Stagecoach North West Discussion

[KendalKing]

Just seen what looked like a Dart Spryte on the 89. I saw it from a distance (my house) passing Ripley school.

33143 was on 18.40 89 Knott End, this evening.

 

[K777DAO]

47616 on Maryport Town Services today... The '08 solos seem to be popping up more and more often here... although this particular one (and the other IIRC) needs paint on the o/s rear... you can also see where TAPE has been used to hold a rear light cluster in at some point!!! Also noted the engine sounds quite rattly!

These must have had a hard two years!!

 

[mbonwick]

These must have had a hard two years!!

No, they're Solos
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/bus_routes_to_be_axed_1_759352

Read what you will into that.......

 

[bbd1964]

Last time I saw AA operate a 35 they used their S reg coach type vario, where the passengers have to open and close the door themselves, not ideal for stage carriage work IMO!
The worst vehicle I have seen on stage carriage so far has to be Rosies travel's G reg merc, again with "van" entrance doors, it looks like a death trap!!



Yes, I have had many bright-tech's freeze on me mid change due to switching off the engine, thankfully our depot seems to be phasing them out, slowly but surely! I'm hoping that the T reg darts coming up from Kendal will be fitted with LED's instead of their present bright-tech's!

The old G reg of Rosies is still on the road in Newcastle. I travelled on her everyday on the 217 service, agreed the slam door was not perfect but the driver who was always on that service opened it for you. They got it from AA travel not Ratcliff,s.

 

[KendalKing]

Yesterday 18359 & 18372 were showing "555 Keswick" on the front, whilst 18357 was showing "Keswick 555" on the front, when in Lancaster.:roll:

I am suprised that DallamLad or MBonwick did not notice that Travellers were using the 10-metre long Solo (CX55 DWK) on 8A's in the afternoon.:roll:

 

[Dallamlad]

I didn't see any Travellers stuff yesterday lol, Only time I was in town was for the dentist

Interesting reading there from Mbonwick. We will soon know whos bought PB!!!

 

[rosswatson]

The old G reg of Rosies is still on the road in Newcastle. I travelled on her everyday on the 217 service, agreed the slam door was not perfect but the driver who was always on that service opened it for you. They got it from AA travel not Ratcliff,s.

Rosies have handed back the 222 Service. This is now operated by John Hoban, who are using MX55 HXS (16 Seat Merc Sprinter).

In other news, the lack of minis for town services continues!
34616 on 51, and 20901 on 47.
20129 on short 300's with a dead display :roll:

 

[mbonwick]

I am suprised that DallamLad or MBonwick did not notice that Travellers were using the 10-metre long Solo (CX55 DWK) on 8A's in the afternoon.:roll:

Reason I didn't notice was because I spent slightly too long socialising with LGGS friends in town, and as a result only just made the 1620 556 home!

 

[Dallamlad]

For anyone whos interested:

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/Manchester-PrincessRd-Book.aspx

 

[jonesy3001]

Yesterday 18359 & 18372 were showing "555 Keswick" on the front, whilst 18357 was showing "Keswick 555" on the front, when in Lancaster.:roll:

I am suprised that DallamLad or MBonwick did not notice that Travellers were using the 10-metre long Solo (CX55 DWK) on 8A's in the afternoon.:roll:

I saw one of the travellers solo's(YE52) on the uni side of the bus station had a fitter attending to it yesterday afternoon.

 

[Dallamlad]

Just seen 18355 showing "Lancaster 555". The numbers were a little bigger then the small case font.

Also the front blind on 22822 is out of order.

 

[cainebj]

fun fun fun today!

34616 on 51.
47060 on 50, with a nice smell of paint
20757 and 34079 were used as catch up vehicles due to some slots running up to 50 mins late.
47005 and 47024 on Harrington.
34079 and 20901 were on Seaton. 34079 died and was replaced by 20129 from short 300.
42565 replaced 20129 on short 300, and had a changing display! "Whitehaven 300" changing to "300".

20777, 20764 and 20195 on 30 and 31. 20436 was on for a little bit too.
16447, 16653, 16734 and 20994 on full length 300.
Jonckheere coach 52628 on X4 again, with 3 Profile's.

 

[KendalKing]

I saw one of the travellers solo's(YE52) on the uni side of the bus station had a fitter attending to it yesterday afternoon.

Thats the reason why CX55 DWK was in use!

YE52 FGX, had spung a diesel leak.

 

[mbonwick]

Again?

 

[KendalKing]

Again?

Its a Solo!!!!!!

 

[mbonwick]

I suppose....Travellers could do with another Solo really, to act as a spare when any of the regulars is broken.

 

[rosswatson]

fun fun fun today!

34616 on 51.
47060 on 50, with a nice smell of paint
20757 and 34079 were used as catch up vehicles due to some slots running up to 50 mins late.
47005 and 47024 on Harrington.
34079 and 20901 were on Seaton. 34079 died and was replaced by 20129 from short 300.
42565 replaced 20129 on short 300, and had a changing display! "Whitehaven 300" changing to "300".

20777, 20764 and 20195 on 30 and 31. 20436 was on for a little bit too.
16447, 16653, 16734 and 20994 on full length 300.
Jonckheere coach 52628 on X4 again, with 3 Profile's.

Just to add to this:
52628 on because a Profile (probably) on a day trip to Blackpool.
33169 was on Seaton, but was replaced by 34079 which was in turn replaced by 20129. :roll:
Bus allocation and swapping on Moorclose was verging on Musical Buses!

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Time to get your thinking caps on again, with the Solso arriving very soon, for general use, what are we hoping to get for the X12 ?????????
Answer next weekend.

 

[KendalKing]

Time to get your thinking caps on again, with the Solso arriving very soon, for general use, what are we hoping to get for the X12 ?????????
Answer next weekend.

Five Optare Versas ?

 

[mbonwick]

^ Took the words right out of my mouth^

 

[andy 37]

Time to get your thinking caps on again, with the Solso arriving very soon, for general use, what are we hoping to get for the X12 ?????????
Answer next weekend.

Would it be the B10Bs
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Carlisle Paint shop

14245 - 20910 - 40033 - 47156

Body shop

16351 - 20905 - 20965

Stored or waiting for the paint shop

19032 - 20768 (front end removed and striped) - 20934 - 20945 (rubbed down) - 40011(rubbed down) - 42093 - 42584 - 42670 - 47474

14260 acc damaged

33138 engine repaired and back wheels removed

 

[cainebj]

a few recent arrivals from Merseyside then! hope 20901 and 20903 are up there for paint soon!

 

[Paul Mcgill]

Time to get your thinking caps on again, with the Solso arriving very soon, for general use, what are we hoping to get for the X12 ?????????
Answer next weekend.

My guess is Goldline Spec versa's

 

[jonesy3001]

Time to get your thinking caps on again, with the Solso arriving very soon, for general use, what are we hoping to get for the X12 ?????????
Answer next weekend.

Enviro 300 MANs

 

[Dallamlad]

I thought we may be getting something else as well!!!

I'm going with Versa's as I imagine E300's will be to big, capacity wise.

 

[jonesy3001]

I thought we may be getting something else as well!!!

I'm going with Versa's as I imagine E300's will be to big, capacity wise.

They use lo-liners on sundays and sometimes during the week on the X1, so could be a possibility.

 

[themaster985]

I was meaning to let you know, but there should be a Chorley based vehicle in Carlisle today with the Ribble Enthusiasts Club visit. If anyone sees it I would be interested to know if they have used a Scania. I couldn't make the trip myself this time due to the situation at home.

 

[Dallamlad]

They use lo-liners on sundays and sometimes during the week on the X1, so could be a possibility.

Yeah your right I suppose it depends on how many people they think will use it generally. I think in the morning it will be very popular.

 

[mbonwick]

Kendal's new fonts look like:
Keswick 555 with the K and 555 being in a larger font. The "eswick" part is in the middle of the K.

I'll grab a picture next week to demonstrate.

 

[cainebj]

kinda like that? (won't be exact, cos the program i have is for Mobitec Displays).
by your description, its like how Barrow have their's (what a surprise, KL's and BA's displays being identical )