PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2018

by **Squiddy** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:25 pm

Bus Suggestions wrote:B-Set 117 in service, seen at Glendalough this afternoon

Actually in service or in testing? A couple weeks ago I saw set 117 and 118 testing up and down the Joondalup line, but I didn't think they were going into service until the Forrestfield link is finished?

by **Bus Suggestions** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:33 pm

No, it was in service, destos and everything coupled up to another B-Series in PM peak

by **the c man** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:04 am

Squiddy wrote:
Bus Suggestions wrote:B-Set 117 in service, seen at Glendalough this afternoon

Actually in service or in testing? A couple weeks ago I saw set 117 and 118 testing up and down the Joondalup line, but I didn't think they were going into service until the Forrestfield link is finished?

Forrestfield link is due for completion in December 2020. 117-126 will all be in service, testing pending on the opening date of the new line. There's no way they will stay in nowergup for 2 years when they could be In traffic.

by **TP1462** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:31 am

1652 is back from refurb

by **Squiddy** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:19 am

the c man wrote:
Forrestfield link is due for completion in December 2020. 117-126 will all be in service, testing pending on the opening date of the new line. There's no way they will stay in nowergup for 2 years when they could be In traffic.

Isn't the current demand for rolling stock satisfied though? They're not operating any additional services to use these extra railcars so don't we have a surplus now? They could easily sit in storage until they're needed

by **Transperthpaperbus** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:07 am

Squiddy wrote:
the c man wrote:
Forrestfield link is due for completion in December 2020. 117-126 will all be in service, testing pending on the opening date of the new line. There's no way they will stay in nowergup for 2 years when they could be In traffic.

Isn't the current demand for rolling stock satisfied though? They're not operating any additional services to use these extra railcars so don't we have a surplus now? They could easily sit in storage until they're needed

I thought they were entering service to assist in the passenger demands for Optus Stadium, that is why they are entering service now.

by **TP1462** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:56 pm

I was driving through South street earlier and saw 1320 leaving CV with the destos blanked out being driven by the mechanic turning right onto Roe Highway probably off to the auction yard

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by **Bus Suggestions** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:36 am

2902 at Wangara

by **Squiddy** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:27 pm

Bus Suggestions wrote:2902 at Wangara

2699-2902 are all at Wangara, I've been told that 2903-05 will be headed there too

by **Transperthpaperbus** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:19 pm

Squiddy wrote:
Bus Suggestions wrote:2902 at Wangara

2699-2902 are all at Wangara, I've been told that 2903-05 will be headed there too

That probably be better off being written as 2699, 2900-2902 as the 2700's are Path and the 2800's are Swan

by **Squiddy** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:21 pm

Transperthpaperbus wrote:
Squiddy wrote:2699-2902 are all at Wangara, I've been told that 2903-05 will be headed there too

That probably be better off being written as 2699, 2900-2902 as the 2700's are Path and the 2800's are Swan

If you want to nitpick, sure. But I'm sure you and pretty much anyone else reading this would know what I meant.

by **Zidanehartono** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:35 pm

I saw a six-car B-Series when i was in Cannington at around the times between 1:00PM to 1:30PM but can anyone tell me if it was either operated as a test train or otherwise?

by **the c man** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:22 pm

Zidanehartono wrote:I saw a six-car B-Series when i was in Cannington at around the times between 1:00PM to 1:30PM but can anyone tell me if it was either operated as a test train or otherwise?

Probably for the stadium special event service tonight between Perth Glory and Chelsea soccer match

by **Bus-1809** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:55 am

All lines will have B Sets on them for Stadium work this evening, mixed of course amongst the trusty A Sets.

by **Merc1107** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:14 am

Spotted a 3-car B set operating a Perth-bound service ex. Fremantle around 2215hrs tonight.

by **the c man** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:32 am

Merc1107 wrote:Spotted a 3-car B set operating a Perth-bound service ex. Fremantle around 2215hrs tonight.

You will find on all football events bsets are now working all lines from now on because 3x 4cars on thornlie, 3 or 4x 4xcars on Midland and fremantle service are replaced with 2 or 3cars as the other 4cars are on stadium services

by **TP1462** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 5:18 pm

Railcar AEA 247 has been moved not sure if towed to scrap or for repairs just went past Claisebrook didn’t see it in the yard or any of the sheds

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by **Bus-1809** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:30 am

If it's long term off traffic for major body repairs, it could be in 1D, possibly behind a B Set that's in for refurb.

by **the c man** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:50 am

TP1462 wrote:Railcar AEA 247 has been moved not sure if towed to scrap or for repairs just went past Claisebrook didn’t see it in the yard or any of the sheds

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Set 47 won't be going to scrappers. It's waiting on parts. The pta and edi are in talks as to who should be footing the bill.

by **kaplan_thornhill** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:32 pm

There's certainly no disagreement as to who is footing the bill... both parties have been waiting on an independent engineer to report on what repairs are necessary.

47 was in the shed on eight road last night. She happily gets around under her own steam.

The B series rotating in and out of Claisebrook are undergoing internal refurbs... new carpets, seat covers etc.

KT.

by **Squiddy** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:57 pm

1944 refurbished, 2903 and 2904 in service at Wangara

by **TP1462** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:12 pm

1654 back from refurb

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by **Leyland B21** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:54 pm

Spotted an ex Bolton / Porter bodied Ex Transperth MB O.305 today in Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale, Victoria. I was on the bus heading to Werribee at the time. Going back there next weekend and see if I can get some info and ask the owners if I may take some snaps as its in their driveway. It has been converted but looks in great condition.

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by **Zidanehartono** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:15 pm

The 3:28 and 3:41 210 arvo trip to Thronlie seems to be operated by B7RLE's rather than the usual OC's.

by **Squiddy** » Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:38 am

2905 delivered to Wangara, isn't in service yet