All morning I have noticed a President working the 55/55A route. I'm unsure of which one as my bedroom window doesnt look into the main road but its something I havent noticed before. I know that the Lances have been withdraw from Redditch so I was thinking it was due to that but would like it claiffied because i have only ever seen a DD working on the 56 vehical movement to Alex to then tak up the S93 from Kingsley College. I had thought this was due to trees and the roundabout at Tesco Extra being tight to round.
Anyone able to shed any light.
a decker can get round tesco easier that a lance or enviro can, why do you think there on the 143! Morrisons is rather hard in a longer single decker. There has been a decker working on the 55 in the morning for a year, it works onto the S77, however if you have seen one after this then it is quite unusual but as deckers are cleared on the routes then there is no problem for them to run it.
It makes sense, to me about the 143 as it is tight! Yeah the there was at least one if not two on the 55 and 56 all day today which is was unusall but if they get round the mini bout at tesco easier then it makes sense to me.
looks as if they are using them this evening too as i ve just seen one on both. Makes sense at this time of day it can be busy so i say they ve learnt taken them time to tho lol but i suppose with about 8 10 dds that are the same its easier.
Plus the fact that deckers are getting destroyed on the 143 ...
Yeah I know when i was traveling back from Bromsgrove a few weeks ago i was cringing as the low branches were banging clanging over the roof of the buss and the buss at somepoiints seeming to be driving into to trees so it was on the right side of the road. Also the route planner needs his/her head sorting out as going around the Roundabout at the Oakells to go to Aston Feilds is just a waste of fuel and time. Hey ho, they know best in Essex...
*grabs coat*
38123 on the 57 this morning around 7:55 ish. I thought the pressies had replaced all the step dds or am I jumping the gun?
Jumping the gun slightly, a President is needed to work the 182 school service meaning a Citybus is homeless ... kind off ... 38123 was on the 57, 58 the other night too.
31452 still going strong on the 143, seems to be the main bus on there these days.
Unsual because for the last little while its been low floor buses. But today Lance 67246 was on the 55/A, 56/A granted saturday saw one of the step dds working the route but it was plesent to see an old stolwart on the route.
i think 67246 may be one of the only ones left here ... 67604 is at Kidderminster for mechanical work, both 67246 and 38123 were on the 57/58 on Tuesday.
67248 i think is at Kidder as im sure i saw it at about 12ish on the X3 on the Bromsgrove highway headed to Redditch.
There was also a Barbie 2 Step Entrance DD on the 55 at about 1130ish too.
Either 31452 or 38126 would have been the Barbie 2 decker.
67248 was scrapped months ago if not last year, you possibly saw 67238?
Could have been i couldnt see the number as i was heading in the other direction.
One of the Enviro 200's on the 144 this afternoon, still no working Blind. If its staying here why not just remove it and replace it with a blind they can use, surely theres a few roller blinds hanging around somewhere, or change it for digi blind that they use in the 300's and dd 400's.
Stepped DDs have been creeping on the 55/56/As this week so far and there was a SDD on the 57/58 on monday I think.
44514 on the 144
Caetano Nimbus on the 144
Quote from: Sayeed_M on June 14, 2013, 09:36:14 PM
Caetano Nimbus on the 144
What one of the newer ones?
If yes that didn't last long.
Quote from: tank90 on June 14, 2013, 09:51:22 PM
What one of the newer ones?
If yes that didn't last long.
Yes
Quote from: Sayeed_M on June 14, 2013, 09:56:49 PM
Quote from: tank90 on June 14, 2013, 09:51:22 PM
What one of the newer ones?
If yes that didn't last long.
Yes
I bet that would have blown any cobwebs out :-\
Solo 53061 was on the 44 last Saturday
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 14, 2013, 11:07:04 PM
Solo 53061 was on the 44 last Saturday
FMR taking a leave out of Diamonds book....
Trainer 60340 was passing through Kings Heath earlier, seems a bit out of its territory!
Quote from: trident4370 on June 25, 2013, 02:33:52 PM
Trainer 60340 was passing through Kings Heath earlier, seems a bit out of its territory!
Maybe FMR are planning some services in Birmingham, hense the newish DD in Brum Last year.
Only a thought.
Quote from: tank90 on June 25, 2013, 06:35:58 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on June 25, 2013, 02:33:52 PM
Trainer 60340 was passing through Kings Heath earlier, seems a bit out of its territory!
Maybe FMR are planning some services in Birmingham, hense the newish DD in Brum Last year.
Only a thought.
Doubt first are planning any expansion lol
A slightly unusual working was a centro on the 144 at about 10/11 ish this morning in edgbaston
At least 4 different types of bus on the 144/A today, alongside the usual Enviro300s and Tridents was Centro 66697 and the last Pointer Dart left at WR, 42892. Strangely did not see any Presidents though.
Also short SCC Dart 43871 has been on the 44 today!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 13, 2013, 01:22:42 AM
At least 4 different types of bus on the 144/A today, alongside the usual Enviro300s and Tridents was Centro 66697 and the last Pointer Dart left at WR, 42892. Strangely did not see any Presidents though.
Also short SCC Dart 43871 has been on the 44 today!
In my opinion no bus garage is complete without a pointer dart! Even if there is only one left
There was a centro on the 144 yestarday
Short SCC Dart 43871 on 144 today very unusual sight.
67638 appeared in Kidderminster last night with the X19. Not an unusual working as such but it was the first 'First' bus I had seen in the town since March this year.
67658 (Enviro 300) - 31A/C. Very rare for the 31A/C to see full length single deckers
66695 on the 144 today
Saturday 8th (Potteries)
65706/65731 - 22 (Solos and darts normally)
32639 - evening 72/99 (usually a Solo)
Branded bus off route 66843 (25 branded) - 20/34
67699 on the 44!
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 01:34:23 PM
67699 on the 44!
Is that unusual for an e300, admittedly a one off one, to be on there. I've seen it on the 144 in the past...
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 15, 2014, 02:44:32 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 01:34:23 PM
67699 on the 44!
Is that unusual for an e300, admittedly a one off one, to be on there. I've seen it on the 144 in the past...
I've never seen it on the 44s before, I only remember seeing it on the city services (30, 35...), but you could be right
53045 has made it onto the 44 tonight
Meanwhile, 66696 is on the 34A...
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 06:51:55 PM
53045 has made it onto the 44 tonight
Meanwhile, 66696 is on the 34A...
I photographed 66691 on the 144 in Birmingham today as well. First time I have actually seen the thing move (always been in the garage when I have visited Worcester) let alone in Birmingham
I bought my Wyvern day ticket from 66691 on the 44 this morning. 66693 also came off the 44 to do a 144 trip to Bromsgrove before running private this afternoon, so it seems there is some interworking between the 44 and 144
Quote from: Tony on February 15, 2014, 07:28:31 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 06:51:55 PM
53045 has made it onto the 44 tonight
Meanwhile, 66696 is on the 34A...
I photographed 66691 on the 144 in Birmingham today as well. First time I have actually seen the thing move (always been in the garage when I have visited Worcester) let alone in Birmingham
Photograph on the main site I presume shortly?
44514 is also on the 44 tonight
I'm starting to think the 44 converts to smaller buses in the evening, but I'm sure the last time I saw a late night 44 it was an E300
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
Quote from: j789 on February 16, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
And on Sundays too, bar the 144. Speaking of First Worcester, where are all the B7RLEs?
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:27:53 AM
Quote from: j789 on February 16, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
And on Sundays too, bar the 144. Speaking of First Worcester, where are all the B7RLEs?
The Centros? They were out in full force on the 44 two Saturdays ago.
Small buses on the 44 on a Sunday? It was two E300s last time I was in the area on a Sunday
Quote from: Matt on March 02, 2014, 09:25:26 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:27:53 AM
Quote from: j789 on February 16, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
And on Sundays too, bar the 144. Speaking of First Worcester, where are all the B7RLEs?
The Centros? They were out in full force on the 44 two Saturdays ago.
Small buses on the 44 on a Sunday? It was two E300s last time I was in the area on a Sunday
No, the Wright bodied B7s. I'm not sure about the 44 as I've never seen it on Sundays
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:57:17 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 02, 2014, 09:25:26 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:27:53 AM
Quote from: j789 on February 16, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
And on Sundays too, bar the 144. Speaking of First Worcester, where are all the B7RLEs?
The Centros? They were out in full force on the 44 two Saturdays ago.
Small buses on the 44 on a Sunday? It was two E300s last time I was in the area on a Sunday
No, the Wright bodied B7s. I'm not sure about the 44 as I've never seen it on Sundays
All the Wright bodied B7RLE transferred to First Essex 12 months ago after Rotala bought RH & KR, as Rotala didn't take on the bulk of RH's E300's, those instead moved withi First to WR cascading the B7RLE out to Essex instead
Quote from: Winston on March 02, 2014, 01:09:57 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:57:17 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 02, 2014, 09:25:26 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 02, 2014, 12:27:53 AM
Quote from: j789 on February 16, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
All the late buses (approx. 7pm onwards) bar the 144 route, are scheduled to use small buses in Worcester (Solos and Enviro 200s) but as a lot of buses are parked in the bus station in the evening awaiting drivers to take them to garage, some drivers will swap over the scheduled bus and take a larger vehicle depending on preference (obviously some routes eg 382 require a small bus so that would not change).
It is a shame the B7s went as they were nice to drive and far superior to the Enviros, even if they did have a tendency to overheat in the summer especially on the incline up to Rubery on the 144 route.
As for the 44 route on Sunday, most services are on the same running cards as the 144 route so should have a full sized bus on them. I think only the first and possibly last bus of the day would be an Optare or similar.
And on Sundays too, bar the 144. Speaking of First Worcester, where are all the B7RLEs?
The Centros? They were out in full force on the 44 two Saturdays ago.
Small buses on the 44 on a Sunday? It was two E300s last time I was in the area on a Sunday
No, the Wright bodied B7s. I'm not sure about the 44 as I've never seen it on Sundays
All the Wright bodied B7RLE transferred to First Essex 12 months ago after Rotala bought RH & KR, as Rotala didn't take on the bulk of RH's E300's, those instead moved withi First to WR cascading the B7RLE out to Essex instead
Not sure what happened to my last reply as it seems to be half way up the 'quotes'. I must have put my reply in wrong.
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
Quote from: John on March 08, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
I had a feeling Worcester didn't have any, Took me by surprise actually. Wish I was closer so I could read the fleet number and number plate.
Quote from: John on March 08, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
John,
They have, Worcester currently has 32645 on loan.
Quote from: John on March 08, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
That's a good spot. To be fair, do WR or HD need any more deckers? There are the adl tridents and ex London tridents but I assume those are for school services/144 and some are no doubt used on busier WR city routes as well. Wouldn't have thought any more are needed for the 144 certainly-e300s cope fine
Quote from: Winston on March 08, 2014, 09:35:52 PM
Quote from: John on March 08, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
John,
They have, Worcester currently has 32645 on loan.
Cheers Winston. I was going by the fleetlists, not aware of that one :D
Quote from: Winston on March 08, 2014, 09:35:52 PM
Quote from: John on March 08, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 08, 2014, 09:29:52 PM
I saw a Gemini bodied (most probably a B7TL) double decker leave Birmingham on a 144. Would have done the 14:17 ex City. I wasn't aware Worcester had any Gemini B7TL's?
They haven't.
Are any of the Leicester Gemini's planning to move to Worcester with more Enviro400s entering service there, or are they just going to Essex and Potteries?
John,
They have, Worcester currently has 32645 on loan.
Thanks for that Winston :) I was aboard an 87 at the time so didn't see the fleet number
There a couple of Tridents off the road at the moment in the garage so the Gemini is covering for them. It has been at Worcester over a week. I think there was a second one too that I saw on the patch last Friday but that may have returned to Leicester already.
There was a trident on the 44 on Thursday
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 08, 2014, 11:56:43 PM
There was a trident on the 44 on Thursday
Cracking spot, very rare. Wish I'd been in the area .
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 12:08:56 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 08, 2014, 11:56:43 PM
There was a trident on the 44 on Thursday
Cracking spot, very rare. Wish I'd been in the area .
Did you see the 44 between County Hall and the City rather than the City to Malvern part? There is a Trident used everyday on the 44 from Worc 6th form to the city only (1 trip). If it was going to Malvern that would be very rare!
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
No, see above, perhaps j789 could confirm
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
They are rare though...! I stood by 144 stops twice every day and never caught a centro... Strange, thought people who lived near the route knew best. Maybe that's just the case with the 002
Thanks for the info Matt. (Just the person I expected to answer my question) As I said I'm not regually in that area so when I do see it its mainly Tridents and E300's
Does the 14:17 144 ex City (That's the departure it would have done) come off a 44 then?
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 09, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
They are rare though...! I stood by 144 stops twice every day and never caught a centro... Strange, thought people who lived near the route knew best. Maybe that's just the case with the 002
Yes I agree DiamondDart. I have done revenue checking on the Bristol Road many times over the last year and only ever seen about 4 Centros!
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 05:16:54 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 09, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
They are rare though...! I stood by 144 stops twice every day and never caught a centro... Strange, thought people who lived near the route knew best. Maybe that's just the case with the 002
Yes I agree DiamondDart. I have done revenue checking on the Bristol Road many times over the last year and only ever seen about 4 Centros!
Maybe the interworking is a relatively recent change. As I said, some 144 journeys use a bus from the 44, so given the 44 is roughly 50/50 Enviros/Centros, there is a fair chance of it being a Centro
I went straight from Malvern to Bromsgrove on the same Centro a few Saturdays ago and passed at least one other coming the other way on the 144
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 05:24:06 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 05:16:54 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 09, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
They are rare though...! I stood by 144 stops twice every day and never caught a centro... Strange, thought people who lived near the route knew best. Maybe that's just the case with the 002
Yes I agree DiamondDart. I have done revenue checking on the Bristol Road many times over the last year and only ever seen about 4 Centros!
Maybe the interworking is a relatively recent change. As I said, some 144 journeys use a bus from the 44, so given the 44 is roughly 50/50 Enviros/Centros, there is a fair chance of it being a Centro
I went straight from Malvern to Bromsgrove on the same Centro a few Saturdays ago and passed at least one other coming the other way on the 144
Potentially they are more likely on the short 144 Worcester to Bromsgrove. I rarely see that though so not sure but seems potentially more likely than them being on the full 144.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 09, 2014, 05:30:45 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 05:24:06 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 05:16:54 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 09, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2014, 04:57:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
Apart from the fact the Centros are quite rare on the 144. It is normally deckers and Enviro 300s!
They are rare though...! I stood by 144 stops twice every day and never caught a centro... Strange, thought people who lived near the route knew best. Maybe that's just the case with the 002
Yes I agree DiamondDart. I have done revenue checking on the Bristol Road many times over the last year and only ever seen about 4 Centros!
Maybe the interworking is a relatively recent change. As I said, some 144 journeys use a bus from the 44, so given the 44 is roughly 50/50 Enviros/Centros, there is a fair chance of it being a Centro
I went straight from Malvern to Bromsgrove on the same Centro a few Saturdays ago and passed at least one other coming the other way on the 144
Potentially they are more likely on the short 144 Worcester to Bromsgrove. I rarely see that though so not sure but seems potentially more likely than them being on the full 144.
This wasn't a 144A to Catshill, this was a 144 but a short journey Worcester to Bromsgrove (private to garage after). I think the other had come from Birmingham too.
I'm sure j789 will be able to shed a little light.
Quote from: Matt on March 09, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: Sh4318 on March 09, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Nathan on March 09, 2014, 08:22:23 AM
Also a few Saturday's back I saw a Plaxton Centro Bodied B7RLE (66691 I think in the current First Livery minus logo's) on the 144 going down Bristol Rd. Is this noteworthy? I do visit Birmingham every few weeks and I tend to see the usual E300's and President/ALX400 bodied Tridents.
That's rare. The Enviros & Tridents tend to stick to the 144
Not rare at all, some 144 journeys are on 44 boards so are likely to get Centros that had been on the 44
I'm in Worcester 2 days a week and I never see any Centros on the 144
Centros are not the usual allocation - it is as said Tridents and Enviro 300s however, it isn't rare rather infrequent to have one on it. The running cards specify the type of bus (Enviro/Trident) but obviously this is subject to what is available in the garage so other types can be used. The Centros mainly stick to city routes and the 44 - they have a reputation for not being as reliable as the Enviros hence why I think they are mainly kept close to the garage. I like driving them as it adds a bit of variety from endless Enviros! There is more of a chance of seeing one on the 144 on a Sunday, for example 66691 was on it a few weeks back. (No deckers are used on sunday unless a rugby game is on at Sixways.)
There was a President on the 30 yesterday
T reg President on the 144
Potteries today
40015 - 20/34
41500 - 26/A
65027 - 6/A
60074 60215 65729 - 22 (this could be normal now I'm not sure)
Also, I'm pretty sure AG have used 326xx on 32's today
Good to see a Gemini (32645) on the 144 again
Quote from: Sayeed_M on April 14, 2014, 03:50:06 PM
Good to see a Gemini (32645) on the 144 again
I'm glad you've mentioned this bus - I had wondered if it had been taken back to Leicester.
- I like having at least one of these here at Worcester.
Is 32645 a transfer or a loan?
Quote from: Ashley on April 14, 2014, 07:16:01 PM
Is 32645 a transfer or a loan?
I hope it's a transfer, I'd rather have a nice B7 over the Tridents currently on there
I've got no preference. I'd be more interested in a big score if I get round to a Worcester bash
Quote from: Matt on April 14, 2014, 07:19:29 PM
Quote from: Ashley on April 14, 2014, 07:16:01 PM
Is 32645 a transfer or a loan?
I hope it's a transfer, I'd rather have a nice B7 over the Tridents currently on there
According to the posts on www.midlandred.net (forum), it's just a loan.
(This info. is backed-up by the new edition of British Bus Publishing's First Bus Handbook, which has some "red-hot" allocations, including some of this batch)
Quote from: Ashley on April 14, 2014, 07:48:12 PM
I've got no preference. I'd be more interested in a big score if I get round to a Worcester bash
IF you are referring to Worcester Warriors, Ashley, - the most likely "conversions" in prospect, are conversions to single-deckers for the fans transport, ... unless ?
Quote from: DD12 on April 14, 2014, 08:36:54 PM
Quote from: Matt on April 14, 2014, 07:19:29 PM
Quote from: Ashley on April 14, 2014, 07:16:01 PM
Is 32645 a transfer or a loan?
I hope it's a transfer, I'd rather have a nice B7 over the Tridents currently on there
According to the posts on www.midlandred.net (forum), it's just a loan.
(This info. is backed-up by the new edition of British Bus Publishing's First Bus Handbook, which has some "red-hot" allocations, including some of this batch)
it's on a long term loan to cover for vehicle maintenance and will return to Leicester when it is no longer needed.
Saw an E200 on the 144 whilst waiting for a 61/3 in Northfield just after 3PM heading out of B'ham City direction towards Worcester. Are E200's unusual on a Sunday? (Haven't seen a E200 on there)
Volvo B7TL/Gemini 32632 has just been noted outside Stafford station on a 101. Presume Adderley Green have borrowed this?
Quote from: Nathan on April 20, 2014, 10:01:40 PM
Saw an E200 on the 144 whilst waiting for a 61/3 in Northfield just after 3PM heading out of B'ham City direction towards Worcester. Are E200's unusual on a Sunday? (Haven't seen a E200 on there)
Enviro 200 44511 was on the full 144 today as well.
32632 is on the 101 again, just noted it leaving Stafford station.
Not an unusual working, but I've just seen 67638 & 66698 in convoy heading up the A456 into Blakedown! Any ideas?
My GUESS would be - were they heading to a specialist garage or similar prior to returning to the Summerfield MOT test centre ??
Quote from: Cheese on April 23, 2014, 05:32:49 PM
32632 is on the 101 again, just noted it leaving Stafford station.
That would have been the only 101 journey I'd have ever enjoyed if I'd have been on that lol
Maybe deckers might become a regular thing on it? Could of been testing the water
Always used to be VR and olympian in the 90s mostly A reg ECW examples. Never saw a G-XRE on there. At some point it converted to Deltas. At what point was it renumbered from 260 to 101 and didn't there use to be an X express variant?
260 was Hanley - Stafford via Stoke
X60 was Hanley - Stafford via Newcastle
Many years ago G762XRE was on Staffords for at least 6 weeks solid as i used to catch the 260/X60 very regular before i could drive.
Was the X60 much quicker
not really unless there was a mad driver on it which there was plenty of them!
volvo B7TL/Gemini 32632 which has been recently seen on 101s seems to come out to play in the afternoon and evening. been regular on the 1435 M-F dep from Stafford and has been seen on late 101s aswel.
Are Newcastle running some boards on 101 maybe? Adderley green doesnt have any deckers does it?
At some point in the 90s there was four 35 seater Darts branded for the 260/X60. I cant imagine they coped at all or lasted long on them? It ran at a lower frequency back then and surely they weren't in any way big enough!
Quote from: bob on May 06, 2014, 09:24:45 PM
Are Newcastle running some boards on 101 maybe? Adderley green doesnt have any deckers does it?
AG have had some deckers on loan from Newcastle, not normally any there
k926-929XRF were the 4 branded darts
Must have been horrendous on the route. Shame the deckers are only going to be temporary on the 101 :-(
Potteries 26/26A branded, PMT retro liveried 60171 on the 6 earlier.
E200 ex JPT Travel on the 144 if anyone wants it
Gemini 32627 is on the 101, just seen it outside Stafford station.
66693 on the 31C on Thursday
@Will has a photo
43873 144A
Gemini 32647 on 144 due in brum about now
Quote from: trident4370 on May 30, 2014, 11:56:06 AM
Gemini 32647 on 144 due in brum about now
Seen the loaned Gemini's on the Bristol Rd every time i've been down there in the past week :)
32647 was 20 mins late so naturally got a top notch thrash video!
Also 67634 on 31C
Quote from: Matt on May 30, 2014, 02:00:56 PM
32647 was 20 mins late so naturally got a top notch thrash video!
Also 67634 on 31C
Are you going to upload and post a link on here? :) Can't wait to watch :)
Quote from: Nathan on May 30, 2014, 02:06:10 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 30, 2014, 02:00:56 PM
32647 was 20 mins late so naturally got a top notch thrash video!
Also 67634 on 31C
Are you going to upload and post a link on here? :) Can't wait to watch :)
Yeah should be up by this time tomorrow
Also not an unusual working but the repainted Centro was on the Pershore/Evesham corridor earlier, but is now on the 30. Is there some kind of interworking between the two? I also saw a 30 change to a 35 earlier
And to add 32650 is also on the 144
Quote from: Matt on May 30, 2014, 02:23:38 PM
And to add 32650 is also on the 144
Wish I was able to go on there today! I caught 32647 a while back on there and was definitely a good ride!! Having said that, I like the enviro's and tridents as well...!
B7RLE, 66696(?) on the 144
Quote from: Sayeed on June 13, 2014, 07:41:19 PM
B7RLE, 66696(?) on the 144
It's not uncommon to see Centros on the 144
67699 on rail replacement today. Between Barnt Green and Redditch.
One of T reg President on the 144 again
Potteries - June 21st
4149x - 29 (normally Ultralows)
65002 - 7 (normally Ultralows and Darts)
Two or more OmniCities - 6 (not sure if this is becoming normal)
2 Fiolines and 43877 - daytime 72 (normally Solo's)
60128 and 60193 - evening 72/99 (normally Solo's and/or Darts
32057 came off the 25 and went on to the 99 around 1730 so must have been a change bus for all of one round trip
26 branded OmniCity - 101
Potteries (5th July)
R-SBA Darts on the 6, 7 and 26 (not usually on these routes)
OmniCity - 29
66305 - 99
663xx - 98
65706 - 22
65729 - evening 72/99
66309 and 65730 - 25
So much for having 6 Gemini's at AG. Only one was out all day
LN51 DWD (33039) on the 144 (?)
Quote from: Sayeed on July 15, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
LN51 DWD (33039) on the 144 (?)
What is unusual about that?
Quote from: Matt on July 15, 2014, 07:04:44 PM
What is unusual about that?
Erm, I thought it is unusual, hence the question mark?
Quote from: Sayeed on July 15, 2014, 08:08:55 PM
Quote from: Matt on July 15, 2014, 07:04:44 PM
What is unusual about that?
Erm, I thought it is unusual, hence the question mark?
Tridents are on the 144 each day, Sayeed.
Quote from: Matt on July 15, 2014, 08:11:33 PM
Tridents are on the 144 each day, Sayeed.
Ty, haven't been travelling on the Bristol Rd for 2 weeks due to the end of the course at Bournville College, so I might post usual stuff but with ? mark (https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-basic%2Fsmile.gif&hash=1a5545bce897a0493ff96ee191f6d744b5345738)
Just had Centro 66693 on the 2155 Worcester-Brum which will return with the 2320 Brum-Worcester.Seeing as most 144/144a that I've seen today were E300's it was quite a surprise. :o
Worcester first bus 53062 optare solo and a 54 plate enviro 300
Seen going threw Stourbridge today in convoy both had engineers
Driving them
Solo 53047 ran the 21:55 144 service Worcester to Birmingham yesterday. Very rare to have a Solo on the full route.
Potteries (8th Nov)
Solo on the 1
31518 - 3/4 (rare thing getting an Olly in service here now)
Ultralow, I think it was 61237 on the 101, seen at Gaol Square, Stafford at 1500 approx
Saw a streetlite on the 144 today, I assume even on a sunday this is unusual?
Quote from: trident4370 on March 01, 2015, 11:07:51 PM
Saw a streetlite on the 144 today, I assume even on a sunday this is unusual?
Not so as a morning board that departs Bromsgrove at 7:03 is/has been for the last week been a Streetlite but not sure where it starts tho.
Quote from: tank90 on March 02, 2015, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 01, 2015, 11:07:51 PM
Saw a streetlite on the 144 today, I assume even on a sunday this is unusual?
Not so as a morning board that departs Bromsgrove at 7:03 is/has been for the last week been a Streetlite but not sure where it starts tho.
Pity, I haven't seen it before and hoped I'd seen a decent rare!
Quote from: trident4370 on March 02, 2015, 11:09:33 PM
Quote from: tank90 on March 02, 2015, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 01, 2015, 11:07:51 PM
Saw a streetlite on the 144 today, I assume even on a sunday this is unusual?
Not so as a morning board that departs Bromsgrove at 7:03 is/has been for the last week been a Streetlite but not sure where it starts tho.
Pity, I haven't seen it before and hoped I'd seen a decent rare!
But a full length maybe, I was hast to take the wind out of your sails there.
Potteries - 16/4/15
40175 - 5 - usually Solos
32633 and another Gemini - 1/2 - usually single deckers
32055 - 7/9/29/98/99 - usually Scanias and Darts - on loan to AG
37146 on the same circuit as 32055
66696- 147- usually e300
Don't know how noteworthy but 1st one I've seen in brum - streetlite on 144, departed about 1345.
Volvo B7RLE/Plaxton Centro B45F 66691 on the 147 yesterday. Usually an Enviro300
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on April 16, 2015, 12:47:31 PM
Potteries - 16/4/15
40175 - 5 - usually Solos
32633 and another Gemini - 1/2 - usually single deckers
32055 - 7/9/29/98/99 - usually Scanias and Darts - on loan to AG
37146 on the same circuit as 32055
There is at least one Newcastle duty on the 7/9/29 blah lot. The reason one of the Geminis has been on the Bentilee shorts for the past couple of months is that it's on its last legs and is not trusted to go any further.
Apparently the last Olympian (34311) has gone to Cornwall for further service, as has 31518 which has been stored for about a year. Thus the Potteries fleet is now completely low-floor.
Rumour is that there are now no StreetLites coming to Potteries this year.
Quote from: barry619 on May 23, 2015, 06:49:23 PM
There is at least one Newcastle duty on the 7/9/29 blah lot. The reason one of the Geminis has been on the Bentilee shorts for the past couple of months is that it's on its last legs and is not trusted to go any further.
Apparently the last Olympian (34311) has gone to Cornwall for further service, as has 31518 which has been stored for about a year. Thus the Potteries fleet is now completely low-floor.
Rumour is that there are now no StreetLites coming to Potteries this year.
31518 I last saw in service in November but both have gone to Cornwall
Streetlite 47513 on 147. Departed Halesowen at 10:52. I think this is pretty unusual?
Quote from: Niall on June 16, 2015, 05:10:30 PM
Streetlite 47513 on 147. Departed Halesowen at 10:52. I think this is pretty unusual?
Yeah, it's booked e300s
Are T852 LLC (32852) and LN51 DWD (33039) unusual on the 144?
No they are not as the main route for Worcesters' double decks is the 144 as more capacity is needed on the 144.
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on July 31, 2015, 04:58:44 PM
No they are not as the main route for Worcesters' double decks is the 144 as more capacity is needed on the 144.
Oh, alright, thanks. Although 32852 was not busy, could have had a single decker there.
First Wyvern 147 streetlite usual e300s just departed Halesowen towards Worcester
Potteries this afternoon
OmniCities on the 3 and 4 but this will become normal, just looks odd
63096 - 4
32053 32057 32079 - 7 - never ever seen a decker on there
66306 - 10/32 all night
Yesterday Streetlite 47518 on the 147. Fairly unusual for this route.
32081 on the 10
32627 on the 5
66307 on the 6/26
Scania 65567 is on the 72 today in the Potteries!!
35158 - Branded for the 44 - on the 910
Quote from: RS on November 29, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
35158 - Branded for the 44 - on the 910
This isn't unusual, the 910 is replacing the 44 between Worcester and County Hall for the Victorian Fayre.
Quote from: T840MAK on November 29, 2015, 04:40:14 PM
This isn't unusual, the 910 is replacing the 44 between Worcester and County Hall for the Victorian Fayre.
Sorry! I didnt Know as i dont usually go to worcester
63360 did a run on the 144 tonight.
Edit
Just realised to clear this up for a few people. The running card where the final portion is the 2020 144 from Worcester, 2150 from Birmingham Monday to Saturday comes off the 44 so this turn will always be a Streetlite now, maybe a Streetdeck on occasion.
Potteries 60174 is on 18 Hanley - Leek - Uttoxeter today
18 branded OmniCity on 3/4/4A
Optare solo on 147(?)
Streetdeck on the 144 this morning ...
A few reported in the Potteries the last week
Saturday 2nd
67641 - 32 - usually B7TL's
Monday 4th
67641 - 18 - usually OmniCities
Wednesday 6th
67641 - 18 - usually OmniCities
67602 - 6/26 - usually Streetlites daytimes and also OmniCities in the night as this was a late card
Friday 8th
65731 - 6/26 - usually Streetlites
Think I've also read a 6 branded Streetlite on the 7/8/98/99 one day this week.
66692 (X50 Route Branded) - X15 Worcester Rugby Club
33401 - X15 Worcester Rugby Club
66694 (X50 Route Branded) - 551 Evesham
Quote from: RS on January 16, 2016, 02:12:53 PM
66692 (X50 Route Branded) - X15 Worcester Rugby Club
33401 - X15 Worcester Rugby Club
66694 (X50 Route Branded) - 551 Evesham
Nothing unusual on the Rugby shuttle. Whatevers available is allocated.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on January 16, 2016, 03:27:06 PM
Nothing unusual on the Rugby shuttle. Whatevers available is allocated.
Err... it route branded off route
Quote from: RS on January 16, 2016, 03:52:56 PM
Err... it route branded off route
The x50 is inter worked with the 551/561 as they are the same route corridor so it is not an unusual working
Quote from: j789 on January 16, 2016, 06:33:21 PM
The x50 is inter worked with the 551/561 as they are the same route corridor so it is not an unusual working
I don't live in Worcester so I don't know
StreetLite Max 63366 now branded 44 Worcester-Malvern seen heading towards Halesowen on the 147 this afternoon.
Also saw E200 44511 on a 147 on Monday.
63362 44 Branded on the 144 today
Quote from: RS on February 07, 2016, 06:58:59 PM
63362 44 Branded on the 144 today
These are on the 144 seven days a week. There's no route branded off route thread for First Midlands as there's no point mentioning any ones that occur as 99% are booked to happen anyway.
63359 and 63366 were on there last night.
Solo 147- looking good
6336*- 147 these look amazing!
A couple today from the Potteries reported elsewhere
41522 - 18
65001 - 22
37146/37157 - 1/2 (not the Bentilee shorts)
A couple of reported rare workings from Worcester yesterday
47518 - SN64CFX on the X50
47518 - SN64CFX on the 561
53043 - VU03YJV on the 147
63365 - SM65WMK (route branded for the 44) on the 35
Solo on the 44 fleet number unknown
Quote from: RS on February 07, 2016, 06:58:59 PM
63362 44 Branded on the 144 today
On again today. 11:55 in Brum
66692 > 44 x50 RB
67658 > 31A
53051 on the 144
Quote from: jc on April 16, 2016, 08:28:16 AM
53051 on the 144
The first 144 of the day from Bromsgrove (6:40) is usually a Solo.
Quote from: j789 on April 17, 2016, 12:31:38 PM
The first 144 of the day from Bromsgrove (6:40) is usually a Solo.
Does it then go onto a different service?
Quote from: j789 on April 17, 2016, 12:31:38 PM
The first 144 of the day from Bromsgrove (6:40) is usually a Solo.
I think jc was referring to it working a 144 all the way to Brum on Saturday morning.
As you say the first 144 on weekdays from Bromsrove to Worcester is usually a Solo as I used to see it on my way home from nightshift but then seemed to be worked by a Streetlite when they arrived.Don't see the working that often these days but did see a Solo on it a few weeks back.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 17, 2016, 04:25:23 PM
Does it then go onto a different service?
As far as I know it then goes onto Worcester local services.
Quote from: SEVERNLINK on April 18, 2016, 03:43:01 PM
As far as I know it then goes onto Worcester local services.
It used to go onto the 31 route in Worcester. with the change in services last week and the loss of a couple of Solos, it may now be changed now. I hardly ever get that turn and the last time I did it was in an Enviro 300.
X50 branded 66693 on the 144.
I'm told that the 30 was all Solo yesterday daytime with at least 2 on the 35's.
X50 branded 66692 was on daytime 44's and 53044 was on late 44D's
X50 branded Centro 66693 on the 144 today. Seen at 15:45 in Northfield towards Worcester
West of England noteworthys (20th August 2016)
37617 - X7 -vice branded B7TL Gemini
66719 - 82 - vice Streetlite
66327 - 78 - vice B7RLE
2 branded 37324 - 44
Bath Uni branded 32075 - 19
Worth noting if anybody does go to Bristol. Street decks 35148/50 have lost their 90 branding so are now regular on other Hengrove routes.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on August 29, 2016, 10:11:28 PM
West of England noteworthys (20th August 2016)
Worth noting if anybody does go to Bristol. Street decks 35148/50 have lost their 90 branding so are now regular on other Hengrove routes.
The 90 is one of many routes that First West of England is reducing in frequency from Sunday 4 September. Therefore, I am not surprised that some branded buses are being debranded.
Just to add that First promised that all new timetable booklets operative from 4 September would be available at enquiry offices from 22 August. That turned out to be true. Perhaps, TfWM should take note and not issue timetables booklets after the change has taken place.
Quote from: Roy on August 30, 2016, 04:10:11 PM
The 90 is one of many routes that First West of England is reducing in frequency from Sunday 4 September. Therefore, I am not surprised that some branded buses are being debranded.
Just to add that First promised that all new timetable booklets operative from 4 September would be available at enquiry offices from 22 August. That turned out to be true. Perhaps, TfWM should take note and not issue timetables booklets after the change has taken place.
A full set of updated timetables in Bristol Travelshop yesterday Roy. All bus stop info also changed.
Couple of noteworthy ones from yesterday.
37344 - X74 - usually single deckers.
66941 - 82 - vice Streetlite
66881 - 19 - vice double decker
32022 - 48A - vice B9TL
37621 - 3 - vice ALX
UID B9TL - 4 - vice ALX
Yesterday First Midland Red 66694 - CN07HVJ X50 branded made a very rare appearance on the 38 to Worcester Royal Hospital!
Streetdeck 35157 on the 144. Just passed Northfield heading for Worcester.
66852 on 101.
Potteries
01/02/17
66851 - 101
Dart - 32
Dart/Solo - 18
101 branded 65042 - 12 (plus whatever it interworks with)
03/03/17
21/23 branded 42554 - 5
67635 - 32
37156 - 22
44 branded 63364 was on the 144 yesterday.
42893, 47515 & 63364 (44 branded) were on the 144 14/06/17
First Worcester 67699 (PT59 JPT) is on 144/144A today.
Kernow:
There was a Plaxton President on the T1 on Tuesday, with 33477 on the T1 on Wednesday.
A new E400 MMC in the Green Kernow livery on the A4 on Monday and Tuesday, the same one both days I think.
And a Solo on the 47 on Wednesday, swapped at Camborne Bus Station for 44968 at 7PM on Wednesday evening.
33112 was also on Boardmasters shuttles this morning at about 09:50 this morning, alongside lots of old step entrance deckers from other operators, including 3 ex Dublin Olympians still in there Dublin Bus livery.
Lots of other old step entrance deckers in white with the same operator name on them, i've forgot the registration of the one that drove past me now.
Lots of interesting and unusual workings in Worcester today. At least two tridents were on the Malvern services which is very rare, a street deck spent the day on the local 30 service, the village links small optare was on the 35 with 53062 on the 417 service. There was also a Volvo centro on the full 144 all day. Definitely a day for the cameras!!
Quote from: j789 on August 13, 2018, 08:40:01 PM
Lots of interesting and unusual workings in Worcester today. At least two tridents were on the Malvern services which is very rare, a street deck spent the day on the local 30 service, the village links small optare was on the 35 with 53062 on the 417 service. There was also a Volvo centro on the full 144 all day. Definitely a day for the cameras!!
@j789 I read on the Midland Red forum that there have been a number of deckers on the X50 lately. Do you know if this still the case?
Quote from: Nathan on August 13, 2018, 09:10:22 PM
@j789 I read on the Midland Red forum that there have been a number of deckers on the X50 lately. Do you know if this still the case?
Funny you say that as I missed another working as 33404 (the Midland Red liveried one) was seen with x50 on its reverse when I came into the bus station doing a 32. Now the Tridents can't be used on the 144, there are more opportunities for use on other routes, mainly 30/32/37 and 144a but they are fine on the x50 too so likely to appear especially during the school holidays.
I've also heard it's not uncommon to get a decker on the 418, this came from the villagers themselves but just wanted to check.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on August 13, 2018, 09:50:43 PM
I've also heard it's not uncommon to get a decker on the 418, this came from the villagers themselves but just wanted to check.
Yes I think it is for the farm workers as the service can get very busy at certain times in the summer.
44511 on the 144
Lawrence Hill based 48/49 branded E400MMC made an extremely rare appearance on the Weston based X3 service yesterday after one of their 56 plate E400s sprung a leak. It only did the 1 round trip and I believe it was 33799.
Not so much a "working", but there were 3x EG52 plate Caetano Mini Darts travelling North on the M5 (between J5 and J6) at around 17:30.
Quote from: Ally on October 09, 2018, 08:52:05 PM
Not so much a "working", but there were 3x EG52 plate Caetano Mini Darts travelling North on the M5 (between J5 and J6) at around 17:30.
Off to Glasgow from Cornwall?
Quote from: John on October 09, 2018, 08:55:47 PM
Off to Glasgow from Cornwall?
Yes, for further service. These have certainly been around the garages! They were nice buses to drive at Worcester, and very low milage for their age hence why I guess despite being 16 years old they are still going strong.
Quote from: Ally on October 09, 2018, 08:52:05 PM
Not so much a "working", but there were 3x EG52 plate Caetano Mini Darts travelling North on the M5 (between J5 and J6) at around 17:30.
Glasgow has older Darts than those which are heading there now. Still a number of ex London Marshall bodied examples in that fleet.
64033 (the "spare" bus) is on the 144, just about to leave Birmingham
Quote from: CL on February 06, 2019, 01:53:03 PM
64033 (the "spare" bus) is on the 144, just about to leave Birmingham
64035 is on the 144 today; approaching Northfield, bound for Birmingham.
Quote from: CL on February 11, 2019, 09:25:55 AM
64035 is on the 144 today; approaching Northfield, bound for Birmingham.
Doesn't seem to be unusual anymore. One at least on there most days
Quote from: CL on February 11, 2019, 09:25:55 AM
64035 is on the 144 today; approaching Northfield, bound for Birmingham.
They will be on there most day now I would assume as they are officially 'spare buses' ! , for all routes including the 144. This allows Streetlites to be freed up for other routes
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on February 11, 2019, 04:54:22 PM
They will be on there most day now I would assume as they are officially 'spare buses' ! , for all routes including the 144. This allows Streetlites to be freed up for other routes
Four of the 64 plate Streetlites were due to transfer to Leicester but not sure if this is still happening.
35147 is making a super rare appearance on the Bath 19 service today.
First Midland Red StreetDeck 35159 MAY be entering Birmingham right now, and as far as I know that's VERY rare nowadays (?) -- -- please let me know if you see it ! --
In the last couple of weeks, information on the new bustimes.org tracking service has frequently implied that Worcester double-deckers are leaving Worcester on the 144 to B'ham, but this is a glitch in the system (although sometimes the DD are going northwards, out of service to Droitwich or Bromsgrove to return on the 144 or 144A).
First Merc Citaro 64018 spotted this am on east side of Coventry! Has it been at Evobus for some reason?
Unusual Sighting.
Purple First Norwich (I think) electric bus passing the Yew Tree Island,Yardley, heading towards the Swan Island today lunchtime. Caught me by surprise.