Stagecoach North West Discussion

[stagecoachuk]

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!

Lillyhall are due some but it's not these 3 from what I understand.

 

[darrenw29]

So where are the Darts off to or is this just speculation??

 

[ZahnradFabrik]

Today's pearl of wisdom for those with interest:

14253 (H113SAO) all rubbed down and ready for paint in the Paintshops at CE

 

[Dallamlad]

Really? Seems odd to me if KL are replacing Leylands within the next 12 months...unless they are painting it into some kind of preservation livery but I doubt it...

 

[Whistler40145]

What is the reason for the eventual termination of X60/X61?

Is it due to passenger numbers or the total number of passengers on Nowcards?

 

[rosswatson]

Ex North West 20790 / N790 VRM is now with Lavender Travel of Heaner, and ex 20134 / P134 XCN has been acquired by Miles of Chaddesden.

 

[stagecoachuk]

What is the reason for the eventual termination of X60/X61?

Is it due to passenger numbers or the total number of passengers on Nowcards?

It is not terminated as such from what I understand. A new route and route number perhaps?

 

[Whistler40145]

I look forward to any further news.

 

[KendalKing]

Freshly repainted 14252 (H112 SAO) on D6 this afternoon.

 

[stagecoachuk]

17017 on the 600 today and 20977 on the full 685 (Ouch).

Forgot to post but there were a Optare Solo on the X61 on Tuesday.

Another one I forgot was that 33170 got towed away from Kendal on Friday.

 

[ZahnradFabrik]

Really? Seems odd to me if KL are replacing Leylands within the next 12 months...unless they are painting it into some kind of preservation livery but I doubt it...

In the big shed as we speak, repanelled and ready for a new suit!
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Freshly repainted 14252 (H112 SAO) on D6 this afternoon.

Saw her in all her glory this morning in KL depot, looking very nice indeed! with 14259 and ever smart CMS liveried 14254 alongside, also noted the infobus 40011 in the corner!

 

[Chris26584]

Another one I forgot was that 33170 got towed away from Kendal on Friday.

Now in store at Morecambe, joining up with 14199 again. 33170 still minus its bumper. Space was created with 33163 being driven out of the yard on trade plates over a week ago now...

 

[mbonwick]

33163 has gone to Fleetlink.

I doubt 33170 will be getting it's bumper back on - as it's not got a serviceable engine it'll need towed everywhere. Given it was marked as scrap only, I can't see Wigleys being too bothered about the bumper either

 

[stagecoachuk]

62 branded 34697 on the 600 today covering for a B10M that had to cover for a Penrith brakedown.

Kendal's sole Dart operated for Penrith today on the 106 due to a brakedown.

 

[cainebj]

47247 at CE for repaint, with what I think is 19032, but I can't confirm that. It's definitely one of Preston's E400's any ways, and I think I saw a Y in the reg (19032 being SN56 AVY).

20960 joined 52627 on full 685's today.

 

[jonesy3001]

Are carlisle forgetting to put the 'in ??' legal after they`ve painted them or are ME taking them off when the buses when they return back to depot? Noticed 22814 with just the stagecoach legal over the entrance doors.

 

[Dallamlad]

47247 at CE for repaint, with what I think is 19032, but I can't confirm that. It's definitely one of Preston's E400's any ways, and I think I saw a Y in the reg (19032 being SN56 AVY).

20960 joined 52627 on full 685's today.

Bet you my last pound they don't touch the seats in 47247 lol

 

[j@r]

might be intresting to some local members that 3d travels yellow mercedes has been fitted with a blue led destination screen seen on the number 6 this morning on my way to sellafield

 

[jonesy3001]

Spotted 22818 with 'in cumbria' fleetnames near Morecambe F.C heading back to depot and 22814 has got 'in lancaster' over the doors, but its that small no wonder i couldnt see it.

 

[Dallamlad]

The rally in Lancaster caused a bit of congestion this morning which may have been why later in the day 3 2/2a's were running together on the way to Uni. 22135 did a turn on the 2 as well as 16665.

Good to see 16351 out on the 42 today as well.

As I'm sure you can tell from the above, there's bugger all else going on lol.

 

[jonesy3001]

Noticed that when i was waiting for a 2A on westminster rd/regent rd, seen 17023 heading towards the battery not in service then came back 10 mins later(14:45) for the university on the 2, thats when i saw 22814 near torrisholme spar.

 

[cainebj]

Spotted 22818 with 'in cumbria' fleetnames

Shame it isn't in Cumbria, could do with a few more of them around. We're still getting B10M's on 30/31 even though we've got 22104/8 now, and 17017 is back on fleet, and back on its "decker slot". MAN E300's seem to be getting a bit useless in the colder weather.
We'll see how long it takes for more low floor stuff to turn up here, then see how awful they are. I haven't been on 22108 yet, but 22104 is a bit useless for speed (typical 3 speed Voith), great riding at town speeds though.

 

[Dallamlad]

Just seen 47249 on the 4 to Combermere Road.
Also 16877 made it on to the 2a from the Uni at about 6, gear changes on this one are...interesting lol

 

[KendalKing]

Just seen 47249 on the 4 to Combermere Road.

It also worked the 18.15 number 3 from the Bus Station to Morecambe.

16667 Sat in Newmarket Avenue for least 4 hours this afternoon, after it brokedown enroute to the University!

 

[Paul Mcgill]

Just seen 47249 on the 4 to Combermere Road.
Also 16877 made it on to the 2a from the Uni at about 6, gear changes on this one are...interesting lol

Also
22809, 22821 on 2As
22806 on 3&4s
18326 on 40 all day
15681, 18380 on 42s this afternoon
17024 on 6/6As
21007 did 1544 ex Combermere road to Lancaster replaced by 18325
16351 on shorts 3s tonight with 15698

 

[madannie77]

My other half saw 18328 in Carlisle Bus Station yesterday, looking very shiny and with Stagecoach in Lancaster fleetname present and correct.

Possibly of interest to some on here:

http://www.ukbusawards.org.uk/conte...icle&id=566:independents&catid=101&Itemid=255

 

[cainebj]

Another day of buses all over the place.
22595 on full X5-X50, 22600 on extra X5's. 20913 was on X4-X50, but replaced by 53338.
16734 on full 300-302's.
16124, 17017, 20918, 22104 (replaced by 22607 mid-afternoon) and 22108 on 30/31.

 

[jonesy3001]

My other half saw 18328 in Carlisle Bus Station yesterday, looking very shiny and with Stagecoach in Lancaster fleetname present and correct.

Possibly of interest to some on here:

http://www.ukbusawards.org.uk/conte...icle&id=566:independents&catid=101&Itemid=255

ME have done a trident, thats a turn up for the books. Just seen the award for the putting passengers first on the link no surprising stagecoach isnt there as they put students first before locals.

 

[Dallamlad]

ME have done a trident, thats a turn up for the books. Just seen the award for the putting passengers first on the link no surprising stagecoach isnt there as they put students first before locals.

I wouldn't say SC put students first at all. They provide a service and the students use it. They put extra buses on not only to get students up to campus but also to lighten loads on public services for everyone. If there were no student and huge numbers of the general public going to campus they would put extra buses on as well.

The thing with students is the sheers arrogance of them when it comes to the buses in Lancaster. They think they take priority.

 

[stagecoachuk]

Another day of buses all over the place.
22595 on full X5-X50, 22600 on extra X5's. 20913 was on X4-X50, but replaced by 53338.
16734 on full 300-302's.
16124, 17017, 20918, 22104 (replaced by 22607 mid-afternoon) and 22108 on 30/31.

Arent 22104 & 8 on there daily now?