SpeedbirdA350
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Scotrail, the damage to 302 was quite extensive when you look at the overall list (if you remember the picture that was posted on here before it was removed). The front end will take a bit of time alone given it has to be made in a mould etc, i assume composit plastic. I would assume it would be another couple of months before things move or so and I assume, probably not until next year before it's back on the road. As for 1029, I honestly can't see it being back on the road, as it did look twisted but it does depend on what they find in inspections etc so need to wait and see.
Omni, you need to remember though that 99.99% of enthusiasts don't have access to the depot, garage and don't see behind the scenes like you do, and don't know what parts are in stock, what parts need to be made from scratch ie the front end and what can be done in x timescale. I don't think it's a case of enthusiats thiniking it goes in one day and out the next, that does not happen with a car but what does happen with a car is the dealer garage often has all the parts there and can be fixed within a few weeks. Bus garages won't often have a spare entire front end sitting around (unless came off a donor bus) but again, some people might not know this. Explaining and understanding is key. It's not a crime to assume things.
Omni, you need to remember though that 99.99% of enthusiasts don't have access to the depot, garage and don't see behind the scenes like you do, and don't know what parts are in stock, what parts need to be made from scratch ie the front end and what can be done in x timescale. I don't think it's a case of enthusiats thiniking it goes in one day and out the next, that does not happen with a car but what does happen with a car is the dealer garage often has all the parts there and can be fixed within a few weeks. Bus garages won't often have a spare entire front end sitting around (unless came off a donor bus) but again, some people might not know this. Explaining and understanding is key. It's not a crime to assume things.