Always a bit sad to see our ex-Dublin Buses like this. Even more when they went on to many more years service in the UK and here in Ireland after they were sold on.
Why is it crazy. The design life is only 15 years. They do massive mileage as noted. 1 million miles or more. Used every day all day, in some cases night too, in all weathers. It's not like a private car. They get 10 times as much use. Eventually they just wear out. You get bus enthusiasts saying "why scrap them, they are still useful". But the cost of continual repairs and off road time means they are not economical to operate. Also, the passenger experience deteriorates, again limiting their revenue earning ability.
@@PreservationEnthusiast Didn't ask for a novel on why they're at scrap, Unlike some enthusiast I understand why they are there, Just feels like yesterday that they were the common sight & now barely see them.
@@FirstSmit I'm just helping to educate any bus foamers who may be reading the thread. They all say the same thing. "Why scrap them, it's crazy, they are very useful etc etc". If they are true bus enthusiasts, they should also understand about the operational maintenance and design life etc.
I've driven 69085👍along with whatever else has came down from Glasgow, driven most of them while at either larkfield which is now caley or while at scotstoun
Do you know if there is any of the 2002 Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400's there that are salvageable? I would be interested in one of the BX02 reg ones.
Why are these buses bring scrapped?? See 2:05sec. Wasn't plan upgraded and redevelopment making new electric buses create together it is? What a biggest disappointment those waste of money. I heard that China's oldest buses are being fully redevelopment to make new-look electric buses that will save money better than waste. Now, this... It hell waste of money for those buses it is. What purpose derelict these buses! They are no idea, lack of plan redevelopment of those buses... What a shame, huh!! 😟💔
most are around 20 years old, most uk cities have age limits for buses, and more cities are now implimenting low emmission zones, a few of these buses have since been sold for further service others been scrapped
Always a bit sad to see our ex-Dublin Buses like this. Even more when they went on to many more years service in the UK and here in Ireland after they were sold on.
Pretty cool stuff there, real shame they’re due to be scrapped
Cool but well used and worn out. It's up to you to preserve and restore, if you have the finance. Not rely on others.
Still crazy to me seeing early 2000s buses going for scrap
getting quite common now seeing 2008-10 buses at the scrapyards
Why is it crazy. The design life is only 15 years. They do massive mileage as noted. 1 million miles or more. Used every day all day, in some cases night too, in all weathers. It's not like a private car. They get 10 times as much use. Eventually they just wear out.
You get bus enthusiasts saying "why scrap them, they are still useful". But the cost of continual repairs and off road time means they are not economical to operate.
Also, the passenger experience deteriorates, again limiting their revenue earning ability.
@@PreservationEnthusiast Didn't ask for a novel on why they're at scrap, Unlike some enthusiast I understand why they are there, Just feels like yesterday that they were the common sight & now barely see them.
@@FirstSmit I'm just helping to educate any bus foamers who may be reading the thread.
They all say the same thing. "Why scrap them, it's crazy, they are very useful etc etc".
If they are true bus enthusiasts, they should also understand about the operational maintenance and design life etc.
More crazy for me as in my area, early 2000;’s buses are new
I've driven 69085👍along with whatever else has came down from Glasgow, driven most of them while at either larkfield which is now caley or while at scotstoun
Kind of sad to see them like this
Keep videos coming
Notice The Irish Buses Drivers Side Window Has An Emergency Door Handle On It Reason Being In case The Entrance Platform Gets Petrol Bombed
yeah i had noticed, also seen it on the ex dublin bendybuses when they were at the scrapyards
Where is this? I currently live in Glasgow and would love to give them one last visit as it’s what I remember growing up with
Do you know if there is any of the 2002 Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400's there that are salvageable? I would be interested in one of the BX02 reg ones.
not sure whats there as ive heard th site has had a massive clearout & not been able to go & see whats there
what yard is this, i need to get into contact with them?
Were you allowed to take some front panels home?
as long as you pay for them, you can take what you want
any ideas if R126HNK is still there please?
no, its gone now
can you purchase whole vehicles, etc for preservation purposes?
yes
Is that a Hullys Dart?
yes, WA56FKO
@@kaolla1000 is a shame that company are starting to scrap darts
@@markkinson1892 newset ones are now 16/17 years old, sign of the times im afraid
Wheres this please, near Durham?
no its in barnsley, there is one in cramlington near newcastle though
@@kaolla1000 okay what should I type in to try and google maps it so i can visit please?
@@lchampeny7nrr just type alpha recovery cramlington & it should come up
@@kaolla1000 i contacted them and they said they don't let anyone in there yard
Can you just walk in? Or did you get permission?
i got permission
How are you allowed in a bus scrapyard?
easy, go looking for parts
This pvs
Why are these buses bring scrapped?? See 2:05sec. Wasn't plan upgraded and redevelopment making new electric buses create together it is? What a biggest disappointment those waste of money. I heard that China's oldest buses are being fully redevelopment to make new-look electric buses that will save money better than waste. Now, this... It hell waste of money for those buses it is. What purpose derelict these buses! They are no idea, lack of plan redevelopment of those buses... What a shame, huh!! 😟💔
most are around 20 years old, most uk cities have age limits for buses, and more cities are now implimenting low emmission zones, a few of these buses have since been sold for further service others been scrapped
@@kaolla1000 Now, what a waste... No saving those buses plans for upgraded to create together electric hybrid buses it is... Just sad it is now. 😑 💔