PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2022

[Squiddy]

Mix of buses seen at Rockingham on emergency rail between Cockburn and Mandurah this afternoon due to a bushfire. Only listing the out-of-contract buses as frankly I've forgotten the usual Rockingham contract buses that were there!

1225 (might have been 1228, only saw it from a distance)
1281
1297
1342
1571
1647
2268
2418
2777
2780
2961
3052
3099
3255 (possibly on its first shift in service)
CVL1271 / ex-1353 (Chart-A-Bus)
CVL1808 (Chart-A-Bus)
CVL2286 Adams Coachlines / Pinnacle Tours C104
1GPV732 Adams Coachlines / Pinnacle Tours C109

[sylar]

Yep I was on board Perth CAT 2780 whilst it was doing an express run to Rockingham/Warnbro/Mandurah.

On a side note I saw 1355 in service at Warnbro Station this arvo

[Enviro 500]

Weren't 1225 and 1228 Swan Transit storage buses?

[Off The Rails]

Yes. 1225 is stored in Midvale, however I don't know where 1228 is stored.

Cheers!

[the c man]

Mix of buses seen at Rockingham on emergency rail between Cockburn and Mandurah this afternoon due to a bushfire. Only listing the out-of-contract buses as frankly I've forgotten the usual Rockingham contract buses that were there!

1225 (might have been 1228, only saw it from a distance)
1281
1297
1342
1571
1647
2268
2418
2777
2780
2961
3052
3099
3255 (possibly on its first shift in service)
CVL1271 / ex-1353 (Chart-A-Bus)
CVL1808 (Chart-A-Bus)
CVL2286 Adams Coachlines / Pinnacle Tours C104
1GPV732 Adams Coachlines / Pinnacle Tours C109

Definitely would have been 1228. Midvales 1221 and 1225 are only doing airport transfers now champ. No longer doing passengers services anymore

[Bus Suggestions]

Yes. 1225 is stored in Midvale, however I don't know where 1228 is stored.

Cheers!

Well, funnily enough, on Monday I went for a walk around the Joondalup Depot to try and spot a BZL (to no avail). Rather, I saw 1226 and 1228 stored there.

[Zidanehartono]

2880 sighted on its way to Joondalup Depot after its sleepover at Trucks Centre Kewdale for warranty repairs.

[komen_413]

Saw 2369 operating a 345T on a Baysie shift.

[komen_413]

1957 seems to finally have made the move to Freo.

[TP1462]

One of the 100 series ex CATs was involved in a relatively minor accident with what looks to be a Mazda CX3 on Gilmore Ave in Kwinana mostly front end damage so possibly another unit for early disposal



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[Enviro 500]

Looks like 119 got hit. If the front from 1289 is good then maybe it can be grafted on. Otherwise, they can choose from 1234, 1235, 1240 and 1253.

[Squiddy]

If the front from 1289 is good then maybe it can be grafted on. Otherwise, they can choose from 1234, 1235, 1240 and 1253.

For the love of god please stop posting useless comments like this. Who's to say they don't have spare parts already, given how commonly new bumpers are required? Why would they need to tear apart an OC that'd likely end up at auction otherwise? WHY DOES IT MATTER WHERE THE PARTS COME FROM?

[komen_413]

I agree with Squiddy, could we please stop making these useless speculative comments that don't contribute anything meaningful to the discussion? !

[Woolies_truck]

1242,1251,1258,1268,1272,1274-1276 have been Disposed.
1277 Withdrawn & Stored

[Enviro 500]

1242,1251,1258,1268,1272,1274-1276 have been Disposed.
1277 Withdrawn & Stored

1276 was the first Thermo King unit. Its rego is still valid to end of March.

[TransRegional]

2123 has moved from Kununurra to Broome to join 2201, 2202 and 2203.

[Zidanehartono]

Volvo BZL #2 (TP4001) has been registered and was sighted at Trucks Centre sporting the red CAT livery, a fact that it was also the same exact unit on display at Volvo Group Australia headquarters for the debut event of the 'BZL' range in September 2021.

[Enviro 500]

I forsee the possible return of 2880 and 2881 to normal service soon now that both 4000 and 4001 are registered and painted in Joondalup CAT livery.

If the BZLs are a success, Midvale might be next to get them for the Midland Shuttle, which currently has 1466 as a permanent bus.

[Mr OC Benz]

If the BZLs are a success, Midvale might be next to get them for the Midland Shuttle, which currently has 1466 as a permanent bus.

Can we please go at least a day without pointless speculation that doesn't contribute anything meaningful to the thread?

[Zidanehartono]

Today's buses on the Midland Line train replacement are from I've seen/known:

1332
1343
1567
1631
1657
1669
1671
1679
1683
1684
1693
1695
1840
1843
2021
2146
2149
2197
2253
2262
2289
2299
2313
2405
2418
2420
2425
2427
2430
2491
2518
2539
2566
2580
2585
2688
2777-2779
2782
2842
2843
2878
2900
2913
2962
2971
2978-2980
3213
3239
3247

[komen_413]

Buses on RR today (my obvs)
107 (standby)
1875
2368
2387
2388
2718
2745
2761
2765
2775
3035
3038
3041
3044
3050
3053
3056
3108
3110

[Bus Suggestions]

2903 now sporting Dahua CCTV cameras.

[Zidanehartono]

Route 233 is deviating via Warton Road this afternoon due to an accident in Southern River.

[komen_413]

Saw 1915 doing a 67F

[TransRegional]

Broome's 2201 seen refurbished back in Perth.