The Random Admet Question Thread

[transenthusiast]

I personally believe that 1660-1667 are at Newton & 1668 at Mile End.

[2MSJ]

Correct

[mmosca447]

I was just wondering if 3000 class trains are still able to be run on the Seaford line as I think I spotted one from a distance the other day but I'm not sure.

[busrider]

Yes, they can. The 2000/2100 class railcars weren't allowed to run on the Seaford line due to cabin height, but that's no longer an issue, since they've all been retired.

[mmosca447]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on the Seacombe Heights and Seaview Downs to city routes of days gone by. I moved to that area about 10 years ago after those services had ceased operation and it would be cool to know any info about that. Thanks

[bigrobbo]

Hi!!

There is a history thread which has excellent details of the history of routes around the Seacombe area.

If you are using the PC version, you can go to the thread and look up Seacombe or the route numbers (630/243/M44, 640/246, 641/247 and the service which is now 248 which is a hybrid of 640/641.)

It is an interesting read.


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[gunzel42]

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What is the Clown and Fairy Shuttle? The mind boggles!

[TA3001]

I think it's just a phrase for not in service. It doesn't really fool anyone, and is less boring to read. I'm yet to see it on anything but hills buses I think.

[Diesel_MAN]

I think it's just a phrase for not in service. It doesn't really fool anyone, and is less boring to read. I'm yet to see it on anything but hills buses I think.

I think I've seen a similar phrase in a photo of one of Light-City Buses' buses, but I've yet to see it in real life. I'll see if I can find that photo online.

[coach driver 1981]

I think it's just a phrase for not in service. It doesn't really fool anyone, and is less boring to read. I'm yet to see it on anything but hills buses I think.

I think I've seen a similar phrase in a photo of one of Light-City Buses' buses, but I've yet to see it in real life. I'll see if I can find that photo online.

i might be wrong but i thought Southlink run a special shuttle for the people being clowns and fairys during the xmas pagent

[PD2/20]

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What is the Clown and Fairy Shuttle? The mind boggles!

Where and when was the photo taken?

[mmosca447]

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What is the Clown and Fairy Shuttle? The mind boggles!

Where and when was the photo taken?

To me it looks like Clarendon Street Depot? Could be wrong though

[Skexis]

Yes, they can. The 2000/2100 class railcars weren't allowed to run on the Seaford line due to cabin height, but that's no longer an issue, since they've all been retired.

Where was the insufficient clearance located?

I think it's just a phrase for not in service. It doesn't really fool anyone, and is less boring to read. I'm yet to see it on anything but hills buses I think.

There are several old desto codes still available that are never used, this being just one of them. I think some drivers just like using them because they're unusual. Plain old Not In Service does me just fine.

[PD2/20]

Yes, they can. The 2000/2100 class railcars weren't allowed to run on the Seaford line due to cabin height, but that's no longer an issue, since they've all been retired.

Where was the insufficient clearance located?

Under all the overhead. The elevated cabs had fibre glass roofs.

[gunzel42]

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What is the Clown and Fairy Shuttle? The mind boggles!

Where and when was the photo taken?

Mile End Depot, Wednesday 12 July at about 1330hrs.

I did wonder if it was a name given for the Southlink driver transport from Lonsdale that usually arrives at Mile End about 1645hrs to collect the Southlink buses that are stabled there during the day rather than travelling empty to Lonsdale and empty back for the evening peak?

[PD2/20]

Where and when was the photo taken?

Mile End Depot, Wednesday 12 July at about 1330hrs.

I did wonder if it was a name given for the Southlink driver transport from Lonsdale that usually arrives at Mile End about 1645hrs to collect the Southlink buses that are stabled there during the day rather than travelling empty to Lonsdale and empty back for the evening peak?

Thanks for the location and time.

i might be wrong but i thought Southlink run a special shuttle for the people being clowns and fairys during the xmas pagent

Confirmed by a tweet and photo from Keith Conlon in November 2016 https://twitter.com/search?q=clown%20fairy%20shuttle&src=typd&lang=en

[mmosca447]

Just out of curiosity, what exactly is the Southlink Engine idling policy as I saw it posted in another thread but thought it was more appropriate to post it here.
Thanks in advance

[bigrobbo]

Just out of curiosity, what exactly is the Southlink Engine idling policy as I saw it posted in another thread but thought it was more appropriate to post it here.
Thanks in advance

I am informed by a driver friend that idling time is three minutes. Makes for a hot or cold wait for the next run, depending on what time of year it is.

[Skexis]

Just out of curiosity, what exactly is the Southlink Engine idling policy as I saw it posted in another thread but thought it was more appropriate to post it here.
Thanks in advance

Here you go. The TLDR version is that anyone who drives an L94 artic will never ever again be warm in winter or cool in summer.

[TA3001]

Not sure with a mobile, but if using a PC, then click upload attachmrnt below the box where you typed the message. Make sure it's no larger than 800 x 600.

[mmosca447]

Just out of curiosity, what exactly is the Southlink Engine idling policy as I saw it posted in another thread but thought it was more appropriate to post it here.
Thanks in advance

Here you go. The TLDR version is that anyone who drives an L94 artic will never ever again be warm in winter or cool in summer.

This may be a silly question but does this mean when the bus is sitting at traffic lights, it has to shut off the engine?

[Skexis]

This may be a silly question but does this mean when the bus is sitting at traffic lights, it has to shut off the engine?

Second bullet point covers that.

[mmosca447]

Just out of curiosity and being relatively to new to buses, are the SG280's still available for future rail subs if needed or have they been scrapped? Thanks in advance. I remember riding a few back when the Seaford line was closed for electrification and I loved the scream.

[Eagle Eye]

The SG280H buses have been mothballed for some time now and won't see use for any more services in the future. They are stored at Edinburgh North Depot.

[Skexis]

They are stored at Edinburgh North Depot.

Anyone know why Elizabeth has rebranded itself as Edinburgh North? Although the depot is indeed in Edinburgh North it's still listed as Elizabeth on the Southlink website.