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Post by LT 20181 on Feb 5, 2016 17:32:51 GMT
With both Abellio's 8041 (V301 MDP) and Metrobus's 334 (W334 VGX) withdrawn, which bus is now the oldest bus left in TFL service?
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Post by Nathan on Feb 5, 2016 17:55:04 GMT
With both Abellio's 8041 (V301 MDP) and Metrobus's 334 (W334 VGX) withdrawn, which bus is now the oldest bus left in TFL service? PVL152?
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Feb 5, 2016 17:57:18 GMT
With both Abellio's 8041 (V301 MDP) and Metrobus's 334 (W334 VGX) withdrawn, which bus is now the oldest bus left in TFL service? PVL152? PVL151 was still going strong on the 686 the other day.
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Post by M1199 on Feb 5, 2016 22:22:34 GMT
Surely Abellio's 8466, GM03 TGM has got half a hand on this title! Although not bodied and registered until 2003, it's chassis dates back from 1998. Now back in service after spending over a month off the road.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 23:07:37 GMT
Unfortunately everything Euro 2 and unmodified Euro 3 has to be gone by 31st March, so there won't be anything before 51-plate running past then
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Post by vjaska on Feb 6, 2016 2:43:09 GMT
Unfortunately everything Euro 2 and unmodified Euro 3 has to be gone by 31st March, so there won't be anything before 51-plate running past then *cough* heritage RM's *cough*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 9:03:58 GMT
Unfortunately everything Euro 2 and unmodified Euro 3 has to be gone by 31st March, so there won't be anything before 51-plate running past then *cough* heritage RM's *cough* Fair point, though there isn't much of the original bus left with those! Rebuilt Marshall body, Dart driveline. They're basically made in 2002!
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Post by LT 20181 on Feb 18, 2016 21:18:16 GMT
I have a hunch that it's Abellio's 8440 (RX51 FGP). Hopefully still going strong! Although I've never seen him in real life
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Post by paulo on Feb 19, 2016 7:01:36 GMT
I have a hunch that it's Abellio's 8440 (RX51 FGP). Hopefully still going strong! Although I've never seen him in real lifeĀ I think London United are making a late bid for this title with DPS586 and now 590 returning to service. I saw 8440 on Wednesday morning. Still going strong although the rear blind has given up.
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Post by snowman on Feb 19, 2016 8:36:25 GMT
I have a hunch that it's Abellio's 8440 (RX51 FGP). Hopefully still going strong! Although I've never seen him in real lifeĀ I think London United are making a late bid for this title with DPS586 and now 590 returning to service. I saw 8440 on Wednesday morning. Still going strong although the rear blind has given up. Abellio also had 8436 out on 490 yesterday Abellio still using 51-reg 9739, 9741, 9742, 9744, 9747, 9750-54, 9756-57, 9759, 9761, 9763-64, 9766-69 LU also still have 51-reg TAs 213, 214, 218, 221, 223, 224, 225 still in service Not sure if the DPS or TA are older, or the Abellio 51-regs, maybe someone knows which month each entered service
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 11:18:26 GMT
I think London United are making a late bid for this title with DPS586 and now 590 returning to service. I saw 8440 on Wednesday morning. Still going strong although the rear blind has given up. Abellio also had 8436 out on 490 yesterday Abellio still using 51-reg 9739, 9741, 9742, 9744, 9747, 9750-54, 9756-57, 9759, 9761, 9763-64, 9766-69 LU also still have 51-reg TAs 213, 214, 218, 221, 223, 224, 225 still in service Not sure if the DPS or TA are older, or the Abellio 51-regs, maybe someone knows which month each entered service DPS590 has been taken out of service at Tolworth Station about 1 Hour ago due to a burst water pipe.
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Post by M1104 on Feb 19, 2016 11:46:47 GMT
I think London United are making a late bid for this title with DPS586 and now 590 returning to service. I saw 8440 on Wednesday morning. Still going strong although the rear blind has given up. Abellio also had 8436 out on 490 yesterday Abellio still using 51-reg 9739, 9741, 9742, 9744, 9747, 9750-54, 9756-57, 9759, 9761, 9763-64, 9766-69 LU also still have 51-reg TAs 213, 214, 218, 221, 223, 224, 225 still in service Not sure if the DPS or TA are older, or the Abellio 51-regs, maybe someone knows which month each entered service If my memory serves me correct Abellio's first lot of 51 reg Tridents (9739-55) entered service on the first day of 51 reg, September 1st 2001 for route 60. The second batch (9756-72) was from December 2001 into early 2002 for route 157. In the case of both routes some buses were late in delivery where new Stagecoach Tridents were loaned for the duration. I believe some buses destined for the 75 started service on the 157.
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Post by vjaska on Feb 19, 2016 11:55:51 GMT
Abellio also had 8436 out on 490 yesterday Abellio still using 51-reg 9739, 9741, 9742, 9744, 9747, 9750-54, 9756-57, 9759, 9761, 9763-64, 9766-69 LU also still have 51-reg TAs 213, 214, 218, 221, 223, 224, 225 still in service Not sure if the DPS or TA are older, or the Abellio 51-regs, maybe someone knows which month each entered service If my memory serves me correct Abellio's first lot of 51 reg Tridents (9739-55) entered service on the first day of 51 reg, September 1st 2001 for route 60. The second batch (9756-72) was from December 2001 into early 2002*for route 157. In the case of both routes some buses were late in delivery where new Stagecoach Tridents were loaned for the duration. I believe some buses destined for the 75 started service on the 157. Those Stagecoach Tridents also saw service on the 196 as I rode two - one to school one day and another home from school on another day.
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Post by snowman on Aug 16, 2016 14:51:20 GMT
As we are only couple of weeks away from 66 reg (starts 1st Sept), thought I would list the remaining 51-reg buses that are now approaching their 16th year
Go-Ahead : DMN 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 LDP 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, 200, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210
RATP : TA 213, 214, 218, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225
Abellio : 8440, 9744, 9756, 9757, 9759
No other Operators remaining with 51-reg, Until recently Metroline had DPs and Sullivan ELV3, 6, but all stopped June/July
Some routes change Operator during August so remains to be seen how many of these survive into 66-reg period
There are about 150 02-reg remaining in case anyone is wondering
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Post by vjaska on Aug 16, 2016 19:26:02 GMT
As we are only couple of weeks away from 66 reg (starts 1st Sept), thought I would list the remaining 51-reg buses that are now approaching their 16th year Go-Ahead : DMN 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 LDP 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, 200, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210 RATP : TA 213, 214, 218, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 Abellio : 8440, 9744, 9756, 9757, 9759 No other Operators remaining with 51-reg, Until recently Metroline had DPs and Sullivan ELV3, 6, but all stopped June/July Some routes change Operator during August so remains to be seen how many of these survive into 66-reg period There are about 150 02-reg remaining in case anyone is wondering Just a slight add on in that ELV3 & ELV6 haven't been withdrawn completely for those wishing to chase either of them, just that it seems both will no longer see service on TfL services.
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