944 out of service ?

smitho · April 23, 2012, 10:48:33 PM

944 was in partially stripped down state on Tuggeranong Bricks this morning...some seats and window surround fittings removed.

Buzz Killington · April 24, 2012, 07:24:49 PM

Quote from: smitho on April 23, 2012, 10:48:33 PM
944 was in partially stripped down state on Tuggeranong Bricks this morning...some seats and window surround fittings removed.

Did it have the MyWay equipment still?

smitho · April 24, 2012, 11:39:48 PM

I didn't look to check, but by the overall state of the bus, I'd say not.

Barry Drive · April 26, 2012, 12:13:19 PM

The ticketing equipment is often removed when buses will be off the road for more than a few days. The best indication that the bus will not be returning to service is the removal of the two-way radio.

Smitho (or Ed), can you check to see if 944 still has its radio?

smitho · April 26, 2012, 09:41:34 PM

Yes, will let you know.

Buzz Killington · April 29, 2012, 04:28:32 PM

Drove past today and saw 944 parked out on the Reed St side of the workshops. Couldn't see any obvious missing bits or pieces, but certainly an odd place for a bus to be on a Sunday.

The door/flap under the drivers window was open too.

Bus 400 · April 29, 2012, 06:38:58 PM

It was there yesterday as well.

smitho · May 01, 2012, 11:24:53 PM

Checked out Tuggy bricks a few times this week to assess 944s stripping, but it was not there on either occasion; assume the hulk has been despatched for scrapping.

Barry Drive · May 02, 2012, 11:14:29 AM

It could be in a workshop or even at B depot. If it has been scrapped, it would have to break the record for quickest bus scrapping and disposal.

Smitho - topic has been split. Please use this topic for any further discussion of 944.