Stagecoach North West Discussion

[darrenw29]

19484 spotted at rear of CE today. Any ideas??

 

[mbonwick]

Failed on the way back from the Ryder Cup and hasn't been picked up yet.

Suprised at the Esteems moving to Chorley - would have thought Wirral/Chester would have been a better place for them.

 

[Class20]

Suprised at the Esteems moving to Chorley - would have thought Wirral/Chester would have been a better place for them.

Very interesting to see that happen. Had an initial thought that it could be because their Scania based so would match the E400s, ease of maintenance etc.., but then realised that Scania based buses can be found all across the area. So an unusual move but an interesting one nonetheless.

 

[mbonwick]

Scania deckers throughout, but they are based on the newer N230UD chassis.
The reason I said Wirral is because the N94UB is mechanically similar to the L94UB/Wright Solars there, just with a different engine orientation.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Withdrawn from Stagecoach Middleton is 22130 S130 TRJ, it has already left the depot. Replacing it is a former Blue Bird MAN Myllenium (not been able to get fleetnumber/reg yet)

 

[GaryMcEwan]

Withdrawn from Stagecoach Middleton is 22130 S130 TRJ, it has already left the depot. Replacing it is a former Blue Bird MAN Myllenium (not been able to get fleetnumber/reg yet)

It could possibly be 39642 (MJ53BLU), thats the only one I can recall of...

 

[mbonwick]

There was only 1 MAN 14.220/ELC Myllennium included with Bluebird, and that was 39642 mentioned above.

As 22130 was in reserve anyway, I assume that 39642 has taken over the role in a similar capacity.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Well it will be that then! i knew that both S-TRJ's where in Reserve (22133 is still getting used now) We just never expected to see the Myllenium back after being told its days was up due to unreliability

 

[ALX400]

Scania deckers throughout, but they are based on the newer N230UD chassis

Wait for the order for next year

 

[jonesy3001]

20965 is going to kendal and 20945 has turned up at morecambe.
Morecambe depot pit warmer ALX300 MAN 22495 is going for scrap.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Former JPT B7 PN02 XBV is at last getting used today, its on a Staff Taxi as we speak

 

[ALX400]

All MAN's have now moved from CY.

34782 & 34783 have arrived from GM, 28513 & 28514 are due in from PR soon.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Ferrymill Motors MAN Meridian FM33 is back on loan to Gillmoss Depot, i assume its covering for the Brand new Enviro that crashed into a house on its 3rd Day in service, if anyone wants the Bus it will be permanently allocated to the X3 Liverpool - Kirkby to keep if of lates.

 

[childwallblues]

I note that 34782/83 have moved from GM to CY. Have any other buses left GM with the arrival of the new Enviros?

 

[darrenw29]

22260 on her final voyage to Wigleys this morning

 

[KendalKing]

All MAN's have now moved from CY.

Where as 22256 gone to please?

 

[childwallblues]

I was in Doncaster this morning and noted ex Carlisle Dart 34687 leaving the bus station. Does anybody know which depot this is now allocated to?

 

[mbonwick]

34687 is now a Worksop bus IIRC.

 

[ALX400]

Where as 22256 gone to please?

Parked at GM for disposal, 22257 will be moving by means of a tow from CY to GM shortly, all are for disposal aswell as 22253, think 22807 is destined for LL

 

[KendalKing]

Parked at GM for disposal, 22257 will be moving by means of a tow from CY to GM shortly, all are for disposal aswell as 22253, think 22807 is destined for LL

Many thanks ALX400, 22256 is the last ALX300 in the North West that I need.

 

[Y961 XBU]

BWC Tridents 17002 and 17006 have moved from Middleton to Hyde Road, that MAN Myllenium at Middleton is also mega unreliable breaking down daily, today i seen it get towed into the depot around 12, not a good return.

 

[mbonwick]

The aforementioned Tridents were only (on paper) on loan to Middleton.
39642 has supposedly replaced 33856, but is clearly doing its usual MAN thing...

 

[Y961 XBU]

The aforementioned Tridents were only (on paper) on loan to Middleton.
39642 has supposedly replaced 33856, but is clearly doing its usual MAN thing...

Hopefully 39642 gets a *grip* as i would say Middleton Depot are short on full sized Single Deckers as Mini Buses (mini Enviros. Mini Darts and Primos) are getting on the 112/118 routes far to often and are far from suitable for them service's

Another couple of things i forgot to say before is the final S-TRJ ALX 300's 22130 and 22133 have left the fleet and theres a 2nd former JPT B7 due at Middleton in the next couple of days.

 

[childwallblues]

34687 is now a Worksop bus IIRC.

Thank you

 

[TheHovisKid]

One of Morecambe's MANs is still advertising the play in the park on the side.....

Is 16664 a recent repaint?

 

[darrenw29]

One of Morecambe's MANs is still advertising the play in the park on the side.....

Is 16664 a recent repaint?

Was the one that wore stripes for a year or two

 

[Y961 XBU]

Yes that was 16664

 

[jonesy3001]

16664 was repainted at Carlisle after the open day in may.

 

[ALX400]

Re paint programme has started again after a few moths of delays for M&SL, 18146 has gone to Birkenhead to be done then the Optare Solo's will be progressively done.

 

[Class20]

34781 noted working off Preston yesterday.

No sign of the Esteems yet. Are these to be used on any particular route or just where needed?

Had my first, and probably last, ride on 33178 yesterday on the 113. I bet the drivers at Chorley are glad its going, its just one big rattle machine.