Tasmanian Bus Observations - AUG 2011

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I would say a lot of us are dissapointed on how H.C was destroyed. H.C will live on in our memories.
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Just went and got the desto out of #9. NO SEATS, NO RACKS, NO MEMORY :( Being converted into camper. Met owner, Bob from NZ. Nice fella, (and the family) :D
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Tas Bus Nut wrote:Just went and got the desto out of #9. NO SEATS, NO RACKS, NO MEMORY :( Being converted into camper. Met owner, Bob from NZ. Nice fella, (and the family) :D
Prick! I was going to get that..... :x
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Should have had a Holden :lol: Would have got there faster :lol:
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Tas Bus Nut wrote:Should have had a Holden :lol: Would have got there faster :lol:
At least I'd make it back too :P
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Hahahahaha........
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Getting BACK ON TRACK, I noticed LAST week (sorry for the delay) ex Ryans #33 in Metro panel shop. I have since found out that it is Cresswell Coaches' latest addition. Ryan's #33 is a Mercedes Benz OH1621L with AP Starliner body. From what I was told (by the driver who is going to drive it), is they (Cresswell) are going to keep it BLUE :D
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Did you also notice #633 in the panel shop?
It looks like #630 returned to Burnie and #633 has come down. It had all panels removed when I saw it this morning.
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Couple of observations for today;
(1) An extrememly rare sight in Hobart recently.... bus drivers wearing sunglasses! :lol:
(2) Scania #133 in Springfield yard - preparation for disposal :?:
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royaltiger wrote:(2) Scania #133 in Springfield yard - preparation for disposal :?:
Someone was going to look at it today/tomorrow.
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it would seem #130 has gone as yoda spotted #133 in graveyard.. will confirm monday.
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Both 130 and 133 are in the graveyard lane.
Also there are 193 (heard this is for parts only now), 502 (few remnants remian), 505 (engine and driveline removed, guessing they are destined for 507) and 517 and 518 (both complete).
Tas Bus Nut wrote:Getting BACK ON TRACK, I noticed LAST week (sorry for the delay) ex Ryans #33 in Metro panel shop. I have since found out that it is Cresswell Coaches' latest addition. Ryan's #33 is a Mercedes Benz OH1621L with AP Starliner body. From what I was told (by the driver who is going to drive it), is they (Cresswell) are going to keep it BLUE :D
This left the panel shop today, remaining in the blue.
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#130 & #133 destined for a mining company in QLD (if sale went through Fri.)
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Tas Bus Nut wrote:#130 & #133 destined for a mining company in QLD (if sale went through Fri.)
Cone to think of it they woud be good for mine employee transport.
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Traffic delays this morning with a garbage truck catching fire on Macquarie St - made exiting the Hobart bus mall a great game to play :lol:
http://www.themercury.com.au/article/20 ... -news.html

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The report on "The Mercury" web-site said it was a council garbage truck. I don't see Hobart City Council on the door. :roll:
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leyland clippers wrote:The report on "The Mercury" web-site said it was a council garbage truck. I don't see Hobart City Council on the door. :roll:
Ha! Since when has the Mercury reported facts? :twisted:
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O'Driscolls DEMO CB80 has been working well on the new Norfolk service. See it quite often NOWDAYS, including every day this week, where I've been following it in from Granton. (God it looks good. Even MY passengers made comment the other day, asking if it was OUR (Metro) NEW BUS :P I politely said NO, we wouldn't get something that good, and explained it was O'Driscoll Coaches, although, OUR next batch may :?: be the same style. I live in hope)
Another Tasmanian board member has joined the ranks @ Metro (hino bt51s 4 ever) Along with yoda, and the return of metro_tas, we are getting overrun by NEWBIES :lol: Welcome Michael.
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Michael is at Metro now?? Awesome, congrats Michael :!:
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The latest recruit informs me that #304 has now lost its patchy Greencard AOA.
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For those who haven't seen, there are a few interesting photos of years gone by on the Archives website: http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=7
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MetroTasCatcher wrote:For those who haven't seen, there are a few interesting photos of years gone by on the Archives website: http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=7
Thx Fireman Sam. Been there done that. Someone@ Metro put me onto the Tas Library site. Cheers :P
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Fireman Sam? Where did that one come from? :lol:
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MetroTasCatcher wrote:Fireman Sam? Where did that one come from? :lol:
Well, I could have called you Postman Pat :shock: but considering you mentioned volunteer Fire Service, I thought Fireman Sam was more appropriate :mrgreen:
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Looking absolutley resplendent, Wallace Coaches' (Ulverstone) MAN 18.350 with King Long body (Fleet #3) was spotted in Hobart this afternoon heading out on the Tasman Highway. Amazing how easily they are recognised after you have "done the tour".
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