m79900
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They're for all DD routes from Stonegravels. X17 won't have dedicated vehicles any more.
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Any idea if the issues have been fixed, or if they are just storing there until a fix is worked out?
Also, are the yellow coaches used for anything?
syjunkie
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The yellow coaches and 2 ex megabus coaches are used for rail replacements
36180 has moved from chesterfield to rawmarsh, 36723 has also returned back to rawmarsh after repaint. 36990 has now left yorkshire and moved to barrow in Cumbria.
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py_megapixel
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The Yutongs are generally really impressive vehicles, but why do the direction indicators have to make a loud beeping sound which is audible throughout the whole bus? Surely that must be irritating for the driver, who has to sit in the cab listening to it all day. Is the conventional ticking no longer considered sufficient for some reason?
I have seen one of the yellow coaches on the 560.
syjunkie
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Yeah on occasions there has been times where a yellow has been used to cover trips
Hyebone
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It absolutely is
syjunkie
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36179 moved from chesterfield to rawmarsh
py_megapixel
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Are these vehicles displaced by the Yutongs?
syjunkie
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Most likely yes, likewise once the e400ev's enter service they will displace double deckers leaving I believe one diesel decker as a spare but could be wrong, if anyone can confirm/deny this it would be appreciated
Hyebone
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As far as I'm aware, the only diesel deckers staying will be open toppers. Remains to be seen however
317 forever
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From a picture I've seen, these Yutongs at Chesterfield have typical Stagecoach interiors.
Those at Rawmarsh have a moquette on their seats.
Those at Rawmarsh have a moquette on their seats.
Hyebone
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Correct. The Rawmarsh examples were spec'd by SYMCA, whereas the Chesterfield ones didn't have any input from Derbyshire County Council in that way.
It's a shame really. The Rawmarsh Yutongs are far superior in spec.
psmith2023
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How's the electric single deckers been on the x17 short evening runs as I have notice the hourly evening trips uses them
Hyebone
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I'm yet to ride one on that route, but I've been told they're quick up Slack Hill!
I'd be interested to see how they cope if they need to call at the stop part-way up. Their massive torque should mean climbing from a running start won't be an issue, but the lack of a gearbox might mean starting on a slope won't be as sprightly.
psmith2023
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How will they cope on the. Full route Barnsley to wirksworth as Barnsley interchange needs charging points so they can charge them up
That's already been factored in, the buses are changed out during the day via interworking with other services. Presumably this allows them to get back to the depot after a shorter duty than would otherwise be the case. This is also another reason why the Gold branding is going, as buses can no longer be dedicated to the route.
Got to give it to the planners, the interworking of the various routes must have taken quite a lot of work to get right. Just hope the estimated range pans out once in service.
Llandudno
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Agreed!
The only problem with complex interworking is a delay on one totally unconnected route can have knock on effects on another….?
syjunkie
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37186 chesterfield to rawmarsh, working 72 today
317 forever
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Without having been on a Chesterfield one yet, the pure grey seats there do make the ones at Rawmarsh seem nicer.
Sheldonian
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Stagecoach new ADL400EV YX25OAP was running around Matlock today. Stopped in the bus station for a while.
Presume driver training. No fleet number on the vehicle yet. Anybody know what it is likely to be?
Presume driver training. No fleet number on the vehicle yet. Anybody know what it is likely to be?
cnjb8
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Hyebone
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Apparently the brakes failed on it. So much for brand new vehicles
EnviroExplorer
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All new vehicles have teething issues, exactly why they’re being tested and familiarised before entering mainstream service.
Sheldonian
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Thanks.
Hyebone
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There's teething issues, and there's critical failure. These are brand new, they should not be having this issue.
Tetchytyke
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Does anybody know if the Peak Sightseer is coming back for summer 2025?
I've been wondering the same. The fact it was a big success and that they've added more open tops to the fleet in Chesterfield would suggest it is, and will possibly be expanded again, but I can't find anything definite yet.