703, the rear of 724 and 914 were all taken for scrap metal the other day, 148 is currently in the paint shop.
So the pictures that tour members picked up last week were the last we will ever see of those parts for 703, 724 & 914.
They went on Tuesday, so unless one of the drivers got a picture between then and Sunday, yes they were the last pics.
i didn't get any photos of them - did anyone else have any they can post?
There are some on Carries fotopic I think. I have a pretty bad one of 914 but I will post it after I edit it.
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that turned out pretty well. for a photo taken through a window.
Love how the "A" from ACTION is missing, lol
Here is a link to the album that Carrie has her 703, 724 and 914 pictures.
http://carole.lawrence.fotopic.net/c1394992.html (http://carole.lawrence.fotopic.net/c1394992.html)
It was stated somewhere that 703 has made its way to Belconnen Fire Station. I don't know if it is still there, however I know that around this time, ACT Fire Brigade was planning a mass casualty exercise at Belconnen Fire Training Centre, so most likely 703 is being used for a bus accident.
It is still there at Belconnen fire station currently crushing a red toyota camary
They had their special training exercise last night. It was training for major incidents.
It has been like that since the beggining of the week
Any photos?
They would try to cause a less damage to the bus as possible. It would mostly involve placing people that are alive, but pretending to be injured in various seats in the bus. The Fire Brigade would them simulate the bus in a serious accident which would involve the fire fighters entering through the front doors & taking a many as possible "victims" through the front door.
It would of been quite interesting to watch & what a pity that I forgot about it.
Quote from: TP 3000 on May 08, 2009, 08:06:48 PM
It would mostly involve placing people that are alive, but pretending to be injured in various seats in the bus
::)
thanks mate. I don't know when i'll be out there next
I would have gotten one the other day, but since it is a narrow raod and I was in a bus there was no where to stop and I didn't have my camera ready.
Bus 703 is now inside Belconnen Fire Station Training yard. Here are a few pictures that I took of 703 in the yard.
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It can be seen from the Lathlain Street side.
Quick, someone souvenir those badges!
There's signage at the driveway stating its a restricted area, for authorised personnel only.
I'll head up that way (with Fire Brigade in tow) & I'll see if I am able to grab the badge & shots of 703 internally.
But does anyone know which scrap metal place 914 & 724's rear have gone?
Sims Metal
Checked out Sims Metal Fyshwick & it looks as if 914 & 724 Rear have been scrapped or sold all ready.