[Apr 09] AdMet Observations

[Norman]

I was on 1211 the other day, sounded like something was very wrong with it.

1211 sounded alright to me yesterday, so they must have fixed whatever was wrong with it.

This is what it sounded like:
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[busrider]

It doesn't sound too good in your recording, but I also rode it yesterday (I was with howlerbus when he rode it yesterday) and it sounded fine, it certainly didn't sound like that...

[ScaniaK124EB]

At Around 6:55pm Tonight i saw 2207 heading south along Goodwood Rd Past the AMF Bowling Alley... It was showing Not In Service and it had people on board

[jibb]

O'Bahn Scania 1420 was being prepared for a long tow to St Agnes depot from Marion Road Plympton late this afternoon after what appeared to be a small fire somewhere near the left front end wheel arch .

[The Mayor]

O'Bahn Scania 1420 was being prepared for a long tow to St Agnes depot from Marion Road Plympton late this afternoon after what appeared to be a small fire somewhere near the left front end wheel arch .

Gee whizz! I have never come across so many fires involving buses before. It seem to be almost a weekly occurrence. Is it the materials being used in these new vehicles? It is a design flaw? Is it lack of maintenance? Is it all of the above?

Whilst on the subject of buses, has anyone noticed the number of AdelaideMetro buses that are crabbing? There are plenty of Torrens buses crabbing and a few SouthLink ones also especially the NL202's. However, some 18.280's seem to be crabbing also.

Anyone else noticed this odd bus behaviour? I am not very mechanically minded so could someone enlighten me as to what causes this and is it dangerous if left unattended?

[TA3001]

Whilst on the subject of buses, has anyone noticed the number of AdelaideMetro buses that are crabbing? There are plenty of Torrens buses crabbing and a few SouthLink ones also especially the NL202's. However, some 18.280's seem to be crabbing also.

Please excuse my ignorance here, but what is crabbing?

[marc506]

I was on 1211 the other day, sounded like something was very wrong with it.

1211 sounded alright to me yesterday, so they must have fixed whatever was wrong with it.

you mean it's not a Scania anymore?

[LowRider]

Whilst on the subject of buses, has anyone noticed the number of AdelaideMetro buses that are crabbing? There are plenty of Torrens buses crabbing and a few SouthLink ones also especially the NL202's. However, some 18.280's seem to be crabbing also.

Anyone else noticed this odd bus behaviour? I am not very mechanically minded so could someone enlighten me as to what causes this and is it dangerous if left unattended?

I have noticed this with NL202's as well. Crabbing is generally caused by a misalignment of the front and rear axles, that is, they are not both tracking in the same straight line.

Usually its due to worn suspension components that allow the rear axle to "float" and thus not be centered, or perfectly sitting in the rear of the chassis, thus meaning that slight steering input is required for the bus to go straight.

I wouldn't say its overly dangerous unless there is alot of steering needed to make the bus track straight. Still, they shouldn't be crabbing at all. It can be fixed with a wheel alignment (or rear axle alignment). I'd hazzard a guess the reason they crab is from having the rear axle smashed into gutters which would disrupt the alignment. The most it really would cause is premature/uneven tyre wear.

TA3001 - Crabbing is where a vehicle is slightly turned in the physical sense (ie the body is point off on a diagonal) but the direction of travel is still straight.

[Eagle Eye]

I saw 437 (I think) during the week on Port Road, with guide arms but no guide wheels. As this is a Morphettville bus, any chance it will be used for Belair rail subs?

[Halfie]

I saw 437 (I think) during the week on Port Road, with guide arms but no guide wheels. As this is a Morphettville bus, any chance it will be used for Belair rail subs?

437 is now a Camden bus. I believe it was removed from the track as a result of the damage sustained in the incident with a Merc in town a while back.

All the sub buses will be low floors. Some more ex-St agnes Scanias were due at Morpettville on Friday night, sans guide wheels.

[Buscrazy]

Yep! thats true Halfie. I drove 1229 yesterday for the whole afternoon.

We now have 1220-1223, 1225, 1226, 1229. Still waiting on 1224, 1227, and 1228.

[Leigh]

O'Bahn Scania 1420 was being prepared for a long tow to St Agnes depot from Marion Road Plympton late this afternoon after what appeared to be a small fire somewhere near the left front end wheel arch .

This is now the fifth Euro V Scania to catch on fire. Apparently its caused by the front brakes overheating and ultimately catching on fire. It has nothing to do with TT, its just one of the many Scania design faults.

[ScaniaK124EB]

O'Bahn Scania 1420 was being prepared for a long tow to St Agnes depot from Marion Road Plympton late this afternoon after what appeared to be a small fire somewhere near the left front end wheel arch .

This is now the fifth Euro V Scania to catch on fire. Apparently its caused by the front brakes overheating and ultimately catching on fire. It has nothing to do with TT, its just one of the many Scania design faults.

Hmm That isnt Good At all But i guess that would also explain why the have heavy retarders in them to minimise the use of the brakes

[Route 723F]

Just a question regarding the FX4 and FX13 footy express services, after last nights match at aami stadium noticed a couple murray bridge passenger service buses and barrossa coaches operating these services as per the timetables but what is the reason behind this? thanks

[Crispy!]

Yep! thats true Halfie. I drove 1229 yesterday for the whole afternoon.

We now have 1220-1223, 1225, 1226, 1229. Still waiting on 1224, 1227, and 1228.

1227 is at Mile End , it was on a Mile End shift on friday night.

[The Mayor]

Just a question regarding the FX4 and FX13 footy express services, after last nights match at aami stadium noticed a couple murray bridge passenger service buses and barrossa coaches operating these services as per the timetables but what is the reason behind this? thanks

They now operate very closely with SouthLink / TransitPlus services because everything is now owned by ATE (Australian Transport Enterprises). I suppose one day you may actually find Admet buses going to these destinations if we can get Murray Bridge and the Barossa into the Admet system!

[Leigh]

Yep! thats true Halfie. I drove 1229 yesterday for the whole afternoon.

We now have 1220-1223, 1225, 1226, 1229. Still waiting on 1224, 1227, and 1228.

1227 is at Mile End , it was on a Mile End shift on friday night.

1227 was only there as a changeover cos 1012 encountered a few problems. They were swapped back on Saturday night.

[Route 723F]

thanks mayor, thats what i thought may be the case, wouldnt it be nice to be able to travel to these areas on a metroticket

[Bushwacker]

Finally got to meet the Mayor by sheer unadulterated luck. We were in the front bar of the Hawker Hotel yesterday and someone asked this fella if he still drove buses. He replied yes from Lonsdale.

Upon listening to other bits and pieces decided that this must be the Mayor. great to put a face to the name. Great meeting you and hope to catch up again soon.

[YoungRooster]

1230 is now without Guidewheels, but still a St Agnes Bus... for now..

Any more new arrivals at St Agnes Leigh??

Cheers

[Leigh]

1230 is now without Guidewheels, but still a St Agnes Bus... for now..

Any more new arrivals at St Agnes Leigh??

Cheers

Nothing yet! Last i heard there were about 8 or so K230's sitting at Scania's though.

[Eagle Eye]

2811 has suffered some rear damage on the right hand side at the bottom. Looks like it was hit by a car. A small-medium piece of the body is missing.
Furthermore to previous reports about tram extension work along North Terrace, trees have been removed from Bonython Park alongside Port Road, and there is an area about 20 metres wide fenced off where the trees were.

[The Mayor]

1230 is now without Guidewheels, but still a St Agnes Bus... for now..

Any more new arrivals at St Agnes Leigh??

Cheers

Nothing yet! Last i heard there were about 8 or so K230's sitting at Scania's though.

You might find they are destined for SouthLink. Lonsdale and Elizabeth are going to get some. Lonsdale 6 and Eliz 3 then in the next batch it will be the other way round.

Unless the Goal Posts have moved again since I was given this info.

[Leigh]

You might find they are destined for SouthLink. Lonsdale and Elizabeth are going to get some. Lonsdale 6 and Eliz 3 then in the next batch it will be the other way round.

Unless the Goal Posts have moved again since I was given this info.

Sorry Mayor, they all have dome lights so i reckon they're destined for the O-Bahn!

[Eagle Eye]

Ex TT 1942 now TransitPlus 1942 (same number) seen doing a School Bus run on North East Road, Modbury this afternoon. I believe this bus has been with TP for a while but hasn't been renumbered.