(23 May 2024, 6:58 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]I am told it was 1420.
7609 replaced by 1573 for the last few laps of the Park & Ride tonight. Knew it was too good to be true for those two to last a few days together!
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Yeh, the double decker fleet has still been struggling. Even some of the Newly transferred MMC's have been having some sort of problems. Same with the transferred Pulsars from Stockton. Again the Temsas and the Centro still keeping the fleet operational. I wonder what has happened to 2857.
Redcar spare ticket machine is now activated on the 81 do we know what it is.
2866 was tracking this morning whether it that
1564 is tracking on the x4 this afternoon
(30 May 2024, 4:22 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]1564 is tracking on the x4 this afternoon
Also 1554 Been on the 63 and 1404 also been tracking for Redcar too
(30 May 2024, 5:57 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Also 1554 Been on the 63 and 1404 also been tracking for Redcar too
Yes I think it is 1404, certainly a Max Pulsar.
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Seems like redcar are suffering again.
1404
1554
1564
1573
This isn't a great sign for the summer season. Surely arriva need to look at buses here and make a decision whether to invest in new fleet or bring in some long term loans in from somewhere
(30 May 2024, 6:18 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Seems like redcar are suffering again.
1404
1554
1564
1573
This isn't a great sign for the summer season. Surely arriva need to look at buses here and make a decision whether to invest in new fleet or bring in some long term loans in from somewhere
I know you get shouted out by some people for saying this but it's nothing new. The fact a bunch of Streetlites don't work at Redcar go to Stockton where they work like a rock for Pulsars which were like a rock there go to Redcar and are suddenly useless probably says where the problems are.
Not going to bash the place, but there's something wrong, engineering shortage maybe?
(30 May 2024, 5:59 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Yes I think it is 1404, certainly a Max Pulsar.
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Yes it was taken from Ashington today, assume once 1479 returned.
(30 May 2024, 7:20 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]Yes it was taken from Ashington today, assume once 1479 returned.
Just been out for a picture, definitely 1404.
Stockton are looking after Redcar’s engineering now of course but both depots are suffering engine failures quite often now as the fleet is all getting to the same age.
Trying to source engines for the Temsas is becoming all but impossible apparently, 4711 needs one… and 4720 is currently at Durham presumably for engine work to extend its life?
1427 is still waiting for an engine at Redcar, as is 1415 at Stockton
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(30 May 2024, 7:48 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Just been out for a picture, definitely 1404.
Stockton are looking after Redcar’s engineering now of course but both depots are suffering engine failures quite often now as the fleet is all getting to the same age.
Trying to source engines for the Temsas is becoming all but impossible apparently, 4711 needs one… and 4720 is currently at Durham presumably for engine work to extend its life?
1427 is still waiting for an engine at Redcar, as is 1415 at Stockton
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Wasn't there rumours a few months back that there was a replacement plan for the Temsas?
If we're honest Arriva would be absolutely screwed if it wasn't for the Pulsar, which at this point has to be up there as one of the best decisions they've ever made and also one of the best single decks ever produced.
(30 May 2024, 8:07 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]Wasn't there rumours a few months back that there was a replacement plan for the Temsas?
If we're honest Arriva would be absolutely screwed if it wasn't for the Pulsar, which at this point has to be up there as one of the best decisions they've ever made and also one of the best single decks ever produced.
Aren’t the Temsa replacements going to be from the North West when the Arriva depot is taken over by Bee Network?
(30 May 2024, 7:48 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Just been out for a picture, definitely 1404.
Stockton are looking after Redcar’s engineering now of course but both depots are suffering engine failures quite often now as the fleet is all getting to the same age.
Trying to source engines for the Temsas is becoming all but impossible apparently, 4711 needs one… and 4720 is currently at Durham presumably for engine work to extend its life?
1427 is still waiting for an engine at Redcar, as is 1415 at Stockton
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I thought 4711 was withdrawn. Judging by the state of it. Surely it be cheaper to withdraw it snd keep 1404 in its place
Arriva has always had a policy, it seems, of buying a reasonably large number of new vehicles in one go, and then very little for a number of years. Then a bulk order again.
Which I guess gives them a better price for the buses, but the obvious downside that they end up with a lot of aging and nearing end of life at the same time and all the unreliability that brings with it.
Its only going to get worse with more vehicles but that's how it goes. Another thing I always say that it isn't even the Temsas having the majority of the problems. It's the Pulsars. Even a fair few of the New E400 MMCs were out for a while a couple of days ago. Anyone also know why is 1421 still at Stockton when Redcar have like 3 of Stockton's vehicles? I imagine they're just throwing anything anywhere at the moment to get as many services covered as possible...
The MMC's have been off the road for various electronics issues, waiting on ADL to attend due to still being under warranty.
Since some vehicles are back on the road at Redcar, 1564 and 1573 have returned to Stockton. Also Stockton sent back 1421 to Redcar. Anyone know whats gonna happen to 1404. I'm guessing that's a permanent transfer or is it still filling in for missing vehicles?
(06 Jun 2024, 1:04 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Since some vehicles are back on the road at Redcar, 1564 and 1573 have returned to Stockton. Also Stockton sent back 1421 to Redcar. Anyone know whats gonna happen to 1404. I'm guessing that's a permanent transfer or is it still filling in for missing vehicles?
Wouldn't be surprised to see 1404 return to Ashington since 5/7 of the sheds appear to be off the road again.
Noticed 7509 was on the 57/57A yesterday according to tracking, unsure who was running it or whether it was correct though.
2857 back on the road finally at Redcar… freshly tested for another year! Been on 63s today. 7424 has been removed and taken to Durham to be parked, assume probably to donate bits to their few left going
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(06 Jun 2024, 6:25 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Wouldn't be surprised to see 1404 return to Ashington since 5/7 of the sheds appear to be off the road again.
Noticed 7509 was on the 57/57A yesterday according to tracking, unsure who was running it or whether it was correct though.
1404 is now at Redcar on official allocation - covering for 4711 which is likely to be the second Temsa withdrawn for reasons other than fire damage.
(06 Jun 2024, 6:57 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]1404 is now at Redcar on official allocation - covering for 4711 which is likely to be the second Temsa withdrawn for reasons other than fire damage.
Yeh, they seem to be slowly being withdrawn. Possibly could be 4720 next?
(06 Jun 2024, 6:57 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]1404 is now at Redcar on official allocation - covering for 4711 which is likely to be the second Temsa withdrawn for reasons other than fire damage.
Aye that's fair then, guessing 4711 is being used as a Christmas tree to keep the others going?
(17 May 2024, 11:46 am)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]I've seen a few things suggesting 1573 is at Redcar to replace a possible withdrawn 4711. Anyone know if that's possibly true? And if that's the case, why is 1421 still at Stockton? Because at the moment, technically Redcar are down by 1 vehicle. Unless 1573 is currently replacing 1427 which is broke. Unsure on why the Lite is still at Redcar.
There's a knackered Temsa at Stockton, is that 4711?
That would be possibly 4705 or potentially 4720
(07 Jun 2024, 6:26 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]That would be possibly 4705 or potentially 4720
Cheers. Doesn't seem like they have long left.
(07 Jun 2024, 6:26 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]That would be possibly 4705 or potentially 4720
Cheers. Doesn't seem like they have long left.
(06 Jun 2024, 7:32 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Aye that's fair then, guessing 4711 is being used as a Christmas tree to keep the others going?
Yes, It's sat in the yard donating spare parts for others. Surprisingly, 7425 & 7426 are still in Redcars Depot. God knows why they're still there. 7401 is still sat in the yard too and still hasn't been sent off to get it's repairs done. I would be shocked to see it even return to service at this point.
(06 Jun 2024, 6:29 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]2857 back on the road finally at Redcar… freshly tested for another year! Been on 63s today. 7424 has been removed and taken to Durham to be parked, assume probably to donate bits to their few left going
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I was on 2857 yesterday and it was great. Felt like it had a new engine, turbo the lot. Completely was a different bus for the last time I was on it.
Do we know which bus is using redcars spare ticket machine
(09 Jun 2024, 8:29 am)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Do we know which bus is using redcars spare ticket machine
1433 yesterday
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Anyone know whats happening with 4720. Someone mentioned the other day I believe, and apparently it's a Durham for some unknown reason...
Also I see 2863 has been at Redcar serving their routes for few days. I'm guessing that's filling in for missing vehicles.
I'm guessing these 3 are in need of major repairs
1423 for over a week
1427 for 3 months
1446 Been out for over a month
(13 Jun 2024, 2:07 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know whats happening with 4720. Someone mentioned the other day I believe, and apparently it's a Durham for some unknown reason...
Also I see 2863 has been at Redcar serving their routes for few days. I'm guessing that's filling in for missing vehicles.
I'm guessing these 3 are in need of major repairs
1423 for over a week
1427 for 3 months
1446 Been out for over a month
Could itt be there for an mot or just get some work done
(13 Jun 2024, 2:07 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know whats happening with 4720. Someone mentioned the other day I believe, and apparently it's a Durham for some unknown reason...
Also I see 2863 has been at Redcar serving their routes for few days. I'm guessing that's filling in for missing vehicles.
I'm guessing these 3 are in need of major repairs
1423 for over a week
1427 for 3 months
1446 Been out for over a month
1427 is getting a new eginge fitted