The above to be mentioned here
Found the thread well done , back of the sofa was it like everything else.
didn't original thread get deleted or is it still on here?
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on September 06, 2015, 11:01:17 AM
didn't original thread get deleted or is it still on here?
I believe it got deleted about july/august time
@nxwmbusfan1999 by the originator
Seen 1508 earlier on Bromford Drive when on 10:30 72 into town.1508 heading towards Chipperfield Road
1385 went past Halesowen bus station shortly after 10am this morning, first time I've seen a trainer around this neck of the woods myself.
Quote from: Niall on October 26, 2015, 04:33:44 PM
1385 went past Halesowen bus station shortly after 10am this morning, first time I've seen a trainer around this neck of the woods myself.
Yes. I must have been there at the same time.
Quote from: filbus1 on October 26, 2015, 04:44:33 PM
Yes. I must have been there at the same time.
and me it came down Andrew road I was in bus station on 141 going to brum
Saw an E200MMC on driver training today (2202 I think)
Two door red trainer saw in brierley hill mill st moor st earlier I know who's it was but do you ???
Saw 9959 on the Reedswood/Bentley roundabout a few weeks back.
1434 was in Acocks Green at about 8:50 this morning
I see two members of this forum are basically accusing me of lying on another forum over 4520.
Quote from: Tony on November 09, 2015, 09:43:32 PM
I see two members of this forum are basically accusing me of lying on another forum over 4520.
Who?
Quote from: MW on November 09, 2015, 10:38:20 PM
Who?
It has been deleted on the other forum by a responsible admin and this minor incident has been dealt with.
Quote from: Ronnoc on November 09, 2015, 10:44:41 PM
It has been deleted on the other forum by a responsible admin and this minor incident has been dealt with.
Why are there even two forums, discussing the same stuff. (I'm part of both) It's like the enthusiast community has gotten political.
Labour and Torys lol.
9023 at Yardley Swan 11:10
1432 turning on to Stoney Lane at 06:56.
1355 resplendent in new livery up Chipperfield Road just before 11:00 this morning.
Quote from: broma1k on November 11, 2015, 11:22:58 AM
1355 resplendent in new livery up Chipperfield Road just before 11:00 this morning.
I saw 1355 on Drews Lane 20/25 mins earlier while on the 72 to town looking smart with the new vinyl's making the training livery less bland
Merc trainer passed Scott Arms southbound about 09:40
Potentially the same one passed me again at Tower Hill northbound just now 11:25.
Couldn't ID either of them
Quote from: Kevin on November 19, 2015, 11:25:56 AM
Merc trainer passed Scott Arms southbound about 09:40
Potentially the same one passed me again at Tower Hill northbound just now 11:25.
Couldn't ID either of them
There's only one isn't there? 1689?
Quote from: MW on November 19, 2015, 09:10:57 PM
There's only one isn't there? 1689?
Sadly the other got toasted on the motorway.
Quote from: Ronnoc on November 19, 2015, 09:30:35 PM
Sadly the other got toasted on the motorway.
Yup, which is why the we were banned from going on the motorway when doing training. Apparently, on some days, they took the coach down to like Oxford for the day and back, instead of just driving around local.
1689 in Coventry this morning.
1349/1345/1377/1350 all in new livery at Miller St.Also there are 9951/9955/UNID B10L
1689 was doing laps of the garage this morning
1345 seen Saltley High Street heading towards Alum Rock Road 10:25ish
1432 went down Bearwood high street at some point this afternoon. Still plain white.
Has 9951 been withdrawn from training fleet it's now at miller street in same yard as 9955 ?
1508 was on Carrs Lane this morning
Quote from: Wright liberator on November 28, 2015, 12:39:59 PM
Has 9951 been withdrawn from training fleet it's now at miller street in same yard as 9955 ?
Eight and a half years ago 9951 had a VoR sticker in the windscreen exiled over 100 miles away in Walworth
http://wmbusphotos.com/NONWM/Abellio/8301.html
1689 Payed a visit to Walsall Town earlier
4084 on training duties today. Seen heading towards Carters Green at circa 12:30
Alan
1689 out today seen it near west Bromwich bus station
1509 pottering about the Walsall area this morning
1384 on Victoria Road on Sutton this morning nearly took out the railings by the island by Aldi. The instructor took over and was trying to reverse off the kerb with help from another trainee/instructor
Quote from: John on January 14, 2016, 01:49:59 PM
1384 on Victoria Road on Sutton this morning nearly took out the railings by the island by Aldi. The instructor took over and was trying to reverse off the kerb with help from another trainee/instructor
Both 1408 & 1452 have been fetched down from the top yard at Miller Street and are being inspected to see if they can go in the training fleet. If 1452 is fit to use it will be quite a comeback after being off the road fro nearly 3 years.
9951 has also been brought down from the top yard to finish repairs needed to get that back up & running as well
Quote from: Tony on January 14, 2016, 02:02:00 PM
Both 1408 & 1452 have been fetched down from the top yard at Miller Street and are being inspected to see if they can go in the training fleet. If 1452 is fit to use it will be quite a comeback after being off the road fro nearly 3 years.
9951 has also been brought down from the top yard to finish repairs needed to get that back up & running as well
I'm surprised they haven't opted for another withdrawn WA example rather than one that's been in store for as long as 1452
9959 passed mum's car on All Saints Street, i.e 101 route.
1344 in the doorway of Yardley Wood Garage earlier
1509 seen in Harborne
Is 1421 joining training fleet ? It's now at miller street and is 1368 being striped for spares it is next to presidents which are being striped where 1503 was ?
Quote from: Wright liberator on January 30, 2016, 01:08:10 PM
Is 1421 joining training fleet ? It's now at miller street and is 1368 being striped for spares it is next to presidents which are being striped where 1503 was ?
1421 is at Miller Street for assessment to see whether it is suitable to use as a driver trainer
I take it the £5000 to preserve it wasn't successful lol
Are their plans for any plaxtons to be put into the reserve fleet
B10B 1355 just passed me by Newtown Swimming Baths following the 8A route.
Ex Gas bus 1501 (9501) seen on Bromford Lane by Fox & Goose 12:50 heading up 11A route
1408 now at Perry Barr being converted.
1421 being checked over at Miller Street looking a likely candidate
1461 now rescued out of the top yard at Pensnett and driven to Miller Street to be checked for suitability
Quote from: Tony on February 03, 2016, 01:35:31 PM
1461 now rescued out of the top yard at Pensnett and driven to Miller Street to be checked for suitability
Hasn't 1461 has been at Pensnett for sometime exposed to the elements?
Quote from: Winston on February 03, 2016, 01:44:25 PM
Hasn't 1461 has been at Pensnett for sometime exposed to the elements?
Yes, but it had a battery pack put on it and started first time and been driven to Miller Street, Interior is dirty, but reasonably tidy
Quote from: Tony on February 03, 2016, 01:46:57 PM
Yes, but it had a battery pack put on it and started first time and been driven to Miller Street, Interior is dirty, but reasonably tidy
Fair play, surprised it wasn't missing bits courtesy of the local gypo's
Quote from: Winston on February 03, 2016, 01:50:07 PM
Fair play, surprised it wasn't missing bits courtesy of the local gypo's
1461 was tight in the block at the top, so not easy to get to.
1471 which was in the first line nearest the garage has been robbed badly, but someone has bought that for preservation. A lot of work to do there!
Quote from: Tony on February 03, 2016, 02:21:16 PM
1461 was tight in the block at the top, so not easy to get to.
1471 which was in the first line nearest the garage has been robbed badly, but someone has bought that for preservation. A lot of work to do there!
I remember we looked at 1471 on the Pensnett Open Day with that guy who was interested in buying an ex Suplerline B10L for preservation, is that who's bought it?
Must have deep pockets!
I only photographed 1461 last week
Is 1447 going into training fleet or spares donor for other it's now at miller street
Quote from: Wright liberator on February 06, 2016, 02:33:25 PM
Is 1447 going into training fleet or spares donor for other it's now at miller street
It might have third option yet. It's fate won't be known until it is inside and inspected
Quote from: Tony on February 06, 2016, 04:35:05 PM
It might have third option yet. It's fate won't be known until it is inside and inspected
Possible preservation ???
1355 just seen at Rubery
1355 and 1386 both in Birmingham
Just seen 1509 by Wolverhampton Bus Station at 10:43.
Training Metrobus seen in Dudley bus station. Turned a few heads on 246 I was on!
Just seen 8:55 on B4210 Stafford rd Walsall wright Liberator Bodied Volvo B10L with new panels on heading towards Walsall garage couldn't see what b10l it was going for repaint
Quote from: Wright liberator on February 15, 2016, 09:17:03 AM
Just seen 8:55 on B4210 Stafford rd Walsall wright Liberator Bodied Volvo B10L with new panels on heading towards Walsall garage couldn't see what b10l it was going for repaint
Should be 1408
1355 passed Kingstanding 14:20
9959 passed Yardley swan 1040
1689 & 1505 have just gone through Roseville in convoy.
1384 seen on Coleshill Road heading towards Fox & Goose by the Hunters Moon pub about 12:05 today
1505 @ 0945hrs New Invention.
Still sporting Travel West Midlands logos on front!
Just seen 1350 heading out of town on old snow hill.
An Alexander Ultra has just gone past Coventry train station.
14xx in Cradley Heath this morning.
1462 now at miller street parked next to 1461 is 1462 being looked at full conversion to trainer as it's only half trainer ?
9951 doing rounds in Birmingham City Centre this morning
She's getting around, just saw 9951 in Wolverhampton Lichfield Street
How often are the Metro trainers used? They will be 30 this year so great to see some still around the West Mids. I guess some of the driver trainers who have worked for the company a long time must have a soft spot for them being the only ones left from so many bought.
I think there's 2, 9951 and 9959
Trainer 9501 out and about on Moor Street this lunchtime.
I spotted 1505 this morning on Wake Green Road in Moseley, still only got '505' as the fleet number in the front windscreen.
Just seen 1434 near the 17 terminus in tile cross.
UID b10/b10b just seen heading along coleshill heath road towards coleshill. Just seen it again as I'm typing on chelmsley road near the layover.
After a walk to Walsall I spotted 1355,1450& 1509 on Bloxwich lane
UID b10/b10b just seen heading along coleshill heath road towards coleshill. Just seen it again as I'm typing on chelmsley road near the layover.
Probably 9509 which was at the Fox & Goose at lunchtime
1344 seen this evening in Lode Lane, Solihull on suspended tow back of recovery truck...
Dave
Just seen 1509 heading up spring rd in fox hollies past the railway station.
9501 seen on bristol rd northfield towards city. Turned into church road (where the 18 turns for yardley wood).
1408 now all done ready for training looking very smart now at miller street
1355 seen on Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton yesterday
Saw 2 coming up Somerfield Road in Leamore in the space of 5 mins around 2pm / 230pm.
One was the single decker advertising training, while the other one was a plain white single decker.
Didn't get numbers.
1344 at Damson Parkway onto A45 13:50
9315 was parked on the Washwood Heath Road at the stop near Aston Church Road at about 2PM today.
1368 went up Lower Bull Street at 15:10 today.
1344 & 1345 in Coventry today.
Link to images: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.525648814273723.1073742221.369276339910972&type=3
1434 passes 1345 by the railway pub on Bloxwich lane
1344 seen on Makkadown Lane earlier
1434 took a trip down Blackheath high street about half an hour ago.
9959 spent the day at pensnett today 0730 till 1600
9959 came to Coventry today.
1689 passed the Scott Arms heading towards Walsall about 2:30 this afternoon.
1689 spotted on Somerfield Road, Bloxwich on 11/4 around 1130am.
Saw 1349 earlier just past Shell Corner, headed towards Hurst Green along the 129 route.
Looked pretty decent for a 20 year old bus.
Just passed 1432 on Shady Lane, Great Barr
Just seen 1384 heading away from walsall along Walstead Rd, Yew Tree.
9023 just took a trip through Hurst Green heading towards Blackheath.
1384 noted going around Colmore Circus around 09:15 this morning. And 9959 seen on the Wolverhampton Ring Road at 10:30.
1452/9951/1462/1408/9315/1434 all at Miller St today
9959 seen at The Radleys (Sheldon) 11:30
Passed 1408 training on Hawthorn Road around 12.55pm
1432 just went up glastonbury road towards school road.......nice to see a B10L still going
1355 seen this morning on the A449 at Gailey.
1432 passed Moor St/Carrs Lane at 14:15 today
1368 was on Church Road in Edgbaston at about 13:20.
At about 16:30 either 9951 or, 9959 was on the underpass at Aston Six Ways followed by a Volvo B10B about 5 minutes later.
Just senn 9:35/8 alx200 bodied Dennis dart 3601 & some unid Mercedes 405n in red & white passing Walsall collage heading to Walsall garage are they being repaint end and becoming official trainer buses ?
Two B10bs and a coach at pensnett 1300 ish
Quote from: karl724223 on June 09, 2016, 08:44:48 PM
Two B10bs and a coach at pensnett 1300 ish
9023 would be the coach
Or 9315
1384 Just gone past Gipsy Lane Bus Stop
Seen 1384 at Yardley Swan heading towards Acocks Green around 9am
1452 was on the Wahwood Heath Road near Saltley at about 11:20 today.
9315 is currently on the meadway heading in the direction of stechford.
Slightly off topic, but Arriva's training vehicle was spotted in Leamore around 130/200pm today.
Just had a trainer B10L pass me on the back of an RS Recovery truck.
1505 passed through Lichfield at 13:55 today
1689 passed me on Bromford Lane heading towards Fox and Goose about 10:40 this morning while I was waiting for the 11C
1355 passed along Colmore Row at 13:44
1408 was in Oldbury around 2.30pm
Spotted 1350 near Olton about 11ish
Seen Merc 1689 passing Horse Shoes Lane heading towards Birmingham Airport around 10:50 this morning
1345 was passing Moor Street Station at Lunchtime.
Image: https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.525648814273723.1073742221.369276339910972/564773233694614/?type=3&theater
1689 sighted on Beacon Road heading down towards ASDA Queslett. Haven't seen a Mercedes O405N on that road for a while!
9959 passed me by Coventry Road/Lyndon Road heading towards Birmingham around 10:20/10:25 yesterday.
It was great to see and hear one of these beauties :D
A B10B and Merc have just followed each other down Ivyhouse Lane.
Quote from: Dom on July 22, 2016, 02:12:04 PM
A B10B and Merc have just followed each other down Ivyhouse Lane.
both was at pensnett dinnertime
Quote from: karl724223 on July 22, 2016, 04:37:38 PM
both was at pensnett dinnertime
To do what exactly? Use the vending machines?
1509 passing Moor Street Queensway 09:25
Quote from: James4368 on July 24, 2016, 09:25:58 AM
1509 passing Moor Street Queensway 09:25
1509 was on the Washwood Heath Road at about 12:00 parked at the Wahwood Heath Road/Foley Road bus stop it just passed the Fox And Goose a couple of minutes before going towards Saltley.
1450 in Walsall at 12:00
Saw 9501 on wednesfield rd earlier this afternoon heading away from wolvo.
Seen UID B10B turning left from Kitts Green Road onto East Meadway about 10:45 was waiting at 14 bus stop by BJ bingo hall so was too far away to see but knew it was a B10B due to the branding applied to it
Just seen 1355 on Station Road, Stechford heading north seemingly following the 11A route
Coach 9315 seen in Coventry the other day.
Cheery wave from instructor this morning
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/5V464X
Quote from: JoNi on August 01, 2016, 10:55:44 PM
Coach 9315 seen in Coventry the other day.
Cheery wave from instructor this morning
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/5V464X
its a B10B not a coach
Never seen it before and just thought it was a white coach at first until it got closer. A friend is spending a week with a rover riding on Rail Replacement Buses between Leamington and Oxford which are coaches!
Does anyone else think the training fleet should start to include Plaxtons ?
Quote from: Tony on August 02, 2016, 08:08:36 AM
9315 is the coach Karl
The link takes you to a picture of 1368 which as Karl has put is a B10B
@Tony
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 02, 2016, 05:16:02 PM
The link takes you to a picture of 1368 which as Karl has put is a B10B @Tony
If you read what JoNi posted.
He says that he saw 9315 the other day. He also says he got a cheery wave from an instructor this morning. "This morning" and "the other day" are two different occasions. The picture is from "this morning."
Quote from: MW on August 02, 2016, 05:26:45 PM
If you read what JoNi posted.
He says that he saw 9315 the other day. He also says he got a cheery wave from an instructor this morning. "This morning" and "the other day" are two different occasions. The picture is from "this morning."
I realise that now thanks
@MW I misread the post and made the mother of all f**kups I presumed lol
Apologies for confusion caused but 1368 didn't have a fleet number.
A childhood dream has been achieved today, I've finally got to drive a metrobus. 9959 is by far the best bus I have ever driven.
Quote from: pndriver on August 03, 2016, 07:26:40 PM
A childhood dream has been achieved today, I've finally got to drive a metrobus. 9959 is by far the best bus I have ever driven.
Congratulations, all I got to do is start it and rev the life outta it. Loads of smoke. Weird having no stair case isn't it, especially when you look up in that glass thing to see upstairs!
You seem as happy as I was when I had a gobin a metrobus lol
1452 was at the Swan on the Coventry Road at 09:24 this morning.
1355 at West Brom at 14:00
1344 on Moor Street at 16:10
1344 on Northfield High Street at 12:02
Quote from: pndriver on August 03, 2016, 07:26:40 PM
A childhood dream has been achieved today, I've finally got to drive a metrobus. 9959 is by far the best bus I have ever driven.
they were great , no buggy zones , no tech, just simples, does exactly what it says on the tin,
The streetdecks cab simplicity reminds me of the metrobus
1355 in city at Moor Street just passed me
1512, 1434 & 1345 all currently parked on Woden Rd West in Wednesbury.
Saw 1508 and 1689 at Mill Road, Lichfield Road junction.
1344 and 1355 both in the Stirchley area this morning.
1508 at Langley Green station at about 8:45
I passed 9501 on Wednesfield High St just now.
Is 9939 still in service?
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on September 06, 2016, 01:29:10 PM
Is 9939 still in service?
There's a
9959 DP Metrobus but no 9939 I don't think bud
Quote from: Squiz1971 on September 06, 2016, 02:17:49 PM
There's a 9959 DP Metrobus but no 9939 I don't think bud
Thanks!
1350 was on Nechells Parkway at 14:15 going towards the City Centre.
Just seen 1384 heading away from Dudley along Priory Road.
9951 seen turning out or park lane, assuming it went to wn this afternoon
Quote from: mranon on October 19, 2016, 10:10:09 PM
9951 seen turning out or park lane, assuming it went to wn this afternoon
Wow, I love MCWs - it's amazing NX still has some
1509 appeared in Coventry this afternoon.
1386 has been getting about a bit - saw it in West Brom on Tuesday, Acocks Green yesterday and then Old Square in Brum today.
1512 in Earlsdon - https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.525648814273723.1073742221.369276339910972/611854832319787/?type=3&theater
Quote from: Busman Jamie on August 03, 2016, 07:41:36 PM
... I had a gobin a metrobus lol
Isn't there strictly a sign that says 'No spitting' ?
@Busman Jamie a goblin eh? Wonder what it was doing outside of Gringotts?!
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 15, 2016, 09:54:52 AM
A gobblin eh?
Didn't know that was an all-in offer for the price of a Day Saver!
Didn't realise my error lol
Quote from: The Real 4778 on November 15, 2016, 12:02:10 PM
Didn't know that was an all-in offer for the price of a Day Saver!
depends on the area your in
1384 seen on Bromford Lane opposite old police station heading towards spine road about 9:20 while on 11C
Seen 9501 on Bromford Drive heading towards and going up Chipperfield Road about 9:43 today
Just clocked 1350 in Cotteridge
Miller Street now working on 1421 to be the next training vehicle
Quote from: Tony on November 25, 2016, 08:09:48 PM
Miller Street now working on 1421 to be the next training vehicle
Interesting - is there any possibility/likelihood of new double deck trainers at some point?
Quote from: don on November 25, 2016, 08:38:12 PM
Interesting - is there any possibility/likelihood of new double deck trainers at some point?
Yes, hopefully be three next year
Quote from: Tony on November 25, 2016, 08:40:34 PM
Yes, hopefully be three next year
Thanks Tony - Excellent - will be curious to see what they are!
Quote from: Tony on November 25, 2016, 08:09:48 PM
Miller Street now working on 1421 to be the next training vehicle
Did 1462's coversion to a trainer ever get completed? It got repainted in training livery but has been parked up in adjacent yard @ Miller St ever since
Quote from: Winston on November 26, 2016, 06:19:40 PM
Did 1462's coversion to a trainer ever get completed? It got repainted in training livery but has been parked up in adjacent yard @ Miller St ever since
It was originally converted as an engineering classroom, not a driver trainer. It is not used as such any more, and is likely to follow 1421 into the driver training fleet
I just clocked a training vehicle in West Heath, but I couldn't ID it as it didn't have a driver side fleet number
1377 in Kings Heath at 1402 today
Just got home while I was on the 302 to Lower Farm I saw a Volvo B10LE trainer by St Paul's Bus Station. On the back to Walsall I saw another Volvo B10LE trainer and a Metrobus. I couldn't ID any of them because there was a 301 in the way and also I was sitting on the left hand side to the Metrobus.
Quote from: BusFan94 on November 30, 2016, 01:38:51 PM
Just got home while I was on the 302 to Lower Farm I saw a Volvo B10LE trainer by St Paul's Bus Station. On the back to Walsall I saw another Volvo B10LE trainer and a Metrobus. I couldn't ID any of them because there was a 301 in the way and also I was sitting on the left hand side to the Metrobus.
The training fleet doesn't have Volvo B10LEs. They have B10Bs and B10Ls. I saw 1408, a Volvo B10L, in Walsall at 10:58.
Quote from: BusFan94 on November 30, 2016, 01:38:51 PM
Just got home while I was on the 302 to Lower Farm I saw a Volvo B10LE trainer by St Paul's Bus Station. On the back to Walsall I saw another Volvo B10LE trainer and a Metrobus. I couldn't ID any of them because there was a 301 in the way and also I was sitting on the left hand side to the Metrobus.
The metrobus is more than likely going to be 9959
@BusFan94
Quote from: P419 EJW on November 30, 2016, 01:42:08 PM
The training fleet doesn't have Volvo B10LEs. They have B10Bs and B10Ls. I saw 1408, a Volvo B10L, in Walsall at 10:58.
Yeah I saw it around the same time. Oh and thanks for the types.
I know it's not a training vehicle by allocation but their was a B7TL ALX400 with a trainee and many others present in Castle Bromwich just after 12 by the spitfire Island.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on November 30, 2016, 02:15:32 PM
I know it's not a training vehicle by allocation but their was a B7TL ALX400 with a trainee and many others present in Castle Bromwich just after 12 by the spitfire Island.
How do you know it was a trainee?
Most likely route training. Aren't they doing something with the 904? from the next few days.
Quote from: MW on November 30, 2016, 02:33:40 PM
How do you know it was a trainee?
Most likely route training. Aren't they doing something with the 904? from the next few days.
My guess it was route training but I suppose I could have phrased that better. I believe I saw the driver driving on 1 of the training vehicles last week as well.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on November 30, 2016, 02:46:51 PM
My guess it was route training but I suppose I could have phrased that better. I believe I saw the driver driving on 1 of the training vehicles last week as well.
When I say how do you know it was a trainee, my point is this. The training fleet is for current drivers aswell. One day in a year, you must do 8 hours training to keep your CPC valid.
Quote from: MW on November 30, 2016, 03:19:37 PM
When I say how do you know it was a trainee, my point is this. The training fleet is for current drivers aswell. One day in a year, you must do 8 hours training to keep your CPC valid.
I assumed it was a trainee because the driver was being cautious and what not plus up until you mentioned it, I wasn't aware of drivers having to do additional training to keep their CPC valid so I didn't think it would be a current driver. You learn something every day.
Is this something of a formality for a current driver to renew their CPC as they have the driving experience ?
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on November 30, 2016, 03:44:40 PM
I assumed it was a trainee because the driver was being cautious and what not plus up until you mentioned it, I wasn't aware of drivers having to do additional training to keep their CPC valid so I didn't think it would be a current driver. You learn something every day.
Is this something of a formality for a current driver to renew their CPC as they have the driving experience ?
CPC training is done in the white buses in the training fleet, more than likely type training for a new driver done by the garage DTO
Quote from: John on November 30, 2016, 05:14:02 PM
CPC training is done in the white buses in the training fleet, more than likely type training for a new driver done by the garage DTO
What was I thinking when I posted that lol, I know that!
1421 in Miller Street yesterday, maybe it will become another trainer.
Quote from: Eric Shaw on November 30, 2016, 08:55:28 PM
1421 in Miller Street yesterday, maybe it will become another trainer.
See previous page & reply #182 by Tony
@Eric Shaw
I just saw a Metrobus trainer in Darlaston around 13:30 white taking my two year old lad to the Sprit of Darlaston at Christmas it turned from Darlaston Road onto Pinfold Street then into the Bus Station don't know where it went after that.
Wednesday morning, saw my usual X51 driver supervising someone learning the entire route from Cannock!
1501 on Moor St at 11:58 today
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on December 19, 2016, 03:21:01 PM
1501 on Moor St at 11:58 today
Its getting around, I saw it in Blackheath this morning.
1345 seen passing through Lye this morning.
9951 was on Broad Street at 09:40 today. Going towards the City Centre.
Seen two buses in Darlaston Bus station why on 1847 on the 39 the first was a CTG or GTG Volvo Driver trainer heading towards the Island and the second one was a NXWM Leyland LYNkgoing towards Bilston
Quote from: BusFan94 on January 03, 2017, 01:24:19 PM
Seen two buses in Darlaston Bus station why on 1847 on the 39 the first was a CTG or GTG Volvo Driver trainer heading towards the Island and the second one was a NXWM Leyland LYNkgoing towards Bilston
Highly unlikely, NXWM don't have any Lynx trainers left & haven't done for a couple of years
Could be very bad Internet connection amd the post was from years ago but only just posted recently lol
1350 was on Harborne Road by Five Ways at about 14:40 today.
Quote from: Busman Jamie on January 03, 2017, 05:07:24 PM
Could be very bad Internet connection amd the post was from years ago but only just posted recently lol
Unless preserved 1266 was doing the rounds in Bilston
Quote from: BusFan94 on January 03, 2017, 01:24:19 PM
Seen two buses in Darlaston Bus station why on 1847 on the 39 the first was a CTG or GTG Volvo Driver trainer heading towards the Island and the second one was a NXWM Leyland LYNkgoing towards Bilston
I'm struggling to translate that, but i'll have a go!
There is a private driver training company called GTG training in Wolverhampton who have an MCV bodied MAN registered L18 GTG which is probably the one bus, but NXWM don't have any Leylands so not sure what the second one was
He probably saw one of the Alexander Ultras
Quote from: Tony on January 03, 2017, 05:46:51 PM
I'm struggling to translate that, but i'll have a go!
There is a private driver training company called GTG training in Wolverhampton who have an MCV bodied MAN registered L18 GTG which is probably the one bus, but NXWM don't have any Leylands so not sure what the second one was
Maybe one of the Ultra's, they probably, possibly, slightly look like a Lynx. ::) ::)
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 03, 2017, 05:50:05 PM
Maybe one of the Ultra's, they probably, possibly, slightly look like a Lynx. ::) ::)
From the rear quarter if you ignore the rear lights maybe?
Thanks having just checked it was an Ultra I thought it was a lynk and as for the GTG bus it did have a MCV bus body
Seen 1450 in Bentley around 15:20ish while on the 333X 1450 was indicted right to go down the old 40 Route.
Just clocked 1350 in West Heath.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on January 17, 2017, 02:41:30 PM
Just clocked 1350 in West Heath.
I then saw it at 15:10 passing the 50 terminus
1450 was on the Stratford Road in Shirley, at 11:30 this morning.
Quote from: Jack B on February 04, 2017, 04:26:22 PM
1450 was on the Stratford Road in Shirley, at 11:30 this morning.
:)
Doesn't count here but there were 3 trainers at Northampton depot on Wednesday
@YN63 BYJ - So why post it in the NXWM - Training Bus sightings then???
Passed one of the coaches and 1689 on the Wake Green Road/Yardley Wood Road junction this morning.
I literally just seen 9951 pull into AG
Theirs a trainer parked up at YW (Their was an hour ago anyway.
Saw an ex Volvo gas bus on Bentley Lane near Willenhall Comp around 10:30AM couldn't get a fleet number as I was walking up Rough Wood Chase. I can't remember if it is Called Bentley Lane or Bentley Road where the 69 goes down as it heads towards New Invention someone will probably tell me though.
1349 on Bromford Drive around 9:50 this morning heading towards Chipperfield Road
9951 seen on The Broadway in Dudley on the 21st March. Was out taking some photos for a college project, so managed to grab a photo of it. Didn't have the camera set up right for it, since I was up the castle taking shots, so it got a little blurred. Either way, it's always nice to see a Metrobus these days, got many fond memories of them from when I was younger.
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqBTK4T3.jpg&hash=dbd392ec03159503df4cb3af6a9aa599a90b7264)
Quote from: DJ98 on March 27, 2017, 01:07:48 AM
9951 seen on The Broadway in Dudley on the 21st March. Was out taking some photos for a college project, so managed to grab a photo of it. Didn't have the camera set up right for it, since I was up the castle taking shots, so it got a little blurred. Either way, it's always nice to see a Metrobus these days, got many fond memories of them from when I was younger.
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqBTK4T3.jpg&hash=dbd392ec03159503df4cb3af6a9aa599a90b7264)
Love that this bus is still going. Also, the fact that the interior lights upstairs still work after all these years despite the fact that they couldn't now be changed because there is no staircase!
Quote from: j789 on March 27, 2017, 05:33:47 PM
Love that this bus is still going. Also, the fact that the interior lights upstairs still work after all these years despite the fact that they couldn't now be changed because there is no staircase!
No staircase? Why?
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on March 27, 2017, 07:33:09 PM
No staircase? Why?
Yes 9951 and 9959 don't have a staircase. Because its been removed.
Quote from: YN63 BYJ on March 27, 2017, 07:33:09 PM
No staircase? Why?
Removed when the metrobuses became driver trainers to allow more light in by fitting a window where the staircase once was. Something to help the instructors I think but could be wrong
@YN63 BYJ
Quote from: Squiz1971 on March 27, 2017, 08:16:16 PM
Removed when the metrobuses became driver trainers to allow more light in by fitting a window where the staircase once was. Something to help the instructors I think but could be wrong @YN63 BYJ
It's actually to give the instructor all round vision
Quote from: Tony on March 27, 2017, 08:17:49 PM
It's actually to give the instructor all round vision
I thought it may of been for something like that but wasn't 100% sure
@Tony as I was gonna mention the wing mirror by that window
1450 was on the Walsall Road at 15:45. Miller Street Bound.
Quote from: Squiz1971 on March 27, 2017, 08:36:01 PM
I thought it may of been for something like that but wasn't 100% sure @Tony as I was gonna mention the wing mirror by that window
Did they remove the upstairs seats?
1377 seen a few minutes ago on Warwick Rd in Olton heading for Acocks Green.
4520 was dragged out of yardley wood by tow truck this week, no idea where it's gone, still had a lot of work needed on it
Quote from: jc on May 05, 2017, 07:37:05 AM
4520 was dragged out of yardley wood by tow truck this week, no idea where it's gone, still had a lot of work needed on it
I think it's gone to WA for further rebuild and repaint.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on May 05, 2017, 12:22:44 PM
I think it's gone to WA for further rebuild and repaint.
It has, yes
Spotted an O405N around 7:10-7:20 (ish) darting through Park Street; I was on a 24 just turning at Moor Street Queensway.
Quote from: clayderman on May 05, 2017, 06:11:52 PM
Spotted an O405N around 7:10-7:20 (ish) darting through Park Street; I was on a 24 just turning at Moor Street Queensway.
1689.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on May 05, 2017, 12:22:44 PM
I think it's gone to WA for further rebuild and repaint.
It's so weird to see 4520 for me. As I've said before, that was meant to be my bus. I was waiting for it at the relief point at the time of the collision. The side display still says 11A Outer Circle as you can see in the picture lol
1355 broken down at Stafford Street Walsall, with RS in attendance.
1408 was running around the Norton and Stourbridge area this lunch time. Photographed it whilst on my lunch break on the Norton Road/South Road Junction, coming off South Road onto Worcester Street
Not a training bus, but while up at the Yew Tree, I noticed AG2249 (I think) turning onto Hob Moor Road, displaying 'Driver Training' on the side display, presumably route learning the 73.
1514 on the A51 at Longdon Green heading towards Rugeley just before 3.
9315 has been withdrawn, replacement coming soon
Quote from: Tony on June 10, 2017, 05:56:32 PM
9315 has been withdrawn, replacement coming soon
Is that the new vehicle NXWM are supposed to be getting in a couple of weeks?
1 from yesterday 1386 by Stechford Police station heading towards the Yew Tree around 9:30am
Quote from: Tony on June 10, 2017, 05:56:32 PM
9315 has been withdrawn, replacement coming soon
4697?
Quote from: Winston on June 11, 2017, 05:09:54 PM
Doubt it, 9315 is a coach
So it is, thought it was a metrobus
Quote from: Lukeee on June 11, 2017, 03:25:46 PM
4697?
Is 4697 in service as a Bus with Dundee or around Brum
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 04:14:20 PM
Is 4697 in service as a Bus with Dundee or around Brum
No, out of public use. Parked in Miller Street.
@BusFan94
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 04:14:20 PM
Is 4697 in service as a Bus with Dundee or around Brum
Neither it is in the training fleet
(Still wondering why I publish a fleetlist and changes)
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 04:36:06 PM
Why
As its Euro 3! It doesn't comply with the new Emissions Rule in the City.
@BusFan94
Quote from: Jack B on June 12, 2017, 04:31:16 PM
No, out of public use. Parked in Miller Street. @BusFan94
Not at Miller Street, At Walsall for conversion
Oh ok Tony SHOULD BE FUNNING SEEING A TRIDENT, a GEMINI AND A Scania ALL ON THE TRAINERS SORRY ABOUT THE CAPTAILS KEYBOARD IS BOST AND Shit
Quote from: BusFan94 on June 12, 2017, 05:43:03 PM
Oh ok Tony SHOULD BE FUNNING SEEING A TRIDENT, a GEMINI AND A Scania ALL ON THE TRAINERS SORRY ABOUT THE CAPTAILS KEYBOARD IS BOST AND Shit
only 'Bost' for part of one post?
Quote from: Winston on June 11, 2017, 05:09:54 PM
Doubt it, 9315 is a coach
9315 = P315DVE, Volvo B10M Plaxton coach. It's in a plain white livery not unlike the current NXWM training livery
Quote from: Tony on June 12, 2017, 06:10:05 PM
only 'Bost' for part of one post?
Managed to fix it then broke again then fixed
Saw 1421 on Hollyhedge Lane.
A new addition to the training fleet is LK53 KVO, a Plaxton bodied Volvo B12B.
A photo at Miller Street will be on the main site later
1509 seen heading down the Darlaston Road around 11:30AM heading towards Wednesbury
1689 was at old square in the City Centre at 13:30 yesterday.
4131 in the new training livery
Will a picture be up on the main site later
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 21, 2017, 08:59:54 PM
Will a picture be up on the main site later
It's been there since I posted that, I just didn't include the link
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
Quote from: Tony on July 21, 2017, 09:05:05 PM
It's been there since I posted that, I just didn't include the link
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
What a waste of money lmao
Quote from: Tony on July 21, 2017, 08:12:07 PM
4131 in the new training livery
I like it; though my first thought, naturally, is that it looks unfinished. lol
Quote from: clayderman on July 21, 2017, 11:13:04 PM
I like it; though my first thought, naturally, is that it looks unfinished. lol
I thought the same ! I was thinking, since when were these going crimson.
It does look good however.
I guess it will have the logos painted on.
Does it still have the Staircase in it or has it been removed like the Metrobuses
Quote from: Tony on July 21, 2017, 09:29:59 PM
How is it a waste of money?
Ah so the training fleet needs repainting yet there are red and white tridents operating in Coventry. Once again the logic of nx hierarchy is insane
As a new addition to the training fleet a repaint makes perfect seance. Why paint something that will soon be withdrawn ?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2017, 11:57:20 AM
Ah so the training fleet needs repainting yet there are red and white tridents operating in Coventry. Once again the logic of nx hierarchy is insane
@Trident 4194 These buses in Coventry are in resvere fleet NX Hierarchy is not insane they have not repainted them for a reason
As Andy said the buses will be soon withdrawn that would be a waste of money you don't want to spend a £1000+ on a bus repaint for it to be withdrawn and Scrapped
Back on Topic
I think 4131 looks smart I think 4520 and 4697 would look smart as well
Its also a good advertisement to any prospective new drivers.
4131 looks brill in the double deck training fleet livery. just needs the NX transfers to make her complete. As Busfan94 has said 4520, 4697 & any other Double decker or even single decker will look good in this modified livery for the training fleet.
Yes it is
@dingding
Quote from: dingding on July 22, 2017, 12:55:41 PM
Its also a good advertisement to any prospective new drivers.
I think Trident4194 thinks it would have attracted more recruits if it was left in tatty red/white with a few unpainted silver panels.
Quote from: Tony on July 21, 2017, 09:05:05 PM
It's been there since I posted that, I just didn't include the link
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
Smart - looks reminiscent of a variation of the previous Lothian livery with the mix of white, dark red and gold.
Quote from: Tony on July 22, 2017, 01:56:33 PM
I think Trident4194 thinks it would have attracted more recruits if it was left in tatty red/white with a few unpainted silver panels.
It will probably get crashed anyway. As for attracting recruits I doubt many people who have other job opportunities would see a new repainted training bus and think oh yes I want to drive for nx
That would have made a good standard livery.
If you didn't have Platinum already, it would have worked for buses on limited stop duties.
I think the livery is smart and these tatty Tridents have scrubbed up well.
In relation to their inclusion in the training fleet. I think this is a good idea. I've often wondered why drivers used to be trained on Metrobuses. I would imagine it takes some getting used to going from a Metrobus to something like a E400MMC.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2017, 02:57:26 PM
It will probably get crashed anyway. As for attracting recruits I doubt many people who have other job opportunities would see a new repainted training bus and think oh yes I want to drive for nx
Please enlighten us as to why you think it will probably be crashed
As for attracting people yes it does.It's called advertising. It's what every company does when it needs new employees
Quote from: Tony on July 22, 2017, 04:30:12 PM
Please enlighten us as to why you think it will probably be crashed
As for attracting people yes it does.It's called advertising. It's what every company does when it needs new employees
I don't see any advertising with that photo provided
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 22, 2017, 01:46:04 PM
4131 looks brill in the double deck training fleet livery. just needs the NX transfers to make her complete. As Busfan94 has said 4520, 4697 & any other Double decker or even single decker will look good in this modified livery for the training fleet.
Yes it is @dingding
I fully agree. It looks fantastic.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2017, 04:40:59 PM
I don't see any advertising with that photo provided
That's because it's not finished
Quite like the liverey of 4131, will any of the current trainers be painted into this liverey?
Quote from: Busman Jamie on July 23, 2017, 04:46:18 PM
Quite like the liverey of 4131, will any of the current trainers be painted into this liverey?
4520 & 4697 are currently being converted to a driver trainers as well
Quote from: Winston on July 23, 2017, 04:51:07 PM
4520 & 4697 are currently being converted to a driver trainers as well
Will this conversion entail them losing their stair cases ? A larger cab is a given in my opinion.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on July 23, 2017, 05:37:46 PM
Will this conversion entail them losing their stair cases ? A larger cab is a given in my opinion.
I don't think so? Think Tony has previously confirmed somewhere that the staircases would be staying in these ones.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on July 23, 2017, 05:37:46 PM
Will this conversion entail them losing their stair cases ?
No
4131 is currently at BC, paintwork finished, but still to get the between deck recruitment advertising
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
Quote from: Tony on July 25, 2017, 07:17:56 PM
4131 is currently at BC, paintwork finished, but still to get the between deck recruitment advertising
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
Looks good. I suppose these will replace the Metrobuses? Where will they go?
Wouldn't the Metrobuses be withdrawn, as there's none in the service fleet, plus they would be the oldest vehicles anyway?
The Merc trainer 1689 seen turning into Alum Rock Road from Washwood Heath Road around 12:30
Saw the 'new' coach today on the Aldridge Road passing the Greyhound Stadium heading out towards The Boars Head
Is 3601 still in use as a trainer? I haven't ever spotted it and it hasn't been mentioned anywhere on this forum in the past year.
Quote from: DJ98 on July 28, 2017, 04:33:11 PM
Is 3601 still in use as a trainer? I haven't ever spotted it and it hasn't been mentioned anywhere on this forum in the past year.
Currently out of use.
It isn't even in training livery is it why is it out of use is it being painted or is it being stored at Miller Street
One of the Alexander Ultras was going around Coventry earlier at about 1155
I saw one of the coach training vehicles in Bloxwich High Street around 1110am this morning.
On the subject of 3601, isn't that the vehicle that had a camera in, to film the routes?
Quote from: Westy on July 28, 2017, 08:06:49 PM
On the subject of 3601, isn't that the vehicle that had a camera in, to film the routes?
Yes, now fitted to a B10B
1421 is doing the Rounds in Darlaston seen on the Darlaston Road heading towards Darlaston I think it turned left at the bottom I was too far up to clearly see either that or a Omnilink went past
Quote from: Westy on July 28, 2017, 08:06:49 PM
I saw one of the coach training vehicles in Bloxwich High Street around 1110am this morning.
On the subject of 3601, isn't that the vehicle that had a camera in, to film the routes?
What's the camera for?
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on July 22, 2017, 03:23:00 PM
I think the livery is smart and these tatty Tridents have scrubbed up well.
4131 was a never 'that' tatty. Just a few panels looked a mess, just abit shabby. If you want tatty, go and have a look at 4180.
Quote from: Jack B on July 30, 2017, 10:48:53 AM
4131 was a never 'that' tatty. Just a few panels looked a mess, just abit shabby. If you want tatty, go and have a look at 4180.
I think that with the Toothpaste livery even a few messy panels can make a good bus look tatty!
Quote from: YN64AOG on July 30, 2017, 08:20:48 PM
I think that with the Toothpaste livery even a few messy panels can make a good bus look tatty!
Toothpaste with replacement panels didn't look that bad. I remember a TWM B10L (At Yardley, not in Toothpaste) that had a whole front rebuild in red! Looked like it was made from Lego.
The new look 4697
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Quote from: Tony on August 09, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
The new look 4697
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Very nice! Which depot will this be allocated to?
Quote from: Tony on August 09, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
The new look 4697
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
The training livery looks great on 4697 and I cannot wait to see how 4520 will look in the new training fleet livery
Quote from: YN64AOG on August 09, 2017, 07:17:35 PM
Very nice! Which depot will this be allocated to?
It's for the training school, not for any particular depot.
Quote from: Tony on August 09, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
The new look 4697
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
I wonder where I've seen that before... ???
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2800/5815626755_729c225db4_b.jpg :P
Quote from: Tony on August 09, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
The new look 4697
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Looks bad. The Crimson on White looks tacky.
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Out and about I see
1421 parked outside Cadburys this morning.
1689 was on Newtown Row at around 11:35 this morning heading towards Perry Barr.
Saw an unknown B6 trainer pass the church by the Bullring about 20 minutes ago.
1509 passed Tame Bridge station in the direction of Stone Cross about an hour ago.
Quote from: DJ98 on August 14, 2017, 02:02:22 PM
Saw an unknown B6 trainer pass the church by the Bullring about 20 minutes ago.
There is no B6 trainers. It would be a B10L or B10B.
Quote from: Jack B on August 14, 2017, 02:34:09 PM
There is no B6 trainers. It would be a B10L or B10B.
Ah, got you, my bad. Looked similar to one so I made a silly assumption. :P
Quote from: DJ98 on August 14, 2017, 02:41:19 PM
Ah, got you, my bad. Looked similar to one so I made a silly assumption. :P
B6's are shorter than the B10B/L's @DJ798 which is another way of telling the difference between the B6 & B10's
The P reg Volvo coach was out today. Passed it somewhere but can't remember where.
Also passed a B10B on the Vale this morning
While on the WA11 earlier in the afternoon (around 12:45) I saw either a B10L/B get down Hobs Road in Wednesbury. First time seeing a bus get down there, was heading towards Manor House Road/Park Lane.
Quote from: Jack B on August 15, 2017, 07:45:22 PM
While on the WA11 earlier in the afternoon (around 12:45) I saw either a B10L/B get down Hobs Road in Wednesbury. First time seeing a bus get down there, was heading towards Manor House Road/Park Lane.
The regular service for that area the 13 has diverted down there in the past.
Quote from: Westy on August 15, 2017, 10:36:47 PM
The regular service for that area the 13 has diverted down there in the past.
I'm sure I've heard that the 11 (311 as I still call it) went down there after an incident on Wood Green Road a few years back. Looks weird seeing buses going up there (even though I use to live around the corner from there) lol
Quote from: Jack B on August 15, 2017, 10:39:07 PM
I'm sure I've heard that the 11 (311 as I still call it) went down there after an incident on Wood Green Road a few years back. Looks weird seeing buses going up there (even though I use to live around the corner from there) lol
It stands a good chance it did.
Whats the alternative, the 11 runs dead through the Myvod section to Wednesbury & the 13 runs dead between Myvod & J9 via Ikea area or dead between Myvod & Pleck via Darlaston Road!
Quote from: Westy on August 16, 2017, 06:38:40 AM
It stands a good chance it did.
Whats the alternative, the 11 runs dead through the Myvod section to Wednesbury & the 13 runs dead between Myvod & J9 via Ikea area or dead between Myvod & Pleck via Darlaston Road!
The 11 going up Hobs Road was about 7 years ago now.
Things have changed now and Buses will use (if the 11 needs to) Myvod Road (have seen a few go up there).
Last year they resurfacing Trouse Lane. Meaning that the 38 (was still running) and 79 were diverted down Walsall Street/Wood Green Road and then left onto Myvod Road, up to The Myvod, straight over the island onto Woden Road North and then right onto Old Park Road Road and then they're at Darlaston Road. It would of been sight to see, Tridents going up Myvod Road and Old Parl Road on the 79!
Volvo Coach TR2 passing through Brierley Hill High St
A B10B failed to get its ID has just come roaring down Tideswell Road in Perry Beeches. First time a bus has come down Tideswell Road, did get stuck with a skip lorry.
Think it was 1350.
Passed 4131 in Colley Gate about 15 mins ago. Thought it was in TWM livery until I realised what it was!
Just seen 1377 going along Moor St Queensway.
The double decker in the new livery was down by me in Bloxwich / Leamore earlier today.
Just seen 1689 travelling south along the a45 by-pass not far from small heath station.
I seen a trainer in Acocks Green Village around 1ish in the afternoon.
1509 just passed Bilston police station and war memorial, towards the island.
4697 was following me up Warren Farm Road around 1.50pm towards Hawthorn Road
1512 was just heading up Birmingham Road towards Scott Arms
4131 passed through Bilston at 11:25.
4131 was also at burnt tree junction at around 10:50 heading towards Dudley
4131 parked by Stourbridge bus station at 12:00. Looked incredible
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 15, 2017, 03:58:54 PM
4131 parked by Stourbridge bus station at 12:00. Looked incredible
It'll look even better next week when the livery is finished
Quote from: Tony on November 15, 2017, 04:10:58 PM
It'll look even better next week when the livery is finished
Not finished yet?
Training B10L was turning onto Dale End earlier at 14:15. Didn't have any training Branding.
Quote from: Tony on November 15, 2017, 04:10:58 PM
It'll look even better next week when the livery is finished
Looks like 4697 has had it's complete livery applied today according to a post on a Facebook group...
1385 was just on Parkfield Road, at the junction with the Birmingham New Road.
A training B10L or B10B (not sure which, it was dark and rainy so couldn't fully ID it, had training branding) was on Walsall Road at around 16:15 heading towards Perry Barr. Was by Rocky Lane.
Finished version of the new training livery on 4131
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
4697 with logos added
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Quote from: Tony on November 29, 2017, 06:35:14 PM
Finished version of the new training livery on 4131
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4131.html
4697 with logos added
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4475-4699/4697.html
Impressive! Though I have to admit, the people bursting through the side of the bus is rather daunting! 😂😂
Each garage should have a service bus in that livery advertising the company and jobs in that garages operating area
Good idea.
Still wouldve made a good standard livery personally.
Quote from: Westy on November 29, 2017, 07:52:29 PM
Good idea.
Still wouldve made a good standard livery personally.
NXWM has very good liveries, so all of them make good standard liveries!
Quote from: YN64AOG on December 01, 2017, 08:14:29 PM
NXWM has very good liveries, so all of them make good standard liveries!
The red and white one was scrap. The white would have worked in a country with a different climate. Not the UK.
Quote from: MW on December 01, 2017, 08:53:26 PM
The red and white one was scrap. The white would have worked in a country with a different climate. Not the UK.
Red/white is awful. The red fades so quickly, just look at Perry Barr's remaining five red/white Omnilinks. 2013/4/5 red/white repaints are slowly turning orange, especially in the bright sun.
Quote from: Jack on December 01, 2017, 09:45:22 PM
Red/white is awful. The red fades so quickly, just look at Perry Barr's remaining five red/white Omnilinks. 2013/4/5 red/white repaints are slowly turning orange, especially in the bright sun.
Red/White looked smart when it was newly repainted, but terrible after it had been left for a while.
4697 in Walsall came though the bus station headed towards
301/2 route pic on my floor site
1349 just turned right at the Pie Factory, Tipton, onto Hurst Lane.
Double deck scania gooin down curry bonk hi street this morning
Quote from: karl724223 on January 05, 2018, 03:45:18 PM
Double deck scania gooin down curry bonk hi street this morning
That's Quarry Bank High Street, for anyone unfamiliar with the nickname.
Quote from: DJ98 on January 05, 2018, 07:57:42 PM
That's Quarry Bank High Street, for anyone unfamiliar with the nickname.
or borry qwonk
One from yesterday saw 4697 on Washwood Heath Road by Aston Church Road heading outbound around 9:50. Looking good in the full training livery
1461 & 4129 are being assessed for the training fleet
4131 passed through Perry Barr, One Stop at 16:20, heading towards Miller Street.
Quote from: Tony on January 31, 2018, 07:10:10 PM
1461 & 4129 are being assessed for the training fleet
4129 now at Walsall for conversion
1461 still at Miller Street, but most likely joining the training fleet after being parked up for 6 years
Saw 4697 looking very nice down Digbeth ex city around 11.30am today
Bit late but 1450 passed through Chemsley Wood on Saturday at 14:30 while I passed on 6709.
1432 heading towards Northfield on Bunbury Road this morning.
4131 on Dyas rd
Saw 1450 on Washwood Heath Road by railway bridge around 10:10ish this morning outbound
Quote from: Squiz1971 on March 27, 2018, 07:40:29 PM
Saw 1450 on Washwood Heath Road by railway bridge around 10:10ish this morning outbound
1432 was on Beeches Road at 7:30 this morning. Was nice to see a B10 in Perry Beeches, like it use to be.
1377 and an Alexandra Ultra were convoy at the Scott Arms at 11:30.
1452 came up Bull Street at 14:20.
Saw 4131 parked up in Miller Street if that counts. :)
1377 was on Walsall Road, Tower Hill traffic lights around half an hour ago, heading towards Perry Barr.
1514 has just gone down Park View Road in Four Oaks. Heading towards Streetly Lane.
1450 turned off Washwood Heath Road on to Drews Lane around 10:10 this morning
A B10 passed through Perry Beeches at 13:45. Couldn't see fleetnumber but it had training branding.
Training metrobus spotted on pensnett trading estate today
Quote from: karl724223 on April 13, 2018, 08:28:07 PM
Training metrobus spotted on pensnett trading estate today
Left a few bits behind
Quote from: karl724223 on April 13, 2018, 08:28:07 PM
Training metrobus spotted on pensnett trading estate today
Is the Metro still used infrequently then?
Quote from: j789 on April 13, 2018, 08:48:01 PM
Is the Metro still used infrequently then?
The shell of 9959 has been dumped at Pensnett after all useful bits removed for 2957
Quote from: Tony on April 13, 2018, 08:55:09 PM
The shell of 9959 has been dumped at Pensnett after all useful bits removed for 2957
Good bit of recycling there then and good it lives on in another 'D' reg Metro. Has 9951 left the fleet aswell or is that still at MS?
Quote from: j789 on April 13, 2018, 09:21:54 PM
Good bit of recycling there then and good it lives on in another 'D' reg Metro. Has 9951 left the fleet aswell or is that still at MS?
9951 is at Walsall with a sick engine
Quote from: Tony on April 13, 2018, 09:26:55 PM
9951 is at Walsall with a sick engine
Did 2957 take 9959's engine or was it not in a good enough condition for that or maybe to repair 9951?
On a different note completely, before the 'C' reg Lynxes etc what buses did WMT/TWM use as driver trainers? Were any MK1 Metros used?
Quote from: j789 on April 13, 2018, 09:47:54 PM
Did 2957 take 9959's engine or was it not in a good enough condition for that or maybe to repair 9951?
2957 had a refurb engine put in by Ronnie and is still good.
The one from 9959 has been removed as a spare for 2957
Quote from: j789 on April 13, 2018, 09:47:54 PM
Did 2957 take 9959's engine or was it not in a good enough condition for that or maybe to repair 9951?
On a different note completely, before the 'C' reg Lynxes etc what buses did WMT/TWM use as driver trainers? Were any MK1 Metros used?
Yes & fleetlines were used also, which all had the fleet numbers changed to 8*** ie 8600 NOC 600R
@j789
Quote from: Squiz1971 on April 14, 2018, 02:13:24 PM
Yes & fleetlines were used also, which all had the fleet numbers changed to 8*** ie 8600 NOC 600R @j789
That would have been good to learn to drive in!!! We're they repainted as driver trainers? Anyone got a photo of such a bus as a trainer? Cheers
Quote from: j789 on April 14, 2018, 08:08:18 PM
That would have been good to learn to drive in!!! We're they repainted as driver trainers? Anyone got a photo of such a bus as a trainer? Cheers
I don't remember the Fleetline trainers that well myself by here's a picture of 8639 (former 6639) in training livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7902729912
Quote from: Mike K on April 15, 2018, 11:16:28 AM
I don't remember the Fleetline trainers that well myself by here's a picture of 8639 (former 6639) in training livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/59615439@N03/7902729912
Thanks for finding that. Funny to think that a very similar training livery was still being used on some of the buses 25 years later!
Saw a very fresh looking 4698 parked up on Moorsom Street earlier in Newtown Row.
How long before 4520 &4698 are on the road as trainers
Quote from: Solo1 on May 09, 2018, 07:00:17 AM
How long before 4520 &4698 are on the road as trainers
4698 has been in use for several weeks
Will it be at West brom depot open day thanks
Quote from: Solo1 on May 09, 2018, 03:27:33 PM
Will it be at West brom depot open day thanks
There's a WB open day?
Quote from: StourValley98 on May 09, 2018, 07:23:51 PM
There's a WB open day?
Acocks Green is next month, Yardley Wood is November,
@Tony said there is also a WB one, don't think the dates been confirmed yet.
Quote from: 2206 on May 09, 2018, 07:28:27 PM
Acocks Green is next month, Yardley Wood is November, @Tony said there is also a WB one, don't think the dates been confirmed yet.
According to YWBC, it's on 2nd June as they will be in attendance with 1266.
Quote from: CL on May 09, 2018, 07:42:07 PM
According to YWBC, it's on 2nd June as they will be in attendance with 1266.
Yes, that's correct
4698 seen heading north on the Walsall Road by Tower Hill 14:42
When will 4698 be finished like 4697
1349 came up Carrs Lane at 14:35.
Quote from: Solo1 on May 12, 2018, 09:24:44 PM
When will 4698 be finished like 4697
It is.... That's how I saw it out training...
Quote from: Kevin on May 10, 2018, 02:43:18 PM
4698 seen heading north on the Walsall Road by Tower Hill 14:42
Saw 1431 on way to Pump Island by entrance to Aston Expressway around 16:20
4697 was on Dudley Park Road in Acocks Green at about 11:15 today, looked strange seeing an Omnicity in Acocks Green.
Just seen 1509 roaring up the hill on Thornbridge Avenue to Aldridge Road.
4698 just seen on Stratford Rd, Shirley. Heading in the Birmingham direction.
1450 was in handsworth
Saw 1450 turning from Washwood Heath Road onto Drews Lane yesterday at around 10:10 & saw 1450 again today but further down Drews Lane at about the same time
4697 passed me in West Bromwich
1386 (I believe) passed me on the Wolverhampton Ring Road, earlier
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 12, 2018, 07:55:13 PM
Saw 1450 turning from Washwood Heath Road onto Drews Lane yesterday at around 10:10 & saw 1450 again today but further down Drews Lane at about the same time
1434 is doing the same today, it was parked up at the outbound (in the direction of Chelmsley Wood) Washwood Heath Road, Hutton Road stop in Saltley,
it came down the Washwood Heath Road till Ward End Park, where it went left onto Drews Lane at about 11:35.
1432 was flying down Beeches Road earlier towards Walsall Road.
4698 was on Bromford Lane in Ward End, just past the Fox and Goose, heading towards Erdington at approximately 12:00.
Just seen 1432 heading along Warwick Rd (in the vicinity of Dovehouse shops) towards Solihull.
I saw to tridents in a convey looks like there were going to Walsall garage
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 06, 2018, 06:45:14 PM
I saw to tridents in a convey looks like there were going to Walsall garage
I saw one turn into what I'm sure is the rear entrance to the depot, along with three B10L's. There's a couple photos in the Photo Links page if you wanna see.
Quote from: StourValley98 on September 06, 2018, 07:58:35 PM
I saw one turn into what I'm sure is the rear entrance to the depot, along with three B10L's. There's a couple photos in the Photo Links page if you wanna see.
Some nice pics there m8 I'm not sure I think they might have returned from Birmingham that's all I can think off
A B10L just went past me on the dual carriageway outside Bilston Bus Station.
1432 was in Solihull Town Centre at about 12:00 going towards the Station.
4151 on Aldridge Road heading towards Birmingham
4161 came down from Coventry's Ring Road this afternoon, through Pool Meadow Bus Station and down into Wheatley Street Garage !
1432 in Sparkbrook at 11:25.
Saw 1349 in Coventry City Centre this afternoon, coming under the Whittle Arches and into Fairfax Street !
I saw 4161 yesterday at blakenall Heath
Just seen 4153 turn off digbeth, possibly heading for bc.
Quote from: WMT3000 on November 12, 2018, 12:12:43 PM
Just seen 4153 turn off digbeth, possibly heading for bc.
4129 has also been out and about in Birmingham City Centre today.
Quote from: V89MOA on November 12, 2018, 01:47:53 PM
4129 has also been out and about in Birmingham City Centre today.
Just seen 4129 on Moor Street again today.
Managed to spot her twice yesterday as well ;)
1432 is on Moor St Q'way heading in the Aston direction.
4698 was in bloxwich 15:10 i think
1432 has just headed along Moor St Q'way.
Just seen 4131 on the Meadway heading towards stechford.
Saw a B10B on Nechells Parkway coming from Cato St North about 10:35ish
Also saw 1508 coming up Carrs Lane onto High Street about 10:50
Saw 1385 coming down The Burges in Coventry this afternoon and then heading up Bishop Street into Tower Street ! (Some young lady was driving it !). Also saw what looked like 4161 as well, which was standing at the fuel pumps just inside Wheatley Street Garage ! (Its Maroon painted Roof really stood out nicely underneath the Garage lighting !).
I saw 1345 coming down Corporation Street towards Hales Street in Coventry today and soon afterwards, i noticed 4153 parked up by the Fuel Pumps just inside Wheatley Street Garage !
4698 on priory Queensway hour ago
4131 turning onto Park Lane in Aston at 13:45 ish.
Saw 1509 coming out of Wheatley Street Garage and down Priory Street yesterday afternoon ! (17/12/18).
4698 out in Wolverhampton; just gone past it on the 89 down Lichfield Road
Saw 4153 in Coventry yesterday afternoon.
1421 out in Cannock this morning.
Quote from: Dom on January 04, 2019, 09:12:55 AM
1421 out in Cannock this morning.
just because you was on it 😂😂
4698 just passed me again. On Hagley Road.
...and another missed opportunity for a photo! 😓
Seen 1408 parked up on Shenley Lane.
1509 on Nechells Parkway heading towards the Sportsmans pub around 9:40
1434 going down the High Street in Kings Heath
Saw 4161 on Drews lane turning left onto Bromford Lane around 9:30 this morning
I've just seen 4697 on Moor Street Queensway not too long ago
4698 with its new branding just went past my uni on the Wolvo ring road.
4698 passed me about 40 minutes ago along the WN82 route in Bradley.
The trainer based at Coventry garage, 4153, should be getting its full branding today, so one to look out for tomorrow onwards
A few sighting scattered along the Walsall Road this morning.
4168, followed by 4698, and then 1349 not too long after
I know it's not a training bus, but I think I may as well bung this in here while I still can ;)
1687 (Health 'Buzz'/Bus) parked up in Birmingham Coach Station
4131 has just pulled off from Solihull Town Centre
4698 spotted coming out of Coventry garage
4697 spotted coming up Kings Heath High Street
1349 seen just now on Wolverhampton Ring Road near the uni.
4697 just noted going along Brownhills High Street.
4129 has just passed me at Hockley Circus
1408 just noted on Birmingham Road past The Bell heading towards Walsall.
4153 just passed me on Moor Street Queensway
4697 was out and about around Coventry City Centre this afternoon ! I later saw it standing by the fuel pumps just inside Wheatley Street Garage ! (Was nice to see a Maroon liveried Bus back on the streets of Cov again !!!lol).
Quote from: Coventry Transport Dude on June 17, 2019, 08:28:52 PM
4697 was out and about around Coventry City Centre this afternoon ! I later saw it standing by the fuel pumps just inside Wheatley Street Garage ! (Was nice to see a Maroon liveried Bus back on the streets of Cov again !!!lol).
Another 4697 sighting, here! :P
At around half 2, I saw it passing along Great Charles Street Queensway, as I was waiting for my bus - all the way from the top of Livery Street! Passed me on Colmore Row, not long later. The 101 that I had caught followed it all the way to Jewellery Quarter, where it branched off at the bottom of Warstone Lane onto Icknield Street.
Quote from: CL on June 19, 2019, 06:31:07 PM
Another 4697 sighting, here! :P
At around half 2, I saw it passing along Great Charles Street Queensway, as I was waiting for my bus - all the way from the top of Livery Street! Passed me on Colmore Row, not long later. The 101 that I had caught followed it all the way to Jewellery Quarter, where it branched off at the bottom of Warstone Lane onto Icknield Street.
4697 was in Solihull Town Centre yesterday afternoon at about 13:30 - 14:00.
1408 seen on Coleshill Heath Rd about 1030.
Spotted 4131 this morning on Yardley Wood Road passing through Billesley.
Spotted 1508 in Kings Heath today (P508 KOX)
I wasn't sure which thread to post this in but as you may have noticed on the most recent picture of 4153 and lady has her hand out to signal the bus to pull over
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4153.html
Quote from: SK68MEV on July 25, 2019, 11:43:20 PM
I wasn't sure which thread to post this in but as you may have noticed on the most recent picture of 4153 and lady has her hand out to signal the bus to pull over
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4001-4224/4153.html
There's another bus out of view approaching she wants
Quote from: Tony on July 26, 2019, 05:41:08 AM
There's another bus out of view approaching she wants
Or she's copying the top deck character?!
Volvo B10L (1505) was seen coming along Coventry's ring road this afternoon !
Quote from: Tony on July 26, 2019, 05:41:08 AM
There's another bus out of view approaching she wants
oh I didn't knw I was just assuming that was what she was doing
Saw 4131 in Fox Hollies Road, near Olton Boulevard, and not too far from AG Garage.
1432 seen on Lichfield Road (Wednesfield)
1509 just seen outside Walsall magistrates court
4697 came down White Street past the swanswell end of Wheatley Street Garage this afternoon. Was later seen coming under the Whittle Arches and along Fairfax Street towards Cox Street !
Saw 1509 in Highfield Road (Hall Green) yesterday, at junction with Robin Hood Lane.
4153 was in Beechdale at 13:10.
1408 and 4129 passed each other on Priory Queensway.
1385 Along Park Lane past WN then Thorneycroft Lane towards Bloxwich.
1509 Moor Street Queensway at 10.33.
Saw 1408 at Scott Arms Walsall bound about 10:30ish
4131 Maypole 08.55hrs
4131 Bells Lane/Maypole 0817hrs
4131 Parsons Hill 08.29hrs
1421 in Newtown at 15:50.
Saw 4131 in Addison Road, Kings Heath.
Saw 1349 on Kings Heath High Street.
1514 in Walsall around lunchtime today.
4153 on Alcester Road South, heading towards Maypole (possibly YW Garage)
1385 Alcester Road/Broad Lane
1450 Bells Lane Maypole.
Saw 1385 at Swan Island, Yardley too.
1408 on Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, headed towards Maypole.
1509 Bells Lane Druids Heath
4697 along Prichatts Road going past the Uni.
4131 paid AG garage a visit this afternoon.
327 now out and about, likely to be in Coventry a lot in the next two weeks
1385 seen at Coventry Road by the Blues ground.
1432 has just passed me at Summerfield Park (Dudley Road)
Quote from: Tony on October 14, 2019, 05:35:16 PM
327 now out and about, likely to be in Coventry a lot in the next two weeks
Is there a reason why this bus wasn't used in service rather than being a training bus? Also, how come no further Solos were ever purchased by NXWM after the S and T reg ones (+ plus the 51 plate Ex London examples). Having driven them with First for many years, they always seem like good buses which according to the engineers are good on fuel. We have some at Worcester that are 16 years old and still going strong.
Any tips for photographing them? I find them to be the trickiest buses to photograph because they rarely stop still (traffic lights being one of the rare occasions) and they always turn up when you don't expect them.
Quote from: darthdc on October 18, 2019, 09:17:53 PM
Any tips for photographing them? I find them to be the trickiest buses to photograph because they rarely stop still (traffic lights being one of the rare occasions) and they always turn up when you don't expect them.
Look for potential patterns. For example, Digbeth is a great place to spot training buses. I see one on that road at least 3 times a week.
The city centre is another place you could go. A lot of bus services stop there so new drivers will probably be taught about the rules there.
4123 spotted at Bordesley Station.
Quote from: Busboy105 on October 21, 2019, 08:41:08 AM
4123 spotted at Bordesley Station.
No President training buses
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2019, 04:13:46 PM
No President training buses
It was 4131, sorry about that. For some reason I always get the fleetnumbers mixed up.
Saw 1452 today in Acocks Green/Tyseley - turning off Warwick Road into Fox Hollies Road.
A518 wax at pensnett (Wednesday )
1435 seen in Kings Heath.
Saw 4258 around the Walsall area earlier this afternoon on training duties.
1408 in Old Square earlier.
Work has now started on reinstating 1744 into use
4129 at the Scott Arms towards Walsall approx 10:00.
Quote from: Busboy105 on October 19, 2019, 12:07:41 AM
Look for potential patterns. For example, Digbeth is a great place to spot training buses. I see one on that road at least 3 times a week.
The city centre is another place you could go. A lot of bus services stop there so new drivers will probably be taught about the rules there.
A lot of them operate out of WA too, so you can get a few outside there.
Saw 1408 in Coventry earlier by police station
Cheers ... Richard
1780
First single deck in new livery
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1780.html
Quote from: Tony on December 06, 2019, 07:46:00 PM
1780
First single deck in new livery
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1780.html
Wow looks amazing.
Seen 4258 at Hob Moor Road today.(Never seen it in that part of town before, thought it was working on the 73 for some reason. Luckily 6111 came in behind.)
1421 has not long passed through Colmore Row
Saw 4697 and 4131 on Maypole Lane today - presume they were heading to YW garage.
4520 on All Saints Way heading towards Walsall at 10:20.
4520 Carters Lane, Halesowen.
Quote from: filbus1 on January 10, 2020, 11:54:35 AM
4520 Carters Lane, Halesowen.
Seen it in town 3 hours earlier. So was 4131.
P.S what garage do the training buses operate from? Does each garage has a select few or are they all at one garage?
Quote from: Busboy105 on January 10, 2020, 01:44:25 PM
Seen it in town 3 hours earlier. So was 4131.
P.S what garage do the training buses operate from? Does each garage has a select few or are they all at one garage?
Walsall have a few, miller Street has a couple also, not sure where the rest are based
I taxed 1744 & 1780 this lunchtime, so both will be available for use from next week
4258 on the Chester Road at the Vale heading towards Erdington just now.
4257 in stringes lane (towards Willenhall) at 1055 this morning
4257 and 4258 in convoy just now along Moor Street Queensway.
4520 was at Ward End at around 11:45 this morning. Passing the Fox and Goose on Bromford Lane, heading towards Erdington.
4168 & 1450 at Wells Street in Coventry..
Also, not sure where to post this, so I'll bung it in here - 1687 is currently parked on the end bay at Birmingham Coach Station
1512 parked in merry hill bus station today at 10.00
4129 in stringes lane Willenhall at (0955)
Coventry today.
4168 Ball Hill
1385 Fairfax St
Saw the ex igo man 1744? In Kingswinford yesterday
Is 327 used about on duties? Haven't seen it around.
Quote from: Jack on March 03, 2020, 06:11:23 PM
Is 327 used about on duties? Haven't seen it around.
It's out nearly every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (The 3 days it's driver works)
Quote from: Tony on March 03, 2020, 06:18:09 PM
It's out nearly every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (The 3 days it's driver works)
another cushy little number. Long weekend off every week
Quote from: karl724223 on March 03, 2020, 07:47:15 PM
another cushy little number. Long weekend off every week
I think he deserves it after 53 years service!
1744 out at Scott Arms just now going towards Walsall.
4131 spotted at Digbeth around 13:00
Saw 1450 on Yardley Wood Rd in Billesley (near Moseley Rugby Club) yesterday
1421 on the Walsall Road just now towards Perry Barr.
Drove past 4697 parked up on Chatsworth Rise, Coventry outbound bus stop at around 14:20, drivers/staff unseen, maybe paying a visit? ;)
Saw P512KOX about 10:10am ish this morning passing Bloxwich police station has training resumed ? Or they just being used to shuttle staff ? Also how long have Alexander Ultra B10L's got left ?
Quote from: Wright liberator on June 13, 2020, 05:05:20 PM
Saw P512KOX about 10:10am ish this morning passing Bloxwich police station has training resumed ? Or they just being used to shuttle staff ? Also how long have Alexander Ultra B10L's got left ?
Recruitment and training both recommenced
1408 on Walsall Road at Tower Hill heading towards Perry Barr, just after 14:00. Nice to see these back out again.
Apologies for not remembering the numbers, but a double decker training bus was negotiating the roundabout on Coventry's Ring Road at junction 8, and a single decker training bus was at the roundabout of Holbrook Lane and Burnaby Road in north Coventry about 30 minutes later.
2204 passed me along City Road just before 3pm - whilst displaying 'driver training' on the front
1385 was on the Birmingham Road, Great Barr before 16:00 towards the Scott Arms.
42** has just passed warstones heading towards WN garage
1744 was out again today, I clocked it coming through Princes End around half 3 this afternoon.
Quote from: StourValley98 on July 01, 2020, 07:24:04 PM
1744 was out again today, I clocked it coming through Princes End around half 3 this afternoon.
It had been at PN.
1512 on Heath Road, Darlaston earlier.
Managed to cross paths with 4520 a few times yesterday; twice in the city centre, and once again, in the afternoon, along Cranford Street - near City Hospital!
Quote from: CL on July 11, 2020, 08:23:21 PM
Managed to cross paths with 4520 a few times yesterday; twice in the city centre, and once again, in the afternoon, along Cranford Street - near City Hospital!
Saw it pass through West Brom a couple of times on Thursday. Later on I also saw 4258.
2224 at Ward End, Fox & Goose displaying Driver Training today.
Also saw 6824 displaying Not In Service. This one went up the Coleshill Road up to Hunters Moon where it turned round to head back the way it came to the Fox & Goose. Wander what this one was doing? Was about 11:00.
Quote from: 2206 on July 13, 2020, 11:43:03 AM
2224 at Ward End, Fox & Goose displaying Driver Training today.
Also saw 6824 displaying Not In Service. This one went up the Coleshill Road up to Hunters Moon where it turned round to head back the way it came to the Fox & Goose. Wander what this one was doing? Was about 11:00.
I saw a 22** this morning at Erdington six ways this morning, probably 9.45ish. Showing Driver Training on the front display.
Saw 1432 in Kings Heath, just before noon.
Quote from: 2206 on July 13, 2020, 11:43:03 AM
2224 at Ward End, Fox & Goose displaying Driver Training today.
Also saw 6824 displaying Not In Service. This one went up the Coleshill Road up to Hunters Moon where it turned round to head back the way it came to the Fox & Goose. Wander what this one was doing? Was about 11:00.
Saw 2216 at the Fox & Goose on Driver Training earlier today at about 14:30.
Quote from: 2206 on July 20, 2020, 06:38:34 PM
Saw 2216 at the Fox & Goose on Driver Training earlier today at about 14:30.
4531 at Ward End, Fox & Goose today turning round to go back to the Depot on Driver Training.
Nice Alx 400 B7TL in Hayley green this morning. Last time I saw one of those in this parts was probably back when the 19 operated
@Winston
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 24, 2020, 02:56:08 PM
Nice Alx 400 B7TL in Hayley green this morning. Last time I saw one of those in this parts was probably back when the 19 operated @Winston
I only saw the rear end of it earlier. But clearly wasn't a Trident.
1408 followed me down the Coventry Road this afternoon, at around 1530-1545, heading towards Coventry. It was painted in all white, with an L displayed on the route number part of the blind.
4257 was seen on castle street Dudley yesterday around 12:50ish
1421 up the Pheasey just now.
I saw 4520 on Poplar Road, Solihull on Monday around 08:30 I think? It went off from there up the Warwick Road.
4129 seemed to be doing some route training for the 23. Spotted it in Woodgate.
Quote from: mesub on August 08, 2020, 04:59:13 PM
4129 seemed to be doing some route training for the 23. Spotted it in Woodgate.
The training fleet doesn't do route training. It is solely used for training new drivers, refreshers, and CPC work.
4258 on Kings Road just now heading towards Buffet Island.
2215 - with driver training on blinds - has just passed me at Ivy Bush on the Hagley Road
...passed me again at Church Lane (Handsworth Wood)
Quote from: CL on August 13, 2020, 12:17:28 PM
2215 - with driver training on blinds - has just passed me at Ivy Bush on the Hagley Road
...passed me again at Church Lane (Handsworth Wood)
That's nothing, when I was doing vehicle familiarisation, we took a Plaxton President to Stratford upon Avon. That was a laugh, interesting reactions from Stagecoach/Johnson's drivers!
1421 - one of 2 single decker trainers I saw today on the A435 Hollywood bypass.
4698 in Blakenall just now.
Quote from: Jack on August 22, 2020, 02:58:18 PM
4698 in Blakenall just now.
Must have been the same one I saw in Walsall Town Centre around half 11 this morning?
4697 at the Barr Beacon crossroads at 10:15.
Yesterday, I saw...
4520 turning into Stephenson Avenue
4520 turning out of Stephen Avenue about 10-15 minutes later
4520 trundling down Stafford Road going into Walsall.
It was followed down Stafford Road shortly after by the Y-reg decker. Looking at the list makes me think it is 4126 (as it seems to be the only one not scrapped/donated) but I didn't catch the number.
Quote from: ellspurs on September 10, 2020, 04:17:56 PM
Yesterday, I saw...
4520 turning into Stephenson Avenue
4520 turning out of Stephen Avenue about 10-15 minutes later
4520 trundling down Stafford Road going into Walsall.
It was followed down Stafford Road shortly after by the Y-reg decker. Looking at the list makes me think it is 4126 (as it seems to be the only one not scrapped/donated) but I didn't catch the number.
Won't be 4126, will be one of the trainers. Not sure what list you are using, but not the one on the main site
Quote from: Tony on September 10, 2020, 06:14:32 PM
Won't be 4126, will be one of the trainers. Not sure what list you are using, but not the one on the main site
My mistake, I scrolled too far down the list and looked at the one that wasn't specifically listed as scrapped.
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/fleetlist/4001-4224.html
It would've been 4125 as it was in standard NXWM colours (but not in operation).
I was collecting from places on Newfield Close. I looked over the fence and saw the Walsall garage yard.
Quote from: ellspurs on September 10, 2020, 06:57:52 PM
It would've been 4125 as it was in standard NXWM colours (but not in operation).
4125 is in TWM livery, so will be obvious if it was that one. Not standard NXWM red and white.
If it's a 412X,the only one that exists is 4129.
Quote from: markcf83 on September 10, 2020, 09:14:40 PM
If it's a 412X,the only one that exists is 4129.
No one said it had to be a 412x
It was 4125. As
@2206 said to me in a message, the vehicle is in TWM branding not standard NXWM branding, and I was right by Walsall garage when I saw it.
I apologise for the confusion and won't speculate again unless I see the actual fleet number. I've seen loads of route branded vehicles off route this past week, but haven't mentioned them as I've not been able to catch the fleet number or haven't been able to remember it as I've been driving and not wanted to pull out a pen and paper at the wheel to write a number down.
4257 at Ward End, Fox & Goose about 20 minutes ago. Going along Bromford Lane.
Just seen 4153 near Junction 11 of the M6 on the A462 heading towards Walsall.
This morning, I saw what looked like 1744 (http://wmbusphotos.com/Ring+Ride/KX55APY.html) coming out of Walsall Town Centre, heading towards Stafford Road.
Completely threw me as I weren't expecting to see a red NXWM training vehicle. I only realised it was one when I saw the "West Midlands" part of the branding.
igo did have a rather eclectic selection of vehicles, didn't they?
4258 just going along the Aldridge Road towards Queslett Asda just now.
1952 was on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End on Driver Training/Route Training at about 13:30.
I did spot a 14xx bus at Woodgate about 2 to 3 days ago
4168 - Northfield High St.
1512 surprised me at the Beggar's Bush lights yesterday, it was like a flashback to last century!
Another one to look out for is 1780. It is finally in full use now Volvo have managed to get the two brakes to work properly together. First day on the road today currently in the Aldridge area
1432 on Beacon Road just now.
4698 on Walsall Road at the Towers heading towards Perry Barr.
4698 emerging from the A34 at Newtown, towards Miller Street
Looks like it's being used to carry parts for 119L
4258 going along the Walsall Road about an hour ago towards Perry Barr.
1779 is the second B7RLE released into use
Something quite noisy was going past my house. Only managed to see the back of it but looked very much like a training bus (some sort of trident which appeared to have the livery).
1781 is the third fully converted B7RLE for people to look out for when covid regulations allow. 1784 is about a week off as well
1421 at Ward End earlier today.
Just wondering if the training buses are exempt from ULEZ or is that a cost company has to live with.?
Quote from: pb2012 on June 09, 2021, 08:10:43 AM
Just wondering if the training buses are exempt from ULEZ or is that a cost company has to live with.?
1779, 1780, 4129, 4131, 4153, 4161, 4168, 4287, 4520, 4697 and 4698 are all Euro 6
Is 1512 out & about today on its last day of mot is it based at Walsall ? unless it's being mot'd to be used for another year ?
Quote from: Wright liberator on June 16, 2021, 11:45:04 AM
Is 1512 out & about today on its last day of mot is it based at Walsall ? unless it's being mot'd to be used for another year ?
been out of use fior a few months now, along with 1450
Quote from: Tony on June 16, 2021, 11:47:26 AM
been out of use fior a few months now, along with 1450
ok thanks I'm guessing there reserve training if needed ? Or never to be used again ? Thanks
Spotted 4287 doing driver training on Clapgate Lane. It seemed to follow the 23 route.
Training bus at Parkhill Estate terminus at about 13:45. 1777 I think.
It was there the same time as 6950 on the X1 to Coventry.
1408 rocketing up the Birchfield Road just this second, first one of these I've seen of these in months!
There was a training bus on Romsley Road earlier today.
UID trident passing through Weoley Castle Square. Could be driver training although as all 3 routes go the same way wouldn't know which one.
Quote from: MasterPlan on December 03, 2021, 02:07:50 PM
UID trident passing through Weoley Castle Square. Could be driver training although as all 3 routes go the same way wouldn't know which one.
The training fleet is only used to train or refresh driving skills. It wouldn't be on a route as they are not used for route learning, so could have gone anyway after you saw it
One from Tuesday I think 4131 turning onto Drews Lane from Washwood Heath Road around 9:20ish. Sorry about the lateness of the post but I have only just been able to get online to post
1452 on Beeches Road just now. Nostalgic seeing one of these round here again, let alone in use!
1780 passed the Megabus stop on Brunel St, Birmingham multiple times today...
I can't tell if it was genuine driver training, or if we were being spied on! ;D
1785 in the finished version of the current livery, 1783 is also done
1452 in Brownhills just now.
4698 in Ward End this morning heading City bound along Washwood Heath Rd at about 10:10.
Saw 4287 coming up from the Yew Tree at the island by the Tesco's heading towards Coventry Road about 14:30
Seen 1786 in Spring Hill, Wolverhampton
1452 currently parked up on the lay-by at the bottom end of Newton Road.
4520 at New Street.
I guess this is the appropriate thread
Just spotted 1837 bout 5 mins ago coming down past Leamore burger king returning to walsall garage
On Tuesday I saw either a Trident or a B7TL near Saltley Viaduct but parked up on the Spine Road around 2:30-3pm, I was coming around the island towards the Viaduct myself but was too far away to ID as I was heading back to work
seen 4153 training bus near Matthew Boulton College
4153 spotted on Walsall road.
1783 this morning in Wolverhampton
Quote1783 this morning in Wolverhampton
Just spotted 1784 on Walsall Road as well.
4698 was at the fox & goose on washwood heath road this morning.
1786 in PN yard
4168 just come along Bridge St in Walsall.
4520 was in West Brom today.
1786 was in Himley around 1050am
1780 on Pleck Road, Walsall, at 10.15hrs today.
I've noticed that the 17XX B7RLE have "Joinusforthejourney" in red decals across the destination screen and the destination blinds set to "Driver Training"
Appreciate that the red is for branding and trending but looks naff in practice.
4131 just come past Walsall bus station. Not one I see often.
2061 spotted passing Aston Lane heading towards Perry Barr garage.. Odd seeing it still carrying full route branding!
1421 and 1785 are both parked up opposite each other in the lay-bys on Newton Road.
4287 has just passed Walsall bus station.
1779 has just passed near Priory Queensway.
4257 seen just before witton square
And just saw another training eclipse 1 that i couldn't identify around newtown six ways straight after lol
4287 spotted in Warstones, Wolverhampton
4287 - passed near Perry Barr bus garage.
1783 just seen in charloment
4129 on Longdales Road, Kings Norton.
4257 just seen down charloment on the 45 route heading in the walsall direction.
Just seen a double decker go past Walsall bus station but not certain of the number, thought it said 4609 from a distance but I don't think it was.
4168 on Boulton Road.
1777 in Coventry city centre today.....
1786 just seen at tame bridge heading towards walsall
1786 has just passed Walsall bus station and one of the possible new drivers was near the back of the bus with his head up against the window sound asleep 🤣🤣🤣
Quote from: PB50 on April 18, 2023, 02:55:07 PM1786 has just passed Walsall bus station and one of the possible new drivers was near the back of the bus with his head up against the window sound asleep 🤣🤣🤣
Wouldn't surprise me to be honest it can get quite comfy if the heaters are going on the vehicle haha
1784 just seen in west Bromwich outside the bus station
4258 just passed Walsall bus station.
4698 and 1782 also gone past the bus station.
1778 just passed Five Ways.
4153 spotter outside Birmingham moor street station not long ago
4287 spotted outside Moor Street Station.
Quote from: Bartosz on April 25, 2023, 02:35:17 PM4287 spotted outside Moor Street Station.
I saw it a few times while waiting for my duty on the 60s, getting new recruits ready for the hell that is the city centre
Quote from: dw1308 on April 26, 2023, 08:09:48 PMI saw it a few times while waiting for my duty on the 60s, getting new recruits ready for the hell that is the city centre
Possibly the only Euro 6 B6/ALX400 ever anywhere.
Quote from: Tony on April 26, 2023, 08:25:31 PMPossibly the only Euro 6 B6/ALX400 ever anywhere.
It's a shame they were scrapped, cabs were a bit on the tight side for those of us over 6 foot tall but I enjoyed driving 4287 during my training was such a smooth drive once I got the hang of the brakes haha
1744 should be back in use tomorrow after a few months out of use
4257 passed me along Ablewell St heading towards Walsall town.
Seen Optare Solo 327 just going through Perry Barr towards the garage. Has this only just returned to the road? As I've not seen it around for ages!
Quote from: Michael Bevan on May 03, 2023, 01:32:44 PMSeen Optare Solo 327 just going through Perry Barr towards the garage. Has this only just returned to the road? As I've not seen it around for ages!
It's not on the road yet, be a couple of weeks, just taken it to PB to patch up the bodywork
1779 at Digbeth Markets.
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2023, 01:56:40 PMIt's not on the road yet, be a couple of weeks, just taken it to PB to patch up the bodywork
Ah thanks for that
@Tony! Thought it had been a while since I last saw it!
4698 on Aldridge Road, Perry Barr.
1421 just passed me along Springhill Rd heading to Walsall town centre.
1786 Just passed me going through Warstones
1785 just passed me along Corporation St heading through Caldmore Green.
1452 seen in Wednesfield this morning by Berrybrook Farm pub.
1452 just passed the Tower Hill, Walsall Rd.
4698 just passed Walsall bus station.
4287 spotted on War Lane.
Unidentified Wright endurance heading up Ring Road St Davids Wolverhampton around 145pm
1785 just passed Walsall bus station.
1452 just gone past Walsall bus station.
4698 was driving along Dartmouth street West Brom around midday
4129 going around the Sutton Rd area of Walsall.
E015 driver training on Harborne High Street at 10:30am
Virtual bus simulator (1867?) in Wolverhampton bus station today at around 1215pm
QuoteE015 driver training on Harborne High Street at 10:30am
Possibly for the Carnival later this month??
Quote from: Rachvince53 on June 19, 2023, 03:16:06 PMVirtual bus simulator (1867?) in Wolverhampton bus station today at around 1215pm
1837?
Quote from: markcf83 on June 20, 2023, 02:49:49 PM1837?
Yes that's the one, only caught a brief glance of her so apologies for getting the fleet number wrong.
Volvo 1778 seen in Coventry on the Warwick Road.
1786 just seen in charloment heading towards West Bromwich along the 45 route
1781 at Heath Town traffic lights turning towards general direction of WN garage - 11.00hrs approx.
4258 near Perry Barr Rail station.
4131 and 1780 near Witton Square.
Saw a 17## , in cradley Heath this afternoon with a good amount of new drivers on
Quote from: Jack6101 on July 05, 2023, 05:22:21 PMSaw a 17## , in cradley Heath this afternoon with a good amount of new drivers on
If there's a 'good amount' of drivers on there it will be existing drivers doing their CPC, generally new drivers are only in pairs
4520, 1778 and 4161 are parked up in Coventry depot.
2063 near Perry Barr Rail station.
1452 near Perry Barr Bus Garage.
4258 just gone past Walsall bus station.
Spotted 327 in the city centre
Saw 1781 passing Oldbury earlier
seen 1778 on mayflower drive
Seen 2059 near Witton Station.
4258 near Walsall Bus Station.
4257 parked near New Invention Square.
Just seen a blue and white National Express coach go past Walsall Bus Station. Think it might have been a training bus for them.
Quote from: PB50 on August 02, 2023, 11:42:17 AMJust seen a blue and white National Express coach go past Walsall Bus Station. Think it might have been a training bus for them.
NETS Mercedes Tourismo, not a training bus
H1013 training drivers in and out of Walsall bus station.
1849 also in Walsall Bus Station training drivers to go in and out of it.
4698 just passed Walsall bus station.
17xx brierley hill bye pass
1779 passed Walsall Bus Station.
Just saw 2063 on great Charles st
327, 2059 and 2063 all within a few minutes of each other on Aldridge Road.
1779 near Witton Square.
327 (?) Optare Solo at PN yesterday.
4161 passed Walsall bus station.
2061 leaving PN garage circa 13.30hrs.
1837 simulator currently at PN.
4698 seen along Ablewell St heading towards Walsall.
4129 parked on Lichfield Road, near the railway bridge.
1781 just passed Walsall bus station.
There was a double decker parked outside my house about an hour ago, but didn't get the number, as I needed to speak to the postman!
1777 just passed Walsall bus station.
1744 just passed Walsall bus station.
4153 just passed Walsall bus station.
2059 just passed Walsall bus station.
Just saw 2066 by Darlaston Rd on 79 route
1421 seen in Kingswinford
327 just passed Walsall bus station.
4698 near Perry Barr Rail station.
2066 just passed Walsall bus station.
4257 this morning was around Walsall bus station.
1452 seen on A5 Watling Street between Delta Way and Longford Island 0900hrs approx.
1786 seen in West Brom bus station
2063 seen at 08:26 on all saints way heading towards Walsall/ newton road
2059 seen at 09:12 entering West Brom garage
327 optare solo seen going through West Bromwich new square at 08:56 this morning
4258 seen at 11:27 at great Barr Scott arms
17xx heading down St Lawrence Way in Darlaston I was on Willenhall Street so couldn't capture the Fleet Number as it was heading twoards Darlaston
B10 spotted on St Lawrence Way pulling in at the Bilston Street bus stop by the Frying Pan Pub was walking to the 79 so didn't get the fleet number
One from yesterday not a training bus as such but a B7RLE 2088 I think on driver training on the Coleshill Road by the Tesco car park entrance lights. Heading outbound I saw it as I turned into the car park from the opposite direction.
1452 just seen coming off the newton road onto all saints way.
4129 seen just now 12:05 at pheasey church
1779 seen just now 14:35 outside Birmingham moor street.
1421 and 1784 seen near miller street.
17×× B7 Spotted Willenhall Street Darlaston heading twoards Darlaston Yesterday
17×× or two as I didn't get the fleetnumbers it may have been the same B7 down St Lawrence Way at about half eleven and just.
This Second one stopped at the St Lawrence Way Bilston Street Bus Stop I assume practicing or learning how to pull in and pull out much like you do in a car when parking or asked to pull up at the side of the road
2061 on Willenhall Street in Darlaston with a 17×× passing on St Lawrence Way roughly the same time. Surprised to see 2061 was still using it's Front LED and wasn't in Driver Training livery
4131 just seen in Aldridge.
2066 at Tile Cross
Might be wrong but looking at the timetable it wasn't a scheduled service so 20×× B7RLE down St Lawrence Way in Darlaston I thought it may have been the 34/37 but it wasn't Timetabled at the Bilston Street Bus Stop twoards Darlaston didn't capture the fleet number as I was to far away
4520 seen in Coventry
1780 on Aldridge Road, Perry Barr.
Quote4520 seen in Coventry
Saw this at around 15:07 next to the mcdonalds at pool meadow today.
1783 seen near Witton Square.
17xx Spotted on St Lawrence Way couldn't catch the Fleet Number as a Police Car went past and before I got to see the number it Had pulled if again after letting it past
BX56XCZ spotted on slade road
4258 seen on all saints way just now
1779 seen in Birmingham outside primark.
4161 and 1778 seen in Coventry depot
2066 and UID 14xx B10L in Beechdale this morning circa 11.00hrs.
4258 seen in Walsall
1780 just seen in Walsall.
2062, 1744 and 2 training tridents seen in miller street.
1421 has passed me on Aldridge Road heading towards Queslett Asda.
B10 heading down St Lawrence Way in Darlaston twoards The Green.
B7 and B10 spotted in Darlaston B7 seemed to have turned from Stafford Road onto Willenhall Street the B10 was heading down St Lawrence Way
1783 - Witton Square.
2063 seen this afternoon it passed diamond bus tividale depot.
1779, just seen in West Bromwich
1779 and 1783 have both passed Walsall bus station this morning.
ALX400 unsure if Volvo B7 or Trident as I was on Willenhall Street passed on St Lawrence Way
2063 near Witton Square.
Two B7's in Darlaston one had Blue Branding above the Passenger Windows I didn't see the Fleet Numbers as I was walking on Willenhall Street
Urban 2 on St Lawrence Way it Darlaston wasn't sure if it was a 37 or 34 at first but I saw Drivers on board didn't get the fleet number as I was had just Entered Bilston Street and it was behind me
4287, 2066 and an Unknown B7 in the Training Livery all the Darlaston around two and half two.
17xx seen on St Lawrence Way in Darlaston I think it had the Blue decals and the Driver training advert on it from what I saw through the shop window. Do all the 17xx have this or Is it just one would help me identify them.
1773 1783 I know of are in the Trainer Fleet
And which B10's are left there the common two I see in Darlaston
4258 seen on Yardley road heading back to bus garage
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 22, 2024, 09:35:22 AM17xx seen on St Lawrence Way in Darlaston I think it had the Blue decals and the Driver training advert on it from what I saw through the shop window. Do all the 17xx have this or Is it just one would help me identify them.
1773 1783 I know of are in the Trainer Fleet
And which B10's are left there the common two I see in Darlaston
All details are in the fleet list on the main site
Quote from: Tony on January 22, 2024, 04:40:29 PMAll details are in the fleet list on the main site
Ah yes of course they are silly me
Going off what Tony said in the Electric bus thread I assume the WA Trainer must like Darlaston as I always see a Driver Trainer here. I used to see them down Darlaston Road and now I see them around Rough Hay, St Lawrence Way and The main town
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 22, 2024, 07:26:38 PMGoing off what Tony said in the Electric bus thread I assume the WA Trainer must like Darlaston as I always see a Driver Trainer here. I used to see them down Darlaston Road and now I see them around Rough Hay, St Lawrence Way and The main town
The driver trainer fleet is not garage based.
Quote from: Tony on January 22, 2024, 07:46:04 PMThe driver trainer fleet is not garage based.
Isnt it at Perry Barr thesedays?
That's the impression Ive got from Mr Fitchew's blogs.
(Didnt it used to be there in Pte days, the old one obviously?)
Quote from: Tony on January 22, 2024, 07:46:04 PMThe driver trainer fleet is not garage based.
I know the Fleet isn't but doesn't each Garage have it's own Instructor/Trainer if they do the Walsall one must like Darlaston
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 22, 2024, 07:53:29 PMI know the Fleet isn't but doesn't each Garage have it's own Instructor/Trainer if they do the Walsall one must like Darlaston
The garages driver trainers do not use the training fleet. The training fleet is a central function.
Quote from: Tony on January 22, 2024, 08:17:48 PMThe garages driver trainers do not use the training fleet. The training fleet is a central function.
Oh right I thought it might be done out of each garage to train then for say Walsall or Wolverhampton or West Bromwich so they are then familiar with some of the roads that they probably are already but how say some of the turns are different in a bus than a car
B7RLE 17×× turned from Stafford Road onto Willenhall Street Fleet Number was blocked by a Car as I was on on the corner of my street so didn't see the front fleetnumber
This morning I was in West Bromwich, around 09:00 and I seen the training E400 it went down all saints way
Quote from: Wba_lad on January 25, 2024, 04:48:38 PMThis morning I was in West Bromwich, around 09:00 and I seen the training E400 it went down all saints way
4698 the Ex Demo ADL E400 first outside of London
1784 just seen on all saints way in Walsall direction.
1781 just seen in West Bromwich, came off West Bromwich high street and then around the bus station up towards spon lane.
Seen 4131 around 13:30 in West Bromwich.
1783 just seen in west bromwich
1777 just seen on Willenhall Street turning onto Stafford Road in Darlaston.
I've just seen 1784 outside West Bromwich bus station, it has broken down, RS recovery pulled up and hooking it up.
9 branded Platinum driver training by Halesowen bus station yesterday, possibly 6920.
1785 going down Willenhall Street in Darlaston towards Rough Hay
White solo at pn training engineers
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 29, 2024, 02:17:11 PM1785 going down Willenhall Street in Darlaston towards Rough Hay
i seen this too around darlaston area while on a driving lesson.
4169 seen in coventry pool medows.
4129 seen at coventry unviersity.
4520 seen parked up in cox street car park.
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 29, 2024, 04:05:32 PMi seen this too around darlaston area while on a driving lesson.
I think it has been through the area a few times. I saw it before I saw the fleet number then as I was walking home I saw the fleet number. I think I saw it then later again
1781, seen in friar park.
1779 passed Walsall bus station earlier on.
1744 spotted in Banners Gate Road Sutton just.
Looks funny to me, with all the red at the back!
(I assume it's a training vehicle?)
Quote from: Westy on March 07, 2024, 01:43:32 PM1744 spotted in Banners Gate Road Sutton just.
Looks funny to me, with all the red at the back!
(I assume it's a training vehicle?)
I think it is Ex Igo that E200 East Lancs thing, NX use it for Training I believe it is or was in WM Bus Branding, and there is also a Blue or it was Blue Ex Igo Driver Trainer Solo
2030 around Walsall
QuoteI think it is Ex Igo that E200 East Lancs thing, NX use it for Training I believe it is or was in WM Bus Branding, and there is also a Blue or it was Blue Ex Igo Driver Trainer Solo
the East Lancs was in BBC livery as it was a BBC outside broadcast bus... https://www.trainbasher.com/kx55apy/
1837 spotted in Stafford Street Walsall a few minutes ago!
4153 seen at Scott Arms
1784 spotted in Darlaston around 13:45 with another B7 going out of St Lawrence Way to pass it
4698 at New Invention Square around 8.20 this morning.
Saw 1786 and forgotten where :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
4131 seen in West Bromwich this morning.
Two possibly three one could have been the same Bus B7's going down St Lawrence Way in Darlo I was on Willenhall Street when I saw them so didn't get the Fleet number. Darlaston does seem to see a lot of driver trainers
1452 and 4168 seen in miller street
Caught me off guard a 5 Branded B7 going down St Lawrence Way in Darlaston was under the impression the branding would have been removed.
4131 seen just now at junction 9 Wednesbury.
B7 Seen on the Island By Asda Darlaston Yestersay think it was 1787 I could just about make out the Fleet Number but I am not to sure
4131 seen at tame bridge rail station around 09:50 this morning.
1785 seen in Darlaston this morning
1779, 4698, 1421, 1787, 1786, 1780, 4257, 1781 all seen leaving Walsall garage.
1787 just passed me in Caldmore Rd, Walsall.
4161 just seen in stone cross
4698 heading along A5 towards J12 at 09.50 approx.
UID Volvo B10L pulling out of WA at 13.25 approx.
UID B7 seen in Darlaston yesterday morning
2062 just seen coming off the newton road onto all saints way.
4129 just seen on handsworth wood road on the 16/16A route.
Unknown B7 along St Lawrence Way in Darlaston.
1783 just seen passing miller street.
4698 just seen outside rushall McDonald's.
4168 and 1786 seen passing past West Bromwich bus station.
E160 on driver training run in Coventry today according to the destination blind
4698 on St Lawrence Way in Darlaston seemed to be stopped at the stop before Darlaston
1785 and 4161 seen in stone cross earlier today.
1783 just passed Walsall bus station.
4153 just seen at hamstead village.
E008 being used for training in Maypole area.
4698 the E400 demo was seen in Darlaston earlier