Stagecoach North West Discussion

[07andrew]

UID Solo on night 30.

 

[mbonwick]

This is getting ridiculous now.

We've been through this before, every single Lillyhall allocation is not welcome on this thread. You've managed to cope this far, why restart?

This post will probably get deleted, but it's really starting to bug me as I feel we'reheading back to square one.

 

[07andrew]

It's my anniversary of joining tomorrow, so I think it'll be fitting enough I post a few allocations eh? cheer everyone up haha.

 

[ZahnradFabrik]

For Clarification - There was a bus, out on a route, Somewhere, Tonight.

 

[TRN481V]

It could be argued as on topic, given Chorley are supposedly getting something from London (again...)

Really? Oh Gawd, what heap of junk are we getting now? :roll:

 

[Blindtraveler]

more tridents would be my guess

 

[mbonwick]

For Clarification - There was a bus, out on a route, Somewhere, Tonight.

Oh? If you hadn't said I'd have had no idea :P
What on earth was such a vehicle doing out on such a route at such a time?


Blindtraveller is correct, Chorley are back after Tridents, I think management have finally realised that the P-VPN Olympians will be too old for schools in September.

Finally - 07andrew, there really is no need to celebrate joining up. Did you see me do anything special on 26th October to mark the more significat 5 years?!

 

[Blindtraveler]

no I didnt spot any celibrations and I sure wouldnt mark the occasion by telling us all what busses are out and about on there normal West Cumbrian runs.

Its a sad day when the olies are too aged even for schools, take it they wil be sold?

 

[TRN481V]

Its a sad day when the olies are too aged even for schools, take it they wil be sold?

Indeed it is, I'd much rather drive one of those than a Trident.

If I had the means, I'd ask the boss nicely if I could buy one for preservation.

 

[Blindtraveler]

they still have so many in 1 place or another they aut to blooming well give you one!
And the feelings mutual and extends beyond the driver - I'd far rather travel on a olie than a trident any day!

 

[mbonwick]

More likely IMHO that they'll either stay in reserve for the Olympics, and then go to Kendal as Leyland replacements
or
go to Kendal as soon as they're replaced and move back to Chorley for the Olympics, with the Leylands covering (if needed) at Kendal

 

[stagecoachuk]

Ex Scotland MAN's 22121 & 22141 arrived at Carlisle this dinner time. They are set to replace 2 B10Ms from Carlisle. More are expected shortly to replace more B10Ms at Carlisle.

 

[mbonwick]

Manchester to North West, via Bluebird....what a round trip! :P

 

[Blindtraveler]

they might wish theyd stuck with the B10Ms! Last time I was in aberdeen they were, urm, interesting, but they may have had some TLC now

 

[cainebj]

At least they have LED's A nice repanel and repaint and they'd look good

 

[stagecoachuk]

At least they have LED's A nice repanel and repaint and they'd look good

Hopefully get a full refurb but I doubt it. Too busy with the Darts at the mo.

 

[ALX400]

Currently, once the P Reg oly's go there are no plans to replace them.

 

[mbonwick]

Is that related to what I've been hearing about the future of X60/1?

 

[TRN481V]

Is that related to what I've been hearing about the future of X60/1?

In that the route doesn't have one? If so, I've heard that too.

Pity, as then all us conventional drivers will have is the 125. All day, every day. Yawn.

 

[mbonwick]

I had also heard that cost/feasability studies were being done for a new route with E300s, but I'm not sure I believe that.

Certainly losing the X60/1 would leave some space to be filled...

 

[TRN481V]

I had also heard that cost/feasability studies were being done for a new route with E300s, but I'm not sure I believe that.

Certainly losing the X60/1 would leave some space to be filled...

I've heard that one too, but I don't think the powers that be would be too chuffed if I blurted out what I know on here! FB ahoy!

 

[Dallamlad]

15681 has been on short 3s today,mad X3 on the blind when I got it just after 1.30.

Also 22809 did a 40 run before going onto the 47X school service and 22806/18/24 were all on 2/2a.

Pleased Cumbria are getting some more MANs, although from what I've heard S regs don't work so well up there haha. In any case, low floor is low floor!

 

[rosswatson]

Pleased Cumbria are getting some more MANs, although from what I've heard S regs don't work so well up there haha. In any case, low floor is low floor!

Plastic fantastic

 

[Lilly Hall]

16294 has commenced its delicenced Winter hibernation at Lillyhall.

 

[Dallamlad]

16294 has commenced its delicenced Winter hibernation at Lillyhall.

That might be it for the old thing now!

 

[ALX400]

Is that related to what I've been hearing about the future of X60/1?

No afraid not.

Regarding that service, all that awaits is a termination date.

 

[mbonwick]

So I take it then that Stagecoach aren't planning to apply when the tender for certain school routes comes round, meaning the P regs can go without replacement?

 

[stagecoachuk]

15681 has been on short 3s today,mad X3 on the blind when I got it just after 1.30.

Also 22809 did a 40 run before going onto the 47X school service and 22806/18/24 were all on 2/2a.

Pleased Cumbria are getting some more MANs, although from what I've heard S regs don't work so well up there haha. In any case, low floor is low floor!

Should be 3 at Carlisle depot. From what I hear from a contact at Bluebird they will be moving to elsewhere in the North West and are not intended for Carlisle although they are due some shortly.

 

[Cumberland Lad]

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[Lilly Hall]

I have it on good authority that there are more MAN's due at Lillyhall to replace all the B10M's and the 5 Dennis Darts, I have no idea when or where they are coming from, watch this space!

Oh dear.