I saw Walsall's 639 on the 651 today, recently ago 632 was on loan to PB. Are they short of the smaller single deckers (solo's)
3 solos were dead when I went in PB today, one, 287, has not yet been used at PB
Seems a waste of time and money repainting it! :(
They are doing quite a bit of internal work on it before it enters service
I saw 1584 a couple times on the 17 (BY), is this a loan or a perm, I think it could possibly be a loan, because I haven't seen 1832 for a while, my guess is that they're installing a rear LED blind on it, I also heard that 1557 is now at Coventry.
Yeah 1557 is in the older travel coventry livery as the front only needs to be repainted, with all the gemini's coming to WB this will leave a number of merc's spare to loan out or for mass withdrawal but i hope the b6le go first and 7084/7086.
I was always under the impression that WB were gonna keep 7084/7086 and use it on smaller services, i.e. 414, 444, 644, 688 etc.
Quote from: Ash on March 25, 2012, 04:59:30 PM
Yeah 1557 is in the older travel coventry livery as the front only needs to be repainted, with all the gemini's coming to WB this will leave a number of merc's spare to loan out or for mass withdrawal but i hope the b6le go first and 7084/7086.
7084/7086 is usually seen on the b6le operated routes 401/2 (even tho this generally mercs now) and the 428/429 and on occasions the 405/6
622 ia another b6le that has come from pensnett to walsall seen on the 34 today
This thread can be used to note buses that are on loan to other garages.
I'll start it off. 1674 was on the 53/289 today, so was either on loan to Pensnett or West Brom.
1792 On Loan to YW Today out on the 2 this morning
Today 1818 On Loan to YW out on the 6 this morning
See now this is more like it, buses on loan to other garages do count as 'unusual' workings also! ::)
4131 on loan to Park Lane from Walsall yesterday on 529s.
Central B6LE 643 on the 654 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8194018584
4330 on loan to WN from WA today.
Think it's on the 529 all day.
1808 On Loan to BC today out on the 61/63 this morning
Two scanias at least on loan to BC on 61/63 this afternoon-sorry didnt catch numbers.
Quote from: Peter123 on November 26, 2012, 05:16:01 PM
Two scanias at least on loan to BC on 61/63 this afternoon-sorry didnt catch numbers.
They were 1808 and 1797
Here is 1808
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8220589511
I wonder why? Usually BC seem to have enough eclipses but if not they just use b6s.
1800 On Loan to YW out on the 35 today
Quote from: John on November 26, 2012, 05:45:40 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on November 26, 2012, 05:16:01 PM
Two scanias at least on loan to BC on 61/63 this afternoon-sorry didnt catch numbers.
They were 1808 and 1797
Here is 1808
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8220589511
That's interesting as 1808 was on the peaktime 3/3E yesterday (along with 3 presidents and an Enviro). Definately some interesting sights happening lately, I wonder if things will settle down once the emissions rules kick in.
1800 on driver training today, on Pershore Road Kings Norton today
Quote from: JIM H on November 28, 2012, 11:04:10 PM
1800 on driver training today, on Pershore Road Kings Norton today
1800 is out on the 6 today
1808 - on loan to YW + working 2
Quote from: Rob H on November 29, 2012, 12:10:43 PM
Quote from: JIM H on November 28, 2012, 11:04:10 PM
1800 on driver training today, on Pershore Road Kings Norton today
1800 is out on the 6 today
see http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1800.html
Ironically my last photo of it was when it was allocated to Yardley Wood!
1834 On Loan to PB today out on the 65
Quote from: Rob H on December 03, 2012, 11:41:43 AM
1834 On Loan to PB today out on the 65
I wonder if Bordesley have too many OmniLink's at present and are going to transfer some out, or Yardley Wood, Birmingham Central and Perry Barr are having trouble with their buses, and are having to borrow some from Bordesley.
1834 On Loan to PB again today this time it was out on the 46
Quote from: NathanJC on December 03, 2012, 07:34:11 PM
1822 - On Loan to BC and working 97/A, God knows why BC need all these Ominilinks 8) but is good to see them back at there home garage ;D
I suspect BC are short of B6s, hence the loans. 634 was towed back to BC on a Mansfield tow truck a couple of days ago and there have been one or two B7RLEs on the 99 for each of the last couple of days, suggesting that some B6s are out of action.
B7RLE'S look better on the 99 than the B6LE's anyways ;D
1800 On Loan to YW out on the 2 this morning
1824 on the 97 today
1816 On Loan to BC out on the 97/97A today
BY's 1800 running on YW's 6 service this morning.
Are YW borrowing 'spare' Omnilinks from BY while their Tridents are being transferred to BC or something?
Quote from: thetruth on January 03, 2013, 07:32:19 PM
WN Merc 1684 on the 276 today.
Maybe because PE have sent over their B6's too soon before they get the Enviro's out ready for service
Unless 1684 has been loaned due to 1908 returning back to the Volvo dealer.
Quote from: thetruth on January 03, 2013, 07:32:19 PM
WN Merc 1684 on the 276 today.
This bus as expected coming from WN only has Stourbridge as the most relevant destination blind for this route (Instead of Wollaston Junction). Bid misleading until it can be sorted out unless it is just on loan though nothing too major.
2153 on loan to AG Running on 37
Quote from: NathanJC on January 19, 2013, 07:42:22 PM
2153 on loan to AG Running on 37
Think that must be its first visit to Birmingham.
Interesting that one came from WN, and not somewhere else.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on January 19, 2013, 09:33:02 PM
It wouldn't be its first visit to birmingham as it was used on the 120/140/141 when it was at PE
Ok, I was wrong. I somehow often get ex-1908 and 2153 mixed up.
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
Quote from: Rob H on January 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
Any chance of it returning to PE? Definitely my favourite B7RLE :)
Quote from: Rob H on January 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
It's been at AG a few days now, I saw it out of service on Sunday running past my house on Shirley Road, and saw it Monday morning coming off the Warwick Road and heading down Westley Road, showing 'National Express UK Bus' on the front display.
4058 On Loan to AG today seen it on the 73 in Solihull this morning
Quote from: Rob H on January 24, 2013, 01:48:21 PM
4058 On Loan to AG today seen it on the 73 in Solihull this morning
Probably not on loan, I suspect you have Identified the President that has transferred YW-AG I mentioned in another topic
is 638 & 2153 still at AG
Quote from: NathanJC on January 24, 2013, 09:52:18 PM
is 638 & 2153 still at AG
Yes 638 was on the S1 and 2153 was on the 31 today ;)
Quote from: Rob H on January 24, 2013, 10:00:08 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on January 24, 2013, 09:52:18 PM
is 638 & 2153 still at AG
Yes 638 was on the S1 and 2153 was on the 31 today ;)
Great, I can grab pic of 638 if its working the S1 tomorrow as for 2153 thats going around AG so doubt i will unless its on 37/71/72/31/73/5
1816 on the 37 at Acocks Green today
Quote from: Stu on January 23, 2013, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: Rob H on January 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
It's been at AG a few days now, I saw it out of service on Sunday running past my house on Shirley Road, and saw it Monday morning coming off the Warwick Road and heading down Westley Road, showing 'National Express UK Bus' on the front display.
According to Tony's list, 2153 is now an AG bus
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 01, 2013, 09:35:51 PM
Quote from: Stu on January 23, 2013, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: Rob H on January 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
It's been at AG a few days now, I saw it out of service on Sunday running past my house on Shirley Road, and saw it Monday morning coming off the Warwick Road and heading down Westley Road, showing 'National Express UK Bus' on the front display.
According to Tony's list, 2153 is now an AG bus
Looks like WN have lost it...AGAIN.
I've still not got round to traveling on it and lots of people say it's better than the others.
2153 escaped into Sutton on the 71 last week, looks strange in dealer-stock white!
On the 37s today
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on February 01, 2013, 10:01:55 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 01, 2013, 09:35:51 PM
Quote from: Stu on January 23, 2013, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: Rob H on January 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
2153 On Loan to AG today out on one of my routes the 72
The company has purchased 2153 and is now on AG fleet strength.
It's been at AG a few days now, I saw it out of service on Sunday running past my house on Shirley Road, and saw it Monday morning coming off the Warwick Road and heading down Westley Road, showing 'National Express UK Bus' on the front display.
According to Tony's list, 2153 is now an AG bus
Looks like WN have lost it...AGAIN.
I've still not got round to traveling on it and lots of people say it's better than the others.
1837 is On Loan to BY today seen it on the 55 in Chelmsley Wood this morning
1838 On Loan to BY today out on the 17
2123 at AG on the 71
Quote from: neale95 on April 30, 2013, 07:57:52 PM
2123 at AG on the 71
Wondering whether this is a loan or a permanent move given that it is the next one to give a consecutive block of numbers at AG. Have the city centre changes reduced the PVR of the 98 as well as the 99?
Quote from: Rob4367 on April 30, 2013, 11:12:32 AM
1838 On Loan to BY today out on the 17
1838 was on the 952 this evening. Saw it parked on Hassop Road as I was driving past.
Quote from: John on April 30, 2013, 08:34:51 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on April 30, 2013, 11:12:32 AM
1838 On Loan to BY today out on the 17
1838 was on the 952 this evening. Saw it parked on Hassop Road as I was driving past.
I saw 1838 at about 10:10 this morning so it must have finished it's duties on the 17 early - mid afternoon ;) it was definetly 1838 I seen
1633 made an appearance on the 256 this morning.
Quote from: uniquicity on May 02, 2013, 02:03:21 PM
1633 made an appearance on the 256 this morning.
Pete,
I think Pensnett operate an additional school service on the 256, so not technically a loan
Quote from: Winston on May 02, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: uniquicity on May 02, 2013, 02:03:21 PM
1633 made an appearance on the 256 this morning.
Pete,
I think Pensnett operate an additional school service on the 256, so not technically a loan
Pensnett run 256 from wall heath to stourbridge term time around 8am
Not really my territory hence the misinformation I gave.
Quote from: Jon on May 02, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 02, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: uniquicity on May 02, 2013, 02:03:21 PM
1633 made an appearance on the 256 this morning.
Pete,
I think Pensnett operate an additional school service on the 256, so not technically a loan
Pensnett run 256 from wall heath to stourbridge term time around 8am
What do they usually put on there?
Merc's but lately 823
Quote from: Jon on May 16, 2013, 06:21:15 PM
Merc's but lately 823
Can't be a very busy school service then, although they don't have any spare Enviros to put on there I guess
1935 (37) On Loan to BY Today out on the 55/55A
1586 on loan to WN yesterday on the 59 service
Bordseley OmniLink 1802 has been on the 46 today
Quote from: Rob H on September 03, 2013, 01:57:22 PM
1935 (37) On Loan to BY Today out on the 55/55A
Quote from: John on April 11, 2014, 06:23:17 PM
Bordseley OmniLink 1802 has been on the 46 today
Overhearing a conversation earlier between a driver who got on my 31A earlier at Westley Road and the driver of the 31A, it sounds like AG are loaning drivers from PB!
Quote from: John on April 11, 2014, 06:23:17 PM
Bordseley OmniLink 1802 has been on the 46 today
Still with us today, but parked in the yard
1802 now back at Bordesley on the 8c, but 7027 is on the 37 today also (loan or transfer to Acocks Green from Perry Barr)
Quote from: John on April 14, 2014, 12:32:46 PM
1802 now back at Bordesley on the 8c, but 7027 is on the 37 today also (loan or transfer to Acocks Green from Perry Barr)
I'll keep an eye on the 71/72 tomorrow just in case 7027 appears on either if its a transfer as most of the ex-Dundee Omnilinks are used on the 71/72 each day. :)
1834 still at Perry Barr. It now has our blinds and left garage with a driver. On loan or transfer I wonder
BY Scania 1803 was on PB route 46 today.
AG 4023 on the 49 today
AG 4066 on the 18 today
Quote from: John on May 02, 2014, 08:43:20 AM
1834 still at Perry Barr. It now has our blinds and left garage with a driver. On loan or transfer I wonder
1834 is now back at BY seen it on the 55/55A in Chelmsley Wood :)
WA's 4134 is on Loan to PL today. Seen on the 529 this afternoon.
Here it is:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/trident_4609/14235977991/
I've noticed the typeface of the '529' is different (Like how it was displayed at WA with the bigger numbers spaced out) so i presume WA still 529 programmed into their displays.
@NathanDo WA buses still have the 529 on there electronic blinds?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on May 21, 2014, 08:31:50 PM
@Nathan
Do WA buses still have the 529 on there electronic blinds?
I presume so. If you look at the typeface of '529' on all WN tridents its squashed up like this:
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4599.html
WN were probably short of double deckers (There have been Trident/Spectra's on the 1 and Single Deckers on the 59/126/529 in recent days) so 4134 was drafted in and put on the 529 (As it is already programmed into WA's displays)
2115 and 2119 are at Central, both on 58s
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14105289877/
7029 is at Acocks Green on the 37 today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14291834355/
Quote from: John on May 28, 2014, 05:06:38 PM
2115 and 2119 are at Central, both on 58s
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14105289877/
7029 is at Acocks Green on the 37 today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14291834355/
Are we sure these are loans?
Quote from: Winston on May 28, 2014, 05:41:03 PM
Quote from: John on May 28, 2014, 05:06:38 PM
2115 and 2119 are at Central, both on 58s
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14105289877/
7029 is at Acocks Green on the 37 today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14291834355/
Are we sure these are loans?
No but I put them here until we know for definite. To me, they don't seem like transfers as they have not been transferred in sequence order (2115 and 2119 are not at the end of the Acocks Green batch of B7RLEs) like other transfers of late
Interesting. With the changes to the 29 I did think there would be a couple more single decks move to Central to cover the increased PVR but only 2123 moved over. But as John says they are out of sequence for transfers so may just be temporary cover. Cover required for 2147 which was reported to have received accident damage on the 58?
7028 went along Church Rd, Yardley this evening n.i.s., with a driver rather than mechanic driving. Buses doing this are usually running back to AG off the 71. Loan or transfer?
Quote from: Eric Shaw on May 28, 2014, 08:25:16 PM
7028 went along Church Rd, Yardley this evening n.i.s., with a driver rather than mechanic driving. Buses doing this are usually running back to AG off the 71. Loan or transfer?
It sounds as though some/all of the remaining NX Dundee Omnilinks (7028-7033) could be moving from PB-AG, then releasing further AG B7RLE to BC. Only problem is, what is releasing the Omnilinks at PB?
@John
Quote from: Winston on May 28, 2014, 08:30:13 PM
Quote from: Eric Shaw on May 28, 2014, 08:25:16 PM
7028 went along Church Rd, Yardley this evening n.i.s., with a driver rather than mechanic driving. Buses doing this are usually running back to AG off the 71. Loan or transfer?
It sounds as though some/all of the remaining NX Dundee Omnilinks (7028-7033) could be moving from PB-AG, then releasing further AG B7RLE to BC. Only problem is, what is releasing the Omnilinks at PB? @John
I was thinking they may have gone with the introduction of the summer timetables
I will keep an eye out if we receive anything to replace them
Quote from: John on May 28, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 28, 2014, 08:30:13 PM
Quote from: Eric Shaw on May 28, 2014, 08:25:16 PM
7028 went along Church Rd, Yardley this evening n.i.s., with a driver rather than mechanic driving. Buses doing this are usually running back to AG off the 71. Loan or transfer?
It sounds as though some/all of the remaining NX Dundee Omnilinks (7028-7033) could be moving from PB-AG, then releasing further AG B7RLE to BC. Only problem is, what is releasing the Omnilinks at PB? @John
I was thinking they may have gone with the introduction of the summer timetables
I will keep an eye out if we receive anything to replace them
Thanks John ;)
Trouble is the numbers don't quite stack up i.e. 2115-2122 (8 x B7RLE) & 7028-7033 (6 x Omnilinks)
Looks like 7028 & 7029's move to AG maybe permanent as I bought a Daysaver off 7028 on the 72 this morning and it read AG7028 (instead of PB7028) on the top left of the ticket 7029 is out on the 71 or 72 aswell I've recorded a vid on board 7028 and a pic when I got off in Solihull I'll post links later. :) 7028 is on board 72/04
Here are the links;
7028;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/114083385@N05/14294642281/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLouLB8xYss
7030 is still with us today anyway. Parked in the garage this afternoon
Yeah 7029 was on the 71 today.
Quote from: John on May 28, 2014, 05:06:38 PM
2115 and 2119 are at Central, both on 58s
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14105289877/
7029 is at Acocks Green on the 37 today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14291834355/
2115 back at AG out on the 71 today not sure if 2119 has moved back aswell.
As mentioned elsewhere, 1637 on loan to Wolverhampton, apparently going to Womborne on the 81!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14384013226/
Quote from: John on June 12, 2014, 07:34:34 PM
As mentioned elsewhere, 1637 on loan to Wolverhampton, apparently going to Womborne on the 81!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14384013226/
sensible use of the bus though as it would have Merry Hill, Wolverhampton & Via Dudley on the blinds, better than when PE lent 1686 & put it on the X96. That day it had to display Dudley or Stourbridge, neither of which were correct!
@John he almost left merry hill earlier displaying 81 Wollaston Farm
Did PE loan the driver as well? Lol, surely the buses are the same?
Quote from: John on June 12, 2014, 07:34:34 PM
As mentioned elsewhere, 1637 on loan to Wolverhampton, apparently going to Womborne on the 81!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14384013226/
1637 still here on the 25A/C today
Quote from: Nathan on June 13, 2014, 05:00:04 PM
Quote from: John on June 12, 2014, 07:34:34 PM
As mentioned elsewhere, 1637 on loan to Wolverhampton, apparently going to Womborne on the 81!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14384013226/
1637 still here on the 25A/C today
Take care Nathan, you know what later PE Mercs have a habit of doing. ;) ;) ;) ;)
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 13, 2014, 05:08:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 13, 2014, 05:00:04 PM
Quote from: John on June 12, 2014, 07:34:34 PM
As mentioned elsewhere, 1637 on loan to Wolverhampton, apparently going to Womborne on the 81!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/14384013226/
1637 still here on the 25A/C today
Take care Nathan, you know what later PE Mercs have a habit of doing. ;) ;) ;) ;)
It's hot today too lol
@Stuharris 6360, Saw it still out at 7pm in Wednesfield High St. What i found strange was it appeared to have W'ton Blinds
WB 4502-PB94
4502 has always been at PB
4502 has been out of service for a while with fire damage. Is it back and fully repaired now then?
Quote from: Gareth on June 14, 2014, 04:22:43 PM
4502 has been out of service for a while with fire damage. Is it back and fully repaired now then?
I saw it back in garage last Saturday. Today will be one of its first days back out
1805 with us today, been on the CG shuttle
4066 is on the 18 again
Quote from: trident4370 on June 17, 2014, 11:19:58 AM
4066 is on the 18 again
4066 now back at AG, but 4099 is now on the 18
Sad thing about that is I saw 4099 passing 4066 and forgot it was an AG bus -.-
PB1837 on the BY55 today
PB4933 and WN4313 on loan to WA yesterday.
Are both back at their respective garages?
To answer my own question 4313 is back at WN on the 711 School service then 255/6
Quote from: Tony on July 03, 2014, 01:32:15 PM
PB1837 on the BY55 today
Nice bus 1837. I find it the best OmniLink we have to drive (Hope we get it back!)
Quote from: John on July 03, 2014, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 03, 2014, 01:32:15 PM
PB1837 on the BY55 today
Nice bus 1837. I find it the best OmniLink we have to drive (Hope we get it back!)
On the 55 again today
Has a scania ever been on loan to pensnett or operated a pensnett route?
Quote from: lauren1993 on July 07, 2014, 07:25:38 AM
Has a scania ever been on loan to pensnett or operated a pensnett route?
Don't think so, PE drivers don't know Scanias i don't think, and to be honest, i for one, don't want them on PE routes.
Quote from: John on July 06, 2014, 10:15:37 PM
Quote from: John on July 03, 2014, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 03, 2014, 01:32:15 PM
PB1837 on the BY55 today
Nice bus 1837. I find it the best OmniLink we have to drive (Hope we get it back!)
On the 55 again today
Now transferred to Bordesley
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 07, 2014, 02:18:11 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on July 07, 2014, 07:25:38 AM
Has a scania ever been on loan to pensnett or operated a pensnett route?
Don't think show, PE drivers don't know Scanias i don't think, and to be honest, i for one, don't want them on PE routes.
Iirc some of the ex WB scanias had routes in the LEDs for when WB did their Boxing Day stuff
1837 On Loan to BY today seen it on the 55 in Chelmsley Wood around 08:45
Quote from: Rob on July 29, 2014, 01:39:12 PM
1837 On Loan to BY today seen it on the 55 in Chelmsley Wood around 08:45
It transferred back to Bordesley the beginning of the month. See mine and Tony's posts a few above
Quote from: John on July 29, 2014, 01:42:32 PM
Quote from: Rob on July 29, 2014, 01:39:12 PM
1837 On Loan to BY today seen it on the 55 in Chelmsley Wood around 08:45
It transferred back to Bordesley the beginning of the month. See mine and Tony's posts a few above
Thank You John :) Thats me not looking before I post ;)
We have 1837 back again, on the 28 today as a change bus for an Ex-Cov OmniLink. No idea if it is just on loan, but the Wayfarer had to be taken out of the defective bus and put into 1837
Quote from: John on August 01, 2014, 04:44:31 PM
We have 1837 back again, on the 28 today as a change bus for an Ex-Cov OmniLink. No idea if it is just on loan, but the Wayfarer had to be taken out of the defective bus and put into 1837
We still have it today, so either still on loan or a transfer back from Bordesley
Quote from: John on August 11, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
Quote from: John on August 01, 2014, 04:44:31 PM
We have 1837 back again, on the 28 today as a change bus for an Ex-Cov OmniLink. No idea if it is just on loan, but the Wayfarer had to be taken out of the defective bus and put into 1837
We still have it today, so either still on loan or a transfer back from Bordesley
1837 has transferred back to PB
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
Quote from: Tony on August 14, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
Quote from: 37351ml on August 14, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
So has 4290 also followed suit? I was not expecting Perry Barr to get more ALX400
Quote from: John on August 15, 2014, 09:36:57 AM
Quote from: Tony on August 14, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
Quote from: 37351ml on August 14, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
So has 4290 also followed suit? I was not expecting Perry Barr to get more ALX400
John, what would PB be needing more deckers for anyway?
Quote from: Winston on August 15, 2014, 09:39:16 AM
Quote from: John on August 15, 2014, 09:36:57 AM
Quote from: Tony on August 14, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
Quote from: 37351ml on August 14, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
So has 4290 also followed suit? I was not expecting Perry Barr to get more ALX400
John, what would PB be needing more deckers for anyway?
I'm not sure. From what I can see, we do not need any more
Quote from: Winston on August 15, 2014, 09:39:16 AM
Quote from: John on August 15, 2014, 09:36:57 AM
Quote from: Tony on August 14, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
Quote from: 37351ml on August 14, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
So has 4290 also followed suit? I was not expecting Perry Barr to get more ALX400
John, what would PB be needing more deckers for anyway?
All reallocations in August are just to make sure every garage has the correct number of buses for September timetables.PB lost 7028/9 without replacement
Quote from: Tony on August 15, 2014, 12:54:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on August 15, 2014, 09:39:16 AM
Quote from: John on August 15, 2014, 09:36:57 AM
Quote from: Tony on August 14, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
West Brom ALX400 4291 was on the 952 as this afternoon's peak extra
Not a loan
Quote from: 37351ml on August 14, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
It's returned home then after over a decade away, originally new for the Sutton lines.
So has 4290 also followed suit? I was not expecting Perry Barr to get more ALX400
John, what would PB be needing more deckers for anyway?
All reallocations in August are just to make sure every garage has the correct number of buses for September timetables.PB lost 7028/9 without replacement
Either way, I assume 4291 will have worked its last WB routes
1824 back at Bordesley but 1804 was on the 28 today
1800 was on loan to YW working the 27 today!
Glad I saw it - really rare working! Although wish I'd have caught it..
634 appears to be on loan to Walsall today out on the 301s
Quote from: Tony on September 29, 2014, 10:41:09 AM
634 appears to be on loan to Walsall today out on the 301s
Is it on the 335 board or just a daytime 301 board? All the same its gone home
4698 on loan to PB
On 115
I think 1898 is still on loan to YW, it was on the 2.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on October 02, 2014, 04:05:11 PM
I think 1898 is still on loan to YW, it was on the 2.
Confirmed as a transfer already
1898, 1899 and 1901 are all staying at YW - probably to replace a B10L or two there.
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 02, 2014, 04:58:55 PM
1898, 1899 and 1901 are all staying at YW - probably to replace a B10L or two there.
I want the B10Ls to stay.
We had 1919 on the 28 this afternoon from Yardley Wood
Thanks John - did you get to drive it? On the mention of Scanias how do you find them to drive? One or two drivers I know like them at AG.
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 02, 2014, 07:51:50 PM
Thanks John - did you get to drive it? On the mention of Scanias how do you find them to drive? One or two drivers I know like them at AG.
No I didn't drive it. I had 1874 at the time. I would have liked to to have a different one
I like the Scanias, as long as it's a good one (1837 & 7032 are our two best), but I do find the brakes very temperamental. Only a small amount of pressure on the brake pedal and they are sharp. Some are also useless up hills, 1869 up Dyas hill this morning barely above 10mph and some change up gear halfway up it, and you lose speed until it changes back down, then you get quite a violent jolt. One thing that is quite irritating is that the step can not be lowered until the doors are completely open, and some take their time to open. There are a couple we have that don't do this though and you lower the step straight away. I was glad to see the back of 7027 then it was transferred out, that ones brakes were awful
Quote from: John on October 02, 2014, 08:28:55 PM
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 02, 2014, 07:51:50 PM
Thanks John - did you get to drive it? On the mention of Scanias how do you find them to drive? One or two drivers I know like them at AG.
No I didn't drive it. I had 1874 at the time. I would have liked to to have a different one
I like the Scanias, as long as it's a good one (1837 & 7032 are our two best), but I do find the brakes very temperamental. Only a small amount of pressure on the brake pedal and they are sharp. Some are also useless up hills, 1869 up Dyas hill this morning barely above 10mph and some change up gear halfway up it, and you lose speed until it changes back down, then you get quite a violent jolt. One thing that is quite irritating is that the step can not be lowered until the doors are completely open, and some take their time to open. There are a couple we have that don't do this though and you lower the step straight away. I was glad to see the back of 7027 then it was transferred out, that ones brakes were awful
I noticed on an AG one, that you cant raise the platform if the ramp is out; the driver pulled the ramp out for a wheelchair but it was sticking up, so took a while for the wheelchair to get on.
I once saw one in Solihull Town Centre where the ramp was pulled out, then the bus must have lowered; the ramp got wedged between the bus and kerb. The bus was unable to move!
Thanks John - I have noticed as a passenger that the brakes can be very sharp - They do seem a bit sensitive and quite a hard bus to stop smoothly. Only been on one Scania going up a reasonably steep hill and that was 1941 when brand new when it did a very rare run on the S2, when it was still run by NX. The 6 and 37, plus the 71 don't really have any inclines on them, so don't get much of a chance to try one up a hill.
The 27 has a few hills on it :P
Must try the rest of the 27 route soon ;) - only been between King's Heath and Maypole. They need to resurface the Highters Heath Lane road - thought 1408 was going to fall apart when riding that part!
Theres a couple of hills in that section too, not exactly steep but hills a hill :P That road is pretty bad the speedbumps don't help things either.
I wonder how a Liberator will survive Warstock road if it ever goes on it, I was in a car, it almost fell apart going on that road.
Had 1407 today - excellent bus for its age. Doesn't rattle much and rides well on most road surfaces. I had 1916 on the 27 a few weeks ago when riding over Highters Heath Lane - actually coped well with the road - rattled a bit but smoothed out the ride.
It looks like we had 4872 on loan from Walsall today. Brought in garage after AM peak
1406 is really excellent in driving, but when the driver opens the door, some kind of farting noise that scares the living daylight out of me.
Perry Barr had 4269 on loan today on the 16 today. I don't think it is a transfer because it was parked out the front of the garage this evening like it was waiting to be taken back to West Brom
Quote from: John on October 10, 2014, 09:00:29 PM
Perry Barr had 4269 on loan today on the 16 today. I don't think it is a transfer because it was parked out the front of the garage this evening like it was waiting to be taken back to West Brom
PB Also had BC E400 4940 On Loan Yesterday aswell passed my 110 around 11am while working a 115 to Birmingham. :)
Quote from: John on October 10, 2014, 09:00:29 PM
Perry Barr had 4269 on loan today on the 16 today. I don't think it is a transfer because it was parked out the front of the garage this evening like it was waiting to be taken back to West Brom
A pic I got of it back on its old haunt
https://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/15519277865/
BC's 4948 is on PB 16
Quote from: N94 on October 14, 2014, 02:04:51 PM
BC's 4948 is on PB 16
We still have 1915 from Yardley Wood as well
4943 is on the 16.
Just seen 1921 on the 28 passing Castle Vale towards Erdington.
Quote from: John on October 17, 2014, 07:46:09 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 17, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
4943 is on the 16.
Along with 4948
I got photos of both, and 1816 on the 7 today, all appearing on the main site in around an hour
Wouldn't it make sense for BY to just transfer 1836 to pb as they seem to have plenty of spare buses whilst PB have a shortage!
Also why do pb only borrow bc's 14 plate enviros and not the unbranded 13 plate ones? And they don't seem to borrow wb or any other depots enviros regularly?
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 18, 2014, 02:53:25 AM
Wouldn't it make sense for BY to just transfer 1836 to pb as they seem to have plenty of spare buses whilst PB have a shortage!
Also why do pb only borrow bc's 14 plate enviros and not the unbranded 13 plate ones? And they don't seem to borrow wb or any other depots enviros regularly?
They have borrowed at least one of the 290x 13 plate ones too.
I would imagine BC is the garage with a bit of spare capacity to lend them a bus or two.
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 18, 2014, 02:53:25 AM
Wouldn't it make sense for BY to just transfer 1836 to pb as they seem to have plenty of spare buses whilst PB have a shortage!
Also why do pb only borrow bc's 14 plate enviros and not the unbranded 13 plate ones? And they don't seem to borrow wb or any other depots enviros regularly?
They borrowed 4905 a couple weeks ago;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/15261905468/
4721 back at Perry Barr on the 38 today
We've got 4906 today from Central, on the 101 this afternoon
Quote from: John on October 22, 2014, 07:01:40 PM
We've got 4906 today from Central, on the 101 this afternoon
Still with PB on 905 just pulled into town
1926 On Loan to AG today out on the 71 I caught it on the 09:42 from Solihull.
I managed to get a pic of it before I boarded it at Solihull Station and an on board video Links are below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/114083385@N05/14994236004/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMTHpIFwHy4
We have 1920 today, was on the pits this morning
Quote from: John on October 24, 2014, 05:17:41 PM
We have 1920 today, was on the pits this morning
John, any idea why PB are short of buses?
Today, 4906 on the 907, 1816 on the 46 and also 1915 was in garage this morning
Quote from: John on October 25, 2014, 03:08:58 PM
Today, 4906 on the 907, 1816 on the 46 and also 1915 was in garage this morning
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/15438566448/
Quote from: Rob2832 on October 24, 2014, 11:33:57 AM
1926 On Loan to AG today out on the 71 I caught it on the 09:42 from Solihull.
1926 On Loan to AG Again today this time out on the 72.
1816; 1915; 1920 are today's loans to Perry Barr
YW's Scanias are doing well reliability wise - still mainly Scanias on the 6 today despite the 3 on loan, and some on the 27.
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 27, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
YW's Scanias are doing well reliability wise - still mainly Scanias on the 6 today despite the 3 on loan, and some on the 27.
Are they?
1901, 1910, 1921 & 1923 not out today.
Perry Barr only have one in garage
Acocks Green have two in garage
Maybe not then - was just going off observations.
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 01:27:18 PM
1816; 1915; 1920 are today's loans to Perry Barr
4905 at the King's Arms working towards Falcon Lodge at 0810 today too.
Quote from: The Real 4778 on October 27, 2014, 05:53:54 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 01:27:18 PM
1816; 1915; 1920 are today's loans to Perry Barr
4905 at the King's Arms working towards Falcon Lodge at 0810 today too.
Couldn't have been 4905 as that was on the 60 today may have been 4906 Holly May :)
Quote from: Rob2832 on October 27, 2014, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: The Real 4778 on October 27, 2014, 05:53:54 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2014, 01:27:18 PM
1816; 1915; 1920 are today's loans to Perry Barr
4905 at the King's Arms working towards Falcon Lodge at 0810 today too.
Couldn't have been 4905 as that was on the 60 today may have been 4906 Holly May :)
It was 4906 that was at PB this morning, but by the time I made my post it was back at BC and was on the 24 this afternoon
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 27, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
YW's Scanias are doing well reliability wise - still mainly Scanias on the 6 today despite the 3 on loan, and some on the 27.
The used ticket section seems to be the area that has the most rattles.
Just seen 638 in Walsall on the 7
Saw 508 on 301 today.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 04, 2014, 11:58:32 AM
Saw 508 on 301 today.
Just two buses on loan today, that one and 1816 at PB
We had 4948 today
1816 still with Perry Barr today, as well as 1900 from Yardley Wood
Quote from: John on November 10, 2014, 07:56:00 PM
1816 still with Perry Barr today, as well as 1900 from Yardley Wood
1913 was there this morning!
4525 was on the 67 today! Loan or permanent?
Quote from: Sh4318 on November 10, 2014, 09:49:44 PM
4525 was on the 67 today! Loan or permanent?
Long term loan to cover the Amazon work
1807 on loan to Perry Barr today
4525 was on the 46A/16 afternoon board
4943 arrived in town on the 914 at 18:28
Today we had 4906, which went out on the A52 this evening. I think we may have also had 1807 (either today or yesterday I saw it in the garage)
Quote from: John on November 20, 2014, 08:18:16 PM
Today we had 4906, which went out on the A52 this evening. I think we may have also had 1807 (either today or yesterday I saw it in the garage)
1807 arrived when 1816 went back to BY, been there all of the week
1759/4132 at Wolverhampton
1759 on 529 today
4524/4526 at Walsall for Amazon A51service
Quote from: lynx1103 on November 21, 2014, 01:22:25 PM
1759/4132 at Wolverhampton
1759 on 529 today
4524/4526 at Walsall for Amazon A51service
4132 is not a loan. Its a transfer for the Amazon contract
not so sure about this one but
WA 1896 on loan to YW spotted it on 6 to Solihull at 1040 in digbeth
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on November 23, 2014, 06:22:35 PM
not so sure about this one but
WA 1896 on loan to YW spotted it on 6 to Solihull at 1040 in digbeth
1896-1904 transferred from WA to YW recently
We had 1819 today, has been on 46s
We have 1832 today, on the 46s, and maybe also 4945 (drove around Witton Island by an Engineer)
1829 was in garage this morning, so it looks like Perry Barr had that as well yesterdat. 4524 was parked at the front of the garage as well yesterday, but I don't know if it was used in service or just here for work to be carried out.
1915 was parked in the yard at the back of BC yesterday (11th Jan) Not sure what for, don't think it was actually on loan but worth mentioning anyhow :)
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on January 12, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
1915 was parked in the yard at the back of BC yesterday (11th Jan) Not sure what for, don't think it was actually on loan but worth mentioning anyhow :)
BC don't even operate the type so that'd be strange if it was on loan, but I guess anything is possible!
1931 on loan (I presume) to PB - on 952 today
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 12, 2015, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on January 12, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
1915 was parked in the yard at the back of BC yesterday (11th Jan) Not sure what for, don't think it was actually on loan but worth mentioning anyhow :)
BC don't even operate the type so that'd be strange if it was on loan, but I guess anything is possible!
Its happened before.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 12, 2015, 07:01:10 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 12, 2015, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on January 12, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
1915 was parked in the yard at the back of BC yesterday (11th Jan) Not sure what for, don't think it was actually on loan but worth mentioning anyhow :)
BC don't even operate the type so that'd be strange if it was on loan, but I guess anything is possible!
Its happened before.
Didn't BC operate some when Lea Hall closed? Because i'm sure I've seen a photo of a toothpaste Omnilink on the 900 in Pool Meadow
@ARJ2901 - yes. 1800 onwards for the 97 when it was transferred. They were also seen on the x62/64 before the b7rles.
They worked the 58 as well down to Solihull - Prefer them to the B7RLEs that are on it now.
Quote from: Liberator9 on January 12, 2015, 07:15:47 PM
They worked the 58 as well down to Solihull - Prefer them to the B7RLEs that are on it now.
Also the 29/29A before the arrival of the B7RLEs. Much prefer the B7s myself.
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on January 12, 2015, 06:54:25 PM
1931 on loan (I presume) to PB - on 952 today
Yes, was parked out the front of the garage when I finished this evening, ready to go back to Yardley Wood
Quote from: ARJ2901 on January 12, 2015, 07:07:27 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 12, 2015, 07:01:10 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 12, 2015, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on January 12, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
1915 was parked in the yard at the back of BC yesterday (11th Jan) Not sure what for, don't think it was actually on loan but worth mentioning anyhow :)
BC don't even operate the type so that'd be strange if it was on loan, but I guess anything is possible!
Its happened before.
Didn't BC operate some when Lea Hall closed? Because i'm sure I've seen a photo of a toothpaste Omnilink on the 900 in Pool Meadow
I'm aware they used to operate the type but 6 of them were then loaned to Coventry before they all transferred to BY, so I would imagine new drivers which started since then would not be type trained?
Perry Barr had 4906 from Central today. Don't know where it was used, but I never saw it on the Suttons
Today we have 4904 from Central (I think on the Suttons), and 1928 on the 65s
Quote from: John on January 15, 2015, 07:37:49 PM
Today we have 4904 from Central (I think on the Suttons), and 1928 on the 65s
4904 still with PB left Birmingham Markets at 14:37 on 16, 4905 is also with PB on 16, with PE 4829 on 67
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2015, 02:38:29 PM
Quote from: John on January 15, 2015, 07:37:49 PM
Today we have 4904 from Central (I think on the Suttons), and 1928 on the 65s
4904 still with PB left Birmingham Markets at 14:37 on 16, 4905 is also with PB on 16
So PB have borrowed 4904, 05, 06... am I right in thinking PB have borrowed all of 4940 -49 a some point?
Spotted YW 1924 on the 885 this morning in Acocks Green. If it's on loan and stays out most of the day would have been on the 1 as well.
YW 4722 is at PB on the 16 today. Left Birmingham for Hamstead sometime around 1:30pm
4741 also on loan to PB - on the 7s
I remember seeing 4106 on the 11C the other day. It might've been a transfer or something, or I could've misread again.
PB have had 4514 (on the 7) and 4522 from WB today. Both parked ready to go back tonight
Yardley Wood are obviously having a good today vehicle availablity wise, as well as having 4392/4/5 all in paint they have still managed to loan AG 4091 (on the 1) and 4094 (on the 11A) today
hoping its a loan lol, wb merc 1695 on wn 4 earlier this morning
Quote from: mranon on January 30, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
hoping its a loan lol, wb merc 1695 on wn 4 earlier this morning
Couldn't have put it on the 3 could they lol, any chance its on 4/03 or a late is it?
Quote from: Ashley on January 30, 2015, 12:27:55 PM
Quote from: mranon on January 30, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
hoping its a loan lol, wb merc 1695 on wn 4 earlier this morning
Couldn't have put it on the 3 could they lol, any chance its on 4/03 or a late is it?
It is out until just after 8pm if it stays to the end of the board
Quote from: Tony on January 30, 2015, 12:39:31 PM
Quote from: Ashley on January 30, 2015, 12:27:55 PM
Quote from: mranon on January 30, 2015, 12:07:23 PM
hoping its a loan lol, wb merc 1695 on wn 4 earlier this morning
Couldn't have put it on the 3 could they lol, any chance its on 4/03 or a late is it?
It is out until just after 8pm if it stays to the end of the board
Thanks Tony
@Ashley 1695 was on 4/07, saw his running board, when disembarking at Whitburn Close, will post the photo for you when i get home
are wn struggling with buses then? as there seems to be some weird allocations of late
Quote from: ARJ2901 on January 30, 2015, 05:47:07 PM
@Ashley 1695 was on 4/07, saw his running board, when disembarking at Whitburn Close, will post the photo for you when i get home
Ive got pictures just to say I have, 1695 isn't one I'm keen on plus was in a rush at the time
WB 1695 is on WN 11, seen it in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 11:08.
rare one this morning
YW 1930 is on loan to Bordesley on the 55
Forgot to mention yesterday, PB had 1814 on the 46 yesterday
WB 816 on PE 243/4
Quote from: 979 on February 27, 2015, 04:00:34 PM
WB 816 on PE 243/4
West Bromwich engineers are doing a good job! 2 buses in paint (4521/2) 3 buses at Carlyle for body repairs (758; 4966/74); 3 out on loan (816; 1613/71) So 8 buses away and still getting service out!
wonder whats going on with wn's buses lately!!
WN 4589 on PE205
Quote from: 979 on March 04, 2015, 08:37:10 AM
WN 4589 on PE205
I think it MIGHT have just been swapped for 1705
Quote from: 979 on March 04, 2015, 08:37:10 AM
WN 4589 on PE205
So WN have gone from having two buses on loan from another garage , to loaning their own vehicles out.!
Quote from: Nathan on March 04, 2015, 10:39:06 AM
Quote from: 979 on March 04, 2015, 08:37:10 AM
WN 4589 on PE205
So WN have gone from having two buses on loan from another garage , to loaning their own vehicles out.!
I can't understand why the 205 needs a decker on it, surely they are not going to waste a brand new one on this service.
I think the decker comes of the wolves school run then does 205 can't remember that's why a 222 board does the 205 in the morning
Quote from: karl724223 on March 04, 2015, 05:55:13 PM
I think the decker comes of the wolves school run then does 205 can't remember that's why a 222 board does the 205 in the morning
It does. There was a bit of irony this morning because buses on a route other than one from there own garage doesn't register or track. The 714 is a Wolverhampton service, and because the bus on 205-02 does the morning trip it never normally registers on the system. Because it was a WN bus on loan the 714 tracked for the first time I can remember!
1926 & 4098 both on loan YW-AG and both currently on the 11 (1926 at Selly Oak 11C 10:10)
Quote from: Tony on March 06, 2015, 10:10:57 AM
1926 & 4098 both on loan YW-AG and both currently on the 11 (1926 at Selly Oak 11C 10:10)
Any idea when 1926 is next due through Kings Heath please?
Quote from: trident4370 on March 06, 2015, 12:37:44 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 06, 2015, 10:10:57 AM
1926 & 4098 both on loan YW-AG and both currently on the 11 (1926 at Selly Oak 11C 10:10)
Any idea when 1926 is next due through Kings Heath please?
Next due at Acocks Green at 1431
Quote from: Tony on March 06, 2015, 12:58:18 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 06, 2015, 12:37:44 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 06, 2015, 10:10:57 AM
1926 & 4098 both on loan YW-AG and both currently on the 11 (1926 at Selly Oak 11C 10:10)
Any idea when 1926 is next due through Kings Heath please?
Next due at Acocks Green at 1431
Thanks Tony
Waited half an hour for it in Billesley and all I've just seen is a convoy of 3 b7tl, would I be right in assuming it has been swapped?
Quote from: trident4370 on March 06, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
Waited half an hour for it in Billesley and all I've just seen is a convoy of 3 b7tl, would I be right in assuming it has been swapped?
Yes, Taken off at Acocks Green at 14:31 and replaced by 4071. Not sure what it is doing now but it is heading down Shaftmoor Lane
Quote from: Tony on March 06, 2015, 03:22:36 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 06, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
Waited half an hour for it in Billesley and all I've just seen is a convoy of 3 b7tl, would I be right in assuming it has been swapped?
Yes, Taken off at Acocks Green at 14:31 and replaced by 4071. Not sure what it is doing now but it is heading down Shaftmoor Lane
Pity, not having much luck with omnilink 11s lately! Thanks for checking anyway.
1915 - AG - Route 37
Left Solihull at around 13:30 heading towards Birmingham.
1800 (PB). We have had it for 2 days now, on the 38 yesterday and on an all day 7 board today (which I have to look forward to later on!)
Quote from: John on March 11, 2015, 12:49:03 PM
1800 (PB). We have had it for 2 days now, on the 38 yesterday and on an all day 7 board today (which I have to look forward to later on!)
3rd day John, it was on 115/914 on Monday6
WB 4953 on BC 24
Pretty sure I spotted 4819 on the 900 or 957 this morning...
Quote from: Abluhwleh on March 20, 2015, 03:27:08 PM
Pretty sure I spotted 4819 on the 900 or 957 this morning...
What time and where abouts did you see this? :)
Just before 12pm on the Coventry Road (just after the Wheatsheaf) heading towards the City Centre.
Quote from: Abluhwleh on March 20, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
Just before 12pm on the Coventry Road (just after the Wheatsheaf) heading towards the City Centre.
didn't you see what route number it was?
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 20, 2015, 04:31:33 PM
didn't you see what route number it was?
4819 is on the 60 buddy it operated the 18:33 60 from Cranes Park got a pic when it was approaching The Wheatsheaf.
Here is link to pic - https://www.flickr.com/photos/114083385@N05/16668011197/
4819 operated the 1023 service 60 from Cranes Park to Birmingham this morning.
West Broms 4509 is parked by our front gates this morning. Possible loan to Perry Barr yesterday or might just be here for work to be carried out
WB4953 on loan to BC on the 957
PE 6103 on loan to YW this week for driver training
Quote from: Matt on March 23, 2015, 09:12:59 AM
Is 4819 still at BC?
I don't know, its tracker has completely failed so I cannot even see its location let alone what route it is on
Quote from: Tony on March 23, 2015, 09:26:25 AM
I don't know, its tracker has completely failed so I cannot even see its location let alone what route it is on
It's on the 60
Quote from: 979 on March 23, 2015, 11:12:25 AM
It's on the 60
I saw 4819 on 60 about 1545-1600 heading towards Birmingham
1932 on loan to BY on 17
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 23, 2015, 06:53:40 PM
1932 on loan to BY on 17
And Bordesley have loaned a bus out to Central... I am so confuse...
WN2016 is on the 29 today. Is this the same one that was at BC a few days ago? I can't find that post.
Quote from: Gareth on March 24, 2015, 01:19:09 PM
WN2016 is on the 29 today. Is this the same one that was at BC a few days ago? I can't find that post.
Yes
Quote from: Gareth on March 24, 2015, 01:19:09 PM
WN2016 is on the 29 today. Is this the same one that was at BC a few days ago? I can't find that post.
It must look odd with 'Serving the People of Wolverhampton' in these parts!
Quote from: John on March 24, 2015, 01:35:42 PM
It must look odd with 'Serving the People of Wolverhampton' in these parts!
Wolverhampton is the new Birmingham 😊😉
Quote from: Tony on March 23, 2015, 09:26:25 AM
I don't know, its tracker has completely failed so I cannot even see its location let alone what route it is on
4819 on the 7s today
How come there seems to be vehicle shortages across quite a few garages?
Perry Barr had a Bordesley OmniLink again today (1810 maybe?)
WN 2016 on BC58
Picture- https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/16302241364/
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 25, 2015, 08:24:59 AM
WN 2016 on BC58
Picture- https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/16302241364/
[/quote
Is 2016 still on loan ?
@Rhys S it has been back at WN for at least a week
thankyou i hadnt seen it
We have 4726 on loan this afternoon, about to go out on a School Service. Not sure where it will turn up afterwards
@Matt any idea what time roughly it'll be at Quinton on its way back??
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 02, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
@Matt any idea what time roughly it'll be at Quinton on its way back??
17:00?
Bc 494* on loan to PB on the 33
4913 too, on the 952
4661; 4663; 4669; 4670 all on loan to BC for the 501 service
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2015, 08:47:39 AM
4661; 4663; 4669; 4670 all on loan to BC for the 501 service
4335; 4343; 4391 also on loan at BC; 4391 on the 61/63
1800 on loan to Perry Barr, on the 839 this morning in Walmley
4133 also on loan to BC, on the 97
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2015, 10:15:32 AM
4335; 4343; 4391 also on loan at BC; 4391 on the 61/63
YW4369 as well
Quote from: John on June 09, 2015, 10:52:56 AM
1800 on loan to Perry Barr, on the 839 this morning in Walmley
I don't know if it was on loan now. I'm thinking that Bordesley do a turn on the 839, as I saw 1827 or 1829 on there this morning with a driver I didn't recognize
YW 4338 on loan to BC on the Bristol Road
1910 was on the 29 this afternoon, after its trip on the 9 earlier
4538 on loan to Wa made a peak appearance on the X51
PB 4935 & 4937 loaned to BC for the cricket yesterday. BC 4164 & 4443 were the other two used.
4317 currently on the 301
I'm sure I seen 4875 at Perry Barr garage today :-\
Quote from: Nxwm on June 24, 2015, 10:00:45 PM
I'm sure I seen 4875 at Perry Barr garage today :-\
No, 4875 spent the day on the 997/X51 close to time all day, no breakdowns or visits to PB
Quote from: Tony on June 24, 2015, 03:19:27 PM
4317 currently on the 301
Still on loan to WA today but back in its home city of Wolverhampton on the 69 at present.
4732 has just left garage on the 115/914s for the afternoon
BC 4944 on PB 33
751 on loan to PB on the 68
4496 on loan to WB in return on the 80
WA1786 on PN 205 service
Quote from: 979 on July 13, 2015, 10:09:26 AM
WA1786 on PN 205 service
What times from dudley mate
So xx00
Quote from: 979 on July 13, 2015, 10:09:26 AM
WA1786 on PN 205 service
Will that do the 714 today?
Are PE so short of buses that they need to borrow a Walsall B7RLE or is there more behind this??
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 13, 2015, 08:44:14 PM
Are PE so short of buses that they need to borrow a Walsall B7RLE or is there more behind this??
Because of service reliability due to traffic problems on some routes they are parking buses at Merry Hill to cover late running so need an extra bus, hence the arrival of two tridents to replace 4812 as well. 2087 is also still away
Quote from: Tony on July 13, 2015, 08:50:42 PM
Because of service reliability due to traffic problems on some routes they are parking buses at Merry Hill to cover late running so need an extra bus, hence the arrival of two tridents to replace 4812 as well. 2087 is also still away
Thanks
@Tony , have to say i was out and about today and the traffic was horrendous!
Very sensible idea of NX to do that - Merry Hill is a complete nightmare at times - problem is that whilst the demand for the shopping centre has increased, the existing road infrastructure has failed to keep up. Same issue in Solihull I notice - further plans to expand Touchwood, but a failure to improve the surrounding infrastructure down by the bypass or around the town centre (granted Poplar Road and Lode Lane are being done). Anyway I'll shut up - going off topic!
WB820 on PE 276 service.
Quote from: 979 on July 15, 2015, 10:20:07 AM
WB820 on PE 276 service.
Anything else on loan
Quote from: 979 on July 15, 2015, 10:20:07 AM
WB820 on PE 276 service.
On 2100 244 ex Dudley.
Has 820 gone back to WB?
Has 751 Returned from PB to WB
Has 4496 Gone back to PB
Why Has 4495 come to WB as I seen it on the 129 in West Bromwich Bus Station earlier
Quote from: Rhys S on July 25, 2015, 06:15:57 PM
1918 WA34A
1918 is not a loan. It was a transfer to Walsall on 11th June - see here (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.msg148208#msg148208).
YW 4339 on BC60 today.
Quote from: Nathan on July 31, 2015, 01:35:19 PM
YW 4339 on BC60 today.
4365 on the Bristol Road as well. Cricket loans
Quote from: Nathan on July 31, 2015, 01:35:19 PM
YW 4339 on BC60 today.
I believe 4339 was on the 70 yesterday plus I think I saw 4371 going along Heath Mill Lane towards BC Garage & maybe 4376 too but cannot swear to it
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 31, 2015, 03:26:45 PM
I believe 4339 was on the 70 yesterday plus I think I saw 4371 going along Heath Mill Lane towards BC Garage & maybe 4376 too but cannot swear to it
4376 has been on the 501, as I have seen it in the background of a pic of an Enviro400 on the 501
Quote from: John on July 31, 2015, 07:39:19 PM
4376 has been on the 501, as I have seen it in the background of a pic of an Enviro400 on the 501
cheers john for clearing that dilemma for me matey glad I wasn't hallucination lol
YW 4381 has been on the cricket the last couple of days. Yesterday evening BY1800 also did a trip.
4801-997 noted in Newtown ex city @ 07.32
was that a 997E
4813 on 934, just departed Walsall Bus Station at 11:47.
4240 and 4246 were heading up the Walsall Road today in front were 2 more B7TL ALX400 heading towards Walsall.
WN4590 on PE 120
Quote from: 2206 on August 20, 2015, 04:09:24 PM
4240 and 4246 were heading up the Walsall Road today in front were 2 more B7TL ALX400 heading towards Walsall.
Not 4240, that has been on the 67 all morning, 4246 is the only PB one at Walsall, another may have followed to bring the driver back, but not 4240 and not 4 of them
Quote from: Tony on August 26, 2015, 10:40:30 AM
Not 4240, that has been on the 67 all morning, 4246 is the only PB one at Walsall, another may have followed to bring the driver back, but not 4240 and not 4 of them
I would of thought they would have been on their way to Walsall
@Tony as I saw them on Thursday Afternoon definitely were 4 of them :) 2 infront and closely behind were the other two including 4246.
Quote from: 2206 on August 26, 2015, 10:53:44 AM
I would of thought they would have been on their way to Walsall @Tony as I saw them on Thursday Afternoon definitely were 4 of them :) 2 infront and closely behind were the other two including 4246.
Sorry, my computer showed that as a new message. Yes there was 4 on Thursday. Strange thing is I read that, had a look and 4246 has gone to Walsall again today which is why it still seemed like a new message
2117 in BC this morning...
Quote from: AndrewLee on August 26, 2015, 12:48:54 PM
2117 in BC this morning...
It's a Transfer. See Tony's post on this page:
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.2595
845 was out on WB 47A yesterday.
4198 Broke down on the exit of RussellsHall Hospital
4589 PN205
Quote from: RS on September 17, 2015, 11:49:05 AM
4198 Broke down on the exit of RussellsHall Hospital
@RS this is in the wrong topic!
49xx e400 on 120
Quote from: richie on September 17, 2015, 09:13:48 PM
49xx e400 on 120
How come PE seem to be so short of buses?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 17, 2015, 09:20:52 PM
How come PE seem to be so short of buses?
I was wondering that so 4589 and a 49** E400 in one day?!
Quote from: Dom on September 17, 2015, 09:32:17 PM
I was wondering that so 4589 and a 49** E400 in one day?!
Strange, at 8.45am this morning all the E400MMC's were out, there were approx 10 Tridents parked in the yard with another 3 on the ramps. Plus a number of single deckers as well
And how many do you think were u/s at that time?
Quote from: Winston on September 17, 2015, 09:58:07 PM
Strange, at 8.45am this morning all the E400MMC's were out, there were approx 10 Tridents parked in the yard with another 3 on the ramps. Plus a number of single deckers as well
6121/22 246
4589 didn't turn up at RHR on the 1719 205 to Kford until 1745 then not in service
825 dint appear on the 246 between 5-545
It's probably the same as AG. There's enough buses based at the depot, but a lot are receiving attention from engineering hence the shortage.
Sorry to ask but Whats u/s mean?
Unserviceable
4962 is still at PE, on the board that does the 714 today.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 18, 2015, 09:03:45 AM
4962 is still at PE, on the board that does the 714 today.
Will that be on the 205 after and if so do you know timings please
Quote from: RS on September 18, 2015, 09:04:56 AM
Will that be on the 205 after and if so do you know timings please
The same time as normal, last trip is half 6 from Dudley.
4151 on loan to WA from WN today. Passed me about 10-15 mins ago on the Lichfield Rd near Wednesfield working a 69.
764 on the 99 again today
Spotted WB 4960 on PE 241, in Halesowen at about 6:20pm(ish)
4960 back at PE on the 246 again today.
Quote from: s94 on October 02, 2015, 12:09:46 PM
4960 back at PE on the 246 again today.
What time and where did you see this please :)
I"ve been told 814 is on loan to PE. Truth or not?
Quote from: Nathan on October 02, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
I"ve been told 814 is on loan to PE. Truth or not?
i seen a WB E200 in dudley bus station parked up dont know if that it tho
Quote from: Dom on October 02, 2015, 12:18:14 PM
What time and where did you see this please :)
This was about 10am at Holly Hall at the traffic lights near the hospital.
I'm not doubting that it is not at PE. Its just yesterday Tony said 814 was on the 99 not 9, except i was also told by another person (other than the person who posted it) that 814 was on the 9.
1833 is on the 67
Does anyone know if any buses are still on loan to pensnett?
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 06, 2015, 01:39:29 PM
Does anyone know if any buses are still on loan to pensnett?
Possibly two WB E200s
Saw 819 on the 120E on Colmore Row at approx 16.35
@uniquicity Will that be doing the 1735 ex The Merrivale?
3 loans from west brom?
Quote from: Chris on October 06, 2015, 05:26:00 PM
3 loans from west brom?
I'm guessing it's to help as mercs go but guessing I'm worng
4265 at WA on the 40/41, 1705 41 off Willenhall, passed me near the Cross Keys at 1725. Can't remember 4265 transferring?
Quote from: Alex on October 14, 2015, 05:33:37 PM
4265 at WA on the 40/41, 1705 41 off Willenhall, passed me near the Cross Keys at 1725. Can't remember 4265 transferring?
Loan maybe?
Quote from: Alex on October 14, 2015, 05:33:37 PM
4265 at WA on the 40/41, 1705 41 off Willenhall, passed me near the Cross Keys at 1725. Can't remember 4265 transferring?
Transferred last night!
4882 currently at PB on the 7 and 4884 on the 101.
1931 on loan to AG
saw it doing a
AG 11E Yardley Yew Tree - 1931
In the 11A direction
its on running board 31/08 so, should then do the 16:00 31 from Solihull if it stays out
We have 4883 today. Was running dead to Sutton for a School service this afternoon
Quote from: 2206 on October 19, 2015, 04:08:18 PM
1931 on loan to AG
saw it doing a
AG 11E Yardley Yew Tree - 1931
In the 11A direction
its on running board 31/08 so, should then do the 16:00 31 from Solihull if it stays out
That's interesting, so the evening 31s are coming off the 11 now, rather than the 37? That probably explains why I usually see double-decks passing my house through the evenings now.
Yardley Wood's 4728 is on the Suttons this evening
Quote from: John on October 27, 2015, 05:16:14 PM
Yardley Wood's 4728 is on the Suttons this evening
YW doing well then, 4369 & 1913 also on loan at AG
Quote from: Tony on October 27, 2015, 05:28:43 PM
YW doing well then, 4369 & 1913 also on loan at AG
Is 4369 the one with the side/all over advert. 2124 also arrived at AG with "900 Coventry" on the display.
Quote from: MW on October 27, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
Is 4369 the one with the side/all over advert.
yes 4369 is the one with the advert
@MW
Quote from: MW on October 27, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
Is 4369 the one with the side/all over advert. 2124 also arrived at AG with "900 Coventry" on the display.
2124 is back at BC, on the 29A today.
Quote from: MW on October 27, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
Is 4369 the one with the side/all over advert. 2124 also arrived at AG with "900 Coventry" on the display.
what's the advert for
Quote from: Solo1 on October 28, 2015, 02:21:29 PM
what's the advert for
Homesense (Unless it has been changed)
West Brom's 4506 is on the 52 today
Quote from: John on October 29, 2015, 12:45:17 PM
West Brom's 4506 is on the 52 today
West brom 4503 on the 94 today aswell
Quote from: Nxwm on October 29, 2015, 12:47:41 PM
West brom 4503 on the 94 today aswell
Both transfers, not loans, 1936 & 1939 have gone the other way ready for the new 48 timetable
Quote from: Tony on October 29, 2015, 02:34:36 PM
Both transfers, not loans, 1936 & 1939 have gone the other way ready for the new 48 timetable
I had a feeling 1936-9 wouldn't stay long, I was thinking they were floats covering for OmniLinks away being repainted. Nice to have some more Geminis back
Quote from: John on October 29, 2015, 03:24:18 PM
I had a feeling 1936-9 wouldn't stay long, I was thinking they were floats covering for OmniLinks away being repainted. Nice to have some more Geminis back
No more 45**s at WB. That's a big shame
Quote from: Sh4318 on October 29, 2015, 04:27:22 PM
No more 45**s at WB. That's a big shame
I have 4504-5 still at WB - unless they've moved too? (I guess the assumption is they will go to PB with 1937-8 going the other way).
Quote from: paulb1973 on October 29, 2015, 05:17:33 PM
I have 4504-5 still at WB - unless they've moved too? (I guess the assumption is they will go to PB with 1937-8 going the other way).
Well I'm pretty sure I saw 4504 on the 80 earlier so that one's still clinging on for now. Would agree though, shame to see them all go.
Quote from: AV4248 on October 29, 2015, 05:34:48 PM
Well I'm pretty sure I saw 4504 on the 80 earlier so that one's still clinging on for now. Would agree though, shame to see them all go.
and 1937 is on the 28 this evening
@AV4248
4505 was on the 82 earlier. So still there.
Quote from: MW on October 29, 2015, 08:36:10 PM
4505 was on the 82 earlier. So still there.
I must admit I always thought 4506 would end up at AG,
having a tree deflector and TV screens being a 53 plate
Quote from: Sh4318 on October 30, 2015, 04:15:03 PM
I must admit I always thought 4506 would end up at AG, having a tree deflector and TV screens being a 53 plate
Yeah same, although I'm glad it's not. I don't like that extra red it's got on the front, between the upper deck window and the destination. None of AGs have that I believe.
1909 on loan to AG
Its on the 31
1844 is on WB 48.
1838 is also on WB 49.
Walsalls 4264 is on the 52. On loan?
1834 is on the 52 this evening
WB839 on PN243/4
1934 is on loan to AG. Parked with the spare MMCs in garage.
Quote from: MW on December 07, 2015, 12:24:04 PM
1934 is on loan to AG. Parked with the spare MMCs in garage.
YW 1920 is also on loan to AG today
Its currently on AG71
839 is on loan from WB to PE. On 243/244
We may have 1816 this afternoon. It was driven into garage by one of our engineers about quarter past 2
Out on 52s this evening
4229 at PB seen on 914 at 1630hrs today
4229 and 1816 at PB again today. 4229 will be on the 65/67 I think. 4200 has gone back to WN.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on December 11, 2015, 07:41:19 AM
4229 and 1816 at PB again today. 4229 will be on the 65/67 I think. 4200 has gone back to WN.
Was 4200 on a PB route?
4200 has just been sat at Aston Uni relief stop again, due to the same problem as yesterday. Looked like it was on 67s again. It has just been swapped for 4697 and 4200 is doing a school run as that driver is type trained. If it is the same driver that took it away, I think it will appear on 907s this evening
Quote from: John on December 11, 2015, 02:36:10 PM
4200 has just been sat at Aston Uni relief stop again, due to the same problem as yesterday. Looked like it was on 67s again. It has just been swapped for 4697 and 4200 is doing a school run as that driver is type trained. If it is the same driver that took it away, I think it will appear on 907s this evening
Is it the 870 it's doing now?
Quote from: Michael Bevan on December 11, 2015, 03:31:10 PM
Is it the 870 it's doing now?
No idea, but I'm pretty sure that the driver (Permanent school driver) who brought 4697 and took 4200 away does 907s after the school run, unless he has changed
Quote from: John on December 11, 2015, 03:37:24 PM
No idea, but I'm pretty sure that the driver (Permanent school driver) who brought 4697 and took 4200 away does 907s after the school run, unless he has changed
What time is it due in Town?
4229 made it onto the 101 this evening.
What was 4798 has now moved to East Yorkshire Motor Services.
So I make it
Ulsterbus -> Dublin Bus -> NXWM -> EYMS
It's also going to be painted into EYMS livery
Quote from: WN on December 12, 2015, 07:59:27 PM
What was 4798 has now moved to East Yorkshire Motor Services.
So I make it
Ulsterbus -> Dublin Bus -> NXWM -> EYMS
It's also going to be painted into EYMS livery
Also seems to have run with Harrogate & District, Cardiff Bus and Wilts & Dorset. Never saw it running with NX but saw it a few times in Belfast in September. Looks like EYMS have purchased it rather than it just being on loan.
Quote from: Cheese on December 12, 2015, 09:12:31 PM
Also seems to have run with Harrogate & District, Cardiff Bus and Wilts & Dorset. Never saw it running with NX but saw it a few times in Belfast in September. Looks like EYMS have purchased it rather than it just being on loan.
Yes they have. According to Facebook 'Another on the way'
Quote from: WN on December 12, 2015, 09:14:46 PM
Yes they have. According to Facebook 'Another on the way'
BF63HDC, which started out in Lothian colours but again has done the rounds a bit.
Quote from: WN on December 12, 2015, 09:14:46 PM
Yes they have. According to Facebook 'Another on the way'
@WN They have acquired an ex ADL E400MMC demo as well
https://www.eyms.co.uk/enthusiasts/enthusiasts-news-item?id=1284
So thats 2 B8RLE MCV body, an E200, an ex-MMC demo, 2 B5TL ex Demo.
Hold on. Don't the MMC demo's have much lower roofs on the upper deck?
Quote from: Cheese on December 12, 2015, 09:16:47 PM
BF63HDC, which started out in Lothian colours but again has done the rounds a bit.
BF63HDC is getting closer to EYMS as it's currently at Yorkshire Coastliner
Just been told 4200 is still at PB and on the 67 today. Is 4200 a long term loan?
Just seen 4200 running Dead down the Aldridge Road. Looks like it's still at PB.
Just found this photo of ex 4798
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128561752@N08/23265169744/in/dateposted/
if is been taken as the date states that not East Yorkshire livery
Andy
www.flickr.com/photos/je1791
Quote from: je1791 on December 22, 2015, 09:15:20 PM
Just found this photo of ex 4798
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128561752@N08/23265169744/in/dateposted/
if is been taken as the date states that not East Yorkshire livery
Andy
www.flickr.com/photos/je1791
It's not due at East Yorkshire, it was the single door Wrightbus demo
From East Yorkshire website:
•10th - Bus 797 (BX14 SYT) has arrived.https://www.eyms.co.uk/enthusiasts/vehicle?intvehicleid=2533
First loan of 2016. BC's 4872 on PB7.
4322 on the 301
832 on the 243/4
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 08, 2016, 08:05:08 AM
First loan of 2016. BC's 4872 on PB7.
4872 back at BC by 11pm that same day.
4322 still at WA, just been on it on 301
4151 on loan from WN to PN. On the 9.
Quote from: Nathan on January 11, 2016, 08:50:36 PM
4151 on loan from WN to PN. On the 9.
Are you sure?
4151 is showing as dead at the back of PL since 4/1/16 (which could be wrong) but every 9 running boards has a Pensnett bus showing against it.
If it is at Pensnett I need to report its tracking as defective
Quote from: Tony on January 11, 2016, 09:13:39 PM
Are you sure?
4151 is showing as dead at the back of PL since 4/1/16 (which could be wrong) but every 9 running boards has a Pensnett bus showing against it.
If it is at Pensnett I need to report its tracking as defective
Yes, i'm sure. I've been sent this. If it helps, it worked board 9/25. Ticket machine failed apparantly so may have been swapped/taken off before end of of board.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/12466362_1011188592260848_8324164951037171551_o.jpg)
Thanks, yes 6115 now on that board
Quote from: Tony on January 11, 2016, 09:34:36 PM
Thanks, yes 6115 now on that board
This was on the 59 until approximately 11:30 if that's also any help.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on January 11, 2016, 10:17:12 PM
This was on the 59 until approximately 11:30 if that's also any help.
Today? I can say it wasn't. Didn't see it this morning or afternoon.
Quote from: Nathan on January 11, 2016, 11:17:44 PM
Today? I can say it wasn't. Didn't see it this morning or afternoon.
It was outside The Ashmore Pub at 1130 with hazards on.
BC 4877 on the 52
Quote from: John on January 12, 2016, 12:52:26 PM
BC 4877 on the 52
And for some reason 4824 is on the 45 while 4877 is on the 52!
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4700-4879/4824.html
Quote from: Tony on January 12, 2016, 06:03:16 PM
And for some reason 4824 is on the 45 while 4877 is on the 52!
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4700-4879/4824.html
Why didn't they just send 4824 back to PB?
BC 4877 on the 101. Just left City now
WN 4544 on PN 9
WB 810 on PN 9
Quote from: 979 on January 13, 2016, 04:57:37 PM
WN 4544 on PN 9
WB 810 on PN 9
Why are so many buses off the road?
Quote from: WN on January 13, 2016, 05:04:34 PM
Why are so many buses off the road?
Adl modern crap useless I'm guessing
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 13, 2016, 05:09:02 PM
Adl modern crap useless I'm guessing
This is what confuses me about you. You used to say that the mercs and B10's were crap and you couldn't wait for them to get scrapped but now you 'miss' them and want them back. You also said that you really enjoyed having E200's on the 243/4 but now you can't stand the 'ADL modern crap'
Quote from: WN on January 13, 2016, 05:12:54 PM
This is what confuses me about you. You used to say that the mercs and B10's were crap and you couldn't wait for them to get scrapped but now you 'miss' them and want them back. You also said that you really enjoyed having E200's on the 243/4 but now you can't stand the 'ADL modern crap'
And doesn't actually know which buses are off the road
Quote from: Tony on January 13, 2016, 05:29:09 PM
And doesn't actually know which buses are off the road
I was not referring to e200s on this occasion, so could you tell me what vor?
4151 back at PL from its loan at Pensnett. It was on the 59 this morning.
Anyone know if 4824 is still at BC?
4544 back at WN. Its sat Wolverhampton Bus Station now.
757 only at pe till weekend?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 14, 2016, 06:15:13 PM
757 only at pe till weekend?
More than likely going back tonight
Quote from: WN on January 14, 2016, 06:34:28 PM
More than likely going back tonight
Oh no, can't believe I missed it if only I would have seen it before dissapearing out of the bus station
@Tony are you the person that makes the loans?
WB 4707 is on the 77 today
WB1946 is at PB on Cap Gemini today.
Quote from: John on January 22, 2016, 09:30:27 AM
WB 4707 is on the 77 today
It's been on the 301 this afternoon, just read on a Facebook group
Beat me to it lol I saw 4707 on 301 about mid day
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 22, 2016, 04:46:32 PM
WB1946 is at PB on Cap Gemini today.
It was parked in one of the active rows in the garage this morning, so it may be out somewhere on one of our routes today too
Quote from: John on January 23, 2016, 04:12:06 PM
It was parked in one of the active rows in the garage this morning, so it may be out somewhere on one of our routes today too
Looks like it is on the 28
1871 on loan to BY as I just clocked it on the 17 !
757 still at PN?
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on January 24, 2016, 07:28:23 PM
1871 on loan to BY as I just clocked it on the 17 !
Not sure what 1871, but it wasn't on loan to Bordesley, It had been down the 17 route once this afternoon, but has also been to Sutton, around a lot of the Outer Circle and various other places
Quote from: Nathan on January 25, 2016, 04:27:35 PM
Well it was on the 17, seen a photo on flickr of it on there.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/24497678792/
Quote from: Nathan on January 25, 2016, 04:27:35 PM
Well it was on the 17, seen a photo on flickr of it on there.
I know, as I said it did a full trip, but it wasn't actually on a 17 running board or working from Bordesley garage
7022 currently on loan to BY, on the 17 tonight, replacing 1804 presumably.
@lauren1993 what's happend to1804
4955 on PN205
on the Hour off dudley
West brom bus on 129 as well 49??
WB 4969 on PN 246.
WA 4307 on PN 297.
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 05, 2016, 03:41:22 PM
WB 4969 on PN 246.
WA 4307 on PN 297.
Are Pensnett short of buses?
Quote from: filbus1 on February 05, 2016, 04:15:48 PM
Are Pensnett short of buses?
Keep up lol, Pensnett are quite often short of buses.
Every garage has a pool of spare buses, but remember a garage has to rota buses every 28 days or so I think it is for regular check ups of some sort, so some times, buses are down for rota but also at the same time a number of other buses could be unfit.
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 07:59:15 PM
Every garage has a pool of spare buses, but remember a garage has to rota buses every 28 days or so I think it is for regular check ups of some sort, so some times, buses are down for rota but also at the same time a number of other buses could be unfit.
Every garage has about the same percentage of spares, so in theory they should never need to borrow buses, but reality can be different to real life
What garage has the most spares? I would think Walsall as their fleet alone is 200 odd buses
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 08:05:45 PM
What garage has the most spares? I would think Walsall as their fleet alone is 200 odd buses
Birmingham Central has more buses in its fleet than WA.
@Tomf1993
Im will have to check the fleet list , Ive been looking at the list last night, lots of withdrawn stuff listed, is most the stuff listed withdrawn actually sold/scrapped or still with the company?
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 08:05:45 PM
What garage has the most spares? I would think Walsall as their fleet alone is 200 odd buses
Wrong on both, or at least the latter, definitely. BC is the largest at 210 some odd vehicles then WN second at around 205. So the largest amount of spares could be any garage, not just either of those two!
Quote from: Alex on February 05, 2016, 08:09:02 PM
Wrong on both, or at least the latter, definitely. BC is the largest at 210 some odd vehicles then WN second at around 205. So the largest amount of spares could be any garage, not just either of those two!
As it is done on a percentage of the fleet, largest fleet, largest amount of spares
Thanks guys, I am pretty sure when Tony first said about the presidents into WA and loss of the Decker Gemini, the WA fleet was at 202 I recall? WA defo is the largest garage though, according to google maps view, WA has a massive yard with WN quite big too. would love to see the inside of WA/WN, hopefully some open days can be organised this year. :D
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 08:16:53 PM
Thanks guys, I am pretty sure when Tony first said about the presidents into WA and loss of the Decker Gemini, the WA fleet was at 202 I recall? WA defo is the largest garage though, according to google maps view, WA has a massive yard with WN quite big too. would love to see the inside of WA/WN, hopefully some open days can be organised this year. :D
It's worth noting WA also has a coach fleet and it also houses the paint shop of NXWM so it has to cater for those buses going into paint.
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 08:16:53 PM
Thanks guys, I am pretty sure when Tony first said about the presidents into WA and loss of the Decker Gemini, the WA fleet was at 202 I recall? WA defo is the largest garage though, according to google maps view, WA has a massive yard with WN quite big too. would love to see the inside of WA/WN, hopefully some open days can be organised this year. :D
I thought it was 171?
I had it as 172 once, then Looked at the fleet list more carefully and came up to 202 , but this was months ago now when the presidents first came into WA again and when the Decker Gemeni was leaving plus WA had those old Merc things than aswell. my list of 202 was when the Platinum were arriving aswell
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 08:39:06 PM
I had it as 172 once, then Looked at the fleet list more carefully and came up to 202 , but this was months ago now when the presidents first came into WA again and when the Decker Gemeni was leaving plus WA had those old Merc things than aswell. my list of 202 was when the Platinum were arriving aswell
WA have never had Mercs?
Quote from: Alex on February 05, 2016, 08:09:02 PM
Wrong on both, or at least the latter, definitely. BC is the largest at 210 some odd vehicles then WN second at around 205. So the largest amount of spares could be any garage, not just either of those two!
Quote from: Tony on January 04, 2016, 02:35:23 PM
This is where every operational vehicle is currently allocated, two vehicles not at correct locations are 4265 out on the 10 at WA and 4607 dead at WN
Acocks Green
50 E200MMC (2201-50)
28 Presidents (4023/9/31/4/7-40/58-64/6/7/9-71/8/80-2/99-102)
72 Gemini (4507-19/21-34; 4635-79)
___
150
Birmingham Central
9 E200 (801-9)
34 B7RLE (2115-9/24-52)
97 Trident (4129/30/56-89; 4440-9/55-74; 4595/6; 4606-34)
43 E400 (4871-84/95-913/40-9)
18 B5H (5501-18)
18 E400MMC (6701-18)
___
219
Bordesley
49 Scania (1788-836)
__
49
Coventry
5 E200 (871-5)
25 B7RLE (2153-77)
45 Trident (4203-17/9-24; 4396-414/50-4)
10 B7/ALX (4415-24)
10 Gemini (4687-96)
49 E400 (4763-75; 4830-42/85-94; 4983-95)
10 Bendi (6012-21)
___
154
Pensnett
15 E200 (823-30/64-70)
34 B7RLE (2078-111)
43 Trident (4190-202/18; 4319/46-54/6-9; 4425-39)
22 E400MMC (6101-22)
___
114
Perry Barr
4 E200 (761-4)
33 Scania (1863-77; 1905-7; 7019-33)
35 B7/ALX (4235-45/51-7/76-91)
32 Gemini (4475-506)
6 Scanai DD (4697; 4777-81)
70 E400 (4799-815/7-29/43-56; 4914-39)
___
180
Walsall
6 E200 (854-60)
47 Scania (1837-62/78-97; 1918)
24 B7RLE (1750-73)
11 President (4024/7/32/3/5/65/8/72/3/6/105)
18 Trident (4125-8/31/2; 4305-9; 4326-32)
20 B7/ALX (4258-64/92-304)
20 E400 (4733-7/76; 4857-70)
40 E400MMC (6719-58)
___
186
West Bromwich
30 E200 (753-60; 810-22/31-9)
18 Scania (1936-53)
15 President (4044/7-9/51/2/4-7/83-7/114)
25 B7/ALX (4225-34/47-50/65-75)
18 Gemini (4700-17)
58 E400 (4738-62; 4950-82)
___
164
Wolverhampton
20 E200 (751/2; 840-54/61-3)
54 B7RLEs (2001-29/59-77; 2112-4/20-3)
107 Trident (4133-55; 4310-8/20-5; 4535-94/7-605)
21 E400H (5401-21)
___
202
Yardley Wood
33 Scania (1898-904/9-17/9-35)
13 President (4041/89-97; 4104/6/9)
47 Trident (4333-5/7-9/42-5/60-95)
16 E400 (4698; 4718-32)
26 E400MMC (6123-48)
___
135
BC had 219 buses at the start of January
Without taking in to account Jan 2016 fleetchanges:
BC = 219
WA = 194 (186 buses & 8 NX coaches)
WN = 203
Yes those B10s horror of a buses those, thanks
Quote from: Tomf1993 on February 05, 2016, 09:17:28 PM
Yes those B10s horror of a buses those, thanks
I know someone who won't be overjoyed at that comment LMAO *Cough*
@P419 EJW *Cough*
Quote from: WN on February 05, 2016, 09:40:42 PM
I know someone who won't be overjoyed at that comment LMAO *Cough* @P419 EJW *Cough*
It's like whoever said that Metrobuses were crap, totally wrong.
@Tomf1993 I thought you said that NXWM buses are a waste of money, driven and run by grumpy and unhelpful people? I'm just curious as to the sudden interest.
Calm down dear, calm down :) Metrobuses were good buses
Quote from: WN on February 05, 2016, 09:40:42 PM
I know someone who won't be overjoyed at that comment LMAO *Cough* @P419 EJW *Cough*
Well, that's his opinion and it shows he has bad taste in buses. ;) The B10Ls were brilliant buses and I greatly miss them to this day. :(
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on February 05, 2016, 10:12:49 PM
It's like whoever said that Metrobuses were crap, totally wrong.
Exactly.
Quote from: WN on February 05, 2016, 04:20:32 PM
Keep up lol, Pensnett are quite often short of buses.
I don't have time to look at the forum all the time so keep you comments to yourself
Quote from: filbus1 on February 06, 2016, 08:05:53 AM
I don't have time to look at the forum all the time so keep you comments to yourself
It was a joke bloody hell
4323 on loan to PN today. It was on the 246.
WB760 on loan to PN on the 297 today
Quote from: 900 on February 08, 2016, 12:06:39 PM
WB760 on loan to PN on the 297 today
Another one in
Enviro400 on the 714/205 board today, seen at a distance but looked to be WB's 4958.
4307 left wolverhampton at 9.18 on the 126
Quote from: 900 on February 22, 2016, 09:19:50 AM
4307 left wolverhampton at 9.18 on the 126
According to
@900, it's the 4593's replacement. True or not?
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 22, 2016, 09:22:36 AM
According to @900, it's the 4593's replacement. True or not?
Yeh, let's just pick a random number in the middle of a block to send
Quote from: Tony on February 22, 2016, 09:42:08 AM
Yeh, let's just pick a random number in the middle of a block to send
Haha, I had to ask. I prefer facts. :)
4326 is also at WN the 59 today
Just seen WA 4329 on rt529 in Walsall about 14:40/5 another loan to wolverhampton
Quote from: WN on February 22, 2016, 04:28:59 PM
4316 is also on loan. Currently on the 2 in WN bus station
On loan from where?
Quote from: WN on February 22, 2016, 04:28:59 PM
4316 is also on loan. Currently on the 2 in WN bus station
According to the main site, 4316 is a WN bus !
4326 wasn't a WA bus was it? I thought WA was 4327-4331?
Quote from: Busman Jamie on February 23, 2016, 03:43:11 PM
4326 wasn't a WA bus was it? I thought WA was 4327-4331?
Walsall have 4326-4332
Currently on 4804 on the 24!
Isn't 4804 16 branded
Nobody seen 2950 on the 297 then?
If only :p
4950. Must pay more attention
Quote from: uniquicity on February 23, 2016, 06:19:01 PM
Nobody seen 2950 on the 297 then?
Or could be 4950 on the 297 instead lol;D
Anyone have any idea if 4950 is still at pensnett and if so what route is it on?
It is, and currently heading up Pedmore Road
On the subject of loan buses, Do WN still have any of its trio left?
Quote from: Nathan on February 25, 2016, 10:26:54 AM
On the subject of loan buses, Do WN still have any of its trio left?
4307 is parked in the garage, the other two went back
I saw 4041 on loan to Yardley wood yesterday at 16:00 on the 49 heading towards maypole shops.
EDIT: wasn't a loan. A transferal instead.
Quote from: Demonstrator4698 on February 25, 2016, 10:56:12 AM
I saw 4041 on loan to Yardley wood yesterday at 16:00 on the 49 heading towards maypole shops.
EDIT: wasn't a loan. A transferal instead.
4041 has been at YW for a while now.
Quote from: 2206 on February 25, 2016, 04:24:08 PM
4041 has been at YW for a while now.
First day out yesterday.
4307 on its old haunt for many years the 529
Quote from: B10L1473 on February 25, 2016, 10:42:00 PM
4307 on its old haunt for many years the 529
Yes, both at WA and WN. It is still at WN this morning on a 59.
PN 4201 on WN 59.
YW 1927 on the PB 38
Im told 4305 is at WN and on the 126 today.
PN4429 is on WN59.
PN 4201 on WN 33 today if anyone is looking for it.
Quote from: P419 EJW on March 01, 2016, 02:02:08 PM
PN 4201 on WN 33 today if anyone is looking for it.
Getting about a bit...
On the WA 77 today!
Saw 4305 back at Walsall on 301 just over an hour ago
Quote from: Tony on March 03, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Getting about a bit...
On the WA 77 today!
Any idea what times it's due into Sutton Coldfield?
PN 4201 on WA rt29 today
I must of just missed it, saw 4329 on there
4429 is on the WN1, seen on Tettenhall Road by The Newbridge at 15:55.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on March 04, 2016, 04:00:17 PM
4429 is on the WN1, seen on Tettenhall Road by The Newbridge at 15:55.
It was on a peak time extra on the 59 this morning before running back into garage.
4201 was on 10/10a this afternoon
Just seen that 4201 is still at WA today and it's on the 10/10A.
4201 will do the X56 today
Just saw a 529 branded trident heading to Bloxwich, not sure if it was in service as I only clocked the back end and could not see the rear blind properly
Quote from: Busman Jamie on March 10, 2016, 12:00:19 PM
Just saw a 529 branded trident heading to Bloxwich, not sure if it was in service as I only clocked the back end and could not see the rear blind properly
Which direction? Could be 4604, which was seen heading to Miller St. Or it could be running private to Walsall from W'ton or other way round depending on which way you saw it. It is not uncommon for 529's to run private through Bloxwich the Wednesfield, especially if Junction 10 is busy.
heading towards Bloxwich high Street, I was just coming out the school with the nipper
824 on wb 47 seen around 2hours ago in west brom
Quote from: Jack6101 on March 11, 2016, 02:59:10 PM
824 on wb 47 seen around 2hours ago in west brom
I believe 868 is on there today. Seen it around West Brom earlier.
Quote from: AV4248 on March 12, 2016, 01:22:18 PM
I believe 868 is on there today. Seen it around West Brom earlier.
Explains mainly b7 on 243/244
866 currently on WB 42/43
4364 BC?
WN4311 is on loan at Pensnett today. On the 246.
Quote from: Dom on March 25, 2016, 09:53:50 AM
WN4311 is on loan at Pensnett today. On the 246.
That seems a bit daft, WN lend 4311 to PN and PN have 4351 on rail replacement at Wolverhampton, why didn't WN just put 4311 on rail replacement.
4070 out on WB 5 today. In Sutton now
4311 is still at PN if anyone is interested. On the 140/141/241 circuit.
Quote from: John on March 30, 2016, 06:47:52 AM
4070 out on WB 5 today.
And again today. Arrived at WB bus station just after 3pm.
Quote from: Niall on March 31, 2016, 04:20:52 PM
And again today. Arrived at WB bus station just after 3pm.
It was in Sutton at exactly 16:00
AG's 4650 on PB52/A. Anyone hunting for it, it's just about to arrive in City and is due out around 17:20.
West Brom 831 is on loan to Pensnett today on the 243/244
Quote from: 598 on April 19, 2016, 04:08:09 PM
West Brom 831 is on loan to Pensnett today on the 243/244
and again today
with 817 also at PN on the 246
PN's 4353 on WN256 apparantly.
Quote from: Tony on April 22, 2016, 09:15:13 AM
It's on the 9!
Thanks for that. I saw it posted on a Facebook Group. I assume the poster saw it parked on the 256 stand at Stourbridge and presumed it was on the 256. That poster has now been notified .
WN 4549 on loan to WA on rt 69 left new invention Dep 8:19 for Wolverhampton dep 8:58
@Wright liberator 4549 is not on loan, the 69 is operated by WN garage from today - see WN garage thread, Winston
Quote from: Wright liberator on April 25, 2016, 08:23:30 AM
WN 4549 on loan to WA on rt 69 left new invention Dep 8:19 for Wolverhampton dep 8:58
@Nathan someone made the mistake! ;D
Quote from: Michael Bevan on April 25, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
@Nathan someone made the mistake! ;D
I knew it wouldn't be long before someone was caught out by that.
WB 4710 on loan to Walsall. It's on 40/41.
762 on loan to BC on the 99
4942 on 16 seen on Priory Queensway
4942 on 914s today
4702 On loan from WB>WA today on the 301 !
Quote from: RS on May 05, 2016, 07:08:21 PM
4702 On loan from WB>WA today on the 301 !
And again today. just left Walsall on the 301
Is 4942 still at PB?
4702 still at WA, parked in garage this morning
Quote from: BU07 LGO on May 08, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
4702 still at WA, parked in garage this morning
It's on the 77 this morning.
Now on the 7
Saw 4944 15 minutes ago running Dead into City to do PB7 (Running Board 7/09).
YW1909 on the 55 today
1906 is at BY as well
7026 on BY8A.
7026 on BY8A again today. Seen at Five Ways around 7:30.
4307 apparantly on the 255 according to facebook post.
Are they sure? The 8 buses allocated to the 255 earlier today were 4153, 4313, 4546, 4563, 4567, 4587, 4592, and 4317. Assuming that there have been no problems, these allocations do not change until the 16:20 from Wolverhampton.
Quote from: Roy on May 20, 2016, 05:42:43 PM
Are they sure? The 8 buses allocated to the 255 earlier today were 4153, 4313, 4546, 4563, 4567, 4587, 4592, and 4317. Assuming that there have been no problems, these allocations do not change until the 16:20 from Wolverhampton.
They said it was the 'school 255' so i assume they mean the Ounsdale school trip (255/19).
Quote from: Roy on May 20, 2016, 05:42:43 PM
Are they sure? The 8 buses allocated to the 255 earlier today were 4153, 4313, 4546, 4563, 4567, 4587, 4592, and 4317. Assuming that there have been no problems, these allocations do not change until the 16:20 from Wolverhampton.
Yes, 4307 is on there
7028 on loan from PB to BY today. It's on the 55/A.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on May 23, 2016, 06:56:35 AM
7028 on loan from PB to BY today. It's on the 55/A.
Is it still on 55/55A?
Quote from: P419 EJW on May 23, 2016, 11:30:46 AM
Is it still on 55/55A?
No, been replaced by 17 branded 1793.
Quote from: Tony on May 23, 2016, 11:36:54 AM
No, been replaced by 17 branded 1793.
Oh well, never mind. Thanks,
@Tony.
PB 7028 is on loan to BY.
7028 is on the 17 today, it passed the Yew Tree going towards Tile Cross just before 08:50.
Quote from: 2206 on May 24, 2016, 04:08:23 PM
PB 7028 is on loan to BY.
7028 is on the 17 today, it passed the Yew Tree going towards Tile Cross just before 08:50.
7025 is also on the 55/A today.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on May 24, 2016, 05:36:54 PM
7025 is also on the 55/A today.
17:37 55A from Chelmsley Wood and 18:24 55A from the City Centre.
7028 still on loan to BY. Currently on the 17, about to depart Moore Street.
PB 7025 still at BY seen earlier on 55 Coming out of Forth Drive onto Chester Road heading towards Chelmsley Wood while I was on 72 heading same way about 15:00
WN 4567 on loan to Walsall
Quote from: Driver03 on May 27, 2016, 04:47:52 AM
WN 4567 on loan to Walsall
I'll be driving it later 😎
WB's 82/87 branded 4746 has been on loan to BC today for the MTV Crashes Coventry shuttles.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on May 27, 2016, 07:49:01 PM
WB's 82/87 branded 4746 has been on loan to BC today for the MTV Crashes Coventry shuttles.
See Tony's post in Coventry Garage thread.
Quote from: Driver03 on May 27, 2016, 04:47:52 AM
WN 4567 on loan to Walsall
It was on 336 all day until 15:50 then 335 until the end.
Quote from: Driver03 on May 27, 2016, 04:47:52 AM
WN 4567 on loan to Walsall
Went back to Wolverhampton last night
WB 839 possibly on 276 couldn't see the rear blinds in the sun
4950 is on the 205
4387 is on loan to BC Apparently on the 97
(https://i.imgsafe.org/8e1db29da8.jpeg)
Lol only joking
YW 4340 on the BC 97
YW 4387 on the BC 61/63
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2016, 09:40:31 AM
YW 4340 on the BC 97
YW 4387 on the BC 61/63
4340 currently on Moor St with a paper destination in the windscreen
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2016, 09:40:31 AM
YW 4340 on the BC 97
YW 4387 on the BC 61/63
Any timings for 4387 off cars lane please thanks
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2016, 09:40:31 AM
YW 4340 on the BC 97
YW 4387 on the BC 61/63
Shame BC couldnt have kept 4125 and 4126 a bit longer!
4730 on loan to BC. Quite striking when it's on the 24! :o
Quote from: clayderman on June 09, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
4730 on loan to BC. Quite striking when it's on the 24! :o
Why
@Tony
4730 (?) on the 63
Quote from: Sayeed on June 13, 2016, 04:27:51 PM
4730 (?) on the 63
Indeed, it is 4730, got a picture of it earlier.
Quote from: Sayeed on June 14, 2016, 08:42:07 AM
On the 24 if anyone wants it
Anyone know it's departure times off Birmingham in the next few hours?
WN 2069 on the PN 140
Surely PN can't be short of buses again, the PVR has only recently dropped by at least -2.
WN 4544 on rt41 left short Heath for walsall arr 10:40/5 then do 10:55 rt40
4730 is on the 24 again today. Passed it on The Priory Queensway around 11.30am
WN 4544 still at Walsall, it's on 8/89 today.
Quote from: P419 EJW on June 16, 2016, 09:37:07 AM
WN 4544 still at Walsall, it's on 8/89 today.
I've just had an Inspector tell me it's not out today.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 16, 2016, 10:02:18 AM
I've just had an Inspector tell me it's not out today.
Really? Funny that 4544 is here by me on 89. Please post facts and sightings you SEE, not HEAR.
PB4852 on loan to BC. Currently loading on Moor Street as a 60.
Has YW 4369 also been on loan to BC today? Just gone down Harborne High St city bound seemingly heading back to garage amongst other buses that have just finished on Harborne services.
Quote from: Mike K on June 20, 2016, 06:29:16 PM
Has YW 4369 also been on loan to BC today? Just gone down Harborne High St city bound seemingly heading back to garage amongst other buses that have just finished on Harborne services.
Looks like it this afternoon, wasn't this morning, but is now back in BC garage
Quote from: clayderman on June 20, 2016, 04:13:41 PM
PB4852 on loan to BC. Currently loading on Moor Street as a 60.
Seems to be on the Harbornes today. Spotted going Citybound from Harborne Academy on the 23.
Quote from: clayderman on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Seems to be on the Harbornes today. Spotted going Citybound from Harborne Academy on the 23.
23? It's on the 29
Quote from: Tony on June 21, 2016, 08:41:43 AM
23? It's on the 29
Yes, left City a couple of minutes ago on a 29E for anyone interested.
Quote from: Tony on June 21, 2016, 08:41:43 AM
23? It's on the 29
It's actually on the 23 Tony. It's just left Birmingham on the 23.
Quote from: Mike K on June 20, 2016, 06:29:16 PM
Has YW 4369 also been on loan to BC today? Just gone down Harborne High St city bound seemingly heading back to garage amongst other buses that have just finished on Harborne services.
It's on the 29 today.
4610 had a minor rta on the 61 route Sunday night so this may be adding to BCs bus shortage.
4852 has just left Birmingham on the 24.
was 4378 on loan to BC yesterday as it was on the 63 ?
YW 4391 was on loan to BC, on the 97/A yesterday.
4829 seen amongst BC buses in Adderley St yard. Not sure if it's been out in service yet for BC, but guessing it will be.
Seen 4569 parked there the other day too..
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on June 25, 2016, 02:44:52 AM
4829 seen amongst BC buses in Adderley St yard. Not sure if it's been out in service yet for BC, but guessing it will be.
Pb's 4852 is on bc60 today.
YW 4368 BV52OAE I think on the 14 seen at Chelmsley Wood Interchange 13:30ish heading to Yorkminster Drive
Quote from: Squiz1971 on June 29, 2016, 02:46:57 PM
YW 4368 BV52OAE I think on the 14 seen at Chelmsley Wood Interchange 13:30ish heading to Yorkminster Drive
4369 it is which has been at BC about a week
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2016, 02:52:39 PM
4369 it is which has been at BC about a week
Ok
@Tony I thought I saw OAE as the last 3 letters must of been mistaken
Quote from: Squiz1971 on June 29, 2016, 03:42:57 PM
Ok @Tony I thought I saw OAE as the last 3 letters must of been mistaken
4368 is the one with the full colour LED .
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2016, 04:31:57 PM
4368 is the one with the full colour LED .
Yeah I saw that on the main site & what I saw had the dot matrix display, in my defence I was on the 72 whizzing past to go home and was on the opposite side of Chelmsley Road when I saw 4369 come up the interchange
Not sure if this is a transfer or a loan but 4346 is on the 301 today.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 06, 2016, 08:09:33 AM
Not sure if this is a transfer or a loan but 4346 is on the 301 today.
Transfer
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2016, 08:48:00 AM
Yes, out on a school
Can I ask which school please?
4875 on on 28E
Will go on to 907 later
Quote from: The Fox 4846 on July 06, 2016, 03:23:42 PM
4875 on on 28E
Will go on to 907 later
Apparently 4902 was on the Fort Dunlop too?
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 06, 2016, 09:38:52 PM
Apparently 4902 was on the Fort Dunlop too?
Correct I have s photo of it
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2016, 09:42:56 PM
Yes
Are both 4875 and 4902 still at Perry Barr today?
I'm told 4575 is on WA77 today. Must be weird seeing a Wolverhampton Trident in Sutton Coldfield!
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 13, 2016, 07:40:13 AM
I'm told 4575 is on WA77 today. Must be weird seeing a Wolverhampton Trident in Sutton Coldfield!
You may be very surprised soon then... ;D
Quote from: Driver03 on July 13, 2016, 10:56:17 AM
You may be very surprised soon then... ;D
What do you mean?
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 13, 2016, 11:12:59 AM
What do you mean?
I've said too much already, one thing I will say though is over the next few weeks expect the slightly unexpected ;)
Tridents at Perry Barr maybe? I predicted ALX volvos at AG, so this is my next prediction.
Quote from: Gareth on July 13, 2016, 12:01:41 PM
Tridents at Perry Barr maybe? I predicted ALX volvos at AG, so this is my next prediction.
The ALX Volvos are very similar cab wise to the Presidents so no type training needed.
If PB got Tridents I'd imagine it would be later ones.
4272 - 77!
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 13, 2016, 07:40:13 AM
I'm told 4575 is on WA77 today. Must be weird seeing a Wolverhampton Trident in Sutton Coldfield!
No substantive difference to seeing a Walsall one to be honest. ;)
4575 still at Walsall. Currently on the 886 then doing the A51.
WB 4272 on WA 8/89 today.
Quote from: Gareth on July 13, 2016, 12:01:41 PM
Tridents at Perry Barr maybe? I predicted ALX volvos at AG, so this is my next prediction.
I predicted them at WB. I can't see what else will replace the 47** Geminis. Should be an exciting few weeks
1836 on the 52
PN 4351 on WN 1
4132 on the 529
4145 at Walsall garage not sure if it's going out
Quote from: BU07 LGO on July 20, 2016, 07:17:19 AM
4145 at Walsall garage not sure if it's going out
It's not here now so it looks like it's out. Whether it's in service or if it's gone back to Wolverhampton I don't know.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 20, 2016, 09:01:37 AM
It's not here now so it looks like it's out. Whether it's in service or if it's gone back to Wolverhampton I don't know.
It's on the 69, so probably just dropped in for a minor job
4351 is on WN59 today.
any YW buses on loan at the moment ?
Quote from: Tony on July 20, 2016, 09:10:15 AM
It's on the 69, so probably just dropped in for a minor job
Ooh err, missus!
YW 4363 on loan to BC
On 60 to Cranes Park (left Yardley swan 13:00)
YW 4338 on loan to BC
On the 61/63 today
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on August 04, 2016, 05:58:54 PM
YW 4338 on loan to BC
On the 61/63 today
4395 was parked up on Bristol Rd at the junction with Priory Rd this afternoon, NIS. Don't know if this was also on loan or whether it was something to do with the cricket.
Maybe. I think I saw a WA 430x on 61/63 as well but not sure
Quote from: Mike K on August 04, 2016, 06:47:44 PM
4395 was parked up on Bristol Rd at the junction with Priory Rd this afternoon, NIS. Don't know if this was also on loan or whether it was something to do with the cricket.
Was definitely on the 61/63, saw it this morning
816 is on X96
YW 4369 on BC45
WN 2059 on PN276
Isn't 2059 branded for wn 5 or has it been debranded
Not branded now will put photo link later
WB 816 was on the 243/244 today
831 & 4323 at Pensnett
Quote from: pndriver on August 09, 2016, 07:03:28 AM
831 & 4323 at Pensnett
How we short of buses again? Lots of vehicles off road? Same crap e200s keep being sent.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 09, 2016, 07:54:05 AM
How we short of buses again? Lots of vehicles off road? Same crap e200s keep being sent.
For the 2nd time, PN have 4 Tridents in the paintshop, plus 4436 has been damaged
Quote from: pndriver on August 09, 2016, 07:03:28 AM
831 & 4323 at Pensnett
Well 4323 just left Wolverhampton on a 79
Quote from: 900 on August 09, 2016, 09:58:41 AM
Well 4323 just left Wolverhampton on a 79
Was parked at Pensnett this morning, 4137 just left towards Pensnett on X10
831-222
816-243/4
Currently aboard YW1929 which is doing the 72 to brum
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 11, 2016, 10:17:23 AM
Currently aboard YW1929 which is doing the 72 to brum
Any timings please
@Squiz1971
Quote from: 2206 on August 11, 2016, 10:22:37 AM
Any timings please @Squiz1971
We are heading into town now be in town in about 15 mins currently coming up to Saltley Gate
@2206
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 11, 2016, 10:25:24 AM
We are heading into town now be in town in about 15 mins currently coming up to Saltley Gate @2206
Thanks.
Yes saw 1929 at the Hunters Moon & a couple of minutes later 2208/09/10/11 all came past displaying Private Hire,so this is presumably the reason for the loan.
Quote from: broma1k on August 11, 2016, 11:07:24 AM
Yes saw 1929 at the Hunters Moon & a couple of minutes later 2208/09/10/11 all came past displaying Private Hire,so this is presumably the reason for the loan.
oh right ok
Quote from: broma1k on August 11, 2016, 11:07:24 AM
Yes saw 1929 at the Hunters Moon & a couple of minutes later 2208/09/10/11 all came past displaying Private Hire,so this is presumably the reason for the loan.
They didn't say private hire. I was driving 2211 at the front. They all had Enviro 200 on the destination
All going to Plaxton
Quote from: Tony on August 11, 2016, 03:06:37 PM
They didn't say private hire. I was driving 2211 at the front. They all had Enviro 200 on the destination
All going to Plaxton
For MOT's or just a warranty check up??
1928 also on loan, just left City on the 37
4137 is still on loan to Pensnett, it's currently on X10.
Quote from: P419 EJW on August 13, 2016, 01:49:06 PM
4137 is still on loan to Pensnett, it's currently on X10.
Got any timings?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 13, 2016, 01:56:26 PM
Got any timings?
4137 did the 13:38 departure ex Colmore Row.
Yw1935 is on the 37 this evening along with 1928 & 1929.
2068 on 120
2068 on 120.
OmniLink on the 71, in Sutton around 12.40pm. Think it was 1929
i went home on 1929 this evening on the 37. Just like old times!
WN2068 is on loan to PN and is on the X10 today.
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2016, 02:52:38 PM
WN2018 is on loan to PN and is on the X10 today.
Has that not been 3/4 branded yet? Or have they sent a 3/4 branded bus over?
Quote from: Dom on August 19, 2016, 02:55:31 PM
Has that not been 3/4 branded yet? Or have they sent a 3/4 branded bus over?
Made a mistake I think it was 2008 which was unbranded, on Calmore Row at around 13:45.
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2016, 02:57:21 PM
Made a mistake I think it was 2008 which was unbranded, on Calmore Row at around 13:45.
I thought it was 2088, my eyes are awful
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2016, 02:57:21 PM
Made a mistake I think it was 2008 which was unbranded, on Calmore Row at around 13:45.
2008 is branded for the 2.
Quote from: Nathan on August 19, 2016, 03:37:25 PM
2008 is branded for the 2.
Must have been 2018 then.
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2016, 03:57:38 PM
Must have been 2018 then.
Neither 2008 or 2018 are on loan. It's 2088 on the x10
Quote from: Tony on August 19, 2016, 04:10:11 PM
Neither 2008 or 2018 are on loan. It's 2088 on the x10
There definitely is a WN B7RLE on the X10 which has "proud to carry the people of wolverhampton on it". It was on Colmore Row between at around 13:30 - 14:00, to far away to read the fleetnumber but it looked like a 20*8. Possibly 2068 if thats still on loan to PN?
It was 2088 I think as it arrived at merry hill at 12:20
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
It was 2088 I think as it arrived at merry hill at 12:20
2088 does not say "proud to carry the people of wolverhampton" on it.
2068-289
2068 X10
1877 is on loan at WA today on the 4/H/M
Quote from: Dom on August 22, 2016, 12:36:28 PM
1877 is on loan at WA today on the 4/H/M
just left West Bromwich to halesowen about 10.mins ago
Quote from: The Real 4778 on August 25, 2016, 01:10:03 PM
20680. Can't you guys do your own maths?
Droll very droll
@The Real 4778 obviously not ;D :D ;)
WB815 @PN on 222
Wb815 on 222 again
838-243/244
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 09, 2016, 01:44:00 PM
838-243/244
829 is currenly parked up in PN garage with accident damaged part repaired, it appears to be waiting a new window & panel underneath
753 is having a day in the Shires.
On the 54 / 154 today
838 on the 222
Quote from: John on September 15, 2016, 12:42:18 PM
And again today
829 is still out of action awaiting parts by the looks of it
Quote from: Winston on September 15, 2016, 12:44:18 PM
829 is still out of action awaiting parts by the looks of it
Being rebuilt from what I could see
Quote from: pndriver on September 15, 2016, 01:52:26 PM
Being rebuilt from what I could see
At just after 9am this morning, it was still in exactly the same position it was last week with a sheet over hwere it's window should be
Quote from: John on September 15, 2016, 12:42:18 PM
And again today
And it can bloody well go back too!!!
Hope you weren't too busy
@karl724223 8)
Quote from: pndriver on September 15, 2016, 05:02:11 PM
And it can bloody well go back too!!!
Hope you weren't too busy @karl724223 8)
yes was busy doing the work of two bloody kids keep breaking the buses
@pndriver
838-244
810?-244
4097 on WA6 today.
1943 on WA301 too.
Don't WB run a trip on the 6 in the morning around that time
Quote from: 900 on September 28, 2016, 07:36:57 AM
Don't WB run a trip on the 6 in the morning around that time
Used to be a 4 to Walsall, 6E school run to Aldridge and down to Kingstanding to take up a 5 to West Brom
Quote from: 900 on September 28, 2016, 07:36:57 AM
Don't WB run a trip on the 6 in the morning around that time
No that one leaves at 8:00. 4097 left at 7:20.
812 is at Pensnett
1943 is at Walsall
1816 on PB46
Did nobody see 4264 on the 52?
4540 is on loan to Walsall. Currently on the 10/A.
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on September 29, 2016, 10:47:45 PM
Did nobody see 4264 on the 52?
It was on the 907 this morning, one of the School extras
Quote from: John on September 30, 2016, 01:46:47 PM
It was on the 907 this morning, one of the School extras
Cheers John
4540 still at Walsall on the 8/89 today.
Red/White Scania on PB46, too far to see which one.
Quote from: V89MOA on October 03, 2016, 10:50:11 AM
Red/White Scania on PB46, too far to see which one.
BY 1819 on loan
4540 still at Walsall today. Currently on the 301.
4540 still at Walsall today on the 29.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 04, 2016, 08:16:38 AM
4540 still at Walsall today on the 29.
It's on the 89 now. Will do the 11:43 ex Wolverhampton.
Quote from: 2206 on October 05, 2016, 04:28:57 PM
4089 YW - AG.
On the 11A today. At the Fox And Goose at 07:45.
YW 4089 is still on loan to AG today. On the AG 73E today.
I think Perry Barr had a Yardley Wood bus yesterday too (either Enviro400 or OmniLink). Heard one of the engineers talking to a driver
YW 4089 is still on loan to AG today. Just passed the Fox And Goose. On the 11A.
1812 on PB52A.
BY1819 on PB 94 just seen by Rupert Street lights on Nechells Pathway
Caught said bus from town at 11:20 to Hunter's Moon
WB 1945 on the PB 52
WB 4247 on the PB 7
Quote from: Tony on October 11, 2016, 11:24:32 AM
WB 1945 on the PB 52
WB 4247 on the PB 7
Saw a crimson Scania on Masshouse Lane on the 52 while on 1819 but did not catch fleet number waiting to turn on
to Moor Street Queensway about the time of your quote
@Tony
Quote from: Squiz1971 on October 11, 2016, 12:11:20 PM
Saw a crimson Scania on Masshouse Lane on the 52 while on 1819 but did not catch fleet number waiting to turn on
to Moor Street Queensway about the time of your quote @Tony
There are 3 PB ones on there as well
2064 was on loan at PN yesterday on the 243/244
WB 4265 on the 52/A today
WN 4592 on WA 41. Strange, it hasn't got a ticket machine printer.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 03, 2016, 05:52:51 PM
WN 4592 on WA 41. Strange, it hasn't got a ticket machine printer.
Reminds me of the time I was driving 4678 on the 37. (Started at Acocks Green towards Solihull at stupid o clock in the morning), and when I turned right out of Olton Station onto Ulverley Green Road, the ticket printer fell off and scared the s*** out of me and the half asleep passengers. Got swapped for a Scania when there was only 1-2 Scanias left. Nice day lol.
Quote from: MW on November 03, 2016, 06:22:04 PM
Reminds me of the time I was driving 4678 on the 37. (Started at Acocks Green towards Solihull at stupid o clock in the morning), and when I turned right out of Olton Station onto Ulverley Green Road, the ticket printer fell off and scared the s*** out of me and the half asleep passengers. Got swapped for a Scania when there was only 1-2 Scanias left. Nice day lol.
Haha, that reminds me of the time one Saturday morning, I got on the first (or perhaps second) 30 of the day at Shirley Road (when AG operated it). It had come straight from garage, without any ticket machine! Had to wait a few minutes until another staff member came running down the road clutching a Wayfarer.
814 is at Pensnett
4592 still at Walsall, it's on 89.
Quote from: Dom on November 04, 2016, 08:31:43 AM
814 is at Pensnett
Thought so as a vehicle on 243/244 wasn't tracking
Wouldn't vehicle tracking regardless what route/Garage it's at?
Quote from: Chris on November 04, 2016, 12:23:44 PM
Wouldn't vehicle tracking regardless what route/Garage it's at?
Loaned buses don't track.
YW 4092 is on loan to AG today.
On the 11C at the Swan at 15:40.
It was the 1 earlier today as well.
1919 on loan to AG today. Just seen it in Sutton Coldfield on the 71.
814 still at pensnett
WN4319 is on loan to WA today and is on the 89
Is 4932 still based at PB?
Spotted it on BC 60 this morning
Quote from: James4368 on November 15, 2016, 10:43:53 AM
Is 4932 still based at PB?
Spotted it on BC 60 this morning
Transfer i would have thought.
Quote from: Nathan on November 15, 2016, 10:53:53 AM
Transfer i would have thought.
It was confirmed a few days ago as being transferred to BC
Quote from: Winston on November 15, 2016, 11:04:03 AM
It was confirmed a few days ago as being transferred to BC
Thanks for the info
@Winston
WN 4537 on WA 10.
1912, 4144, 4266 all at AG today.
4319 on WA7 today.
Quote from: Gareth on November 16, 2016, 09:41:11 AM
1912, 4144, 4266 all at AG today.
Have AG ran tridents before
Quote from: Lukeee on November 16, 2016, 10:32:19 PM
Have AG ran tridents before
Yeah, 4148 did the Outer Circle somewhere in October 2013. 4437 also did the Outer Circle on 15th October 2013.
Quote from: Lukeee on November 16, 2016, 10:32:19 PM
Have AG ran tridents before
Yeah some have been on the 37 in the past. Over 10 years ago that was. We had one on loan from YW last year (it was one that had an all over advert. Did a trip on the 1)
There's a video of a 44XX Trident doing the 11.
WB 4227 was at AG yesterday. Did the pm 73 and 2 trips on the 1.
WB 4266 was on AG 966 yesterday.
WB 4227 is on loan to AG today. On the 1. In Acocks Green at 15:20
WB 4227 is on loan to AG, on the 1 today.
Did the 09:35 from Gospel Oak, in Edgbaston on Church Road at 10:13 and Five Ways at 10:20.
At Five Ways at 13:45.
4266 on the 11C
WN4144 currently on BC97.
Quote from: 979 on November 21, 2016, 02:15:56 PM
Possible transfer ?
Hmm I wonder, out of sequence if it is, unless its gonna get exhaust trapped.
Quote from: 979 on November 21, 2016, 02:15:56 PM
Possible transfer ?
Withdrawn from WN, initially loaned to AG, but now at BC to cover 46xx away having traps fitted
PB 4689 on AG 966.
WB 4265 is on loan to AG today. On the 1. In Acocks Green at about 08:50.
Perry Barr's 4689 is on AG1 today.
4265 still at AG as it is on the 966 seen on Green Lane heading to Solihull at 11:15 while on 4243 on the 94 to town
WB 4266 on AG 11C. Was at 13:06 Acocks Green Village.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 24, 2016, 01:34:24 PM
WB 4266 on AG 11C. Was at 13:06 Acocks Green Village.
At the Swan at 15:30.
1761 WA - AG currently on the extra 73 AG run
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 24, 2016, 01:34:24 PM
WB 4266 on AG 11C. Was at 13:06 Acocks Green Village.
Still on loan to AG today. It's on the 966 at the moment.
Quote from: Tony on November 28, 2016, 08:55:32 AM
1761 WA - AG currently on the extra 73 AG run
Does that go onto another service after it does the AG 73?
Quote from: 2206 on November 28, 2016, 04:18:49 PM
Does that go onto the 1 after it does the AG 73?
It has gone back to Walsall earlier this afternoon.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 28, 2016, 04:30:05 PM
It has gone back to Walsall earlier this afternoon.
Thanks for the info
@P419 EJW
4080 currently on loan AG - BC did a trip on the 63 this afternoon
Quote from: Tony on November 29, 2016, 08:34:56 PM
4080 currently on loan AG - BC did a trip on the 63 this afternoon
Whoa!!!! 8)
Walsall's 1847 is on loan to Perry Barr today. Just seen it at Aston Six Ways on the 52 to Perry Beeches.
BY 1816 on PB 52.
Bordesley Green's 1816 is still at Perry Barr today. Saw it at Aston University on the 67 at 12:22 heading into City.
BY1816 & 1801 currently on PB28 seen 1816 at 8:20 by Chester Road McD's heading towards Heartlands Hospital & 1801 by Yenton School around 15:30 heading to Scott Arms
1816 on the 52
Quote from: John on December 13, 2016, 12:04:52 PM
1816 on the 52
UID red/white Omnilink (maybe the same one) on PB 16, 12:55 old square heading to Digbeth
Quote from: John on December 13, 2016, 12:04:52 PM
1816 on the 52
BY's 1801 is also on the 52/A along with 1802 on the 16. WB's 1939 is also at PB on the 65.
WB 1939 still at PB seen on the PB38 on Holly Lane heading to Erdington by Woodacre Road while on 4304 on the 966 to Solihull around 11:45
2 red/white Omnilinks, still with is today, one on the 67 and one on the 52
Quote from: John on December 14, 2016, 07:38:11 PM
2 red/white Omnilinks, still with is today, one on the 67 and one on the 52
Possibly 3, unless 1816 changed route, as I saw it in town about 4 o'clock on the 46.
Quote from: WMT3000 on December 14, 2016, 08:14:53 PM
Possibly 3, unless 1816 changed route, as I saw it in town about 4 o'clock on the 46.
I thought I saw one on the 46 as well today, but was not certain so I didn't post it. 3 still with us then :)
1939 just left City on the 65
810 is on loan to Park Lane. It's on the 62 today.
Quote from: Nathan on December 16, 2016, 10:56:44 AM
810 is on loan to Park Lane. It's on the 62 today.
810 has transferred to park lane
Quote from: Tony on December 16, 2016, 11:01:17 AM
810 has transferred to park lane
Oooooh okay, something is making me think that we are getting 810-822(?) so then 845-849 (or possibly 854) go to Coventry, which then means more omnilinks to WB as E200 replacement. Probably miles off the mark but just my theory.
I don't think all the enviros from Wb will move as some routes such as the 42/43 and 47/a are enviro routes due to the size of some roads that scanias would be difficult to get down.
Quote from: WB Driver on December 16, 2016, 11:37:13 AM
I don't think all the enviros from Wb will move as some routes such as the 42/43 and 47/a are enviro routes due to the size of some roads that scanias would be difficult to get down.
Scanias never seem to struggle when they get put on the 42/43 except for that road in Tipton, the name escapes me.
Quote from: Dom on December 16, 2016, 11:42:56 AM
Scanias never seem to struggle when they get put on the 42/43 except for that road in Tipton, the name escapes me.
Mercs were used on the 42/43 quite a bit, weren't they longer than omnilinks?
Quote from: Dom on December 16, 2016, 11:42:56 AM
Scanias never seem to struggle when they get put on the 42/43 except for that road in Tipton, the name escapes me.
Cupfields Avenue.
1816 on the 28
BY 1802 is on loan to PB today. On the 66. On the Priory Queensway at about 17:15.
Quote from: 2206 on December 17, 2016, 05:45:56 PM
BY 1802 is on loan to PB today. On the 66. On the Priory Queensway at about 17:15.
1802 has been at PB for a few days
@2206 see earlier posts for details
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 17, 2016, 06:21:24 PM
1802 has been at PB for a few days @2206 see earlier posts for details
I know its been on loan for a few days. I just posting where it is today as it is still on loan and some may be looking for it.
Quote from: 2206 on December 17, 2016, 06:25:45 PM
I know its been on loan for a few days. I just posting where it is today as it is still on loan and some may be looking for it.
Oh right ok mate my apologies I did the same with 1939 so my bad
Bordesley Green's 1814 is at Perry Barr on the 28 today.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 03, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
Bordesley Green's 1814 is at Perry Barr on the 28 today.
Little ol BY helping out the bigger garages !
4911 and 1814 at Perry Barr today
Quote from: John on January 04, 2017, 09:44:57 AM
4911 and 1814 at Perry Barr today
I've been told 4909 has also been sighted on the 33 today.
BC4911 seen on 67 by Tyburn House heading to town about 5 mins ago
1900 & 1924 on loan to ag - currently on the 1.
Quote from: John on January 04, 2017, 09:44:57 AM
4911 and 1814 at Perry Barr today
1814 is on the 28.
1922 on the 5
BC4943 on PB77 this morning.
BY1814 is on PB66 today.
1922 out on AG 71/72 Today
Quote from: Nathan on January 05, 2017, 09:11:12 AM
BC4943 on PB77 this morning.
We have 4949 too. Looks like it is on the 46
Birmingham Central's 4943 is still at Perry Barr on the 907 today. Left Birmingham at 11:55 on the 907 to Sutton Coldfield.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 09, 2017, 12:02:47 PM
Birmingham Central's 4943 is still at Perry Barr on the 907 today. Left Birmingham at 11:55 on the 907 to Sutton Coldfield.
Another one, I assume 4949, was on the 67 this morning
There is a photo that has just been put up on Facebook of WB's 4918 at Russell's Hall Hospital on the 222.
WB815 is also on the 222
Quote from: Nathan on January 09, 2017, 12:49:45 PM
There is a photo that has just been put up on Facebook of WB's 4918 at Russell's Hall Hospital on the 222.
WB815 is also on the 222
How come PN are so short of buses?
1924 was on the S1 earlier today
I noticed that YW 1902 is at AG as I saw it on the staff bus run this morning at about quarter past 4 ish this morning in chelmsley wood whilst I was at work
Quote from: dw1308 on January 10, 2017, 08:34:22 AM
I noticed that YW 1902 is at AG as I saw it on the staff bus run this morning at about quarter past 4 ish this morning in chelmsley wood whilst I was at work
YW1922 is also at AG I saw it on a 72E to Chelmsley Wood on St. Giles Road around 10:45 this morning
@dw1308
4918 on pensnett DNS today
YW 1924 is also still at AG today, on the AG 37 in Acocks Green at 15:30 going towards Birmingham City Centre.
1900 is also at AG today. On the 37 earlier
Quote from: MW on January 10, 2017, 07:08:52 PM
1900 is also at AG today. On the 37 earlier
Trip down memory lane then
Quote from: MW on January 11, 2017, 02:26:49 AM
Eh? What do you mean?
I believe he's referring to a time when OmniLinks were on the 37.
I believe 1 of the E200MMC's is at YW for repairs hence the some of the loans.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on January 11, 2017, 02:32:32 AM
I believe he's referring to a time when OmniLinks were on the 37.
I believe 1 of the E200MMC's is at YW for repairs hence the some of the loans.
There was at least four Scanias on loan yesterday going by what's said on this forum
4949 on the 907, 10:15am from City
1799 on the 52. Just passed Price Street outbound
1922 and 1924 were parked in AG Garage at 15:40 today.
YW 1924 on AG 966, did the 17:55 ex Erdington.
BC4943 currently out on PB94 caught it from Fox and Goose to Hunters Moon around 11:35
BC 4949 is on loan to PB. On the 67 today.
Quote from: 2206 on January 14, 2017, 05:12:34 PM
BC 4949 is on loan to PB. On the 67 today.
Postings of 4943 and 4949 on PB routes go back as far as January 5th so it seems they've both been there for over a week now.
Quote from: Mike K on January 14, 2017, 07:09:37 PM
Postings of 4943 and 4949 on PB routes go back as far as January 5th so it seems they've both been there for over a week now.
Cover for the Gemini's in the paint shop I would surmise then, if they have been at PB for a week now
@Mike K
YW 1922 on AG 37.
4949 still with us, on the 67. I have the pleasure of it later
Quote from: John on January 16, 2017, 12:56:05 PM
4949 still with us, on the 67. I have the pleasure of it later
Never heard 4949 and pleasure in one sentence before! :D
Quote from: B.C Driver on January 16, 2017, 01:10:57 PM
Never heard 4949 and pleasure in one sentence before! :D
Thats because he hasn't driven it yet ;)
Quote from: Dom on January 16, 2017, 01:51:14 PM
Thats because he hasn't driven it yet ;)
Yeah! I know they are not the best buses, but I'm actually looking forward to drive a different one
Quote from: John on January 16, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Yeah! I know they are not the best buses, but I'm actually looking forward to drive a different one
4929; 4936; 4943 & 4949 are on loan to cover the late arrival of the last 4 Geminis from Coventry
Quote from: John on January 16, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Yeah! I know they are not the best buses, but I'm actually looking forward to drive a different one
Let me know what you think...
Quote from: B.C Driver on January 16, 2017, 03:28:08 PM
Let me know what you think...
The only slight difference I could tell was it was a bit smoother than our own Enviro400s. I also thought the wheel was better and more comfortable to hold, as 4940 upwards have a slightly different wheel. Apart from that, still the same awful early gear changes
4949 on PB907 today.
As per previous postings 4943/9 etc are on loan and have been for a couple of weeks now. Surely no need for daily reports of what routes they're on.
Quote from: Mike K on January 17, 2017, 04:00:30 PM
As per previous postings 4943/9 etc are on loan and have been for a couple of weeks now. Surely no need for daily reports of what routes they're on.
4943 was on the 63 yesterday...
YW 4337 is on the 22/23 this evening.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 17, 2017, 02:42:31 PM
4949 on PB907 today.
We've had 1805 today too,saw it returning to garage around 6.15pm tonight
Quote from: John on January 17, 2017, 09:08:57 PM
We've had 1805 today too,saw it returning to garage around 6.15pm tonight
@John - As PB are so short of buses, any idea why 4936 hasn't been fixed & I assume still dumped in the yard?
4936 is back in action Winston, there's a post in the PB thread on 11th Jan about it.
Quote from: Mike K on January 17, 2017, 11:43:50 PM
4936 is back in action Winston, there's a post in the PB thread on 11th Jan about it.
@Mike K - cheers, missed that one, I take it is still at PB?
Quote from: Winston on January 17, 2017, 11:53:34 PM
@Mike K - cheers, missed that one, I take it is still at PB?
For the time being it would seem, to cover for Geminis in paint.
Speculation: is 4658 on loan to BC? Seen parked up in the Harborne corridors' layover on Colmore Circus Queensway (Steelhouse Lane). Not in service on display.
YW4363 at BC on 24, just left Livery Street
Quote from: clayderman on January 18, 2017, 04:25:38 PM
Speculation: is 4658 on loan to BC? Seen parked up in the Harborne corridors' layover on Colmore Circus Queensway (Steelhouse Lane). Not in service on display.
Good call. It's just left town on the 24
AG 4658 on BC 97.
YW 1922 is on the AG 1.
YW 4363 on BC 59C this morning.
BC 4949 is still at PB today. On the 94 in the City Centre on the Priory Queensway at 09:44.
AG 4658 is still at BC today. On the 45/47, on the 47 in the City Centre on Moor Street Queensway at 12:34
4956 should be in Stourbridge about now.
Pe now short of buses too?
Quote from: 2206 on January 21, 2017, 11:19:35 AM
BC 4949 is still at PB today. On the 94 in the City Centre on the Priory Queensway at 09:44.
AG 4658 is still at BC today. On the 45/47, on the 47 in the City Centre on Moor Street Queensway at 12:34
Logic
BC don't have any Geminis so well loan them one while they loan out another bus to a garage that does have then.....
Quote from: Kevin on January 23, 2017, 06:46:45 PM
Logic
BC don't have any Geminis so well loan them one while they loan out another bus to a garage that does have then.....
Hybrids 😜 Very true though.
Quote from: Kevin on January 23, 2017, 06:46:45 PM
Logic
BC don't have any Geminis so well loan them one while they loan out another bus to a garage that does have then.....
Does seem strange but I suppose many drivers are type trained from the days of when they used to have Plaxtons operating there but I think it's a case of which garage has a bus immediately available. I find it slightly baffling that AG are loaning out a bus when they're getting others on loan as well.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on January 23, 2017, 07:03:19 PM
Does seem strange but I suppose many drivers are type trained from the days of when they used to have Plaxtons operating there but I think it's a case of which garage has a bus immediately available. I find it slightly baffling that AG are loaning out a bus when they're getting others on loan as well.
AG are short of single deckers
1839 at PB on the 52
Quote from: Tony on January 26, 2017, 12:16:10 PM
1839 at PB on the 52
Still at Perry Barr today on the 52/A.
1839 on the 67, 11.49am from the Vale
WB839 on WN11
BY1839 is still on loan to PB today. On the 52/A.
Walsalls 2119 is on the 59 in Wolverhampton
Sounds like 35 branded 4722 is on loan to Central, on the Pershore Road this evening
WB835 on 243/4
BY 1839 is on the PB66 today. On the Priory Queensway at 09:45.
1839 is on the 28.
BY1839 is on PB907 this afternoon.
4146 @ PN on 129 this evening
Quote from: Winston on February 07, 2017, 07:58:27 PM
4146 @ PN on 129 this evening
Now a transfer
4136 reinstated at WN
Quote from: Tony on February 07, 2017, 08:08:26 PM
Now a transfer
4136 reinstated at WN
Is 4146 a one off or part of the rumoured Trident / B7RLE swap?
Quote from: Winston on February 07, 2017, 08:14:33 PM
Is 4146 a one off or part of the rumoured Trident / B7RLE swap?
One off
4723 (YW) on loan to BC
It's on the 60 heading for birmingham 10:10
Quote from: James4368 on February 08, 2017, 10:11:57 AM
4723 (YW) on loan to BC
It's on the 60 heading for birmingham 10:10
Its now been changed for 4877
1839 still at PB. Seen 12:20 on 66 heading up to Star City, unsure which direction
Edit
Back here at 13:05 so logic dictates it was previously heading for city centre
WA 1889 on WB 46
WB 4923 on WN 2.
WA 4339 on WN 255. Loan ?
Quote from: Roy on February 28, 2017, 10:15:47 AM
WA 4339 on WN 255. Loan ?
What time did you see it Roy?
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on February 28, 2017, 10:46:32 AM
What time did you see it Roy?
@Ashley 60171 It will be on the 11:30 Merry Hill to Wolverhampton service due in Wolverhampton at 12:45
Quote from: Roy on February 28, 2017, 11:28:59 AM
@Ashley 60171 It will be on the 11:30 Merry Hill to Wolverhampton service due in Wolverhampton at 12:45
Many thanks
@Roy
WB4921 is on PB67.
YW 4718 on the BC 60
4569 on the 97
In case anybody is after 4923 today, it is on the 255 and operated the 10:30 service from Merry Hill to Wolverhampton.
Quote from: James4368 on March 01, 2017, 09:21:40 AM
YW 4718 on the BC 60
Currently broken down at Cranes Park as it won't start.
WA 4339 is on WN 59.
4718 is on the 97. Left City at 11.05am
Crimson Perry Barr 70** OmniLink on the 55 again today, three days running. Not sure but I don't think it was 7033 pictured on Tuesday
Quote from: John on March 03, 2017, 06:34:53 PM
Crimson Perry Barr 70** OmniLink on the 55 again today, three days running. Not sure but I don't think it was 7033 pictured on Tuesday
7032
YW6145 is on AG37.
It has reported on Facebook that 4718 is still at Birmingham Central, it's on 45E.
PB 7032 is on the BY 55/A today.
At Ward End, The Fox and Goose on the 55 at 16:15 going towards Chelmsley Wood.
6145 (I think) on the 1 this morning.
YW 6145 is on the AG 37 today. In Acocks Green at about 08:30.
7032 on the 55 again today
BY1846 - AG37
West Broms 4271 parked in Perry Barr early this morning, with the serviceable buses, so it may be out somewhere. Will look funny on one of our routes with Sandwell & Dudley prices plastered all over the windows
Quote from: John on March 08, 2017, 09:07:47 AM
West Broms 4271 parked in Perry Barr early this morning, with the serviceable buses, so it may be out somewhere. Will look funny on one of our routes with Sandwell & Dudley prices plastered all over the windows
Out on the 16
BC 4879 on the 52
Quote from: John on March 08, 2017, 09:07:47 AM
West Broms 4271 parked in Perry Barr early this morning, with the serviceable buses, so it may be out somewhere. Will look funny on one of our routes with Sandwell & Dudley prices plastered all over the windows
It's out on the 16 now. It was arriving in Birmingham as I left.
7032 on 17
WA 1846 is on the AG 37 today.
In Acocks Green going towards the City Centre at about 15:20.
6148 on the 73E this afternoon. It then goes on to the 11E at the Yew Tree.
Quote from: Eric Shaw on March 08, 2017, 07:14:07 PM
6148 on the 73E this afternoon. It then goes on to the 11E at the Yew Tree.
Do you know where the 11E operates between?
Thought it went onto the 1E?
West Bromwich's 4271 has just left Perry Barr Garage on the back of a tow truck heading towards Birmingham.
6145? (it was missing the lower deck rear window branding) I assume it's on the 966 as I saw it running dead to Erdington early this morning, crossing the Tyburn Road by Buffet Island
WA 1846 still on loan to AG working on the 71/72 today
YW6145 on AG 966
YW6148 on AG37
WB4253 was on AG5.
YW4379 was on BC45/7.
Quote from: John on March 09, 2017, 12:18:15 PM
6145? (it was missing the lower deck rear window branding) I assume it's on the 966 as I saw it running dead to Erdington early this morning, crossing the Tyburn Road by Buffet Island
I also saw 6145 on the 966 to Erdington in chelmsley wood at 07:25 this mornimg
YW 4393 is on the 29E this morning
4379 on the 73 this morning.
WB4233 on PB16.
YW 6145 is still on loan to AG today.
On the AG 37 in Acocks Green at about 09:35.
YW 6148 is on the AG 1. On Church Road by the Church Road, Edgbaston Old Church stop going towards Gospel Oak at about 13:15. On 13:09 journey from Five Ways to Gospel Oak.
YW4379 is on the 97/A.
YW 6145 is on AG 966. It's on a late night board.
YW4379 is on BC60.
Saw 4146 on WN 2.
BY1809 on PB839.
YW 4730 on loan to AG will do the 15:55 11A from the Fox & Goose around to Acocks Green
Quote from: Tony on March 13, 2017, 03:42:46 PM
YW 4730 on loan to AG will do the 15:55 11A from the Fox & Goose around to Acocks Green
Did it do the 11A school journey before that as well?
YW 6145 was in Acocks Green at 15:19 on a 1 to Gospel Oak.
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG today. On the AG 37 in Acocks Green at about 15:20.
4730 is on the 37 also. Just got to Birmingham Markets as I type..
Quote from: 2206 on March 14, 2017, 04:06:21 PM
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG today. On the AG 37 in Acocks Green at about 15:20.
On the 11A today. In Acocks Green at about 15:19
WB4228 on PB52/A.
YW6148 on AG37.
BY1799 on PB46.
WA 1885 is out on the AG37
6147 is also at AG. Clocked it earlier at Acocks Green.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 16, 2017, 10:16:34 AM
YW6148 on AG37.
In Acocks Green at 15:19.
YW 4379 is on loan to BC today. On the 14, on Station Road going towards Birmingham City Centre at about 07:40 today.
Not sure if mentioned but 4334 is on loan to BC. On the 97 16/3/17
YW 6147 is on the AG 1 today. In Acocks Green at 15:19 going to Gospel Oak, Five Ways at 16:22 going to Gospel Oak.
YW 6148 is on the AG 37 today. In Acocks Green at 15:19 going towards the City Centre.
WB 4253 is on the AG 11C today. In Acocks Green at 15:19.
Quote from: B.C Driver on March 17, 2017, 12:56:08 AM
Not sure if mentioned but 4334 is on loan to BC. On the 97 16/3/17
Just saw it on the 63 about 40 mins ago
4228 was on the 94 today
YW 4379 on BC 63 today. Seen at 1217 at Selly Oak towards City
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG today. On the AG 1 at the Church Road, Edgbaston Old Church stop in Edgbaston at 10:13 and 13:33 going towards Five Ways.
YW 6147 is on the AG 1. On Priory Road by the Bristol Road at about 16:10. Going towards Gospel Oak.
YW 6148 is on the AG 1. In Acocks Green at 15:30. Going towards Five Ways.
YW 4368 On Loan to BC late this afternoon working on the 97.
Seen heading to Birmingham by Stechford Police Station (Front Display wasn't working but did see 97 displayed on rear display).
YW 4384 just left Carrs Lane on the 63
YW 6145 also just left High Street on the 37
YW 4369 is on the 22/23
866 on WB 42/43
WA4570 is on WN1.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 24, 2017, 12:11:48 PM
WA4570 is on WN1.
A YW bus on loan to WA on loan to WN!
Is it just me or it seems theres a hell of a lot of loans lately, YW buses at BC, YW buses at AG, WB buses at PB, BC buses at PB.... and many more.
Is there a shortage of buses over all? 4205 at Coventry wont help the situation.
It all seems to be since the Presidents were withdrawn...
Quote from: B.C Driver on March 24, 2017, 12:19:08 PM
A YW bus on loan to WA on loan to WN!
Is it just me or it seems theres a hell of a lot of loans lately, YW buses at BC, YW buses at AG, WB buses at PB, BC buses at PB.... and many more.
Is there a shortage of buses over all? 4205 at Coventry wont help the situation.
It all seems to be since the Presidents were withdrawn...
There's a number of buses at various garages including AG, BC & YW at least, plus possibly WB & PB at present/to follow away being upgraded to Euro 6 to comply with the new emission rulings with B'ham City Centre from May
WB's 820 is on loan to Park Lane.
It's more a case of garages now being pro-active and if they are short of a bus finding one from somewhere, not just deleting mileage
YW 6145 is on the AG 1 today. In Acocks Green at 15:20.
YW 6145 out on AG37
WB820 is on WN256/7. Saw it leave Wolverhampton Bus Station at 10:05.
WA4570 is on WN3. Seen on Cleveland St at 12:29.
YW 6145 is on the AG 1 today. In Acocks Green going towards Gospel Oak at 15:19.
WB820 on WN69.
I,m sure I saw a crimson enviro400mmc on the 11c going past city hospital around 1910hrs I had to look two or three times just to be sure. Rear window missing its branding.
Quote from: 2900 on March 29, 2017, 09:23:11 PM
I,m sure I saw a crimson enviro400mmc on the 11c going past city hospital around 1910hrs I had to look two or three times just to be sure. Rear window missing its branding.
That's 6145.
YW 6145 was on the AG 1 this morning. In Acocks Green going to Five Ways at 07:55.
YW 6147 is on the AG 11A. Its just passed Ward End, The Fox and Goose.
Quote from: 2206 on April 05, 2017, 04:01:02 PM
YW 6147 is on the AG 11A. Its just passed Ward End, The Fox and Goose.
There was also a Trident on the 50 route today so maybe YW don't have enough spare environs left over when loaning them out!
Quote from: j789 on April 05, 2017, 05:52:13 PM
There was also a Trident on the 50 route today so maybe YW don't have enough spare environs left over when loaning them out!
I've had 6148 out on a private hire today as well, and as soon as I got back to YW it also went on loan to AG
YW 6147 is back at YW on the 50 today.
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG, on the AG 37 today, it was in Digbeth by Heath Mill Lane going into the City Centre at about 11:30 today.
Quote from: 2206 on April 08, 2017, 12:08:19 PM
YW 6147 is back at YW on the 50 today.
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG, on the AG 37 today, it was in Digbeth by Heath Mill Lane going into the City Centre at about 11:30 today.
YW 6148 is still on loan to AG today, on the AG 1. In Acocks Green at about 14:50 going towards Five Ways.
6148 on the 11C. At Tyburn Road around 12.10pm
WN 4318 was on WA 301 today.
YW 4367 was on the 14 today
Seen 4146 on 246
Pensnett 4180 on WA 301 today
WN 4133 was on WA 89.
PN 4180 was on WA 41 pm peak.
YW 6124 is on the AG 37 today. In Acocks Green at 15:20 going towards Solihull.
YW 4373 is back where it first started out when new on the Bristol Road today, currently on BC 63.
According to a post on Facebook, Bordesley Green's 1792 is on loan to Perry Barr this afternoon and is currently on the 839. It'll then do a trip on the 907 later.
4373 on the 24 today.
4373 still at BC seen on the 14 Birmingham bound at the Chelmsley Wood Interchange
WB 4950 - PN 129
Quote from: 979 on May 24, 2017, 09:25:16 AM
WB 4950 - PN 129
I've just had a message PN have 3 buses on loan, two from WB and one from WN. Haven't had chance to work out what the other two are
Quote from: Tony on May 24, 2017, 09:38:43 AM
I've just had a message PN have 3 buses on loan, two from WB and one from WN. Haven't had chance to work out what the other two are
WB 809 also showing at PN
@Tony 4950 129/02
809 205/02
4149 246/10
BY1822 is on PB52/A.
1900, 7020, 7021, 7029 and 7033 have been taken from PB to WA this evening on loan for the Rail Replacements.
6854 on loan to PB? Saw it in Sutton on X3/4/5 towards city.
Quote from: WB Driver on June 12, 2017, 01:13:39 PM
6854 on loan to PB? Saw it in Sutton on X3/4/5 towards city.
Only for the morning peak, wasn't supposed to be used.
1811 is on PB907.
2233 is on the73 today.
My eyes mis-led me! If only the delete button existed...
YW 2233 on loan to AG on the 72 today
Quote from: Rob2832 on June 23, 2017, 10:38:12 AM
YW 2233 on loan to AG on the 72 today
I'm pretty sure it's been on loan for the past few days. I don't think it's been reported here though
Quote from: Rob2832 on June 23, 2017, 10:38:12 AM
YW 2233 on loan to AG on the 72 today
YW 2233 was still on loan to AG today. On the AG 1.
I don't know if this is a loan or not, but their is a Crimson OmniLink in BY.
BC 6840 (X61) is on PB 52.
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 04, 2017, 06:06:32 PM
BC 6840 (X61) is on PB 52.
4932 is also on loan to PB this afternoon.
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 04, 2017, 06:06:32 PM
BC 6840 (X61) is on PB 52.
It's still at Perry Barr today on all day X3/4/5's. Left Birmingham at 8:15 on an X3 to Hill Hook.
4932 is also on the 33 today I'm told.
PB also have 4504 out on the 94
4932 still on loan from BC to PB today and is on the 33 again.
BC 4907 on loan to PB seen on 838 school service
Quote from: Nxwm on July 07, 2017, 08:39:23 AM
BC 4907 on loan to PB seen on 838 school service
Now on the 46
4504 on the 65.
Quote from: John on July 07, 2017, 10:53:28 AM
Now on the 46
In the City Centre at about 16:15.
YW 2237 is on loan to AG, its on the AG 1 today. Still with its 71/72 route map inside. 2237 was in Acocks Green going towards Five Ways at about 15:25.
4932 is on the 67
BC4907 is on PB67.
BC4932 is on PB16/A.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 10, 2017, 08:48:41 AM
BC4907 is on PB67.
Looks so strange seeing it on my route. Out all night too, will do the last bus from City tonight
Quote from: John on July 10, 2017, 03:28:01 PM
Looks so strange seeing it on my route. Out all night too, will do the last bus from City tonight
Been swapped onto the 16's now. Saw it leaving City on a 16A to Scott Arms.
AG4504 is on PB67.
BC4907 on the PB7 this evening
AG4504 still at its old garage seen earlier on the 94 by Hunters Moon around 19:30 heading to Chelmsley
We have 4913 today. No idea what route, as it came into the Fire Station relief NIS.
1936 at PB on the 46
1948 at PB on the 7
Quote from: John on July 13, 2017, 10:19:40 AM
We have 4913 today. No idea what route, as it came into the Fire Station relief NIS.
It's on the X14 today, currently sat in front of you on the Lichfield Road...Thought I'd post it as you're driving. :P
WA1856 is on PB65.
Quote from: John on July 13, 2017, 10:19:40 AM
We have 4913 today. No idea what route, as it came into the Fire Station relief NIS.
Saw this yesterday being driven not in service over the fly over at Perry Barr by a BC trainer presumably heading back to BC.
Quote from: MW on July 15, 2017, 07:11:09 AM
BC E400 (ex PB one) was on Thursday night staff bus duties. Usually a B7RLE. Spotted in Acocks Green / Shaftmoor Lane.
Not particularly noteworthy was 2240 on YW staff duty this morning. Seen in Acocks Green village. The new displays for AG/YW only say 'Staff Bus' and not the depot, so unsure whether this was on loan to AG or not. Most likely not.
YW 2240 is on loan to AG today. On the AG 1, on Church Road, at the Edgbasrton Old Church stop at 12:53 going towards Gopel Oak
@MW.
Quote from: 2206 on July 15, 2017, 04:38:43 PM
YW 2240 is on loan to AG today. On the AG 1, on Church Road, at the Edgbasrton Old Church stop at 12:53 going towards Gopel Oak @MW.
Ah,
Must have been on loan then. Having said that, if it was on YW staff duties, it'd be the first bus parked outside YW, so it may have been working for YW last night.
I'm told WA1856 went out as a change bus and ended up on PB907 late last night.
AG4504 is on PB907/A.
BC4594 is on PB67.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 17, 2017, 12:08:08 PM
I believe BC4594 is possibly on PB67? I've seen it pass me on the Tyburn Road twice, but haven't been able to see if it's in service (although it had passengers on). Would @Tony be able to confirm?
I have it this afternoon!
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 17, 2017, 12:08:08 PM
BC4594 is on PB67.
Typically swapped just before I get it. I think it may be on the 7 PM extra outbound only board, as it's just ran dead into City and round Lancaster Circus towards Livery Street
Quote from: John on July 17, 2017, 05:23:47 PM
Typically swapped just before I get it. I think it may be on the 7 PM extra outbound only board, as it's just ran dead into City and round Lancaster Circus towards Livery Street
It's back at BC on the 14 today
Has PB ever been allocated Tridents?
BC2138 is on PB67.
Quote from: Stevo on July 18, 2017, 09:04:42 AM
Has PB ever been allocated Tridents?
They've had Tridents on loan before, though. I recall, once, I saw a YW 43** on the 46, whilst I was waiting for the 101 at Newhall Street. (This was when the 7/46 ran from city via Newhall Street, so this sighting was a couple years back.)
1832 is on the 67
Quote from: Stevo on July 18, 2017, 09:04:42 AM
Has PB ever been allocated Tridents?
They got very close when LH closed in 2010, so close that 4473 was actually sent to PB for type training, but plans changed...
Quote from: B.C Driver on July 19, 2017, 11:42:42 AM
They got very close when LH closed in 2010, so close that 4473 was actually sent to PB for type training, but plans changed...
They've definitely had Trident ALXs on loan before. I recall a YW 43** on the 46, way back when the 7 & 46 left city centre via Newhall Street; that's where I had spotted it.
Quote from: clayderman on July 19, 2017, 11:50:03 AM
They've definitely had Trident ALXs on loan before. I recall a YW 43** on the 46, way back when the 7 & 46 left city centre via Newhall Street; that's where I had spotted it.
4200 has been on loan too before, ironically also on the 67.
AG4504 is on PB67.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 19, 2017, 12:54:01 PM
AG4504 is on PB67.
Why is this still being mentioned? It's not moved yet. It's an AG bus on paper but physically still at PB.
Quote from: MW on July 19, 2017, 12:56:13 PM
Why is this still being mentioned? It's not moved yet. It's an AG bus on paper but physically still at PB.
It's still PB. Not mentioned in the latest fleet changes.
Quote from: Jack B on July 19, 2017, 01:09:31 PM
It's still PB. Not mentioned in the latest fleet changes.
That proves my point even more. 4504 is a PB bus and 2244 is an AG bus. Why they're constantly getting reported is beyond me.
Quote from: MW on July 19, 2017, 01:11:53 PM
That proves my point even more. 4504 is a PB bus and 2244 is an AG bus. Why they're constantly getting reported is beyond me.
It's getting annoying now that every 'new' post in this thread is about 4504! TBH it should have gone by now though seem as it's fixed. Would mean 2244 is free to go to YW. It seems that 4504 is posted by one member on here.
Quote from: Jack B on July 19, 2017, 01:09:31 PM
It's still PB. Not mentioned in the latest fleet changes.
It is mentioned in the June fleet changes as transferring to Acocks Green. I think it had moved on paper but not physically, as MW has said
Quote from: Jack B on July 19, 2017, 01:14:17 PM
It's getting annoying now that every 'new' post in this thread is about 4504! TBH it should have gone by now though seem as it's fixed. Would mean 2244 is free to go to YW. It seems that 4504 is posted by one member on here.
You do know you could just mention me rather than make an indirect comment about me...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 19, 2017, 02:24:32 PM
You do know you could just mention me rather than make an indirect comment about me...
I didn't want start an argument over a little thing and mention a certain name that will end in a big arguement. Its just annoying having my phone telling me that 4504 is on a PB route, where its still living at for now.
BY1832 is on PB65.
BC4937 is on PBX3/4/5.
BY 1832 - PB28
I think I saw BC4873(?) on the 46
2134 is on the 16
4879 on the 33
Quote from: Sh4318 on July 22, 2017, 01:00:57 PM
2134 is on the 16
Does anyone know if it's still out? I understand loaned buses don't track, so according to the bus app, there's three possibilities: 14:20, 14:33, 14:46
Thanks
Quote from: clayderman on July 22, 2017, 02:11:27 PM
Does anyone know if it's still out? I understand loaned buses don't track, so according to the bus app, there's three possibilities: 14:20, 14:33, 14:46
Thanks
At Hockley towards city at 1412
Quote from: Tony on July 22, 2017, 02:13:51 PM
At Hockley towards city at 1412
Thank you,
@Tony Must be avoiding me; been waiting for almost an hour! :P
Got it! All I needed was a little patience. Thanks again, Tony
4741 on the 246
4879 came out this afternoon on a PM 67 extra
Quote from: John on July 24, 2017, 06:54:13 PM
4879 came out this afternoon on a PM 67 extra
There were 5 BC buses in PB at Lunchtime, I did wonder how many would come out. 6852 was one, but that doesn't appear to have been used
Quote from: Tony on July 24, 2017, 06:56:55 PM
There were 5 BC buses in PB at Lunchtime, I did wonder how many would come out. 6852 was one, but that doesn't appear to have been used
5 does seem a lot. I take it since BC is a larger garage, their more likely to have more spares although isn't that figure relative to each garage (e.g. 10% of total garage allocation) plus how are BC coping with this amount of vehicles gone (Albeit temporarily).
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on July 24, 2017, 11:43:05 PM
5 does seem a lot. I take it since BC is a larger garage, their more likely to have more spares although isn't that figure relative to each garage (e.g. 10% of total garage allocation) plus how are BC coping with this amount of vehicles gone (Albeit temporarily).
Revised summer timetables came in from Sunday so PVR should be reduced, allowing for vehicles to be loaned elsewhere.
BY 1820 on the PB 52
Quote from: Tony on August 01, 2017, 04:36:40 PM
BY 1820 on the PB 52
4949 was driven into garage as well, and 1838 is in the hall. Don't know if they have been used. I was an hour late leaving garage this afternoon due to no bus
I have 1820 for the afternoon of. 65/67s.
4949 is also out, either on 65, 67 or Suttons
4949 on X4 toward Asda at Sutton around 5 mins ago
Pershore Road branded Enviro400 on the X4
Quote from: John on August 02, 2017, 05:20:42 PM
Pershore Road branded Enviro400 on the X4
4902.
Also, 1800 was on the 16 a couple of hours back.
4913 on the 94
4949 on the 101
Quote from: Tony on August 03, 2017, 09:25:23 AM
4913 on the 94
4949 on the 101
Pershore Road branded 4907 is on the 33. 11.10am from Wellhead Lane to Pheasey
Quote from: John on August 03, 2017, 11:21:12 AM
Pershore Road branded 4907 is on the 33. 11.10am from Wellhead Lane to Pheasey
4907's still out on the 33 - left city at 2127.
4907 on the 33s again
4913 on afternoon X4 extra. Stays out to be the last bus in tonight
4873 was also parked in garage, not sure if it went out
BY1800 on PB 66
4907 and 4913 both on 67 boards
Quote from: John on August 07, 2017, 01:11:45 PM
4907 and 4913 both on 67 boards
Both now back at BC. 4907 seen on 45 earlier, 4913 seen on 63
Quote from: Jack B on July 19, 2017, 02:28:00 PM
I didn't want start an argument over a little thing and mention a certain name that will end in a big arguement. Its just annoying having my phone telling me that 4504 is on a PB route, where its still living at for now.
4504 is now at AG, on the 5 today
BC 2148 on the PB 71
Watch out for lots of loan vehicles turning up at Walsall and Wolverhampton in the next 7 days, both garages have V Festival and Rail replacement work.
Reserve fleet 4201 to WN is likely to be an early move
Yw6123 - ag37.
6144 is on the AG1
BY1804 is on PB 66.
BY 1800 is on the 66 this morning.
BY1830 is on PB 52/A
Does anyone know whether 6123 & 6144 are still at ag? If they are do we know long it's likely to be before they go back to yw?
BY 1801 is on the PB 28 today.
BY 1824 on PB 71.
YW 6144 on AG 72.
6144 on the X12
6123 (YW) - X12
1804 is at PB and on the 94 today.
Quote from: James4368 on August 21, 2017, 10:05:45 AM
6123 (YW) - X12
It was heading into Solihull at 10:15. If anyone wants to find it, it should have left Solihull at 13:55 and will be at Birmingham Airport at 14:26 going towards the City Centre.
Quote from: Gareth on August 21, 2017, 12:01:56 PM
1804 is at PB and on the 94 today.
It was in the City Centre at about 16:05.
6144 - ag37 (just left city).
1801 and 1824 are on the 16
6144 still at AG, on the x12 today followed by 6123.
6123 was on the 11C today. Passed it on an E to the Garage on Aston Lane
4226 currently going through Newtown to do a peak 67.
Transfer not loan
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2017, 04:15:29 PM
Transfer not loan
Is 4226 going to be trapped then? Great to hear it's moved, beastly, needs a repaint though.
I saw it too. Surprised we are getting another. Will 4225 come back as well?
Nice to have another one with us that I haven't drove
Quote from: John on September 04, 2017, 04:51:43 PM
I saw it too. Nice to have another one with us that I haven't drove
It is a beast! Groaning gearbox and duck sounding bell. Lol I remember seeing when it was previously at PB with the unfinished Soho Road branding and was stuck on the 94. Desperately wants a repaint.
Quote from: Jack on September 04, 2017, 04:37:46 PM
Is 4226 going to be trapped then? Great to hear it's moved, beastly, needs a repaint though.
It is only likely to be short term, and the intention is it stays on the 38 once settled in
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2017, 05:32:25 PM
It is only likely to be short term, and the intention is it stays on the 38 once settled in
Shame. Hopefully it will get its quickly red/white repaint soon.
2242 on the 72
1809 is on the 16.
BC493* is on PB52/A.
1799 is on the 52
AG 4655 is on the YW 6 !
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 30, 2017, 04:41:54 PM
AG 4655 is on the YW 6 !
No it's not.It's on the 5 and has been all day
Quote from: Tony on September 30, 2017, 04:45:18 PM
No it's not.It's on the 5 and has been all day
The display is wrong then as I've seen the driver on the 5/31 many a time.
1834 is on the 16.
2236 is on the 37
BC4902 is on PB52/A.
4264 was a lovely bus to drive at Pensnett today
2236 is on AG73.
WA4127 on WNs 79E
4879 (7)
1824 (65)
both on loan to PB today
I've got 1824 on the 67 this morning
4879 is on the 16
4871 at PB on the 16, as well as 4879
1824 on the 28
4311 at pn
BC 4871 on the 67. Either a late board or off a school as I don't recall passing it early this morning
Quote from: John on October 16, 2017, 09:19:15 AM
BC 4871 on the 67. Either a late board or off a school as I don't recall passing it early this morning
Looks like it is probably on 67-08 which stays out until last trip at 17:10 from City
WA 1882 on PB 28.
WA1882 on the PB 28.
YW 2242 on the 58
807 & 4132 on loan to Pensnett today
WA 1882 is on the PB 66 today.
807 on loan at PN
BC 4934 is on the 7 this evening
4537 on 129
2248 (YW) is on the 37 today
AG have 4 loans this morning
2236 on the 37
2248 on the 58
4251 on the 11C
4256 on the 11C
Quote from: Tony on November 07, 2017, 08:36:36 AM
AG have 4 loans this morning
2236 on the 37
2248 on the 58
4251 on the 11C
4256 on the 11C
Looked odd seeing 4251 and 4256 in Acocks Green with Sandwell and Dudley Low Fare Zone vinyls.
4256 was in Acocks Green on the 11C at about 08:30 this morning, 4256 was later in Acocks Green at about 16:30.
4256 WB to AG
YW 2233 On Loan to AG out on 58 8)
2005 seen on a pn route, and 2110 seen on wn 5
2233 on the 37, just leaving City
YW 2230 On Loan to AG
Currently on 73 and worked the 09:30 Solihull Station - Heartlands Hospital
YW 2235 On Loan to AG out on 73 8)
4276 which has transferred WB-PB is currently on loan to AG on the 11A
Quote from: Tony on December 09, 2017, 01:28:32 PM
4276 which has transferred WB-PB is currently on loan to AG on the 11A
It's on the 11C today.
1802 is on the 28. Saw it on Short Heath Road about 3.45pm towards Heartlands
YW 2235 is on the AG 37 today.
It was in Acocks Green going towards the City Centre at about 15:20 today.
4243 & 4260 currently at AG. These are loans not transfers
YW 2232 On Loan to AG out on the 37
Seen in Solihull around 14:15
I had 1832 on the 67 as a change bus for 4282. It's back in garage now but probably be back out later
4963 is out on the X10.
4933 is out on the 246.
1832 - 28
Unid E400-129
2232 - 37
1832 on the 52
PB 96 - BY 1832.
At Bradford Road, Heathland Avenue at 15:17, scheduled to be in Chelmsley Wood at 15:48.
PN 2092 on WN4
3 for us today
1814, a 17 branded OmniLink and I have 4241
Quote from: John on January 09, 2018, 07:40:44 AM
3 for us today
1814, a 17 branded OmniLink and I have 4241
1814 seems to not have updated blinds, on the full 66 but only displaying 66E Erdington
BC6866 is on PB907 this morning.
6850 on pbx4
Quote from: Nxwm on January 10, 2018, 03:03:10 PM
6850 on pbx4
Blimey allocation to BC didn't last long, robbing them already from the poor harborne customers
2082 on the WA 29
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 10, 2018, 03:05:49 PM
Blimey allocation to BC didn't last long, robbing them already from the poor harborne customers
@Trident 4194 6850 is a 66 plate MMC and is most likely to be found on X61/1/2 (when not on loan) hahaha or now the harborne corridor as it's unbranded
17 branded 1793 is on the 52
6865 has just passed me at Kingstanding Circle heading towards Perry Barr Garage. Was this on loan too
@Tony? Unless it was 6865 I saw earlier which was on a morning peak 907...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 10, 2018, 07:24:47 PM
6865 has just passed me at Kingstanding Circle heading towards Perry Barr Garage. Was this on loan too @Tony? Unless it was 6865 I saw earlier which was on a morning peak 907...
6850; 6865 & 6866 all on loan to PB
Quote from: Tony on January 10, 2018, 07:39:13 PM
6850; 6865 & 6866 all on loan to PB
How many buses do Perry Barr have on loan today then? Got to be at least five...
WB 4241 was on PB 33 today.
BC6850, 6865 and 6866 are on PB907 (6865 and 6866 also operated morning 907A trips).
BC2138 is on the 37. Currently in Acocks Green Village heading towards City.
WB 4241 on PB 16.
Quote from: MW on January 11, 2018, 03:57:40 PM
BC2138 is on the 37. Currently in Acocks Green Village heading towards City.
Was very surprised to see that coming towards me this afternoon. In Acocks Green going to Solihull at 15:20
756 on loan at WN
Quote from: Dom on January 12, 2018, 08:13:11 AM
756 on loan at WN
see my post last night
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.3765
6865 is on PB907/A again...
Quote from: Tony on January 12, 2018, 08:20:28 AM
see my post last night
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.3765
Do apologise, so many posts easy to miss things at times. Interesting move swapping a LWB for SWB. What was the reason for this if I may ask?
2138 on ag37 again. Just left city.
4161 & 4596 both on loan from WA to WN.
4161 is on the 1 and 4596 is on the 3.
Quote from: Nathan on January 15, 2018, 12:55:27 PM
4161 & 4596 both on loan from WA to WN.
4161 is on the 1 and 4596 is on the 3.
Only other loans today are
6850; 6865 & 6866 still at PB
2138 still at AG
Quote from: Tony on January 15, 2018, 01:17:17 PM
2138 still at AG
On the 37 in Acocks Green, going towards the City Centre at about 16:00.
Quote from: Tony on January 15, 2018, 01:17:17 PM
Only other loans today are
6850; 6865 & 6866 still at PB
2138 still at AG
6850 at least is now back at BC - on the 24 today.
Quote from: Mike K on January 16, 2018, 08:53:29 AM
6850 at least is now back at BC - on the 24 today.
2138 & 6850 back at BC
2143 & 2145 both in service at the moment transfer to Coventry (via paint) later today
6865 & 6866 still at PB
1807 on the peak 67 extra this evening
Sure i saw 4193 on the 255 or am i going mad?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 17, 2018, 04:34:18 PM
Sure i saw 4193 on the 255 or am i going mad?
Must have been either 4139 or 4153, both on the 255
2127 on AG 1E today, around 7:15 pm at Acocks Green Island.
Quote from: Bus1237 on January 17, 2018, 10:21:10 PM
2127 on AG 1E today, around 7:15 pm at Acocks Green Island.
Isn't this an AG vehicle ?
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on January 17, 2018, 10:34:31 PM
Isn't this an AG vehicle ?
Nah you've misread it for 2227. He / she said 2127. BC had 2138 over a few days ago so this must have replaced it.
I honestly thought it read 2227 and I even checked the fleet list to see if I missed something !
Apologies,
2127 is on the 5.
Quote from: V89MOA on January 19, 2018, 09:45:33 AM
2127 is on the 5.
2144 is on the AG 58
4268 is on the PB 67
Not sure if mentioned, but 6866 back at BC, not sure about 6865.
Quote from: B.C Driver on January 19, 2018, 12:48:43 PM
Not sure if mentioned, but 6866 back at BC, not sure about 6865.
Yes both back
Only BC buses currently out on loan are 2127 & 2144 at AG and reserve fleet trident 4185 at PN
BY1793 (branded for 17 also) is on loan to PB, out on the 46. Left city not too long ago
2127 out on ag37 today - not long passed through Tyseley heading for Solihull.
4268 on a 65 board. 65/67s
2127 is on the 73 today.
WA2114 is on PN246.
BY 1806 on PB 907.
Been reported on a Facebook group that BC6858 is currently on PB907. Additionally BC6856 was on PB46 BC6880 was on PB869/7 and BC6887 was on PB838A/67 this morning. BC6887 is back out this afternoon on PB907.
sorry to be a nuisance but which service(s) are the majority of the 67 reg BC based
platinum's currently working on please? presumably the 22/23? but not sure where from?. Lower bull st maybe? thanks
Quote from: windy miller on January 24, 2018, 06:31:39 PM
sorry to be a nuisance but which service(s) are the majority of the 67 reg BC based
platinum's currently working on please? presumably the 22/23? but not sure where from?. Lower bull st maybe? thanks
67 plates are have been bought for the Harbornes, so yes - the 22/23, but also includes the 24 & 29. However, a few of these have been spotted on the already existing Platinum routes (X1/X2/X61), which are usually allocated to 66 plates and vice versa.
The Harbornes enter city via Great Charles Street Queensway, Livery Street, before terminating/starting from Steelhouse Lane, near the Police headquarters (Lloyd House). They leave city via Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, Smallbrook Queensway, Suffolk Street Queensway before returning to the original route out of city via Broad Street.
Quote from: windy miller on January 24, 2018, 06:31:39 PM
sorry to be a nuisance but which service(s) are the majority of the 67 reg BC based
platinum's currently working on please? presumably the 22/23? but not sure where from?. Lower bull st maybe? thanks
22, 23, 24 and 29.
No they don't use Lower Bull Street, Lower Bull Street is where the Perry Barr services stop.
Livery Street, Colmore Circus Queensway, Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, Smallbrook Queensway is the route in the City Centre.
Stops are MS12 on Moor Street outside the Clayton Hotel, SH8 on Colmore Circus Queensway round the corner from the Police HQ, By the Stairs/Lifts down to the Markets on Smallbrook Queensway, Round the corner from Snow Hill Station on Livery Street.
Brill. Many thanks to both of you for the info much appreciated.
2127 is still at AG, it was on the 1 earlier.
WB Enviro 400 4928 is on PN129.
BC6880 was on PB 907.
Quote from: Jack on January 27, 2018, 06:25:15 PM
BC6880 was on PB 907.
6858 (on the 907)
6887 ( just leaving city on the 67 then nback to garage)
are both on loan to PB today
4152 -x10
Are there any BC 'loaners' out on Saturday/Sundays? or are they weekdays only? thanks
Quote from: windy miller on February 03, 2018, 02:30:06 AM
Are there any BC 'loaners' out on Saturday/Sundays? or are they weekdays only? thanks
one of the bc buses at acocks green did the first 37 of the day this morning
Quote from: Jack6101 on February 03, 2018, 07:42:44 AM
one of the bc buses at acocks green did the first 37 of the day this morning
Which would now mean it's on the X12.
There's one on the 37 with the bar under the destination painted in red. That probably narrows it down a bit.
Quote from: MW on February 03, 2018, 08:55:44 AM
There's one on the 37 with the bar under the destination painted in red. That probably narrows it down a bit.
2142
2141 will be leaving Solihull on the 5 in the next few minutes.
Quote from: MW on February 03, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
2141 will be leaving Solihull on the 5 in the next few minutes.
Just leaving city now
2126 leaving Solihull Town Centre now on the 37.
3 buses out on loan to other garages today
2141 & 2142 both at AG
4594 at Pensnett
WN 4152 on PN 246.
2141 on the 73 and 2142 on the 72 today.
2141 is on ag58 today. Just seen in olton heading for the Swan.
Quote from: WMT3000 on February 07, 2018, 10:15:18 AM
2141 is on ag58 today. Just seen in olton heading for the Swan.
Only one today, 2142 now back at BC
I was thinking of any '67 plate platinum's on loan at week ends?
4324 is on the 8.
Quote from: V89MOA on February 16, 2018, 11:08:57 AM
4324 is on the 8.
It's on late night board, so if it hasn't got swapped later in the day, it will do the 8s all day then go on 89 from 17:15 and until 23:35.
WN4324 is on WA77 today.
WB 4268 on PB 16.
WN45** on the PN 129
6879 is on the 16.
Quote from: V89MOA on March 02, 2018, 10:08:37 AM
6879 is on the 16.
We also have 6890. Was on the 65 this morning
Quote from: V89MOA on March 02, 2018, 10:08:37 AM
6879 is on the 16.
Just spotted this, I wondered what it was doing at Hockley Circus!
Quote from: MasterPlan on March 02, 2018, 12:05:25 PM
Just spotted this, I wondered what it was doing at Hockley Circus!
Does anybody know if it's still out?
is that the 1st platinum on the 16 or have any of the PB ones crept onto there in the past?
Quote from: 37351ml on March 02, 2018, 01:55:38 PM
is that the 1st platinum on the 16 or have any of the PB ones crept onto there in the past?
Pretty sure some of ours have been on there in the past
been out here a while waiting for 6879. I think it may have been taken off. :(
Quote from: CL on March 02, 2018, 03:35:50 PM
been out here a while waiting for 6879. I think it may have been taken off. :(
Never mind - you'll probably get it on the 24 next week ;)
Quote from: Mike K on March 02, 2018, 04:33:17 PM
Never mind - you'll probably get it on the 24 next week ;)
Complete with new etching and broken USB chargers now ;)
Quote from: V89MOA on March 02, 2018, 06:55:17 PM
Complete with new etching and broken USB chargers now ;)
Been etched today on the 16? Guess it didn't take long.
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 08:06:18 PM
Been etched today on the 16?
Very much doubt it
Quote from: Tony on March 02, 2018, 09:03:52 PM
Very much doubt it
Yes I really doubt it. People assume Platniums on standard routes that go through not so good areas will be etched or in general trashed. Hockley and Handsworth Wood on the 16 (one I've just realised), 51 through Newtown, 94 for most of the route and more that I can't be bothered to mention.
You do get some right characters on the 16 to say the least. However saying it must have happened on route X or Y because of personal opinions is silly.
Quote from: MasterPlan on March 02, 2018, 10:31:10 PM
You do get some right characters on the 16 to say the least. However saying it must have happened on route X or Y because of personal opinions is silly.
I've seen a few on there as well, not forgetting the drunk guy who is often on the 51, there's some videos of him on the YouTube.
WA4598 is on loan to WN today. It's on the 69.
WB based Enviro 200 815 is on WN33.
WB 4254 on the WA 70 today
WB Enviro 200 838 is on WN3
WB838 is on the 81 (WN) today.
WB's 812 is also at WN. It's on the 54
4963 on the 9
1799 is currentry at Perry Barr. Just left Sutton Coldfield on the X4 towards Birmingham.
762 now on loan to AG
755 returned to WN
West brom enviro 400 on hire today on the 9
Walsall trident on hire today on the 9 but might be changed over
4956- PN 9- better than the Mmc!!!
811 at WA on 301
1810 with us today. About to go onto the 38 AM board
BY 1822 on PB 67.
1932. On 98 just seen it on moor st
Quote from: John on April 23, 2018, 07:51:24 AM
1810 with us today. About to go onto the 38 AM board
Quote from: P419 EJW on April 23, 2018, 04:52:17 PM
BY 1822 on PB 67.
I've been told that Running Boards 38/02 and 67/14 are now operated by BY...Can
@Tony confirm? As it would explain why people have seen BY vehicles on there today...
4624 on PB16
YW 2233 on AG 37 today
1898 or 1899 is on the 17. Just left City
WA 4354 on PN 9.
WN 4325 on loan to Walsall and on the 7A
Reserve fleet 4180 has joined 4139 & 4150 at Pensnett
17 branded 1790 not long left Perry Barr, looks like going onto the 952
4139 is out on the 129.
1799 on the 67. Not the Bordesley board as that is 1836
1790 on 952. Left city about 17.50
4944 is on the 16.
We have a Bordesley OnniLink this afternoon, been driven to garage by one of our engineers. Think it is on the 66
PB 4281 on WB 46
Quote from: WB Driver on May 30, 2018, 03:32:51 PM
PB 4281 on WB 46
You must have had 4291 recently too. As it was on a PM peak 65 board this afternoon, and the driver could not get our 67 up as WB and PN routes were still on the Hannover
1822 on the 46. Parked at Perry Barr now
BY 1822 is on the PB 28 today, it was at Ward End, The Fox and Goose going towards Great Barr at about 14:00
WN 847 has been on WB46 all day.
PB 1878
28 branded on BG 55
okay thanks
1873 on the 55. Saw it at 11.45am at the Fox & Goose City bound
28 branded 1873 still at Bordesley. Quite funny it was on the 38 this morning
Park Lane based 851 is on WA's 301 today.
To do day 28 branded bus on 55 & on 65/7 a branded 17 bus
How come this happen
Quote from: Solo1 on June 18, 2018, 08:05:53 PM
To do day 28 branded bus on 55 & on 65/7 a branded 17 bus
How come this happen
The 17 branded OmniLink was more than likely on the Bordesley 67 afternoon running board they now run
Quote from: John on June 18, 2018, 08:12:11 PM
The 17 branded OmniLink was more than likely on the Bordesley 67 afternoon running board they now run
how come Bordesley are running a trip on 67
Quote from: Solo1 on June 18, 2018, 08:44:31 PM
how come Bordesley are running a trip on 67
No idea. They have took over our 38/02 and 67/14 running boards, looks like one of their school duties as it is the same driver every day. 71s school service then one and a half trips on the 67 finishing in City just before 6.30pm
Quote from: Solo1 on June 18, 2018, 08:44:31 PM
how come Bordesley are running a trip on 67
The maintenance contract for the Scanias at BY is for 49 vehicles, so they always try to keep the same number of running boards in the garage
WN 4578 on WA 8 & 89.
1873 still at Bordesley. On the 55 today
PB 1873 (28 Branded) is on the BY 55 today.
By Ward End Park (Drews Lane) at about 10:55 going towards the Fox and Goose.
AG 4242 on PB 952.
WN 850 on WA 4M (12:00 ex Merry Hill) & 4H (if it's still on there, 16:37 ex Walsall).
Quote from: P419 EJW on June 26, 2018, 12:14:28 PM
WN 850 on WA 4M (12:00 ex Merry Hill) & 4H (if it's still on there, 16:37 ex Walsall).
863 is also on loan to WA from WN. It's on the 4H.
Quote from: Nathan on June 26, 2018, 12:57:01 PM
863 is also on loan to WA from WN. It's on the 4H.
No longer on 4H. 1879 replaced 863. 850 is still out on 4M at the moment (16:12).
4528 will be on Suttons. Was the afternoon 838
AG 4242 is on the PB 94 today.
It was on the Washwood Heath Road by Ward End Park (Drews Lane) going towards the Fox and Goose and Chelmsley Wood at about 11:00 this morning.
4528 is on the 33 today
2213 is on the 18.
Quote from: John on June 27, 2018, 01:35:16 PM
4528 is on the 33 today
It's on late night board, if it stays on there all day & night, back to garage at 01:02.
4133, 4134, 4136, 4321, 4582 @ BC
Quote from: BN on June 27, 2018, 07:59:21 PM
4133, 4134, 4136, 4321, 4582 @ BC
Are they on loan for the JLR shuttles?
Quote from: 2206 on June 27, 2018, 08:02:40 PM
Are they on loan for the JLR shuttles?
Cricket.
4528 is on the 16
WN 850 on WA 6.
AG 4242 is on the PB 33 today.
On Bull Street in the City Centre at 15:45.
BC 6832 on loan to perry barr on the 7
BC6832 is on PBX3/4/5 today.
4528 is on the 33
Quote from: John on July 02, 2018, 05:21:12 PM
4528 is on the 33
And again today
4242 on a 67 school board
WN 852 on WA 70A.
AG 4528 is on the 94, looks strange seeing 4528 on there with its ticket branding.
At the Fox and Goose at 14:50 going towards the City Centre
According to a post on Facebook, WN2001 has been on loan to Coventry today. It was on the JLR contract earlier. Apparently it'll be on loan until Friday.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 04, 2018, 07:37:50 PM
According to a post on Facebook, WN2001 has been on loan to Coventry today. It was on the JLR contract earlier. Apparently it'll be on loan until Friday.
Just about to ask if anyone had seen the loan wolf today.
Quote from: 2206 on July 04, 2018, 06:58:48 PM
AG 4528 is on the 94, looks strange seeing 4528 on there with its ticket branding.
At the Fox and Goose at 14:50 going towards the City Centre
I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there any differences between the '03 & '53 reg Gemini's. Apart from the '53 regs have tree deflectors (excluding 4475, 4480, 4518) and the screens (when new)
Quote from: Sh4318 on July 04, 2018, 08:16:48 PM
I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there any differences between the '03 & '53 reg Gemini's. Apart from the '53 regs have tree deflectors (excluding 4475, 4480, 4518) and the screens (when new)
Nope, they're part of the same batch. Differences between 4475-4534 and 4635-4679 & presumably the rest are that the older ones have an extra indicator repeater above the rear wheel, the heater controls inside and to me the newer 4635-79 batch always felt slightly nippier although that's just probably down to individual bus characteristics.
Quote from: MW on July 04, 2018, 08:21:04 PM
Nope, they're part of the same batch. Differences between 4475-4534 and 4635-4679 & presumably the rest are that the older ones have an extra indicator repeater above the rear wheel, the heater controls inside and to me the newer 4635-79 batch always felt slightly nippier although that's just probably down to individual bus characteristics.
'54 regs seem to howl when accelerating
Quote from: Sh4318 on July 04, 2018, 08:51:22 PM
'54 regs seem to howl when accelerating
Most of the older ones I've driven have either had their kickdown removed and thus not been able to scream/rev as much or they've felt ever so slightly less powerful.
Whether that helps you or not, I don't know
Quote from: MW on July 04, 2018, 10:46:05 PM
Most of the older ones I've driven have either had their kickdown removed and thus not been able to scream/rev as much or they've felt ever so slightly less powerful.
Whether that helps you or not, I don't know
03 plate Gemini's better than 53 plate Gemini's. Most of the 53 plates have worked at WB so they probably wrecked most of them. 03 plates are the best batch there is.
Quote from: Jack on July 04, 2018, 11:44:48 PM
03 plate Gemini's better than 53 plate Gemini's. Most of the 53 plates have worked at WB so they probably wrecked most of them. 03 plates are the best batch there is.
You'd think that all of that is rubbish, and they'd be the same, but funnily enough, a few of the engineers I spoke to whilst the 45xx were returning to AG also said that these buses were in a lot better condition before they left AG. Even whilst driving them, a lot of them had worn out steering wheels for example, whilst the 46xx batch were still tidy. Having said that, 4508 was one that always stood out to me as being a very good bus.
4242 on the 67
Anyone knows the whereabouts of 2001, per chance?
Quote from: CL on July 05, 2018, 10:43:08 AM
Anyone knows the whereabouts of 2001, per chance?
Just seen her drive past the bus I was on (Johnsons 87), on Kenilworth Road. A tad annoying as I'm off to Solihull now. Now that I know she's out, I'll catch the 82 back to Coventry, as soon as I arrive..
She was displaying the 28; is that the route number given to the JLR shuttle? And how long does it stay out?
Update: finally caught a photo, just as she was entering the garage. Cheers for the help,
@centralcontrol &
@2206
Will nxbus be trying out the decker that Tamworth on loan
Quote from: Solo1 on July 13, 2018, 09:00:30 PM
Will nxbus be trying out the decker that Tamworth on loan
Is it any different to the current Streetdecks?
Quote from: MW on July 13, 2018, 09:20:52 PM
Is it any different to the current Streetdecks?
It's a electic hybrid.
BY Omnilink on PB 28. Left Perry Beeches for Heartlands not long ago.
Quote from: Jack on July 21, 2018, 05:56:53 PM
BY Omnilink on PB 28. Left Perry Beeches for Heartlands not long ago.
1814
Quote from: John on July 21, 2018, 05:58:04 PM
1814
That must of been the same one I saw on the 7 on Thursday on Summer Lane.
Quote from: Jack on July 21, 2018, 06:50:04 PM
That must of been the same one I saw on the 7 on Thursday on Summer Lane.
We had 1821 in the week so could have been that one
4166 now back at BC
4139, 50, 80 back at PN.
1814 on the X14
1814 on the 952
1814 on the 71
PB4800 appears to be on BC61. It left Smallbrook Queensway at around 19:33 with "X61 Frankley" on the blinds. It appeared to already have passengers onboard and loaded more when it got to Smallbrook Queensway, so doesn't look like it's on the 501 cricket shuttle.
1814 on the 952
Quote from: John on August 02, 2018, 10:56:09 AM
1814 on the 952
Currently layover on Hassop Road to do the 11:38 to town.
4545 at BC on the 14
WN 4335 on WA 41 all day, and if it stays on that board later then will do 37 & 41.
WN 4363 on WA 8 & 89.
AG 6701 on BC 61/63
4338 on loan to WA made PM peak apperances on 77
847 is parked up in WA yard
Quote from: PB2938 on September 11, 2018, 09:41:34 PM
4338 on loan to WA made PM peak apperances on 77
847 is parked up in WA yard
847 spent the day on the 4H today. Photo credit to Nathan James Carter: https://flic.kr/p/29ACM3X
WN2001 on WA31
847 is on the 36 in Walsall
2209 on the YW 6
WB 757 on PN 2
WN's 851 on WA's 36/39
PB 4819 on BC 60.
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 02, 2018, 01:57:47 PM
PB 4819 on BC 60.
I was very surprised to see this.
It did the 13:37 60 from Birmingham City Centre (Moor Street Queensway) for Cranes Park, if anyone is looking for it.
Quote from: 2206 on October 02, 2018, 02:13:46 PM
I was very surprised to see this.
It did 13:37 60 from Birmingham City Centre (Moor Street Queensway) for Cranes Park, if anyone is looking for it.
13:43*
2223 is on the 18.
Quote from: V89MOA on October 05, 2018, 02:21:09 PM
2223 is on the 18.
6 today, in Brum in approx 30 minutes.
WB 4965 on the WN 1 this morning
6703 is on the 35
AG 2201 - YW 6
WA based 4349 is on WN2.
WA 4349 was on WN 5 this afternoon.
WA1862 was on PB66 earlier.
WA 1862 - PB 952
Quote from: Jack on October 24, 2018, 03:11:57 PM
WA 1862 - PB 952
Save this being reported every day this is on long term loan to PB to cover a mod programme on PB's Scanias
Quote from: Tony on October 24, 2018, 03:17:04 PM
Save this being reported every day this is on long term loan to PB to cover a mod programme on PB's Scanias
what a mod programmed if you don't mind me asking
Quote from: Jack6101 on October 24, 2018, 03:46:45 PM
what a mod programmed if you don't mind me asking
It's a programme of mods....
Just seen a photo of AG6705 on BCA52.
4585 on the Pershore Road. Just leaving City with a paper destination
4552 on the Amazon also with paper destination
817 is on the 6 at Pensnett. Just in Stourbridge now
4544 on Pershore Road this lunchtime.
WB817 was on WA34/36/39/89 today.
WN 2085 on the 29 finished at 21:30
PN2107 is on WN6
Quote from: Nathan on November 13, 2018, 11:21:33 AM
PN2107 is on WN6
Along with 2105 and 2114 for the darts.
WB 758 is on the 28 (PN)
Quote from: BN on November 13, 2018, 03:23:41 PM
Loan? Transfer I believe.
That's the one WB are supposed to keep
1918-31/32
Three Kings Ferry Volvo/Caetanos are currently on loan to BC, one is 501 FJ11 RAU, I brought that up from Gillingham last night, not sure what the other two are, outside contractors are fetching them today
Crimson 807 on the 29
WN 2079 on WA 29.
WB 807 still at WA been on 70A today on 3 all night.
WN 4318 on PN 2A
6141; 6143 & 6147 on loan to BC this evening (not out yet before anyone asks what route)
Quote from: Tony on December 11, 2018, 02:32:46 PM
6141; 6143 & 6147 on loan to BC this evening (not out yet before anyone asks what route)
are they gonna come out
Quote from: Tony on December 11, 2018, 02:32:46 PM
6141; 6143 & 6147 on loan to BC this evening (not out yet before anyone asks what route)
6141 is on X20.
6143 is out on th 24 today
6141 is also on the 23
614* (YW) - 60
Quote from: Rob2832 on December 12, 2018, 08:57:03 AM
Where and what time did you see this? :)
08:05-08:10 On Coventry Road by the Aldi heading for Birmingham
Quote from: Rob2832 on December 12, 2018, 05:53:14 PM
6141 & 6143 were on 23 & 24 and 6147 was on the 60 :)
6136 is on the X20 as well
@Rob2832.
It arrived on the Priory Queensway having come form Rednal/QE/Birmingham University at about 17:40
Quote from: Mike K on December 12, 2018, 08:16:37 AM
6143 is out on th 24 today
6141 is also on the 23
Why so many loans?
6143-x22
This morning.
6147 was on the 60, seen at Yardley Swan going towards Cranes Park at 08:00.
6141 was on Solihull 876/877 schools, seen on Lode Lane by JLR having not long finished the School device at about 08:40, I think this goes onto the 60 afterwards as well.
Just seen a photo of 6137 on the X20
6145 also on the 60
Seen heading for Birmingham at The Wheatsheaf around midday.
6136 just came up from bc past moor st with x70 coleshill on the display
Quote from: 37351ml on December 13, 2018, 08:54:12 PM
6136 just came up from bc past moor st with x70 coleshill on the display
must have been work bus for hams hall one normally runs in convoy wiv the x70 that gets into town for about 3
6141 also on X70 alongside 6136
6145 was on the X1 this morning not sure if it still is
Quote from: Rob2832 on December 14, 2018, 03:14:43 PM
6145 was on the X1 this morning not sure if it still is
Still on there just before 5 leaving Coventry
How long are the red mmcs staying at bc?
Quote from: SL 16 YPN on December 14, 2018, 10:51:19 PM
How long are the red mmcs staying at bc?
I came up with a theory
So Yardley wood are loaning some of the red MMC to release the platinums to Birmingham central and then when some tridents get withdrawn the red MMC's can go back get transferred to Acocks green the platinums which are waiting at Wolverhampton can go to birmingham central for ticket machine and go to Yardley wood
I tried to explain as best as I can
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on December 14, 2018, 10:55:29 PM
I came up with a theory
So Yardley wood are loaning some of the red MMC to release the platinums to Birmingham central and then when some tridents get withdrawn the red MMC's can go back get transferred to Acocks green the platinums which are waiting at Wolverhampton can go to birmingham central for ticket machine and go to Yardley wood
I tried to explain as best as I can
As of a week or so ago, BC had 3 vehicles at Carlyle for repairs and 5505 also seems to have been at Hartshornes for some time, so maybe BC is short of buses at the moment.
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on December 14, 2018, 10:55:29 PM
I came up with a theory
So Yardley wood are loaning some of the red MMC to release the platinums to Birmingham central and then when some tridents get withdrawn the red MMC's can go back get transferred to Acocks green the platinums which are waiting at Wolverhampton can go to birmingham central for ticket machine and go to Yardley wood
I tried to explain as best as I can
No need for theories. Purely BC struggling so borrowing available buses
@Tony what's happening with 758. Haven't seen it mentioned on here and its still showing as a WB bus in the fleetlist, however it still seems to be at PN, was on the 7 today. Is it a transfer or long term loan?
Quote from: Mike K on December 14, 2018, 11:08:06 PM
As of a week or so ago, BC had 3 vehicles at Carlyle for repairs and 5505 also seems to have been at Hartshornes for some time, so maybe BC is short of buses at the moment.
Thanks
@Mike K and
@Tony
Crimson MMCs on 63 and X22. One could also be on the Amazon
6136 on 60 and 6137 on 63 and 6145 on X22
6143 - 60
Why all the ex YW 61xx at BC?
Quote from: Wolves256 on December 16, 2018, 12:01:07 PM
Why all the ex YW 61xx at BC?
Tony said that BC are short of usable buses. and so since these have been freed up by new platinums for the 50, BC are borrowing them.
6141 on 60
6143 was on the X2 earlier, it operated the 07:54 peak time X2 which starts at Yardley, Swan for Solihull getting there at 08:30, where it leaves on another X2 for Birmingham, not sure what it does after that.
It's usually a platinum and it's the first time i've seen one of these loans on there, does anyone know if it's still out?
6136 was on the 23 this evening.
is that still at BC do you mean last night or is it on an all day board today? wouldnt mind a pic
Quote from: cris 99 on December 21, 2018, 11:03:33 AM
is that still at BC do you mean last night or is it on an all day board today? wouldnt mind a pic
Sorry Cris i saw that yesterday evening. When i posted just after midnight i'd seen it about 2 or 3 hrs before. I'm unsure whether it's still at bc today.
PN 4326 on WN 79 this morning
As this vehicle been transferred to Wolverhampton or West Brom as Tonys up dates show its gone to the latter info as always will be greatly appreciated thanks
Apologies for my previous post regarding 4326 just checked the up dates again and it shows it's gone to Wolverhampton apologies again on my part
On loan to Pensnett 808 on 18
WB 4762 on loan to perry barr seem at john willmott school
On loan to Perry Barr 4762 on 7
WB1911 is on PB65/67.
WB4762, AG6117 and AG6123 are on PB907.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 17, 2019, 07:37:14 AM
WB4762, PN6117 and PN6123 are on PB907.
Just a slight correction to that AG6117 and AG6123
Quote from: Tony on January 17, 2019, 08:02:40 AM
Just a slight correction to that AG6117 and AG6123
Ah ok. Wasn't too sure whether they had transferred yet or not, so took the chance by saying they were still Pensnett's... 😂
WB4762 and AG6123 are on PB907/A.
AG6117 is on PBX3/4/5.
1911 on the 28 today
AG 6117 - PB 907
Quote from: Jack on January 19, 2019, 06:53:42 PM
AG 6117 - PB 907
AG6123 was on PBX3/4/5 and WB1911 was on PB66 too.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 19, 2019, 10:16:16 PM
AG6123 was on PBX3/4/5 and YW1911 was on PB66 too.
1911 is a West Brom bus
Quote from: John on January 19, 2019, 10:29:39 PM
1911 is a West Brom bus
I'm not sure why I put YW as I posted it as a WB vehicle the other night... 😂
On loan to Perry Barr 6123 on 16
Quote from: Nx Sam on January 21, 2019, 04:06:41 PM
On loan to Perry Barr 6123 on 16
Done the 907A from College High first. 6117 went out on a School 907 board
Quote from: Nx Sam on January 21, 2019, 04:06:41 PM
On loan to Perry Barr 6123 on 16
It should look different this afternoon was supposed to lose the price branding today
On loan to Birmingham central 6940 on X2
Quote from: Tony on January 21, 2019, 04:40:13 PM
It should look different this afternoon was supposed to lose the price branding today
Yes, it had lost it when I passed it at College High
1911 has been on the 7 today. No sign of 6117/6123 so these might have left us
6117 and 6123 have gone to Acocks green garage 6123 has been on the 72 today
4762 still at PB, that an 1911 were the only ones I noticed today
Quote from: Tony on January 22, 2019, 08:41:59 PM
4762 still at PB, that an 1911 were the only ones I noticed today
I saw 4762 at roughly 07:25 this morning at Lancaster Circus heading towards Dartmouth Circus/Aston Expressway. Not sure what it was on as it had no blinds displayed but passengers were on board.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 24, 2019, 08:27:50 AM
I saw 4762 at roughly 07:25 this morning at Lancaster Circus heading towards Dartmouth Circus/Aston Expressway. Not sure what it was on as it had no blinds displayed but passengers were on board.
4762 is on the 87 and has been in service since 05:00
Quote from: Tony on January 24, 2019, 08:42:09 AM
4762 is on the 87 and has been in service since 05:00
Oh. Is any WB Enviro's on private hire today? As that could be why. Unless it was a PB one. But I swear the Enviro I saw had pink branding on the side.
Is 6940 still on loan at BC
Quote from: 37351ml on January 24, 2019, 01:42:58 PM
Is 6940 still on loan at BC
It's still at BC, waiting some electrics. They only used it that once
Quote from: Tony on January 24, 2019, 01:50:51 PM
It's still at BC, waiting some electrics. They only used it that once
It's out again today on the X20/X22
@Tony.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 24, 2019, 07:43:06 PM
It's out again today on the X20/X22 @Tony.
One of the things not fitted yet is Traffilog, So it is the only bus I cannot see where it is. It was parked against the wall at BC at noon when I was there
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 24, 2019, 11:52:07 AM
Oh. Is any WB Enviro's on private hire today? As that could be why. Unless it was a PB one. But I swear the Enviro I saw had pink branding on the side.
4762 is a WB bus and the pink branding is for 82/87 routes.
Quote from: Martin on January 24, 2019, 08:25:46 PM
4762 is a WB bus and the pink branding is for 82/87 routes.
4762 isn't branded for the 82/87, it's got price branding.
Quote from: Jack on January 24, 2019, 09:25:05 PM
4762 isn't branded for the 82/87, it's got price branding.
I forgot about it having price branding on it but why would 4762 be under this subject when it's not on loan and a WB bus on a route run by WB.
Quote from: Martin on January 24, 2019, 10:04:48 PM
I forgot about it having price branding on it but why would 4762 be under this subject when it's not on loan and a WB bus on a route run by WB.
Because it was on loan to ON for a few days
WB821 on the PN8
on loan to Perry Barr 4761 on X5/X4/X3
4734 has not long drove into Perry Barr by one of our engineers. Possible loan this afternoon?
EDIT - It is on an X4 board. X14 short, then X4 from Sutton to City and X3 then back to garage
4734 still at PB on the 907s
Acocks Green 4672 on the 101 today
Is 6128 on loan to Birmingham Central
Quote from: Jordan on January 30, 2019, 05:05:23 PM
Is 6128 on loan to Birmingham Central
There's a crimson MMC on the 61. Not sure if it's 6128 though.
Quote from: MasterPlan on January 30, 2019, 05:31:40 PM
There's a crimson MMC on the 61. Not sure if it's 6128 though.
Quote from: Jordan on January 30, 2019, 05:05:23 PM
Is 6128 on loan to Birmingham Central
Yes 6128 is on loan as
@Nx Sam has posted it on Facebook
I have 4656 on X4s this morning
1948 just left garage too
6128 is on BC60.
6943 on loan to BC on the X20 to rednal leaving Birmingham in 10 minutes
Think I've just seen 4656 on the 101
4672 - PB seen on 94 on way to school in the morning
1814 on the X21
Quote from: MasterPlan on February 04, 2019, 05:56:25 PM
BC lacking available B7RLEs?
One in for repaint I imagine. Did see another b7rle NIS on Bristol road heading towards brum 9:50
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 04, 2019, 06:37:15 PM
Did see another b7rle NIS on Bristol road heading towards brum 9:50
Whats significant about that?
How does that mean they have a shortage.
It could have surely just be returning to the garage after a morning peak board, or maybe it was adjusted.
6130 on loan to Birmingham central on the X20
1820 on X21 on loan to Birmingham central
Quote from: Nx Sam on February 05, 2019, 04:21:03 PM
1820 on X21 on loan to Birmingham central
Rammed on an x21 to the point no more allowed to get on. E400 immediately behind
2 buses on loan to BC are on the University services. 1813, which was presumably on the X21 (though I didn't see the route number) and 6130 on the X22 (6130 arrived on the Priory Queensway at about 16:30).
Quote from: 2206 on February 06, 2019, 05:09:00 PM
2 buses on loan to BC are on the University services. 1813, which was presumably on the X21 (though I didn't see the route number) and 6130 on the X22 (6130 arrived on the Priory Queensway at about 16:30).
Yeah could've sworn I saw a Scania on the ☓21 again. Seems like my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.
1817 on the 97 this morning.
6706 on 63/61 on loan to Birmingham central
WN 752 and WB 1945 on WA 8 & 89.
4277 on loan pb65
WNs 4362 on WA7
WN 752 is on WA 8 & 89.
6130 just left Birmingham on an X22
WB 1945 is on WA 37 & 41.
AG 4656 is still at PB today, on the 65.
6130 is on the X2 today if anyone is interested
1937 -4m just left oldbury towards merry hill
WB 1937 on WA 4 & 4H.
757 was on the pn 6
757 isnt a loan its based at pensnett now i think i was transferred tuesday
WB1937 is on WA29.
6130 is on the 60 if anyone wants it.
Quote from: V89MOA on February 18, 2019, 10:40:52 AM
6130 is on the 60 if anyone wants it.
Any idea of timings please ?
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on February 18, 2019, 10:46:47 AM
Any idea of timings please ?
Should be leaving Cranes Park soon.
WB 1937 is on WA 11/11A.
AG4277 is on PB907.
WB omnilink on 4H
PN4440 is on WA701/31.
4964 is presumably on loan to Wolverhampton, currently on the X8 heading towards Dudley from Wolverhampton.
Quote from: StourValley98 on February 28, 2019, 08:10:50 AM
4964 is presumably on loan to Wolverhampton, currently on the X8 heading towards Dudley from Wolverhampton.
As has been quoted on here several time there's a 74 running board with one trip on the X8
Quote from: Tony on February 28, 2019, 08:22:37 AM
As has been quoted on here several time there's a 74 running board with one trip on the X8
Ah, I wasn't aware of that, thanks for the heads up. It might be an idea to have these odd workings listed in the first post of the monthly noteworthy workings thread for those that don't know them.
WBs 1944 on WA39
1821 on 16 on loan to Perry Barr
4529 is on the Sutton Lines
By 1819 on loan to bc on X22 right now
6944 on 4
4601 | PN6
On Facebook it says 6733- pn28
Quote from: Jack6101 on March 12, 2019, 10:18:04 AM
On Facebook it says 6733- pn28
I can confirm that. It left Merry Hill at 11:05.
4964 on 9 on loan to Pensnett
Walsall's 4348 is on Pensnett service 6.
4964-13A
YW 4387 - BC 60
WA 861 is at AG.
Currently on the Coventry Rd at the Wheatsheaf, going out of service to start the JLR Solihull to Airport contract.
What on earth makes you think that?
Yes it was on the Coventry Road, but why guess and post as fact?
It was actually on the way to Graysons to be upgraded to Euro 6
Quote from: Tony on March 21, 2019, 06:00:51 PM
What on earth makes you think that?
I usually see the AG E200 taking that route to the JLR run, so I though it would probably be going to those routes at the time, as I couldn't think of why elce it'd have been there. Sorry.
The tender for the 35 route in Walsall was won on the basis of Euro 6 buses, so Walsall needs some Euro 6 single decks before the 6 month deadline, so this is one of the vehicles being upgraded. Pensnett E200s will be making the same journey this month as well
Quote from: Tony on March 21, 2019, 06:07:52 PM
The tender for the 35 route in Walsall was won on the basis of Euro 6 buses, so Walsall needs some Euro 6 single decks before the 6 month deadline, so this is one of the vehicles being upgraded. Pensnett E200s will be making the same journey this month as well
Is it a much easier process to upgrade Euro 5 to Euro 6 especially as they already have adblue tanks fitted?
Quote from: Tony on March 21, 2019, 06:07:52 PM
The tender for the 35 route in Walsall was won on the basis of Euro 6 buses, so Walsall needs some Euro 6 single decks before the 6 month deadline, so this is one of the vehicles being upgraded. Pensnett E200s will be making the same journey this month as well
Apologies if i'm missing the point but, are you referring to the Sunday 35 they currently operate? Isn't that operated with Euro 6 vehicles anyway?
4957 loan WB-WN
6759 loan WN-WB
847 on loan at WA today on the 4.
WB4957 is on WN529 this morning.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on April 01, 2019, 09:49:21 AM
WB4957 is on WN529 this morning.
And it's on WN16/17 this afternoon.
BC6945 is on PB33.
BC 755 is on the Cap Gemini contract this evening and PB 7022 is on the 55.
Quote from: 2206 on May 02, 2019, 06:24:06 PM
BC 755 is on the Cap Gemini contract this evening and PB 7022 is on the 55.
755 is the joint PB/BC spare minibus, so expect it to turn up at either garage
Quote from: Tony on March 21, 2019, 06:07:52 PM
The tender for the 35 route in Walsall was won on the basis of Euro 6 buses, so Walsall needs some Euro 6 single decks before the 6 month deadline, so this is one of the vehicles being upgraded. Pensnett E200s will be making the same journey this month as well
So WA getting the 35/35A or just the 35B.
Quote from: PB2938 on May 02, 2019, 10:40:05 PM
So WA getting the 35/35A or just the 35B.
No, this is the Sunday 35 journeys which are tendered IIRC
BC4945 on PB16, for two consecutive days
265 (BV19 XOX) on loan to WA today, first day on the road doing a dupe on the 409 1045 from Shrewsbury, the the 1800 back from London on the 420
4365 at PN this afternoon
Quote from: Tony on May 08, 2019, 03:40:57 PM
4365 at PN this afternoon
Could you possibly tell me what on please?
Quote from: 4369Beast on May 08, 2019, 04:42:25 PM
Could you possibly tell me what on please?
its on the yard
BY 1836 - PB 52
WA 1842 - PB 52
WB4956 is on WA788 this morning.
*EDIT* Just found out the morning 788 has now transferred to West Bromwich. So 4956 wasn't on loan.
WNs 849 on WA 39
PB 7 branded 4818 appears to be on an X2 short working Hobs Moat
WA2116 is on WN2
Guessing this is a loan rather than a transfer but I'm currently travelling on AG 6112 on the 23.
Was about the let it go past on Broad St as on initial glance I assumed it was a 126.
Quote from: Mike K on June 03, 2019, 05:37:54 PM
Guessing this is a loan rather than a transfer but I'm currently travelling on AG 6112 on the 23.
Was about the let it go past on Broad St as on initial glance I assumed it was a 126.
4804 on the 23 as well
Quote from: BN on June 03, 2019, 08:16:14 PM
And 848 is at WA in its place.
How long is 2116 at WN and 848 at WA
PB764 on BC10S
4804 did the BC 877 school service to Solihull this morning, and then went onto the 60.
Seen in Solihull on the 877 at 08:20 this morning and at the Swan on a 60 at the swan at about 13:50 going towards the City Centre.
1801 is on the 66 today
1807 - X21
848 still om loan to WA seen on 39 today
BC4905 is on CV13 today. Currently on loan to Coventry for use in the Pride event this weekend.
1820 on the 65
BY1813 - PB7
also passed it on the 28, yesterday
PB4806 is on WA51.
PB4806 is on WAX51.
6795, 6942, 6943, 6944, 6945, 6946, 6947, 6948, 6993 all due to go to a temporary base at Avonmouth (Edwards) tomorrow to run a Bristol to Glastonbury service
Quote from: Tony on June 24, 2019, 06:07:39 PM
6795, 6942, 6943, 6944, 6945, 6946, 6947, 6948, 6993 all due to go to a temporary base at Avonmouth (Edwards) tomorrow to run a Bristol to Glastonbury service
Until when?
Quote from: BH2004 on June 24, 2019, 06:45:55 PM
Until when?
Glastonbury festival is 26th-30th June.
The Glastonbury festival is this weekend starting on Friday. Presumably they will be down there-across the Severn Bridge from me-for about a week.
Quote from: Tony on June 24, 2019, 06:07:39 PM
6795, 6942, 6943, 6944, 6945, 6946, 6947, 6948, 6993 all due to go to a temporary base at Avonmouth (Edwards) tomorrow to run a Bristol to Glastonbury service
Spot the odd one out, 1 new tacho Platinum for WN please?!?
PB4806 is on WA997E/X51.
PB 4801 on BC60.
Passed Yardley Swan 08:15 to Cranes Park
PB4806 is on WA935/937.
PB4822 is on WA159/10.
Quote from: James4368 on June 28, 2019, 08:20:29 AM
PB 4801 on BC60.
Passed Yardley Swan 08:15 to Cranes Park
and again today, just passed me at Bordesley station
Quote from: CL on June 29, 2019, 08:59:43 AM
and again today, just passed me at Bordesley station
It's now in the City and will be the next departure from there if anyone wants it.
PB 4811 on WA 6.
PB 4822 on WA 7A.
4822 was on the 51 today.
4822 on the 51 again today
AG 6114 was on the 6 (YW) this morning, took me a bit by surprise. (Spotted on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook about 9am heading towards city)
WN4320 is on WA701/31 this morning.
UID omni link on BC 97. Just seen arriving in Chelmsley from town.
WB4915 did a trip on WA51 earlier this evening.
AG's 6147 still on loan at YW, was on the 2 and 3 today, spotted in the morning and in the evening.
WB4915 is on WA51 again this morning.
BY1801, 1817 and 1834 are on BC97.
WB4915 is on WA937 this afternoon.
837; 838 CV-WN loan for summer hols.
822 on 19 today
4757 is on the 126
PN6106 ended up on BCX2 yesterday afternoon/evening.
PB4802 - YW49
Quote from: CL on July 12, 2019, 09:25:57 AM
PB4802 - YW49
Any timings for this and where it was heading please
@CL. Many Thanks
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on July 12, 2019, 10:02:11 AM
Any timings for this and where it was heading please @CL. Many Thanks
Towards Northfield now, time of posting was when it was arriving at Solihull Town
Quote from: CL on July 12, 2019, 10:10:41 AM
Towards Northfield now, time of posting was when it was arriving at Solihull Town
Thanks again :)
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on July 12, 2019, 10:34:07 AM
Thanks again :)
Just been told there's two on loan from PB but no idea where the other one is (4808?)
Quote from: filbus1 on July 12, 2019, 11:16:42 AM
Just been told there's two on loan from PB but no idea where the other one is (4808?)
Yeh 4806 is on the 16 apparently and 4803 did YWs peak 72 journey
4802 - 6
PB4802 on the 76 out of solihull now
4959 WB on loan to PN and on the 6
Saw WB818 at Stourbridge bus station this morning.
Was it on loan, all i saw it displaying was "National Express West Midlands"??
I've noticed 4802, 4803, and 4806 on YW operated routes this week. 4802 was on the 49 today.
Quote from: darthdc on July 15, 2019, 08:59:00 PM
I've noticed 4802, 4803, and 4806 on YW operated routes this week. 4802 was on the 49 today.
PEO was on the 6.
Quote from: darthdc on July 15, 2019, 08:59:00 PM
I've noticed 4802, 4803, and 4806 on YW operated routes this week. 4802 was on the 49 today.
4803's on the 76 today
818 | PN18/19
1952 on loan to WA currently at Merry Hill on the 4M
PB's 4803 still at YW, spotted on the 2 this morning and again this evening.
is 4959 still on loan to pensnett as i saw it on colmore row today on 12A dont both garages share boards on that?
Quote from: cris 99 on July 19, 2019, 10:36:30 PM
is 4959 still on loan to pensnett as i saw it on colmore row today on 12A dont both garages share boards on that?
PN do not operate any 12A trips currently. I believe they may well do from next week though.
WB 4228 - WA 6
Was also on the 9 earlier today.
Quote from: Jack on July 22, 2019, 08:11:34 PM
WB 4228 - WA 6
Was also on the 9 earlier today.
It also did a round trip on the 41 and 37
@Jack.
I've been told it's still on loan to WA and is on the 6 again today. Should be operating the 12:30 departure from Walsall to Sutton Coldfield.
WB4228 is on WA10/A (will be on 9's tonight too if it doesn't get swapped).
BC2135 on the BY8A seen at Saltley Gate 9:25 waiting time
Which buses are on loan to BY
Quote from: BH2004 on July 26, 2019, 02:43:25 PM
Which buses are on loan to BY
2136 was on the 55 this morning.
2135 on 8A and 2138 on 55 and 2137 on 17 on loan BY
Quote from: BH2004 on July 26, 2019, 02:43:25 PM
Which buses are on loan to BY
See the quote above yours
@BH2004
6709 on 47/45 on loan to Birmingham central and 4499 4491 on 60 on and 4647 on 63/61 loan to Birmingham central
WN4541 is on WA7 this afternoon
4844 - X21
4576 - 97
7518 (YW) on BC X2. Passed Brays road on Coventry Road towards Birmingham City
Quote from: James4368 on August 23, 2019, 07:59:32 AM
7518 (YW) on BC X2. Passed Brays road on Coventry Road towards Birmingham City
No it isn't. It is on the 50
Quote from: James4368 on August 23, 2019, 07:59:32 AM
7518 (YW) on BC X2. Passed Brays road on Coventry Road towards Birmingham City
7515 and 7516 viewed on X2 this morning. Maybe it was 1 of these that you saw?
Quote from: MK on August 23, 2019, 09:36:08 AM
7515 and 7516 viewed on X2 this morning. Maybe it was 1 of these that you saw?
Did see 7515 this morning
@MK
Quote from: Tony on August 22, 2019, 06:43:59 PM
Not a loan!
How exactly was I meant to know that!
Quote from: Sh4318 on August 23, 2019, 08:55:24 PM
How exactly was I meant to know that!
You weren't. I was just informing everyone. The exclamation mark is just correct punctuation.
7519 running on the 50 today.
Quote from: darthdc on August 24, 2019, 03:53:28 PM
7519 running on the 50 today.
A Yardley Wood bus on a Yardley Wood route
So I've now noticed. Another small batch to seek and snap.
Quote from: darthdc on August 24, 2019, 06:19:53 PM
So I've now noticed. Another small batch to seek and snap.
It's a batch of 21, so not too small!
WB4517 is on PB33.
PB762 is on BC36/10S.
WB 4968 on BC 60
There is a 194X WB Omnilink on the 66 today. Possibly 1949.
WB 1910 is also at PB today. Also on the 66 I think.
WA1888 is on PB66.
WN4930 - on PB101 according to a Facebook post
WB1943 - PB67 according to a post on Facebook
WN 4930 back on the 101 again today
WB 1943 was parked up empty on the Washwood Heath Road by Ward End, Fox & Goose about 5 minutes ago.
Presumably having most likely come off the 28. (or possibly 94).
WA1888 was on PB52 today.
6147 on 94 on loan to Perry Barr
1912 was on 66 today aswell so another loan to perry barr also noticed 4506/7 are back anyone know if this is a loan or permanent?
2207 on 35
4507 on Cap Gemini and 38
4923 on 907
1912 is on PB52.
4923 on the 33
4956 on PB33, left Bull St at 1245.
AG6111 is on BCX20/X21/X22.
4956 is on the 36
PB 6818 is on the 24 this morning.
4271 on 97 on loan to Birmingham central
Pretty sure that half of the Volvos aren't compliant.
Quote from: Busboy105 on September 30, 2019, 04:42:19 PM
Pretty sure that half of the Volvos aren't compliant.
However, 4271 is. It has an exhaust trap fitted, which makes it Euro 6 compliant.
Quote from: Nathan on September 30, 2019, 04:43:31 PM
However, 4271 is. It has an exhaust trap fitted, which makes it Euro 6 compliant.
How long will the trapped Volvos stay in service? Will NX keep them for another year or will they remain until they reach their 20th year?
4956-23
BY Omnilink is on PB52.
Quote from: Busboy105 on September 30, 2019, 05:16:11 PM
How long will the trapped Volvos stay in service? Will NX keep them for another year or will they remain until they reach their 20th year?
Some of the Mk 2 Metrobuses gave 25 years service for TWM/NXWM in fact 2654 had 27 years service before their retirement in 2010
@Busboy105
Shouldn't be surprised really.... the London Routemasters lasted for over 50 years.
4271 on 63/61 on loan to Birmingham central
WB4956 is on BC45/47.
Just saw 4271 on the 36 today. How long is its loan to BC?
Quote from: Squiz1971 on September 30, 2019, 07:39:57 PM
Some of the Mk 2 Metrobuses gave 25 years service for TWM/NXWM in fact 2654 had 27 years service before their retirement in 2010 @Busboy105
Heritage fleet 2957 must be the oldest serving Metrobus in active service with NXWM, albeit with interrupted service in preservation. Not sure if any of the Mk1 or other Mk2/2As as it's now 33 years old.
1854 (4 Branded) on PB 52
BY 1833 is on the 65.
WB's 4955 is on PN9.
4271 - 61
BY 1833 on 65/67
I saw BCC E200 766 Aaround birmingham today is it on loan to PB?
Quote from: WB Driver on October 02, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
1854 (4 Branded) on PB 52
WA1853 on PB52, today
WB4271 on BC14
WB 4956 on BC 61/63
WB4955 has been on PN6 today.
BY1833 was on PB66 today.
PB7019 was on BY55 today.
4271 out on Bristol Road if anyone still needs it.
Quote from: V89MOA on October 10, 2019, 12:08:41 PM
4271 out on Bristol Road if anyone still needs it.
And again today. Wonder how much longer it will last !
4524 - PB67
Saw it in Castle Vale earlier, when I was after 4779
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on October 11, 2019, 04:50:35 PM
And again today. Wonder how much longer it will last !
Gone back to WB now
WB4914 is on PN6
6148 on 47/45 on loan to Birmingham central
4240 on 61/63 on loan to Birmingham central
4746 is on loan to pn and will be on the PN9 thanks to a pn driver on Facebook for info
4507 (I think) was on the 94 today.
4240 - 47
4746 is on the 18 ex merry hill 2:55
Quote from: Jack6101 on October 17, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
4746 is on the 18 ex merry hill 2:55
And then a round trip on the 14. Last trip is 17:46 ex Halesowen
4747 on PN 6
4525 - PB101
4747 - on the PN6 again towards Stourbridge just left hospital
834 on the Cap Gemini contract today
4967 just came up pensnett road ( holly hall ) on what I think is a 6 , but doesn't have the display on ( towards Stourbridge )
Quote from: Jack6101 on October 30, 2019, 04:41:07 PM
4967 just came up pensnett road ( holly hall ) on what I think is a 6 , but doesn't have the display on ( towards Stourbridge )
been like it all day on the pn 6 No blinds showing
4951 on its way to PN tonight according to the engineers board at WB.
834 cap gemini again, is the spare streetlite 435 broken?
WB 1948 on WA 4
WB have a large proportion of the 'trap cover' fleet (Their remaining untrapped B7/ALX400s) which cannot run anywhere else easily, but only one bus currently in for trapping (1953) so expect WB buses to turn up elsewhere.
WN 851 is on loan to PN on the 8
2137 currently on loan to PN
734 on loan to BC in exchange for the BCC contract
WB 4950 - PN 2A
Quote from: Tony on November 05, 2019, 06:26:11 AM
2137 currently on loan to PN
734 on loan to BC in exchange for the BCC contract
Looks like 734 is working BCC Hockley today
passed me at Hockley Circus not long ago
Quote from: CL on November 06, 2019, 08:57:30 AM
Looks like 734 is working BCC Hockley today
passed me at Hockley Circus not long ago
Do you know what are the BCC contracts? I've seen BCC Hockley and BCC Alderman Bowen but I don't know what they mean. (I can understand if you can't tell me because of the council or what not.)
WB 1952 on loan to Walsall on one of its old routes 45
WB4957 on PN6
4962/4965 running out of WN from today till next week.
2135 was on the PN8 today
BC 2134 on PS 8
WB 4957 ON 126
WB 4962 ON PL1
Quote from: cris 99 on November 12, 2019, 12:02:11 PM
BC 2134 on PS 8
WB 4957 ON 126
WB 4962 ON PL1
What's PS?
Quote from: cris 99 on November 12, 2019, 12:02:11 PM
BC 2134 on PS 8
WB 4957 ON 126
WB 4962 ON PL1
Where does PL1 go
Quote from: BH2004 on November 12, 2019, 06:01:45 PM
Where does PL1 go
Quote from: BH2004 on November 12, 2019, 06:01:45 PM
Where does PL1 go
Pensnett , but it's code is PN not PS
and WN1 goes Dudley >sedgley>wolverhamton >tettenhall wood
Quote from: BH2004 on November 12, 2019, 06:01:45 PM
Where does PL1 go
PL is the garage code. PL meaning Park Lane (Wolverhampton) so, the Tettenhall Wood to Dudley 1.
4965 is on the 15.
BC2134 - PN7
WB4957 - PN126
Quote from: BN on November 08, 2019, 03:25:03 PM
4962/4965 running out of WN from today till next week.
4962 on 15 today
WB 4958 on WA X51.
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 21, 2019, 10:15:52 PM
WB 4958 on WA X51.
I've been informed it should be on the 937 this afternoon. Departing Birmingham at 16:30.
4957 just left bearwood towards city on the x10
WN 4311 on the PN14
AG4282 was on BCX2 (Yardley shorts) and X1 from Airport to City earlier.
Currently on 6805 on the x20
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 28, 2019, 10:49:24 AM
Currently on 6805 on the x20
Yeh I was just about to post that after it passed me not long ago, could you let us know what it comes back out as from City please. I assume it'll be the 1118 X21 though
Edit: I'm told it will me the 1118 off City if anyone wants it
WB4917 - PN
4917 on 12/13A/12A on loan to Pensnett
WB4959 - WA997, passed along A34 flyover just now towards city
4917 on 126 on loan to Pensnett
WB1935 is on WA937.
4311 is on WA10.
4953 is on the PN 9 ( 4917 and 4953 was following each other at bearwood (4917 on the 126
WN 4311 was on 6, 37, and 41 yesterday. I had it for 37 & 41 last night.
A WA driver has posted info about the loaned buses at Walsall Garage on Facebook this morning:
WB 1935 on 10/A
WB 4959 on 29 Daytime an SF board
WN 4311 on 7A
WN 4340 is on an am peak on 41. He thinks it might be out this afternoon.
Quote from: P419 EJW on December 06, 2019, 10:23:01 AM
WN 4311 was on 6, 37, and 41 yesterday. I had it for 37 & 41 last night.
A WA driver has posted info about the loaned buses at Walsall Garage on Facebook this morning:
WB 1935 on 10/A
WB 4959 on 29 Daytime an SF board
WN 4311 on 7A
WN 4340 is on an am peak on 41. He thinks it might be out this afternoon.
WN2123 is on WA51 too.
I think 4959 will do the SFA2 later.
AG 4288 on YW 18
Couldn't believe it when it pulled up alongside me !
1050 Northfield to YW for anyone who wants it
WB4245 is on PN9.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on December 13, 2019, 09:07:45 AM
WB4245 is on PN9.
Well that's a blast from the past!
Looking at tracker will be 12:02 from Halesowen to Stourbridge
WN4331 was on the 6 today
WN 4331 on PN 2A
WN 4311 on WA 6
WB 4959 on WA 997/X51
1945 is on the 4M to
Just received a message stating that WB1945 is on WA934/937 today.
WB 4959 - WA 51
1935 on the 4H and another WB omnilink 194x also on the 4
WN4360- PN 8 today
Quote from: Jack6101 on January 02, 2020, 07:58:07 PM
WN4360- PN 8 today
No loan, transferred about 3 weeks ago.
Quote from: BN on January 02, 2020, 08:16:18 PM
No loan, transferred about 3 weeks ago.
Longer than that, It was on my November fleet changes on the main site
Quote from: Tony on January 02, 2020, 08:20:39 PM
Longer than that, It was on my November fleet changes on the main site
Sorry about that my mistake , hadn't seen it on any PN routes before
1800 has not long left city on bcX22.
Is 1935 still on loan to Walsall?
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on January 08, 2020, 08:45:26 AM
Is 1935 still on loan to Walsall?
No, see my post yesterday for which buses aren't at home garage, only move since is 4345 on loan to PN
Is 1800 or 1825 on loan at BC? I've seen them on the 97 3 days in a row.
Quote from: Busboy105 on January 10, 2020, 01:45:11 PM
Is 1800 or 1825 on loan at BC? I've seen them on the 97 3 days in a row.
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2020, 12:14:19 PM
...
On loan for service
BC: 1800; 1825
1825 currently on a 63 to Frankley, just coming into Moor St.
1800 made an appearance on bc47 earlier today.
4345 still at PN on 2/A today
1800 on 97 on loan to Birmingham central
1800 on 63 on loan to Birmingham central has just left Birmingham city centre
1800 out on the Pershore Road this evening.
Is 6103 on loan to AG? Seen it on the 73 today.
1800 on 10H on loan to Birmingham central
Quote from: Busboy105 on January 25, 2020, 02:46:36 PM
Is 6103 on loan to AG? Seen it on the 73 today.
Transfer.
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.msg273275#msg273275
Quote from: Stu on January 25, 2020, 03:30:59 PM
Transfer.
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.msg273275#msg273275
Ah ok. Thanks Tony.
WB 4968 on loan to WA left Walsall bs 1229 on 51
WN 2139 on WA 41 alongside WB 1940
4968 on 997 on loan to Walsall
6702 - 50
WA loans today
4310 on WA6 displaying 6 Wobston
4352 on WA 7 good to see my favorite Trident at WA
2013 on WA 10/10A 3/4 Branded
Quote from: PB2938 on February 06, 2020, 04:24:47 PM
WA loans today
4310 on WA6 displaying 6 Wobaston
4352 on WA 7 good to see my favorite Trident at WA
2013 on WA 10/10A 3/4 Branded
It is 2014. :)
WB 495# is on the 126 ( one of the 3 that doesn't have the blue branding but has the back window branded
4953-126
WB4524 is on PB65.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on February 10, 2020, 11:57:41 AM
WB4524 is on PB65.
4524; 4525 Temporary transfer back to PB as trap fitting cover
1883 temporary transfer to BY (was going to be 1845, but swapped yesterday
1918 temporary transfer to BY (currently having compressor replaced at WB before moving)
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2020, 12:00:05 PM
4524; 4525 Temporary transfer back to PB as trap fitting cover
1883 temporary transfer to BY (was going to be 1845, but swapped yesterday
1918 temporary transfer to BY (currently having compressor replaced at WB before moving)
Is there a reason why 1883 and 1918 are at BY? Don't they have 1876 and 1877 as covers or do they replace them?
Quote from: Busboy105 on February 10, 2020, 03:38:29 PM
Is there a reason why 1883 and 1918 are at BY? Don't they have 1876 and 1877 as covers or do they replace them?
It's because the Scanias are going to be sent for Euro 6 upgrade few at a time.
AG6107 is on BCX1/X2.
846 on long term loan @ WB to help with trap fitting.
Quote from: BN on February 10, 2020, 08:17:31 PM
846 on long term loan @ WB to help with trap fitting.
Really? Would have thought WB could cope without needing to borrow buses as we tend to loan them out.
Quote from: WB Driver on February 10, 2020, 10:03:43 PM
Really? Would have thought WB could cope without needing to borrow buses as we tend to loan them out.
Making sure there's enough E200s more than total buses.
1918, 4524, 4525 have also left WB as cover elsewhere an probably won't return. 1918 hasn't physically left yet
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2020, 10:16:23 PM
Making sure there's enough E200s more than total buses.
1918, 4524, 4525 have also left WB as cover elsewhere an probably won't return. 1918 hasn't physically left yet
Where will the LWB E200's be displaced onto to when the 40 officially goes WMB? The 42/43 and 44 obviously but you only ever see one on the 47 as it's mainly Deckers most of the time. I can only really see them going back onto the 46 full time because the Omnilinks aren't really required on there now, most of the loads an E200 can take
Also what will they actually use on the 40/46 on a Sunday? Will be fun seeing the E200MMC's trying to navigate the tight turn around at the Scott Arms with their poor turning circle...
Quote from: Jack on February 10, 2020, 10:26:30 PM
Where will the LWB E200's be displaced onto to when the 40 officially goes WMB? The 42/43 and 44 obviously but you only ever see one on the 47 as it's mainly Deckers most of the time. I can only really see them going back onto the 46 full time because the Omnilinks aren't really required on there now, most of the loads an E200 can take
They already use E200MMCs on the 40 so what difference does a livery make?
Quote from: Jack on February 10, 2020, 10:26:30 PM
Also what will they actually use on the 40/46 on a Sunday? Will be fun seeing the E200MMC's trying to navigate the tight turn around at the Scott Arms with their poor turning circle...
6107 on X21 earlier
Will the E200MMC's be able to do the tight turns on the 46 which Omnilinks already struggle with?
Quote from: Jack on February 11, 2020, 04:09:34 PM
Will the E200MMC's be able to do the tight turns on the 46 which Omnilinks already struggle with?
What has that got to do with vehicle loans and who says they will run on the 46?
What about the Geminis from AG? Will they be suitable for the 46?
Pb1871 was on the Bc17/55 today.
Quote from: BN on February 10, 2020, 08:17:31 PM
846 on long term loan @ WB to help with trap fitting.
Replacement has arrived 4745 at WN
1871 is on the BY 17 this afternoon.
Quote from: BN on February 12, 2020, 05:06:25 AM
Replacement has arrived 4745 at WN
On 3's and 4's tonight for anybody who's out.
YW 4394 on BC 61/63. About to leave Frankley with a 61 (not tracking on app)
Credit to
@Nx Sam for finding it earlier though
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on February 13, 2020, 11:49:56 AM
YW 4394 on BC 61/63. About to leave Frankley with a 61 (not tracking on app)
Credit to @Nx Sam for finding it earlier though
Just entered Birmingham small brook queensway
1871 (28 Branded) is on the 55 today. At Ward End at 15:15 going towards Chelmsley Wood.
Recent transfer, 1918 is also on the 55 today and was at Ward End heading towards the City Centre at 15:30.
1944 on WA 45
PB 1871 - BY 55
Quote from: Jack on February 22, 2020, 10:43:28 AM
PB 1871 - BY 55
It's going to be at BY for a while along with 1883 and 1918
WN 846 - WB 40
4511 on FD/38
6709 on the 35
Quote from: samuel derrington on February 24, 2020, 09:37:59 AM
4511 on FD/38
This is a long term loan
@samuel derrington at PB with 4524 & 4525, look at the buses away from garages thread for details
Quote from: Squiz1971 on February 24, 2020, 08:15:29 PM
This is a long term loan @samuel derrington at PB with 4524 & 4525, look at the buses away from garages thread for details
This one was just a day (or two), only 4524/5 are longer term
Quote from: Tony on February 24, 2020, 08:22:20 PM
This one was just a day (or two), only 4524/5 are longer term
Ok
@Tony must of misread what I saw cheers for that
WB4968 is on loan to PB and is on the 33
1939 on loan to Walsall on 45
835 on loan to PN on the 18.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 25, 2020, 01:28:53 PM
835 on loan to PN on the 18.
It's a PN bus has been for over a month now
846 is due to go back to WN tonight just seen on engineers board in WB to be devaulted.
Quote from: WB Driver on February 25, 2020, 03:14:36 PM
846 is due to go back to WN tonight just seen on engineers board in WB to be devaulted.
848 on it's way over to replace it.
848 on WB 47
Within 5 mins on Bradford road Castle Brom
4968 -94
1940 -71 both towards chemley wood
AG 6132 on YW 18
WB 4953 is on the x10 not long seen it by RHH
WN 848 - WB 47
WB4953 on PN126
Pb1871 (28 branded) just passed Aston Cross on the 8a.
WB4916 was parked in Wolverhampton Bus Station on a 15 this afternoon.
Quote from: Nathan on March 03, 2020, 07:26:36 PM
WB4916 was parked in Wolverhampton Bus Station on a 15 this afternoon.
That is the current loan bus to cover for the E200 at WB
Quote from: Tony on March 03, 2020, 07:30:43 PM
That is the current loan bus to cover for the E200 at WB
Has 4745 gone back to WB
WB4914 is on the 126 (PN)
1901 has turned up at BY from PB presumably a swap for 1871 and 1945 has arrived from WB
AG6129 - YW35
Quote from: CL on March 10, 2020, 01:12:05 PM
AG6129 - YW35
Saw her today - are YW getting short at the moment?
BY1805 - BC97
WB4744 is on WA29.
AG 2201 been on the 27 all day and still out
There's another AG 22xx on the 27 not sure of the fleet number.
Quote from: WB Driver on June 16, 2020, 12:11:50 PM
There's another AG 22xx on the 27 not sure of the fleet number.
2206 is on there today
Quote from: Tony on June 16, 2020, 12:44:45 PM
2206 is on there today
I hope 2206 isn't on the 2206!
Quote from: ellspurs on June 16, 2020, 02:06:29 PM
I hope 2206 isn't on the 2206!
No I haven't been on it.
Quote from: 2206 on June 16, 2020, 04:38:46 PM
No I haven't been on it.
Do you not have a sense of humour? ;D
Or was that intended as an ironic remark? 8)
4384, 4389 returned to YW
4393, 4546, 4550 now returned to YW
1849/50 Both on loan to Bordesley on the 17 with 1854 on the 8
810 on loan to Perry Barr on the 54
293 currently on loan SH-WA
WB 810 - PB 66
The LWB examples weirdly suit PB's Omnilink routes.
Quote from: cris 99 on July 06, 2020, 01:49:10 PM
1849/50 Both on loan to Bordesley on the 17 with 1854 on the 8
Seen 1854 on the 17 today. It's so weird seeing a bus so far away from it's usual places.
4441 was on the 14
Quote from: 2206 on July 17, 2020, 08:51:11 AM
I think that's a BC Trident.
it had Sandwell and Dudley low fare zone stickers on the side
Yes 4441 has recently transferred from Pensnett to Birmingham Central
6104 and another one on loan to West Brom
Quote from: Jack6101 on July 22, 2020, 11:23:51 AM
6104 and another one on loan to West Brom
6108 is the other I believe :)
4610 back on loan to WA
Quote from: Rob2832 on July 22, 2020, 11:34:04 AM
6108 is the other I believe :)
Cheers for the info , will be strange to see Red MMC's on WB routes
Quote from: Rob H on July 22, 2020, 11:34:04 AM
6108 is the other I believe :)
It was on the 89 yesterday, thought I was seeing things
6104 was on the pits saw it as i went past yesterday
Quote from: Sh4318 on July 31, 2020, 08:59:21 AM
It was on the 89 yesterday, thought I was seeing things
Funnily enough, it's on the 12s and 13s today ;D - just left Oldbury on the 13
1850 & 1854 both back on loan at BY
Quote from: Tony on August 03, 2020, 01:49:04 PM
1850 & 1854 both back on loan at BY
I have seen 1849 also on loan at BY on the 55 on Monday I believe
@Tony
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 08, 2020, 02:35:40 PM
I have seen 1849 also on loan at BY on the 55 on Monday I believe @Tony
currently 1849, 1854 & 1880
AG 2207/2224 - YW 27
WA 1881. BY on 17
All loans to Walsall have now finished, just 4610 to physically move to BC
2157 CV to BC (won't be in service before Tuesday before it appears in buses to find)
2153 CV-BC
Why are they being loaned over to BC?
Quote from: Jack D on August 27, 2020, 03:56:21 PM
Why are they being loaned over to BC?
Because Coventry have spare buses when the electrics go into service and BC need extra buses next Tuesdsy for increased serviced
Quote from: Tony on August 27, 2020, 04:32:12 PM
Because Coventry have spare buses when the electrics go into service and BC need extra buses next Tuesdsy for increased serviced
How long are they gonna stay there
Quote from: BH2004 on August 27, 2020, 04:46:50 PM
How long are they gonna stay there
It's a 'how long is a piece of string' question
At the moment no-one knows which routes will be busy next week. They are at BC nominally for extra Dynamic spares, but if they are needed elsewhere they will move on or back
1940; 1951 WB-YW
Quote from: Tony on August 27, 2020, 05:37:22 PM
It's a 'how long is a piece of string' question
At the moment no-one knows which routes will be busy next week. They are at BC nominally for extra Dynamic spares, but if they are needed elsewhere they will move on or back
Is CV likely to lose more elderly Tridents or staying for the time being as useful DDs?
Quote from: don on August 30, 2020, 02:00:14 PM
Is CV likely to lose more elderly Tridents or staying for the time being as useful DDs?
Coventry is not due to lose any vehicles other than the 4 loans to BC
Are WB still loaning some crimson E400MMCs from PE? There's a MMC on the 12E tonight
Quote from: Sh4318 on August 31, 2020, 10:37:36 PM
Are WB still loaning some crimson E400MMCs from PE? There's a MMC on the 12E tonight
Drove past one on the 49 in Bearwood this Saturday last gone; 6104 & 6108 are listed as transfers in the July fleet changes
2153, 2157 (CV) BC-BY
One is on the 17 and one is on the 55
Quote from: CL on August 31, 2020, 10:53:15 PM
Drove past one on the 49 in Bearwood this Saturday last gone; 6104 & 6108 are listed as transfers in the July fleet changes
Wait, they're actually transfers? What?
I caught 1854 (4/4H/4M Branded) from Ward End to City Centre earlier on the 55. And going the other way on the 55 to Chelmsley when I was getting on was 1881 (34/39 Branded).
PE 4753 - WA 10/10A
Quote from: Jack on September 04, 2020, 03:13:28 PM
PE 4753 - WA 10/10A
Now on WAX51 operating the 18:45 from Birmingham to Cannock.
PE 4753 - WA X51/997
BC 4873 on loan to Perry Barr on route 16
BC 4947 also on loan on route 7
4880 on loan to ag
4570 on 94
Quote from: SK68MEV on September 08, 2020, 11:09:22 PM
4570 on 94
What time did you see that?
BC seemingly have a PM peak board on there I think. As 4442 was on there yesterday. So could possibly be a BC board 4570 was on?
Quote from: SK68MEV on September 08, 2020, 11:09:22 PM
4880 on loan to ag
4570 on 94
These are not loans these was on running boards BC operated on theses routes at peak times
2153 - 61
2157 now at bordesley
Quote from: 2206 on September 08, 2020, 11:29:38 PM
What time did you see that?
BC seemingly have a PM peak board on there I think. As 4442 was on there yesterday. So could possibly be a BC board 4570 was on?
Believe the BC working gets into city around 15:45 (spotted it last week but cant remember exact time)
Quote from: Lukeee on September 10, 2020, 10:43:11 PM
Believe the BC working gets into city around 15:45 (spotted it last week but cant remember exact time)
And about 17:15 - 17:30, as thats when I saw it.
Has 2224 Returned from YW.Been a While since last seen.
WA 1881 - BY 55
WN 853 is on the PN 19
WB 1951 - YW 27
WB 1941/43 still at Wa
1934 on loan to Walsall currently on the 4s
AG6134 was on PB67 this afternoon.
2137 BC-BY out on he 55
6857 BC-PB out on the 52
Saw 2155 on the 55 at Ward End going towards Chelmsley Wood this evening.
WN4935 on the PB33, currently sat on Bull Street
I caught 2155 on the 55 earlier. 2155 entered service on the 55 at Ward End (towards City Centre) at 09:00 this morning. Was initially parked on the stop displaying Not In Service, before entering service.
Also caught 1854 on the 55 this afternoon from City Centre to Ward End.
And saw 2137 on the 17 to Tile Cross by Moor Street Station at about 09:30.
i notice BY also has 1851 on loan now so 1851/54/80/81 are all now at BY unless any have gone back
One I forgot to mention a couple of days ago, but 4902 was on the 94. Odd seeing a red and white 400 on Washwood Heath Road.
Quote from: Gareth on September 30, 2020, 09:48:56 AM
One I forgot to mention a couple of days ago, but 4902 was on the 94. Odd seeing a red and white 400 on Washwood Heath Road.
Could have been one of the BC boards.
They run an one in the AM peak and one in the PM peak.
Quote from: cris 99 on September 30, 2020, 07:14:45 AM
i notice BY also has 1851 on loan now so 1851/54/80/81 are all now at BY unless any have gone back
I'm sure 1880 has come back to WA probably with 1851 going the other way.
WA have 1943/1950 from WB still
Quote from: 2206 on September 30, 2020, 10:12:54 AM
Could have been one of the BC boards.
They run an one in the AM peak and one in the PM peak.
Ah, I forgot they did that. Probably would have been about 7.30 at Saltley towards Chelmsley Wood.
Quote from: cris 99 on September 30, 2020, 07:14:45 AM
i notice BY also has 1851 on loan now so 1851/54/80/81 are all now at BY unless any have gone back
just seen a 55 branded on 17
Quote from: bbs on September 30, 2020, 04:43:18 PM
just seen a 55 branded on 17
55 branded ?? There isnt a 55 branded bus
i think he means 17 branded 1794 on the 55
2957, 2065, 4310 on loan to PN
Quote from: BN on September 30, 2020, 06:13:58 PM
2957, 2065, 4310 on loan to PN
I'm not sure if 2957 is on loan per se, as it's just being used as the canteen at Dudley Bus Station. Someone at NX might be able to clarify though, whether it's based at PN or WN right now.
Quote from: StourValley98 on October 01, 2020, 08:08:04 AM
I'm not sure if 2957 is on loan per se, as it's just being used as the canteen at Dudley Bus Station. Someone at NX might be able to clarify though, whether it's based at PN or WN right now.
You do realise BN is the engineering manager
Quote from: Tony on October 01, 2020, 09:18:09 AM
You do realise BN is the engineering manager
No, if I knew that, I wouldn't have brought it up! I guess that's two Metrobuses at PN then (unless there's any sat in the top yard).
Quote from: StourValley98 on October 01, 2020, 12:05:29 PM
No, if I knew that, I wouldn't have brought it up! I guess that's two Metrobuses at PN then (unless there's any sat in the top yard).
There's 3 there, 2951, 2957 and 3033
4931 is back on its home turf today, on the X4s
Quote from: John on October 13, 2020, 03:04:11 PM
4931 is back on its home turf today, on the X4s
On the 52 today; passed me on Great King Street North for Perry Barr around 0915
765 is now at PB on staff bus, 767 at BC, both seemingly back from NEAT.
AG 2223 was on YW 6 earlier this evening
2099 on loan to WN on 10 today
756 on loan to PB this week.
This and 433 will maintain the 54. 431 has gone to Walsall for paint
Red and white omnilink on 4H. Thought WA omnilink had all been repainted
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 21, 2020, 07:05:16 PM
Red and white omnilink on 4H. Thought WA omnilink had all been repainted
1834 and 1835 haven't
4927 - PB16, just passed me (parked, in the car) arriving at the Markets
2137 is at Stourbridge bus station on a 6 to Dudley
1901 (on 27)
4810 (on 76)
4811 currently in garage
all on loan PB-YW
Quote from: John on November 21, 2020, 07:06:07 PM
1834 and 1835 haven't
Wasn't these subsequent transfers in, as until then, the Walsall single decks, minus the E200's, were all painted crimson?
Quote from: Westy on April 21, 2021, 09:58:35 PM
Wasn't these subsequent transfers in, as until then, the Walsall single decks, minus the E200's, were all painted crimson?
Ex BY.
They moved when BY closed and the 55 was converted to double decker operation last October.
Pensnetts 2104 - WN1
4456 and 4455 on temporary loan to Wolverhampton I was told this morning by a driver
Quote from: samuel derrington on May 29, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
4456 and 4455 on temporary loan to Wolverhampton I was told this morning by a driver
They're transfers; losing their branding next week, apparently.
But indeed, they are out - on the 79 & 79A
Quote from: samuel derrington on May 29, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
4456 and 4455 on temporary loan to Wolverhampton I was told this morning by a driver
They are proper transfers and will be debranded shortly as reported yesterday or the day before. Swapped for Enviros at BC
Quote from: samuel derrington on May 29, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
4456 and 4455 on temporary loan to Wolverhampton I was told this morning by a driver
They are a transfer
Quote from: samuel derrington on May 29, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
4456 and 4455 on temporary loan to Wolverhampton I was told this morning by a driver
And drivers know do they?
If we believe everything drivers say, from tomorrow the 11C is transferring to Perry Barr.
The 4, at some point, is moving to YW in exchange for the 2/3. This will coincide with new Electric buses. YW being fitted with electric charging points is the reason for this.
*that's if we believe what drivers say lmao*
Quote from: MW on May 29, 2021, 04:28:16 PM
If we believe everything drivers say, from tomorrow the 11C is transferring to Perry Barr.
The 4, at some point, is moving to YW in exchange for the 2/3. This will coincide with new Electric buses. YW being fitted with electric charging points is the reason for this.
*that's if we believe what drivers say lmao*
One thing I know for sure from another forum that I am a moderator on, is that it is really easy to spread 'misinformation' either intentionally or unintentionally.
Someone only has to make an 'off-hand' remark to someone else, then a 'rumour' quickly gets spread around as 'fact'.
Quote from: MW on May 29, 2021, 04:28:16 PM
If we believe everything drivers say, from tomorrow the 11C is transferring to Perry Barr.
The 4, at some point, is moving to YW in exchange for the 2/3. This will coincide with new Electric buses. YW being fitted with electric charging points is the reason for this.
*that's if we believe what drivers say lmao*
Imagine that happening tho lmaooooooo
4571 & 4735 On loan WA to WN
PN 2139 on loan to WN on the 16
AG 6117 - YW 50
4322 and 4365 both at YW for a few days
Total of 5 buses on loan to YW today
4322, 4365, 4809, 6117, 6705
Is 6117 out today please? As it isn't tracking on bus times
Quote from: samuel derrington on June 16, 2021, 02:10:49 PM
Is 6117 out today please? As it isn't tracking on bus times
It's a bit late but it was on the 18 at around 16:30 at Cotteridge heading for Bartley Green
6705 - 6.
6117 - 76.
4809 - 3.
Quote from: 2206 on June 17, 2021, 03:44:29 PM
6705 - 6.
6117 - 76.
4809 - 3.
caught 6705 just in time thanks a lot for letting me know
PN4756 is on WA937/935.
PB6996 is on WA788/935/937.
4755 has been on loan to WN today on 529
PN4756 - WN2
6117 still on loan to YW but bus times shows its a 4A
Quote from: bbs on July 05, 2021, 11:35:46 PM
6117 still on loan to YW but bus times shows its a 4A
Because the tracking is broken...
Quote from: Jack on July 05, 2021, 11:46:00 PM
Because the tracking is broken...
alright thanks for telling
PN4752 is on WA788.
Quote from: Tony on June 15, 2021, 02:21:18 PM
Total of 5 buses on loan to YW today
4322, 4365, 4809, 6117, 6705
4322 now returned back home, swapped with 4586.
Quote from: BN on July 20, 2021, 03:43:53 PM
4322 now returned back home, swapped with 4586.
All have returned home now, currently no loaned buses at any garage.
2106 on loan to WN today on the 27/81
Is 2063 on loan to PN by any chance?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 10, 2021, 10:38:50 AM
Is 2063 on loan to PN by any chance?
Route learning for the 7?
Quote from: BNH2004 on August 10, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
Route learning for the 7?
If it is they'll be able to learn at least 1 diversion today...
Quote from: BNH2004 on August 10, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
Route learning for the 7?
I saw it going around Pedmore Fields with several drivers on it, so must be route learning.
perry barr 1806 is on loan to Acocks Green on the 31/58
Quote from: cris 99 on August 19, 2021, 10:09:04 AM
perry barr 1806 is on loan to Acocks Green on the 31/58
Acocks Green finally got a loan after how many months
Quote from: bbs on August 19, 2021, 11:23:59 AM
Acocks Green finally got a loan after how many months
It's not a competition! Not needing to loan a bus is a good thing!
Apart from the fact it is not a loan, it is a transfer
Quote from: Tony on August 19, 2021, 12:07:13 PM
Apart from the fact it is not a loan, it is a transfer
I had a feeling it was a transfer
6850 (18) & 6862 (50) on loan to YW today
@Tony will 6850 and 6862 be out at yw tomorrow please?
Quote from: samuel derrington on September 07, 2021, 10:11:13 PM
@Tony will 6850 and 6862 be out at yw tomorrow please?
6862 is on the 6:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278545?date=2021-09-08#
6850 is out, but not yet on a route, running dead to somewhere:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278534?date=2021-09-08#
6117 ( 11 branded) on the 50
Quote from: samuel derrington on September 16, 2021, 06:37:53 PM
6117 ( 11 branded) on the 50
4468 is showing to be a 50 but is at BC
Quote from: bbs on September 16, 2021, 11:27:29 PM
4468 is showing to be a 50 but is at BC
It is not showing to be a 50, because it is not showing in service.
Please only report things you see, not bustimes, as per unusual workings rules
Quote from: Tony on September 17, 2021, 08:26:56 AM
It is not showing to be a 50, because it is not showing in service.
Please only report things you see, not bustimes, as per unusual workings rules
Alright it must be a bustimes issue or tracker issue i believe so
Quote from: bbs on September 17, 2021, 08:38:48 PM
Alright it must be a bustimes issue or tracker issue i believe so
Nothing of the sort. The bus is dead in BC garage, needed a replacement ticket machine, and when it was fitting route 50 was put in to test it was working. It will stay showing 50 until it goes back into service.
4467 is the same, surprised you haven't noticed that one
PN2104 - WN4
PN2099 - WN3
PN 2097 - WA29
Continuing its loan today and is on WA 31/32
PN2097 has seems to have had a random day at WA today...Spent the morning on the 11/A, then went onto the 29 at around midday and it's now currently on an X51/997...Definitely different than it's usual day on the PN 12/A/13/A... 😂😂😂
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 08, 2021, 03:39:49 PM
PN2097 has seems to have had a random day at WA today...Spent the morning on the 11/A, then went onto the 29 at around midday and it's now currently on an X51/997...Definitely different than it's usual day on the PN 12/A/13/A... 😂😂😂
Been there since Tuesday.
Quote from: BN on October 09, 2021, 12:34:29 AM
Been there since Tuesday.
@BN Yeah I saw two engineers bringing 2097 and 4751 across on Tuesday through Pleck. 4751 went back the day after though and never got used.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 09, 2021, 05:09:01 AM
@BN Yeah I saw two engineers bringing 2097 and 4751 across on Tuesday through Pleck. 4751 went back the day after though and never got used.
2097 has also returned today
PN2093 - WN32
804 was on the WN3 earlier today
830 has been on WN79 and 8 today
Quote from: BNH2004 on October 21, 2021, 09:21:14 PM
804 was on the WN3 earlier today
830 was over there too.
2102 having a morning on the WN16 at the moment
im pretty sure Pensnett do a journey on the 16 weekday mornings.
YW E011 on loan to the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Service not available to the general public. ;D
(https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/86289/adl-zero-emission-bus-in-cop26-blue-zone.jpg)
Image from: https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2021/october/adl-invited-by-uk-government-to-show-market-leading-zero-emission-double-deck-bus-in-cop26-blue-zone/
WB4952 on X8 (assuming a loan unless WB operate an X8 journey?!)
Quote from: Wumpty on November 17, 2021, 07:19:32 AM
WB4952 on X8 (assuming a loan unless WB operate an X8 journey?!)
WB operate an X8 trip
Quote from: Tony on November 17, 2021, 07:29:29 AM
WB operate an X8 trip
Thanks Tony. With the frequency of duty and board changes, it's not easy keeping up lol (and I don't work for NXWM!!!!)
PN2109 - WN8
PN6108 - WN1
Quote from: BNH2004 on December 03, 2021, 04:55:44 PM
PN6108 - WN1
Just seen it on the ring road out of service, presumably heading to Wolvo Depot; how long is it staying for?
734 - WN50
2109 - WN3
6106 - WN7/82
6108 - WN6
Quote from: BNH2004 on December 09, 2021, 12:59:55 PM
734 - WN50
2109 - WN3
6106 - WN7/82
6108 - WN6
WN looking quite short
Quote from: bbs on December 09, 2021, 10:19:46 PM
WN looking quite short
No, they are running extras to cover the Metro
All PN loan buses now returned.
2957 on loan to PN
Quote from: Tony on January 10, 2022, 07:42:59 PM
2957 on loan to PN
on loan to Stourbridge bus station for about a week
I heard that 6927 was on loan to WN today and on the 529
Quote from: BNH2004 on January 17, 2022, 08:34:25 PM
I heard that 6927 was on loan to WN today and on the 529
If it was, it wasn't tracking on there.
Quote from: DJ on January 18, 2022, 05:17:11 AM
If it was, it wasn't tracking on there.
I saw it leave Walsall at around 1605
Quote from: DJ on January 18, 2022, 05:17:11 AM
If it was, it wasn't tracking on there.
Someone managed to grab a photo of it leaving Wolverhampton ;) (not me lol) https://flic.kr/p/2mXKVns
Quote from: BNH2004 on January 17, 2022, 08:34:25 PM
I heard that 6927 was on loan to WN today and on the 529
Not really a loan as such, over for MOT prep but used it.
Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2022, 05:42:26 AM
I saw it leave Walsall at around 1605
One more to add to the list then!
6927 still at WN out on the 79 left WB Around 15 mins ago towards W'ton
Quote from: Jack6101 on January 20, 2022, 06:53:50 AM
6927 still at WN out on the 79 left WB Around 15 mins ago towards W'ton
Now at WB garage.
809 on WA 34 today
Has 2105 been loaned to Wolvo? Had it on the 15 this afternoon, but according to the Bustimes fleetlist it's moved over here full-time
Quote from: Raedwald on January 20, 2022, 11:53:16 PM
Has 2105 been loaned to Wolvo? Had it on the 15 this afternoon, but according to the Bustimes fleetlist it's moved over here full-time
Loan
2102 - WN6
6110; 6112 on loan to WN to help with RR for the week.
1950 not sure if it's a transfer but on the 8A perry Barr garage
Quote from: bbs on February 26, 2022, 01:58:10 PM
1950 not sure if it's a transfer but on the 8A perry Barr garage
Transfers to replace the 70XX scanias?
1951 was in convey with 1873 on Bromford Lane NIS earlier approaching Fox & Goose at about 11.20. Probably going to start 28's.
Quote from: bbs on February 26, 2022, 01:58:10 PM
1950 not sure if it's a transfer but on the 8A perry Barr garage
Quote from: Tony on February 25, 2022, 02:32:38 PM
More transfers in the last couple of days
1811, 1822, 7022, 7024, 7027, 7032 PB - reserve
1949, 1950 WB-PB
4387 YW - withdrawn
4568 WA - withdrawn
4619 BC-WN
4748 PN-WB
Back a page on vehicle transfers
1953 on 76 to Northfield. Is it a loan to YW?
Quote from: 4369Beast on March 16, 2022, 02:18:12 PM
1953 on 76 to Northfield. Is it a loan to YW?
No, check the transfers thread.
Quote from: 4369Beast on March 16, 2022, 02:18:12 PM
1953 on 76 to Northfield. Is it a loan to YW?
. No, a transfer, replacing 1924.
1815 was on loan yesterday on 17
1815 is not a loan its transfer in March
WN2007 - WA32
2082 and 2086 On Loan to WA
2082 - 11
2086 - 31/32
2101 - WN 2
Quote from: Jack on June 14, 2022, 03:26:28 PM2101 - WN 2
Not actually a loan, here for mechanical work last night, they just wanted to give it a run somewhere different.
4759 on 87
Onloan to wb
Pretty sure I saw 2224 on the 20 this morning.
QuotePretty sure I saw 2224 on the 20 this morning.
Yes, currently on the 49, AG have been helping YW out while 6943 & 6944 have been in Glastonbury
Quote from: Tony on June 28, 2022, 04:03:27 PMYes, currently on the 49, AG have been helping YW out while 6943 & 6944 have been in Glastonbury
Praying to catch 2224 on the 6.
QuotePraying to catch 2224 on the 6.
Hardly likely as 6943/4 are back in service tonight
Couple BC buses on loan to PB tonight: 6855, 6877, and 6881
Quote from: CL on July 14, 2022, 02:05:27 PMCouple BC buses on loan to PB tonight: 6855, 6877, and 6881
6855 - 815
6877 - 52
6881 - 28E/101
6881 on 28? Double decker on 28?
Quote6881 on 28? Double decker on 28?
Yes, one does the school run on there every day
Quote from: Tony on July 18, 2022, 07:43:33 PMYes, one does the school run on there every day
Which part of the route does it do? There's a low bridge somewhere isn't there?
Quote from: Bus_user_jay on July 18, 2022, 10:27:27 PMWhich part of the route does it do? There's a low bridge somewhere isn't there?
Old Oscott, Fortis Academy to Short Heath, Perry Common Road just before it crosses the 65 .
The low bridge it goes under is on the way out of Erdington to/from Great Barr. Only a small bit of it compared to the full route, timetabled to take 15 minutes end to end.
Quote from: 2206 on July 18, 2022, 10:49:08 PMOld Oscott, Fortis Academy to Short Heath, Perry Common Road just before it crosses the 65 .
The low bridge it goes under is on the way out of Erdington to/from Great Barr. Only a small bit of it compared to the full route, timetabled to take 15 minutes end to end.
Is that the only part of the route that limits it to single deck? I thought there was more...
Quote from: Bus_user_jay on July 19, 2022, 09:14:35 PMIs that the only part of the route that limits it to single deck? I thought there was more...
Yes Summer Road in Erdington is the only part of the route that limits it to single decks. Not sure why you thought that.
730 - WN61
Quote from: BNH2004 on July 25, 2022, 10:20:56 AM730 - WN61
Doesn't make sense because 847 is Onloan to pensnet
and 754 is still on loan from Pensnett to Wolverhampton
Quote from: cris 99 on July 25, 2022, 12:04:11 PMand 754 is still on loan from Pensnett to Wolverhampton
And 752 is still on loan from Wolverhampton to Pensnett
Quote from: BNH2004 on July 25, 2022, 12:07:06 PMAnd 752 is still on loan from Wolverhampton to Pensnett
I though they were tranfers
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on July 25, 2022, 11:23:20 AMDoesn't make sense because 847 is Onloan to pensnet
Why doesn't it make sense? One is lwb and one is swb. Perfect sense to me when 2 Streetlites are off the road.
QuoteDoesn't make sense because 847 is Onloan to pensnet
Makes perfect sense. Two Streelites weren't available so WN needed a minibus
PN6916 (48)and 6942 (wb board for X8) are on loan to wb this morning
4752, 4755 also on loan from PN
4862, 4863 from WA will move on loan to WB shortly
6791; 6792; 6793; 6794 from WN will move on loan to WB shortly
all to allow WB cover duplicates for the Commonwealth games
Quote from: Tony on July 26, 2022, 10:08:55 AM4752, 4755 also on loan from PN
4862, 4863 from WA will move on loan to WB shortly
6791; 6792; 6793; 6794 from WN will move on loan to WB shortly
all to allow WB cover duplicates for the Commonwealth games
Thankyou for information
Quote4752, 4755 also on loan from PN
4862, 4863 from WA will move on loan to WB shortly
6791; 6792; 6793; 6794 from WN will move on loan to WB shortly
all to allow WB cover duplicates for the Commonwealth games
4861 also going from Walsall
6793 currently on the 80.
Quote from: MasterPlan on July 27, 2022, 08:03:58 AM6793 currently on the 80.
6792 on 89
6791 on 82/87
4755 on 89.
6916 on 82/87
6793 on 80
4925 on Bristol road services today
Quote4925 on Bristol road services today
It is at BC until the end of the Commonwealth games at the request of the advertiser
@Tony will the others be going over with the adverts on then?
Quote from: samuel derrington on July 28, 2022, 03:19:05 PM@Tony will the others be going over with the adverts on then?
What others have a Aldi allover advert on them like 4925?
QuoteWhat others have a Aldi allover advert on them like 4925?
None
Not necessarily a loan directly, but it did operate a Walsall route...6817 did a round trip on the 51 earlier from Birmingham to Walsall and back as part of it's "dynamic spare" duties for the Commonwealth Games.
QuoteNot necessarily a loan directly, but it did operate a Walsall route...6817 did a round trip on the 51 earlier from Birmingham to Walsall and back as part of it's "dynamic spare" duties for the Commonwealth Games.
West Bromwich will operate duplicates on the Bristol Road as well if required
QuoteWest Bromwich will operate duplicates on the Bristol Road as well if required
Will be interesting to see, if that happens.
Quote from: Tony on July 28, 2022, 10:09:40 PMWest Bromwich will operate duplicates on the Bristol Road as well if required
Appears to be 6942 this morning.
QuoteAppears to be 6942 this morning.
Yes, just seen it leave Birmingham
4925 on the 94/95 today. Caught this on the 94 this morning just after 7.
4825 on 51 today.
Quote4825 on 51 today.
Not on loan.
Perry Barr have some standby duties on the 51 this week
Quote from: Tony on August 02, 2022, 04:22:38 PMNot on loan.
Perry Barr have some standby duties on the 51 this week
Oh, okay.
752 is on loan to Wolverhampton from pensnet
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on August 14, 2022, 07:26:32 PM752 is on loan to Wolverhampton from pensnet
It's a WN bus, how can it be on loan?
Is 754 a loan to Wolverhampton depot or has to transferred
Quote from: BN on August 14, 2022, 10:12:36 PMIt's a WN bus, how can it be on loan?
752 was a pensnet last week
Quote from: BNH2004 on August 14, 2022, 11:44:47 PMIs 754 a loan to Wolverhampton depot or has to transferred
Possibly loan as 752 has gone back to Wolverhampton so i would presume 754 is going back to pensnet
they swapped 752 for 754 for some unknown reason but 752 is back at Park Lane now and 754 back at Pensnett
PN2101 - WN7/82 today
4905/4906 on loan to WB
6835 AG
6856 will follow shortly. Info by Tony on national Express FB page
Quote4905/4906 on loan to WB
6835 AG
6856 will follow shortly. Info by Tony on national Express FB page
Interesting to see 68** platinums at AG
AG short of a few buses?
QuoteAG short of a few buses?
No, just the buses that are transferring in for the extra services are not ready yet
PN4753 & PN4758 - WN529
Not sure whats happening about 6856 now as its still at BC seen on the X2 today
1945 on loan to walsall is currently on 11
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 05, 2022, 04:29:40 PM1945 on loan to walsall is currently on 11
Not a loan, WB operate an extra few trips
West Bromwich operate the 15:25 & 17:12 from Walsall and the 16:12 from Dudley
QuoteNot sure whats happening about 6856 now as its still at BC seen on the X2 today
currently on 61/63 today
QuoteNot sure whats happening about 6856 now as its still at BC seen on the X2 today
Because of a spate of incidents BC are now in more need of it than AG, so it may not go
4905 on 80, loan or transfer?
Quote from: cris 99 on September 02, 2022, 03:03:33 PM4905/4906 on loan to WB
6835 AG
6856 will follow shortly. Info by Tony on national Express FB page
Loan
@busboy31
4694 on loan to WN doing 751 school run
Quote4694 on loan to WN doing 751 school run
751 is a West Bromwich route being operated by a West Bromwich bus
For anyone that's interested 4905 on 74 arriving into City now.
tony hunter do you know how many more days 4905 will be at west brom for thanks
Until more Geminis can be released from PB.
BC will need it back by 2nd October, but it may return sooner
Quote from: Tony on September 08, 2022, 09:11:42 PMUntil more Geminis can be released from PB.
BC will need it back by 2nd October, but it may return sooner
Oh okay
No-one been watching bustimes closely today.
867 on the Z203 & Z210 services!
It is currently on loan PN - NEAT Coventry
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2022, 08:43:00 PMNo-one been watching bustimes closely today.
867 on the Z203 & Z210 services!
It is currently on loan PN - NEAT Coventry
Found it strange myself, they said they needed a SWB E200???
QuoteFound it strange myself, they said they needed a SWB E200???
Yes, that was why I suggested PN for the loan, not CV!
Looks like it has managed to get around Warwickshire today successfully
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2022, 08:51:07 PMYes, that was why I suggested PN for the loan, not CV!
Looks like it has managed to get around Warwickshire today successfully
Result, might have found a home for a couple then?
QuoteResult, might have found a home for a couple then?
They only want it whil 755 and 8378 are both off the road
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2022, 09:17:17 PMThey only want it whil 755 and 8378 are both off the road
Will 755 ever come back to west brom
4928 on 72 on loan to AG
4943 on 73 on loan to AG
6852 on 11C/11A on loan AG
6892 on 11S on loan to AG
7515 on 73S
4913 and 7515 at AG as well
Quote4913 and 7515 at AG as well
7515 back at AG can't wait to catch her
How long are these on loan for
@Tony please
Quote4928 on 72 on loan to AG
4943 on 73 on loan to AG
6852 on 11C/11A on loan AG
6892 on 11S on loan to AG
7515 on 73S
Seems like AG is very low on buses
4928/4943 are tracking on the 45/47 this afternoon and 4913 on the 829. So looks like the E400 were just at AG for the morning peak.
Quote4928/4943 are tracking on the 45/47 this afternoon and 4913 on the 829. So looks like the E400 were just at AG for the morning peak.
Now 6835, 6852, 6892, 7515
QuoteNow 6835, 6852, 6892, 7515
What route did 4913 go on?
Quote from: BBS on September 22, 2022, 04:31:34 PMWhat route did 4913 go on?
It didn't presumably, as nothing showing on BusTimes.
7518 on loan to AG
Not sure about 4775 and 4776 on loan to YW please correct if wrong
QuoteNot sure about 4775 and 4776 on loan to YW please correct if wrong
No, Transfers
QuoteNo, Transfers
Alright, thank you
Has 6835 returned to Birmingham Central?
Just saw on bustimes and don't know if it is correct but WN6791 on the WB80 ? Can anyone confirm please ?
Quote from: Jack6101 on October 01, 2022, 06:41:03 AMJust saw on bustimes and don't know if it is correct but WN6791 on the WB80 ? Can anyone confirm please ?
Check the Transfers Page it is on there as a loan
@Jack6101
Quote from: Squiz1971 on October 01, 2022, 04:09:05 PMCheck the Transfers Page it is on there as a loan @Jack6101
I know now I posted this , this morning before that
825 on 45 on loan to wb
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on October 12, 2022, 08:25:16 AM825 on 45 on loan to wb
It's a transfer. Tony has posted in the vehicle transfers thread.
4464 is on WA701 this morning is this loan or transfer
Quote4464 is on WA701 this morning is this loan or transfer
On loan
Quote from: Tony on October 18, 2022, 08:45:25 AMOn loan
On 705/10 this evening. Just seen it go through Walsall on the way to Barr Beacon.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 18, 2022, 02:38:06 PMOn 705/10 this evening. Just seen it go through Walsall on the way to Barr Beacon.
Does make you wonder why they need it on loan when they have 18 hydrogen buses sitting up the depot doing nothing. Surely if they used more of those they wouldn't need to have a bus on loan.
Im fairly certain the Hydrogen facilities have still not got the go ahead to be opened i am opened to be corrected tho
Quote from: WalsallBuses2007 on October 18, 2022, 10:13:26 PMIm fairly certain the Hydrogen facilities have still not got the go ahead to be opened i am opened to be corrected tho
Oh I see. That's probably why they only use a few then.
On bustimes, E060 is shown as allocated to Wolverhampton and having done a Wolverhampton working (Tettenhall Wood?). Is this an actual situation which occurred or is it possibly a ticket machine on one of the recent 49xx transfers?
Quote from: don on October 26, 2022, 06:05:08 PMOn bustimes, E060 is shown as allocated to Wolverhampton and having done a Wolverhampton working (Tettenhall Wood?). Is this an actual situation which occurred or is it possibly a ticket machine on one of the recent 49xx transfers?
If you open the map it only has one timing point on the map at Birmingham Lancaster Circus at 9.05 am last Thursday.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tcvw-e060?date=2022-10-20#journeys/325901152
QuoteOn bustimes, E060 is shown as allocated to Wolverhampton and having done a Wolverhampton working (Tettenhall Wood?). Is this an actual situation which occurred or is it possibly a ticket machine on one of the recent 49xx transfers?
If you look at the full detail clicking on the vehicle and the map it takes you to close to Birmingham Central garage where kit installing at testing takes place. E060 didn't actually go to Coventry until yesterday.
Quote from: don on October 26, 2022, 06:05:08 PMOn bustimes, E060 is shown as allocated to Wolverhampton and having done a Wolverhampton working (Tettenhall Wood?). Is this an actual situation which occurred or is it possibly a ticket machine on one of the recent 49xx transfers?
One quirk of BusTimes is that if a vehicle tracks on a route programmed into the ticket machine, it then shows that vehicle as 'allocated' to the garage operating that route.
I would hazard a guess that as part of testing, the unit was set as if it were to operate a journey on the WN 1, and then this was present in one of the BODS feeds that BusTimes utilises. The vehicle itself may have just been out doing a short test run.
This is why people shouldn't jump to conclusions about transfers, because vehicles used on loan at other garages will show on BusTimes as being from that garage when they're not.
Quote from: Stu on October 26, 2022, 06:39:48 PMOne quirk of BusTimes is that if a vehicle tracks on a route programmed into the ticket machine, it then shows that vehicle as 'allocated' to the garage operating that route.
I would hazard a guess that as part of testing, the unit was set as if it were to operate a journey on the WN 1, and then this was present in one of the BODS feeds that BusTimes utilises. The vehicle itself may have just been out doing a short test run.
This is why people shouldn't jump to conclusions about transfers, because vehicles used on loan at other garages will show on BusTimes as being from that garage when they're not.
Which is exactly why I didn't jump to conclusions and asked about it in a vaguely relevant thread (there isn't really a fully relevant one).
I only noticed it because I'd been paying through the fleet details to see changes in livery and deleted vehicles.
Thanks for the explanations
@Tony and conjecture
@Stu - NB this was the only one of the new E0xx listed and not shown as Coventry so possibly a unique occurrence.
4511 on loan to WN?
currently tracking on the 1, is this correct
@Tony https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-4511?date=2022-11-04
Edit: 5411 is tracking as 4511
The real 4511 is currently at the QE Hospital
PN4836 on loan to WN currently on 5
Is 2094 on loan to Walsall. Bustimes showing it on 997 route currently.
QuoteIs 2094 on loan to Walsall. Bustimes showing it on 997 route currently.
Yes
1860/1887 on loan to WB
Quote1860/1887 on loan to WB
With walsall losing alot of scanias to PB and some loans out is this all due to the PVR decrease from not running the 11/11A from January
Quote1860/1887 on loan to WB
Despite copying everything of the page I have just linked to which seems pointless, I have not put these on loan.
WB will be looking after them, so they are transfers
Quote from: Tony on December 23, 2022, 04:38:49 PMDespite copying everything of the page I have just linked to which seems pointless, I have not put these on loan.
WB will be looking after them, so they are transfers
Will it be there for a few months
4821 4823 4849 possible loan to west brom
if they are in West Bromwich Depot i would presume they are having work done as none have been out since before christmas
Quote4821 4823 4849 possible loan to west brom
Not a loan
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on December 31, 2022, 04:19:32 PM4821 4823 4849 possible loan to west brom
I think it was said somewhere that there getting repairs at West Bromwich garage
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on December 31, 2022, 04:19:32 PM4821 4823 4849 possible loan to west brom
Why do you say this?
Quote from: Stu on December 31, 2022, 06:05:35 PMWhy do you say this?
Because west brom don't seem to have anough deckers as lots of geminis broken and a few platuims
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on December 31, 2022, 06:15:12 PMBecause west brom don't seem to have anough deckers as lots of geminis broken and a few platuims
But why do you think those three buses are being loaned to WB?
What is your evidence for your claim?
There was a post on FB by a WB driver saying that those 3 are in the depot receiving attention, thats where hes got that from
QuoteWhy do you say this?
They are not on loan or transfers
762 834 On loan to WB
any news on the other scanias for YW from AG?
Quote762 834 On loan to WB
Is there really any need to copy my post from one thread to another?
Quote762 834 On loan to WB
They aren't on loan mate
QuoteThey aren't on loan mate
They are on loan.
Let's get this straight 762 & 834 are on loan from WN to WB, but that fact only should need posting once. It shouldn't need two people to deny it.
4836 PN to WB
BC 6845 did two round-trips to Sutton yesterday morning on the X14, is that a normal BC duty?
Quote from: The Real 4778 on January 10, 2023, 09:11:24 PMBC 6845 did two round-trips to Sutton yesterday morning on the X14, is that a normal BC duty?
X14 is a BC route. BC operate every journey on there with E400 MMC Platinums.
835 was on WB Ringway early this morning with 80 on the blinds. Whether it actually ran in service, who knows
It's a loan to West brom aswell as 834
763 WN - NEAT
4733 on loan to Walsall
Quote4733 on loan to Walsall
Was, this morning, already back at YW
4484 is on the 14 today, spotted it in city centre earlier.
4486 having a day on the 65 today
E122(?) on the YW76.
Quote from: Ronnoc on January 31, 2023, 03:00:11 PME122(?) on the YW76.
E122 is parked in Adderley Street, I have been trying to get the next stop working on it today
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2023, 03:58:02 PME122 is parked in Adderley Street, I have been trying to get the next stop working on it today
Pretty weird seeing a Cov electric in Kings Heath today at around half-2ish.
Just to confirm, now I can check it is 6951, E021 & E022 on loan to YW
2012 on loan to pensnet currently on 11
CVE021 and E022 are on YW6.
CV6951 is on YW50.
@Tony is 4535 on loan to bc?
Quote from: Tony on February 02, 2023, 03:28:47 PMNo, 4535 on the 94 as well as 4595 on the 97
Both are on WN services today, 4535 on the 10B and 4595 on the 59.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on February 02, 2023, 03:45:47 PMBoth are on WN services today, 4535 on the 10B and 4595 on the 59.
Looks like both were on peak hour boards this morning before being loaned to
BC.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on February 02, 2023, 03:45:47 PMBoth are on WN services today, 4535 on the 10B and 4595 on the 59.
See you're looking at bustimes. Both are at BC this evening 4535 on the 94/95, 4595 on the 97
4900 currently on loan from BC to WN just seen it on the 4
Quote from: BNH2004 on February 02, 2023, 04:45:46 PM4900 currently on loan from BC to WN just seen it on the 4
I can just imagine the phone call. 'You know those buses we lent you earlier, can we have one back please?'
Quote from: Gareth on February 02, 2023, 06:26:22 PMI can just imagine the phone call. 'You know those buses we lent you earlier, can we have one back please?'
No, just at the moment Wolverhampton are preparing Birmingham Central's MoTs and Coventry are preparing Yardley Wood's, so each has lent the other some buses to cover those away, Obviously WN decided 4900 was useful when it arrived today before they start the MoT prep on it tomorrow
Nobody noticed WN 4597 on the 97, bringing a red and white trident back to BC
AG1790 - YW76
Quote from: Tony on February 02, 2023, 04:44:15 PMSee you're looking at bustimes. Both are at BC this evening 4535 on the 94/95, 4595 on the 97
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 02, 2023, 03:57:21 PMLooks like both were on peak hour boards this morning before being loaned to BC.
That explains it. Short term loans I imagine although I believe both are Euro 6 so meets pollution requirements
4596 on 95/94 on loan to BC
Quote from: Tony on February 04, 2023, 02:10:05 PM1790 is a YW bus at the moment
Apologies, must've missed that
4798, Wrights Electroliner Demo has arrived, currently at BC having NX kit fitted to make it usuable, will be going to YW for service on the 6 later in the week
4752 currently on loan to WN on the 3
Any idea when 1860 1887 will go back to walsall
WN4535 back from loan at BC.
1860 on loan to PB currently on the 71
Quote1860 on loan to PB currently on the 71
Sorry I'm not aware of this but wasn't the 71 given to Stagecoach?
Only on Sundays
Quote from: BBS on February 28, 2023, 03:54:17 PMSorry I'm not aware of this but wasn't the 71 given to Stagecoach?
Only the Sunday daytime 71 is tendered & operated by Stagecoach
QuoteOnly the Sunday daytime 71 is tendered & operated by Stagecoach
Oh right I thought Stagecoach Operated the 71 fully
4832 currently on WN4
Dose anybody know why 4966, 4962, 2063 and 2064 are at birmingham central garage please?
Anybody know why 6988 is in bc
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on March 23, 2023, 03:24:22 PMAnybody know why 6988 is in bc
On strike with the drivers or hiding from the veg
Quote from: karl724223 on March 23, 2023, 04:43:24 PMOn strike with the drivers or hiding from the veg
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on March 23, 2023, 03:24:22 PMAnybody know why 6988 is in bc
If you haven't noticed there's a strike on with buses being blocked from leaving and entering garages, so buses are sent to where it is possible and safe to get them
Quote from: Tony on March 23, 2023, 04:50:55 PMIf you haven't noticed there's a strike on with buses being blocked from leaving and entering garages, so buses are sent to where it is possible and safe to get out
Wouldn't be easier to use bc buses also what's happened to 4916 it is stripped by the wall
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on March 23, 2023, 05:04:27 PMWouldn't be easier to use bc buses also what's happened to 4916 it is stripped by the wall
Is it difficult to understand what Tony said?
Quote from: Stu on March 23, 2023, 05:35:09 PMIs it difficult to understand what Tony said?
No but it would be easier to use bc buses instead of bringing wb buses to bc and starting service there
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on March 23, 2023, 05:59:19 PMNo but it would be easier to use bc buses instead of bringing wb buses to bc and starting service there
Maybe they are being blocked from leaving?
Surely you've seen this because you've been hanging round the depots, riding buses when travel on NX should only be necessary...
Quote from: Jack on March 23, 2023, 06:01:08 PMMaybe they are being blocked from leaving?
Surely you've seen this because you've been hanging round the depots, riding buses when travel on NX should only be necessary...
Your not understanding what
@18WilliamsLi is saying each garage has a lot of buses hes saying what's the point taking west brom buses to Birmingham central garage when BC have plenty of their own if this makes sense I'm not trying to be rude or anything just no one is getting what hes saying
Quote from: Busses_transport_ on March 23, 2023, 09:19:36 PMYour not understanding what @18WilliamsLi is saying each garage has a lot of buses hes saying what's the point taking west brom buses to Birmingham central garage when BC have plenty of their own if this makes sense I'm not trying to be rude or anything just no one is getting what hes saying
Tony has already told you. Buses are being sent to wherever its possible to leave/enter.
Quote from: Busses_transport_ on March 23, 2023, 09:19:36 PMYour not understanding what @18WilliamsLi is saying each garage has a lot of buses hes saying what's the point taking west brom buses to Birmingham central garage when BC have plenty of their own if this makes sense I'm not trying to be rude or anything just no one is getting what hes saying
Or maybe you aren't getting the message everyone is else literally saying! Travelling round on WB buses or stalking them in another garage. I wish I had so much time to do all this...
QuoteYour not understanding what @18WilliamsLi is saying each garage has a lot of buses hes saying what's the point taking west brom buses to Birmingham central garage when BC have plenty of their own if this makes sense I'm not trying to be rude or anything just no one is getting what hes saying
We all get what he's saying but your just backing him up over nonsense please just stop mate
The other morning buses where left on the overflow part of West Bromwich Bus station so it seems buses on 5/87 had troubles at garage and it was easier to have the buses their.
Quote from: Ginger66 on March 24, 2023, 06:48:07 AMThe other morning buses where left on the overflow part of West Bromwich Bus station so it seems buses on 5/87 had troubles at garage and it was easier to have the buses their.
No there were extra buses running
Shouldn't be any loans out today as every garage has managed to get there own buses out including Yardley wood in the 6
2111 on Loan to WN currently on 714
Quote from: BNH2004 on April 21, 2023, 03:41:27 PM2111 on Loan to WN currently on 714
Not tracking yet on bus times.
4840 on loan to pensnet currently on 126 unless this is a transfer as I thought rhis was at wolv
1881 WA-WB
Quote from: Tony on April 24, 2023, 10:43:48 AM1881 WA-WB
Any idea if 1887 is permanent to West brom
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on April 24, 2023, 11:18:07 AMAny idea if 1887 is permanent to West brom
It is allocated to West Bromwich. It is there until they do not need it.
731 on loan to Wolverhampton currently on 4
849 currently on loan at Walsall
7535 on loan to AG
1849 - on loan to PB
6759 WN - BC (on the 97)
4905 BC - WN (on the 2)
E160 & E162 loan to BC, watch out for them alternating Tuesday to Friday on the X1 between 04:30 & 13:00
Quote from: Tony on June 12, 2023, 08:45:25 AME160 & E162 loan to BC, watch out for them alternating Tiesday to Friday on the X1 between 04:30 & 13:00
Is that possibly for a trial run of the type?
2115; 2124; 6938; 6939 on loan to WN
Quote from: BN on June 15, 2023, 01:36:00 PM2115; 2124; 6938; 6939 on loan to WN
Are you joking with me west brom are short on platuims and out of all platuims you take u take a 87 brand
Quote from: BN on June 15, 2023, 01:36:00 PM2115; 2124; 6938; 6939 on loan to WN
6983 isn't on loan to Wolverhampton its currently on 87
Quote from: BN on June 15, 2023, 01:36:00 PM2115; 2124; 6938; 6939 on loan to WN
How long for?
4772, 4993 loan to BC
QuoteIs 6983 a loan
If he didn't mention 6983 then it isn't...
Quote from: BBS on June 15, 2023, 05:35:35 PMIf he didn't mention 6983 then it isn't...
He did mention it but its not on loan
Where did he mention it it says 2115 2124 6938 6939
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on June 15, 2023, 02:04:01 PMAre you joking with me west brom are short on platuims and out of all platuims you take u take a 87 brand
None of the buses he listed are even West Brom buses, let alone Dudley Road branded ones?
Quote from: Mike K on June 15, 2023, 08:36:18 PMNone of the buses he listed are even West Brom buses, let alone Dudley Road branded ones?
6983 was listed but he edited it
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on June 15, 2023, 08:54:00 PM6983 was listed but he edited it
Was probably a typo, stop exaggerating it.
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on June 15, 2023, 08:54:00 PM6983 was listed but he edited it
Get a life or job or something your getting very boring keep going on
Quote from: karl724223 on June 15, 2023, 09:46:19 PMGet a life or job or something your getting very boring keep going on
Quote from: hlliwmai on June 15, 2023, 11:55:09 PMYou really are a 🔔🔚 he's 13!
I'm not 13 actually I'm 16 you don't even know me
Can we please get back to the original thread?
QuoteI'm not 13 actually I'm 16 you don't even know me
Your not even allowed to be on this fourm because your 13, everyone knows you are and you act like one too.
Quote from: BBS on June 16, 2023, 07:58:35 AMYour not even allowed to be on this fourm because your 13, everyone knows you are and you act like one too.
I'm not 13 im 16 you saying I'm always wrong with stuff when BN said 6983 was on loan to Wolverhampton when it's not then he edited it
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on June 15, 2023, 02:04:01 PMAre you joking with me west brom are short on platuims and out of all platuims you take u take a 87 brand
6938 is from PN, not an 87 branded bus from WB
Quote from: BN on June 16, 2023, 10:00:51 AMNo i didn't
@BN your original post did say 6983 rather than 6938 - just a typo. It was Tony that edited your post.
It's probably been asked before on here but with 1860 which is currently at West Brom is that a permanent transfer or a long term / indef loan?
Because I've just looked on bustimes and it appears West Brom have had it since January if that's a loan then it's an awfully long time to have a loan vehicle. Could anyone clarify I'm just curious
Quote from: hlliwmai on June 16, 2023, 11:07:11 AMIt's probably been asked before on here but with 1860 which is currently at West Brom is that a permanent transfer or a long term / indef loan?
Because I've just looked on bustimes and it appears West Brom have had it since January if that's a loan then it's an awfully long time to have a loan vehicle. Could anyone clarify I'm just curious
Short term transfer Tony said I reckon it will go back to Walsall at some point when west brom doesn't need it
QuoteIt's probably been asked before on here but with 1860 which is currently at West Brom is that a permanent transfer or a long term / indef loan?
Because I've just looked on bustimes and it appears West Brom have had it since January if that's a loan then it's an awfully long time to have a loan vehicle. Could anyone clarify I'm just curious
Long term loan
Along with 1887
Quote from: Tony on June 15, 2023, 02:25:47 PM4772, 4993 loan to BC
Does anyone know what routes 4772 will be running on? or is it any run from BC?
Quote from: GoldenSquid on June 16, 2023, 01:45:53 PMDoes anyone know what routes 4772 will be running on? or is it any run from BC?
94/95 at least.
It was parked up at BS13 for some time earlier displaying 94 Chelmsley Wood about 12:40.
Possibly scheduled to be the 94 10 minutes in front of 4895.
4772 is on 94/95 but no times sorry
4772 is on the 94/94 and 4993 is on the 24^
Guessing both will run on routes that normally have enviro/trident allocs
4772 on 63/61
4993 on 97
On loan Central
E092 should be out on the X1 again tomorrow, same 3 round trips as last week. It may do the rest of the week as well if charging is sorted
WN2070 - WA
Quote from: CL on June 29, 2023, 07:07:17 AMWN2070 - WA
Just for today, then going into paint
Spotted 2082 on the PN7 earlier, presume it's just a loan?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 03, 2023, 04:15:03 PMSpotted 2082 on the PN7 earlier, presume it's just a loan?
Yes
4742 on 32/31 on loan to WA
2026 on 37/34 on loan to WA
Quote from: Twm 1990S on July 13, 2023, 11:34:35 AM2026 on 37/34 on loan to WA
Yes I've just seen that.
763 on loan to Walsall currently on 41
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on August 21, 2023, 04:45:44 PM763 on loan to Walsall currently on 41
Tracking as well which normally wouldn't happen when they are on loan. Surprised to see one that short in length on the 41 especially this time of day.
All buses track straight away now even if it's a loan. As Tony said last week only ones that dont are if they are from Coventry
No one noticed 4595 also on loan at WA then?
Quote from: Tony on August 21, 2023, 10:12:04 PMNo one noticed 4595 also on loan at WA then?
Nope. Been a while since it was at Walsall garage. How long it's staying for?
I presume these loans are due to the couple of tridents being withdrawn? Could be wrong I'm happy to be corrected
Quote from: WalsallBuses2007 on August 22, 2023, 03:02:07 AMI presume these loans are due to the couple of tridents being withdrawn? Could be wrong I'm happy to be corrected
Walsall has some platinum on Blind Games contracts in Birmingham
2021 3/4 brand on loan to Walsall Currently on 4m
Is 850 on loan to Walsall? Also is 4867 on loan from Walsall as bustimes say it's on a no 1 service. Thanks.
Don't know if it's a loan or transfer but I noted Wolverhampton 3/4 branded (2021) is currently on the Walsall 8 to Lichfield
It's a loan was reported 3 days ago on this thread along with 763/850/4595
Is 2086 on loan to Walsall?
Quote from: PB50 on August 31, 2023, 08:23:50 AMIs 2086 on loan to Walsall?
Yes, 2021 has gone back to WN
4751 at WB
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2023, 09:29:22 AM4751 at WB
Was this annnounced over the Tesco tanny for ALF😎
Quote from: karl724223 on September 04, 2023, 02:59:07 PMWas this annnounced over the Tesco tanny for ALF😎
The driver flyer past west brom bus station before I even had chance to get a photo
Three Z buses to YW
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2023, 03:43:48 PMThree Z buses to YW
I did notice the other day there are several E400EVs at YW that haven't been used in some time (or at least haven't tracked), so presumably these have been provided to cover.
Quote from: Stu on September 04, 2023, 06:56:08 PMI did notice the other day there are several E400EVs at YW that haven't been used in some time (or at least haven't tracked), so presumably these have been provided to cover.
Yes Three of the existing ones will go into the Zenobe 'spares' fleet
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2023, 07:08:34 PMYes Three of the existing ones will go into the Zenobe 'spares' fleet
Do you have the fleet number of the 3 please tony ?
Quote from: Jack6101 on September 04, 2023, 07:44:26 PMDo you have the fleet number of the 3 please tony ?
No, I'm on holiday in Eastbourne at the moment
Quote from: Jack6101 on September 04, 2023, 07:44:26 PMDo you have the fleet number of the 3 please tony ?
Z0001/6 from photos on Facebook
Quote from: Coventrybususer95 on September 04, 2023, 08:02:01 PMZ0001/6 from photos on Facebook
4001/6. The other will be either 4002 or 4007
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2023, 08:01:05 PMNo, I'm on holiday in Eastbourne at the moment
Standby for a mass influx of southern bus porn.......enjoy your break
@Tony !!!!
Seems odd they are stopping buses with Zenobe, is it because the first electrics are becoming unreliable ?
Z4001 was on Carrs Lane 45 minutes ago.
Quote from: Mayfield on September 05, 2023, 02:12:12 PMSeems odd they are stopping buses with Zenobe, is it because the first electrics are becoming unreliable ?
I don't get the question?
Z4007 on 6
Z4001 on 6
Z4006 on 6, heading towards town.
Do we know which of the 20 reg have been withdrawn, and for how long - if they're going into Zenobe reserve are they being de-branded and are the Zenobes taking their place being 6 branded?
I'm fairly sure Tony has said that the contract between Zenobe and NX essentially says that Zenobe must provide X amount of vehicles available for service, hence why there were 8 spares in the first place.
Perhaps this is a rotation to average out usage/mileage of the vehicles, and those that have/are being rotated may end up elsewhere..?
Sorry Tony it was a typo, it should have said seems strange that you are swopping buses with Zenoby is it because they are becoming unreliable as someone has already mentioned there are a number of long term of the road buses in the initial 19.
YW have lost a lot of Tridents. Maybe these new electrics are replacements. Just guesswork.
Quote from: Lynx1103 on September 05, 2023, 10:47:14 PMYW have lost a lot of Tridents. Maybe these new electrics are replacements. Just guesswork.
I think those (and the remaining 5 non Euro 6 Tridents at YW) have been/will be replaced with Euro 6 Tridents ousted from BC by 4881-94 E400s from Coventry.
Quote from: don on September 05, 2023, 11:32:53 PMI think those (and the remaining 5 non Euro 6 Tridents at YW) have been/will be replaced with Euro 6 Tridents ousted from BC by 4881-94 E400s from Coventry.
There's about 6 46** yet to transfer out to YW. - 1 -more will be going to Wolves
Quote from: Owen on September 05, 2023, 11:49:54 PMThere's about 6 46** yet to transfer out to YW. No more will be going to Wolves
4628 I think is for Wolves to keep the numbers together.
Quote from: Jack on September 05, 2023, 11:54:41 PM4628 I think is for Wolves to keep the numbers together.
Oh I was under the impression it already had :angel:
4762 on loan to Wolverhampton this morning Currently on 16
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 06, 2023, 07:57:42 AM4762 on loan to Wolverhampton this morning Currently on 16
More internet watching bullsh1t
Quote from: Tony on September 06, 2023, 08:25:05 AMMore internet watching bullsh1t
See this post (https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=5608.msg317615#msg317615) for a detailed response.
864 on loan to wb
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 14, 2023, 08:49:30 PM864 on loan to wb
Please tell me where you have seen this? Or just choosing to post lies again?
Quote from: Tony on September 14, 2023, 09:02:34 PMPlease tell me where you have seen this? Or just choosing to post lies again?
I've seen a picture in fb
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 14, 2023, 09:07:43 PMI've seen a picture in fb
It's been on the 11 (PN) all day and still is
Quote from: Tony on September 14, 2023, 09:10:49 PMIt's been on the 11 (PN) all day and still is
Are you sure it's not parked in wb garage now
5403/07 on loan to PN. A post on Facebook and a picture also of one in service not parked in depot.
Well clearly 864 is NOT on loan to WB:
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-864
Still waiting for
@18WilliamsLi to prove otherwise.
Quote from: cris 99 on September 15, 2023, 07:47:40 AM5403/07 on loan to PN. A post on Facebook and a picture also of one in service not parked in depot.
5403 currently on the 6 and 5407 currently on the 7
Quote from: Stu on September 15, 2023, 08:52:49 AMTrue, but cris99's post is factually correct, yours wasn't.
Yes, As well as the Facebook post a quick check on Bustimes proves the 5403/7 loans and disproves the 864 one
Quote from: Tony on September 15, 2023, 08:58:31 AMYes, As well as the Facebook post a quick check on Bustimes proves the 5403/7 loans and disproves the 864 one
Just that there was a post of 864 parked in wb garage and said it was on loan till 822 was fixed
Quote from: cris 99 on September 15, 2023, 09:11:59 AMFind the proof then you've had enough time and last night you said you had itl. That proof could end all this arguing. Was it a pic or just a post ?
A post with a picture
To Clarify. The bus did visit WB around Midday yesterday.
Quote from: Tony on September 15, 2023, 10:35:52 AMTo Clarify. The bus did visit WB around Midday yesterday.
So it was mot or something then
752 on loan to WN seen on 10A
5407 is on the 2
Just saw 5407 on castle gate island on a 126 towards Birmingham if anyone is after it
2157 CV - BC
Quote from: Tony on September 21, 2023, 07:02:57 PM2157 CV - BC
Any idea what routes this may do please
Quote from: samuel derrington on September 21, 2023, 07:34:37 PMAny idea what routes this may do please
Maybe a route that's uses b5lh like the 45/7 (presumably) ?
Nothing more sinister than BC has a nine vehicle PVR increase on Monday due to the next step up in frequency after the driver shortage reductions but drops again when it loses the X1, so using Coventry spare buses until then
Quote from: Owen on September 21, 2023, 09:31:12 PMMaybe a route that's uses b5lh like the 45/7 (presumably) ?
We are all type trained on the B5LH at BC and the B7s have the same control layout so in theory they could be used on any service out of BC
Most likely routes to see them on will be the 94/95 & 97 but they won't track on bustimes
Quote from: Tony on September 22, 2023, 08:14:25 PMMost likely routes to see them on will be the 94/95 & 97 but they won't track on bustimes
Single deckers on the busy city routes then?
Would loaning some 61XX to BC not make sense then the 21XX can be used on the non city routes 1, 73 etc.
Quote from: 2206 on September 22, 2023, 08:34:44 PMSingle deckers on the busy city routes then?
Would loaning some 61XX to BC not make sense then the 21XX can be used on the non city routes 1, 73 etc.
I agree that makes more sense as 97 has full standing load on a double obviously Tony doesn't know what's best for passengers
Quote from: 2206 on September 22, 2023, 08:34:44 PMSingle deckers on the busy city routes then?
Would loaning some 61XX to BC not make sense then the 21XX can be used on the non city routes 1, 73 etc.
No, Acocks Green has way more single decks than ideal as well, and they would end up out all day, not just peaks.
Both the 1 & 73 already regularly get single decks anyway
Well things have to be proportioned out a little bit, cov only has single decks to loan. Bc doesn't have electrical charging points, so they can't loan electrics. You'd moan if wb loaned an e400 to bc and the Volvo go to Wb
And you'd clog up the forum if it was an 87 branded
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 22, 2023, 08:43:07 PMI agree that makes more sense as 97 has full standing load on a double obviously Tony doesn't know what's best for passengers
One of the rules of this forum is no personal attacks, You are already on a final warning so will now be removed from the forum
Of course Liam Williams you know what's best for the public. Tony has been working on the buses as long as you've been alive so I suggest you keep your idiotic opinions t yourself. Who do you think decides what buses get allocated to what depot? Didn't hear you complaining when west Bromwich got platinums from Coventry? Sorry rant over
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 22, 2023, 08:43:07 PMI agree that makes more sense as 97 has full standing load on a double obviously Tony doesn't know what's best for passengers
Well, A decker can't have that many people standing, and if people wont go upstairs or sit down it can make a decker appear fuller than it is. That said, a b7rle iirc (i havent driven one for 2 years now :-( :cry:) can seat 43 without any wheelchairs or prams etc, and can hold more standing. Now i know that would realistically be crammed like sardines but either it would come close or be similar in carrying potential against a decker including the standees.
Could understand the beef if say any e200 or streetlight turned up, but a b7rle is obviously the best solution and they can utilise them.
Quote from: mranon on September 23, 2023, 07:43:15 AMWell, A decker can't have that many people standing, and if people wont go upstairs or sit down it can make a decker appear fuller than it is. That said, a b7rle iirc (i havent driven one for 2 years now :-( :cry:) can seat 43 without any wheelchairs or prams etc, and can hold more standing. Now i know that would realistically be crammed like sardines but either it would come close or be similar in carrying potential against a decker including the standees.
Could understand the beef if say any e200 or streetlight turned up, but a b7rle is obviously the best solution and they can utilise them.
Especially when you consider the new EVs can only seat between 64-72 and obviously have less people standing (say 10-15 max at any one time as I haven't paid attention to the official figures) making its maximum capacity 87, which means the B7RLEs can legally hold more people than them (100).
5412 WN to PN
I presume no type training is required now these are converted to diesel?
2148 on Loan BC on 97
WN764 - PN19
WN4842 - PN6
2149; 2157 CV-WA
2148 CV-WA
2150 CV-WA
Quote from: Bartosz on October 03, 2023, 06:51:14 AM2148 CV-WA
Is that a 20 branded one, as it's on the 29 at the moment?
Quote from: Westy on October 03, 2023, 06:55:11 AMIs that a 20 branded one, as it's on the 29 at the moment?
No, I saw 2148 on the WA10.
Currently on loan are 2146/47/48/49/50/56/57/61/62 and 4772 this is from a post on Facebook by a Walsall driver who has seen the list of what's booked out.
Quote from: cris 99 on October 03, 2023, 07:40:52 AMCurrently on loan are 2146/47/48/49/50/56/57/61/62 and 4772 this is from a post on Facebook by a Walsall driver who has seen the list of what's booked out.
Add 2158; 2159 & 2165 to that list
For those that are interested 2154/55 are still at BC both on 97 this morning
Quote from: Tony on October 03, 2023, 07:50:25 AMAdd 2158; 2159 & 2165 to that list
Is 2164 going to follow suit? Hasn't been out since 18th September.
Tony reported 2164 as in for paint yesterday
2155/57 have now returned to Coventry from BC
Quote from: cris 99 on October 03, 2023, 02:30:05 PMTony reported 2164 as in for paint yesterday
Thanks, I missed that.
Does anyone have a list of the loans at BC and WA I see 2146/52 have now also returned to Coventry
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, most, if not all, loaned CV B7RLES are being recalled from WA due to the hydrogens potentially returning.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 07, 2023, 12:12:28 PMPlease correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, most, if not all, loaned CV B7RLES are being recalled from WA due to the hydrogens potentially returning.
Haven't heard nothing yet and loads of loans out today in Walsall on the 7,8,29,41 and 70 services.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 07, 2023, 12:12:28 PMPlease correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, most, if not all, loaned CV B7RLES are being recalled from WA due to the hydrogens potentially returning.
Yes some of the hydrogens are back out this morning on peak running boards so looks like Coventry buses will go back. I've seen a couple of Coventry buses whilst in town so obviously not returned back yet.
Quote from: PB50 on October 09, 2023, 08:56:54 AMYes some of the hydrogens are back out this morning on peak running boards so looks like Coventry buses will go back. I've seen a couple of Coventry buses whilst in town so obviously not returned back yet.
I seen on FB that 2150 is out working 15s/16s today, so that's returned, not sure about any others yet.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 09, 2023, 12:32:12 PMI seen on FB that 2150 is out working 15s/16s today, so that's returned, not sure about any others yet.
Still quite a few in Walsall.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 09, 2023, 12:32:12 PMI seen on FB that 2150 is out working 15s/16s today, so that's returned, not sure about any others yet.
Except it hasn't returned and is still at Walsall
i'm currently on 4470 on the 14 towards chelmsley wood is this a loan if so how long for do we know
Quote from: SK68MEV on October 09, 2023, 04:04:28 PMi'm currently on 4470 on the 14 towards chelmsley wood is this a loan if so how long for do we know
Throwback for a Trident to be on there, does BC have a board they do on it?
Quote from: SK68MEV on October 09, 2023, 04:04:28 PMi'm currently on 4470 on the 14 towards chelmsley wood is this a loan if so how long for do we know
No it's not a loan, it's a BC bus on a BC running board
a
Quote from: Tony on October 09, 2023, 04:25:12 PMNo it's not a loan, it's a BC bus on a BC running board
apologies tony wasn't aware of a bc running board on the 14
Quote from: SK68MEV on October 09, 2023, 04:27:26 PMaapologies tony wasn't aware of a bc running board on the 14
You wouldn't, It started today to make room at PB for the extra runnings on the 67A. It is also the reason for the transfer of 4848 on Friday
Quote from: Tony on October 09, 2023, 02:46:24 PMExcept it hasn't returned and is still at Walsall
2150 is in service at CV today on 20As so must've returned last night.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 10, 2023, 08:44:18 AM2150 is in service at CV today on 20As so must've returned last night.
See my post earlier
I would have thought the loan buses would have gone back to Coventry now that the hydrogen buses are back in service.
Quote from: PB50 on October 10, 2023, 12:41:22 PMI would have thought the loan buses would have gone back to Coventry now that the hydrogen buses are back in service.
Fuelling station can currently only fuel 10 a day, only one of the two compressors has been fixed
How long does it physically take to refuel once it arrives at the station.
How long does it physically take to refuel once it arrives at the station
Quote from: Mayfield on October 10, 2023, 01:33:41 PMHow long does it physically take to refuel once it arrives at the station.
Takes about 7 minutes
For the uneducated can you explain why they can only fuel 10 if it take 7 minutes to fill, is it because it has to be for want of a better word manufactured on site
Because only one compressor is working, so only one of the storage tanks can be filled
I know you will probably think I'm thick but is the hydrogen delivered to the refuelling facility by tanker ?
Quote from: Mayfield on October 10, 2023, 08:04:53 PMI know you will probably think I'm thick but is the hydrogen delivered to the refuelling facility by tanker ?
No, it is produced on site, it is then compressed into two large tanks at high pressure ready for filling the buses, with only half capacity available it restricts the number of buses that can be fuelled
Quote from: Mayfield on October 10, 2023, 08:04:53 PMI know you will probably think I'm thick but is the hydrogen delivered to the refuelling facility by tanker ?
The hydrogen is produced on-site:
https://www.tyseleyenergy.co.uk/tyseley-refuelling-hub/
Thanks guys I now have a much better understanding of the process
2005 on 4H/4M/4 on loan to WA
How come 2005 when it was on loan was showing on4's yet the Cov ones at Walsall not tracking I know loan buses don't show on tracking but 2005 did
Quote from: Solo1 on October 15, 2023, 08:24:02 AMHow come 2005 when it was on loan was showing on4's yet the Cov ones at Walsall not tracking I know loan buses don't show on tracking but 2005 did
Nxwm loans track as there on the same system
Coventry is on a different system that's why they don't track
Quote from: Coventrybususer95 on October 15, 2023, 08:37:28 AMNxwm loans track as there on the same system
Coventry is on a different system that's why they don't track
Ok thanks would it be easier to have all on one system
Quote from: Solo1 on October 15, 2023, 09:29:42 AMOk thanks would it be easier to have all on one system
Not really as NXC is a separate brand to NXWM, hence it's on a different system.
Hi. The 4468 now is at Perry bar
Quote from: Yasir6711 on October 16, 2023, 03:11:06 PMHi. The 4468 now is at Perry bar
No its not, Birmingham Central now have a working on the 14.
2007 on 9 on loan to PN
Quote from: Yasir6711 on October 16, 2023, 03:11:06 PMHi. The 4468 now is at Perry bar
Perry Barr cannot have any non euro 6 vehicles because of their new depot and target zero aspirations, hence the reason why the 44xx Volvo B7TLs were cascaded to AG & WB when the new site opened
Quote from: frostjay974 on October 18, 2023, 04:59:57 PMPerry Barr cannot have any non euro 6 vehicles because of their new depot and target zero aspirations, hence the reason why the 44xx Volvo B7TLs were cascaded to AG & WB when the new site opened
4476 - 4496, 4466 - 4474 are euro 6. And regularly operate into the City Centre on the 4/4A, 80, 97.
Guess one of the reasons for the transfer out would be fleet standardisation.
Seen a post that 2153 in on loan from cv
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503036289954452/permalink/3565658970358830/
Quote from: Coventrybususer95 on October 18, 2023, 05:14:42 PMSeen a post that 2153 in on loan from cv not sure what depot it's at
Personally, I doubt CV would loan anymore B7s as they are needed here next week when the X1 moves to CV operation, I could be wrong though.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 18, 2023, 05:21:11 PMPersonally, I doubt CV would loan anymore B7s as they are needed here next week when the X1 moves to CV operation, I could be wrong though.
Yes, 4 more went on loan to Walsall last Sunday
2007 at PN on the 9
Quote4476 - 4496, 4466 - 4474 are euro 6. And regularly operate into the City Centre on the 4/4A, 80, 97.
Guess one of the reasons for the transfer out would be fleet standardisation.
Aren't 4498 and 4499 euro 6?
Quote from: frostjay974 on October 18, 2023, 04:59:57 PMPerry Barr cannot have any non euro 6 vehicles because of their new depot and target zero aspirations, hence the reason why the 44xx Volvo B7TLs were cascaded to AG & WB when the new site opened
NX converted some of their b7tls and alx400 tridents to euro 6 because of the CAZ which was introduced in 2021, the geminis were moved to see of the 51 plate B7TL alx400s which were still roaming around at both WB and AG
Quote from: frostjay974 on October 18, 2023, 04:59:57 PMPerry Barr cannot have any non euro 6 vehicles because of their new depot and target zero aspirations, hence the reason why the 44xx Volvo B7TLs were cascaded to AG & WB when the new site opened
I understand now
Quote from: EK40 on October 18, 2023, 08:31:03 PMNX converted some of their b7tls and alx400 tridents to euro 6 because of the CAZ which was introduced in 2021, the geminis were moved to see of the 51 plate B7TL alx400s which were still roaming around at both WB and AG
My apologies I did not know that they were euro 6 from what I was told
2146; 2149 & 2161 currently on their way back from WA to CV
1798 AG-WA
4628 WN-WA (transferred BC-WN this morning)
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2023, 09:44:37 AM2146; 2149 & 2161 currently on their way back from WA to CV
Least I managed to get on one of them, 2149, earlier last week!
4959 on the 935 this morning on loan from West Bromwich
1794 has now arrived at WA on loan from AG
4959 - 937A
2147 & 4842 which were both at Walsall for paint & roof repairs respectively are to be allowed to go into service at Walsall on loan
WN4842 is on WA51.
PN 4758 - WB 82/7
PN4757 - WN2
847-PN19
WN5408 is on WA788/6.
AG6108 is on WA935/937/X51/51.
PN4752 is on WAX51/51.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 10, 2024, 04:02:40 PMWN5408 is on WA788/6.
AG6108 is on WA935/937/X51/51.
PN4752 is on WAX51/51.
5408 then should be on the 34 or 37 if it did the afternoon rota if not the 37 tonight. I don't think I have got 5408 on a Photo so Chance to do that tonight or later
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 10, 2024, 05:37:04 PM5408 then should be on the 34 or 37 if it did the afternoon rota if not the 37 tonight. I don't think I have got 5408 on a Photo so Chance to do that tonight or later
5408 did a 7 back in to Walsall and a trip on the 6 and has finished.
Are these loans just for today do you know?
6108 just passed me on the 997.
4820 on 10/35/7
4752 on 6 WA
Are these loans to WA due to the Hydrogens being out.
Quote from: Twm 1990S on January 11, 2024, 07:47:23 AM4820 on 10/35/7
4752 on 6 WA
I've just seen 4820 7 branded on the 10 just left Walsall.
Anyone know if 5408 is still on loan to Walsall if so what service is it on today.
5408 tracks so I think it's back at Walsall depot now
5408 was on the SFA2 might be in service later.
WN5408 is on WA31/32.
PB4820 is on WA6/7.
PN4752 is on WA51.
AG6108 is on WA51.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 12, 2024, 12:17:57 PMWN5408 is on WA31/32.
PB4820 is on WA6/7.
PN4752 is on WA51.
AG6108 is on WA51.
I wonder if all these will still be on loan this week.
Quote from: PB50 on January 14, 2024, 10:26:57 PMI wonder if all these will still be on loan this week.
5408 is On the 881 and set to be on the 34/37 after being on the 41. WA still have 4959 so these maybe here a while to. 6108 doesn't Track or at least wasn't when I last looked.
4752 on the 51
4820 has returned back to PB and is on the 7
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 15, 2024, 03:46:49 PM5408 is On the 881 and set to be on the 34/37 after being on the 41. WA still have 4959 so these maybe here a while to. 6108 doesn't Track or at least wasn't when I last looked.
4752 on the 51
4820 has returned back to PB and is on the 7
6108 on X51
Quote from: Twm 1990S on January 15, 2024, 03:58:08 PM6108 on X51
It isn't Tracking then as I looked at the X51
I see 4959 not on loan any longer to Walsall garage.
Quote from: PB50 on February 03, 2024, 09:38:02 AMI see 4959 not on loan any longer to Walsall garage.
swapped with 1860 which is a permanent transfer back
Quote from: Tony on February 03, 2024, 09:58:43 AMswapped with 1860 which is a permanent transfer back
Will 1887 come back too?
QuoteWill 1887 come back too?
If Tony said "1860" I'm sure he meant 1860 not 1887
Quote from: BBS on February 03, 2024, 02:27:04 PMIf Tony said "1860" I'm sure he meant 1860 not 1887
I didn't say do you mean 1887, I said will 1887 come back too,
Pointless asking I don't do future moves on here, not sure how many times I have to post that
Is 4770 a permanent move or will it return to WB?
Quote from: West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek on February 04, 2024, 12:40:47 PMIs 4770 a permanent move or will it return to WB?
a) how can it return to a garage it's never been there.
b) is this question just to annoy after my post above?
Quote from: Tony on February 03, 2024, 09:58:43 AMswapped with 1860 which is a permanent transfer back
I see 4959 back at Walsall garage. Is this on loan again?
Quote from: PB50 on February 16, 2024, 07:59:17 AMI see 4959 back at Walsall garage. Is this on loan again?
Yes, come to Walsall for paint, but being used until the Hydrogens are back
Quote from: Tony on February 16, 2024, 08:27:33 AMYes, come to Walsall for paint, but being used until the Hydrogens are back
When it goes to paint this will be the first WB E400 to be Painted won't it as in delivered new to them unless the others have had touch ups.
6761/6762 also @ WA
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 16, 2024, 10:43:11 AMWhen it goes to paint this will be the first WB E400 to be Painted won't it as in delivered new to them unless the others have had touch ups.
No because 4982 has been painted grey
Quote from: WA4317 on February 16, 2024, 07:40:20 PMNo because 4982 has been painted grey
4982 is a WN bus.
Quote from: WA4317 on February 16, 2024, 07:40:20 PMNo because 4982 has been painted grey
It is but it is WN based and was WN Based when the repaint happened 4959 is WB Based so unless any touch ups happened I think it is the first
6762 on 935
6761 on 997
6111 on 934/937
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 17, 2024, 09:22:33 AMIt is but it is WN based and was WN Based when the repaint happened 4959 is WB Based so unless any touch ups happened I think it is the first
Another one might get there first yet
Quote from: Tony on February 17, 2024, 11:10:54 AMAnother one might get there first yet
Oh Ok, that's intresting I did wonder when the WB batch would start to be painted some still look smart some look battered.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 17, 2024, 02:46:41 PMOh Ok, that's intresting I did wonder when the WB batch would start to be painted some still look smart some look battered.
As a whole they look a lot tidier than BC's red/white E400's which look a right state a lot of them.
Quote from: Jack on February 17, 2024, 03:21:54 PMAs a whole they look a lot tidier than BC's red/white E400's which look a right state a lot of them.
Yes I saw 4968 a while back unbranded and it looked like new.
WB4764 on WA51.
6111 on X51
6761 on 997
6762 on 936
6762 on X51
6108 on the 51
6111 on the X51
6761 on 997.
6762 on 51
6761 on 51/934/937A
PN2104 was on PBFD this morning.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on February 26, 2024, 09:43:33 AMPN2104 was on PBFD this morning.
6113 on the 65 as well, surprised that hasn't been noticed
6913 on X5/X3
Seems like alot of buses from AG and YW are being loaned, is there a shortage of some buses in some garages?
Quote from: Dababa015 on February 26, 2024, 02:19:21 PMSeems like alot of buses from AG and YW are being loaned, is there a shortage of some buses in some garages?
WA does for certain with the Hydrogens not in Service
2104 on 28
Are Perry Barr type trained on volvos then?
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 26, 2024, 05:59:34 PMAre Perry Barr type trained on volvos then?
They've had them on loan before a few years ago now.
Clearly type trained otherwise it wouldn't not be out in service!
Quote from: Jack on February 26, 2024, 06:05:13 PMThey've had them on loan before a few years ago now.
Clearly type trained otherwise it wouldn't not be out in service!
A few years ago yes, drivers come and go since then. It was a simple question.
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 26, 2024, 05:59:34 PMAre Perry Barr type trained on volvos then?
It isn't too much of a problem on a peak only board that only has one driver as the driver can be type trained on it before it goes out and doesn't have to hand over to another driver.
Quote from: Tony on February 26, 2024, 06:40:44 PMIt isn't too much of a problem on a peak only board that only has one driver as the driver can be type trained on it before it goes out and doesn't have to hand over to another driver.
Ah I see, that's fair enough, thank you for simple answer.
6913 on X4 last night, presume loan
I take it 4764 and 6108 are no longer on loan to Walsall garage.
Perry Barr are in a worse state that Walsall this week, who have cleared most of their diesel repair backlog, so 6108 is now at PB
I'm guessing it's a tracking error but Bustimes it's saying 6985 is on the 11 to Walsall ?
Quote from: Jack6101 on March 05, 2024, 06:29:28 AMI'm guessing it's a tracking error but Bustimes it's saying 6985 is on the 11 to Walsall ?
It's 2093
Quote from: PB50 on March 04, 2024, 04:26:10 PMI take it 4764 and 6108 are no longer on loan to Walsall garage.
No, it's back at WB, was on the 82/87 yesterday
How has 6985 ended up showing on 11/11A then?
Quote from: Bus_user_jay on March 05, 2024, 06:09:40 PMHow has 6985 ended up showing on 11/11A then?
If you didn't use vegweb and looked in person you'd see it's been nowhere near those routes.
I saw 2093 on the 11A in person and knew 6985 wasn't physically on there. What I wanted to know was why 6985 tracked on it 🙃
Quote from: Jack on March 05, 2024, 10:47:58 PMIf you didn't use vegweb and looked in person you'd see it's been nowhere near those routes.
Quote from: Jack on March 05, 2024, 10:47:58 PMIf you didn't use vegweb and looked in person you'd see it's been nowhere near those routes.
This is a bus enthusiast forum so why get irritated when bus enthusiasts ask questions (this one appears quite reasonable - I don't recall NXWM having had a bus travelling around reporting as another).
Bustimes is one of the most useful bits of software for bus passengers (and enthusiasts) ever invented - a couple of idiots who seem to pride themselves in referring to it by derogatory names and also bus enthusiasts as veg and the like is irritating beyond belief, and actually conflicts with the forum rules (which were placed there when a couple of other people years ago swallowed the authoritarian dictator potion and spent time moaning about other members and naming and shaming staff).
I'm sure the forum staff can deal with these things but
@Jack these posts moaning about other members are very tiresome.
Quote from: don on March 06, 2024, 12:56:07 AMI'm sure the forum staff can deal with these things but @Jack these posts moaning about other members are very tiresome.
I couldn't agree more, if
@Jack & others who feel the need to comment have nothing useful or helpful to say, don't bother posting at all! Winston
Informed of 6913 being swapped for 6911, as it's due an inspection
Quote from: don on March 06, 2024, 12:56:07 AMThis is a bus enthusiast forum so why get irritated when bus enthusiasts ask questions (this one appears quite reasonable - I don't recall NXWM having had a bus travelling around reporting as another).
Bustimes is one of the most useful bits of software for bus passengers (and enthusiasts) ever invented - a couple of idiots who seem to pride themselves in referring to it by derogatory names and also bus enthusiasts as veg and the like is irritating beyond belief, and actually conflicts with the forum rules (which were placed there when a couple of other people years ago swallowed the authoritarian dictator potion and spent time moaning about other members and naming and shaming staff).
I'm sure the forum staff can deal with these things but @Jack these posts moaning about other members are very tiresome.
Are ticket machines easily interchangeable between buses which may account for the issue?
Quote from: Wumpty on March 06, 2024, 10:23:33 AMAre ticket machines easily interchangeable between buses which may account for the issue?
Perhaps but 6985 is a WB Bus and 2093 a PN Bus wouldn't PN swap there ticket machines from another PN Bus ie say a bus that hasn't been in service for a while whilst they fix 2093's old machine or remove a spare one from a withdrawn veichle which they could also put In 2093, could be an error with the GPS maybe programed wrong or 6985's GPS fancied a day of going to Walsall
6911 on the 33.
YW 6912 on BC 94/95
Quote from: Bethhart2022 on March 07, 2024, 05:45:35 PMYW 6911 on BC 94/95
It's been on the PB 33 all day, Bustimes correctly confirms this. It is currently in Perry Barr (at 18:32) heading towards Pheasey. At the time of your posting it was doing the 17:12 33 from Pheasey to City
Quote from: Tony on March 07, 2024, 06:33:15 PMIt's been on the PB 33 all day, Bustimes correctly confirms this. It is currently in Perry Barr (at 18:32) heading towards Pheasey. At the time of your posting it was doing the 17:12 33 from Pheasey to City
Sorry Tony it was 6912 on the 94/95
Quote from: Bethhart2022 on March 07, 2024, 07:53:08 PMSorry Tony it was 6912 on the 94/95
Accident repair completed at BC earlier today, surprised BC managed to pinch that for service!
6911 on 16
6108 on 907
6762 - 997
WA1886 is on PB16.
6911 on X14
2091 on loan to WN will be out in an hour if that. Will also be at WN all week for MOT
6722 on loan to WB with 6991 going the other way to WA
Quote from: cris 99 on March 19, 2024, 04:49:01 PM6722 on loan to WB with 6991 going the other way to WA
whats the point of that then...
Walsall needed a tacho bus for today
Quote from: cris 99 on March 20, 2024, 07:39:13 AMWalsall needed a tacho bus for today
What is tacho bus
Quote from: spacecowboy150 on March 20, 2024, 07:43:11 AMWhat is tacho bus
Means it can be used on Private Hire duties
6722 on 74
6917 PN-YW
4722 YW-PN
Quote from: Tony on March 20, 2024, 02:16:39 PM6917 PN-YW
4722 YW-PN
Seems like a strange 'swap', unless there is some other reason for this, to do with 4722 being in a heritage livery?
(Upcoming photo-shoot or private hire?)
Quote from: Stu on March 20, 2024, 07:25:35 PMSeems like a strange 'swap', unless there is some other reason for this, to do with 4722 being in a heritage livery?
(Upcoming photo-shoot or private hire?)
Something to do with 100 years of the 9? As they added 1924 - 2024 to the displays I think?
Quote from: 2206 on March 20, 2024, 07:39:39 PMSomething to do with 100 years of the 9? As they added 1924 - 2024 to the displays I think?
1919/1924 105 years if the 9 service
6911 on 101
6108 & 6113 have returned to AG
6913 has returned to YW
How long is 4722 on the 9 for?
6762 has now returned to WN from WA
4846/4847/4849/4860/4892 on loan from BC to WN for metro replacements
Quote from: WA4317 on April 08, 2024, 06:55:22 AM4846/4847/4849/4860/4892 on loan from BC to WN for metro replacements
The Metro works end tomorrow apparently so probably on loan for today, being the Metro I am not getting my hopes of it being completed on time
Quote from: WA4317 on April 08, 2024, 06:55:22 AM4846/4847/4849/4860/4892 on loan from BC to WN for metro replacements
And 4885 is also on loan to WN
All of the WN Loans are being used on the 79 and 79A the 79A now tracks last I checked 4885 and 4892 were on it with 4846/47/60 On the 79
I take it 6111 which was on loan to Walsall has returned back to it's own garage.
Quote from: PB50 on April 08, 2024, 03:23:48 PMI take it 6111 which was on loan to Walsall has returned back to it's own garage.
Out on the 72 so yes.
4722 on 126
4885 on X8/8
4722 on 6 PN
4846/47/60/85/92 all have returned back to BC 4892 wasn't Tracking earlier so might not have returned but the others were back on BC Routes
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 10, 2024, 02:15:26 PM4846/47/60/85/92 all have returned back to BC 4892 wasn't Tracking earlier so might not have returned but the others were back on BC Routes
4843 is back as well from WN
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 27, 2024, 09:21:37 PMHow long is 4722 on the 9 for?
Back at YW today, Out on the 18 this afternoon.