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Hi Just heard that Carlisle maybe loosing some of its solos which are to be replaced by 35xxx's from north east and 36xxx from Scotland seems strange when the solos replaced 36xxx which went to Yorkshire and Plymouth. Can anyone confirm that these are proposed changes or is it just...

Hi, Yes I was talking to an elderly gentlemen who was waiting for a 62 when a dart passed he was really slating the Optares. He said apart from not being able to get a seat because they're full at school times, they're clostrophobic, to small, no air and the throw you off the seats when they...

Hi, 48001 operated all day yesterday on th 62 however I took a picture of this vehicle last week, I was travelling in the opposite direction but I'm sure it's registration has been changed can anyone else confirm this for me please Regards ernie

Hi Heard a rumour but that's all it is a rumour that only thirteen of the 200's are being retained at Carlisle the rest are being transfered within the group with a number going to Yorkshire Regards Ernie

Hi Nice thought that by using Solos Stagecoach might not increase fares because of lower costs. However this goes out of the window when in the carlisle evening news this week it announced Stagecoach fare increases. Regards Ernie

Hi There seems to be a far few rumours circulating that Carlisle is to receive a number of Optares for city service to replace some of the current new 200's. Certainly the last Optare recieved 47921 has been operating on the 76 service in recent weeks but not sure if this is just a co incident...

Hi 47143 was in Carlisle on Wednesday heading onto Lowther Street has anyone any idea why it should be here Regards ernie

Heard a rumour but don't know how true it is that three of these are going to Barrow and fourth is for a Penrith service whilst two more are due for Norfolk Green and the two Manns are also going down to South of England. Regards Ernie

Hi For those interested 27141/ 2 have arrived in Carlisle these are SN64 registered and working on 685 to Newcastle Regards Ernie

Hi Another new enviro has arrived at Carlisle this morning YX14RZK however it's painted orange all over. Anyone an idea what this is for ? imagine it will become 37106 as 37105 was working the 60 service today after arriving yesterday. Three more London enviros have arrived today 17507/27/91...

Hi Seems to be a far bit of activity at Willowholme London enviro 400s yesterday 18201 which is still parked at the rear of the depot today with 17519 and 17425. Today 17511 was being examined and two new 200s have arrived YX14 RZH/j 37104 was in fact on the 67 service most of today YX14RZJ was...

Hi The new 200s at Carlisle are indeed being branded along the sides, they appear to be large different coloured triangles in two shades, large darker shade in the centre of the triangle with lighter shade on the sides of the triangle, Carlisle is written through the middle of the darker shade...

Hi There are now eight E200 at Willowholme and fleet numbers have now been applied they are YX14 RXL/M/N/O/P/R/S/T 37086-93 Regards Ernie

Hi For information Carlisle's new buses have started to arrive. At the Willowholme depot this afternoon Two new E 200s at YX14RXL/M one being checked over the other parked inside depot, neither had the new fleet numbers showing Regards Ernie

Hi Noticed 33460 was at Willowholme Carlisle this afternoon, also as I walk to Caldewgate 28666 passed heading west it could also have been going to Willowholme but not certain. Anyone have information on these two vehicles. Regards Ernie