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A royale black diamond centro on the 4 today and one on the 301 (30823) not seen that often these days on these services mon-sat. Also good to see the solo's not being used on the 4 was on a 4 today 30211 and by the time it got to Walsall was standing room only and the bus was rammed but there were 3 NXWM 4's behind it.
Quote from: Ash on February 02, 2013, 06:14:32 PM
A royale black diamond centro on the 4 today and one on the 301 (30823) not seen that often these days on these services mon-sat. Also good to see the solo's not being used on the 4 was on a 4 today 30211 and by the time it got to Walsall was standing room only and the bus was rammed but there were 3 NXWM 4's behind it.
Nice to know Diamond are still doing well or is it NXWM want a lazy day I used to sit behind NXWM if they were loads infront no way I way going to make the company money that many buses running late or just playing silly beggers.
30827 was the 'Royale' Centro on the 4H today - http://www.flickr.com/photos/55059449@N06/8438542657/in/photostream/lightbox/
30801 has been brought back from the dead, back on the 50 today
Quote from: trident4370 on February 05, 2013, 03:32:46 PM
30801 has been brought back from the dead, back on the 50 today
Has it been re branded and repaired back into nifty fifty livery or been repainted into blue diamond livery.
Hybrid on 108
At least 2 solo's on the 4 today including an 03 and 57 reg solo, I think the 57 reg one may be have been put on the service later in the day to replace 30205 which broke down.
Quote from: Ash on February 05, 2013, 04:53:15 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on February 05, 2013, 03:32:46 PM
30801 has been brought back from the dead, back on the 50 today
Has it been re branded and repaired back into nifty fifty livery or been repainted into blue diamond livery.
It was still in nifty Fifty livery, I only managed a shot from the back as it took me by surprise (and pulled off by the time Id got across!). I did see the front though and it was nifty fifty branded so looks like its a keeper.
30437 on the 4H, think this is unusual?
Diamond Bus Signature on 654A
Usuailly a dart
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I saw a blue coloured Diamond Optare Solo operating a 17 to Tile Cross at lunchtime. Is this unusual?
Whenever I've seen a 17 while I'm in Birmingham, it's nearly always a Blue Solo.
Thanks for observations. JoNi
20016 on the 16
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/20016.html
I'm pretty sure I saw a hybrid on the S3 yesterday
Quote from: Shaun on February 06, 2013, 10:25:02 PM
I'm pretty sure I saw a hybrid on the S3 yesterday
Hybrid on the S3 today too, couldnt ID though.
Is there a particular rota vehicle for the 4H? As I've seen all sorts on it the last few days.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on February 07, 2013, 10:13:17 PM
Is there a particular rota vehicle for the 4H? As I've seen all sorts on it the last few days.
The 4/4H and 4M inter work throughout the day at Walsall i think the overall PVR is 14 or may be 15. The most common vehicle used is the red and white diamond dart and can see any of them being used on the service. Also commonly seen are any of the black diamond darts 30432-30439 along with any of the darts recently acquired from your bus (52 reg). A royale centro has been used on the service the last two days but not that common monday to saturday . Solo's are quite rare now but can make an occasional appearance. The cadets along with the red and white darts used to be one of the most common vehicle types on the service but over the last couple of weeks very few are being used on the service may be only 2/3 daily. Due to the high PVR a mix of vehicles and the length of the 4H and 4M and the demand of the services the older darts are struggling and not being very reliable be interesting to see when the warm weather comes with overheating probably being a common problem the service needs to see some investment.
Usual haunt for the black cadets as most know is the 301 but the leather seated royale centro volvos have been on recently and quite often too. Solos have gone from here but that new blue one has been on too the alexander dennis one can't remember what enviro type it is.
Centro Royale on Walsall - Willenhall route 41 (late night)
I think the evening 41 is a bus off the 301 and I think possibly the 33 is one off the 4 as last time i saw a bus in the evening on there it was a dart 30439
Blue Diamond Plaxton Centro KV 57 OVS on route 82 in Solihull
Scabby dart on 301 today one of the red and white ones no wonder the website shows white buses now as they do not give a toss in repainting them as they are too busy spending the little money in buying usless first operatons and shafting the west midlands fleet and I thought Arriva were bad at Cannock.
Quote from: Discodave on February 10, 2013, 07:32:11 PM
Scabby dart on 301 today one of the red and white ones no wonder the website shows white buses now as they do not give a toss in repainting them as they are too busy spending the little money in buying usless first operatons and shafting the west midlands fleet and I thought Arriva were bad at Cannock.
In fairness, some of the red and white darts are fantastic with few rattles. They are clean and neat and surprisingly fast and reliable so I dont see whats wrong with them. Theyre far better than anything opatre have ever made
Quote from: Discodave on February 10, 2013, 07:32:11 PM
Scabby dart on 301 today one of the red and white ones no wonder the website shows white buses now as they do not give a toss in repainting them as they are too busy spending the little money in buying usless first operatons and shafting the west midlands fleet and I thought Arriva were bad at Cannock.
The dart mentioned was S404JUA i'm guessing as it was on the 301.
Hybred Versa 30312 (YJ12 GUC) seen in Coventry on 82 today.
Quote from: JoNi on February 11, 2013, 01:41:30 PM
Hybred Versa 30312 (YJ12 GUC) seen in Coventry on 82 today.
Got a ride on this bus on the 82 sounded like an aircraft on the A45 towards Meriden not sure what the limiter is on the hybrids I know the citaro's can reach 60mph.
30312; on the 82
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8466141910/in/photostream
30132, not 30312.
Seems a bit of a shame really they've put a hybrid on the 82, they're meant for more stop-start routes arent they?
Yeah I was on the 82 today along the A45 at speed sounded like an aircraft taking off seemed to be really straining sounded like it was hitting the limiter not sure if it can reach 60mph like the citaro's do.
oooo the noise on the citaros are epic....but need to do a last journey when the drivers go faster to get the full effect.
Quote from: dannygill on February 13, 2013, 10:54:20 PM
oooo the noise on the citaros are epic....but need to do a last journey when the drivers go faster to get the full effect.
This was a hybrid versa though but agree been on the citaro's when they have been thrashed all the way to Solihull definitely a good bus ride and the signature citaro's are fantastic.
Quote from: Ash on February 11, 2013, 07:14:16 PM
Quote from: JoNi on February 11, 2013, 01:41:30 PM
Hybred Versa 30312 (YJ12 GUC) seen in Coventry on 82 today.
Got a ride on this bus on the 82 sounded like an aircraft on the A45 towards Meriden not sure what the limiter is on the hybrids I know the citaro's can reach 60mph.
No can overtake them on the motorway at 56mph in a fully laden artic. Hope that helps.
Stupid really shoupd be limited to 60!!
The citaro's can reach 60mph but over taking a lorry at 56mph will take some time and there not on the A45 for that long.
30136 on the X30
Quote from: Ash on February 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
The citaro's can reach 60mph but over taking a lorry at 56mph will take some time and there not on the A45 for that long.
Any diamond bus I have seen running back to depot on the motorway I have eaisily passed and there was no traffic too the royale volvos are slow left them for dust.
20501 or 20502 was on the 301 today
20851 on the 326
A royale centro on the 40
An 03 and 57 solo on the 4
30206 on the 401E
Quote from: Ash on February 15, 2013, 05:52:28 PM
20501 or 20502 was on the 301 today
20851 on the 326
A royale centro on the 40
An 03 and 57 solo on the 4
30206 on the 401E
Is a solo on the 4 that unusal they seem to throw any rubbish at it. Supposed to be one of the good payers like the 301 and 56 and even they get them on at times and silly mini pointers (at least they have the better engines) one for Bob.
30827 on the WB40. 8)
Quote from: Discodave on February 16, 2013, 11:17:57 AM
Quote from: Ash on February 15, 2013, 05:52:28 PM
20501 or 20502 was on the 301 today
20851 on the 326
A royale centro on the 40
An 03 and 57 solo on the 4
30206 on the 401E
Is a solo on the 4 that unusal they seem to throw any rubbish at it. Supposed to be one of the good payers like the 301 and 56 and even they get them on at times and silly mini pointers (at least they have the better engines) one for Bob.
They seem to have been kept off the 4 lately but probably because they have fewer solo's since the ex Preston ones left the fleet although the midi pointers often appear on the service.
Plaxton Centro Royale BX 09 SNY on WB 40
30822 on the 002 - unusual to see a non 002-branded vehicle on there
Not that unusual in terms of vehicle type but there were quite a few cadets on the 4/4H/4M today not sure the 301 would have been full cadet operation as at least 30202/4-6/11/12/14/18 were all out on the 4 and 30209 on the 4 or 40.
20841 which is for Kidderminster was on the X30 today making use of the bus before it gets sent across.
20026? or whatever it is, MX58KZG in Redditch depot tonight
Quote from: Ash on February 28, 2013, 07:26:54 PM
Not that unusual in terms of vehicle type but there were quite a few cadets on the 4/4H/4M today not sure the 301 would have been full cadet operation as at least 30202/4-6/11/12/14/18 were all out on the 4 and 30209 on the 4 or 40.
no leather seated volvo and solo plus the old 529 branded one (branding taken off had to look twice) vile crap things usless for any of diamonds decent routes 4,301,56 etc leave on tendered thats all they are good for.
Quote from: Discodave on March 01, 2013, 11:42:18 AM
Quote from: Ash on February 28, 2013, 07:26:54 PM
Not that unusual in terms of vehicle type but there were quite a few cadets on the 4/4H/4M today not sure the 301 would have been full cadet operation as at least 30202/4-6/11/12/14/18 were all out on the 4 and 30209 on the 4 or 40.
no leather seated volvo and solo plus the old 529 branded one (branding taken off had to look twice) vile crap things usless for any of diamonds decent routes 4,301,56 etc leave on tendered thats all they are good for.
The leather seated centro was on the 4 today the old 529 branded darts (T443EBD/T447EBD) are quite good buses pretty quick for their age, solo's should be kept to centro subsided services only as they can't cope with demand especially on the 301.
Quote from: Ash on March 01, 2013, 06:36:46 PM
Quote from: Discodave on March 01, 2013, 11:42:18 AM
Quote from: Ash on February 28, 2013, 07:26:54 PM
Not that unusual in terms of vehicle type but there were quite a few cadets on the 4/4H/4M today not sure the 301 would have been full cadet operation as at least 30202/4-6/11/12/14/18 were all out on the 4 and 30209 on the 4 or 40.
no leather seated volvo and solo plus the old 529 branded one (branding taken off had to look twice) vile crap things usless for any of diamonds decent routes 4,301,56 etc leave on tendered thats all they are good for.
The leather seated centro was on the 4 today the old 529 branded darts (T443EBD/T447EBD) are quite good buses pretty quick for their age, solo's should be kept to centro subsided services only as they can't cope with demand especially on the 301.
There was a Royale Centro on the 40 aswell - there's been one on the 40 regularly for the past fortnight at least.
I haven't saw the enviro 200 all week although there is an diamond blue livery enviro 200 at Long Acre but I think that's the other one they have brought I think it was mentioned on here not so long back they had acquired or going to acquire another one.
Quote from: Ash on March 01, 2013, 09:32:48 PM
I haven't saw the enviro 200 all week although there is an diamond blue livery enviro 200 at Long Acre but I think that's the other one they have brought I think it was mentioned on here not so long back they had acquired or going to acquire another one.
I spotted it the other day, can't remember where. I do think they have two, one at Tividale and one at Long Acre.
The shorter midi darts that start with LG02??? from yourbus haven't entered service yet along with the other 2 KU52??? darts from your bus only 20849/20851 seem to have entered service they might make an appearance after this weekend. Also w906jnf 30516 has been put down at being at Redditch but is still working from Tividale earlier this week but haven't saw it since Wednesday so might have gone over.
30516 is a good bus used to drive it a lot at petes and was quite a nippy one but in the red livery its looks smart and has a good internal seating shame it cannot be black or blue whatever colour Tividale is this week.
Quote from: Discodave on March 02, 2013, 12:55:34 PM
30516 is a good bus used to drive it a lot at petes and was quite a nippy one but in the red livery its looks smart and has a good internal seating shame it cannot be black or blue whatever colour Tividale is this week.
It's not a bad bus and thats why I don't get why W902/3 JNF are both withdrawn at Long Acre I'm sure they could be reinstated to replace worse darts than those two. Also there is a black diamond pointer dart at Long Acre been parked up about a week now I think it might be V377SVV as the bus has the bench style seats in the red cloth material.
Another good one is V391SVV still in use was on 326
Quote from: Discodave on March 02, 2013, 07:29:37 PM
Another good one is V391SVV still in use was on 326
V391SVV was on the 4 late this afternoon and is a very powerful dart although was not sounded too good today. 30212 broke down on the 4 this evening this bus has been sounding bad for weeks it sounds as if a fan is going mad at the rear every time it accelerates which doesn't sound normal.
Not really unusual however ... first 'First' Diamond M-F 57 0500 trip was 30861
and the 05:55 is 30860, first time i have used a b7rle on here in about 2 years
Centro on west brom 53 yestarday
Blue Diamond MX 57 UPM on West Bromwich services 42/43.
Quote from: fleetline6477 on March 09, 2013, 06:19:50 PM
Blue Diamond MX 57 UPM on West Bromwich services 42/43.
Has been on the 40 for the two days previous in the new blue diamond livery. Looks quite smart.
Royale centro 30821 (30830) making an appearence on the 4 not that common to see them weekdays on the service
Quote from: Ash on March 11, 2013, 09:58:02 PM
Royale centro 30821 (30830) making an appearence on the 4 not that common to see them weekdays on the service
I was just about to post seeing an unidentified Centro on the 4H in Halesowen this afternoon, guess that was it then
20913 on the 4H: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/8553035494/in/photostream
There was another 57 reg diamond 'blue livery' one on the 4M aswell much prefer these to the 53 reg ones.
40613 (32877) on Redditch's 51 at 15:59ish. Now It didnt go under the railway bridge it went via Edward Street and Britten Street and Bridge Street.
But the funny thing was it wasnt even full but a Short wheel base Dart on the 57 left packed, me thinks someone is having fun with placing buses or Rotala are trying every bus on every route at different times to see if they need DDs in Redditch.
V541 ESC and V542 ESC where looking Smart. People did comment on the tables, which lead me to think they'd be good on the 247 146 143 as so you could do things whilst traveling on those long journeies. It'll be interesting to see if Rotala do the senseable thing and introduce the other Ex Preston DDs and then start repainting the Ex First buses into Blue or plain White before withdrawing anything. Because I reckon once all 4 are in service they could do the three E300s and one DD then put the 3 E300 at Kidder whilst the 3 54reg Darts and one dd are done then transfer any thing else from KM to be done then transfer the E300s back to RH and start on the stuff here.
Quote from: tank90 on March 13, 2013, 07:11:12 PM
40613 (32877) on Redditch's 51 at 15:59ish. Now It didnt go under the railway bridge it went via Edward Street and Britten Street and Bridge Street.
But the funny thing was it wasnt even full but a Short wheel base Dart on the 57 left packed, me thinks someone is having fun with placing buses or Rotala are trying every bus on every route at different times to see if they need DDs in Redditch.
V541 ESC and V542 ESC where looking Smart. People did comment on the tables, which lead me to think they'd be good on the 247 146 143 as so you could do things whilst traveling on those long journeies. It'll be interesting to see if Rotala do the senseable thing and introduce the other Ex Preston DDs and then start repainting the Ex First buses into Blue or plain White before withdrawing anything. Because I reckon once all 4 are in service they could do the three E300s and one DD then put the 3 E300 at Kidder whilst the 3 54reg Darts and one dd are done then transfer any thing else from KM to be done then transfer the E300s back to RH and start on the stuff here.
Tank90,
Diamond are selling the 3 x Enviro 300's along with 10 x ex First Tridents
I dont think they are any more, due to complaints about over crowding and also there is a message from Simon Dunn that Tony posted somewhere last night I think saying that they werent selling the 6 54reg buses from First, and i think it said they would have bought more but First wanted more the Rotala felt they were worth for them.
Quote from: tank90 on March 13, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
I dont think they are any more, due to complaints about over crowding and also there is a message from Simon Dunn that Tony posted somewhere last night I think saying that they werent selling the 6 54reg buses from First, and i think it said they would have bought more but First wanted more the Rotala felt they were worth for them.
Tank90,
Well spotted, saw the Simon Dunn response, but the repainting of the 6 x 54 reg buses never registered with me.... there's no Rotala advert in the latest Route one to check
Quote from: Winston on March 13, 2013, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: tank90 on March 13, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
I dont think they are any more, due to complaints about over crowding and also there is a message from Simon Dunn that Tony posted somewhere last night I think saying that they werent selling the 6 54reg buses from First, and i think it said they would have bought more but First wanted more the Rotala felt they were worth for them.
Tank90,
Well spotted, saw the Simon Dunn response, but the repainting of the 6 x 54 reg buses never registered with me.... there's no Rotala advert in the latest Route one to check
Thats ok, I thought you were making sure I had done my homework lol.
There was rumours with staff this sarvo that Rotala maybe keeping the 10 presis too, until they know what to do in Redditch.
Quote from: tank90 on March 13, 2013, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 13, 2013, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: tank90 on March 13, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
I dont think they are any more, due to complaints about over crowding and also there is a message from Simon Dunn that Tony posted somewhere last night I think saying that they werent selling the 6 54reg buses from First, and i think it said they would have bought more but First wanted more the Rotala felt they were worth for them.
Tank90,
Well spotted, saw the Simon Dunn response, but the repainting of the 6 x 54 reg buses never registered with me.... there's no Rotala advert in the latest Route one to check
Thats ok, I thought you were making sure I had done my homework lol.
There was rumours with staff this sarvo that Rotala maybe keeping the 10 presis too, until they know what to do in Redditch.
I don't understand why they don't know what to do, particularly as Diamond have been operating in Redditch for some years. All the loading data should have either been made available whilst Rotala were negotiating a price with First to buy the operation or would have been available after 12.01am on the day of takeover. Or you would use the knowledge of existing First Redditch management that have transferred across assuming they have? It also sounds as though a number of ex First drivers haven't transferring across despite being able to retain existing terms & conditions under TUPE.
It's noticeable that the majority of the latest second-hand intakes @ Tividale / Redditch & Kidderminster ex Wessex Connect / Yourbus & from various other sources are either MPD's or Solo's which are effectively minibuses......
There were two 53 reg solo's on the 4 today
Had a ride on AE10KHB on the 4 today. It sounds just like an old dart like an R or S reg one but alot more powerful I know its a dart mcv evolution. Hope a few more of these make there way to Tividale and nice to see the mcv evolution chasis back on the 4 (404E).
Another Blue Diamond 57-reg Solo on the 4 today.
looking forward to seeing a pic of the deckers in redditch in the new blue livery
Quote from: Solo1 on March 14, 2013, 05:53:24 PM
looking forward to seeing a pic of the deckers in redditch in the new blue livery
I will put one on soon, I am having connectional difficulties at the moment transferring updated pages
Saw another Black Diamond Solo on the 4 this evening - looks like this is no longer unusual
Quote from: Tony on March 14, 2013, 07:45:50 PM
Quote from: Solo1 on March 14, 2013, 05:53:24 PM
looking forward to seeing a pic of the deckers in redditch in the new blue livery
I will put one on soon, I am having connectional difficulties at the moment transferring updated pages
Here is 40541
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/40541.html
DD working the laat 55A, I say this as usually the DDs are put to bed so to speek at about 6/6:30pm, but I guess that was First and Diamond are keeping them out for longer.
What buses are used on 50 at Long Acre now 30802-5 have gone to Redditch?
30801/5 are still at Aston, both were on the 50 tuesday night
30804 is also still on the 50s.
That may have been one of the ones i saw then, i saw 2 50 branded Centros ...
Ahh 30801 and 30804 then, I haven't seen 30805 for months so I reckon its VOR but I could be wrong.
A hybrid versa was on the 82 today
Centro on the 4H today
30801 on the 82 along with 30136 which is also on it no citaros out on the 82, the 10 reg citaro was on the 30.
30823/5 out on the 4 today.
Managed to photo the Centro on the 4H later on its return, was 30823: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/8569252351/in/photostream
30825 on the 002 - uncommon to see an unbranded one on there
20912 and 20913 on the 142 - usually Darts
20541 on the 4H - although Solos are becoming less unusual on there lately
Quote from: nitromatt1 on March 19, 2013, 08:35:01 PM
30825 on the 002 - uncommon to see an unbranded one on there
20912 and 20913 on the 142 - usually Darts
20541 on the 4H - although Solos are becoming less unusual on there lately
20541 was on the 4 and what comes past is 30437 (V391SVV) a full size dart with one person on board on the 67 between Wednesbury and the Yew Tree Estate. Never see more than 1/2 people on that service hence the use of mpd darts or solo's never saw a full size dart on it before until today.
AE10KHB made an unusual visit to Ashwood Park today vice Plaxton Pointer on route 226
which depot works the 166 Stratford, as there was a solo in Kidderminster yesterday at the bus stops displaying 166 Stratford did not see any local service no in windscreen
30825 was on the 4 yesterday, couldn't report it due to the forum being down
30822 on the 4 service this evening, at the moment seems to be at least one royale centro on the 4 daily.
205xx solo on the 4 today, most of the diamond buses seen on the 4 today were well used i was on 2 of them to and from Walsall and both buses arrived and departed at least 3/4 full. Must be due to the school holidays and one of the better days in terms of the weather.
30905 on the 25 Erdington -Fox & Goose.A long time a solo working
Quote from: broma1k on April 02, 2013, 04:45:10 PM
30905 on the 25 Erdington -Fox & Goose.A long time a solo working
May become more regular since the 17 has been withdrawn suprised there is enough work to cover the drivers at Long Acre.
A Plaxton Royale Centro working West Bromwich routes 42/43
Quote from: fleetline6477 on April 02, 2013, 09:13:20 PM
A Plaxton Royale Centro working West Bromwich routes 42/43
It was 30824 - BX09 SJV
A green wrapped hybrid single decker worked the X30 in Coventry today
20502 and MX57UPT on the 226 today
AE10KHB was on the 226W yesterday but was back on the 4 today, must admit I think this mcv evolution is a nice bus bit of a lag from the acceleration but flies once on the move.
Just saw a Signature Solo SR heading southbound through Kings Heath not in service, presumably either going on peaktime 50 or the 19.
KV51KZH is on the 226 today. Spotted on Hawbush Road
Some of the swift darts seem to be missing recently an mcv evolution was doing the 226W on sunday.
Not unusual but there was a b7rle (ex midland classic), enviro 200, 52 reg ex your bus dart, solo, red and white dart, cadets, 2xmidi darts all on the 4/4H/4M service today was a mix big.
30426 on the 67
30434 on the 326
Meaning 20518 was on the 301 and full most of the day, also 2 midi's and a solo on the 4.
30822 on the 205 today - isn't it usually MPDs and Solos?
What does the 255 get these days? It used to be Hybrids for a while
Quote from: Shaun on April 14, 2013, 09:54:12 PM
What does the 255 get these days? It used to be Hybrids for a while
A cadet last sunday evening!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 14, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
30822 on the 205 today - isn't it usually MPDs and Solos?
No, the Royale branded Centro's are pretty much the norm
Quote from: Winston on April 14, 2013, 11:40:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 14, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
30822 on the 205 today - isn't it usually MPDs and Solos?
No, the Royale branded Centro's are pretty much the norm
Oh ok thanks - would you class an MPD or Solo as unusual? Or do they all appear regularly?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 14, 2013, 11:44:07 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 14, 2013, 11:40:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 14, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
30822 on the 205 today - isn't it usually MPDs and Solos?
No, the Royale branded Centro's are pretty much the norm
Oh ok thanks - would you class an MPD or Solo as unusual? Or do they all appear regularly?
I don't see what's operating the 205 daily, but more often than not it's a Royale Centro, so I'd say unusual
30021 (MCV Dart) on the 4H
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 15, 2013, 07:36:27 PM
30021 (MCV Dart) on the 4H
That was on the 4H Sat as well
Quote from: Winston on April 15, 2013, 08:57:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 15, 2013, 07:36:27 PM
30021 (MCV Dart) on the 4H
That was on the 4H Sat as well
Yeah 30021 is normally either on the 4/H/M or the 40/42/43 and same goes for the enviro 200 although the sole b7rle at the moment seems to being kept on the 4.
30021 does get on the 226 quite a lot too
when will the other 2 B7RLE's be out & where will the other B7RLE's be found
57/58 branded red diamond bus 30850 on First 146 departure 9:50am
Quote from: Solo1 on April 16, 2013, 02:16:28 AM
when will the other 2 B7RLE's be out & where will the other B7RLE's be found
I'm not sure when they will be out but I'm guessing they will be used on the 4 as I haven't saw the one b7rle that is in service on any other service apart from the 4/H/M.
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 09:57:31 AM
57/58 branded red diamond bus 30850 on First 146 departure 9:50am
Did it have a programmed display, as 30854 didn't.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8646235998/
Quote from: John on April 16, 2013, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 09:57:31 AM
57/58 branded red diamond bus 30850 on First 146 departure 9:50am
Did it have a programmed display, as 30854 didn't.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8646235998/
Yep programmed with correct destination and route number
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 07:46:49 PM
Quote from: John on April 16, 2013, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 09:57:31 AM
57/58 branded red diamond bus 30850 on First 146 departure 9:50am
Did it have a programmed display, as 30854 didn't.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8646235998/
Yep programmed with correct destination and route number
Do the seats have the same trim as those of 2153?
Quote from: Shaun on April 16, 2013, 08:40:51 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 07:46:49 PM
Quote from: John on April 16, 2013, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on April 16, 2013, 09:57:31 AM
57/58 branded red diamond bus 30850 on First 146 departure 9:50am
Did it have a programmed display, as 30854 didn't.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8646235998/
Yep programmed with correct destination and route number
Do the seats have the same trim as those of 2153?
The same red you see with the 30854 image above
Though the driver said the engine had a ECU failure and the bus dashboard said STOP immediately
30828 on the 4, its unusual to see the centro's on the 4 on weekdays but makes a nice change.
Quote from: Ash on April 22, 2013, 03:13:22 PM
30828 on the 4, its unusual to see the centro's on the 4 on weekdays but makes a nice change.
30929's also on the 4
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 22, 2013, 05:11:57 PM
Quote from: Ash on April 22, 2013, 03:13:22 PM
30828 on the 4, its unusual to see the centro's on the 4 on weekdays but makes a nice change.
30929's also on the 4
The MCV evolution and enviro 200 are on the 4 most days. If not then there either on the 40/42 or 43.
Older Eclipse B7RLE, think 30832, on the 4 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 24, 2013, 06:17:09 PM
Older Eclipse B7RLE, think 30832, on the 4 today
That does not seem unusual, the 2 Eclipses in service seem to be regulars on the 4
Quote from: John on April 24, 2013, 06:20:01 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 24, 2013, 06:17:09 PM
Older Eclipse B7RLE, think 30832, on the 4 today
That does not seem unusual, the 2 Eclipses in service seem to be regulars on the 4
Oh thanks, I just hadn't seen one before. To be honest, the 4 seems to get anything at Tividale!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 24, 2013, 06:20:49 PM
Oh thanks, I just hadn't seen one before. To be honest, the 4 seems to get anything at Tividale!
No problem Matt :)
I agree with you there!!
Quote from: John on April 24, 2013, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 24, 2013, 06:20:49 PM
Oh thanks, I just hadn't seen one before. To be honest, the 4 seems to get anything at Tividale!
No problem Matt :)
I agree with you there!!
Well, if I see one of the 002-branded Centros on there, I will certainly post that as unusual ;)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 24, 2013, 06:34:45 PM
Well, if I see one of the 002-branded Centros on there, I will certainly post that as unusual ;)
Well, 16 branded MCV's made it onto the 50 and 56, and 404E ones also made it onto the 301 and 16 so you never know
A double o 2 centro has made an appearance when the service was the 404E before same with the nifty fifty centro's but it's very rare to see them off route.
Mx57ups on 4
How can a route have a full size volvo and a small optare there is no logic
KP51SXX also on the 4 and was rammed with people still in the bus stops
Why are they messing up the 4 with small buses-i guess the argument is that it is so frequent but when a 4 is ahead of a nat ex one it can do extremely well. On this route, they need to really make an effort-they need the royale centros on there along with all the new eclipses and the 301 needs the versas. Instead, versas run around empty on the 16 and buses on the 50/301/4 get very busy.
as I keep repeating its bad management! The management is wrecking Diamond bus
Quote from: Peter123 on April 25, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
Why are they messing up the 4 with small buses-i guess the argument is that it is so frequent but when a 4 is ahead of a nat ex one it can do extremely well. On this route, they need to really make an effort-they need the royale centros on there along with all the new eclipses and the 301 needs the versas. Instead, versas run around empty on the 16 and buses on the 50/301/4 get very busy.
The Royale Centros are really too long for the 4, they have difficulty turning in out of Caldmore Road into Corporation Street (coming out of Walsall). When used on the 417 they could stuck turning into High Street in Blackheath centre coming back from Halesowen if there was a delivery lorry parked by Greggs and were also known to get stuck in one of the roads up on Hasbury / Hayley Green if cars were parked opposite each other.
Normally when I've seen Hybrids on the 16 they have decent loading which certainly demand that capacity of bus.
Quote from: fleetline6477 on April 25, 2013, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on April 25, 2013, 04:04:51 PM
Why are they messing up the 4 with small buses-i guess the argument is that it is so frequent but when a 4 is ahead of a nat ex one it can do extremely well. On this route, they need to really make an effort-they need the royale centros on there along with all the new eclipses and the 301 needs the versas. Instead, versas run around empty on the 16 and buses on the 50/301/4 get very busy.
The Royale Centros are really too long for the 4, they have difficulty turning in out of Caldmore Road into Corporation Street (coming out of Walsall). When used on the 417 they could stuck turning into High Street in Blackheath centre coming back from Halesowen if there was a delivery lorry parked by Greggs and were also known to get stuck in one of the roads up on Hasbury / Hayley Green if cars were parked opposite each other.
Normally when I've seen Hybrids on the 16 they have decent loading which certainly demand that capacity of bus.
I haven't seen a full bus on the 16 since GRS came on
I was on a hybrid on the X30 today 30135
Quote from: Ash on April 25, 2013, 09:52:11 PM
I was on a hybrid on the X30 today 30135
What is the X30-is it a commercial route/contract as I'm always surprised they operate it due to the dead mileage problem
Anyone seen any of the nifty centros recently as only 804 out on the 50 today where there was a rotala revenue inspector
Its a funded service the funding might come from Ansty business park not sure though it might be centro
I think the initial funding came from a firm in the business park who have now moved elsewhere.
30923 on the 82
Quote from: John on April 27, 2013, 04:45:44 PM
Quote from: neale95 on April 27, 2013, 03:34:54 PM
30923 on the 82
Picture to follow
Quite intersting to hear the passengers reactions to the bus 'this is a posh bus' although they usually have mercs with leather seats!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8685483043/
I'm pretty sure that it was a replacement for one of the Citaros, as I saw them both in Meriden this morning, one had the rear bumper missing, so must have been replaced by this
Quote from: John on April 27, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8685483043/
I'm pretty sure that it was a replacement for one of the Citaros, as I saw them both in Meriden this morning, one had the rear bumper missing, so must have been replaced by this
What does this bus usually cover
Quote from: NathanJC on April 27, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: John on April 27, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8685483043/
I'm pretty sure that it was a replacement for one of the Citaros, as I saw them both in Meriden this morning, one had the rear bumper missing, so must have been replaced by this
What does this bus usually cover
I think it does the National Grid contract Mon-Fri
Quote from: Winston on April 27, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 27, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: John on April 27, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8685483043/
I'm pretty sure that it was a replacement for one of the Citaros, as I saw them both in Meriden this morning, one had the rear bumper missing, so must have been replaced by this
What does this bus usually cover
I think it does the National Grid contract Mon-Fri
Yes, in Leamington Spa. I was thinking that was the only place I would get to see 30923. Good job I saw it in Solihull!!
30823 Royale Centro on Route 26A in wolverhampton this morning. Always usually Darts or solos.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 28, 2013, 10:25:53 PM
30823 Royale Centro on Route 26A in wolverhampton this morning. Always usually Darts or solos.
Probably due to a number of Royale Centro's being freed up since the cancellation of the 4M service on a Sunday which used to use cadets and the centro's.
Did any evening & Sunday 4's go onto other Walsall work, because now the evening & Sunday 4's have gone, how are the buses working into Walsall or are the buses running dead into Walsall now?
(Would this eventually affect the Centro contract work, if it's not profitable to run dead from Smethwick or whereever the garage is?)
is the national grid shuttle really that busy as there was a solo on it, seems a shock to go from a solo to a full size Volvo! But really nice to see a wright eclipse with the black on the front, works really well in contrast to the white body!
Quote from: dannygill on April 29, 2013, 11:33:50 PM
is the national grid shuttle really that busy as there was a solo on it, seems a shock to go from a solo to a full size Volvo! But really nice to see a wright eclipse with the black on the front, works really well in contrast to the white body!
It may be more a case of what the NG contract stipulates
Ex Midland Classic B7RLE 'MX08 MNU' is on the 301 today
Quote from: John on May 01, 2013, 03:27:55 PM
Ex Midland Classic B7RLE 'MX08 MNU' is on the 301 today
All the new b7rle's and one older one (57 reg) on the 4 today along with mostly cadets and a few red and white darts. Just seen the 3 diamond and 3 NXWM 4's all stuck together heading for West Bromwich and 2 diamond darts one standing room only and about 3 omnilinks together heading for Walsall, and would think it's been caused by the bradford place stop changes.
30826 on the 40 (with a non working rear blind).
30205 on 202
30207 on the 255 this evening - is this unusual?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on May 05, 2013, 12:04:33 AM
30207 on the 255 this evening - is this unusual?
The bus for the 255 might come off the 4M at Merry Hill the one that gets in Merry Hill for 19:25, but not sure what time the 255 leaves Merry Hill for that to happen, if so cadets would be regular on the service, i remember about about 2 years ago a 404E used to finish in West Bromwich travel to Wolverhampton empty and start the 256 that was in the time of the mcv evolutions.
Optare solo- TV 53
There has been an enterprise plasma last week on the 122
20274 on the 16 today
30802 repainted in blue and on the 146 at 16:35 journey today :) still has 50 branding inside
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmb-web.co.uk%2FIMG_20130508_161155.jpg&hash=d4f856710409eb9944aa229810ab2da98b7bbf72)
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmb-web.co.uk%2FIMG_20130508_161224.jpg&hash=96fbe978f2d348a0dc7397d4b78df108db5698dd)
There was a blue Enviro200 on the 30 yesterday (couldn't see fleet number or reg though I guess it would be 30929) in Acocks Green.
Quote from: Stu on May 08, 2013, 06:32:58 PM
There was a blue Enviro200 on the 30 yesterday (couldn't see fleet number or reg though I guess it would be 30929) in Acocks Green.
On there again today
Not that unusual but 30821 on the 002. Missing branded bus.
The leather centros coukd all do with a good deep clean. Looking a little dirty sadly at the mo..... Not very higu spec
20819 on 30
Blue Diamond MPD broke down on Black Country Route near Great Bridge island.
(Just saw it as I came out of work!)
30111 on the 50 tonight!
Quote from: trident4370 on May 21, 2013, 04:32:11 PM
30111 on the 50 tonight!
Is it possible to keep a bus in one garage for more than 2 months?
(I think this is about to leave to go to new Zealand and snuk into service
30213 on the 24 (Seems a waste for a service that see's low patronage)
Quote from: dgss1 on May 21, 2013, 05:05:50 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 21, 2013, 04:32:11 PM
30111 on the 50 tonight!
Is it possible to keep a bus in one garage for more than 2 months?
(I think this is about to leave to go to new Zealand and snuk into service
Bugger! If Id have known that Id have got a pic :(
Cadet-55
Quote from: trident4370 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:08 PM
Bugger! If Id have known that Id have got a pic :(
Heres one for you Joe!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8774485334/
If you can find it with the stupid new flickr layout!!
This picture is interesting as it shows what i have seen recently-on lots of diamond buses there is another diamond person in a hi viz. I saw one on a bus in erdington, one on the 50 and one on the 19 today speaking polish. What is up with this? Are they route learning, new drivers? Anyone know any more than me?
Teaching the route to agency staff??
Quote from: John on May 21, 2013, 09:25:15 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:08 PM
Bugger! If Id have known that Id have got a pic :(
Heres one for you Joe!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8774485334/
If you can find it with the stupid new flickr layout!!
Ahhhh! You never let me down ;)
Quote from: trident4370 on May 22, 2013, 12:08:43 AM
Quote from: John on May 21, 2013, 09:25:15 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 21, 2013, 07:55:08 PM
Bugger! If Id have known that Id have got a pic :(
Heres one for you Joe!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8774485334/
If you can find it with the stupid new flickr layout!!
Ahhhh! You never let me down ;)
Gald to help ;D
That reminds me, Theres a Black Diamond MPD on the 50 today but I've forgot the full fleetnumber, think it ended in 02.
black diamond bus in kidderminster on the 10 the 9.28 from kidderminster
Quote from: trident4370 on May 22, 2013, 01:48:11 PM
That reminds me, Theres a Black Diamond MPD on the 50 today but I've forgot the full fleetnumber, think it ended in 02.
Would it be 20202 or am I wrong on that one.
Signature liveried 30405 on the 16 today.
Quote from: Martin Morris on May 24, 2013, 03:58:11 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 22, 2013, 01:48:11 PM
That reminds me, Theres a Black Diamond MPD on the 50 today but I've forgot the full fleetnumber, think it ended in 02.
Would it be 20202 or am I wrong on that one.
Could well have been, I honestly cant remember now!
Quote from: ade on May 24, 2013, 10:09:39 PM
Signature liveried 30405 on the 16 today.
With some of the hybrids gaining the signature livery i guess this could become a regular occurrence
30923 on the S3
30825 on the 4H rare to see a centro on them since the b7rles have been used on there
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Quote from: John on May 30, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: 37351ml on May 30, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Do you mean 30934 'VX54 MSY'?
Must have been the one I saw in town this morning, saw the first livery and thought it was a bit lost, then saw 16 on the back and completely threw me
Quote from: Kevin on May 30, 2013, 11:50:14 AM
Quote from: John on May 30, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: 37351ml on May 30, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Do you mean 30934 'VX54 MSY'?
Must have been the one I saw in town this morning, saw the first livery and thought it was a bit lost, then saw 16 on the back and completely threw me
I have been sticking up for Rotala's Diamond buses but now I think I've been a plank to. Have Long Acre lost the plot?
The three 54 plate Enviro 300s need to be in Redditch so they don't get hit hard by the OFT becuase if they get hit there is one company that I think will come sniffing because they can stiff into Worcester and Hereford at the same time and thats National Express as First are in such a unbalaced place.
And if it did come to that I think NX should offer Rotala £1.6 Million for Kidder and Redditch (Plymouth Road) and then with First try £15 - £17.5million for WR and HR.
Quote from: tank90 on May 30, 2013, 02:45:29 PM
Quote from: Kevin on May 30, 2013, 11:50:14 AM
Quote from: John on May 30, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: 37351ml on May 30, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Do you mean 30934 'VX54 MSY'?
Must have been the one I saw in town this morning, saw the first livery and thought it was a bit lost, then saw 16 on the back and completely threw me
I have been sticking up for Rotala's Diamond buses but now I think I've been a plank to. Have Long Acre lost the plot?
The three 54 plate Enviro 300s need to be in Redditch so they don't get hit hard by the OFT becuase if they get hit there is one company that I think will come sniffing because they can stiff into Worcester and Hereford at the same time and thats National Express as First are in such a unbalaced place.
And if it did come to that I think NX should offer Rotala £1.6 Million for Kidder and Redditch (Plymouth Road) and then with First try £15 - £17.5million for WR and HR.
Won't that give national express they exactly same problem that Rotala have with the OFT just even worse as they will be the dominate operator in Redditch, Kidderminster, Worcester and Hereford with little competition?. It's likely its just on loan to Long Acre like the enviro 200 was from Tividale or had just had some work done to it and is being used short term and will return back to Redditch very soon.
30827 on the 4 (Second day running a centro has been on the 4 which is unusual to see these days)
Quote from: tank90 on May 30, 2013, 02:45:29 PM
I have been sticking up for Rotala's Diamond buses but now I think I've been a plank to. Have Long Acre lost the plot?
The three 54 plate Enviro 300s need to be in Redditch so they don't get hit hard by the OFT becuase if they get hit there is one company that I think will come sniffing because they can stiff into Worcester and Hereford at the same time and thats National Express as First are in such a unbalaced place.
And if it did come to that I think NX should offer Rotala £1.6 Million for Kidder and Redditch (Plymouth Road) and then with First try £15 - £17.5million for WR and HR.
I like your thinking Dan ;)
I'd love to see NX expand its UK bus business, its pity the original deal with First for KR & RH never came off
Quote from: Ash on May 30, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
Won't that give national express they exactly same problem that Rotala have with the OFT just even worse as they will be the dominate operator in Redditch, Kidderminster, Worcester and Hereford with little competition?. It's likely its just on loan to Long Acre like the enviro 200 was from Tividale or had just had some work done to it and is being used short term and will return back to Redditch very soon.
No because you'd still have Diamond which its original Church Road operation in Redditch, Whittle's in Kidderminster, there is Aston's & DRM in Worcester & Yeomans / Sargeants in Hereford,
It would basically be First Wyvern re-formed,
Radical idea if ever it happened and NX buy First, they could call Worcester "National Express Midland Red"!
Quote from: Ash on May 30, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
Won't that give national express they exactly same problem that Rotala have with the OFT just even worse as they will be the dominate operator in Redditch, Kidderminster, Worcester and Hereford with little competition?. It's likely its just on loan to Long Acre like the enviro 200 was from Tividale or had just had some work done to it and is being used short term and will return back to Redditch very soon.
Suprisingly no, as Worcester has LMS Travel Whoosh and Astons Hereford has Lugg Valley and Stagecoach Redditch would still have Rotala Kidderminster would still have Whittles (and Kidder wasn't the problem but I would think would get the same treatment as Redditch tho it might not). Its a shame because its not any operators fault its Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Councils fault for looking at FMR in the same light as MRW. Tho as one of the 54 plate Darts is now Blue Kidderminster might have got off scott free from the oft so it might just only be Redditch that needs to be sold off and the Ex FMR chunck at that with the the Redditch buses that they bought or in the case of NxxxSOS one of the of the Blue Presidents to replace it.
Quote from: trainbasher on May 30, 2013, 04:06:07 PM
Radical idea if ever it happened and NX buy First, they could call Worcester "National Express Midland Red"!
Its not actually that radical as First Groups Market Cap is currently £609 Million (126p/share), however I doubt NX have the finances to pull off a deal of that size as it would be classed as a reverse takeover, a merger between the two may more be plausible.....
There is still the possibility that a private equity group could come in with a takeover bid for First Group, then break it up & sell off the bits to various UK & European transport groups, the parts of First are worth more than as a group, similar to what nearly happened with NX & the joint CVC/Cosmens bid with Stagecoach lined up in the background to buy NX UK interests
Quote from: 37351ml on May 30, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Thanks to 37351ml, here is 30934
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8891652160/
Quote from: Winston on May 30, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
It would basically be First Wyvern re-formed,
Noooo Winston, it would be First Midland Red as some plank decided the Midland Red West Wyvern was a Reason to nickname the area covered Wyvern rather than Midland Red West or Midland Red.
Quote from: tank90 on May 30, 2013, 04:14:47 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 30, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
It would basically be First Wyvern re-formed,
Noooo Winston, it would be First Midland Red as some plank decided the Midland Red West Wyvern was a Reason to nickname the area covered Wyvern rather than Midland Red West or Midland Red.
Judging by the state of First Group at present, they are all planks.....
Quote from: Winston on May 30, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Quote from: tank90 on May 30, 2013, 04:14:47 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 30, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
It would basically be First Wyvern re-formed,
Noooo Winston, it would be First Midland Red as some plank decided the Midland Red West Wyvern was a Reason to nickname the area covered Wyvern rather than Midland Red West or Midland Red.
Judging by the state of First Group at present, they are all planks.....
I'll second that.
Quote from: John on May 30, 2013, 04:12:37 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on May 30, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
Vx54mxy on 16,.
Thanks to 37351ml, here is 30934
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8891652160/
Nice shot! It was on the 50 yesterday too but only managed a crap phone pic :(
30013 was on the 3 in Kidderminster today
MPD 20202 is on a rare working of the 002 today! Photo to follow.
Meanwhile, Royal Centro 30822 is on the 4...
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
As promised: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/8952113172/
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
What?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:46 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
What?
Didn't diamond withdraw off the 9 in 2008?
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:46 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
What?
Didn't diamond withdraw off the 9 in 2008?
Too young to remember lol but I think so
Yeah they did lol should have got a picture but quite high up and busy journey-diamond are doing well on the 4
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:34:51 PM
As promised: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/8952113172/
Very Nice :P
Quote from: trident4370 on June 04, 2013, 09:55:42 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:34:51 PM
As promised: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nitromatt1/8952113172/
Very Nice :P
Thanks :) see the passenger checking the route number in disbelief ;)
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:46 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
What?
Didn't diamond withdraw off the 9 in 2008?
No it was later than that, late 2010ish maybe? The Diamond Royale's were new on the 9 in 2009 and continued to operate for a while longer
Quote from: Winston on June 04, 2013, 10:02:35 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:52:02 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:46 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on June 04, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 04, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
I got 30822 on the 4 today-brilliant bus tho it still had original notices for the 9 service and looked a bit uncared for
WHAT????????????????
What?
Didn't diamond withdraw off the 9 in 2008?
No it was later than that, late 2010ish maybe? The Diamond Royale's were new on the 9 in 2009 and continued to operate for a while longer
Yep was in 2010 they came of the 9
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 06:46:37 PM
MPD 20202 is on a rare working of the 002 today!
That would have been a squeeze if it was on the two running boards that hit peak school times from King Edwards five ways and Windsor, every day at least two 002 journeys from 3PM fill a Centro to standing room only
Fj11mlf is on national grid work in coventry
Swift branded Y211HWJ on route 142 along with an 03 plate Black Diamond Solo
Rarest of the year so far, Cadet 30216 was on the 002 all day today!
Meanwhile, 002-branded 30809 is/was on the 301
20538 was on the 4M hope this doesn't become a regular occurrence.
Saw 31524 R76 GNW leaving Kidderminster Bus Station today with 'Sorry not in service' on the display.
Despite this, the fleet list shows it as having left the fleet, yet it had a Diamond uniformed driver!
30860 (I believe) as opposed to 30850 was also seen on the 292, so working from Kidderminster garage.
R475 CAH has joined ex 42404 and 42405 behind Kidderminster garage.
Quote from: StourportSam on June 17, 2013, 06:44:28 PM
Saw 31524 R76 GNW leaving Kidderminster Bus Station today with 'Sorry not in service' on the display.
Despite this, the fleet list shows it as having left the fleet, yet it had a Diamond uniformed driver!
30860 (I believe) as opposed to 30850 was also seen on the 292, so working from Kidderminster garage.
R475 CAH has joined ex 42404 and 42405 behind Kidderminster garage.
re 31524 is used on school service 833, to wolverley and king Charles schools saw 30850 on the 292 last Saturday evening in red diamond livery
Solo on the 4H
30825 on the 4H rare to see the royale centro's on the 4 these days.
And also on the 4 today was T447EBD which is really rare-haven't seen one of these on the route for ages. Glad I got a picture of this and another crusader dart
Quote from: Peter123 on June 24, 2013, 06:44:54 PM
And also on the 4 today was T447EBD which is really rare-haven't seen one of these on the route for ages. Glad I got a picture of this and another crusader dart
T443/7EBD have been appearing on the 4/4H/4M very frequently over the last week, must say there 2 of my favourite darts as there quite quick for their age and seem quite reliable and have been refurbished.
Quote from: Ash on June 24, 2013, 10:42:13 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 24, 2013, 06:44:54 PM
And also on the 4 today was T447EBD which is really rare-haven't seen one of these on the route for ages. Glad I got a picture of this and another crusader dart
T443/7EBD have been appearing on the 4/4H/4M very frequently over the last week, must say there 2 of my favourite darts as there quite quick for their age and seem quite reliable and have been refurbished.
Sorry haven't been over to west brom for a while and was just really happy to see them as Id never seen them before-got lots of nice pictures from west brom. Yeah I agree I am a big fan of these wright crusader bodied darts and darts in general-way better than the cadets.
20538 on the 4H
30432, 20849 on the 301 (The 301 seems to get a mixed bag of buses now haven't saw a centro on there for a while mpd's and solo's are way to small for the service as I was on a mpd dart on the 301 today).
How are loadings on the 301 at the moment as haven't got it for a while?
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
How are loadings on the 301 at the moment as haven't got it for a while?
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
Saw standing loads on the 56 at 1 in town so good for diamond, it was a centro
Quote from: dgss1 on June 26, 2013, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
How are loadings on the 301 at the moment as haven't got it for a while?
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
Saw standing loads on the 56 at 1 in town so good for diamond, it was a centro
Thats good then-personally I reckon people will choose a leather seated centro over a nx offering any day. Glad they are still doing well on a route they have worked hard on
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
At least NX introduce new routes and try even if some fail.....
What was the last new commercial route to be introduced by Diamond that wasn't a direct copy of someone else's? :P
Quote from: Winston on June 26, 2013, 07:28:50 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
At least NX introduce new routes and try even if some fail.....
What was the last new commercial route to be introduced by Diamond that wasn't a direct copy of someone else's? :P
Diamond pioneered the 4 service to Merry Hill and I would ask this-in an area with a mature transport network, is it about new routes? Or, is it about saying that existing routes meet demand and instead we should focus on improving them as opposed to introducing new routes which are a failure.
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 08:07:37 PM
Quote from: Winston on June 26, 2013, 07:28:50 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
At least NX introduce new routes and try even if some fail.....
What was the last new commercial route to be introduced by Diamond that wasn't a direct copy of someone else's? :P
Diamond pioneered the 4 service to Merry Hill and I would ask this-in an area with a mature transport network, is it about new routes? Or, is it about saying that existing routes meet demand and instead we should focus on improving them as opposed to introducing new routes which are a failure.
Wasn't the original Diamond 404H to Merry Hill effectively the re-introduction/re-numbering of the 217. The problem with the end of that statement, is that you'll never know if a new route is a success or failure until you actually give it go..... no one can knock any operator for trying and failing. Additionally, for public transport to develop with ever changing travel patterns, the provision of existing routes and introducing possible new services offering new journey opportunities should be assessed a regular basis.....
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
How are loadings on the 301 at the moment as haven't got it for a while?
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
The loading on the 301 are still very busy saw full length dart KU52RYH 20849 leave Walsall with standing passengers and the cadet i got on from Walsall was 3/4 full, so not sure how these mpd are coping but not well i'm guessing.
I think to start a new service commercially for most bus companies except probably the large 5 is going to be financially risky. I mentioned before a new commercial service could be suggested to centro and if seen as a feasible idea money is given to subsidise the service lets say over 6 months then after that the bus company whoever it may be operates 100% commercially. Therefore less risk for the bus company but see's a growth in the number of services available.
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 09:52:03 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 07:07:24 PM
How are loadings on the 301 at the moment as haven't got it for a while?
On the topic, has the 936 impacted much on the 56 or is it performing as a typical national express new route? :P
The loading on the 301 are still very busy saw full length dart KU52RYH 20849 leave Walsall with standing passengers and the cadet i got on from Walsall was 3/4 full, so not sure how these mpd are coping but not well i'm guessing.
I think to start a new service commercially for most bus companies except probably the large 5 is going to be financially risky. I mentioned before a new commercial service could be suggested to centro and if seen as a feasible idea money is given to subsidise the service lets say over 6 months then after that the bus company whoever it may be operates 100% commercially. Therefore less risk for the bus company but see's a growth in the number of services available.
Glad to hear that but in the current climate, I think we should be improving existing services.
I agree existing service should be improved but I never understand why key services like the 301 are never ensured permanently that they have full sized single deckers. I wonder where the 2 leather centro's that are spare were being used as there were none covering on the 002 and not one on the 4/4H/4M or 301.
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:16:03 PM
Glad to hear that but in the current climate, I think we should be improving existing services.
Ash, nice idea, but unlikely to happen with cash strapped authorities etc
Peter123, I agree existing services need to be improved to increase patronage; also any increased profit made on the core services could be ploughed back in to growing the business by introducing either new services or variants of existing service, similar in principle to the 4, 4H & 4M group of routes. If bus operators/Centro ever wants to return the number of bus passenger's journeys they need to offer alternative / higher quality / more frequent / faster & convenient services to have any chance of competing with the car
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Is the 401e a busy route? I dont know just asking
The 16 could easily be improved-bcc have been operating for 29 years now so they should give it a try and try to improve the sevice.
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Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Ash, good calls on both the 4H & long overdue on the 002. When Diamond first tried a Sunday service on the 002 & 004 they weren't very frequent/reliable which is always going put intending passengers
Maybe Diamond would be better to cut the 16 frequency & re-deploy the resources to combat Greenbus on the 50
The 401E is well used but only see's mpd's and solo's on it now it used to have centro's along side the 404E and had return branding for both the 401/4E. It see's steady loadings but is a very short service so must make a bit of money through £2.50 returns and quick turn arounds.
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:40:44 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Is the 401e a busy route? I dont know just asking
The 16 could easily be improved-bcc have been operating for 29 years now so they should give it a try and try to improve the sevice.
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Get all buses through paint shop, get old logos off and put DIAMOND logos on and stick to it
Increase proportion of longer buses in fleet
And the biggest things of all, put up a fight / don't get complacent and sit back / don't give in then eventually withdraw from routes
I use the 4 alot and most of the drivers off both the NXWM and diamond greet each other as it's the same drivers most days for the same services so generally the two companies over take each other but never really race each other to get to the stops first.
13-plate B7RLE 30940 was parked up in Wolverhampton Bus Station at 8pm this evening, saying out of service though.
30940 was on the 4 all day today, one of the 4's used to do the 256 from Wolverhampton at about that time not sure if diamond even operate the evening 256 now.
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
30940 was on the 4 all day today, one of the 4's used to do the 256 from Wolverhampton at about that time not sure if diamond even operate the evening 256 now.
No it's NX I think. Perhaps it was replacing a breakdown on a Wolverhampton route after coming off the 4?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 11:07:04 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
30940 was on the 4 all day today, one of the 4's used to do the 256 from Wolverhampton at about that time not sure if diamond even operate the evening 256 now.
No it's NX I think. Perhaps it was replacing a breakdown on a Wolverhampton route after coming off the 4?
Yeah NX do the 256, could it have been for the 255?
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:40:44 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Is the 401e a busy route? I dont know just asking
The 16 could easily be improved-bcc have been operating for 29 years now so they should give it a try and try to improve the sevice.
Shut long acre
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Get all buses through paint shop, get old logos off and put DIAMOND logos on and stick to it
Increase proportion of longer buses in fleet
As for More Deckers here in Redditch, how about looking at the Diamond Network and seeing which routes can have them as in there aren't any low bridges and look at those that need them. Redditch could in all tense and purposes could have Bendi buses for 57/58 as the route has no tight corners excluding the bus station and turning into Plymouth Road from Bromsgrove/Station Rd.
As for the Brand, personally the Signature colours should be changed for the rest of the fleet and I think Red and Black with the swishes being Black as the Red and Black Diamond brands are the strongest out of the 4 Diamond brands (Red Black Blue and White/Barbie) also if Wessex and Preston can have fancy liveries why can't the West Mids?
Also the R reg Darts from first there was nothing wrong with them apart from one thing. No ramp, so I would cut a ramp out of a old little Dart or a 20 seater solo to put into these r reg darts to extend there working life.
If the 6 Yourbus Mercs are still for sale buy them paint them white and swap them with buses at Heathrow to bring up to the Midlands.
As for week past holders buy a bulk with Rotala and not Diamond Preston Wessex as it would be cheaper.
And finally the White Volvo bus(es) for the National Grid Contract, I'd look into seeing if the ex National Express Coaches could be used instead and if yes paint the Volvo bus(es) into fleet colours and put them on the 4, and put the Coaches onto the work.
The first diamond 255 is at 20:45 from Wolverhampton so may be but seems along wait it could have been for the 26A.
Quote from: Winston on June 26, 2013, 11:10:26 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 26, 2013, 11:07:04 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
30940 was on the 4 all day today, one of the 4's used to do the 256 from Wolverhampton at about that time not sure if diamond even operate the evening 256 now.
No it's NX I think. Perhaps it was replacing a breakdown on a Wolverhampton route after coming off the 4?
Yeah NX do the 256, could it have been for the 255?
That's what I thought, but it would have a long wait as the first Diamond 255 doesn't depart Wolverhampton until 20:45
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 11:11:53 PM
The first diamond 255 is at 20:45 from Wolverhampton so may be but seems along wait it could have been for the 26A.
Still quite a long wait (until 20:30) and it would seem pretty foolish to put a B7RLE on the 26A, given the nature of that route
Quote from: tank90 on June 26, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:40:44 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Is the 401e a busy route? I dont know just asking
The 16 could easily be improved-bcc have been operating for 29 years now so they should give it a try and try to improve the sevice.
Shut long acre
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More deckers for redditch
Get all buses through paint shop, get old logos off and put DIAMOND logos on and stick to it
Increase proportion of longer buses in fleet
As for More Deckers here in Redditch, how about looking at the Diamond Network and seeing which routes can have them as in there aren't any low bridges and look at those that need them. Redditch could in all tense and purposes could have Bendi buses for 57/58 as the route has no tight corners excluding the bus station and turning into Plymouth Road from Bromsgrove/Station Rd.
As for the Brand, personally the Signature colours should be changed for the rest of the fleet and I think Red and Black with the swishes being Black as the Red and Black Diamond brands are the strongest out of the 4 Diamond brands (Red Black Blue and White/Barbie) also if Wessex and Preston can have fancy liveries why can't the West Mids?
Also the R reg Darts from first there was nothing wrong with them apart from one thing. No ramp, so I would cut a ramp out of a old little Dart or a 20 seater solo to put into these r reg darts to extend there working life.
If the 6 Yourbus Mercs are still for sale buy them paint them white and swap them with buses at Heathrow to bring up to the Midlands.
As for week past holders buy a bulk with Rotala and not Diamond Preston Wessex as it would be cheaper.
And finally the White Volvo bus(es) for the National Grid Contract, I'd look into seeing if the ex National Express Coaches could be used instead and if yes paint the Volvo bus(es) into fleet colours and put them on the 4, and put the Coaches onto the work.
Dan,
I think garage space in Redditch would be the main problem for operating Bendi's on the 57/58, effectively each Bendi will take up 1.5 x space of a standard full size single decker. There are plenty of late model Merc Citaro G's ex London around
I don't think there is anything at Heathrow worth bringing up, only MCV bodied Dart SLF's which are being disposed of due to poor build quality allegedly
I wouldn't have thought that it is viable to keep some of those 14 x 11 reg Levantes on NG contract long term, surely any major sub contractor to NX or even NX op's would be interested in acquiring a batch of that size to allow the withdrawal of older vehicles on the network, which would be partially depreciated over a batch of brand new vehicles
Could be for the 81?
Quote from: tank90 on June 26, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on June 26, 2013, 10:40:44 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 26, 2013, 10:35:11 PM
These would be my suggestions to increase patronage for diamond services.
Re-introduce the 4 between Walsall and West Bromwich every 15 minutes on a Sunday (was successful before the change as the 404E) with may be a 4H every half an hour to Halesowen to provide a sunday link.
Operate the 002 on Sunday's every 15 minutes, Merry Hill is just as if not as busy as any weekday or Saturday and offer a Sunday special £2.50 day return for 6 weeks to see if the service takes off.
To save money is the 16 making profit? as most of the buses I see are empty and mostly using solo's now.
A sunday 401E service as there is no bus on the Tame Bridge Estate on a Sunday and Walsall is always busy with shoppers on a sunday and could offer a 20 minute frequency using just 2 buses.
Is the 401e a busy route? I dont know just asking
The 16 could easily be improved-bcc have been operating for 29 years now so they should give it a try and try to improve the sevice.
Shut long acre
BRANDING
More deckers for redditch
Get all buses through paint shop, get old logos off and put DIAMOND logos on and stick to it
Increase proportion of longer buses in fleet
As for More Deckers here in Redditch, how about looking at the Diamond Network and seeing which routes can have them as in there aren't any low bridges and look at those that need them. Redditch could in all tense and purposes could have Bendi buses for 57/58 as the route has no tight corners excluding the bus station and turning into Plymouth Road from Bromsgrove/Station Rd.
As for the Brand, personally the Signature colours should be changed for the rest of the fleet and I think Red and Black with the swishes being Black as the Red and Black Diamond brands are the strongest out of the 4 Diamond brands (Red Black Blue and White/Barbie) also if Wessex and Preston can have fancy liveries why can't the West Mids?
Also the R reg Darts from first there was nothing wrong with them apart from one thing. No ramp, so I would cut a ramp out of a old little Dart or a 20 seater solo to put into these r reg darts to extend there working life.
If the 6 Yourbus Mercs are still for sale buy them paint them white and swap them with buses at Heathrow to bring up to the Midlands.
As for week past holders buy a bulk with Rotala and not Diamond Preston Wessex as it would be cheaper.
And finally the White Volvo bus(es) for the National Grid Contract, I'd look into seeing if the ex National Express Coaches could be used instead and if yes paint the Volvo bus(es) into fleet colours and put them on the 4, and put the Coaches onto the work.
There are 4 nice centro bodied MANs which would be nice in the west midlands
We had Bendy's years ago in Redditch and the depot is built to service them, however keeping a fleet of vehicles that can only be used on one or two services may not be a very viable option. The odd one did make it to Birmingham back in the day ...
Quote from: jc on June 28, 2013, 08:13:25 PM
We had Bendy's years ago in Redditch and the depot is built to service them, however keeping a fleet of vehicles that can only be used on one or two services may not be a very viable option. The odd one did make it to Birmingham back in the day ...
I remember them as a kid, the MAN / DAB's new in 1980
MPD on 002
KX57MTE on 202
30807 had horn sounding persistently for a bit this afternoon on howley grange road-driver told to hit it and it went off after a good few whacks.
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 04:19:06 PM
30807 had horn sounding persistently for a bit this afternoon on howley grange road-driver told to hit it and it went off after a good few whacks.
In my neck of the woods then, surprised I didn't hear it! :)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 01, 2013, 04:25:20 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 04:19:06 PM
30807 had horn sounding persistently for a bit this afternoon on howley grange road-driver told to hit it and it went off after a good few whacks.
In my neck of the woods then, surprised I didn't hear it! :)
Haha driver was told to continue to Merry Hill then he sort of refused then we waited 15 minutes then he was told to whack it and off we went. Would have been funny if we had to wait for the next one which would have been the MPD and god knows how full that would have been :P
Hardly any of the b7rle's were on the 4/4H/4M full of darts and cadets only saw 2x13 reg ones all day. So must be being used elsewhere.
Quote from: Ash on July 01, 2013, 05:54:53 PM
Hardly any of the b7rle's were on the 4/4H/4M full of darts and cadets only saw 2x13 reg ones all day. So must be being used elsewhere.
'KX57 MTE' was on the 202 Ash if you have not already seen Peters post
Still doesnt explain where one 002 bus was, one royale was if eclipse on 202-so what darts were out on the west brom routes today-Ash did u see any of the other second hand eclipses out or was it just 2 new ones and darts/cadets-fortunately today wasnt hot otherwise there would have been problems-just wondering if there would be enough other buses to cover quite significant numbers of other buses not on the roads today-must have been MPDs all round :P
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 07:12:15 PM
Still doesnt explain where one 002 bus was, one royale was if eclipse on 202-so what darts were out on the west brom routes today-Ash did u see any of the other second hand eclipses out or was it just 2 new ones and darts/cadets-fortunately today wasnt hot otherwise there would have been problems-just wondering if there would be enough other buses to cover quite significant numbers of other buses not on the roads today-must have been MPDs all round :P
They could have been in the depot having work done on them
Quote from: Winston on July 01, 2013, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 07:12:15 PM
Still doesnt explain where one 002 bus was, one royale was if eclipse on 202-so what darts were out on the west brom routes today-Ash did u see any of the other second hand eclipses out or was it just 2 new ones and darts/cadets-fortunately today wasnt hot otherwise there would have been problems-just wondering if there would be enough other buses to cover quite significant numbers of other buses not on the roads today-must have been MPDs all round :P
They could have been in the depot having work done on them
Probably the case but just shows the problem of not having enough longer single deck buses-the sooner those yourbus presidents are out in redditch the better then tividale could have 20850/30013/30428/30445/30516/30636/30701 which if they reinstated some first presidents and put the yourbus ones ready for service would give tividale a few more long darts as routes like the 40/002/301/4H/M shouldnt be having MPDs
Didnt see any other b7rles apart from those 2 w336vgx w567jvv s397hvv t447ebd and 30202/7/11/13/16 were the buses i saw
Quote from: Ash on July 01, 2013, 09:51:49 PM
Didnt see any other b7rles apart from those 2 w336vgx w567jvv s397hvv t447ebd and 30202/7/11/13/16 were the buses i saw
Thats interesting-Im going to pop over to west brom tomorrow to see whats on there then
How unusual are MPD's on the 002?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 01, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
How unusual are MPD's on the 002?
Id say pretty unusual tho more frequent recently. Think Matt got a picture of an MPD on the 002 recently and there was a cadet on there not long ago but mostly the branded buses
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 01, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
How unusual are MPD's on the 002?
Id say pretty unusual tho more frequent recently. Think Matt got a picture of an MPD on the 002 recently and there was a cadet on there not long ago but mostly the branded buses
Yes i think he showed me that photo
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 01, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
How unusual are MPD's on the 002?
20202 was on there a few weeks back, and Cadet 30216 (if I remember rightly?), but other than that I have not seen anything else (other than the odd unbranded Centro) on the 002 for a long time. I class anything other than Centros as rare, as they are usually very good at keeping all the 002-Centros on route.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 01, 2013, 10:28:45 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 01, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
How unusual are MPD's on the 002?
20202 was on there a few weeks back, and Cadet 30216 (if I remember rightly?), but other than that I have not seen anything else (other than the odd unbranded Centro) on the 002 for a long time. I class anything other than Centros as rare, as they are usually very good at keeping all the 002-Centros on route.
Yes it was 30216 matt :)
I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
The black country connection MCV's used to appear on the 002 from time to time, but there are 2 spare royale centro's daily and surely it would better to take a b7rle from the 4 than put a mpd on the 002. The 002 could ideally be double decker operated maybe using some of the your bus presidents parked up then move the 6 '002' centro's onto the 301 and the cadets from there onto the 4 and the 40/42/43. Yeah it's a good job it wasn't a warm day as the cadets struggle to last the day on the 4H and 4M duties the older single deck darts seem to cope better especially W335-7VGX of which seem quite reliable these days. V377/391SVV are usually on the 42/43 if your ever after capturing a pick of these two buses.
Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 10:34:15 PM
I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
Now that would be odd, a Versa on the 002...? Are you sure?
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I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
Now that would be odd, a Versa on the 002...? Are you sure?
One has been on
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 01, 2013, 10:50:22 PM
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I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
Now that would be odd, a Versa on the 002...? Are you sure?
One has been on
Hang on, I just got a flashback of seeing a Hybrid on the 002, but must've been a couple of years ago at least, now I think of it I used to see them quite regularly (living on the 002 route)!
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Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 10:34:15 PM
I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
Now that would be odd, a Versa on the 002...? Are you sure?
One has been on
Hang on, I just got a flashback of seeing a Hybrid on the 002, but must've been a couple of years ago at least, now I think of it I used to see them quite regularly (living on the 002 route)!
Can't be that long ago, they were new only 16 months ago!
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Quote from: Peter123 on July 01, 2013, 10:34:15 PM
I got 30130 in mid 2012 if I remember rightly
Now that would be odd, a Versa on the 002...? Are you sure?
One has been on
Hang on, I just got a flashback of seeing a Hybrid on the 002, but must've been a couple of years ago at least, now I think of it I used to see them quite regularly (living on the 002 route)!
Can't be that long ago, they were new only 16 months ago!
It feels a long time ago to me! But then, my interest in buses had massively grown over the past year, so that would be perhaps while it feels longer. I definitely remember seeing Hybrids on the 002, I assume they would've been Versas? (I did not know many bus types back then)
Yeah it would have been a hybrid versa and they have appeared on most diamond service whilst at tividale.
One of the 13 plate B7RLEs was out on the 40 along with a Royale Centro so that's one tracked down for you.
The 40 service West Bromwich to Wednesbury if so it's rare these days to get a full size single decker mostly solo's and mpd's on there now.
Quote from: Ash on July 01, 2013, 11:53:15 PM
The 40 service West Bromwich to Wednesbury if so it's rare these days to get a full size single decker mostly solo's and mpd's on there now.
It's usually a mix of MPDs, Solos and various Wright bodied buses with the odd appearance from a Centro here and there. First time I've ever seen a B7RLE on there though.
I know the '08reg' reg has appeared on the 301 and as someone reported one was on the 202 today but apart from that never seen them on any other services apart from the 4/4H/4M hope solo's and mpd don't start appearing on the 4 because the b7rle's are starting to be scattered around as they can't cope.
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I know the '08reg' reg has appeared on the 301 and as someone reported one was on the 202 today but apart from that never seen them on any other services apart from the 4/4H/4M hope solo's and mpd don't start appearing on the 4 because the b7rle's are starting to be scattered around as they can't cope.
I've also seen one of the 13 plate B7RLE's on the 301 not so long back around 3 weeks ago
30214 on the 226...broken down!
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 04, 2013, 06:14:55 PM
30214 on the 226...broken down!
Not surprised as soon the sun comes out the cadets break down if it reaches 28 degrees over the weekend the cadets will definitely struggle on the 4H and 4M.
Quote from: Ash on July 04, 2013, 06:20:25 PM
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 04, 2013, 06:14:55 PM
30214 on the 226...broken down!
Not surprised as soon the sun comes out the cadets break down if it reaches 28 degrees over the weekend the cadets will definitely struggle on the 4H and 4M.
In our two week heatwave to come, their buses will really start to struggle-those extra centros are really needed at tividale
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 04, 2013, 06:14:55 PM
30214 on the 226...broken down!
Beat me to it Tom! I saw it at Merry Hill around 6pm
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Quote from: DJ trainbasher on July 04, 2013, 06:14:55 PM
30214 on the 226...broken down!
Beat me to it Tom! I saw it at Merry Hill around 6pm
It'd been there for a hour and a bit prior then if that's the case as I saw it at 1650hrs (and a hour earlier in Dudley!)
A signature hybrid on the 600 in Erdington.
A 13 plate B7RLE is on the 40 again today.
Quote from: Ash on July 05, 2013, 05:34:28 PM
A signature hybrid on the 600 in Erdington.
Happens quite a bit
B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 07, 2013, 09:35:22 PM
B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Probably using the newer buses to stop the darts overheating on a warm day like today.
Quote from: Ash on July 07, 2013, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 07, 2013, 09:35:22 PM
B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Probably using the newer buses to stop the darts overheating on a warm day like today.
The darts are usually fine though arent they-sorry to say its the euro-heavyweights that often seem to have problems cough*b6s*
It's the cadets that have the problems and the solo's the darts do overheat from time to time but nowhere near as common as the cadets. Be interesting to see how many breakdowns we get tomorrow.
Quote from: Ash on July 07, 2013, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 07, 2013, 09:35:22 PM
B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Probably using the newer buses to stop the darts overheating on a warm day like today.
It actully replaced a centro which left Walsall out of service. A cadet broke down on the 255 this evening
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Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 07, 2013, 09:35:22 PM
B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Probably using the newer buses to stop the darts overheating on a warm day like today.
It actully replaced a centro which left Walsall out of service. A cadet broke down on the 255 this evening
Surely Rotala must know how unreliable these cadets are and be looking to replace them I know they were trying to sell them before but on a normal day with normal temperatures they can break down on the 4/4H/4M so if the temperature is the same as today I guess 2/3 if not more breakdowns will be seen.
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B7RLE 30833 on the 41 (Walsall-Willenhall) this afternoon
Probably using the newer buses to stop the darts overheating on a warm day like today.
It actully replaced a centro which left Walsall out of service. A cadet broke down on the 255 this evening
Surely Rotala must know how unreliable these cadets are and be looking to replace them I know they were trying to sell them before but on a normal day with normal temperatures they can break down on the 4/4H/4M so if the temperature is the same as today I guess 2/3 if not more breakdowns will be seen.
They may well do, which could have been the reason that they tried to sell the whole batch. But it doesn't look as though they had any interested parties or not at the price Rotala wanted for them anyway
The cadets do get thrashed a lot especially on the 4 and 301 when competing with NXWM which does not help them but for 51/02 reg vehicles they should be more reliable, I think there just overused have high mileage and all round aren't that great.
Quote from: Ash on July 07, 2013, 11:25:34 PM
The cadets do get thrashed a lot especially on the 4 and 301 when competing with NXWM which does not help them but for 51/02 reg vehicles they should be more reliable, I think there just overused have high mileage and all round aren't that great.
Those Cadets have probably seen 18hrs a day service / 7 days a week under BCC & Diamond and it's now taking its toll. They used to be used on commercial services all day then move on to tender routes on an evening & Sunday
Is 42565 on the 58 yesterday classed as unusual-it certainly got a lot of comments such as what an old bus and caused problems with people having to fold up prams. Mind you, brilliant bus and I did 2 round trips on it yesterday-ironically it was the collest bus to travel on with its slider windows.
Here is a picture of K126URP on the 58
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
Quote from: Peter123 on July 14, 2013, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
I just watched a video on Youtube of K123 URP and that sounded ZF to me.
I grew up with Voith Citybuses (aka B10M-50 or D10M) like this one: http://youtu.be/NAVNNILjLtc?t=1m50s and love & miss them.
Does anyone know if any Voith Citybuses are still in service anywhere, or if any are preserved?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:13:21 PM
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
I just watched a video on Youtube of K123 URP and that sounded ZF to me.
I grew up with Voith Citybuses (aka B10M-50 or D10M) like this one: http://youtu.be/NAVNNILjLtc?t=1m50s and love & miss them.
Does anyone know if any Voith Citybuses are still in service anywhere, or if any are preserved?
Were the green bus ones voith? Are those the ones you were referring to cos i cant think of any other citybuses we've had in the west midlands
Quote from: Peter123 on July 14, 2013, 07:16:30 PM
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
I just watched a video on Youtube of K123 URP and that sounded ZF to me.
I grew up with Voith Citybuses (aka B10M-50 or D10M) like this one: http://youtu.be/NAVNNILjLtc?t=1m50s and love & miss them.
Does anyone know if any Voith Citybuses are still in service anywhere, or if any are preserved?
Were the green bus ones voith? Are those the ones you were referring to cos i cant think of any other citybuses we've had in the west midlands
Nope, they were ZF. The ones I was referring to are the 4 previously owned by Evergreen Coaches, which were Voith with Alexander bodywork. I believe all 4 are now sadly scrapped. They had a fleet consisting of Citybuses, Spectras and Olympians which got used on my old school routes.
They are in Tony's fleetlist for Evergreen Coaches
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
I just watched a video on Youtube of K123 URP and that sounded ZF to me.
I grew up with Voith Citybuses (aka B10M-50 or D10M) like this one: http://youtu.be/NAVNNILjLtc?t=1m50s and love & miss them.
Does anyone know if any Voith Citybuses are still in service anywhere, or if any are preserved?
Were the green bus ones voith? Are those the ones you were referring to cos i cant think of any other citybuses we've had in the west midlands
Nope, they were ZF. The ones I was referring to are the 4 previously owned by Evergreen Coaches, which were Voith with Alexander bodywork. I believe all 4 are now sadly scrapped. They had a fleet consisting of Citybuses, Spectras and Olympians which got used on my old school routes.
They are in Tony's fleetlist for Evergreen Coaches
Oh right forgot about them-they were part of thandi weren't they and dont they still own some smart royale olympians. To be fair, citybuses are fantastic buses-just a shame that operators didnt buy more of them. My favourite ones are alexander bodied ones and a couple of these at least are preserved
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Blimey! Is it Voith or ZF?
Couldnt work it out!! I was just about to ask if anyone knew!! I would have thought it was ZF but not sure-prepared to be proven wrong
I just watched a video on Youtube of K123 URP and that sounded ZF to me.
I grew up with Voith Citybuses (aka B10M-50 or D10M) like this one: http://youtu.be/NAVNNILjLtc?t=1m50s and love & miss them.
Does anyone know if any Voith Citybuses are still in service anywhere, or if any are preserved?
Were the green bus ones voith? Are those the ones you were referring to cos i cant think of any other citybuses we've had in the west midlands
Nope, they were ZF. The ones I was referring to are the 4 previously owned by Evergreen Coaches, which were Voith with Alexander bodywork. I believe all 4 are now sadly scrapped. They had a fleet consisting of Citybuses, Spectras and Olympians which got used on my old school routes.
They are in Tony's fleetlist for Evergreen Coaches
Oh right forgot about them-they were part of thandi weren't they and dont they still own some smart royale olympians. To be fair, citybuses are fantastic buses-just a shame that operators didnt buy more of them. My favourite ones are alexander bodied ones and a couple of these at least are preserved
Yes, they were previously known as Thandi Coaches but changed name to Evergreen in 2010 if I remember rightly.
The Volvo Citybus is my favourite bus in existance, and Voith my favourite gearbox in a Citybus, simple as :P
Where are these preserved Alexander bodied Citybuses?
First theres this one at Scottish Vintage Bus Museum in Lathalmond
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N07/3833913468/
And http://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N07/3839084599/
Theres a grey green one preserved as well and I think there may be an ex Badgerline one still operating open top with first in cornwall
The G-RDS ones are brilliant! Glad one's been preserved. If it was up to me I'd happily travel up to Scotland to have a ride on it
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
Probably the reason why 30824 was on the 4 today.
Quote from: Ash on July 16, 2013, 08:55:24 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
Probably the reason why 30824 was on the 4 today.
The royales are always popular when they pop up on the 4 with passengers saying what a posh but etc-the interiors are amazing cos some of the ones on the 002 the interiors are a bit bland particularly on 807-11
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
see
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
Quote from: Tony on July 16, 2013, 09:32:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
see
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
Thanks Tony
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
see
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
Thanks Tony
The other rare working today was a Primo on the 16
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Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
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http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
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Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
see
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
Thanks Tony
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X808NWX back on an old Ludlow service where it may have operated back in when Ludlow's were trading. Just looking at the 3rd photo down for 30218 it is in Ludlow's livery actually on the 002 didn't realise until I just checked.
According to my sister there is an "old Black Diamond bus" on the 002 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 17, 2013, 04:37:47 PM
According to my sister there is an "old Black Diamond bus" on the 002 today
Probably another cadet!
Quote from: Tony on July 16, 2013, 09:37:47 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 09:36:18 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 16, 2013, 09:32:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 16, 2013, 08:44:56 AM
Cadet on the 002 today, think the 8:15 towards Woodgate from Halesowen
see
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30218.html
Thanks Tony
The other rare working today was a Primo on the 16
Oh that's where it was; it's usally on the 122
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 17, 2013, 04:45:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 17, 2013, 04:37:47 PM
According to my sister there is an "old Black Diamond bus" on the 002 today
Probably another cadet!
It's 30206, I rode it (twice) this afternoon. First Cadet I've done on the 002
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 17, 2013, 05:51:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 17, 2013, 04:45:05 PM
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According to my sister there is an "old Black Diamond bus" on the 002 today
Probably another cadet!
It's 30206, I rode it (twice) this afternoon. First Cadet I've done on the 002
The 002 was operating today :O was waiting over half hour in Merry Hill today for one today and gave up in the end caught the 004 they always seem to bunch up in 2's or 3's.
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 12:01:38 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 17, 2013, 05:51:47 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 17, 2013, 04:45:05 PM
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According to my sister there is an "old Black Diamond bus" on the 002 today
Probably another cadet!
It's 30206, I rode it (twice) this afternoon. First Cadet I've done on the 002
The 002 was operating today :O was waiting over half hour in Merry Hill today for one today and gave up in the end caught the 004 they always seem to bunch up in 2's or 3's.
I did notice two branded Centros in convoy. I also caught the 004 today (bus 1551) which was my first ever Hansons bus
Yeah 1551 was the same bus i caught from Merry Hill on the 004.
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 12:41:01 AM
Yeah 1551 was the same bus i caught from Merry Hill on the 004.
Which departure?
it was around 3pm what ever the closest departure to that was.
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 12:50:03 AM
it was around 3pm what ever the closest departure to that was.
Ironically 1551 was seen on Tuesday making an appearance in Stourbridge...advertising the 004 in Bromsgrove!
Anyway to keep on topic, B7RLE 30834 appeared in Dudley Tuesday on a 205, along with Pointer 20205
Yeah 002 was messed up today-cadet EKE broken down and then 806 and another bunched up so massive gaps in the service. In fairness the driver of 806 did apologise and explain to every passenger and was a great drive
30206 seen with it's hazard lights on pulled up at a bus stop still with the engine running but I think the driver was having problems with the bus on the 4M. 30205/6 are the 2 most unreliable cadets they have followed by 30209 and 30214.
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 06:32:21 PM
30206 seen with it's hazard lights on pulled up at a bus stop still with the engine running but I think the driver was having problems with the bus on the 4M. 30205/6 are the 2 most unreliable cadets they have followed by 30209 and 30214.
30218's always got problems as well though the interiors good-best cadet is 30216 by far
30202 and 30218 don't sound very good at all and I agree about 30218 it broke down a couple of weeks back with me on it suddenly the engine cut out on the 4M in Cradley Heath.
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 06:51:31 PM
30202 and 30218 don't sound very good at all and I agree about 30218 it broke down a couple of weeks back with me on it suddenly the engine cut out on the 4M in Cradley Heath.
Yeah 30218 has been sounding awful recently-diamond really should try and sell these as they are clearly quite unreliable compared to darts such as W567JVV which were pounding round the 4 with scarcely any breaks today and didnt break down-they were carrying good loads as well. The more darts that can be put back into service and as I have said they are some of the most reliable buses in the fleet. Sell the solos, especially the 03 ones and the cadets and move up buses from wessex or buy more darts
Quote from: Ash on July 18, 2013, 06:51:31 PM
30202 and 30218 don't sound very good at all and I agree about 30218 it broke down a couple of weeks back with me on it suddenly the engine cut out on the 4M in Cradley Heath.
I think 30202 is the worst Cadet, or one of them
Must admit I like 30218 as I remember catching it on the 64 for several weeks back in 08 and it was fantastic-really clean, great condition and first time I had ever been on a cadet. The rest arent great to be honest-theyve been pounded about for coming up to 12 years and it really is showing-they seem to overheat etc even though interiors look fine.
According to Joe, there's a Plain White B7RLE on the 50 today registration BK13 NZM.
Quote from: BU07 LGO on July 22, 2013, 11:00:32 AM
According to Joe, there's a Plain White B7RLE on the 50 today registration BK13 NZM.
It's one of the new ones that went to Wessex
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34085730@N06/8763751170/
Unusual pairing on the 119 Asda Minworth turns today - 30929 (KX07OOW) and, up from Heathrow (?) in all-over white 30922 (B20WTS) ..
There seems to be a few buses being brought up to the midlands especially to Long Acre is this due to the summer holidays at the universities that Wessex red operate service to or just through loss of contracts and buses being freed up.
20837 on the 40 must be on loan to Tividale
30834 broken down on the 4 today 2nd time in 2 weeks I have seen this bus broken down. Not a very reliable bus especially after it's initial engine troubles.
Rotala does seem to have some weird fleet movements going on at the moment-shame havent been able to catch any of them on camera :(
Quote from: Peter123 on July 22, 2013, 03:59:54 PM
Rotala does seem to have some weird fleet movements going on at the moment-shame havent been able to catch any of them on camera :(
Yeah shame, spotted it twice on the 40 today it may be that these extra buses are needed due to the breakdowns that keep happening at the moment the most reliable buses seem to be the S/T/V/W and the 52 reg dart from Yourbus.
Quote from: Ash on July 22, 2013, 04:04:18 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 22, 2013, 03:59:54 PM
Rotala does seem to have some weird fleet movements going on at the moment-shame havent been able to catch any of them on camera :(
Yeah shame, spotted it twice on the 40 today it may be that these extra buses are needed due to the breakdowns that keep happening at the moment the most reliable buses seem to be the S/T/V/W and the 52 reg dart from Yourbus.
As I think we've both said before, the cadets and solos are absolutely horrendous and just keep breaking down, like the other week an 03 solo on the 40 conked out where the route joins the 4's line of route and the driver said get on a diamond 4. They really should sell the solos and the cadets and think about making dda compliant some of the older darts.
BK13NZP on the 119 this morning ....
Quote from: Ossie on July 23, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
BK13NZP on the 119 this morning ....
I wonder if this is just up during the summer holiday being used in service & will be painted at Long Acre prior to returning to Wessex for the new Uni term?
W905JNF on the 301 (not sure if this has moved to Tividale permanently or just on loan)
Quote from: Ash on July 23, 2013, 03:30:25 PM
W905JNF on the 301 (not sure if this has moved to Tividale permanently or just on loan)
Diamond seem to have all sorts of buses everywhere at the moment......though other than a blue diamond solo in west brom today nothing very unusual
Quote from: Peter123 on July 23, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
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W905JNF on the 301 (not sure if this has moved to Tividale permanently or just on loan)
Diamond seem to have all sorts of buses everywhere at the moment......though other than a blue diamond solo in west brom today nothing very unusual
A Heathrow allocated MAN/Plaxton Centro in plain white on the 16 isn't unusual
Quote from: Tony on July 23, 2013, 06:04:39 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 23, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
Quote from: Ash on July 23, 2013, 03:30:25 PM
W905JNF on the 301 (not sure if this has moved to Tividale permanently or just on loan)
Diamond seem to have all sorts of buses everywhere at the moment......though other than a blue diamond solo in west brom today nothing very unusual
A Heathrow allocated MAN/Plaxton Centro in plain white on the 16 isn't unusual
I meant nothing much unusual in west brom-i realise that a heathrow centro on the 16 is unusual........
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W905JNF on the 301 (not sure if this has moved to Tividale permanently or just on loan)
Diamond seem to have all sorts of buses everywhere at the moment......though other than a blue diamond solo in west brom today nothing very unusual
A Heathrow allocated MAN/Plaxton Centro in plain white on the 16 isn't unusual
I meant nothing much unusual in west brom-i realise that a heathrow centro on the 16 is unusual........
I was hopeful of seeing one of the ex wessex eclipses today but sadly not-maybe theyre in the paintshop and has the second ex park and ride centro been out yet?
860 was working on the no 3 in Kidderminster this afternoon . listed as a Redditch bus
I saw a red diamond b7rle on the 3 today thought this might be a transferred bus to Kidderminster though but was rare.
Quote from: Ash on July 24, 2013, 10:18:36 PM
I saw a red diamond b7rle on the 3 today thought this might be a transferred bus to Kidderminster though but was rare.
Ash,
KR do have a lone Volvo B7RLE 30850 allocated
if ash saw the same one as me it was 860, 850 was branded for the 55/57 if I remember right not seen it for a while it was a replacement for the only lance in Kidderminster
The one I saw had no branding just a plain red diamond livery b7rle.
Quote from: bewminster on July 24, 2013, 10:30:10 PM
if ash saw the same one as me it was 860, 850 was branded for the 55/57 if I remember right not seen it for a while it was a replacement for the only lance in Kidderminster
30850 is, from my sightings off 30860, VOR in Kidderminster depot
it must have been 860 you saw as that has no branding was it on the 3 you saw it ,have seen it before on the 292/303
it is 850 which has branding, mind you not seen it for a while so might have gone for repainting and 860 is on loan down here to provide cover for it while away
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if ash saw the same one as me it was 860, 850 was branded for the 55/57 if I remember right not seen it for a while it was a replacement for the only lance in Kidderminster
30850 is, from my sightings off 30860, VOR in Kidderminster depot
it was 30860 is saw today on the 3 noted reg WX 58 FRR which tallys with the reg not on the fleet list on this site
Just to confirm, 30860 is working from KR currently, with 30850 parked up in the garage next to the lance it replaced - M255 MRW
At least one of them has part branding for the 57/58 Redditch!
There's a blue 13 plate B7RLE on the 002, couldn't ID it though
MX57UPW solo on the 301 one of the busiest routes with the smallest buses
Quote from: Ash on July 27, 2013, 03:45:20 PM
MX57UPW solo on the 301 one of the busiest routes with the smallest buses
I'm pretty sure there was an MPD on the 4h as well
Quote from: Ash on July 27, 2013, 03:45:20 PM
MX57UPW solo on the 301 one of the busiest routes with the smallest buses
I have seen two solos follow each other (A 03 plate and 57 plate) on the 301 in bloxwich last week
volo b7rle 30860 just worked the last two runs of the day on the no 10 in kidderminster
An mpd dart also on the 301 only 3 cadets on there the other bus being 30439
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MX57UPW solo on the 301 one of the busiest routes with the smallest buses
I'm pretty sure there was an MPD on the 4h as well
Yeah W676URP I think it was. Also, BK13NZR on 002 along with a KS03 solo on the 002 as well.
30202 seen on the 24 in Dudley this morning. Usually a Solo or MPD when i see it
Almost guarantee there will be a solo or mpd on the 4 or 301 then
Quote from: Ash on July 29, 2013, 01:10:00 PM
Almost guarantee there will be a solo or mpd on the 4 or 301 then
Or an older dart such as one of the vgx ones, an svv one or an hvv one or even a jvv one on the 4 and then one more solo/mpd than usual on 40/42/43 route.
A few red and white darts on the 4 with w337vgx just going past not unusual but not bad buses for there age
Quote from: Ash on July 29, 2013, 02:24:29 PM
A few red and white darts on the 4 with w337vgx just going past not unusual but not bad buses for there age
I'd take any dart except V941DNB or S405JUA at redditch which is a bad one over any cadet-ekb has this horrid vibrating and rattling when idling meaning drivers keep the foot on the pedal at traffic lights so it never idles. Must be burning a lot more fuel. The vgx ones are great-no sign of W335VGX I take it though?
Ive noticed drivers doing that with 30202 aswell also the handbrake sticks and is difficult to release on 30216
30218 002
Quote from: Ash on July 29, 2013, 04:13:06 PM
Ive noticed drivers doing that with 30202 aswell also the handbrake sticks and is difficult to release on 30216
Must be a real gas guzzler-really the cadets and KS03 solos should be withdrawn as a priority-theyre not even all DDA-the X reg one has no ramp which for a bus from 2000 is pathetic-the S reg darts at tividale had them from new!! Wrightbus seemed a bit behind with the DDA spec to be honest-the EBD darts dont have them either
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30218 002
That is bad allocation-the 002 is a challenging route with fast runs on bypass etc and not much layover time so putting slow old unreliable buses on there will cause trouble-one overheated the other day on there as well. Means passengers could have to wait over 30 mins for a bus on an unreliable route that needs proper buses. The centros on there need some attention though a deep clean etc and one of them has electrical problems-the horn often sticks on when driving. Compared to the older b7rle centros at long acre..... theyre far better and should transfer over so they can go onto the 002. Recently there has been one 002 centro down each day so interested to see if one is vor or is receiving mechanical attention after accident etc...
One of the new 13 reg b7rles kept having the alarm noise when the doors had closed warning the drivers it was open only was resolved when the handbrake was on or the doors were opened
Quote from: Ash on July 29, 2013, 04:33:24 PM
One of the new 13 reg b7rles kept having the alarm noise when the doors had closed warning the drivers it was open only was resolved when the handbrake was on or the doors were opened
This feature is really annoying I think for both passengers and drivers-really no need for it
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One of the new 13 reg b7rles kept having the alarm noise when the doors had closed warning the drivers it was open only was resolved when the handbrake was on or the doors were opened
This feature is really annoying I think for both passengers and drivers-really no need for it
Its on the B5LH at BC as well when handbrake released prior to doors closing fully.
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One of the new 13 reg b7rles kept having the alarm noise when the doors had closed warning the drivers it was open only was resolved when the handbrake was on or the doors were opened
This feature is really annoying I think for both passengers and drivers-really no need for it
Its on the B5LH at BC as well when handbrake released prior to doors closing fully.
same with WN's B5's aswell
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Seems to be a cadet on the 002 most days recently. Solos and B7RLEs have also been putting in appearances
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30218 002
Seems to be a cadet on the 002 most days recently. Solos and B7RLEs have also been putting in appearances
One of them must be off the road or something-i know its not 30806 as thats been on there every day!!
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30218 002
Seems to be a cadet on the 002 most days recently. Solos and B7RLEs have also been putting in appearances
One of them must be off the road or something-i know its not 30806 as thats been on there every day!!
Tomorrow I will do a head count of the 6 branded Centros to see if one of them is missing
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Seems to be a cadet on the 002 most days recently. Solos and B7RLEs have also been putting in appearances
One of them must be off the road or something-i know its not 30806 as thats been on there every day!!
Tomorrow I will do a head count of the 6 branded Centros to see if one of them is missing
Good idea because I imagine its probably the same one thats been off the road a short while-diamond seem pretty slow at getting stuff back on the road-30801 being a case in point and theres one cadet I havent seen for absolutely ages-think its the pzm one
Yeah 30212 was involved in a serious accident on the 301 a few months back it will probably get withdrawn.
Signature merc on the 16 this afternoon
Quote from: Ash on July 29, 2013, 10:23:10 PM
Yeah 30212 was involved in a serious accident on the 301 a few months back it will probably get withdrawn.
How many cadets are actually operational now?
The new 30201 not the original, 30202/4/5/6/7/9-11/13/14/16/18 all are operational. I noticed 30134 is still in the black diamond livery this one and 30130 were both on the X30 so may be being kept on this service so remain in these liveries and not the signature one.
Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
The new 30201 not the original, 30202/4/5/6/7/9-11/13/14/16/18 all are operational. I noticed 30134 is still in the black diamond livery this one and 30130 were both on the X30 so may be being kept on this service so remain in these liveries and not the signature one.
Cheers Ash-it just seems like this batch of buses has had more buses written off in it than any other!! Surely though it would be better to just paint them all in signature livery meaning they can be used anywhere. Whats the PVR of the new signature network then if today there were 2 versas on the X30 and a citaro on the 16? Or were there non-signature buses on signature routes today?
W-JNF blue diamond livered ALX200 dart on the 24 in dudley this afternoon
The X30 normally has 2 hybrid versa's on it normally 30130 and one other. The 82 uses 2 citaro's so always one spare so may be thats the reason ones on the 16 otherwise it will be one citaro on the 82 and one hybrid versa. Not sure the PVR of the signature services only know the PVR of a few diamond services mostly Tividale stuff.
30214 (Cadet) on 002 today.
30809/10/11 also on the 002 but didn't see the other two buses on there
There was a black 51 reg cadet on the 226 today
What was on the 4 group then if there were all these cadets on other routes??
Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 07:16:28 PM
The X30 normally has 2 hybrid versa's on it normally 30130 and one other. The 82 uses 2 citaro's so always one spare so may be thats the reason ones on the 16 otherwise it will be one citaro on the 82 and one hybrid versa. Not sure the PVR of the signature services only know the PVR of a few diamond services mostly Tividale stuff.
The 82 now inter works with the 88, using the three Citaros. However there was an all over white B7RLE on there today, which explain the one on the 16. I think there was also a standard Versa on there aswell so the other Citaro may have been on the 30, although I didn't see, but that it what seems to be happening lately
Off the top of my head the PVRs are
82/8 - 3
S2/4 - 3
S3 - 5
S11/15 - 1
30 - 2
30205 On the 226 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 30, 2013, 07:34:23 PM
30214 (Cadet) on 002 today.
30809/10/11 also on the 002 but didn't see the other two buses on there
Hasn't there been a cadet each day this week?
Didn't really see what was on the 4 today all I did see were b7rle's both the new ones and the ex midland classic ones the only one I haven't saw on the 4 for while is the 08 reg b7rle maybe just missing seeing it when I try to spot it. It seems as if it's the 301 where the cadets seem to be taken from with 1 or 2 mpd's and solo's appearing on there.
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The X30 normally has 2 hybrid versa's on it normally 30130 and one other. The 82 uses 2 citaro's so always one spare so may be thats the reason ones on the 16 otherwise it will be one citaro on the 82 and one hybrid versa. Not sure the PVR of the signature services only know the PVR of a few diamond services mostly Tividale stuff.
The 82 now inter works with the 88, using the three Citaros. However there was an all over white B7RLE on there today, which explain the one on the 16.
Off the top of my head the PVRs are
82/8 - 3
S2/4 - 3
S3 - 5
S11/15 - 1
30 - 2
Thanks for the info neale95 just didnt know these PVRs
Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 09:45:22 PM
Didn't really see what was on the 4 today all I did see were b7rle's both the new ones and the ex midland classic ones the only one I haven't saw on the 4 for while is the 08 reg b7rle maybe just missing seeing it when I try to spot it. It seems as if it's the 301 where the cadets seem to be taken from with 1 or 2 mpd's and solo's appearing on there.
They need to swap some solos at tividale with full length darts and their 2 b7rles that are wasted at long acre...
Usually mainly cadets with a few MPD's and a solo from my observation on the 301 mid last week and its Mainly B7RLE's (13 plated ones) and 1 or 2 centros on a sunday.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 30, 2013, 09:55:09 PM
Usually mainly cadets with a few MPD's and a solo from my observation on the 301 mid last week and its Mainly B7RLE's (13 plated ones) and 1 or 2 centros on a sunday.
Mainly b7rles on the 301? Not sure about that to be honest. If you mean the 4 then yes, that is, but thought everyone knew that
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Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 30, 2013, 09:55:09 PM
Usually mainly cadets with a few MPD's and a solo from my observation on the 301 mid last week and its Mainly B7RLE's (13 plated ones) and 1 or 2 centros on a sunday.
Mainly b7rles on the 301? Not sure about that to be honest. If you mean the 4 then yes, that is, but thought everyone knew that
No i said on a Sunday they appear (Because they don't operate the sunday 4). Usually Cadets, MPD's and Solos on the 301 in the week. Read the post before you have yet again another pop at me :( You seem to have a problem against me this evening and i've done nothing wrong
The 301 on a sunday is operated by the b7rle's normally on the 4 mon-sat or the royale centro's.
Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 10:58:32 PM
The 301 on a sunday is operated by the b7rle's normally on the 4 mon-sat or the royale centro's.
Yes as i already said they usually have on the 301 on sundays majority The B7RLE's (13 plate and the older examples) and 1-2 centros. NX 301 seems to be mainly B7RLE over Omnilink on a sunday (Certainly was last sunday)
Yeah and last sunday some of the 301 omnilinks (1883-1890) were on the 4/4M probably because they will have lower mileage compared to the 4 branded omnilinks which must have clocked up a fair few miles going between Walsall and Blackheath/Merry Hill/Halesowen quite often 7 days a week.
Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 11:05:58 PM
Yeah and last sunday some of the 301 omnilinks (1883-1890) were on the 4/4M probably because they will have lower mileage compared to the 4 branded omnilinks which must have clocked up a fair few miles going between Walsall and Blackheath/Merry Hill/Halesowen quite often 7 days a week.
The 4H doesn't operare on sundays does it? Never see it in Halesowen on a Sunday. Well 4 branded 1858 passed me in Wednesfield earlier on the 89!
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Quote from: Ash on July 30, 2013, 11:05:58 PM
Yeah and last sunday some of the 301 omnilinks (1883-1890) were on the 4/4M probably because they will have lower mileage compared to the 4 branded omnilinks which must have clocked up a fair few miles going between Walsall and Blackheath/Merry Hill/Halesowen quite often 7 days a week.
The 4H doesn't operare on sundays does it? Never see it in Halesowen on a Sunday. Well 4 branded 1858 passed me in Wednesfield earlier on the 89!
Nope it doesn't
No the 4H doesn't probably should have worded that better sorry, this is what I think though diamond should operate the 4H on a sunday every 30 minutes with the 4 operating every 30 minutes aswell giving a frequency of every 15 minutes between Walsall and West Bromwich. On a sunday the 404E when the mcv's were used was quite busy i remember regularly catching the 404E from Walsall at about 9:50 and by the time it reached West Bromwich it was standing room only it was rammed changing it to every 30 minutes killed the service and operating it a few minutes behind NXWM stupid idea and then when the diamond did get in front of the NXWM bus on occasion it picked up far more passengers, surely diamond must look back comparing the 4M and the 404E sunday service and think where did all the passengers go and the answer is above. The PVR needed would probably be 7 so there you go 7 b7rle's.
30437 (MPD) on 002 today.
It's either 30807 or 30808 that is missing
30437 is a normal size dart an mpd has 2xxxx fleet number. 30437 isnt a bad bus better than the cadets.
Quote from: Ash on July 31, 2013, 01:18:03 PM
30437 is a normal size dart an mpd has 2xxxx fleet number. 30437 isnt a bad bus better than the cadets.
Oops sorry looked like an MPD to me but I was just passing on the 9 at the time. My mistake
Quote from: Ash on July 31, 2013, 01:18:03 PM
30437 is a normal size dart an mpd has 2xxxx fleet number. 30437 isnt a bad bus better than the cadets.
I agree here-it was on here all day as I saw it quite a lot later in the afternoon as well
Yesterday,
Wright Cadet - 002 ?
One of the 13 REG Wright Eclipses on the 88/82 Solihull route; I thought it was a NX bus at first! Shame it's not ventured onto the S2.
Quote from: NathanJC on July 31, 2013, 08:15:44 PM
Yesterday,
Wright Cadet - 002 ?
30214, look back on the previous page.
One of the branded Centros (either 30807 or 30808) seems to be missing, so anything and everything is covering for it lately
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Yesterday,
Wright Cadet - 002 ?
30214, look back on the previous page.
One of the branded Centros (either 30807 or 30808) seems to be missing, so anything and everything is covering for it lately
Think it might be 808 missing Matt as I got 807 today
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Yesterday,
Wright Cadet - 002 ?
30214, look back on the previous page.
One of the branded Centros (either 30807 or 30808) seems to be missing, so anything and everything is covering for it lately
Think it might be 808 missing Matt as I got 807 today
Thanks Peter - 807 & 808 are the only ones I haven't seen/ridden in the last few days
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Quote from: NathanJC on July 31, 2013, 08:15:44 PM
Yesterday,
Wright Cadet - 002 ?
30214, look back on the previous page.
One of the branded Centros (either 30807 or 30808) seems to be missing, so anything and everything is covering for it lately
Think it might be 808 missing Matt as I got 807 today
Thanks Peter - 807 & 808 are the only ones I haven't seen/ridden in the last few days
No worries Matt. 808 or 809 was the one I mentioned about a month ago stopping with the horn locked on on howley grange road a while back-i think it was probably 808 as it seems a coincidence it had electrical problems and sounded bad when i got it a month ago and now its off the road. I know it was 808 or 809 a month ago as it has the chunky seats similar to the ones on diamonds new eclipses not the other type with the big curved handrails above the seats if you see what I mean
I haven't seen the 08 reg b7re for a long time had a couple of journeys on the 4 today and nowhere to be seen haven't saw it for a couple of weeks.
Quote from: Ash on July 31, 2013, 10:14:45 PM
I haven't seen the 08 reg b7re for a long time had a couple of journeys on the 4 today and nowhere to be seen haven't saw it for a couple of weeks.
Me neither-nothing much unusual on diamond routes in west brom today other than 30905 on 4 and 30454 on the 42 to tipton. Might be able to look on my camera to see when I last took a picture of the 08 b7rle....
Quote from: Peter123 on July 31, 2013, 10:30:01 PM
Might be able to look on my camera to see when I last took a picture of the 08 b7rle....
I last got a pic of it at the end of May.
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Might be able to look on my camera to see when I last took a picture of the 08 b7rle....
I last got a pic of it at the end of May.
I only started taking bus pictures on May the 30th and Ive got 3 of it since then
Quote from: Peter123 on July 31, 2013, 10:35:06 PM
I only started taking bus pictures on May the 30th and Ive got 3 of it since then
I thought there would be a more recent sighting than mine.
Is 'KX57 MTE' easy to find, as that one was a long time entering service with Diamond, it took me a long time to find it
Quote from: John on July 31, 2013, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 31, 2013, 10:35:06 PM
I only started taking bus pictures on May the 30th and Ive got 3 of it since then
I thought there would be a more recent sighting than mine.
Is 'KX57 MTE' easy to find, as that one was a long time entering service with Diamond, it took me a long time to find it
I was on it 30834 (KX57MTE) on the 4 the first bus that arrived at my stop, since this bus has entered service the 08 reg one seems to have gone missing.
Quote from: John on July 31, 2013, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on July 31, 2013, 10:35:06 PM
I only started taking bus pictures on May the 30th and Ive got 3 of it since then
I thought there would be a more recent sighting than mine.
Is 'KX57 MTE' easy to find, as that one was a long time entering service with Diamond, it took me a long time to find it
My 3 pictures of the 08 reg one are all the 25/6/2013
Emm yeah it was ages entering service and seems the poorest out of the three-it still seems to lurch a bit when changing gear-its the easiest to spot from a distance as the wrightbus pattern below the front windscreen is different if you see what I mean
30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 01, 2013, 12:03:09 PM
30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Ooh thats a bad cadet that one as Ive said before shakes really badly when idling meaning drivers keep foot on the pedal. Mind you at speed that one isnt awful. was on YD02PZJ yesterday and interior was great and sounded ok as well but when idling it occasionally sounded like it was about to cut out. Had an original BCC poster on inside of destination box as well-should have got a picture
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30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Ooh thats a bad cadet that one as Ive said before shakes really badly when idling meaning drivers keep foot on the pedal. Mind you at speed that one isnt awful. was on YD02PZJ yesterday and interior was great and sounded ok as well but when idling it occasionally sounded like it was about to cut out. Had an original BCC poster on inside of destination box as well-should have got a picture
Had 30202 on the 4H around Hayley Green quite a while back and it really struggled up the hills. Not a good bus
30202 sounds better when your on board than it does when you hear it go past also when the 08 reg b7rle entered service the air breaks used to be going off very regularly not sure it's suppose to be doing that so often as it was.
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30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Ooh thats a bad cadet that one as Ive said before shakes really badly when idling meaning drivers keep foot on the pedal. Mind you at speed that one isnt awful. was on YD02PZJ yesterday and interior was great and sounded ok as well but when idling it occasionally sounded like it was about to cut out. Had an original BCC poster on inside of destination box as well-should have got a picture
Had 30202 on the 4H around Hayley Green quite a while back and it really struggled up the hills. Not a good bus
They all do to be honest
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30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Ooh thats a bad cadet that one as Ive said before shakes really badly when idling meaning drivers keep foot on the pedal. Mind you at speed that one isnt awful. was on YD02PZJ yesterday and interior was great and sounded ok as well but when idling it occasionally sounded like it was about to cut out. Had an original BCC poster on inside of destination box as well-should have got a picture
Had 30202 on the 4H around Hayley Green quite a while back and it really struggled up the hills. Not a good bus
They all do to be honest
More than the other ones, though.
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30808 still missing, Cadet 30202 filling in on the 002 today.
Ooh thats a bad cadet that one as Ive said before shakes really badly when idling meaning drivers keep foot on the pedal. Mind you at speed that one isnt awful. was on YD02PZJ yesterday and interior was great and sounded ok as well but when idling it occasionally sounded like it was about to cut out. Had an original BCC poster on inside of destination box as well-should have got a picture
Had 30202 on the 4H around Hayley Green quite a while back and it really struggled up the hills. Not a good bus
They all do to be honest
More than the other ones, though.
I havent been on a single one that goes up hills well to be honest-EKM is probably the best but thats because ludlows looked after their stuff. Darts over cadets any day
30209 (YD02PZJ) will rarely go on to the 4/4H/4M last time it was on there it lasted half a day in service the bus seems to overheat alot and with the terrain of the 4H and 4M struggles to cope so is usually on the 40/42/43 or 301 service. 30207/11/13/14/16/18 are the cadets that mostly stick to the 4/4H/4M with the others on the 301 and West Bromwich services.
Quote from: Ash on August 01, 2013, 05:59:31 PM
30209 (YD02PZJ) will rarely go on to the 4/4H/4M last time it was on there it lasted half a day in service the bus seems to overheat alot and with the terrain of the 4H and 4M struggles to cope so is usually on the 40/42/43 or 301 service. 30207/11/13/14/16/18 are the cadets that mostly stick to the 4/4H/4M with the others on the 301 and West Bromwich services.
i got this yesterday and it was ok tho the engine at idle sounded like it was about to cut out. It was absolutely thrashed on the 4H yesterday though-this one as Ive mentioned still has old bcc posters inside so worth a ride imo. 202 is on the 4 a lot as well though I agree that the others especially 201 are kept on other routes. Interestingly enough, the vgx darts are often on the 4M-?most difficult of the 4's? Certainly long running time and no real time for breaks-because they are very reliable fantastic buses
Yeah the VGX darts are really the only red and white darts that get used on the 4/4H/4M even V377/391HVV rarely get used on the 4 these days.
Quote from: Ash on August 01, 2013, 09:43:20 PM
Yeah the VGX darts are really the only red and white darts that get used on the 4/4H/4M even V377/391HVV rarely get used on the 4 these days.
The EBDs are regularly on there though even though there not dda compliant theyre in good condition
I thought they were DDA compliant as there in the 30xxx series of fleet numbers it is the 31xxx series that don't have the ramp. They also have the specific places including head rest boards for wheelchairs. R530/2YRP were 2 buses that were not compliant.
Quote from: Ash on August 01, 2013, 09:46:39 PM
I thought they were DDA compliant as there in the 30xxx series of fleet numbers it is the 31xxx series that don't have the ramp. They also have the specific places including head rest boards for wheelchairs. R530/2YRP were 2 buses that were not compliant.
No i thought that as well but they have no ramps at all and that fleetnumbering system also declares SN05FLR 21009 to be non-dda which is nonsense
Quote from: Ash on August 01, 2013, 09:46:39 PM
I thought they were DDA compliant as there in the 30xxx series of fleet numbers it is the 31xxx series that don't have the ramp. They also have the specific places including head rest boards for wheelchairs. R530/2YRP were 2 buses that were not compliant.
the yrp ones were brilliant to be honest-to be honest to convert these to dda wouldnt take that much effort the same with the ex first pointer 2's which are also in great condition.
R530YRP/R532YRP were becoming a bit unreliable get braking down before they moved to select bus or wherever they have ended up. I didn't realise there was no ramp for T443/7EBD my mistake, some of the V reg ex touchwood connection darts must be Ok and be put to good use somewhere in the fleet instead of just rotting away.
On the topic of where the yrp's ended up there are a lot of diamond buses i never know where they actually end up-R954JYS being an example-repainted and refurbed and then vanished without trace
And no worries Ash. I agree about the V reg touchwood darts that they should be returned to service-admittedly some were a bit slow but others were very good especially internally as some darts are showing their age a bit. My plan for the rotala fleet would center around trying to sell old MPDs and cadets and solos instead of dda compliant darts
Quite a few darts ended up with nu-venture such as W448DOP and X639AKW
like this pic shows http://www.flickr.com/photos/35618528@N04/8279719020/
Quote from: Ash on August 01, 2013, 10:23:21 PM
Quite a few darts ended up with nu-venture such as W448DOP and X639AKW
like this pic shows http://www.flickr.com/photos/35618528@N04/8279719020/
Cheers Ash-at least if you type in these registrations you get something whereas with the yrp darts you get absolutely nothing, same with most of the ffc darts as well
20542 on the 002. Will upload picture later
There are a few of the older dennis darts on the 4/4H/4M today even 30427 made an appearance this bus looks much better since all the seats looked to have been swopped with S393HVV and now all match. The exterior could do with a paint though.
Quote from: Ash on August 03, 2013, 01:52:03 PM
There are a few of the older dennis darts on the 4/4H/4M today even 30427 made an appearance this bus looks much better since all the seats looked to have been swopped with S393HVV and now all match. The exterior could do with a paint though.
Got to be honest these darts are some of the best buses in the fleet and some look really smart. They are good on the 4 route tho havent seen 30427 on the 4 for a fair while. Some seats on some could do with a refurb and some need a bit of a repaint but great buses that I really like!
2 of my favourite darts are V391SVV and KU52RYH and were both on the 4 today seem quick powerful buses and the interior and exterior are very smart for their age. T445EBD was withdrawn a few months back and is at Long Acre parked up is it up for sale or has accident damage or just withdrawn as a temporary measure.
Quote from: Ash on August 03, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
2 of my favourite darts are V391SVV and KU52RYH and were both on the 4 today seem quick powerful buses and the interior and exterior are very smart for their age. T445EBD was withdrawn a few months back and is at Long Acre parked up is it up for sale or has accident damage or just withdrawn as a temporary measure.
Is the V-reg one Euro 2 and the 52-reg one Euro 3?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 03, 2013, 10:57:31 PM
Quote from: Ash on August 03, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
2 of my favourite darts are V391SVV and KU52RYH and were both on the 4 today seem quick powerful buses and the interior and exterior are very smart for their age. T445EBD was withdrawn a few months back and is at Long Acre parked up is it up for sale or has accident damage or just withdrawn as a temporary measure.
Is the V-reg one Euro 2 and the 52-reg one Euro 3?
Belive so
30825 is today's bus covering for 30808. Wish the 002 got more of these
Also yesterday Centro BX09 SJV was on the 226W. Does the 226 interwork with the 226W? (Saw a 226 as well yesterday)
Its the same route but with the west bromwich extension instead of ending at Dudley
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 05, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
30825 is today's bus covering for 30808. Wish the 002 got more of these
Also yesterday Centro BX09 SJV was on the 226W. Does the 226 interwork with the 226W? (Saw a 226 as well yesterday)
The 226W is a variation of the 226 which extends from Dudley to West Bromwich (via 74 route). The 226 doesn't run on Sundays
30833 on 002 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 07, 2013, 12:36:25 PM
30833 on 002 today
If there a bus down on the 002 either a bus like 30833 should be used or one of the 13 reg b7rle's not seen 30832 for a while though.
30214 on the 401E
30941 on 002 today - thought it was the 4H at first when it came down Church Croft into the bus station
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:36:18 PM
30941 on 002 today - thought it was the 4H at first when it came down Church Croft into the bus station
Was that the one i said i spotted earlier?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 08, 2013, 06:45:26 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:36:18 PM
30941 on 002 today - thought it was the 4H at first when it came down Church Croft into the bus station
Was that the one i said i spotted earlier?
Yes. Was just coming into Halesowen on a reduced journey from Merry Hill at about 18:15 when I saw it
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 08, 2013, 06:36:18 PM
30941 on 002 today - thought it was the 4H at first when it came down Church Croft into the bus station
At least there now putting on the right buses to cover for 30808 which seems to be missing on the 002. A dart or another cadet would make an easy replacement on the 4 while one is being used on the 002, as 30214 was on the 401E today so could have been used on the 4.
30942 is on the 202 today although I don't know how unusual that is. (I've only really seen the royale centros on there but I haven't seen any 202s lately)
The 13 reg b7rle's seem to be popping up everywhere now but there needed to replace the centro's on services such as the 002 and 202 when there unavailable so there not common but do appear from time to time.
Quote from: Ash on August 09, 2013, 06:09:02 PM
The 13 reg b7rle's seem to be popping up everywhere now
one popped up on the 301 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9476371493/
30942 is on the 002 now
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on August 10, 2013, 02:31:02 PM
30942 is on the 002 now
Is 308?? branded 002 still out of service ?
30202 is on the 226W today
30941 on route 255
30825 is the 30808 replacement on the 002 today. Also saw a Cadet going down Manor Way out of service, dunno whether was on its way to take over a bus on the 002 or what
30213 on 002 today
Two cadets on the 002 today. 30214 as well.
30807 missing as well as 30808.
Quote from: Mike360 on August 13, 2013, 04:27:27 PM
Two cadets on the 002 today. 30214 as well.
30807 missing as well as 30808.
I saw both Cadets, only able to see the fleetnumber on 30214. They passed each other in Halesowen.
I did see a Royale Centro displaying 002 today, but it was on the Dudley Bypass at the island by Dudley Zoo
30823 on 002 today.
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
They are at Tividale Nathan.
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
They are at Tividale Nathan.
Nathan, They Usually work the 4/H/M Mon-Sat and 301 sundays and sometimes Mon-Sat. They are also regually covering on the 002 with it being a bus down
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
They are at Tividale Nathan.
Anyway, thats a good spot Nathan :)
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 09:18:41 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
They are at Tividale Nathan.
Anyway, thats a good spot Nathan :)
First B7RLE on there isn't it?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 14, 2013, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 09:18:41 PM
Quote from: John on August 14, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 14, 2013, 08:16:39 PM
309?? - working the 56, why was a new B7 working from Tividale ?
They are at Tividale Nathan.
Anyway, thats a good spot Nathan :)
First B7RLE on there isn't it?
Arent the Royale Centro B7RLE Engined ;)
Quote from: Lukeee on August 14, 2013, 11:05:18 PM
Arent the Royale Centro B7RLE Engined ;)
Yes Luke, but a Wright bodied B7RLE has not been on the 56 before, to our knowledge
Yes i know that ;) I mean the Wright Eclipse Urban B7RLE's on the 4/H/M
A 13 plate all white B7 was seen in Coventry on the X30 this morning.
One has been on there before but not the new looking 56's
and I thought the new B7's were out of Long Acre ? ::)
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 08:43:06 PM
and I thought the new B7's were out of Long Acre ? ::)
The Plain white ones from Wessex are at Long Acre Nathan (If they are still here), plus the lone 62 plate one
All the blue B7RLEs are at Tividale, plus the 3 old Midland Classic ones
Quote from: John on August 15, 2013, 08:44:36 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 15, 2013, 08:43:06 PM
and I thought the new B7's were out of Long Acre ? ::)
The Plain white ones from Wessex are at Long Acre Nathan (If they are still here), plus the lone 62 plate one
All the blue B7RLEs are at Tividale, plus the 3 old Midland Classic ones
Oh, I see. Due to it being in Blue with DIAMOND on it, I instantly thought Long Acre
Saw it again on the X30 this afternoon with full electronic destination display it's reg was BK13NZM.
Quote from: JoNi on August 15, 2013, 09:22:02 PM
Saw it again on the X30 this afternoon with full electronic destination display it's reg was BK13NZM.
The Wessex ones are still here then. I guess they will head back south at the start of term in September
White 13-plate B7RLE seen in Bearwood Bus Station this afternoon, on 122 perhaps?
The white b7rle from Wessex even though likely to be temporary would see far better use at Tividale and use them with the rest of the 13 reg batch on the 4/4H/4M with one covering for the centro missing on the 002. It could then allow a few of Tividale's buses to be repainted into the new diamond livery of which none of the existing fleet have been repainted into from either the black diamond or red and white diamond livery.
B7RLE on the 202 today (think an older one but not too sure as it was a long way away. Saw it while on 4503 on the WB241)
The 2 ex midland classic b7rle's were on the 4 today it may have been the 08 reg one on the 202 as I haven't seen that bus in weeks. A an ex swift dart was on the 4 today but looked to be one of the mpd darts not Y211/2HWJ.
A royale centro was on the 40 today it might have been 30823 or 30825 couldn't tell as it was from a distance.
30940 on 205 this evening
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 16, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
30940 on 205 this evening
1st one on the 205 I believe ?
30943 and 30833 both on 002 today.
30821 on the 19 last night very rare
I caught white B7 BK13NZM on the 82 from Coventry to Solihull at 15:10 this afternoon. Its seats are the same as NX 2153 which is still is nowhere to be seen on the streets of Coventry.
Quote from: JoNi on August 19, 2013, 08:05:59 PM
I caught white B7 BK13NZM on the 82 from Coventry to Solihull at 15:10 this afternoon. Its seats are the same as NX 2153 which is still is nowhere to be seen on the streets of Coventry.
They were both from Volvo Bus & Coach dealer stock
Quote from: JoNi on August 19, 2013, 08:05:59 PM
I caught white B7 BK13NZM on the 82 from Coventry to Solihull at 15:10 this afternoon. Its seats are the same as NX 2153 which is still is nowhere to be seen on the streets of Coventry.
Isn't 2153 at Walsall paintshop being painted into NXC sky blue livery?
I caught S397HVV on the 4 today and the body of the bus made some strange noises like it was going to fall apart and struggled to get into a high gear on the 40mph stretches. Plenty of cadets were on the 4 thought as I guess 2 b7rle were on the 002. Diamond definitely need more investment at Tividale around 10 buses would make a huge difference, The cadet I was on today 30216 quite a few people brought returns and the special offer £5 family ticket which is good value and another cadet I saw 30218 later in the day heading to Walsall at around 4pm at the Fullbrook was rammed and was a 4M working so was probably full with every seat taken leaving West Bromwich so they must be making a fair bit of money.
30940 is on the 202 today, and 30824 on the 002
30940 on the 002 today. spotted around 9:55-10:05 in Halesowen
A Wessex Connect dart on the 96/99 today
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 22, 2013, 10:45:51 AM
30940 on the 002 today. spotted around 9:55-10:05 in Halesowen
There's also a Royale Centro on there today.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 22, 2013, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 22, 2013, 10:45:51 AM
30940 on the 002 today. spotted around 9:55-10:05 in Halesowen
There's also a Royale Centro on there today.
Best buses in the fleet and a good replacement for the centro that is vor. In reference to the comment about the wessex dart, is it an mpd or full length dart and is it one of the mpds in wessex livery at tividale?
Optare Solo on the 002 today, couldn't see the number of it.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 23, 2013, 03:54:56 PM
Optare Solo on the 002 today, couldn't see the number of it.
What time did you see this and where, Stu? Might try and catch it on its last journey!
My dad told me he saw a bus on the 002 yesterday which I'm pretty sure was a Royale Centro, and judging by the fact he said it has no Diamond logo on the offside, it was probably 30826
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 24, 2013, 10:33:21 AM
My dad told me he saw a bus on the 002 yesterday which I'm pretty sure was a Royale Centro, and judging by the fact he said it has no Diamond logo on the offside, it was probably 30826
it was 30825 which now has no logo had a nice ride on it yesterday
Just 30943 on the 002 today along with 5 branded Centros
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 24, 2013, 12:23:42 PM
Just 30943 on the 002 today along with 5 branded Centros
Thats good because yesterday it was only 4 with the solo and royale centro which was brilliant and the driver seemed pleased to have been allocated it!! On another note, KV51 KZH was on the 142 yesterday afternoon in halesowen bus station-arrived at bus stand with no destination no livery so people asked which company are you and which route and the driver had to try to explain. Really this bus should be a priority to at least have wessex connect livery removed but preferably a full repaint. Why did they prioritise repainting W571JVV over this? W571 was already in a diamond livery and surely KV51KZH will spend longer with diamond???
Yes I saw that yesterday in Halesowen, it did have the route/destination on the front LEDs when I saw it though. Still it needs painted into some form of Diamond livery
309?? (B7RLE) - 301 today seen in Bloxwich whilst on the 19
anyone know what works the 33A on a Sunday
30825 on the 287
20542 on the 226W.
Quote from: DJ trainbasher on August 26, 2013, 04:51:47 PM
30825 on the 287
Wish that was on yesterday, had 20508 when I did the 287 yesterday!
30821 is 30808's replacement on the 002 today. Rode it home on the 17:40 from Merry Hill. Nice thrashy driver (as are most on the 002!). Love these buses
20839 226 (1720 ex Merry Hill)
Black Diamond 30134 seen in Coventry on X30 this morning.
Quote from: JoNi on August 27, 2013, 08:55:18 PM
Black Diamond 30134 seen in Coventry on X30 this morning.
Is that unusual? Theyre buses based at long acre-this is just one that hasnt been repainted yet?
30134 and the green wrap over branded bus 30130 are always on the X30.
Quote from: Ash on August 27, 2013, 09:39:53 PM
30134 and the green wrap over branded bus 30130 are always on the X30.
Thought so...
Quote from: the #trainbasher on August 27, 2013, 06:51:45 PM
20839 226 (1720 ex Merry Hill)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/9607875725/
Quote from: the #trainbasher on August 27, 2013, 10:11:24 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on August 27, 2013, 06:51:45 PM
20839 226 (1720 ex Merry Hill)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/9607875725/
Saw that this morning, it is/was allocated to Long Acre
Quote from: Winston on August 27, 2013, 10:32:46 PM
Quote from: the #trainbasher on August 27, 2013, 10:11:24 PM
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20839 226 (1720 ex Merry Hill)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/9607875725/
Saw that this morning, it is/was allocated to Long Acre
This solo isnt awful to be honest-went on it on the 002 but would still rather see full length buses allocated to important routes
Thanks guys just looked unfamilar in black.
30454 (Ex 226 branded) on a rare working of the 002 today. Saw it on Manor Way going towards Merry Hill.
Also a Royale Centro on the 002 today
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 28, 2013, 12:12:56 PM
30454 (Ex 226 branded) on a rare working of the 002 today. Saw it on Manor Way going towards Merry Hill.
Also a Royale Centro on the 002 today
How many royale centro's does Diamond have, as I thought the ones they had were used on the 56
They have 8 royale centros, 2 are used on the 202 and 4 for the 56 with the other 2 being used elsewhere
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 28, 2013, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 28, 2013, 12:12:56 PM
30454 (Ex 226 branded) on a rare working of the 002 today. Saw it on Manor Way going towards Merry Hill.
Also a Royale Centro on the 002 today
How many royale centro's does Diamond have, as I thought the ones they had were used on the 56
8. They are also used on the 202 and 301 (mainly Sunday) and one has been on the 002 most days lately due to 30808 having gone AWOL
Quote from: Ash on August 28, 2013, 12:28:20 PM
They have 8 royale centros, 2 are used on the 202 and 4 for the 56 with the other 2 being used elsewhere
Do one of the evening 56's appear on the 33A ? or is the evening 33A from the garage
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 28, 2013, 12:32:20 PM
Quote from: Ash on August 28, 2013, 12:28:20 PM
They have 8 royale centros, 2 are used on the 202 and 4 for the 56 with the other 2 being used elsewhere
Do one of the evening 56's appear on the 33A ? or is the evening 33A from the garage
thought the 33A would have used MPD's but never seen it so i could be wrong. The Centros also used to operate on the 9 and 59 when both operated by Diamond in competition with NX
Just found this on Google Street View, from August 2012... https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton&hl=en&ll=52.587563,-2.124385&spn=0.003311,0.006899&sll=52.511226,-2.081308&sspn=0.003343,0.006899&oq=piper&hnear=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton+WV1+3JY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=52.587527,-2.124613&panoid=5pvZGIkdNEZQ_BCk2bgyhg&cbp=12,286.89,,0,9.42
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 11:52:38 AM
Just found this on Google Street View, from August 2012... https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton&hl=en&ll=52.587563,-2.124385&spn=0.003311,0.006899&sll=52.511226,-2.081308&sspn=0.003343,0.006899&oq=piper&hnear=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton+WV1+3JY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=52.587527,-2.124613&panoid=5pvZGIkdNEZQ_BCk2bgyhg&cbp=12,286.89,,0,9.42
And? Was the main allocation at that point
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 28, 2013, 12:37:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 28, 2013, 12:32:20 PM
Quote from: Ash on August 28, 2013, 12:28:20 PM
They have 8 royale centros, 2 are used on the 202 and 4 for the 56 with the other 2 being used elsewhere
Do one of the evening 56's appear on the 33A ? or is the evening 33A from the garage
thought the 33A would have used MPD's but never seen it so i could be wrong. The Centros also used to operate on the 9 and 59 when both operated by Diamond in competition with NX
Thanks Nathan, the only reason I ask is becuase twice ive been in Walsall early evening an seen Centro's displaying 33A Brownhills West;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8646617218/in/set-72157632441422617/
Probably comes off a 56 evening then Nathan
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 02:14:29 PM
Probably comes off a 56 evening then Nathan
Everytime I catch it in Brownhills it happens to be a MPD :-\
30825 on the 4, actually just seen 30828 on the 4 so probably not 30825.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 12:38:44 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 11:52:38 AM
Just found this on Google Street View, from August 2012... https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton&hl=en&ll=52.587563,-2.124385&spn=0.003311,0.006899&sll=52.511226,-2.081308&sspn=0.003343,0.006899&oq=piper&hnear=Piper%27s+Row,+Wolverhampton+WV1+3JY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=52.587527,-2.124613&panoid=5pvZGIkdNEZQ_BCk2bgyhg&cbp=12,286.89,,0,9.42
And? Was the main allocation at that point
Sorry... I thought it was Centros! No need to be so abrupt :(
Sorry matt :( Didn't intend it to sound abrupt :)
Let me put it in a nicer way Matt ;).
2011-Diamond start on the 559 (Now 59) using red B7RLE's on loan from red diamond
Then Red Diamond MCV's with the odd Cadet and Royale Centro are used till it becomes the 59 in July 2011.
July 2011-Renumbered Route 59 and uses Cadets and Royale Centros alongside some MPD's and full size darts
Late 2011- Centros start appearing less and more MPD's, Cadets and Full size Plaxton Pointer darts are used.
January 2012- 59H is introduced at a half hourly frequency serving New Cross Hospital grounds with Diamonds standard 59 reduced from 10-15 minutes and Sunday frequency hourly
By now its mainly MPD's and Solos with the odd Full size Plaxton Pointer darts and cadets
October 2012- Both Diamond 59 and 59H are withdrawn due to low passenger loadings (Majority of people used the NX 59)
Some residents moaned that they were without a direct link from Wednesfield to New Cross Hospital grounds hoping NX or Arriva would take over it but the 59H never got taken over but now you have the 19
I do remember seeing a nifty 50 branded Centro and also a 002 branded Centro on the 59
Hope the info helps Matt :)
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Is that todays replacement for the missing 002 centro then?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Is that todays replacement for the missing 002 centro then?
I assume so, haven't seen anything else on there? Unless anyone else has
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Is that todays replacement for the missing 002 centro then?
Nathan is it a branded 002 centro off the Road again
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 29, 2013, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Is that todays replacement for the missing 002 centro then?
Nathan is it a branded 002 centro off the Road again
Same one thats been off the road for ages Nathan (Matt could tell you the fleet number)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 08:15:00 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on August 29, 2013, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 29, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 29, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
30833 on 002 today (AE57 FXW older B7RLE)
Is that todays replacement for the missing 002 centro then?
Nathan is it a branded 002 centro off the Road again
Same one thats been off the road for ages Nathan (Matt could tell you the fleet number)
I thought that had come back
30808 (BU08 DCE), it must've been missing for a couple of months now, hence why so many unusual workings have been reported on the 002 lately - the PVR of the 002 is 6, and there are 6 branded Centros, so if one becomes VOR, something else covers each day. Think another branded Centro might be having problems as well because many days lately 2 unusual buses have been on there
30824 is today's replacement, hopefully they've got the idea of which buses should cover for 30808 now.
Having said that, probably be a Solo tomorrow lol.
MPD 20302 on 140 this morning
30821 is todays replacement bus for 30808 on the 002 today
20812 on 16 to hamstead.
Quote from: 37351ml on September 04, 2013, 07:38:47 AM
20812 on 16 to hamstead.
see its still going strong, thought it had gone
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 04, 2013, 05:54:03 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on September 04, 2013, 07:38:47 AM
20812 on 16 to hamstead.
see its still going strong, thought it had gone
Thought or hoped lol-hideous looking things. I totally ignored this earlier but the centro on the 50 was nice.
Not unusual given a 002 is vor but MX08NNU is back on the road and was on the 002 this afternoon
Also, BX09SHZ was on the 4H-nice ride on this this afternoon as well
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20812 on 16 to hamstead.
see its still going strong, thought it had gone
Thought or hoped lol-hideous looking things. I totally ignored this earlier but the centro on the 50 was nice.
Not unusual given a 002 is vor but MX08NNU is back on the road and was on the 002 this afternoon
Also, BX09SHZ was on the 4H-nice ride on this this afternoon as well
haven't seen it for a while, unless im thinking of the one I got a picture of when it was working the 119 ages ago
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20812 on 16 to hamstead.
see its still going strong, thought it had gone
Thought or hoped lol-hideous looking things. I totally ignored this earlier but the centro on the 50 was nice.
Not unusual given a 002 is vor but MX08NNU is back on the road and was on the 002 this afternoon
Also, BX09SHZ was on the 4H-nice ride on this this afternoon as well
Glad MX08 NNU is back, quite like that one, remember having it on the 4H a while back
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 04, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
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20812 on 16 to hamstead.
see its still going strong, thought it had gone
Thought or hoped lol-hideous looking things. I totally ignored this earlier but the centro on the 50 was nice.
Not unusual given a 002 is vor but MX08NNU is back on the road and was on the 002 this afternoon
Also, BX09SHZ was on the 4H-nice ride on this this afternoon as well
Glad MX08 NNU is back, quite like that one, remember having it on the 4H a while back
The bus always had its air breaks going off every 30 seconds or less, not sure if this was one of the problems with the bus.
There was a Royale Centro on the 002 today, in case anyone was wondering what was in place of 30808
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 08:04:03 PM
There was a Royale Centro on the 002 today, in case anyone was wondering what was in place of 30808
Wonder what has actually happened to 808-accident/big mechanical or bodywork fault or possibly electrical issue.
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 06, 2013, 08:05:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 06, 2013, 08:04:03 PM
There was a Royale Centro on the 002 today, in case anyone was wondering what was in place of 30808
Wonder what has actually happened to 808-accident/big mechanical or bodywork fault or possibly electrical issue.
I've been wondering that, perhaps one for Mr Dunn?
When I last caught it it failed on the 002
on Church Croft merry hill bound. That was on the 26th July. It had struggled out of Weoley Castle all the way to Halesowen and was failed because, according to the driver, of power and electric problems.
Quote from: the #trainbasher on September 06, 2013, 08:37:51 PM
When I last caught it it failed on the 002
on Church Croft merry hill bound. That was on the 26th July. It had struggled out of Weoley Castle all the way to Halesowen and was failed because, according to the driver, of power and electric problems.
I caught it in june where it had the horn refusing to go off so the driver had to stop. Another electrical issue and thanks for the info trainbasher
30942 on 53 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 08, 2013, 01:02:05 PM
30942 on 53 today
Why put something as good as this on a tendered route? Surely its best to just put old red diamond MPDs on tendered routes to keep costs nice and low instead of nice new eclipse2s? Good spot though
20849 on the 40 (First time I have seen this bus on there).
Quote from: Ash on September 09, 2013, 07:16:43 PM
20849 on the 40 (First time I have seen this bus on there).
Yeah ive only seen it do the 4 group-though never the 4M-301, 42 it has also done once as well. This batch are so good-tho the ones at redditch and kidderminster are a lot better, along with the MW52 darts which dont rattle at all
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 09, 2013, 07:26:36 PM
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20849 on the 40 (First time I have seen this bus on there).
Yeah ive only seen it do the 4 group-though never the 4M-301, 42 it has also done once as well. This batch are so good-tho the ones at redditch and kidderminster are a lot better, along with the MW52 darts which dont rattle at all
Yeah there good buses I would have thought Rotala would have acquired more if they were able to when they went up for sale. They make a good replacement for some of the old red and white darts of which S397HVV appeared on the 4 today.
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20849 on the 40 (First time I have seen this bus on there).
Yeah ive only seen it do the 4 group-though never the 4M-301, 42 it has also done once as well. This batch are so good-tho the ones at redditch and kidderminster are a lot better, along with the MW52 darts which dont rattle at all
Yeah there good buses I would have thought Rotala would have acquired more if they were able to when they went up for sale. They make a good replacement for some of the old red and white darts of which S397HVV appeared on the 4 today.
I agree and thats a bad one-that and the jua darts are some of the worst-akw/jvv are some of the best
Yeah the AKW were always reliable when they were initially used on the 404E, so not sure why X639AKW was sold off and other buses such as W448DOP which were already in the black diamond livery and refurbished.
Quote from: Ash on September 09, 2013, 08:03:12 PM
Yeah the AKW were always reliable when they were initially used on the 404E, so not sure why X639AKW was sold off and other buses such as W448DOP which were already in the black diamond livery and refurbished.
No me neither-there were a lot of AKW darts but now only 2 remain. The DOP's were good buses but the MPDs not as much as 448 and R954JYS was another great one newly repainted and refurbed which was unfortunately sold off. Petes originally had a lot of other JVV darts other than 571/3/67 which remain-there were 559, 566, 568, 569 at least from photos I have. Yet we're left with the ex connex hwj's which are horrid
30947 has worked the Am & Pm journies today on the Kidderminster school service which is usually worked by a red diamond dart .
30111 (MCV Evolution) - 108 peak journey
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 11, 2013, 08:09:33 PM
30111 (MCV Evolution) - 108 peak journey
Thats a good spot
has 20860 been moved to Kidderminster as it is on the 10 and 292 a lot just lately
Quote from: bewminster on September 11, 2013, 08:23:51 PM
has 20860 been moved to Kidderminster as it is on the 10 and 292 a lot just lately
20860? 30860 has been there a while though I think
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30111 (MCV Evolution) - 108 peak journey
Thats a good spot
Was going to get a picture of it but the X56 turned up and wanted to ride it to the pheasey, doubt ill see that again
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 11, 2013, 08:27:05 PM
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has 20860 been moved to Kidderminster as it is on the 10 and 292 a lot just lately
20860? 30860 has been there a while though I think
typing error on my part 30860 and the bus just displays 860, 30850 was here but not seen it for a while tony list show 30850 allocated to Kidderminster not 30860
30850 operational from Redditch, no doubt the two have been swapped as 30850 carries 57, 58 branding where as 30860 is in plain Red Diamond livery.
30833 - Rare working of the 326, first B7 to operate this route;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9730506235/in/photostream/
30827 Royale Centro on 4 today, 17:25 4H to Walsall from Halesowen
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 12, 2013, 07:20:40 PM
30827 Royale Centro on 4 today, 17:25 4H to Walsall from Halesowen
3rd day in a row a royale centro has been on the 4 the two days previous it was 30825.
Quote from: Ash on September 12, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
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30827 Royale Centro on 4 today, 17:25 4H to Walsall from Halesowen
3rd day in a row a royale centro has been on the 4 the two days previous it was 30825.
Theyre good buses for it particularly on the 4H and M which are long routes
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:15:46 PM
30833 - Rare working of the 326, first B7 to operate this route;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9730506235/in/photostream/
Thats a great spot-as you say never seen one of those on there before-is this route commercial or tendered and if commercial does it do well or not?
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 12, 2013, 10:06:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:15:46 PM
30833 - Rare working of the 326, first B7 to operate this route;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9730506235/in/photostream/
Thats a great spot-as you say never seen one of those on there before-is this route commercial or tendered and if commercial does it do well or not?
I think the 326 is a tendered service, I have seen cadets and the red and white darts on the service in the past, not sure what the loadings are like though.
Quote from: Ash on September 12, 2013, 10:11:53 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 12, 2013, 10:06:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 12, 2013, 07:15:46 PM
30833 - Rare working of the 326, first B7 to operate this route;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9730506235/in/photostream/
Thats a great spot-as you say never seen one of those on there before-is this route commercial or tendered and if commercial does it do well or not?
I think the 326 is a tendered service, I have seen cadets and the red and white darts on the service in the past, not sure what the loadings are like though.
Thanks Ash just wondered as I havent heard it talked about as one of diamonds main commercial ones-002, 16, 50, 4, 301, 226, 401e, 42, 43
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Quote from: DiamondDart on September 12, 2013, 10:06:30 PM
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30833 - Rare working of the 326, first B7 to operate this route;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9730506235/in/photostream/
Thats a great spot-as you say never seen one of those on there before-is this route commercial or tendered and if commercial does it do well or not?
I think the 326 is a tendered service, I have seen cadets and the red and white darts on the service in the past, not sure what the loadings are like though.
Thanks Ash just wondered as I havent heard it talked about as one of diamonds main commercial ones-002, 16, 50, 4, 301, 226, 401e, 42, 43
Does anyone have any ideas what buses get used on the 226 these days to replace Y211/2HWJ as the 2 mpd's are still branded for the service.
Anything that is not with Plaxton Centro or Wright Eclipse bodies!
Would 30833 on the 326 been the journey off the 56 early morning. If soo then 30833 did an early morning 56 trip too.
more like 833 was taken off the 4's to replace a breakdown.
30942 (new B7RLE) on 205 today, on 11:25 from Blackheath
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 15, 2013, 02:39:34 PM
30942 (new B7RLE) on 205 today, on 11:25 from Blackheath
Saw this in Dudley around 13:50 :)
Plaxton Centro spotted in Kidderminster Bus Station today. Not displaying a destination and in standard Diamond blue livery. I believe the registration began with B.
Quote from: StourportSam on September 16, 2013, 05:24:31 PM
Plaxton Centro spotted in Kidderminster Bus Station today. Not displaying a destination and in standard Diamond blue livery. I believe the registration began with B.
It will be BX07 and either KPP/BRV or AXO
Quote from: StourportSam on September 16, 2013, 05:24:31 PM
Plaxton Centro spotted in Kidderminster Bus Station today. Not displaying a destination and in standard Diamond blue livery. I believe the registration began with B.
Saw it 3 times to sam it did the am/pm journies on the 833 school services which pass my place, and saw it on the 133 Kidderminster droitwich did not get reg properly though as I was on a no 10 the figures where 08 which if I have looked a the fleet list on here right it makes it 30831
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Quote from: StourportSam on September 16, 2013, 05:24:31 PM
Plaxton Centro spotted in Kidderminster Bus Station today. Not displaying a destination and in standard Diamond blue livery. I believe the registration began with B.
It will be BX07 and either KPP/BRV or AXO
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I was in kidderminster and stourport today and I saw the centro parked up and it looked to be an ex nifty fifty one. I was really disappointed today i boarded two number 4 buses today one being a 4H and no driver even had an idea about the £6 diamond network ticket and that played with their ticket machines for about 5 minutes and in the end tried to sell me a £6 n network ticket which i repeatedly said was not the ticket I was after. I even tried to help the driver find the ticket under the diamond network tab all that could be seen was a 50% of Evesham travel ticket. So it cost me a load more on the train to get to Kidderminster and then Stourport not happy with this as the drivers are not aware of the tickets available, before I go further I'm sure these tickets are available to buy on the bus.
Quote from: Ash on September 16, 2013, 07:08:04 PM
I was in kidderminster and stourport today and I saw the centro parked up and it looked to be an ex nifty fifty one. I was really disappointed today i boarded two number 4 buses today one being a 4H and no driver even had an idea about the £6 diamond network ticket and that played with their ticket machines for about 5 minutes and in the end tried to sell me a £6 n network ticket which i repeatedly said was not the ticket I was after. I even tried to help the driver find the ticket under the diamond network tab all that could be seen was a 50% of Evesham travel ticket. So it cost me a load more on the train to get to Kidderminster and then Stourport not happy with this as the drivers are not aware of the tickets available, before I go further I'm sure these tickets are available to buy on the bus.
Yeah interesting you say that as I always have to show them that as well-you go into a sub menu with white icons and its under there-think its the third button on the left. I showed this one driver and he was like good god you know our tickets/network better than I do. And maybe it was BU08 but a BX one would be more interesting as theyre going back down south. Yeah they are definitely available-though you werent on the 202 were you-I made that mistake before it was posted on the website and had to pay train fares as well.
I tried to get the ticket on the 4H and the 4 which was a couple of minutes behind that but no look, I asked the driver to go under the diamond network tab but he couldnt find the ticket and tried nearly every other menu and couldn't find it.
Quote from: Ash on September 16, 2013, 08:58:50 PM
I tried to get the ticket on the 4H and the 4 which was a couple of minutes behind that but no look, I asked the driver to go under the diamond network tab but he couldnt find the ticket and tried nearly every other menu and couldn't find it.
That surprises me to be honest as Ive only ever had problems getting one on the 202 and once on the 002 where I had to sort of show the driver and explain what it was to him :P It should be there next to where it says redditch and kidderminster-think thats below it as theres a separate menu for those areas
I also forgot to mention I saw MX55 NWL (I think) on the 133 in Kidder bus stn last Friday. Seemed too big for that route when one considers the fact that Kidderminster now appears dominated by MPDs and small solos on busy routes. The V reg bath darts are in service, most still having Royal Bath branding. R503 CNP has also moved position in kidderminster depot to be next to the other withdrawn buses so presumably due to for imminent removal.
I had a ride on 30500 and a solo today was very impressed with the interior and exterior of the buses and the drivers were very pleasant on board.
Quote from: StourportSam on September 16, 2013, 10:27:45 PM
I also forgot to mention I saw MX55 NWL (I think) on the 133 in Kidder bus stn last Friday. Seemed too big for that route when one considers the fact that Kidderminster now appears dominated by MPDs and small solos on busy routes. The V reg bath darts are in service, most still having Royal Bath branding. R503 CNP has also moved position in kidderminster depot to be next to the other withdrawn buses so presumably due to for imminent removal.
I saw that as well last week and FJ 07 VRY on same service the same bus that works the school service 833 works the 133 think it may still be run by Redditch as diamond had the tender before they where in Kidderminster and until the schools started back the vehicle on it always was a red diamond one sometimes a black or diamond one one the odd day
Quote from: Ash on September 16, 2013, 10:33:03 PM
I had a ride on 30500 and a solo today was very impressed with the interior and exterior of the buses and the drivers were very pleasant on board.
did you fine seat a bit hard on 30500 I do. which routes did you ride them on, the drivers are always very pleasant and they seam to get to know people who use buses a lot, like with me having a disability and getting near being a oap . they know at some stops they know that they need to lower the bus a bit for me
I got 30500 on the 3 twice and an '02' reg solo on the 4 I think to Kidderminster train station not sure what route it was though. I agree the driver knew quite a few people on the bus going to Stourport and was a great ride, same with the return journey. The seats are those urban 90 ones so never very comfortable but the bus was spotless and never struggled with speed was very impressed but most importantly all the buses were spot on time.
Quote from: Ash on September 16, 2013, 11:38:24 PM
I got 30500 on the 3 twice and an '02' reg solo on the 4 I think to Kidderminster train station not sure what route it was though. I agree the driver knew quite a few people on the bus going to Stourport and was a great ride, same with the return journey. The seats are those urban 90 ones so never very comfortable but the bus was spotless and never struggled with speed was very impressed but most importantly all the buses were spot on time.
ash
the diamond buses that run past the Kidderminster train station are the X3/ 133/10/294/295 and two call in at the train station are 292/303 think it might have been the 10 you got as it is the most frequent
30432 on the 67 today. Usually an mpd dart or solo.
30940 on 002 today, still no sign of 30808.
30943 on the 40 today-bit big for the route I would say...
20855 on the 4H-would make better sense for these two buses to be vice-versa surely??-ie eclipse on 4H and MPD on 40
30821 covering for 30808 today
MPD (Think it was 20605 or 20606) on the 002. Saw on Manor Lane around 12:25-12:30
Quote from: Trident 4609 on September 21, 2013, 12:38:54 PM
MPD (Think it was 20605 or 20606) on the 002. Saw on Manor Lane around 12:25-12:30
Don't know how that's gonna cope with loadings like 30828 had this morning
What I don't understand is where the royales disappear. Theres 8 of them-202 has 2, 56 has 4? not sure-so should be 2 left every day-so 1 on the 002 and one on the 4/301. As it is at the moment, theres MPDs on the 4 and 002 and eclipses on stuff like the 40 which theyre too big for.... The solution? More b7rles acquired as there are a lot of buses withdrawn/for sale/off the road-centros, darts etc.
The MPD on the 002 today is 20605 just got off it. Ridiculous choice of bus for the 002. 2 branded buses missing today as 30828 is also on there.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:23:58 PM
The MPD on the 002 today is 20605 just got off it. Ridiculous choice of bus for the 002. 2 branded buses missing today as 30828 is also on there.
As I mentioned before when I predicted 2 could be on there, 30807 has ad blue system problems so that could be off the road for a while as well. Royales are perfect on there to be honest and shame more of these weren't bought instead of the 23 MCVs say 15 more royales instead would have been nice. Still, good to see they are still buying up secondhand centros
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:23:58 PM
The MPD on the 002 today is 20605 just got off it. Ridiculous choice of bus for the 002. 2 branded buses missing today as 30828 is also on there.
And I imagine thats all tividale could find to put on there-they wouldnt have put it on there by choice but are having to use every bus available at the moment, MPDs and solos included. Shame that BX07BRV couldnt transfer over from long acre for a bit to cover on the 002 before it goes back to wessex if indeed it does
30834 on the 81 today. Seen on the Birmingham New Rd between 09:45-09:50
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 21, 2013, 05:54:32 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 21, 2013, 05:23:58 PM
The MPD on the 002 today is 20605 just got off it. Ridiculous choice of bus for the 002. 2 branded buses missing today as 30828 is also on there.
And I imagine thats all tividale could find to put on there-they wouldnt have put it on there by choice but are having to use every bus available at the moment, MPDs and solos included. Shame that BX07BRV couldnt transfer over from long acre for a bit to cover on the 002 before it goes back to wessex if indeed it does
I spoke to the driver and apparently 30811 had an oil cooler problem and the mpd was the only bus available at the time,needs must I suppose
30940-53/??
anyone know whats out on the 226W
AE10 CUJ on the 16 today.
Quote from: dgss1 on September 22, 2013, 06:12:26 PM
Quote from: neale95 on September 22, 2013, 04:54:41 PM
AE10 CUJ on the 16 today.
Daily alloctaiton
If its part of the daily allocation it does a lot of dead mileage considering it is allocated to Heathrow
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Quote from: dgss1 on September 22, 2013, 06:12:26 PM
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AE10 CUJ on the 16 today.
Daily alloctaiton
If its part of the daily allocation it does a lot of dead mileage considering it is allocated to Heathrow
Got my reg's mixed up ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: neale95 on September 22, 2013, 04:54:41 PM
AE10 CUJ on the 16 today.
Saw this but too slowly for a photo :( Hopefully will get it and the busway centro tomorrow :)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 22, 2013, 01:26:35 PM
anyone know whats out on the 226W
I saw 20202 on there this afternoon by Dudley Castle, completely empty except for the driver.
Quote from: N94 on September 22, 2013, 10:20:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 22, 2013, 01:26:35 PM
anyone know whats out on the 226W
I saw 20202 on there this afternoon by Dudley Castle, completely empty except for the driver.
30216 was on there too!
AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
Quote from: Solo1 on September 22, 2013, 11:01:17 PM
AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
It was definitely a bus from Heathrow saw it myself parked up this morning near the Tesco in Hamstead before it started the days duties.
Quote from: Ash on September 22, 2013, 11:36:09 PM
Quote from: Solo1 on September 22, 2013, 11:01:17 PM
AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
It was definitely a bus from Heathrow saw it myself parked up this morning near the Tesco in Hamstead before it started the days duties.
Ash, it should be quite distinctive, unless it has had the blue vinyls removed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhhumber/8364929616/
Quote from: Winston on September 22, 2013, 11:45:07 PM
Quote from: Ash on September 22, 2013, 11:36:09 PM
Quote from: Solo1 on September 22, 2013, 11:01:17 PM
AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
It was definitely a bus from Heathrow saw it myself parked up this morning near the Tesco in Hamstead before it started the days duties.
Ash, it should be quite distinctive, unless it has had the blue vinyls removed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhhumber/8364929616/
It still has the blue circles on the front and you can see where they've attempted to remove the vinyls in the sides.
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 24, 2013, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
Quote from: Winston on September 24, 2013, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 24, 2013, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:14:07 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 24, 2013, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 24, 2013, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 06:35:55 PM
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:14:07 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 24, 2013, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on September 24, 2013, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: bewminster on September 24, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
yeah they are need , how many versions of the solo are there. as there is at least 2 37 seater solo in Kidderminster
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
yeah they are need , how many versions of the solo are there. as there is at least 2 37 seater solo in Kidderminster
it was on the last 3 runs again today
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
yeah they are need , how many versions of the solo are there. as there is at least 2 37 seater solo in Kidderminster
it was on the last 3 runs again today
W905 JNF seen on the 303 in Kidderminster today. YJ06 YJV or something like that also on the 3.
Citaro 30401 on the 16 today
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
yeah they are need , how many versions of the solo are there. as there is at least 2 37 seater solo in Kidderminster
it was on the last 3 runs again today
W905 JNF seen on the 303 in Kidderminster today. YJ06 YJV or something like that also on the 3.
if it was a solo it would have either 30638 YJ 06 YPV 0r 30639 YJ 06 YPU 37 seat versions
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just seen withdrawn W 903 JNF go past my window on the no 10 in Kidderminster the last time is saw it was when petes
travel ran a couple of tendered routes down here
Good spot! What colour was it and was it definitely not W902-not doubting you but just checking! Thanks :)
I vaguely recall someone posting that they'd seen W903JNF repainted allover blue a few weeks back
it is blue the one I saw it will be coming back soon so will double check to confirm it
When it came past on the next 2 runs I noticed it was W905 not W903.
No worries-still a transfer from long acre-so this summer this one bus has done tividale, ,long acre and now kidderminster!! Just redditch left. I imagine long acre have a few extra buses at the moment but originally this was at te while the enviro200 dart was at la. Imagine the enviro went back to te but havent seen it for a while...
they seam to have moved some larger vehicles to Kidderminster just latley
Yeah and think theyre needed. People will sooner or later get fed up with solos :P
yeah they are need , how many versions of the solo are there. as there is at least 2 37 seater solo in Kidderminster
it was on the last 3 runs again today
W905 JNF seen on the 303 in Kidderminster today. YJ06 YJV or something like that also on the 3.
if it was a solo it would have either 30638 YJ 06 YPV 0r 30639 YJ 06 YPU 37 seat versions
Thanks Bewminster it would have been 30638 YJ06 YPV, looked a smart vehicle.
DAF on 81 today, either 30213 or 30214. Never seen one of them on there before
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DAF on 81 today, either 30213 or 30214. Never seen one of them on there before
30213. One seems to get on there on Sundays along with the W!
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DAF on 81 today, either 30213 or 30214. Never seen one of them on there before
Not that unusual. Usually gets a MPD or DAF
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DAF on 81 today, either 30213 or 30214. Never seen one of them on there before
Not that unusual. Usually gets a MPD or DAF
It usually gets an MPD or Solo from what I see
Usally see one of those 3 on there regually. Although 30833 was on there the other week
An old Diamond livery dart (red and white) was seen parked up in Kidderminster depot Sunday, didn't get an ID.
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An old Diamond livery dart (red and white) was seen parked up in Kidderminster depot Sunday, didn't get an ID.
saw one in service in that livery today but to far away to id it. and 31507 is running on the no 10 in Kidderminster today thought it was sold
30445 T 418 MNH has just gone past me on the no 10 it is the red and white livery Sam so could be the one you saw
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An old Diamond livery dart (red and white) was seen parked up in Kidderminster depot Sunday, didn't get an ID.
saw one in service in that livery today but to far away to id it. and 31507 is running on the no 10 in Kidderminster today thought it was sold
30445 T 418 MNH has just gone past me on the no 10 it is the red and white livery Sam so could be the one you saw
Yes you're probably right. I also saw R455 CCV in Kidderminster today, was nice to see the old order after most has been ousted by solos and MPDs!! Everywhere I look in the area now I seem to see a Vxxx HEC dart!!!
S405 JUA also noted parked up at the back of KR garage today, next to 30860 and R503 CNP...
Tividale Wright Cadet 30214 YD 02 PZO on route 326
Long Acre Solihull Signature branded Mercedes Citaro 30401 BN 09 FWS on route 108 (evening peak)
Tividale Wright Eclipse Volvo B7 30833 AE 57 FXW on route 42/3
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An old Diamond livery dart (red and white) was seen parked up in Kidderminster depot Sunday, didn't get an ID.
saw one in service in that livery today but to far away to id it. and 31507 is running on the no 10 in Kidderminster today thought it was sold
30445 T 418 MNH has just gone past me on the no 10 it is the red and white livery Sam so could be the one you saw
Yes you're probably right. I also saw R455 CCV in Kidderminster today, was nice to see the old order after most has been ousted by solos and MPDs!! Everywhere I look in the area now I seem to see a Vxxx HEC dart!!!
S405 JUA also noted parked up at the back of KR garage today, next to 30860 and R503 CNP...
I have seen of the v xxx hec batch 652/653/654/657/ 660 that I can remember can just think of fleet numbers
A blue Plaxton Primo on 50s today, also noticed KX07 OOW is back in use, minus its front logo!
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A blue Plaxton Primo on 50s today, also noticed KX07 OOW is back in use, minus its front logo!
has it still got urban90 seats
Branded 002 centro - 16
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Branded 002 centro - 16
VERY unlikely Nathan! ::) The 002 Centros are at Tividale and the 16 is at Long Acre
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Branded 002 centro - 16
VERY unlikely Nathan! ::) The 002 Centros are at Tividale and the 16 is at Long Acre
Have you ever thought it might be on loan to Long Acre
Right can I correct myself Nath!!!!! I was coming off colemore row an seen the green back an thought it was an 002 bus, but when it came back it was actually a green bus with blue dashes not a WM bus so aplogies but I forogot, I have to get all my comments down to a T otherwise people bombard you from all angles ::)
her is the green & blue one on the 50 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/10103988354/
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Right can I correct myself Nath!!!!! I was coming off colemore row an seen the green back an thought it was an 002 bus, but when it came back it was actually a green bus with blue dashes not a WM bus so aplogies but I forogot, I have to get all my comments down to a T otherwise people bombard you from all angles ::)
Sorry about that earlier Nathan :( Shouldn't really snap at you so sorry if i upset you
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Right can I correct myself Nath!!!!! I was coming off colemore row an seen the green back an thought it was an 002 bus, but when it came back it was actually a green bus with blue dashes not a WM bus so aplogies but I forogot, I have to get all my comments down to a T otherwise people bombard you from all angles ::)
Sorry about that earlier Nathan :( Shouldn't really snap at you so sorry if i upset you
Nope I should be sorry, not having a good week this week and taking it out on alot of people so just ingnore me nath
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her is the green & blue one on the 50 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/10103988354/
Whats the fleet number for that
20808 on the 50
Says it is withdrawn on the fleet list and also I think it was repainted in blue and also I think you don't get promos ever on 50
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20808 on the 50
Says it is withdrawn on the fleet list and also I think it was repainted in blue and also I think you don't get promos ever on 50
Why would such a young bus be withdrawn, has it had major mechanical issues or something?
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20808 on the 50
Says it is withdrawn on the fleet list and also I think it was repainted in blue and also I think you don't get promos ever on 50
Why would such a young bus be withdrawn, has it had major mechanical issues or something?
It was in reserve
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20808 on the 50
Says it is withdrawn on the fleet list and also I think it was repainted in blue and also I think you don't get promos ever on 50
Why would such a young bus be withdrawn, has it had major mechanical issues or something?
They were withdrawn originally for disposal as I don't think they are that popular, but have remained in reserve & are being repainted & returned to service
Sorry, I don't know fleetnumbers, but:
T71 JBA and V266 BNV
Were on the 3 in Stourport today.
Both in Red Diamond livery...
Blue Diamond Dart 30929 has been in Coventry on the X30 for a couple of days in a row.
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Sorry, I don't know fleetnumbers, but:
T71 JBA and V266 BNV
Were on the 3 in Stourport today.
Both in Red Diamond livery...
T 71 JBA is 20503
V 266 BNV is 20504
30823 81
30833 plus another B7RLE 226W
There was a Solo on the 226 today
30860 operating on Redditch 58 this morning.
30824 on 4, 30823 also on 002, something else on 56 or 202 perhaps?
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30860 operating on Redditch 58 this morning.
I thought it had left Kidderminster...
its 30850 that's left Kidderminster
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30824 on 4, 30823 also on 002, something else on 56 or 202 perhaps?
might have been the 202 that something different appeared on as seen 3 out of 4 56 journeys and all of which were Centro's unless the 4th Journey was something different ?
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its 30850 that's left Kidderminster
Ah, yes, but I have not seen either of them any of the times I have been past Kidderminster depot in the past two weeks, so assumed 30860 had left as well...
I think if it was on the 58 in Redditch there's your proof!
Out today was streetlite on 146 service 17.30 x city
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AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
It was definitely a bus from Heathrow saw it myself parked up this morning near the Tesco in Hamstead before it started the days duties.
Ash, it should be quite distinctive, unless it has had the blue vinyls removed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhhumber/8364929616/
It still has the blue circles on the front and you can see where they've attempted to remove the vinyls in the sides.
Looks as though these are what are replacing the MCV's on BA staff shuttles at Heathrow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leesbuses/10278992833/
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AE10CSF it might of been which has been
on 16 quite a few times
It was definitely a bus from Heathrow saw it myself parked up this morning near the Tesco in Hamstead before it started the days duties.
Ash, it should be quite distinctive, unless it has had the blue vinyls removed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhhumber/8364929616/
It still has the blue circles on the front and you can see where they've attempted to remove the vinyls in the sides.
Looks as though these are what are replacing the MCV's on BA staff shuttles at Heathrow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leesbuses/10278992833/
Thanks for the info-they definitely look smart-they must be the long wheelbase wf version?
Quote from: DiamondDart on October 20, 2013, 11:16:54 PM
Thanks for the info-they definitely look smart-they must be the long wheelbase wf version?
The wheel forward version is the smallest, no bigger than a Solo. The door forward version is the long wheelbase example and are bigger than the one pictured
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Thanks for the info-they definitely look smart-they must be the long wheelbase wf version?
The wheel forward version is the smallest, no bigger than a Solo. The door forward version is the long wheelbase example and are bigger than the one pictured
Nope, there are at least 2 versions of a WF streetlite-long and short wheelbase.
Blue MPD on 002 today ::)
strange I've seen 30807,30810,30806,30809, 30811 and 30828 on there today!!!
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strange I've seen 30807,30810,30806,30809, 30811 and 30828 on there today!!!
Oh... well, I saw the MPD going down Manor Way this morning. Having thought about it though, when I saw it doesn't really fit with any working, so perhaps it was doing something else.
Blue MPD - 75, Usually ran using a Solo
30202 on the 002 today
30218 on 54A today
30941 on the 226W
another one similar was on it going the other way too
YYX56JUE on the 50 today. I believe it was in the new livery. I was not expecting to see a Plaxton Primo in the new livery.
30823 on 4
Solo - 56 peak run - not seen a solo run a peak before usually darts
Is a Mercedes signature unusual on the 108 if so then ones one there now
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 06:26:57 PM
Is a Mercedes signature unusual on the 108 if so then ones one there now
I would say so. Usually a smaller Solo or Dart. Sometimes a Signature Solo SR can sneak onto the 108
As for the 56, doesn't one of the peak time extras on the 56 come off the 20 or 21 in Oldbury. Those are usually operated by Darts, maybe a Solo was on one of these instead of a Dart
It would, if the 56 was an Arriva route
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It would, if the 56 was an Arriva route
Yeah, I'm thinking of the X56 when Arriva ran it
Usually the peak 56's have darts, were do the 2 extra 56 workings come from, I know there's 2 from daytime trips
Saw "Nana on the 002" in Sutton this evening, on the 71...
Nifty Fifty branded 30804 on route 108 at 1710 in Birmingham
30437 - all day 56, very unusual to see anything other than a Centro in the daytime
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30437 - all day 56, very unusual to see anything other than a Centro in the daytime
with a roayle centro on the 40
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30437 - all day 56, very unusual to see anything other than a Centro in the daytime
with a roayle centro on the 40
;) that explains it then
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30437 - all day 56, very unusual to see anything other than a Centro in the daytime
with a roayle centro on the 40
30828 it is on the 40. Blooming thing is following me thus week
Theyre too big for the 40 arent they the b7rles?
20274 and 20827 on the 40 working from Tividale.
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20274 and 20827 on the 40 working from Tividale.
20274 is an interesting bus-its in good condition but the engine sounds like a cross between a euro2 and euro3. Not keen on solos though but tividale is obviously short of buses which is stange after the loss of several buses' worth of work.....
30512 on the 002 today
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30512 on the 002 today
30512 is withdrawn
S377 TMB?
Yes, Tony's fleetlist states it is withdrawn and I have not seen it in a long time
It must be back then, it was definitely that bus. I managed to get a photo (even though a car got in the way) http://www.flickr.com/photos/101550299@N05/10677703813/
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30512 on the 002 today
30512 is withdrawn
S377 TMB?
Yes, Tony's fleetlist states it is withdrawn and I have not seen it in a long time
Listed on the Rotala fleetlists as VoR For sale with defective engine, although DVLA record it as taxed until 6/14
Surprised 30512 was withdrawn as S397HVV is in a far far worse state in my opinion. But very good spot though!
30941 on the 002
30824 on the 002
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30941 on the 002
30824 on the 002
There is a Royale Centro on the 002 most days, good spot with the B7 though
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 04, 2013, 11:22:28 PM
Surprised 30512 was withdrawn as S397HVV is in a far far worse state in my opinion. But very good spot though!
it was on the 42/3 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 05, 2013, 06:23:03 PM
Quote from: OH25 on November 05, 2013, 03:36:19 PM
30941 on the 002
30824 on the 002
There is a Royale Centro on the 002 most days, good spot with the B7 though
but isn't it unusual if it is the Signiture one with the leather seats?
Quote from: OH25 on November 06, 2013, 10:47:37 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 05, 2013, 06:23:03 PM
Quote from: OH25 on November 05, 2013, 03:36:19 PM
30941 on the 002
30824 on the 002
There is a Royale Centro on the 002 most days, good spot with the B7 though
but isn't it unusual if it is the Signiture one with the leather seats?
They all have leather seats.....any of them can turn up on the 002
No that is what Matt is on about. Branded 30808 is still out of action meaning one of the 6 buses is a different bus (Usually a unbranded leather seated centro
Yesterday the all over green Hybrid was on the 82.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 07, 2013, 04:30:26 PM
Yesterday the all over green Hybrid was on the 82.
For a second then I thought you meant a Wolverhampton Hybrid on the 82!
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 07, 2013, 04:30:26 PM
Yesterday the all over green Hybrid was on the 82.
A hybrid Versa is not really unusual on the 82
Quote from: John on November 07, 2013, 06:38:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 07, 2013, 04:30:26 PM
Yesterday the all over green Hybrid was on the 82.
A hybrid Versa is not really unusual on the 82
Oh I thought it was :D hardly see them on there, but now I know for next time thank you
30940 on the 42/43 today.
The Dudley / Bilston workings interwork in West Bromwich Bus Station (PVR 6). The 2 buses on the short 42 workings to Tipton don't interwork.
Quote from: uniquicity on November 08, 2013, 06:47:10 PM
The Dudley / Bilston workings interwork in West Bromwich Bus Station (PVR 6). The 2 buses on the short 42 workings to Tipton don't interwork.
So its 8 buses for the 42/43 in total? That's really useful-I didnt know the PVRs for that so thanks :) Do you know off hand how many the 40 has?
Yeah. The 40 has 5, compared to 6 for NXWM. Diamond have slightly less running time which saves a bus.
30860 is back in Kidderminster. On the X3 today.
Tividale Solo out on the 16 today. Must say black suits the 16
Quote from: uniquicity on November 08, 2013, 11:15:11 PM
Yeah. The 40 has 5, compared to 6 for NXWM. Diamond have slightly less running time which saves a bus.
But then they also have less passenger traffic so running time can be reduced slightly.
I guess it goes the same for the 50.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on November 13, 2013, 04:24:26 PM
Quote from: uniquicity on November 08, 2013, 11:15:11 PM
Yeah. The 40 has 5, compared to 6 for NXWM. Diamond have slightly less running time which saves a bus.
But then they also have less passenger traffic so running time can be reduced slightly.
I guess it goes the same for the 50.
The 40 seems to do well for diamond to be honest though passenger numbers are probably lower than on the NX equivalent
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 13, 2013, 04:21:50 PM
Tividale Solo out on the 16 today. Must say black suits the 16
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10852489985/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 14, 2013, 01:17:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 13, 2013, 04:21:50 PM
Tividale Solo out on the 16 today. Must say black suits the 16
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10852489985/
Solos seem to be the regular buses on the 424 now, from long Acre rather than Darts when VIP and Diamond (Tividale) ran it. Better seeing buses with serving Birmingham on the side, rather than the Black Country buses which looked out of place on the 424
30209 on the 002 today. Saw in Halesowen Bus Station going towards Weoley Castle
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 16, 2013, 01:46:08 PM
30209 on the 002 today. Saw in Halesowen Bus Station going towards Weoley Castle
A second Cadet, 30434, also on 002 today
30434 is a Crusader, not a Cadet.
30825 is Also on the 002
304** or 302** or 301** not too sure, must have replaced a defective Centro as it raced past my 56 n.I.s just seen heading into town on the 56
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 16, 2013, 05:03:40 PM
304** or 302** or 301** not too sure, must have replaced a defective Centro as it raced past my 56 n.I.s just seen heading into town on the 56
What did it look like? It could be a dart/pointer, dart/crusader or a cadet
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 16, 2013, 05:29:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 16, 2013, 05:03:40 PM
304** or 302** or 301** not too sure, must have replaced a defective Centro as it raced past my 56 n.I.s just seen heading into town on the 56
What did it look like? It could be a dart/pointer, dart/crusader or a cadet
Has tall rectangular lights at the rear ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 16, 2013, 06:57:51 PM
Has tall rectangular lights at the rear ?
They all do Nathan. Was it any of these?
Dart/Pointer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8625211234/
Dart/Crusader
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/6390599321/
DAF/Cadet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9775546035/
The last 2 are near identical body wise
thanks john, looked like 30205
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 16, 2013, 07:06:43 PM
thanks john, looked like 30205
I'm not saying it was 30205, just linked to a picture of an example of a Wright Cadet. You may have seen 30209 which was seen on the 002 today
Quote from: John on November 16, 2013, 07:16:05 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 16, 2013, 07:06:43 PM
thanks john, looked like 30205
I'm not saying it was 30205, just linked to a picture of an example of a Wright Cadet. You may have seen 30209 which was seen on the 002 today
Not sure if it came of the 002 onto the 56 ? but wasn't on there in the day thats for sure
Wright bodied Dart T 447 EBD on 002
Quote from: fleetline6477 on November 16, 2013, 08:05:14 PM
Wright bodied Dart T 447 EBD on 002
They are very nice these darts-shame 441/442 were sold...
Quote from: fleetline6477 on November 16, 2013, 08:05:14 PM
Wright bodied Dart T 447 EBD on 002
Already reported, that is 30434
30218 on 002 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 18, 2013, 06:42:59 PM
30218 on 002 today
Is that really unusual anymore? One is posted on there nearly every day
Quote from: John on November 18, 2013, 07:03:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 18, 2013, 06:42:59 PM
30218 on 002 today
Is that really unusual anymore? One is posted on there nearly every day
It certainly is. Today and Saturday have been the only exceptions recently. There should be one unbranded Centro on there, failing that a B7RLE is usually in its place. Darts, Cadets, Solos etc. are all rare.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 18, 2013, 07:06:10 PM
Quote from: John on November 18, 2013, 07:03:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 18, 2013, 06:42:59 PM
30218 on 002 today
Is that really unusual anymore? One is posted on there nearly every day
It certainly is. Today and Saturday have been the only exceptions recently. There should be one unbranded Centro on there, failing that a B7RLE is usually in its place. Darts, Cadets, Solos etc. are all rare.
I'm not so sure. There have been a fair few solos on there since the 002 centro went off the road including a blue diamond one as well-that was rare as it was over at tividale for a couple of days maximum. In many ways, anything other than a centro should be rare as they have plenty of spare royales but it would be better to keep the eclipses on the 4.
Black 57 Plate solo on the 53 this morning.
Quote from: Lukeee on November 18, 2013, 10:42:43 PM
Black 57 Plate solo on the 53 this morning.
That was on the 108 this afternoon, so this is where one on the buses for the 108 comes from
Black Diamond 20914 MX57 UPW(Tony lists it as 20522) is today on the 25 Fox & Goose to Erdington run.
Wright street lite on the 145
Quote from: John on November 18, 2013, 10:44:40 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on November 18, 2013, 10:42:43 PM
Black 57 Plate solo on the 53 this morning.
That was on the 108 this afternoon, so this is where one on the buses for the 108 comes from
Yes, think another comes from the 600
Is the 108 well used?
I've seen the 108 few times, an some can leave full.
30941 - 56 all day board
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 21, 2013, 02:52:43 PM
30941 - 56 all day board
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10981145424/
Plaxton Centro Royale (didn't see fleet number) on 401E usually Solo's sometimes MPD Darts
Quote from: fleetline6477 on November 21, 2013, 08:57:46 PM
Plaxton Centro Royale (didn't see fleet number) on 401E usually Solo's sometimes MPD Darts
May as well do one big post in this thread.
That's a very very good spot :) As is Nathan's one of an eclipse 2 on the 56. Today did see some unusual diamond working then.
The 401e could use slightly bigger buses than solos/mpds but think royales are stretching it a bit, to be honest. Is the 401e still fairly busy?
Thanks for the update about the 108 Nathan it's just that someone was complaining about lack of capacity on that route I noticed so just interested.
30432 on 002 today along with two Royale Centros (30823 and 30828)
Where have the branded Centros gone?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 03:49:31 PM
30432 on 002 today along with two Royale Centros (30823 and 30828)
Where have the branded Centros gone?
These branded centros must be under quite a lot of pressure on that route I think-they're always driven fairly quickly to make up time...Maybe they're showing the strain
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 23, 2013, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 03:49:31 PM
30432 on 002 today along with two Royale Centros (30823 and 30828)
Where have the branded Centros gone?
These branded centros must be under quite a lot of pressure on that route I think-they're always driven fairly quickly to make up time...Maybe they're showing the strain
Drivers have to put their foot down as the timings on that route are ridiculous. Under 90mins for a round trip Merry Hill - Weoley Castle - Merry Hill. No wonder you often get 2 running together.
Just seen one parked up in merry hill on the 002.
30434 is on the 226 along with 20539
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 04:01:15 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 23, 2013, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 03:49:31 PM
30432 on 002 today along with two Royale Centros (30823 and 30828)
Where have the branded Centros gone?
These branded centros must be under quite a lot of pressure on that route I think-they're always driven fairly quickly to make up time...Maybe they're showing the strain
Drivers have to put their foot down as the timings on that route are ridiculous. Under 90mins for a round trip Merry Hill - Weoley Castle - Merry Hill. No wonder you often get 2 running together.
I found The 002 yesterday to be ontime in both directions must be a peak thing
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 23, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
I found The 002 yesterday to be ontime in both directions must be a peak thing
They do arrive into Merry Hill a lot in 2's, 2 I saw today did, plus I have seen it many times before. One goes straight back out to Weoley Castle, and the other parks up in the Bus Station
30432 on the 002 today. Saw at Merry Hill Centre
Quote from: John on November 23, 2013, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 23, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
I found The 002 yesterday to be ontime in both directions must be a peak thing
They do arrive into Merry Hill a lot in 2's, 2 I saw today did, plus I have seen it many times before. One goes straight back out to Weoley Castle, and the other parks up in the Bus Station
Only seen that once when I was able to snap a b7 on there
806, another branded and 821 on the 002
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 23, 2013, 04:54:15 PM
30432 on the 002 today. Saw at Merry Hill Centre
Already posted it... there were also 3 unbranded Centros on there with only 2 branded buses today.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 09:18:20 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 23, 2013, 04:54:15 PM
30432 on the 002 today. Saw at Merry Hill Centre
Already posted it... there were also 3 unbranded Centros on there with only 2 branded buses today.
even though you never seven potted it. For god sake matt all your posts last night have been slating mine so please stop it!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 08:31:42 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 23, 2013, 09:18:20 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 23, 2013, 04:54:15 PM
30432 on the 002 today. Saw at Merry Hill Centre
Already posted it... there were also 3 unbranded Centros on there with only 2 branded buses today.
even though you never seven potted it. For god sake matt all your posts last night have been slating mine so please stop it!
I did spot it, once in Merry Hill and twice in Halesowen. Not that it matters.
Ex 226 branded Dart - spent a day on the 56 today. Must be a centro down
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 25, 2013, 09:41:11 PM
Ex 226 branded Dart - spent a day on the 56 today. Must be a centro down
Or an extra one on the 002, or maybe one on the 301/4
Prefer the darts on the 56 myself reminds of when they used to run on there with the "route56' branding. What's the 301 usually ran using rarely see centros on there same as the 4
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 25, 2013, 09:48:47 PM
What's the 301 usually ran using rarely see centros on there same as the 4
301 mainly DAF cadets, but can be a mixed bag of Solos and Darts.
The 4 sees B7RLE, DAF Cadets, and Darts
Centros are known to sometimes appear on the 4, not too often but have been sighted
Thanks John
A new Eclipse on the 202 today
Quote from: John on November 25, 2013, 09:51:33 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 25, 2013, 09:48:47 PM
What's the 301 usually ran using rarely see centros on there same as the 4
301 mainly DAF cadets, but can be a mixed bag of Solos and Darts.
The 4 sees B7RLE, DAF Cadets, and Darts
Centros are known to sometimes appear on the 4, not too often but have been sighted
There was a Royale Centro on the 301 yesterday
30134 on the 16 today - is this usual on a Sunday?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 01, 2013, 01:28:50 PM
30134 on the 16 today - is this usual on a Sunday?
Happens quite a bit on a Sunday
30824 on the 243 tonight ;D
30833 on 002
30850 on the 3/X3 yesterday
226 Branded MPD Dart on 401E
Quote from: Sayeed_M on November 20, 2013, 12:16:39 PM
Wright street lite on the 145
Usual now, don't see the point why they are using over 40 seats fleets when this route is at risk
Quote from: Sayeed_M on December 05, 2013, 09:09:25 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on November 20, 2013, 12:16:39 PM
Wright street lite on the 145
Usual now, don't see the point why they are using over 40 seats fleets when this route is at risk
They probably have come off or go onto other routes-as Simon mentioned about Kidderminster, a lot of first routes interwork which makes vehicle allocation a problem.
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 05, 2013, 09:12:24 PM
They probably have come off or go onto other routes-as Simon mentioned about Kidderminster, a lot of first routes interwork which makes vehicle allocation a problem.
Hi, thanks! Didn't realised it ))
With regards to the 145 there is a school service in each direction on the route that needs the higher capacity bus, however throughout the day you can get away with a Solo!
Wrightbus Cadet 30213 YD 02 PZN on 401E Walsall - Yew Tree yesterday
optare versa hybrid on 99 seen at Coventry road 1510 didn't get reg number
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on December 12, 2013, 03:41:46 PM
optare versa hybrid on 99 seen at Coventry road 1510 didn't get reg number
Wow! Tividale doesn't even have any Versas...
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 12, 2013, 04:59:37 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on December 12, 2013, 03:41:46 PM
optare versa hybrid on 99 seen at Coventry road 1510 didn't get reg number
Wow! Tividale doesn't even have any Versas...
He means the 99 from Acocks Green
Quote from: John on December 12, 2013, 05:01:00 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 12, 2013, 04:59:37 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on December 12, 2013, 03:41:46 PM
optare versa hybrid on 99 seen at Coventry road 1510 didn't get reg number
Wow! Tividale doesn't even have any Versas...
He means the 99 from Acocks Green
Oh, silly me. Didn't even notice the "Coventry Road" bit!
MX54 UPS on 54 today, hardly ever see a Solo on there
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 14, 2013, 04:06:55 PM
MX54 UPS on 54 today, hardly ever see a Solo on there
There was a 57 plate on there too
Quote from: 4747 on December 14, 2013, 07:31:02 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 14, 2013, 07:26:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 14, 2013, 04:06:55 PM
MX54 UPS on 54 today, hardly ever see a Solo on there
There was a 57 plate on there too
20913 is MX57 UPS
Oh so it was a typo error. Must be the same bus I spotted then
Sorry, I meant MX57 UPS, typo.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 14, 2013, 04:06:55 PM
MX54 UPS on 54 today, hardly ever see a Solo on there
I see them every now and again. Used to be common when the 54 was introduced
30833 on 243 tonight
There was also a Cadet on the 002 today (alongside a Royale)
Two Cadets on the 002 today (one is YD02 PZK), also saw a Cadet or Crusader on the 54 from a long way away this morning.
Centro out on the 301 first one I've seen on there
30427 on the 002 today!
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
Centro out on the 301 first one I've seen on there
The one I saw had 301 on paper in the window
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
Centro out on the 301 first one I've seen on there
If you want to see any Centro's on the 301 then they are allocated on Sundays alongside B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 2's
Quote from: Trident 4609 on December 20, 2013, 03:48:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
Centro out on the 301 first one I've seen on there
If you want to see any Centro's on the 301 then they are allocated on Sundays alongside B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 2's
:D I know what ill be doing this Sunday then thanks Nath
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 20, 2013, 02:50:56 PM
30427 on the 002 today!
Also a royale and there was a cadet on there at one point as well...
30427 replaced the cadet....saw it broke down on Manor Way 30218 I think
Quote from: 4747 on December 20, 2013, 07:53:45 PM
30427 replaced the cadet....saw it broke down on Manor Way 30218 I think
Yeah X808NWX which is one of the more unreliable ones and always seems to have some sort of problem
Quote from: Nathan on December 20, 2013, 03:48:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
Centro out on the 301 first one I've seen on there
If you want to see any Centro's on the 301 then they are allocated on Sundays alongside B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 2's
Ah I seen one
Side and Back blinds working but not front with no paper saying its 301
That could be the one that was on the 56 an had 56 scribbled on the back of a map.
Quote from: 4747 on December 20, 2013, 07:53:45 PM
30427 replaced the cadet....saw it broke down on Manor Way 30218 I think
Cheers, my dad told me he saw a black bus broken down just down the road.
The Royale was 30828.
There are two non-002 buses each day at the moment, as 30811 is missing and 30808 is off gallivanting around the Midlands now it's been debranded.
Any reason for it being De-Branded ?
30130 hybrid versa - todays 119
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 20, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
Quote from: 4747 on December 20, 2013, 07:53:45 PM
30427 replaced the cadet....saw it broke down on Manor Way 30218 I think
Cheers, my dad told me he saw a black bus broken down just down the road.
The Royale was 30828.
There are two non-002 buses each day at the moment, as 30811 is missing and 30808 is off gallivanting around the Midlands now it's been debranded.
Yeah 30828 was on the 002 yesterday, though not true about 30808 which has been sat in Tividale depot as opposed to gallivanting around the Midlands-must still be VOR
No Peter it's been reported on other services
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 21, 2013, 12:16:32 PM
No Peter it's been reported on other services
I know, I'm talking about yesterday and I think it unlikely it has moved since it was on the 42 a few days ago as it is parked in by withdrawn buses at tividale...
30942 > 002
Quote from: Rob4367 on December 21, 2013, 01:44:48 PM
30942 > 002
Yes, 30942 and 30824 are today's unbranded buses
20913 on the 226
Thhe Versa green machine on the 119 was replaced with a Solo not long after I posted
Signature Solo on the 654A today
B7RLE is on the 41 today, this unusual for a sunday service
3094* on the 226W today
Also a 3021* Cadet on the 26A service today (Usually MPD's and Solo's)
30216 is the Cadet on the 26A, wasn't sure if it was unusual or not (:
I presume the 16 can hold anything DB has to offer? I've seen solos centros darts everything. No specific allocation I expect. Same goes for the 71.
308** - 33A, do the 33A/41 interwork in Walsall?
there was a Solo on the 99 today
Quote from: OH25 on December 26, 2013, 06:11:41 PM
there was a Solo on the 99 today
Solos are common on the 99 alongside MPD's
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 26, 2013, 04:58:30 PM
30834 - 33A, do the 33A/41 interwork in Walsall?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11569245113/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 26, 2013, 02:11:12 PM
30216 is the Cadet on the 26A, wasn't sure if it was unusual or not (:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11569211643/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 26, 2013, 12:56:49 PM
30834 is on the 41 today, this unusual for a sunday service
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11569245113/
30940 - 226W
I think I saw a Cadet on the 99 today.
Nathan4775
B7RLE's on Diamond 41 aren't unusual, happens every evening and sunday. It doesnt interwork with the 33A either I don't think
MPD LG02 FFC on the 205 today
Quote from: Matt on December 27, 2013, 12:11:00 AM
MPD LG02 FFC on the 205 today
What time as I saw it in Merry hill at 1235...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/11570379273/
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 27, 2013, 12:45:33 AM
Quote from: Matt on December 27, 2013, 12:11:00 AM
MPD LG02 FFC on the 205 today
Its on the 142 today
Really dark inside
What time as I saw it in Merry hill at 1235...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/11570379273/
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 27, 2013, 12:45:33 AM
Quote from: Matt on December 27, 2013, 12:11:00 AM
MPD LG02 FFC on the 205 today
What time as I saw it in Merry hill at 1235...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/11570379273/
Saw it twice once early afternoon and once in the evening.
Quote from: Ashley on December 27, 2013, 12:05:07 AM
Nathan4775
B7RLE's on Diamond 41 aren't unusual, happens every evening and sunday. It doesnt interwork with the 33A either I don't think
They did on Boxing day
30827 on the 40, arrived in Wednesbury around 11:50.
Quote from: Matt on December 28, 2013, 02:00:20 PM
30827 on the 40, arrived in Wednesbury around 11:50.
Saw 30827 on the 40 in West Brom this afternoon.
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:12:57 PM
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
There have been at least one non-oo2 bus on there since 30808 was VOR for its various repairs etc. Solos, cadets, pointers, crusaders have all made it on there. Was it an eclipse or eclipse 2 out of interest? I would imagine it was one of the eclipse 2's which are in amazing condition and are really smart buses that don't have a single rattle. The secondhand eclipses aren't as good...
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 28, 2013, 06:24:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:12:57 PM
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
There have been at least one non-oo2 bus on there since 30808 was VOR for its various repairs etc. Solos, cadets, pointers, crusaders have all made it on there. Was it an eclipse or eclipse 2 out of interest? I would imagine it was one of the eclipse 2's which are in amazing condition and are really smart buses that don't have a single rattle. The secondhand eclipses aren't as good...
I tell ya what.. I think it was that brand new one that started service completely white.. did it get painted?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:28:07 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 28, 2013, 06:24:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:12:57 PM
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
There have been at least one non-oo2 bus on there since 30808 was VOR for its various repairs etc. Solos, cadets, pointers, crusaders have all made it on there. Was it an eclipse or eclipse 2 out of interest? I would imagine it was one of the eclipse 2's which are in amazing condition and are really smart buses that don't have a single rattle. The secondhand eclipses aren't as good...
I tell ya what.. I think it was that brand new one that started service completely white.. did it get painted?
The one you are referring to is 30923 which never got painted here as it went down to Wessex.
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 28, 2013, 06:31:07 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:28:07 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 28, 2013, 06:24:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:12:57 PM
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
There have been at least one non-oo2 bus on there since 30808 was VOR for its various repairs etc. Solos, cadets, pointers, crusaders have all made it on there. Was it an eclipse or eclipse 2 out of interest? I would imagine it was one of the eclipse 2's which are in amazing condition and are really smart buses that don't have a single rattle. The secondhand eclipses aren't as good...
I tell ya what.. I think it was that brand new one that started service completely white.. did it get painted?
The one you are referring to is 30923 which never got painted here as it went down to Wessex.
Oh I see... then its an unidentified Eclipse 2.
It was 30941 on the 002 today
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 28, 2013, 06:12:57 PM
B7RLE on the 002... first time I've ever seen it.. usually a 'on the double' Centro. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
- can I just state what excellent condition and quality bus it was. I didn't have a tool to get fleet or reg, but I'm sure there isn't many to chose from!
There are two Centros missing at the moment (808 & 811), so two non-002 buses are on each day, these are often Eclipses. Both 30940 and 30941 were on today.
Went on 30811 only the other day....
30810 is by far the best one though
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 28, 2013, 07:53:04 PM
Went on 30811 only the other day....
30810 is by far the best one though
Perhaps 30811 is having issues and is on & off the road. 30806,7,9,10 are all on every day alongside 2 other buses.
30134 and 30405 on the 50 - are either of these unusual?
Quote from: Matt on December 29, 2013, 05:57:13 PM
30134 and 30405 on the 50 - are either of these unusual?
I wouldn't have said so particularly as with the only signature route on a sunday being the S3 it is inevitable that long acre will use their newest buses on other routes ie the 16/50 and even routes like the 27 which incidentally 20913 was on today which seems a permanent transfer to LA, along with 20606.
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 29, 2013, 06:03:38 PM
Quote from: Matt on December 29, 2013, 05:57:13 PM
30134 and 30405 on the 50 - are either of these unusual?
I wouldn't have said so particularly as with the only signature route on a sunday being the S3 it is inevitable that long acre will use their newest buses on other routes ie the 16/50 and even routes like the 27 which incidentally 20913 was on today which seems a permanent transfer to LA, along with 20606.
Yeah the 16 was fully Hybrid today, I wasn't sure with the 50 though, but as you say it makes sense if the Versas are accessible.
The 16 and in particular the 50 actually seem to do better on a sunday with GreenBus not operating-the buses often seem busier than Monday-Saturday, the levels they used to be at before GreenBus arrived on the route...
30823 - 4H
A 51 plate cadet on the long Acre 99 (Acocks green - Lea Village)
30943 on the 42
30832 on the 301
Black Diamond Cadet on the 16
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 31, 2013, 05:28:13 PM
Black Diamond Cadet on the 16
30204 was the one on the 16.
Solo 209xx - 33A - 30.12 - always an MPD on the evening service
Quote from: jc on December 31, 2013, 07:05:07 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 31, 2013, 05:28:13 PM
Black Diamond Cadet on the 16
30204 was the one on the 16.
Thanks JC, do you know if this on loan for a few days?
30214, 30832, 30825 & 30827 are all on the 002 today!
Diamond 30512 on the 301, pretty sure it isn't normally darts?
Quote from: trident4370 on January 02, 2014, 06:02:49 PM
Diamond 30512 on the 301, pretty sure it isn't normally darts?
Usually DAF Cadets Joe
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 06:37:19 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 02, 2014, 06:02:49 PM
Diamond 30512 on the 301, pretty sure it isn't normally darts?
Usually DAF Cadets Joe
Anything goes usually-seen MPDs on there, 20849 on there not long back, even seen solos on there or red/white diamond darts though they are slightly more unusual, eclipses are more rare.
I saw 30832 on the 301 on New Years Eve in Bloxwich. B7RLE's (Old/new Eclipse an Royals Centro's) are the allocation on Sunday 301's though.
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2014, 06:37:19 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 02, 2014, 06:02:49 PM
Diamond 30512 on the 301, pretty sure it isn't normally darts?
Usually DAF Cadets Joe
I had a feeling, cheers Nath
20519 on the 4 today.
Also, 30214 is enjoying a second consequtive day on the 002.
20608 was working on the 10 in Kidderminster yesterday , with detail of Redditch area services displayed inside
anyone know if this is a loan or a transfer looked as if it has just been repainted blue
Quote from: bewminster on January 03, 2014, 01:51:59 PM
20608 was working on the 10 in Kidderminster yesterday , with detail of Redditch area services displayed inside
anyone know if this is a loan or a transfer looked as if it has just been repainted blue
Went on 20608 a couple of days ago-don't know if it is a loan or transfer but apparently Kidderminster are short of buses at the moment, so that could explain it
Does a Signature Versa on the 27 count?
Quote from: Matt on January 05, 2014, 10:44:03 PM
Does a Signature Versa on the 27 count?
They was allover the place today! 16, 50, 66A & 71!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 05, 2014, 11:05:01 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 05, 2014, 10:44:03 PM
Does a Signature Versa on the 27 count?
They was allover the place today! 16, 50, 66A & 71!
They are on the 16 & 50 every Sunday, as most Signature routes don't operate, but I had never seen one get onto the 27
The other bus on the 27 was a Solo
MPD 20302 is on the 002 today! The 002 doesn't strike me as a suitable route for midibuses...
Quote from: Matt on January 06, 2014, 05:25:14 PM
MPD 20302 is on the 002 today! The 002 doesn't strike me as a suitable route for midibuses...
I saw it leaving Halesowen for Weoley castle on the 1507 journey - standing room only.
Quote from: Matt on January 06, 2014, 05:25:14 PM
MPD 20302 is on the 002 today! The 002 doesn't strike me as a suitable route for midibuses...
Nope, but that is what comes of having a fleet made up of too many midibuses
Quote from: Winston on January 06, 2014, 07:49:50 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 06, 2014, 05:25:14 PM
MPD 20302 is on the 002 today! The 002 doesn't strike me as a suitable route for midibuses...
Nope, but that is what comes of having a fleet made up of too many midibuses
Yes, they need bigger buses! I often observe MPDs on the 142 with standing room only. If it wasn't for the narrow turns/roads in Colley Gate it could do with larger buses in the daytime.
Quote from: karl724223 on January 06, 2014, 10:23:48 PM
Didn't west brom and pensnett have lynxes on the old 247/8
Also I've drove deckers from west brom round the route
You don't know what your on about again
Karl,
Metrobuses, Lynx & Mercs have all been used on the 247/248
Quote from: karl724223 on January 06, 2014, 10:23:48 PM
Didn't west brom and pensnett have lynxes on the old 247/8
Also I've drove deckers from west brom round the route
You don't know what your on about again
Plus Green Bus used Tridents on Boxing Day on the 142
Quote from: karl724223 on January 06, 2014, 10:23:48 PM
Didn't west brom and pensnett have lynxes on the old 247/8
Also I've drove deckers from west brom round the route
You don't know what your on about again
Deckers wouldn't be much more difficult than midibuses. It may have escaped your attention, but Diamond don't have any.
I have not ever seen a full size single decker used on Diamond's 142. It is only a couple of turns which I think would be difficult. I don't know where this 247/248 went but perhaps it took a slightly different line of route, avoiding those turns. If not then you are correct, I don't know...
The 142 had a period of having nifty fifty branded centro's for about three months going back to 2012.
The 142 was operated with MCV'S for a time as well
X 372 CUY is working in Kidderminster today has it been moved here
Quote from: bususer12 on January 07, 2014, 12:38:16 PM
The 142 had a period of having nifty fifty branded centro's for about three months going back to 2012.
Fair enough - my knowledge doesn't stretch much further back than the past year! I didn't think that one through, apologies.
Signature Mercedes - 16
Quote from: Matt on January 07, 2014, 04:34:55 PM
Quote from: bususer12 on January 07, 2014, 12:38:16 PM
The 142 had a period of having nifty fifty branded centro's for about three months going back to 2012.
Fair enough - my knowledge doesn't stretch much further back than the past year! I didn't think that one through, apologies.
Also full sized darts have appeared on there as well P827BUD being an example from a while back. Seeing the 142 loading in Halesowen today makes me think that this size of vehicle needs to be brought back onto the route as MPDs are clearly too small for mostly elderly passengers who are not going to want to stand...
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 07, 2014, 05:52:34 PM
Signature Mercedes - 16
Saw 30637 this evening on the 30 in Acocks Green, which is supposed to be a Signature service, while the 16 isn't! ::)
Quote from: Stu on January 07, 2014, 07:52:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 07, 2014, 05:52:34 PM
Signature Mercedes - 16
Saw 30637 this evening on the 30 in Acocks Green, which is supposed to be a Signature service, while the 16 isn't! ::)
To be honest, I would take an ex Pete's X6..AKW dart over a versa any day!
Is a solo on the 41 unusual of an evening ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 08, 2014, 09:35:38 PM
Is a solo on the 41 unusual of an evening ?
There was a Solo on a Sunday working of the 41 the when I saw it a few weeks ago. I don't know what the usual allocation of the 41 is though
saw a dennis dart ALX200 on 99 from acocks green at wheatsheif 1510 didn't get reg number
Forgot to report this yesterday but a Blue Centro was on the 30, most likely 30704 but only saw from a distance.
A blue Centro on the 4H this morning...... 08:15 from Hayley Green.
In response to John's comment about the 41. It's usually B7RLE's or full length Plaxton's on a sunday. It's a Royale Centro most evenings
Quote from: Ashley on January 14, 2014, 08:43:47 PM
In response to John's comment about the 41. It's usually B7RLE's or full length Plaxton's on a sunday. It's a Royale Centro most evenings
I sometimes see the sunday 41's and it can vary. From what i have seen B7RLE's (Wright Eclipse Urban and Centro's),MPD's and Solo's
30163 - 145 ? Mainly E200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11954312074/
Quote from: Ashley on January 14, 2014, 08:43:47 PM
In response to John's comment about the 41. It's usually B7RLE's or full length Plaxton's on a sunday. It's a Royale Centro most evenings
As the 41 comes off the 401e it's more likely to be an Optare Solo Monday to Friday
Quote from: 4747 on January 15, 2014, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: Ashley on January 14, 2014, 08:43:47 PM
In response to John's comment about the 41. It's usually B7RLE's or full length Plaxton's on a sunday. It's a Royale Centro most evenings
As the 41 comes off the 401e it's more likely to be an Optare Solo Monday to Friday
Does anyone know why the 41 is being withdrawn by diamond from the 26th Jan-presumably they have lost the centro contract but I thought centro contracts began in april/october?
From 26th Jan the 19:55 journey operated by Diamond at Present will be run by NXWM. Arriva will operate the rest of the evening journies and Sundays rerouting it to serve Allens Rough Estate in New Invention like Mon-Sat daytimes
Hope that answers your question? :)
Quote from: Nathan on January 15, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
From 26th Jan the 19:55 journey operated by Diamond at Present will be run by NXWM. Arriva will operate the rest of the evening journies and Sundays rerouting it to serve Allens Rough Estate in New Invention like Mon-Sat daytimes
Hope that answers your question? :)
It does, thanks Nathan. So do arriva already run the 41 then? Pity diamond have lost the contract
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 15, 2014, 04:22:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 15, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
From 26th Jan the 19:55 journey operated by Diamond at Present will be run by NXWM. Arriva will operate the rest of the evening journies and Sundays rerouting it to serve Allens Rough Estate in New Invention like Mon-Sat daytimes
Hope that answers your question? :)
It does, thanks Nathan. So do arriva already run the 41 then? Pity diamond have lost the contract
Nope. At first i thought the sunday service was passing over to NX but it appears Arriva have got the tender
YN08NXL on the 58 today in Redditch.
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
Where and heading which way??
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 04:36:48 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
Where and heading which way??
16:20 in Halesowen heading to Merry Hill
YJ56YDO is also at Tividale though not yet in service. They have got the recently acquired buses out in service very fast compared to say the SN09FU. MAN's
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
It's got diamond logos on. Picture will get uploaded later
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
It's got diamond logos on. Picture will get uploaded later
Its not the bus I seen Yesterday then.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
It's got diamond logos on. Picture will get uploaded later
Its not the bus I seen Yesterday then.
Did you see 30832 which is missing offside logos or a new one?
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 16, 2014, 05:21:19 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
It's got diamond logos on. Picture will get uploaded later
Its not the bus I seen Yesterday then.
Did you see 30832 which is missing offside logos or a new one?
Looked Branded new completly logoless, heading in the Direction of Sutton Coldfeild not sure why though, I assume it belongs to DIA
30411 YJ07OZX is also on the 002
Fair few of them out and about then...
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
30411 YJ07OZX is also on the 002
That's the one I saw. Something unusual I noticed is the position of the rear LED display - the very left of the rear window.
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 16, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 16, 2014, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 04:34:03 PM
I've just seen an Eclipse on the 002 with a YJ07 reg!
With diamond Logos or not ?
It's got diamond logos on. Picture will get uploaded later
30409 YJ07OZV - http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/11986275836/
30940 is on the 226 left merry hill 1605 right behind the Hansons dart
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 17, 2014, 04:07:35 PM
30940 is on the 226 left merry hill 1605 right behind the Hansons dart
Out of interest which was running 15 minutes late
Quote from: Lukeee on January 17, 2014, 09:32:22 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 17, 2014, 04:07:35 PM
30940 is on the 226 left merry hill 1605 right behind the Hansons dart
Out of interest which was running 15 minutes late
Well the 226 diamond is due at 1550 so draw from that what you may
what is the usual buses used on the 255?
Quote from: OH25 on January 17, 2014, 11:55:28 PM
what is the usual buses used on the 255?
Any full length buses, particularly Royale Centros & Cadets in my observation
Evening and sunday 255's are predominantly Royale Centros. However the Eclipses are also regular's on sundays. MPD's and Cadets also do the night shift
Quote from: Ashley on January 18, 2014, 12:13:15 AM
Evening and sunday 255's are predominantly Royale Centros. However the Eclipses are also regular's on sundays. MPD's and Cadets also do the night shift
IIRC the one bus (the one that starts off at Merry Hill) is a DAF/Centro as it comes off the 56 (or did when I last looked)
Volvo B7 - on the 56 12:47 from Town
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 12:25:22 PM
Volvo B7 - on the 56 12:47 from Town
Was it a newer 13 plate o one of the older ones?
Quote from: Nathan on January 18, 2014, 12:26:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 12:25:22 PM
Volvo B7 - on the 56 12:47 from Town
Was it a newer 13 plate o one of the older ones?
Didn't see the plate but its one with the rear display on the far left of the window
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 12:43:48 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 18, 2014, 12:26:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 12:25:22 PM
Volvo B7 - on the 56 12:47 from Town
Was it a newer 13 plate o one of the older ones?
Didn't see the plate but its one with the rear display on the far left of the window
Sounds like a YJ07 one then.
YN08 NXL out on the 56 too,
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 04:57:09 PM
YN08 NXL out on the 56 too,
I saw that one, a Centro on the way home. There are 2 'YJ07' Urbans on the 56, got a pic of 'YJ07 OZV'. The next bus was also one of the 'YJ07's as well
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/12015625556/
Quote from: John on January 18, 2014, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 04:57:09 PM
YN08 NXL out on the 56 too,
I saw that one, a Centro on the way home. There are 2 'YJ07' Urbans on the 56, got a pic of 'YJ07 OZV'. The next bus was also one of the 'YJ07's as well
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/12015625556/
There was a blue Centro on the 56 - I think - it was displaying "Birmingham" but wasn't displaying the route number.
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 18, 2014, 06:03:55 PM
There was a blue Centro on the 56 - I think - it was displaying "Birmingham" but wasn't displaying the route number.
Yeah, that was the one I saw, it must have been 'YN08 NXL'
It had red seats with head rests
Quote from: John on January 18, 2014, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 04:57:09 PM
YN08 NXL out on the 56 too,
I saw that one, a Centro on the way home. There are 2 'YJ07' Urbans on the 56, got a pic of 'YJ07 OZV'. The next bus was also one of the 'YJ07's as well
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/12015625556/
They looks pretty smart, the high back seats suit the 56 well. Lets hope they stay at Tividale now allowing some smaller MPD's to be withdrawn
Quote from: Winston on January 18, 2014, 06:05:49 PM
Quote from: John on January 18, 2014, 05:21:46 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 18, 2014, 04:57:09 PM
YN08 NXL out on the 56 too,
I saw that one, a Centro on the way home. There are 2 'YJ07' Urbans on the 56, got a pic of 'YJ07 OZV'. The next bus was also one of the 'YJ07's as well
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/12015625556/
They looks pretty smart, the high back seats suit the 56 well. Lets hope they stay at Tividale now allowing some smaller MPD's to be withdrawn
Preferably allowing red diamond MPDs to ultimately be withdrawn but retained short term to help with repaints/spare capacity as clearly stuff like the cadets/darts/some MPDs need a repaint and can only have them if there are sufficient vehicles to cover
What route are these ex transdev buses for then I just presunmed it would be the 4?
Quote from: dannygill on January 18, 2014, 08:16:09 PM
What route are these ex transdev buses for then I just presunmed it would be the 4?
Think the days of buses at diamond being bought for a route are over-they are for the high capacity routes at Tividale.
Hybrid Versa - 16 ?
hybrid was gug on 16 today
Appears to still be a Royale Centro on Redditch locals, i think it was 30824 but not 100% on the fleetnumber!
Quote from: jc on January 20, 2014, 07:00:45 AM
Appears to still be a Royale Centro on Redditch locals, i think it was 30824 but not 100% on the fleetnumber!
A lot of Tividale's fleet at Redditch and Kidderminster-there seems to be a lot of VOR buses there at the moment.
Another Ex-Transdev B7RLE on the 56 again today
30828 was operating from Redditch yesterday, YN08NXL had also been there at some point in the week.
(Sorry for late gen, i work nights and tend to just sleep, work or commute!)
Quote from: jc on January 21, 2014, 07:51:43 PM
30828 was operating from Redditch yesterday, YN08NXL had also been there at some point in the week.
(Sorry for late gen, i work nights and tend to just sleep, work or commute!)
Both of these vehicles are now operating from Kidderminster.
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
And loans to Redditch and Kidderminster from Tividale!
Quote from: Nathan on January 21, 2014, 09:42:27 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
And loans to Redditch and Kidderminster from Tividale!
To a lesser extent-this has only started to happen very recently, as I guess there is a limit as to how many buses Redditch can provide.
Oh ok :) Thanks for that Peter :) It appears that the recent 07 plate Weight Eclipse Urban bodied B7RLE arrivals have been operating on the 56 recently. Is this to cover for 30828 which is on loan to redditch?
Previously, we saw buses like the ex first darts constantly shifting between redditch and kidderminster and the loan of buses like 20849 and the centros has only started to happen relatively recently, due to the high number of VOR buses.
No worries :)
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:53:17 PM
Previously, we saw buses like the ex first darts constantly shifting between redditch and kidderminster and the loan of buses like 20849 and the centros has only started to happen relatively recently, due to the high number of VOR buses.
No worries :)
Y3 NBB and other Redditch buses were loaned to Kidderminster earlier in 2013
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
KR & RH were always run closely even under First. It wouldn't be uncommon to see RH allocated buses (Lances & E300's) operating KR routes. I think KR used to undertake maintenance work for RH.
Quote from: Winston on January 21, 2014, 11:28:33 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
KR & RH were always run closely even under First. It wouldn't be uncommon to see RH allocated buses (Lances & E300's) operating KR routes. I think KR used to undertake maintenance work for RH.
Yes that's true. I think Kidderminster could do MOTs and Redditch couldn't. ICBW
Quote from: Winston on January 21, 2014, 11:28:33 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
KR & RH were always run closely even under First. It wouldn't be uncommon to see RH allocated buses (Lances & E300's) operating KR routes. I think KR used to undertake maintenance work for RH.
Theoretically then that could mean that the lease on the former Red Diamond depot in Redditch doesn't necessarily have to be renewed as all maintenance work could be done at Kidderminster as isn't that mostly what Church Lane does as the other Redditch depot doesn't have the space? Or are certain services run from there?
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 11:36:51 PM
Quote from: Winston on January 21, 2014, 11:28:33 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 21, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
It seems to me as if Kidderminster and Redditch are run very closely together compared to Long Acre and Tividale who seem a lot more separate if that makes sense. There constantly seem to be loans from Redditch to Kidderminster and vice-versa
KR & RH were always run closely even under First. It wouldn't be uncommon to see RH allocated buses (Lances & E300's) operating KR routes. I think KR used to undertake maintenance work for RH.
Theoretically then that could mean that the lease on the former Red Diamond depot in Redditch doesn't necessarily have to be renewed as all maintenance work could be done at Kidderminster as isn't that mostly what Church Lane does as the other Redditch depot doesn't have the space? Or are certain services run from there?
Not sure how heavily Church Road is still used now. As i understand it Plymouth Road is where the buses are allocated parked whilst Church Road is used for maintenance only. I'm not sure if buses fit for service are also parked in there overnite? I'm not sure it would be viable/practical to maintain RH's fleet from KR as its a 40 mile round trip between the two depots and then you would have to pay for buses to be towed from areas of RH to KR etc. KR maybe able to undertake the bigger jobs etc
I'd have thought one out of town site in Redditch that can house all functions and provide sufficient parking space for future potential expansion would be the better option. Then exit the lease on Church Road & sell the Plymouth Road site
20511 on the 002 today
Quote from: Matt on January 23, 2014, 04:43:13 PM
20511 on the 002 today
Tividale send full size buses on loan to KR, then have to put an MPD on the 002 ::)
Quote from: Matt on January 23, 2014, 04:43:13 PM
20511 on the 002 today
Was it busy when you saw it? Whenever I see MPD's on the 002 they get jam packed. I have seen Centro's get jam packed on occasions so I bet that will be an uncomftable journey for peak time passengers
Quote from: Nathan on January 23, 2014, 05:08:31 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 23, 2014, 04:43:13 PM
20511 on the 002 today
Was it busy when you saw it? Whenever I see MPD's on the 002 they get jam packed. I have seen Centro's get jam packed on occasions so I bet that will be an uncomftable journey for peak time passengers
It was heading towards the Castle when I saw it, so was busy but not uncomfortably so.
30929 on 82
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 26, 2014, 01:44:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
that would have to be a change of bus,the 205's still come off the 142 and 202 bus workings.
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 26, 2014, 01:44:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
Certainly on the 205 from start to end of service last night.
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
Do the passenger numbers warrant a Centro or B7RLE on the 205? I wouldn't imagine so.
Quote from: Nathan on January 26, 2014, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
Do the passenger numbers warrant a Centro or B7RLE on the 205? I wouldn't imagine so.
There were only 4 passengers on my trip including Ashley and myself.
Royale Centro 30827 (BX09 SNY) on the 81 today
Quote from: 4747 on January 26, 2014, 11:38:26 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 26, 2014, 01:44:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
that would have to be a change of bus,the 205's still come off the 142 and 202 bus workings.
So one bus on the 205 is an MPD and the other is a Centro?
Quote from: Nathan on January 26, 2014, 06:18:17 PM
Quote from: 4747 on January 26, 2014, 11:38:26 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 26, 2014, 01:44:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
that would have to be a change of bus,the 205's still come off the 142 and 202 bus workings.
So one bus on the 205 is an MPD and the other is a Centro?
In the past that has been the case, but as Tom says, there is nothing stopping Diamond moving around duties.
Quote from: Nathan on January 26, 2014, 06:18:17 PM
Quote from: 4747 on January 26, 2014, 11:38:26 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 26, 2014, 01:44:59 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 26, 2014, 01:04:14 AM
The 205 was fully MPDs tonight, with 20502 and 20906 on there
I'm sure 20906 was on the 282 earlier...so Diamond have rejigged the duties?
that would have to be a change of bus,the 205's still come off the 142 and 202 bus workings.
So one bus on the 205 is an MPD and the other is a Centro?
I stand corrected...having looked through my pics, 20906 was on the 142 as opposed to the 282 (Must have been on there on friday!)
30637 on the 30 today
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Good old reliable ex Pete's dart helping out a broken down Optare I imagine!
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 28, 2014, 08:46:17 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Good old reliable ex Pete's dart helping out a broken down Optare I imagine!
Almost, BN09 FWS is currently VOR, both the diesel Versa were out on the morning and the other 30 was a hybrid so they were just route swapping!
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Was that this morning, or afternoon? I saw a dart heading NIS down Lode Lane this morning and 20027 & 30130 on the 30
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 28, 2014, 08:55:03 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Was that this morning, or afternoon? I saw a dart heading NIS down Lode Lane this morning and 20027 & 30130 on the 30
I snapped it arriving from an inbound journey at around 11 o clock so it may have been swapped for 20027 either in the station just after, or at some point later on.
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 08:58:38 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 28, 2014, 08:55:03 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Was that this morning, or afternoon? I saw a dart heading NIS down Lode Lane this morning and 20027 & 30130 on the 30
I snapped it arriving from an inbound journey at around 11 o clock so it may have been swapped for 20027 either in the station just after, or at some point later on.
Yeah, I saw the dart at half 11
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 28, 2014, 09:06:54 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 08:58:38 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 28, 2014, 08:55:03 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 06:37:30 PM
30637 on the 30 today
Was that this morning, or afternoon? I saw a dart heading NIS down Lode Lane this morning and 20027 & 30130 on the 30
I snapped it arriving from an inbound journey at around 11 o clock so it may have been swapped for 20027 either in the station just after, or at some point later on.
Yeah, I saw the dart at half 11
Looking at the timetable, it must have been the 11:09 arrival into the station so that makes sense. :)
30825 on the 4H
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 08:50:16 PM
Almost, BN09 FWS is currently VOR, both the diesel Versa were out on the morning and the other 30 was a hybrid so they were just route swapping!
Saw 30130 finishing service in Acocks Green on the 30 this evening. It's had one of the nearside windows replaced by the looks of it as the wrap has not been replaced.
Didn't sound very 'environmentally-friendly' as it pulled away! :o (first one I've encountered up close)
Quote from: Stu on January 29, 2014, 07:26:24 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 28, 2014, 08:50:16 PM
Almost, BN09 FWS is currently VOR, both the diesel Versa were out on the morning and the other 30 was a hybrid so they were just route swapping!
Saw 30130 finishing service in Acocks Green on the 30 this evening. It's had one of the nearside windows replaced by the looks of it as the wrap has not been replaced.
Didn't sound very 'environmentally-friendly' as it pulled away! :o (first one I've encountered up close)
Noticed this a while back-the wrap is starting to look a bit messy now so maybe should be removed and the smarter signature livery applied. What did it sound like, out of interest, Stu? Unhealthy or was the engine on it running ie not moving off on electric. If the latter, don't think these have ever done this.
30827 on the 4H
30407 > 30
Quote from: Rob H on January 30, 2014, 11:16:37 AM
30407 > 30
Pity this is being used on there as the 30 really does not need it. An mpd/solo would probably do and the eclipse would be better on the 50/16 or even better the 4!
30408 a very odd sight parked on Queensway in Halesowen town centre this morning. I'm guessing it was waiting to enter service on the 002.
EDIT: 30408 is indeed on the 002.
30133 650
30130 50
Blue Solo 20831 seen in Coventry on X30 this morning
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Agree there-30832 is fantastic but 30834 isn't great and always sounds a bit strange for a b7rle. It almost sounds like the MAN/centros at Redditch strangely...
Has anyone been on any of the ex transdev eclipses yet. I'm hoping they sound/go like 30832/3...
Has anyone been on the esteem yet, either?
Any one see 30407 today
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 01, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Agree there-30832 is fantastic but 30834 isn't great and always sounds a bit strange for a b7rle. It almost sounds like the MAN/centros at Redditch strangely...
Has anyone been on any of the ex transdev eclipses yet. I'm hoping they sound/go like 30832/3...
Has anyone been on the esteem yet, either?
30832's by far my favourite B7 in the fleet, excluding the new ones which I've yet to sample
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:13:22 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 01, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Agree there-30832 is fantastic but 30834 isn't great and always sounds a bit strange for a b7rle. It almost sounds like the MAN/centros at Redditch strangely...
Has anyone been on any of the ex transdev eclipses yet. I'm hoping they sound/go like 30832/3...
Has anyone been on the esteem yet, either?
30832's by far my favourite B7 in the fleet, excluding the new ones which I've yet to sample
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Not sure whether or not it would make a difference, but the WA 56 plate B7RLE have the emergency exits at the rear, where as the ex Transdev B7RLE have them two thirds down the bus in the current position
Quote from: Winston on February 02, 2014, 12:19:05 AM
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:13:22 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 01, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Agree there-30832 is fantastic but 30834 isn't great and always sounds a bit strange for a b7rle. It almost sounds like the MAN/centros at Redditch strangely...
Has anyone been on any of the ex transdev eclipses yet. I'm hoping they sound/go like 30832/3...
Has anyone been on the esteem yet, either?
30832's by far my favourite B7 in the fleet, excluding the new ones which I've yet to sample
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Not sure whether or not it would make a difference, but the WA 56 plate B7RLE have the emergency exits at the rear, where as the ex Transdev B7RLE have them two thirds down the bus in the current position
Good spot Winston. You're probably right.
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:13:22 AM
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Yes, the 'new' 56/07 plate B7RLEs (30407, 30409-13) are Wright Eclipse Urbans, the 'Mk1' if you like.
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:26:11 AM
Quote from: Winston on February 02, 2014, 12:19:05 AM
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:13:22 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 01, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 01, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
Beastly 30832 on the 202 today
Agree there-30832 is fantastic but 30834 isn't great and always sounds a bit strange for a b7rle. It almost sounds like the MAN/centros at Redditch strangely...
Has anyone been on any of the ex transdev eclipses yet. I'm hoping they sound/go like 30832/3...
Has anyone been on the esteem yet, either?
30832's by far my favourite B7 in the fleet, excluding the new ones which I've yet to sample
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Not sure whether or not it would make a difference, but the WA 56 plate B7RLE have the emergency exits at the rear, where as the ex Transdev B7RLE have them two thirds down the bus in the current position
Good spot Winston. You're probably right.
I agree with what Winston has said and even though YJ56YDO is a 56 reg it is an ex demo so would have been one of if not the first of the mark 2 eclipses as opposed to the nxwm ones which would be some of the last of the old ones. Acceleration on mark 2s is the best though if you compare diamonds ones wigh the first 05 reg ones which are really slow to pick up...
To my mind, there are 3 types of eclipse body on b7rle chassis, I know it was used on the b7l originally but ignoring that:
Mark 1: Original eclipses, mostly bought by first group with emergency exit at the back, one sideways seat behind driver's cab, shaped mouldings over wheelarches
Mark 2: 56 plate to about 2009? Like the diamond ones at Redditch/30832-4/the ex transdev ones: emergency exit in the middle, built to ewvtas-European Whole Vehicle Type Approval Standards, forward facing seat behind driver/nearside with more luggage space-admittedly the ex transdev ones don't have this but that was presumably due to their specification calling for greater luggage space
Mark 3: Wright Eclipse 2 with different front and rear mouldings, similar interior to before but with more headroom over the front two seats as the plastic moulding above them is no longer there and has been moved forward. Most built with gasket glazing.
My confusing attempt to try to explain what I think myself/Matt/Winston were suggesting?
Quote from: Stu on February 02, 2014, 11:47:28 AM
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 12:13:22 AM
As most of the new ones are 56/07 plates, I wonder if they're Mark 1s, i.e. like Walsall's B7RLEs?
Yes, the 'new' 56/07 plate B7RLEs (30407, 30409-13) are Wright Eclipse Urbans, the 'Mk1' if you like.
Stu, I think perhaps you misunderstood my question. I was referring to the chassis, not the bodywork. I think 30832-4 and the 08/58/09 plate Centros are B7RLE "Mark 2's" (I'm not sure if that's the proper term) and 30940-3 are "Mark 3's".
Given that the "new" B7RLEs are that bit older, I was wondering if they were "Mark 1's", like Walsall's.
The obvious difference between the three types to me is the way they sound: Mark 1's have the very loud 'classic' ZF sound, Mark 3's are the quiet, 'purring' ones and Mark 2's have a bit of both...
They are the same as the Plaxton Centro's.
Quote from: trident4370 on February 02, 2014, 01:30:11 PM
They are the same as the Plaxton Centro's.
So yes, they are Mark 2's.
In other news, 30206 was on the 002 yesterday.
Quote from: Matt on February 02, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on February 02, 2014, 01:30:11 PM
They are the same as the Plaxton Centro's.
So yes, they are Mark 2's.
In other news, 30206 was on the 002 yesterday.
Best cadet there...
30823 BX09 SJU on the 3/X3 today.
black diamond dennis dart plaxton pointer 30438 on 99 to lea village from acocks green at wheatsheif 1515
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 05, 2014, 03:42:36 PM
black diamond dennis dart plaxton pointer 30438 on 99 to lea village from acocks green at wheatsheif 1515
That's a good spot!
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
Dennis Trident 40618 (V886HBY) seen running through Bloxwich towards Pelsall last three mornings around 7.30. Anyone know why? Not on current stocklist,is it still owned by Diamond?
Quote from: 888DUK on February 05, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Dennis Trident 40618 (V886HBY) seen running through Bloxwich towards Pelsall last three mornings around 7.30. Anyone know why? Not on current stocklist,is it still owned by Diamond?
No, it was sold by Diamond to Ensign who has since sold V886HBY & V882HBY to Coastal Liner, see fleet changes at bottom of home page
Quote from: 888DUK on February 05, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Dennis Trident 40618 (V886HBY) seen running through Bloxwich towards Pelsall last three mornings around 7.30. Anyone know why? Not on current stocklist,is it still owned by Diamond?
Isn't that one of the Tridents purchased by Coastal Liner recently?
Don't they operate a route through Bloxwich?
They run a service 16 to bloxwich not sure where this comes from
Could they b running a school service at that time
Thanks Guys, appreciated, still running Diamond Livery!!
Quote from: Matt on February 05, 2014, 11:25:44 PM
Quote from: 888DUK on February 05, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Dennis Trident 40618 (V886HBY) seen running through Bloxwich towards Pelsall last three mornings around 7.30. Anyone know why? Not on current stocklist,is it still owned by Diamond?
Isn't that one of the Tridents purchased by Coastal Liner recently?
Don't they operate a route through Bloxwich?
The 16 route to Essington is run by Costal Liner. One departure a day during the week at 11:16 from Bloxwich
Quote from: John on February 05, 2014, 07:19:57 PM
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
30426
Quote from: 4747 on February 07, 2014, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: John on February 05, 2014, 07:19:57 PM
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
30426
X183 BNH 20183 on there today - white with a blue stripe along the bottom. Rather full leaving Birmingham at half past 5!
Quote from: N94 on February 07, 2014, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: 4747 on February 07, 2014, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: John on February 05, 2014, 07:19:57 PM
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
30426
X183 BNH 20183 on there today - white with a blue stripe along the bottom. Rather full leaving Birmingham at half past 5!
That isnt an unusal working as mpds of other services go onto the 56 to support in the peaks
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 07, 2014, 07:30:37 PM
Quote from: N94 on February 07, 2014, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: 4747 on February 07, 2014, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: John on February 05, 2014, 07:19:57 PM
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
30426
X183 BNH 20183 on there today - white with a blue stripe along the bottom. Rather full leaving Birmingham at half past 5!
That isnt an unusal working as mpds of other services go onto the 56 to support in the peaks
Didn't know that. Don't recall seeing one before.
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 07, 2014, 07:30:37 PM
Quote from: N94 on February 07, 2014, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: 4747 on February 07, 2014, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: John on February 05, 2014, 07:19:57 PM
There was an old Red/White Dart on the 56 yesterday in the daytime (saw it just after noon on Kingstanding Road)
30426
X183 BNH 20183 on there today - white with a blue stripe along the bottom. Rather full leaving Birmingham at half past 5!
That isnt an unusal working as mpds of other services go onto the 56 to support in the peaks
It would help if Amey admitted the timings on the Wellhead Lane traffic lights were badly timed in the morning peak (far too much time on the right turn filter into Wellhead Lane and not enough towards City down Aldridge Road), perhaps then Diamond could run the morning 56 with one less bus and NX could actually run a respectable service on there services that come in that way!
Currently sat on 30408 on the 202, sounds absolutely horrific
Also, 30206 is on the 002
I can't see it reported in the thread but looking through flickr a photo from September 2013 shows 30941 on the 142! Parked up at Halesowen Bus Station
Quote from: Nathan on February 08, 2014, 10:48:27 PM
I can't see it reported in the thread but looking through flickr a photo from September 2013 shows 30941 on the 142! Parked up at Halesowen Bus Station
Link it
Quote from: Matt on February 08, 2014, 10:50:14 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 08, 2014, 10:48:27 PM
I can't see it reported in the thread but looking through flickr a photo from September 2013 shows 30941 on the 142! Parked up at Halesowen Bus Station
Link it
"Link it". I would appreciate if you ask me to post the link not tell me to
Here it is anyway for anyone else interested
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43911105@N00/9803717583/in/photolist-fWjBFv-bko4DL-fWjrHC-fWk2uL-bko4bG-8VkSvo-fWk1rS-fWqomc-fWqeCa-fWjCwj-fWjEes-bWRmb9-bWRwBw-bWRrfS-bWRp1m-d8doi3-bdoiJ2-bdoj7V-bp5ni1-dohGDk-fWgZCA-d9Z2WM-d9Z3fR-bp5n9m-dohGG6-byhXtz-byhWQH-fWmnSz-bko47G-fWkZNW-aJtURc-aJtUSi-fziuaw-c689fA-ivQbJ5-ivPSNJ-ivPTgY-ivQhSz-9gZdcC-bJkawn-aEkcHq-aDyqR7-9zWvQS-bpWW73-aDuJYv-gDDHoZ-gDCHxQ-av2h9h-887aSg-aEktus-81vH6Z
Quote from: Winston on February 05, 2014, 11:23:59 PM
Quote from: 888DUK on February 05, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Dennis Trident 40618 (V886HBY) seen running through Bloxwich towards Pelsall last three mornings around 7.30. Anyone know why? Not on current stocklist,is it still owned by Diamond?
No, it was sold by Diamond to Ensign who has since sold V886HBY & V882HBY to Coastal Liner, see fleet changes at bottom of home page
I saw this this morning myself, except I saw it around 0745 at Pelsall Cenotaph heading towards The Fingerpost. The front destination had 'Welcome Aboard' and it stopped at the bus stop, however I couldn't see who boarded it.
The vehicle was in First livery, but you could clearly see where the Diamond logos had been.
Yj54 EKF - 002
Quote from: 4747 on February 10, 2014, 05:36:27 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 10, 2014, 03:22:16 PM
Yj54 EKF - 002
YJ51 EKF (30206) I think you'll find
::) typo #apologies ::) next time I post ill make sure im using a computer and not my phone so I dont make the same mistake again ::)
Y274fjn on 56!!!!
Going into aldrige about 10:15
Quote from: dannygill on February 13, 2014, 10:44:20 AM
Going into aldrige about 10:15
Thanks (:
Made for a nice ride makes a change from Centros/B7RLE's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/12501032223/
20572 has been working in Kidderminster today . has this been moved from Redditch as seen it a few time this month
Quote from: Nathan on February 08, 2014, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 08, 2014, 10:50:14 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 08, 2014, 10:48:27 PM
I can't see it reported in the thread but looking through flickr a photo from September 2013 shows 30941 on the 142! Parked up at Halesowen Bus Station
Link it
"Link it". I would appreciate if you ask me to post the link not tell me to
Here it is anyway for anyone else interested
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43911105@N00/9803717583/in/photolist-fWjBFv-bko4DL-fWjrHC-fWk2uL-bko4bG-8VkSvo-fWk1rS-fWqomc-fWqeCa-fWjCwj-fWjEes-bWRmb9-bWRwBw-bWRrfS-bWRp1m-d8doi3-bdoiJ2-bdoj7V-bp5ni1-dohGDk-fWgZCA-d9Z2WM-d9Z3fR-bp5n9m-dohGG6-byhXtz-byhWQH-fWmnSz-bko47G-fWkZNW-aJtURc-aJtUSi-fziuaw-c689fA-ivQbJ5-ivPSNJ-ivPTgY-ivQhSz-9gZdcC-bJkawn-aEkcHq-aDyqR7-9zWvQS-bpWW73-aDuJYv-gDDHoZ-gDCHxQ-av2h9h-887aSg-aEktus-81vH6Z
Does that photo show 3 of Diamonds new B7's on stand in a row?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 13, 2014, 03:27:59 PM
Quote from: dannygill on February 13, 2014, 10:44:20 AM
Going into aldrige about 10:15
Thanks (:
Made for a nice ride makes a change from Centros/B7RLE's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/12501032223/
It has been on there all day, a strange sight
a Centro Royale with seats that have head rests on the 82
All the Royale Centros have headrests
Quote from: OH25 on February 14, 2014, 01:33:22 PM
a Centro Royale with seats that have head rests on the 82
There's a Royale Centro at LA?
Quote from: bowler on February 13, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
20572 has been working in Kidderminster today . has this been moved from Redditch as seen it a few time this month
It has been allocated and running from Kidderminster for some time, at least December I'd say.
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:36:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Think Nathan's right actually-cadets/crusaders were on there over the summer and into September but since then, centros or other b7rles have been allocated and as far as I know, only 30808 is actually VOR at the moment. Must have major issues that one...
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 15, 2014, 02:42:35 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:36:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Think Nathan's right actually-cadets/crusaders were on there over the summer and into September but since then, centros or other b7rles have been allocated and as far as I know, only 30808 is actually VOR at the moment. Must have major issues that one...
Err no, I live on the route, I see them almost every day
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 15, 2014, 02:42:35 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:36:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Think Nathan's right actually-cadets/crusaders were on there over the summer and into September but since then, centros or other b7rles have been allocated and as far as I know, only 30808 is actually VOR at the moment. Must have major issues that one...
Err no, I live on the route, I see them almost every day
1/2 cadets/crusaders every day would astonish me, especially since the arrival of the extra b7rles and the use of royale centros, admittedly some temporarily at other garages.
Anyway, I sincerely doubt 2 doubleo2 centros are VOR every day. I can only think of 30808 that is, mostly covered by other b7rles...
808 is at Coventry volo dealer
Quote from: Solo1 on February 15, 2014, 03:39:29 PM
808 is at Coventry volo dealer
Is it? To be fair, it would make sense as it clearly has had major issues that may have required dealer attention. Thanks for the info Solo1
Some people never listen. I live on the route and see one on there most days, two occasionally. I don't know why either but that is what I see.
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 04:14:43 PM
Some people never listen. I live on the route and see one on there most days, two occasionally. I don't know why either but that is what I see.
Thanks for the info Matt :) Haven't been over that way for some weeks so just assumed it was unusual.
Also some i'm not sure on
30432 on the 40
30833 on the 40
Optare Esteem bodied B7RLE PO58 KPY on the 202
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 04:20:21 PM
Optare Esteem bodied B7RLE PO58 KPY on the 202
It was on last Sat too, it'll get put anywhere the other B7s go
Blimey you could cut the atmosphere on this thread with a knife...
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 15, 2014, 02:42:35 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:36:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Think Nathan's right actually-cadets/crusaders were on there over the summer and into September but since then, centros or other b7rles have been allocated and as far as I know, only 30808 is actually VOR at the moment. Must have major issues that one...
30808 and 30811 are both off the road at the moment and the B7rle buses appear to be allocated to the 301
Quote from: 4747 on February 15, 2014, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 15, 2014, 02:42:35 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2014, 02:36:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:01 PM
30206 has just departed Halesowen on a Merry Hill bound 002. Will upload to flickr later and put the link on here :)
Not unusual, there are one or two Cadets/Crusaders on the 002 every day
Think Nathan's right actually-cadets/crusaders were on there over the summer and into September but since then, centros or other b7rles have been allocated and as far as I know, only 30808 is actually VOR at the moment. Must have major issues that one...
30808 and 30811 are both off the road at the moment and the B7rle buses appear to be allocated to the 301
Yeah, 30811's been off for ages, wonder where it's gone?
Hybrid 30130 was on the 30 this morning in Acocks Green.
When I arrived home this evening, there was another hybrid Versa parked up at the 30 stop, but it was a black one, didn't see fleetnumber sorry.
Seems to be unusual lately to see any Signature branded bus on the 30! :D
The was a Hybrid out on the 600 today ? not to sure on this ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 15, 2014, 09:46:33 PM
The was a Hybrid out on the 600 today ? not to sure on this ?
Happens quite often, usually a black one
Quote from: Lukeee on February 16, 2014, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 15, 2014, 09:46:33 PM
The was a Hybrid out on the 600 today ? not to sure on this ?
Happens quite often, usually a black one
Thanks Luke, I dont often see the 600 when Im in Erdington :)
20541 on the 4H, very unusual.
30827 on the 81 tonight
Quote from: Matt on February 19, 2014, 08:49:08 PM
30827 on the 81 tonight
They're worked very hard aren't they the royales with doing the 202 and 56 which are both long routes and then they are often allocated to black country centro tenders in the evening/night far more than the 002 centros or eclipses are...
Unidentified primo on 16 in city around 08.45, then when I got to 5 ways at 09.20 20812 was waiting to do the 647 to Weoley castle.
Quote from: 37351ml on February 19, 2014, 09:19:28 PM
Unidentified primo on 16 in city around 08.45, then when I got to 5 ways at 09.20 20812 was waiting to do the 647 to Weoley castle.
Wouldn't have really said either of these were particularly unusual but was it a white or a blue primo that was unidentified out of interest?
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 19, 2014, 09:40:38 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on February 19, 2014, 09:19:28 PM
Unidentified primo on 16 in city around 08.45, then when I got to 5 ways at 09.20 20812 was waiting to do the 647 to Weoley castle.
Wouldn't have really said either of these were particularly unusual but was it a white or a blue primo that was unidentified out of interest?
It just about sneeked into my photo of 5507
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/5507.html
Quote from: Tony on February 19, 2014, 09:46:59 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 19, 2014, 09:40:38 PM
Quote from: 37351ml on February 19, 2014, 09:19:28 PM
Unidentified primo on 16 in city around 08.45, then when I got to 5 ways at 09.20 20812 was waiting to do the 647 to Weoley castle.
Wouldn't have really said either of these were particularly unusual but was it a white or a blue primo that was unidentified out of interest?
It just about sneeked into my photo of 5507
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/5507.html
Ah right cheers Tony
Sunday
Solo - 226W (does this count?)
Tuesday
Crusader Dart - 226
Wednesday
Another B7RLE on 81's tonight (one of either 30831/32/33)
Quote from: Ashley on February 19, 2014, 11:37:54 PM
Wednesday
Another B7RLE on 81's tonight (one of either 30831/32/33)
30833
Quote from: Ashley on February 19, 2014, 11:37:54 PM
Sunday
Solo - 226W (does this count?)
Tuesday
Crusader Dart - 226
Wednesday
Another B7RLE on 81's tonight (one of either 30831/32/33)
Good spot as I didn't catch those when I was out
Solihull Signature branded Solo 20016 YJ 10 MFV on route 424 coming through Newtown just before 1600.
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Quote from: Matt on February 21, 2014, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Lea Village - Acocks Green :) Sorry I should have put that in ;)
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 09:56:51 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 21, 2014, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Lea Village - Acocks Green :) Sorry I should have put that in ;)
Yes, in that case it is unusual as that 99 is a LAC route...
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 21, 2014, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 09:56:51 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 21, 2014, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Lea Village - Acocks Green :) Sorry I should have put that in ;)
Yes, in that case it is unusual as that 99 is a LAC route...
Thank You DiamondDart :) Just thought I'd post it just in case ;)
Cadet on the 56 couldn't catch the fleet number
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 10:22:38 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 21, 2014, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 09:56:51 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 21, 2014, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Lea Village - Acocks Green :) Sorry I should have put that in ;)
Yes, in that case it is unusual as that 99 is a LAC route...
Thank You DiamondDart :) Just thought I'd post it just in case ;)
No worries Rob :)
And a cadet on the 56 is a good spot and surprising really given the number of b7rles now at Tividale...
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 22, 2014, 06:24:00 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 10:22:38 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on February 21, 2014, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 09:56:51 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 21, 2014, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: Nathan on February 21, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
Seen Tividale Dart 20183 out on the 99 today. Isn't the 99 usually run by Long Acre?
The 99 is run by Tividale Rob :) Well at least on a Sunday it is so i presume evenings are the same
Depends which 99 he means
Lea Village - Acocks Green :) Sorry I should have put that in ;)
Yes, in that case it is unusual as that 99 is a LAC route...
Thank You DiamondDart :) Just thought I'd post it just in case ;)
No worries Rob :)
And a cadet on the 56 is a good spot and surprising really given the number of b7rles now at Tividale...
There was at least one on the 002 today too as usual
Quote from: Nathan4775 on February 22, 2014, 02:00:28 PM
Cadet on the 56 couldn't catch the fleet number
Like the old days
30940 on a 20 minute late 81. Left W'ton at 9:35 instead of 9:15
EDIT: Also a 3020* Cadet on 81's today.
Plaxton Primo on the S2/S4 on Friday; very rare working on these. Just like the old days of the 151 which Central Connect operated.
Also 30943 was on the 226W today. Does this count as noteworthy? I have seen a couple on there but i usually see MPD's etc
Quote from: Nathan on February 23, 2014, 08:49:21 PM
Also 30943 was on the 226W today. Does this count as noteworthy? I have seen a couple on there but i usually see MPD's etc
I caught an Optare Solo operating on the 226W is that unusual?
2 solos and the b7 yesterday. It's usually 535/536 plus one more
30929 is on the 30 today, saw it earlier in Acocks Green village.
SB120 - 142
20541 226. Only just made it
30834 and 30822 were on the 81 yesterday
Quote from: Nathan on March 03, 2014, 07:36:33 PM
30834 and 30822 were on the 81 yesterday
Not unusual, B7s get onto the 81 all the time, much like the 205
Quote from: Matt on March 03, 2014, 07:52:54 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 03, 2014, 07:36:33 PM
30834 and 30822 were on the 81 yesterday
Not unusual, B7s get onto the 81 all the time, much like the 205
Sorry I thought I was posting in the Diamond buses thread :( Although in recent weeks it has been usually MPD's (I catch it every week) but the B7RLE's have creeped onto there. Personally I haven't seen a Centro on there in a while
Just my observations but thanks for the info (Now I can bear it in mind)
BV10ZJU on the 96/9. Think was a change bus of a broken down dart, would have been fun trying to et that around some of the roads!
Eclipse 2 - 202
Diamond Streetline - 146 ? is this unusal
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
A crowded service is better than no service.
20808 YX56 JUE - 16
Is it unusual to have a Primo on the 16?
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
most 10 are full maybe not always with standing passengers , but yesterday I was on the 9.39am to Kidderminster which was full seated and maxium standing. and it was a large dart. and what time was it today you are talking about
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
30833 & 20538 both unusual workings on the 226 (30833 replacing 20538...)
I think you mean Streetlite Nathan and yes it is unusual to get one on the 146
Quote from: StourportSam on March 07, 2014, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
An argument for later services if the last 10 was well-loaded. By the sounds of it, some Diamond Kidderminster services are doing quite well but as has been said many times before, until network changes are implemented which ensure services aren't interworked it is virtually impossible for diamond to ensure the right size of vehicle is always allocated. It really is not their fault...
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 07, 2014, 10:20:34 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on March 07, 2014, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
An argument for later services if the last 10 was well-loaded. By the sounds of it, some Diamond Kidderminster services are doing quite well but as has been said many times before, until network changes are implemented which ensure services aren't interworked it is virtually impossible for diamond to ensure the right size of vehicle is always allocated. It really is not their fault...
I agree with and as the 10 is my route I use to get home and to town, the last one is not well loaded everyday the 5.15 is more well loaded usually than the one will was talking about. I think diamond are doing a great job compered to first 99.9% of the time . and so do quite a few people who I have spoken too . the only thing people say about is there could do with one a bit latter and a couple on a sunday about every 2 hour between 10 and four when shops are open as we all have not got cars and with Kidderminster being a dying town any bit more trade would help the shops one other thing about diamond it is good that management take the time to come on to this forum.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 07, 2014, 10:20:34 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on March 07, 2014, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
An argument for later services if the last 10 was well-loaded. By the sounds of it, some Diamond Kidderminster services are doing quite well but as has been said many times before, until network changes are implemented which ensure services aren't interworked it is virtually impossible for diamond to ensure the right size of vehicle is always allocated. It really is not their fault...
Diamond have owned Kidderminster for 12 months now, how long does it take to sort the operation out if the inherited interworking of routes result in unsuitable/inconsistent vehicle allocations that don't mach demands. As Simon has already said, Diamond have been pleasantly surprised by the Kidderminster business, so why not make improvements sooner rather than later that improve the quality of journeys and continue to support growth?
Quote from: Winston on March 07, 2014, 11:05:39 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 07, 2014, 10:20:34 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on March 07, 2014, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
An argument for later services if the last 10 was well-loaded. By the sounds of it, some Diamond Kidderminster services are doing quite well but as has been said many times before, until network changes are implemented which ensure services aren't interworked it is virtually impossible for diamond to ensure the right size of vehicle is always allocated. It really is not their fault...
Diamond have owned Kidderminster for 12 months now, how long does it take to sort the operation out if the inherited interworking of routes result in unsuitable/inconsistent vehicle allocations that don't mach demands. As Simon has already said, Diamond have been pleasantly surprised by the Kidderminster business, so why not make improvements sooner rather than later that improve the quality of journeys and continue to support growth?
I agree but maybe the plan is a sudden network change which would have more of a "wow" factor as opposed to piecemeal changes here and there.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 07, 2014, 11:34:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 07, 2014, 11:05:39 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 07, 2014, 10:20:34 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on March 07, 2014, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Will on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Stood at the bus stop in Kidder today anyway (20847, YG02 DJZ) pulls up doing the number 10 (Offmore - Spennells) anyway loads of people got on and the bus was FULL people were standing what I'm saying is why do Diamond think it's appropriate to put a small/stupid bus like that on that route for futhermore I phoned up Tividale and made a complaint about this and more or less I got told "that was probably the only bus that was available" now I'm sorry but that is not good enough forgive me for saying t his but people have been saying about Diamond being like First is starting to ring true in my opinion
I'd like to think that Diamond are doing the best they can within market forces and the resources available at Kidderminster. I think largely they this is the case, for example the recent larger buses transferred to Kidderminster in the shape of 30637/8/9 and the SVV darts, but I don't think there is much excuse for YG02 DJZ to be on the 2/10 because that particular very small vehicle is more suited to the 4/5 in my opinion. Quite often there can be MPDs on the 3/X3 and a full size dart on the 4/5. I like Diamond and want them to succeed in Kidderminster but I think things like this can easily be avoided.
As others have said at least the service ran. This is a commercial service Diamond run with no support from WCC.
By coincidence I saw KU52 YJY (MPD) doing the 1750 run on the 10 this evening and it seemed well loaded but not overcrowded.
An argument for later services if the last 10 was well-loaded. By the sounds of it, some Diamond Kidderminster services are doing quite well but as has been said many times before, until network changes are implemented which ensure services aren't interworked it is virtually impossible for diamond to ensure the right size of vehicle is always allocated. It really is not their fault...
Diamond have owned Kidderminster for 12 months now, how long does it take to sort the operation out if the inherited interworking of routes result in unsuitable/inconsistent vehicle allocations that don't mach demands. As Simon has already said, Diamond have been pleasantly surprised by the Kidderminster business, so why not make improvements sooner rather than later that improve the quality of journeys and continue to support growth?
I agree but maybe the plan is a sudden network change which would have more of a "wow" factor as opposed to piecemeal changes here and there.
At this rate it will be 'wow' if anything at all changes....
20543 on either the 002 or 202.
30455 also looking very odd on the 002.
Quote from: N94 on March 07, 2014, 06:36:08 PM
20808 YX56 JUE - 16
Is it unusual to have a Primo on the 16?
It depends what time you saw it. A peak working on route 16 goes off onto 647 leaving Five Ways at 9.35 which can be a Primo or a Solo. Not sure if it goes back onto the 16 after the 647 finishes about 3.30.
Quote from: fleetline6477 on March 08, 2014, 09:28:55 PM
Quote from: N94 on March 07, 2014, 06:36:08 PM
20808 YX56 JUE - 16
Is it unusual to have a Primo on the 16?
It depends what time you saw it. A peak working on route 16 goes off onto 647 leaving Five Ways at 9.35 which can be a Primo or a Solo. Not sure if it goes back onto the 16 after the 647 finishes about 3.30.
I'm not sure but the 122 may have one of the LAC peak workings off the 50/16 as well...
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 08, 2014, 09:34:39 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on March 08, 2014, 09:28:55 PM
Quote from: N94 on March 07, 2014, 06:36:08 PM
20808 YX56 JUE - 16
Is it unusual to have a Primo on the 16?
It depends what time you saw it. A peak working on route 16 goes off onto 647 leaving Five Ways at 9.35 which can be a Primo or a Solo. Not sure if it goes back onto the 16 after the 647 finishes about 3.30.
I'm not sure but the 122 may have one of the LAC peak workings off the 50/16 as well...
It probably was a peak working, would have been around 5:20ish probably
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 07, 2014, 09:49:41 PM
30833 & 20538 both unusual workings on the 226 (30833 replacing 20538...)
Well spotted, I did the swap on these 2. Quite late in the evening as well so surprised this one got noticed ;)
Quote from: Metrorider on March 10, 2014, 09:28:29 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 07, 2014, 09:49:41 PM
30833 & 20538 both unusual workings on the 226 (30833 replacing 20538...)
Well spotted, I did the swap on these 2. Quite late in the evening as well so surprised this one got noticed ;)
Quite a good swap I would imagine-an eclipse for a KS03 solo! Maybe it is just me though that thinks they are the worst buses in the fleet especially in the summer. They don't really like hills either so the 226 doesn't seem a great choice of route...!
Ex Transdev B7 - 56 (YJO7 PAO I think)
Plaxton Primo BX56 B?? On 50
30218 on the 002
and a Plaxton Primo on the 647
YJ06 YPR (20832) stationary with police in attendance, on A38 eastbound just before the Bassett's Pole island at around 1845 last evening.
Quote from: OH25 on March 11, 2014, 12:08:36 PM
30218 on the 002
and a Plaxton Primo on the 647
Cadets are daily on the 002.
20544 on 61 today out of Redditch, was on the 57/58 yesterday too, still in Black Diamond Livery.
30454 on the 002 today.
Quote from: Matt on March 12, 2014, 05:35:06 PM
30454 on the 002 today.
Lucky 002 passengers then ;) It is definitely one of the worst darts at Tividale, no doubt due to being pounded round the 226
30207 on the 142, a very strange sight.
Quote from: Matt on March 13, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
30207 on the 142, a very strange sight.
I reckon cadets are needed though for some journeys instead of being squashed into an MPD. How busy was 30207 and would you say the 142 is busier or quieter after the changes?
20136 is operating on the locals in Kidderminster today can not remember which it was on
20808 YX56JUE out on LAC 99 today usually Darts
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 13, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 13, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
30207 on the 142, a very strange sight.
I reckon cadets are needed though for some journeys instead of being squashed into an MPD. How busy was 30207 and would you say the 142 is busier or quieter after the changes?
I think the cadet replaced one of the S Reg Red Diamond darts, as it was on this morning, but not the afternoon
Quote from: bowler on March 13, 2014, 05:07:10 PM
20136 is operating on the locals in Kidderminster today can not remember which it was on
Yeah because we need another MPD in Kiddy...
Like a hole in the head
20914 50
30207 56
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Solo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68628359@N04/12106864544/
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 03:14:15 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Solo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68628359@N04/12106864544/
Isn't this 20522? Must have been renumbered recently then.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:39:19 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 03:14:15 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Solo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68628359@N04/12106864544/
Isn't this 20522? Must have been renumbered recently then.
I wonder if that is where the confusion is, i.e. Solo 20522 MX57UPW as it is now known, is still showing original fleetnumber 20914?
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 03:44:20 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:39:19 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 03:14:15 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Solo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68628359@N04/12106864544/
Isn't this 20522? Must have been renumbered recently then.
I wonder if that is where the confusion is, i.e. Solo 20522 MX57UPW as it is now known, is still showing original fleetnumber 20914?
Yeah: it seems more logical trying to get buses into certain series eg 205.. for solos/primos/MPDs/e200s/streetlites but logically the other two MX57 solos are 2091. so would surely make sense to have the same batch of vehicles numbered in the same series?
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
I agree-coaches in the 100's, MPDs/solos/streetlites/primos etc in the 200's/300's, darts/cadets/versas/streetlites in the 400's, full length single deckers in the 500's , deckers in the 600's and driver trainers etc in the 700's.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on March 15, 2014, 03:06:04 PM
20914 50
30207 56
20914? What kind of bus is this as I can't find it on any fleetlist. And I doubt it is 20814 either....
Black Diamond Solo
allocations seem to be a bit different, there was a ex transdev b7 on 43 today and one on the 4, only saw 1 dart of the 4 rest Volvos and cadets, improvement I must say!!!
Quote from: dannygill on March 15, 2014, 07:05:21 PM
allocations seem to be a bit different, there was a ex transdev b7 on 43 today and one on the 4, only saw 1 dart of the 4 rest Volvos and cadets, improvement I must say!!!
Which dart was on there out of interest? Personally, I would ensure the 4 is fully b7rle, the 301 then gets the remaining b7rles topped up with cadets and then the 43/42 get cadets and full length darts and the 40 gets MPDs.
What I would love to know is what happens to the royales each day. There should be 2 spare everyday from the 56/202 so where are they allocated as I rarely see them on other routes, with the possible exception of the 002.
30207 - spent the day on the 56, managed to ride it on the 12:17 trip from Birmingham
30486
Seems to be on 4's everyday!! And fully agree 4 should be all b7's!!!
20830 on the S2/S4 in Solihull about 4pm
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 07:24:35 PM
Quote from: dannygill on March 15, 2014, 07:05:21 PM
allocations seem to be a bit different, there was a ex transdev b7 on 43 today and one on the 4, only saw 1 dart of the 4 rest Volvos and cadets, improvement I must say!!!
Which dart was on there out of interest? Personally, I would ensure the 4 is fully b7rle, the 301 then gets the remaining b7rles topped up with cadets and then the 43/42 get cadets and full length darts and the 40 gets MPDs.
What I would love to know is what happens to the royales each day. There should be 2 spare everyday from the 56/202 so where are they allocated as I rarely see them on other routes, with the possible exception of the 002.
Weren't a couple of the Royales working out of Redditch for a while, not sure if they're still there. The repaints seem to have dried up/unless know one has spotted the latest ones yet
The royals Centro's have been back at Tividale for some time Winston :)
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
I agree-coaches in the 100's, MPDs/solos/streetlites/primos etc in the 200's/300's, darts/cadets/versas/streetlites in the 400's, full length single deckers in the 500's , deckers in the 600's and driver trainers etc in the 700's.
Four would do it.
1000-1899 for coaches
1900-1999 for the 15 seater mercs
20xx for solos up to 29 seats
21xx for solos 30 +seats
22xx for Primos
23xx for WF Streetlites
24xx for MPDs
25xx for short E200s
26xx for all Long Darts
27xx for all E200s
28xx for all DF Streetlites
2901-25 for Versa
2926-2999 Hybrid Versa
30xx for the VDLs and DAFs
31xx for all the E300s
32xx for all the Man chassis buses
33xx for all the Scanias
34xx for all the B7RLEs
35xx for the Citaros
40xx Presidents
41xx Tridents
42xx B5LH
43xx B9TL
44xx Scania
90xx for the heritage fleet ie the Lnyx and the Leyland DDs
99xx for all vans and cars and recovery trucks
Quote from: tank90 on March 15, 2014, 11:15:58 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
I agree-coaches in the 100's, MPDs/solos/streetlites/primos etc in the 200's/300's, darts/cadets/versas/streetlites in the 400's, full length single deckers in the 500's , deckers in the 600's and driver trainers etc in the 700's.
Four would do it.
1000-1899 for coaches
1900-1999 for the 15 seater mercs
20xx for solos up to 29 seats
21xx for solos 30 +seats
22xx for Primos
23xx for WF Streetlites
24xx for MPDs
25xx for short E200s
26xx for all Long Darts
27xx for all E200s
28xx for all DF Streetlites
2901-25 for Versa
2926-2999 Hybrid Versa
30xx for the VDLs and DAFs
31xx for all the E300s
32xx for all the Man chassis buses
33xx for all the Scanias
34xx for all the B7RLEs
35xx for the Citaros
40xx Presidents
41xx Tridents
42xx B5LH
43xx B9TL
44xx Scania
90xx for the heritage fleet ie the Lnyx and the Leyland DDs
99xx for all vans and cars and recovery trucks
I don't see you need that much detail or space eg for the 4/5 primos you don't need a series, nor for the few full length e200s. I'd keep it dead simple: minibuses, midibuses, full length buses, deckers.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 11:24:26 PM
Quote from: tank90 on March 15, 2014, 11:15:58 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
I agree-coaches in the 100's, MPDs/solos/streetlites/primos etc in the 200's/300's, darts/cadets/versas/streetlites in the 400's, full length single deckers in the 500's , deckers in the 600's and driver trainers etc in the 700's.
Four would do it.
1000-1899 for coaches
1900-1999 for the 15 seater mercs
20xx for solos up to 29 seats
21xx for solos 30 +seats
22xx for Primos
23xx for WF Streetlites
24xx for MPDs
25xx for short E200s
26xx for all Long Darts
27xx for all E200s
28xx for all DF Streetlites
2901-25 for Versa
2926-2999 Hybrid Versa
30xx for the VDLs and DAFs
31xx for all the E300s
32xx for all the Man chassis buses
33xx for all the Scanias
34xx for all the B7RLEs
35xx for the Citaros
40xx Presidents
41xx Tridents
42xx B5LH
43xx B9TL
44xx Scania
90xx for the heritage fleet ie the Lnyx and the Leyland DDs
99xx for all vans and cars and recovery trucks
I don't see you need that much detail or space eg for the 4/5 primos you don't need a series, nor for the few full length e200s. I'd keep it dead simple: minibuses, midibuses, full length buses, deckers.
I'd go like that so I could find a bus not have to go through a list and pick out this or that.
Also Its easy to add on if you aquire more assets to add them in rather than bunching everything up into small groups. At the end of the day Rotala don't strike me as shrinking any time soon.
The major problem Rotala has is that there are Solos with 3xxxx and solos with 2xxxx, darts with 2xxxx and darts with 3xxxx that shouldnt be classifed in these feilds but they have.
Giving the Level of detail I have allows you to find and set out what you want and you can go further by the grouping say 2100-2130 to Preston and so on. 1xx works for most fleets but I think in some cases buses can get lost and as for 1xxxx they should not be needed unless you are a multi global operator and need to put every bus in one number sequence.
Either way us debating it here isnt going to change how Rotala number there buses so I kind of feel its a waste of time, but it has raised the question why they went from a 3 to 5 when 4 would have been just as good.
Quote from: tank90 on March 15, 2014, 11:45:14 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 11:24:26 PM
Quote from: tank90 on March 15, 2014, 11:15:58 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 15, 2014, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2014, 04:09:21 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on March 15, 2014, 04:04:15 PM
Can't go wrong with 3/4 digit fleet numbers. That's one thing I wish all operators would adopt. I find First & Stagecoaches' system disgusting, let alone Diamonds.
I agree, plus you can no longer use the registration numbers to identify fleet numbers
For diamond's fleet, a three digit system as used by Go Ahead would work fine. I guess 5 digit numbers can show more info eg single/double, dda or not etc.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to use a 3 digit system allocate the fleet numbers in blocks for vehicles with the same/similar specs, so allocators can easily identify which bus is the most appropriate to allocate where
I agree-coaches in the 100's, MPDs/solos/streetlites/primos etc in the 200's/300's, darts/cadets/versas/streetlites in the 400's, full length single deckers in the 500's , deckers in the 600's and driver trainers etc in the 700's.
Four would do it.
1000-1899 for coaches
1900-1999 for the 15 seater mercs
20xx for solos up to 29 seats
21xx for solos 30 +seats
22xx for Primos
23xx for WF Streetlites
24xx for MPDs
25xx for short E200s
26xx for all Long Darts
27xx for all E200s
28xx for all DF Streetlites
2901-25 for Versa
2926-2999 Hybrid Versa
30xx for the VDLs and DAFs
31xx for all the E300s
32xx for all the Man chassis buses
33xx for all the Scanias
34xx for all the B7RLEs
35xx for the Citaros
40xx Presidents
41xx Tridents
42xx B5LH
43xx B9TL
44xx Scania
90xx for the heritage fleet ie the Lnyx and the Leyland DDs
99xx for all vans and cars and recovery trucks
I don't see you need that much detail or space eg for the 4/5 primos you don't need a series, nor for the few full length e200s. I'd keep it dead simple: minibuses, midibuses, full length buses, deckers.
I'd go like that so I could find a bus not have to go through a list and pick out this or that.
Also Its easy to add on if you aquire more assets to add them in rather than bunching everything up into small groups. At the end of the day Rotala don't strike me as shrinking any time soon.
The major problem Rotala has is that there are Solos with 3xxxx and solos with 2xxxx, darts with 2xxxx and darts with 3xxxx that shouldnt be classifed in these feilds but they have.
Giving the Level of detail I have allows you to find and set out what you want and you can go further by the grouping say 2100-2130 to Preston and so on. 1xx works for most fleets but I think in some cases buses can get lost and as for 1xxxx they should not be needed unless you are a multi global operator and need to put every bus in one number sequence.
Either way us debating it here isnt going to change how Rotala number there buses so I kind of feel its a waste of time, but it has raised the question why they went from a 3 to 5 when 4 would have been just as good.
No I agree-but it's an interesting issue to discuss.
Quote from: DiamondDart on March 16, 2014, 12:10:49 AM
No I agree-but it's an interesting issue to discuss.
Yes it is as it makes you wonder why First and Stagecoach have gone for 1xxxxx numbers.
YJ10 MFV on the 122
Blue solo on 82 :-(
Yesterday;
YJ12 *** Hybrid - 99 ? is this common
Quote from: Nathan4775 on March 21, 2014, 12:36:23 PM
Yesterday;
YJ12 *** Hybrid - 99 ? is this common
I seen the Hybrid aswell and they do appear on there sometimes :)
30408 - 002
30455 4H
Solo SR on the 42
Quote from: Sayeed_M on March 26, 2014, 02:56:53 PM
Solo SR on the 42
Tividale don't have any. What livery was it in?
Quote from: Winston on March 26, 2014, 03:14:08 PM
Tividale don't have any. What livery was it in?
42 - Hollymoor Way - West Heath (http://jp.networkwestmidlands.com/centro/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&hideBannerInfo=1&command=direct&line=09042&net=cen&project=y11&sup=%20&lineVer=2&itdLPxx_direction=H&itdLPxx_line=09042&itdLPxx_net=cen&itdLPxx_project=y11&itdLPxx_sup=%20&itdLPxx_lineVer=2&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_debug=)
Quote from: Sayeed_M on March 26, 2014, 04:34:50 PM
Quote from: Winston on March 26, 2014, 03:14:08 PM
Tividale don't have any. What livery was it in?
42 - Hollymoor Way - West Heath (http://jp.networkwestmidlands.com/centro/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&hideBannerInfo=1&command=direct&line=09042&net=cen&project=y11&sup=%20&lineVer=2&itdLPxx_direction=H&itdLPxx_line=09042&itdLPxx_net=cen&itdLPxx_project=y11&itdLPxx_sup=%20&itdLPxx_lineVer=2&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_debug=)
Sorry my mistake forgot there was another 42, the Tividale 42 is now the 42A/C anyway
Another couple for today:
30512 002
Eclipse 2 on 202
NB: b7rles on the 40 now seem a lot more common and the 42A/C seems pretty solid cadet operation and the 4 seems to have its usual selection of darts/cadets/b7rles
Eclipse 2 on 202 monday it was 30940 !!!!
Yesterday Primo 20812 BX56BPY made an appearance on the 99
Hallmark Optare versa hybrid on 99 to lea village at gilbertstone avenue 1510
Signature optare versa hybrid on 99 seen at wheatsheif 1520
Signature Merc on the 16
Quote from: clayderman on April 03, 2014, 06:36:19 PM
Signature Merc on the 16
Thanks for that clayderman-I saw one NIS tracing the city circle bit of the 16 route presumably running dead to the markets this afternoon so I did wonder if it was going into service
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on April 04, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Diamond don't have any b10l's-they have black diamond sb120/wright cadet's which have Wright Classic style bodywork like a b10l may, they also have b7rle's in blue livery...
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on April 04, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Not a B10 but possibly 30432 loaned from Tividale this morning
Quote from: 4747 on April 04, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on April 04, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Not a B10 but possibly 30432 loaned from Tividale this morning
I'm just surprised Long Acre need to loan buses when the allocation there must have a higher % spare capacity than anywhere else...
Quote from: 4747 on April 04, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on April 04, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Not a B10 but possibly 30432 loaned from Tividale this morning
It was 30432 on the 96 saw it in Acocks a Green about 1:30/2pm
also I'm unsure about these:
Plaxton Primo on the 424
20847 on the 96/99 (AG)
20274 on the 99 (AG)
Quote from: OH25 on April 04, 2014, 05:05:48 PM
Quote from: 4747 on April 04, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on April 04, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Black diamond B10L on 96 at acocks green 1450
Not a B10 but possibly 30432 loaned from Tividale this morning
It was 30432 on the 96 saw it in Acocks a Green about 1:30/2pm
also I'm unsure about these:
Plaxton Primo on the 424
20847 on the 96/99 (AG)
20274 on the 99 (AG)
Most pretty standard other than 20274 on the 99-arguably that would be far better being used on the 50/16 as a larger capacity bus.
Today on the 226W
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/13669362935/
Quote from: the trainbasher on April 06, 2014, 05:22:15 PM
Today on the 226W
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/13669362935/
Caught it about 2PM from Dudley to West Bromwich
Quote from: the trainbasher on April 06, 2014, 05:22:15 PM
Today on the 226W
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/13669362935/
And with me driving it as well ;D
I know who 2 of you are then now, so hello to you both 8)
Which vehicles do you enjoy driving most, Paul?
Quote from: Matt on April 06, 2014, 05:49:10 PM
Which vehicles do you enjoy driving most, Paul?
The B7RLE in various forms, absolutely love driving them. I was wondering if anyone would notice the one on the 226W today. ;)
black diamond optare solo on 99 at wheatsheif 1510
Cadet - 56 this morning, not sure if its out sll day
EDIT:30209 was the cadet & was out all day (:
Quote from: Nathan4775 on April 11, 2014, 01:08:36 PM
Cadet - 56 this morning, not sure if its out sll day
EDIT:30209 was the cadet & was out all day (:
I was about to add that it was out all day, seen it around half 4 this afternoon.
There was a Solo on one of the Peak Time extras (usually Darts)
KP51UFB in Redditch on locals
Theres a wessex liveried VDL on the 50, sadly I Wasnt able to get a pic but hopefully someone will
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Theres a wessex liveried VDL on the 50, sadly I Wasnt able to het a pic but hopefully someone will
I was thinking the other day - would that be breaking SQP rules as to having a bus in previous operators livery as technically, it's the same operator i.e Rotala?
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 15, 2014, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Theres a wessex liveried VDL on the 50, sadly I Wasnt able to het a pic but hopefully someone will
I was thinking the other day - would that be breaking SQP rules as to having a bus in previous operators livery as technically, it's the same operator i.e Rotala?
I wouldn't have a clue but they've had that go whippet liveried one running around for ages so I shouldn't think it matters too much.
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 15, 2014, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Theres a wessex liveried VDL on the 50, sadly I Wasnt able to het a pic but hopefully someone will
I was thinking the other day - would that be breaking SQP rules as to having a bus in previous operators livery as technically, it's the same operator i.e Rotala?
I wouldn't have a clue but they've had that go whippet liveried one running around for ages so I shouldn't think it matters too much.
Hasn't that been resprayed yet? Haven't seen it for a while
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 15, 2014, 02:34:48 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 15, 2014, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on April 15, 2014, 01:12:43 PM
Theres a wessex liveried VDL on the 50, sadly I Wasnt able to het a pic but hopefully someone will
I was thinking the other day - would that be breaking SQP rules as to having a bus in previous operators livery as technically, it's the same operator i.e Rotala?
I wouldn't have a clue but they've had that go whippet liveried one running around for ages so I shouldn't think it matters too much.
Hasn't that been resprayed yet? Haven't seen it for a while
Yep now resprayed as seen in nxbusfan199's photos taken at lac
Alx200 (Y274 FJN?) appeared on the 30 Solihull - Acock's Green
There was a Cadet on the 301 yesterday. Haven't seen one myself since the introduction of B7RLE's on there full time
Quote from: Nathan on April 23, 2014, 07:44:30 PM
There was a Cadet on the 301 yesterday. Haven't seen one myself since the introduction of B7RLE's on there full time
the esteem was out on 301 yesterday also not sure if that counts
Solo - 56 morning trips
there was a Blue Solo on the 54 today
there was an E200 dart on the 82 today
guessing it was 30929
There was a Signature Solo SR on the 654A today. Is this unusual? (The only other time I have seen the Diamond workings, it was a Blue Diamond Solo)
The ex Kent Optare is on the 002 today. Should be the 1638 ex merry hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 05, 2014, 04:20:03 PM
The ex Kent Optare is on the 002 today. Should be the 1638 ex merry hill
That's odd, I've seen 30406, 30821, 30824
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 05, 2014, 04:20:03 PM
The ex Kent Optare is on the 002 today. Should be the 1638 ex merry hill
any photo of the above optare
Quote from: Solo1 on May 05, 2014, 06:30:03 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 05, 2014, 04:20:03 PM
The ex Kent Optare is on the 002 today. Should be the 1638 ex merry hill
any photo of the above optare
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsbusphotos/14116607064/
Taken on the 1638 002 ex Merry Hill
Quote from: John on May 04, 2014, 07:44:25 PM
There was a Signature Solo SR on the 654A today. Is this unusual? (The only other time I have seen the Diamond workings, it was a Blue Diamond Solo)
Not too unusual, have seen it a couple times
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Quote from: 4747 on May 06, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Shape of things to come it the 202 moves to KR depot
B7RLE/Wright Urban 2 on the 56 (never caught the plate). Has been on there all day
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: 4747 on May 06, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Shape of things to come it the 202 moves to KR depot
Unless the Royales went with them (I hope!)
Quote from: Matt on May 06, 2014, 04:06:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: 4747 on May 06, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Shape of things to come it the 202 moves to KR depot
Unless the Royales went with them (I hope!)
I can't see that happening as the Solo's were moved out of KR to standardize the fleet on Darts, the other option may be to move the VDL/Centro's in to KR (Not sure whether they are for sale or they are now keeping them???) as the running gear is similar to a Dart and they seat 42.
Although I agree with your post in Simon's threads about the Royale's being better suited to the longer distance KR routes, I can't see that happening as Tividale would loose full size deckers again.
This was posted on diamond FB page an hour ago:202 - Unfortunately this service is disrupted at present due to operational difficulties. We apologise for any delays to your travel.
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 04:12:46 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 06, 2014, 04:06:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: 4747 on May 06, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Shape of things to come it the 202 moves to KR depot
Unless the Royales went with them (I hope!)
I can't see that happening as the Solo's were moved out of KR to standardize the fleet on Darts, the other option may be to move the VDL/Centro's in to KR (Not sure whether they are for sale or they are now keeping them???) as the running gear is similar to a Dart and they seat 42.
Although I agree with your post in Simon's threads about the Royale's being better suited to the longer distance KR routes, I can't see that happening as Tividale would loose full size deckers again.
This was posted on diamond FB page an hour ago:
202 - Unfortunately this service is disrupted at present due to operational difficulties. We apologise for any delays to your travel.
"I can't see that happening as Tividale would loose full size deckers again"
Don't take this the wrong way Winston but like that would be our [Kidderminster's] problem like Sam, Cedric and myself have said on many occasions the X3/294-95/303/10 and the 3 (on occasions) can be near to bursting sometimes especially if Diamond decide to use an MPD on those services I mentioned yes I firmly believe the Centro's would be very valuable to KR and if push really did come to shove the 10/11 MPDs that we have in Kidder currently could be transferred to either TD or LAC which ever one was the more needy of them
Quote from: Will on May 06, 2014, 04:54:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 04:12:46 PM
Quote from: Matt on May 06, 2014, 04:06:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 06, 2014, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: 4747 on May 06, 2014, 03:51:53 PM
20849 and 30439 on the 202!!!!
Shape of things to come it the 202 moves to KR depot
Unless the Royales went with them (I hope!)
I can't see that happening as the Solo's were moved out of KR to standardize the fleet on Darts, the other option may be to move the VDL/Centro's in to KR (Not sure whether they are for sale or they are now keeping them???) as the running gear is similar to a Dart and they seat 42.
Although I agree with your post in Simon's threads about the Royale's being better suited to the longer distance KR routes, I can't see that happening as Tividale would loose full size deckers again.
This was posted on diamond FB page an hour ago:
202 - Unfortunately this service is disrupted at present due to operational difficulties. We apologise for any delays to your travel.
"I can't see that happening as Tividale would loose full size deckers again"
Don't take this the wrong way Winston but like that would be our [Kidderminster's] problem like Sam, Cedric and myself have said on many occasions the X3/294-95/303/10 and the 3 (on occasions) can be near to bursting sometimes especially if Diamond decide to use an MPD on those services I mentioned yes I firmly believe the Centro's would be very valuable to KR and if push really did come to shove the 10/11 MPDs that we have in Kidder currently could be transferred to either TD or LAC which ever one was the more needy of them
I don't disagree that KR doesn't need more full length Darts or ideally full size deckers such as Volvo/Centro or Volvo/Wright etc for the longer distance services. Tividale have only just increased the number of full size single deckers it has since the ex Transdev Volvo's were acquired as they too had too many MPD's. It still seems to be a problem across Diamond at present. If any Volvo's were available for transfer, I would think Redditch would still be higher up the list than Kidderminster
Quote from: John on May 06, 2014, 03:56:04 PM
B7RLE/Wright Urban 2 on the 56 (never caught the plate). Has been on there all day
It was one of the 13 plates, 30943
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30943.html
If anything surely the ex Midland Classic B7RLE's would be moved over with the 202, they are good buses for services like the 202, there are 3 of them (Non are branded Value) and they are pretty much identical to Redditch's 30861. Kidderminster drivers should already be trained on the Urbans and the 202 is a service that you need bigger and better spec'd buses for.
Quote from: jc on May 07, 2014, 06:24:08 AM
If anything surely the ex Midland Classic B7RLE's would be moved over with the 202, they are good buses for services like the 202, there are 3 of them (Non are branded Value) and they are pretty much identical to Redditch's 30861. Kidderminster drivers should already be trained on the Urbans and the 202 is a service that you need bigger and better spec'd buses for.
Surely if the B7RLEs were kept, wouldn't it be a better case of extending it along the X3 route to Redditch and run it out of redditch?
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 07, 2014, 08:23:13 AM
Quote from: jc on May 07, 2014, 06:24:08 AM
If anything surely the ex Midland Classic B7RLE's would be moved over with the 202, they are good buses for services like the 202, there are 3 of them (Non are branded Value) and they are pretty much identical to Redditch's 30861. Kidderminster drivers should already be trained on the Urbans and the 202 is a service that you need bigger and better spec'd buses for.
Surely if the B7RLEs were kept, wouldn't it be a better case of extending it along the X3 route to Redditch and run it out of redditch?
Further extending an already long route to run out of a depot with no spaee capacity...
Centro on the x30
20808 spent the day on the 34, so should do some peak 50s shortly.
30827 out in Stourbridge on the 142 (xx00 ex Stourbridge, xx30 ex Dudley if anyone is interested)
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 09, 2014, 05:06:31 PM
30827 out in Stourbridge on the 142 (xx00 ex Stourbridge, xx30 ex Dudley if anyone is interested)
Dudley? Do you mean Halesowen? ;)
Quote from: Nathan on May 09, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 09, 2014, 05:06:31 PM
30827 out in Stourbridge on the 142 (xx00 ex Stourbridge, xx30 ex Dudley if anyone is interested)
Dudley? Do you mean Halesowen? ;)
Yeah I meant halesowen (I've hit the pop early - and I mean cola pop!)
30211 on 002.
20812 on 99 today seen at The Radleys heading for Lea Village
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
20812 on 99 today seen at The Radleys heading for Lea Village
Is this unusual? I'm not disputing it but I don't know the 99 so wouldn't know. I would guess an MPD/solo/primo/dart would be standard on there?
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 12, 2014, 07:49:59 PM
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
20812 on 99 today seen at The Radleys heading for Lea Village
Is this unusual? I'm not disputing it but I don't know the 99 so wouldn't know. I would guess an MPD/solo/primo/dart would be standard on there?
MPD's, Dart's and Solo's are regulars on the 96 & 99. Primos occasionally appear on the 96 or 99 but not all the time :)
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 12, 2014, 07:49:59 PM
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
20812 on 99 today seen at The Radleys heading for Lea Village
Is this unusual? I'm not disputing it but I don't know the 99 so wouldn't know. I would guess an MPD/solo/primo/dart would be standard on there?
MPD's, Dart's and Solo's are regulars on the 96 & 99. Primos occasionally appear on the 96 or 99 but not all the time :)
Fair enough :) Thanks for the info Rob!
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 12, 2014, 08:06:14 PM
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 12, 2014, 07:49:59 PM
Quote from: Rob H on May 12, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
20812 on 99 today seen at The Radleys heading for Lea Village
Is this unusual? I'm not disputing it but I don't know the 99 so wouldn't know. I would guess an MPD/solo/primo/dart would be standard on there?
MPD's, Dart's and Solo's are regulars on the 96 & 99. Primos occasionally appear on the 96 or 99 but not all the time :)
Fair enough :) Thanks for the info Rob!
No Worries Mate ;)
Signature branded hybrid Versa seen in Acocks Green this evening on the 30. Probably unusual now the 30 is not a Signature service?
Posted this on the wrong topic!
the 143 (Redditch - Bromsgrove) broke down this afternoon it was 20850 (KU52 RYK) I was on the X3 on the way back to Kidderminster and it there it was broken down just outside Redditch it's very rare that the KU52's ever break down but our bus which happened to be 30383 (V383 SVV) came to the rescue and picked up the stranded Bromsgrove bound passengers leaving the Charford and Webheath passengers on the broken down bus
Quote from: Stu on May 13, 2014, 09:03:43 PM
Signature branded hybrid Versa seen in Acocks Green this evening on the 30. Probably unusual now the 30 is not a Signature service?
It still seems to get its fair share of signatures - there was a Signature on there the other day, maybe 2, when there was a Diamond Centro on the 82/8!
There was also a Signature Versa on the 96 the other day, although it was only for the one trip, covering for the Drivers break.
20849 - 202 today. This bus then did the evening 205's
1930, 2115, 2315 journeys from Wall Heath
This board is normally a B7RLE unless something has changed
Quote from: Ashley on May 15, 2014, 11:18:06 PM
20849 - 202 today. This bus then did the evening 205's
1930, 2115, 2315 journeys from Wall Heath
This board is normally a B7RLE unless something has changed
That is unusual-the 202 is pretty solid Royale's, even eclipses are rare...
Great spot of a great bus...! :)
Certainly a long day's work for a 12 year old dart...
from yesterday in the afternoon:
30834 was on the 42C
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 15, 2014, 11:26:46 PM
Quote from: Ashley on May 15, 2014, 11:18:06 PM
20849 - 202 today. This bus then did the evening 205's
1930, 2115, 2315 journeys from Wall Heath
This board is normally a B7RLE unless something has changed
That is unusual-the 202 is pretty solid Royale's, even eclipses are rare...
Great spot of a great bus...! :)
Certainly a long day's work for a 12 year old dart...
20849 has been on the 202 since Tuesday 6/05/14 along with 30439 as well that day(though 30826 has since reappeared on there)
Diamond royale on the 1420, 1620 and 1820 226 ex merry hill
20867 on the 002 lol.
30828 on the 226 all day. Unusual daytime working for this type.
With 30412 on the 2215 226 ex merry hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 16, 2014, 10:10:21 PM
With 30412 on the 2215 226 ex merry hill
Some high quality buses on the 226 today then!
@DiamondDart I know. I almost dropped on the floor when I saw 30412!!
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 16, 2014, 10:13:33 PM
@DiamondDart I know. I almost dropped on the floor when I saw 30412!!
They are really nice these. Can't see the 226 NEEDS them.
@the trainbasher Did you go on 30412 or see if it has interior branding like most of the batch?
@DiamondDart yes it does have interior branding
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 16, 2014, 10:32:10 PM
@DiamondDart yes it does have interior branding
Thanks
@the trainbasher :) It looks nice the branding doesn't it. Have diamond started to improve information provision ie notices on other buses as well as I know that was a targeted area for improvement?
20812 on the 34 today, this is still unusual but seems to be happening more and more.
30201 the 226 (1750 ex merry hill)
Also, I saw a royale not in service with 202 on paper in the windscreen going through Wordsley on lawnswood road heading westbound. It wasn't on the 226 as it was about 5 minutes behind the Hansons bus and 10 minutes ahead of 20601
Also W767urp has just gone down Hawbush Road (1838) but there isn't any 226 due off there until 1923
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 17, 2014, 06:37:17 PM
30201 the 226 (1750 ex merry hill)
Also, I saw a royale not in service with 202 on paper in the windscreen going through Wordsley on lawnswood road heading westbound. It wasn't on the 226 as it was about 5 minutes behind the Hansons bus and 10 minutes ahead of 20601
I think 30201 has been out all day, as I saw it at just after Midday.
Could the Royale have been going to take up service on the 205? as I understand one of those buses comes off the 202
Quote from: Winston on May 17, 2014, 10:41:53 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 17, 2014, 06:37:17 PM
30201 the 226 (1750 ex merry hill)
Also, I saw a royale not in service with 202 on paper in the windscreen going through Wordsley on lawnswood road heading westbound. It wasn't on the 226 as it was about 5 minutes behind the Hansons bus and 10 minutes ahead of 20601
I think 30201 has been out all day, as I saw it at just after Midday.
Could the Royale have been going to take up service on the 205? as I understand one of those buses comes off the 202
It could be heading for a 205, but if that was the case then surely it would go direct to Wall Heath via the A491 and Moss Grove instead of Lawnswood Road?
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 17, 2014, 11:16:02 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 17, 2014, 10:41:53 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 17, 2014, 06:37:17 PM
30201 the 226 (1750 ex merry hill)
Also, I saw a royale not in service with 202 on paper in the windscreen going through Wordsley on lawnswood road heading westbound. It wasn't on the 226 as it was about 5 minutes behind the Hansons bus and 10 minutes ahead of 20601
I think 30201 has been out all day, as I saw it at just after Midday.
Could the Royale have been going to take up service on the 205? as I understand one of those buses comes off the 202
It could be heading for a 205, but if that was the case then surely it would go direct to Wall Heath via the A491 and Moss Grove instead of Lawnswood Road?
Could have gone Lawnswood Rd to the mini-roundabout, then right up Cot Lane, straight over & down Swindon Rd, straight over the A449 roundabout & turned right up Enville Rd & it would be at Blaze Park turning circle
Quote from: Winston on May 17, 2014, 10:41:53 PM
Could the Royale have been going to take up service on the 205? as I understand one of those buses comes off the 202
Correct, the one 205 comes off the 202 (the one that I do a lot now) the other comes off the 142. :)
20909 E200-16
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on May 18, 2014, 11:22:33 AM
20909 E200-16
If you mean 30929 (KX07 OWW), it is usually found on either the 16 or 50
30206 on the 002 - seems to be on there a lot lately - and 20849 on the 202
Quote from: N94 on May 20, 2014, 03:26:44 PM
30206 on the 002 - seems to be on there a lot lately - and 20849 on the 202
20849 is on the 202 everyday at the moment and has been for the last few weeks. :)
Quote from: Metrorider on May 20, 2014, 11:14:46 PM
Quote from: N94 on May 20, 2014, 03:26:44 PM
30206 on the 002 - seems to be on there a lot lately - and 20849 on the 202
20849 is on the 202 everyday at the moment and has been for the last few weeks. :)
Wonder why this is? Maybe Royales being put through paint and 20849 is a reliable bus in good condition?
30834 was apparently on the 226 today
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 20, 2014, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: Metrorider on May 20, 2014, 11:14:46 PM
Quote from: N94 on May 20, 2014, 03:26:44 PM
30206 on the 002 - seems to be on there a lot lately - and 20849 on the 202
20849 is on the 202 everyday at the moment and has been for the last few weeks. :)
Wonder why this is? Maybe Royales being put through paint and 20849 is a reliable bus in good condition?
Or seeing how full length Darts cope on the 202 with a view to when/if the route transfers to KR?
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 20, 2014, 11:33:20 PM
30834 was apparently on the 226 today
Yep, both Monday and Tuesday, on the odd xx.50 departures from MH
Long Acre 30816 was on the 4/4H today
It's swapped with 30406 so now at TE :)
Quote from: uniquicity on May 21, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
Long Acre 30816 was on the 4/4H today
30816 is now at Tividale with 30406 going the opposite direction (It is more suited to the Nat Grid Contract as it has High Backed DP seats and seatbelts)
Saw 30832 on the 226 today, pretty sure this is unusual?
Quote from: trident4370 on May 23, 2014, 06:32:45 PM
Saw 30832 on the 226 today, pretty sure this is unusual?
I would say so yes :)
Quote from: Nathan on May 23, 2014, 06:45:17 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on May 23, 2014, 06:32:45 PM
Saw 30832 on the 226 today, pretty sure this is unusual?
I would say so yes :)
Not really based on the last few weeks with the DAFs and b7s coming on
Quote from: Winston on May 20, 2014, 11:37:38 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 20, 2014, 11:19:44 PM
Quote from: Metrorider on May 20, 2014, 11:14:46 PM
Quote from: N94 on May 20, 2014, 03:26:44 PM
30206 on the 002 - seems to be on there a lot lately - and 20849 on the 202
20849 is on the 202 everyday at the moment and has been for the last few weeks. :)
Wonder why this is? Maybe Royales being put through paint and 20849 is a reliable bus in good condition?
Or seeing how full length Darts cope on the 202 with a view to when/if the route transfers to KR?
I'd say that's most likely the case, especially seeing as Simon Dunn has confirmed different vehicles are being trialled on the route. Just wait until no end of Kidderminster MPDs appear on it!!!
Black Hybrid 50
Quote from: jc on March 11, 2014, 07:40:35 PM
20544 on 61 today out of Redditch, was on the 57/58 yesterday too, still in Black Diamond Livery.
Back at tividale this weekend (was on the 226 on Sat 24/5/14) sporting these posters
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t34.0-12/10370792_10152401127183116_1587779693_n.jpg?oh=f4c7b1308e8c27bc526dcf24443b3665&oe=5383DF89&__gda__=1401161837_6799d09cafca09723e28ff624992321a
30204 was on the 002 today, I almost laughed when I saw it. God I wish TGB did the 22 on Sundays.
30134-50
Cadet - 326
Also a Dart on 301's today
Cadet on 2115 226 ex Dudley
Cadet on the 226 is 30204 8)
Quote from: Metrorider on May 31, 2014, 10:18:30 PM
Cadet on the 226 is 30204 8)
Have you drove this today/tonight? :)
@Metrorider it's nice to see long DAFs and Volvos appear more. Pity diamond didn't allocate them from the start!
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 31, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
@Metrorider it's nice to see long DAFs and Volvos appear more. Pity diamond didn't allocate them from the start!
Guess there are more available with the b7rles on the 4/301 and increasingly 40. Are they really needed capacity wise or are they just nicer? ;)
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 31, 2014, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 31, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
@Metrorider it's nice to see long DAFs and Volvos appear more. Pity diamond didn't allocate them from the start!
Guess there are more available with the b7rles on the 4/301 and increasingly 40. Are they really needed capacity wise or are they just nicer? ;)
They are more reliable than the pointers that were initially allocated, especially 454/455!
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 31, 2014, 10:31:37 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on May 31, 2014, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 31, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
@Metrorider it's nice to see long DAFs and Volvos appear more. Pity diamond didn't allocate them from the start!
Guess there are more available with the b7rles on the 4/301 and increasingly 40. Are they really needed capacity wise or are they just nicer? ;)
They are more reliable than the pointers that were initially allocated, especially 454/455!
Yeah I can imagine. Though 30202 isn't great!
2/6/14
20208-99
Signature citaro on 16
30832 on 226 today, not seen one on for a while
A B7RLE, a Hybrid Versa and a standard diesel Versa on the 82/88 today. No Citaro's.
UID Signature Citaro on the 600 today.
Signature Citaro 30019 on the 16 this afternoon
Quote from: John on June 06, 2014, 03:11:18 PM
Signature Citaro 30019 on the 16 this afternoon
And again today
Don't they need these on signature services lol
Quote from: vinh1000 on June 07, 2014, 09:10:25 AM
Quote from: John on June 06, 2014, 03:11:18 PM
Signature Citaro 30019 on the 16 this afternoon
And again today
Don't they need these on signature services lol
That makes little sense - on that day they were having to use a Blue Diamond Optare Solo on the S2 and I think a Enviro 200 on the 82/88! The Citaros never get used on the S2 anymore; shame really as used to love having it on the S2 last year; by far the best buses I've used.
Blue Solo on the 55 .. seen on Smethwick High Street at 4:25
normally it is a Dart
the optare b7rle is on 56 Should be in brum in about roughly half an hour
2 Darts on the 002, 20502 and a black one also
30201 and 30834 both on the 226
@John at 1530, 20003, 2053x, a 51 plate pointer and 30834 was out. Must have come off the 124 possibly??
Tividale based 002 liveried Volvo B7 30809 BU08DCX on route 56 in Birmingham at 1420 ish
30214 002
@Matt and guess what's dropped onto the last 002 ex merry hill. 30214
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 14, 2014, 06:26:56 PM
@Matt and guess what's dropped onto the last 002 ex merry hill. 30214
Saw you sat at the bottom of Drews Holloway a little earlier...
Quote from: Matt on June 14, 2014, 07:53:49 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 14, 2014, 06:26:56 PM
@Matt and guess what's dropped onto the last 002 ex merry hill. 30214
Saw you sat at the bottom of Drews Holloway a little earlier...
Let me guess you were either on the 9 or 22... I didn't see the 22 coming lol
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 14, 2014, 07:55:05 PM
Quote from: Matt on June 14, 2014, 07:53:49 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 14, 2014, 06:26:56 PM
@Matt and guess what's dropped onto the last 002 ex merry hill. 30214
Saw you sat at the bottom of Drews Holloway a little earlier...
Let me guess you were either on the 9 or 22... I didn't see the 22 coming lol
22, 111. I'm that sad I managed to catch all 5 buses on the 22 lol. Oh the joys of having nothing to do 'til September.
Also of note is 20541 was on the 4H (trying so hard not to make a bob style comment!!)
20113 on the 202 also.
S377 TMB on the 002. I must say I'd rather the royale I'm currently sat on.
30808 on the 226.
Quote from: Matt on June 16, 2014, 09:19:57 PM
30808 on the 226.
Has this been seen out and about much recently as I know it has had several faults...
@DiamondDart it's been on the 226 a couple of times.
@Matt a long bus (either a Volvo or a DAF usually) is getting normal
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 16, 2014, 09:34:07 PM
@DiamondDart it's been on the 226 a couple of times.
@Matt a long bus (either a Volvo or a DAF usually) is getting normal
Thanks
@the trainbasher! :)
Do you find they're needed on there?
Personally, I would have sent 30832-4 over to Redditch to cover for the Red Diamond repaints then put the VDL Centro's into Tividale, meaning they can be used on the 40 and 42/3 group, where if anything, full length b7rle's are a bit big, along with cadets? I'd then put solid b7rle's on the 304/4 group, with potentially cadets/full length darts and remaining b7rle's on the 226
Quote from: DiamondDart on June 16, 2014, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: Matt on June 16, 2014, 09:19:57 PM
30808 on the 226.
Has this been seen out and about much recently as I know it has had several faults...
I've seen it a fair few times on the 002/4/301 recently. Last time i saw it was a few Saturdays back on the 002
Quote from: Nathan on June 16, 2014, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on June 16, 2014, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: Matt on June 16, 2014, 09:19:57 PM
30808 on the 226.
Has this been seen out and about much recently as I know it has had several faults...
I've seen it a fair few times on the 002/4/301 recently. Last time i saw it was a few Saturdays back on the 002
It's almost been living on the 002, although it wasn't on today.
Quote from: DiamondDart on June 16, 2014, 09:37:41 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 16, 2014, 09:34:07 PM
@DiamondDart it's been on the 226 a couple of times.
@Matt a long bus (either a Volvo or a DAF usually) is getting normal
Thanks @the trainbasher! :)
Do you find they're needed on there?
Personally, I would have sent 30832-4 over to Redditch to cover for the Red Diamond repaints then put the VDL Centro's into Tividale, meaning they can be used on the 40 and 42/3 group, where if anything, full length b7rle's are a bit big, along with cadets? I'd then put solid b7rle's on the 304/4 group, with potentially cadets/full length darts and remaining b7rle's on the 226
The darts are not very good on there as they struggle. The DAFs/B7s have more than enough power in them.
20868 on the 4H.
Quote from: DiamondDart on June 16, 2014, 09:23:11 PM
Has this been seen out and about much recently as I know it has had several faults...
Has it? I've driven it a fair few times over the last 3 weeks or so, not had any faults with it at all. Driving it tonight on the 205 (on my break in Blackheath writing this) and again no faults with it.
Quote from: Metrorider on June 19, 2014, 09:15:47 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on June 16, 2014, 09:23:11 PM
Has this been seen out and about much recently as I know it has had several faults...
Has it? I've driven it a fair few times over the last 3 weeks or so, not had any faults with it at all. Driving it tonight on the 205 (on my break in Blackheath writing this) and again no faults with it.
I saw it earlier on layover at Halesowen.
As an aside 30826 looks like its front LED needs reprogramming/fixed as it has had paper 002s in the front windscreen the last few days!
20601 and 20003 on 56, or are these usual now?
Quote from: N94 on June 20, 2014, 07:00:37 PM
20601 and 20003 on 56, or are these usual now?
Those are more than likely the peak extras, they come off other routes and onto the 56 for PM peak. Can not remember which routes they come off though
Quote from: John on June 20, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
Quote from: N94 on June 20, 2014, 07:00:37 PM
20601 and 20003 on 56, or are these usual now?
Those are more than likely the peak extras, they come off other routes and onto the 56 for PM peak. Can not remember which routes they come off though
67 and 326
Is a Trident on the 143 unusual?
Yep.
Solo MX08 MZE (In the Current Diamond Blue livery) on the 81 today
Quote from: Nathan on June 29, 2014, 05:58:52 PM
Solo MX08 MZE (In the Current Diamond Blue livery) on the 81 today
MX08MZE has been in Diamond Blue livery ever since its acquisition by Rotala, it came the same time as the ex Transdev Volvo B7RLE/Wright via Ensign Bus
Quote from: Winston on June 29, 2014, 06:02:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan on June 29, 2014, 05:58:52 PM
Solo MX08 MZE (In the Current Diamond Blue livery) on the 81 today
MX08MZE has been in Diamond Blue livery ever since its acquisition by Rotala, it came the same time as the ex Transdev Volvo B7RLE/Wright via Ensign Bus
Cheers Winston for the info :) Either way its usually MPD's on the 81 so its an unusual working :)
A Royale Centro was on the 81 last night
A Solo on the 326 yesterday
I noticed one of Redditch's Streetlites on the X3 this afternoon. :)
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on June 29, 2014, 07:44:29 PM
I noticed one of Redditch's Streetlites on the X3 this afternoon. :)
which one was it please I saw it but not close enough to id it. Redditch buses work the x3/3 on sundays Kidderminster depot is closed and for a long time in first days
Quote from: bowler on June 29, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on June 29, 2014, 07:44:29 PM
I noticed one of Redditch's Streetlites on the X3 this afternoon. :)
which one was it please I saw it but not close enough to id it. Redditch buses work the x3/3 on sundays Kidderminster depot is closed and for a long time in first days
Isn't that normal on a Sunday?
Quote from: Matt on June 29, 2014, 08:48:46 PM
Quote from: bowler on June 29, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on June 29, 2014, 07:44:29 PM
I noticed one of Redditch's Streetlites on the X3 this afternoon. :)
which one was it please I saw it but not close enough to id it. Redditch buses work the x3/3 on sundays Kidderminster depot is closed and for a long time in first days
Isn't that normal on a Sunday?
Yes mate very! It's almost always 2 Streetlites they very seldom send Darts on a Sunday or Enviros but it has been known
Primo 20812 out on the 99 today
which one was it please I saw it but not close enough to id it. Redditch buses work the x3/3 on sundays Kidderminster depot is closed and for a long time in first days
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Sorry, I did not check the reg, just looked to check the route number. :-[
KX54NKZ on 002 today. Nice little bus to be fair, especially now all the correct logos have been applied.
Thought I'd beat
@Metrorider to it - 30810 is on the 205 tonight.
Quote from: Matt on July 01, 2014, 07:55:34 PM
Thought I'd beat @Metrorider to it - 30810 is on the 205 tonight.
lol, I was wondering if it would be noticed. I wasn't going to post it to be honest, I was just waiting to see if it got noticed first.
But well spotted, 30810 is indeed enjoying a very rare late night working on the 205 with me driving it. :D
Quote from: DiamondDart on July 01, 2014, 07:51:02 PM
KX54NKZ on 002 today. Nice little bus to be fair, especially now all the correct logos have been applied.
Little being the operative word..... and unsuitable for the 002
Also just remembered, 30828 was on the 4H today.
30833 on the 401E today with blinds showing 'YewTree 401e'
Hybrid 30132 on 82 today 09:10 ex Coventry
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/56t504
20914 on 50s today
Quote from: Matt on July 02, 2014, 12:04:08 AM
Also just remembered, 30828 was on the 4H today.
At least three Royale Centro's on the 4/4H/4M today. Bit of style compared to some of the big Dart's
30807 - 43
Newly unbranded 20535 has been on the 002 this afternoon (due to a breakdown) and will be on the 205 tonight 8)
@Metrorider so does that leave 536 unbranded?
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 09, 2014, 07:20:26 PM
@Metrorider so does that leave 536 unbranded?
536 is still branded at the moment
KP51UFC on the 4, replaced an overheating b7rle-think it may have been 30832.
Lots of Royales-at least 3 on the 002 today-still haven't seen eg 30806 for a while now.
Cadet on the 002 today
20808 was on the 16 yesterday, back on the 34 today though.
Forgot to post on Thursday
Primo 20812 on 96/99
30408 left town on the 56 about 18:20 yesterday. Never seen this bus let alone on the 56, sure someone can prove me wrong but..
Quote from: Kevin on July 16, 2014, 07:47:15 AM
30408 left town on the 56 about 18:20 yesterday. Never seen this bus let alone on the 56, sure someone can prove me wrong but..
This was going up W'ton Ring Rd about 20:30 last night
Solo KS03 EXM on the 002 today.
Forgot to post yesterday. The green Hybrid Versa was on the 66A yesterday
Tividale Solo 20913 on LAC 96/99 seen in Sheldon around 10:15-10:20 this morning heading for Lea Village
There is a Cadet (3020*) on the 301 today. Personally i haven't seen a Cadet on there since the B7RLE upgrade.
Also 30825 is on the 42A/C circulars today. Seen at West Bromwich Bus Station at 16:05
Signature versa on the 82 yesterday
30454 & 30808 on the 226 today
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 05, 2014, 06:57:22 PM
30454 & 30808 on the 226 today
V377SVV was on there Sat as well. Conversion to Solo is pretty hit & miss.
Quote from: Winston on August 05, 2014, 07:56:19 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 05, 2014, 06:57:22 PM
30454 & 30808 on the 226 today
V377SVV was on there Sat as well. Conversion to Solo is pretty hit & miss.
According to a couple of drivers I know, the solos are not getting along with the heat!
Quote from: the trainbasher
According to a couple of drivers I know, the solos are not getting along with the heat!
Hmm that sounds about right lol xD
30407 was on the 226 the other day. Is this unusual at all?
Quote from: Nathan on August 05, 2014, 10:25:37 PM
30407 was on the 226 the other day. Is this unusual at all?
Should be as it's meant to be solos...
BX07 BRV had an interesting day, spent some time on the 82 then went onto the full S3.
20535 yesterday 002
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 09, 2014, 11:13:03 AM
20535 yesterday 002
Was that on all day, rather than being used a replacement for a breakdown?
I'm not quite sure I saw it at abou 12 in halesowen and again at 3
Saw 807/810/811 not sure which one but was in halesowen parked up in layover bay displaying not in service, and 30201 was where the 002 stops for Weoley castle
30130-50
A 002 bus was on the 40 today
Quote from: uniquicity on August 12, 2014, 06:31:01 PM
A 002 bus was on the 40 today
Just reminded me, there was a Black Royale on the 42 as well yesterday. 30454 was also on the 43 as well I think? I was following WB Merc 1695 on the 43 down to WB garage with Diamond 30454 in front of that
Darts are still daily on 42/43, 30437 30454 and 30455 were on there Saturday.
20852 was on 4's today, bit of a squeeze
Anyone seen the urban on the 002 yet...should be on the 1800 ex merry hill!
Is that 806?
Nope...30856
https://flic.kr/p/orMuqF
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 14, 2014, 06:36:59 PM
Nope...30856
https://flic.kr/p/orMuqF
Escapee from Redditch, not seen that happen before
Is that the same interior as the 30832?
The interior is the same as the other redditch Volvos trident 4194
It's usually the other was round isn't it Winston?
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 14, 2014, 06:52:02 PM
It's usually the other was round isn't it Winston?
From what I've seen reported it's normally Tividale loaning B7RLE's to Reditch.
Don't recall a Redditch one coming the other way since the Diamond 559/59 had Red Diamond B7RLE's on it for a short time
Quote from: Winston on August 14, 2014, 06:55:40 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 14, 2014, 06:52:02 PM
It's usually the other was round isn't it Winston?
From what I've seen reported it's normally Tividale loaning B7RLE's to Reditch.
Don't recall a Redditch one coming the other way since the Diamond 559/59 had Red Diamond B7RLE's on it for a short time
They had the Red Diamond B7's on the 559 for a very short period before moving onto those Red Diamond MCV's and also the Royale Centro's.
If only Diamond still operated the route...... I would have an alternative to endless Spectra's ha ha
One working i remembered from last week- PO58 KPY on the 56
How longs it here for? Want to get a ride on it
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 14, 2014, 06:52:02 PM
The interior is the same as the other redditch Volvos trident 4194
It's usually the other was round isn't it Winston?
Yeah with red moquette as opposed to the blue moquette on 30832
30454 was on the 002 yesterday (20/8)
http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/65/category/5
30929 on the 50 this morning at about 7:45ish in Moseley.
I had thought that 30929 was at Tividale.......
Quote from: tank90 on August 22, 2014, 09:11:32 AM
30929 on the 50 this morning at about 7:45ish in Moseley.
I had thought that 30929 was at Tividale.......
Nope-been at LAC since at least last July/August
I'm amazed nobody noticed BN09 FWS on the 30 today.
Quote from: trident4370 on August 22, 2014, 05:57:10 PM
I'm amazed nobody noticed BN09 FWS on the 30 today.
Didn't see that one, but the other bus on the 30 was the green hybrid Versa 30130
Saw them both - didn't know the Hybrid still had the green livery! Wish the Citaros would venture onto the S2 again at some point - hate the Optares. The Versa yesterday nearly died going up Widney Manor Hill. A Crusader would've got up quicker - that was how bad it was.
Quote from: Liberator9 on August 23, 2014, 05:43:55 PM
Saw them both - didn't know the Hybrid still had the green livery!
Still got the gap in the wrap where one of the side windows has been replaced; don't know why they just don't remove the wrap now.
Blue mpd on 26a tonight
Almost keeled over seeing 30943 on the 226...
Pics coming later
Quote from: Liberator9 on August 23, 2014, 05:43:55 PM
Saw them both - didn't know the Hybrid still had the green livery! Wish the Citaros would venture onto the S2 again at some point - hate the Optares. The Versa yesterday nearly died going up Widney Manor Hill. A Crusader would've got up quicker - that was how bad it was.
Quote from: Stu on August 23, 2014, 10:02:58 AM
Quote from: trident4370 on August 22, 2014, 05:57:10 PM
I'm amazed nobody noticed BN09 FWS on the 30 today.
Didn't see that one, but the other bus on the 30 was the green hybrid Versa 30130
30019 operated the 1010 82 from Cov today, departed promptly (because the 900 departs at same time ::)) and given a good pounding to get to Solihull Poplar Rd in 41 minutes, I was sort of expecting to return on the same bus on the 1515 from Solihull but nope 30130 eventually appeared about 20 minutes late and yes it struggled going up the hill at Meriden Queens Head, it passed 30019 at Meriden Green bus stop (towards Cov) which was broken down/had it's engine compartment open. The theory I just want to ask..... Was 30019 sat in Meriden for in excess of 3 hours today?
30413 on the 226W.
Photos coming up later...
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 23, 2014, 09:14:43 PM
Almost keeled over seeing 30943 on the 226...
Pics coming later
http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/338/category/5
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 24, 2014, 08:17:41 PM
30413 on the 226W.
Photos coming up later...
http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/335/category/5
BF60 OFA has spent this afternoon on full S3s to Wythall.
Black Diamond 20914 - MX57UPW on the 108 Birmingham - New Hall tonight .....
2050* - 002 seriously get enough buses
30808 on 226, just now kford to Dudley
20808 out on the 99 today
Quote from: bususer12 on September 08, 2014, 02:27:52 PM
30808 on 226, just now kford to Dudley
That's good only due at just after 2.15 pm
30209,30218 these two on 4h today, haven't seen in ages
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:25:37 PM
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Is it on the board that the 127 goes onto? If so there's a very technical reason...
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 17, 2014, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:25:37 PM
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Is it on the board that the 127 goes onto? If so there's a very technical reason...
It left Halesowen for Merry Hill at 11:15 if its any help in working it out?
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 17, 2014, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:25:37 PM
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Is it on the board that the 127 goes onto? If so there's a very technical reason...
It left Halesowen for Merry Hill at 11:15 if its any help in working it out?
Left halesowen for meery hill 15:40
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 17, 2014, 05:14:02 PM
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Quote from: the trainbasher on September 17, 2014, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:25:37 PM
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Is it on the board that the 127 goes onto? If so there's a very technical reason...
It left Halesowen for Merry Hill at 11:15 if its any help in working it out?
Left halesowen for meery hill 15:40
I think that may be the one that's on the 127 board. As long as it's not some solos or the Centros then most of the darts, solos and 30408 are ok...unless they've been busy at Tividale
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 17, 2014, 06:14:02 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 17, 2014, 05:14:02 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 17, 2014, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: N94 on September 17, 2014, 04:25:37 PM
red MPD 20536 on 002 today
Is it on the board that the 127 goes onto? If so there's a very technical reason...
It left Halesowen for Merry Hill at 11:15 if its any help in working it out?
Left halesowen for meery hill 15:40
I think that may be the one that's on the 127 board. As long as it's not some solos or the Centros then most of the darts, solos and 30408 are ok...unless they've been busy at Tividale
408 is a beast.best seat 2nd from back, tons of legroom
20536 wasn't on the 002/127 that day so I assume it was out to cover a breakdown somewhere along the line. 30408 is a beast, love that bus. It should be out on the 002/127 combo today. It's become the bus I drive most of the time for Diamond now as I'm the regular 002/127 driver at the moment.
Off topic, but a few 30408 facts for you....
Strangely 30408 isn't the most popular bus with some of the drivers, the seating position for the driver is different to anything else in the fleet. The doors opening and closing on it have to be done one step at a time on it as well.... Handbrake on, doors open but if you want it to kneel you have to wait until the doors have been open a second or two, then if you want to bring the front back up, you have to close the doors first wait a couple of seconds then push the up switch and it will come up, then release the handbrake, if it's not done in that exact order it won't move!!. There is a bit of a knack to getting the nearside mirror positioned on it properly as well. It's also got a nickname "The brick" (Never actually asked why but I assume it's the shape).
It's definitely unique in the Diamond fleet, but really is a nice bus once you get used to driving it and it's little quirks :-)
Metrorider, what is the 002 / 127. Does that mean that Diamond are doing some journeys on the 127?
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 19, 2014, 04:46:34 PM
Metrorider, what is the 002 / 127. Does that mean that Diamond are doing some journeys on the 127?
Diamond do the Blackheath to Dudley section on a night of the 127 (their replacement of the 205.)
One board off the 002 does it (1827 ex merry hill I think) but it has to be a hanover display on that bus, hence 30408 being on there
Is 806 ever going to be released?
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 19, 2014, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 19, 2014, 04:46:34 PM
Metrorider, what is the 002 / 127. Does that mean that Diamond are doing some journeys on the 127?
Diamond do the Blackheath to Dudley section on a night of the 127 (their replacement of the 205.)
One board off the 002 does it (1827 ex merry hill I think) but it has to be a hanover display on that bus, hence 30408 being on there
Thanks for that, yes, I'd forgotten Diamond's 205 would have been renumbered 127.
Why does the bus have to be fitted with a hanover display?
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 19, 2014, 08:11:24 PMWhy does the bus have to be fitted with a hanover display?
There is a temporary software problem with service 127 on the mobitec displays, hence the need for Hanover at the moment.
Quote from: Metrorider on September 20, 2014, 01:40:03 AM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on September 19, 2014, 08:11:24 PMWhy does the bus have to be fitted with a hanover display?
There is a temporary software problem with service 127 on the mobitec displays, hence the need for Hanover at the moment.
Are you driving 002 today? If so which one?
30833/30834 are on the 226 today...
30806 and 30811 back in service. 30811 in diamond blue on the 4H.
Quote from: Ash on September 22, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
30806 and 30811 back in service. 30811 in diamond blue on the 4H.
Noticed 30811 looking very smart on Saturday on the 002. Out of interest is 30806 back in blue or still in 002 green?
For those who don't know, 30002 was also out on the 4H on Saturday :)
Quote from: Ash on September 22, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
30806 and 30811 back in service. 30811 in diamond blue on the 4H.
Yes finally
Juat seen a Redditch Streetlite on Comberton Hill, Kidderminster displaying "Sorry, I'm Not In Service" vehicle in question was (30163, BV63 OFO) no idea why its in KD for as it isn't a Sunday!
Quote from: Will on September 24, 2014, 06:33:10 PM
Juat seen a Redditch Streetlite on Comberton Hill, Kidderminster displaying "Sorry, I'm Not In Service" vehicle in question was (30163, BV63 OFO) no idea why its in KD for as it isn't a Sunday!
Will
was it going down the hill towards Kidderminster
Quote from: Ced on September 24, 2014, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: Will on September 24, 2014, 06:33:10 PM
Juat seen a Redditch Streetlite on Comberton Hill, Kidderminster displaying "Sorry, I'm Not In Service" vehicle in question was (30163, BV63 OFO) no idea why its in KD for as it isn't a Sunday!
Will
was it going down the hill towards Kidderminster
Yes indeed it was
Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 04:57:01 PM
Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
I'm sure that will be fun for passengers being shoe-horned on to that at peak time
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2014, 05:13:15 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 04:57:01 PM
Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
I'm sure that will be fun for passengers being shoe-horned on to that at peak time
Do they have a lack of buses or something? 811 back in service, and supposedly 806 so why they put solos on?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 05:37:11 PM
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Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 04:57:01 PM
Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
I'm sure that will be fun for passengers being shoe-horned on to that at peak time
Do they have a lack of buses or something? 811 back in service, and supposedly 806 so why they put solos on?
Diamond have a lack of full size buses and very few full length Darts @ Tividale even more so now the 6 x 51 plate Cadets have been sold. 811 was waiting to take up service in Halesowen at around 9.30am on an 002. 30832 was on the 4H receiving attention from an engineer with passengers still on board. 30941 was also on the 4H. I had a ride past Tividale depot Tuesday and there didn't appear to be anything spare parked in the depot other than what the engineers were working on
I saw 806 on the 002 around 4.30pm @ Lutley Oak Tuesday heading for Merry Hill
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2014, 05:50:05 PM
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Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
I'm sure that will be fun for passengers being shoe-horned on to that at peak time
Do they have a lack of buses or something? 811 back in service, and supposedly 806 so why they put solos on?
Diamond have a lack of full size buses and very few full length Darts @ Tividale even more so now the 6 x 51 plate Cadets have been sold. 811 was waiting to take up service in Halesowen at around 9.30am on an 002. 30832 was on the 4H receiving attention from an engineer with passengers still on board. 30941 was also on the 4H. I had a ride past Tividale depot Tuesday and there didn't appear to be anything spare parked in the depot other than what the engineers were working on
I saw 806 on the 002 around 4.30pm @ Lutley Oak Tuesday heading for Merry Hill
Is 806 in green?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 06:08:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on September 25, 2014, 05:50:05 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 05:37:11 PM
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Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 25, 2014, 04:57:01 PM
Solo - 002 16:30 heading Weoley castle I think
I'm sure that will be fun for passengers being shoe-horned on to that at peak time
Do they have a lack of buses or something? 811 back in service, and supposedly 806 so why they put solos on?
Diamond have a lack of full size buses and very few full length Darts @ Tividale even more so now the 6 x 51 plate Cadets have been sold. 811 was waiting to take up service in Halesowen at around 9.30am on an 002. 30832 was on the 4H receiving attention from an engineer with passengers still on board. 30941 was also on the 4H. I had a ride past Tividale depot Tuesday and there didn't appear to be anything spare parked in the depot other than what the engineers were working on
I saw 806 on the 002 around 4.30pm @ Lutley Oak Tuesday heading for Merry Hill
Is 806 in green?
Yes
20507 - 002
20205- 4H
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 27, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 20, 2014, 10:29:12 AMAre you driving 002 today? If so which one?
I was driving it that day yes, it would have been the 1642 from Merry Hill. I believe it was 30408 the day you asked. Sorry it's took ages to reply, I'm on holiday in Spain at the moment and it's the first time I've checked the forum for ages.
Quote from: Winston on September 27, 2014, 01:55:02 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 27, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
Quote from: 4747 on September 28, 2014, 09:49:37 AM
Quote from: Winston on September 27, 2014, 01:55:02 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 27, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
I would prefer them to use a reasonable bus not a mpd for one of the most busiest route they operate
Quote from: 4747 on September 28, 2014, 09:49:37 AM
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Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 27, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
You keep using that response, but it's clear by the number of MPD's frequently appearing on unsuitable routes all day, that there simply aren't enough full size single deckers & no spares.What will happen when the 302 starts? if that becomes a' value' route & uses B7RLE, it will just be at the expense on another route & exaggerate the problem further.
I also don't agree with the extract below from the Chairman's statement in Rotala's half year report in relation to Diamond:
In the short to medium term we see a low requirement for replacement vehicles: the fleet is in good condition,
well matched to the demands being placed upon it.
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20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
You keep using that respose, but it's clear by the number of MPD's frequently appearing on unsuitable routes all day, that there simply aren't enough full size single deckers & no spares.What will happen when the 302 starts? if that becomes a' value' route & uses B7RLE, it will just be at the expense on another route & exaggerate the problem further.
I haven't seen the value buses on 4H recently, they seemed to get whatever's spare
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20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
You keep using that response, but it's clear by the number of MPD's frequently appearing on unsuitable routes all day, that there simply aren't enough full size single deckers & no spares.What will happen when the 302 starts? if that becomes a' value' route & uses B7RLE, it will just be at the expense on another route & exaggerate the problem further.
I haven't seen the value buses on 4H recently, they seemed to get whatever's spare
The 4H's last Wed/Thurs & the previous Sat seem to be solid B7RLE/Wright (13 plate), I did see a Dart on there in WB on there last Tue morning S397HVV
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20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
You keep using that response, but it's clear by the number of MPD's frequently appearing on unsuitable routes all day, that there simply aren't enough full size single deckers & no spares.What will happen when the 302 starts? if that becomes a' value' route & uses B7RLE, it will just be at the expense on another route & exaggerate the problem further.
I haven't seen the value buses on 4H recently, they seemed to get whatever's spare
The 4H's last Wed/Thurs & the previous Sat seem to be solid B7RLE/Wright (13 plate), I did see a Dart on there in WB on there last Tue morning S397HVV
Yeah 30218,30512,30432, and a few leather seaters been or recently aswell as the b7rle, I like the ex midland classic ones personally
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20507 - 002
20205- 4H
MPD's on the 002 is bonkers, it seems to be happening more frequently
would you prefer no bus ?
You keep using that response, but it's clear by the number of MPD's frequently appearing on unsuitable routes all day, that there simply aren't enough full size single deckers & no spares.What will happen when the 302 starts? if that becomes a' value' route & uses B7RLE, it will just be at the expense on another route & exaggerate the problem further.
I haven't seen the value buses on 4H recently, they seemed to get whatever's spare
The 4H's last Wed/Thurs & the previous Sat seem to be solid B7RLE/Wright (13 plate), I did see a Dart on there in WB on there last Tue morning S397HVV
Yeah 30218,30512,30432, and a few leather seaters been or recently aswell as the b7rle, I like the ex midland classic ones personally
30832 was on the 4H Thurs morning & receiving attention from an engineer approx 9.30am in Halesowen Bus Station with passengers still on board
Signature Optare on the 16 today
a bus was running in service from Kidderminster bus station displaying on front and sides destination displays 58 matchborough circular there where people on it I was not near enough to get fleet number rather a unusual sight to see down here
Quote from: Ced on October 08, 2014, 07:26:30 PM
a bus was running in service from Kidderminster bus station displaying on front and sides 58 matchborough circular there where people on it
not near enough to get fleet number rather a unusual sight to see down here
Sounds as if it's a Red Diamond - Volvo B7RLE from Redditch as you say Cedrick very odd because I thought all those Volvo's had been re-sprayed into blue shame you couldn't see the fleet or reg number
Quote from: Will on October 08, 2014, 08:14:02 PM
Quote from: Ced on October 08, 2014, 07:26:30 PM
a bus was running in service from Kidderminster bus station displaying on front and sides 58 matchborough circular there where people on it
not near enough to get fleet number rather a unusual sight to see down here
Sounds as if it's a Red Diamond - Volvo B7RLE from Redditch as you say Cedrick very odd because I thought all those Volvo's had been resprayed into blue shame you couldn't see the fleet or reg number
Will it was not A Red Diamond Volvo It in blue livery and a dart
Not all the B7RLE's have been repainted yet either ...
Diamond b7rle value branded on 23
30408 will do the 18:45 56 from Birmingham - this trip is usually a dart
Surprised no one posted about redditch b7 on 4H
YJ12 GTZ on the S11/S15
30002 is on the 002
Value added 30407 is on the 002 just arrived at merry hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 04, 2014, 01:15:59 PM
Value added 30407 is on the 002 just arrived at merry hill
Value on 4H aswell
B7 on 002
20100 on 4H yesterday
Blue diamond primo on 56 to brownhills last night
Didn't catch the number or reg plate, but there is a signature Solo on the 53 to Erdington this afternoon.
L5 PPN todays 34, whilst YX56 JUE was on the 647.
plaxton Primo 20808 - 56 - 18:45 depature from Birmingham
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 11, 2014, 06:57:45 PM
plaxton Primo 20808 - 56 - 18:45 depature from Birmingham
I don't think that's unusual as I think Aston do a trip on there!
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plaxton Primo 20808 - 56 - 18:45 depature from Birmingham
I don't think that's unusual as I think Aston do a trip on there!
A primo was on there tonght also. I forgot to post yesterday, but there was a Blue Diamond (old style) liveried Solo on the 56 yesterday evening
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plaxton Primo 20808 - 56 - 18:45 depature from Birmingham
I don't think that's unusual as I think Aston do a trip on there!
A primo was on there tonght also. I forgot to post yesterday, but there was a Blue Diamond (old style) liveried Solo on the 56 yesterday evening
Long Acre only have a handful of large buses, so MPD's or Solo's are realistically the only option
Noted a few Solos and MPD's on the 4 the Las couple of weeks
Quote from: Ashley on November 13, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
Noted a few Solos and MPD's on the 4 the Las couple of weeks
As expected,
Since the 302 started with branded B7RLE's and 30426 & 30512 have moved to Kidderminster, there aren't enough big buses to cover all the routes
Quote from: Winston on November 13, 2014, 12:54:54 PM
Quote from: Ashley on November 13, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
Noted a few Solos and MPD's on the 4 the Las couple of weeks
As expected,
Since the 302 started with branded B7RLE's and 30426 & 30512 have moved to Kidderminster, there aren't enough big buses to cover all the routes
20605 on 4H today, great bus
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Quote from: Winston on November 13, 2014, 12:54:54 PM
Quote from: Ashley on November 13, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
Noted a few Solos and MPD's on the 4 the Las couple of weeks
As expected,
Since the 302 started with branded B7RLE's and 30426 & 30512 have moved to Kidderminster, there aren't enough big buses to cover all the routes
20605 on 4H today, great bus
I agree there-fantastic little MPD this with refurbed seats and pretty much rattle free!
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 13, 2014, 05:47:44 PM
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Quote from: Winston on November 13, 2014, 12:54:54 PM
Quote from: Ashley on November 13, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
Noted a few Solos and MPD's on the 4 the Las couple of weeks
As expected,
Since the 302 started with branded B7RLE's and 30426 & 30512 have moved to Kidderminster, there aren't enough big buses to cover all the routes
20605 on 4H today, great bus
I agree there-fantastic little MPD this with refurbed seats and pretty much rattle free!
'Little' being the operative word..... :P
There was a small dart on 002
Another small dart on 002
20657/8 don't know which one on 202 15:25 departure from halesowen
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
Value added 30410 is on the 002
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:12:25 PM
Value added 30410 is on the 002
Quite a few of these appearing on 4H aswell
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 04:17:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Quote from: StourportSam on November 20, 2014, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 04:17:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Well no I don't think so but I do know that 20851/30500 are most of the time used on the 202 routes more or less every day because I know the woman who drives on the 202 and she drives 851 on the 202 more or less everyday
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 07:44:34 PM
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Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Well no I don't think so but I do know that 20851/30500 are most of the time used on the 202 routes more or less every day because I know the woman who drives on the 202 and she drives 851 on the 202 more or less everyday
I know that women to she's a good driver and yes you're are correct, it used to be the ex first darts used
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Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Well no I don't think so but I do know that 20851/30500 are most of the time used on the 202 routes more or less every day because I know the woman who drives on the 202 and she drives 851 on the 202 more or less everyday
I know that women to she's a good driver and yes you're are correct, it used to be the ex first darts used
Lesley? Yes she's lovely :)
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 08:11:14 PM
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Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Well no I don't think so but I do know that 20851/30500 are most of the time used on the 202 routes more or less every day because I know the woman who drives on the 202 and she drives 851 on the 202 more or less everyday
I know that women to she's a good driver and yes you're are correct, it used to be the ex first darts used
Lesley? Yes she's lovely :)
Short hair??
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 20, 2014, 08:19:06 PM
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Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 07:44:34 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on November 20, 2014, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2014, 04:17:20 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 20, 2014, 04:13:08 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 20, 2014, 04:11:43 PM
Darts are booked on the 202 because it's kiddy who run it and 20657 is a kiddy bus
And also an unsuitable MPD
My god! It's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN) that operates on that route how very peculiar that it's an MPD today
Are certain vehicles allocated to certain routes then Will? For work purposes I have had to catch the first 294 of the morning over the past few weeks. Most of the time it has been KU52 RYH.
Well no I don't think so but I do know that 20851/30500 are most of the time used on the 202 routes more or less every day because I know the woman who drives on the 202 and she drives 851 on the 202 more or less everyday
I know that women to she's a good driver and yes you're are correct, it used to be the ex first darts used
Lesley? Yes she's lovely :)
Short hair??
Yes that's her
20206- 4H
30432 226 1820 ex merry hill
304** (301/302 branded) on 70 this evening
There was a 3094* B7RLE on the 25A/C last night
The on loan redditch bus was on 002
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 25, 2014, 06:18:54 PM
The on loan redditch bus was on 002
Which on loan Redditch bus?
860 I think
20223 - 4H departed halesowen for Walsall at 9:45
Redditch FJ08 Enviro 300 has made a very welcome appearance on the 3/X3 this morning. Normally a Streetlite on Sundays.
002 branded Plaxton Centro bodied B7RLE on the 205 last night. Seen at Wall Heath about 20:20 last night
Quote from: 4747 on November 30, 2014, 05:30:03 PM
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Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 25, 2014, 07:55:19 PM
860 I think
Transferred to TE.
30855 has transferred to Tividale not 30860.
They both have according to Rotala fleetchanges
30860 not at Tividale yet
Presumably will be displaced to TE when YJ07JRO enters service at RH/Enviro300's arrive at RH.
Quote from: Nathan on November 30, 2014, 02:32:20 PM
002 branded Plaxton Centro bodied B7RLE on the 205 last night. Seen at Wall Heath about 20:20 last night
Happens quite a lot now, its duty 1080 which does the 16:42 Merry Hill to Weoley Castle and the 18:20 Merry Hill to Halesowen before running private to Blackheath to do the 19:15 127/205 combo to Wallheath.
Quote from: Metrorider on November 30, 2014, 06:02:13 PM
Quote from: Nathan on November 30, 2014, 02:32:20 PM
002 branded Plaxton Centro bodied B7RLE on the 205 last night. Seen at Wall Heath about 20:20 last night
Happens quite a lot now, its duty 1080 which does the 16:42 Merry Hill to Weoley Castle and the 18:20 Merry Hill to Halesowen before running private to Blackheath to do the 19:15 127/205 combo to Wallheath.
Cheers Paul :) I'm not usually in that area at that time of night so just looked odd to me :)
Blue Primo on the 50 today.
301/302 branded - 4
Value 30413 on 002
20505- 4H, at least put a reliable dart on!!!
30823 on the 226.
From Yesterday
30132 - 96/99
Solo 20868 on the 23 today
30019-30
video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S5wIZCnWGo
20214-002
20223-4H
Value bus, a b7rle, and 30813 -002
20274-30
30213 on the 226
30000,30130-82
Quote from: Matt on December 13, 2014, 10:05:07 PM
20505, V267 BNV, is on late night 002s.
Quality! Just want you need after Xmas shopping an MPD to travel home on, Red Diamond livery as well
Quote from: Winston on December 13, 2014, 10:16:58 PM
Quote from: Matt on December 13, 2014, 10:05:07 PM
20505, V267 BNV, is on late night 002s.
Quality! Just want you need after Xmas shopping an MPD to travel home on, Red Diamond livery as well
Yeah agreed! But tbh you can't beat the "Royale" Centro's 😜
Quote from: Will on December 13, 2014, 10:18:51 PM
Quote from: Winston on December 13, 2014, 10:16:58 PM
Quote from: Matt on December 13, 2014, 10:05:07 PM
20505, V267 BNV, is on late night 002s.
Quality! Just want you need after Xmas shopping an MPD to travel home on, Red Diamond livery as well
Yeah agreed! But tbh you can't beat the "Royale" Centro's 😜
The ex Transdev B7RLE/Wright with DP seating are up there as well
20505 did the 2225 ex merry hill (saw it at Lyde Green whilst on 30942 on the 243)
30862 002
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 16, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
30862 002
It could be a transfer with one of the ex Yourbus E300's entering service at RH
20543 4H
20501 is also on the 4H
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 16, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
30862 002
In decent condition internally as well with all Red Diamond notices removed. Just a shame it kept conking out... ::)
A b7rle must have been taken off the 002 then as it was definitely full b7rle when I was on there earlier. 30811, 30806, a royale, 30862 and two 002 branded b7rle's.
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 16, 2014, 08:24:54 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 16, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
30862 002
In decent condition internally as well with all Red Diamond notices removed. Just a shame it kept conking out... ::)
A b7rle must have been taken off the 002 then as it was definitely full b7rle when I was on there earlier. 30811, 30806, a royale, 30862 and two 002 branded b7rle's.
20539 could of been the 7th bus on the service and stayed on to do the evening trips on the 002.
Quote from: Ash on December 16, 2014, 10:34:06 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 16, 2014, 08:24:54 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 16, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
30862 002
In decent condition internally as well with all Red Diamond notices removed. Just a shame it kept conking out... ::)
A b7rle must have been taken off the 002 then as it was definitely full b7rle when I was on there earlier. 30811, 30806, a royale, 30862 and two 002 branded b7rle's.
20539 could of been the 7th bus on the service and stayed on to do the evening trips on the 002.
I saw an 002 at 8pm at Colley gate heading towards Halesowen and it was an Royale
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 16, 2014, 08:24:54 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 16, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
30862 002
In decent condition internally as well with all Red Diamond notices removed. Just a shame it kept conking out... ::)
A b7rle must have been taken off the 002 then as it was definitely full b7rle when I was on there earlier. 30811, 30806, a royale, 30862 and two 002 branded b7rle's.
What have they done to the rocket????
862 was every Ex First drivers favourite bus as it was quick, and reliable.
I hope the Rh Volvos come back and the 6 new to Diamond Volvos go to Tividale and the other E300 come to RH as RH needs them just as much as Tividale.
Been lucky with unusual buses today
4H -20601
4H -862 ( lost power at bottom of the hill
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
Interesting that... Maybe another has transferred over as 862 was reported on the 4H? Unless it was taken off and put on the 56?
Forgot to report 20538 on yesterday's 50
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 19, 2014, 08:58:35 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
Interesting that... Maybe another has transferred over as 862 was reported on the 4H? Unless it was taken off and put on the 56?
Forgot to report 20538 on yesterday's 50
Wish I had followed it now and investigated, I just saw it turning into Carrs Lane from Selfridges but it was definitely a red eclipse on the 56, must have been around half 3.
I think Long Acre must be short as they had 20132 on the 50 on Wednesday.
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 09:04:09 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 19, 2014, 08:58:35 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
Interesting that... Maybe another has transferred over as 862 was reported on the 4H? Unless it was taken off and put on the 56?
Forgot to report 20538 on yesterday's 50
Wish I had followed it now and investigated, I just saw it turning into Carrs Lane from Selfridges but it was definitely a red eclipse on the 56, must have been around half 3.
I think Long Acre must be short as they had 20132 on the 50 on Wednesday.
Odd as the LAC allocation of darts/solos must far exceed the PVRs of the services they operate...
You'd think that but obviously not! Suppose if they have several off the road, buses don't like the cold much anyway so perhaps they are really just struggling atm. This last couple of weeks Primos have been appearing on the 50 too.
There was an SB120 on the 56 all day yesterday (could have been 'YJ02 PZO')
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
It was 858 also transferred I believe
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 20, 2014, 07:34:31 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
It was 858 also transferred I believe
presumably after you saw the photo on the main site
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30858.html
Quote from: Tony on December 20, 2014, 07:41:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 20, 2014, 07:34:31 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on December 19, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Saw a red B7 on the 56 earlier this afternoon from a great distance, possibly 862?
It was 858 also transferred I believe
presumably after you saw the photo on the main site
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/30858.html
I remember when some of the Red B7RLE's were moved over to Tividale to operate on the 559 service to Ashmore Park. They were taken off not long after though
002s ran early hours on Friday I believe.
Which journey was the mini dart on Matt?
Think that'll do the 2030 off halesowen to merry hill
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:05:31 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 20, 2014, 08:00:51 PM
Think that'll do the 2030 off halesowen to merry hill
2035 (supposedly)
If it's on time. Apparently it's been given just over half hour to do the full route!
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 20, 2014, 08:06:56 PM
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:05:31 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 20, 2014, 08:00:51 PM
Think that'll do the 2030 off halesowen to merry hill
2035 (supposedly)
If it's on time. Apparently it's been given just over half hour to do the full route!
The running time is 42/3 mins though? And Halesowen departures are at 30 past.
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:17:34 PM
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Think that'll do the 2030 off halesowen to merry hill
2035 (supposedly)
If it's on time. Apparently it's been given just over half hour to do the full route!
The running time is 42/3 mins though? And Halesowen departures are at 30 past.
05/35 according to Diamonds timetables and NWM app
Sorry, Matt. I was looking at the typo on the leaflet!
Which one was it?
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:43:04 PM
Optare Solo on the 255 - unusual?
It's usually b7rle's I think?
Was it a KS03 one?
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:53:18 PM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 20, 2014, 08:51:38 PM
Quote from: Matt on December 20, 2014, 08:43:04 PM
Optare Solo on the 255 - unusual?
It's usually b7rle's I think?
Was it a KS03 one?
Yes but couldn't see reg
20223 is the MPD on the 002
Nice one that with refurbed seats and a little bit bigger than an MPD...
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 20, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Nice one that with refurbed seats and a little bit bigger than an MPD...
Might be nice from a passenger point of view, but from a drivers point of view its one of the worst to drive at Tividale.
Quote from: Metrorider on December 21, 2014, 08:54:56 AM
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 20, 2014, 08:56:12 PM
Nice one that with refurbed seats and a little bit bigger than an MPD...
Might be nice from a passenger point of view, but from a drivers point of view its one of the worst to drive at Tividale.
Really? What's wrong with it?
Redditch 20571 on the 3/X3 today. Normally a Streetlite or Enviro 300.
Quote from: StourportSam on December 21, 2014, 05:01:11 PM
Redditch 20571 on the 3/X3 today. Normally a Streetlite or Enviro 300.
Seems odd given the number of other vehicles free on a Sunday?
Quote from: DiamondDart on December 21, 2014, 05:08:40 PM
Quote from: StourportSam on December 21, 2014, 05:01:11 PM
Redditch 20571 on the 3/X3 today. Normally a Streetlite or Enviro 300.
Seems odd given the number of other vehicles free on a Sunday?
Granted but depends on how things were put to park last night.
30859 transferred on 4H
Quote from: Metrorider on November 30, 2014, 06:02:13 PM
Quote from: Nathan on November 30, 2014, 02:32:20 PM
002 branded Plaxton Centro bodied B7RLE on the 205 last night. Seen at Wall Heath about 20:20 last night
Happens quite a lot now, its duty 1080 which does the 16:42 Merry Hill to Weoley Castle and the 18:20 Merry Hill to Halesowen before running private to Blackheath to do the 19:15 127/205 combo to Wallheath.
Here is the quote Matt
20573 - 4H- has this been transferred from redditch( it's now in blue livery also)
002 centro on 56
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on December 27, 2014, 01:08:30 PM
002 centro on 56
Just saw it in Bull Street, Birmingham. It's WX58 FRV.
30411 (value branded) on the 40 (West Brom to Wednesbury)
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on December 27, 2014, 01:08:30 PM
002 centro on 56
Strange seeing it pass through Perry Barr this afternoon
ALX200 Dart (Blue Diamond livered) on the 142 yesterday
Quote from: Nathan on January 01, 2015, 08:31:16 PM
ALX200 Dart (Blue Diamond livered) on the 142 yesterday
Probably 20252 at KR-been on there before so not rare. Not as common as the HEC darts usually allocated though! :)
Quote from: Nathan on January 01, 2015, 08:31:16 PM
ALX200 Dart (Blue Diamond livered) on the 142 yesterday
Went on it, appear now and then, very comfortable, seating a bit weird, with the two seats facing each other on the back. Think it was 20274 it had interior which I did not recognise
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 01, 2015, 09:23:38 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 01, 2015, 08:31:16 PM
ALX200 Dart (Blue Diamond livered) on the 142 yesterday
Went on it, appear now and then, very comfortable, seating a bit weird, with the two seats facing each other on the back. Think it was 20274 it had interior which I did not recognise
Yeah, 20274 looks to have had a simple conversion from London two door spec. 20252 isn't as nice as a similar aged MPD...
Quote from: DiamondDart on January 01, 2015, 09:06:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 01, 2015, 08:31:16 PM
ALX200 Dart (Blue Diamond livered) on the 142 yesterday
Probably 20252 at KR-been on there before so not rare. Not as common as the HEC darts usually allocated though! :)
Yes it would of been 20252 thats a beast I'm glad it's still around I thought it had left :'( thank god I can tell my mate now
Signature Citaro 30401-16
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on January 02, 2015, 06:42:48 PM
Signature Citaro 30401-16
A Signature bus often appears in the evening peak. I don't know if Diamond are on Saturday timetables today though
Their Wright Eclipse Urban 2 or Pulsar was on the 56 this morning. Was going to get a photo but the driver made it difficult for me.
301/302 branded- 002
Black Diamond cadet driving around on the 82
Never seen this before and a bit far out of its range
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 05, 2015, 03:06:43 PM
Their Wright Eclipse Urban 2 or Pulsar was on the 56 this morning. Was going to get a photo but the driver made it difficult for me.
30940 (Urban 2) it was. I tried to get a pic of it, but the sun was in the wrong place
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Not really, a mix of Solos, Darts, and B7RLEs are the norm on the 16
Yesterday: 3021* on 002, had polka dot seats
Quote from: John on January 09, 2015, 03:27:44 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Not really, a mix of Solos, Darts, and B7RLEs are the norm on the 16
sometimes E200 30929 usually appears on 16
Red Diamond b7rle on 16
Long acre short or something lol
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:29:58 PM
Quote from: John on January 09, 2015, 03:27:44 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Not really, a mix of Solos, Darts, and B7RLEs are the norm on the 16
Cheers @John
As if to emphasise how nothing is unusual on the 16, caught a solo into town on there yesterday just as a centro passed the other way in hamstead village, en route we passed a dart, a B7RLE, a hybrid versa and an E200
I saw a solo on 4H this morning, so when coming back waited ages for it, and it didn't turn up, in fact it's board was missing
20507, 20508 following each other round Hayley green
20223-4H
30439 - 192
20505 on 56, departed Bham on route for Brownhills @1605
Quote from: ARJ2901 on January 17, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
20505 on 56, departed Bham on route for Brownhills @1605
Now on evening 255's. Just passed me at 20:55 on Penn Rd (Outbound towards Merry Hell)
Are Value branded B7RLE's noteworthy on evening 81's? 30411 will work the 21:15 ex Wolverhampton.
30489 on the 71 tonight
Hybrid Versa on the 50 yesterday
Dart on last 002 I think
30213- 4H, my God does this thing fly. Was 6 down at my stop arrived halesowen 1 min early. Seriously fastb
20505 on the 002 short from Weoley!
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 22, 2015, 06:20:16 PM
20505 on the 002 short from Weoley!
Think it may actually be usual, as I saw a dart yesterday aswell on 002 at halesowen at 18:30 ish
diamond royale on 23 service in Bilston some time back https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/15743204494/ thought this was a normally as small dart
Quote from: Solo1 on January 25, 2015, 06:33:22 PM
diamond royale on 23 service in Bilston some time back https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/15743204494/ thought this was a normally as small dart
Correct. Usually operated by MPD's. Very rare working indeed
Quote from: Solo1 on January 25, 2015, 06:33:22 PM
diamond royale on 23 service in Bilston some time back https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/15743204494/ thought this was a normally as small dart
It is, that one must've been quite a sight!
20812, BX 56 BPY - Route 30
20002, unfortunately gave up waiting and got on 244 instead >:(
Few odd ones today on Signature;
S2 - Black Diamond livery Optare Solo - 20522
S3 - Optare Solo SR - fairly unusual now with the Versas in control.
82 - Optare Solo SR - usually Mercedes Citaros.
Quote from: Liberator9 on February 03, 2015, 06:34:50 PM
Few odd ones today on Signature;
S2 - Black Diamond livery Optare Solo - 20522
S3 - Optare Solo SR - fairly unusual now with the Versas in control.
82 - Optare Solo SR - usually Mercedes Citaros.
Was this the 15:50 (or whatever it is) from Solihull? as that comes off the S11/15
Yeah it was - stupid me - forgot I'd been told this before! ;) Thanks
20507-002
20252- 202 not seen one of these on there before
I think a bus of the 142 has been swapped
Quote from: Kevin on January 11, 2015, 07:04:07 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:29:58 PM
Quote from: John on January 09, 2015, 03:27:44 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Not really, a mix of Solos, Darts, and B7RLEs are the norm on the 16
Cheers @John
As if to emphasise how nothing is unusual on the 16, caught a solo into town on there yesterday just as a centro passed the other way in hamstead village, en route we passed a dart, a B7RLE, a hybrid versa and an E200
@Kevin - What about an Enviro
300? One zoomed past me today, while I was on my way to the 8A bus stop. E300s looks nice on the 16 actually - pity I couldn't catch a ride today. Could've well been 30489 or 30490.
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30489.html
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30490.html
Quote from: clayderman on February 07, 2015, 05:39:56 PM
Quote from: Kevin on January 11, 2015, 07:04:07 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:29:58 PM
Quote from: John on January 09, 2015, 03:27:44 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 09, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
Is a Primo on the 16 normal??
Not really, a mix of Solos, Darts, and B7RLEs are the norm on the 16
Cheers @John
As if to emphasise how nothing is unusual on the 16, caught a solo into town on there yesterday just as a centro passed the other way in hamstead village, en route we passed a dart, a B7RLE, a hybrid versa and an E200
@Kevin - What about an Enviro 300? One zoomed past me today, while I was on my way to the 8A bus stop. E300s looks nice on the 16 actually - pity I couldn't catch a ride today. Could've well been 30489 or 30490.
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30489.html
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30490.html
Yeah I've seen them all lot on there the last few weeks, haven't managed a ride yet though
Hybrid Versa on the 96/99 today too far away to get ID
Bit weird why the 99/96 gets a Hybrid and the S3 in turn has a Blue Diamond Optare Solo (as in old red seat version) for the day ;)
red and white MPD (I presume 20507?) on the 56, seen around 10:30 this morning.
A long red diamond dart has replaced 30408, which was on this morning
Also a plain blue dart on 142
Ex 226 branded 30455 was on the 4H. 20501 is also on there!
30704 is on the 192 (1615 ex halesowen)
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 10, 2015, 04:09:55 PM
Ex 226 branded 30455 was on the 4H. 20501 is also on there!
30704 is on the 192 (1615 ex halesowen)
What time departures did you see 30455 and 20501?
Also I'm glad to see a reasonable bus on the 192. Needed In my opinion
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 10, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 10, 2015, 04:09:55 PM
Ex 226 branded 30455 was on the 4H. 20501 is also on there!
30704 is on the 192 (1615 ex halesowen)
What time departures did you see 30455 and 20501?
Also I'm glad to see a reasonable bus on the 192. Needed In my opinion
455 was the 1525 loop from halesowen
501 was in Halesowen 1612 Walsall bound
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 10, 2015, 04:25:04 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 10, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 10, 2015, 04:09:55 PM
Ex 226 branded 30455 was on the 4H. 20501 is also on there!
30704 is on the 192 (1615 ex halesowen)
What time departures did you see 30455 and 20501?
Also I'm glad to see a reasonable bus on the 192. Needed In my opinion
455 was the 1525 loop from halesowen
501 was in Halesowen 1612 Walsall bound
That means 30408 was definitely swapped
20505 is also in the 4H mixup. 1625 off halesowen via the loop
What are they playing at??
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 10, 2015, 05:00:19 PM
What are they playing at???
all these darts makes me think they're trying to get a bullseye!
A Primo just (18:45) left city on the 56 to Brownhills
Quote from: Matt on February 15, 2015, 06:45:22 PM
20511 on 255 this evening.
Just passed Wall Heath, church at 1909hrs Wolverhampton bound
Mini dart in 4H
2110 off merry hill? I think that's a 226 board
2210 off there is a 002 vehicle I believe
16/2/15
002- 2021*
Long dart on kr 142 58 past departure from halesowen
@Matt hope the clientele of Hayley Green like what the 226 passengers have to suffer! *maniacal laugh*
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 21, 2015, 05:13:00 PM
@Matt hope the clientele of Hayley Green like what the 226 passengers have to suffer! *maniacal laugh*
Still better than Mercs!
002 branded 30811 - 4
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/16439013800/in/photolist-r3Ef5q-fnMp7P
862 duno if its suppose to be 30862 (red diamond livery) on 226 departing for Dudley from Merry Hill
We're riding solo on 20538 on the 002...just left Halesowen Weoley bound
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 28, 2015, 05:39:13 PM
We're riding solo on 20538 on the 002...just left Halesowen Weoley bound
Has it been swapped or been on all day
@Trident 4194 is was a replacement according to the driver
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 28, 2015, 06:39:40 PM
@Trident 4194 is was a replacement according to the driver
Thought so as there were 2 NIS in merry hill earlier
Quote from: the trainbasher on February 28, 2015, 05:39:13 PM
We're riding solo on 20538 on the 002...just left Halesowen Weoley bound
Sure I've photographed that on the 226 today
20014, 20808 and 30489 were all on the 27 today (usually darts and solos).
16 had a black dart on & a black solo in 108
30406-S3
Quote from: Matt on March 07, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
Another odd one Optare Solo 20841 is on the 4H
That is very unusual
Quote from: Matt on March 07, 2015, 12:49:36 PM
Cadet 30214 on 002 very unusual.
https://flic.kr/p/qzwBge
30929 - Enviro 200
KX07 OOW
Out on the S2/S4 all day yesterday.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 07, 2015, 08:06:44 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 07, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
Another odd one Optare Solo 20841 is on the 4H
That is very unusual
that was a replacement due to someone throwing up on the bus according to the driver
Do senior Diamond staff out driving on the 301 count as unusual workings ;) :P
30834- 4H, don't know whats wrong with that bus this afternoon, being driven extremely cautiously
Primo 20808 is on the 53, just passed me in Nechells. Normally Darts or Solos from what I can tell
Quote from: Metrorider on March 10, 2015, 01:25:37 PM
Do senior Diamond staff out driving on the 301 count as unusual workings ;) :P
Not at the moment...........who was it?
Hybrid YJ12 GUH is on 16.
'W223 DNO' was on the 002 - Replaced by 30823 at Merry Hill at 2pm
All I've got to say is thank goodness it hasn't rained!!
30922 (B20 WTS) > 96/99
One I forgot to mention, 20205 was on the 50 today, I'm assuming this is a replacement for one of the Solos that's gone north.
30929 and 20015 both on the S3 today.
There's a black Dart on the 96/99 today
30512-192
30454 making an appearence on the 81 tonight. 21:10 departure off Wolverhampton.
a Black Diamond Volvo B7rle Plaxton Centro is on the 205
Quote from: Rhys S on March 15, 2015, 03:53:08 PM
a Black Diamond Volvo B7rle Plaxton Centro is on the 205
Usual
30942 is on the 81, just departed Wton at 1618 https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/16825356791/
Quote from: Alex on March 15, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
30942 is on the 81, just departed Wton at 1618 https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/16825356791/
Doing 1015,1215,1415,1615,1815,2015,2215 ex Wolverhampton and 1115,1315,1515,1715,1915,2115,2315 ex merry Hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 16, 2015, 01:16:32 AM
Quote from: Alex on March 15, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
30942 is on the 81, just departed Wton at 1618 https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/16825356791/
Doing 1015,1215,1415,1615,1815,2015,2215 ex Wolverhampton and 1115,1315,1515,1715,1915,2115,2315 ex merry Hill
Both 81's were Darts at Lunchtime
Quote from: Nathan on March 16, 2015, 07:58:12 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 16, 2015, 01:16:32 AM
Quote from: Alex on March 15, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
30942 is on the 81, just departed Wton at 1618 https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/16825356791/
Doing 1015,1215,1415,1615,1815,2015,2215 ex Wolverhampton and 1115,1315,1515,1715,1915,2115,2315 ex merry Hill
Both 81's were Darts at Lunchtime
Ah may have picked up the circut at 1615 then
Mpd on 002
Redditch-based Enviro 30878 (SN10 CDF) seen by me on the X3 today in Kidderminster not sure if it's a permanent transfer or a loan
Quote from: Will on March 18, 2015, 09:47:07 PM
Redditch-based Enviro 30878 (SN10 CDF) seen by me on the X3 today in Kidderminster not sure if it's a permanent transfer or a loan
Indeed, saw it in the depot late last night when I went past.
Am I dreaming? Do I need to pinch myself? A DAF on the 226?
30211 is the DAF!
30438 (V391 SVV) on the 202 today strange as it's usually 20851 (KU52 RYN)
30808 On the 205
Quote from: Rhys S on March 22, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
30808 On the 205
B7RLE's of all kinds are not unusual on the 205
a big centro on the 833 school service normal a dart is on this
Quote from: Cedric on March 23, 2015, 10:26:47 AM
a big centro on the 833 school service normal a dart is on this
That's why dart 20572 was on a very full 831 school service this morning then.
Cadet on the 301. Left Walsall just now
@Matt 30940 is also on the 202, presume that means that it's gone back to Tividale now?
Quote from: Alex on March 30, 2015, 11:35:44 AM
@Matt 30940 is also on the 202, presume that means that it's gone back to Tividale now?
Hmm that's strange considering 2 of Kidderminster's long Darts have gone back you'd of thought that they'd be on the 202 or at least one of them what's on the 142
@Matt?
@Will There was a Red Diamond MPD, 20536 on there earlier, the other one is 20574
Quote from: Alex on March 30, 2015, 11:42:38 AM
@Will There was a Red Diamond MPD, 20536 on there earlier, haven't seen the other one though
That definitely confirms they're both back at Tividale then - has anyone seen sight or sound of 20851 (KU52RYN) or any of the now ex-Kidderminster Darts? i.e. The ones they sent back to TVD
Quote from: Matt on March 30, 2015, 11:44:42 AM
Must have just looks odd as used to seeing Kidderminster tat on there
Don't know not seen any
20574 is on the 142 and is running 5 minutes late, maybe used to running six minutes later
@Will @Matt than means the nightly sight of a kiddy dart running not in service past my office won't happen now!
20652 on the 192 today - this is normally a long dart?
20841 on the 124 earlier today but headed out of dudley Via the Broadway not on route with no passengers could it have been going back to Tividale depot
20032 (MV54 EEO) also still in Kiddy just seen it on the 10 that's another one that was on
@Tony's fleet update I don't honestly reckon all the ones that were mentioned on the list will go back except for probably 2
UID Centro on S3 this morning seen in Solihull
Sure there's an dart on the 002
With its illegally placed sheet of paper
Primo 20808 > 96/99 - Usually Solo/Dart/MPD
@Matt that has come off the 124 then
Quote from: Matt on April 04, 2015, 09:44:03 AM
Cadet 30211 on 4/4H
30201 is the DAF on the 4's, 30211 is on the 40.
Quote from: Matt on April 04, 2015, 03:15:42 PM
Nope was 30211 YD02PZL seen in West Brom on the 4 this morning.
Must of been swopped around just before 11am then because that's where they are now.
Quote from: Matt on April 05, 2015, 05:42:42 PM
"Value" B7 30410 on the 002. Bit of a downgrade from the usual.
A b7rle with part leather seats a downgrade to standard spec Centros??!! What???!!! ::)
Quote from: DiamondDart on April 05, 2015, 06:01:45 PM
A b7rle with part leather seats a downgrade to standard spec Centros??!! What???!!! ::)
The value branded buses might look alright, but they are absolutely horrible.
Quote from: Matt on April 05, 2015, 06:20:53 PM
they are pathetic buses. Uncomfortable, shabby, dirty & slow. Their Centros are far superior.
30813 on the other hand is much nicer
Quote from: Matt on April 05, 2015, 06:20:53 PM
they are pathetic buses. Uncomfortable, shabby, dirty & slow. Their Centros are far superior.
They are definitely not dirty and not slow buses, don't forget the 301 where there mostly allocated to the road's are at maximum are 30mph so there never going to feel like an F1 car. I agree some of the seats at the back have been damaged but overall there decent vehicles. If the bus is travelling slowly on the 4H etc perhaps the driver is just keeping to time?
Quote from: Matt on April 05, 2015, 07:21:00 PM
As I said they are horrible buses. The 301 can keep them.
@Matt, it could be worse you could have 20849 (KU52 RYH) on the 002!! Believe me that compared to those buses that your on about you'd want them over that everytime!! any Kidderminster driver will tell you 49 was the WORST one in the KD fleet it is immensly SLOW and it struggled to get up Station Hill so it'll have fun trying to get up Gorsty Hill!!
30439 on the 002, approaching Colley Gate at 1148
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/16884609017/
There was a black euro 3 dart on 002 yesterday also
@Matt that and the 3 darts replaced all 4 solos on the route (this heat and the hills kill the solos!)
Quote from: Matt on April 09, 2015, 05:03:07 PM
There were Solos on there earlier?? I caught the 8:50 off Dudley which was 20573
Must have been three solos then as I know 20605 and the cadet wasn't on their earlier... (my brother had at least two solos from what he said)
30213 on DIA226
20100-002
30931 on the 4A at lunch time
@Reece Do you mean 30931 instead?
Cadets on the 4 and 301
20223- 142
Blue diamond mini dart looked like 2085* series on either 4H or 192. Both pretty unusual anyway
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 18, 2015, 05:09:29 PM
Blue diamond mini dart looked like 2085* series on either 4H or 192. Both pretty unusual anyway
And the dart had broken down seen about 17:25
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 18, 2015, 05:09:29 PM
Blue diamond mini dart looked like 2085* series on either 4H or 192. Both pretty unusual anyway
20573 was on the 142 if that helps identifying said blue MPD
Kidderminster Rare Workings Yesterday
192 > 30512
7 > 30512
2 > 30202
Quote from: Reece on April 19, 2015, 09:14:22 AM
Kidderminster Rare Workings Yesterday
192 > 30512
7 > 30512
2 > 30202
30512 has been on the 7/192 a fair bit.
Cadet on 002, 302**
30201 002
One of the same type on the 226 as the 002
20841 TE on the 16 today
30439 - 4H
30002 - 002
20535 broken down in halesowen on 142
20573 DIA 226
@Rhys S - there is nothing unusual about an MPD on the 226
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 24, 2015, 04:55:10 PM
30439 - 4H
30002 - 002
20535 broken down in halesowen on 142
Centros on the 002 and MPD's on the 142. Unusual? Really? Nahh dont think so lol
Value added b7 on the 23 in Wednesbury
Quote from: Matt on April 25, 2015, 03:46:01 PM
20519 on 002
It looked like it replaced a Centro in Merry Hill this afternoon
30201 YJ55WRA was on the 142 this afternoon :D
https://flic.kr/p/siSj7X (https://flic.kr/p/siSj7X)
Quote from: Reece on April 25, 2015, 09:25:24 PM
30201 YJ55WRA was on the 142 this afternoon :D
https://flic.kr/p/siSj7X (https://flic.kr/p/siSj7X)
I only saw 20574 on it yesterday
Leather seated centro on 202 today. You shouldn't be giving them especially when your about to knock all the residents on the route happiness. Blow from the past for them. Shouldn't get too used to them when they're about to get their darts back
pair of hybrids on 16
Signature normal versa on 50
Looking at Tony's photos from today, 30492 was on the 29 (Walsall) today.
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30492.html
Quote from: Nathan on May 02, 2015, 09:56:33 PM
Looking at Tony's photos from today, 30492 was on the 29 (Walsall) today. A loan i presume? Its not every day you see an E300 on a Tividale route.....
http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/30492.html
If you look at both the fleet list and the fleet changes I have just spent an hour doing you will see 30492 is a new acquision alloacted to Tividale
Quote from: Tony on May 02, 2015, 10:01:09 PM
If you look at both the fleet list and the fleet changes I have just spent an hour doing you will see 30492 is a new acquision alloacted to Tividale
I've just managed to have a look. When it comes to Diamond, i wouldn't have been non the wiser so assumed it was one of the ones from Long Acre. Cheers for pointing that out Tony.
20136 - Y36YVV on the X3 this afternoon.
Black diamond dart on the 002
Red diamond b7rle also on 002
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 06, 2015, 06:19:31 PM
Red diamond b7rle also on 002
Seen that in merry hill but it wasn't in service
30834- 142 will do the 52 past from stourbridge
30816- 202
30492- 4H worked the 9:45 from Halesowen to Walsall
Quote from: Matt on May 12, 2015, 06:33:18 PM
30492 on 226
@the trainbasher might not moan!!! But then does it mean his satisfaction ?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 12, 2015, 06:43:57 PM
@the trainbasher might not moan!!! But then does it mean his satisfaction ?
I wouldn't know what it's like as I've just literally walked out of work!!
All we need is 3 more and they could make it a permanent allocation : ) Just nick them off redditch...
E300-002
20573 002
Signature Versa 30405 on 16
29 branded dart 30888 on 4H
30821 on the 81 today. Worked the 09:15 departure from Wolverhampton. Usually MPD's.
Quote from: Matt on May 17, 2015, 11:34:13 AM
Last night it was a red b7rle and a solo
The red B7 was 30862 yesterday
20223-142
30492-4H
Volvo B8 30166 on the 16
Quote from: ade on May 20, 2015, 01:40:06 AM
Volvo B8 30166 on the 16
this on the 16 & 50 service it's on loan from volo
Quote from: Matt on May 21, 2015, 03:24:39 PM
20869 on the 4H!!
Replaced diamond value s***. Much better bus
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 21, 2015, 06:38:12 PM
Replaced diamond value s***. Much better bus
Better on the 4H than the 226!!! Fancy 20868 as well??
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 21, 2015, 06:54:43 PM
Better on the 4H than the 226!!! Fancy 20868 as well??
Yes, very posh actually, haven't been on one of them solos before
30214 on the 1220, 1420 226 off merry hill
Quote from: Matt on May 22, 2015, 07:10:35 PM
30834 on the 25
This is normal. They come off 301's
Solo 2086x on the 26A
E300 on 226 I think seen in merry hill at 14:00
Also 30454 on 4H
And 3094* on 002
Blue Diamond liveried YJ54 Solo on 56! Normally full size buses
Quote from: Alex on May 27, 2015, 08:13:32 AM
Blue Diamond liveried YJ54 Solo on 56! Normally full size buses
That might be one of the Long Acre peak extras (if there are any this week), which are sually an MPDs and Solos
Cadet and e300 on 4
30411-002
30822-4H( best royals on best route)
30439-4H
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 01, 2015, 05:23:26 PM
Agreed!! :)
I like them buses, the seat patterns nice, and they don't have urban 90 seats at the back
A 301 Branded B7RLE is on the 29 and a 29 branded Dart is on the 301!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/P71km8
BN64CNY presumably on the 82!
Quote from: JoNi on June 01, 2015, 06:07:40 PM
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/P71km8
BN64CNY presumably on the 82!
Now on late night S3s
Quote from: Matt on June 02, 2015, 04:03:23 PM
Left Halesowen to loop at 15:59
So the one after ours? Typical!
There was a Solo on the 36 this morning (usually Primos now), I could swear it was 20832 (http://wmbusphotos.com/centralConnect/20832.html) I saw, but Tony has this down as being at Preston?
30213 226
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 06, 2015, 12:44:45 PM
Was reported in redditch?
It was working out of RH garage last week & has since returned to Tividale
Quote from: Winston on June 06, 2015, 01:00:37 PM
It was working out of RH garage last week & has since returned to Tividale
Thanks for the clarification, glad te have it back
Quote from: Matt on June 06, 2015, 05:59:50 PM
Several unusual workings today
30492 on the 202
Signature hybrid on the 16
30437 on the 002
And very odd also to see optare solo 20541 on the 202 heading to bromsgrove just now.
Very odd a solo on 202
Quote from: Trident 4194 on June 06, 2015, 12:44:45 PM
Was reported in redditch?
Quote from: Matt on June 06, 2015, 12:47:41 PM
Don't believe everything you read on here. Left halesowen 10 late at 12:35.
Quote from: Winston on June 06, 2015, 01:00:37 PM
It was working out of RH garage last week & has since returned to Tividale
Quote from: Matt on June 06, 2015, 12:34:20 PM
30492 on the 202
Matt I can asure you it was at RH last week! As it was me who confirmed it was here in Redditch (my home town where I live). I saw a rode on it on the 56H on Tuesday. What happened to her after that I have no idea as I don't live right on the bus station.
My days of reporting sh#te are over, if I post that a bus is in Redditch then I've seen it with my fair eyes. If it moves on that day or later on in the week then that's ok.
One thing I can say is, RH supplies a spare bus for the X3 over 6 days, this can mean a KR dart on RH services till a switch happens.
Quote from: tank90 on June 07, 2015, 01:19:00 AM
Matt I can asure you it was at RH last week! As it was me who confirmed it was here in Redditch (my home town where I live). I saw a rode on it on the 56H on Tuesday. What happened to her after that I have no idea as I don't live right on the bus station.
My days of reporting sh#te are over, if I post that a bus is in Redditch then I've seen it with my fair eyes. If it moves on that day or later on in the week then that's ok.
One thing I can say is, RH supplies a spare bus for the X3 over 6 days, this can mean a KR dart on RH services till a switch happens.
You're correct. Winston clarified it for me. It's moved back to tividale now. Don't get stressed over it. Matt is a bit patronising sometimes
002 branded 30809 on the 56. 1715 off Brownhills.
30825 on the 142. Seen in Stourbridge Bus Station at 14:30.
Photo Here:
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/trident_4609/18674876655/
Just caught it home, a fast driver at the wheel aswell
30019 on the 16
30808 on the 226.
Quote from: Nathan on June 11, 2015, 05:01:41 PM
30808 on the 226.
Should do 1720 ex merry hill, 1820 ex dudley, 1912 to depot from merry hill
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 11, 2015, 05:06:20 PM
Should do 1720 ex merry hill, 1820 ex dudley, 1912 to depot from merry hill
Photo
https://flic.kr/p/udPxq5
Very Rare: 30860 on the 401E
30166 (BN64 CNY) was on the 16 about 5pm in Birmingham
20868 and 20869 on the 29
30120 - B14 WTS on the 303 this morning.
29 branded dart on 124
https://www.flickr.com/gp/128628285@N06/5A6098
20544 on 002
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on June 19, 2015, 04:43:13 PM
Doesn't that do the 81 evening run?
Think so, I think the evening 81 is a bus off the 124 and 002 (Not 100% though)
Signature versa on 50
30120 on the 133 going through country lanes to droitwich usualy a dart
20302-4H
30855(301/302 branded) - 4H
20573-4H( broken down)
30002 42A
20113-192
20849-4H
I'm told there was a MAN on the 303 this afternoon if this is worth a mention.
30855 on the 41
30811 on the 4H
Solo sr yj10 mfz on todays 34.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on June 27, 2015, 11:13:07 PM
I'm told there was a MAN on the 303 this afternoon if this is worth a mention.
They're making their way onto most Kidderminster routes
'Double 02' liveried 30810 was on the 56 yesterday.
I'm sure a double 02 branded bus was on 202 yesterday also
30404 is on the 82/88.
30000-S3 (Usually Signature Versas)
20869 doing a 226W to Merry Hill
(unusual because of the withdrawn route it's doing)
@OH25 they still have it in the mobitechs
30886 (29 branded dart) on the 81 tonight. 21:10 departure from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
30489-30 (Usually Versas)
30929-82 (Usually Citaros)
A Signature Solo SR (20015) just passed me on the 50 on Moor St.
20014-16 (Usually Centros/E300's)
Versa 30404 is on the 50
20604-30 (Usually Versa's)
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 10, 2015, 02:48:51 PM
20604-30 (Usually Versa's)
30 isn't a signature service anymore but does still get signature vehicles on there. Darts aren't too unusual
20854-192
E300 - KW02 DSE - on the 81, departed Wolverhampton Bus Station at 20:11 - is this unusual?
@P419 EJW yes as it's a 226 board that that is on
30952 - 1934 71 ex Solihull - normally Solo's/MPD's unless now changed.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on July 10, 2015, 10:07:07 PM
30952 - 1934 71 ex Solihull - normally Solo's/MPD's unless now changed.
From what I've see, you can get anything on there now - centros, B7s, enviros...
Most of the duties come off the 16&50 I believe. They used to swap buses but that seems to have stopped
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on July 10, 2015, 10:11:47 PM
From what I've see, you can get anything on there now - centros, B7s, enviros...
Most of the duties come off the 16&50 I believe. They used to swap buses but that seems to have stopped
I was actually hoping for a required MPD or E300. But I got to where I needed.
30823 currently in Wednesfield on the 25.
30807 002 BRANDED IS ON THE 40
30822 43
30886 42c
30860 002
30859 002 yesterday
30940 002
30940 on the 41 currently at West Bromwich.
E300 - KW02 DSE - on the 25C, departed Pendeford Business Park at 21:20 - is this unusual?
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 16, 2015, 09:21:47 PM
E300 - KW02 DSE - on the 25C, departed Pendeford Business Park at 21:20 - is this unusual?
Was on the 226 today
Quote from: P419 EJW on July 16, 2015, 09:21:47 PM
E300 - KW02 DSE - on the 25C, departed Pendeford Business Park at 21:20 - is this unusual?
Yes. Usually B7RLE's (Wright Eclipse Urban) or MPD's.
30000 is on the 30 (acocks grn - solihull). Departed acocks grn 1420.
Signature Citaro 30030 was on the 108 this afternoon (1625 from city).
20914-30 (Usually Dart's)
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 24, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
20914-30 (Usually Versas)
Darts are usually on the 30 (not Versas, 30 isn't a Signature service)), but we'll see more Solos now the schoolkids are off for the summer.
Curiously, I can't see 20914 on Tony's fleet list?
30455- 142 did 52 past from Halesowen( driver said its a pile of crap to other driver, and doesn't turn left)
30855- 202 ( replacement for a bus that had broken down in bromsgrove)
30214- 4H ( did 15:58 towards Walsall from Halesowen )
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 25, 2015, 04:05:54 PM
30455- 142 did 52 past from Halesowen( driver said its a pile of crap to other driver, and doesn't turn left)
30855- 202 ( replacement for a bus that had broken down in bromsgrove)
30214- 4H ( did 15:58 towards Walsall from Halesowen )
I spotted at 1200
DSE - 56
30211 - 302
Would Solo 20913 be unusual working the 81 as i seen it as i departured merry hill around 1500
Quote from: Rhys S on July 26, 2015, 05:12:57 PM
Would Solo 20913 be unusual working the 81 as i seen it as i departured merry hill around 1500
No, anything cann get on the 81 evening or Sunday.
Quote from: Dom on July 26, 2015, 05:13:54 PM
No, anything cann get on the 81 evening or Sunday.
Thanks
@Dom i see darts usually oh and is the pvr of the 81 2 buses as i saw 20601 aswell
Quote from: Rhys S on July 26, 2015, 05:17:19 PM
Thanks @Dom i see darts usually oh and is the pvr of the 81 2 buses as i saw 20601 aswell
Yes considering there is a journey departing WN and MH at XX:15 there has to be two and it is two as they both take 55 mins to complete the route.
Quote from: Dom on July 26, 2015, 05:18:54 PM
Yes considering there is a journey departing WN and MH at XX:15 there has to be two and it is two as they both take 55 mins to complete the route.
Thanks for the info
@Dom
On a weekday and Saturday, the 2010, 2210 ex Wolvo are off the 226
30942 - 56 (27/7/2015)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/19439038294/in/datetaken/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on July 28, 2015, 02:03:47 PM
30942 - 56 (27/7/2015)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/19439038294/in/datetaken/
There is a 'Value' branded B7RLE on the 56 today
30858 002
20544 002
20538 - 56
30825 and 30821 on 202, blast from the past for customers. It was running on time all day
30411 on 002
20855 226
30886 002 29 Branded
30439 002 this one turned up as soon as 30886 left mh Nis
30834-4H
20573 302
20538 66
30492-56
30437 4H
20869 002
30213 on Dia 301
@jack4325 it was on the 226 yesterday!
30880-202
BK10 MFX, 002 branded Centro, on 33A. Seen it in Walsall Bus Station at 19:50. Is this unusual?
Quote from: P419 EJW on August 17, 2015, 07:51:14 PM
BK10 MFX, 002 branded Centro, on 33A. Seen it in Walsall Bus Station at 19:50. Is this unusual?
I think that board comes off the 202 so yes
KX57OVV 30804 - S2/S4 - very unusual to have on the Signatures - nice ride though
30825 on 226
Solo on 142 :-)
Replacing a KP02 which has made a fool of itself
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 19, 2015, 12:16:51 PM
Replacing a KP02 which has made a fool of itself
Why what happened?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 19, 2015, 12:18:00 PM
Why what happened?
Saw it parked by Stourbridge Town earlier with the other 142 struggling to get past it
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 19, 2015, 12:20:23 PM
Saw it parked by Stourbridge Town earlier with the other 142 struggling to get past it
It's got brake problems and is running 15 down
Solo 20841 on the 002
Quote from: Winston on August 19, 2015, 06:36:40 PM
Solo 20841 on the 002
That is very unusual shame I didn't see it. Do you know if it was a replacement?
301/302 branded on 002
20016-108
Anyone notice the former 002 centro on the 226 today?
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 21, 2015, 03:11:12 PM
Anyone notice the former 002 centro on the 226 today?
No though a royals and 3085* are on the 002
Black Diamond Solo on the 36 today (usually Plaxton Primos)
30813 on the 56 usually Centros
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on August 24, 2015, 03:17:38 PM
30813 on the 56 usually Centros
Usually at least one on there most days
Ok thanks for the info
@John. I don't see the 56 everyday and referred to the spreadsheet for Diamond which said its just Centros that do it. Maybe someone needs to update it.
Blue Diamond Streetlite on the S3 today!
Quote from: Liberator9 on August 26, 2015, 09:49:23 PM
Blue Diamond Streetlite on the S3 today!
Diamond Streetlites on the Signature routes will be common place as will anything else from Redditch's fleet.
ps you don't need to add Blue to Diamond as the standard livery is blue.
Good to hear - should be interesting. Thanks - do know that :)
30940 on the 202 today. Usually Centros.
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on August 29, 2015, 05:16:48 PM
30940 on the 202 today. Usually Centros.
Eclipse 2's are regular on the 202.
Hybrid yj12 GUE 50
MPd 202
20540 was on 4H, now replaced I think
Hybrid Versa 30134 on the 301.
@Nathan Black one? If so that was 30134 and it was on something more unusual yesterday ;)
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 02, 2015, 08:06:22 AM
@Nathan Black one? If so that was 30134 and it was on something more unusual yesterday ;)
Is this a sign hybrids may be coming back to Black Country?
Is 30134 based at tividale garage now?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 02, 2015, 08:29:19 AM
Is 30134 based at tividale garage now?
I have updated the fleetlist on the main site to correct as of yesterday. Just haven't done the changes list yet
Solo on 002
Mpd on 202
E300 on 002
Quote from: jack4325 on September 03, 2015, 08:44:35 AM
E300 on 002
Timings from Halesowen to merry hill please?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 03, 2015, 09:01:12 AM
Timings from Halesowen to merry hill please?
it left halesowen at 8.45 towards Weoley castle
It's a standard e300 not an Eden project one
30491 I believe
30492 on the 226.
30492 226 again
30929 42A
30852-82 (Usually Citaros)
Saw that come into Solihull this morning running dead - thought it would be picking up on the 82/88. Not that much of a downgrade, could be worse by having a Solo instead!
Plaxton Primo on the 56!
Enviro 200 30929 is also on the 56!
20976-S2 (Usually Versas)
Update 11:00
Now on S4
30489 226 Seen At Pensnett High Oak at 0837
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on September 07, 2015, 08:45:14 AM
20976-S2 (Usually Versas)
Update 11:00
Now on S4
@nxwmbusfan1999 S2&4 basically the same route; S2 one direction, S4 the other, so will appear on both!
30134- versa was my 4H back from school :-)
Unidentified hybrid on 226 820 off merry hill
30134 226
30492 226
30929 -4H did 11:41 from Halesowen to loop. Any idea when will be in Halesowen again?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 12, 2015, 01:26:48 PM
30929 -4H did 11:41 from Halesowen to loop. Any idea when will be in Halesowen again?
Look at a timetable...
30492 4H
30860 002
Forgot to mention there was a Hybrid Versa (I think 30134) was on evening 81's on Tuesday I think.
Quote from: Dom on September 13, 2015, 07:39:51 PM
Forgot to mention there was a Hybrid Versa (I think 30134) was on evening 81's on Tuesday I think.
That board comes off the 1820 226 ex merry hill
30438-16 (just left moor street)
20542 on 301
YJ55 WRA on 56. Seen it in Brownhills at 11:55.
30202 is on the 50
30201 226
20869 23
30202 is on 4H did 12:10 ex Halesowen for Walsall
20014-82 (Usually Citaros)
Didn't get the fleetnumber, but there was a red Dart parked up in Acocks Green yesterday morning, presumably on the 30.
Man on 4H?
30804
20014 on RH 57
The major down side to this is it still has Central Connect markings on it which will/has confused some people in Redditch.
Solo on 142 this morning
Solo 20008 on 4.
30804 on the 4H absolutely fantastic bus, slightly overpowered
30929 on 002
The optare esteem was on the 50 this afternoon, very strange seeing it in south brum.
30804-002
30943-002
3094*-002
20008 on the 142
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 26, 2015, 01:17:28 PM
Timings @Nathan please
12:52 off Halesowen but left at 12:55.
The 13:22 142 off Halesowen is an even rarer one, 002 branded 30811!
Quote from: Nathan on September 26, 2015, 01:24:04 PM
12:52 off Halesowen but left at 12:55.
The 13:22 142 off Halesowen is an even rarer one, 002 branded 30811!
Wowwwww! I don't know which is better
Looks like I will be getting the solo
30454 and 30455 are both on the 16 today.
Is this unusual?
Quote from: 2206 on September 26, 2015, 02:40:45 PM
30454 and 30455 are both on the 16 today.
Is this unusual?
Very, seems allocation has been ignored for both diamond and nx today
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 26, 2015, 03:56:43 PM
Very, seems allocation has been ignored for both diamond and nx today
Thanks for the information
@Trident 4194 there is also 02 reg Dart on the 16 today, 20536.
Quote from: 2206 on September 26, 2015, 04:01:29 PM
Thanks for the information @Trident 4194 there is a 02 reg Dart on the 16 aswell today, 20536.
That's usual
3 of the ex NotSoSwift226 Darts on the 16 eh? Surprised none of them have failed yet!
Flashbacks to July 2011 when some popped up on there quite frequently only just after being branded! The 02 plate ones are nice, just the HWJ's that are showing their age now
The HWJ's were showing there age when still Red Diamond vehicles, not sure the Dudley hills will have helped with that!
30408 on the 43, will depart Bilston at 14:50.
30804-4H still with nifty fifty branding inside. I must say I do love the MAN chassis and engine noise
Quote from: P419 EJW on September 28, 2015, 02:35:40 PM
30408 on the 43, will depart Bilston at 14:50.
It was on the 70 on Saturday night.
30856 is on 303 to Kidderminster!
Quote from: Reece on September 29, 2015, 05:47:10 PM
30854 is on 303 to Kidderminster!
You can have that piece of underpowered crap
30804-002
Solo on 202
20002 was on the 202 yesterday evening
Quote from: Reece on October 04, 2015, 11:42:36 AM
20002 was on the 202 yesterday evening
Usual now mate
20607- 002-departed Halesowen for Wesley castle 15:30
30887-142- out of Halesowen at 52 past
30162 - 88 (Usually Citaros)
Quote from: James4368 on October 09, 2015, 04:01:39 PM
30162 - 88 (Usually Citaros)
There was one on there yesterday too
@James4368
30888-4H not that I'm moaning
301/2 branded 30833 currently on the 226
20841-142
Kidderminster-based 30120 (B14 WTS) on the 143 in Redditch just seen it pull into Redditch Bus Station
30120 is back in Kiddy
30134 - 82 (Usually Citaros)
Citaro dead in Church Road depot
30455-4H more power than 30407!
Enviro 200 on 002
30120-4H
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 16, 2015, 07:04:51 PM
@Will H I thought it was B20WTS definitely
lol that's 30922 mate I was going to say 30120 was parked in Kidderminster Bus Station at lunchtime and thereafter I should know as I was sat on it talking to a driver friend of mine
Quote from: Will H on October 16, 2015, 07:22:27 PM
lol that's 30922 mate I was going to say 30120 was parked in Kidderminster Bus Station at lunchtime and thereafter I should know as I was sat on it talking to a driver friend of mine
Sorry, mistaken b20 thinking it was 30120
30211 is on the 16 today
Is this unusual?
30405 is on the 23 in Lichfield.
30213-142 but tyre burst
30943:50
30019:S15
30134:82
Is a Solo on the 202 this morning worth mentioning ?? :-X :D
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on October 23, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Is a Solo on the 202 this morning worth mentioning ?? :-X :D
I've seen one on there almost every day this week :)
Solo on 12:25 ex Halesowen for Bromsgrove again
Signature Optare currently on the 647
Just arrived into Five Ways
Quote from: OH25 on October 24, 2015, 01:34:17 PM
Signature Optare currently on the 647
Just arrived into Five Ways
Wow that's very unusual
Quote from: OH25 on October 24, 2015, 01:34:17 PM
Signature Optare currently on the 647
Just arrived into Five Ways
I thought all the Signature buses had gone to Redditch and local B'ham routes to Tividale!
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 24, 2015, 08:29:38 PM
I thought all the Signature buses had gone to Redditch and local B'ham routes to Tividale!
No is the short answer there are still currently 2 silver Signature Optare Versa's at Long Acre for whatever reason I saw them parked up in the yard the other evening
Quote from: Will H on October 24, 2015, 09:57:51 PM
No is the short answer there are still currently 2 silver Signature Optare Versa's at Long Acre for whatever reason I saw them parked up in the yard the other evening
Possibly for use on the X30/1. I assume they should be moving over to redditch in the not to distant future, if they don't this weekend.
30827 on 81
A Wright Streetlite on the X31 (Coventry)
Eclipse 2 on the 71 tonight. Looks a tad odd.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on October 27, 2015, 12:22:49 AM
Eclipse 2 on the 71 tonight. Looks a tad odd.
Tividale must be feeling brave letting that bus be on it it's certainly a come up from when my mate used to drive the 71 when it was originally at Long Acre he used to have to put up with either 20252 or 20263 (amongst other Darts) as Long Acre would never allow him to take a 'decent' bus (for example 30406, 30952) out due to the vandalism of buses that occurs on that route (usually at night)
Quote from: Will on October 27, 2015, 01:23:28 AM
Tividale must be feeling brave letting that bus be on it it's certainly a come up from when my mate used to drive the 71 when it was originally at Long Acre he used to have to put up with either 20252 or 20263 (amongst other Darts) as Long Acre would never allow him to take a 'decent' bus (for example 30406, 30952) out due to the vandalism of buses that occurs on that route (usually at night)
Mustn't be that bad a route! NX feel it deserves 15/65 plate E200MMC's and they still seem spotless.....
Quote from: Will on October 27, 2015, 01:23:28 AM
Tividale must be feeling brave letting that bus be on it it's certainly a come up from when my mate used to drive the 71 when it was originally at Long Acre he used to have to put up with either 20252 or 20263 (amongst other Darts) as Long Acre would never allow him to take a 'decent' bus (for example 30406, 30952) out due to the vandalism of buses that occurs on that route (usually at night)
When it was at Long Arce they would mostly put solos on there plus the occasional B7RLE and the B7RLE was on there most nights in the last few months it would usually be 30509.
Never experienced anything on that route myself.
Quote from: Nathan on October 27, 2015, 06:42:38 AM
Mustn't be that bad a route! NX feel it deserves 15/65 plate E200MMC's and they still seem spotless.....
Yes
@Nathan but that's in the day time I'm not saying vandalism does't happen in the day I'm just going by the expieriences my mate had when he used to drive it at night
Quote from: Will on October 27, 2015, 01:23:28 AM
Tividale must be feeling brave letting that bus be on it it's certainly a come up from when my mate used to drive the 71 when it was originally at Long Acre he used to have to put up with either 20252 or 20263 (amongst other Darts) as Long Acre would never allow him to take a 'decent' bus (for example 30406, 30952) out due to the vandalism of buses that occurs on that route (usually at night)
Back in the day when Pete's had the late night contract there were frequent incidents of trouble and vandalism. Never did the route myself, the 6 weekday late night buses all came off the 401 / 402 with regular drivers. I remember a time when a section of the route around Chelmsley Wood / Smiths Wood was missed out and I think somebody funded security guards on the buses to restore the route.
301 branded parked by selfridges in brum
30801 made a very rare appearance on the 4A in Kidderminster early this morning! :D
301 branded on the 40 today.
30850 was parked up near the Fox And Goose were the 25 turns round on the Washwood Heath Road this evening
about 20 minutes later it drove off displaying 72
I presume it went to start the 72 at Clock Garage
Unusual on there - usually - Optare Solo and Dennis Darts
Is a Primo on the 202 unusual? Only ever see darts on there.
Quote from: Dom on October 30, 2015, 12:46:48 PM
Is a Primo on the 202 unusual? Only ever see darts on there.
Yes, as Tividale's never previously had any allocated
Quote from: Winston on October 30, 2015, 03:55:15 PM
Yes, as Tividale's never previously had any allocated
Ok, Cheers
@Winston Another primo rare-o one on the 226!
20574-4H
30942-66A.
Plaxton Primo - 25 - its in white
usualy Optare Solo
Uid Primo on the 202 again this morning, so I guess this is now unusual. ;) ;)
30859 002
UID Centro on the 226
20808 on 29 left walsall around 9.45
30162 - S11/S15
30008 - 30
Primo on 29 again
E300 30492 & Value branded B7RLE 30413 have been on the 226 today
With 30489 on 4H
MX11 streetlite on S2 (Usually Signature's)
BV63 Streetlite on 82. usually signatures
Solo-4H
Quote from: Dom on November 09, 2015, 12:54:37 PM
BV63 Streetlite on 82. usually signatures
one in Acocks Green this morning as well most likely on the 30
Quote from: 2206 on November 09, 2015, 04:38:22 PM
one in Acocks Green this morning as well most likely on the 30
I saw one parked up in the village this morning, but it couldn't have been on the 30 as that one came and left. And it wasn't on the 36 either, as that pulled up behind it and then left.
This was about 8:15-8:20am.
Quote from: Stu on November 09, 2015, 07:19:07 PM
I saw one parked up in the village this morning, but it couldn't have been on the 30 as that one came and left. And it wasn't on the 36 either, as that pulled up behind it and then left.
This was about 8:15-8:20am.
The one I saw was about 8:40 - 8:50am after it pulled out from the stop by the pub it went down the Wawrick Road towards Solihull
I saw one on the 36, so it was probably that.
20847 (YG02 DJZ) on the S2 again usually Signature
20976 - 30
There is a long wheelbase Plaxton Centro on the 2 this afternoon
30855-4H
30834-4H
Diamond Hybrid Optare Versa - 30
20977 (MX11CZO) on the 36 today, usually Solos or Darts. (Haven't seen a Streetlite on here since Silverline operated it)
30405:82
ERZ2028:S3
BV63OEU:S15 i think
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 14, 2015, 11:45:25 AM
Time at Solihull @Stu ?
@Dylanbusboy45 the 36 dose not go to Solihull the nearest place to Solihull that it goes to would be Acocks Green
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 14, 2015, 11:45:25 AM
Time at Solihull @Stu ?
As already stated, the 36 goes nowhere near Solihull:
http://www.diamondbuses.com/services/WestMidlands_5/36-BelchersLanetoSparkhill_418.html
It left Acocks Green at 11:25 towards Sparkhill, you can work out the rest from the timetable. ;)
29 branded Dart on the 40 yesterday evening seen in West Brom bus station just after 5 o'clock and I also noted a MPD on the 4H around the same time
There was a Primo on the 202 again today.
20016 - 82 (Usually Citaros)
30922-4H- what a pleasure of a bus
30164:82
Streetlite:X30/X31 I think
30010-30 (Usually Darts/Solos)
E300 paradise in Halesowen at 14:00. With 30492 on 4H, 30489 on 002 and a first e300
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 20, 2015, 03:35:35 PM
30164:82
Streetlite:X30/X31 I think
@Dylanbusboy45 ,
@James4368 Anything will go on the 82 whilst there's a Citaro down.
30806 (WX58 FRV) was on the 1 in Kidderminster today usually it's MPD's that are used on it
Quote from: Will on November 20, 2015, 09:02:26 PM
30806 (WX58 FRV) was on the 1 in Kidderminster today usually it's MPD's that are used on it
And LG02 FFD or E on the 3, obviously allocations have got messed up today.
Primo on the 81. Entering Dudley Merry Hill 12:48
More an unusual sighting than an unusual working. Passing a deserted Long Acre yesterday on the train, there was a lone d/d outside the workshops. I got a partial registration and from that I think it might have been 40412 - YV03 PZJ. The livery looked like the green / white / blue of Preston Bus, but I don't recall it was signwritten for Preston Bus ..... can anyone confirm the identity and what it was doing there?
Quote from: Ossie on November 22, 2015, 08:30:40 PM
More an unusual sighting than an unusual working. Passing a deserted Long Acre yesterday on the train, there was a lone d/d outside the workshops. I got a partial registration and from that I think it might have been 40412 - YV03 PZJ. The livery looked like the green / white / blue of Preston Bus, but I don't recall it was signwritten for Preston Bus ..... can anyone confirm the identity and what it was doing there?
More than likely the ID is correct, those buses are currently being prepared for service. That one has probably returned from the painters prior to moving north. They are due at Atherton for the Trafford Centre services
Many thanks for that info, Winston! 8)
Quote from: Winston on November 22, 2015, 08:40:34 PM
More than likely the ID is correct, those buses are currently being prepared for service. That one has probably returned from the painters prior to moving north. They are due at Atherton for the Trafford Centre services
There is one there this morning in full PrestonBus livery but with Diamond fleetnames on.
Only long term scrap left in the corner is 30218
Quote from: Tony on November 23, 2015, 09:46:13 AM
There is one there this morning in full PrestonBus livery but with Diamond fleetnames on.
Only long term scrap left in the corner is 30218
Cheers for the info Tony!
VX54 Enviro 300 on 82 (Usually Citaro's )
30933 VX54MS6 on 82
Streetlites appear on 82 at regular intervals.
30302 (SN09 FUW) on the 133 to Droitwich this morning odd as it's usually Darts
Posh solo on 4H
X30 & X31 Both streetlites today,
I think it was 30160(x30) & 30163(X31)
Quote from: DiamondDart on November 23, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
What's a posh Solo?! :p
A nice solo with blue seats and very fast. Can't find reg
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 23, 2015, 08:11:06 PM
A nice solo with blue seats and very fast. Can't find reg
I wouldn't call a Solo posh lol.
20847 (YG02DJZ) on the 143 tonight saw it leaving Bromsgrove Bus Station as the 144 that I was on was approaching
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 23, 2015, 08:11:06 PM
A nice solo with blue seats and very fast. Can't find reg
It's on a white plate attached to the front and a yellow one on the back :)
Quote from: Tony on November 24, 2015, 03:30:28 PM
It's on a white plate attached to the front and a yellow one on the back :)
I wish there was a like button ha ha ;D
Quote from: Tony on November 24, 2015, 03:30:28 PM
It's on a white plate attached to the front and a yellow one on the back :)
Cheers m8
Think this is appropriate
There was a MAN 12.240 on either the 30 or, 36 today
Possibly 30303
Saw it this morning parked up at the stop outside the Pub in Acocks Green displaying -
1 Rifle Range
30933 - 82
29 branded Dart on the 43 just seen it in Willenhall
Optare solo on 002 earlier
20540-4H, I'm not moaning
Primo-202
40540 - V540ESC made a rare appearance on the 247 to Evesham today!
20808-142
The other primo on 202
20011 - 50 Usually Solos,Darts,Centros and B7's
30888 - 16 I know this is usual but its 29 Brand
30638-4H nice bus
Primo on 226 this evening.
Diamond branded B7 eclipse on the 600 today
20008 - 226 Usually Darts and Solos
20840 - 002 Usually Centros and B7S
30929 currently parked at the bottom of Selfridges by Birmingham Moor Street. Not sure if this is unusual but posted anyway.
Quote from: StourportSam on December 03, 2015, 10:58:08 PM
30929 currently parked at the bottom of Selfridges by Birmingham Moor Street. Not sure if this is unusual but posted anyway.
Not unusual, probably on 16
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 04, 2015, 04:55:18 PM
Not unusual, probably on 16
Diamond don't operate the 16 after 18:30 though...
I wouldn't be surprised if it had been abandoned by a driver who had finished his shift & gone home drivers are frequently leaving buses in Kidderminster Bus Station the latest I've known them to be parked there is around 9pm when one of the engineers have had to come from the depot to drive it back
Didn't realise the time it was posted.
Also 30491 on 4H
30492-002- still with paper displays
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 04, 2015, 07:21:50 PM
Didn't realise the time it was posted.
Also 30489 on 4H
30492-002- still with paper displays
Can't have been 30492 as that was on the 226 at 3.15pm ish & displays were fully working
Quote from: Will on December 04, 2015, 07:11:19 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if it had been abandoned by a driver who had finished his shift & gone home drivers are frequently leaving buses in Kidderminster Bus Station the latest I've known them to be parked there is around 9pm when one of the engineers have had to come from the depot to drive it back
Yes I've seen that quite frequently before, there was once an MPD left at the Town Hall for about 4 hours until about 9pm...
Quote from: Winston on December 04, 2015, 07:24:31 PM
Can't have been 30492 as that was on the 226 at 3.15pm ish & displays were fully working
One with green seats and paper display
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 04, 2015, 07:51:20 PM
One with green seats and paper display
There's only two with green seat (Ex Eden Project) & they are 30489 & 30492. What time did you see what you thought was 30492?
Quote from: Winston on December 04, 2015, 08:04:19 PM
There's only two with green seat (Ex Eden Project) & they are 30489 & 30492. What time did you see what you thought was 30492?
16:30 in Halesowen on 002 was probably 30489
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 04, 2015, 08:30:46 PM
16:30 in Halesowen on 002 was probably 30489
30492 was heading to Merry Hill when I saw it so could have been switched on to the 002 there
30489 was on 002 today and yesterday with paper route numbers. https://flic.kr/p/BCYknS
The bells were sticking on when I was on it yesterday afternoon so the driver requested a change bus, which may explain the solo reported on there yesterday.
30929 - 4H
20543 - 4H
20808 - 54
30929-002
30941-002
20543-002
30828-226
20845-002
Quote from: RS on December 09, 2015, 09:05:30 PM
30929-002
30941-002
20543-002
30828-226
20845-002
That really is not appropriate for the 002?? Where are all the Centros? Brand 30808 back if needed
Cadet on 4H??
30201 | 23 | seen in Bilston 13:47
30834-4H- can't blame them if it's the nearest to exit in garage, but worth mentioning.
3048*-4H
Saturday on the 82 / 88 https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.442419279263344.1073742026.369276339910972/485150861656852/?type=3&theater
30121 made a rare appearance on the 4A this evening. 8)
Quote from: Reece on December 21, 2015, 09:26:36 PM
30121 made a rare appearance on the 4A this evening. 8)
the centros are a bit big for the 4A getting around some of the narrow roads when it goes towards wolverley
30167 on the X30 - AGAIN! https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.442419279263344.1073742026.369276339910972/485577694947502/?type=3&theater
Primo-142/54
29 branded on 124- what a waste!
Royale-226
30002 on the 226, with a Hanson's MPD immediately behind (note sure which was late)
Tividale 71 - 20007
20011- primo-226
2 primos on 142/54 on consecutive departures
30164 - BV63OES is making a very rare appearance on the 2L Kidderminster - Ludlow!!
Quote from: Reece on January 04, 2016, 03:26:08 PM
30162 - BV63OES is making a very rare appearance on the 2L Kidderminster - Ludlow!!
reece
That reg is on 30164 , 30162 reg is BV63OFN taken from site fleet list
a streetlite was on the 10 today the 12.15 from offmore so was more than likely the same one
Redditch Steerlite on the 30 today.
Streetlite BP60 XCW was on the 108 this morning, arriving into town half 7
Edit -
Guys, anyone know which depot this bus is at? Tried to look at Tony's fleetlist to confirm for meself but it's just blank. Surely the 108 isn't based at Redditch garage but didn't know Tividale had any Streetlites
Streetlite had been allocated to Redditch, weather this is still the case, i don't know.
WF StreetLite was on the 108 this morning
Quote from: John on January 08, 2016, 07:34:57 PM
WF StreetLite was on the 108 this morning
and again this evening. Same one I saw yesterday
20132 - 282
30832 - 226
30009 - 30 (Usually Versa's)
Quote from: James4368 on January 13, 2016, 12:49:28 PM
30009 - 30 (Usually Versa's)
30 Solihull to Acocks Green? Usually Darts now.
Quote from: Stu on January 13, 2016, 06:24:34 PM
30 Solihull to Acocks Green? Usually Darts now.
Yes its on that one.
20808-124
20828-124
20519-002
30408-226
20132-002
20977 was on the 108 this morning.
20007 - 282
30492-226
30813-226
20812-124
301/302 branded on 002
Quote from: RS on January 14, 2016, 03:58:34 PM
20007 - 282
30492-226
30813-226
Primos on the 282 are not rare.
Street lite on 192
SWB Streetlite on the 108.
30879-30 (Usually Darts)
20263 on the 294/295 tonight 8)
20252-192
WF Streetlite on the 66A today
SWB Streetlite on the 16. Have some of Redditch's Streetlite's transfered to Tividale?
B7RLE on the 108 this morning. Didn't think full length buses could get round parts of that route especially around New Hall
Edit 26/1
Again yesterday and today. Perhaps this is their plan now
Redditch 30 - Enviro 300 - Either 30878 or, 30879
Redditch 30 - 30008
Usualy Darts on the (Acocks Green - Solihull) 30.
MX11 CZO on the 647
Solo-002
30638 on 4H
Signature Merc (30019 I think) on Redditch 57 today
Hybrid Versa on Redditch 51
Quote from: Kevin on January 30, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Signature Merc (30019 I think) on Redditch 57 today
Hybrid Versa on Redditch 51
Not that unusual as it would have been 6 months ago but since they have arrived at Redditch they have made it on to all if not most of the routes.
Quote from: tank90 on January 30, 2016, 10:23:16 PM
Not that unusual as it would have been 6 months ago but since they have arrived at Redditch they have made it on to all if not most of the routes.
Potentially just because it seems bizarre to me, as to me they're meant for solihull routes
Streetlite on the 255 tonight. Seen on Penn Rd at 20:55.
Quote from: Kevin on January 30, 2016, 10:30:40 PM
Potentially just because it seems bizarre to me, as to me they're meant for solihull routes
Granted, but from what I have learnt living in Redditch for the last 20 odd years (26) that nothing is quite as it seems. Route branding means nothing, meant nothing to Midland Red West or First and now Diamond. Also the amount of bad press about the 57 58 route sweetening the good old folk of Woodrow Matchborough Winyates and Churchill will hopefully make them want to travel on the new buses they will be getting, the Streetlite Maxi hybrids.
E300 30947 - FJ08VRY is on the 2
Streetlite on 54 cant remember fleet number last two numbers was 77
Quote from: 900 on February 06, 2016, 09:32:26 AM
Streetlite on 54 cant remember fleet number last two numbers was 77
20977
Quote from: 900 on February 06, 2016, 09:32:26 AM
Streetlite on 54 cant remember fleet number last two numbers was 77
😪😡 the day when I can't go out!
MPD on Matchboroughs
30942 on 146
30134 on Redditch 51
E300 | TV23 | bottom of Loxdale Street towards Bilston at 1555
Primo-54
30120 - B14 WTS making a rare appearance on the 354 Droitwich - Redditch this afternoon.
Quote from: Reece on February 09, 2016, 04:03:34 PM
30120 - B14 WTS making a rare appearance on the 354 Droitwich - Redditch this afternoon.
Saw that in the bus station earlier
Quote from: Will on February 09, 2016, 07:29:28 PM
Saw that in the bus station earlier
30120 was on the 4 Sunday
Quote from: RS on February 09, 2016, 07:37:54 PM
30120 was on the 4 Sunday
no mate that probably would of been 30922 B20WTS
Quote from: Will on February 09, 2016, 07:41:19 PM
no mate that probably would of been 30922 B20WTS
Definetley 30120 seen it whilst boarding 30858
Quote from: RS on February 09, 2016, 07:44:15 PM
Definetley 30120 seen it whilst boarding 30858
No mate rest assured I was confused at first 30922 plate is b20 wts hence the confusion
Solo on the 29 (Walsall)
E300 on the 401
As far as I'm aware both are usually Darts
First time I've ever seen a StreetLite on the 108
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/20977.html
Shame about the front fleetnumber, the back & side are correct
Quote from: Tony on February 12, 2016, 07:35:08 PM
First time I've ever seen a StreetLite on the 108
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/20977.html
Shame about the front fleetnumber, the back & side are correct
See. On Moor Street but not able to photo
Also
20982 16
20007 16
30827 108
Quote from: RS on February 12, 2016, 07:39:02 PM
See. On Moor Street but not able to photo
Also
20982 16
20007 16
30827 108
The 108 now regularly sees B7RLEs of both Centro and Wright bodywork
Quote from: Tony on February 12, 2016, 07:35:08 PM
First time I've ever seen a StreetLite on the 108
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/20977.html
Shame about the front fleetnumber, the back & side are correct
And that's what they were sent to Tividale for!
*Very Rare* 30944 - MX55NWL > E300 was on the 20 mins late 10:35 4A from Kidderminster due to 20104 breaking down apparently.
30828-202 blast from the past
20263 - 149 - I swear the 149 is a Redditch run and I swear this is a Kidderminster bus
Quote from: jc on February 24, 2016, 10:39:01 AM
20263 - 149 - I swear the 149 is a Redditch run and I swear this is a Kidderminster bus
It is/was a Kidderminster bus but it's listed as withdrawn so god only knows
30947 - 4A all day board, seems to interwork with the 1 as well, either way, maybe not as rare as previously thought?
Quote from: jc on February 24, 2016, 03:23:55 PM
30947 - 4A all day board, seems to interwork with the 1 as well, either way, maybe not as rare as previously thought?
Any bus on any route is fair game with Kidderminster services. Routes like 1, 2, 4A, 10, 133, 580 see larger buses less often but I wouldn't say it was rare.
Quote from: jc on February 24, 2016, 03:23:55 PM
30947 - 4A all day board, seems to interwork with the 1 as well, either way, maybe not as rare as previously thought?
It's still rare mate because E300s are far to big for the route!
20977 - 30 (Usually Darts)
Ive been told that 30535 has been on the 4A today
26/2
Kiddy workings
30637 -1
30931 - 3
30932 - 10
30500 - X3
@ RS None of those in your post are unusual
sorry can not use quote not working for me
30922 and value bus on 002
Quote from: RS on February 27, 2016, 10:55:13 AM
Ive been told that 30535 has been on the 4A today
26/2
Kiddy workings
30637 -1
30931 - 3
30932 - 10
30500 - X3
Nothing unusual there at all I'm afraid! 30535 may not have been on the 4A before but large buses are becoming common on the route.
20977 was on the 36 today (Sparkbrook - Heartlands Hospital)
Quote from: 2206 on February 29, 2016, 09:14:57 PM
20977 was on the 36 today (Sparkbrook - Heartlands Hospital)
@2206 Might become the norm
Quote from: 2206 on March 01, 2016, 04:16:37 PM
Are the Darts going then?
Just the allocations, trying to keep things more uniform
With all that's going on in Redditch, you'd think they'd keep the 'nice' buses on the Redditch routes. Rather than carrying fresh air between Sparkhill and Heartlands Hospital!
There's one of these WF Streetlites on the 30 today, gosh they look hideous!
Optare Solo 20833 is on the 36 today.
Two Streetlites are on the 30. One if them is a 63 plate, the other is possibly 30167?
Looks like Tividale has loaned a bus to Redditch as 13 reg on 146
30855-4H
Red mpd-202
29 branded on 002
30887 29 Branded -4
B7rle-202
20847 is on the 30 today.
3088* Redditch b7 on te 002
20818 - 108
20856 - 108
30833 - 108
Quote from: RS on March 17, 2016, 09:52:39 PM
20818 - 108
20856 - 108
30833 - 108
Nothing unusual about any of them
Streetlite | Tividale 81 | Odd depatures from Wolverhampton
Quote from: Dom on March 20, 2016, 12:58:54 PM
Streetlite | Tividale 81 | Odd depatures from Wolverhampton
Solo 20913 on the 81 even departures
Quote from: RS on March 20, 2016, 01:22:24 PM
Solo 20913 on the 81 even departures
Happens every Sunday, hence why I haven't mentioned it.
30935 - 30
32101 - 36
Cadet-002??
Yesterday Lunch time a DD on 47.
20010-002
20808-226
32101 on the 30 (Acocks Green-Solihull) today. Seems a waste of a full-size single deck to me.
Plaxton Primo on 4H this morning - 56 reg, I think.
Quote from: Niall on March 31, 2016, 01:02:03 PM
Plaxton Primo on 4H this morning - 56 reg, I think.
20008, just seen it
Also 301/302 branded on 002
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 31, 2016, 01:31:38 PM
Also 301/302 branded on 002
30855 on 40 in WB as well. I'm beginning to think the walsall branded buses spend more time in West Brom than walsall!
Quote from: Niall on March 31, 2016, 04:25:35 PM
30855 on 40 in WB as well. I'm beginning to think the walsall branded buses spend more time in West Brom than walsall!
Allocations seem a bit unstable at the moment, with quite a few ex Redditch b7s on 002, and 30879 on 4H for past couple of days. Adds a bit of variety I suppose.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 31, 2016, 01:31:38 PM
20008, just seen it
Also 301/302 branded on 002
Would that be 20808 as 20008 is an Optare Solo ?
Quote from: 4747 on March 31, 2016, 08:06:31 PM
Would that be 20808 as 20008 is an Optare Solo ?
Yes apologies typo
There was as 29 branded on the 002 yesterday afternoon.
29 branded on the 23 today seen in Bilston can't remember the time
30883 on the 81.
3/4 value branded on 16? Is the 16 part of £2.50 return?
Also 30879 on 16
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 05, 2016, 01:18:20 PM
3/4 value branded on 16? Is the 16 part of £2.50 return?
Also 30879 on 16
Yes 'Value' fares do apply to the 16, so nothing unusual about that
http://www.diamondbuses.com/tickets.html
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 25, 2016, 07:19:24 PM
Diamond don't really have unusual workings as such, every bus is on pretty much any route
Quote from: Winston on April 05, 2016, 01:24:36 PM
Yes 'Value' fares do apply to the 16, so nothing unusual about that
http://www.diamondbuses.com/tickets.html
Oh right I never knew that
@Winston 30879 a transfer or loan?
Red diamond B7 861 on the 401E quite rare to get one on their
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 05, 2016, 01:18:20 PM
Also 30879 on 16
You said earlier no single deck buses are rare on the 16?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 05, 2016, 01:51:27 PM
Oh right I never knew that @Winston 30879 a transfer or loan?
Value fares apply to the majority of Diamond's commercial services. Routes are listed on Diamond's website / tickets section
Not sure on 30879, it could be a transfer along with 30882-5, with RH having had the balance of the 8 new Streetlites enter service. But RH may still have 30942 & 30851(?) was mentioned as being on loan from Tividale, whilst Tividale may still have 2 x RH WF Streetlites (which may since have become permanent transfers?). None of the above are showing as permanent up to end of March
Quote from: Dom on April 05, 2016, 02:30:31 PM
You said earlier no single deck buses are rare on the 16?
It's not allocated to tividale though
@Dom
Quote from: Winston on April 05, 2016, 03:13:22 PM
whilst Tividale may still have 2 x RH WF Streetlites (which may since have become permanent transfers?). None of the above are showing as permanent up to end of March
One of the Streetlites on loan to tividale is on the 25 today. 25 - Ward End - Erdington. Unusual for one to be on there, usualy Plaxton Primo and Optare Solo
A streetlite is also on the 36. 36 - Sparkhill - Heartlands Hospital.
2 new streetlites on 4H. Unfortunately didn't get either
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 06, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
2 new streetlites on 4H. Unfortunately didn't get either
32307/8
207 hAsnt long left Blackheath
Solo SR YJ10MFX - 82
Streetlite 30163 BV63OFO - 82/88 (12:00 88 off Solihull Station).
20982 on the 600 Brookvale Circular.
Quote from: bensweeney14 on April 09, 2016, 11:58:26 AM
Streetlite 30163 BV63OFO - 82/88 (12:00 88 off Solihull Station).
Change bus for CHK. Was me again! :D
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 09, 2016, 06:41:17 PM
Change bus for CHK. Was me again! :D
Thought that was you but wasn't sure. Did you notice me? (Looked at the front of your Streetlite for the fleet number) lol.
Was it you in the shelter?
Yep that was me, was waiting for the 82 (Which was YJ10MFX, God help us...)
20976 on Tividale's 29.
30125 Preston liveried hybrid on 202 count ?
Quote from: 4747 on April 12, 2016, 03:14:17 PM
30125 Preston liveried hybrid on 202 count ?
That counts as unusual.
20976 on the 142 just seen it at Stourbridge bus station
Quote from: 4747 on April 12, 2016, 03:14:17 PM
30125 Preston liveried hybrid on 202 count ?
On again today
SK16 GXN, Streetlite, on 4H today.
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on April 18, 2016, 12:21:04 PM
SK16 GXN, Streetlite, on 4H today.
According to the Diamond Facebook Page,they are for the 4.
Quote from: Nathan on April 18, 2016, 12:55:36 PM
According to the Diamond Facebook Page,they are for the 4.
2 were on the 40 service Saturday see my flicr site
Quote from: Nathan on April 18, 2016, 12:55:36 PM
According to the Diamond Facebook Page,they are for the 4.
The 4 and 4H are different routes!
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 18, 2016, 06:20:18 PM
The 4 and 4H are different routes!
Same corridor. One just extends further to Hayley Green.
30935 was working the 7/192 on Saturday
Quote from: RS on April 18, 2016, 09:40:41 PM
30935 was working the 7/192 on Saturday
Was on the 192 another day last week also - will become a 'normal' working if 30935 is staying at Kidderminster.
Streetlite 32309 has been on the 255 tonight
30402 is on the 30 today.
E300-192
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 25, 2016, 05:24:49 PM
E300-192
Not an unusual working now that 4 are allocated to Kidderminster
Quote from: Will on April 25, 2016, 06:43:02 PM
Not an unusual working now that 4 are allocated to Kidderminster
@Will it is classed as unusual as although there is 4 these are to step in for MAN's I know because I was standing in Diamond KD Traffic Office Saturdsy Afternoon and I was told that
Quote from: RS on April 25, 2016, 07:51:30 PM
@Will it is classed as unusual as although there is 4 these are to step in for MAN's I know because I was standing in Diamond KD Traffic Office Saturdsy Afternoon and I was told that
@RS - I see well it's nice to have the additional E300 here from Redditch I've been told that's a permanent transfer
Quote from: Will on April 25, 2016, 08:07:01 PM
@RS - I see well it's nice to have the additional E300 here from Redditch I've been told that's a permanent transfer
KD should have
30935
30944
30946
30947
Possibility of 30933 coming too
Quote from: RS on April 25, 2016, 08:42:56 PM
KD should have
30935
30944
30946
30947
Possibility of 30933 coming too
So how are E300s on KR routes classed as unusual?
Quote from: StourportSam on April 26, 2016, 03:00:30 PM
So how are E300s on KR routes classed as unusual?
@StourportSam No they are not they can get on anything like any bus can at Kidderminster the only things E300s and long wheelbase MAN Plaxton Centro's cannot do or shouldn't be doing is 133, 354, 580 and Droitwich Circulars. But E300s are only note worthy on the above and the 1/4A.
Quote from: Reece on April 26, 2016, 05:09:04 PM
@StourportSam No they are not they can get on anything like any bus can at Kidderminster the only things E300s and long wheelbase MAN Plaxton Centro's cannot do or shouldn't be doing is 133, 354, 580 and Droitwich Circulars. But E300s are only note worthy on the above and the 1/4A.
That's what I was saying - I was questioning why someone thinks they are unusual on the 192 when they are based at Kidderminster and Kidderminster buses end up on any route. I have seen an E300 on the 1/4A several times now so would not think of that as unusual.
Quote from: Reece on April 26, 2016, 05:09:04 PM
@StourportSam No they are not they can get on anything like any bus can at Kidderminster the only things E300s and long wheelbase MAN Plaxton Centro's cannot do or shouldn't be doing is 133, 354, 580 and Droitwich Circulars. But E300s are only note worthy on the above and the 1/4A.
@Reece you must know more then them in KD Trsffic Officd
Not sure if this is unusual but
30402 - 30
Quote from: James4368 on April 27, 2016, 10:56:18 AM
Not sure if this is unusual but
30402 - 30
The other bus on the 30 is a E300. One of the EX First ones.
20854 on the 42 tonight from Bromsgrove usually Centros
Preston Bus liveried hybrid Versa 30125 is on the 4H
Quote from: Winston on May 28, 2016, 01:30:47 PM
Preston Bus liveried hybrid Versa 30125 is on the 4H
Was on the 4H yesterday too. Still had a rack full of timetables for Preston route 19...
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on May 28, 2016, 05:31:53 PM
Was on the 4H yesterday too. Still had a rack full of timetables for Preston route 19...
I haven't seen out for a while since it was first used on the 202
002 Branded 30880 is on the 16 today.
E300-202
30125 on Tividale 40.
20511 > 4H
Solo 20725 on the 108 this evening, always been longer buses recently
Solo-002,4H
One of the Ex Redditch B7's is on the 26A this evening. I believe it is 30885 but not 100%
30211 on Tividale 302.
Primo on Tividale 301.
30211 on 301 today.
UNID Streetlite | TV81 | 2210 departure from Wolverhampton & 2310 from Merry Hill.
30402 - S3W
30030 on the 30
30128 on the S11
20518 on the 301
Citaro on S3 today, also a streetlite on the 30 if that counts.
Quote from: V89MOA on August 09, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
Citaro on S3 today, also a streetlite on the 30 if that counts.
Citaro was a change bus; streetlites are quite common on 30s now especially WF versions
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on August 09, 2016, 06:51:33 PM
Citaro was a change bus; streetlites are quite common on 30s now especially WF versions
I don't live in Acocks Green any more, but from previous observations smaller buses like the Solos and WF Streetlites tend to be more common on the 30 during the school holidays, presumably when the loadings are much lighter!
Thanks for the replies guys, I don't go that way often so don't get much of a chance to see the 30!
20982 - 36 (Usually Darts/Solos)
B7RLE - TV41
Forgot to mention yesterday, a 16 plate streetlite on 16W.
20856-002
30535-25
20011 was on the 16W yesterday (13th).
Quote from: V89MOA on September 14, 2016, 01:04:46 AM
20011 was on the 16W yesterday (13th).
Been at least 1 on it for the last few days, not unusual at all!
Quote from: V89MOA on September 14, 2016, 10:42:09 AM
If you say so.
My most recent photo of 20011 back in January is on the 16
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/20011.html
It is quite regular on there
It just looks odd to me, Lately during the daytime I've only seen them on the 647, but I was wrong then I'll admit that.
There is a new bus 207** on 142 which is a solo and has ex stagecoach seating
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 14, 2016, 05:20:58 PM
There is a new bus 207** on 142 which is a solo and has ex stagecoach seating
Has only been at Diamond for a couple weeks, has worked many routes already including 600 and 68A/C
Quote from: Lukeee on September 14, 2016, 10:44:00 PM
Has only been at Diamond for a couple weeks, has worked many routes already including 600 and 68A/C
There's 5 in total, may not be the same one. (i.e 20730-34)
Quote from: Tony on September 14, 2016, 10:46:19 AM
My most recent photo of 20011 back in January is on the 16
http://wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/20011.html
It is quite regular on there
20011 was probably on the 69 or 647 services the boards have peak AM/PM trips on 16 and 50 services so it would be quite normal to see it on the 16.
Quote from: Winston on September 14, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
There's 5 in total, may not be the same one. (i.e 20730-34)
Shows how much I pay attention lol
Mpd-4H
Citaro 30030 on S15
Quote from: James4368 on September 20, 2016, 12:20:18 PM
Citaro 30030 on S15
For some reason they've been allocating this to the 88/s11/15 boards rather than the 82 boards. Was on there Saturday also
However it might end up on the 82 this evening. Haven't got used to new boards yet!
Solo-4H
Looks like a long wheelbase Solo is on the 68A/C in Perry Barr today. Seems a bit overkill
Streetlight on 002
Quote from: Stu on October 01, 2016, 06:14:25 PM
Did it topple over onto it? ;)
@Stu we've got quite a few a Redditch; still bloody dark in the morning! :o
Solo on 255 last night. Unless things have changed both are Streetlites.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on October 02, 2016, 10:32:32 AM
Solo on 255 last night. Unless things have changed both are Streetlites.
Seems to be allsorts when i see it (on a Saturday night atleast). The other one was a 301/2 branded B7RLE.
SK16 plate Streetlite on the 16
29 branded dart on 002 yesterday
20856 002
Primo and b7 on 142
2073*-4H
Streetlite 32213 on 30 in Solihull
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 19, 2016, 04:17:53 PM
Streetlite 32213 on 30 in Solihull
Thats not unusual. It happens every day.
@Dylanbusboy45
Quote from: 2206 on November 19, 2016, 05:52:16 PM
Thats not unusual. It happens every day. @Dylanbusboy45
Oh right. Never seen it happen before but I know for next time
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 19, 2016, 06:10:37 PM
Oh right. Never seen it happen before but I know for next time
From previous observations when I used to live in Acocks Green village, Streetlites on the 30 tend to be more common during school holidays or on Saturdays. While not a regular occurence, you do get them from time to time on the 36 also.
Quote from: Stu on November 19, 2016, 06:39:52 PM
From previous observations when I used to live in Acocks Green village, Streetlites on the 30 tend to be more common during school holidays or on Saturdays. While not a regular occurence, you do get them from time to time on the 36 also.
They appear on the 30 in the week as well as Saturdays.
Currently the 36 seems to get a mixture of darts and Streetlites, regularly.
Yesterday: 20304 - 88
https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.599777600194177.1073742287.369276339910972/622350564603547/?type=3&theater
Primo 20011 was the 18:20 108 ex city
Been full sized single decks for a while now normally
Solo on late 4H
Streetlite on the 108 this morning
Probably better suited to the estates than the longer B7RLE
Cadet-142
30165 - 82
E300 30947 is on the 1/4A in Kidderminster today
Wessex branded streetlite on the 30
32217 - S11
Quote from: James4368 on January 25, 2017, 10:39:26 AM
Wessex branded streetlite on the 30
been 1 on most days went I saw them
Quote from: James4368 on January 25, 2017, 10:39:26 AM
Wessex branded streetlite on the 30
32217 - S11
Usual on the 30.
Streetlites are the main allocation.
New tividale solo 60 reg, leather seats on 142. Will do 11:50 from Stourbridge and repeat every 2 1/2 hours
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 28, 2017, 11:29:30 AM
New tividale solo 60 reg, leather seats on 142. Will do 11:50 from Stourbridge and repeat every 2 1/2 hours
One of the ex-GHA ones
Quote from: Will on January 28, 2017, 01:46:22 PM
One of the ex-GHA ones
I couldn't see fleet number properly. Is it 2094*???
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 28, 2017, 08:42:25 PM
I couldn't see fleet number properly. Is it 2094*???
No.
The 8 new Solo additions are numbered 20735-42 as noted in Dec Rotala Fleetchanges on Main Site
It would of been 20742.
Quote from: Ash on January 28, 2017, 09:51:23 PM
It would of been 20742.
That the only one been out so far? Very nice buses
20003 - KP02PUX is on the 4H this evening
Quote from: Reece on February 13, 2017, 05:02:25 PM
20003 - KP02PUX is on the 4H this evening
Pretty sure that had broken down earlier this morning
30489-657
30887-4H
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 17, 2017, 02:52:33 PM
30489-657
30887-4H
How can 30489 be on the 657 when it's operated by Kidderminster garage? 30489 is a Tividale allocated bus
30489 is on loan to Kidderminster.
Quote from: Ash on February 17, 2017, 04:20:10 PM
30489 is on loan to Kidderminster.
I bet that was hard work getting an E300 around the 657 route
Quote from: Winston on February 17, 2017, 04:27:52 PM
I bet that was hard work getting an E300 around the 657 route
I had to a double take too.
E300 30492 is on the 002
13 plate B7RLE on the 202
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 25, 2017, 06:07:42 PM
30834-002 aswell
Yes, saw that aswell twice but I've posted that in Diamond's off route thread
Quote from: Winston on February 25, 2017, 06:09:43 PM
Yes, saw that aswell twice but I've posted that in Diamond's off route thread
Yeah I saw after you posted apologies. Also 13 plate b7 on there
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 25, 2017, 06:20:55 PM
Yeah I saw after you posted apologies. Also 13 plate b7 on there
That was 30942, didn't post as B7RLE are usually on there
20869-4H
20742 is on the 002
20522 - 30
Quote from: James4368 on March 21, 2017, 04:55:40 PM
20522 - 30
@James4368 I believe solos are now 1st allocation for 30s, not 100% sure which ones are first choice though
20974 is on the 36 today.
Usually Darts and Solo now the 28A is two streetlights.
Streetlight 30528 was on the 36 Monday
Quote from: broma1k on March 29, 2017, 08:27:38 PM
Streetlight 30528 was on the 36 Monday
Quote from: 2206 on March 29, 2017, 04:04:38 PM
20974 is on the 36 today.
Usually Darts and Solo now the 28A is two streetlights.
Folks, its Streetlite, not 'Streetlight'! ::)
Quote from: Stu on March 30, 2017, 07:39:29 PM
Folks, its Streetlite, not 'Streetlight'! ::)
There's a song about streetlights😉😉
30534 (M333SLT) on the 25 (Kidder-Stourbridge)
Solo-4H
Quote from: Will on April 01, 2017, 11:28:15 AM
30534 (M333SLT) on the 25 (Kidder-Stourbridge)
also on the 25 yesterday
Solo-192
20974 and 30165 are on the 28A today. Usually 20976 and 20977.
30878 or 30879 on 202
Tividale Solo YJ 06 YPV on 4 in West Bromwich about 1115 today.
Streetlite on 17!!!!
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 29, 2017, 12:00:23 PM
Streetlite on 17!!!!
Most of the newly won Diamond TfWM tenders specify Euro 5 buses, therefore, these will have to be operated by the newly acquired 59/10 & 60 plate Optare Solo's or the 2 x WF Streetlites Tividale now have
Quote from: Winston on April 29, 2017, 02:23:11 PM
Most of the newly won Diamond TfWM tenders specify Euro 5 buses, therefore, these will have to be operated by the newly acquired 59/10 & 60 plate Optare Solo's or the 2 x WF Streetlites Tividale now have
Don't remember seeing Tividale have got 2 Streetlites
Do you know what the other one is
@Winston ?
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on April 29, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
Don't remember seeing Tividale have got 2 Streetlites
Do you know what the other one is @Winston ?
They are recent additions for the increase in TfWM tenders from 23.4.17. They will appear in the April fleetchanges
The other is 20979, both were briefly at Redditch earlier this year before returning back to Wessex.
Quote from: Winston on April 29, 2017, 06:35:06 PM
They are recent additions for the increase in TfWM tenders from 23.4.17. They will appear in the April fleetchanges
The other is 20979, both were briefly at Redditch earlier this year before returning back to Wessex.
Ok many thanks for the info
@Winston
Not sure if these are the new norm
Yesterday (Wed 3rd) - B7 Centro - 82 - 22:20 off Wolverhampton
Today (Thur 4th) - E300 - 229 - Castle Hill out of Dudley approx 14:40
20840-192
30882 - 229 seen on the Black Country Route - 16:49
30886 on 13
Ex arriva daf cadet on 17 and maybe will do the late night 142s and 257
@Mercedes1665 will do 1950 257 / 1850 142 off Stourbridge
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on May 30, 2017, 06:25:37 PM
Ex arriva daf cadet on 17 and maybe will do the late night 142s and 257
Biggest. Bus ever on the 17?
Quote from: the trainbasher on May 30, 2017, 06:48:48 PM
@Mercedes1665 will do 1950 257 / 1850 142 off Stourbridge
Thanks for the info I've seen it go past heading towards Halesowen earlier on the 142
Quote from: Trident 4194 on May 30, 2017, 07:42:18 PM
Biggest. Bus ever on the 17?
Yes definitely the biggest bus to ever go on the route it managed ok as it's the holidays
Ludlows used to put full length buses on it when it was part of the 007
Ever since ludlows stopped it it's always been Small darts or in diamonds case now optares. Ludlows used Wright crusader darts a bit smaller than a daf cadet and slightly narrower.
Primo-4H
Quote from: Mercedes1665 on May 30, 2017, 10:47:00 PM
Ever since ludlows stopped it it's always been Small darts or in diamonds case now optares. Ludlows used Wright crusader darts a bit smaller than a daf cadet and slightly narrower.
When Green Bus ran the 006, which I assume covered part of these routes, they operated double deckers because the route fitted in between school commitmnets.
20978 - 50
20745 is on Tividale's 301.
20975 is on the 68A/C today.
30888-002
Primo on 17 with the rear open
Diamond have at least 4 buses with no wifi on 4H today. Long dart, 30490,30491,30816
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 24, 2017, 05:04:29 PM
Primo on 17 with the rear open
Illegal running around that VOSA should do something about that
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 01:24:08 PM
Illegal running around that VOSA should do something about that
You'll most likely find a 'little darling' thought it would be funny to open the bonnet...
What's little Darling
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 09:26:25 PM
What's little Darling
Child / teenager I presume.
Brings back memories of many Digbeth MRW Nationals running round with rear engine covers open.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 24, 2017, 05:04:29 PM
Primo on 17 with the rear open
Interesting coincidence perhaps but 30945 (PO54 NNM) Enviro 300 was travelling along Evesham Road in Redditch on the 247 this lunch time with the engine cover partly open.
Think this is unusual as haven't seen longer Buses on the 202 for a while
30534 on the 202
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on July 29, 2017, 05:16:48 PM
Think this is unusual as haven't seen longer Buses on the 202 for a while
30534 on the 202
3093* dart is on the 202 most days
20869 is on the 28A (Ward End to Small Heath). I see the 28A everyday and it is always Streetlite operated.
I believe its the first Optare Solo to appear on there, very rare.
Quote from: 2206 on August 24, 2017, 02:41:35 PM
20869 is on the 28A (Ward End to Small Heath). I see the 28A everyday and it is always Streetlite operated.
I believe its the first Optare Solo to appear on there, very rare.
Not the first, I brought 20868 out a while ago as a change bus. 20869 only on there due to 20977 being vandalised last night
30882 or 30885 on the 142 passed it by the Lutley oak
There was a Pulsar on the (Redditch) 50 yesterday. Forgotten which number it was.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on August 29, 2017, 09:41:35 AM
There was a Pulsar on the (Redditch) 50 yesterday. Forgotten which number it was.
It was 32122 YJ08EFW
20845-002 had a wait of 30 mins in merry hill for some reason
Ex arriva cadet- 226
2150-228
Long dart-24
Ex arriva dart-13
30215,30120-002
30922 on 002
20541 on 4H
Both this evening
Ex Hansons Dart 30891 - KU52RXL was on the 3 in Kidderminster early this afternoon.
BK13 NZO [25 branded] on the 3 this evening
20978 & 20982 on 50 (Birm - Druids Heath) today 10/09/17
A lot of MPD made it onto the 42/43 yesterday including 20607 and 20610 also 20848 was on there to I have also been told Ex Hansons MPD 21021 - SN06JPU is on the 42/43 this morning.
Quote from: Reece on September 12, 2017, 11:14:07 AM
A lot of MPD made it onto the 42/43 yesterday including 20607 and 20610 also 20848 was on there to I have also been told Ex Hansons MPD 21021 - SN06JPU is on the 42/43 this morning.
21022 is on the 42 today still with 0061 on
Solo 20738 on the 002
Black daf cadet on the 226
Ex Hansons E200 31102 - YY15NHO was on the last 2L to Ludlow last night.
30887 on the 16, seen at 18:40 in Hamstead Village, been a while since I've seen a dart on here
30215-002
30491 is on the 19.
3088* dart on 002
30929-4H going ridiculously slow
30120-4H
@Trident 4194 so you are telling me that it took 30929 3 hours to drive from Walsall to Hayley green? (Your quote from round trips)
Quote from: Chris on October 10, 2017, 09:13:20 PM
@Trident 4194 so you are telling me that it took 30929 3 hours to drive from Walsall to Hayley green? (Your quote from round trips)
On flat roads it probably was doing about 20, but it wasn't running ontime that's for certain
20840 was on the 298/299 yesterday and the day before it was on the 251 and last week 30930 made it onto the 250 and later the 318.
Ex hansons 2571 on 257/142 circuit tonight
30831 and 30946 have both made very rare appearances on the 287 today
Quote from: Reece on October 11, 2017, 09:34:18 PM
30831 and 30946 have both made very rare appearances on the 287 today
I thought I saw 2640 on 287
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 11, 2017, 09:58:27 PM
I thought I saw 2640 on 287
No that was on the 318 and one journey on the 251 yesterday.
Quote from: Chris on October 11, 2017, 07:34:50 PM
Ex hansons 2571 on 257/142 circuit tonight
Ex hansons e200 257* again tonight
UID exHansons E200 on 16(W)
Mini dart-002
30946 was on the 25 yesterday
30302 is on the 16.
Ex Hanson Dart 60 was on Droitwich local services today. Wonder if it is first working in Droitwich for a Hansons bus?
Quote from: x68 on November 03, 2017, 09:18:55 PM
Ex Hanson Dart 60 was on Droitwich local services today. Wonder if it is first working in Droitwich for a Hansons bus?
I drive through Droitwich to and from work and have seen a couple of Hansons buses over the past few months
30831 has been on the 25 today
21101 also so made it onto the last 303 to Worcester and back tonight.
Black diamond MPd on 4H earlier. Very rare
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 07, 2017, 09:16:14 PM
Black diamond MPd on 4H earlier. Very rare
That's something. I saw a few on both the 4 and 4H on Friday. Solos are rare.
Streetlite on the 257 normally solos
Streetlite on the 229.
28A - 30164 - The Destination Display wasn't working and it had the route number on a piece of papers in the windscreen.
Usually a smaller 209XX Streetlite.
30001-250
2084* long dart- 287
Streetlite was on the 68A/C yesterday.
Quote from: Jack on November 26, 2017, 09:05:44 PM
Streetlite was on the 68A/C yesterday.
Normal, I get the 68 to work quite a lot and about half the time it's a Streetlite
Quote from: Kevin on November 27, 2017, 08:21:25 AM
Normal, I get the 68 to work quite a lot and about half the time it's a Streetlite
Does the bus on the 68A/C get swapped during the day as twice I've spotted both a streetlite and a solo on the route (both occasions where on Saturdays so could be a Saturday only thing)
20736 on the 4H.
Quote from: Nathan on December 09, 2017, 01:31:29 PM
20736 on the 4H.
That's a quick solo that one- much better than some of the rest of the batch
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 09, 2017, 04:24:36 PM
That's a quick solo that one- much better than some of the rest of the batch
And one that's not caught fire...yet
Quote from: MW on December 09, 2017, 04:38:48 PM
And one that's not caught fire...yet
These ones I'm 99% sure are merc engined
30000-287
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 09, 2017, 06:06:14 PM
30000-287
Suggests that 30000 has moved or has been loaned to KR
Quote from: Winston on December 09, 2017, 07:26:04 PM
Suggests that 30000 has moved or has been loaned to KR
It would make sense for it to be transferred along with 30002 and the Wessex bunch.
Also hansons 2650(long e200 with high back seats) was on the 202 today
2 Optare Solo are on the 28A today, instead of the usual 2 Streetlites.
20522 and 20870.
MAN /Centro 30802 on 002
Black solo on34 normally strretlite
Some unusual workings in Solihull today...
52 reg arriva dart was on 002 today. Looked very out of place
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 03, 2018, 07:11:09 PM
52 reg arriva dart was on 002 today. Looked very out of place
Any Ex Arriva bus on a 'non Ex Arriva route' is out of place, seeing them on the 25 (Ward End to Erdington) is out of place.
Primo- 4H
3085*-4H
30827-4H- been a long time since I've been on one of these and they really are not healthy anymore
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 05, 2018, 05:43:39 PM
3085*-4H
30827-4H- been a long time since I've been on one of these and they really are not healthy anymore
Those aren't unusual in the slightest. The 4/4H get any Eclipse from what i see, an '04' plate was on the H yesterday. The Royales see any full size route.
Quote from: Jack on January 05, 2018, 05:59:19 PM
Those aren't unusual in the slightest. The 4/4H get any Eclipse from what i see, an '04' plate was on the H yesterday. The Royales see any full size route.
Arriva liveried 21002 was also on there, which is more unusual, unfortunately on the two photos I took of it the destination didn't show
Quote from: Tony on January 05, 2018, 06:10:06 PM
Arriva liveried 21002 was also on there, which is more unusual, unfortunately on the two photos I took of it the destination didn't show
I never saw that, but an Arriva or Hansons bus is unusual.
MAN / Centro 30302 was on the 226 earlier
Quote from: Tony on January 05, 2018, 06:10:06 PM
Arriva liveried 21002 was also on there, which is more unusual, unfortunately on the two photos I took of it the destination didn't show
21002 is shown as withdrawn of your fleet list?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 05, 2018, 06:50:57 PM
21002 is shown as withdrawn of your fleet list?
I was going to sat it was marked as withdrawn on the main site - unless it's been reinstated. I'd love 30215 to come back.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 05, 2018, 06:50:57 PM
21002 is shown as withdrawn of your fleet list?
Typo, sorry
21003, I will put the photo of it in Bradford Street on the main site later
2071*- 228
21003 batch of darts are diamonds best in my opinion
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 05, 2018, 07:37:51 PM
2071*- 228
21003 batch of darts are diamonds best in my opinion
I agree with 21003, caught it on the 401E and it can really shift! The Ex Arriva Darts are great buses.
Ex first dart has been on the 25 two days running
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 10, 2018, 02:50:26 PM
Ex first dart has been on the 25 two days running
That's happened before.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 10, 2018, 02:50:26 PM
Ex first dart has been on the 25 two days running
VX54MUP (https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/26233290_10155932083228116_6240766482260621554_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=f499545648882507bf42ab80d00bb4fa&oe=5AED2EFD). Was waiting to see if anyone else had spotted it.
Also a solo was on the 251 yesterday and a 51 plate diamond dart today.
Quote from: the trainbasher on January 10, 2018, 10:04:56 PM
VX54MUP (https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/26233290_10155932083228116_6240766482260621554_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=f499545648882507bf42ab80d00bb4fa&oe=5AED2EFD). Was waiting to see if anyone else had spotted it.
VX54MUP is another KR Dart missing chrome headlight surrounds
moved my post as posed it in wrong place
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 10, 2018, 02:50:26 PM
Ex first dart has been on the 25 two days running
the 25 branded bus was on the 10 yesterday
The 25 branded bus on 202 today along with Wessex B7RLE
Plain White solo Sr on 16, fleetnumber 20881, YJ62 FJK.
Quote from: V89MOA on January 11, 2018, 04:01:39 PM
Plain White solo Sr on 16, fleetnumber 20881, YJ62 FJK.
That must be a very recent acquisition
Quote from: Winston on January 11, 2018, 04:18:36 PM
That must be a very recent acquisition
There's a rather good photo on Flickr of this vehicle in Ealing Broadway with Sky advertising:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/55059449@N06/22319665462/in/photolist-owBFdT-A1j7Wj
Quote from: DMCL on January 11, 2018, 04:49:21 PM
There's a rather good photo on Flickr of this vehicle in Ealing Broadway with Sky advertising:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/55059449@N06/22319665462/in/photolist-owBFdT-A1j7Wj
There could be a few due, as there were a number operating the Sky Contract:
http://buslistsontheweb.co.uk/index.htm?http://buslistsontheweb.co.uk/searchresults.asp?searchown=Cobra,Isleworth&Pageno=0
White solo sr on 54
20883 is on the 202.
Quote from: V89MOA on January 15, 2018, 08:19:18 AM
20883 is on the 202.
what times is the solo sr from Halesowen 7
Quote from: Solo1 on January 15, 2018, 08:49:02 AM
what times is the solo sr from Halesowen 7
As of 12:00:
20853 has replaced it, other bus is 21102.
30933 on 002 must be loaned from redditch
Solo on the 4H I'm 90% sure
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 18, 2018, 04:36:32 PM
30933 on 002 must be loaned from redditch
Been told it's a transfer. 30933 is a beast, I'd recommend it to you
@Trident 4194
Quote from: Jack on January 18, 2018, 04:46:08 PM
Been told it's a transfer. 30933 is a beast, I'd recommend it to you @Trident 4194
Oh that's good news!!
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 18, 2018, 07:00:47 PM
Oh that's good news!!
I agree, a great E300. Can't wait to bash it on the 4H and 40. Miss riding it on the 247 at Redditch though.
30500-250 yesterday today was a solo
04 plate B7RLE-202
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 25, 2018, 04:02:06 PM
04 plate B7RLE-202
You sure? - KR don't have any 04 plate B7RLE's.
Quote from: Winston on January 25, 2018, 04:03:40 PM
You sure? - KR don't have any 04 plate B7RLE's.
95% sure defo had the yellow handlebars and looked like tividales, maybe on loan? Was 15:22 from Halesowen if anyone can verify
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 25, 2018, 04:06:09 PM
95% sure defo had the yellow handlebars and looked like tividales, maybe on loan? Was 15:22 from Halesowen if anyone can verify
Could possibly be a recent transfer, as E300 30933 appears to have moved from Redditch to Tividale
2 solos of KR on 267,657 earlier
Yesterday a streetlites on 202.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 09, 2018, 07:13:00 AM
Yesterday a streetlites on 202.
What type of Streetlite? WF or DF? As KR doesn't have any
Quote from: Winston on February 09, 2018, 09:22:29 AM
What type of Streetlite? WF or DF? As KR doesn't have any
Looked like one similar to 20976?
Quote from: Winston on February 09, 2018, 09:22:29 AM
What type of Streetlite? WF or DF? As KR doesn't have any
99% sure it's 20979 on 298 today
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 09, 2018, 05:17:48 PM
99% sure it's 20979 on 298 today
If it's anything like 20980, it's rapid.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 09, 2018, 05:17:48 PM
99% sure it's 20979 on 298 today
And the 1% wins!
It was 20975:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1659079030819322&set=pcb.416752348768581&type=3&theater
Streetshite on the 25. Think its 20975.
20975 16W.
30878 on 226 & 20007 on 4/4H today according to diamonds bus tracker.
According to tracker: 30008 is on the S3.
Dart on the 17
20730-4H
20809 - 4H
20745 and leather seated solo- 002
There was a Solo on the 4H earlier.
According to tracker (Just a one off!), 30211 is apparently on the 16 today.
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
According to tracker (Just a one off!), 30211 is apparently on the 16 today.
I've just seen it leaving on a 16W, someone on Moor St also photoed it!
Quote from: V89MOA on March 02, 2018, 10:18:52 AM
I've just seen it leaving on a 16W, someone on Moor St also photoed it!
I might go to Hamstead to see it. I haven't seen a Cadet on the 16 for years.
20846-4H
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:20:33 AM
I might go to Hamstead to see it. I haven't seen a Cadet on the 16 for years.
I've been told it's being swapped as soon as it gets back to West Bromwich...So I'd be quick if you are...
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 02, 2018, 12:18:36 PM
I've been told it's being swapped as soon as it gets back to West Bromwich...So I'd be quick if you are...
It's ok, I caught it earlier on the 16W, so happy I did get a ride, from Hamstead to West Brom. Hopefully it can sneak onto the 50 at some point.
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 12:23:21 PM
It's ok, I caught it earlier on the 16W, so happy I did get a ride, from Hamstead to West Brom. Hopefully it can sneak onto the 50 at some point.
It's non compliant for B'ham City Centre routes, so shouldn't appear at all.
Quote from: Winston on March 02, 2018, 12:27:14 PM
It's non compliant for B'ham City Centre routes, so shouldn't appear at all.
I do know that, but look what happened today it got put out on the 16/W. Just think it would be nice if it could get onto the 50 like old times.
20913 is on the 82 today. Whether or not it's compliant I don't know, but what I do know is that a) it's rapid and b) very good heating. Perfect snowmobile lol
Quote from: MW on March 02, 2018, 02:41:04 PM
20913 is on the 82 today. Whether or not it's compliant I don't know, but what I do know is that a) it's rapid and b) very good heating. Perfect snowmobile lol
It's compliant, it's a Euro 4 Solo.
30211 on the 16/W
Quote from: CL on March 02, 2018, 04:03:25 PM
30211 on the 16/W
Already been mentioned, shouldn't it of been swapped by now...
@Michael Bevan
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 05:24:03 PM
Already been mentioned, shouldn't it of been swapped by now... @Michael Bevan
That's what a manager at Diamond told me
@Jack...Guess it wasn't swapped...
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 03:01:22 PM
It's compliant, it's a Euro 4 Solo.
No, it's not compliant.
Quote from: Straightlines on March 02, 2018, 09:19:19 PM
No, it's not compliant.
It is Euro 4, look at
@Kevin2017's latest fleetlist for Rotala, it shows 20913 as compliant for Solihull, it's a Euro 4 Solo.
20913 often does the Peak 50's which has to be Euro 4 and compliant, so I doubt it would be used on it if it wasn't Euro 4 and compliant!
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:16:37 PM
It is Euro 4, look at @Kevin2017's latest fleetlist for Rotala, it shows 20913 as compliant for Solihull, it's a Euro 4 Solo.
20913 often does the Peak 50's which has to be Euro 4 and compliant, so I doubt it would be used on it if it wasn't Euro 4 and compliant!
I did not say it wasn't Euro 4.
But even being Euro 4, it still fails to meet the specification of the tender!
Quote from: Straightlines on March 02, 2018, 10:19:01 PM
I did not say it wasn't Euro 4.
But even being Euro 4, it still fails to meet the specification of the tender!
If it wasn't compliant then I doubt it would be used on the peak 50's, eh?
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:22:01 PM
If it wasn't compliant then I doubt it would be used on the peak 50's, eh?
You are missing the point...
That Solo does not meet the specification for a 'Signature' service. Emissions is irrelevant.
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:22:01 PM
If it wasn't compliant then I doubt it would be used on the peak 50's, eh?
It's AQPS compliant for the 50, but read what the statement said
Quote from: Straightlines on March 02, 2018, 10:24:02 PM
You are missing the point...
That Solo does not meet the specification for a 'Signature' service. Emissions is irrelevant.
So a 'Signature' has to have Signature bus. Many don't care whether it's a Signature bus or not, they just want to take them to where they need to be.
Even though there is an agreement that the Signature Services have to high spec Streetlites, everyday the 322** Streetlites are used which aren't high spec.
Quote from: Jack on March 02, 2018, 10:34:36 PM
So a 'Signature' has to have Signature bus. Many don't care whether it's a Signature bus or not, they just want to take them to where they need to be.
Even though there is an agreement that the Signature Services have to high spec Streetlites, everyday the 322** Streetlites are used which aren't high spec.
No, they don't have to be signature
Streetlite on 301.
PN03 ULU is on the 301.
Heard about that, never saw it on tracker though.
Quote from: Kevin2017 on March 05, 2018, 10:24:05 PM
Heard about that, never saw it on tracker though.
It was showing up as 205** (can't quite remember which exact fleet number now) on the tracker.
20740 is on the 16.
EU06 Kpa is on the 34 (with 16A on the blinds).
20885-4H nice enough solo
Quote from: V89MOA on March 06, 2018, 11:08:08 AM
20740 is on the 16.
EU06 Kpa is on the 34 (with 16A on the blinds).
I thought 34 was Redditch run not tividale
Quote from: Solo1 on March 06, 2018, 06:51:13 PM
I thought 34 was Redditch run not tividale
Yeah, the 34 is operated by Redditch.
Quote from: 2206 on March 06, 2018, 06:54:52 PM
Yeah, the 34 is operated by Redditch.
Not anymore. 34,38 & 69 have gone back to Tividale.
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 06, 2018, 08:37:15 PM
Not anymore. 34,38 & 69 have gone back to Tividale.
how come they have moved back
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 06, 2018, 08:37:15 PM
Not anymore. 34,38 & 69 have gone back to Tividale.
The 38 & 69 move to Igo from 29th April.
Quote from: Winston on March 06, 2018, 11:51:01 PM
The 38 & 69 move to Igo from 29th April.
Along with the 36 from Redditch.
The 654A is going to NX
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 07, 2018, 08:34:15 AM
Along with the 36 from Redditch.
The 654A is going to NX
It's the 54A, not the 654A!
Quote from: Jack on March 07, 2018, 01:43:09 PM
It's the 54A, not the 654A!
I was quoting the TfWM statutory information of tenders, that calls it the 654A, same with the tender specification. Therefore despite it being the 54A on bus, the tender spec is what I was going on
20979 - 16/W
Central Buses Plaxton on the 58 (Redditch) this evening...
Quote from: MW on March 08, 2018, 08:08:50 PM
Central Buses Plaxton on the 58 (Redditch) this evening...
Pointer or Trident?
Quote from: metrocity on March 08, 2018, 08:11:19 PM
Pointer or Trident?
Trident
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99180483@N03/25825455017
Long central dart-17
Now going on 142/257
PN03 UMJ is on the 301.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 10, 2018, 10:49:21 AM
PN03 UMJ is on the 301.
40630, still out now.
20975 - 42/43
20979 - 40
20982 - Tividale 25.
Has 20982 transferred to Tividale, or is it on loan from Redditch?
20982 was on the 25 today.
It was at the Fox and Goose at about 15:40 - 15:45 heading up the Bromford Lane, after finishing going of service towards Erdington, the 25 finishes at around 15:00, so it must have been about 40 minutes late. The tracker shows that 1 hour later its currently still out and shows it was on the 25 today and is going back towards Tividale on All Saints Way in West Bromwich.
Quote from: 2206 on March 10, 2018, 04:43:26 PM
20982 - Tividale 25.
Has 20982 transferred to Tividale, or is it on loan from Redditch?
20982 was on the 25 today.
It was at the Fox and Goose at about 15:40 - 15:45 heading up the Bromford Lane after finishing, going of service towards Erdington, the 25 finishes at around 15:00, so it must have been about 40 minutes late. The tracker shows that 1 hour later its currently still out and shows it was on the 25 today and is going back towards Tividale on All Saints Way in West Bromwich.
Did Redditch lose anything, when they lost the, 34, 38 and 69 to Tividale?
@Matt.N0056
Former Central Buses decker 301 on the 40, left West Brom 18:00
Quote from: 2206 on March 10, 2018, 05:02:05 PM
Did Redditch lose anything, when they lost the, 34, 38 and 69 to Tividale? @Matt.N0056
20974, 20977, 20978, 20980, 20982 & 30821
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 11, 2018, 11:02:31 AM
20974, 20977, 20978, 20980, 20982 & 30821
Thanks for the info.
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 11, 2018, 11:02:31 AM
20974, 20977, 20978, 20980, 20982 & 30821
Surprised it wasn't Solo's that left Redditch, in favour of standardizing Streetlites at Redditch.
Quote from: Winston on March 11, 2018, 02:00:41 PM
Surprised it wasn't Solo's that left Redditch, in favour of standardizing Streetlites at Redditch.
Reports on the ground are that the operating leases of the WF Streetlites are up anyway and are going back soon...
Quote from: Straightlines on March 11, 2018, 04:44:34 PM
Reports on the ground are that the operating leases of the WF Streetlites are up anyway and are going back soon...
Isn't that quite a large number of vehicles that need to go back if that's the case then?
Quote from: Straightlines on March 11, 2018, 04:44:34 PM
Reports on the ground are that the operating leases of the WF Streetlites are up anyway and are going back soon...
I thought the WF Streetlites were acquired from Mistral in 2013 rather than leased?
Rotala generally prefer to buy rather than lease. That said B9TL's / Gemini 40602-5 were leased & due to be returned off lease & were for sale, these are now been prepped for Preston & assumed to now be acquired.
20982 won't be included as that was acquired much more recently at the end of 2015.
Streetlite-002
Plaxton President bodied Trident 40631 (PN03 ULU) and Optare Versa YJ57 XVY are both on Tividale's 42 service.
ex Central Buses Dart has been on the 55 today
Quote from: OH25 on March 14, 2018, 07:54:20 PM
ex Central Buses Dart has been on the 55 today
An ex Central Versa was also on the 247 in Redditch (YJ57 XVX) in full Diamond' branding. Brings back memories of red Diamond !
Quote from: metrocity on March 15, 2018, 06:15:43 AM
An ex Central Versa was also on the 247 in Redditch (YJ57 XVX) in full Diamond' branding. Brings back memories of red Diamond !
YJ57XVW has been on there as well:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2054260804830391&set=p.2054260804830391&type=1&theater
Quote from: Winston on March 15, 2018, 09:23:30 AM
YJ57XVW has been on there as well:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2054260804830391&set=p.2054260804830391&type=1&theater
Lovely, the handwritten A4 sign offsets the tatty non-programmed Centrad blind perfectly!
Plaxton President/Trident 40632 is on the 226...
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
Plaxton President/Trident 40632 is on the 226...
Crickey there allocating these well
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 15, 2018, 04:44:52 PM
Crickey there allocating these well
Pity it couldn't happen every day :-)
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 15, 2018, 05:16:49 PM
Pity it couldn't happen every day :-)
Doesn't need to. A decker really isn't required on there at all.
Currently on the double decker on the 226, it's quite a bizarre working, plus still says central buses
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 15, 2018, 04:44:52 PM
Crickey there allocating these well
Quite right, 40630 did the 301, 40631 did the 40 and now 40632 on the 226! TBH it's nice seeing DD's on Diamond routes, I'm still waiting for one to get on the 4 and 4H. 4H preferably.
Quote from: Jack on March 15, 2018, 08:07:57 PM
Quite right, 40630 did the 301, 40631 did the 40 and now 40632 on the 226! TBH it's nice seeing DD's on Diamond routes, I'm still waiting for one to get on the 4 and 4H. 4H preferably.
I forgot to mention, 40632 actually got pulled off the 229 at Dudley so two unusual workings in one day for that vehicle. 40631 was on the 42 yesterday and on the 4 on Monday.
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2018, 08:12:55 PM
I forgot to mention, 40632 actually got pulled off the 229 at Dudley so two unusual workings in one day for that vehicle. 40631 was on the 42 yesterday and on the 4 on Monday.
Wow - they are getting round a bit. Yes I heard that one was on the 229, but didn't believe it. Doubt it will take long for one to get onto the 4H. I know it may never happen but one might get onto the 401E, doubt it though.
Quote from: Jack on March 15, 2018, 08:18:02 PM
Wow - they are getting round a bit. Yes I heard that one was on the 229, but didn't believe it. Doubt it will take long for one to get onto the 4H. I know it may never happen but one might get onto the 401E, doubt it though.
I'd laugh if one got loaned to Kidderminster and ends up on the 250/251
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 15, 2018, 09:06:43 PM
I'd laugh if one got loaned to Kidderminster and ends up on the 250/251
Lol if one was loaned to Kidderminster it would be fun to see one on the 192 or 202.
Quote from: Jack on March 15, 2018, 09:08:38 PM
Lol if one was loaned to Kidderminster it would be fun to see one on the 192 or 202.
Or the 2L.
The chances of one on the 4H are low considering there's usually only 1 or 2 vehicles that are needed that aren't route branded, e.g. Today 30822 and 30851
Quote from: 2206 on March 15, 2018, 09:09:51 PM
Or the 2L.
the 2L has not got long to go with diamond it , becomes the 292 with R&B travel of Clee hill in april see posts in april service changes
Quote from: Jack on March 15, 2018, 08:07:57 PM
Quite right, 40630 did the 301, 40631 did the 40 and now 40632 on the 226! TBH it's nice seeing DD's on Diamond routes, I'm still waiting for one to get on the 4 and 4H. 4H preferably.
PN03 ULU had a day on the 4 on Monday 12th March 2018. Here's my pic: https://flic.kr/p/25831ra
Mr Baker has confirmed that the Presidents will not go on the 4H because the parts in Halesowen area are arduous and he does not want them to be thrashed.
Quote from: P419 EJW on March 16, 2018, 10:20:53 AM
PN03 ULU had a day on the 4 on Monday 12th March 2018. Here's my pic: https://flic.kr/p/25831ra
Mr Baker has confirmed that the Presidents will not go on the 4H because the parts in Halesowen area are arduous and he does not want them to be thrashed.
*cough* photo links *cough* ;)
Quote from: P419 EJW on March 16, 2018, 10:20:53 AM
PN03 ULU had a day on the 4 on Monday 12th March 2018. Here's my pic: https://flic.kr/p/25831ra
Mr Baker has confirmed that the Presidents will not go on the 4H because the parts in Halesowen area are arduous and he does not want them to be thrashed.
Haha the fact that the 4H route is associated with thrashing makes me laugh
Quote from: Dom on March 16, 2018, 10:41:29 AM
*cough* photo links *cough* ;)
I don't see a problem for linking my Flickr picture,
@Dom. It was pertinent to the post.
Quote from: P419 EJW on March 16, 2018, 12:21:48 PM
I don't see a problem for linking my Flickr picture, @Dom. It was pertinent to the post.
Nice photo,
@P419 EJW. Looks extremely smart on the 4.
21003 was on 14 today
Quote from: Jack on March 16, 2018, 03:49:09 PM
Nice photo, @P419 EJW. Looks extremely smart on the 4.
Thank you,
@Jack. :) It was weird seeing that on the 4!
40630/32 - 42/43
@Winston stop deleting my posts! I've seen them both!
Stop lying, you're posting off the tracker again! We can see your location, Winston.
PN03 ULU is on 29 (Walsall - Blakenall).
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30002 on the 226 (1625 ex Merry Hill)
21107 (BU12LJV) on 82 to Coventry. Had to display 82 Tamworth lol. Should be on the 1825 88 from Solihull IF it stays on the same running board.
Quote from: MW on March 19, 2018, 04:41:37 PM
21107 (BU12LJV) on 82 to Coventry. Had to display 82 Tamworth lol. Should be on the 1825 88 from Solihull IF it stays on the same running board.
You really cannot even begin to comprehend what a shower of a Bus Operation this place is. Why not just reprogram the LED Displays?
Quote from: Straightlines on March 19, 2018, 05:53:36 PM
You really cannot even begin to comprehend what a shower of a Bus Operation this place is. Why not just reprogram the LED Displays?
They are being done. Hopefully will be finished this week.
31102-287 replaced 21021
MPD on the 16/W
30804-287
31102 replaced 30804
20574- 228
2110*- 228 branded replaced something on the 250
Ex CB 302 | TV229
Ex central buses on the 16 a currently leaving Birmingham City Centre
I have a snapshot of it
Quote from: Jordan on March 27, 2018, 10:25:58 AM
Ex central buses on the 16 a currently leaving Birmingham City Centre
it is YY16YJH
Quote from: Straightlines on March 19, 2018, 05:53:36 PM
You really cannot even begin to comprehend what a shower of a Bus Operation this place is. Why not just reprogram the LED Displays?
It's done now.
21107 on the 1650 82 from Cov.
40632 has made it onto 4H. What a great sight to see!! Now diamond and nx have deckers on 4H!!
20851-25
Double decker 40632 has made it on the 002.
Double decker on the 226
21021 on daytime 142 today. 21105 was on 125 I believe.
30903 is on the 16.
30905- 4H
Must say I like the front displays
21109 on 17 with paper display
The Volvo B7RLE/Optare thing is out in Solihull. Should do the 1825 88.
Quote from: MW on April 09, 2018, 05:57:17 PM
The Volvo B7RLE/Optare thing is out in Solihull. Should do the 1825 88.
30493. The Optare Esteem.
Ex Central Buses 215 on the 16W, 08:08 Old Square in Brum outbound
Quote from: Kevin on April 12, 2018, 08:10:09 AM
Ex Central Buses 215 on the 16W, 08:08 Old Square in Brum outbound
213 is on there too. A few are looking quite battered now
Quote from: John on April 12, 2018, 04:01:13 PM
213 is on there too. A few are looking quite battered now
They don't look as battered as 30825 and 30826, which seem to have been forgotten about.
Quote from: Jack on April 12, 2018, 07:25:52 PM
They don't look as battered as 30825 and 30826, which seem to have been forgotten about.
To be fair I couldn't care less about black diamond still going at least it's in a uniform livery
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 12, 2018, 09:24:42 PM
To be fair I couldn't care less about black diamond still going at least it's in a uniform livery
TBH Black Diamond livery is probably the smartest and my favourite Diamond livery, nicer than the current Diamond livery. Only downfall is it's hard to see the bus at night, then again you could say the exact same about an NX Platnium in pitch black.
Diamond liveried Optare Solo 20741 was on the 35 earlier. Made a nice change from seeing the usual ex Central Buses vehicles on there.
YX64 VLZ on the 50, left Moor St about 20 minutes ago.
30494 has been on the 146 today
20881- 4H
BU12 LJO is on the S3.
30822 on 303 (Bilston - County Bridge) yesterday 20/04
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on March 19, 2018, 07:17:20 PM
They are being done. Hopefully will be finished this week.
At least two Buses still running on the 50 today with paper destinations.
Quote from: Straightlines on April 22, 2018, 08:05:09 PM
At least two Buses still running on the 50 today with paper destinations.
Which ones?
Most buses have been programmed, all of the ex central buses are done. I've seen a picture of 30962 with paper in windscreen not sure why!!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 22, 2018, 08:30:19 PM
Which ones?
Most buses have been programmed, all of the ex central buses are done. I've seen a picture of 30962 with paper in windscreen not sure why!!
30962 has S2 on the front today with 50 on paper
30965 had Diamond Bus on front also with 50 on paper in windscreen
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on April 22, 2018, 08:37:55 PM
30962 has S2 on the front today with 50 on paper
30965 had Diamond Bus on front also with 50 on paper in windscreen
Both have been updated. Not sure why they've got paper destinations!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 22, 2018, 08:45:56 PM
Both have been updated. Not sure why they've got paper destinations!
30967s display was changing on its own on Moor St today, the driver was talking to a passenger while it was cycling between between 50 and Not In Service...
Quote from: V89MOA on April 22, 2018, 09:09:05 PM
30967s display was changing on its own on Moor St today, the driver was talking to a passenger while it was cycling between between 50 and Not In Service...
Yes, having issues with that one...
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 22, 2018, 09:15:15 PM
Yes, having issues with that one...
Are there any plans to replace those awful centrad displays eventually? Going by the performance so far they seem unreliable and are obviously non standard, not very driver friendly either!
Central Versa-002
30894-002
20977 is on the 55
30894,30211-002
30894 sounds awful too squeaky brakes and no power crawling up hills. Not good considering under Hanson's they were extremely quick motors.
30823 - 15
30854 was on the 74 earlier.
20739-002
20731-4H
31101-142
Optare Metrocity 30972 (YJ16 DDL) is/was on the 250 (Merry Hill-Wollaston Farm Circular) late this afternoon. It was in Stourbridge just after 5pm.
30509 - 68A/C
Currently parked up in Perry Barr Bus Station.
didnt relaise 30509 had been repaired gonna be tight round aston in that lol
Quote from: cris 99 on May 30, 2018, 03:21:03 PM
didnt relaise 30509 had been repaired gonna be tight round aston in that lol
I was suprised to see it. Not that tight, when NX did the 68/C an Omnilink did it in 2015, there is a photograph of it, can't remember which though.
30492 - 88
Quote from: Jack on May 30, 2018, 12:43:52 PM
30509 - 68A/C
Currently parked up in Perry Barr Bus Station.
It's only there as a shuttle. A driver uses it to go to Perry Barr from Tividale so as to cover breaks on 68a/c and then uses the bus on the 50 service.
Quote from: 4747 on May 31, 2018, 06:44:35 AM
It's only there as a shuttle. A driver uses it to go to Perry Barr from Tividale so as to cover breaks on 68a/c and then uses the bus on the 50 service.
Ahh thanks
@4747, 30509 was displaying 68A/C. Wouldn't it also cover the breaks on the 61?
There was a Streetlite on the 302 earlier.
WF Streetlite 20974 on the 226
Out of all the buses in garage 40630 has made it on the 4H!!
20543-002
20982 - 16/W
20977-4H
MPD is/was on the 34 earlier.
30929 on the 739 this morning vice the usual decker
3052* - 34
32216 - 30
30889 - 55
Value B7RLE on the 78 in Sutton
Quote from: John on July 02, 2018, 10:45:30 AM
Value B7RLE on the 78 in Sutton
Solo 30639 on there today
Unidentified Streetlite on Route 78 this evening
Quote from: metrocity on July 10, 2018, 07:24:26 PM
Unidentified Streetlite on Route 78 this evening
Was 20974 which is supposed to be withdrawn...
DF Streetlite was on the 30 earlier.
Quote from: Jack on July 21, 2018, 09:19:34 PM
DF Streetlite was on the 30 earlier.
And has been on for the past few weeks. Tends to be a DF Streetlite and 20884 now. Also, the S1 is often ran by 20027. Does the 8AM 50 from City to Maypole, then dead to Solihull to begin the S1 at 9.27, if I'm not mistaken.
Quote from: MW on July 21, 2018, 09:31:40 PM
And has been on for the past few weeks. Tends to be a DF Streetlite and 20884 now. Also, the S1 is often ran by 20027. Does the 8AM 50 from City to Maypole, then dead to Solihull to begin the S1 at 9.27, if I'm not mistaken.
From what I've seen on Saturdays the S1 tends to be a DF Streetlite, but no idea weekdays.
The 30 doesn't need a DF Streetlite at all, waste of a big bus.
Quote from: MW on July 21, 2018, 09:31:40 PM
And has been on for the past few weeks. Tends to be a DF Streetlite and 20884 now. Also, the S1 is often ran by 20027. Does the 8AM 50 from City to Maypole, then dead to Solihull to begin the S1 at 9.27, if I'm not mistaken.
The versa was on the s1 yesterday think it replaced a broken streetite
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 21, 2018, 09:44:05 PM
The versa was on the s1 yesterday think it replaced a broken streetite
There was one on it today, but didn't get the number.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 21, 2018, 09:44:05 PM
The versa was on the s1 yesterday think it replaced a broken streetite
Didn't replace a broken streetlite at all.
A ex Central bus is used on the S1, usually 30967 at the moment. If one is not available then a streetlite is normally used.
DF Streetlites are common on the 30s now due to the Emissions in Solihull; I arranged for a Euro4+ to
Be allocated from July, along side 20884, in order to ensure we are compliant before the change.
30030 on the 50 today :)
30858 is on the 78 Sutton - Queslett today
YY16 YJJ on the 16W at about 1530 this afternoon sorry I did not catch the fleet number
dont know why they seem to keep putting big buses on the 78 only needs a mini dart last week it was 30933 enviro 300 and that struggled
Quote from: cris 99 on August 01, 2018, 07:30:46 AM
dont know why they seem to keep putting big buses on the 78 only needs a mini dart last week it was 30933 enviro 300 and that struggled
It is quiet stupid. The full size singles struggle on the turns that only a big Dart can do or 30638/9. It doesn't even need a bugger bus than a LWB Dart or LWB Solo.
Quote from: Jack on August 01, 2018, 08:41:55 AM
It is quiet stupid. The full size singles struggle on the turns that only a big Dart can do or 30638/9. It doesn't even need a bugger bus than a LWB Dart or LWB Solo.
NXWM used to operate full length buses at one point when they operated the route many years ago as the 196 (Volvo B10BLE's) and Central Buses always used full size vehicles - neither seemed to struggle to do turns then. From what I have seen, there are occasional journeys which require a full size vehicle - mainly for school traffic.
You are right in holidays a SWB vehicle is probably sufficient but that would depend upon vehicle availability.
Quote from: metrocity on August 01, 2018, 11:08:11 AM
NXWM used to operate full length buses at one point when they operated the route many years ago as the 196 (Volvo B10BLE's) and Central Buses always used full size vehicles - neither seemed to struggle to do turns then. From what I have seen, there are occasional journeys which require a full size vehicle - mainly for school traffic.
You are right in holidays a SWB vehicle is probably sufficient but that would depend upon vehicle availability.
Central Buses did use the Tridents a few times. But yes it could run easily with an SWB bus during holidays.
21108 - 530 - I'm told this produces Solos most nights now.
BK10 MFY - 78
Former Central Buses 30897 on the 146, in city centre 17:35 with a paper "146" in the window
Quote from: Kevin on August 03, 2018, 05:38:29 PM
Former Central Buses 30897 on the 146, in city centre 17:35 with a paper "146" in the window
Not sure if there's a fault with that one, but not many people seem to realise that there's a power on/off switch for the Centrad unit on the dashboard, and just assume it's not working.
Quote from: MW on August 03, 2018, 05:55:11 PM
Not sure if there's a fault with that one, but not many people seem to realise that there's a power on/off switch for the Centrad unit on the dashboard, and just assume it's not working.
It's not there anymore!
@MW
20974 - 301
volvo B7RLE plaxton was in walsall at about 5 minutes ago on the 35
20975 - 302
40632 on 16W my friend texted me with a photo
streetlite on 302 today couldnt catch the fleet number
30961 and 30966 on 4H
30160 & 32310 on the 30 today.
Lowest and highest DF numerically :)
Quote from: MW on August 15, 2018, 05:45:37 PM
30160 & 32310 on the 30 today.
Lowest and highest DF numerically :)
When? I saw 20869 earlier.
Quote from: Jack on August 15, 2018, 06:30:52 PM
When? I saw 20869 earlier.
https://flic.kr/p/2a89xsr - 20869 got swapped for 30160 at 15:38
https://flic.kr/p/27n33wb - 20884 got swapped for 32310 at 10:58
Edit: I don't like Optares
Former Hansons SWB E200 on the 002 (too far away to ID properly) , 11:47 Bartley Green heading to Weoley Castle
Quote from: Kevin on August 17, 2018, 11:49:04 AM
Former Hansons SWB E200 on the 002 (too far away to ID properly) , 11:47 Bartley Green heading to Weoley Castle
20531, we can't be far from each other as I saw at Newman ;)
30491 - 29 (somebody must be brain dead putting a full size SD on here, it only needs SWB),
20203 was on the 50 earlier...
Quote from: Jack on August 17, 2018, 10:41:44 PM
30491 - 29 (somebody must be brain dead putting a full size SD on here, it only needs SWB),
Ye it was on for a couple of days thrashing it up profit street
Signature 30030 on the 50 today.
https://flic.kr/p/298TvYQ
Ex Central Buses Versa 30969 on 226
Do you get to choose what bus you can have MW. I no back in Perss Travel days you could just book on at depot an take a bus of your choice.
30852? - 78
30970 - 55
30804 - 287
30960 - 002
30963 - 4H
30961-302
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on August 24, 2018, 07:29:47 PM
30961-302
That's not unusual. Darts are common on the 302 (till the 2nd September), whatever livery they are in.
Quote from: Jack on August 24, 2018, 07:31:40 PM
That's not unusual. Darts are common on the 302 (till the 2nd September), whatever livery they are in.
Oh ok sorry
30893 - 4H
40630-4H
30887-4H
20001-4H
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 05, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
20001-4H
What is it with all the Darts on the 4H lately? Will it be a usual thing now?
Quote from: Jack on September 05, 2018, 08:26:33 PM
What is it with all the Darts on the 4H lately? Will it be a usual thing now?
Probably it depends one where the vechiels are parked if there's darts at the front I'm not surprised
Quote from: Jack on September 05, 2018, 08:26:33 PM
What is it with all the Darts on the 4H lately? Will it be a usual thing now?
Well when the value branded B7RLES and 13 plate B7RLES keep breaking down I suppose it gives them no choice. 30887 missed a trip today on 4H and so did 30942, oh and 30411 got replaced by 30807 I believe. Absolute joke nowadays
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 05, 2018, 09:40:17 PM
Well when the value branded B7RLES and 13 plate B7RLES keep breaking down I suppose it gives them no choice. 30887 missed a trip today on 4H and so did 30942, oh and 30411 got replaced by 30807 I believe. Absolute joke nowadays
I'm not complaining but diamond really need to get there maintenance sorting out no problem with the ex central buses as of yet but it's the diamond vechiels
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 05, 2018, 09:40:17 PM
Well when the value branded B7RLES and 13 plate B7RLES keep breaking down I suppose it gives them no choice. 30887 missed a trip today on 4H and so did 30942, oh and 30411 got replaced by 30807 I believe. Absolute joke nowadays
B7RLE's, unreliable? Never! 😂
On that note 20531 was on the 4 on Monday.
could be because the volvos 30938 30940-30943 are being painted for the 31/32
20850- 28A.
First Dart to ever get on that route in the time it has been operated out of Diamond, Redditch.
The last time a Dart would have been on that route as far as I am aware would have been back when Diamond operated the route out of Long Arce some years back when it was still the 98.
Seen at Heartlands at 09:50 (09:45 journey from Ward End to Small Heath).
Quote from: 2206 on September 07, 2018, 09:45:20 PM
20850- 28A.
First Dart to ever get on that route in the time it has been operated out of Diamond, Redditch.
The last time a Dart would have been on that route as far as I am aware would have been back when Diamond operated the route out of Long Arce some years back when it was still the 98.
Seen at Heartlands at 09:50 (09:45 journey from Ward End to Small Heath).
I'm by no means disputing you, however; How do you know that? Have you seen every single bus working since they've been operating it?
Quote from: Straightlines on September 07, 2018, 11:29:56 PM
I'm by no means disputing you, however; How do you know that? Have you seen every single bus working since they've been operating it?
Obviously I won't have seen them all and may have misssed one, but i've never seen a Dart before. Though i've seen lots of buses on there in the past and i've never seen anything but a Streetlite and Solos.
The Dart isn't compliant with the TFWM Tenders either, the TFWM tenders did state Euro 5 + vehicles should be used?
Quote from: 2206 on September 08, 2018, 08:49:16 AM
Obviously I won't have seen them all and may have misssed one, but i've never seen a Dart before. Though i've seen lots of buses on there in the past and i've never seen anything but a Streetlite and Solos.
I don't the Dart is compliant with the TFWM Tenders as its, the TFWM tenders did state Euro 5 + vehicles should be used?
Those Solos used on the 28A aren't Euro 5
30962 - S1 (had a paper number saying '1').
30502-16 unusually for a Sunday I think
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 09, 2018, 07:17:48 PM
30502-16 unusually for a Sunday I think
That would be really unusual, especially as the Tamworth 16 doesn't work Sunday's!
A Volvo on the 16 any day is the norm. Don't bother posting Tracker sightings.
Got a nice bus on the S3 tonight 👍🏼
Quote from: MW on September 11, 2018, 09:13:41 PM
Got a nice bus on the S3 tonight 👍🏼
I did see a Wessex liveried B7RLE (with Diamond fleetnames) on the Solihull Signature routes earlier, looked strange seeing it in Solihull, though I didn't check which one it was.
(08:40 - Solihull Town Centre - came into Solihull out of service).
30812.
Quote from: 2206 on September 11, 2018, 09:22:22 PM
I did see a Wessex liveried B7RLE (with Diamond fleetnames) on there earlier, looked strange seeing it in Solihull, though I didn't check which one it was.
(08:40 - Solihull Town Centre - came into Solihull out of service).
30812.
https://flic.kr/p/29ARrk4
Quote from: 2206 on September 11, 2018, 09:22:22 PM
I did see a Wessex liveried B7RLE (with Diamond fleetnames) on there earlier, looked strange seeing it in Solihull, though I didn't check which one it was.
(08:40 - Solihull Town Centre - came into Solihull out of service).
30812.
Replaced 30030 on the 82
30970 - 23 - 13:00 from Wednesbury
Strange seeing a Versa in Wednesbury
Solo 20056 on the full 4H, 15:18 journey from West Brom north
30408 and 20738 on the 31 today 20738 still displaying 301 on the display
20010 on the 002 earlier
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on September 19, 2018, 04:27:44 PM
30408 and 20738 on the 31 today 20738 still displaying 301 on the display
Thought
@Simon Dunn was getting that fixed?
Quote from: Westy on September 20, 2018, 08:39:26 PM
Thought @Simon Dunn was getting that fixed?
I think there's only the solos and ex central versas that still have the 301/302 on it from what I've seen
Quote from: Westy on September 20, 2018, 08:39:26 PM
Thought @Simon Dunn was getting that fixed?
They were supposed to be fixed last weekend.
I have been told the last buses were done last night
StreetLite on the 75 in Sutton
30809 on the 42/43 tonight friend just texted me
Lead to believe there was a Solo on the 108 this evening
Quote from: Kevin on October 04, 2018, 06:49:33 PM
Lead to believe there was a Solo on the 108 this evening
What's the 108's allocation now? When it moved back it was Solo, is it now full size singles?
Earlier today
30885-401E
30492 and another enviro 300 on the 29 also joined by a white optare solo SR
And a Dennis dart on the 4
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on October 06, 2018, 11:33:42 PM
Earlier today
30885-401E
30492 and another enviro 300 on the 29 also joined by a white optare solo SR
And a Dennis dart on the 4
Dennis Dart on the 4 is usual, that route seems to get anything.
30885 (SJ04 DVM) is on the 24 (Foxyards Estate-Merry Hill).
Quote from: Nathan on October 08, 2018, 01:41:07 PM
30885 (SJ04 DVM) is on the 24 (Foxyards Estate-Merry Hill).
Hopefully being driven by a skilled driver as that would be very tight on that route !
20883 on 4H. Haven't seen these solo SR in ages
20058 was on 16 today
Solo on S3W
https://flic.kr/p/NfznBB
A pulsar is on the S1 (Solihull Circular), 32121.
Volvo B7RLE Optare Esteem - S3W.
In Solihull at 08:35 going towards Wythall.
30493 - S3
Former Central Solo on the 31, 19:27 Bloxwich High Street outbound
I saw a central mini e200 running NIS around Birmingham today. Didn't catch any reg?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 30, 2018, 08:57:15 PM
I saw a central mini e200 running NIS around Birmingham today. Didn't catch any reg?
Why is that an 'Unusual working'?
Earlier today
30878-31/31
3048*-31/32
Not entirely sure if unusual or not, but a Solo is on the last 82 from Solihull, seen in Meriden 18:25 far too dark to ID properly but Tracker suggests 20912
Quote from: Kevin on November 03, 2018, 06:29:29 PM
Not entirely sure if unusual or not, but a Solo is on the last 82 from Solihull, seen in Meriden 18:25 far too dark to ID properly but Tracker suggests 20912
Yes it's me.
3:10:18
30502-31/32
30970-31/32
Strata 21209 on daytime 226 + a Primo
Quote from: Winston on November 05, 2018, 04:26:45 PM
Strata 21209 on daytime 226 + a Primo
Well they've strayed already 🤔
30489-74
On the way back from my school football match and saw a mellow strato in Wolverhampton tracker suggested on the 26A is this right
21208 I think it said
Yes that is correct nothing unusual about this as they appear almost anyway now
Quote from: mark114 on November 09, 2018, 07:31:19 PM
Yes that is correct nothing unusual about this as they appear almost anyway now
Oh ok I didn't know
That's ok no problem
Metrocity on 192 now that's rare
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on November 09, 2018, 07:39:15 PM
Oh ok I didn't know
Mellor Strata*
The 26A comes off the 23 (Portobello-Wednesbury) so is meant to be one.
All 10 of these new mini buses will be on the road on monday
A photo has been posted on the "West Midlands Transport" Facebook group of 21213 which is currently on the 31/2 tonight.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 11, 2018, 11:25:06 PM
A photo has been posted on the "West Midlands Transport" Facebook group of 21213 which is currently on the 31/2 tonight.
Aww I can't see it I'm not aloud on Facebook my mom has to join the group aswell
One of the minibuses was on the 40 this morning.
Wonder why the mellor is on 40¬ on the Walsall service
Quote from: Solo1 on November 15, 2018, 10:04:48 AM
Wonder why the mellor is on 40¬ on the Walsall service
Because there is a 40 in a morning goes onto the 30/74A apparently.
Mellor mini LS68FOP on 61 service in Wolverhampton
30949 on 35A to leighswood
Ex central buses e200 on the 42 around 3pm in Dudley
226 branded Solo SR on the 24, just left Dudley towards Foxyards.
30852-29
Signature 32307 on the Coventry 1 this pm.
21206 is on the 29 today.
30816 - WB42
WMB 31/2 branded 30942 did the final Diamond 29 trip earlier this evening. It was a last minute replacement for the original bus and original driver who was meant to operate the journey.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on November 30, 2018, 08:47:09 PM
WMB 31/2 branded 30942 did the final Diamond 29 trip earlier this evening. It was a last minute replacement for the original bus and original driver who was meant to operate the journey.
Do we know why he didn't I think the original was 30807 which I got on this morning
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on November 30, 2018, 09:42:58 PM
Do we know why he didn't I think the original was 30807 which I got on this morning
It was involved in an accident
Quote from: 4747 on December 01, 2018, 05:22:22 PM
It was involved in an accident
With a car or another bus if u know
Quote from: 4747 on December 01, 2018, 05:22:22 PM
It was involved in an accident
@4747 No it wasn't. It was 21008 that was involved in an accident. 30807 was still running at 18:10 when I saw it leave Walsall.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on December 02, 2018, 12:42:07 AM
@4747 No it wasn't. It was 21008 that was involved in an accident. 30807 was still running at 18:10 when I saw it leave Walsall.
The driver of the bus that was meant to do the last 29 had the RTC(with a car) hence why a 31/2 vehicle and driver covered it.
30859 - WB42
E300(blue) on the 42 last night seems to be a lot of non wmb buses on there lately
Quote from: Jack6101 on December 07, 2018, 05:56:01 AM
E300(blue) on the 42 last night seems to be a lot of non wmb buses on there lately
From nx also important to note
Quote from: Kevin2017 on December 07, 2018, 06:28:41 PM
That young boy racer Luke Fleming crashed into a parked car :D that's the 3rd accident he has now. surprised they let him back on the road!
I'm not sure it's fair to name alleged drivers involved with RTA's on this forum. Although admin may take a different view
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 07, 2018, 08:35:55 AM
From nx also important to note
At least NX's are the right colour! :P
Quote from: StourValley98 on December 10, 2018, 11:41:31 AM
At least NX's are the right colour! :P
This, in my opinion, is a huge part of the problem that TfWM have chosen a livery almost identical to the area's main operator for these services. Whilst I can see some logic in a single livery I strongly feel that a neutral colur should have been chosen. I'm sure passengers on the 31/32, 42/43 think they are getting on a NX bus when a Diamond turns up. I know the company name appears on the vehicles but does the average passenger look for that detail?
Quote from: fleetline6477 on December 10, 2018, 10:36:14 PM
This, in my opinion, is a huge part of the problem that TfWM have chosen a livery almost identical to the area's main operator for these services. Whilst I can see some logic in a single livery I strongly feel that a neutral colur should have been chosen. I'm sure passengers on the 31/32, 42/43 think they are getting on a NX bus when a Diamond turns up. I know the company name appears on the vehicles but does the average passenger look for that detail?
You then have the same (bland) branding style being rolled out onto the new NX deliveries too just to confuse people further...
Solo on the 74
Solo SR on the 35 maybe 20883
21110 - 78
Metrocity 30973 on the 42/43 at Kidderminster today
Long ex Central dart AE06 ZBT is on the 16W.
Streetlite 30529 was on loan from Redditch to Tividale today and was on the 74 between Walsall and Gillity Village earlier on.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on December 28, 2018, 11:59:28 PM
Streetlite 30529 was on loan from Redditch to Tividale today and was on the 74 between Walsall and Gillity Village earlier on.
I think it's actually a transfer to Tividale, with Redditch receiving 30408 as a replacement, 30528/9 are due to be returned off lease imminently.
An Esteem was flying through Solihull town centre earlier on the 82. Today
Quote from: Jack on December 29, 2018, 07:08:44 PM
An Esteem was flying through Solihull town centre earlier on the 82. Today
There was one on the 82 yesterday (Friday) as well.
30408, I think.
29/12/18
30490 was on the 401E
30949 on 16
Quote from: mrboshell on January 04, 2019, 02:58:38 PM
30949 on 16
Is 30949 still red/silver ex Wessex base colours?
Quote from: mrboshell on January 04, 2019, 02:58:38 PM
30949 on 16
Not unusual. Wessex liveried 30502 is usual on the 16 (50 too).
Quote from: Jack on January 04, 2019, 04:27:15 PM
Not unusual. Wessex liveried 30502 is usual on the 16 (50 too).
Think he means the fact it's Wessex colour
20870 - S1 (with a non working front display).
30408 - 82
30493 or 30494 - S15
30965 - S3
Quote from: Jack on January 05, 2019, 05:40:32 PM
20870 - S1 (with a non working front display).
30408 - 82
30493 or 30494 - S15
30965 - S3
30493 was the one on the 88/S11/S15
Yesterday's S3/S3W were
21107
30167
30404
32213
32307
Would have been 21107 you saw, which I later had on the S2.
https://flic.kr/p/QgoFaH
Surprised you didn't notice the other 82 yesterday, which was Kidderminster's 30815.
Quote from: MW on January 06, 2019, 11:01:40 AM
30493 was the one on the 88/S11/S15
Yesterday's S3/S3W were
21107
30167
30404
32213
32307
Would have been 21107 you saw, which I later had on the S2.
https://flic.kr/p/QgoFaH
Surprised you didn't notice the other 82 yesterday, which was Kidderminster's 30815.
I'm 99% sure it was a '63' plate E200, though it could of been 21107
Quote from: MW on January 06, 2019, 11:01:40 AM
Surprised you didn't notice the other 82 yesterday, which was Kidderminster's 30815.
Saw FJ57 CYS on 82 yesterday in Solihull with paper "82". I just searched it on Flickr and it's 30815. It explains a lot as to why it had paper 82 - I assumed the LED display was broken.
Quote from: P419 EJW on January 06, 2019, 01:37:04 PM
Saw FJ57 CYS on 82 yesterday in Solihull with paper "82". I just searched it on Flickr and it's 30815. It explains a lot as to why it had paper 82 - I assumed the LED display was broken.
Or didn't have the 82 display
21009 - S1.
30815 is on the 82 again today.
30051 branded 226 bus on the 24
2 breakdowns on the 4H today's service. 30491 replaced something and 20745 has replaced 30854.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 14, 2019, 07:01:29 PM
2 breakdowns on the 4H today's service. 30491 replaced something and 20745 has replaced 30854.
How's an E300 on the 4H unusual?
Quote from: Jack on January 14, 2019, 07:14:03 PM
How's an E300 on the 4H unusual?
It wasn't that I was refering to, it was the fact that 2 breakdowns in 1 day with the 'most reliable buses in the fleet'
30964 - WB42
20888-002
30030 made it into Birmingham today on the 146
Strata 21208 was on the 4 earlier...Apparently it had come off the 124 earlier on in the day.
4 branded volvo 30943 BK13NZU on 78 today sutton coldfield - streetly
30809 on the 401E
30962 - S3/S3W
002 solo 20745 yesterday
Enviro 200 30964 (YX63 ZXK) is on the 4H.
Quote from: Nathan on January 21, 2019, 11:38:26 AM
Enviro 200 30964 (YX63 ZXK) is on the 4H.
30120 is also on 4H caught both
30969 on the 4H
30812? - 82
30969 - 50
Enviro200 was on the 4H today
21210-31
Solo-146
Ex Central '16' plate E200 on the 50.
20870 - 88/S11/S15
30962 - 30
30494 - S2
21209 on the 4H. First time I think very rare. Must have replaced something
20839-35
SOLO SR-35
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on February 07, 2019, 10:36:52 PM
20839-35
SOLO SR-35
The 35 gets anything and everything, although I'm yet to see a Primo get onto it 8)
30969 - 4H
30878-31/32
30973 on the 142
Metrocity 30974 is on the 251.
Quote from: John on February 12, 2019, 01:13:24 PM
30973 on the 142
E200 was on there earlier. Does seem a very problematic e200 that one. 20734 has been working the 142 for most of last week
30974 on 142 running 30 mins late
21106-23/36
32223 was on the 74 yesterday in Walsall.
21213 - WB40
I know these will crop up everywhere now but a first for me to see.
30974 on the 1731 202 off Halesowen
20869 - S2
20870 - S2
30812 - 82
32101 - 88/S11/S15
Quote from: Jack on February 16, 2019, 12:19:26 PM
20870 - S2
30812 - 82
32101 - 88/S11/S15
Is that you taking photos in Solihull?
I've been snapped 3 times now
Quote from: MW on February 16, 2019, 12:30:51 PM
Is that you taking photos in Solihull?
I've been snapped 3 times now
Nope.
31102 on the 146 today. Must be a recent transfer/loan to Redditch
Enviro 200 21106 (BU12 LJN) is on the 63/4/5 circuit in Wolverhampton today.
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on February 18, 2019, 04:37:36 PM
31102 on the 146 today. Must be a recent transfer/loan to Redditch
I thinks it's only on loan.
20869 - S2
30807 - 82
30406 on the Coventry 1 this afternoon
30972 on 250 today
32223 on the 31/32
30816-401E
20739-4H
30812 - 30 from Acocks Grn to Solihull.
30860-31/32
32223 -31/32
30504 - X30
30940 (31/32 branded livery) was on the 43 earlier.
30970 and a Centro were on WB42 earlier today.
MPD on 530's last night vice Mellor.
2 ex 'Royales' on the Walsall 31 & 32 (or as my sister used to call them '70's porn buses' , due to the black with red bits leather seats!)
( She doesnt get out much! LOL)
So are the regular vehicles off the road or on another route instead?
20840 replaced 30833 on 4H
20736-16
30961 - 401E
Quote from: Jack on March 09, 2019, 12:54:14 PM
30961 - 401E
Ex central darts are near enough always on that route every time I see them
30822-31/32
Metrocity 30974 is on the 657 (Stourbridge to Kingswinford).
30970-31/32
21214-23/36
Usually in the hands of solos
21217 (KD68 DVF) - Mercedes/ Mellor Strata was on the 08:08 route 70 from Astwood Bank to Redditch this morning.
30852 - 43A, just seen near Loxdale towards West Bromwich.
Quote from: StourValley98 on March 25, 2019, 05:49:16 PM
30882 - WB42
Posted in the wrong thread yesterday evening!
20885 and 20886 have replaced 30411 and 30412 on the 4H. What about that for numbering haha.
Mellor Strata - 146
There was a Solo on the 50 this afternoon, didn't catch the fleet number or reg.
Looked a bit out of place among the Streetlites and ADL Enviro400s (NX's obviously)!
30491 - WB42
Was showing not in service, now has 42 blind up but it's for the one to Brownshill Green :o
Quote from: StourValley98 on April 02, 2019, 04:25:27 PM
30491 - WB42
Was showing not in service, now has 42 blind up but it's for the one to Brownshill Green :o
I thought that one had been transferred to Redditch? That would explain the Redditch 42 being in the LED blinds
Quote from: Winston on April 02, 2019, 04:32:26 PM
I thought that one had been transferred to Redditch? That would explain the Redditch 42 being in the LED blinds
That's what I thought too, so it's either back at Tividale or on loan.
Quote from: StourValley98 on April 02, 2019, 05:01:11 PM
That's what I thought too, so it's either back at Tividale or on loan.
Or was only a loan to Redditch ?
Quote from: Winston on April 02, 2019, 05:14:25 PM
Or was only a loan to Redditch ?
I'm lead to believe 30856 is now at Redditch
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on April 02, 2019, 05:21:38 PM
I'm lead to believe 30856 is now at Redditch
Cheers - as in 30856 was swapped with 30491 ?
Quote from: Winston on April 02, 2019, 05:24:08 PM
Cheers - as in 30856 was swapped with 30491 ?
Appears that way, not 100% sure though
As well as Redditch having 30856 they also have 30972
Quote from: Midland_Buses on April 03, 2019, 10:03:50 PM
As well as Redditch having 30856 they also have 30972
I'd have thought that 30972 is only a loan from Kiddi.
Unless plans have changed, the Metrocities are meant to be being repainted in to two-tone livery and staying at Kiddi
Yeh it is on loan, 856 is also on loan
Quote from: Midland_Buses on April 03, 2019, 10:13:48 PM
Yeh it is on loan, 856 is also on loan
Did Redditch not gain any extra transfers to cover the igo 19?
I also see that Diamond takeover the 145/145A from next Mon
Quote from: Winston on April 03, 2019, 10:27:04 PM
Did Redditch not gain any extra transfers to cover the igo 19?
I also see that Diamond takeover the 145/145A from next Mon
What are they using on the 19?
On the 19 Solo & saw ex central buses envrio on the other day not sure on the other ones
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 03, 2019, 10:36:45 PM
What are they using on the 19?
Mix of Solos, a Streetlite, and an E200 yesterday
30970 - 68A/68C
30851-31/32 is about to do the last journey from lower farm to walsall
30969-31/32
002 branded Volvo on the 35A
30807-24
Ex Central '16' plate on the 16/16W.
30002 - 24 (Foxyards Estate - Merry Hill)
MAN Centro 30120 was on the 31/32 earlier.
30886 and 30802 on 4H
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 18, 2019, 03:50:34 PM
30886 and 30802 on 4H
Is a Centro on a route that has Centro's daily very unusual? Also the MAN Centro's seem to be spread out more now and don't stick to the 40 that much.
Quote from: Jack on April 19, 2019, 11:24:32 AM
Is a Centro on a route that has Centro's daily very unusual? Also the MAN Centro's seem to be spread out more now and don't stick to the 40 that much.
It's not just a centro though. It's a MAN centro which is very unusual
Quote from: Michael Bevan on April 17, 2019, 09:03:59 PM
MAN Centro 30120 was on the 31/32 earlier.
30878 was on there yesterday while 30851 was on the 326
30964 - 24
125 branded on 192
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 26, 2019, 04:38:06 PM
125 branded on 192
One of the metrocitys is on the 125
Solo SR on 226
Whats happened to 20166 which doesn't appear to have been in service for a short while
30969-326
30969 - 4H
Headed into West Brom but still showing Walsall on the blind.
30970 - 4
Seen at Stone Cross headed towards West Brom.
30858 - WB42
20167 (226 branded Streetlite) - 229
MAN Centro 30802 - 16/16W
UID Streetlite - Tividale 4/4H
30880 - 42 Tipton
223 32236.
30810 - 31
30929-35 saw it in Walsall
20164 (226 branded Streetlite) - 4
Seen parked up in West Bromwich
Quote from: StourValley98 on May 26, 2019, 03:27:15 PM
20164 (226 branded Streetlite) - 4
Seen parked up in West Bromwich
Hi mate its not unusual now on a sunday to see that as on a sunday ut will come off the 4 to do a 226 thats y the brabded bus is oj there if that makes sense
@StourValley98
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on May 26, 2019, 08:29:43 PM
Hi mate its not unusual now on a sunday to see that as on a sunday ut will come off the 4 to do a 226 thats y the brabded bus is oj there if that makes sense @StourValley98
Assuming you only know that after i mentioned it on a Facebook post... 😂 or you avidly monitor the tracker. It comes out just after lunch from observation, does 4's for the afternoon, then ends up on the 226 on Sunday evening, hence why it's usually 226 branding
@StourValley98. Hope that helps :)
Quote from: Nathan on May 26, 2019, 08:41:02 PM
Assuming you only know that after i mentioned it on a Facebook post... 😂 or you avidly monitor the tracker. It comes out just after lunch from observation, does 4's for the afternoon, then ends up on the 226 on Sunday evening, hence why it's usually 226 branding @StourValley98. Hope that helps :)
I do the monitor the tracker and I never saw your post on there
Ex central buses E200 on the 42( Dudley -West Brom)
30878-31/32
Streetlite 30167 on a 75 to Sutton; haven't seen a Streetlite on there before!
20164 (226 Branded) - 78 Sutton to Streetly
21205 was on the 3 in kidderminster yesterday,
32221 was on the 10 in kidderminster today
I spotted one of those Mellor minibuses in Kings Heath earlier on the 50! ???
Quote from: Stu on June 21, 2019, 07:23:42 PM
I spotted one of those Mellor minibuses in Kings Heath earlier on the 50! ???
Think they're peak only 50 journies that move on to a tendered route
Quote from: Winston on June 21, 2019, 07:29:12 PM
Think they're peak only 50 journies that move on to a tendered route
This was about 6:30pm, it was heading towards city.
Quote from: Stu on June 21, 2019, 07:35:39 PM
This was about 6:30pm, it was heading towards city.
Comes off the 69
30888-4H
30858 replaced by 21212 I'm led to believe
30961-4H
30964-4H
20159 (226 branded Streetlite) was on the 78 in Sutton Coldfield yesterday afternoon.
21226 on the 002
E200 30977 on 002
21220-002
According to Diamond Bus Tracker & Bustimes.org:
Signature Citaro 30030 is on the 146
edit: both now appear to say 30030 is on the 42 in Coventry.
@CL - No tracker obs to be posted, sightings with your own eyes only, Winston
apologies - duly noted
Quote from: CL on August 02, 2019, 10:39:29 AM
According to Diamond Bus Tracker & Bustimes.org:
Signature Citaro 30030 is on the 146
edit: both now appear to say 30030 is on the 42 in Coventry.
@CL - No tracker obs to be posted, sightings with your own eyes only, Winston
The recent Rotala transfers list suggests that both Citaro's are/will be moving up north for the Bolton takeover.
Quote from: willr7 on August 02, 2019, 05:45:41 PM
The recent Rotala transfers list suggests that both Citaro's are/will be moving up north for the Bolton takeover.
No, they're eventually joining the rest of the Citaro's at Preston with the Omnilinks to release 6 x 16 plt Streetlites to Bolton
Quote from: Winston on August 02, 2019, 09:39:07 PM
No, they're eventually joining the rest of the Citaro's at Preston with the Omnilinks to release 6 x 16 plt Streetlites to Bolton
Thank you, That makes more sense.
Optare versa's 30404/5 are also listed as transferring from Redditch to Bolton but are they also intended for Preston or will they join Diamond NW considering they have hybrid versa's 30140-3 currently based at Atherton.
Quote from: willr7 on August 03, 2019, 10:33:52 AM
Thank you, That makes more sense.
Optare versa's 30404/5 are also listed as transferring from Redditch to Bolton but are they also intended for Preston or will they join Diamond NW considering they have hybrid versa's 30140-3 currently based at Atherton.
Yes, that's what Rotala's Fleetlist says, but not all are final allocations. Not sure on the 2 x Redditch Versa's.
E300 30946 on the 145 today
First time I've seen one on there but may have happened before
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on August 03, 2019, 03:04:45 PM
E300 30946 on the 145 today
First time I've seen one on there but may have happened before
I assume it's because some of KR's Omnilinks have moved north.
Quote from: Winston on August 03, 2019, 03:10:02 PM
I assume it's because some of KR's Omnilinks have moved north.
Yeh I was thinking the same too. Nice to see a Transbus E300 in this part of Birmingham again as they were once regulars on the 144 & 145 under First days
Quote from: Winston on August 03, 2019, 03:10:02 PM
I assume it's because some of KR's Omnilinks have moved north.
think all the omnilinks have gone or going to the north west including the one that went back down to houndslow
21228 is on the 108.
32237 is on the 74.
Streetlite 32216 on Coventry 1
30969 - 42
30302 - 31
30507-4
32237 on 4H
3223* on 16
32234 and 32235 were on the Wednesbury 23 earlier today, with 32233 also on the Walsall 74. 31/32 branded 30940 was also noted on the 43.
Just noted a Wright streetlite on the 35 to Lichfield. I believe it had 226 branding
226 branded 20167 is on the 89 today.
21227-4H
21215 on the 50.
Quote from: Busboy105 on October 22, 2019, 04:52:00 PM
21215 on the 50.
It'll be 21216. Although for future reference it's booked, the buses on the 69 (and 34) do evening peak 50 trips. Usually one on in the early Morning's too.
Quote from: V89MOA on October 22, 2019, 05:01:40 PM
It'll be 21216. Although for future reference it's booked, the buses on the 69 (and 34) do evening peak 50 trips. Usually one on in the early Morning's too.
Ok, thanks for the clarification. When I saw it, I was like why has Diamond put a minibus on one of their popular routes? Surely it will fill up quickly.
226 branded 20164 is on the 17:25 108 this evening.
30961 replaced 30809 on 4H
30526 replaced 30807 on 4H
30885 is on the 108 this afternoon for one trip. Operating the 16:05 departure from Birmingham.
30409 - 002
Quote from: Jack on October 31, 2019, 03:28:35 PM
30409 - 002
Those get about hell of a lot now, get put on 16's and 40's too
30960,30963 and 30893 on 002. Lot of darts getting on there recently
32233 is on the 88 this evening.
20001-4H
30961-002
30832, 30887 and 30969 are all on the 002.
20164 on the 224 (Sedgley to Bilston)
30888/30929 - 002
20167 on the 74, and 20163 on the 3(0)1 this morning.
31/32 branded B7 on the 226 today
Couldnt see the number due to my aging eyesight but an 54 Dart is unusually on the 002 just departed Halesowen Bus Station for Merry Hill - I can now update it, its KP54BYZ because I am on it leaving Weoley Castle now !
Quote from: richardjones210368 on January 11, 2020, 12:34:11 PM
Couldnt see the number due to my aging eyesight but an 54 Dart is unusually on the 002 just departed Halesowen Bus Station for Merry Hill - I can now update it, its KP54BYZ because I am on it leaving Weoley Castle now !
The 002 always has one non-Streetlite most days I've noticed.
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 04:19:58 PM
The 002 always has one non-Streetlite most days I've noticed.
Because the 226 gets the streetlite missing of the 002. When all 226 branded are on 226, all streetlites will be on 002
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 04:19:58 PM
The 002 always has one non-Streetlite most days I've noticed.
But not usually a Dart its usually a B7 or a Plaxton Centro theres no need to diss my first ever Noteworthy Working
@Jack as a regular user of the 002 a Dart is highly unusual unless you can tell me different......
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 04:40:20 PM
Because the 226 gets the streetlite missing of the 002. When all 226 branded are on 226, all streetlites will be on 002
Agreed the 226 is anTfWM Bus Partnership route remember so gets first pick of the Streetlites despite
@Jack comment the last time I had a Dart on the 002 it was in GoAhead Red Black & White colours!!!!
Quote from: richardjones210368 on January 11, 2020, 05:55:11 PM
Agreed the 226 is anTfWM Bus Partnership route remember so gets first pick of the Streetlites despite @Jack comment the last time I had a Dart on the 002 it was in GoAhead Red Black & White colours!!!!
Darts are regularly on 002 again. 30963 spent ages on there a few months ago
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 06:10:21 PM
Darts are regularly on 002 again. 30963 spent ages on there a few months ago
Perhaps your right I am not going to dispute your thoughts I actually use the 002 twice a week it was a very very pleseant surprise and lovley to get a Dart today the only time in the last 18 months I have been on Diamond Dart was on the 192 whatever you say I stand by my comment unless you are calling me liar the last time I got on a Dart on the 002 it was a GoAhead Coloured Dart or else I wouldnt report it I cant even recall ever at all getting on a Black Diamond Dart but I will check my diary records and note any correction in this thread as I note every Diamond Bus I board in my diarys as for my regular use of the 002 if its not a Streetlite its always been a Plaxton Centro the previous regulars or a B7 as a regular user of the 002 a Dennis Dart is a Noteworthy Working well for me anyway despite your comments which I respect but disagree with from my own personal experience of the 002.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 06:10:21 PM
Darts are regularly on 002 again. 30963 spent ages on there a few months ago
30887 was on it last Friday with the exception of the rattlebox. (30929)
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 08:29:37 PM
30887 was on it last Friday with the exception of the rattlebox. (30929)
I never get a Dart on the 002 & 4H so 30887 was a real treat today I loved enjoying the rock hard urban 75 seats reminded me so much of Petes Travel and the feeling of light and spaciousness the Dart was so much the 80s & 90s bus and isnt 30887 a posh bus I am sure it started its life in the very leafy and posh Home Counties.
Quote from: richardjones210368 on January 11, 2020, 08:37:01 PM
I never get a Dart on the 002 & 4H so 30887 was a real treat today I loved enjoying the rock hard urban 75 seats reminded me so much of Petes Travel and the feeling of light and spaciousness the Dart was so much the 80s & 90s bus and isnt 30887 a posh bus I am sure it started its life in the very leafy and posh Home Counties.
Urban 90 seats. The ex Hanson's vehicles were much better darts. 1550 and 1551 - diamond 30893 and 30894
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 08:52:29 PM
Urban 90 seats. The ex Hanson's vehicles were much better darts. 1550 and 1551 - diamond 30893 and 30894
Yes I fully agree some of us are old enough to remember Urban 75 seats they were even harder!
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 08:52:29 PM
Urban 90 seats. The ex Hanson's vehicles were much better darts. 1550 and 1551 - diamond 30893 and 30894
30893 doesn't seem to be in the best of conditions now...
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 08:56:37 PM
30893 doesn't seem to be in the best of conditions now...
The driver belted it down Manor Way but I agree it has seen better days but it was great to enjoy a Dart again a bus of its day and my past and a design classic.
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 08:56:37 PM
30893 doesn't seem to be in the best of conditions now...
I liked 30439 the most. Truly brilliant bus that one. Long been gone however.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 09:16:09 PM
I liked 30439 the most. Truly brilliant bus that one. Long been gone however.
Great bus mate if I remember right it was retrimmed with Rotala red seat covers on the Urban 90s which you are right on and could it shift long gone but I agree a truly brilliant bus think it was at Redditch in Black Diamond colours when Redditch was Red Diamond then.
Quote from: richardjones210368 on January 11, 2020, 09:24:01 PM
Great bus mate if I remember right it was retrimmed with Rotala red seat covers on the Urban 90s which you are right on and could it shift long gone but I agree a truly brilliant bus think it was at Redditch in Black Diamond colours when Redditch was Red Diamond then.
That's right. Then there was ludlows darts too. I bet we have differing opinions on those mind
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 09:45:24 PM
That's right. Then there was ludlows darts too. I bet we have differing opinions on those mind
Ha Ha never used Ludlows Darts save the ones that ended up with Diamond which were pretty decent I admit my new years resolution I am trying not to suggest NXWM are the sperm of the devil & Diamond are on the yellow brick rd Ive done Ludlows to the death mate I do love Diamond but even I have to admit without Ludlows I doubt I would have been on the 002 today such an easy link to Weoley Castle.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 11, 2020, 09:16:09 PM
I liked 30439 the most. Truly brilliant bus that one. Long been gone however.
I agree - 30426 was a beast too, I have to say I do miss the Euro 2 Dart's loads now.
Quote from: Jack on January 11, 2020, 10:08:53 PM
I agree - 30426 was a beast too, I have to say I do miss the Euro 2 Dart's loads now.
Fully agree
@Jack
30961 and 30963-4H
21217 on 146
E200 on 25 (Fox and Goose - Erdington) yesterday this is a very unusual working, are they trying out different buses on this route last week there was a dart on there a few times??
226 branded 20161 is on route 326
Dart paradise on the 4H-30887,30960,30961 and 20001
228 liveried E220 21104 on the 182 in Bromsgrove lunchtime today. Usually a Solo working.
Quote from: Jack D on January 24, 2020, 10:37:33 AM
E200 on 25 (Fox and Goose - Erdington) yesterday this is a very unusual working, are they trying out different buses on this route last week there was a dart on there a few times??
There was a Dart on there this morning.
Saw one at Washwood Heath Road, Fox and Goose this morning.
21018-002
Quote from: Trident 4194 on February 12, 2020, 12:14:48 PM
21018-002
Surprised that's still running about, oldest Dart they have left.
Quote from: Jack on February 12, 2020, 10:02:01 PM
Surprised that's still running about, oldest Dart they have left.
I doubt it has long left
20164-002
Meanwhile a 32*** is on 226
30960 on 002 on a Sunday. Guess streetlites need a rest
21227 sent out first thing on a 4H. Looks to have been replaced by 3063*
30833 - 002
20840-4H
21219 is on the 28A today. First one of these I've seen on there in some time.
Mellor on 4H this evening
30051 on 142
Mellor Strata minibus on the 25 today. At Ward End at 12:00.
21226 I think. Normally its a Solo 100% of the time.
At least 2 Solo's on the 4H, one is 20490 in new livery, the one before was in old allover blue
Quote from: Winston on July 21, 2020, 10:40:00 AM
At least 2 Solo's on the 4H, one is 20490 in new livery, the one before was in old allover blue
20732 is the other one. I suppose they really don't need to worry about what vehicle is allocated with a 10 min frequency
30961 - 16
Lots of solos on the 4H today. Presumably due to the high frequency on a Saturday the solos cope fine
Streetlite SN68AHB 32236 is on the Ward End 25. which is a first as well, usually small solos.
20490 - 31/32
30886 - 31/32
30806 (https://flic.kr/p/2m1FZRV) - 16
32218 (Redditch StreetLite) is currently on the 002 on a peak dupe.
Was on 4947 this evening on the 55 and a Diamond Mellor Minibus passed the other way on the 16.
Tracker says it was 21226.
Quote from: 2206 on July 07, 2021, 06:57:15 PM
Was on 4947 this evening on the 55 and a Diamond Mellor Minibus passed the other way on the 16.
Tracker says it was 21226.
Was one on there yesterday evening also
226 branded 20164 on 16
Quote from: samuel derrington on July 08, 2021, 08:17:01 PM
226 branded 20164 on 16
Streetlite on a Streetlite operated route...
It was said that the 226 Streetlites will be used on the 16 when theres not enough of the 20 plates... route branded off route perhaps not unusual...
20886 - 31/32 (Replaced 30923)
40 branded 32310 is on the 89 (Old Oscott-Erdington) today.
20053 and 20887 are both on the 31/32
30969 and 30806 - 31/32
Mellor on 35
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 25, 2021, 01:44:57 PM
Mellor on 35
that would be 21209 also 20886 is on the other 35 aswell
Not sure how unusual this is but 20989 has been seen recently on the Bromsgrove on-demand service aswell as one of the KD68DV* batch.
20989 is tividale based & on 61 in Perry bar 2 at Redditch for Bromsgrove on demand
Tividale based 16 branded 32318 is on Redditch 50 this afternoon along with 32233 (not really as noteworthy though although it is another Tividale vehicle).
21225 - 4H
Quote from: DJ on September 28, 2021, 05:59:01 PM
21225 - 4H
I'm unsure what the hell is going on with the 4H running boards. If you look there has been a few mellors that seem to do peak boards. Solos are now a common occurrence on the 4H too.
31/32 branded Streetlite was on the 50 earlier today
Quote from: OH25 on October 22, 2021, 11:15:05 PM
31/32 branded Streetlite was on the 50 earlier today
One on there today too. 32238.
21106 and 20839 where both on the 31 today
Quote from: WMT3000 on October 23, 2021, 05:56:23 PM
One on there today too. 32238.
I understand that some/all of the 50 may have moved from Redditch to Tividale. Not sure why.
Quote from: winston on October 24, 2021, 02:04:24 PM
I understand that some/all of the 50 may have moved from Redditch to Tividale. Not sure why.
I did notice the other day a 50 journey went back to tividale depot which I thought was strange
31/32 branded 32238 is on various Redditch locals today (11/51/52A/57/58).
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 24, 2021, 02:28:11 PM
31/32 branded 32238 is on various Redditch locals today (11/51/52A/57/58).
And Redditch Streetlite 32228 was last on the 31
21227 is on 31 PM Peak
30963 - 42/43
32221- 125 branded was on the 303 yesterday 11/11/21.
Diamond Electric 30804 is on the 89 today.
31/32 branded 30926 is on the 89/889 this afternoon.
31/32 branded 30169 is on the 74.
32308 on 4H with no working destination blinds.
32238 (31/32 branded Streetlite) has been on the 002 today
Quote from: Raedwald on November 27, 2021, 05:18:51 PM
32238 (31/32 branded Streetlite) has been on the 002 today
Streetlite on a Streetlite route?
32308 is tracking as being on Wolverhampton locals
Quote from: Raedwald on November 27, 2021, 05:18:51 PM
32238 (31/32 branded Streetlite) has been on the 002 today
Surely the point of listing this as an unusual working is due to the branding not the vehicle type
Dart 30888 on 96 today.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on January 10, 2022, 04:30:17 PM
Dart 30888 on 96 today.
I had it on there today, displayed 'Diamond Buses' all day. It also got stuck doing the left turn from Summer Road to Sutton New Road in Erdington, ended up having to reverse back to complete the turn thanks to the shoddy turning circle!
21223 - WB42
Mellor on 4H this afternoon
Melllor on the last 303 to Worcester today. 17:40 departure from Kiddy.
21214 - 31/32
30170 - 35A
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on February 08, 2022, 05:08:28 PM
30170 - 35A
The 35's do tend to get anything alongside the E200's to be honest - half the time they are off on other routes themselves!
Quote from: Jack on February 08, 2022, 08:21:59 PM
The 35's do tend to get anything alongside the E200's to be honest - half the time they are off on other routes themselves!
Just thought id mention it since its the longer varient of the streetlite aswell as been branded for WMB
I do keep a close on eye on what the 35's get but thank you anyway
Quote from: Martin on January 10, 2022, 11:40:22 PM
Melllor on the last 303 to Worcester today. 17:40 departure from Kiddy.
Quite regular often comes off the Stourbridge 298/299.
20051 - 31/32
30805 - 31/32
One of the electric man buses on the 226 30302
40726 - 50
40726 has been on the Kidderminster 3 and associated 52 workings to and from Redditch, currently on its way back to Redditch on the 52 if anyone wants to see it!
Quote from: D10 on June 03, 2022, 03:18:56 PM40726 has been on the Kidderminster 3 and associated 52 workings to and from Redditch, currently on its way back to Redditch on the 52 if anyone wants to see it!
Luckily it was mine on the 11:10 52 from Redditch. I have to say there was a fair few looks when it arrived into Kidderminster and whilst going through Stourport on the 3.
Ex Johnsons Omnilink 30123 is on the 50/X50.
Ex Claribel's Optare Versa 30414 was on the 125 earlier.
42/43 branded B7RLE 30925 at Tyburn Road/Kingsbury Road junction on the 96 heading towards Erdington at 17:40.
30897 is on the X20
There's a red West Midlands branded Diamond currently plying its trade on the 96 today. Just seen it on Burtons Way, confused the crap out of me when I saw the colour until I noticed the Diamond badge on the front.
One of Bromsgroves "Dial a Ride" Mercedes mini-buses on a 145 working around tea time today.
32136 YJ14CCE (https://www.trainbasher.com/yj14cce/) was on the 226 today
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on August 01, 2022, 11:14:35 PMOne of Bromsgroves "Dial a Ride" Mercedes mini-buses on a 145 working around tea time today.
And a similar vehicle on the 202 this morning.
20179 on the X16/25/94 operating from Tamworth today.
Normally mellor 21211. Destination display also was blank/not working on 20179 when I saw it.
30414 was on the 303 Kidderminster to Worcester yesterday and I sampled it on the 12:30 departure from Worcester and I must say it's the best bus I have been on in years it was extremely quick and comfortable.
21225 on the 326 journey (1536 from Bilston) I normally catch.
(In fact, I haven't seen a Mellor on the 326 for ages, as I used to see one come through Willenhall on the first journey from Bilston on a morning, which became the 0745 from Bloxwich, then ISTR reading some Mellors got transferred to Nw, so that working became mainly Solo operated!)
Solo 20057 on the 25/94 today.
This working has been a Mellor for ages.
21227 is on 18
20010 on 16A
i cant see how a mellor on the 18 is unusual when its only been running 3 days. And another one tonight so maybe its a regular thing ?
Quote from: cris 99 on January 04, 2023, 07:56:36 PMi cant see how a mellor on the 18 is unusual when its only been running 3 days. And another one tonight so maybe its a regular thing ?
Two Streetlites and a Mellor on today so perhaps the Mellor continues into the evening alone?
40625 spent today on the 82/229 after covering rail replacement this morning.
SN68 AJA on the A15
B7RLE 30826 on the 18 with only 'Diamond Midlands' on the destination display
Quote from: winston on February 02, 2023, 06:14:13 PMB7RLE 30826 on the 18 with only 'Diamond Midlands' on the destination display
Me and my partner saw that in Merry Hill earlier and having looked on bustimes and discovered it was on the 18 I'm very surprised as I would of assumed that would of been a Euro 6 contract like everything else but as typical with Diamond there philosophy sometimes is "we don't care" a bus is a bus and in some aspects that's NOT always the correct attitude
Quote from: winston on February 02, 2023, 06:14:13 PMB7RLE 30826 on the 18 with only 'Diamond Midlands' on the destination display
I reported this vehicle to Diamond management via another thread on here as on Monday it was running with a blank blind on the 17 towards Stourbridge.
Volvo's are out on TfWM contracted routes:
30821 on 5
30880 on 17
Quote from: winston on February 11, 2023, 01:33:59 PMVolvo's are out on TfWM contracted routes:
30821 on 5
30880 on 17
Neither of which are Euro 6! & according to the tracker (but that's not always accurate as we know) 30850 did a trip on the 16 last night and apparently it was a change bus...
Quote from: hlliwmai on February 11, 2023, 01:42:25 PMNeither of which are Euro 6! & according to the tracker (but that's not always accurate as we know) 30850 did a trip on the 16 last night and apparently it was a change bus...
They're not Euro 6.
Non Euro 6 buses can be used on TfWM contracted routes for first 3 months only
30411 on the 226
SN68AHS - A15
Solo 20912 is on the 142A
Quote from: winston on March 29, 2023, 12:15:03 PMSolo 20912 is on the 142A
Looked like 20868 was on the 142 as well. From bus times it looks like 1 streetlite and 1 e200 got replaced
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 29, 2023, 08:33:51 PMLooked like 20868 was on the 142 as well. From bus times it looks like 1 streetlite and 1 e200 got replaced
20869 you mean
4 x Solo's out on the 4H today, 3 of them are the smallest 27 seaters with single door leaf. (20050/51 & 53)
40826 is on the 42 not long left West Bromwich for Tipton , first time?
32133 on the 16A (not rare but not very often it happens anymore)
Quote from: Busses_transport_ on July 05, 2023, 03:27:19 PM32133 on the 16A (not rare but not very often it happens anymore)
So what was the point in posting it? Singles appear on the PM peak so it's not noteworthy.
Streetdeck 40819 is out on the 18, passed it in Cradley Heath not so long ago
Quote from: winston on August 24, 2023, 08:52:07 PMStreetdeck 40819 is out on the 18, passed it in Cradley Heath not so long ago
Ahh yes. I'm sure that's a low bridge route?
Quote from: BusDriverBosh on August 24, 2023, 09:07:45 PMAhh yes. I'm sure that's a low bridge route?
Nx have used deckers on the 18 before...
QuoteAhh yes. I'm sure that's a low bridge route?
It's the Diamond 17 that goes under a low bridge in Cradley (ironically the one that 4253 got deroofed on back in 2009... ironically the billboard near it had an advert for Nationwide "strong... stable..."!
Solo 20887 on the 002
30706 - 002
Quote from: MasterPlan on September 04, 2023, 07:17:24 AM30706 - 002
Does the 002 not get occasional single decks on it anymore? The 16A has a Single Decker in it nearly everyday.
Quote from: Jack on September 04, 2023, 08:12:29 AMDoes the 002 not get occasional single decks on it anymore? The 16A has a Single Decker in it nearly everyday.
Yes, there's now often more single deckers on the 002 than double deckers the past couple of weeks, since 2 x Tividale Streetdecks transferred to Burton & two more are being prep'd for Manchesters interim fleet.
There seems to be issues with the 002 currently, only 3 of the usual 5 buses tracking.
(edit 40819 has been removed from Diamonds fleetlist on bustimes, but is still in service today on the 002 - so there's 4 of 5 buses tracking)
The 002 operated by the streetdecks was the most reliable I've ever seen it. Let's hope sticking these older buses on won't impact it's reliability
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 04, 2023, 10:53:05 AMThe 002 operated by the streetdecks was the most reliable I've ever seen it. Let's hope sticking these older buses on won't impact it's reliability
The Streetdecks going to Manchester will return Jan 2024 onwards, i.e. once the new ADL E200MMC's are delivered & *may* be joined by the additional 5 x Streetdecks 40825/28/33/40/43 which have been retained by Rotala, but stayed at Bolton rather than transferring to the West Midlands with the rest.
Quote from: Jack on September 04, 2023, 08:12:29 AMDoes the 002 not get occasional single decks on it anymore? The 16A has a Single Decker in it nearly everyday.
As Winston has said, it has had more recently, but prior to that it was pretty much all streetdeck.
20740 on the 16A today.
40829 was on the 45,weirdly enough it was displaying the 96E to the fort on its display a route that would turn it into an open topper!
30709 - 54
Wonder how that's going to get round Handsworth Word.
Quote from: Jack on November 07, 2023, 07:11:38 AM30709 - 54
Wonder how that's going to get round Handsworth Word.
Well that's NOT Euro 6 and I'm pretty sure that route is a Euro 6 Contract I could be wrong
Quote from: hlliwmai on November 07, 2023, 11:01:38 AMWell that's NOT Euro 6 and I'm pretty sure that route is a Euro 6 Contract I could be wrong
I'm pretty sure the ex London E200's are all Euro 6.
Quote from: Jack on November 07, 2023, 11:09:43 AMI'm pretty sure the ex London E200's are all Euro 6.
A good way to check is the 'Brum Breathes' website
And no, LJ09 KPF isn't euro 6
Quote from: Tony on November 07, 2023, 11:46:21 AMA good way to check is the 'Brum Breathes' website
And no, LJ09 KPF isn't euro 6
Rotala's fleetlist has 30709 + all the other ex Little Gem E200's & VDL SB180 down as retrofitted Euro 6 - they were acquired specifically for that reason i.e. to provide short term Euro 6 cover to allow West Midlands based Euro 6 Streetlites & Streetdecks to go on loan to Manchester until their new fleet arrive.
Quote from: winston on November 07, 2023, 11:55:46 AMRotala's fleetlist has 30709 + all the other ex Little Gem E200's & VDL SB180 down as retrofitted Euro 6 - they were acquired specifically for that reason i.e. to provide short term Euro 6 cover to allow West Midlands based Euro 6 Streetlites & Streetdecks to go on loan to Manchester until their new fleet arrive.
Looks like DVSA haven't been notified then as it requires payment into the Birmingham CAZ
https://vehiclecheck.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/air_zones/compliance
Quote from: Tony on November 07, 2023, 12:05:55 PMLooks like DVSA haven't been notified then as it requires payment into the Birmingham CAZ
https://vehiclecheck.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/air_zones/compliance
I've just checked a few other random examples & they're saying they're not Euro 6 too.
Quote from: Tony on November 07, 2023, 11:46:21 AMA good way to check is the 'Brum Breathes' website
And no, LJ09 KPF isn't euro 6
thank you
@Tony I didn't think it was; this being Diamond they will probably say "it was that bus or nothing" which if so I find incredibly hard to believe
Quote from: hlliwmai on November 07, 2023, 01:34:29 PMthank you @Tony I didn't think it was; this being Diamond they will probably say "it was that bus or nothing" which if so I find incredibly hard to believe
Okay so would you rather the service run or not? Personally I'd rather it run and i'm sure so would regular passengers so there's no missing service.
Quote from: hlliwmai on November 07, 2023, 01:34:29 PMthank you @Tony I didn't think it was; this being Diamond they will probably say "it was that bus or nothing" which if so I find incredibly hard to believe
Rotala acquired all the buses from Goodwins on the basis they were already Euro 6 retrofitted.
They are currently dealing with the issues as to why they're not re-registered as Euro 6 compliant.
I believe 21217 is on the 202
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 13, 2024, 04:55:32 PMI believe 21217 is on the 202
Confirmed ! When I first saw it I thought was on the Bromsgrove dial a ride service. :smiley:
21226 - 16A on Sunday evening.
QuoteI believe 21217 is on the 202
21217 is on the 52 right now. Very interesting (and stupid) allocation.