PTA / Transperth Observations- April 2012

[perthbus]

April is here.

[Q4004]

From the march thread

I saw 1508 at the Domestic Airport last night doing a 37 to Perth.

My understanding is that 1507 and 1508 are now at Welshpool. 1585 and 1586 have been transferred out elsewhere (not sure at this stage - may be either Shenton Park or Karrinyup). Will find out for sure tomorrow.

1507 is at Shenton Park, 1508 and 1509 are at Welshpool, 1509 went past us yesterday in Busport doing a 39 to Redcliffe. 1585 and 1586 are at Karrinyup. 1585 was at Subiaco Oval last night.

[perthbus]

Here's some shots from the Footy yesterday evening.

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[High Floor Bus]

704,693,695,701,1446,703,so far on Midland - Bassendean Rail replacment today.

[PoweredByCNG]

My informant has told me that 475 was finally withdrawn on Friday 30 March 2012, together with 483 on the same day. This signifies the full retirement of the 'old shape' O 305 fleet from the Transperth fleet.

Cheers.

[Mr OC Benz]

703, 727, 1463, 1488, 581 also on rail. Note it looks as if 581 has new rear route no. destos, seem to be of a Southport style...

[Bus-1809]

I think they have old transdot units in them. Need to investigate this further. 652 or 658 has the same unit

[Herbert]

552 also has a new rear route no box like 581's:

[PoweredByCNG]

Amazing how much of a transformation these new rear route displays make. The original displays aged very poorly and the remaining examples are mostly unreadable.

[UQB444]

Note it looks as if 581 has new rear route no. destos, seem to be of a Southport style...

They look like they are from an O305/ 405

[drpeps]

When driving along Roe Highway yesterday, I noticed 3 Renault PR100.2's in various states of disrepair at the Canning Vale depot. 2 of them looked like Adams' Nightriders. Is there a connection between the depot and Adams?

[TP1854]

sWAn transit bought those ex ADAMS Nightcruiser Renaults for parts.

[Bus-1809]

One of them is ex B27/550 Waste of a really good bus

[High Floor Bus]

TP3010 B12 & TP2235 B7R seen a Volgren Malaga today.

[PoweredByCNG]

Expect three B12s to be delivered in the next couple of weeks.

[Mandurahbus]

2231 now at Mandurah

[perthbus]

I'm hearing 1181, 2207 and 08 moved north to Joondalup from Mandurah today. 1181's final destination will be Wangara and 1219 went home to Mandurah.

I believe these OC's are extra for the Whitfords-Joondalup feeder improvements.

1543 arrived back at Karrinyup today refurbed.

[Bus-1809]

B28 and B34 seen without signage in different locations this morning.

3007 seen on it's maiden voyage (509T/782 Special).

754 seen doing a 509F on a Canning Vale Shift. This signifies to me that it hasn't gone to Gosnells. Would be curious to see what has been doing the 252T in the morning and 252F in the arvo. 726 perhaps?

[Mandurahbus]

2232 in action in Mandurah

[Off The Rails]

754 seen doing a 509F on a Canning Vale Shift. This signifies to me that it hasn't gone to Gosnells. Would be curious to see what has been doing the 252T in the morning and 252F in the arvo. 726 perhaps?

726 has not been doing the shift that 483 used to do. It was seen doing a 244 at Armadale at 3:20pm yesterday. I haven't seen (or heard) any other buses except OC's running around. Seeing how many people is in that 252F, It's either 483 running around still, or a double banked by OC's.

Cheers!

[Bus-1809]

3008 observed on Market St by one of my associates doing an 825 yesterday! One was also observed by Statetransit772 vein driven from Tomago to the wharf in NSW yesterday

[perthbus]

3009 new B12 for Karrinyup delivered this morning.

Here's a quick pic of it shortly after it's arrival. Small Volvo badge on the rear of this VT build.

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Rumour has it that it might make it debut at the Footy.

[I love the old buses]

2232 spotted on a 825 to Rockingham about 20minutes ago.

[cutting it]

3009 new B12 for Karrinyup delivered this morning.

Here's a quick pic of it shortly after it's arrival. Small Volvo badge on the rear of this VT build.

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Rumour has it that it might make it debut at the Footy.

Is that a reversing camera hanging on the back ??!!

[renaultartic]

Yes, all those new artics have the reverse cam.