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« Reply #90 on: February 02, 2015, 18:41:28 » |
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High on the suspension, or even over inflated tyres.
The clearance sign says 13'9. A standard height Plaxton President is 14'6, A Low height is 13'9 apparently so a low height should scrape through
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« Reply #91 on: February 02, 2015, 19:24:14 » |
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Indeed, and IIRC▸ there are a number of similar signs on each side of the road. Before moving from London I frequently used buses along that road. I never went upstairs having observed numerous very near misses and several busses striking trees, though with less dramatic consequences than this time.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #92 on: February 02, 2015, 20:11:07 » |
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Another conversion, this time in Central London. London bus roof torn off after it hits trees The roof of a bus has been ripped off after it hit overhanging trees in central London. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-31097083 |
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« Reply #93 on: March 14, 2015, 21:41:24 » |
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« Reply #94 on: March 14, 2015, 22:42:02 » |
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It looks like it may be tight for a single decker. |
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« Reply #95 on: March 15, 2015, 07:07:37 » |
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My thoughts with the driver, and the subsequent inquiry. There but for the grace...........
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« Reply #96 on: March 27, 2015, 22:18:15 » |
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From the BBC» : Roof ripped off Thorpe Park-bound school trip bus The double-decker had been carrying 76 pupils on an end-of-term theme park tripEleven passengers have been taken to hospital after the top deck of a school bus was ripped off when it hit a railway bridge.The double-decker had been carrying 76 pupils on an end-of-term theme park trip when it reportedly took a wrong turn in Staines, Surrey. It had been due to take the children to Thorpe Park, in Chertsey, when it crashed about two miles away. None of the children on board the bus were seriously injured. However, South East Coast Ambulance Service reported one person with a suspected back injury and a further 10 with minor injuries were taken to local hospitals. A further 58 passengers were assessed and treated at the scene. The bus had been carrying pupils from St John's School in Epping, Essex. A statement on the school's website said the trip had been a reward for pupils awarded a high number of house points.  The roof of the bus was left on the road behind the bridge"We have spoken to a number of staff and we are able to confirm that there are no serious injuries although some students may have suffered some cuts and bruises," it said. Reports of the crash, at the junction of Riverside Drive and Chertsey Lane, were first received just after 10:00 GMT, The road is expected to remain closed for a significant period of time and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible. Bus owner Galleon Travel said it was arranging for return travel to the school for some children, while some parents had already collected pupils.  Surrey Police said the road was expected to be closed for some time |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #97 on: March 27, 2015, 23:12:22 » |
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The report suggests, to me, pilot error as the primary cause. There is no reason to think that the type of aircraft was at fault - Polish Wilgas are robust and simple. The irony doesn't escape me. |
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« Reply #98 on: April 19, 2015, 20:26:02 » |
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From the BBC» : A double-decker bus struck a tree and lost its roof in Bristol injuring 18 people, seven of whom were taken to hospital. Crews were called to Fishponds Road following the accident involving the 342 service just after 07:40 BST. Great Western Ambulance Service said those injured mainly had head injuries, but none was seriously hurt. The busy road was closed for several hours but reopened just before 12:00 BST. Operator First Bus confirmed one of its fleet had been involved in the incident.  'Loud bang'"The top of the double-decker bus was in collision with some tree branches which were hanging over the road," a First Bus spokeswoman said. "The bus was in service at the time, with a number of passengers on board. Our teams are on the scene and are working with the relevant authorities to determine exactly what has happened. Our thoughts are currently with those people who were on the bus at the time of the incident and their friends and family." Jonathan Pomeyie, who lives nearby, said he had been at the back of his house making a cup of tea when he heard a loud bang. "It was a very deep impact type of sound, like an explosion. At first I wasn't too sure what it was. I [later] got a phone call from one of my friends who said there had been a bus accident so I looked out of a window to see if there were any delays to the traffic. I saw police, paramedics and firemen everywhere. It was a horrid and unbelievable sight to wake up to." In the interests of continuity, this one now looks like this, and lives in Cornwall. It is intended for the new Falmouth Open Top service. Seen at Penzance running day.  V124LGC by Rich.W., on Flickr |
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« Reply #99 on: April 19, 2015, 20:36:43 » |
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From the BBC» : A double-decker bus struck a tree and lost its roof in Bristol injuring 18 people, seven of whom were taken to hospital. Crews were called to Fishponds Road following the accident involving the 342 service just after 07:40 BST. Great Western Ambulance Service said those injured mainly had head injuries, but none was seriously hurt. The busy road was closed for several hours but reopened just before 12:00 BST. Operator First Bus confirmed one of its fleet had been involved in the incident. 'Loud bang'"The top of the double-decker bus was in collision with some tree branches which were hanging over the road," a First Bus spokeswoman said. "The bus was in service at the time, with a number of passengers on board. Our teams are on the scene and are working with the relevant authorities to determine exactly what has happened. Our thoughts are currently with those people who were on the bus at the time of the incident and their friends and family." Jonathan Pomeyie, who lives nearby, said he had been at the back of his house making a cup of tea when he heard a loud bang. "It was a very deep impact type of sound, like an explosion. At first I wasn't too sure what it was. I [later] got a phone call from one of my friends who said there had been a bus accident so I looked out of a window to see if there were any delays to the traffic. I saw police, paramedics and firemen everywhere. It was a horrid and unbelievable sight to wake up to." In the interests of continuity, this one now looks like this, and lives in Cornwall. It is intended for the new Falmouth Open Top service. Seen at Penzance running day. V124LGC by Rich.W., on Flickr We had that bus back to Camborne this evening oh why oh why did I sit up top lol I'm still trying to warm up now! |
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« Reply #100 on: April 19, 2015, 20:41:35 » |
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From the BBC» : A double-decker bus struck a tree and lost its roof in Bristol injuring 18 people, seven of whom were taken to hospital. Crews were called to Fishponds Road following the accident involving the 342 service just after 07:40 BST. Great Western Ambulance Service said those injured mainly had head injuries, but none was seriously hurt. The busy road was closed for several hours but reopened just before 12:00 BST. Operator First Bus confirmed one of its fleet had been involved in the incident. 'Loud bang'"The top of the double-decker bus was in collision with some tree branches which were hanging over the road," a First Bus spokeswoman said. "The bus was in service at the time, with a number of passengers on board. Our teams are on the scene and are working with the relevant authorities to determine exactly what has happened. Our thoughts are currently with those people who were on the bus at the time of the incident and their friends and family." Jonathan Pomeyie, who lives nearby, said he had been at the back of his house making a cup of tea when he heard a loud bang. "It was a very deep impact type of sound, like an explosion. At first I wasn't too sure what it was. I [later] got a phone call from one of my friends who said there had been a bus accident so I looked out of a window to see if there were any delays to the traffic. I saw police, paramedics and firemen everywhere. It was a horrid and unbelievable sight to wake up to." In the interests of continuity, this one now looks like this, and lives in Cornwall. It is intended for the new Falmouth Open Top service. Seen at Penzance running day. V124LGC by Rich.W., on Flickr We had that bus back to Camborne this evening oh why oh why did I sit up top lol I'm still trying to warm up now! Open top down a dual carriageway sounds a great choice! |
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« Reply #101 on: April 19, 2015, 20:53:38 » |
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Open top down a dual carriageway sounds a great choice!
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
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« Reply #103 on: July 19, 2015, 19:32:35 » |
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Oh, the irony ... detached roof of bus ends up behind the sign warning that there was no way a double-decker would be able to pass under it:  
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« Reply #104 on: July 22, 2015, 18:45:38 » |
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Not a bus but an artic truck had a open top conversion yesterday on the A3047 at Scorrier just outside Redruth yesterday.
The entire body of the trailer came off.
Haven't seen news article yet. There has been 3 bridge strikes at this location in recent months having heard nothing in many years.
The signs indicate in imperial only 15'3. (4.6482m). The lorry was reportedly measured by police as 4.6 metres high. (I've heard this from a local lorry driver known to me, seen nothing official reported)
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