Stagecoach North West Discussion

[Shrimper]

I'm sure the destination was Heysham (presumably just changed as the bus was still heading up to the main campus at the time); I saw it from the sports centre.

I have seen deckers on the 4 before now, although not very frequently - and I'd assume its even less common now with the E300s

 

[Whistler40145]

I noticed yesterday a Single Decker working on Preston to Blackpool 61s with Stagecoach Preston Citi livery, whilst the other being a Double Decker. I know one was an ex-Preston Bus & not quite sure of the other. It certainly wasn't an Optaire Solo, the same type of bus was seen on a Lancaster to Blackpool 42s.


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[Dallamlad]

I noticed yesterday a Single Decker working on Preston to Blackpool 61s with Stagecoach Preston Citi livery, whilst the other being a Double Decker. I know one was an ex-Preston Bus & not quite sure of the other. It certainly wasn't an Optaire Solo, the same type of bus was seen on a Lancaster to Blackpool 42s.


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That'll be a MAN ALX300
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I'm sure the destination was Heysham (presumably just changed as the bus was still heading up to the main campus at the time); I saw it from the sports centre.

I have seen deckers on the 4 before now, although not very frequently - and I'd assume its even less common now with the E300s

In that case you observed a very rare working indeed! I have seen an S reg Trident on the 4 on two occasions in the past. May have just run from the bus station up to the Uni and back to allow for a single to be brought over to replace it.

 

[Shrimper]

Interestingly I also observed an MAN on a 41 today, as well as doing 2/2a's. The allocators must be having fun at the moment!

 

[Dallamlad]

Interestingly I also observed an MAN on a 41 today, as well as doing 2/2a's. The allocators must be having fun at the moment!

Yeah MANs appear on the 41 now and then and quite frequently on the 2/2a. Not so bad over Easter when Students are away but can be a bit cramped during term time haha!

 

[cainebj]

Carlisle's short Dart 34219 has had new blue seat backs fitted, and has been retrimmed.

 

[Paul Mcgill]

Yeah MANs appear on the 41 now and then and quite frequently on the 2/2a. Not so bad over Easter when Students are away but can be a bit cramped during term time haha!

Unless dutys have changed with out me knowing the 0930 number 40 from Morecambe Monday to Friday is allocated a MAN.

 

[Dallamlad]

Unless dutys have changed with out me knowing the 0930 number 40 from Morecambe Monday to Friday is allocated a MAN.

Ahhhh there we are!

 

[jonesy3001]

Think it covers for a scania that goes on the first AM run, come back for refuelling then goes out to garstang for the night.

 

[stagecoachuk]

20793 20794 20896 under repaint in Carlisle paintshop.

20905 is in the bodyshop along with a UID B10M.

20540 and 20544 remain in store at Carlisle freshly repainted along with 21004 annd 21005.

19038 is also under repaint.

 

[jonesy3001]

20793 20794 20896 under repaint in Carlisle paintshop.

20905 is in the bodyshop along with a UID B10M.

20540 and 20544 remain in store at Carlisle freshly repainted along with 21004 annd 21005.

19038 is also under repaint.

Wonder if 20540 and 20544 have 'in lancaster' stickers on them, no doubt they`ll be kept up there until the summer.

 

[stagecoachuk]

Wonder if 20540 and 20544 have 'in lancaster' stickers on them, no doubt they'll be kept up there until the summer.

They were blank with generic Stagecoach vinyls.

Could easily be 2 of the ones Carlisle are keeping too.

 

[Dallamlad]

Wonder if 20540 and 20544 have 'in lancaster' stickers on them, no doubt they'll be kept up there until the summer.

Yeah I wouldn't assume that all the B10s ME lost will return as cover. Some odd ones may come from anywhere and of course some of the deckers sat at ME could be brought in to operate single deck routes like some Carnforths etc. Just a thought anyway!

 

[jonesy3001]

Wonder if the UID B10 is 20546.

 

[Whistler40145]

What plans are there in place in the event of major breakdowns of the more elderly fleet members during the Olympics?


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[Dallamlad]

General interest:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17776180

 

[KendalKing]

Both 16259 & 16331 got towed-in this evening.

 

[Paul Mcgill]

22121 Was moved back to lillyhall this afternoon with me bringing 14245 back thats been there for MOT pics from todays 10 min visit to lillyhall will be online tomorrow evening.

 

[jonesy3001]

Both 16259 & 16331 got towed-in this evening.

16659 had a leak and 16331 not worth bothering about been in garage all week, must of went into service today then brokedown spends more time in garage then on the road!!!
Roll on the summer!!

 

[Paul Mcgill]

I have just uploaded pictures from my First week onloan at Kendal and also trip to Lillyhall can be found here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29411541@N03/

 

[Mattdw92]

I have just uploaded pictures from my First week onloan at Kendal and also trip to Lillyhall can be found here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29411541@N03/

Any ideas on the reason why 47474 is parked up at Lillyhall?
Carlisle or Lillyhall would benefit... Probably more so Carlisle.

 

[stagecoachuk]

Barrow have lost a Solo and a Olympian.
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Any ideas on the reason why 47474 is parked up at Lillyhall?
Carlisle or Lillyhall would benefit... Probably more so Carlisle.

 

[Mattdw92]

Barrow have lost a Solo and a Olympian.
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I knew they lost them, in particular the Solo being 47474. But arriving at Lillyhall though, I sense no known whereabouts of where 47474 will be relocated at this early time?

 

[mbonwick]

I assume that Barrow will be losing another 2/3 Solos when the M1-3 services are cancelled?

 

[Mattdw92]

I assume that Barrow will be losing another 2/3 Solos when the M1-3 services are cancelled?

I've heard they will be losing more due to the service cuts. Don't know how many 54-plates are expected to go, but the 51-plate will be a definite one out the door.
At least three Solo's does seem plausible though.

 

[jonesy3001]

21004 and 21005 back at ME parked up on the back fence looking shiny,21004 with the 'in lancaster' on the sides, 21005 without just the stagecoach logo, will try get pics later on today.

 

[stagecoachuk]

16647 at Carlisle for repaint!

 

[Dallamlad]

16647 at Carlisle for repaint!

Interesting. Either PR intend to carry on using it, it's been repainted for Games cover or it's getting refreshed then moving on to a new home...

 

[Whistler40145]

I have seen it around the Fylde Coast recently.


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[Dallamlad]

I have seen it around the Fylde Coast recently.


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Have you seen it in the last month or so? They're probably still using them. All the Olys were placed on reserve but this doesn't mean they are not still used. Not sure what the plan is...