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Post by pub146g on Aug 17, 2008 1:53:54 GMT 1
Hot on the heels of First 36930 which has just undergone MOT and repaint, along with a new gearbox, 31092 entered the paintshops on Thurs afternoon. I, personally think these are superb buses and think it's such a shame the majority have left the fleet.
Single deck Scania 61083 (8605) has been off the road now for some time and is awaiting an engine from a suitable doner.
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Post by angrycommuter on Dec 5, 2008 14:26:19 GMT 1
I saw one of these H reg buses in service on the Headrow this afternoon. I thought they were meant to be scrapped last year?
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Post by kendall17 on Dec 5, 2008 14:43:57 GMT 1
I saw one of these H reg buses in service on the Headrow this afternoon. I thought they were meant to be scrapped last year? Yeah so did we, theres still 3 H6--VNW i think they're 615/9 & 620 also think theres H232 LOM & G379 NRC flying around aswell |
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Post by jackh on Dec 5, 2008 15:23:45 GMT 1
If you are after some more old Rider vehicles, Chester is a good place to go as they have a handful of Alexander RH H---VNW Scanias, plus some old York DAFs with either Ikarus/Optare bodies.
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Post by tommyinyork on Dec 5, 2008 20:12:11 GMT 1
All Optare Delta's have now left PMT and i think about 2 or 3 Ikarus DAF's were scrapped.
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Post by MT on Dec 5, 2008 20:41:09 GMT 1
I saw one of these H reg buses in service on the Headrow this afternoon. I thought they were meant to be scrapped last year? Yeah so did we, theres still 3 H6--VNW i think they're 615/9 & 620 also think theres H232 LOM & G379 NRC flying around aswell F422GWG is still around as well, good to see one of this batch has survived. |
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Post by kendall17 on Dec 5, 2008 20:56:23 GMT 1
I'm chuffed that B.P's vehicles are still around in Leeds, they're part of history & i hope that one gets preserved.
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Post by 39231 on Dec 6, 2008 3:14:07 GMT 1
i like the 8015/19/20 which still give good service
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Post by www.buseireann.ie on Dec 6, 2008 13:02:22 GMT 1
It appears that 61083 has a new engine, but not a very good one! As posted on another thread, this bus seems underpowered when in first gear.
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Post by kendall17 on Dec 6, 2008 18:33:27 GMT 1
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Post by jimbob90 on Dec 7, 2008 0:33:10 GMT 1
Hope the Scania's, both single and double decker remain in the First Leeds fleet for at least a couple more years. Great buses!
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Post by Burnside on Dec 7, 2008 10:59:51 GMT 1
Here, here!
I always chuckled when igot on one and the driver seemed to be pinned to the back of the cab by that massive steering wheel!!
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Post by jackh on Dec 7, 2008 11:25:07 GMT 1
The Scanias that were bodied by Northern Counties weren't popular with drivers due to the cab ergonomics!
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Post by DaveG on Dec 17, 2008 23:11:04 GMT 1
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Post by T101VWU on Dec 18, 2008 16:26:40 GMT 1
hey thanks davidg for posting vid for me as i was unable to do due to some problems with my net.hope people like vid of this beasty scania N113DRB 36932 ex black prince.
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Post by T101VWU on Jan 31, 2009 0:57:43 GMT 1
uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2GNVOike3sgfor all you scania fans this is a must see as it is the best sounding scania strider you will probably ever hear again before they get withdrawn.
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Post by Crazylegs811 on Jan 31, 2009 20:38:26 GMT 1
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Post by pub146g on Feb 6, 2009 2:31:59 GMT 1
I've been told today that First Leeds 61079, currently stored at Hunslet Park has been secured for preservation. Don't know who's bought it but i'd suspect it's the Transport Yorkshire Preservation Group but that's only a guess.
(PS: Hate the inappropriate apostrophe in the thread title, who on earth put that in? Oh yea, it was me!
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Post by Craig on Feb 6, 2009 18:23:36 GMT 1
(PS: Hate the inappropriate apostrophe in the thread title, who on earth put that in? Oh yea, it was me! Et voila! |
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Post by pub146g on Feb 7, 2009 0:37:04 GMT 1
Fantastic! Thanks Craig.
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Post by Crazylegs811 on Feb 7, 2009 15:58:17 GMT 1
I'm over the moon that a yorkshire rider example has been preserved.
Anybody know how much 61079 was to this mystery preservationist ?
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Post by pub146g on Feb 7, 2009 17:53:12 GMT 1
I've been told today that it's been bought by a guy who works at Hunslet Park so my earlier suggestion that it could be the Transport Yorkshire Preservation Group was incorrect.
No idea how much though.
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Post by national on Feb 7, 2009 23:03:49 GMT 1
This is untrue. Please STOP this rumour mill - details about this will be made in the future.
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Post by T101VWU on Feb 22, 2009 1:43:34 GMT 1
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Post by Crazylegs811 on Feb 22, 2009 2:24:38 GMT 1
I thought i'd never see the day 61083 practically reduced to rubble !
anybody know what the deal with 61079 is ?? is it saved or not ??
also has 61085 & 86 left hunslet yet or are they already cut up ??
any info much appreicated
cheers !
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