PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
1684 is also refurbished
Officially the last person to tag off the 381 - 20/5/16.
Second last person to tag off the last timetabled 16 - 23/08/19.
Last person to tag off a Transdev Joondalup service - 19/1/20.
Second last person to tag off the last timetabled 16 - 23/08/19.
Last person to tag off a Transdev Joondalup service - 19/1/20.
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Unknown artic on 27, unknown CAT-spec OC on 160 (could be 113 or 117), 4002 on Blue CAT.
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
Thought I had the scoop on 4002!
4002 is on loan to Transdev at CATS for the next 2 weeks for evaluation on the CATS Routes.
4002 is on loan to Transdev at CATS for the next 2 weeks for evaluation on the CATS Routes.
If it's not a ZF, take it back!
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
Makes me think Claisebrook could be the next EV depot soon. All the same, the 10-year tenure for the CAT B7s is nearly up and they may be redeployed soon. Won't be surprised if they replace 114-116 at Freo.
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Yeah on Blues just passed on BeaufortEnviro 500 wrote:Makes me think Claisebrook could be the next EV depot soon. All the same, the 10-year tenure for the CAT B7s is nearly up and they may be redeployed soon. Won't be surprised if they replace 114-116 at Freo.
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I'm on it now.TP1462 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:58 pmYeah on Blues just passed on BeaufortEnviro 500 wrote: Makes me think Claisebrook could be the next EV depot soon. All the same, the 10-year tenure for the CAT B7s is nearly up and they may be redeployed soon. Won't be surprised if they replace 114-116 at Freo.
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NHs are being reactivated over the northern suburbs in preparation for the Midland and Airport Line shutdown from tomorrow. Seen so far are 1163 and 1226 in service with Path and Swan respectively. I've also heard that some might be headed here from Albany...
I'd post any important, bus-related links I had, but they're outdated anyways.
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Went to beckenham depot today pick up couple buses.
1686 refurbished
2449&2450 on loan to midvale while shutdown is on
Also spotted 11xx nh series in the bodyshops at beckenham depot but couldn't get the fleet.
3085 also back in midvale after been picked up at beckenham depot
1686 refurbished
2449&2450 on loan to midvale while shutdown is on
Also spotted 11xx nh series in the bodyshops at beckenham depot but couldn't get the fleet.
3085 also back in midvale after been picked up at beckenham depot
Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
I was driving home from the licensing centre around the corner after work and saw 1686 out in the early afternoon peak looks freshthe c man wrote:Went to beckenham depot today pick up couple buses.
1686 refurbished
2449&2450 on loan to midvale while shutdown is on
Also spotted 11xx nh series in the bodyshops at beckenham depot but couldn't get the fleet.
3085 also back in midvale after been picked up at beckenham depot
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I’ll be up very early for work I’ll see if any extra are delivered to Redcliffe over nightBus Suggestions wrote:NHs are being reactivated over the northern suburbs in preparation for the Midland and Airport Line shutdown from tomorrow. Seen so far are 1163 and 1226 in service with Path and Swan respectively. I've also heard that some might be headed here from Albany...
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
Absolutely trash photo (I was not at all prepared for this) but I spotted TP 1228 on a 467 this morning, so Swan has reactivated at least 2 NHs so far.
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does anyone who where the allocation of reactive NH. i know that 122x probably at joondalup.
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Your best luck for NHs afaik are the 1220s at Joondalup and various Path ones from Malaga. The reactivated Path ones I've noted seem to have been pulled from regional operators, e.g. TransGoldfields, whereas Swan's 1220s have always been in storage here. It could all change today, however...
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
"Hey mate, you can’t park there": r/Perth (Reddit)
Set 93 appears to have derailed at Nowergup's southern end last Saturday. According to the above Reddit post's OP (u/azureal), 93 split the points - hand-thrown points switched while 93 was still traversing, leading to the rear of the set heading into stow road 5. As of this morning it was still in that location. Thankfully due to the location of the incident, trains can still enter/exit some of the stow roads from the Perth side and it doesn't affect the running lines, while Nowergup's design means that trains can still enter/exit other stow roads via the Butler side of the depot.
Midland/Airport shutdown should also help mitigate rollingstock issues if the need arises, although apparently Nowergup management have adjusted schedules so that all trains shunt to/from the north, and no rollingstock needs to transfer between depots.
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Set 93 appears to have derailed at Nowergup's southern end last Saturday. According to the above Reddit post's OP (u/azureal), 93 split the points - hand-thrown points switched while 93 was still traversing, leading to the rear of the set heading into stow road 5. As of this morning it was still in that location. Thankfully due to the location of the incident, trains can still enter/exit some of the stow roads from the Perth side and it doesn't affect the running lines, while Nowergup's design means that trains can still enter/exit other stow roads via the Butler side of the depot.
Midland/Airport shutdown should also help mitigate rollingstock issues if the need arises, although apparently Nowergup management have adjusted schedules so that all trains shunt to/from the north, and no rollingstock needs to transfer between depots.
Pictures courtesy of u/azureal:
I'd post any important, bus-related links I had, but they're outdated anyways.
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
I saw 1847 on Campbell Rd, Canning Vale, doing 205 to Maddington at 7.38am this morning.
it was soooo unusual to see the 4-round headlight front end again.
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it was soooo unusual to see the 4-round headlight front end again.
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Also an unidentified NH at Bull Creek on a layover. Wonder which route and operator it might be. Looks like a SWB type. I understand 1212 might still be in hibernation at Palmyra.ozi_mister_d wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:54 pm I saw 1847 on Campbell Rd, Canning Vale, doing 205 to Maddington at 7.38am this morning.
it was soooo unusual to see the 4-round headlight front end again.
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Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023
1356 has been stripped and auctioned off.
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I also saw 1847 do a 205 yesterday, and 1344 do a 207 at the same time.
Yesterday evening I caught 1848 doing a 208.
This morning I caught 1354 doing a 207.
I also saw 1344 pulling into Thornlie Station
So Swan Transit has at least those 4 NH's in peak service at the moment.
The acceleration of those busses is great, made light work of busy roundabouts and intersections.
Yesterday evening I caught 1848 doing a 208.
This morning I caught 1354 doing a 207.
I also saw 1344 pulling into Thornlie Station
So Swan Transit has at least those 4 NH's in peak service at the moment.
The acceleration of those busses is great, made light work of busy roundabouts and intersections.
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I just saw 1844 on Main Street doing 414F in this morning, another NH vehicle back to service for peak period for the day.
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Does anybody know what Volvo B7 Optmuis Body and CNG buses will be going down to Busselton to replace the 8xx series Buses and Buses 1500 and 1501 and also I Just Saw Buses 2108, 2113 and 1465 in Perth Today at Joondalup and they had a TransBusselton logo on it and does that Mean That Buses 2108, 2113 and 1465 will be going to Busselton to replace buses 1500 and 1501 and will that mean that Busselton will have 5 OC500LE Diesels if that is the case numbers 2109, 2112, 2108, 2113 and 1465
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No CNG buses will be sent as there is no refuelling infrastructure down south - and even if they weren't withdrawing CNGs, it's doubtful this would be any different. As I understand it, you need a reasonably large number of gas buses running to make the cost worthwhile (in terms of payback from cheaper gas).
The OC500LE diesels are undergoing refurbishment presently. There may be some fleet movements to accommodate this process.
There's no telling what will replace what. There's also the possibility buses are being moved to accommodate a growth in services.
The OC500LE diesels are undergoing refurbishment presently. There may be some fleet movements to accommodate this process.
There's no telling what will replace what. There's also the possibility buses are being moved to accommodate a growth in services.
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That reminds me. What is 2123 up to now?
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1465 and 2113 are Geraldton buses. 1465 and 2117 returned back to Geraldton after getting refurbished a couple of weeks ago. 2108 is a Karratha bus.HL7619 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:50 pm Does anybody know what Volvo B7 Optmuis Body and CNG buses will be going down to Busselton to replace the 8xx series Buses and Buses 1500 and 1501 and also I Just Saw Buses 2108, 2113 and 1465 in Perth Today at Joondalup and they had a TransBusselton logo on it and does that Mean That Buses 2108, 2113 and 1465 will be going to Busselton to replace buses 1500 and 1501 and will that mean that Busselton will have 5 OC500LE Diesels if that is the case numbers 2109, 2112, 2108, 2113 and 1465