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North East Buses Local Bus Scene Bygone Era RCU834S - Preservation Candidate?

RCU834S - Preservation Candidate?

RCU834S - Preservation Candidate?

 
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13 Jul 2021, 11:33 pm #1
Would be great to see this join 838 (and maybe 807 one day) preserved and restored to former glory.  The asking price seems a little steep (though I have no idea how much is typical) especially given the condition and appears significantly altered internally.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154468550494
stagecoachbusdepot
13 Jul 2021, 11:33 pm #1

Would be great to see this join 838 (and maybe 807 one day) preserved and restored to former glory.  The asking price seems a little steep (though I have no idea how much is typical) especially given the condition and appears significantly altered internally.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154468550494

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14 Jul 2021, 7:58 am #2
Not worth the £12k it was initially put up for before the seller realised he's got a Daimler Fleetline on his hands and not an Atlantean and jacked the price up another 2k, then there's the cost of towing it back to the North East as well as fixing the leak in the air tank. Anyone who wants it is gonna need deep pockets.

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MVK 500R
14 Jul 2021, 7:58 am #2

Not worth the £12k it was initially put up for before the seller realised he's got a Daimler Fleetline on his hands and not an Atlantean and jacked the price up another 2k, then there's the cost of towing it back to the North East as well as fixing the leak in the air tank. Anyone who wants it is gonna need deep pockets.

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15 Sep 2021, 2:44 pm #3
Still for sale on eBay.

Why would a Fleetline be worth more than an Atlantean?

Is fixing an air tank a big problem?

I heard these panoramic large side windows gave structural issues for some operators and thus earlier withdrawal from service. Would that be the same for this batch?

Although the seller has a YouTube of the engine running, I am guessing there is potential for all sorts of issues, mainly body, hence your comment about deep pockets.
Brampton Trev
15 Sep 2021, 2:44 pm #3

Still for sale on eBay.

Why would a Fleetline be worth more than an Atlantean?

Is fixing an air tank a big problem?

I heard these panoramic large side windows gave structural issues for some operators and thus earlier withdrawal from service. Would that be the same for this batch?

Although the seller has a YouTube of the engine running, I am guessing there is potential for all sorts of issues, mainly body, hence your comment about deep pockets.

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15 Sep 2021, 3:11 pm #4
(15 Sep 2021, 2:44 pm)Brampton Trev Still for sale on eBay.

Why would a Fleetline be worth more than an Atlantean?

Is fixing an air tank a big problem?

I heard these panoramic large side windows gave structural issues for some operators and thus earlier withdrawal from service. Would that be the same for this batch?

Although the seller has a YouTube of the engine running, I am guessing there is potential for all sorts of issues, mainly body, hence your comment about deep pockets.
There's more Atlanteans around than Fleetlines. Only about 4 Fleetlines survive compared to the numerous Atlanteans in preservation.
The panoramic windows were never an issue on any of the batches ordered by the PTE as far as I know, as I've seen Atlanteans survive into the early 2000's before being withdrawn. Structural issues only really occurred on the Willowbrook batch, due to being unfamiliar with the nearside layout.
As for the air pump, you will need to find one that matches the engine, as the Fleetlines were fitted with Gardiner engines.

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MVK 500R
15 Sep 2021, 3:11 pm #4

(15 Sep 2021, 2:44 pm)Brampton Trev Still for sale on eBay.

Why would a Fleetline be worth more than an Atlantean?

Is fixing an air tank a big problem?

I heard these panoramic large side windows gave structural issues for some operators and thus earlier withdrawal from service. Would that be the same for this batch?

Although the seller has a YouTube of the engine running, I am guessing there is potential for all sorts of issues, mainly body, hence your comment about deep pockets.
There's more Atlanteans around than Fleetlines. Only about 4 Fleetlines survive compared to the numerous Atlanteans in preservation.
The panoramic windows were never an issue on any of the batches ordered by the PTE as far as I know, as I've seen Atlanteans survive into the early 2000's before being withdrawn. Structural issues only really occurred on the Willowbrook batch, due to being unfamiliar with the nearside layout.
As for the air pump, you will need to find one that matches the engine, as the Fleetlines were fitted with Gardiner engines.

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