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Dallamlad
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My god they got 17283 in quick! Was is that, 10 days from start to finish for the conversion? Very impressive. Should only take em 3 months to do the rest lol!
Not fully relevant, but:
REAYS COACHES LTD, STRAWBERRY FIELDS, SYKE PK, WIGTON, CA7 9NE
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Cotehill Village Hall and Dalston Bridge End given service number 75A/75B effective from 01-Apr-2011. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
47024 Moorclose 50.
47059 Moorclose 51.
34218, 47023 and 47062 Harrington & Seaton.
20436 been ASDA Free Bus. It done the 1545 47.
47616 was short 300's, replaced by 20473.
16734, 35246 and 20945 on 30/31.
Profile's have been coming off service 1 at a time to go up to the depot. Suffering from the sun & heat? 53339 replaced 53336 on 1520 X5, with 53336 returning to replace 53338 on 1620 X4.
REAYS COACHES LTD, STRAWBERRY FIELDS, SYKE PK, WIGTON, CA7 9NE
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Cotehill Village Hall and Dalston Bridge End given service number 75A/75B effective from 01-Apr-2011. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
47024 Moorclose 50.
47059 Moorclose 51.
34218, 47023 and 47062 Harrington & Seaton.
20436 been ASDA Free Bus. It done the 1545 47.
47616 was short 300's, replaced by 20473.
16734, 35246 and 20945 on 30/31.
Profile's have been coming off service 1 at a time to go up to the depot. Suffering from the sun & heat? 53339 replaced 53336 on 1520 X5, with 53336 returning to replace 53338 on 1620 X4.
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07andrew
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53337 stayed on 17:20 X5 back to Penrith.
52628 on X4, it probaly replaced 1 of the Plaxtons I asume. on 1020 depture.
436, 923, and 733 LTN on annexe
52628 on X4, it probaly replaced 1 of the Plaxtons I asume. on 1020 depture.
436, 923, and 733 LTN on annexe
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rosswatson
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It didn't replace anything.
Dallamlad
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Had good old 14196 on 2a just now and I think it's the slowest I've ever travelled up Hala hill lol. Was so slow going up toward Bowerham that cars overtook us! Still a treat though 
16663 also made an appearance on the 2 this afternoon.
16663 also made an appearance on the 2 this afternoon.
KendalKing
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What do you exspect from a 21-year old bus!
According to Brian Souter, Chief Executive of Stagecoach, there should be no buses older then 10-years old in use on front line services, and no buses older then 15-years old in the operational fleet! (Methinks he needs to take a closer look at the North West depots)
rosswatson
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Makes you wonder why 15 year old Cummins engined Volvo Olympians are being refurbished.....
For those who have forgot what 17017 looks like....
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Dallamlad
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Makes you wonder why 15 year old Cummins engined Volvo Olympians are being refurbished.....
For those who have forgot what 17017 looks like....
Should be out again soon surely. Will hopefully last a bit longer when it ventures back out!
markydh
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He might like to visit the North East then, where there are still plenty of buses that break this rule (including elderly B10BLEs, MANs & low floor Darts).
TRN481V
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Morning all,
Further to my previous post, it turns out that 47554 was only a fleeting visitor to us at Chorley. It is now at Preston. I've also heard a whisper that we are losing 47001/2 at the end of April due to service changes. I don't often drive Solos but I am reliably informed by those that do that they will not be missed!
I'm also looking for a bit of help from those in the know - I'm planning to get up to Dumfries soon, using my staff pass. I've planned a journey, but have seen that the timetable for the 555 will be changing soon. I'm planning on travelling on April 11th, so will there be any significant changes to the times? I'm hoping to catch the 1020 555 from Lancaster to Carlisle.
Thanks in advance.
Further to my previous post, it turns out that 47554 was only a fleeting visitor to us at Chorley. It is now at Preston. I've also heard a whisper that we are losing 47001/2 at the end of April due to service changes. I don't often drive Solos but I am reliably informed by those that do that they will not be missed!
I'm also looking for a bit of help from those in the know - I'm planning to get up to Dumfries soon, using my staff pass. I've planned a journey, but have seen that the timetable for the 555 will be changing soon. I'm planning on travelling on April 11th, so will there be any significant changes to the times? I'm hoping to catch the 1020 555 from Lancaster to Carlisle.
Thanks in advance.
You will be fine catching the 1020 I think. (Unless there are other changes besides the usual summer modifications)
The basic effect of the summer changes is to lengthen more journies to Keswick (in winter, last one from Lancaster is 1520 with all later ones going no further than Grasmere)
The basic effect of the summer changes is to lengthen more journies to Keswick (in winter, last one from Lancaster is 1520 with all later ones going no further than Grasmere)
Mattdw92
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52626 and 52627 on the 685, both looking as though they need a touch up, 52627 in particular.
52614 in Carlisle this afternoon, looked to have just arrived for paint.
34048 and 33162 both on Citi's.
20904 on CE 600.
20910 and 20994 on LL 600.
33076 short 685.
47722 69's.
24122 replaced a 104 branded MAN E300 on 104 just after 2pm.
15683 was in the workshops at the Scania dealer/repair shop on Kingstown Industrial Estate.
20473 on 30/31. 16649 on the decker slot. 34616 on too.
47059 Maryport towns.
34048 and 33162 both on Citi's.
20904 on CE 600.
20910 and 20994 on LL 600.
33076 short 685.
47722 69's.
24122 replaced a 104 branded MAN E300 on 104 just after 2pm.
15683 was in the workshops at the Scania dealer/repair shop on Kingstown Industrial Estate.
20473 on 30/31. 16649 on the decker slot. 34616 on too.
47059 Maryport towns.
07andrew
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34218, 47023 and 47062 on Harrington and Seaton, The same as Yesterday lol!
47060 on Moorclose 50.
20923 on Moorclose 51.
47061 on short 300.
35249 also 30/31.
47059 and 53338 on annexe. which means either the Jonck or an B10M on X4/X5.
16870 came down as Staff's sounding ill.
20910 on Sellafield Contract.
I was thinking if Carlisle United win the Johnstone's paint trophy, (Well if they have an open top tour) I was wondering if they'd send 16329 out. or even 16294 from Kendal to do the open top tour of the city.
47060 on Moorclose 50.
20923 on Moorclose 51.
47061 on short 300.
35249 also 30/31.
47059 and 53338 on annexe. which means either the Jonck or an B10M on X4/X5.
16870 came down as Staff's sounding ill.
20910 on Sellafield Contract.
I was thinking if Carlisle United win the Johnstone's paint trophy, (Well if they have an open top tour) I was wondering if they'd send 16329 out. or even 16294 from Kendal to do the open top tour of the city.
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rosswatson
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20962 also on.
Dallamlad
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18375 now has scrolling back on its blind. All the MANs I've seen today have re-formatted blinds.
Also is it public knowledge how many MANs ME are losing...Gez lol
Also is it public knowledge how many MANs ME are losing...Gez lol
REAYS COACHES LTD, STRAWBERRY FIELDS, SYKE PK, WIGTON, CA7 9NE
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Belle Vue
Finish Point: Belle Vue
Via: Harraby Upperby
Service Number: 63
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 09-MAY-2011
Other Details: Mon to Sat only
So that's another registration for 63, but the old one is still there and valid. Although, the current registration is Cumberland Infirmary to Cumberland Infirmary, and they've been running it to Belle Vue since January.....
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Belle Vue
Finish Point: Belle Vue
Via: Harraby Upperby
Service Number: 63
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 09-MAY-2011
Other Details: Mon to Sat only
So that's another registration for 63, but the old one is still there and valid. Although, the current registration is Cumberland Infirmary to Cumberland Infirmary, and they've been running it to Belle Vue since January.....
07andrew
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Finished school at 14:00 today, so I went to town earlier.
34218, 47024 and 47059 on Harrington and Seaton.
47023 on Moorclose 50.
47005 on Moorclose 51.
20473 done 15:45, 47.
15683 is back on the road on 300.
20994, 35248 and 35249 on 30/31.
34218, 47024 and 47059 on Harrington and Seaton.
47023 on Moorclose 50.
47005 on Moorclose 51.
20473 done 15:45, 47.
15683 is back on the road on 300.
20994, 35248 and 35249 on 30/31.
Thought it was odd you were out and about at that time.
52628 on X4.
20945 short 300.
20910 85.
stagecoachuk
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22805 fresh out of paint shop at Carlisle today. The London Trident and a 61 branded Dart in the paint shop. 52614 all scrubbed down ready for painting.
34048 on Citis
A 76 branded Dart on the 62.
34048 on Citis
A 76 branded Dart on the 62.
07andrew
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20910 best B10M round here! Does anyone remember when Lillyhall had B6 alexander dash vehicles? they were usually used on 17/17A routes, L278 JAO 30278. Back in the good old days! 
Class20
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It was 47754 that was at Chorley not 47554. As you mention its back at Preston now, working both the 11 and 1 today with 47753 on the 113 and Versa 25225 on the 150 all day.
47001 and 47002 are the first Solos in the Stagecoach fleet aren't they? So their bound to bad vehicles. If 47005/6/7 were anything to go by when they worked at Preston their probably in a similar condition. 47005 had its cooling fan on permanently, 47006 was super slow in acceleration & 47007 vibrated severely when stationary.
News from today.
This: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiganairways/4340644430/
arrived at Preston with a megabus service for London. Not sure if it was declared a failure as passengers were transferred to Megabus coach 54023 which came empty from depot. It then spent the rest of the day on the megabus stand, it was leaning to one side.
Their isn't much else to report from today. Everything was its normal mixed self, nothing out the ordinary.
David.c
18375 now has scrolling back on its blind. All the MANs I've seen today have re-formatted blinds.
Also is it public knowledge how many MANs ME are losing...Gez lol
No fraid not as it isnt non public knowledge yet
Dallamlad
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Cheers, thought I'd ask on the off chance lol I'm dying to know!
Mattdw92
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Well there are Solos of S, T and W reg in the fleet which were later acquired. Some are with SC Bluebird over the border, dont know if they can be worse as the KX51's have had a hard life it would seem! 47005, 47006 and 47007 are pretty poor still today at Lillyhall. 47007 has definitely turned out the better one with us! We'd happily take on another two go-slows!
07andrew
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KX51's are awful full stop well 47007 isn't that bad PO51's solos are miles better 47024 the best one though
Mattdw92
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Hmm dont know about that! 47024 is a squealing banshee and since 47023 broke down and was out of action for a while towards the end of last year, It suprised me how nippy it was when it returned! Havnt had a PO51 or a KX51 for a while though on Moorclose, surprisingly its been 04's and 08's when I've came home from uni! I'd have a PO over a KX though haha
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