Re: PTA / Transperth Observations- March 2012

[ADX666]

Grabbed this shot of a repainted 636. I am quite surprised the sh!tty number plates remain!

[Bus-1809]

I'd have to say if 3005 was seen in Freo, that would be the 1st B12 to run a full circle. Good sighting Perthbus.

OCB, nothing went to Bayswater in return for 1870

[route171]

Nice shot ADX666, hate to see those butchered un-original tailights though!

[renaultartic]

1732 is back at Joondalup after refurb.

[Off The Rails]

This may be usual, but here goes.

1655 had a failed ETIM today, so anyone wanted a ticket was free.
1614 had a failed Air-con today so hopper windows were open.

Cheers!

[Bus-1809]

Not unusual obs. All part of a days service. Something was thrown into A/C Unit on 1614 so the driver turned the Air Con off to stop it from getting damaged. Failed ETIM's are a common occurence. I had 3006 do it this morning on it's driver.

1563, 1565, 1566, 1362?, 741, 749, 1064, 754, 3003, 3004 & 3006 were all out on Rail this morning.

[Bus-1809]

Couple of quick iPhone pics from today:

3006 after finishing Rail

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MA1862 on the Down Freight

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[I love the old buses]

nice shots 1809.

[High Floor Bus]

TP2223(B7R) , TP3007 & TP3009 (B12s Artics) seen at Volgren Malaga factory today.

[renaultartic]

I'm hoping we can get ATLEAST one of these at Joondalup.

[Bus-1809]

3009 is for PATH IIRC... I hope that doesn't mean the end of 662 or it's sisters...

[Mr OC Benz]

3009 is not for PATH. I believe it is for Swan.

TP2223 must've returned back to Malaga for whatever reason. It's been in service for a few months now.

[perthbus]

3007-Swan Canning Vale
3008-SCT
3009-Swan Karrinyup.

I'm hearing there are already a couple of B7's at Canning Vale 1490 and 91.

[KenH2006]

I hope Canning Vale can get more Volvos

[wayfarer]

Saw Renault 641 at the lights cnr Fitzgerald & James St Nthbrdge 11am heading into the city. Desto was removed and was displaying a 'driver under training' sign. What is the story with this bus? is it on permanent training duties or is it about to be pensioned off but was grabbed for use that day because it was still in good condition and handn't been painted white yet?

[Q4004]

I hope Canning Vale can get more Volvos

I shall bluddy hope not,

1489 doesnt have a cage

[Transperthpaperbus]

Saw Renault 641 at the lights cnr Fitzgerald & James St Nthbrdge 11am heading into the city. Desto was removed and was displaying a 'driver under training' sign. What is the story with this bus? is it on permanent training duties or is it about to be pensioned off but was grabbed for use that day because it was still in good condition and handn't been painted white yet?

From my understanding just permanent driver training bus now due to it's condition.

[Bus-1809]

Should be heading back to SCT soon...

1490 and 1491 confirmed arrived at CV

[Q4004]

Forgot to say Railcar 35 is back in service after General Overhaul

[busdriver12]

Saw Renault 641 at the lights cnr Fitzgerald & James St Nthbrdge 11am heading into the city. Desto was removed and was displaying a 'driver under training' sign. What is the story with this bus? is it on permanent training duties or is it about to be pensioned off but was grabbed for use that day because it was still in good condition and handn't been painted white yet?

Yes it is attached to the training school and it's a hunk of junk!

[perthbus]

Canning Vale's 1546 has undergone mid life refurb.

Karrinyup's 1543 is due back tomorrow and 1544 is going away to be done.

2233 was seen at Truck Centre/Volvo today.

2038 is having an AOA applied in the next couple of weeks.

[PoweredByCNG]

...because it was still in good condition...

LOL! You should have a look inside and underneath it!!

[Bus-1809]

I hope Canning Vale can get more Volvos

I shall bluddy hope not

Canning Vale will be receiving several B7RLE's and B12BLEA's in the future. Look forward to seeing buses such as 1521, 1551, 1552 etc... at Karrinyup!

[wayfarer]

...because it was still in good condition...

LOL! You should have a look inside and underneath it!!

poweredbyVB : I would expect about the same condition as the average turbo falcon

[PoweredByCNG]

poweredbyVB : I would expect about the same condition as the average turbo falcon

Since when did this conversation have anything to do with private cars?