15 Nov 2015, 5:49 pm
#309
(15 Nov 2015, 5:40 pm)DaveyBowyer Got to look at it this way though. Whilst the 56 has barely any competing routes (well technically the Metro and Train but I don't think anybody would do the whole Fab 56 route from Newcastle unlike us lot), the X39, 309 and 310 have the following:
- Arriva = 306 competing with the 309/310, 308 competing with both but particularly the 309, X6 competing with the X39 and technically, the 309 has to compete with both the X4 and 308 between Seaton Sluice and Blyth.
- Stagecoach = 22 and 22X competing with the X39 and 309.
Now if Deptford only has one spare, this won't affect the Fab 56 greatly as the B9s are pretty reliable and given the extra time that has been added to the Fab 56, then unless a major incident or form of disruption kicks off along route, then the 56 doesn't need to be regulated as such and worst case, if 6099 got sent out and they needed another spare, then a Vyking could be used (or 6100 swapped with one of Percy Main's presidents or Lolynes).
If Percy Main on the other hand has to allocate a Lolyne or a President to their Cobalt Clipper services, then this means that they're losing passengers to Arriva (13/64 reg B5LH or Streetlite vs a V or W reg Lolyne or President or worse, a single decker). Not only this, but a President or a Lolyne would be far more likely to fail en route and if 6100 was used in lieu of 6101 - 6117 if needed, this would reduce the change of any further disruption en route. If the Presidents and Lolynes were constantly being relied upon, then the condition and reliability of these vehicles could deteriorate. Whilst both depots would suffer from 1 less spare vehicle, it would be far better than Percy Main having to constantly rely upon such vehicles. I would say exactly the same if any major roadworks were to happen on the 10/10A/10B routes and Riverside being in the same position needing another vehicle.
Why send 6100 to Percy Main so a Vyking could be used on the 56, if 6100 is already out... why not just use a Vyking etc on the 309/310 - although you've said why, its not really a good argument to why Deptford should loose 6100.
You also say: but a President or a Lolyne would be far more likely to fail en route and if 6100 was used in lieu of 6101 - 6117 if needed, this would reduce the change of any further disruption en route. - would or be the same for the 56 to, if they had to use a president or a Lolyne or a daily bases?
Also - what about 6084 from Riverside or one of the spare B7's...... 6084 has the exact same spec's as the Cobalt Clipper B9's...
Edit: Btw Davey i wasn't saying you were starting an argument, i was just saying it as a figure of speech!
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