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Started by jc, June 06, 2014, 10:08:06 AM

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Quote from: cris 99 on July 27, 2018, 12:00:42 PM
tividale loan volvo  30525 BX62FEU is currently operating S1 Solihull damsonwood circular today

On Monday 23rd it was on 57/58 circulars in Redditch.

Sandy Lane

BX62 FEU on the Coventry X30 this afternoon. Luxury compared to what normally turns up. Hope it is long term move.

Jack

Quote from: Sandy Lane on July 31, 2018, 05:48:30 PM
BX62 FEU on the Coventry X30 this afternoon. Luxury compared to what normally turns up. Hope it is long term move.
It's a loan.

Saw it on S11 earlier.

Sandy Lane

32212 X30 looks dead and parked up at Cov station.

2206

20982 is back at Redditch and it was on the 30 today.
Local Routes
94/95, 11A/11C, 28.

MW

Quote from: 2206 on September 28, 2018, 09:25:29 PM
20982 is back at Redditch and it was on the 30 today.

On loan as far as I'm aware. Was on the 30 yesterday too, along with 20052. 20884 made a return today though

winston

Quote from: MW on September 28, 2018, 09:30:24 PM
On loan as far as I'm aware. Was on the 30 yesterday too, along with 20052. 20884 made a return today though

Have all the Wessex B7RLE's arrived / entered service now?

MW

Quote from: Winston on September 28, 2018, 10:06:38 PM
Have all the Wessex B7RLE's arrived / entered service now?

I don't think so. 30501 & 30812 are in service, and I'm pretty sure 30503 is lurking around too. Not seen any of the others. 30501 tends to be kept in Redditch, and 30812 ventures out a bit more. These Volvos are far superior to the Streetlites, and they're 7-8 years older! I haven't seen any of the 30160-30164 batch in a week or so, so I'm guessing they've all gone to Tividale now.

Meanwhile, 30019 is in the main yard so I'd imagine it'll be ready soon.

winston

Quote from: MW on September 28, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
I don't think so. 30501 & 30812 are in service, and I'm pretty sure 30503 is lurking around too. Not seen any of the others. 30501 tends to be kept in Redditch, and 30812 ventures out a bit more. These Volvos are far superior to the Streetlites, and they're 7-8 years older! I haven't seen any of the 30160-30164 batch in a week or so, so I'm guessing they've all gone to Tividale now.

Meanwhile, 30019 is in the main yard so I'd imagine it'll be ready soon.

Yes, I've seen a picture of 30503 as a recent arrival at Redditch earlier this week.

30019 should make a useful return.

I'm not a fan of earlier Streetlites, the Diamler one's sound more robust, but B7RLE wins hands down

Dylanbusboy45

A visit to Redditch today provided 30501/3/4 all on the 58 with a Central Versa, and another on the 57. 30812 appeared just before I left at 1245 to operate the 70 - looks very smart with full Diamond logos. No sign of 30507 in service, but could see a Citaro in the depot from the Bus Station, and I can't find any photos of 507 with Diamond so @MW was right about it not being in service. I suspect some will be used on the 50 tomorrow, at least I'm hoping they are  ;)

MW

Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on September 29, 2018, 02:20:26 PM
A visit to Redditch today provided 30501/3/4 all on the 58 with a Central Versa, and another on the 57. 30812 appeared just before I left at 1245 to operate the 70 - looks very smart with full Diamond logos. No sign of 30507 in service, but could see a Citaro in the depot from the Bus Station, and I can't find any photos of 507 with Diamond so @MW was right about it not being in service. I suspect some will be used on the 50 tomorrow, at least I'm hoping they are  ;)

The Citaro is 30019. The other (30030) is inside Church Road. I'm on the 50 tomorrow I think. I'd like to get 30812 but we shall see if it's available.

Dylanbusboy45

Quote from: MW on September 29, 2018, 03:07:55 PM
The Citaro is 30019. The other (30030) is inside Church Road. I'm on the 50 tomorrow I think. I'd like to get 30812 but we shall see if it's available.

Ok thanks for the info. I may photograph your bus tomorrow then  ;D

Jack


Matt.N0056

Quote from: Jack on September 29, 2018, 06:21:27 PM
20982 was on the 30 again today.

That's the route is allocated to while it's at Redditch

MW

Quote from: Winston on September 28, 2018, 10:33:18 PM
I'm not a fan of earlier Streetlites, the Diamler one's sound more robust, but B7RLE wins hands down

Yeah I see what you mean. The earlier ones have less power, bar 30167/168. 32217 is easily the best 65 plate one, in terms of acceleration.

But yeah, the Daimler ones can definitely take a beating and keep on going as opposed to the Cummins ones.

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