Tasmanian Bus Observations June 2012

Derwent · Post by **Derwent** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:06 am

I'm surrounded by Ryans buses at the moment...in Essendon.

I was gonna say that thing was probably Robbie's Irizar...but it could be one I McDermott's down from
The north.

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:23 am

Yes it looked very much to me an IRIZAR and thanks it's just heard bus drivers got stabbed, there were rocks thrown at the windows and all. But thanks for the advice.

Cheers

stevegj52 · Post by **stevegj52** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:41 am

ScaniaL94UB wrote:Hi all,

Just wondering does anyone have any advice or comments for me, I'm catching the X1 Bridgewater express bus to Hobart tomorrow, and i have heard stories and rumours and how it's not safe, I don't know if my life is at risk. ??

Last time I was down there for Tour, Did a trip on the X1 with Yoda at the wheel and I am still here, dont believe all you hear, I lived out that way for a while and never had any hassels with the locals when travellling on the bus.

stevegj52 · Post by **stevegj52** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:44 am

Derwent wrote:X1 is ok...sometimes there's a passenger or two ya gotta hold your nose near or close your ears...but no real dramas.

Damn there's a lot of different operators here in Melbourne!!!

So Spike will that mean we will see you over for our next tour which are always interesting just ask Neil.What are you doing here, Holiday?

Derwent · Post by **Derwent** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:10 pm

Yeah, couple of mates were coming over for two days, hiring an XR6 and going out to see the Ford Discovery Centre before it closes next month.
Only cost me the airfares and 1/3 of the motel room and I tagged along, had a razz in an XR6, got to see Melbourne for the first time in 25 years since I was a kid and got out f Tassie or the first time in 19....
Yes, I think a tour might be a good excuse to fly up again....
At the airport now flying home.
Can't believe how many different buses and trams there are....

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:31 pm

Spent half the morning in Hobart Bus Mall, Should of got some pics of passing Buses, but wouldn't I look like a freak?. + also, I just noticed #232 hs the loudest air conditioner out ofthem all.

sharp77 · Post by **sharp77** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:16 pm

ScaniaL94UB wrote:Spent half the morning in Hobart Bus Mall, Should of got some pics of passing Buses, but wouldn't I look like a freak?. + also, I just noticed #232 hs the loudest air conditioner out ofthem all.

Implying we're not all "freaks" anyway

Who cares what others think anyway? Go ahead and take some pics, it'd be good to see them!

AEC Regal · Post by **AEC Regal** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:46 pm

I remember I was always a bit self conscious about photographing buses (much more so than trains) and that was years ago. Not sure if the "transport photographer must be a terrorist" mania is as pervasive with buses as it is with rail, but just in case, I would make sure of the following:
a] Be discreet! Do not (or try not to look like you are ) focussing on passengers;
b] Be inconspicuous! Keep out of the way of passengers, pedestrians (not to mention cars and buses!);
c] If a passenger or driver starts looking at you funny (especially aggro) stop and move on!
d] If someone questions you, simply state you are only interested in the bus, not the people!
e] If kids are around BE VERY CAREFUL!!

Actually, today, phones are a lot easier to use than cameras, as they are more discreet and everyone uses them on everything everywhere!

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:37 pm

Well thanks AEC Regal and sharp77. I should get started then I'll go into Hobart on Monday and get started!

crayner · Post by **crayner** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:34 pm

#244 took me home tonight and like a few of its fellow L94UBs, it made a trumpeting sound similar to that of a less than satisfied elephant, upon reaching the peak of any hill/engine revving.
I'm assuming that something is broken, but what?

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:46 pm

Yes right I was on #244 on Friday in Kingston, and what Route was it doing today? I saw it in New Town doing a 34

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:48 pm

#244 is the newest NCBC and I've never had a problem with it. By my username you could prob tell that L94UB's are my favourite

yoda · Post by **yoda** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:28 am

ScaniaL94UB wrote:#244 is the newest NCBC and I've never had a problem with it. By my username you could prob tell that L94UB's are my favourite

What about 245?

109 returned to Springfield yesterday, leaving Bridgewater with only current operational fleet vehicles.

royaltiger · Post by **royaltiger** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:50 pm

yoda wrote:What about 245?

244 is indeed the most recent. It entered service on 17/12/2007, some seven months after 243.
245 entered service on 05/11/2007, over one month before 244.

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:49 pm

#242 brought me home today (28 TOLOSA STREET via GLENORCHY MALL) Great Bus!! NO RATTLES!!

smurftums · Post by **smurftums** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:00 pm

Looks like our Bedford fanatic friends in Claremont have a new Bedford bus to play with. (or was that last months news, I've been away...)

Tas Bus Nut · Post by **Tas Bus Nut** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:52 pm

ScaniaL94UB wrote:#242 brought me home today (28 TOLOSA STREET via GLENORCHY MALL) Great Bus!! NO RATTLES!!

U R right Josh. I had #242 today, and YES it was very enjoyable to drive with NO rattles. Absolute pleasure

smurftums wrote:Looks like our Bedford fanatic friends in Claremont have a new Bedford bus to play with. (or was that last months news, I've been away...)

YES smurftums. Last months news That's what happens when you travel to the other side of the country

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:57 am

What routes did you do with #242?

ScaniaL94UB · Post by **ScaniaL94UB** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:45 am

Noticed #324 doing a lot of BridgewaterGagebrook area runs lately, always see it in town or on the Main Road. Since Saturday. Did an X7 and an X5, X3, 117, 800.

Tas Bus Nut · Post by **Tas Bus Nut** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:02 pm

ScaniaL94UB wrote:What routes did you do with #242?

An X1 and something else. Can't actually remember

Stormmm · Post by **Stormmm** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:29 pm

Tassielinks latest aquisition has arrived - CB80 Scania - reg C 39 SM. Expect photos sooner than later.

royaltiger · Post by **royaltiger** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:58 pm

Stormmm wrote:Tassielinks latest aquisition has arrived - CB80 Scania - reg C 39 SM. Expect photos sooner than later.

Woo Hoo!

We WILL look forward to seeing that one!

Derwent · Post by **Derwent** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:29 pm

Sweet!

stevegj52 · Post by **stevegj52** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:12 pm

Looking forward to seeing photo's of Tassielinks latest purchase.Private operators leaving Metro behind by purchasing CB80's but thats no supprise

Stormmm · Post by **Stormmm** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:33 pm

Photos are up .. had a drive of the CB80 this afternoon ..

NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!