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I've just seen R469 LGH on eBay at £2, 000 here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dennis-Dart-/131158438023
This must be surplus to requirement now that Arriva have the tendered 65 service around Wednesfield, which is seen on the blinds on the listing.
http://wmbusphotos.com/Walsall%20Community%20Transport/r469lgh.html
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on April 09, 2014, 10:11:22 PM
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I've just seen R469 LGH on eBay at £2, 000 here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dennis-Dart-/131158438023
This must be surplus to requirement now that Arriva have the tendered 65 service around Wednesfield, which is seen on the blinds on the listing.
http://wmbusphotos.com/Walsall%20Community%20Transport/r469lgh.html
Was going to say that. I presume this must be surplus since Arriva Wednesfield took on the revised 65 service (Northwood Park-W'ton via Long Knowledge,Wednesfield,New Cross Hosp and Heath Town) from 26th January. However the W-UAG darts were starting to be used on the 65 instead of R469 LGH.
What's people's opinion of this operator?
Just been on their 25 from Pelsall back to Bloxwich & there was only me, a pensioner & from what was the Dolphin pub in Goscote, one of their driver's hitching a lift!
http://www.routeonetrader.net/traderonline-select.aspx?attributes=&values=&savestate=no
What contract have they lost, this is a regular on the 22 and 637
Quote from: Westy on July 22, 2014, 02:57:49 PM
What's people's opinion of this operator?
Just been on their 25 from Pelsall back to Bloxwich & there was only me, a pensioner & from what was the Dolphin pub in Goscote, one of their driver's hitching a lift!
I would have to say very good. They took over the running of my local route 22 and since they took it over from Diamond they did wonders. Drivers are friendly very very rare for a breakdown or no service and they fares are cheap. what more do you want?
Quote from: bwsau cymru on September 07, 2014, 10:31:42 PM
http://www.routeonetrader.net/traderonline-select.aspx?attributes=&values=&savestate=no
What contract have they lost, this is a regular on the 22 and 637
The 25 & 30 were both on the tender list for renewal Oct 2014
Walsall community transport had this out think its a new one to them https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/15618842556/in/photostream/lightbox/
Does anyone know what type of bodywork this has?
http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/11248/
Does anyone know if W465 UAG / W474 UAG / R453 LGH / R469 LGH have been converted to DDA compliant or have they been withdrawn. If they have been withdrawn do Walsall Community Transport have any new vehicles to replace them. Also am i correct in thinking that all of their Optare Solo buses - YJ07 VRK / YJ56 WVH / YG02 FVW / YG02 FVX - are all DDA compliant. Thank you.
As they only run 2 services I'd say they have been withdrawn also the solos unless they are used on private hire/contracts they use the white small buses in the 2 services they run 1 in walsall 26 & 30 in bilston
YG 02 FVX has been operated by MRD of Catshill since last April on Bromsgrove Town Services. :)
@Solo1 @B61 ANDREW - Thanks for the info. So which vehicles do they still have in their bus fleet. Also which small white vehicles do you mean (do you mean the W465 UAG and W474 UAG buses).
Walsall Community Transport are currently selling their 8.5m Optare Solo M850 bus YG02 FVW on ebay for just £10000 (buy it now).
Here is the link to view this vehicle listing.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Optare-Solo-/131718682133?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202351%2526meid%253Db36f73f1a86347fd926675141d6d074f%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D7%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D151962292600&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
I have also copied and pasted the item description which can be read below.
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This is a reliable vehicle, owned by us for the past 4 years which due to our decision to cease running bus services
is now available for sale.
The vehicle has just undergone an MOT and apart from a problem with the LED destination is
otherwise a tidy bus and a good runner.
I've listed the parts fitted in the past 12 - 18 months and have just fitted 2 new tyres to the vehicle in preparation for its sale.
I will also provide photocopies of all the maintenance work done on the vehicle for the past 2 years for your service records
Vehicle Reg YG02FVW
Make & Model Optare Solo M850
Colour Green
Date of Registration 21-Mar-02
COIF Yes
MOT Renewal 11-Jan-17
No. Passenger seats (inc driver) 28
Engine Mercedes Engines
Destination Blind Brightech
Current Mileage 73 793km
speedo replaced
501061km
Some of the parts fitted Hub assembly Dec 15
over past 12 months Rear Tie Bar Assembly Dec 15
Drag link end Dec 15
Double door switch Nov 15
Spool valve Nov 15
F & R pads Apr 15
Front air bags and pedestals Aug 14
Outstanding Issues Front LED display not working
Price £10 000 & VAT
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I am thinking that MRD could possibly be interested in buying this vehicle. It will certainly be interesting to see who purchases it.
Have gained the 67 according to today's TfWM email - which shows it running from Delves rather than Yew Tree, but also says the route and timetable in unaltered. Not in traveline so can't tell which is true.
Quote from: countryliner on January 08, 2016, 03:17:48 PM
@Solo1 @B61 ANDREW - Thanks for the info. So which vehicles do they still have in their bus fleet. Also which small white vehicles do you mean (do you mean the W465 UAG and W474 UAG buses).
w474UAg is with Catch 22 in blackpool I belive
Quote from: mikestone on October 18, 2016, 04:05:12 PM
Have gained the 67 according to today's TfWM email - which shows it running from Delves rather than Yew Tree, but also says the route and timetable in unaltered. Not in traveline so can't tell which is true.
Near as damn it one and the same area to be fair
out on 67 in wednsbury SF16JCX see photo link for photo not sure how long they have had this
In Walsall on service 22 they have gained another bus in all over white see photo link
Page for photo
WCT have acquired or loaned a bus from London rental
DK62 CVG mercedes its on the 26 today
What bus is normally used on the Brownhills service
Walsall Community Transport now have a new Mellor (SF68 LJZ) in their fleet. It was in service yesterday on the 22.
SF68 LJZ is now branded for the 22.
Walsall Community Transport now also track on bustimes.org, so they must have had new ticketer machines also.
Since when did the 30 stop running? Can't seem to find anything online timetable wise, so presume it was withdrawn?
Quote from: Pat on May 19, 2020, 02:05:30 PM
Since when did the 30 stop running? Can't seem to find anything online timetable wise, so presume it was withdrawn?
Suspended due to coronavirus.
"Walsall Community Transport
Services 26, 30 and 67 are suspended
Services 22, 24 and 637 will continue to operate to it's usual timetable
NHS staff travel for free. Show your ID to the driver."
WCT have taken over the 25 (Bloxwich-Kingstanding) today from Diamond, and have two Mellor Orions on there today (SJ16 BGV and SF16 JCX).
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 15, 2020, 10:44:39 AM
WCT have taken over the 25 (Bloxwich-Kingstanding) today from Diamond, and have two Mellor Orions on there today (SJ16 BGV and SF16 JCX).
Makes for an interesting change! I'll have to catch that when I can. Wonder of they'll keep the Orions on there or get something different?
Quote from: 2206 on May 19, 2020, 02:23:37 PM
Suspended due to coronavirus.
"Walsall Community Transport
Services 26, 30 and 67 are suspended
Services 22, 24 and 637 will continue to operate to it's usual timetable
NHS staff travel for free. Show your ID to the driver."
Update on WCT operations from today.
'Walsall Community Transport
Services 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 67 and 637 will continue to operate to their usual timetable
Service 25 Bloxwich to Kingstanding. is now operated by Walsall Community Transport (previously Diamond Bus) following an award of a TfWM contract'
Taken from WMN website.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 15, 2020, 10:44:39 AM
WCT have taken over the 25 (Bloxwich-Kingstanding) today from Diamond, and have two Mellor Orions on there today (SJ16 BGV and SF16 JCX).
Completely forgot it was a three bus operation. So not sure what the third vehicle was.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on June 16, 2020, 11:53:54 AM
Completely forgot it was a three bus operation. So not sure what the third vehicle was.
Might have been the other Orion minibus, as they've got 3.
Walsall Community Transport's brand new Mellor Orion SJ70 HVW is out today on the 637.
SJ16 BGV is now in the West Midlands Bus livery, and the rest of their fleet should be getting it soon. There's photos on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalsallCommunityTransport/photos/pcb.4533990803282823/4533950026620234
Quote from: DJ on November 17, 2020, 01:07:34 PM
SJ16 BGV is now in the West Midlands Bus livery, and the rest of their fleet should be getting it soon. There's photos on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalsallCommunityTransport/photos/pcb.4533990803282823/4533950026620234
Looks good. Does that mean any new buses that operate from now have to be in the new livery?
Quote from: DJ on November 17, 2020, 01:07:34 PM
SJ16 BGV is now in the West Midlands Bus livery, and the rest of their fleet should be getting it soon. There's photos on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalsallCommunityTransport/photos/pcb.4533990803282823/4533950026620234
All of the fleet has been done.. and the 22 has now got NSA on it.. 😁
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on February 01, 2021, 08:15:47 PM
All of the fleet has been done.. and the 22 has now got NSA on it.. 😁
Not all of the fleet, only the tri-axles
Quote from: Tony on February 01, 2021, 08:39:34 PM
Not all of the fleet, only the tri-axles
I could sware that I heard today that all the fleet has been done...obvioupsy I heard wrong... I stand correctes!! 😁
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on February 01, 2021, 08:46:42 PM
I could sware that I heard today that all the fleet has been done...obvioupsy I heard wrong... I stand correctes!! 😁
The Tri-axles do all the main tendered routes, so all those are in the livery, but the smaller Mercedes generally do 'other' work and are still white, but one regularly does do the route that comes up past Walsall garage.
Quote from: Tony on February 01, 2021, 08:51:14 PM
The Tri-axles do all the main tendered routes, so all those are in the livery, but the smaller Mercedes generally do 'other' work and are still white
There's usually a grey Mercedes on Saturday 30s, as it's not being used for the shopper services.
Quote from: Tony on February 01, 2021, 08:51:14 PM
The Tri-axles do all the main tendered routes, so all those are in the livery, but the smaller Mercedes generally do 'other' work and are still white, but one regularly does do the route that comes up past Walsall garage.
Thanks
@Tonythat clears that up!!! 😁
https://www.facebook.com/EddieHughes4WN/posts/4181344488556447
Eddie's been busy(if the copy & paste works!).
Shame he can't do anything for my end of the area!
To serve all of 2 bus stops that are an easy stumble down to Lower Farm where theres a far more frequent service
Entirely worthwhile.
Well it's probably a foregone conclusion where the Stafford Road vote has gone in the past, or will go in the future!
I have noticed that the first 23 of the day seems to be duplicated to help with school loadings SD63 KFA seems to be the duplicate which then goes onto the 24s
Posted on Facebook.
'Due to unprecedented staff absence we are unable to run our 30 service today .We apologies for any inconvenience caused.'
Quote from: Westy on July 24, 2021, 10:59:07 AM
Posted on Facebook.
'Due to unprecedented staff absence we are unable to run our 30 service today .We apologies for any inconvenience caused.'
Same post last two days aswell, presume "Pingdemic" to blame !
Quote from: metrocity on July 24, 2021, 11:48:32 AM
Same post last two days aswell, presume "Pingdemic" to blame !
On a separate post, they're advertising for another driver!
Are they still involved with the vaccine buses?
Quote from: Westy on July 24, 2021, 05:19:02 PM
On a separate post, they're advertising for another driver!
Are they still involved with the vaccine buses?
I'm pretty sure because I saw one outside Bloxwich ASDA couple of days ago
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 24, 2021, 05:23:37 PM
I'm pretty sure because I saw one outside Bloxwich ASDA couple of days ago
Could've been their shopper service
Quote from: Pat on July 24, 2021, 06:36:42 PM
Could've been their shopper service
nope I'm fairly certain it was a vaccine bus because of the nurses and people sitting inside it
Quote from: Westy on July 24, 2021, 05:19:02 PM
On a separate post, they're advertising for another driver!
Are they still involved with the vaccine buses?
I believe so. I photographed MFZ 9163 in Walsall yesterday which says "Walsall's COVID-19 Vaccination Bus" on the side. This appears to be a new addition to the Walsall Community Transport fleet.
Seems WCT have aqquired 2 Mellor Orians (not sure how long ago) one in Orange could only get BV16 or BX16 on the number plate on that one and couldnt identify the white one
Finnaly have managed to identify the newly acquired Orange Mellor as SF16 JBZ seems WCT have bought it off Coach and bus market it seems it used to be with Rye & District Community Transport
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 31, 2021, 04:54:29 AM
I believe so. I photographed MFZ 9163 in Walsall yesterday which says "Walsall's COVID-19 Vaccination Bus" on the side. This appears to be a new addition to the Walsall Community Transport fleet.
Think the company I work for, is having a visit from this bus on the 25th!
Has the covid bus now been re reg'd
They have 2 covid buses
Shame I'm actually off work that week, else I'd probably be able to tell you which vehicle came!
Just seen MFZ 9163 on Bloxwich High Street, which is now being used for "Wellbeing Walsall".
I have updated the Walsall Community Transport fleet list on the main site for the first time for ages.
Anyone know of any errors (missing vehicles or one of these gone) ?
Walsall Community Transport (wmbusphotos.com) (http://wmbusphotos.com/Walsall%20Community%20Transport/Fleetlist.html)
Walsall Community Transport seems to have acquired another Mellor Orion. Just seen YX13 BVO near Barr Beacon on the 25.
Judging by bustimes.org it appears they have BVN too.
Has service 25 been rerouted to miss out the Forest Estate in Leamore?
Quote from: Westy on November 10, 2022, 12:02:34 PMHas service 25 been rerouted to miss out the Forest Estate in Leamore?
Took them a year & a reminder on Facebook, but no bus now serves the Forest Estate.
Closest being Harden Road or Bloxwich Road!
Obviously no one wants a bus down there now!
Quote from: Westy on January 03, 2023, 10:33:41 AMTook them a year & a reminder on Facebook, but no bus now serves the Forest Estate.
Closest being Harden Road or Bloxwich Road!
Obviously no one wants a bus down there now!
One incarnation of the WMT/WMB 374 used to serve elements of the Harden and Forest Estates in the 90s (sometime around the bus strikes IIRC). I'm sure TWM/NXWM have tried variations too.
Not a particularly busy area for patronage.
Quote from: Wumpty on January 03, 2023, 01:28:45 PMOne incarnation of the WMT/WMB 374 used to serve elements of the Harden and Forest Estates in the 90s (sometime around the bus strikes IIRC). I'm sure TWM/NXWM have tried variations too.
Not a particularly busy area for patronage.
Even the old Travel A2Z were there as well!
Intriguing to notice, while new timetable posters have been put up at stops in my area, to reference the x51 change from Sunday, it appears one late afternoon journey on the Wct 25 has been rerouted to serve Bloxwich Road & guessing here, the full length of Harden Road.
Any reason why?
I'm taking a guess ASB related, but I'm surprised the diversion has come that far down, as I didn't think was an issue with Chantry Avenue?