Stagecoach North West Discussion

[darrenw29]

Leyland Nationals used to do the 6 used to be 12) and the 20 years ago

 

[cainebj]

there is pictures of B10M's on the 6, but the others are tight.
isn't really any point in Stagecoach taking those ones up again.

surprised 20894 is on death row. it had a complete repaint just before leaving Carlisle for it to re-enter service.
would make sense for the B10B's to come though, get rid of the stuff that should be on disposal. 21003 and 21004 would be the most useful of the 4, as they have digital tacho's.

 

[K768 DAO]

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[cainebj]

47616 on 50.
20777 on 51.
47007 and 47062 on Harrington & 101. havn't seen the 3rd bus yet.
20768, 33167 and 40028 just then when i was on way back home.

 

[Dallamlad]

21005 back in service running the 2 this morning.
20131 on the X1

Not seen much else yet.

 

[cainebj]

20777 has been pulled off 51 and 33169 went on in its place.
20754 was on annexe, and left to go on school work.
47006 on Harrington & 101.
16652 and 16653 on Workington - Whitehaven 300.

there was a sign in the bus station saying that the 30's will run at a 15 minute frequency on both sides of Barkers Footbridge from Monday 18th Jan. it said more information was to follow. (i'm guessing it means that 30 and 31 will go down to footbridge from Workington instead of serving the Train Station).

22596's LED's are working again, but the only scrolling is on rear display. via points scrolling on front display, and West Cumbria Dayrider Plus advert on side display aren't there.

the snow has started again, quite heavy at the minute in Workington. we'll see how bad it gets and see which services are affected.

 

[jonesy3001]

R-reg titan,er i mean volvo olympian 16877 might be out on the roads in the next few days as the retrimmed seats are starting to be put back in.

 

[K768 DAO]

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[mbonwick]

Last chance for shots of 14204 then!

 

[driver9000]

I seem to remember that a Volvo Olympian was to gain Morecambe & Heysham colours to replace 14204 any ideas which one is to be selected?

Personally I'd like to see LCT and Ribble poppy red instead of M&H though.....

 

[K768 DAO]

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[mbonwick]

I seem to remember that a Volvo Olympian was to gain Morecambe & Heysham colours to replace 14204 any ideas which one is to be selected?

Personally I'd like to see LCT and Ribble poppy red instead of M&H though.....

16648 (?) Currently in the paintshop
16662, not painted as part of the refurb program
16664/5, yet to be refurbished and painted.

 

[jonesy3001]

16648 (?) Currently in the paintshop
16662, not painted as part of the refurb program
16664/5, yet to be refurbished and painted.

16648 is at morecambe after repaint as is 16662, unsure about 16664,16665 and the 14xxx olys if they are staying or going.

 

[driver9000]

New pics added today. http://cumbrianbuses.fotopic.net/c1791755_1.html
Enjoy.

Love the forlorn snow covered RML

 

[K768 DAO]

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[mbonwick]

I guess it'll be 16664/5 that get painted, apparently this year will see all of Morecambe's Leylands going.

 

[darrenw29]

PX08CTV just gone by on a 301 (not seen that before)

 

[K768 DAO]

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[Gez.SCNW]

Just following 25223 down Torrisholme Rd reminds me that the eveing 3As are now booked for a Versa

 

[mbonwick]

Oh are they? Good to see some more variety about.

On another note, I saw you at the bus station this morning Gez while I was getting on the (delayed) 1120 555.

 

[jonesy3001]

Just following 25223 down Torrisholme Rd reminds me that the eveing 3As are now booked for a Versa

Wonder if folk get confused when one pulls up and its got 6/6A on the sides or they think they have got on the wrong bus.

 

[158757]

14204 out on 55A today
14208 on the 41
14196 on sainsburys bus
22809 on 55's, noticed this is now turning up MANs regularly.

 

[Dallamlad]

Just following 25223 down Torrisholme Rd reminds me that the eveing 3As are now booked for a Versa

Whats wrong with a MAN? To big or something?

16657 was on the 2a last night around 8pm. I also noticed a MAN on the 55 and the 80 from Ripley yesterday afternoon. 20451 was out on the 4 as well. It seems I'm getting some last chances to travel on some of these vehicles.

I would say I'm looking forward to 16877 going into service...but I'm not lol

16665 on the 2a this morning.

 

[K777DAO]

Did anyone see the front end damage on 35247 (PX56 CWN) whilst it was running Maryport-Barepot 30s yesterday? I was walking along to the barker bridge, and it was sat waiting for a fitter (who arrived in the fiista van).

The front bumper was hanging off, and the corner of it by the doors was to say the least, fooked! the driver was just looking at it, scratching his head. the driver crossed the bridge, got in the fiesta and headed back towards workington, and the fitter took 35247.

I would have taken a photo, but as i aimed, my N80 battery went flat! :roll:

Also, an note for anyone in/near the maryport area... Avoid the Victory crescent hill (old 30/31 route).. -or any hill in Maryport for that matter, they haven't been gritted since last Wednesday, and are a death trap - there have been several accidents with cars/vans climbing it last night, and into this morning. several cars have gone into walls/cars (and nearly me walking home... a Mondeo was hurtling sideways towards me, so i jumped into a bush! lol)

 

[darrenw29]

Ill try harder next time!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[158757]

21004, 22814 on 3/4
21005, 20451 on the X1

 

[mbonwick]

14204 out about again today, 81 at 1420.

 

[rosswatson]

Well, there's a Kloncky and a K---DAO B10M with LED on the X5! Must be short on Profiles.

Haven't seen many services recently... exams

 

[mbonwick]

Ah, join the club of exam haters.

having said that, they did allow me to get the 1120 bus yesterday, and the 1420 today, which allowed another last glimpse of 14204.

 

[pickles]

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