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The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 18, 2024, 06:26:14 PM452 (24)
530 (R2) - sounded awful
674 (R4) - new AOA, looks ok, however I didn't get any photos
367 (71)
482 (R4)
601 (R3)
627 (24)
Saw 473 broken down on Barry Drive around 5pm, didn't look too serious, tow truck was there
530 (R2) - sounded awful
674 (R4) - new AOA, looks ok, however I didn't get any photos
367 (71)
482 (R4)
601 (R3)
627 (24)
Saw 473 broken down on Barry Drive around 5pm, didn't look too serious, tow truck was there
#2
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by triumph - April 18, 2024, 10:49:52 AMShould have mentioned in previous post - R7 diverted (as did all other N bound traffic) into State Circle (clockwise) thence via Flynn and Coronation Drives back to Commonwealth Ave. This was due to a serious crash (reported on in the media) some 12 hours! earlier. Even so there were glimpses of a car just being loaded on to a tow truck.
#3
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by triumph - April 17, 2024, 07:31:59 PM552 (R3)
491 (R5)
343 (65)
445 (R7)
001 (R1)
507 (R8)
509 (R3)
491 (R5)
343 (65)
445 (R7)
001 (R1)
507 (R8)
509 (R3)
#4
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by triumph - April 16, 2024, 05:08:33 PMYesterday
393 (R3)
420 (32)
459 (32)
453 (R3)
Today
428 (R3)
497 (R3)
393 (R3)
420 (32)
459 (32)
453 (R3)
Today
428 (R3)
497 (R3)
#5
Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...
Last post by Bus 400 - April 16, 2024, 07:41:06 AMI wonder how hard it would be to convert a gas to electric?
AFAIK, Port Stephens Coaches bought & converted a couple of ex-Brisbane CNG buses. I'm not aware of anyone else attempting this or how the buses are faring.
AFAIK, Port Stephens Coaches bought & converted a couple of ex-Brisbane CNG buses. I'm not aware of anyone else attempting this or how the buses are faring.
#6
Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 15, 2024, 09:08:48 PMAh yes, I had a feeling this was the reason, but was unsure considering the fleet retirement wasn't in fleet order. As you said it really is a lose lose for TC. The remaining Scania and new electric buses better arrive soon or else there will be a short term bus shortage. This would mean the Renaults may stay even longer (Which I personally wouldn't mind!)
#7
Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...
Last post by triumph - April 15, 2024, 07:20:22 PMLooks like TC will lose either way. Costly to attend to tanks, or costly to sell 20 year old vehicles to buyers who will undoubtedly factor the same costs into the buying price. Selling, provided enough new replacement are arriving, seems to me to be the better option, as the buses are entering high maintenance age and the replacements will be much better for the environment.
Another issue is the impact on Renault fleet reduction. A further complication is that it has been publicly said that each new bus into service equals one Renault retired.
Another issue is the impact on Renault fleet reduction. A further complication is that it has been publicly said that each new bus into service equals one Renault retired.
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Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...
Last post by Bus It - April 15, 2024, 05:55:52 PMLong story short, the CNG Scanias entered service from June 2004 with CNG tanks installed just prior to delivery. These tanks are rated (strictly) to 20 years where they either have to be replaced or the vehicles would need to be converted back to diesel or scrapped. I personally thought TC would have gone down the diesel conversion path however who knows how much this, plus tank removal would cost for each vehicle.
It's now become quite apparent that they intend on scrapping them for now at least when mechanical repair is not economical for only a few months of residual life. Just like the Renaults, were seeing these vehicles being scrapped from some things which would almost be considered routine for them.
It's now become quite apparent that they intend on scrapping them for now at least when mechanical repair is not economical for only a few months of residual life. Just like the Renaults, were seeing these vehicles being scrapped from some things which would almost be considered routine for them.
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The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 15, 2024, 05:21:10 PM714 (R2)
336 (58)
383 (58)
348 (R2)
336 (58)
383 (58)
348 (R2)
#10
Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 15, 2024, 01:04:21 PMSorry if this is off topic, but does anyone know why 345, 352 and 365 are withdrawn, and 326 and 342 out of service due to "mechanical reasons. Why were they the first to be withdrawn and not the remaining 3 Tuggeranong Renaults? As my name suggests, I want to get some more rides on the L94UBs before they all go out of service due to "mechanical reasons"