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Discussion => History => Topic started by: Barry Drive on August 04, 2010, 01:05:24 PM

Poll
Question: Are you able to assist with the purchase of Bus 410 (and how much)
Option 1: $100 votes: 1
Option 2: $500 votes: 3
Option 3: $1000 votes: 0
Option 4: $2000 votes: 1
Option 5: more than $2000 votes: 0
Title: Aquisition of ex-410: NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Post by: Barry Drive on August 04, 2010, 01:05:24 PM
Former bus 410 has been granted a temporary reprieve from the wreckers due to Canberra bus enthusisats being interested in buying it. However, to purchase, repair and transport the bus back to Canberra will not come cheap - we could be looking at up to $10,000 once repairs and fuel costs are taken into account.

So it's time to get serious. Can we raise enough money to save this bus?

A vote in the poll is a pledge to provide the money, provided that enough can be raised. You can also PM me if you don't feel comfortable with using the poll.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Sir Pompously on August 04, 2010, 01:33:47 PM
I can donate a couple of hundred. With Mathew and I doing 661, and possibly 675 aswell I don't have as much money, however more can be donated at a later date for the cause as it goes along.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: The Love Guru on August 04, 2010, 03:04:59 PM
I have added my vote.

We could also try a fund raiser at the depots as i'm sure some of the older drivers would have some very fond memories of the MAN and Mercs
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 04, 2010, 09:07:25 PM
I'd like to chip in, but may not be able to due to other financial priorities.

At most, probably about $100.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Barry Drive on August 18, 2010, 02:21:56 PM
The condition of 410 was not as good as I had expected. The body is in reasonable condition for its age, but by the looks of it, it would take a LOT of work/money to get it driveable again.

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc4%2Fhs259.snc4%2F40279_437259062944_680622944_5070622_3138503_n.jpg&hash=6adc59acd1d702610dfb53f169cf39c57b45a4ec)

Horizons West also have two other ex-ACTION MANs, 28 [still in service] - original fleet number 445 and 33 not in service and for sale - original fleet number 476 or 479. These buses appear to be in better condition, although they have been modified to remove the rear door and to install air conditioning.

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc4%2Fhs374.snc4%2F45702_437259127944_680622944_5070627_8294520_n.jpg&hash=ff02473090387e5a0283b5ae79d2a25f5e1e3919)

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs189.ash2%2F45232_437259087944_680622944_5070624_862848_n.jpg&hash=6cd4ddfba9496a24ca4f2f4b434ce049c6c4ac2e)

In any case, it looks like 410 is beyond saving.

More photos can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=198684&id=680622944&l=7f75d0ce3f (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=198684&id=680622944&l=7f75d0ce3f)
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 18, 2010, 05:35:25 PM
A pity that 410 looks to be in such a bad state (literally and figuratively, lulz)

might have to turn our attention back to 674..
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Busnerd on August 18, 2010, 05:36:03 PM
Shall we mark the 410 plans officially CLOSED?
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: CNG on August 18, 2010, 05:50:43 PM
and if it is in perth that would be madness getting back to canberra or sydney
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Snorzac on August 18, 2010, 09:01:29 PM
After seeing the pictures on fb I dare say it is rooted. I say turn our attention towards 674 as that is still in service it will be in much better condition and much cheaper to get home.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Sir Pompously on August 18, 2010, 10:54:11 PM
Yes but that depends on the price that Cavanagh's wants for the darn thing. Last time they wanted $30,000. 410 Does look a little worse for wear. It is not as if it is un-fixable, it can all be fixed. However looking at it it would take alot of time and money to do so.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: CNG on August 19, 2010, 07:27:07 AM
if 674 is purchased you should recreate it in its AOA livery
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: Sir Pompously on August 19, 2010, 11:32:45 AM
That would be nice, however very costly to do. Z Stripe would be fine, just fine.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: time to get serious
Post by: CNG on August 19, 2010, 04:40:39 PM
yeah I know, Iam just a huge fan of AOA buses
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Post by: Barry Drive on August 19, 2010, 06:52:23 PM
Quote from: Busn00b on August 18, 2010, 05:36:03 PM
Shall we mark the 410 plans officially CLOSED?
I'd say so. It looks like 410 was being used to provide parts for the other buses. It would be a monumental job in bringing it back to life.

Can a moderator please close or remove the poll and then lock the thread? Thanks.
Title: Re: Aquisition of ex-410: NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 19, 2010, 06:53:18 PM
Done!