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Started by 6013, July 22, 2013, 02:36:58 PM

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t.w.moore

I photographed all five 871-875 new Coventry buses on the 2/3 services today. Two drivers at the wheel of the buses I travelled on  told me that they were very nice buses to drive. I did not like the high step in the gangway, otherwise the buses were very smooth, and did not sound like 'shuttle buses' as wwas described on this forum.

JoNi

Only four new buses started today.
4206 covered for 873
872 was changed over with 1594 at 08:32.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/M55hC3

JoNi

873 is now back in service replacing 4206.

Ben

#528
Yesterday I thought I saw a Gemini on the 4, and I'm certain I saw an 21 branded Enviro on the 23.


Joni got there first in the other thread. Sorry for wasting a post.

Quote from: JoNi on March 30, 2015, 01:08:18 PM
30/3/2015

2 - 2174 until 873 was available
4 - 4694
12am - 4890 (8 )
16/A - 1703, 4886
18/A - 2174 replaced 4404
23 - 4888

lauren1993

This evening I managed to catch brand new enviro 200 874 on the 23 and I must say they're very nice buses indeed! They smell amazing and incredibly smooth! 9/10!
Favourite buses currently:
871, 1828, 4421, 4764, 6101, 6108, 6116, 6118, 6121, 6848, 6849
Least favourite buses currently:
4203, 4213, 4398, 4419

JoNi

I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.

lauren1993

Quote from: JoNi on April 01, 2015, 08:34:21 AM
I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.
Haha nice try! April fools?
Favourite buses currently:
871, 1828, 4421, 4764, 6101, 6108, 6116, 6118, 6121, 6848, 6849
Least favourite buses currently:
4203, 4213, 4398, 4419

PM

Quote from: JoNi on April 01, 2015, 08:34:21 AM
I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.

It'd be a case of "Metrobus" returns to Coventry then if that entered service, just the Go Ahead company not MCW!

Ben

Quote from: lauren1993 on April 01, 2015, 12:11:09 AM
This evening I managed to catch brand new enviro 200 874 on the 23 and I must say they're very nice buses indeed! They smell amazing and incredibly smooth! 9/10!
I caught 873 on the 2 today and agree entirely,

I also think that the short wheelbase is excellent for the routes they're operating.
I'm guessing eventually they'll find their way on to routes like the 18A or 1.

Only critisism is the fact that there are no front facing seats at the front, like the double deckers. :P


James4368

871,874,875 on 2

873 is parked outside of pool meadow depot
Local Bus Routes
58 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
60 - Birmingham - Cranes Park
99 - Lea Village - Acocks Green
S16 - Yardley Swan - Solihull
X1 - Birmingham - Coventry
X2 - Birmingham - Solihull

JoNi

872 was fifth bus started 10:12, two Brummie spotters went home happy.

JoNi

1568 is now parked in front of 1656 on the Swanswell side of the depot.

Ben

Quote from: JoNi on April 04, 2015, 07:06:47 PM
1568 is now parked in front of 1656 on the Swanswell side of the depot.
Withdrawn then?

How many Merc's are left? When is 1678 likely to be withdrawn? (My favourite/best merc in the fleet).

Thanks


winston

Quote from: Ben on April 04, 2015, 08:09:31 PM
Withdrawn then?

How many Merc's are left? When is 1678 likely to be withdrawn? (My favourite/best merc in the fleet).

Thanks

I make it 12 with 1568 & 1656 withdrawn

JoNi

Other than 1678 only 1572 wasn't used today.

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