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Title: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on December 15, 2014, 07:21:02 PM
Period 11 fleet changes are now on the front page of the main site
http://wmbusphotos.com/
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on January 07, 2015, 08:10:39 PM
Period 12 fleet changes are now on the front page of the main site
http://wmbusphotos.com/
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on March 03, 2015, 09:02:50 PM
Hinckley Bus have 2544 2563 2708 2328
2567 2105 2228 2414 3150 have left Barwell
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: John on March 06, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
Pulsars 3792 and 3793 now appear to have been transferred to Arriva The Shires

https://www.flickr.com/photos/134490856@N08/25178006560/
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on March 06, 2016, 07:21:52 PM
Not required for Leicester then as thought, how many are left at Cannock now altogether?  The Volvos p##s all over them in almost every area tbf
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: BN on March 06, 2016, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: John on March 06, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
Pulsars 3792 and 3793 now appear to have been transferred to Arriva The Shires

https://www.flickr.com/photos/134490856@N08/25178006560/

3794 will also be joining them.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on March 06, 2016, 09:36:47 PM
I thought 3 61 plates were going? 3764/65/66? 3764 was at Ck Friday on PG
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on March 06, 2016, 10:15:55 PM
Is that in addition to the ones that have already gone to thurmaston?  How many pulsars will of left cannock in total
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Ashley 60171 on March 07, 2016, 01:47:34 AM
Quote from: Bob on March 06, 2016, 10:15:55 PM
Is that in addition to the ones that have already gone to thurmaston?  How many pulsars will of left cannock in total

10 will have left.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on March 07, 2016, 12:04:00 PM
7 63 plates, 3 61 plates
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: John on July 14, 2016, 07:59:39 PM
Can I please ask, on the period 6 fleet changes, what does 'HO' mean next to the Shires transfers?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: winston on July 14, 2016, 08:06:00 PM
Quote from: John on July 14, 2016, 07:59:39 PM
Can I please ask, on the period 6 fleet changes, what does 'HO' mean next to the Shires transfers?

Isn't HO Head Office?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on July 14, 2016, 08:06:47 PM
Quote from: John on July 14, 2016, 07:59:39 PM
Can I please ask, on the period 6 fleet changes, what does 'HO' mean next to the Shires transfers?

Head Office, Arriva equivilant of reserve
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: John on July 14, 2016, 08:08:59 PM
Thanks both  :) I was wondering what might happen to the DLP buses, if they are just for spares or if they might enter service
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Cheese on July 26, 2016, 12:18:09 PM
Former Midlands Lowlander 4723 FD02UKJ is now with M Travel of Castleford, just seen it leaving Pontefract bus station in full M Travel livery, looks quite smart.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: markcf83 on July 26, 2016, 03:55:36 PM
Quote from: John on July 14, 2016, 08:08:59 PM
Thanks both  :) I was wondering what might happen to the DLP buses, if they are just for spares or if they might enter service
I presume they are for component recovery and other things too. They won't see service.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on October 11, 2016, 08:02:17 PM
I've just done the period 9 changes
http://wmbusphotos.com/Fleetchanges/ArrivaMidlands.html

I reckon that a reduction of over 20 operational vehicles in the 'Arriva Midlands North' area
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on October 11, 2016, 08:47:53 PM
Have all of Cannocks MPDS left now? With the 19/20 & 15 home I can't imagine there's much use for the type
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Alex on October 11, 2016, 08:59:59 PM
Also, has 3022 been sold? As on the fleetlist, it says ''3911 (BV58 MLE) sold'', and as BV58 MLE is 3022, does that mean it has actually been sold? Or a typo?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on October 11, 2016, 09:04:38 PM
Quote from: Alex on October 11, 2016, 08:59:59 PM
Also, has 3022 been sold? As on the fleetlist, it says ''3911 (BV58 MLE) sold'', and as BV58 MLE is 3022, does that mean it has actually been sold? Or a typo?

My error, I will correct it
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: ntw456 on October 12, 2016, 05:01:33 PM
Quote from: Bob on October 11, 2016, 08:47:53 PM
Have all of Cannocks MPDS left now? With the 19/20 & 15 home I can't imagine there's much use for the type

They've gone wednesfield and I believe at least 2 are on loan to Tamworth
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on October 12, 2016, 08:17:43 PM
Also 2746 isn't withdrawn, been about cannock today
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: ntw456 on October 12, 2016, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on October 12, 2016, 08:17:43 PM
Also 2746 isn't withdrawn, been about cannock today
And towed in this evening lol twice in two days
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Ashley 60171 on October 13, 2016, 04:45:59 PM
Does anybody know who 4788, 4791, 4808 have been sold to? Also are 4786, 4789, 4797 withdrawn?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on October 13, 2016, 04:59:13 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on October 12, 2016, 10:15:15 PM
And towed in this evening lol twice in two days

Not surprising pretty much a shed
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: andyallen4014 on October 17, 2016, 06:11:44 PM
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on October 13, 2016, 04:45:59 PM
Does anybody know who 4788, 4791, 4808 have been sold to? Also are 4786, 4789, 4797 withdrawn?

4789 is withdrawn but still parked on site at Thurmaston.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: andyallen4014 on October 17, 2016, 06:13:18 PM
4778 is showing as withdrawn on the main page, but is still active at Thurmaston.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: BN on October 17, 2016, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: andyallen4014 on October 17, 2016, 06:11:44 PM
4789 is withdrawn but still parked on site at Thurmaston.

Its correct, 4778, 4789 are withdrawn as of P9.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: andyallen4014 on October 18, 2016, 06:40:30 PM
4778 alive and well on route 16 today.......
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on November 03, 2016, 09:04:34 PM
Is new fleet list out for November Yet
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on November 03, 2016, 09:06:39 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on November 03, 2016, 09:04:34 PM
Is new fleet list out for November Yet

Just doing the changes on the main site, be up in about an hour
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on December 29, 2016, 11:23:36 AM
Is the new fleet list out for December
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: markcf83 on December 29, 2016, 11:27:42 AM
I'd expect it will be available sometime next week.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on January 03, 2017, 08:06:29 PM
I wonder if Tony will post new arriva fleet up on here
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on January 03, 2017, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on January 03, 2017, 08:06:29 PM
I wonder if Tony will post new arriva fleet up on here

They will be where they always are, and will be there later tonight when the website updates
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on February 02, 2017, 06:12:21 PM
Is there new fleet going up really enjoy it
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on February 02, 2017, 06:15:31 PM
New fleet list?? There's nothing new proberbly a few withdrawals/transfers
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on March 31, 2017, 07:51:56 PM
Is new ARRIVA fleet gone up for this month as its 1st April Tomorrow
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on March 31, 2017, 07:58:15 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on March 31, 2017, 07:51:56 PM
Is new ARRIVA fleet gone up for this month as its 1st April Tomorrow

Arriva do 'periods' not months
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on April 11, 2017, 08:12:06 PM
Period 3 due up here soon I think it be big list of transfers
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on April 11, 2017, 08:19:17 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on April 11, 2017, 08:12:06 PM
Period 3 due up here soon I think it be big list of transfers

All of 5 vehicles

On later tonight
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on April 11, 2017, 08:28:42 PM
Wednesfield buses will be transferred to other Arriva Depots in 11 Days time as the garage closes down
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on April 11, 2017, 08:34:52 PM
How do you know they'll keep any??
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on April 11, 2017, 08:39:42 PM
Diamond will have 9 buses in total Bob
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on April 11, 2017, 08:54:39 PM
Yea and do you not think some others will be scrapped
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on April 11, 2017, 09:21:39 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on April 11, 2017, 08:39:42 PM
Diamond will have 9 buses in total Bob

8 short darts including SN51 UDW which have its third 'TUPE' to another operator and one cadet
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Westy on April 11, 2017, 10:17:35 PM
Wonder if they will run initially in Arriva colours or will Diamond repaint them straightaway?

(Then again, there's probably loads of Black & Red Diamonds in the queue before them!)
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: BK63 YWP on April 11, 2017, 10:42:24 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2017, 09:21:39 PM
8 short darts including SN51 UDW which have its third 'TUPE' to another operator and one cadet

Is the cadet 2702?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on April 12, 2017, 09:31:41 AM
I saw 2702 heading to Cannock depot couple of days ago
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: ntw456 on April 12, 2017, 01:57:10 PM
The cadets 2738
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 12, 2017, 02:09:39 PM
Quote from: ntw456 on April 12, 2017, 01:57:10 PM
The cadets 2738

Will they actually be used in service??
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Trident 4194 on April 13, 2017, 09:42:53 PM
Where can I find these changes?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on April 14, 2017, 09:31:46 AM
Just a guess but the main site when they published?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on April 14, 2017, 09:54:25 AM
2738 is absolutely knackered lol.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on August 28, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Is this month fleet list been updated for Arriva
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on August 28, 2017, 09:18:42 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on August 28, 2017, 08:42:24 PM
Is this month fleet list been updated for Arriva

The month hasn't even finished yet!

I can only post changes when I get sent them from the operators.

They are very kind in supplying these to someone who works for another company. The chap at Arrive normally sends them to me about two weeks after the period end
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Bob on August 28, 2017, 09:41:45 PM
Hopefully the 02 cadets at Cannock aren't long for this world. Sheds.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 29, 2017, 12:03:43 AM
2746 has returned to Cannock
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: ntw456 on August 29, 2017, 09:38:17 AM
@Busman Jamie I've literally just seen it was well confused lol
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 29, 2017, 04:28:21 PM
Your favourite bus, you was gutted when it left Tamworth 😂
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: ntw456 on August 29, 2017, 10:08:20 PM
Quote from: Busman Jamie on August 29, 2017, 04:28:21 PM
Your favourite bus, you was gutted when it left Tamworth 😂

I'll be gutted when 2211 goes 😂
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on August 29, 2017, 11:16:40 PM
You'll still have 2212 😂😂
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on October 21, 2017, 08:27:04 AM
According to the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust, Scania/Easr Lancs 3468 N168 PUT has left the fleet and is in preservation.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on February 04, 2018, 03:34:03 PM
January movements refers to 6200 should this be 6300.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on February 04, 2018, 05:33:45 PM
Quote from: Grinder on February 04, 2018, 03:34:03 PM
January movements refers to 6200 should this be 6300.

Yes, typo, will correct that later thanks
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on March 12, 2018, 01:47:51 PM
Once again  Tony, thanks for fleet update.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on March 20, 2018, 05:33:56 PM
The following vehicles have been reregistered
WIGSTON   4001-MD   TUI7931   FJ06ZPX
WIGSTON   4002-MD   TUI7932   FJ06ZPW
WIGSTON   4003-MD   TUI7933   FJ06ZPV
WIGSTON   4004-MD   TUI7934   FJ56OBD
WIGSTON   4005-MD   TUI7935   FJ06ZRL
WIGSTON   4006-MD   TUI7936   FJ56OBC
WIGSTON   4007-MD   TUI7937   FJ56OBE
WIGSTON   4008-MD   TUI7938   FJ56OBF
         
         
Current Depot Location   Fleet No    Current Reg No.   New Reg Number
THURMASTON   3799-MD   MX13ANF   TUI7931
THURMASTON   3800-MD   MX13ANP   TUI7932
THURMASTON   3802-MD   MX13AKF   TUI7933
THURMASTON   3803-MD   MX13AKG   TUI7934
THURMASTON   3804-MD   MX13AKJ   TUI7935
THURMASTON   3807-MD   MX61AWU   TUI7936
THURMASTON   3808-MD   MX61AWV   TUI7937
THURMASTON   3809-MD   MX61AWW   TUI7938
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on April 17, 2018, 03:20:26 PM
On fleet list in March it had 2491 down for Wigston it's at Hinckley

Seen on X84 route today
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Busman Jamie on April 17, 2018, 07:08:07 PM
It's proberbly since transferred since the fleet list was updated... As its been said before buses transfer In the blink of an eye
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: tphi12000 on April 17, 2018, 08:21:35 PM
A re-numbering not recorded is that 3718  became 3700 after it's transfer to High Wycombe
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on July 10, 2018, 08:24:26 AM
A quick question about the terminology on the latest fleet changes.  Is Head Office the new term for withdrawn and what is the difference between 'Head Office' and 'Head Office:Arriva Midlands'
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on July 10, 2018, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: Grinder on July 10, 2018, 08:24:26 AM
A quick question about the terminology on the latest fleet changes.  Is Head Office the new term for withdrawn and what is the difference between 'Head Office' and 'Head Office:Arriva Midlands'

Yes, Head Office is 'out of service'
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on September 05, 2018, 07:09:05 PM
4 Mercedes Sprinters at Hinckley 1005 1006 1007 1008 can you add these to Septembers Fleet
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on September 05, 2018, 07:23:10 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on September 05, 2018, 07:09:05 PM
4 Mercedes Sprinters at Hinckley 1005 1006 1007 1008 can you add these to Septembers Fleet

They will be included in the September changes when Arriva supply them at the end of the month
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on September 27, 2018, 06:11:38 PM
1007 left Hinckley Yesterday now at Aylesbury

6100 back at Warwickshire County Council
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on October 08, 2018, 09:10:18 AM
None of the Mercedes Sprinters ie 1001 etc are on the main fleet list.  Is there a reason for this ?
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on October 08, 2018, 09:17:58 AM
Quote from: Grinder on October 08, 2018, 09:10:18 AM
None of the Mercedes Sprinters ie 1001 etc are on the main fleet list.  Is there a reason for this ?

They are all on loan from Arriva Southern Counties.

I might put them on now as they seem to be here for some time
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on December 05, 2018, 07:40:19 AM
Is the fleet list been updated yet
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on December 05, 2018, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on December 05, 2018, 07:40:19 AM
Is the fleet list been updated yet

You will see when I update it because the link on the front page will change to 'up to end of 11/18' and when you click on the link they will be listed.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on December 05, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
 I can't find Arriva fleet list
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: BK63 YWP on December 05, 2018, 01:47:05 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on December 05, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
I can't find Arriva fleet list

Bottom of the main site in a small rectangle box in arriva blue
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on December 06, 2018, 08:47:07 PM
Tony

Derby are having 19 New Streetlites do you know the new fleet numbers for them

@leepenfold30 - We're already aware, we've read it in the other 2 threads you've posted the same info! Winston
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: PointerDart on December 07, 2018, 12:33:51 AM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on December 06, 2018, 08:47:07 PM
Tony

Derby are having 19 New Streetlites do you know the new fleet numbers for them

@leepenfold30 - We're already aware, we've read it in the other 2 threads you've posted the same info! Winston

Just wait and see - they've probably not even been built yet. Chances are they'll fit in with either the Luton WF examples or the 33xx examples if their Max-length DF
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Grinder on February 10, 2019, 12:10:46 PM
Update on the first of Derby's new Streetlites.  According to Bus Lists on the Web for Wrights there are so far 5 not 4, fleet nos 2329-2333.  Reg nos are SM 68 EPF, EPF, EPK, EPL and EPN. 
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on March 08, 2019, 07:58:00 PM
Is new arriva fleet list updated for this month
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on May 31, 2020, 07:17:43 PM
Has Arriva fleet list been updated

It's not had update since March
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: Tony on May 31, 2020, 07:25:08 PM
Quote from: leepenfold30 on May 31, 2020, 07:17:43 PM
Has Arriva fleet list been updated

It's not had update since March

I think you have just answered your own question.
Title: Re: Fleet changes
Post by: leepenfold30 on May 31, 2020, 08:41:39 PM
The answer No Tony