Diamond Bus - Discussion

[Nathan4775]

the pirmo is always on the 122

were does the 122 go ? is that the one that runs in Bearwood ?

[the trainbasher]

the pirmo is always on the 122

were does the 122 go ? is that the one that runs in Bearwood ?

http://diamondbuses.com/services/WestMidlands_5/122-OldburytoBearwood_246.html

[PM]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

[Nathan4775]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

[Liverpool Street]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

You're training to be a driver? Good luck haha!

[Nathan4775]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

You're training to be a driver? Good luck haha!

;D nope, wish I was though would be better than training in retail  :) shame they dont teach bus driving at my training centre  ::)

[Liverpool Street]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

You're training to be a driver? Good luck haha!

;D nope, wish I was though would be better than training in retail  :) shame they dont teach bus driving at my training centre  ::)

I don't want to go off topic but; End of the day mate it's a job and something like Retail will set you up well for job like bus driving, if you wish to pursue that career path.

Did you manage to get on Diamond buses today, I know you said it'll be difficult but still.

[Nathan4775]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

You're training to be a driver? Good luck haha!

;D nope, wish I was though would be better than training in retail  :) shame they dont teach bus driving at my training centre  ::)

I don't want to go off topic but; End of the day mate it's a job and something like Retail will set you up well for job like bus driving, if you wish to pursue that career path.

Did you manage to get on Diamond buses today, I know you said it'll be difficult but still.

Ye I wish to be a NXWM bus driver (: have wanted to for a long while.

Managed to ride a Royal Diamond centro on the 56 and 308?? on the 4, the B7RLE's makes a change from riding Darts/Solo's

[PM]

Do you know if the other Central Connect livered bus is still out and about, havent seen that for a while they both used to do the 56 peaks alot ?

20606 - KV51 KZH

I have no idea as I have not been looking for it, but I would think it would be around somewhere on a Tividale route. If it was repainted and I saw it, I would have noticed it was a recent repaint. I last got a picture of it in April on the 401E

Got a picture of it in Merry Hill I think on one Sunday when I ended up there. Most likely out on a route I hardly see.

Do Diamond have any Plaxton Primos left or they all gone now, apologies in advance for 6000 questions

On friday I saw KV51KZH out again-same here-hadnt seen it for a while either-it was on the 40 then VOR back to depot and 20812 I think the remaining primo? was on the 122 on friday as well-that seems to be its main route-another one that could and should transfer to tividale...

Might take a trip over to Bearwood see if I can spot it, but that will probally be Thursday/Friday as Im doing the 97's Monday/Tuesday, then in Walsall on Wednesday before back to training centre on Monday next week hopefully ::) :)

You're training to be a driver? Good luck haha!

;D nope, wish I was though would be better than training in retail  :) shame they dont teach bus driving at my training centre  ::)

I don't want to go off topic but; End of the day mate it's a job and something like Retail will set you up well for job like bus driving, if you wish to pursue that career path.

Did you manage to get on Diamond buses today, I know you said it'll be difficult but still.

Ye I wish to be a NXWM bus driver (: have wanted to for a long while.

Managed to ride a Royal Diamond centro on the 56 and 308?? on the 4, the B7RLE's makes a change from riding Darts/Solo's

Went on 30826 on the 002 and all the 3083_ were out today on the 4's and went on 30834 on the 4H

[PM]

30807 had an ad blue system failure this afternoon on manor lane and went back to tividale so tomorrow it could well be 2 non 002 buses on there

[Matt.N0056]

AE59 EHR plaxton centro out on 82/8 today. Stil in previous operator livery

[Nathan4775]

Not sure if its happended before on the 4 but today there was 3 Diamond buses together 2 B7RLE and a Cadet I think all heading to WA,

in other news  a Diamond 43 took the wrong route today out of West Bromwich ;D must have thought he was on the 4 or something

[nitromatt1]

30828 on 002 today every seat taken heading out of Bartley Green towards Merry Hill (including luggage rack!) with up to 10 standees, at least 50 people on board in total. Surely this reinforces the need for double deckers for the 002!

[Mike360]

30828 on 002 today every seat taken heading out of Bartley Green towards Merry Hill (including luggage rack!) with up to 10 standees, at least 50 people on board in total. Surely this reinforces the need for double deckers for the 002!

Blimey. One must have been running late or missing before. But being that packed goes to show it needs a Sunday service getting to Merry Hill. Would be very popular.

[PM]

AE59 EHR plaxton centro out on 82/8 today. Stil in previous operator livery

Thats a good spot and glad its arrived-will have to try and catch that monday-havent been over there for a while anyway

And deckers on the 002 would be a complete disaster-the frequency is fine but maybe timetable needs tweaking and possibly an extra bus added to help reliability. Whether this would justify the extra cost I'm not sure but if rotala put deckers on there it would be ex preston/wessex tridents which are not what are needed-keep the high quality single deckers on there-they cope fine but they only get too busy when there are service reliability issues

And I agree about a sunday/evening service but presumably it is being looked at as it must be one of diamonds biggest earners