Stagecoach North West Discussion

[Brilliantbert]

just saw in Morecambe for the second time this week a Solo with an oddball livery - predominantly white with red/blue curvy ribbons down the side. Looked like it was on ferry duty between the depot and Lancaster bus station. Reg (from memory) was X243VWR. No reference to it online - any ideas anyone?

That's the one they use as an info bus at the Bus Station, usually parked on the 89 stand

 

[keithstewart]

From Dalton in Furness, I have been to Kendal three times recently, my Question "BIOs and Olympians not allocated any more at Kendal", only seen 16660 on 755 which I know is Lancaster allocated.

 

[KendalKing]

For the past 3-days, I have been out and about photoing buses, working the services which have been withdrawn this weekend.

Unfortunately, most of the drivers (all Morecambe depot based) thought it would funny to make rude gestures. I wonder, if I was to send these photo's to the Traffic Commissioner, if these driver's would find it funny.

However, I didn't have any problems with any drivers from Fleetwood or Kendal depots.

 

[jonesy3001]

Probably having a laugh since you work for kirby.

 

[KendalKing]

Probably having a laugh since you work for kirby.

I don't work for Kirkby, I used to work for Traveller's, who have very recently taken-over Kirkby.

I left the bus industry about 4-years ago now, with stress.

 

[mbonwick]

Traveller's Choice haven't taken over KLCH from what I understand; John Shaw (owner of Travellers) has simply taken a majority shareholding in KLCH.

 

[ZahnradFabrik]

Traveller's Choice haven't taken over KLCH from what I understand; John Shaw (owner of Travellers) has simply taken a majority shareholding in KLCH.

Exactly how i understand it too.

 

[TheHovisKid]

22149 (I think) in Morecambe just after 4- what was that all about?

 

[randyrippley]

I see that some (if not all) of the Dallam School contracts have gone to Traveller's Choice. Presumably thats helping to cull the remaining Olympians? There used to be six or seven deckers on those contracts serving just Lancaster and Morecambe, operated from Kendal, which all seem to have changed. Presumably there were more serving Ulverston & Kendal?

 

[Y961 XBU]

17021, 17201 and 17272 has all recently transferred from Gillmoss to Chester to operate School Contracts on Emergency Tenders (They where taken off GHA!)

 

[the101]

Stagecoach has some of the ex-First Bluebird schoolbuses for sale in the trade press this week. I can't remember how many there are, but they are up for the princely sum of £4,995 each.

 

[KendalKing]

Does anybody know anything about a blind man being run-over by a Bus in Lancaster, this morning ?
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Does anybody know anything about a blind man being run-over by a Bus in Lancaster, this morning ?

Just been informed that it was a 555 bus, and it happen about 11.20 on Skerton Bridge

 

[83G/84D]

Olympian 16663 seen in Preston yesterday afternoon. Preston bus were operating Olympians J107/8/9 KCW as well.
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Plenty of Olympian action at Lancaster this morning with four in the bus station at one point.Solo 47730 unfortunately expired and was recovered by a tow truck presumably to Morecambe depot.

 

[randyrippley]

white painted Wright bodied single decker SF08DFY / FM31 on number 3 service in Preston town centre ~4pm today
Stagecoach name transfers only, simple white body no corporate livery.
Owners plate said Stagecoach Merseyside / Glenvale Ltd

 

[Blindtraveler]

Anyone know which turns on the 42 Lancaster Blackpool still regularly produce olimpians? In Blackpool next week and would like to do the full run for what may well be the last time with an Ollie?

 

[83G/84D]

I was in Wigan earlier today hoping to see some of the new E400 MMC's.None were seen in the town or depot so I was wondering what route they operate.Can anyone help please?

 

[Y961 XBU]

I was in Wigan earlier today hoping to see some of the new E400 MMC's.None were seen in the town or depot so I was wondering what route they operate.Can anyone help please?

Their on the 34 that run from Leigh to Manchester

 

[83G/84D]

Their on the 34 that run from Leigh to Manchester

Thanks, next time I am "up north" I'll head to Manchester.

 

[GaryMcEwan]

white painted Wright bodied single decker SF08DFY / FM31 on number 3 service in Preston town centre ~4pm today
Stagecoach name transfers only, simple white body no corporate livery.
Owners plate said Stagecoach Merseyside / Glenvale Ltd

That's a Ferrymill vehicle. They're based in Torrance just outside Glasgow and do repairs for operators including Stagecoach. It's likely that there's a vehicle up there getting repaired and Ferrymill have gave them FM31 until their own vehicle gets back.

FM31 is actually a Wright MAN Meridian and has seen almost all of the UK...

 

[Brilliantbert]

That's a Ferrymill vehicle. They're based in Torrance just outside Glasgow and do repairs for operators including Stagecoach. It's likely that there's a vehicle up there getting repaired and Ferrymill have gave them FM31 until their own vehicle gets back.

FM31 is actually a Wright MAN Meridian and has seen almost all of the UK...

It's been Preston on and off most of this year sometimes alongside Fm33. I gave up paying much notice to them months ago as they are here so often!

 

[darrenw29]

PX11DOH in service at Lillyhall yesterday, second one to arrive from Morecambe

 

[gka472l]

Brand new 10538, one of 32 for Gillmoss in Liverpool expected over the next couple of months, for routes 14 & 82/86 https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/26709907035

HTH

 

[KendalKing]

Can't help noticing that a number of the ADL / Enviro 300's are losing the 3/4 route branding

 

[childwallblues]

Also reported on Yahoo is the arrival at Gillmoss of 10542 and 10543.

 

[darrenw29]

27747 also in use at Lillyhall

 

[childwallblues]

Noted at Gillmoss yesterday were new 10534 10538 and 10540.

 

[randyrippley]

PX11DOH in service at Lillyhall yesterday, second one to arrive from Morecambe

why do Morecambe's "good" buses all end up being stolen for use elsewhere?

 

[TheHovisKid]

why do Morecambe's "good" buses all end up being stolen for use elsewhere?

And where's the point in two MANs from up there coming here (22595/6), if two other buses go the other way? Surely fleetwise it's easier keeping things together, unless the intention is to make Morecambe all MAN? Seemed to do OK with the X-Reg ones...

Not noticed any E300s with no 3/4 branding (but not been looking)- maybe the E300s and the MANs are going to end up common user?

 

[mbonwick]

the intention is to make Morecambe all MAN

Fixed that for you

 

[KendalKing]

And where's the point in two MANs from up there coming here (22595/6), if two other buses go the other way? Surely fleetwise it's easier keeping things together, unless the intention is to make Morecambe all MAN? Seemed to do OK with the X-Reg ones...

Not noticed any E300s with no 3/4 branding (but not been looking)- maybe the E300s and the MANs are going to end up common user?

I have seen 22597, 22598 & 22599 in service in Lancaster/Morecambe in the last week.

27745 as have the route branding removed from the near-side, but still have route branding on the off-side!, when working service 5 earlier. 27746 still have route branding on both sides. According the online fleet list these are now based at Lillyhall.

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I have just heard that some Tridents, are due to be transferred from Devon to Morecambe, to replace the Olympians.

27745 as have the route branding removed from the near-side, but still have route branding on the off-side!,

27752 as have the route branding removed from the off-side, but still have route branding on the near-side!