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by CCCC
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Private Observations - July to December 2018
Replies: 486
Views: 141877

Re: Private Observations - July to December 2018

Daniel wrote:Not sure what you mean. The entire operation was purchased by CDC.
I think theres more to come of it.
by CCCC
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
Topic: ‘99 Csepel Starliner
Replies: 1
Views: 7237

Re: ‘99 Csepel Starliner

Hey all, I’ve recently come into possession of the above mentioned. I can’t remember the body # off the top of my head, but I can dig it out if need be. Basically there’s 100 little things wrong with it, so I would love to have a chat to someone who’s spent a bit of time in or under one. Cheers Sen...
by CCCC
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Private Observations - July to December 2018
Replies: 486
Views: 141877

Re: Private Observations - July to December 2018

Will they also continue to operate some trips on four of the Busways routes in the Busways region? Transport Info shows routes 78 and 80 as being jointly operated by Busways and Hunter Valley. For the other two jointly operated routes 91 and 98 there has been a problem in transport Info with separa...
by CCCC
Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Its easy tours Denning landseer
Replies: 3
Views: 2899

Re: Its easy tours Denning landseer


Central Coast phone number so Easy Tours must be trying to sell it.
by CCCC
Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Its easy tours Denning landseer
Replies: 3
Views: 2899

Its easy tours Denning landseer

Anyone got a pic of Its easy tours Landseer , still in Wisleys of winghams colours.
Not sure if its still TV 986
by CCCC
Thu May 17, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Photos - Sydney/NSW
Topic: Bus Chassis on a low loader
Replies: 5
Views: 6615

Re: Bus Chassis on a low loader

They were still being delivered to body builders in early 1990's as Toronto bought a few old STA leopards stripped them in their yard and had them driven to PMC in Sydney for new 160 bodies.
by CCCC
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: MAN Coach
Replies: 3
Views: 4830

Re: MAN Coach

I have a MAN 14280 Coach there is a horrific rattle in the front end that nobody can fix it has new shock absorbers and everthing appears to be tight only done 340,000 clicks any suggestions MAN usually rode much rougher than anything else in my experience , could be part of the body coming away ca...
by CCCC
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Photos - Sydney/NSW
Topic: Random buses n coaches
Replies: 2
Views: 4667

Re: Random buses n coaches

Wow AAT now with BCI what a full circle they have come.

I recall there previous advertising about how they only used the finest Mercedes.
by CCCC
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Photos - Adelaide/SA
Topic: Aircraft.
Replies: 6
Views: 12970

Re: Aircraft.

Didn't realise virgin had 717's hard to get these days with a lot of airlines trying to get them.

As for the other british planes, I presume there ex qantas.
by CCCC
Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: Buy / Swap / Sell
Topic: Mk4 STA Merc for sale - Ex 2812
Replies: 6
Views: 9958

Re: Mk4 STA Merc for sale - Ex 2812

funbus wrote:I love how it comes with a steering cap! :lol:

very hard to find one that ever did, but to those who dont know that, would find it a strange comment! :D
So were they just taken by the drivers , or removed before put into operation , must be a heap out there if drivers have them.
by CCCC
Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Newcastle to Orange ???
Replies: 15
Views: 5679

Re: Newcastle to Orange ???

Orange > Bathurst > Sofala > Mudgee > Merriwa then Golden Highway to New England Highway, scenic trip beats traffic every time Yeah done this way many times , all bitumen , need to look into the other Rylston way a bit more , looks a bit windy as well. Edit : all sealed. http://www.bylongvalleyway....
by CCCC
Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Newcastle to Orange ???
Replies: 15
Views: 5679

Re: Newcastle to Orange ???

You might save fuel too by keeping on the move and cruising below 100km/h for much of the trip. It gives you a chance to explore places you might never otherwise see. Try not to use a GPS and plot your route from a detailed road map. It's good for the mind and makes it more adventurous and challeng...
by CCCC
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Newcastle to Orange ???
Replies: 15
Views: 5679

Re: Newcastle to Orange ???

https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Newcastle,+New+South+Wales/Orange,+New+South+Wales+2800/@-33.0590328,149.319014,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b733e1371c702e5:0x4017d681632a8a0!2m2!1d151.7816802!2d-32.9282712!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b102cd0e28c4861:0x50609b4904423f0!2m2!1d149.1!2d-33.283333!3e0 ye...
by CCCC
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:54 am
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
Replies: 10
Views: 15554

Re: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?

http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=55689 3350 XL9AB21CG03003350 60/760 00/97 < gesloopt = demolished 3434 XL9AB21CG03003434 62/762 m/o GRAND 2 00/97 Grand Touring, Queanbeyan 3441 XL9AB21CG03003441 61/761 3729 AO 00/05< Phillip Island Bus Lines, Cowes 29 3447 XL9AB21CG0300344...
by CCCC
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Newcastle to Orange ???
Replies: 15
Views: 5679

Re: Newcastle to Orange ???

yeah sorry guys I meant best way to drive.
by CCCC
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Newcastle to Orange ???
Replies: 15
Views: 5679

Newcastle to Orange ???

Which way guys ????
by CCCC
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?
Replies: 10
Views: 15554

Re: Bova Futura's: Where Are They Now?

From memory there was also a few single axles ones as well ?????
by CCCC
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Better than batteries
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Better than batteries

I would agree with you but I do have my doubts about risking the farmland in years to come with gas drilling but if they want to bring shiploads in from off shore WA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZwtxHta9AE I would have no problem. Not long now and the price will tumble I think https://www.youtu...
by CCCC
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: 2 axles v 3 axles
Replies: 5
Views: 4934

Re: 2 axles v 3 axles

Years ago ( yeah I know still an old driver) I was driving a Landseer between Sutton Forest and Marulan, the cross wind was so strong I struggled to keep to 80kph fro a short distance. Even Sydney Harbour Bridge can have its moments. I was thinking the same spot when I wrote post above, had some ni...
by CCCC
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Photos - Hobart/Tas
Topic: Tour Coaches in/around Hobart Dec.2017
Replies: 1
Views: 6326

Re: Tour Coaches in/around Hobart Dec.2017

Can't be to many PMC coaches around in full service , amazing it still looks like new.
by CCCC
Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: 2 axles v 3 axles
Replies: 5
Views: 4934

Re: 2 axles v 3 axles

you don't want to be driving a 2 axle on long distance on a windy day.
by CCCC
Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Worst Cars Ever Number 1: Lada Samara
Replies: 53
Views: 43638

Re: Worst Cars Ever Number 1: Lada Samara

I recall seeing ACA ?? program on one dissatisfied customer when they were new from the Dealer selling them at Gosford.
The gearshift keep coming off in his hand was one complaint
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by CCCC
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
Topic: 1936 Titan double decker
Replies: 21
Views: 13621

Re: 1936 Titan double decker

Hi Keith! I have just purchased a Titan Double Decker that we believe to be between and 1947-50 Model. Its between Rocky and Gracemere! I was wondering if you might be able to help me with any oil specifications as I am having trouble getting it out from where it is. It has had water through it so ...
by CCCC
Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
Topic: GM PD4107
Replies: 28
Views: 20594

Re: GM PD4107

Hi I'm new here Glenn I supposed to be my name seldom called it go by Frog or Froggy . I recently bought a PD4107 as well . What a fun thing to drive . Did years interstate express the old girl puts a I've driven over the years to shame when it comes to driving pleasure like a go-cart on steroids. ...
by CCCC
Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Photos - Sydney/NSW
Topic: Blue Mountains postcard - February/March 2013
Replies: 11
Views: 9810

Re: Blue Mountains postcard - February/March 2013

There is my bus! The fishbowl Scenicruiser is me and yes we were having a temperamental hissy fit overheating day. Cooling off in Lithgow befor heading up the hill on bells line out of town. She's mostly sorted out now but there's always something falling off. Going to qld in it in a couple of week...

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