BT withdrawal of Scania L94UB buses

[daveeyh]

Are the Scania's listed on the BT Buses site as "Withdrawn" permanent withdrawals (631, 685, 698, 715, 717, 759, 777, 783) or just in storage?

Some Scanias (e.g. 754) were listed as Withdrawn but have appeared back in service.

Haven't seen them go to Manheims for auction (although there may not be much call for CNG buses).

Or are they being stripped for parts?


I haven't seen 713 and 737 for some time - anyone know if these buses are to return to service?

[Salisbury532]

Are the Scania's listed on the BT Buses site as "Withdrawn" permanent withdrawals (631, 685, 698, 715, 717, 759, 777, 783) or just in storage?

Some Scanias (e.g. 754) were listed as Withdrawn but have appeared back in service.

Haven't seen them go to Manheims for auction (although there may not be much call for CNG buses).

Or are they being stripped for parts?


I haven't seen 713 and 737 for some time - anyone know if these buses are to return to service?

737 and others are parked at Sherwood depot.

[Hornibrook]

The ones listed as Withdrawn are buses which have had their registrations cancelled - therefore they are effective withdrawn from service.

Not sure what the council's official position is with them but they must be bad to warrant cancellation of rego.

[daveeyh]

Are the Scania's listed on the BT Buses site as "Withdrawn" permanent withdrawals (631, 685, 698, 715, 717, 759, 777, 783) or just in storage?

Some Scanias (e.g. 754) were listed as Withdrawn but have appeared back in service.

Haven't seen them go to Manheims for auction (although there may not be much call for CNG buses).

Or are they being stripped for parts?


I haven't seen 713 and 737 for some time - anyone know if these buses are to return to service?

737 and others are parked at Sherwood depot.

Do they still have their DCU's? Do they look like they are headed for the scrapyard?

[BestFriendHasLeprosy]

None will be scrapped; they'll be sold at Manheim.

[08 XDi]

None will be scrapped; they'll be sold at Manheim.

Who told you that?

[racingnathan]

Sometimes the rego is cancelled if a bus is off the road for prolonged periods I.e waiting on parts.

[daveeyh]

Sometimes the rego is cancelled if a bus is off the road for prolonged periods I.e waiting on parts.

That really is my point - 754 was listed as Withdrawn but it has come back to life, so the others might also have a re-birth.

With the DCU's being replaced on buses at present, if the old DCU's have been removed but not replaced on these Scanias, then it would be a pretty good indication that they are not coming back.