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I think I asked this before but can't remember if there was an answer but does anyone know what is wrong with 1427? Hasn't been out in service for 2 months. I imagine it needs a new engine or something big done to it?

(12 May 2024, 10:52 am)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]I think I asked this before but can't remember if there was an answer but does anyone know what is wrong with 1427? Hasn't been out in service for 2 months. I imagine it needs a new engine or something big done to it?

Awaiting for a new engine as it came to Redcar fucked

(12 May 2024, 2:04 pm)Mark66t wrote [ -> ]Awaiting for a new engine as it came to Redcar fucked

It didn’t go to Redcar fucked it was perfectly fine when it left Stockton


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(13 May 2024, 12:40 am)Spottybus wrote [ -> ]It didn’t go to Redcar fucked it was perfectly fine when it left Stockton


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 Can't wait for 1573 to go back to Stockton so 1421 can come back where it belongs

Grow Up

Dunno why they always argue with each other. Doesn't really matter which depot a bus is at. Anyways do we know what is tracking as the Redcar Spare today as it doesn't seem to be 1573.

V514DFTGrow Up

Mannera please

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(13 May 2024, 10:54 am)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Dunno why they always argue with each other. Doesn't really matter which depot a bus is at. Anyways do we know what is tracking as the Redcar Spare today as it doesn't seem to be 1573.

Stockton pile of crap 1573 broken down on the x4

(13 May 2024, 11:41 am)Mark66t wrote [ -> ]V514DFTGrow Up

Mannera please

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Stockton pile of crap 1573 broken down on the x4

Pathetic

I've seen a few things suggesting 1573 is at Redcar to replace a possible withdrawn 4711.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.

What's the issue with 2857 not tracked since end of April?

Currently redcar buses thst haven't tracked in a while

1427- awaiting new engine 13/3
1446 6/5
2857 24/4
4711-possible withdrawal 4/1
4720 20/4
7401 -needing rear axel work 2023
7405 6/5

Anyone know what is tracking as 7405 on the X4?

I know tracking isn't the most reliable around but have Redcar seriously already broke 7579* and 7581. Pretty impressive if so.

** Aware it tracked this morning but it seems to have been stuck at Guisborough for 12 minutes before stopping which generally meant it went no-where.

Edit (4pm):
Add 7580 to the list aswell now as that hasn't left Whitby and has been replaced by one of the DB300's which appears to be double tracking but that might just be a ticket machine swapover but whatever it is currently on a wild goosechase via Redcar depot.

(23 May 2024, 1:31 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know what is tracking as 7405 on the X4?

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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(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?