Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Definitely not those.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
58 and 63 has the Futurebus rear ends.
I have a feeling it could be 6367AO being a Scania L94UB from CDC Ballarat depot.
Will probably go up Tuesday if this rain eases.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Thanks!
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Who is operating the R395 at the moment? I assume Brisbane Bus Lines - but is there anyone else?
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
CDC Ballarat #172 is still in Ballarat. The #172 for the shuttle is ex Buslink Darwin #172AirBusTrain wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:25 am58 and 63 has the Futurebus rear ends.
I have a feeling it could be 6367AO being a Scania L94UB from CDC Ballarat depot.
Will probably go up Tuesday if this rain eases.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Thanks for that maxy54!
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
There goes your trip!
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Sounds about right! Maybe next week, been doing 555s and local runs with my mate Santa and have to wait for my Coles delivery tommorow morning. Will be sure to get more videos of their post refurb B12 VSTs.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Clarks 48 and 49 have been withdrawn and are awaiting sale.
Old Clarks 50 was dereg (XQ83MJ) couple months ago, still showing on fleetlists however.
Clarks still has go ahead for electric units at this stage, with works for implementing Superchargers in the yard. A driver suggested Clarks should buy the new Custom-Denning electric units, which look very stylish. Prefers them over the new look VSTs.
Old Clarks 50 was dereg (XQ83MJ) couple months ago, still showing on fleetlists however.
Clarks still has go ahead for electric units at this stage, with works for implementing Superchargers in the yard. A driver suggested Clarks should buy the new Custom-Denning electric units, which look very stylish. Prefers them over the new look VSTs.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
A bloody good idea! If only the Queensland Government didn't fund them to have Bustech electric buses!!AirBusTrain wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:50 am A driver suggested Clarks should buy the new Custom-Denning electric units, which look very stylish. Prefers them over the new look VSTs.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
I honestly have no hope in Bustechs (or BusTech or something now lol) future to be honest, by the sounds the Calabros aren't running the show anymore and it's taken over by some other numpties. Cost over quality I would imagine, already a bit like that with Bustech as it is. Our new units have had non stop issues (10 11 12 13 14 50). As much as I am literally a Bustech foamer, it sucks. The logo and name change is just the start it seems.385BUZ wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:57 pmA bloody good idea! If only the Queensland Government didn't fund them to have Bustech electric buses!!AirBusTrain wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:50 am A driver suggested Clarks should buy the new Custom-Denning electric units, which look very stylish. Prefers them over the new look VSTs.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
What issues do they have with 10 11 etc if you can say?
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
They're slow compared to their B12 counterparts, hard to hear out of the driver cab, extremely slow doors and some other issues I'm told. Then there's issues with doors, keeping up air, gearbox issues such as N to D with correct startup procedure etc etc..
(also, I have no affiliation with Clarks, just what drivers tell me)
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
New unit for Mt Gravatt Bus Service. Featuring a white desto, first for their Optimus'!
Scania K310UB Volgren Optimus YS2K4X20001917924 "Sophie" 21 Translink livery, registered 23rd November '20.
Scania K310UB Volgren Optimus YS2K4X20001917924 "Sophie" 21 Translink livery, registered 23rd November '20.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
What are the rego and body nos on the new Mt Gravatt unit?
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Forgot to state rego yesterday. XQ21PT, body number is unknown sorry.
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
https://cdcqueensland.com.au/go-noosa-c ... ueensland/
Seems like they are using a Mere Optimi as well - see picture in link
Gladstone Bus #318
Seems like they are using a Mere Optimi as well - see picture in link
Gladstone Bus #318
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Re: Rail & Private Operator Observations 2019/2020
Guess this now concludes the last post in this discussion. Happy New Year all!
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