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Title: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Administration on June 27, 2012, 05:13:24 PM
So we have a thread for Birmingham unusual workings, so I thought I'd start one for Tamworth...

To sum up what should normally be on what routes...

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
110 - Volvo B9TL 4200 - 4207.
115/116 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
765/785 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
780/784 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
813 - Dennis Dart (Burton depot)

Didn't notice anything unusual today, except a B9TL Gemini on the 6.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on June 28, 2012, 12:22:30 PM
I foyu tried one for cannock it would always have unusal workings as the allocted buses are never on the right routes
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on July 02, 2012, 12:17:53 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on June 27, 2012, 05:13:24 PM
So we have a thread for Birmingham unusual workings, so I thought I'd start one for Tamworth...

To sum up what should normally be on what routes...

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
110 - Volvo B9TL 4200 - 4207.
115/116 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
765/785 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
780/784 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
813 - Dennis Dart (Burton depot)

Didn't notice anything unusual today, except a B9TL Gemini on the 6.

Adam.
Want to try one for Cannock all I Know it should be

1 Daf sb200 3701-04
2 Daf sb120 2701-2 plus darts
25/6 Volvo B10BLE 36**-3612 or darts
70/76/560 darts or volvo10BLE
31/32/33 Darts or MPDS
X31 Scanias

plus a variant of vdl dafs on other routes can anyone do better
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on July 03, 2012, 01:17:31 AM
Can't say I know much about Cannock at all, sorry!

Things have been quite quiet here, not seen anything unusual for a few days, which in its self is unusual!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Badger on July 03, 2012, 11:49:14 AM
Does the 76 regularly run Plaxton Centros or is this unusual? I seem to see a lot when I'm up town. Also a Gemini frequents Wolverhampton.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 03, 2012, 06:10:29 PM
gemini decker????
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Badger on July 03, 2012, 06:20:35 PM
Sorry didn't mean Gemini - I'm confusing myself. Single decker eclipse of some description.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 03, 2012, 06:45:14 PM
it could be an 09 telford one on 890/891/892 or it could be a 57 reg stafford-cannock branded on on the 68/70/76/560 or a new 61 plate one
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on July 03, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Quote from: Discodave on July 02, 2012, 12:17:53 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on June 27, 2012, 05:13:24 PM
So we have a thread for Birmingham unusual workings, so I thought I'd start one for Tamworth...

To sum up what should normally be on what routes...

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
110 - Volvo B9TL 4200 - 4207.
115/116 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
765/785 - Scania Omnilink 3800 - 3809.
780/784 - Volvo B6BLE 2613 - 2642.
813 - Dennis Dart (Burton depot)

Didn't notice anything unusual today, except a B9TL Gemini on the 6.

Adam.
Want to try one for Cannock all I Know it should be

1 Daf sb200 3701-04
2 Daf sb120 2701-2 plus darts
25/6 Volvo B10BLE 36**-3612 or darts
70/76/560 darts or volvo10BLE
31/32/33 Darts or MPDS
X31 Scanias

plus a variant of vdl dafs on other routes can anyone do better
add 74/75 3727-3731                                            60/825 3756-3766
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on July 04, 2012, 05:52:25 PM
Thanks for that should have known at least the route once working at ck and sd 
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 04, 2012, 06:48:25 PM
X31 Scania was on the 2 today, the other one was on the X31 so not sure what the second bus was in it? they should divert a couple of new enviro 200s for the X31 it doesnt need full size buses
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on July 05, 2012, 04:14:59 AM
There was a Gemini on the 6 in Tamworth again today, which IMO is a total waste, it's a short route that is perfectly suited to single decker operation, and besides, sticking a Gem on the 6 means that there will have to be a Scania/B6 on the 110!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on July 05, 2012, 06:40:47 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on July 05, 2012, 04:14:59 AM
There was a Gemini on the 6 in Tamworth again today, which IMO is a total waste, it's a short route that is perfectly suited to single decker operation, and besides, sticking a Gem on the 6 means that there will have to be a Scania/B6 on the 110!

Either that or have a Gemini with gear problems on a long haul route...easier to recover if it was to breakdown.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on July 13, 2012, 04:48:36 AM
B6's on the 116 and 785 today!

Not sure what's happened to the Omnis!  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on July 13, 2012, 05:39:17 PM
MOT and the other was a spare
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 01, 2012, 02:32:33 PM
The B6's are starting to have the Local Linx branding removed in preperation for the Citaros by the looks of things... The one I just used to get home on the 9 was down to the bear metal where the branding has been pealed off!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 01, 2012, 05:32:18 PM
Has there been a definate decision on where theyre going yet?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on August 01, 2012, 06:48:44 PM
Stafford & Burton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on August 01, 2012, 08:03:27 PM
If that's the case God help anybody who gets one on Winshill or Dalebrook in Burton, they will have to get out and push!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 01, 2012, 08:17:03 PM
What will they replace in stafford?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 03, 2012, 04:47:52 AM
I'd be interested to see if they ever get put into the new fleet colours... apart from a Scania Paladin thingy Tamworth haven't really bothered with the repaints at all...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 03, 2012, 04:48:41 AM
I think the only reason a few of the OmniLinks are in the new livery is because it was changed during the order, the still have the older style seat trim!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on August 03, 2012, 12:15:45 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on August 03, 2012, 04:48:41 AM
I think the only reason a few of the OmniLinks are in the new livery is because it was changed during the order, the still have the older style seat trim!

The reason for this was that originally Arriva were only going to use the new livery for branded services...all the ones that arrived at Tamworth branded for City Linx were in the new colours, the unbranded ones were in the old....eventually Arriva decided to adopt that livery for everything but it was too late for that order.

The B6's had already had their retrim and repaint before this decision was made too.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 03, 2012, 03:12:14 PM
Quote from: andy on August 03, 2012, 12:15:45 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on August 03, 2012, 04:48:41 AM
I think the only reason a few of the OmniLinks are in the new livery is because it was changed during the order, the still have the older style seat trim!

The reason for this was that originally Arriva were only going to use the new livery for branded services...all the ones that arrived at Tamworth branded for City Linx were in the new colours, the unbranded ones were in the old....eventually Arriva decided to adopt that livery for everything but it was too late for that order.

The B6's had already had their retrim and repaint before this decision was made too.

Ah, thanks for the explanation!

I still think the Omnis would look pretty nice with the new trim, like the OmniCitys that Arriva use on the 93 from Scarborough to Whitby, they look so much brighter!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 09, 2012, 04:57:49 PM
So today, there was a B9TL on the 3 and Scania on the 110...

Also saw a WB Enviro200 heading towards the garage, didn't get a fleet number or anything though, it shot past before I realised what it was!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on August 10, 2012, 03:37:22 PM
with regards to B6s now with the new Midland aqusition maybe they could go there to rid them of the darts first not so many to scrap but knowing Arriva a lot will be kept running and refubed for Cannock as its full of crap
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 11, 2012, 09:48:24 PM
West Brom E200 in Tamworth today, people on board but not in service, heading towards TH garage...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 16, 2012, 04:19:09 PM
Another W200 in service on the 6 in Tamworth today...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on August 17, 2012, 12:10:16 PM
Was that an E200 not a w200 looks like now they have midland the crap will be at hill top cascaded from wednesfield and cannock break downs here we come and another arriva west midland adventure failure
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on August 17, 2012, 06:58:15 PM
New Citaro 3018 has arrived here
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 17, 2012, 11:00:59 PM
Sorry yeah, meant to be E200, blame the iPhone :-)

Is 3018 at Tamworth now then?  I'd better get some B6 photos while I can then!

Here's the E200 on the 6 on Thursday...

(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7137%2F7804386382_493fdbe28c.jpg&hash=e9273545e3aaefa4f2a77cda06facbe599368ea2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/7804386382/)
Arriva Midlands North 2146 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/7804386382/) by NX4737 (http://www.flickr.com/people/adampriseman/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on August 17, 2012, 11:42:05 PM
Yeah, only one here at the moment....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 28, 2012, 06:58:11 PM
Quote from: Goodbus on August 17, 2012, 11:42:05 PM
Yeah, only one here at the moment....

Has it entered service yet?  Not seen or heard anything...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: windy miller on September 10, 2012, 01:47:13 AM
I notice arriva drivers on the 110 service ..(b9's i think they are.) have taken to closing the doors at each termini after passengers are off.... It gives them an opportunity to examine the bus on both upper and lower decks before they re-open the doors..good idea..Why is it not happening elsewhere??..If the coventry WM drivers had developed this habit Last May they would have found my binnoculars.. >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on September 12, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
two deckers off 110's today, i see tony has uploade a picture of 2614 being on there and omnilink 3800 was on when i was in Tamworth and 1 decker was on 3's and the other 1 was just coming out of the garrage
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on September 13, 2012, 04:20:26 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on September 12, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
two deckers off 110's today, i see tony has uploade a picture of 2614 being on there and omnilink 3800 was on when i was in Tamworth and 1 decker was on 3's and the other 1 was just coming out of the garrage

That just about sums up most days to be fair...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on September 13, 2012, 11:41:48 AM
sounds like a cannock day wrong buses everywhere
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on September 13, 2012, 05:39:51 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on September 12, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
two deckers off 110's today, i see tony has uploade a picture of 2614 being on there and omnilink 3800 was on when i was in Tamworth and 1 decker was on 3's and the other 1 was just coming out of the garrage

One of them was a service and the one on the 3's has a intermittent gear problem so is kept on locals.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on September 13, 2012, 06:10:19 PM
Quote from: Discodave on September 13, 2012, 11:41:48 AM
sounds like a cannock day wrong buses everywhere

::)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on September 13, 2012, 06:28:07 PM
another 'strange' 1 in cannock or 'normal' day in cannock
1: 2397/2736/3703/3737/3739
2: 2390/3741
2A: 2277/3740
25,26: 3730/2731/2328/2351/2315/3603
31: 3762
32: Usual Darts plus 2702
33: Usual Darts plus 2701
68: 3810/ 3606/ 2274
70: Usual Day of volvos (V-DBC)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on September 13, 2012, 06:55:57 PM
3762 was on the 835 tonight. Tony
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on September 13, 2012, 06:59:54 PM
is that the 1 that gets back to cannock from stafford at 5.00 and then does the 5.05 60 or is that the 836??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on September 14, 2012, 11:34:06 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on September 13, 2012, 06:28:07 PM
another 'strange' 1 in cannock or 'normal' day in cannock
1: 2397/2736/3703/3737/3739
2: 2390/3741
2A: 2277/3740
25,26: 3730/2731/2328/2351/2315/3603
31: 3762
32: Usual Darts plus 2702
33: Usual Darts plus 2701
68: 3810/ 3606/ 2274
70: Usual Day of volvos (V-DBC)

Seems quite normal day see branded buses on wrong routes as I have said numerous time why bother plus why put volvos on a tendered 68 that deserves darts all its gets are passes and fresh air seen it in wednesfield a peak time run one person on an OAP a good use of tax payers money not.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on September 14, 2012, 11:42:53 AM
36** are wasted on 68's and to be honest there wasted on Pye Greens, im not really keen on these buses but surely they are best off working the 70's and 76's
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on September 14, 2012, 03:32:50 PM
ok been to cannock again today and as normal the buses are all off route, this is what i saw

1: 3610, 3736, 3737 and a 61 plate (not sure what the 5th bus was)
2: 2239, 2701
2A: 3727
31: 61 plate
32: usual darts
33: usual darts
25/26: 2274/ 2146/ 2328/ 2351/ 3739/ 2291
68: only 2 i saw on here today was 3605 and route 1 branded 3703
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on September 17, 2012, 03:27:35 PM
Strange site on Victoria Road today, 4 Volvo Geminis in a row... 2 on the 110, one on the 5 and the other on the 6...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on October 04, 2012, 03:22:30 PM
On 4207 at the moment that for some reason, is void of any City Linx branding...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on October 04, 2012, 07:54:33 PM
Wasn't 4207 the 1 with aĺl over ad on it??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on October 04, 2012, 10:43:41 PM
Ah yeah, I think you're right!

I saw it a few days ago too, from a distance and wondered if it was on loan from Derby or something!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on October 06, 2012, 05:39:59 PM
Most local routes had there share of Citaros today, with the odd B6 thrown in too.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on October 24, 2012, 07:33:09 PM
Ominlink on the 110 today... again...

Versa on the 112.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: broma1k on October 24, 2012, 08:10:20 PM
Saw the Versa going into Sutton just before 5 tonight,it was 2987.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 05, 2012, 07:44:35 PM
Saw B6 2616 on the 5 at teatime today. First time I've seen a B6 on routes 3/4/5/7/8/9 since 6 October. 
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 06, 2012, 05:27:30 PM
Not seen one on the 8/9 since the Mercs were introduced either!

Ex Cannock Scania on the 765 earlier, seen in Hopwas village at about 4pm.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 07, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
B6 on the 765 today...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 07, 2012, 06:15:21 PM
Ex-Cannock/X31 Scania on the 785 as well, did Arriva repaint them themselves?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 07, 2012, 06:27:18 PM
Yes - it was 2620. It was on the 1515 765 Nuneaton to Lichfield, which returns as the 1700 785.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 07, 2012, 06:31:31 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 07, 2012, 06:27:18 PM
Yes - it was 2620. It was on the 1515 765 Nuneaton to Lichfield, which returns as the 1700 785.

Thought I'd seen it at about 14:00 in Tamworth...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 08, 2012, 11:31:59 AM
2614 is on the 765 today - 1000 ex Lichfield about 15 mins late into Tamworth.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 17, 2012, 05:59:41 PM
E20D 2149 was seen on the rather secretive route 780 at teatime today.
Unlike when the E20Ds were on the route 6 it had a fully working electronic destination display rather than a board behind the windscreen.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 17, 2012, 06:30:32 PM
Thought the enviros were for West Bromich not Tamworth?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 17, 2012, 06:45:12 PM
I think they're maintained at Tamworth. They probably borrow the odd one now and again while they're there.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 17, 2012, 06:56:30 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 17, 2012, 05:59:41 PM
E20D 2149 was seen on the rather secretive route 780 at teatime today.
Unlike when the E20Ds were on the route 6 it had a fully working electronic destination display rather than a board behind the windscreen.

Didn't realize we'd got any here at the moment, I'll have to look out for it...

There was a Merc on the 116 at about 10 past 5 in Birmingham this evening, this is becoming quite common though...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on November 17, 2012, 07:09:25 PM
3008, I think it was, was on the 110 today as well.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on November 17, 2012, 08:48:18 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 17, 2012, 06:45:12 PM
I think they're maintained at Tamworth. They probably borrow the odd one now and again while they're there.
correct , 2140-2150 are allocated to Tamworth but operated from west bromwich outstation . Tony
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 20, 2012, 04:57:03 PM
Just passed decker 4204 on the 780. From the smallest on Saturday to the largest today!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 20, 2012, 05:34:24 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 20, 2012, 04:57:03 PM
Just passed decker 4204 on the 780. From the smallest on Saturday to the largest today!

4204 replaced 2631 as it kept losing gears.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 12:52:56 AM
I thought the only b6's left at Tamworth were 2613, 2614, 2615 and 2616? And I thought 3631 was 1 of Telfords??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on November 21, 2012, 09:06:08 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 12:52:56 AM
I thought the only b6's left at Tamworth were 2613, 2614, 2615 and 2616? And I thought 3631 was 1 of Telfords??

I think he meant 2613. It's always had a dodgy gearbox, I'm surprised they didn't take the opportunity to get rid.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 21, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
It's not likely to be 2613, which has been constantly on its special route 6 - just featured in the local paper. 2620 has also been working in Tamworth regularly. I haven't seen 2631 lately. It was one of 2 which came to Tamworth from Telford. 2630 has been back some considerable time. I don't think 2631 ever went back so 2613-6, 2620 and presumably 2631 are currently around the area and Tamworth only need 3 for routes 2, 6 and 780 (and possibly a spare?).
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 11:40:51 AM
I ment 2631 lol so am I right in saying this is the current location for the b6's?

2613-Tamworth
2614-Tamworth
2615-Tamworth
2616-Tamworth
2617-Stafford
2618-Stafford
2619-Cannock
2620-Stafford
2621-Stafford
2622-Stafford
2623-Stafford
2624-Stafford
2625-Stafford
2626-Stafford
2627-Stafford
2628-Stafford
2629-Stafford
2630-Telford
2631-Tamworth
2632-Telford
2633-Telford
2634-Telford
2635-Telford
2636-Telford
2637-Telford
2638-Telford
2639-Telford
2640-Stafford
2641-Shrewsbury
2642-Shrewsbury
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 21, 2012, 05:14:46 PM
The list seems about right. Has 2620 arrived at Stafford? I last saw it working from Tamworth on the 7th. I haven't seen 2631 for ages myself. Things seem to be settling down in Tamworth as this afternoon 2613 was on its 6, 2614 was on the 2 and 2615 was on the 780.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 21, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
Wonder whatll replace them at Stafford, if they get moved to Wednesfield
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 07:00:01 PM
Apparently there staffords to stay, can't remember wich post but some 1 commented saying the stafford fleet will be b6's, the 4 V/KDA darts and the 3 Y/YBC darts, 2347 has already transfered to Cannock, it was working Pye Greens with 2351
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: staffsdave on November 21, 2012, 07:35:05 PM
2619 V219KDA is now at Stafford. Saw it when i finished my shift. 2620 is not at Stafford yet.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 08:08:15 PM
Must of gone last night or this mornig because I photographed 2619 in cannock on 2's yesterday morning lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 21, 2012, 08:54:43 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 08:08:15 PM
Must of gone last night or this mornig because I photographed 2619 in cannock on 2's yesterday morning lol


2620 is at Tamworth undergoing MOT Prep
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?

Yes, being resprayed.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?

Yes, being resprayed.

No they're not.

2613 has been repainted and branded for the Tamworth Explorer...3800s livery is to be altered too...i
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 22, 2012, 06:08:08 PM
Just 3800 or al the 38** scanias? And are the rest of the b6's been resprayed and finaly what ever happened to 3417?? Not seen it anywhere
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 07:14:44 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 22, 2012, 06:08:08 PM
Just 3800 or al the 38** scanias? And are the rest of the b6's been resprayed and finaly what ever happened to 3417?? Not seen it anywhere

Not too sure with the scanias, don't think any things planned yet with the B6's, I think 3417 went to Shrewsbury...with assistance of a Tow truck because its MOT ran out....but it could be at Derby now....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 07:19:57 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?

Yes, being resprayed.

No they're not.

2613 has been repainted and branded for the Tamworth Explorer...3800s livery is to be altered too...i

3800 Is already in new fleet colours and branded, what could they possibly have in mind for that?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 22, 2012, 08:55:46 PM
Maybe 3417's a 'donor bus' or a replacement for 3415? And someone has clarrified that its 3416 at Derbys yard, will that be entering service, sold, scrapped or become a trainer??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 07:19:57 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?

Yes, being resprayed.

No they're not.

2613 has been repainted and branded for the Tamworth Explorer...3800s livery is to be altered too...i

3800 Is already in new fleet colours and branded, what could they possibly have in mind for that?

3800 is in the same livery when it was new, it's having a few "livery revisions" shall we say....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 22, 2012, 11:29:52 PM
Just 3800 been resprayed or are any more being resprayed?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 23, 2012, 03:59:25 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 07:19:57 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on November 22, 2012, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 22, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 21, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
Are the remaining b6's at Tamworth going to be resprayed or will they be leaving Tamworth in the future?

Yes, being resprayed.

No they're not.

2613 has been repainted and branded for the Tamworth Explorer...3800s livery is to be altered too...i

3800 Is already in new fleet colours and branded, what could they possibly have in mind for that?

3800 is in the same livery when it was new, it's having a few "livery revisions" shall we say....

I'm aware of that, I said 3800 is in interurban, as it was when it was delivered...

Care to reveal what these livery revisions are?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
Has it been resprayed because it needed it or resprayed for a reason, it just comes accross as wierd that 3800 is the only 1 mentioned to of been resprayed
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 23, 2012, 05:14:48 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
Has it been resprayed because it needed it or resprayed for a reason, it just comes accross as wierd that 3800 is the only 1 mentioned to of been resprayed

Only thing I can think of is it's being branded for the 112... But I'm sure 2200 Bus can inform us all...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 05:49:47 PM
I would of thought more would of been resprayed and I think the 112 interconnects with the 115
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on November 23, 2012, 06:02:03 PM
3006 on the 116/112 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on November 23, 2012, 07:21:04 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 23, 2012, 05:14:48 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
Has it been resprayed because it needed it or resprayed for a reason, it just comes accross as wierd that 3800 is the only 1 mentioned to of been resprayed

Only thing I can think of is it's being branded for the 112... But I'm sure 2200 Bus can inform us all...

All "city linx" branded Scania including 3800 are having the City linx branding removed, they will still remain the same standard Arriva livery, it's to make it look better for when they are used on the Lichfield and Nuneaton runs and the locals on a Sunday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 07:28:10 PM
Think they would be better that way to be honest, I used to be confused when burton did the 112 with the scanias and they had the 'City Linx' branding on them
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 23, 2012, 09:13:15 PM
They seem to have been used indiscriminately with the unbranded ones ever since they were new.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on November 23, 2012, 09:52:39 PM
The ever demanding folk of Tamworth are not happy with their new Citaros, letters in the local rag complaining about lack of buggy space and uncomfortable buses.

There is a whole generation of people out there now who think a bus is there to transport babies around in colossal moon hoppers and that it is their god given right to shift everyone else out of the way for their ridiculous contraption and it's precious cargo...

Personally one buggy space is too many for me!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 23, 2012, 10:10:05 PM
Lol pramfaces!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 23, 2012, 10:11:06 PM
Presumably the legroom cant be any worse than a B6? Surely?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: PM on November 23, 2012, 10:12:10 PM
Quote from: andy on November 23, 2012, 09:52:39 PM
The ever demanding folk of Tamworth are not happy with their new Citaros, letters in the local rag complaining about lack of buggy space and uncomfortable buses.

There is a whole generation of people out there now who think a bus is there to transport babies around in colossal moon hoppers and that it is their god given right to shift everyone else out of the way for their ridiculous contraption and it's precious cargo...

Personally one buggy space is too many for me!

Agree with Andy. The number of times I see elderly people struggling down the length of a bus like a trident as all the buggy seats are occupied by parents with more kids than you can imagine. No, I say bring back step entry buses which were/are comfier. Then we wouldnt have the lack of seating issue although i accept that some of the newer low floor buses have seats nearer the front. It would be tempting I think to stick a volvo citybus on a buggy route to teach people a lesson.  ;)Unfortunately, it means that metrobuses, fleetlines, citybuses etc will be confined to preservation
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 11:08:58 PM
I do agree to a point about the prams but on the other hand I've had to use buses where I've go on with a pram, the thing that annoyed me was when an old lady got and asked if I could fold the pram down so she could sit there with her shopping trolley, surely there worse, the passengers with the shopping trollies
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 24, 2012, 04:08:44 AM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on November 23, 2012, 07:21:04 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on November 23, 2012, 05:14:48 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 23, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
Has it been resprayed because it needed it or resprayed for a reason, it just comes accross as wierd that 3800 is the only 1 mentioned to of been resprayed

Only thing I can think of is it's being branded for the 112... But I'm sure 2200 Bus can inform us all...

All "city linx" branded Scania including 3800 are having the City linx branding removed, they will still remain the same standard Arriva livery, it's to make it look better for when they are used on the Lichfield and Nuneaton runs and the locals on a Sunday.

Ah, the big secret is finally revealed!

Good, it makes sense to remove it, they're more often than not on different routes anyway.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 25, 2012, 05:44:19 PM
3013 on the 15.35 110 to Birmingham. Probably normal with the Sunday interworking.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 04, 2012, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 25, 2012, 05:44:19 PM
3013 on the 15.35 110 to Birmingham. Probably normal with the Sunday interworking.

I'll check this Sunday, but normally it's a mix of Geminis and OmniLinks, but B6s used to end up on the 110 on Sundays, so Mercs wouldn't be a shock.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on December 07, 2012, 05:51:21 PM
I've just seen 2616 on the 5 - hot on  the heels of a Merc. 17.40 into Town.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 07, 2012, 06:17:47 PM
Is it normal for b6's, omnilinks and mercs to work the 110 or is it because cannock have 4207?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on December 07, 2012, 06:22:04 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on December 07, 2012, 06:17:47 PM
Is it normal for b6's, omnilinks and mercs to work the 110 or is it because cannock have 4207?

No, but I would call it an occasional working rather than a rare working
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 08, 2012, 04:11:59 AM
Quote from: John on December 07, 2012, 06:22:04 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on December 07, 2012, 06:17:47 PM
Is it normal for b6's, omnilinks and mercs to work the 110 or is it because cannock have 4207?

No, but I would call it an occasional working rather than a rare working

Nah, it's rare now we've only go the 4 B6's, it's normally Scanias that stand in...

There was a B6 on the 8/9 yesterday evening, didn't see which one.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 08, 2012, 10:12:49 AM
2631 on the 765 today, is it right to say the remaining for b6's are 2613 V231KDA, 2614 V214 KDA,2615 V215 KDA and 2631 V231KDA and these are staying put?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 12:13:42 AM
They should be staying put, yeah, if not, Tamworth will be seriously short of buses...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: staffsdave on December 09, 2012, 12:32:18 PM
thought it was 2613/4/5/6 staying at Tamworth assuming 2631 is cover whilst repaints are completed
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 09, 2012, 01:08:29 PM
I thought 2616 was staffords?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 09:08:18 PM
Okay, Tony, where are you, we need answers! ;D

I have no idea which B6's are stopping, all I know is that it's 4...

The 110 was all B9's today, well, it was this afternoon, no idea what the evening services were.  765 Had a merc on it too.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on December 09, 2012, 09:33:05 PM
2613/4/6/31 were all out last Tuesday.  2616 was, as I mentioned, on the 5 on Friday night.
I haven't seen 2615 since 29 Nov. when it was on the 780.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on December 09, 2012, 11:13:18 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 09:08:18 PM
The 110 was all B9's today, well, it was this afternoon, no idea what the evening services were.  765 Had a merc on it too.

I'm not too familiar with Tamworth buses but I went on two B9's on the 110 today (4207 and 4205) - but I also remember seeing a single decker on the 110. Don't know what it was though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 11:49:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 09, 2012, 11:13:18 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 09:08:18 PM
The 110 was all B9's today, well, it was this afternoon, no idea what the evening services were.  765 Had a merc on it too.

I'm not too familiar with Tamworth buses but I went on two B9's on the 110 today (4207 and 4205) - but I also remember seeing a single decker on the 110. Don't know what it was though.

I must've missed that one  >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on December 09, 2012, 11:56:53 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 11:49:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 09, 2012, 11:13:18 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on December 09, 2012, 09:08:18 PM
The 110 was all B9's today, well, it was this afternoon, no idea what the evening services were.  765 Had a merc on it too.

I'm not too familiar with Tamworth buses but I went on two B9's on the 110 today (4207 and 4205) - but I also remember seeing a single decker on the 110. Don't know what it was though.

I must've missed that one  >:(

I did spend most of the day waiting for something on the 110's route though so I probably saw all of the 110 buses go past.

I don't see why they feel the need to use B9's on the 110 though, there were maybe 10 people on the bus at peak? Surely a single decker could manage easily. Is it busier during the week?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on December 12, 2012, 05:09:17 PM
You should have been on the 15.20 110 ex Birmingham today.  Absolutely packed through Sutton!
This morning saw 2614 work the 10.00 112 Birmingham to Lichfield!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 17, 2012, 09:49:09 PM
Citaro 3016 on the 112's today!! And wich decker has gone from Tamworth to Cannock??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on December 17, 2012, 11:40:30 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on December 17, 2012, 09:49:09 PM
Citaro 3016 on the 112's today!! And wich decker has gone from Tamworth to Cannock??

4202, it's back at Tamworth now though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 17, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Some1 posred and said it was 4204 but I wasn't sure wich it was
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 18, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on December 17, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Some1 posred and said it was 4204 but I wasn't sure wich it was

It's swapped on a regular basis, I think CK have had 02/04 and 07 now...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 18, 2012, 04:13:03 PM
4207 and 4204 was at tamworth yesterday, blimey if cannock have 3 of their deckers, gona be a few single deckers on 110's isn't there
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 18, 2012, 05:27:34 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on December 18, 2012, 04:13:03 PM
4207 and 4204 was at tamworth yesterday, blimey if cannock have 3 of their deckers, gona be a few single deckers on 110's isn't there

Sorry, my bad, I meant they've had 02/04 and 07, not have lol.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on December 19, 2012, 08:38:31 PM
A couple of unusual workings noted today - 3018 on the 6 (first Merc seen on the route) and 3812 on the 8.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on December 20, 2012, 04:06:01 PM
Gemini 4205 is on the 780 this afternoon!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 20, 2012, 05:03:53 PM
Quote from: derningtona on December 20, 2012, 04:06:01 PM
Gemini 4205 is on the 780 this afternoon!

I head from one of the inspectors about that while I was waiting for a 110, 4204 also had to be taken out of service for some reason.

Merc on the 116 today as well, no idea which one, didn't realize what it was until I'd past it.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 03, 2013, 05:27:05 PM
The 14.05 Tamworth to Birmingham 110 was worked by Merc 3007 today. This may be pretty regular now for all I know.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 04, 2013, 05:36:32 PM
Quote from: derningtona on January 03, 2013, 05:27:05 PM
The 14.05 Tamworth to Birmingham 110 was worked by Merc 3007 today. This may be pretty regular now for all I know.

It seems to happen quite a bit, Cannock must have a Gemini again for the Amazon contract or something...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 04, 2013, 07:07:10 PM
Not seen nothing of a gem at Cannock just the normal 2 dafs
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 05, 2013, 04:18:39 AM
Oh, a couple of our B9's must be f***** as usual then  :D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 05, 2013, 10:07:41 PM
Gemini 4202 on the 7
Merc 3004 on the 116
B6 2615 on the 765
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on January 10, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
West Bromwich allocated Enviro 200 was on the 110 this evening, that must rank as one of Tamworth's rarest workings!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 11, 2013, 06:47:37 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 10, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
West Bromwich allocated Enviro 200 was on the 110 this evening, that must rank as one of Tamworth's rarest workings!

Most unsuitable too!  :D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on January 11, 2013, 07:13:42 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 11, 2013, 06:47:37 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 10, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
West Bromwich allocated Enviro 200 was on the 110 this evening, that must rank as one of Tamworth's rarest workings!

Most unsuitable too!  :D
Coped quite admiralably with the Passengers in Bull Street, destination not programmed, so route number in windscreen
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 11, 2013, 10:58:39 PM
Bloody ell.... Hope it was runnin as empty as some of the deckers lol... What's this replaced at Tamworth then or which of Tamworths is off the road??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 12, 2013, 04:06:14 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on January 11, 2013, 10:58:39 PM
Bloody ell.... Hope it was runnin as empty as some of the deckers lol... What's this replaced at Tamworth then or which of Tamworths is off the road??

Probably a B9 off the road or on the 780...

Tamworth only 8 deckers for the 110, which are all required, so the minute one breaks down they have to find a single decker to use... IMO they could do with an ex London B7 or something to supplement what they have.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 12, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
Actually, the 110 timetable needs 7 buses so there SHOULD be one spare. There must be a fair bit of unreliability as everything else possible has turned up on the route recently - down to a West Brom bus at Tamworth for servicing.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 12, 2013, 10:38:40 PM
Quote from: derningtona on January 12, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
Actually, the 110 timetable needs 7 buses so there SHOULD be one spare. There must be a fair bit of unreliability as everything else possible has turned up on the route recently - down to a West Brom bus at Tamworth for servicing.

Ah, I thought it needed all 8... I can see why Arriva seem to go for VDL over Volvo now though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 15, 2013, 03:59:13 PM
There were a few interesting workings today:-
West Brom 2140 worked the 12.15 Nuneaton to Lichfield 765 with the route number on a piece of paper in the window and "sorry not in service" on the display. The driver kept shouting "Lichfield". Merc 3007 was on the 14.00 Lichfield to Birmingham 112 and 3810 left Tamworth on the 13.10 110!
Out of interest all 4 B6s were out - 2613 on the 6, 2614 on a 3, 2615 on the 780 and 2616 on the 2.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on January 15, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: derningtona on January 15, 2013, 03:59:13 PM
There were a few interesting workings today:-
West Brom 2140 worked the 12.15 Nuneaton to Lichfield 765 with the route number on a piece of paper in the window and "sorry not in service" on the display. The driver kept shouting "Lichfield". Merc 3007 was on the 14.00 Lichfield to Birmingham 112 and 3810 left Tamworth on the 13.10 110!
Out of interest all 4 B6s were out - 2613 on the 6, 2614 on a 3, 2615 on the 780 and 2616 on the 2.

3019 was on the 112 today also
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on January 15, 2013, 05:33:19 PM
Whats going on at Tamworth a bit of a mixed bag.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 15, 2013, 07:23:58 PM
Quote from: Discodave on January 15, 2013, 05:33:19 PM
Whats going on at Tamworth a bit of a mixed bag.

Nearly as bad as isn't it Cannock mate...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 17, 2013, 02:44:20 PM
Evening services on the 8 seem to have reverted to B6 operation just recently...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on January 18, 2013, 08:31:59 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 17, 2013, 02:44:20 PM
Evening services on the 8 seem to have reverted to B6 operation just recently...

I would imagine that means the brick throwing chavs on Park Farm estate are up to their tricks again!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 19, 2013, 03:43:25 AM
Quote from: andy on January 18, 2013, 08:31:59 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 17, 2013, 02:44:20 PM
Evening services on the 8 seem to have reverted to B6 operation just recently...

I would imagine that means the brick throwing chavs on Park Farm estate are up to their tricks again!

I wouldn't be at all surprised!

Still a the odd Merc on it but it seems that the majority of the evening 8 services are B6.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on January 20, 2013, 05:23:20 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 19, 2013, 03:43:25 AM
Quote from: andy on January 18, 2013, 08:31:59 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 17, 2013, 02:44:20 PM
Evening services on the 8 seem to have reverted to B6 operation just recently...

I would imagine that means the brick throwing chavs on Park Farm estate are up to their tricks again!

I wouldn't be at all surprised!

When I was driving the 8's the little b******s used to hide behind the grass bank just as you go onto Park Farm from Wilnecote Lane, as it's covered in bushes to give them cover. You are then a sitting duck for about 300 yards of open road where you just used to be waiting for the bang.  Police never paid any attention despite several reports being made.

Still a the odd Merc on it but it seems that the majority of the evening 8 services are B6.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 22, 2013, 05:02:05 PM
2616 was on the 15.00 Tamworth to Birmingham 116 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 27, 2013, 04:44:21 AM
Quote from: derningtona on January 22, 2013, 05:02:05 PM
2616 was on the 15.00 Tamworth to Birmingham 116 today.

Oops!  ;D

Unknown Merc on the 6 yesterday (Saturday), saw it turning in to Corporation Street from the 110.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 28, 2013, 12:33:17 PM
I've just passed West Brom 2148 working the 780 to Robert Peel Hospital.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 28, 2013, 02:17:22 PM
Quote from: derningtona on January 28, 2013, 12:33:17 PM
I've just passed West Brom 2148 working the 780 to Robert Peel Hospital.

Saw that too, I think, didn't catch the fleet number! They're quite suitable for that route I think  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on January 28, 2013, 05:23:12 PM
Another Citaro on the 110 this afternoon
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 29, 2013, 05:43:29 PM
There was a B6 on the 110 by 3pm too!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on January 30, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 29, 2013, 05:43:29 PM
There was a B6 on the 110 by 3pm too!

Is the 110 low emission exempt I did not think it was?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 30, 2013, 07:00:01 PM
Quote from: Discodave on January 30, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Quote from: nx4737 on January 29, 2013, 05:43:29 PM
There was a B6 on the 110 by 3pm too!

Is the 110 low emission exempt I did not think it was?

No, why would it be?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 30, 2013, 08:39:02 PM
Merc 3004 was on the 10.15 765 Nuneaton to Lichfield today - arrived Tamworth c.25 mins. late.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 30, 2013, 10:48:35 PM
What do people think of these new mercs then? I've only been on them once and there not as good as I thought they'd be and thought they'd have better seats to be honest
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 30, 2013, 10:58:42 PM
The raised up seat toward the back whats that all about? i liked sound they made tho propa beefy lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on January 31, 2013, 04:20:59 AM
Quote from: bob on January 30, 2013, 10:58:42 PM
The raised up seat toward the back whats that all about? i liked sound they made tho propa beefy lol

Yeah, shame it's only the sound that's beefy... they're either limited or gutless pieces of... yeah...

Quote from: derningtona on January 30, 2013, 08:39:02 PM
Merc 3004 was on the 10.15 765 Nuneaton to Lichfield today - arrived Tamworth c.25 mins. late.

Not surprised, I've used one on the 116 and was taken over by a B9!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on February 04, 2013, 04:44:04 PM
B6 on the 110, Merc on the 112
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on February 05, 2013, 01:10:17 PM
West Brom 2146 was working the Tamworth route 2 this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: CRP2012 on February 05, 2013, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: bob on January 30, 2013, 10:58:42 PM
The raised up seat toward the back whats that all about? i liked sound they made tho propa beefy lol

if you mean the single seat higher than the rest,its something to do with the exhaust
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on March 01, 2013, 11:17:59 AM
Unusually for a weekday, 3801 is on the 4/5/7 this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 01, 2013, 07:13:46 PM
E200 2147 was out on the 5 last night, the capacity seemed just about right for that time of evening!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on March 01, 2013, 08:08:05 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on March 01, 2013, 07:13:46 PM
E200 2147 was out on the 5 last night, the capacity seemed just about right for that time of evening!

I suppose these odd workings will finish when Hill Top closes.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on March 02, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
They are going to be a little stuck without these hill top buses to borrow unless they want to use midlands darts LOL at least they are red (well some of them)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on March 04, 2013, 05:24:33 PM
A couple of unusual workings this afternoon. 4204 on the 3 and 3018 on the 16.00 785 ex Lichfield.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 07, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
I noticed a poster on one of the Scanias today advertising extra 110 journeys, it's increasing to every 15mins, with the service now starting from Corporation Street again... Now, Tamworth is already at bursting point, where on earth will they find the spare capacity for this?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Discodave on March 08, 2013, 01:15:17 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on March 07, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
I noticed a poster on one of the Scanias today advertising extra 110 journeys, it's increasing to every 15mins, with the service now starting from Corporation Street again... Now, Tamworth is already at bursting point, where on earth will they find the spare capacity for this?

Cut the running time is the usual for Arriva or not pinch the 61 plates from Cannock they do not deserve them.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 08, 2013, 04:34:45 PM
Quote from: Discodave on March 08, 2013, 01:15:17 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on March 07, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
I noticed a poster on one of the Scanias today advertising extra 110 journeys, it's increasing to every 15mins, with the service now starting from Corporation Street again... Now, Tamworth is already at bursting point, where on earth will they find the spare capacity for this?

Cut the running time is the usual for Arriva or not pinch the 61 plates from Cannock they do not deserve them.

What?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on March 08, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on March 07, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
I noticed a poster on one of the Scanias today advertising extra 110 journeys, it's increasing to every 15mins, with the service now starting from Corporation Street again... Now, Tamworth is already at bursting point, where on earth will they find the spare capacity for this?

Will more double deckers be needed , or will OmniLink's be used? Usually one on the 110 most days.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 08, 2013, 08:40:35 PM
If its going to be every 15 mins surely it wont need deckers at all?? Ive never seen a decker more than half full at the 20 min frequency
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 09, 2013, 05:00:44 AM
Quote from: bob on March 08, 2013, 08:40:35 PM
If its going to be every 15 mins surely it wont need deckers at all?? Ive never seen a decker more than half full at the 20 min frequency

Peak times they're very much full!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 09, 2013, 09:00:01 AM
They should bring back an express fast link between brum/tamworth maybe just 2/3 peak journeys a day
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 10, 2013, 10:08:09 PM
Quote from: bob on March 09, 2013, 09:00:01 AM
They should bring back an express fast link between brum/tamworth maybe just 2/3 peak journeys a day

Because 3 110's and a 116 an hour isn't enough?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 10, 2013, 11:50:01 PM
There used to be less 110's previously than there are now and a couple of faster services. The 110 takes quite a long time from tamworth to bham
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 11, 2013, 05:11:10 PM
Don't forget it's competing with the train that only takes 15 minutes and is only a couple of quid more!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on March 16, 2013, 09:50:35 PM
I will start off with Arriva Midlands putting 2160 LJ51DCO (Pointer Dart) on Hill Top route 213 vice E200
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on March 17, 2013, 06:01:55 AM
Arriva Midlands in Telford - 1905 (a Mercedes-Benz Vario) on route 55.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on March 17, 2013, 04:54:17 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on March 16, 2013, 09:50:35 PM
I will start off with Arriva Midlands putting 2160 LJ51DCO (Pointer Dart) on Hill Top route 213 vice E200
I thought I saw a thread on here saying the e200's were going to thurmaston during March .
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 17, 2013, 05:13:16 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on March 17, 2013, 06:01:55 AM
Arriva Midlands in Telford - 1905 (a Mercedes-Benz Vario) on route 55.

Any idea what that's usually used on?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on March 17, 2013, 05:27:57 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on March 17, 2013, 05:13:16 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on March 17, 2013, 06:01:55 AM
Arriva Midlands in Telford - 1905 (a Mercedes-Benz Vario) on route 55.

Any idea what that's usually used on?
Normally in Wolverhampton, on the 584/6. When in Telford, I believe it's normally used on the 23 & 24.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on March 28, 2013, 10:57:37 AM
Unexpectedly, 2146 was on the Tamworth 3 this morning!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on March 28, 2013, 03:56:28 PM
Hill Top E200 on the 8 last night, first time I've seen that!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 03, 2013, 10:42:46 PM
3812 on the 110 this evening
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on April 04, 2013, 04:12:15 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 03, 2013, 10:42:46 PM
3812 on the 110 this evening

That reminds me, there was a Merc on the last 110 off Birmingham on Sat night.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 04, 2013, 02:34:15 PM
SN53 ESG, today working Telford route 65/66.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 05, 2013, 02:50:56 PM
Explains y I've not seen them in Cannock, they a permanent transfer or borrowed?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 05, 2013, 05:19:12 PM
Hope theym permanent crap things lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 06, 2013, 08:55:49 AM
Quote from: bob on April 05, 2013, 05:19:12 PM
Hope theym permanent crap things lol

;) Thanks bob, but how bad are they - I mean our MPDs are quite bad, but I'm guessing SN53 ESG is on a different scale. BTW, have you not seen its sister, either - maybe, the way you're saying it, we've got both!  >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 06, 2013, 09:42:06 AM
Not the best they're unrefurbed. U havent got sn53 eso its cannock sibling tho lol that was rattlin away on pye greens eearlier this morning haha
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 06, 2013, 10:15:16 AM
Quote from: bob on April 06, 2013, 09:42:06 AM
Not the best they're unrefurbed. U havent got sn53 eso its cannock sibling tho lol that was rattlin away on pye greens eearlier this morning haha

Well, makes a change from d-deckers on Pye Greens, then.  :P
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 06, 2013, 10:20:15 AM
Lol it was nice to see them in cannock pity they couldnt of run em on the stafford route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 06, 2013, 11:42:01 AM
Bad news for both of us bob, 4650/4652 back to Wardle, ESG/O returned to cannock as heas 3603  >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on April 06, 2013, 03:04:16 PM
B9 on the 780.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 06, 2013, 08:56:52 PM
2330 and 2351 on the 1 Huntington - Walsall today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 06, 2013, 10:09:46 PM
Im surprised so many of the P & R reg SLF Pointer Darts have been withdrawn, esp the refurbed R reg, internally they were quite well kept and dont rattle half as much or sound anywhere near as bad as the MPDs which are only a couple of years newer
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 06, 2013, 10:29:02 PM
Don't understand why 2329 ay still used when that hadn't long been refurbed and 2335 got scrapped and that was refurbed in/out
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 07, 2013, 07:04:12 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 06, 2013, 11:42:01 AM
Bad news for both of us bob, 4650/4652 back to Wardle, ESG/O returned to cannock as heas 3603  >:(

Mwahahahahaha!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
Enviro200 on the 82 - thought it was just MPDs, or do these sneak on as well?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 09:36:25 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
Enviro200 on the 82 - thought it was just MPDs, or do these sneak on as well?

Still happens as Some E200 are at Wednesfield.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 07, 2013, 09:39:54 PM
is the PVR of the 82 Arriva 2 buses
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:46:41 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 07, 2013, 09:39:54 PM
is the PVR of the 82 Arriva 2 buses

It's more like 3 or 4 as it interworks with the 229 I think
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 07, 2013, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:46:41 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 07, 2013, 09:39:54 PM
is the PVR of the 82 Arriva 2 buses

It's more like 3 or 4 as it interworks with the 229 I think

I Didnt know that, I thought they just ran alone no interworks.

Do any NXWM sunday Dudley routes interwork
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:59:53 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 07, 2013, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 09:46:41 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 07, 2013, 09:39:54 PM
is the PVR of the 82 Arriva 2 buses

It's more like 3 or 4 as it interworks with the 229 I think

I Didnt know that, I thought they just ran alone no interworks.

Do any NXWM sunday Dudley routes interwork

At PE, just the usuals (243/244 and 140/241) except the 289 runs with Mercs on its own as the 53 doesn't run.

Many WN routes interwork on Sundays, such as 3/6 and 32/33/79, think there is also the 2/4 interworking? Trident 4609 will be able to answer better than me.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 07, 2013, 10:15:44 PM
I don't think any of my local routes interwork, I know the 5 and the 40 interwork of an evening. An the 935A an X51 interwork in Birmingham.

I've also noticed that the journey for the X56 is off the 20/21 in Oldbury
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 10:28:14 PM
In Wolverhampton on a sunday the interworking routes are:

3/6
5/25/27
11/32/33 (First few journeys on the 11 from underhill go onto 32/33)
32/33/79
11/32/33(Possibly these interwork evenings as 32/33 get B7RLE's)
255/255E
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 10:28:14 PM
In Wolverhampton on a sunday the interworking routes are:

3/6
5/25/27
11/32/33 (First few journeys on the 11 from underhill go onto 32/33)
32/33/79
11/32/33(Possibly these interwork evenings as 32/33 get B7RLE's)
255/255E

Don't the 2 and 4 interwork then?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on April 07, 2013, 10:55:59 PM
Arriva unusual workings or NX interworkings?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 11:08:50 PM
Quote from: andy on April 07, 2013, 10:55:59 PM
Arriva unusual workings or NX interworkings?

Think we started this conversation in the wrong thread sorry!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 07, 2013, 11:11:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 11:08:50 PM
Quote from: andy on April 07, 2013, 10:55:59 PM
Arriva unusual workings or NX interworkings?

Think we started this conversation in the wrong thread sorry!

It's not a conversation just the odd question.....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on April 09, 2013, 01:21:42 PM
Tamworth Merc 3004 was on the 12.33 ex Birmingham today. 2615 is working the normally branded Tamworth 6.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on April 13, 2013, 05:33:37 AM
What happened to this being a Tamworth depot thread? :')

I think the WB E200 has left Tamworth now, as I haven't seen it for about a week...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on April 13, 2013, 10:54:40 AM
Yes has been reported elsewhere 2146 now at Wigston.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on April 16, 2013, 06:15:10 PM
The Merc on the 110 seems to be almost constant at the moment, with a B9 decker on the 780, so one must have engine issues again...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: JackC on April 21, 2013, 11:11:03 PM
Didn't quite know where to slot this one in but there was a Wardle's Transport van sat outside Wednesbury Bus Station the other day. Not entirely sure what it was up to.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on April 21, 2013, 11:32:26 PM
Quote from: JackC on April 21, 2013, 11:11:03 PM
Didn't quite know where to slot this one in but there was a Wardle's Transport van sat outside Wednesbury Bus Station the other day. Not entirely sure what it was up to.
possibly 1351 ex Wardle mini allocated to Wednesfield.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: SMK on April 22, 2013, 03:27:41 AM
Quote from: JackC on April 21, 2013, 11:11:03 PM
Didn't quite know where to slot this one in but there was a Wardle's Transport van sat outside Wednesbury Bus Station the other day. Not entirely sure what it was up to.
A couple of weeks ago I saw one in Bilston bus station picking up and dropping off Arriva/Midland drivers.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 23, 2013, 06:59:07 PM
1905 on the 142 this evening vice Versa
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on April 25, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
2140 on the 57 with some new branding I have not seen before Only caught a glance sorry not much info  :(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 25, 2013, 05:33:08 PM
Its branded for the 9
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 25, 2013, 05:43:54 PM
Quote from: 4006 on April 25, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
2140 on the 57 with some new branding I have not seen before Only caught a glance sorry not much info  :(

2141 also branded for the 9 (Lodge Farm-Walsall) on the 63/4 alongside a unbranded E200
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on April 25, 2013, 07:47:37 PM
Cheers & Yeah I thought so waited ages to get a photo...didn't turn up  >:( >:( >:(
Prob going back to garage or on another route...very dissapointed!!!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: s94 on April 26, 2013, 12:10:54 PM
One of the branded E200's for the 9 is way out of its Walsall patch all the way down here on the 217 route Merry Hill to Halesowen today!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on April 26, 2013, 06:13:13 PM
Quote from: s94 on April 26, 2013, 12:10:54 PM
One of the branded E200's for the 9 is way out of its Walsall patch all the way down here on the 217 route Merry Hill to Halesowen today!
that didn't take long lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 26, 2013, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on April 26, 2013, 06:13:13 PM
Quote from: s94 on April 26, 2013, 12:10:54 PM
One of the branded E200's for the 9 is way out of its Walsall patch all the way down here on the 217 route Merry Hill to Halesowen today!
that didn't take long lol

Yesterday 9 branded 2141 E200 was on the 63/64 routes in wolverhampton and 2140 (Also 9 branded) reported on here as on the 57 in wolverhampton so now thats 3 routes now.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 26, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
All 3 were in merry hill

2140/2141/2142 are the vehicles
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 26, 2013, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on April 26, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
All 3 were in merry hill

2140/2141/2142 are the vehicles

I guess 2143 will be left unbranded as the spare
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 26, 2013, 10:35:43 PM
Yes it is i saw 2143 i think (It was an unbranded E200) on the 63/4 in wolverhampton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 27, 2013, 10:23:40 PM
9-branded 2141 on the 223 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 27, 2013, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 27, 2013, 10:23:40 PM
9-branded 2141 on the 223 today


Just about to post that :) It was pulling out of a side street in sedgley when we saw it.

Has 2141 actully done the 9 yet. It has done the 217,63/4,223
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 27, 2013, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 27, 2013, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 27, 2013, 10:23:40 PM
9-branded 2141 on the 223 today


Just about to post that :) It was pulling out of a side street in sedgley when we saw it.

Has 2141 actully done the 9 yet. It has done the 217,63/4,223

By the way does the 223 interwork with the 82? Because this evening in Dudley I saw a 9-branded E200 on the 82 but couldn't see which one it was
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 27, 2013, 10:48:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 27, 2013, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 27, 2013, 10:23:40 PM
9-branded 2141 on the 223 today


Just about to post that :) It was pulling out of a side street in sedgley when we saw it.

Has 2141 actully done the 9 yet. It has done the 217,63/4,223

They must not be going onto the 9 until Monday when the frequency is upgraded to the 20 minutes as stated on the branding. Despite them been branded, it appears they are been used as normal allocated to any routes until Monday, when I hope they are used on the 9. 
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 28, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

It looks like the E200s are been used normally as they would be without the branding until tomorrow when the increased frequency starts.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: John on April 28, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

It looks like the E200s are been used normally as they would be without the branding until tomorrow when the increased frequency starts.

Ah I see! That makes sense. I will keep a look out for them over the next week.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 28, 2013, 09:48:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: John on April 28, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

It looks like the E200s are been used normally as they would be without the branding until tomorrow when the increased frequency starts.

Ah I see! That makes sense. I will keep a look out for them over the next week.

Thats only my thoughts. I hope they are on the 9 tomorrow as I need to go into Walsall sometime, and will look out for them!!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 28, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
Wonder whats gonna be on the 19
...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 28, 2013, 10:18:54 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

one was on the 208 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 28, 2013, 10:20:47 PM
Quote from: bob on April 28, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
Wonder whats gonna be on the 19
...

Well today on the sunday service which terminates at Bloxwich (Should have displayed a 19E really) it was a Arriva MPD.

Just to note the 8A,335 and 530 are all operated from Wednesfield Garage now and so is the Sunday 142 which Matt said interworks with the 257. The 335/8A had Wednesfield MPD's today with the 530 having a midland optare solo!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on April 28, 2013, 11:32:41 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 28, 2013, 10:20:47 PM
Quote from: bob on April 28, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
Wonder whats gonna be on the 19
...

Well today on the sunday service which terminates at Bloxwich (Should have displayed a 19E really) it was a Arriva MPD.

Just to note the 8A,335 and 530 are all operated from Wednesfield Garage now and so is the Sunday 142 which Matt said interworks with the 257. The 335/8A had Wednesfield MPD's today with the 530 having a midland optare solo!

Are Sunday 19's operated by Wednesfield too?

It's a shame Centro can't fiddle with the contracts, so the Wolves 28E & Walsall 19 can be operated as one route on Sunday daytimes? (The section between New Invention & Bloxwich is the stumbling block along with the numbering!)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 29, 2013, 07:50:18 AM
Yes looks all the sunday services operated by cannock are now operated by wednesfield
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on April 29, 2013, 09:35:22 AM
2616 is back on its old routes, Tamworth 4/5/7, this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on April 30, 2013, 08:34:39 AM
Quote from: bob on April 28, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
Wonder whats gonna be on the 19
...

Yesturday 4778 was on it!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on April 30, 2013, 09:32:40 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

Better late than never but 2140 on 545
http://www.flickr.com/photos/retroscania/8695511280/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on April 30, 2013, 03:47:13 PM
E200-20
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 30, 2013, 03:54:06 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 28, 2013, 09:42:55 PM
Today,

2140 was on the 545
2141 was on the 82/229
2142 was on the 82/229

What was the point in giving these E200s 9-branding...

It's like the Versas on the 481. They're branded for it, but they're never actually on that route.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 30, 2013, 05:14:48 PM
Yes the 481 branded versas end up here in wolverhampton on the 891/2
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on April 30, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
Routes 213/4/7 which normally see Arriva vehicles were all operated by Midland livery vehicles today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 30, 2013, 07:41:12 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 30, 2013, 05:14:48 PM
Yes the 481 branded versas end up here in wolverhampton on the 891/2

No wonder they keep jacking up the prices - waste money on route branding for buses that are meant to be on a service that's always late, and instead are put on different routes. >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 04, 2013, 11:57:12 PM
Merc on the 110 this afternoon
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 05, 2013, 10:27:16 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 04, 2013, 11:57:12 PM
Merc on the 110 this afternoon

That happens quite a lot now, as well on the 116 as well.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: winston on May 06, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
There was an ex Midland Solo operating the 257 this morning but can't remember the fleet number
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 06, 2013, 07:02:04 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
There was an ex Midland Solo operating the 257 this morning but can't remember the fleet number

X939NUB was on it
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: winston on May 06, 2013, 07:52:14 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on May 06, 2013, 07:02:04 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
There was an ex Midland Solo operating the 257 this morning but can't remember the fleet number

X939NUB was on it

Ta, that's the one
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 06, 2013, 11:36:36 PM
Omnilink on the 110
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 06, 2013, 11:55:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 06, 2013, 11:36:36 PM
Omnilink on the 110

they're quite usual tbh
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 07, 2013, 10:02:12 PM
At cannock no such thing as an unusual working anymore......any1 agree?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 07, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Ohh I dunno you might find a branded bus on the right route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: bwsau cymru on May 08, 2013, 12:27:16 AM
Sk52mlo 2273 on 890 today
& a cadet on the other direction of the route

considering this is meant to be bridgnorths flagship route and only commercial route operated (I think) its shocking that a mini pointer can appear on by far the depots busiest route. The route is meant to have optare versas!! Driver keep complaining that the buses aren't looked after mechanically at telford. I would agree couple of weeks ago they have 4 buses off the road which is showing considering the depot has only around 12 buses. that 25% of there fleet which in comparison with nxwm wolves that's like saying they have 50 buses off the road. I personally miss it being a shrewsbury outstation much better quality!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 05:04:55 AM
Quote from: bob on May 07, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Ohh I dunno you might find a branded bus on the right route

You have your own Cannock thread, yet still fill this one with this 'Arriva Cannock are crap' nonsense?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 05:06:34 AM
Oh there was a Midland Dart broken down in Lichfield bus station today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 12:18:52 PM
Was replying to a question.  And surprise surprise another broken down dart...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 12:25:57 PM
And incidentally it isnt nonsense im stating facts about numbers of breakdowns and awful conditions of many of the buses what are you arriva's no1 kiss a## ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 12:28:42 PM
Well, no, I'm not, I'm just not sure how accurate your 'facts' are.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 01:12:10 PM
Every breakdown ive listed has happened & the interiors of the buses ive mentioned are terrible. Facts
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 04:50:52 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 01:12:10 PM
Every breakdown ive listed has happened & the interiors of the buses ive mentioned are terrible. Facts

Opinion.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
How is it an opinion if the events mentioned actually happened? ?? With regard to the breakdowns that is. Might take some pics of the sb120/dart etc interiors. .... and post them just to prove a point.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
How is it an opinion if the events mentioned actually happened? ?? With regard to the breakdowns that is. Might take some pics of the sb120/dart etc interiors. .... and post them just to prove a point.

I used a Cannock ALX300 on Saturday, while I admit it wasn't the most modern of buses, there certainly wasn't anything wrong with it.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 06:30:17 PM
May have been one of the two refurbished ones, at least three of them sound knackered engine wise v605/6 are prob the worst.  I have said before that these are probably Cannocks better buses.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on May 08, 2013, 06:46:41 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 06:30:17 PM
May have been one of the two refurbished ones, at least three of them sound knackered engine wise v605/6 are prob the worst.  I have said before that these are probably Cannocks better buses.
Cannock's best buses in my opinon are the centro's
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 07:13:10 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
How is it an opinion if the events mentioned actually happened? ?? With regard to the breakdowns that is. Might take some pics of the sb120/dart etc interiors. .... and post them just to prove a point.
The breakdowns are facts, but the adjectives you use to describe the interiors are those that state an opinion - not a fact. Trust me, I know the English language.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 07:14:27 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
How is it an opinion if the events mentioned actually happened? ?? With regard to the breakdowns that is. Might take some pics of the sb120/dart etc interiors. .... and post them just to prove a point.

I used a Cannock ALX300 on Saturday, while I admit it wasn't the most modern of buses, there certainly wasn't anything wrong with it.
Oh, I couldn't agree with you more! The N-reg Scanias are perfect in condition.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 08, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 01:12:10 PM
Every breakdown ive listed has happened & the interiors of the buses ive mentioned are terrible. Facts

I refer you to my reply given here

http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1661.msg38349#msg38349 (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1661.msg38349#msg38349)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 09:10:46 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on May 08, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 01:12:10 PM
Every breakdown ive listed has happened & the interiors of the buses ive mentioned are terrible. Facts

I refer you to my reply given here

http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1661.msg38349#msg38349 (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1661.msg38349#msg38349)

Man, even I couldn't give that sort of explanation. But, when I read the simple explanation, I couldn't agree with you more. Stuff and nonsense about a bus company that 'bob' doesn't even have to use.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 09:14:44 PM
I'm guessing bob that you're the same person that, on the Arriva Midlands Facebook page, tells them to stop using the wrong buses on the 60 and 825. I mean, he moans as much as you! You can see for yourself, you'll just need to scroll down a bit.

https://www.facebook.com/arrivamidlandswest
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 08, 2013, 09:50:10 PM
Its my m8 andy that complains about 60/825 and I'm the 1 that complains about the branded buses on the wrong route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 08, 2013, 09:59:32 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 08, 2013, 09:50:10 PM
Its my m8 andy that complains about 60/825 and I'm the 1 that complains about the branded buses on the wrong route

Ahhh, I see, well as it's 2 separate people from bob then I'll say the pair of you put together don't moan as much as bob. Besides, I haven't seen any of your complaints...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 08, 2013, 10:24:18 PM
I normaly complain about crap darts on 23 lol or compliment how well they do and I don't think Bob moans I think its just his way of givin an opoinion
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2013, 10:34:12 PM
Cannock has a very poor fleet in poor condition and breakdowns happen more often than any nx garage or other arriva midlands garage, thats my opinion and moreover if you broke it down into statistics,  id put money on it being fact. End of.....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 09, 2013, 12:13:44 AM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 10:34:12 PM
Cannock has a very poor fleet in poor condition and breakdowns happen more often than any nx garage or other arriva midlands garage, thats my opinion and moreover if you broke it down into statistics,  id put money on it being fact. End of.....

I feel that, although your statement may seem possible, I have yet to see any hard facts, meaningful data or otherwise as to draw a conclusion upon which is broadly agreeing with the forth of the epithets you such demonstrated insofar as to unburden the stretch of the English language you desire.

Therefore, until such proof is demonstrated, your statements are deficient as to provide significant cause for the belief of alternate viewpoints in which the views are broadly similar to your present interlocour.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 09, 2013, 07:12:09 AM
Quote from: bob on May 08, 2013, 10:34:12 PM
Cannock has a very poor fleet in poor condition and breakdowns happen more often than any nx garage or other arriva midlands garage, thats my opinion and moreover if you broke it down into statistics,  id put money on it being fact. End of.....
Like I've already said - if you even listened - that, yes, the breakdowns can be put into data, and therefore facts. However, you can't show a pie chart of how bad a bus' interior is. So, therefore, it's not the end of... Just live with the argument - you won't win!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 09, 2013, 07:46:23 AM
No but you could provide a large no of photos.....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 09, 2013, 01:13:19 PM
Bob, I feel your comments are to be classed as CGSM.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 09, 2013, 02:16:35 PM
Meanwhile back to unusual workingd today there is a decker working the 7's Lichfield to Burton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 09, 2013, 04:01:49 PM
Quote from: bob on May 09, 2013, 07:46:23 AM
No but you could provide a large no of photos.....
Yes, but it's still not facts - some people think differently, thinking that the "bad" interiors are "comfy". I use quotation marks because that's what THEY think, not my opinion. So, therefore, I should state again, that you are stating opinions, using those types of adjectives that describe an opinion, not a fact.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 09, 2013, 05:46:26 PM
It would be a stretch for anyone to refer to a filthy threadbare interior as 'comfy' surely?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 09, 2013, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: bob on May 09, 2013, 05:46:26 PM
It would be a stretch for anyone to refer to a filthy threadbare interior as 'comfy' surely?

You don't get the point, do you? I'm trying to state that saying a "terrible"/"threadbare" interior is NOT A FACT! You don't go to a business meeting and say to your audience (with a laptop) "Right, if you look at this pie chart, we find that 86% of me THINKS that the bus I went on this morning had a 'terrible' interior, while the remaining 12% thinks that I'm an absolute philistine!"
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 09, 2013, 06:34:44 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 05:04:55 AM
Quote from: bob on May 07, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Ohh I dunno you might find a branded bus on the right route

You have your own Cannock thread, yet still fill this one with this 'Arriva Cannock are crap' nonsense?

This is the sort of person I need to side up with me to defeat this bull-filled monster!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 09, 2013, 07:01:04 PM
Whatever whatever. .....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 09, 2013, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: bob on May 09, 2013, 07:01:04 PM
Whatever whatever. .....

Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on May 10, 2013, 01:46:59 AM
Quote from: trainbasher on May 09, 2013, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: bob on May 09, 2013, 07:01:04 PM
Whatever whatever. .....

Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses

Obviously ex Arriva employee...
Poor Bob, whatever his beef I can say better things of Ex's from Hell than he can say of Arriva. Honestly that Cow Emma I was with a few years back who took my house, car and even went with my new girlfriend behind my back  :o... it's ok she wasn't that bad at least not a clapped out Arriva MPD or a threadbare B10...you know I even miss my Emma in a funny sort of way  8)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 10, 2013, 04:27:44 AM
Quote from: 4006 on May 10, 2013, 01:46:59 AM
Quote from: trainbasher on May 09, 2013, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: bob on May 09, 2013, 07:01:04 PM
Whatever whatever. .....

Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses

Obviously ex Arriva employee...
Poor Bob, whatever his beef I can say better things of Ex's from Hell than he can say of Arriva. Honestly that Cow Emma I was with a few years back who took my house, car and even went with my new girlfriend behind my back  :o... it's ok she wasn't that bad at least not a clapped out Arriva MPD or a threadbare B10...you know I even miss my Emma in a funny sort of way  8)

Sounds like some of my past relationships!  ;D

Quote from: arrivadays on May 09, 2013, 06:34:44 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on May 08, 2013, 05:04:55 AM
Quote from: bob on May 07, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Ohh I dunno you might find a branded bus on the right route

You have your own Cannock thread, yet still fill this one with this 'Arriva Cannock are crap' nonsense?

This is the sort of person I need to side up with me to defeat this bull-filled monster!

We're fighting a loosing battle.

Anyway, back on topic for a few seconds, a Dart has turned up at Tamworth and has been seen on the 2/3/4 local routes.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on May 10, 2013, 10:44:14 PM
an enviro 200 with route 9 branding on the 21 (Bearwood - Oldbury)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 10, 2013, 11:00:27 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 10, 2013, 10:44:14 PM
an enviro 200 with route 9 branding on the 21 (Bearwood - Oldbury)

There was one on a Wolverhampton route yesterday too
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on May 11, 2013, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 10, 2013, 10:44:14 PM
an enviro 200 with route 9 branding on the 21 (Bearwood - Oldbury)

Just Managed to Snap It!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/retroscania/8727274497/in/photostream
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on May 11, 2013, 08:18:19 PM
Does Wednesfield now operate the 8a in Walsall now?

Just saw a 9 vehicle on it in Bloxwich.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 11, 2013, 08:44:35 PM
Quote from: Westy on May 11, 2013, 08:18:19 PM
Does Wednesfield now operate the 8a in Walsall now?

Just saw a 9 vehicle on it in Bloxwich.

Yes so does the 335/336 and 530 aswell
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 12, 2013, 12:41:49 AM
Midland-livery Optare Solo 2560 (KV51 KZG) was on the 217 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 12, 2013, 10:21:30 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 12, 2013, 12:41:49 AM
Midland-livery Optare Solo 2560 (KV51 KZG) was on the 217 today

With Wednesfield operating the routes now, You can get any bus on any route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 12, 2013, 10:41:12 AM
I say 1 thing, drivers I speak to at cannock have said they've got 1 of the worse fleets out the whole of Arriva Midlands and yes the route 1 buses need re branding
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 12, 2013, 11:29:12 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 12, 2013, 10:21:30 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 12, 2013, 12:41:49 AM
Midland-livery Optare Solo 2560 (KV51 KZG) was on the 217 today

With Wednesfield operating the routes now, You can get any bus on any route

The 217 is usually Enviro200s with MPDs sometimes, a Solo is unusual.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on May 13, 2013, 06:18:59 AM
does Arriva run the 82 (Dudley - Wolverhampton) ?
if so .. I saw a Midland branded Optare on the 82 yesterday  :o
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 13, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
Yes they do and you get red Midland buses anywhere, they are all red buses on 334
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on May 13, 2013, 02:02:23 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 13, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
Yes they do and you get red Midland buses anywhere, they are all red buses on 334

I saw an Arriva 334 Mpd broken down in Darlaston Friday teatime.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 13, 2013, 04:37:24 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 13, 2013, 06:18:59 AM
does Arriva run the 82 (Dudley - Wolverhampton) ?
if so .. I saw a Midland branded Optare on the 82 yesterday  :o

Yes they do and its usually Arriva or Midland livered MPD's so an Excel is unusual
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 13, 2013, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 13, 2013, 04:37:24 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 13, 2013, 06:18:59 AM
does Arriva run the 82 (Dudley - Wolverhampton) ?
if so .. I saw a Midland branded Optare on the 82 yesterday  :o

Yes they do and its usually Arriva or Midland livered MPD's so an Excel is unusual

With Enviro200s sometimes too. And I think he meant a Solo
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 13, 2013, 05:36:12 PM
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7292%2F8735923890_fe624ef4d7.jpg&hash=313ae2d8c963502e20d0907349ffe14ef1a5bec1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/8735923890/)
Arriva Midlands North 2347 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/8735923890/) by NX4737 (http://www.flickr.com/people/adampriseman/), on Flickr

2347 Still on loan to Tamwroth...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on May 13, 2013, 05:50:19 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 13, 2013, 06:18:59 AM
does Arriva run the 82 (Dudley - Wolverhampton) ?
if so .. I saw a Midland branded Optare on the 82 yesterday  :o
usally the unbranded enviro
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on May 13, 2013, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on May 13, 2013, 05:36:12 PM
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7292%2F8735923890_fe624ef4d7.jpg&hash=313ae2d8c963502e20d0907349ffe14ef1a5bec1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/8735923890/)
Arriva Midlands North 2347 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adampriseman/8735923890/) by NX4737 (http://www.flickr.com/people/adampriseman/), on Flickr

2347 Still on loan to Tamwroth...

That will make Bob happy
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 13, 2013, 10:39:56 PM
Yep one less crap bus at cannock
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 14, 2013, 12:00:58 AM
Give it time m8 it'll be back although looking on tonys fleet list a couple of S/YOG darts have been scrapped, I ay keen on darts myself but I prefer these to mpd's especially 1's with urban90 seats and my fav dart is the marshall bodied dart
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on May 14, 2013, 03:25:46 PM
It could be on its way to Wednesfield, it's had a cash box fitted
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on May 14, 2013, 05:14:23 PM
2347 was on the 2 this afternoon and three of the eight deckers were being worked on in the depot. 
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on May 15, 2013, 05:22:16 PM
4202 is out today on Tamworth local 4-5-7.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 15, 2013, 09:08:23 PM
Derby based 4211 on the 7 again today believe its on long term loan from Derby
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 16, 2013, 04:26:59 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 15, 2013, 09:08:23 PM
Derby based 4211 on the 7 again today believe its on long term loan from Derby

Spot on, Derby have had Burtons B7's in exchange, as they have gear box issues.

Quote from: derningtona on May 15, 2013, 05:22:16 PM
4202 is out today on Tamworth local 4-5-7.

Saw that, one of the Mercs was pulled for an MOT I believe.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 16, 2013, 11:47:58 AM
Noticed 2134 V427DGT mpd working the 9's from Burton yesterday, is this unusual or do darts often turn up on the 9/9A
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: bwsau cymru on May 16, 2013, 10:25:48 PM
one of the enviro200's on the 334 today it was the unbranded one
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 16, 2013, 10:27:48 PM
Quote from: dannygill on May 16, 2013, 10:25:48 PM
one of the enviro200's on the 334 today it was the unbranded one

2143
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 17, 2013, 06:06:46 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 13, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
Yes they do and you get red Midland buses anywhere, they are all red buses on 334

I have noticed that you never get a red Midland bus on the 604, they are always 2 of the Arriva Livered ex-London darts.

4208 on Burton's 7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8748249994/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 17, 2013, 06:11:14 PM
The 531 (Rocket Pool-New Cross Hospital) is another route that gets mainly Arriva Livered MPD's
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 17, 2013, 06:52:13 PM
Deckers seem to (a regular face on the 7 now, think 1's been on everyday this week alongside an lf02 sb120 or mpd
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 17, 2013, 06:56:13 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 17, 2013, 06:52:13 PM
Deckers seem to (a regular face on the 7 now, think 1's been on everyday this week alongside an lf02 sb120 or mpd

The 15:10 off Lichfield needs a decker because it picks up plenty of school kids...

It was full and standing on both decks on Tuesday, wasn't as busy today though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 17, 2013, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on May 17, 2013, 06:56:13 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 17, 2013, 06:52:13 PM
Deckers seem to (a regular face on the 7 now, think 1's been on everyday this week alongside an lf02 sb120 or mpd

The 15:10 off Lichfield needs a decker because it picks up plenty of school kids...

It was full and standing on both decks on Tuesday, wasn't as busy today though.

I was reading while I was away this week, of a Gemini appearing on the 7, so took a risk on heading to Lichfield to see if there was one on there today. The first one I saw at 2.25 was 2238, then 4208 came on the 3.10 to my relief!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 19, 2013, 10:50:44 PM
A route 9 branded E200 (Can't remember the fleetnumber) was on the 82 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 19, 2013, 10:59:06 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 19, 2013, 10:50:44 PM
A route 9 branded E200 (Can't remember the fleetnumber) was on the 82 today

2141 ;)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: covlad27 on May 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM
2384 is on the number 2 cannock to walsall today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 20, 2013, 03:23:28 PM
Also a w/snr dart from stafford was lurking in cannock this morning and is the y/tgm a borrowed bus or permananent transfer
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: covlad27 on May 20, 2013, 07:13:54 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 20, 2013, 03:23:28 PM
Also a w/snr dart from stafford was lurking in cannock this morning and is the y/tgm a borrowed bus or permananent transfer

It may be borrowed I dont think it will be permanent but you never know with arriva lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 20, 2013, 07:37:39 PM
Well l8ley seems to be a collection of darts moving to cannock, 2264/2285/2284/2254
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 20, 2013, 08:03:46 PM
Prob cos of the extra vehicles needed for extra workins
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 20, 2013, 08:11:36 PM
Pity some of those ex london refurbed sb120s dont come over from Burton,  ideal for the 31/2/3
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 888DUK on May 20, 2013, 08:43:40 PM
4798 heading towards Bloxwich in New Invention 8.00 am this morning = out of service. Just about the time I usually see one of the other Deckers most mornings on the way to start their first turn on the 19.
Anyone know if 4798 is now operating out of Wednesfield?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on May 20, 2013, 08:56:30 PM
4798 is in service, 4801 is next.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 20, 2013, 09:00:09 PM
Quote from: 888DUK on May 20, 2013, 08:43:40 PM
4798 heading towards Bloxwich in New Invention 8.00 am this morning = out of service. Just about the time I usually see one of the other Deckers most mornings on the way to start their first turn on the 19.
Anyone know if 4798 is now operating out of Wednesfield?

Yes it was on the 19 on Saturday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 20, 2013, 09:03:45 PM
Quote from: 888DUK on May 20, 2013, 08:43:40 PM
4798 heading towards Bloxwich in New Invention 8.00 am this morning = out of service. Just about the time I usually see one of the other Deckers most mornings on the way to start their first turn on the 19.
Anyone know if 4798 is now operating out of Wednesfield?

Yes it has been operating the 19 since last week
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 888DUK on May 20, 2013, 10:16:49 PM
Thanks Guys
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 21, 2013, 04:21:24 PM
Enviro 200 on the 29 in Lichfield  today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Sh4318 on May 24, 2013, 03:23:47 PM
I'm pretty certain I just saw a 9 branded E200 on the 21 (Oldbury - Bearwood)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on May 24, 2013, 03:57:25 PM
All 9-branded Enviros will have been off-route today due to warranty work carried out this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 4569 on May 27, 2013, 12:07:58 PM
Anybody know whats on the 76 today?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 27, 2013, 06:56:24 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on May 27, 2013, 12:07:58 PM
Anybody know whats on the 76 today?

If you mean Wolverhampton-Stafford i saw a MPD (think it was 2276). And just to add it was packed being a 2 hourly sunday service on bank holiday although the buses were as busy as a ormal monday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 27, 2013, 07:20:05 PM
Cannock needs some more larger capacity buses to be fair, as well as not being big enough darts are crap for a longer route like the 76! Noisy and uncomfortable
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 28, 2013, 03:50:04 PM
4801 is now based at Wednesfield
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 28, 2013, 05:45:43 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on May 28, 2013, 03:50:04 PM
4801 is now based at Wednesfield

Its been on the 19 for well over a week so old news
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Justin Tyme on May 28, 2013, 05:46:52 PM
Maybe not unusual, but I noticed a Tamworth B9 on a 116 working this morning - the 0824 arrival in Birmingham, which returns to Tamworth as a 110.

I haven't seen a double decker on the 116 for a long time.  Of course, until a few weeks ago most if not all journeys n the 116 interworked with the 112, which had to be single deck.

Does anyone know if the 0710 116 from Tamworth (0824 in Birmingham), at least, is scheduled to be double deck?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on May 29, 2013, 06:39:41 PM
Quote from: Justin Tyme on May 28, 2013, 05:46:52 PM
Maybe not unusual, but I noticed a Tamworth B9 on a 116 working this morning - the 0824 arrival in Birmingham, which returns to Tamworth as a 110.

I haven't seen a double decker on the 116 for a long time.  Of course, until a few weeks ago most if not all journeys n the 116 interworked with the 112, which had to be single deck.

Does anyone know if the 0710 116 from Tamworth (0824 in Birmingham), at least, is scheduled to be double deck?

Deckers on the 116 used to be commonplace until about 2011...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on May 29, 2013, 07:53:18 PM
The 0824 into Birmingham is the only interworking so far as I know. The route needs 9 buses and there are 8 deckers so there's a good chance if availability is a bit better than recently!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 06:53:51 PM
2156 was on the 217 today - usually Enviro200s from what I've seen
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 04, 2013, 11:39:13 PM
Is there sucj thing as unusual workings now lol, 2614 today on 765
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2013, 11:41:07 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on June 04, 2013, 11:39:13 PM
Is there sucj thing as unusual workings now lol, 2614 today on 765

It is unusual to get the right buses on the right route ;)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on June 05, 2013, 08:57:28 AM
And 3803 was on the 780 yesterday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on June 05, 2013, 07:19:14 PM
3491 Scania on 55 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 06, 2013, 07:07:03 PM
4798 on an ultra rare working of route 64 (Wolverhampton-Wakley Hill, Penn)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on June 06, 2013, 09:13:58 PM
Not rare, the last 64 weekdays is on a 19 board.

Incidentally, 4797 is now here.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 06, 2013, 09:38:07 PM
Quote from: a220 on June 06, 2013, 09:13:58 PM
Not rare, the last 64 weekdays is on a 19 board.

Incidentally, 4797 is now here.

I wasn't aware thanks. Very interesting indeed!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 07, 2013, 07:19:41 AM
I dont understand why the 19 is operated with double decker buses at all?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on June 07, 2013, 06:01:27 PM
Mega rare spot today folks 9 branded 2141 actually on the 9 at Darlo
I had not had a drink or under any substance influence either  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 07, 2013, 06:44:13 PM
Unlike half of Darlaston/Moxley then lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: 4006 on June 10, 2013, 10:58:02 PM
Quote from: bob on June 07, 2013, 06:44:13 PM
Unlike half of Darlaston/Moxley then lol
Please Bob be reasonable and show some respect..Many entries of my Flickr set 'Chavy Britain' are from the actions of such people...A culture we can all learn from and just because 99% of them have a drink or drug issue there are others, some of the pensioners for example use their own passes, some passengers even use their sticks as an aid, not a fashion accessorie unlike many of the Low Hill chavs 'Gracias' for example..... I'll leave it there  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt

Yes I know the only unbranded one is 2143! But I couldn't see properly if it had branding or not because it was dark and it pulled off just as I arrived on the 9
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt

Yes I know the only unbranded one is 2143! But I couldn't see properly if it had branding or not because it was dark and it pulled off just as I arrived on the 9

And 2144!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:11:51 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt

Yes I know the only unbranded one is 2143! But I couldn't see properly if it had branding or not because it was dark and it pulled off just as I arrived on the 9

And 2144!

No 2144 is at Wigston
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:28:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:11:51 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt

Yes I know the only unbranded one is 2143! But I couldn't see properly if it had branding or not because it was dark and it pulled off just as I arrived on the 9

And 2144!

No 2144 is at Wigston

I'm sure I read somewhere it was back replacing a SxxxKFL dart?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:44:34 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:28:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:11:51 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on June 10, 2013, 11:10:14 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 10, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 PM
Enviro200 on the 142 this evening, couldn't see fleetnumber as it was dark but don't think it had 9 branding

That will be 2143 then matt

Yes I know the only unbranded one is 2143! But I couldn't see properly if it had branding or not because it was dark and it pulled off just as I arrived on the 9

And 2144!

No 2144 is at Wigston

I'm sure I read somewhere it was back replacing a SxxxKFL dart?

Oh, I was just going on Tony's fleetlist info, I haven't seen 2144 though, will keep an eye out for it
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on June 11, 2013, 07:36:08 AM
2144 is at Wednesfield, replacing 2415.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Sh4318 on June 13, 2013, 12:14:34 AM
Another E200 on the 20/21, could have been 2143, as it was unbranded
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 13, 2013, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: Shaun on June 13, 2013, 12:14:34 AM
Another E200 on the 20/21, could have been 2143, as it was unbranded

Or 2144, also at Wednesfield unbranded
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 14, 2013, 08:00:54 AM
3727 (74/75 branding) on the 68 yesterday
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 14, 2013, 08:09:50 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 14, 2013, 08:00:54 AM
3727 (74/75 branding) on the 68 yesterday

Arriva routes run by Cannock into Wolverhampton usually get practically every type in the garage even branded ones so wouldn't say unusual. Its rare to get a branded bus on route at cannock.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 14, 2013, 09:31:12 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 14, 2013, 08:09:50 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 14, 2013, 08:00:54 AM
3727 (74/75 branding) on the 68 yesterday

Arriva routes run by Cannock into Wolverhampton usually get practically every type in the garage even branded ones so wouldn't say unusual. Its rare to get a branded bus on route at cannock.

Oh ok it just looked funny ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 14, 2013, 01:20:06 PM
Yep they certainly cant do route branding properly,  one of the stafford branded buses had it removed so it could be used on any service now its normally on the Stafford routes!!! They all need a respray any way both the number 1 & 74/5 buses havent been done since 2007 and Arriva dont even use that style of branding any more!!!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrifirststage on June 14, 2013, 02:42:12 PM
Has no one ever thought that route branding is to advertise the EXISTANCE of a route and as such needs to be moved about as much as possible,certainly NOT kept on one route.
Surely,if I am in say Wolverhampton and I see a bus branded for route 1 (Walsall-Cannock) then I am made aware that such a service EXISTS and may therefore use it in the future.
Keeping the bus on route 1 is pointless since if I am using the route I am obviously aware of it .
Such an idea is not new.............members with longer memories will recall many National Bus Company double deckers being branded for National Holidays,surely no one expected them to be used in that way.
Regard branding as an advertisement,and it all makes sense.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: notepanel on June 14, 2013, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: arrifirststage on June 14, 2013, 02:42:12 PM
Has no one ever thought that route branding is to advertise the EXISTANCE of a route and as such needs to be moved about as much as possible,certainly NOT kept on one route.
Surely,if I am in say Wolverhampton and I see a bus branded for route 1 (Walsall-Cannock) then I am made aware that such a service EXISTS and may therefore use it in the future.
Keeping the bus on route 1 is pointless since if I am using the route I am obviously aware of it .
Such an idea is not new.............members with longer memories will recall many National Bus Company double deckers being branded for National Holidays,surely no one expected them to be used in that way.
Regard branding as an advertisement,and it all makes sense.

But surely the main people being targeted by the branding are the people living or travelling along the bus route who are currently not using the service! If you are sat in traffic for instance on the Walsall Road, and a branded X51 comes speeding past you in the bus lane you might think "oh that bus is every 10 minutes and always overtakes me in the morning, I had no idea it had journeys so late in the evening though when I come home. I'll look into using that."

You're passenger/motorist/pedestrian travelling between Wednesfield & Wolverhampton is only going to use a route between Cannock and Stafford (for example) once every blue moon, if ever, and most probably couldn't care less about that service. 
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: PM on June 14, 2013, 03:42:36 PM
Quote from: arrifirststage on June 14, 2013, 02:42:12 PM
Has no one ever thought that route branding is to advertise the EXISTANCE of a route and as such needs to be moved about as much as possible,certainly NOT kept on one route.
Surely,if I am in say Wolverhampton and I see a bus branded for route 1 (Walsall-Cannock) then I am made aware that such a service EXISTS and may therefore use it in the future.
Keeping the bus on route 1 is pointless since if I am using the route I am obviously aware of it .
Such an idea is not new.............members with longer memories will recall many National Bus Company double deckers being branded for National Holidays,surely no one expected them to be used in that way.
Regard branding as an advertisement,and it all makes sense.

Partially true I suppose but a branded bus is more useful on its supposed route so as people aren't confused and they are made aware of services on that corridor. Personally, a diamond crusader running round advertising buses every .... minutes between walsall and willenhall on the 4 is completely useless-people just think-does this bus take me to where I need to go??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 14, 2013, 04:44:56 PM
A route branded bus is just that.. branded for the route. If it was otherwise itd be a route advert bus. Off route just looks crap and badly allocated. Itd be like walking into asda and finding findus lasagne advertised in the clothing aisle lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Liverpool Street on June 14, 2013, 05:13:56 PM
Quote from: bob on June 14, 2013, 04:44:56 PM
... Itd be like walking into asda and finding findus lasagne advertised in the clothing aisle lol

I thought there would be a horse joke in there somewhere?! ..advertising for Findus Lasagne at the Grand National?..

If you wish to advertise for a bus route then use a superside? Branding is for use on the one route to advertise frequency and if you see a branded service you might think it is more reliable?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on June 17, 2013, 04:16:34 PM
Back on topic, 3468 is on the 890 today. I wanted to go to Bridgnorth aswell, but I knew I didn't have time.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 25, 2013, 10:53:48 PM
Unbranded Enviro doing the 142/257 this evening
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on June 25, 2013, 11:37:26 PM
I saw 2144 about 1905 running towards Stourbridge dead from Brierley hill so could be that?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 25, 2013, 11:57:55 PM
Quote from: trainbasher on June 25, 2013, 11:37:26 PM
I saw 2144 about 1905 running towards Stourbridge dead from Brierley hill so could be that?

Probably was then, thanks
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:23:59 PM
Anybody know which depot runs service 584? (I presume it is Telford as it advertises its bus station)
Also on Tony's fleetlist I couldn't see the bus I was on earlier (was either 2770 or 2570 bus had a SK52 registration on it)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 26, 2013, 08:32:06 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:23:59 PM
Also on Tony's fleetlist I couldn't see the bus I was on earlier (was either 2770 or 2570 bus had a SK52 registration on it)

Do you mean 2270 'SK52 MLJ', at Telford?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on June 26, 2013, 08:56:21 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:23:59 PM
Anybody know which depot runs service 584? (I presume it is Telford as it advertises its bus station)
Also on Tony's fleetlist I couldn't see the bus I was on earlier (was either 2770 or 2570 bus had a SK52 registration on it)

Bridgnorth - an outstation of Telford.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 27, 2013, 08:12:52 AM
3151 on Route 19 yesterday
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: vinh1000 on June 27, 2013, 08:34:32 AM
Quote from: John on June 26, 2013, 08:32:06 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 26, 2013, 08:23:59 PM
Also on Tony's fleetlist I couldn't see the bus I was on earlier (was either 2770 or 2570 bus had a SK52 registration on it)

Do you mean 2270 'SK52 MLJ', at Telford?
Thanks :-)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: bwsau cymru on June 28, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
Arriva telford R417ejw 3417 plaxton bodied scania on 22 in telford today! Absolutely beast, miss these in Walsall and had them as a kid on X5 to telford when they were at Shrewsbury! FAST AS HELL!!!!!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on June 29, 2013, 07:23:32 AM
Quote from: dannygill on June 28, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
Arriva telford R417ejw 3417 plaxton bodied scania on 22 in telford today! Absolutely beast, miss these in Walsall and had them as a kid on X5 to telford when they were at Shrewsbury! FAST AS HELL!!!!!

Hadn't seen that for a while, thought they'd got rid of it.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: s94 on July 01, 2013, 05:44:42 PM
9 branded E200 on the 217 today. Way way out of its route it's branded for!!!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 01, 2013, 06:31:39 PM
Quote from: s94 on July 01, 2013, 05:44:42 PM
9 branded E200 on the 217 today. Way way out of its route it's branded for!!!

Fleet no. 2141
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 02, 2013, 07:39:54 AM
R417TJW on 55 Telford-Wellington/PRH (01/07/2013)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 02, 2013, 05:18:14 PM
E200 2144 on the 19 (Wolverhampton-Walsall) today. First E200 on there i think but looked smart on there.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 02, 2013, 06:51:38 PM
Midland livery solo on the 213
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on July 02, 2013, 11:24:55 PM
3760 on the 68
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 04, 2013, 05:39:00 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 02, 2013, 11:24:55 PM
3760 on the 68

Not unusual matt (Would of looked unusual as you usually see MPD's and B10BLE's when your in Wolverhampton) but practically every type of bus at Cannock works the 68 regually
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 08, 2013, 04:34:30 PM
Tamworth 780 was worked by 2615 this morning. This afternoon it had been replaced by 3012.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: covlad27 on July 08, 2013, 05:16:58 PM
2361 on Pye Green Circular today in Cannock
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 08, 2013, 05:48:46 PM
Thats not that unusual although theyre intended for the 60& 825 they usually stray on to other routes especially at eveings
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on July 08, 2013, 06:06:34 PM
Quote from: busman99 on July 08, 2013, 05:16:58 PM
2361 on Pye Green Circular today in Cannock

No destination programmed yet
http://wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/2361a.html
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 08, 2013, 06:12:39 PM
Quote from: bob on July 08, 2013, 05:48:46 PM
Thats not that unusual although theyre intended for the 60& 825 they usually stray on to other routes especially at eveings


Whoops wrong bus :-/ my bad
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 09, 2013, 04:31:29 PM
2614 has just left Tamworth on the 765 to Nuneaton.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 09, 2013, 10:39:25 PM
9 branded 2140 on the 19 (Wolverhampton-Walsall) today. Spotted in.Wednesfield just after 5PM
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 10, 2013, 05:09:07 PM
Not unusual at this rate! - 2615 is on the 15.30 Lichfield to Nuneaton 765 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 10, 2013, 06:55:22 PM
A 9 branded E200 on either the 19.or 63 seen pulling into New Cross Hospital
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on July 10, 2013, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 10, 2013, 06:55:22 PM
A 9 branded E200 on either the 19.or 63 seen pulling into New Cross Hospital

2140 was on the 64 when I saw it
http://wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/2140.html
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 10, 2013, 09:18:22 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 10, 2013, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 10, 2013, 06:55:22 PM
A 9 branded E200 on either the 19.or 63 seen pulling into New Cross Hospital

2140 was on the 64 when I saw it
http://wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/2140.html

Must have been the 63 then as the 63/4 interework
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 12, 2013, 04:37:16 PM
And again! 2615 on the 1630 today Lichfield to Nuneaton 765.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on July 12, 2013, 06:56:14 PM
3737 on the 62 today (methinks that is a little over capacity for a route previously using solos!)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 12, 2013, 09:34:34 PM
Perhaps theyre hoping itll pick up, other wise itll be another one they discard at the next tender round probably along with the 68 lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 12, 2013, 09:36:14 PM
In fact I dont know what's happened to the 62 it used to be a good route years ago mainly decker operated.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on July 12, 2013, 09:50:28 PM
2140 and 2141 both on 142/257 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 12, 2013, 10:28:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 12, 2013, 09:50:28 PM
2140 and 2141 both on 142/257 today

2141 off the 217
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: covlad27 on July 12, 2013, 10:51:56 PM
Quote from: bob on July 12, 2013, 09:36:14 PM
In fact I dont know what's happened to the 62 it used to be a good route years ago mainly decker operated.

The 62 has picked up in passenger numbers a driver told me that each bus is carrying around 250 people throughout the day thats not too bad I think
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on July 12, 2013, 11:15:19 PM
Quote from: busman99 on July 12, 2013, 10:51:56 PM
Quote from: bob on July 12, 2013, 09:36:14 PM
In fact I dont know what's happened to the 62 it used to be a good route years ago mainly decker operated.

The 62 has picked up in passenger numbers a driver told me that each bus is carrying around 250 people throughout the day thats not too bad I think

3737, when I saw it by the Cross Keys around 17:10 had a lovely round number on! - 0
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 12, 2013, 11:53:44 PM
Lol not one nx wouldbe bidding on then....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on July 13, 2013, 04:44:11 PM
Volvo B9 on the 780 for the last two days.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 13, 2013, 05:56:41 PM
2144 610
2226 334
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 13, 2013, 06:53:41 PM
Spotted 2144 in Dudley on the 610 earlier.Usually MPD's
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 06:18:14 PM
Midland-liveried Optare Solo 2560 is on the 142/257 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Justin Tyme on July 15, 2013, 08:54:43 PM
Volvo B6LE 2615 was on the 110 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on July 16, 2013, 10:29:22 AM
3756 was on the 23 last night with new wifi stickers
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on July 17, 2013, 06:58:45 PM
Solo 2503 55 yesterday and scania 3489 tonight (Telford)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 19, 2013, 09:13:53 PM
Decker on the 334 earlier iirc
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 09:16:44 PM
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 19, 2013, 09:13:53 PM
Decker on the 334 earlier iirc

DAF ALX400 or East Lancs Trident?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
2143 on the X35 today

2143 or 2144 on the 57 either today or yesterday
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 19, 2013, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
2143 on the X35 today

2143 or 2144 on the 57 either today or yesterday

It is not unusual for the 2 unbranded Enviro200s to appear on most other Wednesfield Routes
I have seen them on the 35, 298 and others
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 10:19:25 PM
Quote from: John on July 19, 2013, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
2143 on the X35 today

2143 or 2144 on the 57 either today or yesterday

It is not unusual for the 2 unbranded Enviro200s to appear on most other Wednesfield Routes
I have seen them on the 35, 298 and others


I haven't seen one on the 57 and that passes close to my house (Stubby Lane)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 19, 2013, 10:23:44 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2013, 09:16:44 PM
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 19, 2013, 09:13:53 PM
Decker on the 334 earlier iirc

DAF ALX400 or East Lancs Trident?

DAF I think
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on July 19, 2013, 10:24:23 PM
4796
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 22, 2013, 05:38:21 PM
Don't know if this comes under the topic, but THM-based SN03 LGE was seen in Shrewsbury, to replace Shropshire County Council Solos... Seen on http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/9338765394/in/photolist-feeBAs-d3RHAL-9psGvC-edCnRX-dNz2hf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/9338765394/in/photolist-feeBAs-d3RHAL-9psGvC-edCnRX-dNz2hf). It says...

QuoteHello Mini Pointer Dart :) Nice to have some good buses back at shrewsbury :) there will be more darts to cover for the council optare solo's 6 of the solo's going back to the council and arriva might buy them from the council

Does this replacement include those at TF and/or OS?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 23, 2013, 02:39:54 PM
Thurmaston-based 2342 is seen working 23 in Telford http://www.flickr.com/photos/35777972@N02/9351330924/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35777972@N02/9351330924/)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 23, 2013, 05:19:01 PM
Just seen Thurmaston-based 2346 (S346YOG) working route 33/33A/55 today in Telford. Any ideas of this transfer, as well as 2342?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 23, 2013, 06:32:10 PM
3735 (Plaxton Centro) with what looked like incomplete branding on route 892 in Wolverhampton around 17:45
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 23, 2013, 06:48:17 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 23, 2013, 06:32:10 PM
3735 (Plaxton Centro) with what looked like incomplete branding on route 892 in Wolverhampton around 17:45

I'm guessing this is on loan to TF then? Or is it permanent? Who knows?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on July 23, 2013, 07:21:24 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on July 23, 2013, 05:19:01 PM
Just seen Thurmaston-based 2346 (S346YOG) working route 33/33A/55 today in Telford. Any ideas of this transfer, as well as 2342?
these were displaced by DLAs at Thurmaston which had been on loan to wigston whilst the sapphires were refurbished.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 24, 2013, 05:07:05 PM
3008 is on Tamworth 780 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on July 24, 2013, 05:49:33 PM
Seen a nice looking bus on the Walsall to Cannock 2 just.

Obviously not a regular on the route!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 05:51:34 PM
3745 on the 891/2 in Wolverhampton (Usually Versa operated)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 24, 2013, 06:44:30 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 05:51:34 PM
3745 on the 891/2 in Wolverhampton (Usually Versa operated)

I thought it was 890 and 891.

You do sometimes get a SB120 or B6BLE appear on those but a Pulsar 2 is very unusual. Good spot Nathan!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:29:31 PM
Quote from: John on July 24, 2013, 06:44:30 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 05:51:34 PM
3745 on the 891/2 in Wolverhampton (Usually Versa operated)

I thought it was 890 and 891.

You do sometimes get a SB120 or B6BLE appear on those but a Pulsar 2 is very unusual. Good spot Nathan!


No its definetley the 891/2 as i saw it on the 891 earlier in the day then saw it later on the 892.

The 891/2 usually sees Versas and the 890 just gets everything
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 24, 2013, 07:31:46 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:29:31 PM
No its definetley the 891/2 as i saw it on the 891 earlier in the day then saw it later on the 892.

The 891/2 usually sees Versas and the 890 just gets everything

I only said that Nathan because I have never heard of or ever seen a 892 before
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:45:03 PM
Quote from: John on July 24, 2013, 07:31:46 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:29:31 PM
No its definetley the 891/2 as i saw it on the 891 earlier in the day then saw it later on the 892.

The 891/2 usually sees Versas and the 890 just gets everything

I only said that Nathan because I have never heard of or ever seen a 892 before

Well i think it only operates in telford to somewhere else in the day then 3-4 journeys extend to Wolverhampton in an afternoon
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 24, 2013, 07:45:46 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:45:03 PM
Well i think it only operates in telford to somewhere else in the day then 3-4 journeys extend to Wolverhampton in an afternoon

Ah right, cheers Nathan
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 24, 2013, 09:30:47 PM
Quote from: John on July 24, 2013, 07:45:46 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 07:45:03 PM
Well i think it only operates in telford to somewhere else in the day then 3-4 journeys extend to Wolverhampton in an afternoon

Ah right, cheers Nathan

890 is operated by Bridgnorth (using TF buses), running Bridgnorth <-> Wolverhampton
891 is operated by Telford Depot, running Telford <-> Wolverhampton (in the day)
892 is operated by Telford Depot, running Telford <-> Stafford Park (in the day) / Telford <-> Wolverhampton (evening)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 24, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on July 24, 2013, 09:30:47 PM
890 is operated by Bridgnorth (using TF buses), running Bridgnorth <-> Wolverhampton
891 is operated by Telford Depot, running Telford <-> Wolverhampton (in the day)
892 is operated by Telford Depot, running Telford <-> Stafford Park (in the day) / Telford <-> Wolverhampton (evening)

Thanks for that. Sums it up great  :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 24, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
Yeah thanks for the info :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on July 24, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Is the 890 still supposed to get Versa?

Today, the 2 buses were an SB120 and 3417, a great bus. I had a ride on each and apart from a lack of leg room, the Scania was phenomenal. On the other hand the SB120 was diabolical. Need I say more?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 24, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 24, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Is the 890 still supposed to get Versa?

Today, the 2 buses were an SB120 and 3417, a great bus. I had a ride on each and apart from a lack of leg room, the Scania was phenomenal. On the other hand the SB120 was diabolical. Need I say more?

It depends what Telford gives Bridgnorth... It used to be Versa - but now it's just any old bus. Sometimes it's been an MPD...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on July 24, 2013, 11:57:36 PM
What routes does Bridgnorth operate, besides the 890?

I think they used to operate the Stourbridge 142 until recently, before that moved to Wednesfield.

The only other route I can think of is the Bridgnorth to Kiddy 297.

If that goes, surely theres no point in Bridgnorth stopping open?

If there's only the 890 otherwise, surely that would move to Wednesfield, as the closest depot?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 25, 2013, 07:34:50 AM
Quote from: Westy on July 24, 2013, 11:57:36 PM
What routes does Bridgnorth operate, besides the 890?

I think they used to operate the Stourbridge 142 until recently, before that moved to Wednesfield.

The only other route I can think of is the Bridgnorth to Kiddy 297.

If that goes, surely theres no point in Bridgnorth stopping open?

If there's only the 890 otherwise, surely that would move to Wednesfield, as the closest depot?

I think these are the routes Bridgnorth depot (albeit using Telford vehicles) operates:

99/99A - Telford <-> Bridgnorth (day time and some evening journeys)
115/116 - Bridgnorth <-> Weston Heath
141 - Ludlow <-> Bridgnorth
297 - Bridgnorth <-> Kidderminster
436 - Shrewsbury <-> Bridgnorth
890 - Bridgnorth <-> Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 25, 2013, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: arrivadays on July 24, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 24, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Is the 890 still supposed to get Versa?

Today, the 2 buses were an SB120 and 3417, a great bus. I had a ride on each and apart from a lack of leg room, the Scania was phenomenal. On the other hand the SB120 was diabolical. Need I say more?

It depends what Telford gives Bridgnorth... It used to be Versa - but now it's just any old bus. Sometimes it's been an MPD...

They were using a full size dart on there recently
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on July 25, 2013, 12:18:29 PM
And the 584/585/586/587
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 25, 2013, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 25, 2013, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: arrivadays on July 24, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on July 24, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Is the 890 still supposed to get Versa?

Today, the 2 buses were an SB120 and 3417, a great bus. I had a ride on each and apart from a lack of leg room, the Scania was phenomenal. On the other hand the SB120 was diabolical. Need I say more?

It depends what Telford gives Bridgnorth... It used to be Versa - but now it's just any old bus. Sometimes it's been an MPD...

They were using a full size dart on there recently

FJ55 BWD I'm guessing? That and S629 KHN are the only ones left.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on July 25, 2013, 05:55:39 PM
We got 2361 s629khn with us at cannock, back to unusual, in derby today 2237 w237snr working the 37, I assume its rare, as this is normaly deckered
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 25, 2013, 06:00:04 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on July 25, 2013, 05:55:39 PM
We got 2361 s629khn with us at cannock, back to unusual, in derby today 2237 w237snr working the 37, I assume its rare, as this is normaly deckered

Yeah - I'm guessing that 2346 and 2342 are now staying with us at Telford - possibly 2274 as bob has stated in a previous post - but not seen that yet...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 25, 2013, 06:10:23 PM
S629khn still don't have a working dest display so maybe its just on temporary loan I bloody hope so, heap of shit lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 25, 2013, 06:40:17 PM
Quote from: bob on July 25, 2013, 06:10:23 PM
S629khn still don't have a working dest display so maybe its just on temporary loan I bloody hope so, heap of shit lol

Can barely make a hill!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on July 25, 2013, 06:56:27 PM
S629 is with us at cannock "on long term loan" no doubt 2346 and 2342 will be here shortly 2361 blind doesn't work because of faulty wiring also we've recently gained 2131 v424dgt
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 26, 2013, 08:43:36 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on July 25, 2013, 06:56:27 PM
S629 is with us at cannock "on long term loan" no doubt 2346 and 2342 will be here shortly 2361 blind doesn't work because of faulty wiring also we've recently gained 2131 v424dgt

2346 seems alright, but I haven't seen 2342 - presumably it's okay...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 26, 2013, 06:42:26 PM
2143 on Route 67 (Wolverhampton-Cannock) today. First time i've seen an E200 on there. Usually an An MPD or solo
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 26, 2013, 06:49:39 PM
Nearly always used to be solo then more recently nearly always a dart. That routes going on 1st sept, well not going but being run by another operator
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 26, 2013, 06:53:34 PM
Quote from: bob on July 26, 2013, 06:49:39 PM
Nearly always used to be solo then more recently nearly always a dart. That routes going on 1st sept, well not going but being run by another operator

Select Buses of Penkeridge isn't it?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 26, 2013, 07:19:54 PM
Yea and the 23/23a also. Saw a slf dart of theres in  wolves the other day it looked smart and interior looked better than most of cannocks
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 26, 2013, 07:30:02 PM
Just some quick notes of yesterday's unusual workings in Telford:

-> Wright Pulsar / VDL SB200 on routes 11/22 and 33/55.
-> Optare Versa on Tesco Shuttle
-> R342 TJW on the 11/22 (presuming this transfer is long-term, as far as I can see)

Don't know whether 3489 on route 25 counts?

And today:

-> S346 YOG on route 33/55
-> 481-branded Optare Versa on route 33/55
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 26, 2013, 07:45:34 PM
2745 seen working 27 in Shrewsbury... http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/9373019042/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/9373019042/)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 28, 2013, 07:19:13 PM
9 branded 2141 on the 142/257
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 07:46:43 PM
There was an L113/Paladin on a wolverhampton route today, was either going to bridgo or telford
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 01, 2013, 09:24:13 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 07:46:43 PM
There was an L113/Paladin on a wolverhampton route today, was either going to bridgo or telford

Most likley the 890
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 01, 2013, 10:15:01 PM
Am I right in saying that R417TJW is the only ARRIVA (not Wardle/Midland) Plaxton Paladin/Scania L113CRL in the Midlands fleet?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 10:21:59 PM
Yes i believe it is along with the two East Lancs ones at telford
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 01, 2013, 10:25:09 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 10:21:59 PM
Yes i believe it is along with the two East Lancs ones at telford

Three East Lancs - because there's N168 PUT, N429 XRC and N431 XRC. That said - I haven't seen N168 PUT for a while...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 10:33:22 PM
I wasnkt fully sure so thanks for the info, every now and again theyre appearing on the 890 but i dont have my camera in my bag half the time, the one scania paladin ive had i dont have a number for but i believe its now been cubed
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 01, 2013, 11:08:28 PM
Great buses far better than the Darts / sb120s
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 4569 on August 01, 2013, 11:41:40 PM
I agree, i just left it far too late to show much interest in them which was abit daft
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on August 02, 2013, 08:41:51 PM
3468 still going, infact I had my photo taken with all 3 of the scanias, didn't get 1 with 3417 as she's bridfnorth at the moment
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 06, 2013, 08:21:56 PM
4796 on the 10 in Wolverhampton this afternoon.

Also 2208 was on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Park). Usually MPD or Solo
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on August 06, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
4796 was PM peak extra, on 334s in the daytime.

4804 on 10s all day.

4851 on 19s all day.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:37:20 PM
4796 (DAF ALX400) on 10 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 08, 2013, 08:45:49 PM
In Telford today...

3417 on 33/55
2503 on 11/22
2634 on 65/66
2717 on 481
a 481-branded Versa on 11/22
3742 on 33/55
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 08, 2013, 08:59:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:37:20 PM
4796 (DAF ALX400) on 10 today

Saw that again around 18:00. Anyone know if it was a peak board or on there all day?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 09, 2013, 02:26:03 PM
Is anybody visiting/visited to Flower Show to see the buses brought in to work extra duties - the bendy buses are there again!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 05:43:35 PM
2208 - 19
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493692501/

2144 - branded 35 - 517
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493693271/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 06:59:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 05:43:35 PM
2208 - 19
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493692501/

2144 - branded 35 - 517
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493693271/

2208 is regually allocated to the 19
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 12, 2013, 07:07:54 PM
Even 2208 is too big for the 19.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 07:24:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 06:59:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 05:43:35 PM
2208 - 19
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493692501/

2144 - branded 35 - 517
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9493693271/

2208 is regually allocated to the 19

Thought it was just Doubles on the 19 ??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 07:29:42 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 07:24:58 PM

Thought it was just Doubles on the 19 ??

Mostly, but some singles do operate the 19 as well
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 12, 2013, 08:58:01 PM
Maybe theyre starting to realise that deckers are absolutely not needed?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 07:29:42 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 07:24:58 PM

Thought it was just Doubles on the 19 ??

Mostly, but some singles do operate the 19 as well

Oh, what other singles operate the 19 then, as I thought this was unusual, also does the 517 operate of Wednesfeild garage, or is 2144 on loan ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on August 12, 2013, 09:07:34 PM
517 is out of Wednesfield.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Oh, what other singles operate the 19 then, as I thought this was unusual,

Solos, darts and Enviro200s have all worked on the 19s.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 09:15:13 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Oh, what other singles operate the 19 then, as I thought this was unusual,

Solos, darts and Enviro200s have all worked on the 19s.

was that before it was extended to WN

Quote from: Arriva WD on August 12, 2013, 09:07:34 PM
517 is out of Wednesfield.

Thats a long distance from the Garage to Start the route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 09:20:34 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:15:13 PM
was that before it was extended to WN

It used to be one of the Tridents and a single decker, usually the Excel from what I can remember
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:20:34 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:15:13 PM
was that before it was extended to WN

It used to be one of the Tridents and a single decker, usually the Excel from what I can remember

Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?

The Scania OmniCitys have long gone. Midland transferred them to D&G before the Arriva takeover, along with the 2 9 branded VDL MCV Evolutions. I think the OmniCitys have since transferred to South Lancs Travel

There has only been one Excel with Midland/Arriva for a while, 'S2 CLA', 3151. According to Tonys fleetlist, it is still in service at Wednesfield
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 09:32:05 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?

The Scania OmniCitys have long gone. Midland transferred them to D&G before the Arriva takeover, along with the 2 9 branded VDL MCV Evolutions. I think the OmniCitys have since transferred to South Lancs Travel

There has only been one Excel with Midland/Arriva for a while, 'S2 CLA', 3151. According to Tonys fleetlist, it is still in service at Wednesfield

Still working the WN 10?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on August 12, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
3151 has been withdrawn now
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:32:05 PM
Still working the WN 10?

Are you on about single deckers Scanias Nathan? Or the double deckers on the 10, which are Dennis Tridents (4851/4)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on August 12, 2013, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:15:13 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Oh, what other singles operate the 19 then, as I thought this was unusual,

Solos, darts and Enviro200s have all worked on the 19s.

was that before it was extended to WN

Quote from: Arriva WD on August 12, 2013, 09:07:34 PM


Not really - 8 miles
517 is out of Wednesfield.

Thats a long distance from the Garage to Start the route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Arriva WD on August 12, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
3151 has been withdrawn now

When did it get Withdrawn? Do you know? ,

Was on about 3151 =D, but my questions been answered ;) hence why I have not seen it ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 09:57:24 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?

The Scania OmniCitys have long gone. Midland transferred them to D&G before the Arriva takeover, along with the 2 9 branded VDL MCV Evolutions. I think the OmniCitys have since transferred to South Lancs Travel

There has only been one Excel with Midland/Arriva for a while, 'S2 CLA', 3151. According to Tonys fleetlist, it is still in service at Wednesfield

Tbh haven't seen 3151 for ages now. Has it been Withdrawn?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 12, 2013, 10:00:25 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 09:57:24 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?

The Scania OmniCitys have long gone. Midland transferred them to D&G before the Arriva takeover, along with the 2 9 branded VDL MCV Evolutions. I think the OmniCitys have since transferred to South Lancs Travel

There has only been one Excel with Midland/Arriva for a while, 'S2 CLA', 3151. According to Tonys fleetlist, it is still in service at Wednesfield

Tbh haven't seen 3151 for ages now. Has it been Withdrawn?

That's what I was thinking. Hope it hasn't as really want to have a ride on it
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 10:01:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 12, 2013, 10:00:25 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 09:57:24 PM
Quote from: John on August 12, 2013, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
Off topic a little but have the Excels and Scania's gone ?

The Scania OmniCitys have long gone. Midland transferred them to D&G before the Arriva takeover, along with the 2 9 branded VDL MCV Evolutions. I think the OmniCitys have since transferred to South Lancs Travel

There has only been one Excel with Midland/Arriva for a while, 'S2 CLA', 3151. According to Tonys fleetlist, it is still in service at Wednesfield

Tbh haven't seen 3151 for ages now. Has it been Withdrawn?

That's what I was thinking. Hope it hasn't as really want to have a ride on it

3151 has been Withdrawn
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 12, 2013, 10:03:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 12, 2013, 10:01:18 PM

3151 has been Withdrawn

Arriva WD has answered that earlier tonight  :) I was wondering as well as I have not seen 3151 for a while now
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 10:03:39 PM
Just posted my last message without reading the other posts.

Nathan just to clear things up:

Route 19 had anything in the garage before extended to Wolverhampton

The 19 mainly has the ALX400 DAF DB250's with certain journeys (Usually peak time) i see Solos.
MPD's,Full size darts and the East Lancs tridents cover usually

John, It was the trident working the 19 at first along with the Omnicitys then 4778 came to Wednesfield with that temporary midland logo?

Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 12, 2013, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 12, 2013, 10:03:39 PM
Just posted my last message without reading the other posts.

Nathan just to clear things up:

Route 19 had anything in the garage before extended to Wolverhampton

The 19 mainly has the ALX400 DAF DB250's with certain journeys (Usually peak time) i see Solos.
MPD's,Full size darts and the East Lancs tridents cover usually

John, It was the trident working the 19 at first along with the Omnicitys then 4778 came to Wednesfield with that temporary midland logo?

Only ever seen Doubles run on the 19, thats why Iposted 2208 - 19
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on August 14, 2013, 05:40:22 PM
Bob will you ever stop asking stupid questions??? Arrive are trying to show off to get passengers of Nx and they  loss making routes to become more established.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 14, 2013, 06:02:33 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on August 14, 2013, 05:40:22 PM
Bob will you ever stop asking stupid questions??? Arrive are trying to show off to get passengers of Nx and they  loss making routes to become more established.

Show off? Yea theyre doing a fantastic job, cos its working...not
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 14, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
Uhh... Let's move on from the above debate - in Telford's Unusual Workings today, I have seen:

3489 / N429XRC on 33/55
2342 / R342TJW on 44 (after 3745 broke down in Oakengates)
2374 / FJ55BWD on 44
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 14, 2013, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 14, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
Uhh... Let's move on from the above debate - in Telford's Unusual Workings today, I have seen:

3489 / N429XRC on 33/55
2342 / R342TJW on 44 (after 3745 broke down in Oakengates)
2374 / FJ55BWD on 44

Whats the usual allocations for these ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 14, 2013, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 14, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
Uhh... Let's move on from the above debate - in Telford's Unusual Workings today, I have seen:

3489 / N429XRC on 33/55
2342 / R342TJW on 44 (after 3745 broke down in Oakengates)
2374 / FJ55BWD on 44


Whats the usual allocations for these ?

The 44 is usually ran by Telfords VDL Pulsar 2s (3742-3755)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 14, 2013, 08:09:57 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 14, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
Uhh... Let's move on from the above debate - in Telford's Unusual Workings today, I have seen:

3489 / N429XRC on 33/55
2342 / R342TJW on 44 (after 3745 broke down in Oakengates)
2374 / FJ55BWD on 44


Whats the usual allocations for these ?

The 44 is usually ran by Telfords VDL Pulsar 2s (3742-3755)

Thanks John
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 15, 2013, 09:41:17 AM
2503 on 33/55 today - a strange allocation considering it was the run of OAPs getting on with their passes.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 15, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
4778 on 334
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 15, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 15, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
4778 on 334

Is that usually Dart operated ?, as I know doubles work the 19 & 10
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 15, 2013, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 15, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
4778 on 334

Is that usually Dart operated ?, as I know doubles work the 19 & 10

MPD,Solos and Full size darts usually but The ALX400 DAF's have been appearing on there quite a bit recently
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 15, 2013, 09:06:52 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 15, 2013, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 15, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
4778 on 334

Is that usually Dart operated ?, as I know doubles work the 19 & 10

MPD,Solos and Full size darts usually but The ALX400 DAF's have been appearing on there quite a bit recently

How come
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 15, 2013, 09:09:01 PM
Wouldn't have a clue Nathan. Just i know its been reported a few times now
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 16, 2013, 02:22:54 PM
3417, 3489, 3491 seen on Telford 33/55 today :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 16, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Scania - 110 - around 9-ish, is this common around that time, as only know scania's to run on Sundays ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 16, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Scania - 110 - around 9-ish, is this common around that time, as only know scania's to run on Sundays ?

Yes Scanias regularly appear on the 110 any day of the week
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 16, 2013, 09:17:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 16, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Scania - 110 - around 9-ish, is this common around that time, as only know scania's to run on Sundays ?

Yes Scanias regularly appear on the 110 any day of the week

I mean around the Morning Peak, usually double deckers ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 16, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:17:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 16, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Scania - 110 - around 9-ish, is this common around that time, as only know scania's to run on Sundays ?

Yes Scanias regularly appear on the 110 any day of the week

I mean around the Morning Peak, usually double deckers ?

There are not enough double deckers to run the off peak service, that's why there are a couple of single deckers on there, so in the peak, more singles will be on there.

OmniLinks and Citaros regularly appear on the 110, seems to be Citaros more now though. There was no Omnilinks on there last Sunday, the normal mix of Geminis and Citaros
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 16, 2013, 09:34:42 PM
Quote from: John on August 16, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:17:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 16, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:14:35 PM
Scania - 110 - around 9-ish, is this common around that time, as only know scania's to run on Sundays ?

Yes Scanias regularly appear on the 110 any day of the week

I mean around the Morning Peak, usually double deckers ?

There are not enough double deckers to run the off peak service, that's why there are a couple of single deckers on there, so in the peak, more singles will be on there.

OmniLinks and Citaros regularly appear on the 110, seems to be Citaros more now though. There was no Omnilinks on there last Sunday, the normal mix of Geminis and Citaros

Haven't seen a Ciatro for a while?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 16, 2013, 09:37:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 16, 2013, 09:34:42 PM
Haven't seen a Ciatro for a while?

3019 was on there on Sunday. Some days, you will get Citaros, others OmniLinks and some days you will see both singles on there.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on August 16, 2013, 10:11:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 09:06:52 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 15, 2013, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 15, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
4778 on 334

Is that usually Dart operated ?, as I know doubles work the 19 & 10

MPD,Solos and Full size darts usually but The ALX400 DAF's have been appearing on there quite a bit recently

How come

4801 was on there today I rode it on the 1535 Bilston - Bradford Place very smart inside and out and a comfortable ride.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on August 17, 2013, 11:59:06 PM
Telford today 3468 11A (Wackys), 3489 33/55, 2739 44 3718 44 3754 481 2941 96/891 and 2939 11/22 (wackys)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 19, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
35 Branded Dart - Off Route on the 604  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 19, 2013, 06:25:15 PM
3417 on 33/33A/55 in Telford today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 19, 2013, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 19, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
35 Branded Dart - Off Route on the 604  ::) ::) ::)

Think 2152 is the only 35-branded Dart?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 19, 2013, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 19, 2013, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 19, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
35 Branded Dart - Off Route on the 604  ::) ::) ::)

Think 2152 is the only 35-branded Dart?

So far yes it is. Dart on a Dart route is not really unusual Nathan branded or not! (It is Wednesfield Garage ;))
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 20, 2013, 04:22:15 PM
3468 and 3489 on route 33/33A/55
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 20, 2013, 04:40:24 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 20, 2013, 04:22:15 PM
3468 and 3489 on route 33/33A/55

They are often on those routes so not really an unusual working lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 20, 2013, 05:55:52 PM
Quote from: bob on August 20, 2013, 04:40:24 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 20, 2013, 04:22:15 PM
3468 and 3489 on route 33/33A/55

They are often on those routes so not really an unusual working lol

Well - in my opinion it is an unusual working, because they have steps - think when step buses were dwindling in Shrewsbury - you'd often see them on less busy routes (8, 2, etc.) Considering a lot of people get on, especially with buggies and trolleys, etc., it is not practical, and you wouldn't think that they'd put it on there :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 20, 2013, 06:14:05 PM
It is practical in the case of pushchairs they can fold em up, what did people do previously? Step entry buses are loads comfier I find
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 20, 2013, 07:28:24 PM
4851 on the 19 with 4804 on the 10
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 20, 2013, 11:38:50 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 20, 2013, 07:28:24 PM
4851 on the 19 with 4804 on the 10

Just to add 4851 is branded for route 10
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 04:53:07 PM
Quote from: bob on August 20, 2013, 06:14:05 PM
It is practical in the case of pushchairs they can fold em up, what did people do previously? Step entry buses are loads comfier I find

Well, let's get this cleared up... The ELC Scanias have NO luggage bays. So, where are you going to put the buggy? And what if it's one of those big ones that you can't fold up? How are you going to get on? And, even if you could fold it up, it would take about 5 minutes - thus being late. And if you were to say about the Plaxton Scania, that only has 1 tiny luggage bay... So practical? I'd say not! Shrewsbury are now lucky to have no step buses - they are nice, but NOT practical - start thinking of others for a change with these step buses is what I'd say. Thank you! *Rant over* Now have a nice day
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 21, 2013, 06:48:41 PM
Both 10-branded Tridents were off route today - 4854 was on the 19, and 4851 was on the 334!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 21, 2013, 07:11:01 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 04:53:07 PM
Quote from: bob on August 20, 2013, 06:14:05 PM
It is practical in the case of pushchairs they can fold em up, what did people do previously? Step entry buses are loads comfier I find

Well, let's get this cleared up... The ELC Scanias have NO luggage bays. So, where are you going to put the buggy? And what if it's one of those big ones that you can't fold up? How are you going to get on? And, even if you could fold it up, it would take about 5 minutes - thus being late. And if you were to say about the Plaxton Scania, that only has 1 tiny luggage bay... So practical? I'd say not! Shrewsbury are now lucky to have no step buses - they are nice, but NOT practical - start thinking of others for a change with these step buses is what I'd say. Thank you! *Rant over* Now have a nice day

To be fair people always had to fold up buggies?? My mistake about the luggage racks but most step entry buseshad them, as steppers can be used  til 2015 it isnt a 'right' that people have!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 21, 2013, 07:18:37 PM
Tamworth;

4207 - Branded 110 - working 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562815337/

3015 - 6 to Ventura Park ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9565608936/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 21, 2013, 07:21:28 PM
What I mean by earliest comment is that whilst it remains allowed to use them arriva are perfectly within their rights to use them passengers cant demand otherwise
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 08:49:51 PM

@bob Still - what if somebody had one of those big, bulky buggies you can't fold up... Let's say, a double buggy? How do you expect to fold that? In addition, like I said, where will you put the buggy that you fold up (if you can) on an ELC Scania? And before you say on the seat, what if its wheels are wet and muddy? Step buses won't be comfier then when you've got a muddy / wet arse? Am I right?

In addition, on the floor wouldn't work - where are your legs going to go? In the aisle - have you read the signs saying "Don't obstruct the aisle"? And you've got to remember that Telford had a Merc minibus on the 55 yonks ago - I remember seeing it. Yes, it's gone - but still - that situation may come around again.

And, if knowledge serves me right, I believe its 2014, not 2015, when you have to get rid of these step buses.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: PM on August 21, 2013, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 08:49:51 PM

@bob Still - what if somebody had one of those big, bulky buggies you can't fold up... Let's say, a double buggy? How do you expect to fold that? In addition, like I said, where will you put the buggy that you fold up (if you can) on an ELC Scania? And before you say on the seat, what if its wheels are wet and muddy? Step buses won't be comfier then when you've got a muddy / wet arse? Am I right?

In addition, on the floor wouldn't work - where are your legs going to go? In the aisle - have you read the signs saying "Don't obstruct the aisle"? And you've got to remember that Telford had a Merc minibus on the 55 yonks ago - I remember seeing it. Yes, it's gone - but still - that situation may come around again.

And, if knowledge serves me right, I believe its 2014, not 2015, when you have to get rid of these step buses.

Thats their fault then u cant expect buses to hold buggies that are massive Im sorry but folding up a small pram is hardly a major problem really its what used to happen not long ago and to be honest the occasional step entrance appearance would work wonders on the bristol road in discouraging people from taking prams with their many children on the bus and blocking it up and step entrance buses are comfier. By definition, they are higher up so offer better views and comfort as opposed to an alx 400 where u can scarcely see out the windows-its like being in the bottom of a ship.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 21, 2013, 09:04:29 PM
Sainsburys Branded bus - 35 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562807583/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 21, 2013, 09:07:33 PM
4796 and i think 4804 on the 10 today with 4851 on the 334 and 4854 on the 19

Haven't noticed an Optare Solo on Lyndale Circular 18 for ages. Over the past few weeks its had an S-YOG and 2208 full size Plaxton Pointer darts and the W-SNR Full size ALX200 dart and also a load of MPD's (Mainy Y-HKE's)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 21, 2013, 09:08:47 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 21, 2013, 09:04:29 PM
Sainsburys Branded bus - 35 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562807583/in/photostream/

Not that odd. Usually spends most day on any service. Was on the 57 the other day
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 21, 2013, 09:16:20 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on August 21, 2013, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 08:49:51 PM

@bob Still - what if somebody had one of those big, bulky buggies you can't fold up... Let's say, a double buggy? How do you expect to fold that? In addition, like I said, where will you put the buggy that you fold up (if you can) on an ELC Scania? And before you say on the seat, what if its wheels are wet and muddy? Step buses won't be comfier then when you've got a muddy / wet arse? Am I right?

In addition, on the floor wouldn't work - where are your legs going to go? In the aisle - have you read the signs saying "Don't obstruct the aisle"? And you've got to remember that Telford had a Merc minibus on the 55 yonks ago - I remember seeing it. Yes, it's gone - but still - that situation may come around again.

And, if knowledge serves me right, I believe its 2014, not 2015, when you have to get rid of these step buses.

Thats their fault then u cant expect buses to hold buggies that are massive Im sorry but folding up a small pram is hardly a major problem really its what used to happen not long ago and to be honest the occasional step entrance appearance would work wonders on the bristol road in discouraging people from taking prams with their many children on the bus and blocking it up and step entrance buses are comfier. By definition, they are higher up so offer better views and comfort as opposed to an alx 400 where u can scarcely see out the windows-its like being in the bottom of a ship.



Agreed! And its a pain in the arse waiting while the mothers ( usually pramface chavs in my hometown! ) faff and fanny about shifting the bloody huge monstrosities into position!  And its a nightmare when the bus is packed and 3 or 4 people have to get up and stand just so a pushchair can get on. I definitely agree about feeling low down as well
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 21, 2013, 09:18:16 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 21, 2013, 09:08:47 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 21, 2013, 09:04:29 PM
Sainsburys Branded bus - 35 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562807583/in/photostream/

Not that odd. Usually spends most day on any service. Was on the 57 the other day

Fair Enough, not seen this bus before, but by the advert I thought it was unusual
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 09:18:57 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on August 21, 2013, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 08:49:51 PM

@bob Still - what if somebody had one of those big, bulky buggies you can't fold up... Let's say, a double buggy? How do you expect to fold that? In addition, like I said, where will you put the buggy that you fold up (if you can) on an ELC Scania? And before you say on the seat, what if its wheels are wet and muddy? Step buses won't be comfier then when you've got a muddy / wet arse? Am I right?

In addition, on the floor wouldn't work - where are your legs going to go? In the aisle - have you read the signs saying "Don't obstruct the aisle"? And you've got to remember that Telford had a Merc minibus on the 55 yonks ago - I remember seeing it. Yes, it's gone - but still - that situation may come around again.

And, if knowledge serves me right, I believe its 2014, not 2015, when you have to get rid of these step buses.

Thats their fault then u cant expect buses to hold buggies that are massive Im sorry but folding up a small pram is hardly a major problem really its what used to happen not long ago and to be honest the occasional step entrance appearance would work wonders on the bristol road in discouraging people from taking prams with their many children on the bus and blocking it up and step entrance buses are comfier. By definition, they are higher up so offer better views and comfort as opposed to an alx 400 where u can scarcely see out the windows-its like being in the bottom of a ship.

I'm sorry - but what if your child doesn't walk? How do you expect them to climb up some steps. Yes, there's only 3, at most, but still, THEY CAN'T WALK! And "folding up a small pram is hardly a major problem" - you're all bloody moaning that the bus is always late, and that's because you've got many people taking 2-5 minutes folding up a buggy for the benefit of people on a bus causing inconvenience to the remainder of passengers on the route. In addition, if you have a child that can't stand up, you will have to struggle folding up a buggy with one hand. I'm not saying it can't be done - but it's difficult. Although, in fairness,

In addition - let's put it into perspective. Imagine you want to get a train. You're on a step-entry bus. Along the way to the train station, you've got about 2-3 mothers/fathers with buggies but can't get on due to steps. The route you're using only goes every TWO hours. You wouldn't wait for the next bus, would you? A two hour wait? Get real. So, that means, it's going to take about 2-5 minutes to fold up. So - we've said 2-3 parents getting on with buggies. 2-5 minute job multiplied by 2-3 parents is equal to a lateness of 4-15 minute lateness. You're late - now you've missed your train.

So - can you see where I'm coming from? Obviously you care for nobody but yourself. Yes, step buses are nice, but times are changing - lots of mothers are getting "fertility treatment" should we say, and therefore, low-floor buses with buggy bays are needed more.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 21, 2013, 09:43:39 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on August 21, 2013, 09:21:20 PM
@bob - "pramface chavs" is stereotypical. I'm sorry, but I, as well as many other members of this forum, are getting fed up of your selfishness, your crudeness, and your general moaning. I may be moaning now - but I'm sure I've never moaned as much as you.


Stereotypical? Youve obviously never been to chadsmoor lol. Jesus lighten up you sound like some loony leftie. With all the timings you wrote above, 2mins for this 4 for that etc, what do u base that on? Buses didnt run late on every journey years ago mate?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on August 21, 2013, 09:50:07 PM
I am against ANY pushchair being unfolded with the little baby sitting in it on a bus. The bay is initially for wheelchairs and extra seating...not pushchairs with (where I live anyway) the little chavvy teenage moms with their baby from 1 of 145 blokes that they have slept with.

There should be a law against the buggies being unfolded on ALL buses...not just non SLF stuff.

I am fed up of having my legs whacked with the pushchair and shopping multiple times whilst I am traveling to and from work/shops/day out (delete as appropriate).

Then there is the ones with the little **** running around the bus whilst the buggy is filled up with shopping (booze, fags, other items) which really annoy me!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on August 21, 2013, 10:24:08 PM
Several comments have been deleted from this topic under the rule - no mention of buses! Some are close to personal abuse and any personal abuse will result in a ban
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on August 22, 2013, 01:43:17 AM
People need to remember that step free buses were only brought about to create accesible transport for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues. The carriage of buggies was a sideshow created by idiotic marketeers that had never travelled on or driven a bus.

I am with Bob, Diamond Dart and the other anti buggy brigade on this one.  Passengers do not have a right to expect a bus that they can wheel a buggy onto, it is a bonus that is not lways available.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on August 23, 2013, 01:05:48 AM
If you look closely at Tony's latest photo of 3417 in Wolverhampton, you can see a folded up pushchair in the luggage rack! Almost as rare a sight as this great bus, the last of its batch to survive....hope it goes on a while yet....
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: a220 on August 23, 2013, 11:31:11 AM
Not quite the last; 3415 and 3419 are at Longton depot.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 23, 2013, 03:24:04 PM
Not checked this thread for a few days so it may have been mentioned, 4207 has been on 2/3s in Tamworth most of this week.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 24, 2013, 03:31:37 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on August 23, 2013, 03:24:04 PM
Not checked this thread for a few days so it may have been mentioned, 4207 has been on 2/3s in Tamworth most of this week.

I got a picture of 4207 on the 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562815337/


2707 - branded 1 - out on the 33 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on August 24, 2013, 09:53:02 PM
That's the one Nathan, 4207, it's been on there all week, it must be having engine issues hence being kept local...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 09:51:22 AM
Midland liveried Solo 2560 on 142/257 last night.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 25, 2013, 06:22:29 PM
Quote from: nx4737 on August 24, 2013, 09:53:02 PM
That's the one Nathan, 4207, it's been on there all week, it must be having engine issues hence being kept local...

I was there in Tamworth for 2days only seen Ciatros, but when I seen this i was like  :o
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on August 27, 2013, 05:24:34 PM
2152 off route again  ::)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9609271586/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 27, 2013, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 27, 2013, 05:24:34 PM
2152 off route again  ::)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9609271586/in/photostream/

With a unbranded MPD on the 35!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 09:19:28 PM
Both 2141 and 2142 on 142/257 today. 2141 has 9 branding, 2142 is unbranded.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 09:19:28 PM
Both 2141 and 2142 on 142/257 today. 2141 has 9 branding, 2142 is unbranded.

Not really unusual to see Branded E200's on the tendered services (142/257,208/545/82,28E/530)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 01, 2013, 10:38:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 09:19:28 PM
Both 2141 and 2142 on 142/257 today. 2141 has 9 branding, 2142 is unbranded.

Not really unusual to see Branded E200's on the tendered services (142/257,208/545/82,28E/530)

Branded buses on the wrong route should be unusual, but this is Arriva Midlands here!
(NX aren't much better!)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:41:48 PM
Well your right with NX. 529 branded 4604 appeared on the 59 today and on a sunday too!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 01, 2013, 10:44:16 PM
In Cannock its unusual to see a branded bus on the right route lol!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 11:26:05 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 09:19:28 PM
Both 2141 and 2142 on 142/257 today. 2141 has 9 branding, 2142 is unbranded.

Not really unusual to see Branded E200's on the tendered services (142/257,208/545/82,28E/530)

Couldn't give a toss about branding, it's unusual to see Enviro200s on the 142/257, think I should know.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 11:34:09 PM
Oh sorry :( Just giving my opinion as it is a open forum but i guess you can't do that now can you?

Ok so its unusual if i see it every week now? I do see the 142/257 so think i know too.

Not going to argue and we are both allowed our own opinions :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 11:36:55 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 11:34:09 PM
Oh sorry :( Just giving my opinion as it is a open forum but i guess you can't do that now can you?

Ok so its unusual if i see it every week now? I do see the 142/257 so think i know too.

Not going to argue and we are both allowed our own opinions :)

I am not arguing, just stating what I observe, given I live near the route. And no it doesn't happen every week, not really sure where you got that from. Only been one on there a couple of Sundays lately, and two being on there is definitely odd. I did see 2151 on there as well later though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 11:41:02 PM
But you are arguing ::) Just i am saying everytime i have seen a 257 for the past 3/4 weeks it has been an E200. Only stating what i see. Please lets not fall out :) Lets face it its Wednesfield Garage, Nothing is unusual there ;)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:44:24 PM
MPD - 19; running with 2 passengers on  ::)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 05:55:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:44:24 PM
MPD - 19; running with 2 passengers on  ::)

This is a daily occurance in school time Nathan.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 05, 2013, 06:29:51 PM
Why not brand up some of the ex london mpds for the 19 ? Theyd be more than suitable.  Changing the subject has the stafford depot happenings page gone off here? Couldnt find it earlier lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:44:24 PM
MPD - 19; running with 2 passengers on  ::)

It was 2156 and i was on it! What time did you see it?

Matt, It kind of is slighly odd as the journey it was on always appears to have a ALX400 DAF on it.

The 19 going the other way past my school at 3PM was a dart which is the journey MPD's are common
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 05, 2013, 07:10:12 PM
Its proof that in no way are deckers needed lol. Mpd's suit the route. Yesterday it had an slf dart still in red on there,  a right nail to be fair. Gives a crap image unfortunately
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 11:43:45 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:44:24 PM
MPD - 19; running with 2 passengers on  ::)

It was 2156 and i was on it! What time did you see it?

Matt, It kind of is slighly odd as the journey it was on always appears to have a ALX400 DAF on it.

The 19 going the other way past my school at 3PM was a dart which is the journey MPD's are common

I seen it around 2ish
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 08, 2013, 08:21:05 PM
9 liveried 2141 & 2144 on the 142/257 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 08:22:14 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 08, 2013, 08:21:05 PM
9 liveried 2141 & 2144 on the 142/257 today.

Stu, this now happens every Sunday, due to the 9 & 35 not running on Sunday :)

However, it would be unusual to spot one on there on Arriva's evening service!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 08:59:05 AM
2144 - Branded 35 - Might have been off route yesterday, seen it coming down the Kingstanding Road whilst on the 56 at 8:00, as Walsall/Lichfeild are in the opposite direction
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 05:14:58 PM
2141 - wanting to try out something new;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9719235782/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ash on September 11, 2013, 04:14:23 PM
2140 branded route 9 was on the 604 yesterday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 17, 2013, 07:09:36 PM
Not even that unusual anymore;

2144 - running on the 604, everywere I go 2144 happens to around ;)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.

No, 2226 is a regular on the 18. I see it on there much more regularly than on the 19. Nath will back me up as the 18 goes through his estate.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 05:55:30 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.

No, 2226 is a regular on the 18. I see it on there much more regularly than on the 19. Nath will back me up as the 18 goes through his estate.

I've not seen it on there before. Certainly Monday-Thursday it was on the 19. I could walk for about 30 seconds from my house to where it stops.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 06:07:17 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 05:55:30 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.

No, 2226 is a regular on the 18. I see it on there much more regularly than on the 19. Nath will back me up as the 18 goes through his estate.

I've not seen it on there before. Certainly Monday-Thursday it was on the 19. I could walk for about 30 seconds from my house to where it stops.

I rode it on there a few weeks back and have seen it on there multiple times since
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 06:10:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 06:07:17 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 05:55:30 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.

No, 2226 is a regular on the 18. I see it on there much more regularly than on the 19. Nath will back me up as the 18 goes through his estate.

I've not seen it on there before. Certainly Monday-Thursday it was on the 19. I could walk for about 30 seconds from my house to where it stops.

I rode it on there a few weeks back and have seen it on there multiple times since

I must be wrong then.

Was there many people on there? Did it struggle around the estate?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 06:19:34 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 06:10:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 06:07:17 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 05:55:30 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.

No, 2226 is a regular on the 18. I see it on there much more regularly than on the 19. Nath will back me up as the 18 goes through his estate.

I've not seen it on there before. Certainly Monday-Thursday it was on the 19. I could walk for about 30 seconds from my house to where it stops.

I rode it on there a few weeks back and have seen it on there multiple times since

I must be wrong then.

Was there many people on there? Did it struggle around the estate?

It was quite busy with OAPs when I rode it although could've coped with an MPD.

It didn't seem to encounter any problems with the Moathouse Estate (if that's what it's called)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 09:03:21 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
2226 is/was on the 18 today. It usually resides on the 19. The 18 usually gets an MPD.


This is quite a regular bus on the 18. Rode it on the 18 at least 4 times now excluding today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 09:08:45 PM
It has had a few tight squeezes through Olinthus Avenue and Mouthouse Estate. During the last week of the holiday it appeared 3-4 times during that week on the 18.

Although i did notice this week that it has started seeing Solos again for the first time in over a month.


Seen Both the S-YOG and 2414 on the 18 aswell.

Just to Clear that up for both of you :)

Just to add there was a DAF ALX400 on the 10 today :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 09:10:31 PM
I rarely see cash paying customers on there, usually only OAPs as you said. Surprised this is profitable.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 21, 2013, 10:09:44 PM
Its tendered. Unlike the 19 which isnt yet has a handful of passengers quarter filling the bottom deck, that must be losing a fortune
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 10:16:54 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 21, 2013, 09:10:31 PM
I rarely see cash paying customers on there, usually only OAPs as you said. Surprised this is profitable.

Its a tendered service and only runs off peak (Between 9:30 and 14:30). Apart from me on a Saturday on my way to Wednesfield to renew my Nbus pass i don't see many people pay.

Sometimes picks up Fare paying passengers along the 59 route though.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: mranon on September 22, 2013, 10:50:20 AM
i remember when i lived on the 18 esatate whenn green bus ran it. it was run commercially im led to believe but was geared to work off a cheslyn hay school contract. was always leopards on this route, and when they stopped it, i drove it at choice. we reguarly had an old 12m coach/dennis falcons/merc urbanrangers as well as the mix of midis. i always wondered, when you see people walking off the estate to main roads that maybe a well marketed peak running wasn't viable
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 10:54:49 AM
Quote from: mranon on September 22, 2013, 10:50:20 AM
i remember when i lived on the 18 esatate whenn green bus ran it. it was run commercially im led to believe but was geared to work off a cheslyn hay school contract. was always leopards on this route, and when they stopped it, i drove it at choice. we reguarly had an old 12m coach/dennis falcons/merc urbanrangers as well as the mix of midis. i always wondered, when you see people walking off the estate to main roads that maybe a well marketed peak running wasn't viable


No that was a different route that went through Long Knowle to Cannock which became the 8 then the Arriva 68.

We are on about the 18 Service that is operated by Arriva (Previously Midland) that goes Wolverhampton-Lyndale estate via Moathouse estate
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 22, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
The green bus ran the 18 to lyndale park before midland & arriva.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 11:31:41 AM
Quote from: bob on September 22, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
The green bus ran the 18 to lyndale park before midland & arriva.

Oh sorry yes i do briefly remember the Green Bus running the 18 :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: mranon on September 22, 2013, 12:35:03 PM
to be fair m8, green bus ran the 18 wolverhampton to lyndale park for years. choice took it on after, renumbering it the 534 and linking it up with the 534 which created a long trip from lyndale to perton via codsall. they also played with it later calling it the 517 integrating it with the pattingham service. it was only after it was dropped, and not sure whether it got tendered out, that it became its own original 18 again. it also originally came out of stubby lane, went right into moathouse lane east, left into wright ave, then left onto hyde road picking up the lakefield/lichfield rd island up. moathouse/wright was always a pain in the arse due to inconsiderate parked cars. i thought this watching drivers struggle around, but later on 2002/4 driving it myself! the essington route long knowle your mixing me up with was the number 8, also ran by green bus. another route taken on and messed about with by arriva.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 22, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Green bus extended the 8 to cannock usually running it with leopard MFV 31T ( which had no working speedometer toward the end of its life!!) In its later days. Arriva started the 69 to compete with the essington bit and then introduced the 68 which went through long knowle. Shortly after when green bus closed down for good arriva withdrew both services. This led to loads of complaints as essington would be without a bus service and the council  funded the 68
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 12:38:18 PM
2144 - 112 makes a change for it not to be on the 604, but 2143 is filling in for 2144 not being there, wonder were the branded MPD is not seen it for a while ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 30, 2013, 06:17:03 PM
A volvo b6 on the 825 in stafford today!  Strange!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 07:27:45 PM
2153 - Branded 35 MPD - 604
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 05:56:16 PM
2562 (Midland liveried Solo) on the 217 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:04:26 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 05:56:16 PM
2562 (Midland liveried Solo) on the 217 today

Hopefully that will do the 1845 227 ex Stourbridge and 2050 257 ex Stourbridge
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 06:06:23 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:04:26 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 05:56:16 PM
2562 (Midland liveried Solo) on the 217 today

Hopefully that will do the 1845 227 ex Stourbridge and 2050 257 ex Stourbridge

It left Halesowen about 16:15, does that fit?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:08:47 PM
If I am right,
1650 ex Merry Hill 217
Dead to Stourbridge from Halesowen
1845 ex Stourbridge 227
1915 ex Kinver 227
1945 ex Stourbridge 227
Dead to Stourbridge from Kinver
2050 ex Stourbridge 257

I Will probably see in about 30 minutes in Wollaston
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:48:57 PM
Yes I'm right. 2562 has just pulled up on stand in Stourbridge on the 227

Should do the 2145 257 ex Dudley and 2240 142 ex Stourbridge as well
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 06:53:22 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:48:57 PM
Yes I'm right. 2562 has just pulled up on stand in Stourbridge on the 227

Should do the 2145 257 ex Dudley and 2240 142 ex Stourbridge as well

Quite a fun day for 2562 then
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on October 14, 2013, 06:56:16 PM
Will be even more interesting when the duty changes happen from what I've heard
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:24:29 PM
2554 on 298/9 yesterday, usually an MPD when I see it
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 19, 2013, 10:26:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:24:29 PM
2554 on 298/9 yesterday, usually an MPD when I see it

Caught it on the 18 (Lyndale Park-Wolverhampton) this morning. First Solo on the 18 in ages. Usualy an MPD or full size Dart
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:27:27 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 19, 2013, 10:26:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:24:29 PM
2554 on 298/9 yesterday, usually an MPD when I see it

Caught it on the 18 (Lyndale Park-Wolverhampton) this morning. First Solo on the 18 in ages. Usualy an MPD or full size Dart

Yep, that's what reminded me about it being the bus on the 298/9 yesterday
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on October 23, 2013, 05:55:18 PM
Does a midland solo count on the 229??
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 27, 2013, 10:17:22 AM
Walsall-Lichfield Branded E200 2144 on the 10 (Wolverhampton-Perton) this morning. The first 10 from Wolverhampton at 08:50 is usually an MPD that does a round trip, gets back to Wolverhampton about 09:40 then goes out of service with one of the tridents (4851/4) running dead from garage to take up the 09:50 departure and then that stays out all day. 4851 took up duties on the 09:50 departure today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 27, 2013, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 27, 2013, 10:17:22 AM
Walsall-Lichfield Branded E200 2144 on the 10 (Wolverhampton-Perton) this morning. The first 10 from Wolverhampton at 08:50 is usually an MPD that does a round trip, gets back to Wolverhampton about 09:40 then goes out of service with one of the tridents (4851/4) running dead from garage to take up the 09:50 departure and then that stays out all day. 4851 took up duties on the 09:50 departure today

2144 moved to the 28E/530 afterwards
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 28, 2013, 12:14:48 PM
E200 2142 on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Park) today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: DOC37V on October 31, 2013, 09:12:50 PM
Not that upto speed on Arriva devices so may not be that rare

on the 10 today (Wolves - Perton) was 4778, made a change from 4851 and 4854, but was did make me look was 4851 on the 516 Wolves - Pattingham last night, trundling down the Bridgnorth Road at 1710pm. Not seen a decker on the 516 before.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on October 31, 2013, 09:15:23 PM
Lol may as well they use them on every pointless route they operate...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on October 31, 2013, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on October 31, 2013, 09:12:50 PM
Not that upto speed on Arriva devices so may not be that rare

on the 10 today (Wolves - Perton) was 4778, made a change from 4851 and 4854, but was did make me look was 4851 on the 516 Wolves - Pattingham last night, trundling down the Bridgnorth Road at 1710pm. Not seen a decker on the 516 before.

4778? That was on the 19 (Wolves - Walsall) earlier as i was on it and I have a picture
http://tomonthebuses.smugmug.com/ArrivaGroup-1/MidlandRedNorth/Arriva-Midlands-DAF-1/i-GQqvfWd/A

trainbasher
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 09:22:55 PM
The trident is mega rare on the 516, Very Very good Spot :)

4778 probably came off a 19 in Wolverhampton then put on the 10
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on October 31, 2013, 09:46:17 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 31, 2013, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on October 31, 2013, 09:12:50 PM
Not that upto speed on Arriva devices so may not be that rare

on the 10 today (Wolves - Perton) was 4778, made a change from 4851 and 4854, but was did make me look was 4851 on the 516 Wolves - Pattingham last night, trundling down the Bridgnorth Road at 1710pm. Not seen a decker on the 516 before.

4778? That was on the 19 (Wolves - Walsall) earlier as i was on it and I have a picture
http://tomonthebuses.smugmug.com/ArrivaGroup-1/MidlandRedNorth/Arriva-Midlands-DAF-1/i-GQqvfWd/A


Have the loadings improved any? Would they fill a Solo yet? Lol :-p



trainbasher
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2013, 11:10:57 PM
Not sure if this is unusual but yestserday there was more single deckers out on the 110 than usual only seen 1 gemini Yesterday all other journeys I seen whilst in sutton shopping was either a ciatro or ominilink ?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on November 01, 2013, 09:10:04 AM
Unusual Workings in Telford (31/10/2013)
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481-branded Versa on 11/22/22A/11A
2730 on 44
2978 on Tesco Shuttle Bus
2636 on 23/24
2504 on 33/55
2239 on 33/55
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 01, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Trident on the 19 walsall bound at new invention.  ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD! Lol. Why do they still insist on wasting deckers on there? Stupid or what
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on November 01, 2013, 03:22:58 PM
Quote from: bob on November 01, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Trident on the 19 walsall bound at new invention.  ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD! Lol. Why do they still insist on wasting deckers on there? Stupid or what

It's 4854
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on November 01, 2013, 06:02:13 PM
Unusual Workings in Telford (01/11/2013)
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2938 on 33/55
2634 on Tesco Shuttle Bus
2977 on 481
Wright Pulsar 2 on 481
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 05, 2013, 09:44:21 AM
Wednesfield based 2156 (310 Branded) is today working from Cannock on Pye Green Circulars
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on November 05, 2013, 11:44:14 AM
35 branded 2152 is on the 604
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylan4579 on November 05, 2013, 05:03:37 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 05, 2013, 09:44:21 AM
Wednesfield based 2156 (310 Branded) is today working from Cannock on Pye Green Circulars
Of all the buses they could have sent...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 05, 2013, 05:28:36 PM
Lol says it all
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: bwsau cymru on November 07, 2013, 02:28:30 PM
Fj58hyv 3811 just gone through willenhall (14:25 7/11/13) nis
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 07, 2013, 03:34:34 PM
2629 is on the Tamworth 4/5/7 today! Patrick.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on November 07, 2013, 06:50:44 PM
Quote from: derningtona on November 07, 2013, 03:34:34 PM
2629 is on the Tamworth 4/5/7 today! Patrick.

Noticed that earlier on Victoria Road...

FYI for anyone wanting to catch an 8/9 in Tamworth at the moment it's on diversion around the Belgrave/Wilnecote area that seems to be running to no set timetable  >:(
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on November 07, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Quote from: bob on November 01, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Trident on the 19 walsall bound at new invention.  ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD! Lol. Why do they still insist on wasting deckers on there? Stupid or what

The 2 seasonal Amazon Distribution Centre services have started again requiring 2 deckers to take workers across to Rugeley for about 6 a.m. and the night shift back. Buses then go onto the 19 and repeat the process late evening after 19 has finished.

Saw Trident 4854 on 516/7 about 6.15 p.m. coming out of Wolverhampton.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on November 07, 2013, 07:23:25 PM
Quote from: dannygill on November 07, 2013, 02:28:30 PM
Fj58hyv 3811 just gone through willenhall (14:25 7/11/13) nis

A bit out of its usual area of Leicester!

A long shot and unlikely, but with new Pulsars due at Leicester, maybe a few of the B7RLES might transfer elsewhere?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on November 07, 2013, 07:28:35 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on November 07, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Quote from: bob on November 01, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Trident on the 19 walsall bound at new invention.  ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD! Lol. Why do they still insist on wasting deckers on there? Stupid or what

The 2 seasonal Amazon Distribution Centre services have started again requiring 2 deckers to take workers across to Rugeley for about 6 a.m. and the night shift back. Buses then go onto the 19 and repeat the process late evening after 19 has finished.

Saw Trident 4854 on 516/7 about 6.15 p.m. coming out of Wolverhampton.

Would imagine it came back with a windscreen full of tree
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 07, 2013, 07:36:41 PM
You mean 3911. 3811 is a former X31 Omnilink
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 07, 2013, 08:25:24 PM
I don't like the sound of that!!! Them 39** can stay put!!! Absoloute vile buses
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 07, 2013, 08:43:49 PM
Lol maybe theyre to upgrade wednesfield though. Christ they could do with it unless they want to run darts n solos forever
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on November 07, 2013, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 07, 2013, 08:25:24 PM
I don't like the sound of that!!! Them 39** can stay put!!! Absoloute vile buses

Wright Bodied B7RLEs are some of the best buses on the market. See Simon Dunn's post about what vehicles he would like a fleet of.
These and Citaros. Didn't someone post Stafford were to get a fleet of 58 plate vehicles?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 07, 2013, 10:12:04 PM
Tony I cant see stafford getting a fleet of 58 plates ..... lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 08, 2013, 11:51:40 PM
Maybe the b10's at cannock could go wednesfield (again awful buses) instead of scrapping them.... Tbh I've never really been keen on Volvo single deck buses, The L/TKA L/HPP gotta of been some of the worse motors I've bashed in my time......
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 09, 2013, 01:42:31 AM
Theyre never planning to scrap the v-dbcs are they? Theres loads of similar age and older dartz I would of thought would go first
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on November 09, 2013, 04:09:03 PM
2629 seen again in Tamworth on the 6 today. 2616 not noted since the end of September. Patrick.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on November 10, 2013, 12:10:49 PM
Yes mate they are being scrapped brilliant news :) and the first candidate is 3608 in the process of being stripped
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on November 10, 2013, 12:18:43 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 10, 2013, 12:10:49 PM
Yes mate they are being scrapped brilliant news :) and the first candidate is 3608 in the process of being stripped

No, I love the B10BLEs :( 3609 in particular is brilliant, fast bus
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 10, 2013, 01:51:39 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on November 10, 2013, 12:10:49 PM
Yes mate they are being scrapped brilliant news :) and the first candidate is 3608 in the process of being stripped


I dont understand the logic, most of the darts are on their last legs and a few are older than the b10s, plus some b10s were refurbished not that long ago?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on November 13, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
2153 parked N.I.S at Kingstanding Circle, passed whilst on the 56, I imagine it will be on the 604 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Sh4318 on November 18, 2013, 08:34:32 PM
310 branded dart on the 20/21 (Bearwood - Oldbury), they get about a bit those branded darts don't they?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on November 18, 2013, 09:03:59 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on November 18, 2013, 08:34:32 PM
310 branded dart on the 20/21 (Bearwood - Oldbury), they get about a bit those branded darts don't they?

Wouldn't say it was unusual as arriva use their branded buses all over the place alot of the time.

More unusual to get a 310 branded Dart on the 310 ;)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on November 18, 2013, 10:03:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 18, 2013, 09:03:59 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on November 18, 2013, 08:34:32 PM
310 branded dart on the 20/21 (Bearwood - Oldbury), they get about a bit those branded darts don't they?

Wouldn't say it was unusual as arriva use their branded buses all over the place alot of the time.

More unusual to get a 310 branded Dart on the 310 ;)

Actually, the 310 Darts seem to be sticking mostly to the 310, more than you'd expect from Arriva's track record anyway.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on November 24, 2013, 09:45:02 AM
Another white Pulsar has been seen in Telford today - registration YJ60GDX.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on November 24, 2013, 11:21:57 AM
Quote from: arrivadays on November 24, 2013, 09:45:02 AM
Another white Pulsar has been seen in Telford today - registration YJ60GDX.
reported elsewhere to be numbered 5001on loan due to one of the Pulsars being damaged in recent rta.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on November 28, 2013, 04:15:46 PM
35 branded 2152 working the 310 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on November 28, 2013, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 28, 2013, 04:15:46 PM
35 branded 2152 working the 310 today.

Got a pic which i will post later
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on November 28, 2013, 08:29:48 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 28, 2013, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 28, 2013, 04:15:46 PM
35 branded 2152 working the 310 today.

Got a pic which i will post later

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/11106397823/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on November 29, 2013, 04:43:07 PM
All of the 334 Arriva boards seemed to be ran by the DAF deckers today, I saw 4810, 4797 and another one while I was in Bilston

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/11119103164/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 02:29:40 PM
Branded 110 ominilink - 116, didn't notice it until I saw the rear.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on November 30, 2013, 02:35:28 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 02:29:40 PM
Branded 110 ominilink - 116, didn't notice it until I saw the rear.

Branded 110 omnilink?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 04:25:10 PM
3806 (City Linx Branded), has 110 on the rear.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on November 30, 2013, 04:50:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 04:25:10 PM
3806 (City Linx Branded), has 110 on the rear.

But also says 116, so not off route
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 04:56:12 PM
3806 no longer has 116 on the rear just 110, same as some geminis now only carry 110.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 30, 2013, 06:13:48 PM
Apparently both burton garage deckers have been on the 7 today does that constitute an unusual working?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on November 30, 2013, 07:15:41 PM
Quote from: bob on November 30, 2013, 06:13:48 PM
Apparently both burton garage deckers have been on the 7 today does that constitute an unusual working?

That does seem to be their usual route now, the 1 had a Versa on it the one I got a pic off. The rest may have been W-SNR darts, both Geminis were on the 7 on Monday as well
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 30, 2013, 08:04:39 PM
The 7 can get realky busy at school times
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ossie on December 03, 2013, 04:27:20 PM
2256 on the Sainsbury Free Bus in Sutton today.  Mind you, just about anything can turn up on this route .....  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on December 06, 2013, 04:15:33 PM
DAF Decker 4798 on the 35 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 06, 2013, 04:32:56 PM
Quote from: John on December 06, 2013, 04:15:33 PM
DAF Decker 4798 on the 35 today

Rare spot indeed :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 06, 2013, 05:32:19 PM
Recently transferred 2227 today on 74/75 along woth 2736 and 3719
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nx4737 on December 06, 2013, 06:04:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 30, 2013, 04:25:10 PM
3806 (City Linx Branded), has 110 on the rear.

All of the OmniLinks were to have the CityLinx branding removed, they did most of them, but left a couple for some reason...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 06, 2013, 08:18:54 PM
oh wasn't aware of that :) Thanks for the info AMD :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on December 06, 2013, 09:52:47 PM
Quote from: AMD on December 06, 2013, 06:25:08 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 06, 2013, 04:32:56 PM
Quote from: John on December 06, 2013, 04:15:33 PM
DAF Decker 4798 on the 35 today

Rare spot indeed :)

Not really - the vehicle off PM 756 finishes on 35s. The vehicle which covers AM 756 also works an odd trip from Aldridge back to Walsall on 35. Double deckers are allocated to this every school day.

Must be the 08.48 departure from Aldridge, only on schooldays in the Walsall guide. Will have to find it one day to get a good pic
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on December 09, 2013, 04:09:54 PM
My mate has told me that DAF decker 4801 has been on the 9 in Walsall today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on December 09, 2013, 06:28:38 PM
Quote from: John on December 09, 2013, 04:09:54 PM
My mate has told me that DAF decker 4801 has been on the 9 in Walsall today

Must have been the same one I saw in Bentley around half 5.

Didn't see any punters on it though.


As I explained to my lift, Cannock passengers are screaming for double deckers while these are running empty from Wednesfield.


Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 09, 2013, 06:39:24 PM
Moat cannock routes are ok with singles but staffords need deckers at certain times definitely!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on December 14, 2013, 04:00:33 PM
3739 - 1?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11368522554/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 15, 2013, 10:59:57 AM
4807 on the 10 (Wolverhampton-Perton). Its rare that the ALX400's are out in service on Sundays
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 15, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 14, 2013, 04:00:33 PM
3739 - 1?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11368522554/in/photostream/

Thats not all that unusual tbf the 1 needs 5 buses ( I think) and theres only 4 branded dafs, they often use a centro or a volvo on it to make up the fifth. Plus the dafs arent always all allocated to the route :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on December 15, 2013, 03:41:01 PM
Quote from: bob on December 15, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 14, 2013, 04:00:33 PM
3739 - 1?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11368522554/in/photostream/

Thats not all that unusual tbf the 1 needs 5 buses ( I think) and theres only 4 branded dafs, they often use a centro or a volvo on it to make up the fifth. Plus the dafs arent always all allocated to the route :)

Thanks Bob
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on December 17, 2013, 10:54:33 PM
Telford - 2374 on the 44 this evening.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on December 24, 2013, 11:37:46 AM
4800 just left Walsall on the 9 first Double I've seen on there.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on December 24, 2013, 03:21:45 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 24, 2013, 11:37:46 AM
4800 just left Walsall on the 9 first Double I've seen on there.

Thanks Nathan. One I needed my first pic of  :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/11532412534/

They do appear on the 9 every now and again. This is the third time now I have heard of one on there, the first time I have seen one myself
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 24, 2013, 03:26:17 PM
Bit of a waste of a decker though same as using them on the 334. Neither route needs anything bigger than a dart mpd/enviro
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on December 24, 2013, 03:36:24 PM
No problem John;),  hopefully next time one is on there Ill have my camera.

Also it may have been 3739 on the 33 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 24, 2013, 03:57:48 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 24, 2013, 11:37:46 AM
4800 just left Walsall on the 9 first Double I've seen on there.

As Nathan said 4800 is on the 9 today. Saw it about 14:45 leaving Bradford Place. Plus 9 branded 2141 is on the 63 (Fordhouses-Bradmore) today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on December 26, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
Quote from: John on November 30, 2013, 07:15:41 PM
Quote from: bob on November 30, 2013, 06:13:48 PM
Apparently both burton garage deckers have been on the 7 today does that constitute an unusual working?

That does seem to be their usual route now, the 1 had a Versa on it the one I got a pic off. The rest may have been W-SNR darts, both Geminis were on the 7 on Monday as well

The remaining two Burton deckers are on paper now allocated to the two duties on route 7. Routes 1 and 4 were initially allocated four Versas, but now Commanders seem to be the usual fayre, which seems sensible capacity wise.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 28, 2013, 09:04:14 AM
-km not sure where to ask this but what routes are 2617 and 2634 on today?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on December 28, 2013, 09:50:11 PM
Clocked 1 yesterday, Stafford branded pulsar 3731 on Pye Greens and 2262 Y262YBC on 74/75.     Today 3719/3740 both on service 32
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on December 30, 2013, 11:45:18 AM
3489 on 55 in Telford today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on January 02, 2014, 01:13:09 PM
Unusual workings in Telford today (2/1/2014)

3745 and another Pulsar on 11/22
2937 on Tesco Free Bus
A 481-branded Versa on 33/55
2239 on 11/22
3489 on 33/55
3468 on 11/22
2270 on 33/55
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF DB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on January 02, 2014, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF BB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber

I was about to post a similar bit of info, I was told there was one on 516/7 but no definite fleet number. Of course deckers will become common in Pattingham in a couple of weeks time.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 02, 2014, 05:13:56 PM
Quote from: andyallen4014 on January 02, 2014, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF BB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber

I was about to post a similar bit of info, I was told there was one on 516/7 but no definite fleet number. Of course deckers will become common in Pattingham in a couple of weeks time.

I presume ALX400 DAFs will become common now alongside the East Lancs Tridents on the 10/A/B
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on January 02, 2014, 10:26:47 PM
That's right due to the school journeys on 10B
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on January 02, 2014, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF BB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber

Before Christmas either a DAF SDB250 or a Trident was on there everyday.

Dependant on whether the 516/517 is a DAF or a Trident, a DAF on the 10 happens nearly everyday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 02, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on January 02, 2014, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF BB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber

Before Christmas either a DAF SDB250 or a Trident was on there everyday.

Dependant on whether the 516/517 is a DAF or a Trident, a DAF on the 10 happens nearly everyday.

Well 4854 was on the 19 today plus a board on the 19 goes onto a 10 in the afternoon.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on January 02, 2014, 10:53:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on January 02, 2014, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Wednesfield ALX400 DAF BB250LF on service 516/7 today. Saw it in Lichfield St in W'ton but was too far away to I.D fleetnumber

Before Christmas either a DAF SDB250 or a Trident was on there everyday.

Dependant on whether the 516/517 is a DAF or a Trident, a DAF on the 10 happens nearly everyday.

Well 4854 was on the 19 today plus a board on the 19 goes onto a 10 in the afternoon.

They all seem to now be treated as the same with allocation on any of the decker routes despite having a lame excuse for route branding for the 10. Unless it has now been removed before the changes?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 02, 2014, 11:05:21 PM
No both Tridents 4851/4 both still have the current branding
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on January 03, 2014, 05:55:45 AM
Yes, partly due to the 10B having a school movement around Codsall.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on January 03, 2014, 09:08:35 AM
Passed 4800 in Perton heading for Pattingham yesterday.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on January 06, 2014, 05:28:17 PM
2239 on 33/55
2247 on 33/55
2273 on 33/55
2275 on 33/55
3468 on 33/55

Also saw a UWC (Unidentified Wright Commander), displaying "X" on the back desti box. Either it's had an LED failure, or is a "foreign" vehicle that hasn't had its display installed? If anybody can fill me in then that would be great :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 06, 2014, 05:30:47 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on January 06, 2014, 05:28:17 PM
2239 on 33/55
2247 on 33/55
2273 on 33/55
2275 on 33/55
3468 on 33/55

Also saw a UWC (Unidentified Wright Commander), displaying "X" on the back desti box. Either it's had an LED failure, or is a "foreign" vehicle that hasn't had its display installed? If anybody can fill me in then that would be great :)

Doesn't X stand for Out Of Service? It does at least at Wednesfield and Cannock Garages
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on January 06, 2014, 05:36:44 PM
I believe so - there were people on the bus, I should add. And it wasn't full, and it wasn't late...

They usually use the "X" when they haven't programmed the Telford destinations used in the area. I remember when we first got 2218 and 2223, they showed "Have a nice day"... Considering your getting on an Arriva bus doesn't make the day any more pleasant, despite the message ;)

Sometimes, if the Hannover is having a wobble, it will either display not in service (X) or "Arriva Midlands / Arriva"...
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on January 06, 2014, 08:02:05 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on January 06, 2014, 05:28:17 PM
2239 on 33/55
2247 on 33/55
2273 on 33/55
2275 on 33/55
3468 on 33/55

Also saw a UWC (Unidentified Wright Commander), displaying "X" on the back desti box. Either it's had an LED failure, or is a "foreign" vehicle that hasn't had its display installed? If anybody can fill me in then that would be great :)

Nice to see 3468 battling on, a cracking bus. Strange that they are withdrawing and scrapping B6BLE form the ex Tamworth batch but none from the Telford ones.  I would have thought these were worth investment?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on January 07, 2014, 07:40:22 AM
Trust me - the B6BLEs in Telford are horrific. I think the best one is 2637 - that's the only good one. Be glad when they've all been scrapped / withdrawn / sold.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 07, 2014, 12:07:55 PM
There going to Hinckley
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: leepenfold30 on January 07, 2014, 03:54:14 PM
How Many B6BLES are heading for Hinckley in total
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 07, 2014, 04:25:39 PM
2554 on the 19 today all day. They do appear on a journey in the morning and the afternoon but this was an all day board always operated by DAF ALX400's or Full size darts
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 08, 2014, 04:58:33 PM
Both 4851/4 have been on the 19 today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on January 09, 2014, 08:32:34 PM
Still In Midland's red livery Wednesfield Solo 2563 on route 9
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: DOC37V on January 15, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
Unusual visitor on the 10 today to Perton, Orange Optare Solo, assume 2564 but didn't see reg.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 15, 2014, 10:05:13 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on January 15, 2014, 09:59:33 PM
Unusual visitor on the 10 today to Perton, Orange Optare Solo, assume 2564 but didn't see reg.

Since the Changes Single Deckers on the 10/A/B should now be pretty rare but i did notice that an ELC Bodied Trident was on the 19 today.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ck on January 16, 2014, 06:08:34 PM
2629 running late on service 62 no blind so I'm guessing its on loan to Cannock
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 16, 2014, 06:23:09 PM
Blimey b6s arent that good on flat roads the 62 goes up and down quite a few hills lol can you imagine
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 18, 2014, 02:39:45 PM
2629 is a cannock bus, has been at cannock since before Christmas, she's had some work done to her and I believe that the hanover needs reprogramming
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: staffsdave on January 18, 2014, 09:48:51 PM
2629 has been working out of Stafford last couple of days to help out ailing fleet....

2346 S346YOG Engine Problems
2266 Y266YBC Gearbox
2627 V227KDA Diff
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 18, 2014, 10:30:03 PM
Not as ailing as last year when they had like 10 breakdowns in one day lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: staffsdave on January 19, 2014, 08:50:50 AM
Yeah i was the 7th that day. Took 2 hours for the fitters to show up and I was only at Rickerscote!
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 19, 2014, 09:48:53 AM
Quote from: staffsdave on January 18, 2014, 09:48:51 PM
2629 has been working out of Stafford last couple of days to help out ailing fleet....

2346 S346YOG Engine Problems
2266 Y266YBC Gearbox
2627 V227KDA Diff


Thats what happens when you have a fleet with a woeful age profile lol. Is S346 YOG the one with the engine from the withdrawn mpd? Or is it S345 YOG? Whichever one it is its awful...on it on the 74a once and it couldnt grt any power up, and it kept shaking and almost rocking back and forth when changing gears like the gearbox was confused or something lol. Oh well least staffords got the pleasure of some versas comin soon. ..
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on January 19, 2014, 11:10:24 AM
3774 on the 7E in Lichfield this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 21, 2014, 05:48:50 PM
MPD on the 68 today (Didn't catch the fleet number but I think it was a 51 plate) go in through Heath Town towards Wolverhampton about 15:30. Mainly ALX300 bodied B10BLE 360*/361* operate the daytime 68's
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 21, 2014, 06:44:05 PM
Not for much longer the alx300 are going. .expect to see more mpds lol
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 21, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
What is the usual allocation for the 25/6 bob? I don't know most of the CK allocations but. Imagine it gets basically anything that's thrown on there?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: covlad27 on January 21, 2014, 07:42:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 21, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
What is the usual allocation for the 25/6 bob? I don't know most of the CK allocations but. Imagine it gets basically anything that's thrown on there?

It will be pulsar 2s within the next few weeks sime are parked up at cannock branded ready to go
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 21, 2014, 07:51:44 PM
Pye greens get anything yea, mpds, sb120s often route 1 commanders , stafford pulsars,  61 plate pulsars, centros, w109 ewu usually on there, volvos and whenever deckers are on loan there allways put on.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 21, 2014, 08:00:09 PM
Quote from: busman99 on January 21, 2014, 07:42:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 21, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
What is the usual allocation for the 25/6 bob? I don't know most of the CK allocations but. Imagine it gets basically anything that's thrown on there?

It will be pulsar 2s within the next few weeks sime are parked up at cannock branded ready to go

I was referring to the allocation now before the pulsars are allocated :) Thanks for the info Busman99 and Bob :)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on January 22, 2014, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: bob on January 21, 2014, 07:51:44 PM
Pye greens get anything yea, mpds, sb120s often route 1 commanders , stafford pulsars,  61 plate pulsars, centros, w109 ewu usually on there, volvos and whenever deckers are on loan there allways put on.

Two I saw today when I got of the train were 2701 (branded for the 2 route) and 3605
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 22, 2014, 11:22:16 PM
Referring to Nathans comments about the 68. MPD's appear every other day on that route, I noted three or four last week
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 22, 2014, 11:25:56 PM
Quote from: Ashley on January 22, 2014, 11:22:16 PM
Referring to Nathans comments about the 68. MPD's appear every other day on that route, I noted three or four last week

Must have slipped my mind then. There was a 74/5 branded VDL on there today
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 12:11:19 AM
They've lost their O/S and N/s branding but think they forgot to do the rears. Think it's the same story for all of them or just a couple
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 23, 2014, 08:08:05 AM
O/S and N /S branding?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 10:15:03 AM
The 74/75 branding has been removed from some of the Pulsars if not all of them. However it has only been removed from the offside and nearside. Not the rear (braces himself for a rant)
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 23, 2014, 10:54:49 AM
I thought it was only the one that had the branding removed. Oh well maybe theyre about to have a respray
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 07:50:59 PM
One was on the 76 tuesday, could have been the same one on the 68 yesterday

Today

B6BLE - 890
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 23, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
Quote from: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 07:50:59 PM
One was on the 76 tuesday, could have been the same one on the 68 yesterday

Today

B6BLE - 890

I think certain boards on the 68/70/6 interwork or at least thy used to
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 23, 2014, 08:06:46 PM
There was a pulsar in cannock on 74 still with full branding
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 08:07:55 PM
I was quoting my own sightings from two seperate days. How does interworking come into it? The 2/70/76 interwork at night and possibly also on sundays. As for daytimes I think that may be possible as well, I think the 68 and 70 interwork from the Cannock end. I think the 76 is its own entity during the day
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 23, 2014, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: Ashley on January 23, 2014, 08:07:55 PM
I was quoting my own sightings from two seperate days. How does interworking come into it? The 2/70/76 interwork at night and possibly also on sundays. As for daytimes I think that may be possible as well, I think the 68 and 70 interwork from the Cannock end. I think the 76 is its own entity during the day

Its just that on various occasions I have seen a particular bus operate all 3 routes on the same day. Also does the evening bus on the 68 come from another route as it is usually a bus that hasn't been on in the the daytime.

One unusual working from yesterday:
2142 on the 19. Saw pulling into Lichfield St about 16:25
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 23, 2014, 08:55:35 PM
I think daytime 70 /76 interwork. The 68 isnt involved
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 25, 2014, 06:09:46 PM
Plaxton Centro (Never caught the fleet number) and 2 branded 2701 on the 68 today. Got off 2701. 10 minutes ago coming home from Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on January 25, 2014, 11:04:31 PM
The centro was 3738 :-), evening 68's are a seperate route, evening services on 70 comes off a 2
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 25, 2014, 11:07:31 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on January 25, 2014, 11:04:31 PM
The centro was 3738 :-), evening 68's are a seperate route, evening services on 70 comes off a 2

So is the evening 68 a bus off the daytime service as numerous times I have seen the 20:36 from Lichfield Road in Wednesfied into Wolverhampton and it has been a different by to the daytime buses
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on January 26, 2014, 12:04:59 AM
2234 on 142/257 tonight, passed through Kingswinford around 19:15 towards Stour so presumably did the 19:40 142.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 26, 2014, 12:14:46 AM
2412 on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Circular) today instead of the usual ALX200 222*/223* darts. Caught it on the 10:38 departure from Stubby Lane in Wednesfield towards Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on February 01, 2014, 03:01:51 PM
Does 4212 on the 1 or 4217 on the 2 in Burton count?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 01, 2014, 04:49:54 PM
Sadly no Matt, both happen reguarly
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on February 01, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: Ashley on February 01, 2014, 04:49:54 PM
Sadly no Matt, both happen reguarly

Lol, are the 1 & 2 routes that get anything then?
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: John on February 01, 2014, 05:00:57 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: Ashley on February 01, 2014, 04:49:54 PM
Sadly no Matt, both happen reguarly

Lol, are the 1 & 2 routes that get anything then?

The Gemini's were first allocated to Burton for the 1 (The 4 ex-London ones 4015-8 that were branded for it).

They were then swapped for 4 B9TLs from Derby, 2 of which have returned. I usually find the remaining 2 on the 7 to Lichfield, but they do appear on any route now it seems
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: DOC37V on February 06, 2014, 09:46:23 PM
Midland Red 2412 was on the 10a today (wasn't the 10 now all deckers?) and little orange bread van 2564 was looking lost on the 19.
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on February 06, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
I think certain trips on the 10/19 do get operated by a solo or a dart as the deckers go off to do a school service
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 06, 2014, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on February 06, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
I think certain trips on the 10/19 do get operated by a solo or a dart as the deckers go off to do a school service

Not on the 10. The trip I saw it on is always a decker. The orange Solo is on the 19 ev very day mon-fri
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on February 07, 2014, 05:07:35 PM
W228 SNR (2228) - spent the day on 604
Title: Re: Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on February 07, 2014, 11:25:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 06, 2014, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on February 06, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
I think certain trips on the 10/19 do get operated by a solo or a dart as the deckers go off to do a school service

Not on the 10. The trip I saw it on is always a decker. The orange Solo is on the 19 ev very day mon-fri

I saw the orange Sainsbury Solo on the 35 while waiting for the Parrys coach in Walsall.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on February 08, 2014, 11:57:07 AM
I'm on 2717 on 891 if it counts
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 08, 2014, 05:13:14 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 08, 2014, 11:57:07 AM
I'm on 2717 on 891 if it counts
They do sometimes appear but not regually :) Nice Spot ;) Mainly Versa's on the 891/2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 09, 2014, 09:51:22 AM
It's happening more regularly tbh Matt sorry to say. I noted at least three last week
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 09, 2014, 10:16:51 AM
Quote from: Ashley on February 09, 2014, 09:51:22 AM
It's happening more regularly tbh Matt sorry to say. I noted at least three last week

OK thanks for that Ash :) I didn't realise they were appearing more regually
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 10, 2014, 02:03:19 AM
Anything could appear on 890/1/2. It's mostly those vile Versa things. But VDL's and DAF's appear. Unusual workings would be Darts, B6's, Commanders, L113's or Citaro's or Pulsar's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 10, 2014, 06:33:56 AM
I think it's typically anything that will do the 892 that only goes from Telford to Shifnal, but it is mainly Versas on 891/892. I think 890 gets anything now.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 10, 2014, 08:29:11 AM
Quote from: Ashley on February 10, 2014, 02:03:19 AM
Anything could appear on 890/1/2. It's mostly those vile Versa things. But VDL's and DAF's appear. Unusual workings would be Darts, B6's, Commanders, L113's or Citaro's or Pulsar's

There was an L113 on saturday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 10, 2014, 10:33:01 PM
That's a good spot then Nathan. Was two SB120's today so I'm told on 891/2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on February 12, 2014, 08:26:06 AM
DD - 116 ? Not sure if this happens everyday as it turned to a 110 upon entering bull street
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 12, 2014, 10:54:50 PM
110/116 interwork Nathan. B9TL's are the everyday allocation. Only unusual sighting on the brum routes would be a B6BLE

On another note

35 branded E200 - 50
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 14, 2014, 08:07:39 AM
2723 is on 55 today - back in Telford after a 3-year stay in Shrewsbury.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 14, 2014, 11:55:47 AM
More unusual workings in Telford today:

2241 working 44
2708 working in Telford (not sure which service)
2746 on 44
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on February 14, 2014, 09:23:57 PM
Quote from: Ashley on February 12, 2014, 10:54:50 PM
110/116 interwork Nathan. B9TL's are the everyday allocation. Only unusual sighting on the brum routes would be a B6BLE

On another note

35 branded E200 - 50

thanks Ashley
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 15, 2014, 04:27:40 PM
2553 on the 334 (Saw about 15:25 in Bradford Place(
Newley repainted 2563 on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Park) today (Usually a Dart)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 17, 2014, 12:27:10 PM
2219 on 55 today... I thought it had left Telford?

Oh well - best MPD ever in my opinion :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 17, 2014, 02:38:21 PM
E200 - sunday 208/229?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on February 18, 2014, 10:58:03 AM
Ashley, the enviros are normal on there on Sundays
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on February 18, 2014, 11:47:23 AM
I've never observed on a sunday but thanks for that
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 18, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
2719 on 23 today, and 2269 and 2270 on 55, alongside 3752.

EDIT: 2275 also seen on 55.
EDIT 2: Optare Versa seen on Tesco Shuttle (fleet number unidentified)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on February 18, 2014, 06:26:31 PM
There's a decker on the Wednesfield 9, but I didn't get the number.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 20, 2014, 04:19:47 PM
Unusual Workings in Telford (20/2):

2219 (T49 JJF) on 11/22
2269 (SK52 MLF) on 33/55
2637 (V237 KDA) on 23/24
3468 (N168 PUT) on 44
3744 (YJ59 BVF) on 481
3748 (YJ59 BVL) on 33/55
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on February 21, 2014, 07:01:06 PM
TF (outstationed to Bridgnorth) Step entrance Scania 3489 N 429 XRC in Wolverhampton at 1040 on route 890.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on February 21, 2014, 07:14:33 PM
2219 on Tesco Shuttle, later to be placed on 33/55, while 3491 is placed on 33/55.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 21, 2014, 07:21:56 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on February 21, 2014, 07:01:06 PM
TF (outstationed to Bridgnorth) Step entrance Scania 3489 N 429 XRC in Wolverhampton at 1040 on route 890.

Actually appeas quite regually nowadays. I've seen it on there most days this week
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 22, 2014, 04:06:18 PM
4801 on Wednesfield 9. Left Bradford Place at 14:57.


EDIT: 2110 (Y386 HKE) on the 10 to Perton this afternoon (Caught it on the 16:45 ex Wolverhampton). I didn't think any MPD's had transponders to activate the Perton Bus Link?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on February 25, 2014, 01:11:54 PM
2234 - 604
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on February 26, 2014, 05:15:49 PM
4804 on the Wednesfield 9.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on February 28, 2014, 01:50:53 PM
Optare Solo - 604 ] Not that unusual, not seen a Solo on the 604 for a while usually Darts
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on March 01, 2014, 04:38:46 PM
there was a 1 branded bus on the 70 earlier on this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 01, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: OH25 on March 01, 2014, 04:38:46 PM
there was a 1 branded bus on the 70 earlier on this afternoon
Quite common to get 1 branded buses on the W'ton routes such as the 68,70 and 76
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on March 01, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
4804 arrived in Bilston to unload passengers this afternoon, but saying it wasn't in service. On the 334, perhaps?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 01, 2014, 08:00:37 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
4804 arrived in Bilston to unload passengers this afternoon, but saying it wasn't in service. On the 334, perhaps?

Yes it would have been Matt. No other Arriva routes in Bilston are suitable for double deckers
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on March 01, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 01, 2014, 08:00:37 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
4804 arrived in Bilston to unload passengers this afternoon, but saying it wasn't in service. On the 334, perhaps?

Yes it would have been Matt. No other Arriva routes in Bilston are suitable for double deckers

Why, low bridges?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 01, 2014, 08:07:09 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 01, 2014, 08:00:37 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
4804 arrived in Bilston to unload passengers this afternoon, but saying it wasn't in service. On the 334, perhaps?

Yes it would have been Matt. No other Arriva routes in Bilston are suitable for double deckers

Why, low bridges?

Low hanging tree's and/or very narrow roads. Plus the fact I saw 4804 on the 334 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on March 05, 2014, 07:34:58 AM
Unusual workings in Telford (04/03/14):

2270 / SK52MLJ on 33/55
2297 / BF52NZP on 44
2630 / V230KDA on 65/66
2633 / V233KDA on 44
2743 / LF02PLU on X5
2982 / YJ09MLE on 44
3717 / BF52OAD on 44
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on March 07, 2014, 10:25:07 PM
3 E200's were on Wolverhampton services today (2142, a 9 branded one and a 35 branded one)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ck on March 08, 2014, 09:25:46 PM
Saw a plaxton centro doing the 15 boney hay to Lichfield today a bit big for that route
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on March 10, 2014, 08:58:11 PM
branded 310 bus on the 66 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 10, 2014, 09:10:50 PM
Quote from: OH25 on March 10, 2014, 08:58:11 PM
branded 310 bus on the 66 today

310 Darts wonder regually off route onto other Dart operated routes.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on March 11, 2014, 01:34:55 PM
Route1 commander - 33
Route1 Commander - 2A
4851 (10 branded) - 19
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 11, 2014, 05:53:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 11, 2014, 01:34:55 PM
Route1 commander - 33
Route1 Commander - 2A
4851 (10 branded) - 19

4851/4 seem to be allocated the 19 now most days
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 11, 2014, 06:47:20 PM
The commanders arent really unusual workings lol theyre rarely on the 1 all together like they should be. 3704 is horrific needs scrapping!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on March 11, 2014, 06:47:37 PM
Wednesfield Sainsbury's branded Solo on route 9.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 02:31:14 PM
11/3/13;
3701 (1 Branded) - 2A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13105359125/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on March 12, 2014, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 02:31:14 PM
11/3/13;
3701 (1 Branded) - 2A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13105359125/

Think I saw that one yesterday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on March 12, 2014, 05:55:54 PM
Enviro 2145 on the 310
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 08:32:05 PM
2268 - 1 Is this unusual ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112451334/
4778 - 35A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112243873/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 12, 2014, 09:30:17 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 08:32:05 PM
2268 - 1 Is this unusual ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112451334/
4778 - 35A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112243873/

4778 on the 35 isn't unusual. Goes onto/comes off a school hense a dd
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 12, 2014, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 08:32:05 PM
2268 - 1 Is this unusual ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112451334/
4778 - 35A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112243873/

No its not unusual for cannock to put a totally inadequate and inappropriately sized bus on an interurban service.  Mpd on the 70 on sat too...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 12, 2014, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: bob on March 12, 2014, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 08:32:05 PM
2268 - 1 Is this unusual ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112451334/
4778 - 35A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112243873/

No its not unusual for cannock to put a totally inadequate and inappropriately sized bus on an interurban service.  Mpd on the 70 on sat too...

Tbh even on Sundays the 70 shouldn't have MPD's on as on some occasions I have seen busy Sunday 70/6's using MPD's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 12, 2014, 10:15:17 PM
Tonight:

Seen an ALX200 bodied Dart 'W-SNR '(22* or 223*) pass me on the Willenhall Rd operating a 545
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on March 12, 2014, 10:41:25 PM
Nothing is unusual at cannock to be honest, but today I've noted 2731 BU03HRD on 74/75, 3736 YJ57AZN 74/75, 3730 YJ57BRF 31 3757 YJ61FEG 32, 2268 SK52MLE 1 and last week 2269 SK52MLF was operating 891 Telford-Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on March 13, 2014, 10:05:44 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 12, 2014, 09:30:17 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 12, 2014, 08:32:05 PM
2268 - 1 Is this unusual ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112451334/
4778 - 35A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13112243873/

4778 on the 35 isn't unusual. Goes onto/comes off a school hense a dd

I thought that only applied to AM journeys ? but thanks I know for next time
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on March 13, 2014, 01:15:17 PM
3707 today on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ck on March 13, 2014, 02:01:44 PM
Route 1 bus on service 62 running late how did midland manage to put solo's on yet arriva stick big buses on
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 16, 2014, 12:28:36 PM
2107 on the 10 today. Usually an ALX400 bodied DAF DB250
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 21, 2014, 03:42:50 PM
379* (3797 or 3798) went past me about 18:55 on Lichfield Road heading towards Cannock on the 68. First 63 plate SB200 I've seen on there
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on April 03, 2014, 10:16:03 PM
Pulsar 3743 was on Tesco freebus in Telford today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 06, 2014, 12:14:21 PM
2108 on the Sunday 10 today. Usually a DAF DB250LF with ALX400 bodywork
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on April 06, 2014, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: Nathan on April 06, 2014, 12:14:21 PM
2108 on the Sunday 10 today. Usually a DAF DB250LF with ALX400 bodywork

MPD's could just now be the sunday 10 vehicle given 2107 was on last sunday and DB250's are overkill evenings and sundays

Some from yesterday

3755 - 12 (Telford)
2728 - 44 (Telford)

3606 - evening 33 (Cannock)
3759 - evening 25/26 (Cannock) not unusual but noteworthy as it's usually a 63 plate. Probably replaced the egg or public loo bus

One I'm not sure of

64/164 branded Centro - 81 (Telford)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 08, 2014, 12:10:12 PM
Route 1 branded commander on the 62, 3797 today on 32
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 12, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
2154 (310 branded) - 229
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 12, 2014, 07:05:12 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on April 12, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
2154 (310 branded) - 229

Saw 2154 on the 223 earlier. Do the 223/9 interwork?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on April 13, 2014, 10:50:41 AM
9/29 branded 3775 on the 7E in Lichfield this morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 14, 2014, 01:39:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on April 12, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
2154 (310 branded) - 229

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/13822494855/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on April 14, 2014, 08:20:08 PM
Scania - 890

310 branded Dart on 229's today as well
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 15, 2014, 08:15:45 AM
E200 (2142 I think) on the 57 today. Seen on Linthouse Lane in Wednesfield about 7:40am
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 16, 2014, 01:13:38 PM
Unusual workings in Telford today:

2247 (W247SNR) on 11/22
2504 (YJ07VRU) on 892
2739 (X783NWX) on Staff Shuttle (until transferred to 11/22)
2740 (CX04EHV) on X5
2974 (YJ09MKM) on 23/24
2978 (YJ09MKU) on Tesco Free Bus
2997 (YJ57EKE) on 44
3468 (N168PUT) on 33/55
3491 (N431XRC) on 11/22
3718 (BF52OAE) on 891
Wright Pulsar 2 on 11/22
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on April 17, 2014, 09:17:41 PM
I know this is off topic but why are Arriva using old vehicles I went on (3468 - N168 PUT) to Wolverhampton from Bridgnorth now forgive me but it's 18 now why is it still in use?? I mean I live in Kidderminster and when Diamond took over from First they got rid of all the 1996 Dart SLF's and other old vehicles so my point is why are Arriva still using old vehicles when they are not DDA compliant such as the N-reg Scania's?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 17, 2014, 09:24:04 PM
Arriva's excuse would probably be "to cover for other buses". If these were MaxCi's, then that's fine, cos they're low floor (but how they sold 12 of them and thousands of Europeans I do not know).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on April 20, 2014, 10:18:09 AM
¥estdrday;

3701 and 3702 (route 1 branded commander) - Out on cannock 33
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 20, 2014, 10:50:07 AM
I wondered where they were there were the two new unbranded pulsar and 3705/7 on the one. I wonder if allocation will be as bad as that if and when its upgraded to sapphire lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on April 20, 2014, 01:16:51 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on April 17, 2014, 09:24:04 PM
Arriva's excuse would probably be "to cover for other buses". If these were MaxCi's, then that's fine, cos they're low floor (but how they sold 12 of them and thousands of Europeans I do not know).


Yeah but thats all very well the N*** PUT  Scania's should of been withdrawn 6 / 7 years ago as they are not DDA or "old people" compliant
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 20, 2014, 03:07:00 PM
I think the dead line is either 2014/2015.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on April 22, 2014, 08:32:37 PM
Unusually these days, 4200 was on Tamworth local 4/5/7 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 08:43:22 AM
Hey!! Never put a good bus to rest :-) ;-) 3468 is a beast!!! If the old people don't like it then they can wait for the next lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 23, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
Unless it's the Tesco Shuttle (with only 1 bus running on it) ;)

I do like 3468 - absolutely fantastic. It would make everyone happier if it was a MaxCi, though. Low floor, and the same power and engine. Fun for the whole family!

It still baffles me how only 12 MaxCis were made, yet people preferred to buy hundreds of the step-entrance Europeans... Not saying it's bad, just don't really get it :/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 09:10:00 AM
Route 1 branded commander 3702 is today on 2's, pulsar2 3761 today on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on April 23, 2014, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 08:43:22 AM
Hey!! Never put a good bus to rest :-) ;-) 3468 is a beast!!! If the old people don't like it then they can wait for the next lol

Cracking bus.  3470 was even better but the floor was dodgy and they didn't fancy replacing it. They sent us 3468 instead, really solid buses. If it wasn't for the law change I reckon they would have been overhauled and would all still be going.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on April 23, 2014, 12:05:13 PM
Quote from: andy on April 23, 2014, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 08:43:22 AM
Hey!! Never put a good bus to rest :-) ;-) 3468 is a beast!!! If the old people don't like it then they can wait for the next lol

Cracking bus.  3470 was even better but the floor was dodgy and they didn't fancy replacing it. They sent us 3468 instead, really solid buses. If it wasn't for the law change I reckon they would have been overhauled and would all still be going.

I was on 3489 (N429 XRC) yesterday from Wolverhampton back to Bridgnorth and bloody hell what a tank and bone shaker that is!!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on April 23, 2014, 12:09:48 PM
Quote from: Will on April 23, 2014, 12:05:13 PM
Quote from: andy on April 23, 2014, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 08:43:22 AM
Hey!! Never put a good bus to rest :-) ;-) 3468 is a beast!!! If the old people don't like it then they can wait for the next lol

Cracking bus.  3470 was even better but the floor was dodgy and they didn't fancy replacing it. They sent us 3468 instead, really solid buses. If it wasn't for the law change I reckon they would have been overhauled and would all still be going.

I was on 3489 (N429 XRC) yesterday from Wolverhampton back to Bridgnorth and bloody hell what a tank and bone shaker that is!!

Only ever drove 3491 from that batch. Even though they were exactly the same buses I think that batch must have had a harder life as they didn't seem as smooth. The N-PUT's spent most of their life pottering about the Derbyshire villages which might explain it.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 23, 2014, 03:37:25 PM
Quote from: andy on April 23, 2014, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: arrivaaston on April 23, 2014, 08:43:22 AM
Hey!! Never put a good bus to rest :-) ;-) 3468 is a beast!!! If the old people don't like it then they can wait for the next lol

Cracking bus.  3470 was even better but the floor was dodgy and they didn't fancy replacing it. They sent us 3468 instead, really solid buses. If it wasn't for the law change I reckon they would have been overhauled and would all still be going.

So we could have possibly been given 3470? How come they brought 3468 back from the dead anyway?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on April 23, 2014, 04:00:07 PM
Unusual workings in Telford:

2727 on 44
2737 on X5
3718 on 44
Wright Pulsar 2 on 11/22
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 24, 2014, 03:33:46 PM
Tamworth Gemini 4201 on the 116. Personally, I have not seen one on there before
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on April 26, 2014, 09:03:58 AM
Yesterday in Cannock, 2209 SN03LGC on 74/75, 2264 Y264YBC on 1, 3728 YJ57BUE on 60/825 and 3729 YJ57BPZ on 60/825
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 26, 2014, 11:49:40 AM
An MPD on the 74/75 is disgusting! 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on April 30, 2014, 06:19:35 PM
2617 was on the Tamworth 3 today. An extra bus because of the new X65 Lichfield express?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 30, 2014, 07:34:27 PM
Is the X65 just a 765 without Whittington? 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 30, 2014, 07:47:18 PM
It's basically the x55
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 30, 2014, 07:51:41 PM
So the X65 will possibly kill the Central buses route off, then get withdrawn shortly after and well be back to status quo....the joys of capitalism lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 30, 2014, 08:05:31 PM
Quote from: bob on April 30, 2014, 07:51:41 PM
So the X65 will possibly kill the Central buses route off, then get withdrawn shortly after and well be back to status quo....the joys of capitalism lol

And don't forget the tamworth day saver zone would get changed to how it was
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 03, 2014, 11:28:40 AM
So 2617 has "returned home" if you will, 2292 BU51KWL on 70/76 today, 3617 W107EWU on 32 with 3736 YJ57AZN, route 1 commander 3702 FD52GGP on 31
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 03, 2014, 11:32:14 AM
So they put an mpd on the 70. Which wont cope with loadings and full sized buses on the 31/2. Oh and the debranded pulsar on the 2a another dead route. ARE THEY STUPID? ? lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 03, 2014, 12:20:11 PM
Quote from: bob on May 03, 2014, 11:32:14 AM
So they put an mpd on the 70. Which wont cope with loadings and full sized buses on the 31/2. Oh and the debranded pulsar on the 2a another dead route. ARE THEY STUPID? ? lol

With one of the 2 branded DAF's on the 68!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 03, 2014, 12:32:23 PM
Seen that earlier.  68s generally not busy tho so it would cope despite looking stupid lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2014, 05:44:09 PM
Cannock seem to constantly be borrowing other garages buses
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 13, 2014, 04:55:24 PM
Today: 2277 74/75, 2735 60/825, 3707 60/825 3739 60/825 3729 62
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 13, 2014, 04:59:12 PM
2277 on 74/75 is terrible allocating
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on May 14, 2014, 03:26:43 PM
Unusually these days, 2616 was on the Tamworth 4/5/7 this morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on May 14, 2014, 07:21:41 PM
9/29 branded 3772 on the 7 this evening in Lichfield
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 16, 2014, 08:56:26 PM
Thurmaston Solo 2523 was on the 104 today. I know the 104 does seem to be a dumping ground for most type of Thurmaston bus, but I've never seen a Solo on there before
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: stuartn on May 16, 2014, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: John on May 16, 2014, 08:56:26 PM
Thurmaston Solo 2523 was on the 104 today. I know the 104 does seem to be a dumping ground for most type of Thurmaston bus, but I've never seen a Solo on there before

It's supposed to operated by some of the ex London Alx400's and a white pulsar (9001).
Solos shouldn't really be on it as it's a busy service.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 16, 2014, 11:31:29 PM
3606 was this morning on Pye Green Circulars and later on moved onto 32, 2345 S345YOG on 31
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 16, 2014, 11:35:24 PM
I know in visits to Leicester I've had I've seen all sorts on 104, P/RUL darts (before they left) 39**volvos, alx400 deckers and the 06/56 plate gemminis....... What do the FJ06*** commanders operate and what are the remaining 52 plate commanders left at Thurmaston?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: stuartn on May 16, 2014, 11:50:41 PM
You do still get the odd 06/56 plate gemini and an eclipse now and then on the 104 but it's mostly deckers.

The FJ06 plate commanders are mainly on the 53/53a but do crop up on the 29/29a or 126/127, we only have 3706 of the 52 plates left in Leicester now.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2014, 12:28:24 AM
3706 was supposed to be moved to cannock the same time as the other two.  If its in as bad a state as 3705 they can keep it ! 3707 isnt too bad though,  being a refurbed one
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 17, 2014, 07:38:34 AM
Quote from: stuartn on May 16, 2014, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: John on May 16, 2014, 08:56:26 PM
Thurmaston Solo 2523 was on the 104 today. I know the 104 does seem to be a dumping ground for most type of Thurmaston bus, but I've never seen a Solo on there before

It's supposed to operated by some of the ex London Alx400's and a white pulsar (9001).
Solos shouldn't really be on it as it's a busy service.

There were 4 at !east  DAF deckers (all S-JUAs), 9001, and the Solo on there yesterday. They seemed to be running late as well as quite a few came in pairs
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: stuartn on May 17, 2014, 09:07:56 AM
Quote from: John on May 17, 2014, 07:38:34 AM
Quote from: stuartn on May 16, 2014, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: John on May 16, 2014, 08:56:26 PM
Thurmaston Solo 2523 was on the 104 today. I know the 104 does seem to be a dumping ground for most type of Thurmaston bus, but I've never seen a Solo on there before

It's supposed to operated by some of the ex London Alx400's and a white pulsar (9001).
Solos shouldn't really be on it as it's a busy service.

There were 4 at !east  DAF deckers (all S-JUAs), 9001, and the Solo on there yesterday. They seemed to be running late as well as quite a few came in pairs

It's always running late or in bunches but the reduction to every 12 minutes was supposed to help it out, if anything it's made it worse, the service needs an additional bus adding and longer running time.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 17, 2014, 09:32:57 AM
2345 on the 68 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2014, 10:10:10 AM
Quote from: Nathan on May 17, 2014, 09:32:57 AM
2345 on the 68 today

Thats not unusual lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 17, 2014, 11:59:02 AM
Quote from: bob on May 17, 2014, 10:10:10 AM
Quote from: Nathan on May 17, 2014, 09:32:57 AM
2345 on the 68 today

Thats not unusual lol

First time i've seen 2345 on the 68! Not many full length Plaxton Pointer Darts at Cannock are there though?

Although i suppose apart from the new 63 plates NOTHING at Cannock is rare
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2014, 12:51:20 PM
Im on 2345 now. Its knackered.  The paints come off half the handrails as well. Im sure its the one that was re engined with a unit off a knackered v-kda MPD. It needs to go on a one way trip to the scrapman. It reeks of diesel as well.  So much for improving their image ahaha
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 17, 2014, 05:26:03 PM
Quote from: bob on May 17, 2014, 12:51:20 PM
Im on 2345 now. Its knackered.  The paints come off half the handrails as well. Im sure its the one that was re engined with a unit off a knackered v-kda MPD. It needs to go on a one way trip to the scrapman. It reeks of diesel as well.  So much for improving their image ahaha

It has been replaced by 2732 (BU03 HRE)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2014, 05:56:02 PM
Must've broke down then...as is to be expected for most of cannock's fleet.  I was on w108 ewu earlier it sounds AWFUL ! Worse than W109 and thats saying something!  None of nx's volvos sound anything like as bad as arrivas. They seem incapable of maintaining them properly.  108 has got terrible screeching brakes as well :-(. Its a shame cos properly looked after theyd be great buses
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 17, 2014, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: bob on May 17, 2014, 05:56:02 PM
Must've broke down then...as is to be expected for most of cannock's fleet.  I was on w108 ewu earlier it sounds AWFUL ! Worse than W109 and thats saying something!  None of nx's volvos sound anything like as bad as arrivas. They seem incapable of maintaining them properly.  108 has got terrible screeching brakes as well :-(. Its a shame cos properly looked after theyd be great buses

It's probably the cooling fan, B10BLEs' fans tend to be very loud, never noticed it as such in other forms of the B10
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2014, 06:51:49 PM
No its not that, there is a fan sound on w109 but theres also a shriek ( sounds like a xbroken car fan belt) on w107/9 & w108 just sounds knackered.  V608 dbc is incredibly slow too. W109 ewu prob holds the record for breakdown's lately. Volvos are normally reliable aren't they?  W109 is the one that broke and got left in the bus station a few weeks ago
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 17, 2014, 08:56:25 PM
In Telford today:

2269 on 99
2712 on Staff Shuttle
Cadet on 891/892
2975 on 23/24
2976 on 23/24
2981 on 77
3489 on 33/55
Pulsar 2 on 12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 18, 2014, 12:32:29 PM
2238 on the Sunday 10. Caught it on the 10:50 ex Wolverhampton.


First time i've seen one of the ALX200 darts on the Sunday 10.  Tbh i personally haven't seen any of the ALX200 darts out on a Sunday at all
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on May 22, 2014, 05:32:54 PM
Another one back home! 2619 was on the Tamworth 3 today. Patrick.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 22, 2014, 06:46:12 PM
3703-32 this evening, 3728-1, 3730 60/825, 3736 74/75, 3794 74/75, 3610 60/825, 2620 62 this morning but put on 1, 2736 on early Pye Greens but swapped for 3798
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 23, 2014, 01:40:52 PM
2274 FK52MML is today on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 23, 2014, 03:12:56 PM
That will have to leave people behind if its on a peak trip
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 23, 2014, 05:10:48 PM
2620 on 68's today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 23, 2014, 07:03:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan on May 23, 2014, 05:10:48 PM
2620 on 68's today

Another one on loan then
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 23, 2014, 09:30:53 PM
2620 has been at Cannock for about 3 weeks now, 3795 Pye Green branded today on 60/825, 2345 Early Pye Greens but later moved onto 2A, 3707 15, 3617 on Tescos, 2291 on 1, 3703 on 74/75 of late this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on May 23, 2014, 09:37:07 PM
2748 (LF02 PLZ) been on the 297 (Kidder-Bridgnorth) for the last couple of days
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 24, 2014, 10:47:19 AM
CX04EHW on 55 - I guess a new transfer to TF?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on May 29, 2014, 08:32:46 PM
Unusual workings in Telford:

2269 on 33/55
2270 on 33/55
2274 on 33/55
2275 on 11/22
2713 on 65/66
2981 on 12
3468 on 33/55
3717 on 12
3718 on 12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 29, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
3705 on the 74 in cannock earlier
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 29, 2014, 09:11:26 PM
2228 on 68's today. This doesn't appear on the 68 often from my observations.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on May 29, 2014, 09:20:14 PM
2714 (Y354 UON) and 2974 (YJ09 MKM) both been on the 297 (Kidder-Bridgnorth) run today (29/05/14)

Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on May 30, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
3701 FD52GGO on 74/75, 3702 FD52GGP on 68 and 2289 BU51KWJ on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on May 30, 2014, 05:09:32 PM
There's a versa on the 297, dunno how unusual that is but looked odd
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 30, 2014, 05:21:11 PM
Crap allocation at cannock as usual!  Bu51 kwj is not only one of cannocks worst and most unreliable buses it also would be unable to cope with loadings on the route.  Have they got a clue?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on May 30, 2014, 08:26:49 PM
Trident - 334
DB250 - all day 35
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 30, 2014, 08:45:51 PM
Quote from: Ashley on May 30, 2014, 08:26:49 PM
Trident - 334
DB250 - all day 35


The 10 must of been bursting to capacity then.....lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on May 31, 2014, 08:52:56 AM
After reading here & on the Facebook page, you get the feeling a 'unusual working' for Arriva is one that operates correctly with no problems!

Anyone else think the same? Lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 31, 2014, 11:24:03 AM
Hahaha lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 31, 2014, 06:36:11 PM
2741 on the 892 this afternoon @ Wolverhampton Bus Station at 17:37 approx
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: fleetline6477 on June 07, 2014, 07:07:24 PM
Wombourne Sainsbury's liveried Solo X 731 FPO on 214 in Merry Hill about 1415.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on June 07, 2014, 07:58:58 PM
Temporarily numbered 9903 (Mercedes Citaro demonstrator) seen working on 765 on trial to Arriva Midlands.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstpmt/14181256098/in/photolist-nB9Dnu-nTm4az-nB9CGG-nVqxUa-nBaucn-nRAH3Y-nTvpsG-nTyrBY-nB9TnA-nTytAs-nRAFRu-nTvszd-nTysZN-nVqxuT-nVqwGk-nTkYxt-nTvobo-nBapq8-nTD4hP-nB9v9g (http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstpmt/14181256098/in/photolist-nB9Dnu-nTm4az-nB9CGG-nVqxUa-nBaucn-nRAH3Y-nTvpsG-nTyrBY-nB9TnA-nTytAs-nRAFRu-nTvszd-nTysZN-nVqxuT-nVqwGk-nTkYxt-nTvobo-nBapq8-nTD4hP-nB9v9g)

Not my photo.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on June 08, 2014, 12:37:35 PM
2564 (the sainsbury's solo) - 142 last night
2154 (310 branded) - 257

EDIT - those were from last night
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on June 08, 2014, 03:13:28 PM
The 310 branded dart is booked as it comes off the 310.

The solo is off the 214
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 09, 2014, 05:20:30 PM
Route 1 branded commander 3704 on 2, Route 2 Branded cadet 2702 on 1, 74/75 branded ulsar 3728 On Pye Greens
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 09, 2014, 06:05:29 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on June 09, 2014, 05:20:30 PM
Route 1 branded commander 3704 on 2, Route 2 Branded cadet 2702 on 1, 74/75 branded ulsar 3728 On Pye Greens

You missed one! Route 2 branded 2701 is on the 60/825
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 09, 2014, 09:20:46 PM
Horrendous allocating as usual lol. Will they ever get it right
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 09, 2014, 09:25:16 PM
Quote from: Bob on June 09, 2014, 09:20:46 PM
Horrendous allocating as usual lol. Will they ever get it right

When My website updates in about an hour you will see I have 4 photos of it
One when it was branded for the 33 - on the 75
One unbranded on the 32
One branded for the 2 on the 25
one branded for the 2 on the 860!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 10, 2014, 08:20:31 AM
60 you mean and it would of done 5.35 off cannock wich only runs to Lichfield then private back to garrage
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on June 11, 2014, 06:23:30 AM
9904, an Optare Versa demonstrator, seen on X5.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/14207201890/in/photolist-nDrDT4-nVPd7N-nVWbVD-nDrC9J-nDr1kZ-nVPYF9-nVKcQf-nXBCJM-nDf3bc-nTxQRY-nD74Cu-nVqxV1-nVdY69-nCRGVU-nUZVrB-nCNFj3-nCMUAN-nX4Eag-nV8B7Z-nCMHrS-nTKg74-nUZhe1-nULnTT-nStZDb-nWiGze-nC2T8y-nUefJz-nC2fM9-nBVFt3-nSn5N3-nWaiVc-nUi7pJ-nBQBhY-nBNSXw-nSfkgA-nU6QKj-nBFPc7-nTRNjx-nS6KVU-nS6KLA-nS3pGd-nBA7mD-nVR6WD-nBxtor-nVqxuT-nVqwGk-nB9TnA-nTvszd-nRAH3Y-nTysZN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76008923@N04/14207201890/in/photolist-nDrDT4-nVPd7N-nVWbVD-nDrC9J-nDr1kZ-nVPYF9-nVKcQf-nXBCJM-nDf3bc-nTxQRY-nD74Cu-nVqxV1-nVdY69-nCRGVU-nUZVrB-nCNFj3-nCMUAN-nX4Eag-nV8B7Z-nCMHrS-nTKg74-nUZhe1-nULnTT-nStZDb-nWiGze-nC2T8y-nUefJz-nC2fM9-nBVFt3-nSn5N3-nWaiVc-nUi7pJ-nBQBhY-nBNSXw-nSfkgA-nU6QKj-nBFPc7-nTRNjx-nS6KVU-nS6KLA-nS3pGd-nBA7mD-nVR6WD-nBxtor-nVqxuT-nVqwGk-nB9TnA-nTvszd-nRAH3Y-nTysZN)

*Not my photo
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on June 11, 2014, 05:57:38 PM
Merc Citaro Euro VI 9903 was on the 15.30 Lichfield to Nuneaton 765 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 11, 2014, 06:09:14 PM
3795 Pye Green branded pulsar on 70 this afternoon unbranded 3798 on 60/825
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 11, 2014, 07:16:27 PM
Also a route 2 bus on 70 today.  Totally inappropriate size vehicle for the route. A route 1 bus on 70 as well. I dont know why they're bothering to give them a sapphire service?  The Street#####s will be running on every service other than the one theyre supposed to be on lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 11, 2014, 08:43:58 PM
1 branded Commander 3702 and 2228 both on the 68 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 11, 2014, 09:27:46 PM
2232 was on 70 and 2702 route 2 branded moved onto 32 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 13, 2014, 12:35:59 PM
Volvo b10ble 3606 V606DBC is today on 60/825
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 13, 2014, 05:25:02 PM
Unusual 74/75 branded pulsars 3727/28/29/31 have been on 74/75, quite rare to get the 4 branded ones
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 13, 2014, 06:04:42 PM
Yep. Wonder if theyll debrand them when mid staffs nhs trust is got rid of shortly?  Plus they dont serve cannock hospital anymore...mind you the 1 has run from huntington since 2010 and its branded as the 2007 cannock to walsall route still lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 13, 2014, 09:42:54 PM
3759 on the 68 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 15, 2014, 12:44:26 AM
2277 today on 60/825 as was 3798
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 16, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
According to a friend, a Solo is on 2 (Walsall to Cannock) today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 16, 2014, 05:22:53 PM
2544 is on 2 to walsall (On loan from Wardle I think) and 2553 is the Tesco free bus (On loand from Wednesfield), 2701 is on Pye Greens this afternoon, 3617 and 3619 are both on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 16, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
There is a 273* (BU03 HR*) SB120 on 68's today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on June 16, 2014, 05:36:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 16, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
One of the BU03 B6BLE's is on 68's today

A BU03 b6ble?

Quote from: Nathan on June 16, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
There is a 273* (BU03 HR*) SB120 on 68's today

That's better!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 16, 2014, 08:37:41 PM
Quote from: arrivaaston on June 16, 2014, 05:22:53 PM
2544 is on 2 to walsall (On loan from Wardle I think) and 2553 is the Tesco free bus (On loand from Wednesfield), 2701 is on Pye Greens this afternoon, 3617 and 3619 are both on 74/75

It is 2546 on the Tesco free bus, both 2546 and 2544 are on loan from Wednesfield, not Wardles.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 16, 2014, 09:51:30 PM
Quote from: Matt on June 16, 2014, 05:36:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 16, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
One of the BU03 B6BLE's is on 68's today

A BU03 b6ble?

Quote from: Nathan on June 16, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
There is a 273* (BU03 HR*) SB120 on 68's today

That's better!

Yes i got confused for a moment when i posted that but after reading your post i remembered they are SB120's. Bus was 2736 btw
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 16, 2014, 11:16:15 PM
I got confused with 2546 because the reg plate is YN53 the same as 1 of the Wednesfield solos
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on June 17, 2014, 04:58:26 PM
Here is 2544 working the route 70 this morning

www.flickr.com/photos/81543024@N06/14258471697/

Andy



Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 18, 2014, 06:46:19 PM
2544 on the 68 today. Caught it on the 17:35 departure ex Wolverhampton Stafford St.

First Solo to appear on the 68
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 20, 2014, 05:18:53 PM
2290 has been on 60/825 after 3739 broke down
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 25, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
2619 on 9 (Walsall to Lodge Farm).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 25, 2014, 01:53:34 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on June 25, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
2619 on 9 (Walsall to Lodge Farm).

I wonder if this is on loan from Tamworth or a transfer? I also wonder if they are going to transfer in some B6BLE's to get rid of older MPD's or Solo's at Wednesfield
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on June 26, 2014, 01:12:14 PM
2274 FK52MML 70, 2293 BU51KWK 70, 3707 BF52NZT 60/825, 3728 YJ57BUE 60/825, 3738 YJ57AZP 60/825, 3741 YJ57AZU 60/825, 3796 FL63*** on 1
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 28, 2014, 12:49:21 PM
2619 on 9 (Walsall to Lodge Farm) again today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 28, 2014, 05:08:35 PM
Are Omnilinks common on the 110 still? Saw 3808 on there this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 28, 2014, 05:33:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 28, 2014, 05:08:35 PM
Are Omnilinks common on the 110 still? Saw 3808 on there this afternoon.

Yes they are, I see at least one on there most days (or a Citaro)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 28, 2014, 09:09:25 PM
Quote from: John on June 28, 2014, 05:33:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 28, 2014, 05:08:35 PM
Are Omnilinks common on the 110 still? Saw 3808 on there this afternoon.

Yes they are, I see at least one on there most days (or a Citaro)

Cheers John :) Whenever I'm visiting Birmingham I never really see the Omnilinks on the 110 (Seen them on the 116)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: nitromatt1 on July 02, 2014, 12:05:22 AM
2553 was on the 142 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on July 02, 2014, 12:10:51 AM
2269 (SK52 MLF) on the 890 Wolvo - Bridgnorth tonight very odd I thought as it is usually a Cadet or a Versa...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 02, 2014, 11:54:16 AM
Quote from: Will on July 02, 2014, 12:10:51 AM
2269 (SK52 MLF) on the 890 Wolvo - Bridgnorth tonight very odd I thought as it is usually a Cadet or a Versa...

Saw that yesterday afternoon departing Wolverhampton. Forgot about it till i saw this post ;)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivaaston on July 02, 2014, 03:46:57 PM
3798 is today on 2's and was on all day yesterday, 3610 on 2A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 03, 2014, 07:39:13 PM
3798 on the 68 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 03, 2014, 11:15:29 PM
2228 on the evening 74 to stafford.  Cant believe they cant find a branded bus or even the unbranded pulsar to use on there?  Understandable to have one or maybe two off in the day at a push,  if theyre off road etc but what excuse is there for an evening?  Lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on July 04, 2014, 04:01:09 PM
Merc demonstrator 9903 is on the Tamworth 780 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 04, 2014, 05:36:43 PM
3743 on the 892
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on July 04, 2014, 08:11:01 PM
35 branded E200 on the 310 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on July 10, 2014, 12:05:38 PM
There was a couple of Omni links on the 110 on Tuesday, one towards Tamworth and the other towards Birmingham about 4 pm

also 9903 the new Merc was on the 115 going towards Tamworth, seen in Coleshill about 5 pm
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 10, 2014, 12:11:24 PM
Quote from: OH25 on July 10, 2014, 12:05:38 PM
There was a couple of Omni links on the 110 on Tuesday, one towards Tamworth and the other towards Birmingham about 4 pm

also 9903 the new Merc was on the 115 going towards Tamworth, seen in Coleshill about 5 pm

Omnilinks are common on the 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on July 10, 2014, 09:25:17 PM
Seen 6007 on the 55 in Telford today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on July 10, 2014, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on July 10, 2014, 09:25:17 PM
Seen 6007 on the 55 in Telford today.

And I did :P
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 12, 2014, 05:13:27 PM
3745 on the 892 in Wolverhampton this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 16, 2014, 10:58:52 AM
2274 FK52MML is today on 60/825
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 16, 2014, 11:25:24 AM
Thats a ridiculous allocation!  Like there aren't enough full size single decker vehicles to use!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on July 19, 2014, 01:38:23 PM
4796 on 9, seen it in Walsall Bradford Place at 13:36.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on July 19, 2014, 03:33:08 PM
2234 on the 10B
Departed Wolverhampton at 14:45
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 19, 2014, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: OH25 on July 19, 2014, 03:33:08 PM
2234 on the 10B
Departed Wolverhampton at 14:45

That's normal mate. The ALX200 Darts, Long Wheelbase Plaxton Pointer Darts and MPD's all appear on the 10
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 29, 2014, 05:01:10 PM
2276 SN53ESG is on 1 today and 2277 SN53ESO is on Pye Greens this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 29, 2014, 09:27:49 PM
3798 on daytime 68's today.

3739 is on the evening 68. Seen in Wednesfield High St at 21:08. Centro's are rare on the evening service. Never seen one personally however i haven't seen it every day of course but i see it very often to know its usually an MPD or 61 plate Pulsar
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 29, 2014, 11:48:56 PM
Sometimes a commander as well...ive been on FT06 ZTE before and a 57 plater on the evening ones
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 30, 2014, 07:41:50 AM
Quote from: Bob on July 29, 2014, 11:48:56 PM
Sometimes a commander as well...ive been on FT06 ZTE before and a 57 plater on the evening ones

I've been on a 57 plate Commander on there. On a Saturday its usually a 2 branded bus so i was wondering whether the evening 68 comes off a daytime 2?

3760 and 3797 on the 68 today. I'm aboard 3760 as i type.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 30, 2014, 10:40:21 AM
Blimey 3760 & 3797? Theyve opted for luxury lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 30, 2014, 11:10:47 AM
Quote from: Bob on July 30, 2014, 10:40:21 AM
Blimey 3760 & 3797? Theyve opted for luxury lol

Not bad buses actually.Two days on the trot they have allocated a 63 plate SB200 (3798 yesterday)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 30, 2014, 11:27:41 AM
I think once new cross takes over cannock hospital and people have to go either direction for visiting/outpatients etc the 68 will be quite a bit busier and an important service.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on July 30, 2014, 06:40:54 PM
Quote from: Bob on July 30, 2014, 11:27:41 AM
I think once new cross takes over cannock hospital and people have to go either direction for visiting/outpatients etc the 68 will be quite a bit busier and an important service.

Let's hope they get their act together at Cannock then!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 31, 2014, 11:03:48 AM
Yesterday forgot to mention Dennis Dart MPD 2293 BU51KWK was on 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 31, 2014, 12:10:56 PM
Usial crap allocation then....
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 06, 2014, 01:54:45 PM
3010 (BJ12 YPV) on 12
3468 (N168 PUT) on 11/22
3489 (N429 XRC) on 33/55
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 06, 2014, 03:24:34 PM
2563 on the 223. Departed Dudley at 15:20. Only witness MPD's on there usually
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Sh4318 on August 07, 2014, 01:11:11 PM
There's an Enviro 200 on the 20/21 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 11, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
2541 on the 10. Seen departing Wolverhampton at 15:55

Haven't seen a Solo on there in ages
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Solo1 on August 11, 2014, 07:17:09 PM
here is the said solo https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/14885740914/ 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 11, 2014, 10:22:57 PM
Cannock: Dennis Dart MPD 2264 Y264YBC has been on 1's today where Route 1 branded commander 3702 FD52GGP has been on 2's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 11, 2014, 10:35:05 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on August 11, 2014, 10:22:57 PM
Cannock: Dennis Dart MPD 2264 Y264YBC has been on 1's today where Route 1 branded commander 3702 FD52GGP has been on 2's

Queue Bob's moaning about crap allocation lol (Although tbh he does have a point sometimes ;))
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 11, 2014, 10:41:38 PM
Not too vad on the 1s a dart could poss cipe daytimes. The worst is when mpds are allocated to any 74/5. If rumour is correct we'll soon have deckers...still canny see it meself tho
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on August 12, 2014, 06:14:26 PM
Cadet on the 70 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 12, 2014, 11:17:44 PM
Not really unusual tho. Cadets turn up on anything and everything
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 13, 2014, 01:21:12 PM
3761 YJ61FEO today on 70 and route 1 branded commander 3703 FD52GGU is today on 68
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 13, 2014, 01:27:50 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on August 13, 2014, 01:21:12 PM
3761 YJ61FEO today on 70 and route 1 branded commander 3703 FD52GGU is today on 68

Both happen regularly
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: s94 on August 13, 2014, 11:07:39 PM
Optare Solo on the 217 on Tuesday (12/8/14) which is very unusual. Almost always a Dart or E200.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 14, 2014, 02:32:20 PM
Thurmaston Dart 2237 was on the X3 yesterday. Never seen one on there before

https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14722209478
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: stuartn on August 14, 2014, 06:35:37 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 02:32:20 PM
Thurmaston Dart 2237 was on the X3 yesterday. Never seen one on there before

https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14722209478

Probably the SMBS spare covering for one of the deckers but South Wigston have had a major fleet shortage lately.

Did you happen to see the white VDL Pulsar 9001? It's seems to have completely vanished from Leicester.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 14, 2014, 07:47:20 PM
Quote from: stuartn on August 14, 2014, 06:35:37 PM
Did you happen to see the white VDL Pulsar 9001? It's seems to have completely vanished from Leicester.

No I didn't see it yesterday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 14, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
9001 may have returned to Arriva Coach And Bus, I'm guessing 2373 or 3910 has been repaired and back out in use
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on August 16, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Commander - 890
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 17, 2014, 09:49:15 AM
2544 on the 10 today. First Solo on the Sunday service for a very long while
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: s94 on August 18, 2014, 02:15:03 PM
9 branded E200 way out of its patch down here near Merry Hill on the 217.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 18, 2014, 02:22:55 PM
Quote from: s94 on August 18, 2014, 02:15:03 PM
9 branded E200 way out of its patch down here near Merry Hill on the 217.

2141
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 23, 2014, 10:20:08 AM
2228 worked late night 68's last night. Saw in Wednesfield at 21:10
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 26, 2014, 03:34:08 PM
Unusual workings in TF:

2707 on X5
2708 on Tesco Shuttle
3010 on 44
3491 on Staff Shuttle
378X (?) on 44
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 27, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
X5 is SY operated not TF but still unusual as its normaly the versas in charge, normaly when I go its a Park And Ride Versa
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 27, 2014, 04:19:09 PM
I remember when the X5 was always operated with a coach....how times have changed
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on August 27, 2014, 07:29:26 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on August 27, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
X5 is SY operated not TF but still unusual as its normaly the versas in charge, normaly when I go its a Park And Ride Versa

If you read it, I said in Telford (i.e. the area).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on August 30, 2014, 06:48:25 PM
3010, a Citaro, on 892. Seen it in Wolverhampton Bus Station. Unusual? Sorry, I'm not good with Arriva. It's just that I normally see 892 to have Wright Cadet/B6BLEs. I just had a look on Tony's Arriva pictures page, 3010 appears to be Tamworth.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on August 30, 2014, 07:04:12 PM
3010 is on loan for trials I think
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on August 30, 2014, 07:35:21 PM
Why would they trial it? Why not just use one of theirs?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 30, 2014, 08:50:38 PM
3010 is Tamworths but currently on hire to Telford where Telfords 3779 is on hire to Tamworth
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on August 30, 2014, 08:57:40 PM
Yes.
It's 3779 that's on trial at Tamworth for comparison with previous Citaro loan vehicle 9903 by all accounts.
3010 is just taking its place at Telford (and now evidently its Bridgnorth outstation) for the duration. It was working into Stafford on Wednesday so it's getting around - it was loaned to Shrewsbury for the park and ride on a previous occasion!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on September 01, 2014, 12:54:13 PM
3010 had also made an appearance at Cannock last year I phptographed her on 32
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2014, 12:09:54 PM
2714 on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Park) today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on September 06, 2014, 12:47:32 PM
And YJ59 BUU on 890 but this may become more normal now that it is Telford-operated.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on September 06, 2014, 03:50:28 PM
2254 - X51
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on September 06, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
2715 on 10A. Is this unusual?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on September 06, 2014, 06:54:17 PM
3010 on 891/892
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on September 06, 2014, 08:00:45 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 06, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
2715 on 10A. Is this unusual?

Won't be now as more come in to join 2714, 2715 and 2722. These will be the usual back-up for DDs.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: trident4370 on September 06, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
2715 was on the 10 yesterday too.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 4Q on September 08, 2014, 11:13:52 AM
3779 on the 110, just left Erdington for City.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on September 08, 2014, 04:01:11 PM
Quote from: 4Q on September 08, 2014, 11:13:52 AM
3779 on the 110, just left Erdington for City.

3779 is on loan from TF to TH, hence why it is on that route.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 08, 2014, 04:47:27 PM
Why have tamworth borrowed it for? Trials ? Imagine a fleet of em there...bit of a come down from mercs !
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on September 08, 2014, 08:24:17 PM
Yes, it's for trials. There's a discussion on the previous page.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on September 09, 2014, 03:32:39 PM
I've just seen 3779 on the 785 and 3811 on the Tamworth 6.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on September 12, 2014, 06:13:47 AM
3002 on 55 yesterday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on September 23, 2014, 06:10:54 PM
Solo-217
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on September 23, 2014, 07:20:53 PM
A Streetlite noted on Telford - Wolverhampton this evening.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 23, 2014, 08:47:12 PM
Blimey even the 891 isnt safe from them lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 23, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 23, 2014, 08:47:12 PM
Blimey even the 891 isnt safe from them lol

Would have been on the 892.  When did Telford have Streetlites just out of curiosity?  Are they brand new or do they just stay away from the 891/2 hence why i have never seen one enter W'ton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 23, 2014, 09:57:56 PM
Theres 3 they're new and only entered service last weekend.  Think theyre to replace the 3 citaros. Talk about a come down.  They don't even compare to mercs
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on September 24, 2014, 06:57:29 PM
Quote from: Nathan on September 23, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 23, 2014, 08:47:12 PM
Blimey even the 891 isnt safe from them lol

Would have been on the 892.  When did Telford have Streetlites just out of curiosity?  Are they brand new or do they just stay away from the 891/2 hence why i have never seen one enter W'ton

They are recent deliveries and are to be put in general use rather than any specific route currently.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on September 24, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Are the Citaros still going as a result of the SLs arrival, even though there's no specific allocation.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on September 24, 2014, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on September 24, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Are the Citaros still going as a result of the SLs arrival, even though there's no specific allocation.

3000, 3001 & 3002 are being exchanged with Tamworth B6's 2614 2617 & 2619...expect them to be there Sunday/Monday

Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 24, 2014, 11:41:13 PM
I thought the b6s were on their way out? ??
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on September 25, 2014, 06:56:31 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on September 24, 2014, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on September 24, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Are the Citaros still going as a result of the SLs arrival, even though there's no specific allocation.

3000, 3001 & 3002 are being exchanged with Tamworth B6's 2614 2617 & 2619...expect them to be there Sunday/Monday

3000,1,2 were swapped for the Streetlites. The tamworth B6's are withdrawing some of Telford's B6's. Tamworth's E400's will enter service soon also.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on September 25, 2014, 07:33:00 PM
Quote from: BN on September 25, 2014, 06:56:31 PM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on September 24, 2014, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: arrivadays on September 24, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Are the Citaros still going as a result of the SLs arrival, even though there's no specific allocation.

3000, 3001 & 3002 are being exchanged with Tamworth B6's 2614 2617 & 2619...expect them to be there Sunday/Monday

3000,1,2 were swapped for the Streetlites. The tamworth B6's are withdrawing some of Telford's B6's. Tamworth's E400's will enter service soon also.


4th of October Tamworths Enviros hit the road.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 25, 2014, 08:12:48 PM
Does cannock get its b9tls on the 4th October?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on September 25, 2014, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 25, 2014, 08:12:48 PM
Does cannock get its b9tls on the 4th October?

Correct.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 25, 2014, 10:22:11 PM
Are they being treated to a respray or anything or branding before entering use?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on September 26, 2014, 08:37:20 AM
Tamworth are starting removing branding. I saw 4206 yesterday with "City Linx" removed, although you could clearly see where it had been.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 26, 2014, 09:56:09 AM
Won't they just look a bit naff and shabby like that at their new homes ?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: derningtona on September 26, 2014, 04:41:57 PM
2619 was unusually on its old stamping ground - the Tamworth 4/5/7 - today, possibly for the last time. (For the record, 2613 was on its usual 6, 2614 on the 3 and 2617 on the 2)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 26, 2014, 05:08:36 PM
Streetlite on the 892 this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on September 26, 2014, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 26, 2014, 09:56:09 AM
Won't they just look a bit naff and shabby like that at their new homes ?

They're not even there yet and they're already a disgrace!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 26, 2014, 11:26:37 PM
I didn't say they were a disgrace!  That title is reserved for most of cannocks current fleet....
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on October 04, 2014, 05:17:03 PM
YJ59 BUW on 890.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 04, 2014, 11:05:15 PM
Unidentified Plaxton Centro on the 892 this afternoon in W'ton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on October 05, 2014, 08:50:17 PM
3310 has been noted on the 481 today. Bet that was fun
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on October 09, 2014, 05:34:32 PM
Unusual workings in Telford today:

2728 (BF52 OAG) on 44
2738(?) (X781 NWX) on Tesco Shuttle
3468 (N168 PUT) on Staff Shuttle
3717 (BF52 OAD) on 891
4806 (X502 GGO) on 12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
3734 (74/5branded) - on 33 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on October 11, 2014, 03:40:56 PM
Theyre starting to lose that branding now. 2 have so far. They just need a repaint now!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2014, 05:33:23 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
3731 (74/5branded) - on 33
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/15318987738/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on October 11, 2014, 11:28:01 PM
Are double deckers on the 12 in Telford rare? :-\If so i saw a DAF/ALX on it earlier bout 1530
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on October 12, 2014, 07:08:31 AM
Being on any real service is quite a rare sight tbf.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 12, 2014, 09:31:48 AM
Quote from: Bob on October 11, 2014, 03:40:56 PM
Theyre starting to lose that branding now. 2 have so far. They just need a repaint now!


3729 was out debranded on the 68 yesterday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on October 12, 2014, 07:13:19 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
3734 (74/5branded) - on 33 

3734 is a Centro based at Shrewsbury
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 15, 2014, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: Ashley on October 12, 2014, 07:13:19 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2014, 02:52:07 PM
3734 (74/5branded) - on 33 

3734 is a Centro based at Shrewsbury

:-[ 3731 was the bus
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on October 17, 2014, 12:07:37 PM
2714 on Arriva wednsfield 53/22
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on October 17, 2014, 11:42:54 PM
4202 on late 74's or will this become the norm. Did the 2030 ex Stafford
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on October 29, 2014, 09:44:40 AM
4810 on Wednesfield 9, caught departing Willenhall at 0922
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on October 29, 2014, 04:47:58 PM
Unusual sighting in Telford today:

3310 (FJ64 EVN) on 44
3717 (BF52 OAD) on 44
3733 (YJ57 AZF) on X5
4807 (X448 FGP) on 12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
3728 (74/5 Branded) - Cannock 33
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on October 29, 2014, 10:16:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
3728 (74/5 Branded) - Cannock 33

I thought someone had posted 3728 had been debranded
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 30, 2014, 07:32:05 AM
4715 has just left Wolverhampton on the 10A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on October 31, 2014, 12:23:47 PM
3618 on 33/55 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2014, 01:37:43 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 29, 2014, 10:16:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
3728 (74/5 Branded) - Cannock 33

I thought someone had posted 3728 had been debranded

3729/3730 are debranded looking through my recent photos
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on October 31, 2014, 03:34:26 PM
2290 - CK25/26
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 02, 2014, 08:20:09 AM
Doesn't the 2E go from walsall to Hednesford then hednesford to cannock to walsall/great wyrley? Ie shouldnt the 23.25 to great wyrley be the 2E that left walsall at 22.00 went to cannock on to Hednesford and back? Especially as its supposed to have sapphire buses on it
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Cheese on November 02, 2014, 03:16:47 PM
Quote from: Bob on November 02, 2014, 08:20:09 AM
Doesn't the 2E go from walsall to Hednesford then hednesford to cannock to walsall/great wyrley? Ie shouldnt the 23.25 to great wyrley be the 2E that left walsall at 22.00 went to cannock on to Hednesford and back? Especially as its supposed to have sapphire buses on it

Indeed, the last 2E to Great Wyrley couldn't work off a 70 which arrives at Cannock at 23:20 seeing as it starts at Hednesford at 23:18...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Other Walsall Tony on November 17, 2014, 11:44:53 AM
2563 on the Wednesfield 9. Unusual to see a Solo here.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ade on November 26, 2014, 07:26:52 PM
Sapphire branded Streetlite 3305 seen in Dudley yesterday parked up. Was it in service or what?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on November 27, 2014, 02:42:17 PM
S-JUA DAF decker on 530 this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 27, 2014, 03:24:58 PM
Oooooh thatll be busy then
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on November 27, 2014, 05:52:29 PM
Quote from: ade on November 26, 2014, 07:26:52 PM
Sapphire branded Streetlite 3305 seen in Dudley yesterday parked up. Was it in service or what?

Centro partnership photo shoot.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on November 28, 2014, 10:23:21 AM
E200 2142 on the 10/A/B

3310 was on the 891 this afternoon


And there was another S-JUA DAF ALX400 on the 530 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 11, 2014, 06:30:23 PM
MPD - 891/892
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on December 11, 2014, 06:33:35 PM
Forgot to post:- 6007 on the 297 (Tuesday, Dec 9th)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on December 11, 2014, 07:05:51 PM
One of Cannock's Deckers was on the 6am 25 from Hednesford this morning, first time I have caught the first train of the day for ages, so not sure if it is normal, but seemed Strange seeing a decker in Hednesford at that time of the morning
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 11, 2014, 07:22:57 PM
They regularly get put on pye greens,  seems a bit silly though
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 18, 2014, 05:04:52 PM
Completely forgot to post this:
4797 was on the 530 yesterday


EDIT:Its on again today. Seen on Pipers Row at 17:06
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on December 19, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
A double decker is on the 530 honestly don't know what type buti have the feeling its a MAN.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on December 19, 2014, 08:35:58 AM
Either an ALX400/DAF or East Lanes DAF, probably
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on December 19, 2014, 11:52:50 AM
Quote from: NXDom on December 19, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
A double decker is on the 530 honestly don't know what type buti have the feeling its a MAN.

there is a double Decker on the 530 it a lowlander 4714
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 19, 2014, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: NXDom on December 19, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
A double decker is on the 530 honestly don't know what type buti have the feeling its a MAN.

Dom its 4714 a DAF DB250 / East Lancs Lowlander, not sure how you landed on I being a MAN when it has the same engine as a Spectra

DAF SB120 / Wright Cadets 2714 and 2722 also on the 530
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 19, 2014, 01:12:38 PM
Has the 530 suddenly become a busy route? ????
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on December 19, 2014, 01:29:46 PM
Quote from: Ashley on December 19, 2014, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: NXDom on December 19, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
A double decker is on the 530 honestly don't know what type buti have the feeling its a MAN.

Dom its 4714 a DAF DB250 / East Lancs Lowlander, not sure how you landed on I being a MAN when it has the same engine as a Spectra

DAF SB120 / Wright Cadets 2714 and 2722 also on the 530

Stab in the dark mate, hada strange memory of it having a man badge on the front haha
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 19, 2014, 01:45:46 PM
Quote from: NXDom on December 19, 2014, 01:29:46 PM
Quote from: Ashley on December 19, 2014, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: NXDom on December 19, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
A double decker is on the 530 honestly don't know what type buti have the feeling its a MAN.

Dom its 4714 a DAF DB250 / East Lancs Lowlander, not sure how you landed on I being a MAN when it has the same engine as a Spectra

DAF SB120 / Wright Cadets 2714 and 2722 also on the 530

Stab in the dark mate, hada strange memory of it having a man badge on the front haha

Mind you, you can get Solos with DAF badges so anything's possible
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on December 19, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
Can you?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 19, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
Quote from: 646 on December 19, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
Can you?

One or two companies buy stick on ones
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on December 20, 2014, 10:43:03 AM
DD on the 530.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 20, 2014, 01:18:45 PM
Quote from: NXDom on December 20, 2014, 10:43:03 AM
DD on the 530.

4797
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 20, 2014, 09:16:35 PM
Cadet on the 8A/335 tonight
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on December 20, 2014, 10:11:24 PM
Dennis Dart 2135 V428DGT on the 297 Kidderminster-Bridgnorth service today.  :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 20, 2014, 10:20:00 PM
2295 on the 10/A/B this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on December 21, 2014, 05:19:36 AM
2143 & 2149 on 63/64/65 very rare to see to E200 on them routes on a Saturday   
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 22, 2014, 08:57:27 PM
3618 on the 890 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 23, 2014, 09:37:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 22, 2014, 08:57:27 PM
3618 on the 890 this afternoon.

52 plate MPD (227*) on the 890 this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: D10 on December 23, 2014, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 23, 2014, 09:37:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 22, 2014, 08:57:27 PM
3618 on the 890 this afternoon.

52 plate MPD (227*) on the 890 this afternoon

The Versa on the 1240 Bridgnorth departure had no destination blinds today and only had a handwritten sign in the window. So perhaps this MPD was a replacement for that?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on December 24, 2014, 12:01:53 PM
2984 still hasn't got a working destination blind just a piece of paper with dest written on - I'm currently on it going back to Bridgnorth from Telford
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 27, 2014, 04:27:32 PM
2712 - 481 (1910 ex Telford)
3468 - 11/22
Cadet and Pulsar - 12
Pulsar - 33/55 (YJ59BUP by day and 481 branded FL63DXO for the night)

Todays fun in Telford edited for accuracy
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 27, 2014, 07:03:49 PM
3617 in service in hanley with wardle
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on December 29, 2014, 07:23:55 PM
3743 (YJ59 BVB) operating the 891 (Telford - Wolvo) at 10:40 this morning usually a Versa very seldom have I seen a Pulsar operating on it
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on December 29, 2014, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: Will on December 29, 2014, 07:23:55 PM
3743 (YJ59 BVB) operating the 891 (Telford - Wolvo) at 10:40 this morning usually a Versa very seldom have I seen a Pulsar operating on it

Starting to become more regular occurances
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: arrivadays on January 02, 2015, 07:45:55 AM
TF unusual working on Tuesday:

2719 on 23
3468 on 25
3489 on Staff Shuttle
3747 on 481
481-branded Pulsar on 33/55
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Gareth on January 13, 2015, 03:43:49 PM
4200 on the 110 this afternoon. First time I've seen a Gemini on there since the E400's arrived.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 13, 2015, 04:00:31 PM
Quote from: Gareth on January 13, 2015, 03:43:49 PM
4200 on the 110 this afternoon. First time I've seen a Gemini on there since the E400's arrived.

4200 is the spare vehicle for the service
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andy on January 14, 2015, 09:14:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 13, 2015, 04:00:31 PM
Quote from: Gareth on January 13, 2015, 03:43:49 PM
4200 on the 110 this afternoon. First time I've seen a Gemini on there since the E400's arrived.

4200 is the spare vehicle for the service

I've seen a Citaro on there in the last few days aswells so obviously some Enviro issues again.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on January 16, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
2563 on 530
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on January 17, 2015, 10:04:16 AM
Quote from: jack4325 on January 16, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
2563 on 530

Won't be round for long, last Solo to go.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on January 17, 2015, 02:36:39 PM
Quote from: BN on January 17, 2015, 10:04:16 AM
Quote from: jack4325 on January 16, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
2563 on 530

Won't be round for long, last Solo to go.

Forgot to mention it was on the 213 Thursday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 17, 2015, 06:36:20 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 17, 2015, 02:36:39 PM
Quote from: BN on January 17, 2015, 10:04:16 AM
Quote from: jack4325 on January 16, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
2563 on 530

Won't be round for long, last Solo to go.

Forgot to mention it was on the 213 Thursday.

On the 57 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley on January 17, 2015, 08:28:17 PM
Wardles 17/1/14

4814 - 92
2636 - 19
2630 and 2238 - X51
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 19, 2015, 04:58:56 PM
Solo 2503 on 890
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on January 19, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Optare Versa on the 297 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on January 19, 2015, 11:39:50 PM
Quote from: LM 172 on January 19, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Optare Versa on the 297 today

That's normal Reece 👍
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on January 30, 2015, 11:33:25 AM
Wright cadet on the 229 (2703 I think)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on January 31, 2015, 10:01:03 AM
2722 on Wednsfield 50
3311 on 891
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on February 02, 2015, 10:40:30 AM
streetlite 3319 on 890
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on February 02, 2015, 10:57:04 AM
Apparently last week there was a double decker on the Cannock 2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on February 03, 2015, 04:15:37 PM
4204 on Cannock70
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on February 03, 2015, 04:17:57 PM
Werent those deckers brought in exclusively for the 74/75 due to loading issues?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 03, 2015, 04:21:28 PM
Quote from: Bob on February 03, 2015, 04:17:57 PM
Werent those deckers brought in exclusively for the 74/75 due to loading issues?

I'm aboard it now and tbh its good there is a decker on this trip
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on February 03, 2015, 05:30:45 PM
2702 on the X60...im mean seriously for f##s sake...on a peak time trip as well...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 05, 2015, 05:57:00 PM
Here is 4204 on the 70 (Pictured on Cannock Rd, Fallings Park)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/trident_4609/16425166096/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on February 05, 2015, 07:16:58 PM
The 70 can occasionally get busy. I just think its odd that cannock dont have one or two spare deckers as back up for ataffords
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on February 07, 2015, 10:16:28 AM
2149 on the Wednesfield 18
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on February 09, 2015, 06:23:11 PM
There's a B9 on the 110, left brum 18:15 ish, one of those "coming soon" branded ones
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Rob H on February 09, 2015, 06:27:22 PM
Quote from: Kevin on February 09, 2015, 06:23:11 PM
There's a B9 on the 110, left brum 18:15 ish, one of those "coming soon" branded ones

That would be 4200 thats the spare bus they've kept at TH in case 1 E400 is off road :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on February 09, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: Rob2832 on February 09, 2015, 06:27:22 PM
Quote from: Kevin on February 09, 2015, 06:23:11 PM
There's a B9 on the 110, left brum 18:15 ish, one of those "coming soon" branded ones

That would be 4200 thats the spare bus they've kept at TH in case 1 E400 is off road :)

When are Tamworth finally going to rip the advert off 4200? Derby's 4224 quickly lost it soon after the Enviro400s entered service due to a repaint
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on February 12, 2015, 08:52:57 PM
Thursday 5th Feb

2617 - TF24 instead of an MPD

Wed 11th Feb

DLA - WD 27/28E normally MPD's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on February 17, 2015, 10:15:09 AM
2701 on 57
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 17, 2015, 11:40:48 AM
Quote from: jack4325 on February 17, 2015, 10:15:09 AM
2701 on 57

2706 is on the 50 also
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on February 18, 2015, 04:09:32 PM
Ive been informed that 3720 is on the Burton 9/9A today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: James4368 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 20, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth


Not unusual. Citaros are still regulars on the route to cover for the Sapphire Buses
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on February 21, 2015, 02:01:06 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 20, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth


Not unusual. Citaros are still regulars on the route to cover for the Sapphire Buses

They usually use the one Volvo they have left, but yeah 3007 is on today as well
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on February 21, 2015, 02:27:15 PM
4786 on WD9!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on February 21, 2015, 03:13:44 PM
Quote from: Kevin on February 21, 2015, 02:01:06 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 20, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth


Not unusual. Citaros are still regulars on the route to cover for the Sapphire Buses

They usually use the one Volvo they have left, but yeah 3007 is on today as well

Have you got any timings? Cheers
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2200 Bus on February 21, 2015, 03:31:37 PM
Quote from: Kevin on February 21, 2015, 02:01:06 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 20, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth


Not unusual. Citaros are still regulars on the route to cover for the Sapphire Buses

They usually use the one Volvo they have left, but yeah 3007 is on today as well


4200 was having sapphire coming soon graphics removed yesterday (20/02/15)

3007 is on because 4200 is on AV1
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on February 21, 2015, 04:25:54 PM
Quote from: Alex on February 21, 2015, 02:27:15 PM
4786 on WD9!

Spotted in Darlo around 330pm!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on February 22, 2015, 10:09:45 AM
Quote from: 2200 Bus on February 21, 2015, 03:31:37 PM
Quote from: Kevin on February 21, 2015, 02:01:06 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 20, 2015, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 20, 2015, 10:11:05 AM
3002-110 on 1020 birmingham-tamworth


Not unusual. Citaros are still regulars on the route to cover for the Sapphire Buses

They usually use the one Volvo they have left, but yeah 3007 is on today as well



4200 was having sapphire coming soon graphics removed yesterday (20/02/15)

3007 is on because 4200 is on AV1

...now the thread isn't locked (what happened?)

Too late for timings but there was at least 3017 as well, and 4200 came back out for the late journeys caught it 21:00 from Erdington
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on February 22, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
@Matt the 1830 arrival into Stourbridge?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on March 06, 2015, 01:07:35 PM
Telford
2713 on the '44'
481 branded 3781 on Tesco free bus
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on March 06, 2015, 01:49:12 PM
4800 on 62
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on March 10, 2015, 11:20:37 PM
3754 - X5
2297 - 88
2724 - 481/12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 10, 2015, 11:39:14 PM
2722 on 825 this afternoon.  Nice appropriate size bus for a busy service. ..not
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 11, 2015, 08:39:46 PM
ALX400 DAF DB250 4801 on Wednesfield 28E/27 tonight. Did the 19:23 off W'ton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on March 11, 2015, 08:48:59 PM
Quote from: jack4325 on March 06, 2015, 01:49:12 PM
4800 on 62

This was allocated to the 62 board which covers peak 10s - won't happen often.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on March 11, 2015, 08:49:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 11, 2015, 08:39:46 PM
ALX400 DAF DB250 4801 on Wednesfield 28E/27 tonight. Did the 19:23 off W'ton

This evening cycle now runs off a daytime DD 10 board
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on March 12, 2015, 04:07:45 PM
2702 on Wednafield 57
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on March 14, 2015, 06:31:14 PM
6007 FN04AFJ Optare Solo on the 297 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tara4352 on March 15, 2015, 09:42:08 AM
Nx 297?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on March 15, 2015, 09:42:54 AM
Quote from: Rhys S on March 15, 2015, 09:42:08 AM
Nx 297?

No, it's a route in Kidderminster
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: iamwilljh92 on March 15, 2015, 09:57:09 AM
Haha! It's easy to get confused @Rhys S 😛 no but the 297 that @Reece was referring to is as @John said it is a service that runs from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster (via Alveley)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on March 16, 2015, 07:28:49 PM
Cannock today

2715 Pye Green Circulars
2739 sapphire 2
3797 sapphire 1
3807 sapphire 2A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 16, 2015, 07:32:39 PM
2739...jesus could they not find a better bus for it than that? 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on March 19, 2015, 12:42:31 PM
There's an Omnilink on the 110, seen Erdington six ways southbound 12:05
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on March 21, 2015, 01:11:49 PM
Streetlite - 890 - 1140 1340 1540 1740 ex Wolves
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 21, 2015, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on March 21, 2015, 01:11:49 PM
Streetlite - 890 - 1140 1340 1540 1740 ex Wolves

3340 is the bus
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on March 21, 2015, 06:15:32 PM
Photo on the main site later, It's one I managed to get before getting commandeered into driving a 126
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on March 24, 2015, 04:30:34 PM
2106 is on the 4A, seen on Pipers Row at 16:25.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on March 25, 2015, 04:39:35 PM
2287 V207KDA Dennis Dart on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth this afternoon :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on March 28, 2015, 02:26:25 PM
2701 is on the 310! First time a Cadet has made on to there
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on March 28, 2015, 02:50:40 PM
Would a cadet on the 530 be unusual or not as one was on yesterday with a very pleasant Sikh driver in a suit
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on March 28, 2015, 02:52:34 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 28, 2015, 02:50:40 PM
Would a cadet on the 530 be unusual or not as one was on yesterday with a very pleasant Sikh driver in a suit

Nope. Anything in garage appears including 2 Deckers.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on March 29, 2015, 12:31:49 PM
2704 on WD62! Just departed Wton Bus Stn at 1229
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on April 03, 2015, 01:11:30 PM
3798 - 31
3773 and 3769 - 7

Edit

2212 - 8
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 10, 2015, 12:08:01 PM
Is an mpd on  kidderminster 297 unusual?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on April 10, 2015, 12:45:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 10, 2015, 12:08:01 PM
Is an mpd on  kidderminster 297 unusual?

@Trident 4194  It depends on the reg of the MPD V reg is rare but 52 reg is not.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 10, 2015, 01:27:28 PM
Quote from: Reece on April 10, 2015, 12:45:40 PM
@Trident 4194  It depends on the reg of the MPD V reg is rare but 52 reg is not.

It was euro 3 if that helps
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 10, 2015, 06:09:05 PM
4203 on cannock 70
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 10, 2015, 06:40:59 PM
Quote from: jack4325 on April 10, 2015, 06:09:05 PM
4203 on cannock 70

Bugger! Beat me to it. That clarifies the fleet no. though as I only saw it from a distance turning into Lichfield St
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on April 11, 2015, 04:04:46 AM
Quote from: Nathan on April 10, 2015, 06:40:59 PM
Bugger! Beat me to it. That clarifies the fleet no. though as I only saw it from a distance turning into Lichfield St

Was the 1615 off wolves

4204 was on the PG's yesterday so must have been 2 singles on Staffords

3810 was on evening PG's/70/76. Normally these dont come off daytime X60's

3798 daytime 33's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on April 11, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
4786 is on the 64!!! Currently sat at stand in Wton Bus Stn

A decker has just gone out on CK70, around 0812
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 11, 2015, 08:17:44 AM
Quote from: Alex on April 11, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
4786 is on the 64!!! Currently sat at stand in Wton Bus Stn

A decker has just gone out on CK70, around 0812

Something tells me that is on a 10 running card. Could be wrong though.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 11, 2015, 08:24:05 AM
Quote from: Nathan on April 11, 2015, 08:17:44 AM
Something tells me that is on a 10 running card. Could be wrong though.
does the first 64 of the day then goes onto the 10
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 11, 2015, 08:53:23 AM
Quote from: Alex on April 11, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
4786 is on the 64!!! Currently sat at stand in Wton Bus Stn

A decker has just gone out on CK70, around 0812

theres anothor decker on the 70 today one parked up on stafford street
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on April 11, 2015, 09:32:13 AM
Quote from: jack4325 on April 11, 2015, 08:53:23 AM
theres anothor decker on the 70 today one parked up on stafford street
Quote from: Rhys S on April 11, 2015, 09:28:46 AM
What type

The only deckers at Cannock are B9TL Gemini
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 11, 2015, 11:11:02 AM
Maybe theyll become regulars on there as two deckers could potentially be made redundant from 74/75 shortly,  cant see them used on the shortened 75. Unless market day trips are busy
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 11, 2015, 01:42:26 PM
3342 on 890 in wolves now
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 12, 2015, 03:05:50 AM
About 4.55 pm today a sapphire branded streetlite passed us in delta way displaying '2A Cheslyn Hay Memorial' Never seen this before is it a regular short working?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on April 13, 2015, 04:07:22 PM
4203 on 70. I saw about 5 people on there. Seen two minutes ago on Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 13, 2015, 04:39:14 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 13, 2015, 04:07:22 PM
4203 on 70. I saw about 5 people on there. Seen two minutes ago on Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton.

Probably as most get off in Stafford St.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 13, 2015, 05:05:30 PM
The deckers are appearing regularly on the 70 or 70/76 interworked trips. Leaving the passengers on the busy staffords to suffer commanders or darts/cadets. The 74/5 were converted to double deckers for a reason!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 13, 2015, 05:27:21 PM
There are actually two deckers apparently on 70s today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 13, 2015, 05:30:22 PM
270* cadet on wednesfield 13!!!!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on April 13, 2015, 05:33:00 PM
@Trident 4194 as in the 13 that goes to merry hell 13?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 13, 2015, 05:34:05 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on April 13, 2015, 05:33:00 PM
@Trident 4194 as in the 13 that goes to merry hell 13?

Yes
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 13, 2015, 06:57:14 PM
Quote from: Bob on April 13, 2015, 05:05:30 PM
The deckers are appearing regularly on the 70 or 70/76 interworked trips. Leaving the passengers on the busy staffords to suffer commanders or darts/cadets. The 74/5 were converted to double deckers for a reason!

They aren't doing the 76's. I don't know what it is but deckers are banned off the new 54 service when it starts.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on April 13, 2015, 09:25:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on April 13, 2015, 06:57:14 PM
They aren't doing the 76's. I don't know what it is but deckers are banned off the new 54 service when it starts.

Any low bridges?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on April 13, 2015, 10:04:50 PM
Quote from: Westy on April 13, 2015, 09:25:26 PM
Any low bridges?

No low bridges
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 15, 2015, 01:47:34 PM
2702on WED 63/64/65
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on April 15, 2015, 09:28:14 PM
2135 V428DGT Dennis Dart MPD on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on April 17, 2015, 06:01:47 PM
2266 on 890, just leaving Wton Bus Stn at 1801
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 18, 2015, 06:13:19 PM
2268 on the 4A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 20, 2015, 09:11:53 PM
3733 on 28E/27 tonight. Seen on Wolverhampton Road (Just after New Cross Hospital) about 20:32

This bus comes off the 10 so is usually a DB250.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on April 20, 2015, 10:07:03 PM
Centro on 8A/335 tonight
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on April 21, 2015, 07:29:50 PM
2289 on the 825 610 ish departure from Lichfield
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 21, 2015, 07:35:16 PM
Thats an absolute nail of a bus
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on April 23, 2015, 03:44:06 PM
3332 on Arriva telford 890    44 branded
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on April 25, 2015, 06:18:11 PM
2159 and 2261 both put in an appearance on the last day of the 4A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 25, 2015, 08:01:34 PM
R.I.P the 4A, another major flop
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Chris2301 on May 02, 2015, 08:25:21 PM
2702 on 208 tonight seen at merry hill at 7pm
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 02, 2015, 08:33:49 PM
@Chris2301 that's come off the 229. Should be back in merry hill later
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on May 02, 2015, 10:29:31 PM
3343 - FJ64JYP - Wright StreetLite was on the 890 this Afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 04, 2015, 09:58:51 AM
2706 on the 27/28E circuit today. Caught it on the 09:25 28E from Wolverhampton.

Usually MPD's.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 06, 2015, 04:56:22 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 04, 2015, 03:22:21 PM
Beast 2701 on 142/257!!

On the 63/4/5 circuit today. Usually MPD's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on May 07, 2015, 12:38:10 PM
2701 on the 63/4/5 circuit again today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on May 07, 2015, 11:17:55 PM
2147 was on 63/64/65. Now on the 76
Cadet on the 82 tonight
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 07, 2015, 11:19:39 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on May 07, 2015, 11:17:55 PM
2147 was on 63/64/65. Now on the 76
Cadet on the 82 tonight

Does the 82 interwork with the 229 at night? If so, I would presume this comes off a daytime 229?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on May 07, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Quote from: Nathan on May 07, 2015, 11:19:39 PM
Does the 82 interwork with the 229 at night? If so, I would presume this comes off a daytime 229?

Not 229 anymore, it stopped when the 545 got withdrawn, iirc. According to Alex's post, the 82 interworks with the 208 now. (See here (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=3677.msg136835#msg136835).)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on May 07, 2015, 11:38:40 PM
But comes off daytime 229s
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on May 08, 2015, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on May 07, 2015, 11:35:51 PM
Not 229 anymore, it stopped when the 545 got withdrawn, iirc. According to Alex's post, the 82 interworks with the 208 now. (See here (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=3677.msg136835#msg136835).)

Wrong - 82, 208 and 229 still interwork in a cycle
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on May 12, 2015, 03:45:04 PM
3321 on 891
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on May 16, 2015, 08:58:02 PM
2104 JJZ 5278 Dennis Dart on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth this evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 16, 2015, 10:16:28 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 16, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
DAF decker 4800 on the 530 is this unusual?

At this time of night, yes. That was on the 10 earlier!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2015, 02:24:39 AM
Its mad allocating a decker on the 530 at any time! 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on May 17, 2015, 09:12:46 AM
Quote from: Bob on May 17, 2015, 02:24:39 AM
Its mad allocating a decker on the 530 at any time!

Which is one of the closest routes by the garage for changeovers, mad.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 17, 2015, 09:45:52 AM
Theyve had deckers on all day work on there loads of times carrying about three passengers per trip if that! Lol.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on May 20, 2015, 08:48:37 PM
4797 on 27, seen it in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 20:47. First time for me to see a double decker on the 27.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on May 20, 2015, 08:53:05 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on May 20, 2015, 08:48:37 PM
4797 on 27, seen it in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 20:47. First time for me to see a double decker on the 27.

@P419 EJW, One of the buses on the evening 27/28E circuit comes off a 10 :) If a decker is on this board then one will most likely get onto the 27
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on May 20, 2015, 09:03:18 PM
Quote from: Nathan on May 20, 2015, 08:53:05 PM
@P419 EJW, One of the buses on the evening 27/28E circuit comes off a 10 :) If a decker is on this board then one will most likely get onto the 27 :)

Ahh, alright. Thanks for the info, @Nathan. :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on May 25, 2015, 05:52:36 PM
2705 is on 27/28E duties, will do the 18xx 27 off Dudley, 1923 28E off Wolverhampton and 2005 28E off Willenhall
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on May 30, 2015, 11:23:11 AM
2703 is on 326, normally darts
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on May 30, 2015, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: Dom on May 30, 2015, 11:23:11 AM
2703 is on 326, normally darts

Might become a more regular occurance.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on May 31, 2015, 09:43:54 AM
2104 JJZ 5278 Dennis Dart on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth yesterday evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on June 04, 2015, 09:52:34 PM
A hellfire noteworthy I read about on Facebook from today.

4810 on the 481
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 04, 2015, 09:54:39 PM
A decker on the 481????
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: staffsdave on June 04, 2015, 10:01:09 PM
4810 0945 TF-SD 1115 SD-TF. 3782 had door issues. 3320 replaced the decker
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ade on June 04, 2015, 11:07:57 PM
2701 on the 208 this evening. Makes a change to the usual Plaxton bodied stuff
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2015, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: ade on June 04, 2015, 11:07:57 PM
2701 on the 208 this evening. Makes a change to the usual Plaxton bodied stuff

Normal. Comes off a daytime 229 running card.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on June 05, 2015, 03:42:34 PM
Citaro 3004 is on Cannock's 68 currently on Wednesfield Road into Wolverhampton.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on June 05, 2015, 08:39:50 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on June 05, 2015, 03:42:34 PM
Citaro 3004 is on Cannock's 68 currently on Wednesfield Road into Wolverhampton.

3004: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/18308313140/in/dateposted-public/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 07, 2015, 01:11:45 PM
Quote from: staffsdave on June 04, 2015, 10:01:09 PM
4810 0945 TF-SD 1115 SD-TF. 3782 had door issues. 3320 replaced the decker

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbphotos/18311745300/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on June 09, 2015, 11:43:03 AM
didnt get fleet number but centro on 890
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 09, 2015, 12:04:07 PM
Quote from: jack4325 on June 09, 2015, 11:43:03 AM
didnt get fleet number but centro on 890

Centros on some routes in Bridgnorth are not a good idea

see  http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/06/09/hold-ups-in-bridgnorth-as-bus-gets-stuck/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on June 09, 2015, 01:15:54 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2015, 12:04:07 PM
Centros on some routes in Bridgnorth are not a good idea

see  http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/06/09/hold-ups-in-bridgnorth-as-bus-gets-stuck/
It turns out that Centro was operating the 101 Bridgnorth Town Service when it got stuck.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tosher on June 09, 2015, 06:31:59 PM
Hi

The Centro in the above article was doing a road test for a new route. It was not in service.

The article is wrong in that the bus was not actually stuck, but as there was a risk of damage an engineer was called to raise the airbags in order to reverse it out without worry.

The area was cleared within 30 minutes.

Tosher
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on June 09, 2015, 09:21:44 PM
Quote from: Tosher on June 09, 2015, 06:31:59 PM
Hi

The Centro in the above article was doing a road test for a new route. It was not in service.

The article is wrong in that the bus was not actually stuck, but as there was a risk of damage an engineer was called to raise the airbags in order to reverse it out without worry.

The area was cleared within 30 minutes.

Tosher
And was that route test for the new 90 service Shrewsbury - Bridgnorth - Wolverhampton starting from the 19th July?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on June 11, 2015, 12:36:15 PM
Merc on the 110 heading north through Erdington 12:35
Think it was 3013 but for some reason I'm now thinking 3016
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 11, 2015, 05:58:08 PM
2104, JJZ 5278, on the 890. Seen it in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 17:55.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on June 11, 2015, 06:55:38 PM
@P419 EJW could it be a Wednesfield working on there as I know Wednesfield buses have been spotted on the 297 which is in bridgenorth?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 11, 2015, 06:58:10 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 11, 2015, 06:55:38 PM
@P419 EJW could it be a Wednesfield working on there as I know Wednesfield buses have been spotted on the 297 which is in bridgenorth?

I wish I could give you an answer to that but my knowledge about Arriva is really rubbish. :( I just saw that bus and noted it as unusual. :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 11, 2015, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 11, 2015, 06:55:38 PM
@P419 EJW could it be a Wednesfield working on there as I know Wednesfield buses have been spotted on the 297 which is in bridgenorth?

Wednesfield do not have any running cards on the 890.

2104 is based at Telford, not Wednesfield
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on June 12, 2015, 03:25:11 PM
2702 on ARR 63/64/65 will do last 65 of wolves
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tosher on June 12, 2015, 09:21:42 PM
DB250 4806 worked the 12:00 and 12:30 X92's from Telford to Shifnal today.

Tosher
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on June 13, 2015, 05:18:19 PM
Tamworth

4200 - 3A
Citario - 110

Cannock

2741 - X60
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on June 14, 2015, 09:55:00 AM
2731 on the 10 (Unusual?)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 14, 2015, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: Dom on June 14, 2015, 09:55:00 AM
2731 on the 10 (Unusual?)

It has been Darts in recent weeks but as a transponder fitted bus, i suspect this will be the regular sunday bus from now on.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on June 14, 2015, 04:25:43 PM
2704 is on 27/28E circuit.

Will do the 16:45 27 ex Wolverhampton, 17:35 27 ex Dudley, 18:25 28E ex Wolverhampton, 19:05 28E ex Willenhall, 19:45 27 ex Wolverhampton, 20:35 27 ex Dudley, 21:25 28E ex Wolverhampton & 22:05 28E ex Willenhall

https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 17, 2015, 09:11:40 AM
My friend told me that 3004 is on 2A today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 18, 2015, 09:08:29 PM
An MX61 plate pulsar on the 74 today. Noteworthy because these rarely ever appear on anything other than the X60
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 18, 2015, 09:26:48 PM
Quote from: Bob on June 18, 2015, 09:08:29 PM
An MX61 plate pulsar on the 74 today. Noteworthy because these rarely ever appear on anything other than the X60

Forgot to say there was a 380* on the 68 last week (daytime) and Pye Green branded 3795 on the evening service a few nights back.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 18, 2015, 09:35:04 PM
Dont quote me on it but I think there was a pye green pulsar on the 33. Maybe it was put on the replace BU03 HRK
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on June 18, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
Quote from: Bob on June 18, 2015, 09:08:29 PM
An MX61 plate pulsar on the 74 today. Noteworthy because these rarely ever appear on anything other than the X60
Was 3807.....
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andyallen4014 on June 19, 2015, 08:18:48 AM
Quote from: P419 EJW on June 17, 2015, 09:11:40 AM
My friend told me that 3004 is on 2A today.

It was, I saw it in Cannock at approximately 14:30
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on June 20, 2015, 09:54:41 AM
2702 on ARR50  normaly darts
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on June 22, 2015, 08:00:15 PM
Ones I spotted Friday

PG branded 2
PG branded 33
MX61*** 1
MX61*** 33
3798 2

Today 3004 33
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on June 22, 2015, 08:48:39 PM
Dunno If these are normal or noteworthy on a Sunday (yesterday)

2367 - 825
Various Commanders - 74/75
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 22, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
Where were the deckers if there were commanders on the 74/75?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 22, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Quote from: Bob on June 22, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
Where were the deckers if there were commanders on the 74/75?

Deckers are not used on Sunday's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on June 22, 2015, 09:21:21 PM
Some rare workings in Telford today: (At least, they were the last time i was there) (Courtesy of @jack4325 )

3321 on 99/99A's         https://www.flickr.com/photos/128628285@N06/18862966868/in/dateposted/
3319 on 25/892            https://www.flickr.com/photos/128628285@N06/19022289296/in/photostream/ and                                                                               
                                     https://www.flickr.com/photos/128628285@N06/19055650361/in/photostream/
2267 on 33/33A's         https://www.flickr.com/photos/128628285@N06/18866242979/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 22, 2015, 09:35:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 22, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Deckers are not used on Sunday's

didnt notice the sunday bit. My bad
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on June 23, 2015, 12:08:24 PM
2702 on ARR57
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on June 24, 2015, 05:51:15 PM
*VERY RARE* 3311 - FJ64 EVP on the 101 Bridgnorth Town Circular!! :D
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tara4352 on June 24, 2015, 11:57:35 PM
Quote from: Reece on June 24, 2015, 05:51:15 PM
*VERY RARE* 3311 - FJ64 EVP on the 101 Bridgnorth Town Circular!! :D
https://www.flickr.com/photos/westmidlandsbusenthusiast/18506379674/in/dateposted/
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 25, 2015, 10:11:32 AM
2702 is on the 604
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on June 27, 2015, 10:02:24 AM
2702 is on WD62A's
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Post by: 4006 on June 30, 2015, 10:52:03 AM
Dont know if this is in the right thread but

29.06.15

3808 on the 70
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Post by: John on June 30, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
2703 on the 604 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on June 30, 2015, 09:38:12 PM
2383 reported elsewhere on the 825 today but failed with door sensor issues.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 30, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
Various Darts have failed on the 825 on several occasions during the last few months. Staffords not got the best fleet really. Those old darts are only barely ok for locals surely?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 01, 2015, 10:59:55 PM
2702 76
3720 34
PG branded on evening 33
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Justin Tyme on July 02, 2015, 05:25:19 PM
4200 on the 116 in Birmingham at 1630 today.  The first time I have seen a double decker on the 116 for a long time.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on July 05, 2015, 05:26:23 PM
Reported elsewhere that a Centro is on the 481.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on July 08, 2015, 09:00:45 AM
4800 on ARR 530
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on July 12, 2015, 08:34:48 PM
2731 is on the 27
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on July 15, 2015, 04:58:36 PM
*VERY RARE* 3324 - FJ64EUK on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth :D
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Post by: Trident 4609 on July 15, 2015, 05:49:33 PM
63 plate leather seated Pulsar (ex 481 branded) on the 891 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on July 15, 2015, 08:02:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan on July 15, 2015, 05:49:33 PM
63 plate leather seated Pulsar (ex 481 branded) on the 891 today.
Fleetnumber 3781
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on July 18, 2015, 10:10:09 AM
3328 is the final 101 today!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 18, 2015, 01:12:13 PM
3736 on the 481. Seen in Telford Bus Station at 13:10.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on July 18, 2015, 06:52:17 PM
*ULTRA RARE* 3746 - YJ59BVH Pulsar made a amazingly RARE appearance on the 297 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster this evening!! With some brilliant THRASHING on the 297 route. :D
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 20, 2015, 09:44:20 AM
3808 and 3809 on 68's today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 20, 2015, 06:15:49 PM
2209 SN03LGC today on x60, 3701 FD52GGO today on 34
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on July 20, 2015, 06:35:38 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on July 20, 2015, 06:15:49 PM
2209 SN03LGC today on x60, 3701 FD52GGO today on 34

MPD 2274 also on the X60, doing the one I see walking home which was the Citaro most days last week
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 20, 2015, 07:03:00 PM
Mpds on a route like the X60 while the two remaining 61 plate pulsars are on the 68, a route far more suited to darts. Great allocating there......
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2015, 10:21:22 AM
2701 or 2702 on 13 today
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Post by: NXWM Spectra on July 22, 2015, 02:34:43 PM
Wednesfield's 2149 is on the 50 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 22, 2015, 02:58:13 PM
E200's on the 18 (Wolverhampton-Lyndale Park) and 57(Wolverhampton-Bilston) today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 22, 2015, 09:55:10 PM
think it was e200 2149 :), 2210 on 76
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on July 23, 2015, 03:07:27 PM
2702- 12
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 24, 2015, 06:14:47 PM
citaro 3003 2A, same was on 31 yesterday, 2745 was on pg this morning with 3741
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on July 28, 2015, 09:37:48 AM
2702 is on the 57
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 28, 2015, 06:00:21 PM
3003 2
2746 x60
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 28, 2015, 08:01:46 PM
Cadets are semi regulars on the X60 i often see em on way home from work. Imagine how s##t Cannocks efforts look on it compared to Tamworths fleet. MPDs x2 last week. I mean ffs lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on July 29, 2015, 02:07:38 PM
3012|110|Sapphire E400's
Left Sutton at 1407 for Tamworth
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dennis on July 29, 2015, 09:07:22 PM
How is this unusual?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on July 29, 2015, 09:08:39 PM
Streetlite on 890 on Tuesday
Centro on the 890 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 29, 2015, 09:37:43 PM
Quote from: Dennis on July 29, 2015, 09:07:22 PM
How is this unusual?

Because Citaro's are noteworthy on the 110.....

It is a sapphire route so it should have Sapphire E400's (Or 4200 as the substitute)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dennis on July 30, 2015, 07:30:54 AM
Oh right. The post said "Sapphire E400" not Citaro
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: winston on July 30, 2015, 08:51:29 AM
Quote from: Dennis on July 30, 2015, 07:30:54 AM
Oh right. The post said "Sapphire E400" not Citaro

The Sapphire E400 is what should be on there, the fleetnumber is a Citaro
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on August 03, 2015, 09:53:05 AM
2701 on ARR 62A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on August 05, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
3797 on ARRIVA Cannock 68 seen going up broad street at 17.30
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tara4352 on August 08, 2015, 09:30:40 PM
4200 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on August 08, 2015, 09:35:00 PM
Quote from: RS on August 08, 2015, 09:30:40 PM
4200 110
Not unusual 4200 is the spare bus incase there are no sapphire buses avaible for the 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on August 08, 2015, 09:42:30 PM
There was a pulsar on the 1
2988 was on the B2 in Walsall
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on August 08, 2015, 10:32:36 PM
*VERY RARE* 3319 - FJ64ETU on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth this evening :D
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 08, 2015, 11:00:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 08, 2015, 09:42:30 PM
There was a pulsar on the 1
2988 was on the B2 in Walsall

This was sighted in Wolverhampton earlier in the week displaying B2.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on August 09, 2015, 12:16:01 AM
Quote from: Nathan on August 08, 2015, 11:00:08 PM
This was sighted in Wolverhampton earlier in the week displaying B2.

Saw it on the B2 on Lichfield Street at 2320.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on August 09, 2015, 10:24:23 AM
Quote from: Nathan on August 08, 2015, 11:00:08 PM
This was sighted in Wolverhampton earlier in the week displaying B2.

Yes gents 2988 is dedicated to the new Boots contract.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 11, 2015, 01:04:32 PM
2734 on the 57 (Wolverhampton-Bilston) today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: s94 on August 19, 2015, 02:05:12 PM
One of the Wright B3's on the 17 today. Must be one of the largest buses ever on that route. Lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on August 20, 2015, 02:15:58 PM
*VERY RARE* A Plaxton Centro broke new ground on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth first thing this morning the Centro in question being 3738 - YJ57AZP.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on August 20, 2015, 02:51:16 PM
4200 on the 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 21, 2015, 05:44:44 PM
Leather seated Pulsar 3779 on the 8/8A today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on August 21, 2015, 06:22:33 PM
WE 2701 on the 76..
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on August 23, 2015, 08:53:21 PM
Yesterday 3752 - YJ59BUP was on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jack5512 on August 29, 2015, 10:26:17 AM
2701 on WED 63/64/65
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on August 29, 2015, 03:27:31 PM
3489 is on the 9! Did the 1445 ex Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on August 29, 2015, 04:27:06 PM
3010 on 110, just turned left to A38 Expressway from the Lancaster Circus Queensway roundabout, to Tamworth at 16:24.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident4583 on September 14, 2015, 08:47:26 AM
2701 on 63/64/65
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident4583 on September 16, 2015, 01:40:26 PM
2719 on 310 usually darts
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on October 04, 2015, 12:33:21 PM
2701 was on the 17 yesterday evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on October 09, 2015, 06:11:03 PM
Decker on the evening 60 yesterday!  That is massively rare
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on October 09, 2015, 10:32:43 PM
2. mpds 60 this evening

2274 61/62 all day
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Steveminor on October 14, 2015, 10:13:05 AM
Decker on the pre greens this morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on October 25, 2015, 10:04:29 PM
sighted 2988 on tesco free bus in rugeley
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: MrBevan2000 on October 26, 2015, 09:44:01 AM
3798 on the 3 Cannock-Walsall.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on October 26, 2015, 01:18:08 PM
StreetLite 3302 on the 116
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident4583 on October 26, 2015, 01:21:50 PM
Quote from: John on October 26, 2015, 01:18:08 PM
StreetLite 3302 on the 116
which way and times
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on October 26, 2015, 01:33:02 PM
Quote from: Trident4583 on October 26, 2015, 01:21:50 PM
which way and times

it left Birmingham about the same time I did on a 914, around 11.10am
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on October 26, 2015, 07:19:03 PM
3302 was swapped onto 110s as I passed it by Good Hope this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2015, 07:45:15 PM
2150 on the 71A this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on October 27, 2015, 12:20:27 AM
Quote from: John on October 26, 2015, 07:19:03 PM
3302 was swapped onto 110s as I passed it by Good Hope this afternoon

Worked 2115 from Tamworth. I must say it sounded awesome!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on October 27, 2015, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on October 27, 2015, 12:20:27 AM
Worked 2115 from Tamworth. I must say it sounded awesome!

That was me driving ☺
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on October 28, 2015, 09:31:46 AM
3739 on the 8 usually pulsars
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on November 03, 2015, 01:24:45 PM
*RARE* 2147 - MX12JXJ E200 is on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth today :D
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: MrBevan2000 on November 03, 2015, 04:27:47 PM
3013 on the 110. the driver just stuck his finger up at me.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on November 05, 2015, 05:08:52 PM
2705 on 63/64/65
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Post by: NXWM Spectra on November 06, 2015, 04:22:54 PM
Dart on the X68 with an Enviro on the 57.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on November 07, 2015, 09:56:38 AM
3705 on the 76
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on November 08, 2015, 12:17:53 PM
2209/2274 plus a Cadet on 9/25/26/74/75 circuit last night.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on November 09, 2015, 12:09:47 AM
mpds appear on that often now
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Post by: 900 on November 09, 2015, 04:53:04 PM
3468 i think Was on the 9 this afternoon
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on November 09, 2015, 05:37:59 PM
Quote from: 900 on November 09, 2015, 04:53:04 PM
3468 i think Was on the 9 this afternoon

Yes, would have been 16:00 from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on November 09, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Quote from: 900 on November 09, 2015, 04:53:04 PM
3468 i think Was on the 9 this afternoon

Is that very unusual? Where is this bus usually found?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on November 09, 2015, 05:54:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 09, 2015, 05:42:50 PM
Is that very unusual? Where is this bus usually found?

YES very unusual, although happened a month and a bit ago.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on November 09, 2015, 06:19:58 PM
3468 normaly works the Telford staff shuttle
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on November 09, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on November 09, 2015, 06:19:58 PM
3468 normaly works the Telford staff shuttle

And I've also seen it on the 5A (Donnington Asda)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on November 10, 2015, 07:49:25 PM
2146 - MX12JXH was on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth Yesterday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on November 17, 2015, 03:40:56 PM
2146 on the 297 again today just seen it coming into Kiddy
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on November 20, 2015, 04:18:54 PM
2729 on 57 seen in wolverhampton at 4.15
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: domino.99 on December 02, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
Solo on WD326. Left Bilston at 8:05
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 02, 2015, 08:41:17 AM
Quote from: Dom on December 02, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
Solo on WD326. Left Bilston at 8:05
2550.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on December 02, 2015, 12:43:03 PM
2267 - Y267YBC was on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth Yesterday this could possibly be the last time it's on the route because I think it's non DDA.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 02, 2015, 02:33:17 PM
Quote from: Reece on December 02, 2015, 12:43:03 PM
2267 - Y267YBC was on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth Yesterday this could possibly be the last time it's on the route because I think it's non DDA.

I believe the Y reg batch are compliant.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on December 02, 2015, 04:00:25 PM
2966 is on the 8A, seen on Tettenhall Road at 16:53.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on December 02, 2015, 06:43:24 PM
Quote from: Reece on December 02, 2015, 12:43:03 PM
2267 - Y267YBC was on the 297 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth Yesterday this could possibly be the last time it's on the route because I think it's non DDA.

No, these are DDA compliant
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 02, 2015, 07:12:53 PM
4217 apparently on Burton 7's tonight vice a Versa (see what I did there)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on December 02, 2015, 07:31:07 PM
Both 7 boards should ideally be deckers to mop up school kids.

Fleet consists of 4212, 4217 and 4800 with the latter due off-fleet once Boots service X39 finishes in Jan 16.

Thing is, extra Boots runs have been using the deckers.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 02, 2015, 07:58:06 PM
Quote from: 646 on December 02, 2015, 07:31:07 PM
Both 7 boards should ideally be deckers to mop up school kids.

Fleet consists of 4212, 4217 and 4800 with the latter due off-fleet once Boots service X39 finishes in Jan 16.

Thing is, extra Boots runs have been using the deckers.

The last time I myself went to Burton, the 7 had 2 Commanders on. I agree the route needs the deckers. Just never heard or seen of one on the night running card but I'm just going on what I've been told. Although I wouldn't mind a run on 4800 on the 7 before its gone.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on December 03, 2015, 12:27:14 AM
Telford E200 2147 on the 5 earlier this evening noted at Stafford .
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on December 03, 2015, 12:04:16 PM
id say majority of Y reg darts will go unless they are DDA
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 10, 2015, 11:03:07 AM
2156 - 76
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on December 11, 2015, 03:09:57 PM
Branded 10, 10 and 10B bus on the X11
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 11, 2015, 03:30:23 PM
Seen a pye green pulsar on the outer cannock circular early yesterday morning about830
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on December 11, 2015, 07:46:23 PM
Quote from: OH25 on December 11, 2015, 03:09:57 PM
Branded 10, 10 and 10B bus on the X11

Boots requires a decker on the dupe so it will be one of the 10 ones.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on December 12, 2015, 12:57:29 AM
Quote from: Bob on December 11, 2015, 03:30:23 PM
Seen a pye green pulsar on the outer cannock circular early yesterday morning about830

It does half a 20 starts in hednesford then on to Pye greens
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on December 13, 2015, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on December 02, 2015, 02:33:17 PM
I believe the Y reg batch are compliant.

Ashley, yes thats correct, they are.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 13, 2015, 04:04:26 PM
Quote from: BN on December 13, 2015, 01:13:33 PM
Ashley, yes thats correct, they are.

I thought they were @BN . Plus they're pretty decent motors from a passenger perspective.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 14, 2015, 04:20:39 PM
4786 on the 19.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 19, 2015, 06:44:45 PM
2147 - TF9
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Post by: Trident 4609 on December 19, 2015, 06:55:53 PM
E200 on TFX92.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 23, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
MPD on the 71/76 yesterday apparently.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on December 23, 2015, 08:07:40 PM
One of the Geminis on the X60 tonight
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 23, 2015, 09:03:42 PM
Quote from: Tony on December 23, 2015, 08:07:40 PM
One of the Geminis on the X60 tonight
A short working?  Thought deckers couldn't go under the railway bridge on and out of lichfield
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on December 23, 2015, 09:07:16 PM
Quote from: Bob on December 23, 2015, 09:03:42 PM
A short working?  Thought deckers couldn't go under the railway bridge on and out of lichfield

It would of been on the 60 which only goes as far as Lichfield then private back to depot
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Wright liberator on December 29, 2015, 07:57:56 PM
Arriva wednesfield S212JUA on rt8a/41 & 335 tonight mega rare dep Walsall 8a 19:50 bloxwich 20:15 or 20:20 then dep Walsall rt41 20:55 willenhall 21:35 dep Walsall rt335 22:00 & 22:30 dep Walsall rt8A 22:50
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on December 29, 2015, 08:06:00 PM
2266 (Y266 YBC) on the 9 tonight from Telford lovely little Dart that has good thrash 😃😃
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 29, 2015, 10:07:25 PM
Quote from: Wright liberator on December 29, 2015, 07:57:56 PM
Arriva wednesfield S212JUA on rt8a/41 & 335 tonight mega rare dep Walsall 8a 19:50 bloxwich 20:15 or 20:20 then dep Walsall rt41 20:55 willenhall 21:35 dep Walsall rt335 22:00 & 22:30 dep Walsall rt8A 22:50

Would this have been a change bus or on a 19 running card?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on December 31, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
3339 on the 9 heading to Bridgnorth just seen it in Dawley usually Centro's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dom on January 04, 2016, 03:26:43 PM
2550 is on the 223
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: NXWM Spectra on January 11, 2016, 04:38:13 PM
2145 is on the 8A this afternoon, seen minutes ago in Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 11, 2016, 04:56:47 PM
MPD  SN03 LGC on the 60 jam packed leaving Cannock.  What a ridiculously bad allocation for a busy interurban route. Given Cannock only has four darts there must have been a full sized bus on one of the mpd routes? 15/19/20/21...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on January 11, 2016, 05:03:29 PM
2 MPDs on 3 (2274&2276)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 11, 2016, 05:43:55 PM
What they used on the mpd routes then?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on January 11, 2016, 06:11:55 PM
im guessing cadets
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on January 14, 2016, 05:36:18 PM
2988 (YJ09 OTW) on the 297 tonight :D nice to see a Versa back on this route
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: OH25 on January 15, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
2271 on the 31A (Leics)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on January 15, 2016, 05:51:18 PM
Quote from: OH25 on January 15, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
2271 on the 31A (Leics)

@OH25 No, it isn't, it's on the Wolverhampton 63/4/5 circuit, just had it to Wednesfield from Wolverhampton
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on January 16, 2016, 09:44:48 PM
thats a long route lol Wednesfield to wolves to leicster lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on January 23, 2016, 03:58:15 PM
Cadet (Y-UON maybe) on the 604 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on January 30, 2016, 11:10:11 AM
3792 on Cannock 3.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on February 02, 2016, 08:35:55 AM
2739 on the 57
2735 cadet on the 64/65
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 02, 2016, 05:52:07 PM
2735 on the 63/4/5 circuit today (@900 answers your question)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:17:41 PM
2550 -57
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 06, 2016, 11:22:58 PM
Quote from: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:17:41 PM
2550 -57

2550 actually spends most of its time allocated to the 57 from my observation.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:30:53 PM
Was on 229 last saturday and 77 sunday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 06, 2016, 11:35:33 PM
Quote from: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:30:53 PM
Was on 229 last saturday and 77 sunday

Hence why i said 'most of the time' and 'from my observation' :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:36:51 PM
Thanks for clarification @Nathan just thought id mention it
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 06, 2016, 11:41:22 PM
Quote from: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:36:51 PM
Thanks for clarification @Nathan just thought id mention it

No worries. If you don't see the route on a daily basis, then you weren't to know :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on February 06, 2016, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 06, 2016, 11:41:22 PM
No worries. If you don't see the route on a daily basis, then you weren't to know :)
Thanks
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on February 10, 2016, 04:47:24 PM
2150 on the telford 9
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on February 17, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
2988 on the 9 10.45 off wolves
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on February 17, 2016, 05:25:13 PM
Ironically sister bus is on Stafford 9 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on March 15, 2016, 12:49:46 PM
3907 on Cannock 2, seen it in Bloxwich at 12:48 towards Cannock.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on March 31, 2016, 09:24:28 PM
2724 - TF 9
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on April 06, 2016, 04:34:45 PM
3900 on Cannock 3.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 03, 2016, 03:46:42 PM
Cadet 2731 is on the 'Sainsbury's Free Bus' today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on May 13, 2016, 11:03:53 PM
270x - WD X68 - 13/5/15 - vice MPD

4787 - TF 5 - 9/5/15 - vice Pulsae
2723 - TF 3 - 9/5/15 - vice Streetlite
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on May 14, 2016, 07:46:26 AM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on May 13, 2016, 11:03:53 PM
270x - WD X68 - 13/5/15 - vice MPD

4787 - TF 5 - 9/5/15 - vice Pulsae
2723 - TF 3 - 9/5/15 - vice Streetlite

2723 is running out of Wednesfield.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on May 14, 2016, 06:57:45 PM
Quote from: BN on May 14, 2016, 07:46:26 AM
2723 is running out of Wednesfield.

Not on monday it wasn't.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on May 16, 2016, 04:46:21 PM
 4 branded Streetlite 3336 - FJ64EUY is on the 297 this evening.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on June 01, 2016, 01:26:53 PM
2964 is on the 297 today Kidderminster > Bridgnorth
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on June 07, 2016, 10:25:09 AM
2702   the WD 63/64/65 today 👌
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on June 19, 2016, 11:55:56 AM
2502 - YJ57EKC Solo was on the last 297 of the day yesterday evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 27, 2016, 07:54:56 PM
Wednesfield 2159 on the Cannock 60 (Lichfield-Cannock)

http://wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/2159.html
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on June 27, 2016, 08:32:45 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 27, 2016, 07:54:56 PM
Wednesfield 2159 on the Cannock 60 (Lichfield-Cannock)

http://wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/2159.html

That has been on loan for quite some time @Tony
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 27, 2016, 08:43:46 PM
Quote from: RS on June 27, 2016, 08:32:45 PM
That has been on loan for quite some time @Tony

Maybe, but not on the 60 which is normally full size buses
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on June 27, 2016, 08:45:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 27, 2016, 08:43:46 PM
Maybe, but not on the 60 which is normally full size buses

@Tony i was just saying that it has been at cannock for ages but i agree the 60 is usually the 37/9 series along with the VDL's aint it ?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on June 27, 2016, 08:56:08 PM
Quote from: RS on June 27, 2016, 08:45:35 PM
@Tony i was just saying that it has been at cannock for ages but i agree the 60 is usually the 37/9 series along with the VDL's aint it ?

Yes, It is my local route.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 27, 2016, 09:39:41 PM
2159 on the 60....considering this was a route with dedicated 61 plate buses which are now never on there... standards and slipping come to mind. There was a shitty cadet on there also earlier
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on June 27, 2016, 09:40:23 PM
Bet that was an interesting journey lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 27, 2016, 09:54:35 PM
Even more so if it went on 825 after. Presuming it could make it lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on June 27, 2016, 10:30:22 PM
Aren't the Volvos supposed to be allocated to it lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on June 27, 2016, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: RS on June 27, 2016, 08:45:35 PM
@Tony i was just saying that it has been at cannock for ages but i agree the 60 is usually the 37/9 series along with the VDL's aint it ?

@RS

2159 is a Stafford/Cannock bus.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 28, 2016, 06:08:45 AM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on June 27, 2016, 10:37:21 PM
@RS

2159 is a Stafford/Cannock bus.

Has been for a while. Better nick inside than the bu51 examples
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on June 28, 2016, 05:07:20 PM
3016 > 116 Usually Scanias
3013 > 110 Usually Saphhire Streetlites/E400S/4200
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on June 29, 2016, 09:52:40 PM
Quote from: RS on June 28, 2016, 05:07:20 PM
3016 > 116 Usually Scanias
3013 > 110 Usually Saphhire Streetlites/E400S/4200

Citaros are still regular on the 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylanbusboy45 on July 01, 2016, 02:33:40 PM
3017 did the 13:00 116 from Birmingham
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on July 01, 2016, 08:35:25 PM
3017 > 116 1707 off Square Peg
3002 > 110
3013 > 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on July 01, 2016, 09:23:05 PM
Quote from: RS on July 01, 2016, 08:35:25 PM
3017 > 116 1707 off Square Peg
3002 > 110
3013 > 110


As I said yesterday, this is not unusual
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on July 05, 2016, 12:38:01 PM
3507 > 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on July 06, 2016, 08:16:57 PM
*VERY RARE

3757 > CK 3
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on July 06, 2016, 09:42:58 PM
Quote from: RS on July 06, 2016, 08:16:57 PM
*VERY RARE

3757 > CK 3

This isn't very rare the 61 plates go on the 3's quite a lot
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on July 06, 2016, 09:44:14 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on July 06, 2016, 09:42:58 PM
This isn't very rare the 61 plates go on the 3's quite a lot
I disagree with you
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on July 06, 2016, 10:14:05 PM
Quote from: RS on July 06, 2016, 09:44:14 PM
I disagree with you

That's your choice but as I drive them I should know
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on July 08, 2016, 05:35:15 PM
VERY RARE

2159 on CK 70
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on July 08, 2016, 05:50:04 PM
Quote from: RS on July 08, 2016, 05:35:15 PM
NOT SO VERY RARE

2159 on CK 70

It's not rare to see a mpd on the 70.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BN on July 08, 2016, 06:11:36 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 08, 2016, 05:50:04 PM
It's not rare to see a mpd on the 70.

Correct, but very rare to have 2159 on it, it is Stafford's staff bus.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 08, 2016, 06:33:20 PM
Mpds slumming it on the 70...has ridership dropped on that too? Or was it just allocated a totally unsuitable bus for a route of that length?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on July 15, 2016, 08:18:53 AM
3760 on Cannock 1.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on July 15, 2016, 04:39:46 PM
Yesterday

Omnilinks on Tamworth 2, 3A and X55
Citaro on 785/786
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on July 23, 2016, 05:29:55 PM
A Citaro is on the 116 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 23, 2016, 06:24:43 PM
Quote from: 2206 on July 23, 2016, 05:29:55 PM
A Citaro is on the 116 today.

Is that unusual.  Be ace if it was the sapphire one lol

Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on July 23, 2016, 06:29:48 PM
Quote from: Bob on July 23, 2016, 06:24:43 PM
Is that unusual.  Be ace if it was the sapphire one lol
Yes, its usually a Omnilink.
It wasn't a sapphire one.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dom on July 23, 2016, 07:11:55 PM
Quote from: 2206 on July 23, 2016, 06:29:48 PM
Yes, its usually a Omnilink.
It wasn't a sapphire one.

I've caught the 116 several times and it has been a Citaro.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on July 23, 2016, 07:22:47 PM
Quote from: Dom on July 23, 2016, 07:11:55 PM
I've caught the 116 several times and it has been a Citaro.
When I see it it is usually a Omnilink (some of which are branded for it), only seen a Citaro a couple of times.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on July 26, 2016, 03:17:00 PM
Optare Versa 2990 is on the 116 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: RS on August 08, 2016, 12:18:53 PM
2376 on the 70
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: V89MOA on August 15, 2016, 12:56:50 PM
3302  is on the 116
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on August 15, 2016, 01:00:12 PM
Nearly had 4721 on tescos
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on August 15, 2016, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: V89MOA on August 15, 2016, 12:56:50 PM
3302  is on the 116

I'm thinking it may have replaced broken down 3509
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on August 17, 2016, 08:18:50 AM
4797 is on Wednesfield 19.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on August 23, 2016, 05:27:07 PM
Solo-297
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 646 on August 23, 2016, 06:19:15 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 23, 2016, 05:27:07 PM
Solo-297

Not unusual in the least.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on August 27, 2016, 12:13:25 PM
Sapphire Citato 3022 is on Tamworth 116.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on September 01, 2016, 04:22:17 PM
Arriva branded Gemini vice Sapphire Enviro on the 38
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: the trainbasher on September 03, 2016, 10:55:48 AM
Sapphire 4406 on the 1A to Blue Peter and a Solar on the Park and Ride today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dylanbusboy45 on September 05, 2016, 03:55:33 PM
4 branded 3329 on the 9 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on September 05, 2016, 06:00:12 PM
3784 route branded for Telford 5 , Telford to Stafford on Stafford local service 6 all day today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on September 05, 2016, 07:54:10 PM
That's because the 5 & 6 interwork now
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on September 06, 2016, 11:42:21 AM
Thanks for that.  They originally announced that Stafford town routes would be covered by Cannock that's what confused me.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on September 06, 2016, 01:50:23 PM
Cannock cover the majority but Telford do the 6 in the week and th 12 on Sunday's and bank holidays
Hope this helps
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: andy41 on September 13, 2016, 04:19:40 PM
Breadvan out on the 765 Tamworth - Lichfield today. Breadvans haven't operated round here since the late 90's. What is going on?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on September 13, 2016, 04:43:22 PM
Demonstrator
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 13, 2016, 04:46:21 PM
Bread van?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on September 13, 2016, 05:02:40 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 13, 2016, 04:46:21 PM
Bread van?

I thought that was a nickname for a member on this forum 🤔 but perhaps I dreamt it
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on September 13, 2016, 06:13:08 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 13, 2016, 04:46:21 PM
Bread van?

Any pictures? I thought bread vans were well gone!!!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on September 13, 2016, 06:55:00 PM
It's a Mercedes benz sprinter
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Reece on September 16, 2016, 09:03:44 PM
5 branded 3784 - FL63DXS was on the 9 on Wednesday evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on November 05, 2016, 02:18:13 PM
Solo 2504 on 3 to Cannock.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on November 05, 2016, 08:31:05 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 05, 2016, 02:18:13 PM
Solo 2504 on 3 to Cannock.

Not unusual the solos are allocated to this route
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 05, 2016, 09:01:42 PM
What services are they definitely allocated to? Seen on 62 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on November 06, 2016, 04:26:50 PM
Two of them where in Rugeley bus station on Friday, one was definitely on the 22.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on November 06, 2016, 06:44:12 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on November 05, 2016, 08:31:05 PM
Not unusual the solos are allocated to this route

Thanks. :) Was under impression that it was unusual... Only see Commanders and Pulsars on the 3/3A in Walsall.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 06, 2016, 09:21:13 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 06, 2016, 06:44:12 PM
Thanks. :) Was under impression that it was unusual... Only see Commanders and Pulsars on the 3/3A in Walsall.

And cadets
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on November 07, 2016, 09:32:50 AM
2702 on 63/64/65 👍👍👌👌👌👌👌
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on November 10, 2016, 09:25:51 AM
Quote from: 900 on November 07, 2016, 09:32:50 AM
2702 on 63/64/65 👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

2702 is on the 63/4/5 circuit today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Will on December 28, 2016, 05:00:22 PM
2144 (MX12 JXF) currently on the 9 (Telford-Bridgnorth) usually VDL Pulsars or Centro's
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on December 28, 2016, 05:32:48 PM
4783 on Wednesfield 27/28E yesterday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on January 06, 2017, 02:41:33 PM
Scania 3507 and another Scania on 110. 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on January 06, 2017, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on January 06, 2017, 02:41:33 PM
Scania 3507 and another Scania on 110.
3504 and 3507.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on January 09, 2017, 05:33:36 PM
3868 on the 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on January 14, 2017, 05:58:40 PM
3002 - 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on January 19, 2017, 05:53:19 PM
2402 on the 1
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on January 19, 2017, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: 2206 on January 14, 2017, 05:58:40 PM
3002 - 110.

Happens every day.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Alex on January 28, 2017, 07:16:16 PM
2515 (Solo SR) on the Alvaston's in Derby earlier
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on January 30, 2017, 05:21:20 PM
3863 on the 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on January 30, 2017, 06:48:19 PM
Not much different to when you posted 3868 being on the 110 :p
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on February 08, 2017, 09:03:35 PM
Telford Streetlite 3322 with route branding for Telford service 3 operating on Stafford service 6 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 08, 2017, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: Hector on February 08, 2017, 09:03:35 PM
Telford Streetlite 3322 with route branding for Telford service 3 operating on Stafford service 6 this afternoon.

3 branded 3323 was on the 9 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on February 09, 2017, 08:32:54 AM
Quote from: Hector on February 08, 2017, 09:03:35 PM
Telford Streetlite 3322 with route branding for Telford service 3 operating on Stafford service 6 this afternoon.

Stafford 6 interworks with Telford 5. Nice spot though!

Solo - 765
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Cheese on February 09, 2017, 06:11:50 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on February 09, 2017, 08:32:54 AM
Stafford 6 interworks with Telford 5. Nice spot though!

Solo - 765

Saw a 3 branded one on the 6 one afternoon last week, but generally seem to keep the Pulsars on there, so could well have been a changeover. One of my colleagues lives in Rickerscote and catches the 6 every day and hasn't mentioned an odd bus on there in the morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jc on February 09, 2017, 06:23:35 PM
solo on the 765 is booked
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 900 on February 12, 2017, 11:31:44 AM
4783 on 25
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on February 12, 2017, 12:11:08 PM
As in pye greens?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on February 12, 2017, 01:22:10 PM
Wednesfield 25
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on February 20, 2017, 04:04:26 PM
2702-13
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 23, 2017, 11:52:49 AM
Versa 2997 on Telford's 9.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on February 25, 2017, 06:50:06 PM
Scania on the 110. 18:50 Sutton heading to brum
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on March 02, 2017, 06:05:53 PM
2702-13
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: jtaylor69 on March 03, 2017, 07:46:08 AM
2997 on the 7 in Telford
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on March 20, 2017, 02:46:49 AM
4797 seen on the 27 in Dudley today, not sure how unusual this is though as I'm not usually up there on a Sunday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 28, 2017, 07:57:01 PM
On a route like the 60 what a joke
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on April 07, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
Unidentified Cannock Sapphire Streetlite in service in Stafford late this afternoon. Noted on South Walls around 17.50, but moved quicker than me before I got near enough to identify it !
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on April 07, 2017, 09:55:56 PM
3307
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 08, 2017, 08:53:27 AM
On the evening 2E there was a B7RLE this happens quite a lot. To be fair there's absolutely no excuse for that surely? In the day time If they're one or two down then fair enough but on a nighttime?  Lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on April 08, 2017, 11:47:04 AM
Quote from: Bob on April 08, 2017, 08:53:27 AM
On the evening 2E there was a B7RLE this happens quite a lot. To be fair there's absolutely no excuse for that surely? In the day time If they're one or two down then fair enough but on a nighttime?  Lol

So the question is, were they knackered for some reason, or elsewhere?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 08, 2017, 12:11:53 PM
Surely out of 7 they could find a couple lol. Although to be fair a volvo would be a much nicer experience than a Streetshite
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 09, 2017, 10:30:52 AM
B7RLE on 2E again last night
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on April 09, 2017, 11:10:45 AM
Were there any Streelites out yesterday?

I saw one bus on the 2 yesterday past my house that wasnt one.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 09, 2017, 12:11:35 PM
Yea there were. Maybe they've just given up on the Sapphire thing. It didn't work anyway lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on April 09, 2017, 12:29:27 PM
There was one on the Pye Green circular yesterday, I think it was FJ64 EVL but not 100% certain as it was a fleeting glimpse.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 09, 2017, 01:25:27 PM
The 1 would be better with volvos anyway and solo's could cope with the 2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on April 09, 2017, 02:41:39 PM
I spotted 2 volvos and 1 pulsar on the 1&2 yeaterday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 09, 2017, 02:44:30 PM
Bloody hell lol. Making your journey sparkle 😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Westy on April 09, 2017, 10:02:21 PM
Suppose they will get redeployed elsewhere soon?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 09, 2017, 11:04:11 PM
Lol probably.  Good riddance
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on April 10, 2017, 03:00:02 PM
What is the point of Sapphire?  Unlike Stagecoach and First and (to some extent) NXWM there are absolutely loads of Sapphire routes, not just the "flagship" routes.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 10, 2017, 03:50:25 PM
It did well in Cannock. ...after introduction they cut the frequency of the 1 and elongated the route 😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on April 11, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
3308 is on the 26 Pye Green Circular.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on April 11, 2017, 05:42:26 PM
Quote from: Michael Bevan on April 11, 2017, 05:18:37 PM
3308 is on the 26 Pye Green Circular.

Just Showing

Arriva, alternating with 'a DB company' on the destination when I saw it.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on April 11, 2017, 08:09:51 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2017, 05:42:26 PM
Just Showing

Arriva, alternating with 'a DB company' on the destination when I saw it.

It was showing it when I saw it. However it did have passengers onboard and people were asking the driver what service it was.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on April 11, 2017, 08:20:39 PM
Quote from: Michael Bevan on April 11, 2017, 08:09:51 PM
It was showing it when I saw it. However it did have passengers onboard and people were asking the driver what service it was.

Oh it was in service when I saw it as well, presumably Pye Green not worthy of being programmed in.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on April 11, 2017, 08:27:56 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2017, 08:20:39 PM
Oh it was in service when I saw it as well, presumably Pye Green not worthy of being programmed in.

I found it ironic that 3761 arrived into Cannock on a 1 to Walsall a few minutes after 3308 left.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on April 11, 2017, 08:34:03 PM
They can't do allocation lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on April 25, 2017, 11:52:31 AM
3868 is on Tamworth's 110 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on May 12, 2017, 02:38:29 PM
Ex London Cadet on the 825 today. Usually during the daytime the 825 is a preserve of the 58 plate Volvo's and 61 plate Pulsar's.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 12, 2017, 03:05:55 PM
Not always. Cadet 04 plate was on there Saturday.  In fact they appear quite a bit . LF02 PLV was on the 2 at Landywood  the other day also. The ex London examples truly are sheds
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on May 12, 2017, 03:13:21 PM
Quote from: Bob on May 12, 2017, 03:05:55 PM
Not always. Cadet 04 plate was on there Saturday.  In fact they appear quite a bit . LF02 PLV was on the 2 at Landywood  the other day also. The ex London examples truly are sheds

According to you every arriva vehicle is awful???
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 12, 2017, 05:56:23 PM
With regard to Cannocks fleet they pretty much are
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on May 13, 2017, 01:43:26 PM
Bob, read my post again, I said usually not always.  I know that the 825 sees any of the Cannock vehicles but I repeat USUALLY during the day it is the 58 plate Volvos and 61 plate Pulsars on that service.  Your dislike of all things Arriva is now well known.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 13, 2017, 02:20:28 PM
And I repeat a cadet on there isn't particularly unusual 😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 13, 2017, 02:21:19 PM
Also Commanders are pretty regular during the daytime. It's basically anything cannock can muster.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on May 13, 2017, 03:06:55 PM
I bow to your superior knowledge
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on May 14, 2017, 10:21:38 AM
Quote from: Bob on May 13, 2017, 02:21:19 PM
Also Commanders are pretty regular during the daytime. It's basically anything cannock can muster.

Personally I think that those Commanders look really old.  But they're not.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on May 14, 2017, 01:36:27 PM
The only 2 buses I don't see on 825 often are 3866/7
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on May 14, 2017, 04:38:47 PM
3867 scrapes the bridges at little Haywood
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on May 14, 2017, 05:29:48 PM
Would 3866/7 manage a full day on there without breaking down? Haven't they had a lot of trouble with them
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Adam 404 on May 20, 2017, 01:51:24 PM
3500 - 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: John on May 20, 2017, 04:31:32 PM
Quote from: Adam 404 on May 20, 2017, 01:51:24 PM
3500 - 110

Not unusual to have any type of single decker on the 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on May 20, 2017, 10:38:52 PM
Quote from: Adam 404 on May 20, 2017, 01:51:24 PM
3500 - 110

Driven by me :)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on May 21, 2017, 02:26:16 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on May 20, 2017, 10:38:52 PM
Driven by me :)

You're a driver @ntw456 ?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: leepenfold30 on May 21, 2017, 08:04:49 PM
Optare Solos 2526 2527 On 80 to Oadby today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on May 21, 2017, 08:16:13 PM
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on May 21, 2017, 02:26:16 PM
You're a driver @ntw456 ?

Yeah
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on May 22, 2017, 11:32:10 AM
Quote from: ntw456 on May 21, 2017, 08:16:13 PM
Yeah

Can you answer a question for me?
Do drivers have a specific route or do they work all the routes at their depot?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on May 23, 2017, 09:40:57 PM
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on May 22, 2017, 11:32:10 AM
Can you answer a question for me?
Do drivers have a specific route or do they work all the routes at their depot?

We do all the routes
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on May 25, 2017, 09:13:04 AM
Quote from: ntw456 on May 23, 2017, 09:40:57 PM
We do all the routes

So do you have to remember the route that each route takes?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Tony on May 25, 2017, 09:23:15 AM
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on May 25, 2017, 09:13:04 AM
So do you have to remember the route that each route takes?

Well if you don't you'd be in trouble.

In the 1980s I used to do overtime at all WMPTE garages so used to have to know every route in the West Midlands. I still know most of them now, but because I don't drive service work very often nowadays there are several changes I haven't kept up with.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dom on May 25, 2017, 09:24:03 AM
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on May 25, 2017, 09:13:04 AM
So do you have to remember the route that each route takes?

Well that's a bit of a daft question...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on May 25, 2017, 09:30:17 AM
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on May 25, 2017, 09:13:04 AM
So do you have to remember the route that each route takes?

Yes
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: YN64AOG on May 27, 2017, 09:40:39 AM
Quote from: ntw456 on May 25, 2017, 09:30:17 AM
Yes

Wow!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on June 08, 2017, 03:06:42 PM
2368 is on CK1/2 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on June 15, 2017, 02:56:19 PM
Cannock 3723 is on Tamworth 110 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on June 15, 2017, 04:07:15 PM
Telford VDL/ Plaxton Centro 3735 on the Telford-Stafford 5 + Stafford local 6 today mixed in with the more usual 59 and 63 plate Pulsars
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on June 15, 2017, 07:21:55 PM
2997 was on the 5/6 Stafford Monday
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on June 15, 2017, 09:24:27 PM
3723 was on the 110 credit to @Michael Bevan
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on June 15, 2017, 11:18:24 PM
Telford 2149 a mini Enviro 200 was leaving Stafford on Newport Road around 9.00am  yesterday with 'not in service' display and mechanic driving. Presumably worked in on a 5, but never seen such a small vehicle on that service.

Since Telford started working the 6, by using vehicles which work into Stafford on the 5 and therefore increasing the route requirement for the 5, the additional vehicles are either 57 reg Centro, 59 reg Pulsar or 3756 the 61 reg Pulsar. A few months ago Centros were frequently used, but much less so now.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on July 22, 2017, 11:15:10 PM
3310 was on the 10 earlier.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on August 02, 2017, 04:18:41 PM
3749 is on the 10/A (Wolverhampton-Telford/Pattingham)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on September 11, 2017, 01:54:52 PM
MIRA branded 3503 is on the 110, 13:50 city centre
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2017, 12:32:08 PM
Sapphire Enviro 400 4411 is on the 35A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on September 16, 2017, 02:18:14 PM
Quote from: Nathan on September 16, 2017, 12:32:08 PM
Saphire Enviro 400 4411 is on the 35A

Got swapped for 3730. Did the 14:05 departure from Walsall.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on January 05, 2018, 04:07:22 PM
3780 (Telford) is on the 10 this afternoon. It's not transponder fitted so cannot activate the Perton bus barrier and has to go the long way round into Perton.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on January 06, 2018, 12:37:36 PM
Sapphire E400 on the Tamworth 4 today, along with a Solo for a nice mix of high/low capacity lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on January 17, 2018, 05:48:59 PM
MIRA branded 3502 on the 110, came off Aston Expressway northbound at 17:48
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Kevin on January 27, 2018, 02:44:37 PM
Telford 3310 in Wolves bus station on the 9, 14:45
Not often you get to see a Streetlite here
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on February 19, 2018, 03:52:04 PM
There's a Decker on the 10, just came into Wolverhampton. Too far away to make out any details though.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Dom on February 19, 2018, 05:15:06 PM
Quote from: DJ98 on February 19, 2018, 03:52:04 PM
There's a Decker on the 10, just came into Wolverhampton. Too far away to make out any details though.

Not unusual.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on February 19, 2018, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: Dom on February 19, 2018, 05:15:06 PM
Not unusual.

Is that board booked a decker then? I thought it was mini e200s on 10?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on February 19, 2018, 05:49:36 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 19, 2018, 05:21:52 PM
Is that board booked a decker then? I thought it was mini e200s on 10?

That's what I thought, I can't remember seeing a decker on there over the past few months of being in Wolverhampton for uni.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on February 19, 2018, 08:25:42 PM
There is a DAF DB250/ALX400 on the 10 every weekday afternoon. It does the 10S school service (or it did last time i checked) and then several Perton trips. 4797 turns up most afternoons. The general daytime allocation is a mix of DAF SB120/Wright Cadets and Enviro 200's.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: mark114 on February 19, 2018, 10:50:33 PM
Hello I can confirm as always 4797 was on the 10 service this afternoon one of the days last week I believe it was Tuesday 4803 worked the same service
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on February 20, 2018, 12:40:09 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 19, 2018, 08:25:42 PM
There is a DAF DB250/ALX400 on the 10 every weekday afternoon. It does the 10S school service (or it did last time i checked) and then several Perton trips. 4797 turns up most afternoons. The general daytime allocation is a mix of DAF SB120/Wright Cadets and Enviro 200's.

Ah, that makes sense then, I usually head home just after 1PM or later on in the evening, so I wouldn't usually see it.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on February 20, 2018, 02:33:21 PM
Quote from: Dom on February 19, 2018, 05:15:06 PM
Not unusual.

I'm guessing the decker doesn't run in the summer holidays on the 10?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on February 20, 2018, 03:10:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 20, 2018, 02:33:21 PM
I'm guessing the decker doesn't run in the summer holidays on the 10?

It was on the 10 yesterday, so it seems to still run during holidays.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: mark114 on February 20, 2018, 09:58:33 PM
Hello DJ98 yes I believe the normal service appliers as I seen it again this afternoon in Wolverhampton again the normal bus 4797 thank you for your post

Mark
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on February 21, 2018, 06:04:28 PM
4707 Y707 XJF making an usual full day on the 70/70A Oswestry - Shrewsbury today. Perhaps explained with 3509 and 3785 been VOR and 2944 in the workshop at Oswestry.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on March 02, 2018, 01:24:27 PM
I think there's a Sapphire Streetlite on the 3...Just passed one in Brownhills heading towards Cannock. It appeared to have passengers onboard...
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on March 03, 2018, 12:41:04 PM
FJ06 ZTE is on the 1 (Cannock - Walsall).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on March 03, 2018, 01:39:21 PM
Nice to see commanders back on there
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 03, 2018, 03:12:04 PM
I dunno why its even marketed as a sapphire route anymore, theres always usually b7 pulsar etc on there. Cant see why they upgraded it for tho, especially the 2. Failure like everything they do in the WM 😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: ntw456 on March 03, 2018, 04:45:17 PM
There's two streetlites off one for accident damage and not sure about the other one
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 03, 2018, 11:20:04 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on March 03, 2018, 04:45:17 PM
There's two streetlites off one for accident damage and not sure about the other one

Theyve always got at least 1 off anyway lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: V89MOA on March 08, 2018, 12:08:21 PM
X65 branded 3001 is on the 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on March 09, 2018, 09:59:24 PM
4707 has worked on the 70/70A Oswestry - Shrewsbury all week opposed to its 405 School Service
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on March 22, 2018, 05:53:50 PM
Oswestry have pressed 6005 BU03 HRA on the 70 Oswestry to Shrewsbury late afternoon onwards at least, quite rare to appear.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on May 30, 2018, 10:08:37 AM
Yesterday

4012 - X84
3314 - 127

RBOF
84/85 branded MMC on 44/44A
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ian Hardy on June 08, 2018, 10:00:17 AM
I am not sure whether these are unusual or not:

4200 on 110 02/06/18

3000 on 110 03/06/18

Ian Hardy
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ian Hardy on June 08, 2018, 10:11:11 PM
I saw 3318 on 78 in Longford, Coventry on Wed 06/06/18.

I had seen a post that they were for the X84.

Ian Hardy
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 13, 2018, 12:35:10 PM
5 branded VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar 3781 on the 10/A (Wolverhampton to Telford/Pattingham) this lunchtime.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on June 28, 2018, 05:01:58 PM
3306 (1 and 2/A Branded) is on the 110 today.
On the Priory Queensway in Birmingham City Centre at 15:50.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on June 28, 2018, 05:19:40 PM
Quote from: 2206 on June 28, 2018, 05:01:58 PM
3306 (1 and 2/A Branded) is on the 110 today.
On the Priory Queensway in Birmingham City Centre at 15:50.

The novelty of a Cannock branded bus in Birmingham!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on July 09, 2018, 01:39:47 PM
Fair few in Telford today:

3329 on 16
Another Streetlite on 15
3733 on 15 (first time I've not seen an Enviro on both 15 and 16 in one day)
1006 on 3
Enviro200 on 1/2
3697 (SY vehicle) on 4
A Streetlite on 10/13 circuit
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on July 12, 2018, 10:27:26 PM
Sapphire Streetlite 3306 was on the 3/A earlier. Operated the 18:40 journey off Walsall.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on July 14, 2018, 09:54:48 PM
3312-9 not sure how unusual
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on July 15, 2018, 07:39:47 AM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 14, 2018, 09:54:48 PM
3312-9 not sure how unusual

Not too unusual these days; it's normally a Streetlite, Centro, Commander or Pulsar.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on July 16, 2018, 02:12:05 PM
2745 and 2748 on Cannock 1.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 16, 2018, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 16, 2018, 02:12:05 PM
2745 and 2748 on Cannock 1.

So even with a spare Sapphire they cant even manage it...and they then put the two crappest buses they have on a supposedly premium route? Was there not a Pulsar/B7/ even Commander available? Jesus 🤣
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on July 16, 2018, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 16, 2018, 02:12:05 PM
2745 and 2748 on Cannock 1.

2748 has moved from Telford then? :(
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on July 16, 2018, 07:59:23 PM
3308-Pye Greens
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 16, 2018, 08:32:00 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on July 16, 2018, 07:59:23 PM
3308-Pye Greens

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on July 17, 2018, 04:30:32 PM
2404 on 14/19 circuit in Telford today - I'm assuming a transfer in exchange for 2748.

@Bob - please have your Solo back; it sounds horrendous!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 17, 2018, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: PointerDart on July 17, 2018, 04:30:32 PM
2404 on 14/19 circuit in Telford today - I'm assuming a transfer in exchange for 2748.

@Bob - please have your Solo back; it sounds horrendous!
2404 is it a resprayed one?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on July 17, 2018, 08:27:11 PM
Quote from: Bob on July 17, 2018, 05:20:25 PM
2404 is it a resprayed one?

Indeed it is. So all of a sudden Telford has gone from 1 resprayed bus to 5 (4 being transfers!) 😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 18, 2018, 07:00:07 AM
Quote from: PointerDart on July 17, 2018, 08:27:11 PM
Indeed it is. So all of a sudden Telford has gone from 1 resprayed bus to 5 (4 being transfers!) 😂

Ah yea they couldnt even be arsed to bother retrimming it either still has its origibal interior
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on July 19, 2018, 01:09:27 PM
05 plate Solo on Pye Greens
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on September 03, 2018, 05:01:46 PM
Optare Versa on route 4 in Telford today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on September 03, 2018, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on September 03, 2018, 05:01:46 PM
Optare Versa on route 4 in Telford today

Did you see a reg/fleet no. by any chance, just out of interest?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on September 03, 2018, 05:23:44 PM
Quote from: PointerDart on September 03, 2018, 05:16:53 PM
Did you see a reg/fleet no. by any chance, just out of interest?
No sorry. I think it was an 09 plate.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: tphi12000 on September 03, 2018, 06:51:02 PM
Cannock Solo 2496 on sapphire route 1 this evening.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 03, 2018, 06:52:54 PM
Quote from: tphi12000 on September 03, 2018, 06:51:02 PM
Cannock Solo 2496 on sapphire route 1 this evening.

One on there Sat as well!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on September 03, 2018, 11:17:41 PM
saw that aswell in bloxwich
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 03, 2018, 11:28:25 PM
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 03, 2018, 11:17:41 PM
Opt are solo was on route 1 in walsall

Thats what the post above was saying mate
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on September 03, 2018, 11:31:07 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 03, 2018, 11:28:25 PM
Thats what the post above was saying mate
Sorry didn't see that m8 I'll be much careful next time
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on September 04, 2018, 10:31:00 AM
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 03, 2018, 11:31:07 PM
Sorry didn't see that m8 I'll be much careful next time

I werent having a go mate no need to apologise 😀😀😀😀😀
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on September 04, 2018, 02:02:52 PM
Quote from: Bob on September 04, 2018, 10:31:00 AM
I werent having a go mate no need to apologise 😀😀😀😀😀
OK but now we need to carry on with the unusual workings now
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on September 07, 2018, 08:14:24 PM
A few from within Telford today:

2142 (MX12 CEY) on 3
2702 (YJ54 CKF) on 11
Park & Ride Versa on X4/X5
3792 (FL63 DYA) on 16 (very tight along Alma Avenue in Malinslee - surprised it fit through; centimetres from hitting a parked Mercedes' wing mirror).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on September 11, 2018, 03:58:31 PM
Hinckley-based 2737 on the 13s and 19s in Telford today; unsure if this is another loan or a new move with the deckers being withdrawn soon?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on September 11, 2018, 04:42:39 PM
2737 was Hinckley, Cannock before that
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on September 11, 2018, 05:09:33 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on September 11, 2018, 04:42:39 PM
2737 was Hinckley, Cannock before that

Ah I didn't realise - thanks for that.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: CL on September 22, 2018, 02:57:05 PM
VDL Commander on the 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on November 05, 2018, 04:15:31 PM
FJ06 ZTG on the Cannock 2.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on November 19, 2018, 06:54:41 PM
B7RLE on 10/70
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 19, 2018, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on November 19, 2018, 06:54:41 PM
B7RLE on 10/70

Theyve been on the (70 at least) loads of times lol
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on November 20, 2018, 09:16:49 AM
Quote from: Bob on November 19, 2018, 07:06:33 PM
Theyve been on the (70 at least) loads of times lol

I',m very much aware of that thank you! However I personally haven't seen one on the 10 yet. Have you not got some seat trim to whine about?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on November 20, 2018, 12:27:57 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on November 20, 2018, 09:16:49 AM
I',m very much aware of that thank you! However I personally haven't seen one on the 10 yet. Have you not got some seat trim to whine about?

Alright, dont get your wig wet....😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: leepenfold30 on November 20, 2018, 03:11:07 PM
MIRA Bus 2003 on X55 route to Leicester
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on November 24, 2018, 07:43:07 PM
Oswestry allocated 4806 X502 GGO on the 70/70A Oswestry to Shrewsbury today, first time its been used on that service as far as aware.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on November 27, 2018, 07:24:35 PM
Oswestry allocated 2546 YN53 SVT on the 70/70A Oswestry to Shrewsbury yesterday and today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on November 28, 2018, 02:38:39 PM
1 for @Ashley 60171, Cannock 3913 on 70/10
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on November 28, 2018, 10:35:19 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on November 28, 2018, 02:38:39 PM
1 for @Ashley 60171, Cannock 3913 on 70/10

I forgot to mention I saw a Dart on there Friday night. @Busman Jamie
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on December 21, 2018, 01:41:45 PM
2736 on Cannock 1.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on December 29, 2018, 04:14:03 PM
Cannock 3721 on 1/2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on December 29, 2018, 04:22:40 PM
3721 had broken down in bus station at half 2 with engine cover up and van in attendance
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on January 02, 2019, 04:30:12 PM
Cannock 3722 on 1 & 2.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on January 02, 2019, 05:43:52 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on January 02, 2019, 04:30:12 PM
Cannock 3722 on 1 & 2.

As a result, there's a Streetlite off route, might be on Pye Greens but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on January 02, 2019, 06:13:20 PM
Quote from: StourValley98 on January 02, 2019, 05:43:52 PM
As a result, there's a Streetlite off route, might be on Pye Greens but I'm not sure.
63 I believe
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 02, 2019, 09:26:10 PM
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on January 02, 2019, 06:13:20 PM
63 I believe

There was a Streetlite on Pye Greens earlier. So even with a spare Sapphire Pulsar thry still cant get a full allocation lol. Im sure there was a Solo on the 1/2 the other day
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: 2206 on January 02, 2019, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: Bob on January 02, 2019, 09:26:10 PM
There was a Streetlite on Pye Greens earlier. So even with a spare Sapphire Pulsar thry still cant get a full allocation lol. Im sure there was a Solo on the 1/2 the other day
Would you rather the Streetlite and Solo or prefer no bus at all turning up? Its not just Arriva as well.

NX put platinum buses on non platinum routes regularly as well today I saw, 6810 on the 16 and 6816 on the 33, though i'm sure the passengers on non of those routes minded that they had a premium bus rather than the standard bus.
Same can be said for the Solo on the 1/2, a Solo is better than no bus at all. NX had 3 Tridents on the platinum services to Birmingham Uni and the QE today as well. I saw a Gemini on the X5 where 6810 and 6816 are usually found as well.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 02, 2019, 11:07:46 PM
Quote from: 2206 on January 02, 2019, 09:33:36 PM
Would you rather the Streetlite and Solo or prefer no bus at all turning up? Its not just Arriva as well.

NX put platinum buses on non platinum routes regularly as well today I saw, 6810 on the 16 and 6816 on the 33, though i'm sure the passengers on non of those routes minded that they had a premium bus rather than the standard bus.
Same can be said for the Solo on the 1/2, a Solo is better than no bus at all. NX had 3 Tridents on the platinum services to Birmingham Uni and the QE today as well. I saw a Gemini on the X5 where 6810 and 6816 are usually found as well.

Well Sapphire is allegedly a premium service, however a threadbare Commander ( the one used even broke down on the 1/2 the other day) or a Solo is of a much lower standard than anything NX would likely turn out on a Pkatinum ssrvice surely.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on January 03, 2019, 09:29:18 PM
Oswestry had on loan Telford Pulsar 2, 3782, complete with 5 branding for Telford to Stafford on the 70/70A Oswestry to Shrewsbury today. Had to back to Oswestry, very fine example too!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on January 12, 2019, 03:57:33 PM
3741- cannock 1/2
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on January 29, 2019, 07:28:03 PM
Optare Solo SR 2516 on 74 this evening (presumably transferred from Derby to Cannock) and 3719 on the 5 (so transferred to Telford ?)
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 29, 2019, 08:38:39 PM
3719 has been at Cannock quite a bit longer than the rest of that batch. It was always the most knackered sounding of the lot
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on January 30, 2019, 11:21:19 AM
3719 transferred to Telford last week some time
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on February 11, 2019, 08:32:38 PM
Two further Solo SRs operating services in Stafford today - 2508 and 2514 both ex Derby
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on February 23, 2019, 09:31:43 PM
4405 (38) - Derby 2, 1502 off Swadlincote
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on March 01, 2019, 08:10:26 PM
Shrewsbury P&R Versa, 2969 YJ60 LUH spent the whole day on the X4/X5 services to Telford. 2974 YJ09 MKN (new livery and usual on route 1) was on the 436 to Bridgnorth / 9 Wolverhampton, replaced 3692 this morning been the reason why.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: DJ on March 08, 2019, 09:21:27 AM
3303 is on the 10 in Wolverhampton this morning
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on May 01, 2019, 08:42:06 PM
Dart on the 19
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on May 10, 2019, 06:15:15 PM
FJ55 BWA was on Cannock 1 & 2 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: I love Walsall buses on May 30, 2019, 08:09:50 PM
2374 was on the Cannock 1 & 2 today
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: P419 EJW on June 03, 2019, 08:12:34 AM
YJ57 AZU is on Cannock 1 & 2.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Busman Jamie on June 04, 2019, 07:03:22 PM
2376 - on the 1 this evening
3909- on the 2 this evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BusMan Greg on June 04, 2019, 07:12:30 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on June 04, 2019, 07:03:22 PM
2376 - on the 1 this evening
3909- on the 2 this evening
Isn't that odd to see darts and volvo's on cannocks sapphire routes mate. If a streetlite appeared on the 1/2 that would be classed as an odd working :P
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4609 on June 05, 2019, 08:25:12 PM
VDL SB200/Wright Commander 3725 (FJ06 ZTM) was on the 19 (Bloxwich to Walsall) this afternoon, usually in the hands of Optare Solo SR's.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on June 11, 2019, 10:48:53 AM
Optare Solo 2496 is on the 25 today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Michael Bevan on June 12, 2019, 11:48:46 AM
1003 is on the 19.
2510 is on the 25.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on June 14, 2019, 07:00:23 PM
Optare Solo SR on the Telford X4 tonight.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on June 15, 2019, 10:40:09 AM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on June 14, 2019, 07:00:23 PM
Optare Solo SR on the Telford X4 tonight.

Not too unusual as it's probably come off from the daytime 16s as happens normally, which is usually Enviros or Solo SRs
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on June 15, 2019, 12:29:40 PM
Quote from: PointerDart on June 15, 2019, 10:40:09 AM
Not too unusual as it's probably come off from the daytime 16s as happens normally, which is usually Enviros or Solo SRs
No, this route is operated by Shrewsbury garage who normally allocate versa's to it so it couldn't have come off the 16.  Shrewsbury don't have any enviro's.  I have never seen Solo's on it before.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on June 15, 2019, 01:04:49 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on June 15, 2019, 12:29:40 PM
No, this route is operated by Shrewsbury garage who normally allocate versa's to it so it couldn't have come off the 16.  Shrewsbury don't have any enviro's.  I have never seen Solo's on it before.

There are shorts operated by Telford in the late afternoon on schooldays which operate between Wellington and Telford Centre - that is what I assumed would have happened
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on June 15, 2019, 04:47:48 PM
Quote from: PointerDart on June 15, 2019, 01:04:49 PM
There are shorts operated by Telford in the late afternoon on schooldays which operate between Wellington and Telford Centre - that is what I assumed would have happened
Possibly, yes
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on June 17, 2019, 04:14:43 PM
3749 making an appearance on the 14 (Telford-Shifnal) today.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on July 29, 2019, 01:48:13 PM
6009 working the 519 (Shrewsbury-Newport). Usually worked by versa's.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on August 21, 2019, 05:34:42 PM
2702 on the 5/5A (Telford - Stafford) today covering for 3781 which was suffering from a fault this morning
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Grinder on August 22, 2019, 08:05:51 AM
There was quite a mix of vehicles on the 5 yesterday apart from 2702, I also saw a Centro, a Streetlite and a couple of 59 plate Pulsars but none of the 63 plate branded Pulsars. Another oddity was the positioning of the 'Connecting Telford' strapline.  On at least one it was underneath the windows and towards the front.  Sorry can't give fleet nos as I was driving.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on August 22, 2019, 08:36:02 AM
Quote from: Grinder on August 22, 2019, 08:05:51 AM
There was quite a mix of vehicles on the 5 yesterday apart from 2702, I also saw a Centro, a Streetlite and a couple of 59 plate Pulsars but none of the 63 plate branded Pulsars. Another oddity was the positioning of the 'Connecting Telford' strapline.  On at least one it was underneath the windows and towards the front.  Sorry can't give fleet nos as I was driving.
The branded pulsars are slowly starting to be debranded and painted into the new Arriva livery.  Centro's and Streetlites do often make it onto the 5 so not unusual to see them on the route.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Hector on August 22, 2019, 07:16:11 PM
Centros and more recently Streetlites do make it on to the 5, but that is normally at weekends. During the week it is unusual to see anything other than a 59 reg or 63 reg pulsar on the 5.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on August 22, 2019, 08:52:27 PM
Quote from: Hector on August 22, 2019, 07:16:11 PM
Centros and more recently Streetlites do make it on to the 5, but that is normally at weekends. During the week it is unusual to see anything other than a 59 reg or 63 reg pulsar on the 5.

Had 3335 on the 5 on Monday so more often now
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on August 22, 2019, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on August 22, 2019, 08:36:02 AM
The branded pulsars are slowly starting to be debranded and painted into the new Arriva livery.  Centro's and Streetlites do often make it onto the 5 so not unusual to see them on the route.

3784 the only one needing doing now I believe
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: PointerDart on August 22, 2019, 08:54:19 PM
Quote from: Grinder on August 22, 2019, 08:05:51 AM
There was quite a mix of vehicles on the 5 yesterday apart from 2702, I also saw a Centro, a Streetlite and a couple of 59 plate Pulsars but none of the 63 plate branded Pulsars. Another oddity was the positioning of the 'Connecting Telford' strapline.  On at least one it was underneath the windows and towards the front.  Sorry can't give fleet nos as I was driving.

Mainly the newly repainted ones, including 3753, 3755, and the repainted 63 plates. Looks so tacky how they've done it. Not even been retrimmed on the 59 plates and no USB charging apart from 3751 and 3752
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on August 24, 2019, 02:18:22 PM
2702 working the 113/4/5/6 circuit today. Usually in the hands of a solo or E200.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on August 24, 2019, 10:03:32 PM
UID streetlite on the 8/297.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on September 11, 2019, 07:43:44 PM
2149 on the 5 to Stafford yesterday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: CL on December 17, 2019, 10:38:17 AM
Omnilink 3500 not long left Birmingham with a 110
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on December 18, 2019, 08:24:46 PM
A few from today in Shropshire:

2993 YJ09 MKG replaced 3694 on 436 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth and 9 Bridgnorth to Wolverhampton.
4803 Y485 UGC on 70/70 Oswestry to Shrewsbury
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on December 19, 2019, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: Depotosw on December 18, 2019, 08:24:46 PM
A few from today in Shropshire:

2993 YJ09 MKG replaced 3694 on 436 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth and 9 Bridgnorth to Wolverhampton.
4803 Y485 UGC on 70/70 Oswestry to Shrewsbury

Is 4803 likely to be a regular on the 70 over Christmas do you know? @Depotosw
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Rich-82 on December 20, 2019, 04:33:23 PM
Shrewsbury optare solo 2535 on the x5 service from Telford this evening
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on December 20, 2019, 06:40:21 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on December 19, 2019, 09:59:13 AM
Is 4803 likely to be a regular on the 70 over Christmas do you know? @Depotosw
Hi, best bet if strays out will be the 53 Ellesmere but but always possible on the 70/70A but not been common this year. 4803 spent the day on 53 last Saturday.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on December 20, 2019, 06:44:37 PM
Quote from: Rich-82 on December 20, 2019, 04:33:23 PM
Shrewsbury optare solo 2535 on the x5 service from Telford this evening
Saw that myself, did look out of place. The reason will be heavy congestion in Shrewsbury last few days in getting around Abbey Foregate and up Wyle Cop due to Castle Walls been closed, X4/X5 running at times 20 to 30 minutes late. Yesterday 2976 got placed onto the 436 for the very same reason with 3695 getting very late in due to traffic.   
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on January 14, 2020, 06:53:19 PM
3756 YJ61 FEF appeared on the 70 Oswestry - Shrewsbury by late afternoon today after going on the Wrexham services first thing, must say VDL SB200, Wright Pulsars are much more preferable on the 70/70A over Versas and Scanias!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Rich-82 on January 29, 2020, 03:35:37 PM
Optare solo 2546 on Route 4 today in Telford at about 15.20 seen in Wellington
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Cheese on January 29, 2020, 04:24:15 PM
Quote from: Rich-82 on January 29, 2020, 03:35:37 PM
Optare solo 2546 on Route 4 today in Telford at about 15.20 seen in Wellington

This was on the 6 in Stafford yesterday lunchtime so it must have also done the 5 at some point.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Rich-82 on January 29, 2020, 05:31:42 PM
Quote from: Cheese on January 29, 2020, 04:24:15 PM
This was on the 6 in Stafford yesterday lunchtime so it must have also done the 5 at some point.
very strange workings as this vehicle is normally from what ive seen is confined to the Bridgnorth service from Telford
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on January 29, 2020, 05:51:40 PM
Quote from: Cheese on January 29, 2020, 04:24:15 PM
This was on the 6 in Stafford yesterday lunchtime so it must have also done the 5 at some point.
Surprised it made it to Newport let alone Stafford!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on January 29, 2020, 07:34:38 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on January 29, 2020, 05:51:40 PM
Surprised it made it to Newport let alone Stafford!

When it was in Oswestry 12 months ago it would regularly appear on the 70/70A Oswestry - Shrewsbury as they struggled to find an allocation for it, it was far too small for the peak 70 workings and would annoy the punters (myself included). All that said when at Oswestry it was fast and reliable as hell.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Ashley 60171 on January 29, 2020, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on January 29, 2020, 05:51:40 PM
Surprised it made it to Newport let alone Stafford!

Don't knock it til you try it. Not bad for a Solo and the sole remaining ex Midland/Choice vehicle in the fleet.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on January 29, 2020, 10:43:09 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on January 29, 2020, 05:51:40 PM
Surprised it made it to Newport let alone Stafford!

You'd think itd be allocated to Cannock, isnt that where all buses go to die?😂
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on January 31, 2020, 05:42:16 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on January 29, 2020, 09:29:42 PM
Don't knock it til you try it. Not bad for a Solo and the sole remaining ex Midland/Choice vehicle in the fleet.
@Ashley 60171 I have travelled on it many times as it is regularly found working my local route.  It makes a loud rattling/knocking sound whenever it idles.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Trident 4194 on January 31, 2020, 08:51:36 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on January 31, 2020, 05:42:16 PM
@Ashley 60171 I have travelled on it many times as it is regularly found working my local route.  It makes a loud rattling/knocking sound whenever it idles.

What route is it usually on?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on January 31, 2020, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 31, 2020, 08:51:36 PM
What route is it usually on?
Usually on 113/4/5/6 or the 8/297.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on February 12, 2020, 12:48:24 PM
UID Pulsar on the 19 spotted in Shrewsbury around 1230.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on February 12, 2020, 02:09:58 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on February 12, 2020, 12:48:24 PM
UID Pulsar on the 19 spotted in Shrewsbury around 1230.

3780 on 19, had a quick spin on it.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on February 17, 2020, 07:14:48 PM
4806 X502 GGO was pressed onto the 70 Oswestry to Shrewsbury for a round trip, 16:12 ex OS and 17:17 ex SY, this due to delays with the service due to flooding in Shrewsbury. It made a nice trip home after a little walk to get it from Frankwell.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on March 03, 2020, 05:31:05 PM
UID Pulsar on the 70 to Oswestry this morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Depotosw on March 03, 2020, 07:55:07 PM
Quote from: NXWMFAN1105 on March 03, 2020, 05:31:05 PM
UID Pulsar on the 70 to Oswestry this morning.

3762 YJ61 FEP, on the 70/70A yesterday and today as I had it back both days. It finally entered use this week after a month off the road due to some substantial work required to bring it up to standard. 
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 03, 2020, 09:33:03 PM
Quote from: Depotosw on March 03, 2020, 07:55:07 PM
3762 YJ61 FEP, on the 70/70A yesterday and today as I had it back both days. It finally entered use this week after a month off the road due to some substantial work required to bring it up to standard.

Where was it based prior?
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 03, 2020, 09:37:02 PM
Quote from: Bob on March 03, 2020, 09:33:03 PM


Just realised it was at Cannock till December ;) sort of explains it....
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Bob on March 03, 2020, 10:17:51 PM
If one of Cannocks newest buses has to have significant work done to get it up to standard for another garage what does that say about the rest of the fleet which is mostly considerably older? I think Arriva have just given Cannock up as a bad job!
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on June 05, 2020, 03:37:03 PM
2512 working the Telford staff shuttle today, seen by The International Centre around 1130 this morning.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Rich-82 on June 05, 2020, 06:00:35 PM
It's being used for the staff shuttle as they are not using a mini bus like they normally do there was one of the Enviros on the staff shuttle yesterday and I've seen streetlites on there to
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on July 21, 2020, 03:57:09 PM
2546 on 1/2.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: BusMan Greg on November 12, 2021, 09:46:42 AM
Pulsar on Telford 14/14A yesterday

Also, a streetlite had "8 Bridgnorth" on the blind (weather it actually did the 8 is another story).
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Pat on November 12, 2021, 08:50:35 PM
Quote from: BusMan Greg on November 12, 2021, 09:46:42 AM
Pulsar on Telford 14/14A yesterday

Also, a streetlite had "8 Bridgnorth" on the blind (weather it actually did the 8 is another story).
The 14 has never seemed to have a fixed allocation.  Basically anything and everything will turn up on it.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Jack on November 08, 2023, 04:56:42 PM
Scania 3505 is out on a peak 110.
Title: Re: Arriva - Unusual Workings
Post by: Vulcan on November 08, 2023, 06:10:57 PM
That will be a fine then or £50 daily charge !