Tasmania - 05/02/10-15/03/10
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- Len36
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Brighton Terminus, Jubilee Ave. Did one every day last week starting an X8 from this point. Also discovered from the locals that some naughty drivers don't bother with the Dollery Park loop when doing this run. No idea why; it's a nice easy run with plenty of time.
- Tas Bus Nut
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I was trying to figure out for about 5min. WHAT bus # this was. I could see it was a satelitte bus (with tool box & triangles) but I could also see it MUST have been air-conditioned because of lack of opening windows. Then I was trying to remember which 12.5 had 4 side seats @ front. Had to be a later # because side desto is afixed up high. THEN.....Duh!! I read the # AND details below the picture. (shouldn't check emails/PC straight after waking up) PS: Len36 would be right too, I'd say
Re: Tasmania
Gee, I go and have a life for a few days and look what happens
- ALBION1881
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I didn`t know Metro tas had 245 a NCBC bodied 14.5m bus how long has this been in the fleet.
- leyland clippers
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#245 has been with Metro since 2007. It was replacement bus for #229 which caught fire on the Main Road at Granton and was destroyed. Metro also have 3 Scania Volgren bodied 14.5M buses. This one has the steertag rear axle wheras the other 3 do not. #245 is based at the Bridgewater satellite yard and primarily does the X1 route.ALBION1881 wrote:I didn`t know Metro tas had 245 a NCBC bodied 14.5m bus how long has this been in the fleet.
Hobart,The Way Life Should Be
- Tas Bus Nut
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I AM SOMEWHAT SUPRISED, YOU, of all people Albion, have NOT seen a THREAD about #245. Especially since you seem to keep up with the Tas Section. I, myself have put on quite a few threads about the bus, as well as metro_tas, who normally drives it when the other driver is on leave. The bus itself has featured heavily on numerous threads about Hobart over the last 12-18mths. AFAIK, #245 was the 1st STEERABLE tag CITYBUS in service in Australia. Brisbane has now introduced them also.ALBION1881 wrote:I didn`t know Metro tas had 245 a NCBC bodied 14.5m bus how long has this been in the fleet.
- ALBION1881
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I missed the thread about 245.
- MetroTasCatcher
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Len has it! I'm surprised Albion that you have not seen a thread on #245, it IS a HEAVILY featured bus on this forum!
And what's this thing about having a life yoda??
And what's this thing about having a life yoda??
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Re: Tasmania
Strange aint itMetroTasCatcher wrote:And what's this thing about having a life yoda??
- Len36
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I'm really scraping the barrel here but until I take some more pix this'll have to do.
- ALBION1881
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Bellerive Bluff or to far away.
- Len36
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Nope sorry & too early for clues. I think this one's hanging on by a thread anywayALBION1881 wrote:Bellerive Bluff or to far away.
- Len36
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Sorry, negative. Looks like this one's gonna at least survive the night.yoda wrote:Rokeby?
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Channel Highway at Taroona some where near where the old Tudor model exabition and the River Inn is
- Tas Bus Nut
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The EXACT location you will find. . . . IS. . . Inward Stop #34 in Howrah Rd @ little Howrah Bch OR, for the "oldies" the OLD HOWRAH TERMINUS.
How's that Glenn How close am I (Took this pic from a different angle, Eh!! )
How's that Glenn How close am I (Took this pic from a different angle, Eh!! )
- Len36
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I'm afraid Mr Nut has it again. If you look closely at the rear of the bus, I even obscured the name of the units on the fence to try and make it harder. That did a lot of good didn't it? Here's a shot from another angle. Too good Mr Nut. My "where is it" photo supply is now officially exhausted.
- Tas Bus Nut
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Hee Hee Hee!! Actually recognised the fence to the left of the bus. . . . . .Anyway
Where might you find this CB60 located. I BET LEN36 GETS THIS 1st.
Where might you find this CB60 located. I BET LEN36 GETS THIS 1st.
- MetroTasCatcher
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- Len36
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Stop 44, Tranmere Rd, opposite Cohuna St. Lovely spot.
- MetroTasCatcher
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- Tas Bus Nut
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I should win this myself. Told U who would get it 1st go. Certainly cannot fool him down Camelot Park way.
Well done Len36 - EXACTLY CORRECT!!!! Sorry Isaac (U didn't expect clues 1st go, surely)
Well done Len36 - EXACTLY CORRECT!!!! Sorry Isaac (U didn't expect clues 1st go, surely)
- MetroTasCatcher
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No, not reallyTas Bus Nut wrote:Sorry Isaac (U didn't expect clues 1st go, surely)
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- Len36
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Shucks it was nothin'. Managed to snap one today. Let's see how this goes