleigh. im not sure of any of the artics preseved in scotland [/quote] 2011 was trashed by Top Gear  Heres a clip of Hammond driving it ...... bit.ly/nBtuQQ |
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Post by atlantean on Jul 8, 2011 17:38:06 GMT
as for the 2 in preservation there is 2006 crm 927t last with wirral metropolitan college 2007 fwa 450v last with eurkia project in halifax both down in winkleigh. FWA450V can hardly be described as in preservation. I did not know about CRM927T, what state is that in? |
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Post by barrycygnetbus on Jul 8, 2011 18:46:25 GMT
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Post by andyrad on Jul 9, 2011 7:44:46 GMT
The V reg ones arnt this batch tho. they were the National based ones
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Post by barrycygnetbus on Jul 9, 2011 8:42:35 GMT
The V reg ones arnt this batch tho. they were the National based ones Yes of course they were, Andy. I think Jimmy was just answering what i had put, when i asked about 2012. I only thought we now had 2013 and K1 GRT as preserved bendi-buses. It would be interesting to know what condition CRM 927T and the V reg are in. A quick check show FWA 450V owned by someone at Bolsover Chesterfield. |
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