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Title: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 01, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
5510 on 79, 12.10 from Wolverhampton.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 01, 2013, 01:11:36 PM
The day I dont go out a working like that happens
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: James4368 on September 01, 2013, 03:53:53 PM
1941 scania omnilink seen at marston green railway station working 1123 72 to birmingham
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: DOC37V on September 01, 2013, 05:49:57 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 01, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
5510 on 79, 12.10 from Wolverhampton.

5510 was then on the 32 around 1430pm as I followed it at Northwood Park. Don't think I've seen a green device on the 32/33 before.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 01, 2013, 07:23:11 PM
Nope its a first ever working, its a pile of green junk, woohoo
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 01, 2013, 07:52:03 PM
2009 > 1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 01, 2013, 09:07:02 PM
I know this was friday 30th but im suprised 4003 on the 1 wasnt noted on here
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 09:16:12 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 01, 2013, 05:49:57 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 01, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
5510 on 79, 12.10 from Wolverhampton.

5510 was then on the 32 around 1430pm as I followed it at Northwood Park. Don't think I've seen a green device on the 32/33 before.

32, 33 and 79 all interwork Sundays, hence 5510 appearing on all those routes. On a Sunday evening, the 32/33 interwork with the 11 instead of the 79, but as 5510 was on a 79 running board, I doubt it will do an 11.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:20:12 PM
Matt, Most 79 boards stay on its own Sunday evenings and ooking on the board it stayed on the 79 tonight so unfortunatley not on the 11 :( ;) B7RLE's on the 11/32/3 tonight instead Matt :)

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:22:15 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 01, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
5510 on 79, 12.10 from Wolverhampton.

Reported earlier on by me. Saw it around 09:30 this morning and rode it on the 32 and 79 this afternoon. I posted it first this morning and it has been reported at least twice more by
Others ::)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:23:50 PM
Matt, One or two 79 boards do go onto the 11/32/3 early evening however 5510 stayed on 79's
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 01, 2013, 07:23:11 PM
Nope its a first ever working, its a pile of green junk, woohoo

One has appeared before late night! Reported not long back by Driver03 on herebso not a first
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:27:01 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 01, 2013, 05:49:57 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 01, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
5510 on 79, 12.10 from Wolverhampton.

5510 was then on the 32 around 1430pm as I followed it at Northwood Park. Don't think I've seen a green device on the 32/33 before.

Me and Matt were on that exact journey earlier when you saw it! :) We rode it on the 32 Full Wolverhampton-Wolverhampton loop then on a 79 to West Brom.

Strange day in Wolverhampton today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 01, 2013, 10:41:42 PM
15xx merc on the 276 today. Booked B7RLEs on a Sunday isn't it?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:43:24 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 01, 2013, 10:41:42 PM
15xx merc on the 276 today. Booked B7RLEs on a Sunday isn't it?

Literally just about to post that ;D Think it was 1520 but Matt will definetley know the fleetnumber. Yes it is booked B7RLE's and interworks with the 243/4 in the evening
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 11:44:30 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 10:43:24 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 01, 2013, 10:41:42 PM
15xx merc on the 276 today. Booked B7RLEs on a Sunday isn't it?

Literally just about to post that ;D Think it was 1520 but Matt will definetley know the fleetnumber. Yes it is booked B7RLE's and interworks with the 243/4 in the evening

Was certainly 1520, the first Merc I ever rode ;)

1649 has also been out today, on the 243/4. 1665 was also out on the staff bus
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
I remember it was 1520 as i remember you saying it was a good bus :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 01, 2013, 11:48:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 01, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
I remember it was 1520 as i remember you saying it was a good bus :)

It's fast but not the fastest, but what I like about it is its gearbox, makes some awesome sounds :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 02, 2013, 07:46:12 AM
1839 on the 907?
Don't recall seeing single deckers on there all that much
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 02, 2013, 08:14:19 AM
Quote from: Kevin on September 02, 2013, 07:46:12 AM
1839 on the 907?
Don't recall seeing single deckers on there all that much

Was it during morning peak you saw it? Single Deckers (Usually Omnilinks) do appear on the 907 during Peak time
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 02, 2013, 08:30:51 AM
4899 (unbranded) on the 22/23 today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 02, 2013, 09:33:43 AM
B6 on WN 59 this morning (Morning Peak board)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 02, 2013, 10:07:37 AM
824 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 02, 2013, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 02, 2013, 09:33:43 AM
B6 on WN 59 this morning (Morning Peak board)

We're back on normal timetable now, and before the summer, this was the common allocation of the morning peak board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 02, 2013, 10:23:58 AM
4562 (i think) on WN1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 02, 2013, 11:01:25 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 02, 2013, 08:14:19 AM
Quote from: Kevin on September 02, 2013, 07:46:12 AM
1839 on the 907?
Don't recall seeing single deckers on there all that much

Was it during morning peak you saw it? Single Deckers (Usually Omnilinks) do appear on the 907 during Peak time

Fair enough, was earlier than normal in town so don't normally see that particular working
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:04:57 AM
Yesterday (02/09/13)

5510 - 126
4781 - 16
4610 - 957 (possibly due to Enviros in garage being branded?)
1901 - 934
4309 - 51
1884 & 1894 - 302

Also a B7RLE was one of the 2 buses on evening 246's, think it was 2154 but couldn't see properly

Also a Merc was on the WB5, didn't catch number. Is that unusual?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:17:15 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:04:57 AM
Yesterday (02/09/13)

5510 - 126
4781 - 16
4610 - 957 (possibly due to Enviros in garage being branded?)
1901 - 934
4309 - 51
1884 & 1894 - 302

Also a B7RLE was one of the 2 buses on evening 246's, think it was 2154 but couldn't see properly

Also a Merc was on the WB5, didn't catch number. Is that unusual?

Don't think it is, usually one operates at Peak Times
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:17:15 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:04:57 AM
Yesterday (02/09/13)

5510 - 126
4781 - 16
4610 - 957 (possibly due to Enviros in garage being branded?)
1901 - 934
4309 - 51
1884 & 1894 - 302

Also a B7RLE was one of the 2 buses on evening 246's, think it was 2154 but couldn't see properly

Also a Merc was on the WB5, didn't catch number. Is that unusual?

Don't think it is, usually one operates at Peak Times

Yeah would've been around 17:15 at Scott Arms I saw it, had a feeling it was a regular thing, thanks.

Also just to add 5510 was on a daytime 126, not an evening appearance, according to Nathan though it started the day on the 59
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 03, 2013, 10:32:33 AM
yestarday
2139- 957
(werid seeing a bus with standing loads at 10 pm)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:17:15 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:04:57 AM
Yesterday (02/09/13)

5510 - 126
4781 - 16
4610 - 957 (possibly due to Enviros in garage being branded?)
1901 - 934
4309 - 51
1884 & 1894 - 302

Also a B7RLE was one of the 2 buses on evening 246's, think it was 2154 but couldn't see properly

Also a Merc was on the WB5, didn't catch number. Is that unusual?

Don't think it is, usually one operates at Peak Times

Yeah would've been around 17:15 at Scott Arms I saw it, had a feeling it was a regular thing, thanks.

Also just to add 5510 was on a daytime 126, not an evening appearance, according to Nathan though it started the day on the 59

Do Hybrids tend to operate the 126 in the Evenings or around Peak hours ?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:40:14 AM
Quote from: dgss1 on September 03, 2013, 10:32:33 AM
yestarday
2139- 957
(werid seeing a bus with standing loads at 10 pm)

The 29 regularly gets standing loads at 10pm and later, particularly on a Friday/Saturday night!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 11:27:10 AM
Yesterday:

BC

4610 on the 957
808 on the 58

WA
4309 on the 51
190* on the 8/89
1901 on the 934

WN

640 on the 82
5510 on the 126
4562 on the 1

PB

4476 on the 33
Toothpaste E400 on the 33
Toothpaste Omnilink on the 907 all day yesterday


Today (Tuesday)
WN

1662 on the 59 (Pretty sure it was 1662)
2012 on the 1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 11:33:03 AM
Yes Nathan its usually Evenings when they get put on when less hybrids are needed on the 1 and 59.

5510 wasn't actually seen operating the 126 but it was parked up out of service on Hagley Rd so we presume it about to work a 126.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 11:35:55 AM
Also from Yesterday

WA

4764 on the 51
4766 on the 70A.

PB

4781 on the 16
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: s94 on September 03, 2013, 11:55:45 AM
E400 276.

Also Yesterday, 824 was on the 276.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 12:05:11 PM
Quote from: s94 on September 03, 2013, 11:55:45 AM
E400 276.

Also Yesterday, 824 was on the 276.

What time did you see the Enviro400 and where?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 10:17:15 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 10:04:57 AM
Yesterday (02/09/13)

5510 - 126
4781 - 16
4610 - 957 (possibly due to Enviros in garage being branded?)
1901 - 934
4309 - 51
1884 & 1894 - 302

Also a B7RLE was one of the 2 buses on evening 246's, think it was 2154 but couldn't see properly

Also a Merc was on the WB5, didn't catch number. Is that unusual?

Don't think it is, usually one operates at Peak Times

Yeah would've been around 17:15 at Scott Arms I saw it, had a feeling it was a regular thing, thanks.

Also just to add 5510 was on a daytime 126, not an evening appearance, according to Nathan though it started the day on the 59

Do Hybrids tend to operate the 126 in the Evenings or around Peak hours ?

Hybrids quite often come off the 1 and 59 late afternoon/early evening onto the 126 (and sometimes the 27), usually replacing a broken down/defective Trident.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: s94 on September 03, 2013, 12:56:49 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 12:05:11 PM
Quote from: s94 on September 03, 2013, 11:55:45 AM
E400 276.

Also Yesterday, 824 was on the 276.

What time did you see the Enviro400 and where?
Sorry, cant remember what time it was though it was at Merry Hill towards Dudley. It was about 11:45/50 I think.

824 is on the 276 again today too, passing about 10 mins ago.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 03, 2013, 01:48:54 PM
44** > 33 couldn't catch the last two numbers
7023 > 94
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 02:40:35 PM
1772 - 934
41xx - 935
2012 - WN1
20xx - 25
20xx - 82
43xx - couldnt see if its on the 70 or 69
4736 - 10
485x, 4237 and 4244 on scutton Lines
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 02:57:41 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 02:40:35 PM
1772 - 934
41xx - 935
2012 - WN1
20xx - 25
20xx - 82
43xx - couldnt see if its on the 70 or 69
4736 - 10
485x, 4237 and 4244 on scutton Lines

Must have been on the 70 as there are no tridents on the 69

Already reported 2012 earlier and B7RLE's on the 25 (Mon-Sat) are common
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 03:01:11 PM
4698 - 33
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 03:33:25 PM
4130 - 936
816 - daytime 5
4494 - 33
4698 - 33
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9662181471/
1772 - 936
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9665410750/in/photostream/
1885 - 77
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9665409786/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 03, 2013, 03:41:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 03:33:25 PM
4130 - 936
816 - daytime 5
4494 - 33
4698 - 33
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9662181471/
1772 - 936
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9665410750/in/photostream/
1885 - 77
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9665409786/in/photostream/

It must have been 4494 I seen on the 33 this morning I was on 4910 on the 60 at the time so couldn't see it clearly :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Lukeee on September 03, 2013, 03:41:52 PM
One from yesterday, 4853 on the 46
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 03:49:25 PM
Two 48xx enviros on Aldridge school services
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 03, 2013, 04:12:45 PM
just got off the 129 being operated by 822  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 03, 2013, 04:19:58 PM
More for Monday

(The West Brom O405N on the 5 was 1585) Now unusual but so you know which one

808 on the 58
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9652945803/

A B7RLE was on the 45, seen in my pic of 9951 (How I missed the B7RLE I will never know  :) )
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9656181894/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 03, 2013, 04:34:30 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 03, 2013, 04:12:45 PM
just got off the 129 being operated by 822  ;D

That should be very entertaining if it sees Birmingham at peak time on the 127-9
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 03, 2013, 04:58:29 PM
Also, 1839 was on the 907 all day yesterday. This is usual at peak times, but all day now is unusual. I saw 1863 on there this morning around 10am, so not sure if that is on there all day as well

4329 was on the 936 yesterday as well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9652948943/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 05:54:58 PM
2 plastics are every day standard on the X96

5510 is on the 126E, its behind 4550
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 05:57:09 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 05:54:58 PM
2 plastics are every day standard on the X96

5510 is on the 126E


Starting to think maybe the Hybrids work the 126 at Peak times
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:16:39 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 05:54:58 PM
2 plastics are every day standard on the X96

5510 is on the 126E, its behind 4550

5510 came from the garage and was put on around half 2 and did a full trip to Brum
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:17:34 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!

Is there not still a low bridge en route to Erdington ? or am I wrong
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 03, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
ALSO, My spots for today are:

4799 - #2

A few tridents on the 6 today:
4346 - #6
4355 - #6
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 03, 2013, 06:19:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:17:34 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!

Is there not still a low bridge en route to Erdington ? or am I wrong

Not sure, haven't been on the 66/66As full route!  ;D - The furthest i've ever gone was to Star City. Lolol
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: John on September 03, 2013, 04:19:58 PM
More for Monday

(The West Brom O405N on the 5 was 1585) Now unusual but so you know which one

808 on the 58
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9652945803/

A B7RLE was on the 45, seen in my pic of 9951 (How I missed the B7RLE I will never know  :) )
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9656181894/

Posted 808 earlier. Alot of people posting the same things as me recently
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 06:27:25 PM
Why should it matter if people post the same things now and again? Whats the big deal?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:31:27 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 06:27:25 PM
Why should it matter if people post the same things now and again? Whats the big deal?

Nothing wrong with it of course just like the other day i posted 5510 on the 32/3/79 and then it was posted again by 2-3 other people. Just saying no need to be posted lots more times if i have already posted.

Anyway back on topic 808 was packed to the brim yesterday whilst working the 58
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:31:27 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 06:27:25 PM
Why should it matter if people post the same things now and again? Whats the big deal?

Anyway back on topic 808 was packed to the brim yesterday whilst working the 58

Whilst your on about the 58, whats the reason behind a double not operating on there, sorry if the question has been asked and answered already
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Don't worry about it :) Its due to i believe low hanging trees on the route
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:36:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Don't worry about it :) Its due to i believe low hanging trees on the route

There's probably several other routes which have hanging trees and doubles still run on there i.e the 19 at New Cross Hospital, the doubles always seem to take the trees with them
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:41:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:36:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Don't worry about it :) Its due to i believe low hanging trees on the route

There's probably several other routes which have hanging trees and doubles still run on there i.e the 19 at New Cross Hospital, the doubles always seem to take the trees with them

No they are just leaves and most tree leaves hang low but i am on about thick branches that would cause damage to a bus.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 03, 2013, 06:42:12 PM
2086 9
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 03, 2013, 06:44:59 PM
812- 127/8/9
3614-41
B6LE-48
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:45:05 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 03, 2013, 06:42:12 PM
2086 9

Maybe a peak time working unless you saw it in the day?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:45:43 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:41:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:36:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Don't worry about it :) Its due to i believe low hanging trees on the route

There's probably several other routes which have hanging trees and doubles still run on there i.e the 19 at New Cross Hospital, the doubles always seem to take the trees with them

No they are just leaves and most tree leaves hang low but i am on about thick branches that would cause damage to a bus.

thin branches can scratch  a bus too, they dont have to be big chunky logs  :D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 03, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
Maybe its to do with the fact that we dont all have time to read every post on every topic when we think up or see something worth posting, maybe people want to save their phone battery and just do a quick post, the use of the words "already posted" phrase is similarly as repetitive
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:46:43 PM
673 on WA34 (Odd now to see a B6 on a route other than the 335/6 now)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 03, 2013, 06:52:22 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:17:34 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!

Is there not still a low bridge en route to Erdington ? or am I wrong

Yes was suprised my self when I saw the bus in Boldmere.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:46:43 PM
673 on WA34 (Odd now to see a B6 on a route other than the 335/6 now)

so whats on the 335 if 673 is on the 34 ?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:58:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:46:43 PM
673 on WA34 (Odd now to see a B6 on a route other than the 335/6 now)

so whats on the 335 if 673 is on the 34 ?

Presumably recently transfered 582 which is now in service
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 03, 2013, 07:00:12 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:45:05 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 03, 2013, 06:42:12 PM
2086 9

Maybe a peak time working unless you saw it in the day?

Seen at time glorious time of 1842 at Stourbridge.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 03, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
4817 X96
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:01:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:58:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 06:46:43 PM
673 on WA34 (Odd now to see a B6 on a route other than the 335/6 now)

so whats on the 335 if 673 is on the 34 ?

Presumably recently transfered 582 which is now in service

582 shouldnt be that hard to find then  :D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 03, 2013, 07:26:38 PM
808 on the 58 yesterday, and tonight an unidentified b7 eclipse on the 19.15 957 ex city.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 03, 2013, 07:26:38 PM
808 on the 58 yesterday, and tonight an unidentified b7 eclipse on the 19.15 957 ex city.

again, one was on there Yesterday too I believe
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Eric Shaw on September 03, 2013, 07:52:55 PM
900 branded 4898 on the 59 this afternoon.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:57:42 PM
Quote from: Eric Shaw on September 03, 2013, 07:52:55 PM
900 branded 4898 on the 59 this afternoon.

;D ;D already  ;D ;D, so thats a 957&900 off route in the space of 2 days
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 03, 2013, 08:06:30 PM
2133 on the 19.45 ex city 957, standing room only at hay mills....
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 03, 2013, 08:15:16 PM
0582 is on 335-01 0618 from garage return 2400

335 all day until 1530 Walsall

Then 301 until 2200

Then 301/302 until 2400

It's nice to see B6 on 301/302 late night
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 08:22:09 PM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 03, 2013, 08:15:16 PM
0582 is on 335-01

335 all day until 1530 Walsall

Then 301 until 2200

Then 301/302 until 2400

hopefully its out friday too
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 03, 2013, 08:24:07 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 03, 2013, 08:06:30 PM
2133 on the 19.45 ex city 957, standing room only at hay mills....

I think the last time I saw a B7 on the 957 was back in 2012 and 2138 was on there (I got it back to Sheldon) and it was around the same time as 2133 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 08:25:22 PM
5412 on 59 this afternoon/evening. Looked at the running board (59/11 I think) and it'll be one of the last buses

Also 5510 on 126, came into service at Wolverhampton just after 4pm.

1521 on 246 today, not sure if this will become more common now there are 10 buses on the 246, shouldn't really as there is an extra Trident (4194) and 4202 should be back soon
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 08:34:01 PM
Matt, It can't be 59/11 as that is the morning peak board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 08:34:01 PM
Matt, It can't be 59/11 as that is the morning peak board.

Think it was 59/13 then. Can't really remember though.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 08:34:01 PM
Matt, It can't be 59/11 as that is the morning peak board.

Think it was 59/13 then. Can't really remember though.

Probably replaced one of the Spectras
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 03, 2013, 09:19:14 PM
1521 and 1639 both on the 246 this evening
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Lukeee on September 03, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!

Would of been interesting to see at Erdington.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: ade on September 03, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
33 branded 4850 on the pg Private hire service yesterday evening.
Today 554, 598, 639 all on the 82. Unusual for a B6 on this service let alone 3.
824 on the 276 later the 205.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 03, 2013, 09:38:37 PM
Quote from: ade on September 03, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
33 branded 4850 on the pg Private hire service yesterday evening.
Today 554, 598, 639 all on the 82. Unusual for a B6 on this service let alone 3.
824 on the 276 later the 205.

No it isn't. B6's are now the main allocation alongside mercs on the 82 hence why 3 were on there
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 11:35:53 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 03, 2013, 09:19:14 PM
1521 and 1639 both on the 246 this evening

No Mercs on the 246 any more, the 2 buses are now 4193 and 4199!

1639 is now on the 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: ade on September 03, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
33 branded 4850 on the pg Private hire service yesterday evening.
Today 554, 598, 639 all on the 82. Unusual for a B6 on this service let alone 3.
824 on the 276 later the 205.

Might explain why there were Mercs on other WN routes today, 59 and 79
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: ade on September 03, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
33 branded 4850 on the pg Private hire service yesterday evening.
Today 554, 598, 639 all on the 82. Unusual for a B6 on this service let alone 3.
824 on the 276 later the 205.

Might explain why there were Mercs on other WN routes today, 59 and 79

There was a Merc on the 79?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:18:10 AM
Yeah, coming in to Wolverhampton about half 2, packed full, I really think the 79 needs looking at, with maybe a frequency increase in peaks, or at least ensuring its always double decked.

Didn't catch fleet number but think it was 168? Unrefurbished
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:21:41 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:18:10 AM
Yeah, coming in to Wolverhampton about half 2, packed full, I really think the 79 needs looking at, with maybe a frequency increase in peaks, or at least ensuring its always double decked.

Didn't catch fleet number but think it was 168? Unrefurbished

It wasn't 1682 with its white panel (instead of blue) around the Mercedes badge, and the black panel at the top of the rear, was it?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:27:05 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:21:41 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:18:10 AM
Yeah, coming in to Wolverhampton about half 2, packed full, I really think the 79 needs looking at, with maybe a frequency increase in peaks, or at least ensuring its always double decked.

Didn't catch fleet number but think it was 168? Unrefurbished

It wasn't 1682 with its white panel (instead of blue) around the Mercedes badge, and the black panel at the top of the rear, was it?

Potentially, but not 100% sure, as I vaguely remember there being a Merc with a black band round the rear number blind already on stand in the bus station as I was leaving the station on the 529 as it was coming in
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:31:36 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:27:05 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:21:41 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:18:10 AM
Yeah, coming in to Wolverhampton about half 2, packed full, I really think the 79 needs looking at, with maybe a frequency increase in peaks, or at least ensuring its always double decked.

Didn't catch fleet number but think it was 168? Unrefurbished

It wasn't 1682 with its white panel (instead of blue) around the Mercedes badge, and the black panel at the top of the rear, was it?

Potentially, but not 100% sure, as I vaguely remember there being a Merc with a black band round the rear number blind already on stand in the bus station as I was leaving the station on the 529 as it was coming in

1682 is the only Merc with that black thing, so I guess it wasn't that. 1673 has NXWM logos but was on the 81 today, other than that you can't really tell them apart

Nice spot with that Merc on the 79 though, nobody else had reported it!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: uniquicity on September 04, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
1676 was the Merc on the 79.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 12:52:49 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on September 04, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
1676 was the Merc on the 79.

That's the best Merc at WN, amongst all the junk! Wish I could've caught it :(
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on September 04, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
1676 was the Merc on the 79.

Thanks, knew it had a white front section, just like 1682
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 04, 2013, 06:56:04 AM
Quote from: Lukeee on September 03, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 03, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
4238 although the fleetnumber could be wrong on the 66A today.
Both 2082/2089 on the X96 yesterday.

Double Decker on the 66A?!  :o - Amazing spot, mate!

Would of been interesting to see at Erdington.

Would have been worrying, driver probably had to guess the route around the bridges, and miss some stops out on Station Road
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 04, 2013, 09:49:52 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on September 04, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
1676 was the Merc on the 79.

Thanks, knew it had a white front section, just like 1682


Well 1682 was on the 82 or 25 yesterday
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 10:18:36 AM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 04, 2013, 12:54:24 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on September 04, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
1676 was the Merc on the 79.

Thanks, knew it had a white front section, just like 1682

The only Mercs with the front white section are 1673, 1676 and 1682 as far as I know
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 04, 2013, 03:12:07 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 03, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
A few tridents on the 6 today:
4346 - #6
4355 - #6

There's usually 2 tridents a day on the 6
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: monkeyjoe on September 04, 2013, 03:38:15 PM
Saw a branded 900 Enviro n Castle Brom earlier so assume it was on the 59. Only saw in the mirror of car.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 04:04:34 PM
5513 on the 126, not highly unusual I know but entered service at WN around 14:15
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 04, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
634 on WN 2 (Very Rare)
4001 on the 255
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 04, 2013, 07:36:54 PM
4171 on the 900e-
19.20 ex airport to city, noted at wheatsheaf 19.31.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 04, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
4128 on the x56 tonight.  Marked single deck only on the marking up sheet.  Not sure when a double last got to BoneyHay
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 04, 2013, 09:46:51 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
4128 on the x56 tonight.  Marked single deck only on the marking up sheet.  Not sure when a double last got to BoneyHay

Is there a low bridge on Chester road between streetly hardwick arms and brownhills
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 04, 2013, 09:53:10 PM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 04, 2013, 09:46:51 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
4128 on the x56 tonight.  Marked single deck only on the marking up sheet.  Not sure when a double last got to BoneyHay

Is there a low bridge on Chester road between streetly hardwick arms and brownhills

Think I know which one you mean, and not sure it's all that low really
However, loving the idea that a brand new route already on it's 3rd day has an unusual working
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Westy on September 04, 2013, 10:06:31 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
4128 on the x56 tonight.  Marked single deck only on the marking up sheet.  Not sure when a double last got to BoneyHay

Taking a guess, didn't the 394 or 395 used to go round there at one point? I know it was years ago.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 10:15:42 PM
1421 on 89, on the 20:07 from Wolves
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: DOC37V on September 04, 2013, 11:09:03 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 04, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
634 on WN 2 (Very Rare)
4001 on the 255

A good day for the 2 then as 1675 was on it earlier, followed it down the Cannock Road just before 5pm heading into Wolvo.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 05, 2013, 07:11:27 AM
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
4128 on the x56 tonight.  Marked single deck only on the marking up sheet.  Not sure when a double last got to BoneyHay

There were only 12 people on it as it left the city centre past the Law Courts. I guess it will take time to build up patronage.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 07:51:58 AM
One from yesterday which Matt also saw earlier in the day

2006 on WN 59 all day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 07:55:47 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 07:51:58 AM
One from yesterday which Matt also saw earlier in the day

2006 on WN 59 all day

I thought I already posted that! Guess I must've forgotten

Another one I forgot from yesterday, 591 on the 48
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 07:59:52 AM
Posted it to remind you that you forgot to post it yourself ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 05, 2013, 09:08:25 AM
If not mentioned already then 4562 was out until the end on the 1 last night, spotted 21:25 on lichfield street tettenhaLl wood bound
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 05, 2013, 10:27:39 AM
Trident on number 1 again, forgot fleetnumber though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 01:58:12 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 05, 2013, 10:27:39 AM
Trident on number 1 again, forgot fleetnumber though

4546
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 03:26:10 PM
1899 - 29
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9677609685/

2023 - 529

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9680846476/in/photostream/

1891 - 40
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9680850840/in/photostream/

4056 - 83 ] not sure if its unusual haven't been WB in ages
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9680854714/in/photostream/

1477 - 29 -Missed that by a few seconds  ::)
673 - 70
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 05, 2013, 03:54:35 PM
Not 100% sure but i think i saw the front of  an enviro 400H on the 257 over the top of a hedge near wall heath
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 03:57:45 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 05, 2013, 03:54:35 PM
Not 100% sure but i think i saw the front of  an enviro 400H on the 257 over the top of a hedge near wall heath

I Did 5421 heading down Stafford Street earlier displaying Not In Service, so not sure if that's were it went, Thought it was replacing the Trident on the1 myself
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 04:25:21 PM
Spectra now out on the 1, couldn't identify, but by the sheer number of Spectra's out today there can't be many left in the garage, if any

Seen on the 79, 529, 59, 1, 11 and 27A
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 04:33:34 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 04:25:21 PM
Spectra now out on the 1, couldn't identify, but by the sheer number of Spectra's out today there can't be many left in the garage, if any

Seen on the 79, 529, 59, 1, 11 and 27A

There was a fair few on the 11 today  :), and only seen 1 on the 79 rest trident operated with one being newly refurbish 4607
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 05, 2013, 04:50:11 PM
Wolverhampton:
4546 on the 1
4547 on the 27
4007 on the 1
581 on the 82

Birmingham:
4385 on the 6
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 04:54:06 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 05, 2013, 04:50:11 PM
Wolverhampton:
4546 on the 1
4547 on the 27
4007 on the 1
581 on the 82

Birmingham:
4385 on the 6


Common to get Tridents on the 6 :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 05, 2013, 05:24:26 PM
Presidents on 83 and 89 or any kind of B7TL is now a daily thing

Tridents on the 27/A also pretty much daily too

4600 (529 branded) was doing school services this afternoon, possibly the 711
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:34:21 PM
What about B6LE's on the 25/25A

817 - 80 - Think this a common working also
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:00:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 03:26:10 PM

4056 - 83 not sure if its unusual haven't been WB in ages
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9680854714/in/photostream/

Any unbranded deckers at WB can appear on the 83/89 at any time
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:34:21 PM
What about B6LE's on the 25/25A

817 - 80 - Think this a common working also

B6s are on the 25/A pretty much daily also
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:09:21 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 05, 2013, 04:50:11 PM
Wolverhampton:
4546 on the 1
4547 on the 27
4007 on the 1
581 on the 82

Birmingham:
4385 on the 6

Sorry to be the Grim Reaper but the one's I've highlighted are not unusual ;) B6s are on the 82 pretty much daily now.

The only thing I would say is that Tridents seem to be on the 27A, whereas the 27 is usually B6s. No idea why though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:33:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:34:21 PM
What about B6LE's on the 25/25A

817 - 80 - Think this a common working also

To answer you and OH25, B6's on the 82 are common and so are B6's on the 25/A and 27
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:33:53 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:33:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 05, 2013, 05:34:21 PM
What about B6LE's on the 25/25A

817 - 80 - Think this a common working also

To answer you and OH25, B6's on the 82 are common and so are B6's on the 25/A and 27

I had already answered them Nath. ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:34:54 PM
4539 on WN 2
5510 on a 126E journey to Dudley around 17:40
634 or 640 on WN 32/3
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:35:58 PM
Was skim reading through topics so never saw your posts ;) But it backs up what you say atleast ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:34:54 PM
4539 on WN 2
5510 on a 126E journey to Dudley around 17:40
634 or 640 on WN 32/3

B5s are appearing on the 126 almost daily now, especially around peak time & the evening :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:42:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:34:54 PM
4539 on WN 2
5510 on a 126E journey to Dudley around 17:40
634 or 640 on WN 32/3

B5s are appearing on the 126 almost daily now, especially around peak time & the evening :)

Never have a clue now where to post it as it is a daily thing but is 1 of how many buses on the 126 and aren't apart of the allocation so its one of those confusing workings. However the journey looked as if it was on most the day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:42:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:34:54 PM
4539 on WN 2
5510 on a 126E journey to Dudley around 17:40
634 or 640 on WN 32/3

B5s are appearing on the 126 almost daily now, especially around peak time & the evening :)

Never have a clue now where to post it as it is a daily thing but is 1 of how many buses on the 126 and aren't apart of the allocation so its one of those confusing workings. However the journey looked as if it was on most the day

I'd post it in the Wolverhampton garage from now on ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:45:57 PM
Good idea ;) The working i posted above that is certainly a very unusual working ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:45:57 PM
Good idea ;) The working i posted above that is certainly a very unusual working ;)

Which would you say is more unusual, 4539 on the 2 today or 634 on the 2 yesterday?

I've seen quite a few Tridents and Spectras on the 2 but never a B6
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:49:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:45:57 PM
Good idea ;) The working i posted above that is certainly a very unusual working ;)

Which would you say is more unusual, 4539 on the 2 today or 634 on the 2 yesterday?

I've seen quite a few Tridents and Spectras on the 2 but never a B6

Definetley a B6 on there although the last tridents to appear was months ago
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:49:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:45:57 PM
Good idea ;) The working i posted above that is certainly a very unusual working ;)

Which would you say is more unusual, 4539 on the 2 today or 634 on the 2 yesterday?

I've seen quite a few Tridents and Spectras on the 2 but never a B6

Definetley a B6 on there although the last tridents to appear was months ago

Well I remember seeing 4594 on there I'd say only about 6-8 weeks ago
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:55:51 PM
Oh of course forgot about that but still it was 6-8 weeks ago. Not many double deckers to appear.

Waiting for a hybrid to turn up on there now
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:58:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:55:51 PM
Oh of course forgot about that but still it was 6-8 weeks ago. Not many double deckers to appear.

Waiting for a hybrid to turn up on there now

Tbh I can see it happening as the 2 goes along Park Lane right past the bus garage
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 07:02:20 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 06:58:48 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 06:55:51 PM
Oh of course forgot about that but still it was 6-8 weeks ago. Not many double deckers to appear.

Waiting for a hybrid to turn up on there now

Tbh I can see it happening as the 2 goes along Park Lane right past the bus garage

Well you never know as you say to me could have appeared without being spotted
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 05, 2013, 07:46:09 PM
809 was on the 97 today. Photo to follow when uploaded
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 08:26:26 PM
Quote from: John on September 05, 2013, 07:46:09 PM
809 was on the 97 today. Photo to follow when uploaded

Very good spot John :) How many E200's have worked the 97 before?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 05, 2013, 08:39:32 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 08:26:26 PM
Quote from: John on September 05, 2013, 07:46:09 PM
809 was on the 97 today. Photo to follow when uploaded

Very good spot John :) How many E200's have worked the 97 before?

No idea, have not seen one reported on here before.

Anyway, here is my pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9679274503/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Matt.N0056 on September 05, 2013, 09:35:11 PM
2145 on the 957 this evening - haven't seen one on there for a while
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:35:11 PM
2145 on the 957 this evening - haven't seen one on there for a while

Two within two days a few days back
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Matt.N0056 on September 05, 2013, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:35:11 PM
2145 on the 957 this evening - haven't seen one on there for a while

Two within two days a few days back

Oh, I have been out on the buses much  ::)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 09:47:12 PM
The 2 is always pretty busy when I see it so the odd decker is probably a good idea
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 05, 2013, 09:48:49 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:35:11 PM
2145 on the 957 this evening - haven't seen one on there for a while

Two within two days a few days back

Oh, I have been out on the buses much  ::)

The evening 957 is booked B7RLE using a bus off the 58
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:53:22 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 09:47:12 PM
The 2 is always pretty busy when I see it so the odd decker is probably a good idea

If you're talking about WN2 it seems fine with B7RLE's. Yes you do get packed loads but thats what its supposed be like. Atleast 4539 is better than putting a tiny B6 on.

Should have seen the B6 on the 59 yesterday! ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 10:05:21 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:53:22 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 05, 2013, 09:47:12 PM
The 2 is always pretty busy when I see it so the odd decker is probably a good idea

If you're talking about WN2 it seems fine with B7RLE's. Yes you do get packed loads but thats what its supposed be like. Atleast 4539 is better than putting a tiny B6 on.

Should have seen the B6 on the 59 yesterday! ;)

I can imagine, sampled it a bit this week, was on it around 3:15 heading towards Wolverhampton on 4022 today and the crowds were unbelievable, it turned one of my beloved Spectra's into a snail it was that packed and now I do prefer the B5's put they are pretty useless on the 59 with that downstairs seating arrangement with the vast amount of children, OAP's and buggys whereas its less noticeable on can I say the more affluent 22/23 routes with a few more city workers etc...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Matt.N0056 on September 05, 2013, 10:07:21 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 05, 2013, 09:48:49 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 05, 2013, 09:35:11 PM
2145 on the 957 this evening - haven't seen one on there for a while

Two within two days a few days back

Oh, I have been out on the buses much  ::)

The evening 957 is booked B7RLE using a bus off the 58

oh right, I take it this is since the timetable changes?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: ade on September 05, 2013, 10:15:24 PM
566 on the 121 instead of the usual 32xx's
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 10:17:33 PM
Quote from: ade on September 05, 2013, 10:15:24 PM
566 on the 121 instead of the usual 32xx's

Do you mean 36** not 32**?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
Has anyone mentioned 2022 on the 529?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 10:30:48 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
Has anyone mentioned 2022 on the 529?

2023 has been mentioned by Nathan JC. Was it that you saw or 2022?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 05, 2013, 10:37:51 PM
At least two B7s were on the 97 this morning

Here is 2127
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/2001-2129/2127.html
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 05, 2013, 10:40:15 PM
Quote from: John on September 05, 2013, 08:39:32 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 08:26:26 PM
Quote from: John on September 05, 2013, 07:46:09 PM
809 was on the 97 today. Photo to follow when uploaded

Very good spot John :) How many E200's have worked the 97 before?

No idea, have not seen one reported on here before.

Anyway, here is my pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9679274503/

None for ages to my knowledge but when WB's new E200s were diverted to BC for a few weeks to cover vehicle shortages, E200s appeared on virtually every BC route, including the 97.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 10:46:12 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 05, 2013, 10:30:48 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 05, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
Has anyone mentioned 2022 on the 529?

2023 has been mentioned by Nathan JC. Was it that you saw or 2022?

Could be. Saw something with one of then two numbers whilst running for the 2210 81. Too busy looking at LTs, TNLs, VWLs and other London things
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 11:19:40 PM
2131 - 957
1949 (37 branded) - 5

Also not highly unusual but 4740 on the 35
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 05, 2013, 11:31:14 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 11:19:40 PM
2131 - 957
1949 (37 branded) - 5

Also not highly unusual but 4740 on the 35

4799 was on the 35 also today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 05, 2013, 11:43:09 PM
Nearly forgot, 4262 was on the 33 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 08:08:35 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 11:19:40 PM
2131 - 957
1949 (37 branded) - 5

Also not highly unusual but 4740 on the 35

B7RLE's are now the allocation on the evening 957 as they come off the 58 Route
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 06, 2013, 09:13:49 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 08:08:35 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 05, 2013, 11:19:40 PM
2131 - 957
1949 (37 branded) - 5

Also not highly unusual but 4740 on the 35

B7RLE's are now the allocation on the evening 957 as they come off the 58 Route

Good time then to get a few B7RLE pictures on the 957  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 06, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
at 13:51 @ Five Ways
4199 was on the 9
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 03:55:19 PM
Spectra (Didn't see fleet number) and my favourite bus 4609 on WN28. Seen around 15:30 at the Lichfield Rd/Peacock Avenue junction near Ashmore Park in Wednesfield
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 06, 2013, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 06, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
at 13:51 @ Five Ways
4199 was on the 9

2096 (I think?) is on the 9 as well

Are B6s unusual on the 59? Saw one earlier along with Spectras and one  (or two?) Trident
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 05:54:49 PM
639 on the 59 (On a all day board). Think it replaced 4567 which was having problems earlier.

Definetley not on the peak board as 4560 is on there
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 05:57:08 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 06, 2013, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 06, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
at 13:51 @ Five Ways
4199 was on the 9

2096 (I think?) is on the 9 as well

Are B6s unusual on the 59? Saw one earlier along with Spectras and one  (or two?) Trident

Yes it is unusual (I live on the route so know ;)) although the extra peak time bus in an afternoon can regually be a B6 (Basically anything spare in the garage). Definetley on an all day board and think it replaced 4567
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 06:23:34 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 06, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
at 13:51 @ Five Ways
4199 was on the 9

4199 still on 9, 4200 has joined it on the all-night peak board. Want to emphasise Tridents aren't unusual on the 9 though ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 06:24:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 03:55:19 PM
Spectra (Didn't see fleet number) and my favourite bus 4609 on WN28. Seen around 15:30 at the Lichfield Rd/Peacock Avenue junction near Ashmore Park in Wednesfield

Spectras aren't particularly unusual on the 28 from my observation
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 06, 2013, 06:46:29 PM
4252 and one of the Vinyl wrap B7TLS both on the 952. 4252 has been on there all day, it looks like 4259 or 4263 came on in the PM peak. It is not too unusual for a decker to get on there in the peak, have not seen one for a while though. It is unusual to have one on there all day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 06:54:20 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 06:24:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 03:55:19 PM
Spectra (Didn't see fleet number) and my favourite bus 4609 on WN28. Seen around 15:30 at the Lichfield Rd/Peacock Avenue junction near Ashmore Park in Wednesfield

Spectras aren't particularly unusual on the 28 from my observation

But the 28 being fully double decker is! 4004/10 and 4609 were the 3 buses today so no B6's Spectras are still unusual and haven't seen one for abit. It was common during Summer timetable
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 06:57:26 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 06:54:20 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 06:24:40 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 03:55:19 PM
Spectra (Didn't see fleet number) and my favourite bus 4609 on WN28. Seen around 15:30 at the Lichfield Rd/Peacock Avenue junction near Ashmore Park in Wednesfield

Spectras aren't particularly unusual on the 28 from my observation

But the 28 being fully double decker is! 4004/10 and 4609 were the 3 buses today so no B6's Spectras are still unusual and haven't seen one for abit. It was common during Summer timetable

Oh fully double decker is unusual. Thought you implied there was just one on there
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 06, 2013, 06:58:07 PM
Quote from: John on September 06, 2013, 06:46:29 PM
4252 and one of the Vinyl wrap B7TLS both on the 952. 4252 has been on there all day, it looks like 4259 or 4263 came on in the PM peak. It is not too unusual for a decker to get on there in the peak, have not seen one for a while though. It is unusual to have one on there all day

I did see the vinyl one going past Miller Street at about 11 35 this morning so I think it was also all day, also saw 7031 on there so I wonder where the leathers have gone!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 07:03:25 PM
Well i saw 4609 and 4010 at first then went back out and spotted the third bus which wad 4004 (I think)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 06, 2013, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 06, 2013, 06:58:07 PM
Quote from: John on September 06, 2013, 06:46:29 PM
4252 and one of the Vinyl wrap B7TLS both on the 952. 4252 has been on there all day, it looks like 4259 or 4263 came on in the PM peak. It is not too unusual for a decker to get on there in the peak, have not seen one for a while though. It is unusual to have one on there all day

I did see the vinyl one going past Miller Street at about 11 35 this morning so I think it was also all day, also saw 7031 on there so I wonder where the leathers have gone!

No idea which one but there was a leather omnilink on the 66 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 06, 2013, 07:13:56 PM
While I remember, I saw a trident on the 27 (or 27A?) in Wolverhampton, is this at all unusual? I'm sure I read somewhere that its normally B6s?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 06, 2013, 07:13:56 PM
While I remember, I saw a trident on the 27 (or 27A?) in Wolverhampton, is this at all unusual? I'm sure I read somewhere that its normally B6s?

Nope, Tridents form part of the main allocation of the 27/A :) alongside B6s and the odd Merc/Spectra. However, Mercs have been appearing a lot less on the 27 lately
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 06, 2013, 07:19:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 06, 2013, 07:13:56 PM
While I remember, I saw a trident on the 27 (or 27A?) in Wolverhampton, is this at all unusual? I'm sure I read somewhere that its normally B6s?

Nope, Tridents form part of the main allocation of the 27/A :) alongside B6s and the odd Merc/Spectra. However, Mercs have been appearing a lot less on the 27 lately

alright then, thanks.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 06, 2013, 07:37:56 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 06, 2013, 07:13:56 PM
While I remember, I saw a trident on the 27 (or 27A?) in Wolverhampton, is this at all unusual? I'm sure I read somewhere that its normally B6s?

Nope, Tridents form part of the main allocation of the 27/A :) alongside B6s and the odd Merc/Spectra. However, Mercs have been appearing a lot less on the 27 lately

Matt, It seems since summer timetable has ended its mainly merc on the 27/A once again with the odd trident now
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 06, 2013, 08:30:16 PM
1781 on the 934 earlier.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 11:39:36 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 06, 2013, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: OH25 on September 06, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
at 13:51 @ Five Ways
4199 was on the 9

2096 (I think?) is on the 9 as well

Are B6s unusual on the 59? Saw one earlier along with Spectras and one  (or two?) Trident

As it turns out, 4199 is about to do the last 9 of the night (all-day board), surprised it hasn't ran out of fuel! 4200 however went off earlier.

2096 was also one of the last 6 buses but would've gone off at Stour at around 10:30
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: JB93 on September 07, 2013, 12:27:17 AM
Are B7RLE's now the evening allocation of the 24? As I've had them 4 times on there now.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 12:28:47 AM
Quote from: JB93 on September 07, 2013, 12:27:17 AM
Are B7RLE's now the evening allocation of the 24? As I've had them 4 times on there now.

Yes, the 24 converts to fully single decker on Mon-Sat evenings, it would be very unusual to see anything else on there, except on Sunday evenings when the Hybrids stay on from the daytime in my observation. If there was a Trident on there on Sunday daytime, it would be interesting to see if it stays on in the evening, or if it gets swapped for something else
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 12:32:02 AM
824 on 120 this evening, presumably been on all day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 09:04:48 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 12:32:02 AM
824 on 120 this evening, presumably been on all day

Well you never know it could have been put on later on?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 09:29:21 AM
Yesterday;
4736 - 51 - not unusual but looked different seeing a Toothpaste Enviro on there  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 10:04:35 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 09:04:48 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 12:32:02 AM
824 on 120 this evening, presumably been on all day

Well you never know it could have been put on later on?

Correct, I don't know, but judging by the fact it hadn't been reported anywhere else, and that B7RLEs don't really break down much, then I'd say it's a fair bet it'd been on all day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 02:28:25 PM
4018 82

4002 27
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 03:22:37 PM
4016 529
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 07, 2013, 05:03:18 PM
4767 on the 302, although I'm sure people have said deckers there do happen sometimes
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 05:46:09 PM
2062 255
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 06:23:29 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 02:28:25 PM
4018 82

4002 27

Spectras aren't unusual on the 27 neither is Spectra 4016 on the 529. Were you on a Travel Express Dart by any chance?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 06:26:10 PM
Kevin good spot with 4767 on the 302. Quite unusual :)

Today:

1669 on WN28
4873 on WA40/1

Yesterday:

4125 on the 69 (Very rare for a weekday)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 06:33:30 PM
Yes I've been on a travel express dart today (both the 11 and 529)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 06:41:38 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 07, 2013, 06:33:30 PM
Yes I've been on a travel express dart today (both the 11 and 529)

Yes saw you on the 529 when going past on 4599 on the Willenhall Rd
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
4009 and 4018 on the 82, only one Merc on there today as the other 3 were B6s
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 08:57:48 PM
Branded 934/5/6 - working evening 935A, not off route but unusual to see branded buses running evening service, usually unbranded,
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 07, 2013, 09:01:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
4009 and 4018 on the 82, only one Merc on there today as the other 3 were B6s
yeah i was on82 all day avoided the merc toatlly
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 07, 2013, 09:50:16 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 07, 2013, 09:01:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
4009 and 4018 on the 82, only one Merc on there today as the other 3 were B6s
yeah i was on82 all day avoided the merc toatlly

Yes saw you aboard 4018 whilst on 634 entering Wolverhampton Bus Station
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 11:01:11 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 07, 2013, 09:01:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 07, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
4009 and 4018 on the 82, only one Merc on there today as the other 3 were B6s
yeah i was on82 all day avoided the merc toatlly

The Merc was 1670 it was behind 634 if I remember rightly
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:07:01 AM
Yes 1670 was behind 634. We saw 1670 at the Deans Rd/Wednesfield Rd Junction in Heath Town
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 08, 2013, 08:21:36 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 08:57:48 PM
Branded 934/5/6 - working evening 935A, not off route but unusual to see branded buses running evening service, usually unbranded,

Is a bit unusual as all 935A boards interwork with 51. So that's why
Supposed to be unbranded .all thease running boards have 935A journeys

51-13
934-08
934-10
934-11

Apart from 934-08 which runs 1817 Brownhills to Birmingham
All other boards have a least one 51 journey.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:28:09 AM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 08, 2013, 08:21:36 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 08:57:48 PM
Branded 934/5/6 - working evening 935A, not off route but unusual to see branded buses running evening service, usually unbranded,

Is a bit unusual as all 935A boards interwork with 51. So that's why
Supposed to be unbranded

However an E400 on an E400 route is not unusual even with route branding :) Best place for this
to be posted will be Branded Buses Off Route
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 09:29:04 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:07:01 AM
Yes 1670 was behind 634. We saw 1670 at the Deans Rd/Wednesfield Rd Junction in Heath Town

No we saw it as it was coming under the railway bridge on the Wednesfield Road, didn't we?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 10:10:35 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 09:29:04 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:07:01 AM
Yes 1670 was behind 634. We saw 1670 at the Deans Rd/Wednesfield Rd Junction in Heath Town

No we saw it as it was coming under the railway bridge on the Wednesfield Road, didn't we?

No definetley on the corner of Deans Rd by the Asda
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 08, 2013, 10:27:58 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:28:09 AM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 08, 2013, 08:21:36 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 07, 2013, 08:57:48 PM
Branded 934/5/6 - working evening 935A, not off route but unusual to see branded buses running evening service, usually unbranded,

Is a bit unusual as all 935A boards interwork with 51. So that's why
Supposed to be unbranded

However an E400 on an E400 route is not unusual even with route branding :) Best place for this
to be posted will be Branded Buses Off Route

But nathan the bus was not off route, if I seen it on the 51 then yes I would have posted it under the branded buses off route  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 12:38:16 PM
Ok i do understand :) The 935/A doesn't have branded buses because of it interworking with the 51 but the allocation of the 935A/51 is E400 so technically an E400 with branding is odd to see but that type of bus on there is common so its one of those tricky ones to post
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: sonic84 on September 08, 2013, 12:52:58 PM
Spotted a B7RLE running on the 61 Frankley - Birmingham service on Thursday evening.  Didn't catch the fleet number, but haven't seen that before.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 01:07:20 PM
Yesterday 4819 on X96
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 08, 2013, 01:07:58 PM
Quote from: sonic84 on September 08, 2013, 12:52:58 PM
Spotted a B7RLE running on the 61 Frankley - Birmingham service on Thursday evening.  Didn't catch the fleet number, but haven't seen that before.

Its a weekday daily occurrence. Nothing special it just comes off of a school board. It also does a trip on the 98 and the 47.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 08, 2013, 03:57:07 PM
4500 on sunday line 33, seen on lower bull street at 07:53 this morning
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
4779 on 7 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 05:57:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 01:07:20 PM
Yesterday 4819 on X96

Completley forgot to post that one. Thanks for that Matt ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 05:59:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
4779 on 7 today

What time did you see this Matt? Entered Birmingham on the 126 at 3PM and left on a 904 at 15:30 but never spotted it whilst in Brum.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 06:54:10 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 05:59:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
4779 on 7 today

What time did you see this Matt? Entered Birmingham on the 126 at 3PM and left on a 904 at 15:30 but never spotted it whilst in Brum.

Exactly 3pm I saw it by Snow Hill, I was coming into Birmingham on the 9 at the time (4814)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 07:15:31 PM
Yesterday:

As posted by Matt as i forgot to i spotted 4819 on the X96 yesterday

Also 1894 was on the 7A

Today:

4774 on the 51 (4870 just infront on the X51!) Should really be the other way round
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 08, 2013, 08:22:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 07:15:31 PM
4774 on the 51 (4870 just infront on the X51!) Should really be the other way round

You say it should be the other way round, its still not as bad as the toothpaste I saw on the x51 earlier (not sure on the fleetnumber). Still doesn't look right
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: Kevin on September 08, 2013, 08:22:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 07:15:31 PM
4774 on the 51 (4870 just infront on the X51!) Should really be the other way round

You say it should be the other way round, its still not as bad as the toothpaste I saw on the x51 earlier (not sure on the fleetnumber). Still doesn't look right

The Toothpaste E400 on the X51/934E/935A was 4736
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 08, 2013, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 08, 2013, 07:15:31 PM
Yesterday:

As posted by Matt as i forgot to i spotted 4819 on the X96 yesterday

Also 1894 was on the 7A

Today:

4774 on the 51 (4870 just infront on the X51!) Should really be the other way round

Before the 934/6 came to Walsall 47xx enviro was restricted to 997/X51
And 48xx restricted to 51/935 and odd journeys on X51.

But now 47xx seem regular on 51/935 and
48xx seem regular on 997/X51
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 09, 2013, 08:36:42 AM
4553 on WN1. Not sure what running board it's on or if it's just a peak board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 09, 2013, 09:24:09 AM
4289 on 952
1866 on 654 (blinds say Perry Barr via Hands worth WD and not six ways Aston)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 09, 2013, 09:30:40 AM
4722 - rare working of the 46, unusual to see Enviro's on there
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 09, 2013, 10:42:10 AM
4553 > 1
45** > 1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andyr on September 09, 2013, 01:44:58 PM
wa 8/89 as 1430 today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 09, 2013, 01:50:12 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 09, 2013, 09:30:40 AM
4722 - rare working of the 46, unusual to see Enviro's on there
4732*
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 02:00:40 PM
582 - 29
669 - 70A (dont see B6s on there much these days but stand to be corrected)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 09, 2013, 03:58:26 PM
There's a Merc on the 46 today (WB)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lgr on September 09, 2013, 04:23:27 PM
E400 branded for the 900 on the 50.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 04:39:41 PM
What time is this BC journey on the 50?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 09, 2013, 04:41:38 PM
4009 > 1
4811 > 241
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 09, 2013, 05:08:01 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 04:39:41 PM
What time is this BC journey on the 50?

Its an actual running board so i presume it runs all day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 09, 2013, 05:22:25 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 09, 2013, 04:41:38 PM
4009 > 1
4811 > 241

Andrew, what time did you see 4811 and where?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 09, 2013, 05:23:36 PM
My brother reports 4135 on X96
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 09, 2013, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 09, 2013, 05:22:25 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 09, 2013, 04:41:38 PM
4009 > 1
4811 > 241

Andrew, what time did you see 4811 and where?

around 4pm leaving Dudley bus station
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: uniquicity on September 09, 2013, 06:02:10 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 09, 2013, 03:58:26 PM
There's a Merc on the 46 today (WB)

It was 1560, on the Londonderry to Scott Arms half of the route.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 09, 2013, 06:22:37 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 04:39:41 PM
What time is this BC journey on the 50?

Last Thursday, I saw 4906 in Kings Heath around 3.15pm not in service. It started at Alcester Lanes End around half 3, and works into Birmingham, getting there around 4pm. It then worked back out of the city centre again. Don't know how many journeys it does
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 09, 2013, 06:41:43 PM
4609 on WN 2. Seen leaving Wolverhampton Bus Station just before 6
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 09, 2013, 07:20:20 PM
1762 on the 4H, I know it's not unusual to see b7rle's on the 4 but 1762 seems to stick to the 302 whenever I see the bus. Along with 1760-3.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 09, 2013, 07:31:50 PM
Also 1430 on WA 8/89
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 09, 2013, 08:31:10 PM
824 was on the 120 about 7pm
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Lukeee on September 09, 2013, 09:00:21 PM
Unidentified B7 ALX400 on the 33E to Perry Barr, seen in Newtown about 18:25, haven't seen a 33E to Perry Barr from the City in a long time.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 09:02:35 PM
Theres a Spectra doing the 21:20 256 off stourbridge, looks like 4010
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 09, 2013, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on September 09, 2013, 09:00:21 PM
Unidentified B7 ALX400 on the 33E to Perry Barr, seen in Newtown about 18:25, haven't seen a 33E to Perry Barr from the City in a long time.

4495 was the bus lukeee
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 09, 2013, 09:13:12 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 09, 2013, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on September 09, 2013, 09:00:21 PM
Unidentified B7 ALX400 on the 33E to Perry Barr, seen in Newtown about 18:25, haven't seen a 33E to Perry Barr from the City in a long time.

4495 was the bus lukeee

4495 is a Gemini
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 09, 2013, 10:26:03 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 09, 2013, 07:31:50 PM
Also 1430 on WA 8/89

Had already been reported by andyr :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 09, 2013, 11:33:43 PM
4811 on last 241/140E this evening, did not even see it, just HEARD it...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 09, 2013, 11:52:56 PM
Not sure if it had been posted by me earlier or somebody else but 4010 is on its way back from stourbridge to wolves on the 23:20 256
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 08:22:20 AM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 09, 2013, 09:13:12 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 09, 2013, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on September 09, 2013, 09:00:21 PM
Unidentified B7 ALX400 on the 33E to Perry Barr, seen in Newtown about 18:25, haven't seen a 33E to Perry Barr from the City in a long time.

4495 was the bus lukeee

4495 is a Gemini

::) an so it is, sorry, I was looking at were he said 33E from City Centre as 4495 was also running to Perry Barr from the City Centre  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day.  For anybody wishing to catch it, it was on the 1235 WOL-STO which means it will be on the 1345 STO-DUD, 1450 DUD-STO, 1600 STO-WOL.  What happens after that, I don't know with the new timetable.  There is a chance that it will go onto the 1720 WOL-MER service 255.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 10, 2013, 04:00:36 PM
824-53/289
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 04:16:56 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day.  For anybody wishing to catch it, it was on the 1235 WOL-STO which means it will be on the 1345 STO-DUD, 1450 DUD-STO, 1600 STO-WOL.  What happens after that, I don't know with the new timetable.  There is a chance that it will go onto the 1720 WOL-MER service 255.

Thats why i haven't spotted any B5's on the 59 today! Extra Tridents on the 59 today. Should really be 5513 on the 59and the trident (Preferbaly 4571 which i don't like and is on the 59! ;))

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 04:20:45 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day

Dammit, just caught the first bus that came when I was at wolves earlier, thinking it'd be all trident so would be disappointed anyway.

Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

2082 is also on the 141, so there must be some E400s spare somewhere or on another route.
Also saw 1784 on the 934 in Walsall earlier
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 10, 2013, 04:24:16 PM
Must be something different on the 222 today then
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 10, 2013, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 04:16:56 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day.  For anybody wishing to catch it, it was on the 1235 WOL-STO which means it will be on the 1345 STO-DUD, 1450 DUD-STO, 1600 STO-WOL.  What happens after that, I don't know with the new timetable.  There is a chance that it will go onto the 1720 WOL-MER service 255.

Thats why i haven't spotted any B5's on the 59 today! Extra Tridents on the 59 today. Should really be 5513 on the 59and the trident (Preferbaly 4571 which i don't like and is on the 59! ;))

None on the 59 at all.
Also seen 2 unbranded buses on the 1.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 04:40:32 PM
At least 6-7 tridents on the 59 (Seen my favourite 4609,4564,4571,4590,4547 and 1-2 others and around 6 Spectras
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: karl724223 on September 10, 2013, 04:43:29 PM
830 on 141 3pm from merry hill
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 05:07:30 PM
Quote from: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 04:20:45 PM
2082 is also on the 141, so there must be some E400s spare somewhere or on another route.
Also saw 1784 on the 934 in Walsall earlier

Ah, so I now have my own answer, 4811 just overtook me on the 140
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
4765 - 29
4775 - School 705 (Not sure if its unusual or not)
4136 - 936
1419 - 29
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9715990549/
669 - 38
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9715991257/in/photostream/

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 10, 2013, 05:29:16 PM
4810 - 120
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 10, 2013, 05:38:24 PM
4011 on the 256/7 today. Saw in Stourbridge around 12:40
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Roy on September 10, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day.  For anybody wishing to catch it, it was on the 1235 WOL-STO which means it will be on the 1345 STO-DUD, 1450 DUD-STO, 1600 STO-WOL.  What happens after that, I don't know with the new timetable.  There is a chance that it will go onto the 1720 WOL-MER service 255.

As I guessed, 5513 is now on the 255 working the 1720 WOL-MER service.  It will then work the 1848 MER-WOL service.  The new 255-257 timetable now has interworking between the 255 and 256 at Wolverhampton during the afternoon rush hour.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 07:00:55 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 10, 2013, 05:38:24 PM
4011 on the 256/7 today. Saw in Stourbridge around 12:40

gah!!!!!!!!!!!! Hate my life, caught a bloody trident instead and didn't see anything interesting go past the other way, turns out there was a spectra and a hybrid hiding on the 257 at the time

Quote from: Kevin on September 10, 2013, 04:20:45 PM
Also saw 1784 on the 934 in Walsall earlier

Scrap that, turns out that was the board that becomes the X56 short to Streetly in the evening, cause I just caught it home, so technically not an unusual working
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 07:09:26 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 10, 2013, 02:08:58 PM
5513 has been on the 256/257 all day.  For anybody wishing to catch it, it was on the 1235 WOL-STO which means it will be on the 1345 STO-DUD, 1450 DUD-STO, 1600 STO-WOL.  What happens after that, I don't know with the new timetable.  There is a chance that it will go onto the 1720 WOL-MER service 255.

As I guessed, 5513 is now on the 255 working the 1720 WOL-MER service.  It will then work the 1848 MER-WOL service.  The new 255-257 timetable now has interworking between the 255 and 256 at Wolverhampton during the afternoon rush hour.

Damn Damn Damn, was going to have a day out today and changed my mind at the last moment.  :(
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM
2022 on 126
4593 on 28
1646 on 246
Also possibly an E400 on 222
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM

Also possibly an E400 on 222

First one in a while isnt it ?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM

Also possibly an E400 on 222

First one in a while isnt it ?

A few appeared when 825 was away with accident damage.

Wasn't actually saw on the 222. Just speculation :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 10, 2013, 08:45:09 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
4765 - 29
4775 - School 705 (Not sure if its unusual or not)
4136 - 936
1419 - 29
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9715990549/
669 - 38
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9715991257/in/photostream/

Another Trident was on the 934/5/6, TWM liveried ex Walsall Road Branded

Here is 5513 on 256
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9720462712/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 08:47:03 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

Which one is Jessica?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 08:47:03 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

Which one is Jessica?

or does he mean Julie (4177)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 10, 2013, 09:02:17 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 08:47:03 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

Which one is Jessica?

or does he mean Julie (4177)

Jessica is 4911
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4700-4879/4911.html
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 10, 2013, 09:03:29 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 08:47:03 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

Which one is Jessica?

or does he mean Julie (4177)

To my knowledge there's jessica, annie, chloe, victoria and a few others they're the new e400's
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 10, 2013, 08:47:03 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on September 10, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
830 on 141 and Jessica on 22

Which one is Jessica?

or does he mean Julie (4177)

Don't know, they've named a load of these E400s, I've lost track of things now.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM

Also possibly an E400 on 222

First one in a while isnt it ?

A few appeared when 825 was away with accident damage.

Wasn't actually saw on the 222. Just speculation :)

Well it came into Dudley around 17:10 then went to layover, but there were already four 246's in Dudley at the time with another two having left recently, so I doubt it was a 246. No idea what was up with the 246 today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: notepanel on September 10, 2013, 09:29:56 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
4775 - School 705 (Not sure if its unusual or not)

The Barr Beacon buses should more often than not be an Enviro.

On the 705 one morning journey comes off the X51, then operates the 705 followed by a single journey on the 302. The other morning bus is more often a Trident that then goes on to the 40/41 for the remainder of the day. In the PM one bus then goes on to a peak 997 board, whilst the other goes on to operate a peak 51 board.

The AM 788 service is operated by a bus off an X51 peak board, whilst the PM service then goes on to a peak 997 board also.

The 881 is operated in the morning by one Enviro which then goes on to an all day board on the 997 and another which goes off to operate the 934/5/6 for the rest of the day. In the PM peak one bus goes on to the X51 and the other goes on to a 934/935/935A/51 peak & late night board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 10, 2013, 10:30:58 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM

Also possibly an E400 on 222

First one in a while isnt it ?

A few appeared when 825 was away with accident damage.

Wasn't actually saw on the 222. Just speculation :)

Well it came into Dudley around 17:10 then went to layover, but there were already four 246's in Dudley at the time with another two having left recently, so I doubt it was a 246. No idea what was up with the 246 today.

Yeah, something was up, my brother used it a few times today and was complaining, he only used single deckers so was quite annoyed especially as I had promised him that it would become fully double deck
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 10, 2013, 11:49:24 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 10, 2013, 10:30:58 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 10, 2013, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 10, 2013, 07:34:46 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:50 PM

Also possibly an E400 on 222

First one in a while isnt it ?

A few appeared when 825 was away with accident damage.

Wasn't actually saw on the 222. Just speculation :)

Well it came into Dudley around 17:10 then went to layover, but there were already four 246's in Dudley at the time with another two having left recently, so I doubt it was a 246. No idea what was up with the 246 today.

Yeah, something was up, my brother used it a few times today and was complaining, he only used single deckers so was quite annoyed especially as I had promised him that it would become fully double deck

So where were the Tridents today? There weren't any outside at PE today (couldn't see inside as shutters were down)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 11:45:48 AM
4017 has just left wolves on a 27
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 12:09:52 PM
4022 also on the 27
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 01:55:00 PM
1682 (the WN Merc beast) is now on the 255, may have replaced a broken down 4552 but I had this on the 32 earlier
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 11, 2013, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 12:09:52 PM
4022 also on the 27

Spectras are quite common on the 27
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 11, 2013, 06:46:38 PM
Double deckes back on 89

4127
4309

Today

69-4134
70A-4138
935-1760
29-1439
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 11, 2013, 06:48:40 PM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 11, 2013, 06:46:38 PM
Double deckes back on 89

4127
4309

Today

This will most likely become daily now that summer timetable has ended :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 11, 2013, 06:51:10 PM
Hope so unless the power of High Heath/Pelsall
Residents campaign against it.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 11, 2013, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 11, 2013, 06:46:38 PM
70A-4138

Id say thats a regular thing, everytime im in WA and see the 70A it happens to be a Trident

4905 - 60
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9727040574/
4906 - 60
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9727039790/
4904 - 60E to Yardley Swan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9723808391/
809 - 97
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9727034700/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 07:48:56 PM
The 70A sees a decker virtually daily alongside a single decker
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 11, 2013, 07:57:34 PM
Yesterday, 809 on BC29A to Shenley Fields
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: old50niner on September 11, 2013, 08:14:14 PM
1760 on 936 @ 0923- Perry Barr from City and

4277 on 67 @ 0933-Lancaster Circus to City.

Both seen today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 11, 2013, 08:36:11 PM
Quote from: old50niner on September 11, 2013, 08:14:14 PM
1760 on 936 @ 0923- Perry Barr from City and

4277 on 67 @ 0933-Lancaster Circus to City.

Both seen today.
doubles are quite common on 67 particulally on Sundays where Bendis don't go out :-)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 11, 2013, 08:38:12 PM
ALX400 - out on the 33
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 11, 2013, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 11, 2013, 08:38:12 PM
ALX400 - out on the 33

There has been one on there most days for at least a week now. Sure someone has mentioned that a 33E journey comes off a 94, but I saw 4285 I think it was yesterday morning. 4262 was on there last Thurdsay
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: ade on September 11, 2013, 10:47:41 PM
1453 on the 4M this evening. Probably a replacement & very unusual on this route
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 11, 2013, 10:50:10 PM
Quote from: ade on September 11, 2013, 10:47:41 PM
1453 on the 4M this evening. Probably a replacement & very unusual on this route

Wouldn't say extremley rare however still quite unusual ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 11, 2013, 10:54:53 PM
How is a liberator on the 4M NOT unusual when its only happened a handful of times
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 11, 2013, 11:05:37 PM
Quote from: ade on September 11, 2013, 10:47:41 PM
1453 on the 4M this evening. Probably a replacement & very unusual on this route

Never seen that before! Yes on the 311/313 but never the 4! Re-inforces the potential need for one or two more Omnilinks at WA, as there were at least a couple of B7's on the 311/313 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 11, 2013, 11:10:34 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 11, 2013, 11:05:37 PM
Quote from: ade on September 11, 2013, 10:47:41 PM
1453 on the 4M this evening. Probably a replacement & very unusual on this route

Never seen that before! Yes on the 311/313 but never the 4! Re-inforces the potential need for one or two more Omnilinks at WA, as there were at least a couple of B7's on the 311/313 today

Sure i've seen it reported a few times before. If not i aplogise and great spot. Tbh only seen a hand full of B7RLE's on the 4H/M myself aswell

I'm 90% sure someone also once reported 4869 on the 4M not long back
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 12, 2013, 12:44:51 AM
4815 on 140/241, was the running board that does the 140E again.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 12, 2013, 06:42:16 AM
From Yesterday:
1670 - 59
4002 - 28 (I know people have said spectras not unusual, but personally only really seen B6s on there)
4680 - 10 (I definitely have seen deckers on there but not a Gemini)
809 - 97 (in rush hour - lol)
4134 - 69 (already mentioned)
4309 - 89 (also already mentioned)

Quote from: lynx1103 on September 11, 2013, 06:46:38 PM
935-1760
Quote from: old50niner on September 11, 2013, 08:14:14 PM
1760 on 936

There is one 934 board that becomes the X56 in the evening and I'm guessing is meant to be an Eclipse, so personallly going to ignore them if I see one, won't be that unusual anymore

Quote from: John on September 11, 2013, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 11, 2013, 08:38:12 PM
ALX400 - out on the 33

There has been one on there most days for at least a week now. Sure someone has mentioned that a 33E journey comes off a 94, but I saw 4285 I think it was yesterday morning. 4262 was on there last Thurdsay

That was me, it's around 6pm it happened.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 12, 2013, 07:25:31 AM
Dont worry about it, B7RLEs I would no longer class as odd on the 4 corridor, but B10Ls I think less than half a dozen times i think
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 12, 2013, 07:36:56 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 11, 2013, 11:10:34 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 11, 2013, 11:05:37 PM
Quote from: ade on September 11, 2013, 10:47:41 PM
1453 on the 4M this evening. Probably a replacement & very unusual on this route

Never seen that before! Yes on the 311/313 but never the 4! Re-inforces the potential need for one or two more Omnilinks at WA, as there were at least a couple of B7's on the 311/313 today

Sure i've seen it reported a few times before. If not i aplogise and great spot. Tbh only seen a hand full of B7RLE's on the 4H/M myself aswell

I'm 90% sure someone also once reported 4869 on the 4M not long back
it was the 4H
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie

Isn't that Tony?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 12, 2013, 08:25:58 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie

Isn't that Tony?

I think there's more than just Tony out there at the moment. A driver on the 24 earlier this week was wearing a white shirt, red tie and orange hi-viz, but Tony said he hasn't driven the 24 on his recent stints at BC.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 12, 2013, 09:30:39 AM
Quote from: Mike K on September 12, 2013, 08:25:58 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie

Isn't that Tony?

I think there's more than just Tony out there at the moment. A driver on the 24 earlier this week was wearing a white shirt, red tie and orange hi-viz, but Tony said he hasn't driven the 24 on his recent stints at BC.

And if it was who I think you saw he is of Indian background with quite dark skin!

I don't do earlies, first train doesn't arrive Birmingham until 7, sat on one now for a 10:49 start on the 14
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 12, 2013, 09:36:36 AM
4609 - 1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 12, 2013, 09:58:08 AM
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2013, 09:30:39 AM
Quote from: Mike K on September 12, 2013, 08:25:58 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie

Isn't that Tony?

I think there's more than just Tony out there at the moment. A driver on the 24 earlier this week was wearing a white shirt, red tie and orange hi-viz, but Tony said he hasn't driven the 24 on his recent stints at BC.

And if it was who I think you saw he is of Indian background with quite dark skin!

I don't do earlies, first train doesn't arrive Birmingham until 7, sat on one now for a 10:49 start on the 14

Didn't get a proper look at him as I was driving at the time, just the different coloured hi-viz caught my eye.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 11:12:58 AM
One from Yesterday
2142 - 47
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 12, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 11:12:58 AM
One from Yesterday
2142 - 47

This is a weekday daily thing. It comes off 98 - Sch and then does Pershore Road and then does Bristol Road work with the single. Unless the time you seen it doesn't link up with that board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 12, 2013, 03:04:15 PM
4331 - 51
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 12, 2013, 03:22:28 PM
1845 on the 94

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9732462982/

Another Gemini on the 33, either 4475 or 4476, with a white advert frame
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 04:04:37 PM
1676 on WN 59 (All day board)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 05:18:47 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2013, 09:30:39 AM
Quote from: Mike K on September 12, 2013, 08:25:58 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on September 12, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
808 on 14
Driver wearing white shirt and red tie

Isn't that Tony?

I think there's more than just Tony out there at the moment. A driver on the 24 earlier this week was wearing a white shirt, red tie and orange hi-viz, but Tony said he hasn't driven the 24 on his recent stints at BC.

And if it was who I think you saw he is of Indian background with quite dark skin!

I don't do earlies, first train doesn't arrive Birmingham until 7, sat on one now for a 10:49 start on the 14
You are indeed correct sir
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
A couple of good spots for me today.
7020 - 31/31A
4777 - 952
1758 - 934/936 (Starting to wonder if there is a booked B7RLE Board everyday?)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: fleetline6477 on September 12, 2013, 06:39:29 PM
A very rare working indeed WA route 4 branded Scania 1879 on 51 departing B'ham approx 1645

WN B7 2017 on 126
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 06:40:28 PM
1675 on the 255/256E (Saw coming off a 255 onto a 256E around 17:50 at WN bus Station)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 06:44:23 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 12, 2013, 06:39:29 PM
A very rare working indeed WA route 4 branded Scania 1879 on 51 departing B'ham approx 1645

WN B7 2017 on 126

Very good spot mate :)

There seems to be a B7RLE on the 126 most days this week
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 12, 2013, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
1758 - 934/936 (Starting to wonder if there is a booked B7RLE Board everyday?)

Didn't someone say that a B7RLE works a 934 before working the first 2 X56 pm journeys.

Did you see it on both routes Joe? If so, then it can not be the same working as I've mentioned
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:59:01 PM
Quote from: John on September 12, 2013, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
1758 - 934/936 (Starting to wonder if there is a booked B7RLE Board everyday?)

Didn't someone say that a B7RLE works a 934 before working the first 2 X56 pm journeys.

Did you see it on both routes Nathan? If so, then it can not be the same working as I've mentioned

More than likely, I haven't been on here so much this past week so have missed a bit! I saw it working the 936 at 9:18 (presumably a late 9:08) if that helps.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 12, 2013, 07:05:28 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:59:01 PM
More than likely, I haven't been on here so much this past week so have missed a bit! I saw it working the 936 at 9:18 (presumably a late 9:08) if that helps.

That may have been either an AM peak time extra, or maybe on there all day. No idea though!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 07:07:07 PM
Quote from: John on September 12, 2013, 07:05:28 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:59:01 PM
More than likely, I haven't been on here so much this past week so have missed a bit! I saw it working the 936 at 9:18 (presumably a late 9:08) if that helps.

That may have been either an AM peak time extra, or maybe on there all day. No idea though!

Ahh, still a nice sight though either way :P
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
4768 - 8/89 ] Not sure if this is unusual or not, first time ive seen an Enviro400 on the 89 for myself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9733736050/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 12, 2013, 07:16:51 PM
825 on 141, should be 8+10pm from MH, 9+11pm from B'ham

Also,

4800 - X96
4010 - 82
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
4768 - 8/89 ] Not sure if this is unusual or not, first time ive seen an Enviro400 on the 89 for myself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9733736050/in/photostream/

Was going to post that! ;) Saw it by New Cross Hospital going towards W'ton. Yes quite unusual however a few have appeared from time to time.

Got a picture of 4736 a few months back (First Toothpaste E400 to enter Wolverhampton City Centre in service?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: ade on September 12, 2013, 08:38:09 PM
222 branded 825 on the 141 this as a replacement for 4821
824, 2154 & 4800 on the X96 today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: notepanel on September 12, 2013, 09:16:28 PM
Quote from: John on September 12, 2013, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
1758 - 934/936 (Starting to wonder if there is a booked B7RLE Board everyday?)

Didn't someone say that a B7RLE works a 934 before working the first 2 X56 pm journeys.

Did you see it on both routes Joe? If so, then it can not be the same working as I've mentioned

The 1825 journey comes off running board 934/04. This is an all day board operating the 934/5 & 6. The final journey on those routes before the X56 is the 935E to/from Kingstanding.

The 1640 & 1740 journeys come off the 727 school service.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 09:20:46 PM
Quote from: notepanel on September 12, 2013, 09:16:28 PM
Quote from: John on September 12, 2013, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 12, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
1758 - 934/936 (Starting to wonder if there is a booked B7RLE Board everyday?)

Didn't someone say that a B7RLE works a 934 before working the first 2 X56 pm journeys.

Did you see it on both routes Joe? If so, then it can not be the same working as I've mentioned

The 1825 journey comes off running board 934/04. This is an all day board operating the 934/5 & 6. The final journey on those routes before the X56 is the 935E to/from Kingstanding.

The 1640 & 1740 journeys come off the 727 school service.

I had a feeling something like that was the case as there always seems to be a B7RLE every day! At least that now confirms a B7RLE on the 934/936 is not an unusual working.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 12, 2013, 09:22:59 PM
4514 on the 42
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 09:30:07 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
4768 - 8/89 ] Not sure if this is unusual or not, first time ive seen an Enviro400 on the 89 for myself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9733736050/in/photostream/

Was going to post that! ;) Saw it by New Cross Hospital going towards W'ton. Yes quite unusual however a few have appeared from time to time.

Got a picture of 4736 a few months back (First Toothpaste E400 to enter Wolverhampton City Centre in service?

Seen a pict on flickr  :) not sure if it was yours
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 12, 2013, 09:39:10 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 12, 2013, 06:39:29 PM
A very rare working indeed WA route 4 branded Scania 1879 on 51 departing B'ham approx 1645

WN B7 2017 on 126

Very good spot with 1879 on the 51, shame a branded enviro 400 never makes it way on to the 4 or any double decker for that matter. With 18 omnilinks branded for the 4 I guess a few will go onto other services from time to time if no other buses are available.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 12, 2013, 09:55:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
4768 - 8/89 ] Not sure if this is unusual or not, first time ive seen an Enviro400 on the 89 for myself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9733736050/in/photostream/

Was going to post that! ;) Saw it by New Cross Hospital going towards W'ton. Yes quite unusual however a few have appeared from time to time.

Got a picture of 4736 a few months back (First Toothpaste E400 to enter Wolverhampton City Centre in service?

Did it replace a breakdown?
I'm sure it wasn't there earlier.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 12, 2013, 09:58:07 PM
Its pretty unusual to get an E400 on the 8/89
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 12, 2013, 09:58:07 PM
Its pretty unusual to get an E400 on the 8/89

Yes haven't seen one since July. I'm sure 4884 operated the 89 when brand new.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 10:12:05 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 12, 2013, 09:55:56 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
4768 - 8/89 ] Not sure if this is unusual or not, first time ive seen an Enviro400 on the 89 for myself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9733736050/in/photostream/

Was going to post that! ;) Saw it by New Cross Hospital going towards W'ton. Yes quite unusual however a few have appeared from time to time.

Got a picture of 4736 a few months back (First Toothpaste E400 to enter Wolverhampton City Centre in service?

Did it replace a breakdown?
I'm sure it wasn't there earlier.

Seen it entering WA, kind of looked like it had been out all day, was hoping it was going on the 8 but it wasnt

Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 12, 2013, 09:58:07 PM
Its pretty unusual to get an E400 on the 8/89

Yes haven't seen one since July. I'm sure 4884 operated the 89 when brand new.

Thought it may be been, The first ive seen an E400 on the 89 for myself and im in Walsall nearly everyday

Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:11:23 PM
Wouldn't be my picture on flickr Nathan ;) I was on 1676 on an unusual working of the 59 at the time (An all day board)

See I was planning to go WA but went to see my friend in Mossley, now if I went to WN i would have got a picture of that  ::)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:16:23 PM
Which photo are you talking about Nathan? If you mean 4736 then yes thats my photo :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 12, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Leather on the 94
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1845.html
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:25:23 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Leather on the 94
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1845.html


I am aware that the allocation for the 94 is B7TL ALX400's,Gemini's and some E400's sometimes but do you know tony how often Omnilinks appear on the 94?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 12, 2013, 10:27:30 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:25:23 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Leather on the 94
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1845.html


I am aware that the allocation for the 94 is B7TL ALX400's,Gemini's and some E400's sometimes but do you know tony how often Omnilinks appear on the 94?

Recently I have hardly seen 1844-7 on the 952, I guess there being used anywhere now like the 28 and 66A and here for example on the 94.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: JB93 on September 13, 2013, 04:33:13 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:25:23 PM
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Leather on the 94
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1845.html


I am aware that the allocation for the 94 is B7TL ALX400's,Gemini's and some E400's sometimes but do you know tony how often Omnilinks appear on the 94?

They barely appear at all, they can't really handle the loadings to be honest, the 94 is always rammed. You might see the odd one now and again on a peak working or something but certainly rare.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 13, 2013, 09:32:02 AM
Geminis are equally as rare on the 94 id say
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 13, 2013, 10:21:27 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 12, 2013, 10:16:23 PM
Which photo are you talking about Nathan? If you mean 4736 then yes thats my photo :)

4736 On the 89, just leaving Wolverhampton I think, when Flickr is back up ill post the link
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: JB93 on September 13, 2013, 10:59:21 AM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 13, 2013, 09:32:02 AM
Geminis are equally as rare on the 94 id say

There's always a couple of Gemini's or at the very least one a day whenever I use the 94 or catch one go past my house, deffo not as rare as an Omnilink
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Gareth on September 13, 2013, 11:25:17 AM
Geminis on the 94 are quite common, although not as common as the alx400. Omnilinks on the other hand are rare. You only see about one a month. Sometimes less.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 13, 2013, 04:37:34 PM
37 branded omnilink on 31s
Also 1911 is on the 35, been a while since I saw one!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 13, 2013, 04:51:07 PM
Talking of Geminis on the 94, 4498 or 4496 was out on the 94 today too, seen in Chelmsley Wood
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 04:57:32 PM
4195 on 140/241 today :) 16:38, 20:15 and 23:15 (last) 241 from Halesowen.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 13, 2013, 05:02:09 PM
Trident on x96 forgot fleetnumber
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 13, 2013, 05:22:46 PM
Not fully sure on these being accurate but

Are there three Urban 2 plastics on the X96 today, i think I saw three

Also, 824 - 205
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 05:50:17 PM
Just remembered, there's a B7RLE somewhere on the 9 today as well.

Also another couple from last night, 4015 on 20:15 256 from Wolverhampton and 2093 on 276/244, 9pm 244 from Dudley
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 13, 2013, 06:06:41 PM
4587 on WN28
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ex pensnett driver on September 13, 2013, 06:09:15 PM
I had 2093 on 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 06:13:57 PM
Quote from: pensnettdriver on September 13, 2013, 06:09:15 PM
I had 2093 on 276

I saw it in Halesowen at 21:40 but it wasn't you driving
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
Just seen a B7RLE (think 2098) on the 9 so presumably the one I saw this morning
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: karl724223 on September 13, 2013, 08:19:01 PM
1705 was on 297. X96 branded and my bus this afternoon
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: DOC37V on September 13, 2013, 11:29:32 PM
2076 was on the 2115  256 off Wolvo tonight, most unusual to see a 6 branded Ovlov on anything but the 6.

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 11:32:43 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 13, 2013, 11:29:32 PM
2076 was on the 2115  256 off Wolvo tonight, most unusual to see a 6 branded Ovlov on anything but the 6.

Ovlov? Please enlighten me ;)

And, I remember seeing 6-branded 2077 on the 5, 25 & 27 a few months ago, on a Sunday when they all interworked.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 13, 2013, 11:43:51 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 11:32:43 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 13, 2013, 11:29:32 PM
2076 was on the 2115  256 off Wolvo tonight, most unusual to see a 6 branded Ovlov on anything but the 6.

Ovlov? Please enlighten me ;)

And, I remember seeing 6-branded 2077 on the 5, 25 & 27 a few months ago, on a Sunday when they all interworked.

I know it's an anagram of Volvo? That's all I know.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 13, 2013, 11:47:28 PM
Not quite, its Volvo reversed :P
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 11:53:52 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 13, 2013, 11:43:51 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 13, 2013, 11:32:43 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 13, 2013, 11:29:32 PM
2076 was on the 2115  256 off Wolvo tonight, most unusual to see a 6 branded Ovlov on anything but the 6.

Ovlov? Please enlighten me ;)

And, I remember seeing 6-branded 2077 on the 5, 25 & 27 a few months ago, on a Sunday when they all interworked.

I know it's an anagram of Volvo? That's all I know.

Oh yeah, Volvo backwards! Silly me lol
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 14, 2013, 12:06:33 AM
1436 - 4
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 14, 2013, 12:14:04 AM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 14, 2013, 12:06:33 AM
1436 - 4

Another one on there! Great spot
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 14, 2013, 11:52:46 AM
4135 > 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 12:13:47 PM
Trident (BXO2 AUA)  on daytime on the X51, is it unusual to get a trident on the 851 saturday daytime ?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 14, 2013, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 12:13:47 PM
Trident (BXO2 AUA)  on daytime on the X51, is it unusual to get a trident on the 851 saturday daytime ?

I'd say it is. Good spot :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 14, 2013, 12:16:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 12:13:47 PM
Trident (BXO2 AUA)  on daytime on the X51, is it unusual to get a trident on the 851 saturday daytime ?

Yes Quite unusual on a Saturday. Usually only occur Mon-Fri peak times so good Spot Nath ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 05:48:32 PM
It was trident 4330, I was on the 56 at the time an only seen the number plate(:

Also 4513 - 42
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: raymondthebest on September 14, 2013, 07:27:24 PM
1840 is on 94 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 14, 2013, 08:53:56 PM
4585 on 1 today
2094 on 243/4 and 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 14, 2013, 11:42:15 PM
Just been told 4800 was on the X96 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: James4368 on September 15, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
bit of a rare sight saw the Birmingham central garage based old blue/white double decker at swan centre (Coventry road) 0910 heading towards sheldon
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 15, 2013, 02:38:18 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on September 15, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
bit of a rare sight saw the Birmingham central garage based old blue/white double decker at swan centre (Coventry road) 0910 heading towards sheldon

If you mean the Daimler MOF 225 that's based at YW isn't it?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 15, 2013, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 15, 2013, 02:38:18 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on September 15, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
bit of a rare sight saw the Birmingham central garage based old blue/white double decker at swan centre (Coventry road) 0910 heading towards sheldon

If you mean the Daimler MOF 225 that's based at YW isn't it?

Yes it is Matt   :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 15, 2013, 03:08:30 PM
Quote from: John on September 15, 2013, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 15, 2013, 02:38:18 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on September 15, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
bit of a rare sight saw the Birmingham central garage based old blue/white double decker at swan centre (Coventry road) 0910 heading towards sheldon

If you mean the Daimler MOF 225 that's based at YW isn't it?

Yes it is Matt   :)

Thought so John thanks :) saw it the other day passing through Moor Street, quite a strange sight.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 15, 2013, 10:57:24 PM
WB gemini out on a rare working of the evening 5, usually ran by mercs/E200's 
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 16, 2013, 06:41:14 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 14, 2013, 12:16:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 12:13:47 PM
Trident (BXO2 AUA)  on daytime on the X51, is it unusual to get a trident on the 851 saturday daytime ?

Yes Quite unusual on a Saturday. Usually only occur Mon-Fri peak times so good Spot Nath ;)

But Saturdays timetable uses more buses so not entirely surprising
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 16, 2013, 03:32:10 PM
1438 - 8:89
1654 - 79
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 16, 2013, 03:50:24 PM
2088 - 53
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 16, 2013, 05:44:04 PM
8-89 1438
29-1454
301-1759
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 05:46:09 PM
Quote from: lynx1103 on September 16, 2013, 05:44:04 PM
8-89 1438
29-1454
301-1759

B7RLEs are not really unusual on the 301 :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: richie on September 16, 2013, 07:51:27 PM
B5 hybrid on the 255
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 16, 2013, 08:00:18 PM
Quote from: richie on September 16, 2013, 07:51:27 PM
B5 hybrid on the 255

The B5 on the 255 is 5510
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: davey on September 16, 2013, 10:52:24 PM
4819 on 244 at Old Hill Cross towards Dudley at 10pm
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 11:00:58 PM
Quote from: davey on September 16, 2013, 10:52:24 PM
4819 on 244 at Old Hill Cross towards Dudley at 10pm

9pm 244 from Dudley again then! This is a 276 running board and is the only time you'll ever get deckers on there as this board doesn't do any 243s
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 11:28:08 PM
Unbranded B5 on the 126 tonight, couldn't see the number
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 17, 2013, 01:29:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 11:00:58 PM
Quote from: davey on September 16, 2013, 10:52:24 PM
4819 on 244 at Old Hill Cross towards Dudley at 10pm

9pm 244 from Dudley again then! This is a 276 running board and is the only time you'll ever get deckers on there as this board doesn't do any 243s

be interesting to see how they alter the boards around when the 243 goes to Diamond on an evening.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 01:43:59 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 17, 2013, 01:29:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 16, 2013, 11:00:58 PM
Quote from: davey on September 16, 2013, 10:52:24 PM
4819 on 244 at Old Hill Cross towards Dudley at 10pm

9pm 244 from Dudley again then! This is a 276 running board and is the only time you'll ever get deckers on there as this board doesn't do any 243s

be interesting to see how they alter the boards around when the 243 goes to Diamond on an evening.

I'm also expecting more deckers to appear on the 244/276 in the evening, and who knows maybe a Sunday!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 17, 2013, 02:22:19 PM
It seems most sensible to interwork the 276 in the Evenings/Sundays so you could even have the odd E400 on a Sunday!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 04:42:34 PM
4813 on 140/241 today, the same running board again which does the 23:45 140E
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stu on September 17, 2013, 07:20:46 PM
Was too far away to catch the fleetnumber, but noticed a President this morning on the 37 passing through Acocks Green village, heading to Solihull.

(all four types of bus at AG out on the 37 today then!)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 08:33:09 PM
2015 on 126 today, not highly unusual lately though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 17, 2013, 08:36:06 PM
Another B5 Hybrid on the 126 this afternoon. (About 1800 on Broad Street?)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 17, 2013, 09:33:26 PM
I spotted the 126 hyberdoodle when it got to Wolves about 19:20
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 11:14:21 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 17, 2013, 09:33:26 PM
I spotted the 126 hyberdoodle when it got to Wolves about 19:20

I got to Wolves on the 126 around 19:30 but on 4586 (which was in convoy with 4607), must've been just ahead of me!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 11:23:18 PM
2011 on the 25/27 this evening, pretty sure that's a 25 running board
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 18, 2013, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 11:23:18 PM
2011 on the 25/27 this evening, pretty sure that's a 25 running board

However just incase i never told you matt B7RLE's are regulars on the 25 weekdays too.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 18, 2013, 10:23:24 AM
4346/4348 > 50
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 18, 2013, 11:49:16 AM
4780 was on last 46 journey yesterday night
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 18, 2013, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 17, 2013, 11:23:18 PM
2011 on the 25/27 this evening, pretty sure that's a 25 running board

However just incase i never told you matt B7RLE's are regulars on the 25 weekdays too.

Oh yes sorry, forgot we were no longer in Summer timetable, as they stopped appearing during Summer
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: notepanel on September 18, 2013, 03:10:03 PM
Not sure if they can really be classed as rare anymore but 4873 & 4734 are both on the 40/41 today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 18, 2013, 04:22:17 PM
5513 is on the 126. Not the most unusual.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 18, 2013, 04:22:54 PM
5513-126
2081-53/289
824-53/289
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: richie on September 18, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
4195
4196
4198
4202

All on the 9
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 05:30:02 PM
Quote from: richie on September 18, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
4195
4196
4198
4202

All on the 9

4202 should be on a 140 by now
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 05:36:23 PM
Quote from: richie on September 18, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
4195
4196
4198
4202

All on the 9

Pictured on the 246 today ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802956685/

4198 - 9
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9803001273/

4801 - X96
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802934465/

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 05:40:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 05:36:23 PM
Quote from: richie on September 18, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
4195
4196
4198
4202

All on the 9

Pictured on the 246 today ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802956685/

4198 - 9
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9803001273/

4801 - X96
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802934465/

There is a Trident on the 9 pretty much every day, 4 being on there though is unusual, in fact a first in recent times I think.

Also I have noticed deckers appearing more and more on the X96 lately, although it's usually Saturdays
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 05:41:54 PM
Have seen Tridents but there usually on the 246, first ive seen a trident on the 9 for myself
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 05:42:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 05:41:54 PM
Have seen Tridents but there usually on the 246, first ive seen a trident on the 9 for myself

Living on the route, I see them every day
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stu on September 18, 2013, 05:59:49 PM
Eclipse 2 on the 31A this morning, unusual for the daytime.

Not unusual for Geminis on the 37 during the peaks, but while travelling home this evening, counted about 5 heading in the opposite direction towards city, never seen so many!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: Stu on September 18, 2013, 05:59:49 PM
Eclipse 2 on the 31A this morning, unusual for the daytime.

Not unusual for Geminis on the 37 during the peaks, but while travelling home this evening, counted about 5 heading in the opposite direction towards city, never seen so many!

Whenever I did the 37 during the summer I always counted at least a couple of Geminis
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: davey on September 18, 2013, 06:30:59 PM
1901 on 34 just seen in Bilston
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 18, 2013, 07:22:10 PM
7028 on the 914
4681 on the 51
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: richie on September 18, 2013, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 05:40:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 05:36:23 PM
Quote from: richie on September 18, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
4195
4196
4198
4202

All on the 9

Pictured on the 246 today ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802956685/

4198 - 9
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9803001273/

4801 - X96
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9802934465/

There is a Trident on the 9 pretty much every day, 4 being on there though is unusual, in fact a first in recent times I think.

Also I have noticed deckers appearing more and more on the X96 lately, although it's usually Saturdays

4195 was on the 246 then replaced with 4808 from PN then 4195 was allocated from PN to a PM 9/ 829 working
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 18, 2013, 08:24:46 PM
2151 - 45
2147 - 47
4898??? - 45 (900 branded E400, sure it was 4898)

The above weren't the original allocation, meaning they weren't meant to have a single decker (unlike the 98-Bristol Road board)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 09:20:19 PM
Another Gemini out on the 5 - is this now the allocation for the 5, seen at the Pheasey, whilst on 997
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 18, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
How can geminis be the main allocation to the 5 when its got a load of branded Presidents, any other vehicle type just makes up the PVR if the 5 isnt fully President or something
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 10:38:29 PM
Ash I'm referring to evening trips::) as its usually ran using E200's or Mercs an geminis appear on the 5 in the daytime so not really unusual
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 10:58:49 PM
3603 on 47/49 tonight. Great little bus, felt every bump though!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 18, 2013, 11:01:14 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 10:38:29 PM
Ash I'm referring to evening trips::) as its usually ran using E200's or Mercs an geminis appear on the 5 in the daytime so not really unusual

Depends on whatever goes on the 40, and which buses from the 40 go onto the 5
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 18, 2013, 11:07:25 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 18, 2013, 11:01:14 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 18, 2013, 10:38:29 PM
Ash I'm referring to evening trips::) as its usually ran using E200's or Mercs an geminis appear on the 5 in the daytime so not really unusual

Depends on whatever goes on the 40, and which buses from the 40 go onto the 5

That reminds me, 3603 was displaying 5 on the LEDs in WB this evening, caught my eye! But just as I looked at it, it changed to 49 - presumably the driver made an error typing in 49 into the Hanover as it has just come off a 47
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 19, 2013, 12:04:29 AM
Sorry Nathan, depends what time you spotted it because the last double decker of the day on the 5 doesnt come off until around 20:30 ish, if your sighting was later than that then good spot

One from tuesday
4522 - 42/43
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: vinh1000 on September 19, 2013, 07:08:34 AM
519 on the 5 this morning
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 19, 2013, 07:30:22 AM
I should have put evening 5 so apologies on my side, but seen around 9pm/9:20pm
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 19, 2013, 08:06:16 AM
2137 on 23a, leaving colmore row at 08.00.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 19, 2013, 08:31:47 AM
0405N on the 255 this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 19, 2013, 09:11:36 AM
4697 on the 952 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 19, 2013, 02:32:47 PM
4127 > 51
4236 > 33
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 19, 2013, 03:26:16 PM
1679 on WN59 (All day board)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 19, 2013, 03:30:49 PM
Rob If I'm not corrected there's an ALX on the 33 everyday ?, as. I posted it an someone told me its common as it comes of the 94 or something :/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 19, 2013, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 19, 2013, 03:30:49 PM
Rob If I'm not corrected there's an ALX on the 33 everyday ?, as. I posted it an someone told me its common as it comes of the 94 or something :/

Depends when he saw it. If it was a full daytime board then it is unusual :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 19, 2013, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 19, 2013, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 19, 2013, 03:30:49 PM
Rob If I'm not corrected there's an ALX on the 33 everyday ?, as. I posted it an someone told me its common as it comes of the 94 or something :/

Depends when he saw it. If it was a full daytime board then it is unusual :)

It was about 10:00-10:10 as 4904 was at the stop loading for the 10:01 60 to Cranes Park when I was looking :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 19, 2013, 05:25:31 PM
Then yes that is unusual :) I am aware that people other members have reported a 94 journey as going onto a 33
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 19, 2013, 05:38:36 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 19, 2013, 05:25:31 PM
Then yes that is unusual :) I am aware that people other members have reported a 94 journey as going onto a 33

That must be the 33E then from Birmingham
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 19, 2013, 06:09:33 PM
The 33E that comes off a 94 I usually see about 20 past 6 in town
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stu on September 19, 2013, 06:13:49 PM
Another President (4074 or 4079 I think it was, the one with the large black fleetnumber on the driver's side) on the 37 this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 19, 2013, 06:55:34 PM
1650 & 1681 > 79
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 19, 2013, 08:52:57 PM
Think i saw an e400h milkfloat on cleveland street just before 7pm either on 255 or 256 out of wolves
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 19, 2013, 11:01:20 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 19, 2013, 06:55:34 PM
1650 & 1681 > 79

Does 1681 have the Black Country branding?

Because I saw 1650 come into Wolves this evening then leave out of service, then later on saw a Black Country branded Merc on the 79 in Wednesbury
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 19, 2013, 11:02:32 PM
1683 and 2069 on 59
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 19, 2013, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 19, 2013, 11:01:20 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 19, 2013, 06:55:34 PM
1650 & 1681 > 79

Does 1681 have the Black Country branding?

Because I saw 1650 come into Wolves this evening then leave out of service, then later on saw a Black Country branded Merc on the 79 in Wednesbury

What's the Black country branding Matt? Can't recall that in my head
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 19, 2013, 11:45:20 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 19, 2013, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 19, 2013, 11:01:20 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 19, 2013, 06:55:34 PM
1650 & 1681 > 79

Does 1681 have the Black Country branding?

Because I saw 1650 come into Wolves this evening then leave out of service, then later on saw a Black Country branded Merc on the 79 in Wednesbury

What's the Black country branding Matt? Can't recall that in my head

Top photo: http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1515-1743/1639.html

I call it the Black Country branding as I don't know any other name for it
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 19, 2013, 11:52:59 PM
Not sure it went past while I was looking at the smashed up diamond dart
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 20, 2013, 07:51:45 AM
1898 on the x56 this morning. I suppose with only 2 journeys per day nothing is really unusual on it, but I normally see an Eclipse
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 07:54:54 AM
Quote from: Andrew on September 19, 2013, 11:52:59 PM
Not sure it went past while I was looking at the smashed up diamond dart

The crash had gone by the time I went past on the 79 later
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 20, 2013, 08:12:19 AM
Ok, so I just saw the 935 (possibly 4733, was across the road). Not necessarily that unusual but it was on Corporation Street... That bit between Dartmouth Circus and Lancaster Circus... Ie not where it should be... Anyone? Definitely was a 935 cause I had to triple take, and it definitely had people on board
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 08:45:36 AM
2082 - on the 9E if its unusual 
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 09:00:18 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 08:45:36 AM
2082 - on the 9E if its unusual

Is that this morning or last night? And which 9E - Stourbridge to Halesowen or Birmingham to Quinton?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Bob on September 20, 2013, 10:39:53 AM
P433 jjw on the 29 to walsall usually a b7rle. Think it was about to break down as driver kept stopping and radio was going 'calling for breakdown' repeatedly.  Made it into walsall though :) have to ssay despite being older the refurbed interiors floor seats of these put arriva's cannock based darts and route 1 branded buses to shame :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 20, 2013, 11:22:56 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

2135 a BC B7RLE on the 11A?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 11:49:37 AM
1457 on the 18
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 12:22:24 PM
Quote from: Mike K on September 20, 2013, 11:22:56 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

2135 a BC B7RLE on the 11A?

Either 2135 or 2105, I know it was 21** B7RLE ?

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 20, 2013, 04:42:49 PM
1650 on the WN5/A
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 20, 2013, 05:57:15 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 20, 2013, 04:42:49 PM
1650 on the WN5/A



Very good spot :) Thats what i call a genuine unusual working
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stu on September 20, 2013, 06:10:13 PM
Yet another President this morning on the 37 spotted in Acocks Green around 07:28 headed towards Solihull; three days in a row now so fast becoming 'usual', though there really shouldn't be one on there, unless it's a 'placer' and changes to something else at Solihull (73 or 966?).

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

There are no scheduled 9Es from Birmingham to Halesowen ::) and a BC B7RLE on the 11A, now that would be rare

Also Tridents on the 22/23 are not that unusual Nathan.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 06:16:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

There are no scheduled 9Es from Birmingham to Halesowen ::) and a BC B7RLE on the 11A, now that would be rare

Also Tridents on the 22/23 are not that unusual Nathan.

There are departures from Birmingham to Halesowen at 0845 & 0902 on weekdays.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 06:20:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

There are no scheduled 9Es from Birmingham to Halesowen ::) and a BC B7RLE on the 11A, now that would be rare

Also Tridents on the 22/23 are not that unusual Nathan.

Matt I seen 2082 this morning leaving Colemore Circus displaying '9E Halesowen', and like I said the bus was 21** on the 11A, I think I should know what I seen and when  ::) >:(
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:28:08 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 06:16:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

There are no scheduled 9Es from Birmingham to Halesowen ::) and a BC B7RLE on the 11A, now that would be rare

Also Tridents on the 22/23 are not that unusual Nathan.

There are departures from Birmingham to Halesowen at 0845 & 0902 on weekdays.

Oh, I guess these are school days only? (not Mon-Fri in school holidays) As I would've seen them before otherwise.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 06:20:03 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 11:12:37 AM
2082 - 9E from B'ham - Halesowen

2135 - 11A
4186 - 22/23

There are no scheduled 9Es from Birmingham to Halesowen ::) and a BC B7RLE on the 11A, now that would be rare

Also Tridents on the 22/23 are not that unusual Nathan.

Matt I seen 2082 this morning leaving Colemore Circus displaying '9E Halesowen', and like I said the bus was 21** on the 11A, I think I should know what I seen and when  ::) >:(

AG have B7RLEs 2099 - 2123 so could have been one of those.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
2100 - 2123 ending in a 5 is 2115, could have sworn it was 2125/2135  ::) maybe my eyesight is going  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 06:37:16 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
2100 - 2123 ending in a 5 is 2115, could have sworn it was 2125/2135  ::) maybe my eyesight is going  :)

Or 2105
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 20, 2013, 06:41:12 PM
Sorry for snapping like that  ::), just having a crap day  ::), but really looked like 2135 from were I was standing
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 20, 2013, 07:40:03 PM
4908 - 45/7
And later...
4908 - 61/3

I expect the 'omg! New bus; no scum routes' ban has been lifted?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 07:41:09 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 20, 2013, 07:40:03 PM
4908 - 45/7
And later...
4908 - 61/3

I expect the 'omg! New bus; no scum routes' ban has been lifted?

So 4908 did 4 unusual routes today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 20, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
And not forgetting 4903 on the x64...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: monkeyjoe on September 20, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
Think i saw 4855 - on 94 earlier not sure if that counts, these days.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 20, 2013, 09:06:30 PM
Not totally unusual but worth a mention

2019 - 32/33
2025 - 11
A spectra on 255
A spectra on 256/257
669 - 69
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 09:08:59 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 20, 2013, 09:06:30 PM
Not totally unusual but worth a mention

2019 - 32/33
2025 - 11
A spectra on 255
A spectra on 256/257
669 - 69

That will answer Nathan4475s question.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 20, 2013, 09:13:15 PM
Could be any ending with a 5, no that was 2025 on WN11
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 20, 2013, 09:13:15 PM
Could be any ending with a 5, no that was 2025 on WN11

Now its my mind throwing a wobbly!  :o
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 20, 2013, 09:25:56 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 20, 2013, 09:13:15 PM
Could be any ending with a 5, no that was 2025 on WN11

Now its my mind throwing a wobbly!  :o

Haha I can see how you got confused Stu :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: ade on September 20, 2013, 11:56:56 PM
823 on the 80 all day.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 21, 2013, 09:12:43 AM
Quote from: ade on September 20, 2013, 11:56:56 PM
823 on the 80 all day.
first time it's been off route sience it moved to WB
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 09:47:33 AM
Quote from: dgss1 on September 21, 2013, 09:12:43 AM
Quote from: ade on September 20, 2013, 11:56:56 PM
823 on the 80 all day.
first time it's been off route sience it moved to WB

I'm sure I remember it was on an all-day 5 on one of its first days in service, is that unusual?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 21, 2013, 11:58:48 AM
4733 - 301
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 12:44:56 PM
4011 on WN82
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 21, 2013, 01:35:07 PM
4550 I think on number 1
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 21, 2013, 05:39:01 PM
OmniCity on the 94
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 21, 2013, 05:42:23 PM
Quote from: John on September 21, 2013, 05:39:01 PM
OmniCity on the 94

Thats the 1st one in a long time (:
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: Andrew on September 21, 2013, 01:35:07 PM
4550 I think on number 1


Yes it is 4550 :) Saw it going up Queen Street towards Dudley around 5PM-05:15
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 22, 2013, 12:35:46 AM
Seen 3614 on the 46 this evening (WB)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 22, 2013, 03:20:06 PM
Scania on a Pheasey Route either 33/934E/997/997E or on loan to WB (:
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: James4368 on September 22, 2013, 03:58:34 PM
Seen on the A45 next to the airport 2116 working 966 erdington-Solihull seen 1530
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 06:09:22 PM
Nathan, was it a red plastic or a toothpaste plastic you spotted?

Saw a dd Omniplastic on the 16 this morning
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 22, 2013, 07:35:56 PM
Red plastic ash
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 07:41:04 PM
Not a clue tbh mate

More tonight

4735 - 51
ALX B777 - 904E

Not totally unusual but worth a mention
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 07:49:32 PM
Also worth a mention is 4682 doing the 997 tonight
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 09:40:18 PM
Last one from me

2014 - 79
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 09:55:10 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 09:40:18 PM
Last one from me

2014 - 79


Maybe replaced a trident and came off an 11/32/3 board. Pretty sure the 11/32/3 interwork and the 79 is on its own though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 22, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 09:40:18 PM
Last one from me

2014 - 79

32 and 33 as well then, due to Sunday interworking.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 22, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 09:40:18 PM
Last one from me

2014 - 79

32 and 33 as well then, due to Sunday interworking.

Depends if it has been on all day. Could have replaced a trident?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 22, 2013, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 22, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 09:40:18 PM
Last one from me

2014 - 79

32 and 33 as well then, due to Sunday interworking.

Depends if it has been on all day. Could have replaced a trident?

Possibly, although I bet it's been out all day knowing WN. What time did you see this Ashley?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 22, 2013, 10:05:16 PM
Btw one i forgot to mention according to my grandad he saw a hybrid with Red Route 1 branding (So a branded B5 or E400H) on the 529 today. He said he saw it on the Willenhall Rd
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 11:35:12 PM
Saw it do the 21:15 ish 79 off wolves Matt
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: JB93 on September 23, 2013, 12:33:53 AM
Did anyone report an Enviro on the X64 yesterday?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: JB93 on September 23, 2013, 12:33:53 AM
Did anyone report an Enviro on the X64 yesterday?

Yeah, LS did
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 23, 2013, 01:07:53 AM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 22, 2013, 07:41:04 PM
Not a clue tbh mate

More tonight

4735 - 51
ALX B777 - 904E

Not totally unusual but worth a mention

There's usually at least one B7TL on the 904Es
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 10:38:10 AM
Frank Foley (2093) on 9 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 23, 2013, 12:14:24 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 10:38:10 AM
Frank Foley (2093) on 9 today

Lol I was just about to post that having been on it on the 1039 ex Halesowen to city (would have posted sooner but had to run for my train!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 23, 2013, 12:14:24 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 10:38:10 AM
Frank Foley (2093) on 9 today

Lol I was just about to post that having been on it on the 1039 ex Halesowen to city (would have posted sooner but had to run for my train!

I saw it leaving Halesowen at 0811 towards Birmingham so on its previous trip
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 01:56:23 PM
In fact I think 2093 is on 9/01 meaning it's one of the last buses out tonight if I'm right it does the 21:20 and 23:20 9's from Stourbridge this evening. Hard to tell with the 9 running boards though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 03:00:27 PM
4002 - route 1
4555 - 27A ) not sure on this one
824 - 246
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 23, 2013, 03:10:11 PM
2132 -> 97

and if anyone fancies an unusual pic, 4905 is currently parked up outside the Birmingham Uni student union for freshers week
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 03:38:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 03:00:27 PM
4002 - route 1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9897483735/
4555 - 27A ) not sure on this one
824 - 246
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9897543484/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 23, 2013, 03:41:45 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 03:00:27 PM
4002 - route 1
4555 - 27A ) not sure on this one
824 - 246


Tridents are the allocation of the 27A with B6's allocated to the 27

Just one for today

1654 on WN 59 (All day)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 04:00:31 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 23, 2013, 03:41:45 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 23, 2013, 03:00:27 PM
4002 - route 1
4555 - 27A ) not sure on this one
824 - 246


Tridents are the allocation of the 27A with B6's allocated to the 27

Just one for today

1654 on WN 59 (All day)

I thought that may have been the case but wasn't too sure so thanks nath
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 23, 2013, 04:02:45 PM
Just had 4018 on 82 back from school me and my mate where very happy indeed
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 23, 2013, 04:58:25 PM
4021 and an 0405N on the WN2.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 23, 2013, 05:22:14 PM
2008 charlie wheeler was about to take up a working on the 126 at lunchtime. 14.00 parked up at morrisons at 5 ways.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound

Two on there then! Fair play BC, it makes for a good sight!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 23, 2013, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound

Two on there then! Fair play BC, it makes for a good sight!

It does! They look smart and so smart they kind of stick out as deckers on the bristol road :P
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 05:30:39 PM
4824 on the 140/241 this afternoon/evening, 16:38 from Halesowen again.

Strangely, this is the board which does the 141 in the morning and is usually a B7RLE, however I saw 4824 on the 9 this morning...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:32:57 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound

Two on there then! Fair play BC, it makes for a good sight!

It does! They look smart and so smart they kind of stick out as deckers on the bristol road :P

That's right, I reckon they suit the Bristol Road, really smart. Brings that corridor up to 21st century. The problem is the volume of 'undesirables'. - I'm not saying 900/957 don't get it but no where near the volume on BR.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 23, 2013, 07:57:13 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:32:57 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound

Two on there then! Fair play BC, it makes for a good sight!

It does! They look smart and so smart they kind of stick out as deckers on the bristol road :P

That's right, I reckon they suit the Bristol Road, really smart. Brings that corridor up to 21st century. The problem is the volume of 'undesirables'. - I'm not saying 900/957 don't get it but no where near the volume on BR.

I love the idea that Enviros are appearing as unusual workings on the Bristol Road and 4905 at the Uni as advertisement for NX, when in reality all the students are gonna get are Tridents with only the occasional B7RLE on the X64 to look forward to
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 08:32:55 PM
Quote from: Kevin on September 23, 2013, 07:57:13 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:32:57 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 23, 2013, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
An unknown 900 branded Enviro on 61/3 this morning.

A 957 one on there as well-think it was 4911 about 7:50 in selly oak by sainsbury's crossing the outer circle heading outbound

Two on there then! Fair play BC, it makes for a good sight!

It does! They look smart and so smart they kind of stick out as deckers on the bristol road :P

That's right, I reckon they suit the Bristol Road, really smart. Brings that corridor up to 21st century. The problem is the volume of 'undesirables'. - I'm not saying 900/957 don't get it but no where near the volume on BR.

I love the idea that Enviros are appearing as unusual workings on the Bristol Road and 4905 at the Uni as advertisement for NX, when in reality all the students are gonna get are Tridents with only the occasional B7RLE on the X64 to look forward to

Haha, too right.

Saying that some of those students don't deserve anything better then a Corgi Model if I'm honest. Get pushing, idiot.

Bournvile[/] college is another one. Tony's team should really be out there - its disgusting the volume of anomalies you get.

Anyway, more to the point;

2142 did something on the Bristol this evening, not long after running in off the 58 I expect.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 23, 2013, 08:56:24 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 23, 2013, 04:58:25 PM
4021 and an 0405N on the WN2.


1672 on the 2 (Presumably the one you saw?)
4018 on the 2.


Also 586 on the 59 this morning but i couldn't tell if it was the peak board or not?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 23, 2013, 08:57:08 PM
Not very unusual, but still not something you'll see everyday...
7 on Scania Omnicity DD.

And also, I had the pleasure of riding 4906 on the 24 to and from school today. I think it was named ______ May. But it was definitely a pleasure to be on... I hope they stay on the 24, instead of smugly using the newer buses for the "recently" upgraded (hybrids) 22 & 23.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 08:59:49 PM
Holly May. Good, smooth buses really. Rattly as heck though.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 09:00:40 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 23, 2013, 08:57:08 PM
Not very unusual, but still not something you'll see everyday...
7 on Scania Omnicity DD.

And also, I had the pleasure of riding 4906 on the 24 to and from school today. I think it was named ______ May. But it was definitely a pleasure to be on... I hope they stay on the 24, instead of smugly using the newer buses for the "recently" upgraded (hybrids) 22 & 23.

Is 4906 unbranded? Bear in mind though that spare Enviros regularly go onto the 24 :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 23, 2013, 09:01:51 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 09:00:40 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 23, 2013, 08:57:08 PM

Is 4906 unbranded? Bear in mind though that spare Enviros regularly go onto the 24 :)

4903-4908 are unbranded Matt
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 09:02:42 PM
Quote from: John on September 23, 2013, 09:01:51 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 23, 2013, 09:00:40 PM
Is 4906 unbranded? Bear in mind though that spare Enviros regularly go onto the 24 :)

4903-4908 are unbranded Matt

Thanks John ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 23, 2013, 09:04:38 PM
Tip: All BC E400 names & branding you'll find in the BC Thread.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: NXWM Spectra on September 23, 2013, 10:54:08 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 23, 2013, 08:56:24 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 23, 2013, 04:58:25 PM
4021 and an 0405N on the WN2.


1672 on the 2 (Presumably the one you saw?)
4018 on the 2.


Also 586 on the 59 this morning but i couldn't tell if it was the peak board or not?

The 0405N sounds right, but I'm sure it was 4021. Would be very unusual if we were both right and there were two.

I didn't see 586 at all (I thought I saw all of them on the 59 today) so I can't help you there.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 598 on September 24, 2013, 12:13:50 AM
4616 - X64
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 10:40:54 AM
2080 and 2082 on 9 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Mike K on September 24, 2013, 11:33:09 AM
Quote from: clayderman on September 23, 2013, 08:57:08 PM
Not very unusual, but still not something you'll see everyday...
7 on Scania Omnicity DD.

And also, I had the pleasure of riding 4906 on the 24 to and from school today. I think it was named ______ May. But it was definitely a pleasure to be on... I hope they stay on the 24, instead of smugly using the newer buses for the "recently" upgraded (hybrids) 22 & 23.

Smugly? They do occasionally appear on the 22/23 but the non Hybrid peak hour workings are usually Tridents. 4907 was on the 22/23 all day one day last week.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 24, 2013, 01:02:43 PM
4200 on all day141 board.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.

2080 definitely is on an all day board, not as sure about 2082
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
4252 - all day 952
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 24, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.

2080 definitely is on an all day board, not as sure about 2082
Yeah they both are
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 04:53:50 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 24, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.

2080 definitely is on an all day board, not as sure about 2082
Yeah they both are

were are the Enviro's then ? I thought one worked a peak board but didn't know they did all day boards
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 24, 2013, 04:55:19 PM
4823 on the 120 about 2pm
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 04:57:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 04:53:50 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 24, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.

2080 definitely is on an all day board, not as sure about 2082
Yeah they both are

were are the Enviro's then ? I thought one worked a peak board but didn't know they did all day boards

No the peak boards are usually Enviros with the odd Trident. Bear in mind 4201 is somewhere on the 9 as well.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ossie on September 24, 2013, 05:03:50 PM
First time I've ever seen it, not one but two bendis on this afternoon's Sutton schools services, southbound through Walmley.  Both displayed "Contract".  First I didn't get, second was 6026.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:04:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 04:57:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 04:53:50 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 24, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 02:04:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 01:03:31 PM
Are 2080/82 on peak boards or all day boards ? Not that I'm in that area today just wondering(:

Both all day boards I think.

2080 definitely is on an all day board, not as sure about 2082
Yeah they both are

were are the Enviro's then ? I thought one worked a peak board but didn't know they did all day boards

No the peak boards are usually Enviros with the odd Trident. Bear in mind 4201 is somewhere on the 9 as well.

So them 3 enviros are either on 246 or in the garage if im not correct
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!

Coming from BC I believe ?

what time is the 53 double working ? never seen a double on the 53 so would like to see it
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:17:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!

Coming from BC I believe ?

what time is the 53 double working ? never seen a double on the 53 so would like to see it

The afternoon one if I remember rightly is 15:45 from WB although I could be getting mixed up, not sure on the morning one.

Logically it would make sense for them to come from BC. What I'm more interested in is which batch, I'm hoping for some 44**s
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:20:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:17:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!

Coming from BC I believe ?

what time is the 53 double working ? never seen a double on the 53 so would like to see it

The afternoon one if I remember rightly is 15:45 from WB although I could be getting mixed up, not sure on the morning one.

Logically it would make sense for them to come from BC. What I'm more interested in is which batch, I'm hoping for some 44**s

:) will have to go up to WB and find out

I imagine more 41** tridents  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:20:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:17:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!

Coming from BC I believe ?

what time is the 53 double working ? never seen a double on the 53 so would like to see it

The afternoon one if I remember rightly is 15:45 from WB although I could be getting mixed up, not sure on the morning one.

Logically it would make sense for them to come from BC. What I'm more interested in is which batch, I'm hoping for some 44**s

:) will have to go up to WB and find out

I imagine more 41** tridents  :)

I really can't say which, as far as I'm concerned it could be 41** 44** or 46**s, 43**s are the only ones I'm ruling out
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: winston on September 24, 2013, 05:22:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:17:38 PM

Logically it would make sense for them to come from BC. What I'm more interested in is which batch, I'm hoping for some 44**s

Logic would say they are coming from BC along with further B7RLE, surely if the new 26 x E400's are due for PB (Sutton Lines), the only way they can cascade out anything to BC is by the earlier toothpaste 07/57 plate E400's moving to BC to release them. The rest of the PB fleet is non standard to BC & generally Volvo. The other question then is what would be used to upgrade the 94 that Simon (NXOD) quoted would be happening in early 2014?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 24, 2013, 06:47:58 PM
Just to answer a few questions on here,

Winston, I presume all of the 07/57 plate E400's will stay at PB as i'm sure it was said on here that they will upgrage the 94 (And presumably go onto other PB routes.) It would then be logical to send some Gemini's or ALX400 B7TL to replace the older mercs.


Matt, I think that the 53 double deck board is an all day board that covers that busy afternoon journey as karl i'm pretty sure said that it will cover the morning as well


One Unusual Working today

2006 on WN 59 all day


Not unusual really but 581 was on the 59 this morning (Morning peak board). First time i have seen 581 on the 59 at any time plus 1682 on the afternoon board so a total of 3 single deckers on the 59 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
4196 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
4196 276

What time did you see this and where?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
4196 276

What time did you see this and where?

Merry Hill at 1903 Wollaston Junction bound
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 24, 2013, 07:57:29 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
4196 276

What time did you see this and where?

Merry Hill at 1903 Wollaston Junction bound

2100 244 to Halesowen is that one Matt?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 08:09:12 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 24, 2013, 07:57:29 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 24, 2013, 07:21:19 PM
4196 276

What time did you see this and where?

Merry Hill at 1903 Wollaston Junction bound

2100 244 to Halesowen is that one Matt?

Yes it is! Wish I had a valid bus pass at the moment :( still, got my camera ready!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: DOC37V on September 24, 2013, 09:19:53 PM
2123 was on the 11C this arvo, passing the Tesco at Aston just after 4pm.

I'm not a regular round there but never seen a single decker on the 11 before. Behind it within around 150m were 3 other 11C's all 40xx's so must have been a traffic shambles.

unusual or not?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 09:22:25 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on September 24, 2013, 09:19:53 PM
2123 was on the 11C this arvo, passing the Tesco at Aston just after 4pm.

I'm not a regular round there but never seen a single decker on the 11 before. Behind it within around 150m were 3 other 11C's all 40xx's so must have been a traffic shambles.

unusual or not?

2123 unusual on the 11C

3 11'C together - Not unusual  ;) :D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: trident4370 on September 24, 2013, 09:27:01 PM
I saw a convoy of 4 11C passing through Kings Heath at about 5, then 20 minutes later when I went to catch mine home, 3 came together... nothing new there!
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 10:26:03 PM
As promised... http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/9922796643/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 24, 2013, 10:31:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 10:26:03 PM
As promised... http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/9922796643/

Great Capture Matt ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 25, 2013, 12:06:49 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on September 24, 2013, 09:27:01 PM
I saw a convoy of 4 11C passing through Kings Heath at about 5, then 20 minutes later when I went to catch mine home, 3 came together... nothing new there!

Most i've ever seen was 2, and that's around 4pm-ish at Harborne/Court Oak Road
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 25, 2013, 12:57:45 PM
4731 - 33
1839 - 33
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: settlerman on September 25, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
47?? -84
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
809 on 29 this morning
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: PM on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)

It also does a 140 trip beforehand :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: winston on September 25, 2013, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)

It also does a 140 trip beforehand :)

Now PE have more deckers & are due further Tridents, i wouldn't surprise if PE take over those workings from WB in the future
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2013, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)

It also does a 140 trip beforehand :)

Now PE have more deckers & are due further Tridents, i wouldn't surprise if PE take over those workings from WB in the future

Hope not, I love seeing/riding a Gemini in Halesowen
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 37351ml on September 25, 2013, 07:25:03 PM
5513 126 five ways ex city at 19.18.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 07:59:22 PM
does anyone know what the running board for the 6:50am 82 from dudley or tell me where i can find on?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 25, 2013, 09:26:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2013, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)

It also does a 140 trip beforehand :)

Now PE have more deckers & are due further Tridents, i wouldn't surprise if PE take over those workings from WB in the future

Hope not, I love seeing/riding a Gemini in Halesowen

4529 been on the 241 am peaks at all?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 09:31:04 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 25, 2013, 09:26:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2013, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:14:57 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 25, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 25, 2013, 04:15:03 PM
4272 in halesowen this morning as well...

That must have been on the West Brom working of the 241

Yeah think it was-probably not unusual just looked different seeing a b7tl in halesowen

If it was between 9:50 and 10:05 then yes it was the WB 241. If not, then something strange happened.

Yeah it was about those times-just a little before 9:50 I think...

It does the 9:23 241 from Dudley so should arrive at Halesowen at 9:50, then goes and lays over up Andrew Road which always looks strange, then leaves on the 10:05 241, arriving at Dudley just after 10:30 then goes out service. I think it goes on the 74/75 later on as well but not sure


Thanks for the info Matt-didnt know that WB had a board on the 241 so thanks :)

It also does a 140 trip beforehand :)

Now PE have more deckers & are due further Tridents, i wouldn't surprise if PE take over those workings from WB in the future

Hope not, I love seeing/riding a Gemini in Halesowen

4529 been on the 241 am peaks at all?

According to my spreadsheet I have never ridden or photographed 4529 and I don't specifically remember seeing it on the 241
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 25, 2013, 09:37:16 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 07:59:22 PM
does anyone know what the running board for the 6:50am 82 from dudley or tell me where i can find on?

82/01 I think, as its the the 6:07 departure from Bilston arriving in Dudley at 6:36 leaving Dudley at 6:50
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 25, 2013, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 24, 2013, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 24, 2013, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 24, 2013, 05:06:01 PM
Well don't forget that the 53 now has a double decker working in the morning and afternoon so that's another PE decker in demand!

All the more reason for the 12 more Tridents which I'm hoping will arrive soon!

Coming from BC I believe ?

what time is the 53 double working ? never seen a double on the 53 so would like to see it

I'm pretty sure it's the 14:45 from Merry Hill and I think there's one in the morning. Karl announced it in a different thread, not sure which one though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 09:50:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 25, 2013, 09:37:16 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 07:59:22 PM
does anyone know what the running board for the 6:50am 82 from dudley or tell me where i can find on?

82/01 I think, as its the the 6:07 departure from Bilston arriving in Dudley at 6:36 leaving Dudley at 6:50
Cheers i thought it was 82/03 because ithought they based it off of full journeys so it would of been 3
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 25, 2013, 10:00:50 PM
4194 - 9... Not sure if this is usual or not. I'm sure Matt will tell me  ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 25, 2013, 10:05:59 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 25, 2013, 10:00:50 PM
4194 - 9... Not sure if this is usual or not. I'm sure Matt will tell me  ;)

It's not unusual, almost a daily occurance :) however, it might be 4194's first time on the 9, due to being away for repaint ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Westy on September 26, 2013, 07:35:33 AM
Any idea why a Mercedes single decker (dunno which one) would be visiting a Renault Truck Sales place on the Black Country Spine Road?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 26, 2013, 11:09:41 AM
O405N - 46
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 26, 2013, 11:53:28 AM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 09:50:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 25, 2013, 09:37:16 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on September 25, 2013, 07:59:22 PM
does anyone know what the running board for the 6:50am 82 from dudley or tell me where i can find on?

82/01 I think, as its the the 6:07 departure from Bilston arriving in Dudley at 6:36 leaving Dudley at 6:50
Cheers i thought it was 82/03 because ithought they based it off of full journeys so it would of been 3

I thought it was based on the first bus out of the garage i.e 82/01, then the second 82/02 and so forth, maybe wrong.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: uniquicity on September 26, 2013, 12:28:26 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 26, 2013, 11:09:41 AM
O405N - 46

I believe this was 1701. On the Londonderry half (09.24 from WB to Londonderry)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Roy on September 26, 2013, 01:56:19 PM
Enviro 400 4809 on the 205.  It operated the 1329 from Wall Heath (Blaze Park).  I think this is probably the first double decker I have seen on the Dudley to Wall Heath portion of the route since Harts Hill garage closed.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 26, 2013, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Roy on September 26, 2013, 01:56:19 PM
Enviro 400 4809 on the 205.  It operated the 1329 from Wall Heath (Blaze Park).  I think this is probably the first double decker I have seen on the Dudley to Wall Heath portion of the route since Harts Hill garage closed.

Brilliant spot Roy! Very rare, that is. I saw 4809 (blue megarear) on the 9 this morning thuogh
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Roy on September 26, 2013, 02:33:41 PM
It was definitely 4809 - I followed the blue megarear from Blaze Park to Kingswinford on a 255.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: the trainbasher on September 26, 2013, 02:57:07 PM
I've got a pic of it in Dudley just now heading kingswinford bound on a 205E so I will post it when I get home
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 26, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 26, 2013, 02:57:07 PM
I've got a pic of it in Dudley just now heading kingswinford bound on a 205E so I will post it when I get home

I just saw that too.  I had just taken a picture and was heading to the 241 as it went past.

There was an E200 on the 80 earlier (I think 817) if this is at all interesting? All the other 80s I saw were deckers.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 26, 2013, 03:59:27 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 26, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 26, 2013, 02:57:07 PM
I've got a pic of it in Dudley just now heading kingswinford bound on a 205E so I will post it when I get home

I just saw that too.  I had just taken a picture and was heading to the 241 as it went past.

There was an E200 on the 80 earlier (I think 817) if this is at all interesting? All the other 80s I saw were deckers.

Depends if it stayed on there all day or not. If it did, it's unusual. If it didn't, it is usual
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 26, 2013, 04:04:20 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 26, 2013, 03:59:27 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 26, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 26, 2013, 02:57:07 PM
I've got a pic of it in Dudley just now heading kingswinford bound on a 205E so I will post it when I get home

I just saw that too.  I had just taken a picture and was heading to the 241 as it went past.

There was an E200 on the 80 earlier (I think 817) if this is at all interesting? All the other 80s I saw were deckers.

Depends if it stayed on there all day or not. If it did, it's unusual. If it didn't, it is usual

No idea if it was on all day, just saw it the once, about two-ish
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 26, 2013, 06:01:12 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 26, 2013, 04:04:20 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 26, 2013, 03:59:27 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 26, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 26, 2013, 02:57:07 PM
I've got a pic of it in Dudley just now heading kingswinford bound on a 205E so I will post it when I get home

I just saw that too.  I had just taken a picture and was heading to the 241 as it went past.

There was an E200 on the 80 earlier (I think 817) if this is at all interesting? All the other 80s I saw were deckers.

Depends if it stayed on there all day or not. If it did, it's unusual. If it didn't, it is usual

No idea if it was on all day, just saw it the once, about two-ish

Then no, it is unusual, one 80 morning peak is operated by an E200
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 26, 2013, 06:05:12 PM
2135 on the 47. Pic to come when uploaded
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 26, 2013, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: John on September 26, 2013, 06:05:12 PM
2135 on the 47. Pic to come when uploaded

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9953753853/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 26, 2013, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: John on September 26, 2013, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: John on September 26, 2013, 06:05:12 PM
2135 on the 47. Pic to come when uploaded

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9953753853/

2135 is my stalker B7RLE at BC, I always seem to see it and it's one of the few at Central I've ridden
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 26, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
1673 on WN2
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 26, 2013, 08:24:41 PM
4806 just gone past on the 241.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 26, 2013, 09:16:21 PM
Quote from: John on September 26, 2013, 06:05:12 PM
2135 on the 47. Pic to come when uploaded

Regular thing, that one. 61-98 running board; 1425 out of depot to late night. Iirc
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 12:05:03 PM
823 I daytime 5 - unusual for daytime
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on September 27, 2013, 12:23:15 PM
2063 out all day on 126
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 12:40:32 PM
1668 - daytime 5 too, usually a merc is out at Peak times.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 02:18:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 12:05:03 PM
823 I daytime 5 - unusual for daytime

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9965549396/
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 03:13:33 PM
Noticed I haven't been to Dudley for 2 days an missed 2 good unusual working ::)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 27, 2013, 03:57:38 PM
4233 on the 82. I don't see ALXs on there myself but they could just be avoiding me if they are regular?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 27, 2013, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 27, 2013, 03:57:38 PM
4233 on the 82. I don't see ALXs on there myself but they could just be avoiding me if they are regular?

They appear now and again
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: P419 EJW on September 27, 2013, 05:09:50 PM
4846 (branded 33) on 7. Saw it by Witton train station.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 27, 2013, 05:09:50 PM
4846 (branded 33) on 7. Saw it by Witton train station.

:o amazing spot, and i was just saying to myself you rarely see 33 branded buses off route  ;D after seeing a picture on flickr of 48** on the 115
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too

If you do have a listen, 4815 sounds different to the other Enviros

It would be a dark photo you get though as it gets into Halesowen at 9:23pm
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too

If you do have a listen, 4815 sounds different to the other Enviros

It would be a dark photo you get though as it gets into Halesowen at 9:23pm

In Wollaston at 13:20 ish today.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too

If you do have a listen, 4815 sounds different to the other Enviros

It would be a dark photo you get though as it gets into Halesowen at 9:23pm

In Wollaston at 13:20 ish today.

That is strange - that should do the 8pm 244 from Dudley, not the 9pm! However, that one doesn't do any 243's either, sadly.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: lynx1103 on September 27, 2013, 06:21:01 PM
6-1886
29-4138
29-4869
70A-244. (2 days in row) seems to be coming out more
10/10A -4735
Seems to be one daily allocated enviro to 10A-04
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:22:07 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too

If you do have a listen, 4815 sounds different to the other Enviros

It would be a dark photo you get though as it gets into Halesowen at 9:23pm

In Wollaston at 13:20 ish today.

That is strange - that should do the 8pm 244 from Dudley, not the 9pm! However, that one doesn't do any 243's either, sadly.

Is that the 18:45ish from Wollaston?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:24:15 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:22:07 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
4815 on the 276

You know what I'm going to ask... ;) what time?

Wonder if it will do the 244 tonight, as its one I need  ;) so might take a trip to Halesowen to photo it too

If you do have a listen, 4815 sounds different to the other Enviros

It would be a dark photo you get though as it gets into Halesowen at 9:23pm

In Wollaston at 13:20 ish today.

That is strange - that should do the 8pm 244 from Dudley, not the 9pm! However, that one doesn't do any 243's either, sadly.

Is that the 18:45ish from Wollaston?

Yes, 18:45 from Wollaston :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 06:26:43 PM
Might have to give it a miss as my camera allows me to take night pics but not high quality
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 06:28:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 06:26:43 PM
Might have to give it a miss as my camera allows me to take night pics but not high quality

Well you could just always go for a ride on it instead?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 06:57:15 PM
Just seen it, 4815 is on the 1845 276 from wollaston.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 07:22:23 PM
Would have loved to ::) but my brother has decided taking me to asda is far more important ::) wonder if one will appear again soon
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 07:25:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 07:22:23 PM
Would have loved to ::) but my brother has decided taking me to asda is far more important ::) wonder if one will appear again soon

Halesowen Asda is right by the bus station, tell him you can go to that ;) you might make it for the 20:46 ex Halesowen to Dudley which will be 4815
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:45:42 PM
4869 on the 29 is a great spot, first time a 48xx has been on there I believe
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
The 2000 244 off Dudley then does the 2110 276 off Dudley doesnt it?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 08:56:16 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 07:25:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 07:22:23 PM
Would have loved to ::) but my brother has decided taking me to asda is far more important ::) wonder if one will appear again soon

Halesowen Asda is right by the bus station, tell him you can go to that ;) you might make it for the 20:46 ex Halesowen to Dudley which will be 4815

Matt I totally forgot about the asda there  ;D I could have seen 4815 on the 244, got gta v and gone home
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 08:57:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:45:42 PM
4869 on the 29 is a great spot, first time a 48xx has been on there I believe

4683 has been on the 29 before too
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9562811457/in/set-72157634022278668
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 27, 2013, 09:04:26 PM
My mind is shot for the fleet numbers but these happened today;

Enviro - 84
*change bus*
Trident - 84

And a 48xx on the 16, if that's rare I don't know.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:07:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on September 27, 2013, 09:04:26 PM
My mind is shot for the fleet numbers but these happened today;

Enviro - 84
*change bus*
Trident - 84

And a 48xx on the 16, if that's rare I don't know.


L.S the 16 usually sees 1 Enviro, Yesterday 4856 & 4854 were on the 16
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 27, 2013, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:07:18 PM
L.S the 16 usually sees 1 Enviro, Yesterday 4856 & 4854 were on the 16

4854 was on the 907 as well yesterday, so it might have been a peak time extra 16
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:10:39 PM
Quote from: John on September 27, 2013, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:07:18 PM
L.S the 16 usually sees 1 Enviro, Yesterday 4856 & 4854 were on the 16

4854 was on the 907 as well yesterday, so it might have been a peak time extra 16

It wasnt yesterday sorry, It was Wednesday both 4854 & 4856 were out on the 16, as I was in all day yesterday  :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 27, 2013, 09:11:50 PM
Both great spots with the trident and E400 on the 84 LS ;)


2016 is/was on the 59 today (All day).Looked as if something had scraped the side of it this afternoon and inspectors were attending to 2016 when it entered Wolverhampton Bus Station this afternoon
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Liverpool Street on September 27, 2013, 09:12:41 PM
Quote from: John on September 27, 2013, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:07:18 PM
L.S the 16 usually sees 1 Enviro, Yesterday 4856 & 4854 were on the 16

4854 was on the 907 as well yesterday, so it might have been a peak time extra 16

Most likely yes, I'd say it was just a peak time working. Furthermore I dislike spotting at peak times as it isn't a true rare working, in my honest opinion.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
The 2000 244 off Dudley then does the 2110 276 off Dudley doesnt it?

It does the 21:15 276 from Dudley, 22:20 276 from Wollaston to Stourbridge, then out of service if I remember rightly then 22:35 276 Stourbridge to Wollaston, then 22:50 276 Wollaston - Dudley, then out of service at Dudley
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 09:19:29 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
The 2000 244 off Dudley then does the 2110 276 off Dudley doesnt it?

It does the 21:15 276 from Dudley, 22:20 276 from Wollaston to Stourbridge, then out of service if I remember rightly

Would have thought it would have done 22:35 Stourbridge to Wollaston & then 22:50 Wollaston to Dudley.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:21:58 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 09:19:29 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
The 2000 244 off Dudley then does the 2110 276 off Dudley doesnt it?

It does the 21:15 276 from Dudley, 22:20 276 from Wollaston to Stourbridge, then out of service if I remember rightly

Would have thought it would have done 22:35 Stourbridge to Wollaston & then 22:50 Wollaston to Dudley.

Yes you are right Stu, sorry.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:21:58 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 09:19:29 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:16:33 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 27, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
The 2000 244 off Dudley then does the 2110 276 off Dudley doesnt it?

It does the 21:15 276 from Dudley, 22:20 276 from Wollaston to Stourbridge, then out of service if I remember rightly

Would have thought it would have done 22:35 Stourbridge to Wollaston & then 22:50 Wollaston to Dudley.

Yes you are right Stu, sorry.

nothing to apologise for mate.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:03 PM
Just to confirm saw 4815 on the 8pm 244 to Hayley Green in Halesowen this evening.

Also 824 on 140/241, 20:15 from Halesowen :)

Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:03 PM
Just to confirm saw 4815 on the 8pm 244 to Hayley Green in Halesowen this evening.

Also 824 on 140/241, 20:15 from Halesowen :)



What time does that reach B'Ham
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:30:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:03 PM
Just to confirm saw 4815 on the 8pm 244 to Hayley Green in Halesowen this evening.

Also 824 on 140/241, 20:15 from Halesowen :)



What time does that reach B'Ham

It should be departing from Colmore Row this second, for the last time tonight
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:32:58 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:30:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:03 PM
Just to confirm saw 4815 on the 8pm 244 to Hayley Green in Halesowen this evening.

Also 824 on 140/241, 20:15 from Halesowen :)



What time does that reach B'Ham

It should be departing from Colmore Row this second, for the last time tonight

;D ahh shoot  missed it
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on September 27, 2013, 09:35:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:30:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:03 PM
Just to confirm saw 4815 on the 8pm 244 to Hayley Green in Halesowen this evening.

Also 824 on 140/241, 20:15 from Halesowen :)



What time does that reach B'Ham

It should be departing from Colmore Row this second, for the last time tonight

yes 21:30 Birmingham to Dudley into Dudley at 22:14.

Interestingly just checked the Network West Midlands site for those times and saw that the 140/241 is listed twice for NE timetables.

The second timetable lists just the WB journeys on weekday mornings??
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: P419 EJW on September 28, 2013, 12:04:06 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 27, 2013, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 27, 2013, 05:09:50 PM
4846 (branded 33) on 7. Saw it by Witton train station.

:o amazing spot, and i was just saying to myself you rarely see 33 branded buses off route  ;D after seeing a picture on flickr of 48** on the 115

Thank you! I was waiting for 11A and I saw the bus, it was quite unusual to see a green branded bus on the 7 route. :P
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: P419 EJW on September 28, 2013, 12:24:48 PM
A Trident on 336, just left the Manor Hospital. Sorry, I couldn't see the fleet number as I am on 38.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Dylan4579 on September 28, 2013, 12:35:57 PM
the 53 morning and afternoon boards are diffrent,and so far there have been no deckers
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: OH25 on September 28, 2013, 03:30:53 PM
Yesterday:
4539 on the 82 @ 1pm-ish in Bilston

TODAY:
4085 on the 80
is 4247 on the 46 unusual because it is normally operated by Scania's?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: James4368 on September 28, 2013, 04:55:54 PM
E400 4721 on 1006 94 chelmsey wood-birmingham
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on September 28, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
4329 -> 302
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 28, 2013, 07:48:32 PM
4305 and 4128 on WA69 today (First tridents on here for atleast 3-4 weeks)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 28, 2013, 08:00:16 PM
4780 - 65
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 28, 2013, 11:43:18 PM
Unidentified E400 on the 35 today - seen at approx 14:56? near Pershore Street...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 29, 2013, 12:41:05 AM
Today,

4777 - 67
Omnilink - 67
821 - 5
7019 - 71
4672 - 966
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 29, 2013, 09:41:13 AM
Geminis are the sunday allocation of the 966

The bendys dont appear on sunday 67s hence the variety
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 29, 2013, 10:33:35 AM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 29, 2013, 09:41:13 AM
Geminis are the sunday allocation of the 966

The bendys dont appear on sunday 67s hence the variety

Ashley, the workings I reported were yesterday (Saturday) :)

There were 3 67's in a row coming into Birmingham, one Bendi, one Omnilink and one Omnicity DD
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Tony on September 29, 2013, 10:59:08 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 29, 2013, 12:41:05 AM
Today,

4777 - 67
Omnilink - 67
821 - 5
7019 - 71
4672 - 966

The only unusual working there is 821 on the 5. &1 has Scanias every day and the 966 has Geminis every day. The 67 sees anything due to the unreliability of the bendis
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: James4368 on September 29, 2013, 03:18:36 PM
2112 seen on 966 at Birmingham airport. 0950 to solihull
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 29, 2013, 06:28:24 PM
4856 - PB94

And I think there was a Wright Pulsar (NXWM) on the 14? It was definitely NXWM, but i'm pretty sure it was the 14 because The Priory Queensway usually carries PB & BC routes...
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 29, 2013, 06:48:28 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 29, 2013, 06:28:24 PM
4856 - PB94

And I think there was a Wright Pulsar (NXWM) on the 14? It was definitely NXWM, but i'm pretty sure it was the 14 because The Priory Queensway usually carries PB & BC routes...

That would be a Wright Eclipse Urban 2, NXWM don't own any Pulsars
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: CL on September 29, 2013, 07:34:44 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on September 29, 2013, 06:48:28 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 29, 2013, 06:28:24 PM
4856 - PB94

And I think there was a Wright Pulsar (NXWM) on the 14? It was definitely NXWM, but i'm pretty sure it was the 14 because The Priory Queensway usually carries PB & BC routes...

That would be a Wright Eclipse Urban 2, NXWM don't own any Pulsars

Oops... I thought it was Pulsar 2, but if you know what i'm talking about then i am glad! Lol :)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 29, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
You've also Got Acocks Green 72 which the B7 could have been on too;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: andrew1991 on September 29, 2013, 08:36:20 PM
B7 on WN1 (didnt catch fleet number)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: JB93 on September 29, 2013, 11:11:56 PM
I might have seen an Enviro400 on the 14 earlier. It came up Priory Queensway, turned round at Old Square then went back on itself, and I'm pretty sure there was a 4 in the number.
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 29, 2013, 11:18:29 PM
Quote from: JB93 on September 29, 2013, 11:11:56 PM
I might have seen an Enviro400 on the 14 earlier. It came up Priory Queensway, turned round at Old Square then went back on itself, and I'm pretty sure there was a 4 in the number.

Could have been the 94 either
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Martin on September 30, 2013, 01:26:06 PM
4137 on the 335
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 30, 2013, 01:37:18 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 29, 2013, 12:41:05 AM
7019 - 71

Omnilinks are usual on the 71 Matt they work with the B7's ;) and it was on the 71/72 again today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Rob H on September 30, 2013, 01:41:53 PM
1929 > 2 (not sure if this is unusual now as whenever I'm waiting for the 900 I always see an Omnilink on the 2)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Sh4318 on September 30, 2013, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

2114 is a B7RLE, main allocation on the 72
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on September 30, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

2114 on the 72 is usual allocation.
Not too unusual to get an Enviro400 on the 16. 4858 is from Walsall though branded for the 51
4721 on the 65 is unusual
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 04:49:09 PM
Quote from: John on September 30, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

2114 on the 72 is usual allocation.
Not too unusual to get an Enviro400 on the 16. 4858 is from Walsall though branded for the 51
4721 on the 65 is unusual

An ADL Enviro400 is unusual on the 16, a Trident Enviro400 is not though
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Niall on September 30, 2013, 04:53:54 PM
Thanks for the replies and apologies that I can't type on my phone very well. It was actually 4856
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ashley 4566 on September 30, 2013, 05:09:27 PM
2069 - 11
4548 - 32
Trident - 82
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

The 16 usually sees an Enviro
2114 - 72 is the common allocation (:
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 05:19:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

The 16 usually sees an Enviro
2114 - 72 is the common allocation (:

The 16 usually sees a Trident-Enviro Nathan, an ADL Enviro400 is more unusual
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:25:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 05:19:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

Matt everyday this week I've been in Town and seen a new enviro (4853 - 4856) on the 16 at least once. But your right it is usually a "trident enviro"

The 16 usually sees an Enviro
2114 - 72 is the common allocation (:

The 16 usually sees a Trident-Enviro Nathan, an ADL Enviro400 is more unusual
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Ash on September 30, 2013, 06:45:52 PM
814 (I think) on the 121
3612 on the 40
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 30, 2013, 06:45:52 PM
814 (I think) on the 121
3612 on the 40

A vehicle swap possibly?
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 30, 2013, 07:22:37 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 30, 2013, 05:09:27 PM
2069 - 11
4548 - 32
Trident - 82
4541 on 82  ;D
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on September 30, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: domino.99 link=topic=2091.msg63012t#msg63012 date=1380565357
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 30, 2013, 05:09:27 PM
2069 - 11
4548 - 32
Trident - 82
4541 on 82  ;D

Fastest Trident at WN aswell ;)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: domino.99 on September 30, 2013, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 30, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: domino.99 link=topic=2091.msg63012t#msg63012 date=1380565357
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on September 30, 2013, 05:09:27 PM
2069 - 11
4548 - 32
Trident - 82
4541 on 82  ;D

Fastest Trident at WN aswell ;)
Yeah unfortunatley i didn't get it :( (not happy)
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 07:59:32 PM
2086 on 243/4 today
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Kevin on October 01, 2013, 06:52:15 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:25:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 30, 2013, 05:19:26 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 30, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 30, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't know if any of these are actually unusual, I just saw some busses in places I don't recall seeing them before while I was walking across town:

4721 - 65
4858 - 16
2114 - 72 (I wrote 2014 for this but as thats a WV bus it must be this one.)

The 16 usually sees an Enviro
2114 - 72 is the common allocation (:

The 16 usually sees a Trident-Enviro Nathan, an ADL Enviro400 is more unusual

Matt everyday this week I've been in Town and seen a new enviro (4853 - 4856) on the 16 at least once. But your right it is usually a "trident enviro"

From what I can tell both do happen
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: John on October 01, 2013, 10:46:32 AM
Quote from: Kevin on October 01, 2013, 06:52:15 AM
From what I can tell both do happen

I agree with Kevin. Any Enviro400 appears on the 16 when there is one on there
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: 4006 on October 01, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
WN 586 on 59 - 30.09.13
Title: Re: Unusual workings September 2013
Post by: Trident 4609 on October 01, 2013, 07:41:25 PM
Quote from: 4006 on October 01, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
WN 586 on 59 - 30.09.13


Not unusual 4006. It was on the 59 Morning Peak board that is allocated a B6 most days. Been a B6 on every morning for the past 2 weeks :)