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Post by stantheman on Aug 10, 2021 8:10:10 GMT 1
How long do we think the Lowlanders will last in service? A year? 5 years?
And does anyone think they’ll end up being refurbished or repainted into the newer lighter standard Arriva livery?
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Post by stephen01 on Aug 10, 2021 10:05:24 GMT 1
How long do we think the Lowlanders will last in service? A year? 5 years? And does anyone think they’ll end up being refurbished or repainted into the newer lighter standard Arriva livery? well i've seen that of the older ones down South have been repainted so is a possibility.
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Post by stantheman on Aug 11, 2021 0:04:46 GMT 1
How long do we think the Lowlanders will last in service? A year? 5 years? And does anyone think they’ll end up being refurbished or repainted into the newer lighter standard Arriva livery? well i've seen that of the older ones down South have been repainted so is a possibility. Ah yes! flic.kr/p/KWHM9L
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Post by WestRidingBuses on Sept 8, 2021 20:43:15 GMT 1
I doubt the remaining Arriva Yorkshire ones will be refurbished or repainted now that the majority have been confined to school runs, but I understand the former Arriva ones that are now with Team Pennine are due to be repainted and possibly refurbished, so they will likely be given a new lease of life and hopefully remain in service for at least a couple more years serving Kirklees and Calderdale.
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Post by stephen01 on Sept 9, 2021 8:44:15 GMT 1
Well 1606 is out on 268 whilst 1519 & 1984 ha e done school runs today.
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Post by stantheman on Sept 9, 2021 12:04:30 GMT 1
Well 1606 is out on 268 whilst 1519 & 1984 ha e done school runs today. And 1603 appears to be on the 148 today (still at Wakefield depot). 1611 showing as not being in service today. Not added to the “spotted” thread as I haven’t personally spotted them.
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Post by burtonsa02 on Sept 9, 2021 14:08:52 GMT 1
And 1603 appears to be on the 148 today (still at Wakefield depot). 1611 showing as not being in service today. Not added to the “spotted” thread as I haven’t personally spotted them. 1403 is tracking as 723 on bustimes too, as I was reliably informed and saw a pic taken this morning of 1403 on a 110 to Wakefield Bus Station Hm I thought all of Wakefield commanders were temporarily stored, idk why. I have spotted 1611 at Wakefield on Tuesday and I've just seen 1603 at Pontefract Bus station heading towards Wakefield so I can say that 1603/1611 is at Wakefield unless 1611 has left Wakefield depot today to head to Heckmondwike?
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Post by mutty on Sept 10, 2021 6:17:18 GMT 1
Well 1606 is out on 268 whilst 1519 & 1984 ha e done school runs today. The lowlanders could well be on their way out of Hecky, these are proving to be a pain 3 have broken down at schools this week, Gemini’s and MMC’s have had to be used to cover them, there are management discussions taking place Friday about their viability !
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Post by kendall17 on Sept 10, 2021 10:27:50 GMT 1
1608 has just left Wakefield on tow by Sparrow, heading North.
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Post by Penfold on Sept 10, 2021 16:53:24 GMT 1
1608 has just left Wakefield on tow by Sparrow, heading North. Perhaps for engine repairs (heavy breathing and blue smoke) and/or accident repairs ? Penfold
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Post by kendall17 on Sept 11, 2021 0:30:32 GMT 1
1608 has just left Wakefield on tow by Sparrow, heading North. Perhaps for engine repairs (heavy breathing and blue smoke) and/or accident repairs ? Penfold Can I follow suit?🍺😂
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Post by stantheman on Sept 14, 2021 12:40:46 GMT 1
1603 and 1611 still operating normal fare paying services in Wakefield today. I guess these must be staying and not going to Heckmondwike.
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Post by stantheman on Sept 22, 2021 15:44:07 GMT 1
1609 appears to be back in service from Wakefield for the first time since July!
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Post by burtonsa02 on Sept 22, 2021 18:12:41 GMT 1
1609 appears to be back in service from Wakefield for the first time since July! I think it was still running in August, it was mainly tracking as 1604 if I am correct. And I think it wasn't running for some time? Cause I think I put it in spotted, can't remember though.
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Post by stantheman on Oct 11, 2021 9:42:18 GMT 1
1609 appears to have been used on the X80 this morning according to Bus Times. Which is nice. (Not added to Spotted, as I didn’t actually spot it)
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Post by stantheman on Oct 15, 2021 8:16:12 GMT 1
1609 showing as being on the 110 this morning on Bus Times!
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Post by stantheman on Nov 1, 2021 10:56:21 GMT 1
1603, 1609, 1611, 1613 and 1621 all appear to be in regular use still which is good to see.
However 1604, 1606, 1607 and 1608 haven’t tracked for a while - are these now withdrawn, does anyone know?
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Post by Penfold on Nov 1, 2021 16:29:28 GMT 1
1603, 1609, 1611, 1613 and 1621 all appear to be in regular use still which is good to see. However 1604, 1606, 1607 and 1608 haven’t tracked for a while - are these now withdrawn, does anyone know? 1608's future doesnt look good. Dumped in BI yard with various bits missing, brakes wound off and in a shocking state paint wise. It was a bit dark this morning to see if anything had been done engine wise which is what it was supposed to have been done. Penfold
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Post by stantheman on Nov 2, 2021 0:03:40 GMT 1
1603, 1609, 1611, 1613 and 1621 all appear to be in regular use still which is good to see. However 1604, 1606, 1607 and 1608 haven’t tracked for a while - are these now withdrawn, does anyone know? 1608's future doesnt look good. Dumped in BI yard with various bits missing, brakes wound off and in a shocking state paint wise. It was a bit dark this morning to see if anything had been done engine wise which is what it was supposed to have been done. Penfold Thanks for that, good man. Be good if you have any news of the others!
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Post by stephen01 on Nov 2, 2021 0:11:32 GMT 1
1608's future doesnt look good. Dumped in BI yard with various bits missing, brakes wound off and in a shocking state paint wise. It was a bit dark this morning to see if anything had been done engine wise which is what it was supposed to have been done. Penfold Thanks for that, good man. Be good if you have any news of the others! of the ones to go to Hecky there's only 1613 & 1621 proving reliable at the minute
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Post by Penfold on Nov 2, 2021 18:05:44 GMT 1
1608's future doesnt look good. Dumped in BI yard with various bits missing, brakes wound off and in a shocking state paint wise. It was a bit dark this morning to see if anything had been done engine wise which is what it was supposed to have been done. Penfold Thanks for that, good man. Be good if you have any news of the others! 1603 and 1611 (BI ones) were both out in service this morning on OG1 and 147 respectively. Penfold
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Post by stephen01 on Nov 2, 2021 19:12:07 GMT 1
Thanks for that, good man. Be good if you have any news of the others! 1603 and 1611 (BI ones) were both out in service this morning on OG1 and 147 respectively. Penfold with 1611 on the OG3 this evening i can confirm.
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Post by stantheman on Nov 2, 2021 22:34:53 GMT 1
Thanks for that, good man. Be good if you have any news of the others! 1603 and 1611 (BI ones) were both out in service this morning on OG1 and 147 respectively. Penfold Thank you for the update. Looks like 1611 did a couple of turns on the 110 too!
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Post by Penfold on Nov 3, 2021 16:20:02 GMT 1
Confirmation that 1608 has now been withdrawn from service and is to be used for spares. The engine was obviously not repaired and after seeing the state of the chassis it would require major welding work and expense.
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Post by stantheman on Nov 3, 2021 18:21:59 GMT 1
Confirmation that 1608 has now been withdrawn from service and is to be used for spares. The engine was obviously not repaired and after seeing the state of the chassis it would require major welding work and expense. Penfold Thanks for the update! On a more positive note, I see 1607 is tracking again after an absence of a few weeks.
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