Stagecoach North West Discussion

[07andrew]

At least this and the other V-MEV example will be getting cherished plates to hide their age. (So everyone assumes they're X regs)


07andrew - I can't confirm either way with 20994, but I can't imagine it has long left being the only NC bodied B10M in the NW.[/QUOTE

It was a bit stupid putting a flippy dot into 20436. It had a flip dot in, 3 month later, it was withdrawn. :roll:

 

[mbonwick]

It will be back during the Olympics though, so a perfectly justifiable decision.

 

[stagecoachuk]

At least this and the other V-MEV example will be getting cherished plates to hide their age. (So everyone assumes they're X regs)


07andrew - I can't confirm either way with 20994, but I can't imagine it has long left being the only NC bodied B10M in the NW.

20994 was due to be off a while ago but it's still going it would seem. It's an ideal bus with its capacity but isnt really pratical to have it in the fleet with parts having to be sourced in etc. I am told it left Carlisle due to the fact when it was off the road and needing repair it wasnt as easy to get parts for as the standard PS. I remember a few cracking trips on it to Gretna a few years back.
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At least this and the other V-MEV example will be getting cherished plates to hide their age. (So everyone assumes they're X regs)


07andrew - I can't confirm either way with 20994, but I can't imagine it has long left being the only NC bodied B10M in the NW.[/QUOTE

It was a bit stupid putting a flippy dot into 20436. It had a flip dot in, 3 month later, it was withdrawn. :roll:

It doesnt take a lot of work to change blinds around if the have got the time. Saying that It could have happend at Carlisle to get rid of the flip-dots but has not yet. For all a lot of buses will have to stay for the Olympics I would not be so sure about 20436.

 

[Paul Mcgill]

morecambe has recived a new bus this week will leave everyone to look out for it whenon road just in garage at mo with water leak. it is slightly differant to other stuff we have

 

[Dallamlad]

morecambe has recived a new bus this week will leave everyone to look out for it whenon road just in garage at mo with water leak. it is slightly differant to other stuff we have

Mmmm actually have no idea what it could be lol.

 

[Whistler40145]

Does anyone know when Preston are likely to receive replacements for the single-step double deckers?

 

[Dallamlad]

Does anyone know when Preston are likely to receive replacements for the single-step double deckers?

Rumours have been going around for a while about stuff going to Preston for the 59/61, some say KLs Tridents others London Tridents so who knows lol.

Paul, could get a hint as to weather this new arrival at ME is single or double?

 

[jonesy3001]

morecambe has recived a new bus this week will leave everyone to look out for it whenon road just in garage at mo with water leak. it is slightly differant to other stuff we have

I wonder if it could be this i saw you driving this tea-time

 

[ZahnradFabrik]

Would be nice to see that in service!

 

[Mattdw92]

It would be very nice to see that in service, looking good!

It would seem that 22104 is out on Moorclose 50 this morning. Not the ideal allocation on the tight estates and already running late, I can't see it lasting all day...........

 

[Whistler40145]

Does Stagecoach in Cumbria ever substitute Double Deckers for Single Deckers & Coaches on the 555 during the Winter timetable when passenger numbers are likely to dip?

 

[rosswatson]

Does Stagecoach in Cumbria ever substitute Double Deckers for Single Deckers & Coaches on the 555 during the Winter timetable when passenger numbers are likely to dip?

No. Kendal do not have any low floor single deckers.

 

[Dallamlad]

Does Stagecoach in Cumbria ever substitute Double Deckers for Single Deckers & Coaches on the 555 during the Winter timetable when passenger numbers are likely to dip?

It can happen from time to time that a B10s is put on the 555. However as with any other depot this only really happens when nothing else is available or there is a failure. For example vehicles not starting on a cold winters morning etc. Kendal won't purposely allocate a single to the 555.

 

[Mattdw92]

It would be very nice to see that in service, looking good!

It would seem that 22104 is out on Moorclose 50 this morning. Not the ideal allocation on the tight estates and already running late, I can't see it lasting all day...........

Replaced by 47006 while waiting to picture 22104 in the sun...

 

[mbonwick]

Does Stagecoach in Cumbria ever substitute Double Deckers for Single Deckers & Coaches on the 555 during the Winter timetable when passenger numbers are likely to dip?

Not just in the winter, but if decker availability is poor a B10M will be substituted.
Favoured run for this is the 0705 off Kendal because it ges back into Kendal at around 0930, just after the schools deckers have returned.
It's far from ideal though as it gets very busy with people going into work/school in Lancaster though.

 

[Chris26584]

morecambe has recived a new bus this week will leave everyone to look out for it whenon road just in garage at mo with water leak. it is slightly differant to other stuff we have

Been tipped off which one it is... didn't know we were 'short'...!
Also, 3 lowliners confirmed to have been treated to the garish LMC rear adverts.

 

[Dallamlad]

Been tipped off which one it is... didn't know we were 'short'...!
Also, 3 lowliners confirmed to have been treated to the garish LMC rear adverts.

Short Oly to replace 14196?

 

[jonesy3001]

is it 16352 or 16353

 

[TheHovisKid]

N351mpn?

 

[jonesy3001]

16351? I`m sure they used to have that or was it 16355??

 

[TheHovisKid]

Yes, just checked the number as i only say the reg. Yellow paint on the back of the fold down sign on the front (LCC sponsored service?).

 

[Paul Mcgill]

N351mpn?

Correct. Dunno why we have it must need a extra double deck for the extra 2A service to Our Ladies High School morning and afternoon run but not too sure.

 

[Dallamlad]

Correct. Dunno why we have it must need a extra double deck for the extra 2A service to Our Ladies High School morning and afternoon run but not too sure.

Has it been confirmed as staying at ME?

 

[jonesy3001]

Yes, just checked the number as i only say the reg. Yellow paint on the back of the fold down sign on the front (LCC sponsored service?).

I wonder what type of blind it as got, cant see ME have a bus with a bright-tec one.

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Correct. Dunno why we have it must need a extra double deck for the extra 2A service to Our Ladies High School morning and afternoon run but not too sure.

Correct we now have a DD12

 

[Paul Mcgill]

I wonder what type of blind it as got, cant see ME have a bus with a bright-tec one.

Bright-tec blind been swapped for a Hanover flip dot blind and also had a attack screen fitted.

 

[07andrew]

It would be very nice to see that in service, looking good!

It would seem that 22104 is out on Moorclose 50 this morning. Not the ideal allocation on the tight estates and already running late, I can't see it lasting all day...........

16870 was on 51 as well!

Been in Newcastle all day, just the 11reg hybrids and E400's seen today with ALX300's.

 

[Dallamlad]

Correct we now have a DD12

So is it part of a PVR increase or is it replacing 14196?

 

[Whistler40145]

What's Stagecoach's policy for withdrawing buses versus giving a bus a full refurbishment including new engine & repaint?

 

[cainebj]

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Workington and Keswick given service number X5/X4 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.