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From what I've heard its all a bit up in the airProbably Preston slowing things down, as 16651 is ready to roll! At least we've kept the best one till last
Pride of the fleet 17017 and 34079 are still VOR.
The only thing delaying 16651's departure to Chorley is 16649 which is currently having its gearbox repaired at Chorley, once thats complete the swap will occur in earnest...
rosswatson
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The only thing delaying 16651's departure to Chorley is 16649 which is currently having its gearbox repaired at Chorley, once thats complete the swap will occur in earnest...
Aha! Is 16649 any good ?
Can't be any worse than 16652/3/4!Aha! Is 16649 any good ?
Excellent condition...
16652/53/54 require some SERIOUS tlc which is being dealt with...
rosswatson
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Excellent condition...
16652/53/54 require some SERIOUS tlc which is being dealt with...
I'm not surprised... they've had a hard life up here. 16653 could do with being bombed... it would be faster walking
16651 on the other hand is a real goer!!
PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Bus Station and Gamull Lane given service number 10/11/111 effective from 15-Mar-2011.
33076 on 93's tonight.
34715 been on 104's this afternoon to allow 24123 and 24124 to be taken to Carlisle depot to be washed.
34715 then went onto 600's tonight.
20944 on 1640 Carlisle - Workington 300.
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Bus Station and Gamull Lane given service number 10/11/111 effective from 15-Mar-2011.
33076 on 93's tonight.
34715 been on 104's this afternoon to allow 24123 and 24124 to be taken to Carlisle depot to be washed.
34715 then went onto 600's tonight.
20944 on 1640 Carlisle - Workington 300.
KendalKing
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Both of ME's operational Leylands (14196 & 14208), have been in service today.
07andrew
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47023 later went onto Harrington.
47007 went onto Moorclose 51.
47060 done short 300.
34215 rePlaced MCW on Seaton.
34616 done Staff shuttle.
53339 done 1720, X5.
20436 on 30/31. along with a knackered 22600, well put it this way when is it not knackered!
20945 done Sellafield.
Only seen 15685 on long 300.
Everything else is what cainebj mentioned 34218 stayed on Harrington
14258 also came down as staff shuttle.
Carlisle leylands were withdrawn last month cainebj, something of december but i dunno what date 14th calls my head but not sure.
It was me who said on here that they were going. The point I was making is that they weren't anywhere to be seen in the depot, suggesting they've possibly been moved to Lillyhall for storage or something. Unless they're hidden somewhere at Carlisle, but I'm doubtful, as there isn't really anywhere to hide them all.
Also forgot to mention on my previous posting that 42577 and 42584 have gone from the back corner, and also weren't noticeable anywhere in the depot.
Mattdw92
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It really does make me wonder what possesses them to put a LF on Staff Shuttle when other services are lacking this type of bus! :roll:
Leave 22600 alone, its an awesome machine minus the externally heard sounds, not bad sounding internally... almost normal!
Great to travel on 
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All is not baaad then
hopefully now fully scrapped!!
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07andrew
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It really does make me wonder what possesses them to put a LF on Staff Shuttle when other services are lacking this type of bus! :roll:
Leave 22600 alone, its an awesome machine minus the externally heard sounds, not bad sounding internally... almost normal!
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All is not baaad then
Exactly, 34616 on staff shuttle! and how much staff get on about 1 the driver might as well come down in his car lol. Thats my first century of posting done for me post 100 lol.
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Workington Town services fully low floor today!! and even 47060 on LF short 300! Is the Allocations man feeling all right today haha!
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I hope Lillyhall keep this up! a fully low floor on town services, cainebj says that all 4 scanias are on 300. I seen 47060 on short 300. And they might just might be all 4 profiles on X4/X5. even 1 bus of the staff shuttle was low floor!
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rosswatson
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You'd be surprised at who reads this thread.
Or not
Low floor shortages will continue to happen at LL until more suitable vehicles can be brought in, which will probably be never! Seems that the Solo's have started disappearing more often since they started going on the 58 full time.... 34079 is just a big pile of sh*te, only fit for the scrapyard, so thats usually missing!
Paul Mcgill
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Tonight Extreme strange working was 17022 doing the 1906 Vale with me at the wheel Picture can be seen here taken on the vale. The best this year i seen.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29411541@N03/5385695879/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29411541@N03/5385695879/
themaster985
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Finally, official confirmation of the sale of Preston Bus
http://www.stagecoachplc.com/scg/ir/newsevents/rns/rnsitem?id=3995803
http://www.stagecoachplc.com/scg/ir/newsevents/rns/rnsitem?id=3995803
Dallamlad
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Thank god that's over. Maybe we will see huge investment in Preston over the coming 12 months!!!
34048 on 69.
34214 on short 685.
20944 on 66's.
20451 on 94/97.
Reays allocations all over the place. 75 branded Primo on 64, with new YX60 DWV (plain white), and unbranded KX57 FKV on 75. I really don't see why is so difficult in keeping branded buses on the correct routes, especially with a fleet as small as Reays.
Their Travel Shop proving to be useless as well. Apparently an old-ish couple went in to enquire about holidays for summer time. They were told to go back in a few weeks when the 2011 holiday brochure MIGHT be ready. Quite a few buses running totally empty as well. Then there was an extremely filthy Primo hiding the imaginary full load on board. It was even more filthy than Stagecoach's 104 branded MANs, and that is saying something.....
34214 on short 685.
20944 on 66's.
20451 on 94/97.
Reays allocations all over the place. 75 branded Primo on 64, with new YX60 DWV (plain white), and unbranded KX57 FKV on 75. I really don't see why is so difficult in keeping branded buses on the correct routes, especially with a fleet as small as Reays.
Their Travel Shop proving to be useless as well. Apparently an old-ish couple went in to enquire about holidays for summer time. They were told to go back in a few weeks when the 2011 holiday brochure MIGHT be ready. Quite a few buses running totally empty as well. Then there was an extremely filthy Primo hiding the imaginary full load on board. It was even more filthy than Stagecoach's 104 branded MANs, and that is saying something.....
Pricey2701@gma
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Does anyone have a link for the Stagecoach UK Fleet List
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rosswatson
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Seen a few allocations on my travels today, these included;
34218 on Harrington, + 34215 on short 300.
16331 on 30/31 decker slot.
47722 on Seatoller's in Keswick.
18372 and 18359 on 555's.
47060 on 58 in Cockermouth.
34218 on Harrington, + 34215 on short 300.
16331 on 30/31 decker slot.
47722 on Seatoller's in Keswick.
18372 and 18359 on 555's.
47060 on 58 in Cockermouth.
Dallamlad
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17023 boarded at the Uni with 3 on the blinds then ran dead into town with a full load.
either 20128 or 20131 on X22
Had 15682 on a 2 tot he bus station. It flew up Hala very quickly with no problem at all which was impressive. Very clean inside as well.
16663 seen heading dead toward. May have been doing shuttles between town and Campus.
either 20128 or 20131 on X22
Had 15682 on a 2 tot he bus station. It flew up Hala very quickly with no problem at all which was impressive. Very clean inside as well.
16663 seen heading dead toward. May have been doing shuttles between town and Campus.
07andrew
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Another day of positives for Lillyhall today except for 1 only 1 steppy on town services.
34218 and 47616 on Harrington.
47007 and 20962 on Seaton.
47005 on 50.
47024 on 51.
53338 on 1720, X5.
34215 on la'al 300 mentioned by Ross.
20994 on Sellafield.
16447 on staff shuttle.
20945 on annexe.
darrenw29
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20960 on Carlisles 300 and 16397 on 554, teatime today
Firstly, the shareholders have yet to make any significant investment and seem to be doing their best to avoid it. Secondly, they have raised most of the purchase cash against the current fleet and most of the rest against their current credibility. Structure will probably be made as arms-length as possible. Preston Bus / Rotala customer loyalty will be key to establish a revenue flow, and others, such as Stagecoach, will know this.
Dallamlad
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Yes that is what I meant. I didn't mean I hope we see investment from Rotala as I doubt we will with them in their current financial state. What I meant was that I hope we see large investment from Stagecoach in Preston. Hope that clears it up for you.
No. Why would Stagecoach do that? A slow and focussed low-cost death would be less obvious and could be far more economical.
darrenw29
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With the Preston Bus thing now sorted and the loss of Deepdale Rd, What are the chances of the Super Depot at Walton Summit for Preston & Chorley fleets being resurected????
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