I'll start this off with one from yesterday
1870 on the 18
1542 on the 12
44xx (think it was 4415 well it was an old livery and an alx400) on the 9A. Rare to see double deckers on the 9 or the 9A.
A Merc 405N on 6 6A
483X on 7
4687 on 9 9A
6020 on 21
I saw a B7 ALX on the 9A back in the summer if that counts for anything
1604 on 20 20A 20E
1565 1566 1625 on 10
4842 (Branded 21) on 5
6018 on 21
1564 10
1598 8 8A
1602 10
1612 10
1625 6 6A
6018 21
4218 on 900 (Second time visit to Coventry this year)
1557 on 10
4830 on 12
6019 on 21
Quote from: Daniel541 on December 20, 2012, 02:42:47 PM
1557 on 10
4830 on 12
6019 on 21
Bendis on the 21 are NOT unusual workings! - you post one every day to prove it!
Quote from: Daniel541 on December 20, 2012, 02:42:47 PM
1557 on 10
4830 on 12
6019 on 21
All these are regular workings, 4830 is either on the 12 or the 21 and mercs and tridents/alx400 operate on the 10 and like mentioned the 21 see's bendi's quite a lot.
Tony, Ash
Thank I am understand now! When I going to City Centre make sure I will see types of vehicle on different route. Thank
1703 had a day out in the country reaching (Royal) Leamington Spa on route 11 today.
I'll kick it off.
A Volvo B7TL/ALX400 (think it was 4417) on 8/8A
Trident on 9/9A
The ALX400 on the 9/9A was 4411. The only unbranded Enviro 4830 was also on the 9/9A today.
Merc 1570 on 13
Scanias 1869 and 1870 have lost their branding for route 20. On 1869 you still can just make out National Express Coventry on bodyside panels but its nowhere near as bad panels where Travel Coventry fleetnames have been removed.
4691 on 6 6A
1558 on 21 (6013 has breakdown in Willenhall and Cover bus 1558 on 21)
10/1/13
1625 on 6 6A
1874 on 11 12 (Due to 4418 was breakdown)
4691 on 6 6A
11/1/13
1597 on 8 8A
1874 on 11 12 with all day
4830 on 6 6A
4690 on 6 6A
15/1/13
Scania 1870 on 16 16A am peak
Scania 1870 on 6 6A from mid morning
Mercs 1548, 1564 and 1569 on 12 am peak
CCT liveried 4453 lasted all day on 13 13A without breaking down!
16/1/2013
1563 on 6 6A
1566 on 20 20A 20E
More 16/11/2013
4830 (Unbranded Enviro) on 16S then 10 out all evening.
4203 (ALX 400) on 21 emerged to cover a missing bus and out all evening.
4693 (Gemini) on 11 12 out all evening.
1609 (Merc) on 12 peak
17/01/2013
1572 on 11 12
1569 n 1602 on 20 20A 20E
1875 (Bernard Delaney) on 13
4452 and Other Trident on 21- There are 9 Enivro400 on 21 and 6020 on 21
4840 (branded 21) on 11 12 - There are two Enivro400 on 11 12 - 4830 n 4840
More 17/1/13
1680 (Merc) on 12 pm peak.
(21 branded Enviros) on 11 and 12 were at the cost of journeys not operating on the 21, despite 6013 entering the fray.
20/1/2013
Scania 1864 on 13
Scania 1873 on 16
4693 on the 42 then later on the 7
6020 not unusual but having a day on the 21
Yeah, It seems like the 21 is slowly going back to Bendy bus operation.
I'm still remember 6019 is most enter service on the 21 in 2012. Just a bit change sentence and make sure understand it :)
I'm suggests all driver of NXC should be trained on Double Decker, Single Decker, Midibuses and Artics.
Quote from: Daniel541 on January 21, 2013, 09:12:02 PM
Yeah, It seems like the 21 is slowly going back to Bendy bus operation.
Hardly! As I stated before there are two running boards (maximum) that can have bendibuses on. The regular drivers on the 21 are not bendi trained.
It should be remembered that those two boards are only ones that don't also work peak journeys on route 7 and there is more to operating a route than vehicle type training. Bendy buses need additional space at stops and the ability for passengers to alight from the rear door onto an adjacent pavement. The interworking with another route brings sensible operational efficiencies aligned to passenger loadings.
23/01/2013
1595 on 21 (due to I think so 4837 was breakdown)
1874 on 18/A (due to 1542 was breakdown in Pool Meadow)
24/01/2013
1869 on 6 6A
4215 on 21 (due to 483X was breakdown)
4415 on 4
Quote from: Daniel541 on January 24, 2013, 04:45:14 PM
24/01/2013
1869 on 6 6A
4215 on 21 (due to 483X was breakdown)
4415 on 4
Quote from: Daniel541 on January 23, 2013, 12:52:17 PM
23/01/2013
1595 on 21 (due to I think so 4837 was breakdown)
1874 on 18/A (due to 1542 was breakdown in Pool Meadow)
Over the last two days 2 breakdowns of the enviro400's at Coventry been noted, are this batch of enviro400 not that reliable as I saw a 51 branded enviro broken down in Walsall a couple of weeks back.
Quote from: Tony on January 21, 2013, 09:37:37 PMAs I stated before there are two running boards (maximum) that can have bendibuses on.
Is this due to interworking?
24/11/2013
4416 (ALX400) on 4.
4840 (21 branded Enviro) 12 on pm peak jnys towards city that run back dead.
4690 (Gemini) on 16/A.
4215 (ALX400) on 21 (On one of the Bendibus workings, the other was working was 6013)
The bendibuses and other types are used on 21s to counteract a vehicle shortage. This has not been helped by an accident witnessed by the writer in Quinton Road when B6 586 on route 3 suffered lower panel damage when stuck by a car pulling out of Stoney Road.
Yesterday
4840 (Branded 21) on the 11 12 in night service!
25/01/2013
586 on 18/A
586 had shiny new lower offside panels after the previous days episode and worked 2S and 5E before getting to 18.
26/01/2013
1603 on 6/6A
26/01/13:
1595 on the 21
More 26/11/2013
4452 (ALX400) on 9/A during daytime.
4832 and 4842 (21 branded Enviros) on 10.
28/01/2013
586 on 12 evening peak
1558 on 4
1868 on 5
more 28/1/2013
was 662 the B6 on 12 in the pm peak?
other notable workings
4206 (ALX 400) on 21
4695 (Gemini) 9A and 12 pm peak
4453 (Coventry Corporation ALX400) worked on the 9C as the last part of 12 board in am peak.
I can't remember which one B6LE on 12 peak pm!
29/01/2013
1557 replacement for faulty 1610 on the 20/A/E!
1703 on 6 6A
4211/4214 on 21
4451 on 4
More 29/01/2013
4421 (ALX 400) on 4 replaced later 6017 (bendi)
4832 (21 branded Enviro) on 12 am
4842 (21 branded Enviro) on 13E and 12 am, 8S and 5E pm
1864 (Scania) 23S and 13 pm
4206 on 5 all day (last one out)
4453 (Coventry Corporation ALX 400) appeared on 9C second day running!
30/01/2013
1603 on 8/A
4208/4216 on 4
4415 on 5
4401/4420 on 21
4694 on 7
Late Saturday night in the car saw a NXC bus in a red and cream livery supporting 100 years of transport or something. I think it was a 12 or something it was on the A45 at the Sainsburys/Pizza Hut/ KFC retail park place.
4415 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8429671973
Also, Travel DeCourcey Trident 814 was on the 585
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8429684635
That would be 11X from Leamington Spa to Coventry via A45
its not only Birmingham garages that are short of buses!
4216 (ALX 400) on 4 was replaced later 4206 (ALX 400)
1604, 1547, 1571 and 1655 on 10
4415 on 5 all day (last one out) as illustrated by John above
4453 (Coventry Corporation ALX 400) had a more mundane day on 6/6A
the gem of the day
4694 (Gemini) on 7 (almost last bus out) spent the whole day doing the on the hour departures to Brownshill Green.
All Single deck Scanias were in service and ran as booked thirteen on the 20 and two of them on the 1. First time no Mercs on 20s on a weekday for ages.
YX55 FSA (Ring and Ride) is on the rail replacement shuttle 5e for service 5.
4221 on the 4
1597 (Merc) on 1
1636 (Merc) on 13/13A. Only four of the nine Gemini workings on the 13 had them allocated, all others covered by ALX400s
1603 (Merc) 23S, 19 pm peak
1876 (Scania) on 16S, 10 pm peak
4224 (ALX 400) on 4 til mid afternoon
4409 and 4421 (ALX 400s) on 21
4687 (Gemini) on 6S and 11,12 out til close of traffic
4694 (Gemini) on 771 schoolbus and 16, 16A (last 16 out. This seems to be a bus of last resort!)
4832 (21 brand Enviro) 23S, 13 pm peak
4842 (21 brand Enviro) on 10
01/02/2013 (February already!)
586 (B6) on 2........662 on 3 as usual
4319/4454 (ALX 400s) on 4
1565 (Merc) on 19 then daytime 20
6014 (Bendy) on 21
4453 (CCT livery) on the 9C for the third day this week!
01/02/2013 more
586 (B6) on 2 didn't last the distance and subbed in late afternoon by a merc
1680 (Merc) on 19 pm
02/02/2013 (Saturday)
4830 (Enviro) on 10
1594 (Merc) on 20
1877 (Scania) subbed onto 6 to replace 4410
JoNi - Bendis on the 21 are not unusual workings and Mercs on the 10 are not unusual working!
1555 on the 13
4696 on the 6 6A
1877 on the 19
4453 on the 7
1555 (Merc) on 12 am peak
1595 (Merc) on 23S and 13 pm peak
1680 (Merc) subbed onto 21 during pm peak
4693 (Gemini) on 16S and 12 pm peak
After the network review last year every working on the 10 was converted to ALX 400 Tridents/Volvos, even when the extra bus was added to combat late running. This capacity increase was presumably to cope with additional passengers from the Henley Road area after the network was "modernised" by the withdrawl of the 33 from Bell Green. With Mercs now used on 10, passengers are forced to stand on a bus that is too small! I'm sure they're happy with this normal operation!! ;)
Quote from: JoNi on February 04, 2013, 11:12:49 PM
1555 (Merc) on 12 am peak
1595 (Merc) on 23S and 13 pm peak
1680 (Merc) subbed onto 21 during pm peak
4693 (Gemini) on 16S and 12 pm peak
After the network review last year every working on the 10 was converted to ALX 400 Tridents/Volvos, even when the extra bus was added to combat late running. This capacity increase was presumably to cope with additional passengers from the Henley Road area after the network was "modernised" by the withdrawl of the 33 from Bell Green. With Mercs now used on 10, passengers are forced to stand on a bus that is too small! I'm sure they're happy with this normal operation!! ;)
I was on 1598 on the 9 today and was full standing only until the city centre then was 3 quarters full to Green Lane. What happened to A-Line working on the 10 did they withdraw off the service and are they still in business.
Yes they're still in business. They only seem to operate the 735 to Corley area under tender to Warwickshire county council. It is a Solo presumably owned by the council. Peak hour journeys are worked from/to Nuneaton by De Courcey using a Dennis Trident to cope with school children.
They no longer run the 10 in Coventry, the 101 from Coventry to Rugby or their 4 in Rugby. Don't know the dates of withdrawl.
Quote from: JoNi on February 05, 2013, 12:05:46 AM
Yes they're still in business. They only seem to operate the 735 to Corley area under tender to Warwickshire county council. It is a Solo presumably owned by the council. Peak hour journeys are worked from/to Nuneaton by De Courcey using a Dennis Trident to cope with school children.
They no longer run the 10 in Coventry, the 101 from Coventry to Rugby or their 4 in Rugby. Don't know the dates of withdrawl.
Ok thank you, JoNi
Quote from: monkeyjoe on January 30, 2013, 06:29:20 PM
Late Saturday night in the car saw a NXC bus in a red and cream livery supporting 100 years of transport or something. I think it was a 12 or something it was on the A45 at the Sainsburys/Pizza Hut/ KFC retail park place.
That'll be 4453:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/7457555672/in/set-72157630812625290/
05/02/2013
1591 on the 20/A/E
1605 on the 20/A/E
More 05/02/2013
1550 (Merc) on the 12 am peak
1571 (Merc) on the 12 pm peak and scheduled to be out until midnight.
06/02/2013
1550 on the 4
1571 on the 20/A/E
1636 on the 6 6A in pm.
More 06/02/2013
4420 (ALX 400) on 9/A (last 9 out of garage)
4692 (Gemini) on 11/12 am peak
4692 (Gemini) on 23S and 19 pm peak
07/02/2013
Pretty quiet day with most routes having correct vehicle types with 4 mercs on 10, 4830 on 11 and 6017 on 21.
More unusual
1579 (Merc) on 20/A/E
1870 (Scania) replaced branded Enviro on 21 around lunchtime
4689 (Gemini) on 10E and 10 pm until the close of traffic
4692 (Gemini) on 8S and 12 pm peak
4830 on the 8
6012 having a day on the 21
08/02/2013
1656 on the 20/A/E.
4830 on the 11 am then on the 8/A.
Ash- 6012 are not on the 21 and working on the 4! 6015 on the 21!
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 08, 2013, 03:55:56 PM
08/02/2013
1656 on the 20/A/E.
4830 on the 11 am then on the 8/A.
Ash- 6012 are not on the 21 and working on the 4! 6015 on the 21!
Yeah sorry thanks for the correct only saw it from a long distance and was obviously a 5 not a 2 on the end.
09/02/2013
1625 on the 6 6A (due to 44XX breakdown)
4688 on the 6 6A
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 09, 2013, 10:04:15 PM
09/02/2013
1625 on the 6 6A (due to 44XX breakdown)
4688 on the 6 6A
4688 - 6/6A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8458612399/in/photostream
10/02/2013
1551 on the 6 6A.
11/02/2013
1606 on the 8/A.
6/A route - 1875 and 1655.
11/12 - 4830 and Enviro400 (Branded 21) on the 11/12 didn't catch fleet number.
21 route - 4203 and 6020
more 11/02/2013
2 - 4452 (ALX 400) replaced defective Merc about 9am
7 - 4403 (ALX 400) daytime on the hour working.
8 - 1606 (Merc)
12 - 1869 (Scania) am peak working
20/A/E - 1566, 1604 (Merc)
21 - 4203 mentioned before replaced Enviro 4838 which had defective destination displays.
4839 on the 7
4452 - Rare working 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8466142866/in/photostream
1566 - 20
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8466142340/in/photostream
1655 - 6/6A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8465046807/in/photostream/
Hybrid Versa out on 82
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8466141910/in/photostream
12/02/2013
1596 on the 20 20A 20E.
1656 on the 6 6A.
1875 (The Bernard Delaney Bus) on the 6 6A.
13/02/2013
4691 on the 4.
More 13/4/2013
7 - 4204 (ALX 400) daytime on the hour working. One of the last buses out in the morning presumably ran out of single deckers again!
12 - 4687 (Gemini) pm 9A and 12
12 - 4691 (Gemini) pm 59 and 11/12.
13 - 1611 (Merc) pm 23S and 13
19 - 1659 (Merc) pm 23S and 19
20/A/E - 1703 (Merc)
14/4/2013
4 - 4419 (ALX 400)
11/12 - 4688 (Gemini)
12 am peak - 1579, 1655 (Merc)
12 pm peak - 1548, 1570, 1608 (Merc)
23S/19 pm - 1579 (Merc)
21 - 4224, 4404 (ALX 400)
Quote from: JoNi on February 14, 2013, 06:27:02 PM
14/4/2013
4 - 4419 (ALX 400)
Ive got a picture of that. Ill upload it later :D
pictures to follow fo ;
double on 585
Evo - w1a
No piccs to follow;
trident on x6
15/02/2013
1656 on the 11/12 due to 4210 breakdown in Leamington Spa. I saw white smoke out of the Engine and Mansfield truck taken 4210 return to Coventry garage.
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 15, 2013, 06:28:27 PM
15/02/2013
1656 on the 11/12 due to 4210 breakdown in Leamington Spa. I saw white smoke out of the Engine and Mansfield truck taken 4210 return to Coventry garage.
That is strange as I saw (and photographed 4210) being driven back to the garage under its own power after being taken out of service this morning. See below for the photo
I saw mansfield truck the 4210 then 4210 start the power was working about 10:05am then Mansfield truck doesn't need ramp on 4210. I think it Mansfield truck just follow to 4210 from Leamington Spa to Coventry.
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 15, 2013, 08:34:13 PM
I saw mansfield truck the 4210 then 4210 start the power was working about 10:05am then Mansfield truck doesn't need ramp on 4210. I think it Mansfield truck just follow to 4210 from Leamington Spa to Coventry.
I caught the 09:10 Pendolino from Birmingham which arrived at Coventry at 09:31. I photographed 4210 as seen above at 09:40 then caught the 09:47 to Bletchley. 4210 was certainly not in Leamington Spa at 10:05.
I have sent to Tony inbox Thank.
It 4210 leave from Victoria Terrace about 09:05 to Coventry. My watch is wrong the time and been changes one hour off.
15TH FEB
NXC -
Evo out on W1A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8479625782/in/photostream
Trident out on 585
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478534229/in/photostream/
4419 - Rare working service 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478541023/in/photostream/
Quote from: NathanJC on February 16, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
15TH FEB
NXC -
Evo out on W1A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8479625782/in/photostream
Trident out on 585
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478534229/in/photostream/
4419 - Rare working service 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478541023/in/photostream/
An evolution on the W1A is not rare these days its probably the most common vehicle type but a good spot finding a trident on the 85/585 also has been a trident on the park and ride south the last couple of days.
Quote from: Ash on February 16, 2013, 06:09:50 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on February 16, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
15TH FEB
NXC -
Evo out on W1A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8479625782/in/photostream
Trident out on 585
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478534229/in/photostream/
4419 - Rare working service 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8478541023/in/photostream/
An evolution on the W1A is not rare these days its probably the most common vehicle type but a good spot finding a trident on the 85/585 also has been a trident on the park and ride south the last couple of days.
I'm going to be travelling to Coventry Most days this week ;D so hopefully if theres one on there ill get a picture
15/02/2103
5 - 4400 (ALX 400)
8S - 1596 (Merc) Last bus out, presumably all that was left!
12 am - 1603, 1625 and newly acquired 1634 (Mercs)
21 - 4207 (ALX 400)
17/02/2103
11/12 - 4688
NathanJC - rumour has it that the Scania Omnilinks are going soon, so suggest you point your camera in their direction when you're in town!
Quote from: JoNi on February 17, 2013, 09:07:26 PM
15/02/2103
5 - 4400 (ALX 400)
8S - 1596 (Merc) Last bus out, presumably all that was left!
12 am - 1603, 1625 and newly acquired 1634 (Mercs)
21 - 4207 (ALX 400)
17/02/2103
11/12 - 4688
NathanJC - rumour has it that the Scania Omnilinks are going soon, so suggest you point your camera in their direction when you're in town!
Really? The omnilinks are going? I wonder where to-NXWM would have to go to the expense of repainting them into red livery first and why would these transfer out when Coventry have mercs still to replace? Seems bizarre to me though it would no doubt make sense to concentrate the omnilinks at certain birmingham garages
Hi, Peter123
Most likely, North Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield bus review need more buses and Just only repaint the front Omnilink.
18/02/2013
11/12 - 4687
12 am peak - 1564 (Merc)
21 - 4220 (Vodaphone ALX 400) and 6017 (Bendy)
Here is a photo of 4687 on the 11 in Leamington Spa:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8485289013/in/photostream
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 18, 2013, 07:16:38 AM
Hi, Peter123
Most likely, North Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield bus review need more buses and Just only repaint the front Omnilink.
Some may even go to West Brom to replace some of the mercs and b6le there currently would be ideal buses for the 83/89 and the omnilinks have been operated out of West Brom when they had them for the 404.
Quote from: JoNi on February 18, 2013, 02:04:20 PM
18/02/2013
11/12 - 4687
12 am peak - 1564 (Merc)
21 - 4220 (Vodaphone ALX 400) and 6017 (Bendy)
There was also a B7TL on the 11, didn't catch the fleet number though
With a bit of help from Tony, ive worked out WB is probably out of the running for Omnilinks, not enough for both routes 83 and 89 and plus type training
Quote from: JoNi on February 17, 2013, 09:07:26 PM
NathanJC - rumour has it that the Scania Omnilinks are going soon, so suggest you point your camera in their direction when you're in town!
Think I'll have to do the same :). Any idea when they're going?
19/02/2013
1606 on the 20/A/E
44XX on the 21.
4450 on the 4
more 19/02/2013
10 - 1557, 1564. 1557 was seen full with 15 standing on one journey, the Enviros can't come soon enough!
12 am - 1571 (Merc)
19 pm - 1569 (Merc)
21 - 4409 was the ALX 400
662 - B6LE on service 6A ;D
20/02/2013
11/12 am - 4687 (Gemini)
20/A/E - 1566 (Merc)
21 - 4400 (ALX400)
21, 7 pm Middlemarch jny - 4693 (Gemini)
20/02/2013
1566 1591 on the 20/A/E
4400 on the 21
4693 on the 21
Quote from: JPC on February 19, 2013, 06:42:35 PM
662 - B6LE on service 6A ;D
OMG ;D, so what covered service 3A as there normally on the 3A or the 3
more 20/02/2013
5E pm - 4689 (Gemini) peak hour Coundon shorts
6/A - 4687 (Gemini) with no front destination display illuminated subbed 4396
10 pm - 1874 (Omnicity)
12 pm - 4831 (21 branded Enviro)
Quote from: NathanJC on February 20, 2013, 09:07:54 PM
OMG ;D, so what covered service 3A as there normally on the 3A or the 3
Now now, on a good day the 3 and 3A is currently two B6LE and two Mercs, it'll just be more Mercs if any B6LEs aren't used.
The reduction of spare parts stocking (mentioned in another thread) will hopefully get rid of those remaining two B6LE.
Whilst on the subject of service 3/3A, the timekeeping will obviously remain rubbish....
Route 2 is 13.1 miles in 1h:30m, an average of
8.73 mph.
Route 3 is 7.6 miles in 0h:45m, an average of
10.13 mph.
Route 3A is 14.4 miles in 1h:15m, an average of
11.52 mph.
Routes 3 and 3A combined is 22.0 miles in 2h:00m, an average of 11.00mph.
21/02/2013
1865 on the 4
6016 on the 21
4695 on the 11:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8495222330/in/photostream
4306 on the 13:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8494116727/in/photostream/
4421 on the 8A:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8494113849/in/photostream/
4422 on the 8A:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8494024597/
Shaun- 4306 is operate on WN. It is 4396 on the 13.
Quote from: JPC on February 20, 2013, 10:20:50 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on February 20, 2013, 09:07:54 PM
OMG ;D, so what covered service 3A as there normally on the 3A or the 3
The reduction of spare parts stocking (mentioned in another thread) will hopefully get rid of those remaining two B6LE.
Not before I get a picture ;D ;D ;D
I've got a photo of 586 NathanJC. :D should hopefully get 662 when I'm next in Cov
23/02/2013
2 - 4208 (ALX400)
6 - 4687 (Gemini)
20/A/E - 1547, 1597 (Merc)
Quinton Road is closed for resurfacing for the next few days with routes 2, 3/A diverted via Mile Lane, so 586 and 662 operating on route 3/A today will have go even faster as the diversion is longer!
22/02/2013
21 route - 6017
23/02/2013
6/A route - 4687
Quote from: Ashley on February 22, 2013, 01:03:50 AM
I've got a photo of 586 NathanJC. :D should hopefully get 662 when I'm next in Cov
Im in Cov Next Monday, & Friday hopefully. So Ill try get a picture of 586 & 662 an the rest of the De Courcy Evos 8)
Quote from: Daniel541 on February 21, 2013, 03:35:11 PM
Shaun- 4306 is operate on WN. It is 4396 on the 13.
Yes, it was 4396, sorry
25/02/2013
3 - 586 and 662 (B6s) still going strong
6/6A - 1548 (Merc)?
537/11/12 am - 4687 (Gemini)
12 am - 4838(21 branded Enviro)
20/A/E - 1555, 1608
21, 7 Middlemarch - 4693 (Enviro),
21 out till close - 4410 (ALX 400)
21 daytime - 6016 (Bendy)
Travel De Courcey 572 on the Park and Ride North although it's branded for the X6 which saw a trident on the service today.
A Trident appeared on X6 most days last week, dunno if it was because of half term.
Thought I saw a Trident on the Park & Ride North but only saw it in passing so can't confirm.
The usual X6 double deckers were running today
Quote from: JoNi on February 25, 2013, 08:51:27 PM
A Trident appeared on X6 most days last week, dunno if it was because of half term.
Thought I saw a Trident on the Park & Ride North but only saw it in passing so can't confirm.
The usual X6 double deckers were running today
This morning it was a mcv (554/555) and 572 on the Park and Ride North but this afternoon there was a trident riding around with black blinds which didn't look as if they were working correctly so could of been on the park and ride north as a replacement bus.
That Trident was a W1C university bus with paper display in windscreen. A group of students looked blankly at it when it stopped on the station bridge and got on a number 11 behind.
Quote from: JoNi on February 25, 2013, 09:06:12 PM
That Trident was a W1C university bus with paper display in windscreen. A group of students looked blankly at it when it stopped on the station bridge and got on a number 11 behind.
It's the same trident with the terrible sounding screechy breaks.
26/02/2013
1565 1557 on the 20/A/E
6012 on the 21
more 26/02/2013
8/8A - 1558 (Merc)
11 - 4688, 4690 on consecutive daytime Leamington buses 0945, 1015 departures from Coventry and associated workings.
more 26/02/2013
10 - 1865 (Omnilink)
5 - 4452 (ALX400)
more 27/02/2013
4691 on the 21.
more 27/02/2013
5 - 4423 (ALX400) replaced def 1547
13 - 1680 (Merc) replaced def 4695
23S,13 pm - 1655 (Merc)
23S, 19 pm - 1548 (Merc)
20 - 1557 (Merc) replaced 1876
28/02/2013
4 - 1565 (last one out) later replaced by 6021
16S, 10 pm - 1863 (Scania)
11/12 - 4691 (Gemini)
12 am - 1635 (Merc)
537/12 am, 59 then 11/12 pm - 4696 (Gemini)
12 pm - 1591 (Merc), 1548 (Merc)
6S, 11/12 pm (Merc)
20/A/E - 1572 (Merc)
21 - 6014 (Bendy)
I've started a new thread for De Courcey Unusual Workings as a Trident worked all day on Park & Ride North again today.
Solo out on a very rare working of X15
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8517201231/in/photostream
more 01/03/2013
4830 on the 11/12
6015 on the 21
1598, a gemini, 4834 and another enviro - 11/12
4837, 4839 - 7
Nathan there is a regular Solo working on the X15 that departs from Coventry at 11:00 am each weekday morning. I don't know if this is the one you photographed.
4/3/2013
Plenty of unusual workings today caused by shortage of double decks with 4424 and 4210 away for refurbishment.
4 - 1552 (Merc)
6/A - 1566 (Merc)
10 pm and evening - 1872 (Scania) nicked from 20!
11 - 4694 (Gemini)
12 am - 1598 (Merc)
13E/12/9C am - 1555 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1558 (Merc)
10E/12 pm - 4687 (Gemini)
16S/12 pm - 4834 (21 branded Enviro) nicked from 21!
23S/13 pm - 1604 (Merc)
4453 still in Coventry Corporation livery operated the 42 today.
1566 - 6:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8529100028/in/set-72157632910105784/
1604 - 13:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8528002101/in/set-72157632910105784/
4418 - 5E:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8529115898/in/set-72157632910187574/
Omnilink and 4691 - 11/12
4694 - 6/6A
05/03/2013
The shortage of double decks persists even though 4424 re-entered service after refurb.
5 - 1866 (Scania) last 5 out
6 - 4694 (Gemini)
10 - 1873 (Scania) subbed on during day
11 - 1872 (Scania) Out all day on through Leamington workings
13E/12/9C am - 1873 (Scania)
19/12 am - 1612 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1579, 1570, 1565, 1598, 1656 (Mercs) over third of service!
1866 - 5:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8532416164/in/photostream
Quote from: JoNi on March 04, 2013, 09:33:37 PM
Nathan there is a regular Solo working on the X15 that departs from Coventry at 11:00 am each weekday morning. I don't know if this is the one you photographed.
Ye, it was around 11ish becuause i remember getting the train around 11:30, But to me it looked rare as ive never seen a solo in Cov on the X15
Nathan,
I often see it when having a late breakfast in the excellent cafe in Trinity Street that opened a few months ago.
The 10:02 and 10:32 X15/X18s are double deck as they are much busier depending on the weather with OAP free pass holders who come into the city on the first bus after 09:30 to have a day out in Stratford or Leamington Spa.
A Warwickshire liveried Solo was used one day this week on the working.
Still short of deckers resulting in some workings being cancelled.
7/3/2013 unusual workings.
4 - 4211 (ALX 400) last 4 out
4414 (ALX 400) replaced Bendi
5 - 1871 (Scania) last 5 out
10 pm and night - 1877 (Scania)
11 - 1571 (Merc) last 11 out at 07:45 on all day Leamington working, completing its board and running in at 21:19!
12 am - 1596 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1548, 1591, 1625, 1703 (Mercs)
4409 on 9/9a tonight.
4690 on the 10
A trident on the 9
4206 on the 18(a).
Scania on the 6a too.
Trident again on 18A today - 4212 I think it was
The route change and/or new timetable is possibly a factor for these sudden appearances.
15/03/13
1568 (Merc) - 11 (am)
Gemini on the 10
4690 was the Gem on the 10 yesterday.
There was also a Trident on the 4 yesterday.
Today, Scania 1871 is on the 5.
The Trident on the 18/A is a rostered working in the new timetable which also works an 8S to Cardinal Wiseman School at 08:05 before returning to the 18 at 09:18. Last bus on 20 nominally Scania that used to work 19 to Westwood in am peak and returned as 18A now works a 5E from Radford, Everdon Road.
Vehicle shortage persisted with workings cancelled on most weekdays.
Catch up on unusual workings
Monday 11/03/13
4 - 1550,1571 (Mercs)
8S/5E pm - 1873 (Scania)
11/12 am and pm peak - 1591 (Merc)
19 am - 4836 (21 branded Enviro)
20/A/E - 1568 (Merc)
Tuesday 12/03/13
4 - 4319, 4420, 4407 (ALX 400s)
5 - 1873 (Scania) last 5 out
6/A - 1869 (Scania)
13E/12 am - 1551 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1596, 1604 (Mercs)
Wednesday 13/03/13
4 - 4423 (ALX400)
8S - 4836 (21 branded Enviro)
11/12 am - 1606 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1552 (Merc)
21 - 4407 (ALX400)
Saturday 16/3/13
1 - 1550, 1703 (Mercs)
4 - 4423 (ALX400) again!
20/A/E - 1542 (Merc)
21 - 4415 (ALX400)
1865 on the 9 this evening. Not that common to see an omnilink on the service.
Monday 18/3/13
6/6A - 662 (B6)!
Times from Pool Meadow if still running
1447 6 Little Heath
1532 6 Tanyard Farm
1637 6A Victoria Farm
1742 6A Tanyard Farm and return to City
20/A/E - 1655 (Merc)
21 - 4691 (Gemini)
4693 on the 7
4693s outing to Brownshill Green on the 7 was end of a day on the 42.
20/03/2013
4687 (Gemini) on 12
Gemini on 21
1604 (Merc) on 6A
1874 > 13
4696 > 21
Are Geminis on 11/12 that rare. I see at least 1 on these routes whenever I'm in Coventry.
Not exactly rare, but here's 2153 on the 20:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8574778379/in/photostream
Will have pictures of 1874 on the 13 and 4696 on the 21 uploaded soon. :)
Due to the ongoing vehicle shortage Geminis appear on the 11/12 as peak workings or as last buses out. See below
The 11s and 12s operate seperately during the daytime.
4687 front destination display fails on an ongoing basis, which lends it to turning up on unusual workings
It worked 7 to Brownshill Green then Middlemarch before working daytime journeys on the 12 as far as the University today.
4694 8S 08:05 Pool Meadow-Cardinal Wiseman and 7 0930 Kingsbury Road - Pool Meadow
4695 11 daytime Leamington Spa workings
2153 mentioned previously was used this afternoon on a peak working that operated
9A 15:20 Bishops Ullathorne Sch - Pool Meadow
dead to Warwick Uni
12 15:57 Warwick Uni - Pool Meadow
20A 16:50 Coventry - Bell Green - Coventry
20 17:45 Coventry - Bedworth
Dead Bedworth - Garage
Other Unusual workings
4 - 4208 (ALX400)
5 - 4204 (ALX400) replaced 1680
7 - 4204 (ALX400) Daytime working
8/A - 1877 (Scania) replaced 4209
9/A - 4424 (ALX400) replaced 1571
10 - 1863 (Scania)
23S/13 pm - 1680 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1655 (Merc)
21 - 4696 (Gemini)
1874 - 13:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8575054721/in/photostream
4696 - 21:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8576192972/in/photostream/
Quote from: Shaun on March 20, 2013, 10:16:04 PM
1874 - 13:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8575054721/in/photostream
4696 - 21:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8576192972/in/photostream/
Great Pics!
Quote from: Rob H on March 20, 2013, 10:19:45 PM
Quote from: Shaun on March 20, 2013, 10:16:04 PM
1874 - 13:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8575054721/in/photostream
4696 - 21:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8576192972/in/photostream/
Great Pics!
Thanks Rob :)
21/03/2013
4 - 4212 (ALX400 - last Primelines bus)
7 - 4224 (ALX400) this could now be a rostered working during University holiday schedules.
10 - 1608,1612 (Mercs)
- 1871 (Scania)
11 - 4687 (Gemini)
20/A/E - 1572/1591 (Mercs)
21 - 4688 (Gemini)
Shaun please note the rest of the Geminis appear to be on the 13 unless anyone knows better!
22/03/2013
hardly any snow, but vehicle shortage still causing problems
4 - 4398 (ALX400)
7 - 4696 (Gemini) It's not a rostered working, just one of the last out.
12 - 1542 (Merc)
13 - 4687 (Gemini) on right route and destination working!
18/A - 1875(Scania)
21 - 4208 (ALX400)
2153 - 8S/7 09:30 from Kingsbury Rd
Most of these aren't really unusual workings as they're similar everyday and I think you have a typo where you wrote 4696 as an ALX400 when its a Gemini
I wouldn't class anything on the 11/12 as unusual (except a Bendi).
Probably Scanias are the most unusual, but still a familiar sight, even if not for much longer.
No doubt the Eclipses will take on this status over the coming months.
I found it 2153 was working on the 6 6A.. ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/8583199958/in/photostream
Thanks Ashley for pointing out the typo with 4696, danger of cut and pasting, which highlights the point you made about similar deficiencies on a day to day basis. I've given up recording Mercs on the 10 which is little comfort for passengers who were forced as they did on 1542 on the 12. If Coventry gets Enviros for the 10 as promised it should go some way increasing capacity and getting rid of old bangers that are long past their prime.
Yesterday afternoon (22/03/2013)
2153 replaced 586 on 3 and 3A.
586 (B6) then worked on 18/A.
4830 (Enviro) was used on 23S and 13 during pm peak.
Today (23/03/2013)
4 - 4398, 4215, 4400 (ALX400) presumably because of the snow
6/A - 4841 (21 branded Enviro) used all day 20 minutes ahead of 2153.
20 - 586 (B6) Now that is unusual, didn't last all day though.
4835 - 7:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8592408417/
10032 - X15:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madabouttransport/8593460164/in/photostream/
Saturday 30/3/13
1 - 1703 (Merc) and
1611 (which was later replaced by 1870)
11 - 4830 (Enviro)
Sunday 31/3/13
4 - 1866 (Scania)
5 - 1865 (Scania)
16/A - 1872 (Scania)
18 - 1870 (Scania)
BH Monday 1/4/13
9/A - 1869 (Scania)
02/04/2013
1563 on the 21 in all day.
2/4/2013
1 - 1605 (Merc)
2 - 1870 (Scania) came on as sub
4 - 4451 (ALX400)
6 - 1570 (Merc) subbed 4212
7 pm peak - 4690 (Gemini)
20/A/E - 1595 (Merc)
I hope Centro's having a go at them about the Mercs being on the 1.
Faaar to cozy a relationship they have with each other.
Wats wrong with mercs on the 1 national express own the vehicles not centro surely then can use what bus they like of course depending on the route itself bridges etc. If a merc is the only bus available a merc is better thanno buses in my opinion i much prefer a merc to an omnilink anyday. Centro tries to work with all operators its just national express is the largest so you would think they would have the most dealings with them
1555 swapped for 4322 on the 9A.
4322 then decided to cut out just leaving pool meadow climbing the hill by Weatherpersons thankfully the driver got it going again.
Wed 3/4/13
4 - 4213 (ALX400)
6/A - 1602 (Merc) subbed 4453
12 - 1548 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1550 (Merc)
21 - 4695 (Gemini)
Thur 4/4/13
4 - 4404, 4410 and 4224 (ALX 400)
5 - 2153 - While travelling on the bus this morning, woman nearly missed it.
She then had loud conversation on mobile saying she was on a strange white bus!
12 - 1634 (Merc)
20/A/E - 1595, 1597 (Mercs)
21 - 6015 (Bendy) despite three Tridents on 4!
I thought Tony has stated " When the bendibuses spare in garage and will going on the 21 route but why 3 Trident going on the 4 and One Bendi going on the 21. I have been check this morning in Front Coventry garage! Two Bendibuses in garage for repair parts and 6019 in garage for Rest time.
Quote from: 6013 on April 04, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
I thought Tony has stated " When the bendibuses spare in garage and will going on the 21 route but why 3 Trident going on the 4 and One Bendi going on the 21.
Would that be the Tony you didn't know?
Quote from: Winston on April 04, 2013, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: 6013 on April 04, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
I thought Tony has stated " When the bendibuses spare in garage and will going on the 21 route but why 3 Trident going on the 4 and One Bendi going on the 21.
Would that be the Tony you didn't know?
That was jade this is daniel I think
Quote from: dgss1 on April 04, 2013, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 04, 2013, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: 6013 on April 04, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
I thought Tony has stated " When the bendibuses spare in garage and will going on the 21 route but why 3 Trident going on the 4 and One Bendi going on the 21.
Would that be the Tony you didn't know?
That was jade this is daniel I think
Jade/Daniel & 6013 were all the same person & now all banned
Quote from: Winston on April 04, 2013, 06:11:51 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on April 04, 2013, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 04, 2013, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: 6013 on April 04, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
I thought Tony has stated " When the bendibuses spare in garage and will going on the 21 route but why 3 Trident going on the 4 and One Bendi going on the 21.
Would that be the Tony you didn't know?
Jade/Daniel & 6013 were all the same person & now all banned
oh
Further 4/4/13
11 - 4690 (Gemini)
12 - 1634 was replaced by 4689 (Gemini)
5/4/13
4 - 4408, 4215 (ALX400s)
6 - 1565 (Merc) replaced by 1636
6/A - 4687, 4694 (Geminis)
20 - 1570,1571 (Mercs)
21 - 4224 (ALX400)
B6s 586 and 662 have been out most days this week on 3/A.
Yesterday
4834 - 13 (21 branded)
1870 - i16/A
1552 1557 1656 - 10
Got photos of 1656 1870 and 4834
Looking at posts in the Unusual Workings section there appears to be a lot of 21 branded Enviro 400's off route!
From observations, 21 branded E400s go onto other Coventry routes in the evening.
This is why I don't do route branding.
Quote from: Shaun on April 07, 2013, 11:27:56 PM
From observations, 21 branded E400s go onto other Coventry routes in the evening.
Do any come off 21 running boards?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on April 07, 2013, 11:31:56 PM
Quote from: Shaun on April 07, 2013, 11:27:56 PM
From observations, 21 branded E400s go onto other Coventry routes in the evening.
Do any come off 21 running boards?
As far as I know, yes. The 21 shorts to Coventry in the evening, go onto other Coventry routes.
The 21 branded Enviros you see off route in the evening are some of route 7 journeys from Middlemarch which are scheduled to run empty there from Willenhall.
These journeys do Middlemarch - Brownshill Green - Pool Meadow then to garage. The other Middlemarch journeys don't stand out as they are Tridents from other routes.
The opposite occurs in the morning where buses start from the garage do a 7 to Brownshill Green then to Middlemarch then dead to Willenhall to then start on the 21.
One 21 branded Enviro in the morning goes empty from depot to Wood End to do an 8A to Coventry Station and then back to Wood End before going to the 21 in place of a bus that swaps in the other direction after doing a 21S. It sounds convoluted but is a very efficient use of resources.
Only a couple of buses on the 21 can be bendibuses as they are the ones that work solely on the 21.
For efficiency, I'd have thought it would be better interworking the long 7's with the 3a rather than 21 if operationally feasible, so it can be worked by single deckers.
I don't use the 7, so might well be wrong, but when I have seen it, it always seems pretty quiet, and I can't help thinking that there must be other peak-time routes which need the deckers a bit more!
12/04/13
4397 - 21
6019 & 6021 - 21
13/3/13
1 - 1703 and 1563 (Mercs)
Monday 15th April...
1552- 8 8A
1597- 6 6A
4223 - 21
4830- 11 12
6016 & 6019 -21
'2153- 6 6A or 8 8A'
16-04-2013
2153 - 5
4830 - 6/A
6021 - 21
17-04-2013
6012 & 6016 - 21
18-04-13
6015 - 21
19-04-13
4687 - 6/A
4691 - 21
4830 - 12
Bendis on the 21 are not unusual
Catch up
17/4/13
4 2153 replaced 6019
20/A/E 1564 (Merc)
18/4/13
20/A/E 1579 (Merc)
19/4/13
4 1564 (Merc) replaced 6012
9/A 4211 (ALX 400)
20/A/E 1605 (Merc)
21 4204, 4451 (ALX 400)
Are Mercs on the 20s unusual, I've seen one on there every time I've went to Coventry
There aren't supposed to be any Mercs on the 20/A/E in the same way they are not supposed to be on the 10.
23 April 2013
Merc on the 4
ALX400 (matrix display) on the 7
Scania on the 9
25/04/2013
1552 - 20 20A 20E
2153 - 20 20A 20E
4839 - 11/12
More 25/4/13
4 4322 (ALX400) replaced 6012
6/A 1550 (Merc)
13 1874 (Scania) replaced 4405
21 4454 (ALX400)
26/4/13
4 4222 (ALX400)
6/A 1547 (Merc)
10 4687 (Gemini)
11 4694 (Gemini)
13 2153 (B7)
20/A/E 1603, 1703 (Mercs)
28/04/2013
No E400's on the 21 at today! Trident/ALX400 was working on the 21 route.
29/4/13
5E 4690 (Gemini)
6/A 4830 (Unbranded Enviro)
6/A 1635 (Merc)
12pm 4695 (Gemini)
ALX400 on the 1 today!
Only the 2nd time I've ever seen that happen -- and the previous time was back when it used to run Chapelfields to Toll Bar End!
Yes it was 4452 on the 1 which replaced 1871
2153 worked on 18/A during am peak then migrated to 20/A/E soon after
4830 11/12 am peak 8S/5E pm peak
20/A/E 1598 (Merc)
21 4693 (Gemini)
42/2S/7 4694 (Gemini)
30/04/13
2153 on the 6 on night!
01/05/2013
1604 on the 20/A/E
1871 on the 21
2153 on the 7
4694 on the the 16/A
4840 (branded 21) on the 6S
4833 back out on the 21.
662 on the 13
4222 on the 5, seen here on the 5e to Lythalls Lane:
http://tinypic.com/r/72xb1w/5
08/05/2013
1609 on the 6 6A (due to DD breakdown)
4696 on the 6 6A- All day
6017 on the 21- Not usually
Quote from: Sivan on May 01, 2013, 08:12:23 PM
01/05/2013
1604 on the 20/A/E
1871 on the 21
2153 on the 7
4694 on the the 16/A
4840 (branded 21) on the 6S
4833 back out on the 21.
I saw 4833 this morning on the 21. There are one missing fleet number on side!
Yesterday:-
1876 on the 6 6A replacement Trident due breakdown.
4835 on the 16/16A all day!
4830 on the 11/12 -Not unusually!
Vehicle shortage has led to more unusual workings than normal
BH Monday 6/5/13
4 1872 (Scania)
16/A 1874 (Scania), 2153
Tuesday 7/5/13
4 1876 (Scania) replaced 4412
10 pm 4695 (Gemini)
13E/12am 1609 (Merc)
23S/13/13Apm 662 having broken down earlier on 3/A
8S/7 4687 (Gemini)
Wednesday 8/5/13
6/A 4690 (Gemini) subbed to cover missing schoolbus and then replaced by 1876 (Scania) as mentioned below
11 4830 (Unbranded Enviro)
11pm 1602 (Merc)
9A/12/40/20 pm 662 having broken down earlier on 3/A
11/12pm 4687, 4696 (Geminis)
23S/13/13Apm 4840 (21 branded Enviro)
771, 16/A 4835 (21 branded Enviro)
21 4209 (ALX 400)
21 6017 (Bendi)
Thursday 9/5/13
4 4206 (ALX400)
6/A 1548,1603 (Merc)
6/A 2153 (B7)
10pm 4687 (Gemini)
11 1604, 1625 (Merc) Daytime Leamington workings
772/12 4695 (Gemini)
18/A am 586 (B6)
19pm 4840 (21 branded Enviro)
2S/18/A 1877 (Scania)
20/A/E 586 (B6) came on at 15:00 as mentioned above
Today
586 on the 20 20A 20E but too busy!
Today I saw First Blue B7RLE enter service on 6A in night! its 2157
Today
One B7RLE was working on the 19! But I cannot see it fleet no from far! Need be Black fleet no.
At least four B7s have been in service this morning. 586 and all the Scanias are still in use.
2155 used to replace Enviro on 21
2156 12 morning peak
2157 19 and 12 morning peak, then replaced 662 on 3/A
2171 12 morning peak
16/A 2153
8S 1552
Quote from: JoNi on May 10, 2013, 01:48:47 PM
At least four B7s have been in service this morning. 586 and all the Scanias are still in use.
2155 used to replace Enviro on 21
Yes, Its 4841 and 4841 back on the 11/12 due to 4222 stuck in Kenilworth Rd with Police warning. Police and Engineer take care 4222 on rd. Driver could be something faulty or ill.
11/05/13
1612 on the 6/6A
Quote from: JoNi on May 10, 2013, 01:48:47 PM
At least four B7s have been in service this morning. 586 and all the Scanias are still in use.
2155 used to replace Enviro on 21
2156 12 morning peak
2157 19 and 12 morning peak, then replaced 662 on 3/A
Today I saw 662 was working on 3/A.
13/05/13
One Gemini on the 11/12
4692 on the 6/A.
4404 replace to 6014 back on the 4.
Catch up over the last few days.
With Volvo B6s gone the 3/A is now all Merc
Monday 13/5/13
5 2153 (B7 The white one)
6/A 2171 (B7), 1547, 1594 (Mercs)
7 4210 (ALX 400) all day
11 4693 (Gemini)
13 1571 (Merc)
20/A/E 1655 (Merc)
21 4219 (ALX 400)
Tuesday 14/5/13
4 4400 (ALX 400)
8S/7am 2153 (B7 The white one)
11 1591 (Merc)
13/12am 1625 (Merc)
9A/12/40/20pm 2153 (B7 The white one)
11/12pm 1606, 1625 (Merc)
13 1864 (Scania) to cover for use of 4414 on schools
19/12am 4695 (Gemini)
21 4450 (ALX 400)
Wednesday 15/5/13
6/A 1591 (Merc)
7 4409 (ALX 400) all day
9/A 1868 (Scania)
11/12 1656 (Merc)
11/12pm 2155 (B7)
13 1865 (Scania) to cover for use of 4401 on schools
13pm 4830 (Enviro)
21 1610 (Merc) to cover for use of 4830 on schools
Thursday 16/5/13
4 4405 (ALX 400)
6/A 1572, 1610 (Mercs)
21 4412 (ALX 400)
8S/7am 2155 (B7)
9A/12/20A/20pm 2155 (B7)
6S/11/12 pm 4688 (Gemini)
772/7pm 4691 (Gemini)
4211 - 21 @ about 6:30am this morning 16/5/13
17/05/2013
*Not sure which one 6018 or 6021 back in garage and complete repair. Next Monday Bendibuses should be come out on 21 route.
2171 branded 20 on the 9 9A!! are very usually!
17/05/2013
2171 on 20a (PM peak) -- branded for the 20
4841 on 5e (PM peak)
4396 on 9(a)
(NB: Please ask me if you want to use the attached image).
Quote from: Valandil on May 17, 2013, 05:41:24 PM
17/05/2013
2171 on 20a (PM peak) -- branded for the 20
4841 on 5e (PM peak)
4396 on 9(a)
(NB: Please ask me if you want to use the attached image).
Nice pic. Is that DeCourcey 575 (BX54 EBD) behind? Did not realist they had an older Citaro until I just looked at the fleetist.
You're right that it's a de Courcey Citaro, but unfortunately I don't know which one!
More Friday 17/5/13
6/A 1566 (Merc)
7/19/12am 4694 (Gemini)
9/A 1872 (Scania) replaced 2155 for branding
12am 1872 (Scania)
16S/12pm 4694 (Gemini)
20/A/E 1598 (Merc)
21 2157 (B7) replaced 4842 at 15:19
18/05/2013 - REMEMBRANCE DAY OF SRI LANKA
1612 on the 6 6A
Quote from: 6013 on May 18, 2013, 03:47:05 PM
18/05/2013 - REMEMBRANCE DAY OF SRI LANKA
Bizarrely random, but I've learned something new today.
Quote from: Mike K on May 18, 2013, 04:22:43 PM
Quote from: 6013 on May 18, 2013, 03:47:05 PM
18/05/2013 - REMEMBRANCE DAY OF SRI LANKA
Bizarrely random, but I've learned something new today.
http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2010/05/17/18-may-remembrance-day-of-sri-lanka/
20/05/2013
2173 and One more B7RLE branded on the 20's.
Two Scanias on the 5
One Scanias on the 16/A
4406 on the 4
4693 on the 16/A
4830 on the 11/12- Not unusually!
6016 on the 21- Not unusually!!
*2155 has first enter service on the 9's at today and with new branding"another new bus for you"
anyone know why there is a national express west midlands branded b6 parked up?
Quote from: dannygill on May 20, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
anyone know why there is a national express west midlands branded b6 parked up?
Where is it parked?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 20, 2013, 09:34:12 PM
Quote from: dannygill on May 20, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
anyone know why there is a national express west midlands branded b6 parked up?
Where is it parked?
And which one is it?
Two B6LE, 1542, and 1562 at Coventry garage moment! Yesterday, I saw 586 move around in garage!
586 for its mot
Quote from: Beano2211 on May 21, 2013, 10:44:55 AM
586 for its mot
I take it this one has had its front repainted red & is being Mot'd prior to transferring elsewhere?
Quote from: Winston on May 21, 2013, 10:51:53 AM
Quote from: Beano2211 on May 21, 2013, 10:44:55 AM
586 for its mot
I take it this one has had its front repainted red & is being Mot'd prior to transferring elsewhere?
The B6LE's will probably transfer to WN to replace the last 2 Excels.
21/05/2013
*2172 has first enter on service 20 at today!
- Some Scanias working on the 1, 5,11/12,and 16/A
- 20's route - Two Mercs: 156X nd 1604 , Three B7rle: 2171,2172,2173 and Seven Scanias! 1591 was working on 20's at yesterday!
- 1570,1563,1610 on the 6 6A
- 4453 on the 6 6A
Quote from: 6013 on May 21, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
21/05/2013
*2172 has first enter on service 20 at today!
- Some Scanias working on the 1, 5,11/12,and 16/A
- 20's route - Two Mercs: 156X nd 1604 , Three B7rle: 2171,2172,2173 and Seven Scanias! 1591 was working on 20's at yesterday!
- 1570,1563,1610 on the 6 6A
- 4453 on the 6 6A
The first branded 9/9A was out in service today
Quote from: NathanJC on May 21, 2013, 08:31:35 PM
Quote from: 6013 on May 21, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
21/05/2013
*2172 has first enter on service 20 at today!
- Some Scanias working on the 1, 5,11/12,and 16/A
- 20's route - Two Mercs: 156X nd 1604 , Three B7rle: 2171,2172,2173 and Seven Scanias! 1591 was working on 20's at yesterday!
- 1570,1563,1610 on the 6 6A
- 4453 on the 6 6A
The first branded 9/9A was out in service today
No, First Branded 9/A was out service on Last Monday with night service and Last Monday 2173 was first branded 20 start enter service on 9 9A then 12 peak then 20 in night!
Today 22/05/2013
1547/1557 on the 6/A-Maybe not usually
1634 on the 20's ( 2171 and 2173 working on 20's) 2172 at Coventry garage for service with peak times.
One Scanias on the 5 cannot catch fleet no.
186X on the 6/6A with peak times am.
1875 on the 9/A
2155 on the 20's
4211 on the 18/A
4692 on the 11/12
4696 on the 6/A
*4420,4207 and 6020 on the 101 (Special service on Ricoh Muse)
*4404 on the private service.
You mean the Special bus service for the muse concertat Ricoh Arena tonight. They operate this everytime there is a concert on at ricoh arena. It has service number 101 and i believe its usually tridents.
Yeah and too 6020! Last January, What I saw 6018 on the 101 with football match in saturday! It doesn't matter operate on Double Decker or Bendi....
Further 22/5/13
More unusual workings now that Scanias have been released from 20/A/E by B7
1863 was on the 5 but it broke down replaced by 4420 (ALX400)
4211 is the one double deck working on the 18/A which operates certain workings including school buses.
6/A 1866 (Scania) was on 6/A for all it's working for the daytime.
Unusual visitors to Leamington
4694 11/12 am
1874 11/12 pm till close of traffic
4830 11/12 pm nicked from 21 where it was later replaced by 4407 which ran till close of traffic
13 1877 (Scania) replaced 4418
20/A/E 1634 (Merc)
23S/19 pm 1863 (Scania)
And finally 1625 (Merc) replaced 1872 and did half a trip on the 1.
The 1 is still operated by two Scanias at the moment (different buses used each day).
Catch up Tuesday 21/5/2013
4 4211 (ALX400)
5 4453 (Coventry Corporation livery) replaced 1596.
6 1570, 1610 (Mercs)
12am 1604 (Merc)
16/A 1870, 1871 (Scanias)
20/A/E 1656 (Merc) replaced by 1568
Thursday 23rd May 2013
5 1869 (Scania)
6/A 1547, 1548,1565 (Mercs)
9/A 1873 (Scania) all other buses are B7s except for one Merc 1596
11 4693 (Gemini)
12am 4692 (Gemini)
20/A/E 1659 (Merc)
Today
6020 on the 21- Not unusally
I haven't seen any buses in town but soon!
4 1572 (Merc)
5 4213 (ALX400)
6/A 4688 (Gemini)
10pm 4696 (Gemini)
8 4886 (new Enviro)
8Sam 1609 (Merc)
7/19/12am 4831 (21 branded Enviro)
537/11/12am 4832 (21 branded Enviro)
12am 1595, 1611 (Mercs)
11 4887 (new Enviro) 15:15 jny to Leamington
11/12 pm 4831,4832 (Enviro NO BRANDING on either - removed during daytime)
13 1568 (Merc)
13 pm 1875 (Scania)
16/A 1869 (Scania)
18/A 1874 (Scania)
21 4885 (new Enviro) replaced 4841 during daytime - not unusual type but noteworthy
772pm 4841 (21 branded Enviro)
24/05/2013
1572 on the 4 due to replace other bendi got something faulty cannot remember catch fleetno!!!!
1634 on 20's (2171-2173 still running on the 20's moment! We are waiting for upward 2174 ready on the 20's.
1875 on the 13
4696 on 6/6A
4831/32 on 11/12
27/05/2013
1865 on the 4-Not unusually on Sunday only.
4832 on the 12- NOT unusually
4839 (Branded) on the 6 6A
4885 on the 6 6A
Cannot catch fleet no E400 with Reg 13 on the 11.
There was also an Eclipse on the 5 and a Scania on the 11/12.
1872 > 11/12
1867 > 2
1874 > 7
Quote from: Rob4367 on May 29, 2013, 09:54:59 AM
1867 > 2
1874 > 7
I made my first ever trip to coventry with my grandad today and saw these and i was going to ask if these were unusual.
I saw a new E400 on the CV 10 today.
1865/1874 > 9/9A
Thursday 30th May
1552 1598 - 20/A/E
1868/9 - 5
4421 - 4
4832 - 8/8A
4885/7- 21 (Is it Unusually???)
6019 - 21 (Not Unusually)
More 31/05/2013
*1547 hasn't enter service at today and Yesterday! 1547 maybe to Withdrawn??
1551 1659 on the 20's
1874 on the 9 ( None Old Mercs on the 9/9A!)
4417 on the 4 (6013 taken out in service and 6013 has park for ready service in tomorrow)
4691 on the 6/A (But Not Unusually Gemini on the 6/6A and 11/12 only)
4831 on the 16/A
4890 on the 4 (4890 is first enter service at Today! And 6019 keep in garage for more rest time)
4886 on the 21 and 6021 on the 21 (Not Unusually)
Quote from: 6013 on May 31, 2013, 06:18:15 PM
*1547 hasn't enter service at today and Yesterday! 1547 maybe to Withdrawn??
1547 was in service yesterday seen it in Pool Meadow can't remember what route it was on but I definitly seen it while waiting for 4627 on the 900 back to Sheldon :)
It was out on Wednesday aswell. Saw it when me and my grandad did Wolverhampton-Coventry all by bus.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 31, 2013, 07:40:24 PM
It was out on Wednesday aswell. Saw it when me and my grandad did Wolverhampton-Coventry all by bus.
That must have taken a while Nathan!!
Quote from: John on May 31, 2013, 07:41:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 31, 2013, 07:40:24 PM
It was out on Wednesday aswell. Saw it when me and my grandad did Wolverhampton-Coventry all by bus.
That must have taken a while Nathan!!
Yes it did! My Grandad had the day off so we did 4572 on the 59 (I live between Wednesfield and Ashmore Park) then 4571 on the 126, Stopped in Dudley as i do nit like 4571 one bit (Worst voith in my opinion). Then the next 126 which was 4581. Then we had a 25 min wait for the 900 which was 4622 (Thrashed it down the A45)
Then on the way back we did 4181 on the 900, 4878 on the 935 to Walsall
Accidently pressed send John :-\ Then i did the 89 from Walsall back home to Wednesfield.
We set out at around 9:30 and got there at 1:45pm!
Should of really messaged this to you John ;D
I did spot 2 unusual Workings (I think). Omnilinks on the 2 and 7 (Rob posted the fleetnumbers).
Also may not be Unusual but there was one of the new 13 plated E400's on the 10. (As i said my first time to Coventry)
Trident 4609- It take very long from Wolverhampton to Coventry about 3hrs! Why not use the train make quickly route than buses.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 31, 2013, 07:56:39 PM
Accidently pressed send John :-\ Then i did the 89 from Walsall back home to Wednesfield.
We set out at around 9:30 and got there at 1:45pm!
Should of really messaged this to you John ;D
I did spot 2 unusual Workings (I think). Omnilinks on the 2 and 7 (Rob posted the fleetnumbers).
Also may not be Unusual but there was one of the new 13 plated E400's on the 10. (As i said my first time to Coventry)
Wow. But at least it was a nice trip!
I now get to Coventry by train now, 3.50 return and it takes 20 minutes from New Street by Virgin, rather than 90 minutes on the 900. Am hoping to go on Monday to see new deliveries.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on May 31, 2013, 07:52:10 PM
Yes it did! My Grandad had the day off so we did 4572 on the 59 (I live between Wednesfield and Ashmore Park) then 4571 on the 126, Stopped in Dudley as i do nit like 4571 one bit (Worst voith in my opinion). Then the next 126 which was 4581. Then we had a 25 min wait for the 900 which was 4622 (Thrashed it down the A45)
Then on the way back we did 4181 on the 900, 4878 on the 935 to Walsall
I get the journey that gets to Sheldon by 07:25 and arrives into Cov at 08:26 and 4181 operated that journey on Wednesday
It was around 2:45-2:50 from Pool Meadow Back to Moor Street.
One thing i saw was the back end of a trident displaying BC's Route 59 however living near WN's 59 it looked odd seeing a trident displaying 59 all the way over there.
Catch up
Wednesday 29/5/13
2 1873 (Scania)
6 4696 (Gemini)
7 1874 (Scania)
10 4886 (Enviro)
Thursday 30/5/13
4 4421 (ALX 400)
5 1866 (Scania)
6 4888 (Enviro)
8 4832 (Enviro) replaced 4396
20 1552 1598 (Merc)
Friday 31/5/13
5E 4687 (Gemini)
9/A 1608 (Merc) replaced by 1570
Mercs are now very rare on 9/A
20 1659 (Merc) replaced B7
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Quote from: NathanJC on June 02, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Great pic Nathan :)
Quote from: John on June 02, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
Quote from: NathanJC on June 02, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Great pic Nathan :)
Oh thank you ;) I am a very good photographer;D Only joking Nathan great picture
Quote from: NathanJC on June 02, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Great Pic ;)
Quote from: 6013 on May 31, 2013, 08:05:29 PM
Trident 4609- It take very long from Wolverhampton to Coventry about 3hrs! Why not use the train make quickly route than buses.
Just for the journey suppose ;). Plus i got to ride my first BC tridents
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 03, 2013, 03:53:45 PM
Quote from: 6013 on May 31, 2013, 08:05:29 PM
Trident 4609- It take very long from Wolverhampton to Coventry about 3hrs! Why not use the train make quickly route than buses.
Just for the journey suppose ;). Plus i got to ride my first BC tridents
I'm going by train tomorrow. Only takes 19 minutes from New Street. £3.40 return too. I used to do the 900, and enjoy the journey, but it does drag on, usually takes 90 minutes. Will be strange getting there in 19 minutes though :)
03/06/2013 Scania 1865 on 18(a).
03/06/2013
1571 on the 20/A/E
1591 on the 20/A/E
1598 on the 20/A/E
1604 on the 20/A/E
1608 on the 20/A/E
1865 on the 18/A
4886 on the 11/12
* 1871 has out in service due to breakdown and replace to which one mercs on there. And One Scanias working on the 9/9A cannot catch fleetno! One scanias in garage for rest time and peak time on the 16S or 12 at today? 1863-1874 still working around in Coventry!
* Most of BX61 working on the 21! And Other BX13 at Coventry garage for receive due to new branding on the 8/8A! Hopefully tomorrow E400 branded 8/8A will start the service! No Bendi working on the 21's at today and 6014 at Coventry garage for rest time!
04/06/2013
- 1570, 1602,1606, 1680 and one more mercs cannot remember catch fleet no on the 20/A/E
- 1655 on the 9/A because 1870 on the 8/A.
- 1865 on the 2
- 1870 on the 8/8A are very unusually.
*- 2157 on the 20/A/E and Two Scanias still working on the 1 moment.
- 4695 on the 16/A
- 4832 on the 8/A and 4886 on the 21!
* 1864 at Coventry front garage for unknown reason but i think it could be collect from WA.
** 4890 have new branding (8/A) was first with branded enter service on the 8/A
*** 2157 was worked on the 20's then night on the 6/A due to 4422 taken out in service with problem!
4885 was on the 9A this afternoon as well
Other O405N on the 20 was 1636
I don't call that unusual though, because even before the OmniLinks even started to leave Coventry, I always used to find them on the 20s
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951248739/
Here is 1870 on the 8
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8952329132/
2165 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8952390558/
4888 on the 13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951218851/
1865 on the 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951221961/
2169 on the 10
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951274785/
The conditions for pictures was not good today, with the sun.
Quote from: John on June 04, 2013, 09:29:42 PM
4885 was on the 9A this afternoon as well
Other O405N on the 20 was 1636
I don't call that unusual though, because even before the OmniLinks even started to leave Coventry, I always used to find them on the 20s
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951248739/
Here is 1870 on the 8
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8952329132/
2165 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8952390558/
4888 on the 13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951218851/
1865 on the 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951221961/
2169 on the 10
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/8951274785/
The conditions for pictures was not good today, with the sun.
Great Pics John :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on June 04, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
Great Pics John :)
Thanks Rob, as I said some are not as good because the sun was in the wrong place, and spoiled the shot :(
Quote from: John on June 04, 2013, 09:57:48 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on June 04, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
Great Pics John :)
Thanks Rob, as I said some are not as good because the sun was in the wrong place, and spoiled the shot :(
Shush, think how that makes us amateurs feel ;) (only joking)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Shush, think how that makes us amateurs feel ;) (only joking)
I am really an amateur photographer still as well ;D
Quote from: John on June 04, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Shush, think how that makes us amateurs feel ;) (only joking)
I am really an amateur photographer still as well ;D
Both your photos are great but mine are better ;) ;D Only Joking both your photos are great so Matt and John keep up the good work. I may upload my photo of 5413 on the 59 on Bank holiday Monday 6th May 2013.
Quote from: John on June 04, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Shush, think how that makes us amateurs feel ;) (only joking)
I am really an amateur photographer still as well ;D
Well it doesn't show ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2013, 10:11:44 PM
Quote from: John on June 04, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Shush, think how that makes us amateurs feel ;) (only joking)
I am really an amateur photographer still as well ;D
Both your photos are great but mine are better ;) ;D Only Joking both your photos are great so Matt and John keep up the good work. I may upload my photo of 5413 on the 59 on Bank holiday Monday 6th May 2013.
Thanks Nath :) your photos are good considering you only have that Samsung! As soon as you get a proper camera I reckon you will be as good as John ;D
Whats wrong with my Samsung ;D ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2013, 10:23:52 PM
Whats wrong with my Samsung ;D ;)
Nothing! In fact I've asked my parents if I can have a phone like the one you have ;D
05/06/2013
4696 on the 11/12
4886 on the 11/12
1602 and more mercs on the 20/A/E
One Scania on the 5
* Still Three B7RLE on the 20/20A/20E but today most scanias working on the 20 than yesterday!
Coventry's allocations really confuse me. Can someone list each route allocation for Coventry? I might go there soon and it would be useful to be able to spot unusual workings
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 10:40:05 AM
Coventry's allocations really confuse me. Can someone list each route allocation for Coventry? I might go there soon and it would be useful to be able to spot unusual workings
Scania - on the 20/A/E when the spare will going on the 1!
Mercs - on the 2,3/A,5,7,10,16/A,18/A,19 and When spare will going on the 20's.
Double Decker- 6/6A,7,8/A,10,11,12,13,19, 21 and When spare will going on the 5's or 18/A. Double Decker doesn't often on the 2 or 3/3A route.
Bendy - on the 4 and When the bendis spare will going on the 21. And Other E400 without branded will going on the 11/12 route.
Reminder:-
- 7 are Not Unusually with Single decker and Double decker.
- 11/12 Are not Unusually with E400 without branded and If E400 branded that is Unusually.
- 21 are Not unusually with Bendy buses in any time.
- When B7RLE going full operate on 20's and If B7RLE in garage for repair area and 2156&2157 will not on the 20's but they on the 1. And Mercs going on the 20's Service 1 will keep always use on B7RLE.
Hope it help you :-)
That's great thanks ;)
So Coventry treat all their different Deckers the same?
06/06/2013
1566 on the 20's
1597 and 1598 on the 20's
1864 on the 16/A
1872 on the 9/A
1874 on the 5
2158 (Branded 9) on the 5!!!
2165 and 2168 has new branding on Foleshill Rd and on the 20's
1610 and 4452 on the 4 (6013,6015,and 6019 due to prepare for receive a new branding)
4889 on the 21
Notice:-
Today- 1863-1874 still running around in Coventry! I guess next one 1605 to withdrawn?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 08:23:17 PM
That's great thanks ;)
So Coventry treat all their different Deckers the same?
Route 13 is the home of the Geminis, though Gems can also be seen out on 11/12 and 6(a) quite frequently.
Routes 21, 8(a) and peak 7 are the current home of the Enviros, with peak 27a getting them when the changes kick into effect at the close of this week.
By far the most common type of decker here is the Trident.
Tridents work pretty much all of the other DD duties.
Quote from: Valandil on June 06, 2013, 10:34:35 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 08:23:17 PM
That's great thanks ;)
So Coventry treat all their different Deckers the same?
Route 13 is the home of the Geminis, though Gems can also be seen out on 11/12 and 6(a) quite frequently.
Routes 21, 8(a) and peak 7 are the current home of the Enviros, with peak 27a getting them when the changes kick into effect at the close of this week.
By far the most common type of decker here is the Trident.
Tridents work pretty much all of the other DD duties.
What about the B7 ALX400s?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 10:35:54 PM
What about the B7 ALX400s?
They are the same, appear on all double decker routes, along with the Tridents. Apart from 13 and 21, unless covering for an Enviro400 or Gemini.
Thanks guys, I will look at these posts for reference :)
One more thing, not entirely relevant but, do the B7TL ALX400s at Coventry have the rounded lower rear window like the NXWM ones, or the rectangular window like Tridents?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 10:45:43 PM
One more thing, not entirely relevant but, do the B7TL ALX400s at Coventry have the rounded lower rear window like the NXWM ones, or the rectangular window like Tridents?
Rounded, that is how all B7TL ALX400s are, I have noticed though they the Coventry ones do not have the large grille on the rear, between the 2 rear windows, on the right.
Quote from: John on June 06, 2013, 10:48:05 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 10:45:43 PM
One more thing, not entirely relevant but, do the B7TL ALX400s at Coventry have the rounded lower rear window like the NXWM ones, or the rectangular window like Tridents?
Rounded, that is how all B7TL ALX400s are, I have noticed though they the Coventry ones do not have the large grille on the rear, between the 2 rear windows, on the right.
Yes I know the one you mean, perhaps that is to do with them being slightly more modern than the NXWM ones?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 06, 2013, 10:40:05 AM
Coventry's allocations really confuse me. Can someone list each route allocation for Coventry? I might go there soon and it would be useful to be able to spot unusual workings
No Problem ;)
Reminder:-
- Gemini on the 6 6A or 11/12 are NOT unusually!
- Mercs/Tri/ALX400 on the 16/A are NOT unusually!
- Gemini are normal running on the 13/A and Tri/ALX400,B7TL are NOT unusually on the 13/A!
- Mercs on the Foleshill Rd are NOT unusually but Some B7RLE still order!
- Scanias on the 5 or 16/A are NOT unusually!
- E400 (Non branded) on the 11/12 are NOT unusually!
- Tri/ALX400 on the 18/A use One double decker on the 18/A are sometime! Normal running by Mercs.
- Mercs O530i(Bendi) are normal running on the 4 and when the one or two going on the 21 are NOT unusually!
Thanks Cheers
8/8A branded enviro on the 5 to tile hill south around 13:45. Couldn't catch the fleet number though
07/06/2013
- 1603 on the 20/20A/20E (Today 7 B7RLE (branded) on the 20's! 5 Scania on the 20's! and One Merc on the 20's) 7 scanias going to other route and One Scania in garage for rest time and I think it will be go on the 12 with peak times.
- 1608 and 4422 on the 4( due to other Bendi prepare to receive a new branding and 6019 awaiting for receive a new branding in garage and 6012 has taken out in service for One month!)
- 1634 on the 9/9A
- 1869 1870 on the 9/A
- 1873 on the 7!
- - 4691 on the 8/8A Very Very Very Unusually!!! ( Almost Trident/ALX400 on the 13 at today, about 3-4 gemini on 13 because other 4695 on the 6/6A are not unusually)
- 4885 on the 11/12 (None E400 on the 13!)
- 4893 (branded 8/8A) on the 5!
* I seen 1547 still running around in Coventry at today and too 1596!
Matt i thought they were "only B7s" or is that just applicable to Presidents.
On that note aparantly the CV Geminis are being branded for the 10.
Yesterday
The 20 was a mix of mercs scanias and B7RLEs so id hardly call it unusual to get a merc on there
An omnilink and a trident on the 18A
4691 was the only gemini on the 13 i saw, other buses were ALXs plus 4890 and another 8 branded E400
Aparantly three omnilinks have already left coventry?
09/06/2013
Today we had Scania 1870 on the 18 (normally a double-decker on a Sunday).
And Scania 1864 was on the 9(a) -- though I don't think that this is too unusual on a Sunday, if anyone can shed light on that?
1863-1874 still running around in Coventry moment!
Today:-
1655 on the 13/A and Most of Trident/ALX400/ on the 13/A due to Other Gemini on the 6/6A.
4690 on the 11/12
4886,4887,4888 and One more E400 on the 11/12 and That 4 E400 working on the 11/12!!!!! but Not unusually.
1703 and One more Double Decker on the 4 due to 6017/19 prepare to receive a new branding!
*6012 has back on the service and complete the new branding 4 and now gone old logo!
* Service 4- Running 6012,6013,6016,6018 and 6021 only! In garage - 6015,6017,6019, and 6020 but 6020 do for trip with Five engineers going to other garage in NXWM.
Quote from: Ashley 4569 on June 09, 2013, 09:37:39 AM
Matt i thought they were "only B7s" or is that just applicable to Presidents.
On that note aparantly the CV Geminis are being branded for the 10.
Yesterday
The 20 was a mix of mercs scanias and B7RLEs so id hardly call it unusual to get a merc on there
An omnilink and a trident on the 18A
4691 was the only gemini on the 13 i saw, other buses were ALXs plus 4890 and another 8 branded E400
Aparantly three omnilinks have already left coventry?
Ashley@- B7s is 4415-4422!
11/06/2013
* Gemini- Last week and this week are most running on the 6/6A than 11/12! I don't post any gemini on the 6/6A but today I saw Two Gemini is 4689 and 4890 on the 6 6A but not really unusually.
* E400- Everyday up to One E400 on the 11/12! I don't more post on any E400 without branded on the 11/12 but today 4831 on the 11/12 and some more e400 on the 11/12. Yesterday Four E400 on the 11/12 but not really unusually.
- 1564 on the 6/6A
- 1552 1569 1659 on the 20's (Two or Three Scanias still running on the 20's)
- 469X on the 10.
- 4887 on the 13/A.
- 1863-1874 still running around coventry in different route on the 1,2,5,7,9/A, and 16/A only.
13 route is worst at today because 4 gemini on the 13 and Too many Trident,ALX400 on the 13!
Strange:- 1864 has training driving in NXC NEW driver staff! I thought 15 Scanias will gone as soon. :O
Quote from: 6013 on June 11, 2013, 06:02:22 PM
11/06/2013
* Gemini- Last week and this week are most running on the 6/6A than 11/12! I don't post any gemini on the 6/6A but today I saw Two Gemini is 4689 and 4890 on the 6 6A but not really unusually.
* E400- Everyday up to One E400 on the 11/12! I don't more post on any E400 without branded on the 11/12 but today 4831 on the 11/12 and some more e400 on the 11/12. Yesterday Four E400 on the 11/12 but not really unusually.
- 1564 on the 6/6A
- 1552 1569 1659 on the 20's (Two or Three Scanias still running on the 20's)
- 469X on the 10.
- 4887 on the 13/A.
- 1863-1874 still running around coventry in different route on the 1,2,5,7,9/A, and 16/A only.
13 route is worst at today because 4 gemini on the 13 and Too many Trident,ALX400 on the 13!
Strange:- 1864 has training driving in NXC NEW driver staff! I thought 15 Scanias will gone as soon. :O
Unless the plans have changed again and they are staying?
I wouldn't know and not going to speckulate any further.
Quote from: tank90 on June 11, 2013, 06:08:58 PM
Quote from: 6013 on June 11, 2013, 06:02:22 PM
11/06/2013
* Gemini- Last week and this week are most running on the 6/6A than 11/12! I don't post any gemini on the 6/6A but today I saw Two Gemini is 4689 and 4890 on the 6 6A but not really unusually.
* E400- Everyday up to One E400 on the 11/12! I don't more post on any E400 without branded on the 11/12 but today 4831 on the 11/12 and some more e400 on the 11/12. Yesterday Four E400 on the 11/12 but not really unusually.
- 1564 on the 6/6A
- 1552 1569 1659 on the 20's (Two or Three Scanias still running on the 20's)
- 469X on the 10.
- 4887 on the 13/A.
- 1863-1874 still running around coventry in different route on the 1,2,5,7,9/A, and 16/A only.
13 route is worst at today because 4 gemini on the 13 and Too many Trident,ALX400 on the 13!
Strange:- 1864 has training driving in NXC NEW driver staff! I thought 15 Scanias will gone as soon. :O
Unless the plans have changed again and they are staying?
I wouldn't know and not going to speckulate any further.
NXC manager Mark Kilpling may be decided scanias stay or leave..
Any new drivers starting at Coventry would have to have training on the OmniLinks as they are still been used at Coventry
Today:-
- 1872 on the 16/A
- 4206 on the 4 because of Two Bendi on the 21's.
- 4691 on the 16/A
- *4831 on the 13! See the Notices below.
- *488X on the 16/A! See the Notices below.
- 6015 is first enter on the 21 with branded 4 in our mercedes 0530g fleet. And 6018 on the 21's but hasn't receive a new branding 4 but soon.
* NXC has bit changes our fleet buses on Unusual. Any E400 without branded can be seen on the 11/12 in most days! Expect If the spare E400 will going on the 13 in which day. If the 61 Reg has not enough on the 21 in 10 boards that will have 13 Reg working on the 21 but 2 boards for only bendi spare will on the 21. Altogether 21 board is 12!
* 13 route- There are between One and Three gemini on the 6/6A in every day than 11/12 but E400 will have more working on the 11/12 than 6/A. Sometime Gemini can going on the 16/A are not Unusually. E400 have one or two will have running on the 13 in which day. Reminder Gemini are NOT unusually on the 6/6A,11/12 and 16/A only!
* E400 No branded- Can see on the 11/12,13, and 21 are NOT unusually expect sometime can on the 16/A would be 50% of unusually.
Today:-
1625 on the 6/6A
4417 on the 23!
Today (not sure on all of these):
4832 - 7
1867 - 7
1873 - 12
4835 (21 branded) - 11
Merc 1703 is on the 1.
29/06/2013
4695 on the 6/6A
4833 branded 21 on the 10
4888 on the 11/12
Quote from: Sivan on June 29, 2013, 09:02:57 PM
29/06/2013
4695 on the 6/6A
4833 branded 21 on the 10
4888 on the 11/12
4695- Gemini are NOT unusually on the 6/6A and Gemini are NOT unusually on some route is 6,6A,11,12,16, and 16A. And E400 without branded on the 11/12 are NOT unusually.
4891 on the 21 (29/6) despite being branded for service 8/8A - http://www.flickr.com/photos/55059449@N06/9170771806/
1866 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/9186357602/in/photostream/
6013 branded 4 on the 21
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/9184136289/in/photostream/
Quote from: Sivan on July 01, 2013, 07:25:26 PM
1866 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/9186357602/in/photostream/
6013 branded 4 on the 21
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/9184136289/in/photostream/
Great spots!
More 02/07/2013
1865 on the 10
1866/1867 on the 20's - Only Two Scanias still working on the 20 with One NXC livery is 1867 and One NXWM livery is 1866.
4220 on the 4
6020 replace to 6019 on the 21
Yesterday
1866 on the 5 with NXWM livery.
6013 branded 4 and 6015 branded 4 on the 21
06/07/2013
1872, 2158, 4404 on 5 (and Merc 1680 broke down on Fletchamstead Highway)
2153, 4450, 4453, 4692 on 18(a) -- I think there was just 1 Merc on there today!
4690, 4695 on 10
1548 on the 1
Quote from: Valandil on July 06, 2013, 08:40:30 PM
06/07/2013
1872, 2158, 4404 on 5 (and Merc 1680 broke down on Fletchamstead Highway)
2153, 4450, 4453, 4692 on 18(a) -- I think there was just 1 Merc on there today!
4690, 4695 on 10
1548 on the 1
1608 on the 18/A ;)
Yesterday:- Gemini is worst on the 13/A because there are two Gemini on the 13/A!!! 8 Gemini on different route is 6/A - 3, 16/A- 2, 11/12/1, 18/A-1 and 5 - 1.
4211/4694 > 5
4417 > 21
not from Coventry but this is what I got:
05/07:
6021 on the 21
1864 on the 7
4210 on the 21
1872 on the 2
1703 on the 4
4219 on the 21
4688 on the 10E
4220 on the 18A
Quote from: John on June 02, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
Quote from: NathanJC on June 02, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Great pic Nathan :)
Thanks I do try. Not all my pics come out the best but I try
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 02, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
Quote from: John on June 02, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
Quote from: NathanJC on June 02, 2013, 07:49:30 AM
31/5/13
4890 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/8921064158/
Great pic Nathan :)
Oh thank you ;) I am a very good photographer;D Only joking Nathan great picture
4407 having an easy time on services 2 and 3 today owing to a slow-moving Omnicrap in front of it. ::)
A double decker featured yesterday as well. :o
It seems to be relatively common to see deckers on the 23 these days.
4215 was on the 23 yesterday, and I think there was another decker as well.
Other things from 12/07/2013:
4687, 2155 on 5.
4423 on 9(a).
Curiously enough, a vehicle on the 23 was transferred onto the 27 around 3pm.
Yesterday:-
-1863 on the 20/A/E!
- 4838 (branded 21) on the 16/A
- 4841 (branded 21) on the 5 ( E400 almost day in every week working on the 11/12 than 13 or 16/A)
*Sorry my mistake, 4841 branded 21 was working on 5)
How is a 21 branded Enviro 400 on the 21 unusual??????? ???
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 14, 2013, 09:19:49 PM
How is a 21 branded Enviro 400 on the 21 unusual??????? ???
If you read what he put in brackets I think he got the 2 and 1 the wrong way round and meant to say 12 not 21
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 14, 2013, 09:19:49 PM
How is a 21 branded Enviro 400 on the 21 unusual??????? ???
If you read what he put in brackets I think he got the 2 and 1 the wrong way round and meant to say 12 not 21
Oops my mistake thanks for that matt :)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 14, 2013, 09:37:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 14, 2013, 09:25:59 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 14, 2013, 09:19:49 PM
How is a 21 branded Enviro 400 on the 21 unusual??????? ???
If you read what he put in brackets I think he got the 2 and 1 the wrong way round and meant to say 12 not 21
Oops my mistake thanks for that matt :)
No it's ok it's just my over-observance which you know too well ;D
Sorry, My mistake It was 5 route on 4841! You never know in Coventry bus route for unusually because you live in Wolverhampton! I know more than you!!
Look at my describe for unusually:-
- Branded 21 E400 on the off route that's unusually.
- None Branded E400 (4885-4889, and 4830-4832) can be see working on the 11/12 in everyday that's NOT unusually.
Other more information:-
- Old Mercs: 1,2,3,5,7,16/A,18/A,23,42
- New B7RLE: 1,9/A, and 20/A/E (If spare with none branded can be see on the 1 or sometime on 5)
- ALX400/Trident/B7TL:6/A,10,11/12,13,16/A,18/A, and 23. Sometime Double Decker working on the 2/3
- Gemini: 6/A, 13, 16/A. Sometime Double Decker working on the 11/12 expect E400's none branded on the 11/12
- Merc 0530g:- 4, 21 and (101 Football Matches). (Merc 0530g Branded 4 on the 21 are NOT unusually and can be see in almost day in every week)(6012,6013,6015,6016 branded 4 been on 21 in few days ago or days ago) Sometime Bendibuses can working on 101 (Football Match) which in months.
- Scania:- 2,3,5,7,18/A,23
Thanks Regard 6013!
Are all the Scanias going to move? Or are the rest staying at Coventry?
Quote from: Sh4166 on July 15, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
Are all the Scanias going to move? Or are the rest staying at Coventry?
Not sure, 1863,1864,1866,1872,1873, and 1874 still at coventry moment.
Quote from: Sh4166 on July 15, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
Are all the Scanias going to move? Or are the rest staying at Coventry?
They will more than likely all go, just when they are not needed at Coventry (I would have thought that most would have left by now)
Thanks for that 6013 :) But i already had an idea of unusual workings in Coventry. I have a lot of knoweledge but as you said you know Coventry like i know Wolverhampton ;)
To be honest it seems like almost nothing is unusual in Coventry sometimes ::)
Quote from: Sh4166 on July 15, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
Are all the Scanias going to move? Or are the rest staying at Coventry?
1867 was on Allesley Old Road operating service 23 on Sunday.
Today 17/07/2013
1563 on the 6/6A (Trident must be replacement)
1610 on the 20/A/E
1864 on the 20/A/E
2157 on the 21 (E400 branded 21 out in service and cannot catch fleetno)
2177 on the 2/3
4454 on the 2/3
Route 18/A, and 23 allocation to Double Decker and Single Decker similar does on 16/A.
Other notices:-
- There are only few Scanias working in Coventry at today!!
- 6013 branded 4 is very busy on 21 route because rear door doesn't not working open and close door! There are no available replacement another bus in garage.
Today 18/07/2013
6013 back out on the 4 and work well with front and rear door.
2164 on the 5.
4215 nd 4403 on the 21 due to E400's, 6015, and 6019 at maintenance.
4894 (branded 8/8A) on the 4 in evening service only due to 6016 has problem with front door doesn't close when bendy bus move start and 4894 on the 4 start from 1630 till end of service.
22/07/2013
6014 has first enter on 21 with branded 4.
2167 taken out in service due to slipping on floor. Was replace to old mercs cannot catch fleetno back on the 20. 2167- Kid has sick on floor in foleshill Rd on 20A but there are no emergency! Boy get very upset and driver help boy move seat in front and he is very illness and large sick. I and Man help newspaper clean away from sick on floor. Driver say It will service running till Bell Green then Not in Service return to garage and replace to old mercs back on 20A.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on July 15, 2013, 08:14:26 PM
To be honest it seems like almost nothing is unusual in Coventry sometimes ::)
To be fair, legible written English seems a bit of a rarity.
Today 29/07/2013
John got picture of the coventry buses at today!
11/12 - 1864 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9392672093/
2/3 - 2176 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9395436090/
5 - 4696 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9395424332/
21 - 6013 (branded 4) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9392646503/ * 0530g (branded 4) is quite a lots on the 21 in last week and this week! Last week - Last Mon - 6013, Tuesday - 6014 , Wednesday- 6019 (None branded), Thursday - 6017, and Friday - 6016
4222 and 4421 on 5.
4888 and an Eclipse on 16(a).
ALX400 on 7.
Both Gemini 4692 and unidentified ALX400 on the 18(a) today.
Quote from: Valandil on August 03, 2013, 12:35:39 PM
4222 and 4421 on 5.
It looks like the 5 is slowly converting to Double Decker, there was Gemini 4696 and at least 2 Tridents (4399 and 4402 I pictured) on there on Monday
Quote from: John on August 03, 2013, 07:18:24 PM
Quote from: Valandil on August 03, 2013, 12:35:39 PM
4222 and 4421 on 5.
It looks like the 5 is slowly converting to Double Decker, there was Gemini 4696 and at least 2 Tridents (4399 and 4402 I pictured) on there on Monday
What usually operates the 5 then ?
Quote from: NathanJC on August 03, 2013, 07:31:50 PM
Quote from: John on August 03, 2013, 07:18:24 PM
Quote from: Valandil on August 03, 2013, 12:35:39 PM
4222 and 4421 on 5.
It looks like the 5 is slowly converting to Double Decker, there was Gemini 4696 and at least 2 Tridents (4399 and 4402 I pictured) on there on Monday
What usually operates the 5 then ?
It used to be O405Ns, but more and more Deckers are appearing on there now
Quote from: John on August 03, 2013, 07:18:24 PMIt looks like the 5 is slowly converting to Double Decker, there was Gemini 4696 and at least 2 Tridents (4399 and 4402 I pictured) on there on Monday
There definitely do seem to be more deckers on the 5 than ever.
I can't see much justification for it though: the loadings never seem to require DD's -- especially on the Tile Hill side of the city!
I imagine that there are just a few 'spare' DD's around in the summer period.
In my opinion, other routes would benefit from deckers much more though, whatever the case.
Yet more deckers on the 5 today. I really can't work out why!
A Merc was on the 16(a) today.
A Gemini was on the 27a this morning, so assumedly also has done trips on the 7 and 21 today.
Double deckers seemed to have been put on the 5 and one of the 7 workings during the school holidays with half the number of 12s during University holiday reduced headways and no school buses running which are double deck.
A B7 has been running on the other 7 working on most days freed up by one less bus on the 20s. Today its 2156.
The Gemini seen on the 27A belongs to the 16 and runs empty to Binley for 09:12. There are far fewer Enviro workings on the 27A nowadays and none of these cross link to route 7 and run to Brownshill Green. Seems to be a by product of restrictive route branding.
Geminis not being branded have been used on most double deck routes including 4689 on the 11 to Leamington Spa all day last Friday.
Bendibus 6020 is on the 21 today on Monday it was 4 branded 6013.
1678 has settled down to life running with other Mercs on 2/3, 18/A and 27. Haven't seen it on 23 yet but sure that will happen soon.
Quote from: JoNi on August 14, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Double deckers seemed to have been put on the 5 and one of the 7 workings during the school holidays with half the number of 12s during University holiday reduced headways and no school buses running which are double deck.
A B7 has been running on the other 7 working on most days freed up by one less bus on the 20s. Today its 2156.
The Gemini seen on the 27A belongs to the 16 and runs empty to Binley for 09:12. There are far fewer Enviro workings on the 27A nowadays and none of these cross link to route 7 and run to Brownshill Green. Seems to be a by product of restrictive route branding.
Geminis not being branded have been used on most double deck routes including 4689 on the 11 to Leamington Spa all day last Friday.
Bendibus 6020 is on the 21 today on Monday it was 4 branded 6013.
1678 has settled down to life running with other Mercs on 2/3, 18/A and 27. Haven't seen it on 23 yet but sure that will happen soon.
Yes is Correct!
But I have seen a lots branded 4 bendi on 21 in last week and two week so its not unusually.
Today:-
1591 and ALX400 on the 4 ( Another bendis in garage for rest time due to Holiday including 6013 taken out in service and 6020 on 21)
B7 2175 is working on 27 all day.
Rare workings today some caused by breakdowns
13/A 4885 Enviro rest ALX 400s except only one Gemini.
16/A 4690 and 4695 Gemini
18/A 4887 Enviro replaced 1558
20 1571 and 1655 plus 2163 (9 branded)
21 4210 ALX400
23 2175 B7
Rare workings today
2/3 2156 B7
4 4692 Gemini
5 4694 Gemini later replaced by 4398.
13/A 4886 new Enviro on route for second day running. Only two Geminis today.
23 2155 B7
Pretty quiet today
2/3 2174 B7
4 4412 ALX400
7 4693 Gemini
10 4689 Gemini
13 4886, 4889 Enviro
Some real odditys today
1 4831 Enviro and 1680 Merc!
4 4319 ALX400
13 9 branded 2162
16/A 4693 Gemini and 4830 Enviro
18/A 4688 Gemini
Coventry seem to be even worse than Wolverhampton at keeping branded buses on route!
Got on a branded 9 this morning on Ball Hill only for the person behind me "does this bus go to the station" ::)
So much for branding!
More B7s out today over and above ones on 7, 9/A and 20/20A as usual.
4 2155 and 2175
16 2177
Quote from: JoNi on August 25, 2013, 05:18:22 PM
More B7s out today over and above ones on 7, 9/A and 20/20A as usual.
4 2155 and 2175
16 2177
Don't Coventry put B7RLEs out on Sundays to cover normally Merc-operated routes?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 05:31:15 PM
Quote from: JoNi on August 25, 2013, 05:18:22 PM
More B7s out today over and above ones on 7, 9/A and 20/20A as usual.
4 2155 and 2175
16 2177
Don't Coventry put B7RLEs out on Sundays to cover normally Merc-operated routes?
Don't the 4 use bendi's on a Sunday ?
No, there are five Mercs out today on 2/3 and 23, 5 and 16.
Noticed Merc 1607 on 43 in West Brom last Sunday so its not only Coventry's bus users that are forced to ride on old bangers on a Sunday!
Nathan
The 4 never has Bendys on a Sunday so that the route can covered by any driver especially at short notice.
Used to be all Merc on Sunday but usually ALX400s nowadays.
Only a small number of drivers are trained to drive Bendys in Coventry. They have their own rota which also covers all trips on route 21 boards which can be operated by Bendys.
Quote from: JoNi on August 25, 2013, 06:09:20 PM
Noticed Merc 1607 on 43 in West Brom last Sunday so its not only Coventry's bus users that are forced to ride on old bangers on a Sunday!
Yes, WB is the only NXWM garage to usually send their Mercs out on a Sunday.
At Wolverhampton, the routes normally operated by Mercs are the 11, 25, 27, 32, 33, 81 & 82. On a Sunday, the 11 is operated with B7RLEs, the 25 & 27 interwork with each other and operate with B7RLEs, the 32 & 33 interwork with the 79 and operate with Tridents, the 81 is operated by Diamond, and the 82 by Arriva.
At Pensnett, the routes normally operated by Mercs are the X96, 53/289, 205, 243/4, 276 and 297. On a Sunday, the X96 is operated by B7RLEs, the 53 is operated by Diamond, the 289 is operated by WB garage, the 205 is operated by Diamond, the 243/4 operate with B7RLEs, the 276 operates with B7RLEs and the 297 with B7RLEs.
It's not unheard of for an X96-branded Merc to appear on a Sunday, but that's about it.
Quote from: JoNi on August 25, 2013, 06:09:20 PM
No, there are five Mercs out today on 2/3 and 23, 5 and 16.
Noticed Merc 1607 on 43 in West Brom last Sunday so its not only Coventry's bus users that are forced to ride on old bangers on a Sunday!
Nathan
The 4 never has Bendys on a Sunday so that the route can covered by any driver especially at short notice.
Used to be all Merc on Sunday but usually ALX400s nowadays.
Only a small number of drivers are trained to drive Bendys in Coventry. They have their own rota which also covers all trips on route 21 boards which can be operated by Bendys.
Like the 67 in Birmingham then (: but thanks JoNi
Thanks nitromatt1 for info guessed they are few and far between.
Thanks Nathan there must be hardly any Bendys used on Sundays in the whole country except at airports, where Boris said they belonged in the first place!
Matt, The 243/4 sometimes operate on sundays with Mercs aswell along with the 276.
At WN types not used on Sundays are The Mercs and Spectras
Sunday allocations at WN are:
1-Hybrids B5LH and E400H (Same as Mon-Sat)
2-B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat)
3-B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat but interworks with the 6)
4-B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat)
5-B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat but interworks with the 10 so branded buses aren't used)
6-B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat but interworks with the 3 so branded buses aren't used)
10- B7RLE (Same as Mon-Sat,Interworks with the 5)
11-B7RLE's (Mercs,B6's and Mercs Mon-Sat)
25-B7RLE (Merc Mon-Sat) interworks with the 27
26-Operated by Diamond
27- B7RLE (Trident and B6's Mon-Sat) Interworks with the 25
28-Operated by Arriva
32/3-Tridents (Spectra and Mercs Mon-Sat) Interworks with the 79
59-Volvo B5LH,Tridents (Same as Mon-Sat but Spectras usually work Mon-Sat aswell) but Spectras don't work on Sundays)
62-B6LE (One singular bus used and only B6 out on Sundays)
79-Tridents (Same as Mon-Sat but Also Spectras work Mon-Sat) interworks with the 32/3
81-Operated by Diamond
82-Operated by Arriva
126-Tridents (Same as Mon-Sat)
255-B7RLE (Trident operated Mon-Sat)
256-B7RLE (Trident operated Mon-Sat)
257-Operated by Arriva
529-Tridents (Same as Mon-Sat)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 25, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
Matt, The 243/4 sometimes operate on sundays with Mercs aswell along with the 276.
No, most Sundays all 3 buses on the 243/4 are B7RLEs. It is unusual now to see a Merc out on a Sunday
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 25, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
Matt, The 243/4 sometimes operate on sundays with Mercs aswell along with the 276.
No, most Sundays all 3 buses on the 243/4 are B7RLEs. It is unusual now to see a Merc out on a Sunday
What about the one we had the other week?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 25, 2013, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 25, 2013, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 25, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
Matt, The 243/4 sometimes operate on sundays with Mercs aswell along with the 276.
No, most Sundays all 3 buses on the 243/4 are B7RLEs. It is unusual now to see a Merc out on a Sunday
What about the one we had the other week?
That was unusual for a Sunday, like I explained
The only WB services that use Mercs on Sundays are the 42, 43, 48 & the 83/89 usually has 1. The 40, 45, 46, 47/A, 49 & 289 use E200s
Quote from: Sh4166 on August 25, 2013, 11:58:15 PM
The only WB services that use Mercs on Sundays are the 42, 43, 48 & the 83/89 usually has 1. The 40, 45, 46, 47/A, 49 & 289 use E200s
Never seen a WB 289 yet, would've thought they'd use Mercs. Has it always been an E200 each week?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 26, 2013, 12:04:09 AM
Quote from: Sh4166 on August 25, 2013, 11:58:15 PM
The only WB services that use Mercs on Sundays are the 42, 43, 48 & the 83/89 usually has 1. The 40, 45, 46, 47/A, 49 & 289 use E200s
Never seen a WB 289 yet, would've thought they'd use Mercs. Has it always been an E200 each week?
I saw it in its third week of service (on a Sunday) and 813 was on it. 821 was on it today. It's probably best to assume a spare E200 is used, the loadings on a Sunday don't justify a full size single decker from what I've seen
Quote from: Sh4166 on August 26, 2013, 12:22:33 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 26, 2013, 12:04:09 AM
Quote from: Sh4166 on August 25, 2013, 11:58:15 PM
The only WB services that use Mercs on Sundays are the 42, 43, 48 & the 83/89 usually has 1. The 40, 45, 46, 47/A, 49 & 289 use E200s
Never seen a WB 289 yet, would've thought they'd use Mercs. Has it always been an E200 each week?
I saw it in its third week of service (on a Sunday) and 813 was on it. 821 was on it today. It's probably best to assume a spare E200 is used, the loadings on a Sunday don't justify a full size single decker from what I've seen
It was a Merc on the 1st Sunday. 1668.
For WN and PE, the preference of using B7RLEs over Mercs on Sunday is probably down to the simple fact that B7RLEs are cheaper to run, being more fuel-efficient (and arguably more reliable too).
Same goes at AG also, where B7RLEs are used on the 1 on Sunday over Presidents (also the passenger loadings don't really justify doubles on that route also on Sundays).
WB use their Mercs on Sundays, simply because they don't have any other choice.
Back to WT.
Run of the mill day on most routes with a few noteable workings.
10 Enviro 4831 and Gemini 4695
11 Gemini 4691
13 Enviro 4885
21 ALX400 4422
Little of note initially
21 ALX400 4407
23 B7 2157
Late things picked up
9/A ALX400 4423 replaced 9 branded 2158 which was subsequently was used on a Old Church Road short journey on the 20.
16/A B7 2175
20A/E Merc 1564 came out and replaced 2176
23 ALX400 4209
NX Coventry are seemingly no longer going to use Mercs on Sundays as they've just posted the following on their Facebook page.....
On Sundays you may see buses on your route with branding for a different one. We are using our buses as efficiently as we can and this means that we will use our buses with the lowest emissions whenever possible.
During weekdays and Saturdays branded buses will normally operate on their respective routes.
On Sundays we do not operate as many buses and it is on this day that we have 'spare' branded buses and will use them on other routes as they are generally the most efficient.
Quote from: JPC on August 30, 2013, 02:22:28 PM
NX Coventry are seemingly no longer going to use Mercs on Sundays as they've just posted the following on their Facebook page.....
On Sundays you may see buses on your route with branding for a different one. We are using our buses as efficiently as we can and this means that we will use our buses with the lowest emissions whenever possible.
During weekdays and Saturdays branded buses will normally operate on their respective routes.
On Sundays we do not operate as many buses and it is on this day that we have 'spare' branded buses and will use them on other routes as they are generally the most efficient.
Can we do this too?
Brand new buses parked in the yard doesn't seem right to me. Branded No1 Enviros on the 126 maybe??
And two E400H on the 59 to make it fully Hybrid operated. How many buses are on the 1 on a Sunday? The 59 has atleast 4 B5's on a Sunday.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 30, 2013, 06:55:52 PM
And two E400H on the 59 to make it fully Hybrid operated. How many buses are on the 1 on a Sunday? The 59 has atleast 4 B5's on a Sunday.
No, the 59 has at least 3 B5s on a Sunday. Recently it has been 3 B5s and 3 Tridents on the 59 on a Sunday timetable
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 30, 2013, 06:58:07 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 30, 2013, 06:55:52 PM
And two E400H on the 59 to make it fully Hybrid operated. How many buses are on the 1 on a Sunday? The 59 has atleast 4 B5's on a Sunday.
No, the 59 has at least 3 B5s on a Sunday. Recently it has been 3 B5s and 3 Tridents on the 59 on a Sunday timetable
Only last Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Had 4 B5's Two tridents for 4-5 Sundays running now. Will probably go back to 4 B5's two tridents.
Quote from: JPC on August 30, 2013, 02:22:28 PM
NX Coventry are seemingly no longer going to use Mercs on Sundays as they've just posted the following on their Facebook page.....
On Sundays you may see buses on your route with branding for a different one. We are using our buses as efficiently as we can and this means that we will use our buses with the lowest emissions whenever possible.
During weekdays and Saturdays branded buses will normally operate on their respective routes.
On Sundays we do not operate as many buses and it is on this day that we have 'spare' branded buses and will use them on other routes as they are generally the most efficient.
This is entirely logical from a company point of view - sensibly using newer buses on a Sunday, but it does make a bit of a mockery of all this branding material.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 30, 2013, 06:58:07 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 30, 2013, 06:55:52 PM
And two E400H on the 59 to make it fully Hybrid operated. How many buses are on the 1 on a Sunday? The 59 has atleast 4 B5's on a Sunday.
No, the 59 has at least 3 B5s on a Sunday. Recently it has been 3 B5s and 3 Tridents on the 59 on a Sunday timetable
Since the Hybrids started operating on a Sunday in May only has there been one occasion when there have been less than 3 B5's (It was 4 tridents,Two B5's)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 30, 2013, 07:03:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 30, 2013, 06:58:07 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on August 30, 2013, 06:55:52 PM
And two E400H on the 59 to make it fully Hybrid operated. How many buses are on the 1 on a Sunday? The 59 has atleast 4 B5's on a Sunday.
No, the 59 has at least 3 B5s on a Sunday. Recently it has been 3 B5s and 3 Tridents on the 59 on a Sunday timetable
Since the Hybrids started operating on a Sunday in May only has there been one occasion when there have been less than 3 B5's (It was 4 tridents,Two B5's)
Yes I know, I said at least 3 B5s, not up to 3 B5s
Oh must have read that one wrong or worded my own sentence wrong ;)
I think it might be a bit different with the hybrids, as they require more downtime don't they?
(I'm genuinely asking: not too sure about that one).
Quote from: Valandil on August 30, 2013, 07:52:03 PM
I think it might be a bit different with the hybrids, as they require more downtime don't they?
(I'm genuinely asking: not too sure about that one).
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Well 5510-14 are typically on the 59 mainly or sometimes the 1 up to 7 days a week so they don't get a rest
Let's keep this thread on topic with unusual workings in Coventry please...
(there are enough threads already mentioning hybrids on the 59... ::))
Quote from: Stu on August 30, 2013, 08:17:30 PM
Let's keep this thread on topic with unusual workings in Coventry please...
(there are enough threads already mentioning hybrids on the 59... ::))
Ok back on topic then Can you really say anything in Coventry is unusual? I would say CV have by far the most Unusual Workings reported
Yeah: I would say that any decker on the 2, 3, 27 or 42 is unusual, and Eclipses being on routes like the 10 or 21.
But I completely agree that, particularly of late, it's not too surprising to see vehicles off their usual sets of routes.
Its great from an enthusiasts point of view that the variety exists in Coventry where vehicles are used to best effect not just route bound.
NXC have defined vehicle types for each working down to Volvo and Trident ALX400s, which never happens in practice!
I know of some readers of this forum who are fans of Geminis who are interested when they appear on any route other than the 13/A.
Things should return to normal next week when term time schedules resume.
It's great that the most modern vehicles are being used on Sundays, the next challenge is to use modern vehicles to best effect on weekdays, after all it ought to be possible to reduce the use of the costly Bendybuses on the 4 by effective cross linking of buses from other routes.
Today's oddities
8/A Gemini 4695
13 Enviro 4886, 4889
18/A B7 2153 back now with sky blue front
42 B7 2177
I envy enthusiasts in London who have their vehicle finder site www.londonvf.co.uk which gives the location in real time and a history of what TfL routes vehicles have recently operated on.
Be great if we could have something like this with NX!
NXC stuck by their word and used far more B7s today only one Merc in service on the 16
2/3/23 were 20 branded B7s
4 unbranded B7s
5E/7 were 9 branded B7s
No more Enviros used resulting in usual number of ALX400s and a few Geminis out in traffic.
Quote from: JoNi on September 01, 2013, 10:18:55 PM
NXC stuck by their word and used far more B7s today only one Merc in service on the 16
2/3/23 were 20 branded B7s
4 unbranded B7s
5E/7 were 9 branded B7s
No more Enviros used resulting in usual number of ALX400s and a few Geminis out in traffic.
;D ill have to make a trip to Coventry on a Sunday now ;)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: JoNi on September 01, 2013, 10:18:55 PM
NXC stuck by their word and used far more B7s today only one Merc in service on the 16
2/3/23 were 20 branded B7s
4 unbranded B7s
5E/7 were 9 branded B7s
No more Enviros used resulting in usual number of ALX400s and a few Geminis out in traffic.
;D ill have to make a trip to Coventry on a Sunday now ;)
You'd have been better off in Wolverhampton this Sunday ;)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 08:04:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: JoNi on September 01, 2013, 10:18:55 PM
NXC stuck by their word and used far more B7s today only one Merc in service on the 16
2/3/23 were 20 branded B7s
4 unbranded B7s
5E/7 were 9 branded B7s
No more Enviros used resulting in usual number of ALX400s and a few Geminis out in traffic.
;D ill have to make a trip to Coventry on a Sunday now ;)
You'd have been better off in Wolverhampton this Sunday ;)
;) what did I miss
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on September 03, 2013, 08:04:24 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 03, 2013, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: JoNi on September 01, 2013, 10:18:55 PM
NXC stuck by their word and used far more B7s today only one Merc in service on the 16
2/3/23 were 20 branded B7s
4 unbranded B7s
5E/7 were 9 branded B7s
No more Enviros used resulting in usual number of ALX400s and a few Geminis out in traffic.
;D ill have to make a trip to Coventry on a Sunday now ;)
You'd have been better off in Wolverhampton this Sunday ;)
;) what did I miss
529 branded 4604 on the 59 from 12:11pm onwards and 5510 on the 32/33/79 for the whole day. Also 5513 may have gone onto an unusual route, as it was parked up in the bus station for a while, but didn't see what it did.
Matt,5513 had a defect so went back to garage
Now back to Coventry!... Today and yesterday a waft of double decks, at least three on both days working services 2 and 3,
included Gemini 4692 today. Just a pity the driving is noticeably slower these days. ::)
And NXC now confirms services 2, 3 and 21 moves to Fairfax Street former stand V next Monday "on a temporary basis"
[not to be confused with the stand at the rear of bus station which is now lettered V].
Presume 2/3 and 21s are moving to Fairfax Street while they install the new zebra crossing outside Sainsburys.
JPC: slower driving may be down to new starters who are "finding their feet".
There are some new faces around on the 2/3 and I got a picture of three tridents together outside Sainsbury's on Monday.
The 23 to Allesley Park has also gained double deckers as well.
Yesterday (dont know how unusual the below are anymore)
4409 - 5
2176 and 4422 - 23
4690 - 42
4693 - 6/6A
Ashley things remain very fluid at the moment.
There were a couple Mercs on the 1 which freed up B7s hence why 2176 appeared on the 23, they've been on 2/3 and 16 recently.
4690 on 42 is rare, rarer still was 4692 on the 21 yesterday.
Geminis appear on 6 every day even Sundays recently.
21 branded 4842 appeared on the 11/12 yesterday.
Yesterday
2155 - 42;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/9723829867/
I'm counting this as an unusual working.
One evening this week on the 7, a driver missed the turn* from Barker Buts lane on to Courtland Ave. when working towards Brownshill Green.
As such, the bus continued up the Hollyfast road to the Norman Place road bus terminus before coming back down and taking the correct turn.
As such it replicated the old 75!
(*He must have thought he was on a 5 working, else he wouldn't have known where to turn around.)
Quote from: ben710 on September 14, 2013, 07:51:08 PM
I'm counting this as an unusual working.
One evening this week on the 7, a driver missed the turn* from Barker Buts lane on to Courtland Ave. when working towards Brownshill Green.
As such, the bus continued up the Hollyfast road to the Norman Place road bus terminus before coming back down and taking the correct turn.
As such it replicated the old 75!
(*He must have thought he was on a 5 working, else he wouldn't have known where to turn around.)
Not really an unusual working as An Unusual Working is when a type of bus is used on a route that isn't usually allocated that type EG a Double Decker on Coventry 4 (Mon-Sat) or Single Decker on Coventry 21 which is usually allocated Enviro400 Double Deckers.
Can't promise these are unusual as I'm not a regular Coventry visitor but saw them today and they looked out of place so here goes...
4319 - 2/3
4688 - 42
Unidentified Merc on the 9A
Those are all good spots
Quote from: trident4370 on September 28, 2013, 11:22:31 PM
Can't promise these are unusual as I'm not a regular Coventry visitor but saw them today and they looked out of place so here goes...
4319 - 2/3
4688 - 42
Unidentified Merc on the 9A
Good Spot, rarely sees Doubles
Isn't the 42 allocated doubles, last time I was there though it was 21** but seen several ALX's on there not a Gemini though
route 4 branded Bendy 6016 appeared on 21 today.
Quote from: JoNi on October 07, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
route 4 branded Bendy 6016 appeared on 21 today.
I don't know much about Coventry but that sounds rare!
Quote from: JoNi on October 07, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
route 4 branded Bendy 6016 appeared on 21 today.
Aren't there 1 or 2 bendys on the 21 a day? Or was that before the new Enviros entered service?
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 10:45:56 PM
Quote from: JoNi on October 07, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
route 4 branded Bendy 6016 appeared on 21 today.
Aren't there 1 or 2 bendys on the 21 a day? Or was that before the new Enviros entered service?
Not unusual. There is nearly always a Bendi on the 21. It has been discussed numerous times before
Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 10:51:04 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 10:45:56 PM
Quote from: JoNi on October 07, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
route 4 branded Bendy 6016 appeared on 21 today.
Aren't there 1 or 2 bendys on the 21 a day? Or was that before the new Enviros entered service?
Not unusual. There is nearly always a Bendi on the 21. It has been discussed numerous times before
Me being the novice to Coventry service, I'm used to seeing Enviros on the 21 so this surprised me
2153 is on the 18(A) today.
The relevance of 6016 was it had 4 in big numbers on the side. 6020 and 6021 haven't got branding, but I appreciate its the order they are parked outside the garage not the branding which reflects which working they end up on.
don't know if they are unusual but:
4693 on the 2
4452 on the 23
4401 on the 16A
Doubles now appear everyday on 2/3 and 23 every day now. 4453 in Coventry livery was on 2/3 yesterday.
As mentioned by others in this thread before Geminis seem to get on every route worked by double deckers.
Current Allocation - Cov:
1 - Volvo B7RLE Unbranded
2 - ALX400 M-S/Volvo B7RLE 20 Branded Sunday
3 - ALX400 M-S/Volvo B7RLE 20 Branded Sunday
4 - Merc Citaro (Bendy) Branded M-S/Volvo B7RLE or ALX400 Sunday
5 - ALX400/Merc 0405N/Volvo B7RLE 9 Branded Sunday
6/6A - ALX400
7 - ALX400/Merc 0405N
8/8A - Enviro 400 Branded
9/9A - Volvo B7RLE Branded
10 - ALX400
11/11X/12 - ALX400 M-S/Enviro 400 Sunday
13/13A - Volvo B7TL Gemini/ALX400
16/16A - ALX400/Merc 0405N
18/18A - Merc 0405N/ALX400
19 - ALX400
20/20A/20E - Volvo B7RLE Branded (20 extras on RICOH events can be double deck)
21 - Enviro 400 Branded + 2 Merc Citaro Bendy Unbranded (Scheduled)
23 - ALX400
27 - Merc 0405N
27A - Enviro 400/ALX400
42 - ALX400 M-F/Merc 0405N Saturday
101 - ALX400/Enviro 400/Volvo B7TL Gemini/Merc Citaro Bendy
6S/10S/16S/23C/23S/58/58A/59/771/772 - ALX400
9S - Volvo B7RLE Branded
Quote from: tc on October 08, 2013, 09:41:17 PM
Current Allocation - Cov:
1 - Volvo B7RLE Unbranded
2 - ALX400 M-S/Volvo B7RLE 20 Branded Sunday
3 - ALX400 M-S/Volvo B7RLE 20 Branded Sunday
4 - Merc Citaro (Bendy) Branded M-S/Volvo B7RLE or ALX400 Sunday
5 - ALX400/Merc 0405N/Volvo B7RLE 9 Branded Sunday
6/6A - ALX400
7 - ALX400/Merc 0405N
8/8A - Enviro 400 Branded
9/9A - Volvo B7RLE Branded
10 - ALX400
11/11X/12 - ALX400 M-S/Enviro 400 Sunday
13/13A - Volvo B7TL Gemini/ALX400
16/16A - ALX400/Merc 0405N
18/18A - Merc 0405N/ALX400
19 - ALX400
20/20A/20E - Volvo B7RLE Branded (20 extras on RICOH events can be double deck)
21 - Enviro 400 Branded + 2 Merc Citaro Bendy Unbranded (Scheduled)
23 - ALX400
27 - Merc 0405N
27A - Enviro 400/ALX400
42 - ALX400 M-F/Merc 0405N Saturday
101 - ALX400/Enviro 400/Volvo B7TL Gemini/Merc Citaro Bendy
6S/10S/16S/23C/23S/58/58A/59/771/772 - ALX400
9S - Volvo B7RLE Branded
Thank you ;D
4424 on 8, vice e400, 19.28 ex cov station.
This is a rostered evening peak ALX400 working introduced as an extra bus on route 8 to counteract late running at the last timetable change.
Usually an ALX400 but can be an 8 branded Enviro if one of them has been having attention during the daytime.
Starts at Cardinal Wiseman School about 15:30.
4214 > 4
Not sure if this counts :-\
I've noticed route 20 branded Volvo's working the 18/18A over the last few days.
This morning I saw a Mercedes on the 8.
There seemed to be more Enviro's on the 13, just an observation.
Yes Ben there have been quite a few unusual workings last week.
12/11/13 - 20 branded 2167 was on 18/18A in morning peak with 8 branded 4893 ran all day on 18/18A the same day.
13/11/13 - 9 branded 2163 ran on the same 18/18A, then worked on 8/8A in the afternoon and evening.
15/11/13 - 21 branded 4837 ran on 2/3 replacing a Merc, also going to Allesley Park on the 23 as part of the same working..
You were lucky to see the 13/A working as only one appeared on same working on at least three days.
Not sure whether this is unusual?
1625 > 10
Quote from: Rob4367 on November 20, 2013, 04:00:32 PM
Not sure whether this is unusual?
1625 > 10
The 10 has been double decker operated for a while. It may be slightly unusual. as I find that most types of Coventry buses can turn up on any route
Quote from: Rob4367 on November 20, 2013, 04:00:32 PM
Not sure whether this is unusual?
1625 > 10
I think there's usually 1 or 2 Mercs a day on the 10
A Merc on the 10 is rare. I must admit I haven't seen that for a long time, although have seen a couple of urbans on it. Today 4413 was on the 21, 4837 and an unidentified 21 branded e400 were on the 11/12.
23.11.13
All in Pool Meadow Bus station on all night running boards
1612 - 10 - 2000
4402 - 23 - 2100 ish
4417 - 4 - 2055
Gemini - 8 - 2050
E400 - 16 - 2110
Quote from: Ashley on November 23, 2013, 11:22:44 PM
23.11.13
All in Pool Meadow Bus station on all night running boards
1612 - 10 - 2000
4402 - 23 - 2100 ish
4417 - 4 - 2055
Gemini - 8 - 2050
E400 - 16 - 2110
Deckers on the 23 are usual Ashley :)
Route branded vehicles used on 11/12 peak workings this morning:
8 branded 4893 went to Leamington and back on 11.
9 branded 2163 did 7 from Brownshill Green, 19 to Westwood then 12 shorts.
20 branded 2170 did a couple of with flow journeys on the 12.
The evening 8 is Merc 1656 and Merc 1610 went to Leamington on 11.
As is usual nowadays Gemini's appeared on a range of routes, today on 4, 6/A, 7, 9S, 10, 12, 16/A, 18/A, 19 and 23!
Quote from: JoNi on November 25, 2013, 09:02:26 PM
As is usual nowadays Gemini's appeared on a range of routes, today on 4, 6/A, 7, 9S, 10, 12, 16/A, 18/A, 19 and 23!
Last time I was in Coventry, only 2 Geminis were actually on the 13, the rest were Tridents and B7TLs ;D
At least 3 were on the 11/12s, and as you have mentioned, the rest were all over on the other Coventry services
Yes John it's varied with Gemini's on 2,3 and 5 last Saturday and recent appearances on the 21 and 42 only the 1 and 9/A don't get to see them as the 20/A/E can't as there is a low bridge on the 20E.
And more multi coloured wanderings of route branded vehicles today.
21 branded 4834 and 4841 on 11 to Leamington.
9 branded 2163 on daytime 13.
20 branded 2170 on daytime 10 working.
8 branded 4893 on daytime 6/A working.
Merc 1591 was put on 21 after morning peak too!!
Quote from: JoNi on November 26, 2013, 12:54:56 PM
And more multi coloured wanderings of route branded vehicles today.
21 branded 4834 and 4841 on 11 to Leamington.
9 branded 2163 on daytime 13.
20 branded 2170 on daytime 10 working.
8 branded 4893 on daytime 6/A working.
Merc 1591 was put on 21 after morning peak too!!
2163 seen running empty on the 13 following 4417 up Cox Street at 1.30. Also unbranded 2176/7 both on the 20 today.
1571? On the 21 this afternoon.
4696 made an appearance on the 18 yesterday.
Quote from: ben710 on November 26, 2013, 05:37:24 PM
1571? On the 21 this afternoon.
4696 made an appearance on the 18 yesterday.
Good spot, not seen a merc on the 21 before
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 26, 2013, 05:46:48 PM
Good spot, not seen a merc on the 21 before
Only back in the days of bendi buses ;)
2155 on the 7 this evening. :D
Quote from: ben710 on November 27, 2013, 04:57:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 26, 2013, 05:46:48 PM
Good spot, not seen a merc on the 21 before
Only back in the days of bendi buses ;)
2155 on the 7 this evening. :D
;D Didnt even cross my mind
Merc 1634 on the 21 tonight
Yesterday ALX400 on the 4- 6015,6018 and one more bendi has out in service due to awaiting maintenance and One bendy ready to MOTS (I think its 6020)
Normal Bendibuses always on the 4 and So double-decker on the 4 that is unusually expect Sunday allocation to DD. Service 4 PVR is 8 and two spare total is Ten.
6018 has long maintenance and taken out about last two week ago.
Last Tuesday 4453 on the 4 is unusually due to 6019 on 21 and with 6015/6018 in the garage.
When the three bendy buses complete the repair then Service 4 will fully operate on BB and spare on 21.
02/12/2013
1625 on the 11 with extra bus then normal boards.
4835 branded 21 on the 11/12
4837 replace the 6020 and 6020 back on the 21 that 4837 back on the 11/12.
Last week and this week, Almost branded 21 E400 going on the 11/12 in around evening in everyday that could change say "Not Unusually".
Last two week, there are up to 6 E400 on the 11/12!- 4839 and 4841 branded 21, two E400 without branded and 4886,4888. That's brilliant! (Normally E400 on the 11/12 about between 1 and 4) I did checked there are full E400 on the 8/A and Almost E400 on the 21 include one bendy (6019 or 6021 not sure which one).
Are any of the following unusual...
2169 (20 branded) on 23
1634 on 16
4413 on 13
Quote from: nitromatt1 on December 06, 2013, 11:38:59 PM
Are any of the following unusual...
2169 (20 branded) on 23
1634 on 16
4413 on 13
Tridents on the 13 are usual Great Spot with 2169 :)
Matt
Mercs are daily on CV 16/A
Tridents are daily on CV 13
B7RLE's are daily on CV 23 but a branded one is worth mentioning
Quote from: Ashley on December 07, 2013, 08:23:17 AM
Matt
Mercs are daily on CV 16/A
Tridents are daily on CV 13
B7RLE's are daily on CV 23 but a branded one is worth mentioning
I saw mostly deckers on the 16/A, and mostly Enviros on the 13 - is this also normal?
The 16/16A is a mix of Volvo and Dennis ALX's with Mercs
E400's on the 13 are id say unusual at anytime but Enviro's plural is odd
Quote from: Ashley on December 07, 2013, 12:16:57 PM
The 16/16A is a mix of Volvo and Dennis ALX's with Mercs
E400's on the 13 are id say unusual at anytime but Enviro's plural is odd
It's usually Gemini's/Tridents/B7 ALX400's that operate the 13 so I'd say the Enviros on the 13 are unusual :)
One E400 on CV13 is unusual but if Matt saw more then that's pretty odd
Quote from: Rob4367 on December 07, 2013, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: Ashley on December 07, 2013, 12:16:57 PM
The 16/16A is a mix of Volvo and Dennis ALX's with Mercs
E400's on the 13 are id say unusual at anytime but Enviro's plural is odd
It's usually Gemini's/Tridents/B7 ALX400's that operate the 13 so I'd say the Enviros on the 13 are unusual :)
I do find that most type of deckers at Coventry get put on the 13, last time I was there, there was only 2 Geminis, and a mix of Enviros, Tridents and B7TL/ALX400s
4401 - 2/3
2155 - 5
4695 I think - 4
4830 - 18/18A
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 04:27:05 PM
4401 - 2/3
2155 - 5
4695 I think - 4
Tridents are common on the 2 now (or at least they seem to be in the mornings).
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 06:29:24 PM
4890 - 18/18A
4890. What a spot!
The tridents do suit the 2/3 , 4452 was the first I seen on there. But thanks ben now I know for when I'm in Cov again.
Shall upload the pics tomorrow of all mentioned above(:
1655 > 4
Good spot Rob :) great bus too
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 06:29:24 PM
4830 - 18/18A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11340946294/
Good photo Nathan :)
1678 on the 12. (My favourite of the Mercedes btw, its the quality of the seats that does it for me)
Now I know you will say that isn't rare since they do appear. But usually not for the diagram/working (if thats the right word) that gets into Coventry city centre for about 15:55
Are NXC a Trident down? Or is this just luck of the draw? I'm new to this really, I loved buses as a kid and am just getting back into it, I have no idea how these matters are actually handled.
Thanks Ash(:
Quote from: Ashley on December 12, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
Good spot Rob :) great bus too
Thank You Ash :) just wished that worked the 09:12 from Arena Park
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 04:27:05 PM
4401 - 2/3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11355379805/
2177 - 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11356155206/
4695 I think - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11355947086/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 13, 2013, 07:04:59 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 04:27:05 PM
4401 - 2/3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11355379805/
2177 - 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11356155206/
4695 I think - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11355947086/
Good spot IMO with the Gemini on the 4, and you even got a Stagecoach Enviro on the 16 in the same.
B7's are more often on the 5 now and Tridents on the 2/3 has been discussed above.
2153+2177 - 16/16A
1563 - 13
4888 - 13
About 3/4 doubles out on the 4 today, one replaced 6013, which had a bit of the rear bumper falling off.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 17, 2013, 03:30:36 PM
2153 / 2174 - 16/16A
1548 - 13
4888 - 13
About 3/4 doubles out on the 4 today, one replaced 6013, which had a bit of the rear bumper
falling off.
2153 - 16/16A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11452811354/
2174 - 16/16A
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11453002324/
1548 - 13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11452943575/
4888 - 13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11452867153/
4210 - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11452883936/
18103 - X18 ( Not to sure on this one)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/11453009043/
Today: 4215 - 21
2177 - 1
18103 is a Stagecoach bus Nathan. Tridents are on X15/X18 daily, 18189 and 18190 carry route branding. Leamington and stratford share the route so you get Tridents from either garage appear
Back to NXC...
Always nice to get a proper bus on CV21
Only 4891 and 4894 out of the 8/8A branded Enviros have appeared on 21. 4890, 4891, 4892 and 4893 have all appeared on 11/12! 4894 is yet to appear on 11/12 and 4890, 4892 and 4893 are yet to appear on the 21! 4893 has in the past 4 weeks been on the 6/6A, 11/12, 18/18A and the 23! 4892 was on the 11/12 last Thursday.
I'm sure all the unbranded plastic deckers have done 11s and 12s, the former is yet another mega route ruined by eco warriors
Quote from: Ashley on December 21, 2013, 12:27:42 AM
I'm sure all the unbranded plastic deckers have done 11s and 12s, the former is yet another mega route ruined by eco warriors
Every single Enviro in Coventry has done the 11/12 apart from 4894!
That one has 8/8A branding so probably not one they'll stick on unless they really have to
Quote from: Ashley on December 21, 2013, 12:27:42 AM
the former is yet another mega route ruined by eco warriors
Hi Ashley,
I'm just wondering what you mean by this.
Are you referring to the route of the 11 specifically, or the type of vehicles used, or something else?
Either way, I can't quite work out what's wrong as things stand.
Valandil
8 branded 4891 was on 13 yesterday!.
The 4 was also all Bendibus which is first time for a while when it hasn't had a double decker on a Monday to Saturday.
I mean the 11 is a good route and id prefer tridents or b7tls on there rather than enviros as good as they are in their own ways
Saturday was a good one! 4452 and 4213 (I think) on 21!
2157, 2175 and 2177 on 23!
Today: 2157 on the 1, 2175 on the 2/3 and 2174 on the 23.
Lauran. B7RLE's are now the main allocation on CV23
Ash do you know the. Allocation to the 2/3 or doesn't it have a fixed allocation
Nathan,
The 2/3 can be double or single deck on M-F, with the actual allocation reflecting vehicle availability..
ALX 400s appear with the occasional Gemini, but Enviros are extremely rare.
Some days one bus which runs to last thing at night is a Wright B7. This also works 23 journeys to Allesley Park.
On Saturdays all 2/3 daytime buses are supposed to be Mercs, one evening bus is a Wright B7 as the route is interworked with the 23.
On Sundays (and Boxing Days!) the 2/3 and 23 now use modern Wright B7s branded for route 20.
Thanks JoNi, I will have to come down on a sunday, would make for nice pictures (:
4207 on 21 today. 4839 is also back out on 21, not seen it for weeks since she broke down a couple of weeks ago, wouldn't kneel or turn right!
Gemini 4687 on 8/A having seemingly replaced 4891 that was seen being towed back to the garage in mid mornng.
Gutted that 4891 broke down! Cheryl is a really good enviro as well, hope it wasn't serious! :(
2156 on the 1 yesterday. And lots of geminis on the 11/12.
4888 on 21, which he has not been in a while! :( He's one of my favourite enviros as well is Dylan! Hope he's back on the 11/12 next week!
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 01, 2014, 04:04:00 AM
Gutted that 4891 broke down! Cheryl is a really good enviro as well, hope it wasn't serious! :(
2156 on the 1 yesterday. And lots of geminis on the 11/12.
4888 on 21, which he has not been in a while! :( He's one of my favourite enviros as well is Dylan! Hope he's back on the 11/12 next week!
There's an enviro in coventry named after me??
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 01, 2014, 04:04:00 AM
Gutted that 4891 broke down! Cheryl is a really good enviro as well, hope it wasn't serious! :(
2156 on the 1 yesterday. And lots of geminis on the 11/12.
4888 on 21, which he has not been in a while! :( He's one of my favourite enviros as well is Dylan! Hope he's back on the 11/12 next week!
have all the enviros at CV now been named ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on January 02, 2014, 06:14:07 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 01, 2014, 04:04:00 AM
Gutted that 4891 broke down! Cheryl is a really good enviro as well, hope it wasn't serious! :(
2156 on the 1 yesterday. And lots of geminis on the 11/12.
4888 on 21, which he has not been in a while! :( He's one of my favourite enviros as well is Dylan! Hope he's back on the 11/12 next week!
have all the enviros at CV now been named ?
Those are just made up names I think
9 branded 2162 on 16A, 4 branded 6014, Unbranded 6021 and 4209 on 21, Merc 1656 on 9/A. No sign of 4891!!
The 4 branded on the 21 was 6016 not 6014. As for the names of the enviros, they're the names I gave them when they were new back in May. If anyone changed them I would go mad! lol There are 5 males out of the 10 new enviros.
Now I am starting to get worried about 4891/Cheryl! 4692 on the 2/3. I think 4831 was covering for 4891 today on the 8.
4886 -4889 ALL on 21 today as well as 4831 and 6019!! Where the hell are the 21 branded enviros!? 2157 on the 2/3. I only saw 4842, 4841, 4840 and 4835 on the 21!!
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:15:08 PM
4886 -4889 ALL on 21 today as well as 4831 and 6019!! Where the hell are the 21 branded enviros!? 2157 on the 2/3. I only saw 4842, 4841, 4840 and 4835 on the 21!!
What was on the 8/8A?
Probably 8 brandeds 4890-4894 (if 4891 is back in service yet) as well as 4885 and 4832 or 4830. But I didn't see the 8's today.
Getting annoyed with them putting 4885-4889 on 21 every day now, as they will only get ruined like 4830-4842. They even occasionally put some of 4890-4894 on the 21.
8/8A had branded Enviros except 4891, 4888 and 4889.
Other odds today, 4208 on 5, 4319 on 7, 4832 on 10, 21 branded 4833 on 11 only seen in evening could have been a sub.
Three mercs 1591, 1572 and 1635 were on 20/A/E.
4832 is now on the 11 as I got it home about 2 hours ago. 4833 has been on the 11 as well all day and all evening by the looks of it! Again today 4885 and 4887 on 21, not as many today but still bad. 2155 on 23 as well as 2176. 4322 was seen being attended by an engineer with the engine bonnet open by the village hotel, so maybe 4832 was the replacement after she was on the 10?
4832 is on the 5 today!
1572 replaced 4220 on 10.
and 20 branded 2164 now on 21 replacing 4836.
What happened to 4836? :o and yeah I seen the merc on the 10!
Uni term service reintroduced today (Centro's Real Time lnfo was still on holiday).
Queue for travelcards stretched out across the concourse in Pool Meadow this afternoon.
21 branded 4836 on 10 all day
4414 replaced 4842 on 21. 4404 and 6015 ran all day on 21
21 branded 48?? on 12 this evening.
4888 stood in for 4891 on 8/A
The 21 branded on the 12 must have been 4837, as I saw all the other 21 brandeds on the 21 and 4836 on the 10. I am really starting to worry about 4891 now!! :(
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 07, 2014, 12:13:12 AM
The 21 branded on the 12 must have been 4837, as I saw all the other 21 brandeds on the 21 and 4836 on the 10. I am really starting to worry about 4891 now!! :(
4891 is probably having repairs in garage
4830 on 42
1678 on the 6A at 13.40
4886 and 4889 on 13.
21 branded 4842 on the 12. 4887 on the 10 and an unidentified trident on 21.
21 branded 4839 on 13
The unidentified trident on 21 was 4403
1591 on 6/A.
4887 on 5E 16:05 jny
4832 stood in for 4891 on 8/A
4887 > 1
21 branded 4835 on 13, (just missed taking a shot of it being overtaken by 4 branded 6016 on 21 overtaken in the Burges!)
4 branded 6015 was also on the 21 meaning all Bendybuses were in use today.
21 branded 4837(?) on 12 am peak.
4687 replaced 4890 on 8/A.
Oh no, not 4890 as well! My warren!! That's him and Cheryl now broke down!! Yeah today was good, none of 4885-4889 on 21!
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 09, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh no, not 4890 as well! My warren!! That's him and Cheryl now broke down!! Yeah today was good, none of 4885-4889 on 21!
Might just be a minor defect? Btw are the names Cheryl and Warren etc made up names as i wasn't aware CV's E400's were named?
Quote from: Nathan on January 09, 2014, 07:47:54 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 09, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh no, not 4890 as well! My warren!! That's him and Cheryl now broke down!! Yeah today was good, none of 4885-4889 on 21!
Might just be a minor defect? Btw are the names Cheryl and Warren etc made up names as i wasn't aware CV's E400's were named?
they are nath I asked the same a bit further up ;)
Yes, they are made up. However, i'm going to ask the depot if they are planning on naming any and if they'd use all the names me and my friend made for the enviros.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 09, 2014, 07:57:55 PM
Yes, they are made up. However, i'm going to ask the depot if they are planning on naming any and if they'd use all the names me and my friend made for the enviros.
Doubt they'd use blokes names, I thought all vehicles were feminine? The amount of my ones who have the 'time of the month' I'd say so! And trains are definitely women.
I feel some buses are male, due to certain behaviours, and the number plates.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 09, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 09, 2014, 07:57:55 PM
Yes, they are made up. However, i'm going to ask the depot if they are planning on naming any and if they'd use all the names me and my friend made for the enviros.
Doubt they'd use blokes names, I thought all vehicles were feminine? The amount of my ones who have the 'time of the month' I'd say so! And trains are definitely women.
What about Thomas the tank engine?
Back on topic...
The other day there was an B7RLE on the 19, leaving the city centre at about 07:40 (This working is usually a Mercedes).
Quote from: ben710 on January 10, 2014, 08:28:30 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 09, 2014, 08:30:35 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 09, 2014, 07:57:55 PM
Yes, they are made up. However, i'm going to ask the depot if they are planning on naming any and if they'd use all the names me and my friend made for the enviros.
Doubt they'd use blokes names, I thought all vehicles were feminine? The amount of my ones who have the 'time of the month' I'd say so! And trains are definitely women.
What about Thomas the tank engine?
Back on topic...
The other day there was an B7RLE on the 19, leaving the city centre at about 07:40 (This working is usually a Mercedes).
I seen 4451 operating on the 19 yesterday about 08:10 in Pool Meadow
Quote from: Rob H on January 10, 2014, 09:13:31 PM
I seen 4451 operating on the 19 yesterday about 08:10 in Pool Meadow
I think that one is normal....
Quote from: ben710 on January 10, 2014, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: Rob H on January 10, 2014, 09:13:31 PM
I seen 4451 operating on the 19 yesterday about 08:10 in Pool Meadow
I think that one is normal....
Thanks Ben just wasn't sure whether this was usual :)
Yesterday we had 4423 on 21 along with 6017. There has been at least one bendibus on 21 this week every day! Some days even two! And since monday only 4887 and 4889 went on 21, 4885-4889 have not been on 21 at all most days!
Oh and I forgot, 20 branded B7rle 2169 ran on 10 all day from AM!
Today was a bit boring:
4832 - 23
4889 - 7
4695 - 18/18A
and 4885 AND 4887 were on 21 today >:( but they have had most days this past week without any of them on so I won't go too mad.
The best thing about today though 4891 is back in service!!! ;D ;D
Today,
8/8A branded e400 4890 on the 11/12, that's rare even for a sunday, as they usually use the unbranded e400's on the 11/12 on a sunday only.
Trident on the 8/8A couldn't catch fleet no.
The Class 323 (spaceship) is definitely a young boy to me
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 11, 2014, 10:01:37 PM
Today was a bit boring:
4832 - 23
4889 - 7
4695 - 18/18A
and 4885 AND 4887 were on 21 today >:( but they have had most days this past week without any of them on so I won't go too mad.
The best thing about today though 4891 is back in service!!! ;D ;D
4889 on the 7 on a Saturday? Shame I missed that :O
Today: 2153 on the 7 (Probably filling in for a Mercedes)
Unidentified Enviro on the 23 this afternoon, although I suspect this is isn't really unusual anymore.
EDIT: Added quote. My point about 23 is now irrelevant.
Today:
4885 - 42
4830 - 10
21 branded 4841 - 12 (pm only) (21 during day)
2 bendibuses on 21 yet again but also 4886 and 4887 on 21!! >:(
Merc on the 11 due to 4413 breaking down at warwick uni and having to be towed!
4694 - 2/3
4889 > 9/9A
Today:
1703 on 11 all day
4836 on 12 peaktime only, 21 in the day
2156 on 2 and 3
Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen
4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16
4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35
Quote from: Rob H on January 15, 2014, 07:47:51 PM
Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen
4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16
4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35
As you aware I am not aware of all of the normal and unusual workings in Coventry but I have a rough Idea so could someone possibly post the usual allocations for me? If so that would be perfect thanks :)
At a guess the 16/A see's Mercs and sometimes Tridents and the 10 is Trident operated?
Quote from: Nathan on January 15, 2014, 07:57:25 PM
Quote from: Rob H on January 15, 2014, 07:47:51 PM
Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen
4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16
4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35
As you aware I am not aware of all of the normal and unusual workings in Coventry but I have a rough Idea so could someone possibly post the usual allocations for me? If so that would be perfect thanks :)
At a guess the 16/A see's Mercs and sometimes Tridents and the 10 is Trident operated?
From what I've seen I'd say the following are usual but I'm not 100%
1 - Merc
2/3 - Merc/Trident
4 - Bendy's
5 - Merc
6/6A - Tridents/Geminis with an odd E400 aswell
7 - Merc/Trident
8/8A - E400
9/9A - B7RLE
10 - Trident/B7 ALX400
11/12 - Trident/Gemini's/E400
13 - Trident/B7 ALX400/Gemini
16/16A - Trident/B7 ALX400 also at least 1 B7RLE and 1 Merc
18/18A - Merc/Trident
20/20A/20E - B7RLE
21 - E400
23 - Any
27 - Merc
42 - Any
Hope this has helped a bit Nath :)
Well today there was quite a lot of raritys!
8 branded 4892 - 12
4885 - 10
21 branded 4835 - 12
1635 - 6A
And 4838 and 4839 have already been mentioned, I also seen them myself ;)
Again TWO bendibuses on the 21 second time this week! 6016 has been on 21 A LOT already this year despite being branded for the 4! 6021 was also on with her.
Yes that helped very much :) Thanks Rob :)
Quote from: Nathan on January 16, 2014, 10:39:27 AM
Yes that helped very much :) Thanks Rob :)
No Worries Buddy :)
Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 16, 2014, 10:16:06 PM
Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)
If it has been on the 6 more than any other route, then why is it an unusual working?
23 - 4885 Last bus out
42 - 4888
The use of Bendybuses on the 21 (6013 today) is probably a reflection of a vehicle shortage. Merc 1547 never seems to have been replaced.
There are usually half a dozen Mercs on the 16/A. The Tridents are on workings that carry loads of school children and also work the 771 school bus.
Quote from: JoNi on January 17, 2014, 01:06:08 PM
23 - 4885 Last bus out
42 - 4888
The use of Bendybuses on the 21 (6013 today) is probably a reflection of a vehicle shortage. Merc 1547 never seems to have been replaced.
There are usually half a dozen Mercs on the 16/A. The Tridents are on workings that carry loads of school children and also work the 771 school bus.
Or superb reliability from the Citaros. If they are all available for service why not use them? There are two running boards on the 21 that are on the bendi-rota specifically so these can be used
9 branded 2162 on 20/E on peak working
21 branded 4835 on 12 at 17:15 to University.
4689 on 7 pm peak working
2176 replaced 4213 on 6/A
Quote from: Matt on January 16, 2014, 10:38:40 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 16, 2014, 10:16:06 PM
Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)
If it has been on the 6 more than any other route, then why is it an unusual working?
The 6/6A was mainly Trident last time I was in Coventry
The 6/A is Trident everyday and usually has at least one Gemini hence why I don't count them as unusual workings anymore (4692 and 4696 today).
5 - 4694
13- 4830
16 - 4889
20/A/E - 1558, 1563 and 1570
21 - 4220
Surprised nobody has mentioned 9 branded 2162 being on the 12 yesterday late afternoon!
Quite a few today
4220 - 21
1558, 1563, 1570 - 20
4889 - 16
4694 - 5
2175 - 13
Quote from: Matt on January 18, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Quite a few today
4220 - 21
1558, 1563, 1570 - 20
4889 - 16
4694 - 5
2175 - 13
4220 on the 21,1558/63/70 on the 20,4889 on the 16 and 4694 on the 5 have been reported by JoNi in case you wern't aware :)
Quote from: Matt on January 18, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Quite a few today
4220 - 21
1558, 1563, 1570 - 20
4889 - 16
4694 - 5
2175 - 13
Great Spot with 2175 Matt :) Think that maybe the first B7 thats gone on the 13
First of all 2175 was NOT on the 13, it was on the 23 along with 2153 and 2156. And there have been a few b7's reported on the 13, I know 2163 has been on the 13. Also 8 branded 4892 was on the 12 for the third time in 5 weeks this evening!
2175 WAS definately on the 13 heading from city to whitmore park after half 5 today
1558 1563 1570 - 20
2 E4004 on 16's
Quote from: Ashley on January 18, 2014, 10:39:54 PM
2175 WAS definately on the 13 heading from city to whitmore park after half 5 today
1558 1563 1570 - 20
2 E4004 on 16's
The Mercs on the 20 have been reported twice Ashley :)
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 18, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
First of all 2175 was NOT on the 13, it was on the 23 along with 2153 and 2156. And there have been a few b7's reported on the 13, I know 2163 has been on the 13. Also 8 branded 4892 was on the 12 for the third time in 5 weeks this evening!
I don't know who you think you are, but 2175 certainly was on the 13 by late afternoon, I had plenty of time to read the number.
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:06:11 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 18, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
First of all 2175 was NOT on the 13, it was on the 23 along with 2153 and 2156. And there have been a few b7's reported on the 13, I know 2163 has been on the 13. Also 8 branded 4892 was on the 12 for the third time in 5 weeks this evening!
I don't know who you think you are, but 2175 certainly was on the 13 by late afternoon, I had plenty of time to read the number.
And also confirmed by Ashley too so it is very clear that it was on the 13. Maybe you spotted it on the 23 this morning but it swapped onto the 13. Could be a simple explanation such as that :)
Quote from: Nathan on January 19, 2014, 12:10:09 AM
Quote from: Matt on January 19, 2014, 12:06:11 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 18, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
First of all 2175 was NOT on the 13, it was on the 23 along with 2153 and 2156. And there have been a few b7's reported on the 13, I know 2163 has been on the 13. Also 8 branded 4892 was on the 12 for the third time in 5 weeks this evening!
I don't know who you think you are, but 2175 certainly was on the 13 by late afternoon, I had plenty of time to read the number.
And also confirmed by Ashley too so it is very clear that it was on the 13. Maybe you spotted it on the 23 this morning but it swapped onto the 13. Could be a simple explanation such as that :)
Yes as Ashley saw it at the same time as me! She cannot just assume it was on all day because she saw it a couple of times earlier on. Duhh
Bit rude? 2175 was certainly on the 23 at at arounde 10 past 3 today as I seen it with my own eyes whilst on 2153 by morrisons!
2175 was on the 23 yesterday daytime!
I saw 4408 on the 12 seemingly broken down on the stand in Pool Meadow at tea time last night, hence why 4892 probably appeared.
Lauren: 2162 on the 12 the other day was the journey from the Uni before working the 16:45 20 to Bedworth and then 20E to Longford 18:00.
It goes under a low bridge on the 20E so has to be single deck. It usually uses a Merc from one of morning peak workings unless they been used for change overs.
Anyway back to today, a couple more Mercs
6 - 1591
16/A - 1550
18 - both Gemini 4692, 4693 today gone are the days of them only being on the 13
Quote from: JoNi on January 19, 2014, 08:47:44 PM
2175 was on the 23 yesterday daytime!
If you can read, I already said it was on the 13 by late afternoon
Steady Matt - 2175 was on 20 today!
Unusual workiings today
4 - 4691 suspect it replaced 6021 which expired in the Burges.
6/A - 2177
Quote from: JoNi on January 20, 2014, 09:12:12 PM
Steady Matt - 2175 was on 20 today!
Unusual workiings today
4 - 4691 suspect it replaced 6021 which expired in the Burges.
6/A - 2177
No 4691 was replacing 6017, which was on the 21 a long with 6019 and 6020! Three citaros in 21 in one day! That's the most there has been for over a year in one day!
Also slightly off topic but the buses which had mega rear adverts have had the adverts removed over this weekend apart from 2155 and 1659.
12 morning peak - 4834 (21 branded)
23 - 4688
Lauren 1656 is the Merc with the dogs on the back.
Well 1656 has had its advert removed as well then! I seen it today, plain back whilst working the 5.
Anyway, today;
4693 - 21
4887 - 23
2176 - 6/6A
4889? - 23S
4835 - 772
4838 - 11/12 daytime!
Again two bendys on 21 6014 and 6020
Also 4213 is broken down on the railway station bridge with the hazard lights on! Driver started the engine and it cut out again!
Re yesterday
The 23S was probably 4885 as 4889 was on an evening peak 11/12.
Quite a few Enviros have been on peak workings hence the Bendys on 21
A Merc was on the 8 working that starts in the afternoon.
Today
18A - 2175 replaced 1550
23 - 1625 made what is now a rare all day outing. Last bus out!
Today;
4837 - 11 12
4831 AND 4832 on the 8, was one of 4890-4894 on a different route? The vr for the 8 in the day is 6 right? And a peak time extra put on after 4PM
Yesrerday there was a few 21 brandeds on the 11 and 12!
The 8 is six daytime buses earlier it was 4890-4 and 4887.
As mentioned before one of these starts off on the 21 and moves to the 8 after doing the 21S. This is usually the unbranded bus.
The 21S afternoon jny , then runs dead to Middlemarch, does a 27A but now does round trip to the University on 12 at 17:15, resulting in a 21 branded bus being scheduled on the 12 at least until the end of the University term every weekday. This seems to have been done to allow following 11/12 departures from Coventry have longer layover so that they can depart on time.
Other unusual workings today
2/3 - 2177
5 - 2155
21 - 4453 (CCT livery) Still looking smart despite the weather.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 20, 2014, 11:57:02 PM
Quote from: JoNi on January 20, 2014, 09:12:12 PM
Steady Matt - 2175 was on 20 today!
Unusual workiings today
4 - 4691 suspect it replaced 6021 which expired in the Burges.
6/A - 2177
No 4691 was replacing 6017, which was on the 21 a long with 6019 and 6020! Three citaros in 21 in one day! That's the most there has been for over a year in one day!
Also slightly off topic but the buses which had mega rear adverts have had the adverts removed over this weekend apart from 2155 and 1659.
6017 was not on the 21 on the 20th January. I have just checked the stats for the day. There were 3 bendis on the 21, but not all at the same time. 6019 was on the 21 all day, 6020 and 6021 both spent some time on the 4 and some time on the 21
On monday I seen 6017 heading to willenhall!
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 23, 2014, 04:25:36 PM
On monday I seen 6017 heading to willenhall!
I checked the ticket machine data today 6017 only did trips on the 4 route; 6019; 6020 & 6021 were the only 3 that had been on the 21 that day
Quote from: Tony on January 23, 2014, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 23, 2014, 04:25:36 PM
On monday I seen 6017 heading to willenhall!
I checked the ticket machine data today 6017 only did trips on the 4 route; 6019; 6020 & 6021 were the only 3 that had been on the 21 that day
The ticket machines don't always get updated, but I am 100% sure seen 6017 doing the 21 route that day. I've been on a 12 and its come out as route 21 before! It was probably on the 4 then was swapped for some reason to the 21 but the driver didn't type the route code into the ticket machine so it thought it was still the 4?
2/3 - 4830
4 - 4319
8/A - 4837 (21 branded). The branded bus it stood in for 4893 appeared in the evening peak.
11 - 1564, 1655 replaced 4412 and 4454 respectively.
23 - 4689
42 - 4888
Only one Bendy bus on 21 today 6021 ::)
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 24, 2014, 01:06:48 AM
Quote from: Tony on January 23, 2014, 06:41:37 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 23, 2014, 04:25:36 PM
On monday I seen 6017 heading to willenhall!
I checked the ticket machine data today 6017 only did trips on the 4 route; 6019; 6020 & 6021 were the only 3 that had been on the 21 that day
The ticket machines don't always get updated, but I am 100% sure seen 6017 doing the 21 route that day. I've been on a 12 and its come out as route 21 before! It was probably on the 4 then was swapped for some reason to the 21 but the driver didn't type the route code into the ticket machine so it thought it was still the 4?
And I can assure you 6017 was not on the 21 on 20th January. The reason there is only a maximum of two bendis on the 21 at any time id the 21 drivers are not trained on the bendibuses. The two running boards that the bendis appear on are on the 4 (Bendi) rota so different drivers drive those two running boards to all the others
Not the 17th, monday 20th. There can be 3 bendis on 21, there was 3 on the other day. Quite a few drivers are trained but don't drive them very often, I've seen lots of bendy drivers on the 12 for example on a alx400!
4689 on 18/A (along with 4210)
4400 on 7
1571 on 20/A
There was also a Trident on the 5
4691 - 4
Matt - Trident on 5 was 4451 still with its rear advert
1579 appeared on 13 later as substitute for 4217
Quote from: JoNi on January 26, 2014, 01:33:38 PM
Matt - Trident on 5 was 4451 still with its rear advert
1579 appeared on 13 later as substitute for 4217
Yes, that's the one I saw. I forgot to make a note of the number - thanks.
Yeah forgot to mention that! Seen the merc on the 13
All quiet today, no mercs and even all the Geminis are on the 13.
Quote from: JoNi on January 24, 2014, 10:29:19 PM
2/3 - 4830
I spotted that too (or should I say 2 :P) Thought I was imagining things.
Quote from: JoNi on January 26, 2014, 02:44:11 PM
All quiet today, no mercs and even all the Geminis are on the 13.
I thought CV didn't use any Mercs on Sunday?
Just before xmas a couple of mercs appeared on Sundays.
No Bendys seen on 21 this Monday ::)
2/3 - 4695
10 - 2155 replaced 4203, 1610 replaced 4216
11/12 pm - 1656
27am - 2155
Quote from: JoNi on January 27, 2014, 05:34:19 PM
No Bendys seen on 21 this Monday ::)
2/3 - 4695
10 - 2155 replaced 4203, 1610 replaced 4216
11/12 pm - 1656
27am - 2155
All the good workings seem to happen Mon-Fri, and never when I'm down on Saturday!
Matt
There seems to be virtually no spare vehicles on weekdays so if any changeovers are required peak buses get reused, hence why 2155 and 1610 ended up on the 10. The B7s are very reliable but the older Enviros are beginning to be less predictable. Geminis now are allocated on any DD working that Tridents and Volvos ALX400s can work.
There are spares on Saturday as the vehicle requirement requires 11 less buses, hence why you don't see these interesting workings.
Also there is more interworking between routes and school buses on M-F too.
I've set up a flickr account and intend to start posting pictures once I've got it meet my needs!
Mind you I don't want to end up with a bus photo collection of only unusual workings!
To be honest, I pretty much only photograph unusual workings or other unusual features: they seem far more interesting to me than the 'run of the mill'.
So it's not all bad if you do end up with photographs of only unusual workings!
One thing... the last time an 8 branded enviro 400 was on the 21 was october 3rd! That was 4894. Beofre that was late june but can't remember which day exactly, and that was 4891! Surely one of 4890-4894 are due to make an appearance again on the 21 soon!?
4840 was tonights 21 branded on the 12, and for some reason 4831, 4885, 4887 and 4888 were all on 21 today!
Quote from: JoNi on January 27, 2014, 06:42:09 PM
Matt
There seems to be virtually no spare vehicles on weekdays so if any changeovers are required peak buses get reused, hence why 2155 and 1610 ended up on the 10. The B7s are very reliable but the older Enviros are beginning to be less predictable. Geminis now are allocated on any DD working that Tridents and Volvos ALX400s can work.
There are spares on Saturday as the vehicle requirement requires 11 less buses, hence why you don't see these interesting workings.
Also there is more interworking between routes and school buses on M-F too.
I've set up a flickr account and intend to start posting pictures once I've got it meet my needs!
Mind you I don't want to end up with a bus photo collection of only unusual workings!
The older enviros are actually more reliable than the new ones! At least 3 of the new ones have broken down already, I don't think i've ever seen one of the older enviros be towed!
The geminis are the most reliable double deckers we have, and the b7's are quite reliable, but one has broken down already.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 27, 2014, 10:20:18 PM
One thing... the last time an 8 branded enviro 400 was on the 21 was october 3rd! That was 4894. Beofre that was late june but can't remember which day exactly, and that was 4891! Surely one of 4890-4894 are due to make an appearance again on the 21 soon!?
4840 was tonights 21 branded on the 12, and for some reason 4831, 4885, 4887 and 4888 were all on 21 today!
Well as stated by someone else the allocation is tight at CV during the week so if a bus breaks down or a particular bus isn't avalible the put out whatever they can (Usually the most suitable) so even if there are Route 8 branded E400's on the 21 then its still an E400. Better than nothing at all
Quote from: Nathan on January 27, 2014, 10:25:16 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 27, 2014, 10:20:18 PM
One thing... the last time an 8 branded enviro 400 was on the 21 was october 3rd! That was 4894. Beofre that was late june but can't remember which day exactly, and that was 4891! Surely one of 4890-4894 are due to make an appearance again on the 21 soon!?
4840 was tonights 21 branded on the 12, and for some reason 4831, 4885, 4887 and 4888 were all on 21 today!
Well as stated by someone else the allocation is tight at CV during the week so if a bus breaks down or a particular bus isn't avalible the put out whatever they can (Usually the most suitable) so even if there are Route 8 branded E400's on the 21 then its still an E400. Better than nothing at all
They will deliberately allocate a route branded bus to a different route for a whole day (weekday) once in a while. This keeps the fleet age down and for many other reasons i'd imagine?
I wouldn't say its to do with fleet age at all but its about if a bus is avaliable or not. As stated elsewhere CV are really tight with buses during the week so you find alot of different types of buses on routes.say if a 61 plate E400 (21 branded or unbranded) was off the road or parked in the middle of the garage, instead of struggling to get the 21 branded bus out, a 13 plate E400 is the next best thing
The fleet age doesn't come in to it what so ever. It's all about availability. If any garage say Coventry, short on Mercs, get a plastic or a decker to replace. Same if they are totally stuck for deckers they would have a single decker deputise. Or maybe in the case of the 21, a bendy could fill in if requiredm if the average age was the pivital factor the whole fleet would all be plastic rubbish at which point I'd give the hobby up probably
Why do they choose different buses to be out until the end of the night every day rather than just have the same group out every night?
When Metrobuses and Daimler Fleetlines operated in Coventry in the 80s and 90s schedules were compiled deliberately with newest buses on all day workings.
Fleetlines were allocated to daytime and peak workings. Routes 3 and 4 serving the backstreets around Terry Road had Metrobuses allocated to all workings.
There were many more peak buses those days as works buses still existed, far more school buses were operated and additional journeys were operated at 09:30 to cater for large flows of OAPs.
A culture now exists were buses are allocated to cost centres routes rather than using the most modern buses to the maximum benefit of passengers and drivers. Convincing NX to use the most modern buses on Sundays in Coventry didn't prove to be too difficult but evenings requires co-operation between commercial and engineering functions of NX. ;)
2155 on the 2/3 and 23, out all night.
1655(?) on the 10 (pm)
Todays 21 branded enviro 400 on the 12 was 4837.
Well it's certainly an interesting day for the 18(a), with at least two ALX400's and an Eclipse on there!
(There may be other things as well: I haven't seen the other vehicles on there).
The other two 18s are just run of the mill 1579 and 1635
Other rare workings
4 - 4421 (only 7 Bendys out today)
16 - 4830
Quote from: Valandil on January 29, 2014, 12:23:10 PM
Well it's certainly an interesting day for the 18(a), with at least two ALX400's and an Eclipse on there!
(There may be other things as well: I haven't seen the other vehicles on there).
Eclipse Gemini or Eclipse Urban 2?
Quote from: Kiewii on January 29, 2014, 05:11:20 PMEclipse Gemini or Eclipse Urban 2?
It was one of the unbranded B7RLE's (fleet number 2156).
Further unusual workings
6/A - 1571
8 evening working - 1591
11/12 - 1548 seen departing to Leamington
Todays 21 branded enviro 400 on the 12 (pm) was 4835.
2/3 - 2153 (out all night)
4 - 4410, 4214 (only 6 Bendys today)
10 - 1608
13 - 1680
Ran out vehicles this morning at least one 12 was cancelled.
Today:
1612 - 10
4451 - 21
2153 - 2/3
2155 - 23
Quote from: JoNi on January 28, 2014, 01:30:32 PM
When Metrobuses and Daimler Fleetlines operated in Coventry in the 80s and 90s schedules were compiled deliberately with newest buses on all day workings.
Fleetlines were allocated to daytime and peak workings. Routes 3 and 4 serving the backstreets around Terry Road had Metrobuses allocated to all workings.
There were many more peak buses those days as works buses still existed, far more school buses were operated and additional journeys were operated at 09:30 to cater for large flows of OAPs.
A culture now exists were buses are allocated to cost centres routes rather than using the most modern buses to the maximum benefit of passengers and drivers. Convincing NX to use the most modern buses on Sundays in Coventry didn't prove to be too difficult but evenings requires co-operation between commercial and engineering functions of NX. ;)
I can certainly recall the 3 & 4 (Holbrooks/Hen Lane - Stoke Aldermoor via City) prior to the major route changes of 1985, being solidly Metrobus operated. I can still see a Mk1 Metro turning around at the Whitworth Avenue/Acorn St terminus.
It wasn't until after the changes of April '85 that a few Fleetline-operated peak workings came into being - normally around 4.00-5.30pm. I do remember catching a Coventry Transport ordered East Lancs Fleetline on the 3/4 from Ernesford Grange into town - probably one of the last of its type (presumably between May '85 - until deregulation in October '86). Slightly later-on, I saw Park Royal bodied Fleetline 6637 meander along Langbank Avenue, when Coventry had No's 6582-91 & 6635-37 on its books for a short period.
4842 - 7
1566 - 20
4 - 4410, 4214 and 4417 replaced 6014 (down to 5 Bendys today)
13 - 1680 A relieving Driver turned the corner in Burges and saw what he'd got and said to me "Blimey this ought to be in the Museum", to which I replied "I doubt if they'd have it"!
Unusual Workings (not from Coventry so I don't know if they are unusual)
4830 on the 6
Gemini on the 4E to Rowleys Green, Hen Lane
Quote from: OH25 on January 31, 2014, 08:00:03 PM
Unusual Workings (not from Coventry so I don't know if they are unusual)
4830 on the 6
Gemini on the 4E to Rowleys Green, Hen Lane
Yes they are certainly noteworthy :) The 6 is usually Tridents/B7TL ALX400's and Gemini's
And the 4 is Citaro Bendi-Bus operated and Trdents on Sundays/sometimes in the week
4 - gemini was 4688
6 - also had B7 2156 but no gemini's today
13 - The Driver who worked the duty that yesterday was Merc 1680 would have turned the corner today and found he had Enviro 4888!
20pm - 1591
21 - 4209
Today:
4424 (as well as 4209!) - 21
1655? - 21
2153 - 2/3 (second day in a row)
2176 - 18/A
Saturday 1/2/14
7 - 4407 and 4224 which replaced 1703
10 - 4888
13 - 4886
20 - Three Mercs 1550, 1594 and 1659
42 - 4693
Quote from: JoNi on February 01, 2014, 06:28:04 PM
Saturday 1/2/14
7 - 4407 and 4224 which replaced 1703
10 - 4888
13 - 4886
20 - Three Mercs 1550, 1594 and 1659
42 - 4693
Are Geminis on the 42 unusual? I thought they and ALX400s were used.
42 supposed to be a Merc on Saturday.
Quote from: JoNi on February 01, 2014, 06:55:08 PM
42 supposed to be a Merc on Saturday.
It's been a decker every Saturday I've seen it recently
Quote from: JoNi on February 01, 2014, 06:28:04 PM
Saturday 1/2/14
7 - 4407 and 4224 which replaced 1703
10 - 4888
13 - 4886
20 - Three Mercs 1550, 1594 and 1659
42 - 4693
Is an enviro on the 13 really that unusual now? It seems to be more of a regular occurence as of late, I'm sure there are days with more than one enviro on the 13.
As alluded to by another post is anything unusual in Coventry, perhaps we should retitle the thread as infrequent workings!
Like a lot of unusual workings they tend to be last buses out and could have originally been intended to leave the depot on earlier boards.
The 13 working concerned runs dead to Whitmore Park and runs through the city centre to Willenhall just before 8 a.m.
4 - 4454
6/A - 1678
8pm/night - 4687
13 - 1570 replaced 4214
13pm - 4887
21 - 4221
23 - 4690 (this did the 9 school journey from Bishop Ullathorne)
4454 was on the 12 at 19:30 as I caught it from the rail station bridge at that time.
2174 > 10
Tonights 21 branded E400 on the 12 was 4836.
Also at around 18:15 I seen an 8/8A branded e400 (couldn't catch fleet no.) up by sainsburys in canley not in service! I wonder what route it was going onto? By the looks of things it was about to go onto the 6 or 6A?
2155 was used on the 12 in the morning peak this morning coming out last of all just after 1678 and 2174.
1608 replaced 4211 on 6/6A
4831 used all day on 13 (as commented before getting more usual)
4835 was seemingly "nicked" from 21 at about 15:15 to seemingly work a school bus.
Lauren was it definately an 8 you saw?
Yes, definately an 8 branded. I seen the purple branding etc and it wasn't in service. It turned to go up tile hill lane past dominos, the same way the 6 goes!
Yesterday:
4894 (8 branded) - 6/6A! (Pm only, replaced 4420)
Today:
1636 - 4
4830 - 4
2156 - 18/18A
4220 - 21
4205 - 21
4835 (21 branded) - 12 (pm)
Quote from: JoNi on January 20, 2014, 09:12:12 PM
4 - 4691 suspect it replaced 6021 which expired in the Burges.
Completely off topic, I must say how amused it seemed that the bus expired.
I saw a Merc on the 13 at about 16:30 today. Not sure if this is normal or not.
Thanks Lauren re 4894
Yesterday: 1634 was bus on the 4 which replaced 6016 which failed on its first trip.
The 13 was 1572 as mentioned before this is the last 13 out and there appears to shortage of double deckers.
Indeed some workings failed to operate in peaks.
Quote from: JoNi on February 06, 2014, 11:24:31 AMIndeed some workings failed to operate in peaks.
I hope that the management are extremely worried about this situation and are trying to get buses in to cover.
Drivers must also be annoyed if their shift is cancelled when there is no vehicle available for them to drive!
No, it will be the driver with a large gap in front of him who gets a lot of grief through no fault of his own who if anyone will get annoyed.
Quote from: Valandil on February 06, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
Quote from: JoNi on February 06, 2014, 11:24:31 AMIndeed some workings failed to operate in peaks.
I hope that the management are extremely worried about this situation and are trying to get buses in to cover.
Drivers must also be annoyed if their shift is cancelled when there is no vehicle available for them to drive!
They still get paid weather or not a bus is allocated. Annoyance is the last thing a driver would experience!
1 2155 replaced 1655
4 4219
12/20pm (8 branded) 2160
16 2174
1869 - 33E ;)
Quote from: JoNi on February 06, 2014, 08:56:55 PM
1 2155 replaced 1655
4 4219
12/20pm (8 branded) 2160
16 2174
You mean 9 branded 2160 ;)
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 06, 2014, 11:35:02 PM
1869 - 33E ;)
Well that's definitely unusual, given that that route doesn't exist!
Was it maybe just not in service, or did the driver have an irrational preference for the old route number?
Oops, cheers Rob it's back where it belongs on the 9/A today. 6013 is back out on the 4 today with shiny silver wheel trims!
2/3 - 2177
12 am peak - 2157 B7
16 - 2176
23 - 1591
Lauren has inadvertently put a NX WM unusual working on the wrong thread, I've put Coventry unusual workings on the Arriva thread when new to the forum. Headers need to be changed.
Liverpool Street are you willing to change the Unusual workings headers to avoid these mistakes?
Quote from: JoNi on February 07, 2014, 11:45:56 AM
Oops, cheers Rob it's back where it belongs on the 9/A today. 6013 is back out on the 4 today with shiny silver wheel trims!
2/3 - 2177
12 am peak - 2157 B7
16 - 2176
23 - 1591
Lauren has inadvertently put a NX WM unusual working on the wrong thread, I've put Coventry unusual workings on the Arriva thread when new to the forum. Headers need to be changed.
Liverpool Street are you willing to change the Unusual workings headers to avoid these mistakes?
Better? It should also automatically edit new "Re:'s"
I deliberately posted 1869 as she was once a CV bus! I will never forget her time in coventry, I had some right laughs on her last year with my friends :)
Quote from: Valandil on February 07, 2014, 10:59:02 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 06, 2014, 11:35:02 PM
1869 - 33E ;)
Well that's definitely unusual, given that that route doesn't exist!
Was it maybe just not in service, or did the driver have an irrational preference for the old route number?
She is refering to NXWM PB 33 so that working should posted in the NXWM Noteworthy Workings thread
Quote from: JoNi on February 06, 2014, 11:24:31 AM
Thanks Lauren re 4894
Yesterday: 1634 was bus on the 4 which replaced 6016 which failed on its first trip.
The 13 was 1572 as mentioned before this is the last 13 out and there appears to shortage of double deckers.
Indeed some workings failed to operate in peaks.
Could somebody reiterate as to why there is a double deck shortage?
Quote from: Nathan on February 07, 2014, 05:38:25 PM
Quote from: Valandil on February 07, 2014, 10:59:02 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 06, 2014, 11:35:02 PM
1869 - 33E ;)
Well that's definitely unusual, given that that route doesn't exist!
Was it maybe just not in service, or did the driver have an irrational preference for the old route number?
She is refering to NXWM PB 33 so that working should posted in the NXWM Noteworthy Workings thread
I did post it in the nxwm thread as well, but I wanted to post it here seeing as 1869 was a cv bus!! And I put a ;) for that reason!
While aboard TDC 573 working the 10:20 X6 to Leicester 4219 followed us into University Hospital on the 4
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 05, 2014, 05:09:26 PM
Yesterday:
4894 (8 branded) - 6/6A! (Pm only, replaced 4420)
Today:
1636 - 4
4830 - 4
2156 - 18/18A
4220 - 21
4205 - 21
4835 (21 branded) - 12 (pm)
4894 did not operate on the 6 on the 4th February, although 4893 does appear to have done one journey (it only carried 3 passengers).
1636 was not on the 4 on the 5th. It spent all day on the 2, 3 & 23
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 01:18:21 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 05, 2014, 05:09:26 PM
Yesterday:
4894 (8 branded) - 6/6A! (Pm only, replaced 4420)
Today:
1636 - 4
4830 - 4
2156 - 18/18A
4220 - 21
4205 - 21
4835 (21 branded) - 12 (pm)
4894 did not operate on the 6 on the 4th February, although 4893 does appear to have done one journey (it only carried 3 passengers).
1636 was not on the 4 on the 5th. It spent all day on the 2, 3 & 23
Nice to see your new powers coming in handy, Tony. I presume you can find all stats for every single journey?
today
4 - 4207, 4693 only 6 Bendys today including 6013
10 - 1564
12 am peak - 4890 (8 branded)
23 - 1612
27 am peak - 2174
42 - 4694
Yesterday:
4840 (21 branded) - 12
2155 - 2/3
4696 - 21
2163 (9 branded) is on 20 (13:25 to Bedworth)
Quote from: JoNi on February 11, 2014, 01:23:46 PM
2163 (9 branded) is on 20 (13:25 to Bedworth)
For some reason 2163 is on the 20 a lot more than the other 9 brandeds!! :S
Today
1 - 4224 (last bus out)
4 - 1678, 4695, 4417
6/A - 1612
8/A - 4207
10 - 1570, 1634, 2168 (20 branded)
12am - 4890
13 - 4830, 4888
16 - 4892 (8 branded)
21 - 6015 (4 branded)
23 - 4831
27am - 21.. unidentified unbranded one
And to top it off 4419 on 9/A
Evening peak
1594 11/12
1608 6s/12
1659 8 stays out till end
4836 school then 19
Wow! Today is an interesting one!
E400 on the 42 today
E 400 on 42 was 4885
Today
4 - 4403
5pm shorts - 4693
6/A - 4830
8/A - pm till end 2153
10 - 4885 replaced by 1571
11/12pm - 4891 (1700 to Leamington Spa)
12pm - 2177
18 - 2153, 2156
21 - sub 4224
Quote from: JoNi on February 17, 2014, 12:01:08 PM
Today
4 - 4403
Would this be down to 6012 being off the road?
There never seems to be enough Bendys, they are a liability.
We only still got them because no one else will have them.
Expensive to run, route restricted, separate rota needed I say anymore.
A legacy Coventry buses could have done without!
Quote from: JoNi on February 18, 2014, 08:41:41 AM
There never seems to be enough Bendys, they are a liability.
We only still got them because no one else will have them.
Expensive to run, route restricted, separate rota needed I say anymore.
A legacy Coventry buses could have done without!
No not really, it's only 1 bus off the road, what other garage would need them??, and why would NX have brought more bendy buses if they were a liability???
Appreciate I'm restricted by forum rules, but certainly in Coventry's case the second batch were bought when Bendys were seen as the latest thing and could make an impression outside the station.
4454 Operating an 18E to Prior Dream walk.
^Emphasis on the E which makes this unusual, rather than the vehicle allocation.
And yes, I know this happened before.
Quote from: ben710 on February 19, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
4454 Operating an 18E to Prior Dream walk.
^Emphasis on the E which makes this unusual, rather than the vehicle allocation.
And yes, I know this happened before.
There is an Untimetabled E Workings thread
Quote from: Nathan on February 19, 2014, 08:04:44 PM
Quote from: ben710 on February 19, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
4454 Operating an 18E to Prior Dream walk.
^Emphasis on the E which makes this unusual, rather than the vehicle allocation.
And yes, I know this happened before.
There is an Untimetabled E Workings thread
I am aware, its just they get buried so easily I thought it would be better placed here.
Quote from: ben710 on February 19, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
4454 Operating an 18E to Prior Dream walk.
That's quite interesting, and I'm sad not to have seen it!
Do you know why this happened?
Was it a short 18 or 18a?
Quote from: Valandil on February 19, 2014, 09:23:19 PM
Quote from: ben710 on February 19, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
4454 Operating an 18E to Prior Dream walk.
That's quite interesting, and I'm sad not to have seen it!
Do you know why this happened?
Was it a short 18 or 18a?
I think it applied only to the 18, as I saw an 18A just after with a normal destination.
I'm not sure why in this case, but I'd presume it would be because of the roadworks. If anybody know's any different please let me know :)
It's Thursday the day for strange workings.
2/3 - 4887, 4453, 4215
4 - all Bendy
5 - 2155
12am - 1548
18/A - 4832
Quote from: JoNi on February 20, 2014, 09:13:49 AM
It's Thursday the day for strange workings.
one more to add to your list:
21 - 2174
CV23 this afternoon has 1571 4397 and a 21 branded E400 on it
Also, are Geminis on the 16 and 21 worth mentioning
Most days there is at least one Gemini on the 16
The 21 is unusual and was a substitution.
Further oddities
9/A - 1608
10 - 2175
23 - 4833 (21 branded)
42 and 27a - 4693
Quote from: JoNi on February 20, 2014, 05:29:50 PM
42 and 27a - 4693
Gemini's seem to be reocurring on the 42.
27A usually seems odd to me at least :)
Ben
The bus that does the 42 then does a school run but obviously not this week before doing the 16:07 and 17:07 27A from Middlemarch to City.
Today
2/3 - 4695
12am - 4835 (21 branded)
18 - 2153
Are these unsual?
4698 on 3 at pool meadow 1400
2155 on 16 at pool meadow 1405
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 21, 2014, 02:40:03 PM
Are these unsual?
4698 on 3 at pool meadow 1400
2155 on 16 at pool meadow 1405
There is usually a B7 on the 16 everyday and there is usually a decker on the 2/3 everyday :) Also do you mean 4688 as 4698 is at Perry Barr ;)
Quote from: Rob H on February 21, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 21, 2014, 02:40:03 PM
Are these unsual?
4698 on 3 at pool meadow 1400
2155 on 16 at pool meadow 1405
There is usually a B7 on the 16 everyday and there is usually a decker on the 2/3 everyday :) Also do you mean 4688 as 4698 is at Perry Barr ;)
4688 btw todays nxc shots are on my flickr
forgot to add this one
1636 on 16 at pool meadow going to walsgrave hospital around 1330
B7 on the 21 yesterday was 2174, not 2176.
Somebody also told me that 4696 was on the 21 yesterday??
Tonight there is a gemini on the 8, couldn't catch fleet no.
There was a Gemini on the 7 this evening which is uncommon. 4690 I think.
The Gemini on the 8 was 4693
Today
13 - 2153 (1022 WP, 1110 WH)
9 branded 2163 on the 18/a
Merc 1655 on the 9/9A today!
4450 - 21
Merc 1569 on 21 on Sunday :o
Could possibly be a replacement for an enviro that has had to be taken out of service on the 21??
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on February 21, 2014, 05:49:37 PM
forgot to add this one
1636 on 16 at pool meadow going to walsgrave hospital around 1330
Mercs are standard allocation to CV16/A James alongside ALX400's
The Merc on the 21 stayed out until the end last night.
Today
7 - 2176 on the hour departure
21 - 6013 brought out at 07:50 to release 4886 to cover vehicle shortage.
Quote from: JoNi on February 24, 2014, 09:43:43 AM
7 - 2176 on the hour departure
Do you know what caused this?
Today:
4208 on the 9 heading towards the hospital from pool meadow at around 17:38
4221 on the 7 leaving pool meadow at around 17:40
2153 on the 18/A
Saw a 21 branded enviro on the 6A I think at around 16:38 by hearsall common, couldn't catch fleet no, and wasn't sure if it was definitely the 6/A, but it looked like it was.
9/9A branded 2159 on service 8 - working the PM/Cardinal Wiseman School duty.
12 am - 2174 (12 branded)
18/A - 2153
Quote from: JoNi on February 25, 2014, 09:32:53 AM
12 am - 2174 (12 branded)
18/A - 2153
2174 isn't branded ;)
25.02.2014
11/12 -- 4888
18(a) -- 2153
Point taken Rob, it was 2164, glad I took a picture of it!
Today:
1563 - 21
2154 - 6/6A
4830 - 6/6A
The new Eclipses seem to be getting awfully friendly with the 18(a).
Alas I can't remember which one was on there today, but there was one.
2157 was B7 on 18/A
also
16 - 4830, 4889
21 - 4205 replaced 4839
23 - 4690
7 pm - 4689
Quote from: JoNi on February 27, 2014, 07:31:48 AM
2157 was B7 on 18/A
also
16 - 4830, 4889
21 - 4205 replaced 4839
23 - 4690
7 pm - 4689
4830 was on the 6 yesterday, seen by Sainsburys.
Today:
488? - 13
2155 - 10
4414 - 21
Well spotted Lauren 4830 was on 6 it was 4831 on 16!
4 - 4407
10 - 4886
6S/12pm 1634
18 - 2176 (last time I'm going put this as fairly regular now)
21 - 4210 came on as substitution
23 - 2156
quite a few from me today seen at pool meadow bus station
2156,2153,2174 on 23
4418 on 4 to university hospital seen at 1010
4696 on 5 to arena park seen at 1015
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 02:54:24 PM
quite a few from me today seen at pool meadow bus station
2156,2153,2174 on 23
4418 on 4 to university hospital seen at 1010
4696 on 5 to arena park seen at 1015
B7s are the normal type on the 23 ???
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 02:58:38 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 02:54:24 PM
quite a few from me today seen at pool meadow bus station
2156,2153,2174 on 23
4418 on 4 to university hospital seen at 1010
4696 on 5 to arena park seen at 1015
B7s are the normal type on the 23 ???
main allocation is tridents seen a lot on 23 last time I went coventry
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 03:04:15 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 02:58:38 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 02:54:24 PM
quite a few from me today seen at pool meadow bus station
2156,2153,2174 on 23
4418 on 4 to university hospital seen at 1010
4696 on 5 to arena park seen at 1015
B7s are the normal type on the 23 ???
main allocation is tridents seen a lot on 23 last time I went coventry
Eh, no, it's B7s on a Saturday
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 03:30:59 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 03:04:15 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 01, 2014, 02:58:38 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 01, 2014, 02:54:24 PM
quite a few from me today seen at pool meadow bus station
2156,2153,2174 on 23
4418 on 4 to university hospital seen at 1010
4696 on 5 to arena park seen at 1015
B7s are the normal type on the 23 ???
main allocation is tridents seen a lot on 23 last time I went coventry
Eh, no, it's B7s on a Saturday
oh sorry about that matt thought it was tridents on Saturday didn't know they put B7s on 23 on weekends
4 - 4410
10 - 1569
13 - 4893 (8 branded)
16 - 2158 (9 branded)
21 - 2157
42 - 4888
Quote from: lauren1993 on February 27, 2014, 02:40:40 PM
Today:
488? - 13
2155 - 10
4414 - 21
4888 was the enviro on the 13
04.03.2014
4886, 4887 and 4889 all on 11/12 during the daytime.
Quote from: Valandil on March 04, 2014, 10:47:29 PM
04.03.2014
4886, 4887 and 4889 all on 11/12 during the daytime.
Nothing unusual about that at all. Most days there's 3 enviros on the 11/12 at least if not more!
Quote from: lauren1993 on March 05, 2014, 01:29:33 AMNothing unusual about that at all. Most days there's 3 enviros on the 11/12 at least if not more!
Oh really?
This must be quite recent then?
I'm sure it works well for NXC because people in Leamington Spa and elsewhere compare the vehicles on the 11/12 to the vehicles used by Stagecoach on the 'Unibus' services -- and the ALX400's are found wanting!
Plenty of unusual workings today.
4 - 4208, 4451
6/A - 4839 (21 branded) but later subbed
10 - 2177
13 - 1610 replaced Trident
21 - 4691 replaced 4885
27am - 2157
42/27a - 4688
2155 on 12
12am - 1680
18 am - 2173 (20)
Today
4 - 4886
Today
2156 - 11 (out all night)
4412 - 21
Quote from: lauren1993 on March 09, 2014, 12:47:26 AM
Today
2156 - 11 (out all night)
4412 - 21
I seen 2156 on the 11/12 aswell in Pool Meadow while waiting for the 900 it arrived in Coventry as an 11 and went back out as a 12 :)
2/3 - 4887
4 - 4215
6/A - 4894 ( 8) 1049 Little Heath
21 - 4452
23 - 2153
4 - 4450, 4399, 1634
6/A - 2156
It's Thursday!
1 - 4409
4 - 4696
6 - 1594
10 - 1634
12 am - 2172 (20)
13 - 4885
16 - 4887
18 am - 2159 (9)
20 - 1564, 1572
21 - 2163 (9) seen as substitution
27 am - 2163 (9)
It was Wednesday today.
On Tuesday 4839 was on the peak time 8 and failed twice within 10 minutes! Due to the bus being too unreliable for being in service all day! Today 4839 was subbed by 2163 and 4839 was put onto the 23S due to failing again on the 21!
It's Thursday!
2 - all Trident
4 - 4211, 4416
10 - 1659
12 am - 2165 (20)
18 am - 2166 (20)
20 - 1570, 1594
21 - 1569 (last 21 out)
27 am - 2164
To add to that; 2177 - 12 (all day)
2177 came out for the afternoon starting at 13:51 from Uni.
Normally the working wouldn't stand out.
Further
2164 (20) did pm 58A, 13/A out till end
42/27a - 4692 Gemini's are appearing more frequently.
23 (20) - 2172
Quote from: JoNi on March 13, 2014, 06:14:35 PM
2177 came out for the afternoon starting at 13:51 from Uni.
Normally the working wouldn't stand out.
Further
2164 (20) did pm 58A, 13/A out till end
42/27a - 4692 Gemini's are appearing more frequently.
23 (20) - 2172
I'm hoping it isn't assigned to the same diagram tomorrow? How likely is this?
Slightly on and off topic: I'm under the impression that the 7 that left Pool Meadow at approx. 16:00 today ended up running dead back into the city centre after reaching Brownshill Green- It had lost a lot of time in Allesley Village due to an RTC which blocked the road.
There is still a vehicle shortage, so peak workings are unpredictable at the moment.
1 - 2155
Quote from: JoNi on March 13, 2014, 08:01:52 PM
There is still a vehicle shortage, so peak workings are unpredictable at the moment.
Thankfully today's diagram was by Trident.
Sunday!
2/3/23 - 2159 (9 branded )
4 - 1680 also 2171 (20 branded)
8 - 4223 and two unbranded Enviros
9 - 2165 (20 branded)
10 - 2170 (20 branded) on as substitution
Quote from: JoNi on March 16, 2014, 01:20:12 PM
Sunday!
2/3/23 - 2159 (9 branded )
4 - 1680
8 - 4223 and two unbranded Enviros
9 - 2165 (20 branded)
That's unusual even for a Sunday!
21 - 4687 replaced 4839 which failed again.
Quote from: JoNi on March 17, 2014, 09:37:21 AM
21 - 4687 replaced 4839 which failed again.
Could this be why there was a bendi on the 21 this evening? or is the bendi I saw one of the 'normal' ones that occur? (I don't know I get confused) #oops
~Hales Street at about 4:10 PM heading to Wood End.
Quote from: ben710 on March 17, 2014, 06:31:03 PM
Quote from: JoNi on March 17, 2014, 09:37:21 AM
21 - 4687 replaced 4839 which failed again.
Could this be why there was a bendi on the 21 this evening? or is the bendi I saw one of the 'normal' ones that occur? (I don't know I get confused) #oops
~Hales Street at about 4:10 PM heading to Wood End.
6018 is on one of the usual 'bendi if they are available' boards (21-05)
Further from Monday
21 - 4214 replaced by Enviro
13/27A/21 - 4692
23S/19 - 1594
58A/13pm - 4840 (21 branded)
8pm+night - 4839 (21 branded)
9/A - 1579 replaced 2176
16 - 2177
Quote from: Tony on March 17, 2014, 06:33:37 PM
6018 is on one of the usual 'bendi if they are available' boards (21-05)
Thanks for that :)
2 - 4839 (21 branded) driver was already calling in defect when I was on bus at 08:30.
5E jny/7 - 4209
5 - 4831 replaced 1564
10 - 1655
12 - a number of buses cancelled
13 - 4887
16 - 4840 (21 branded)
18am - 2153
23c/18/A - 2175
20 - 1568, 1591
20 - 2163 (9 branded) got reasonable shot in Trinity Street of it being overtaken by a branded 9A and both the destinations came out!
21 - 4220
27am - 2166 (20 branded)
42 - 2153
21 Branded 4838 was out on the 8 this afternoon. Spotted in Pool Meadow at about 4:00 PM
A number of journeys weren't cancelled on 12 this morning
The university vacation service is running but the real time is still showing term time service!
This morning an 8 branded enviro was out on the 6 or 6A I can't remember which.
Also, there was Gemini out on the 8, I know they (Gemini's) get thrown on any route these days but I've never seen the 8/Gemini combination before.
Also, not unusual but infrequent this morning there was an Enviro out on the 10.
Given what I saw this morning they could have planned it at least that the branded vehicle was on the right route but then again I wouldn't have noticed anything interesting...
I e-mailed myself my observations from the morning peak. Since I am unable to access the forums during the daytime.
Enviro on the 18. May have be 4888.
8 branded Enviro Running NIS down Hearsall Lane at about 08:45 am.
4419? Running NIS down Hearsall Lane moments later.
21 Branded Enviro. On either the 13 or 16 (I couldn't see that far from where I was stood).
4831? - 23
Morning!
1 - 4408 (almost last bus out)
4 - 4451
6 - 1550 replaced Trident
10 - 2155
13 - 4888
18 now has two deckers having previously had one.
is a Gemini on the 11 unusual?
Quote from: OH25 on March 27, 2014, 10:50:30 PM
is a Gemini on the 11 unusual?
No, and I believe the Gemini was 4688.
4693 was also on 11/12 yesterday
Today 4692 and 4693 are on 12, they every so often appear on Sunday as well.
Today
1 - 4415
10 - 2156
21 - 1579 including its 13E jny from Whitmore Park.
58 pm - 1591
58A pm - 1???
59 pm - 1625
2166 20 branded 23 pool meadow 0935
2161 9 branded 7 pool meadow 0940
2177 4 pool meadow 0940
2157 3 pool meadow 0945
2162 5 pool meadow 1355
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on March 30, 2014, 11:27:06 AM
2166 20 branded 23 pool meadow 0935
2161 9 branded 7 pool meadow 0940
2177 4 pool meadow 0940
2157 3 pool meadow 0945
i thought branded vehicles were used on other services on Sundays?
Quote from: Nathan on March 30, 2014, 12:46:22 PM
i thought branded vehicles were used on other services on Sundays?
They are.
Today I saw 44
53 on an 8S.
Don't think I've ever seen 53 on any variation of the 8 or 9.
6021 6015 and 6017 on the 11/12!!
6016 on the 6 6A!
4839 has also been withdrawn following a number of breakdowns.
Sorry, late April fools as I was busy earlier! Couldn't resist :p
Tuesday
4 - 4689
23 - 4691 re Lauren's note on unusual workings on 8/9
this will be the 9S from Bishop U this afternoon. 4453 did this working one day last week.
Thursday (updated)
1 - 4403
4 - 4402, 4414
13 - 1550
16 - 4887
23S/19pm - 4842 (21)
21 - 4406, 4451, substitutes 2176 and 2157 on consecutive jnys
23S/18am - 4839 (21)
23S pm - 4835 (21)
42 - 4888
58A/13 night 4835 (21)
Friday
18am - 2167 (20)
23 - 1570
Unidentified 21 branded Enviro out on either the 23 or 10 (I presume) -Heading towards the city centre on the Allesley Old Road.
Both a Gemini and an Enviro on the 18(A) today!
Quote from: Valandil on April 17, 2014, 05:39:40 PM
Both a Gemini and an Enviro on the 18(A) today!
Gemini was 4695
Enviro was 4886
Today:
Volvo B7RLE (20 branded) > 9
Quote from: ben710 on April 17, 2014, 09:40:51 PM
Today:
Volvo B7RLE (20 branded) > 9
2170. Also 9 branded 2161 was on the 20 as well!
Also 8 branded 4891 on the 13!
21 branded Enviro 4835? > 7
John re your 9 branded B7 on 20 it was changed over on 9s in the day and the 20 requires single deckers due to low bridge on 20E.
Single deckers used in am peak tend to get used to cover breakdowns.
Today unusual workings
12am 4834 (21)
All Bendibuses have been in use for the second running.
eight on 4 and two on 21.
6016 has lost most of its large 4 on the offside window behind the cab. A small pink bit remains on the panel. Presume window broken and replaced. One down fifteen to go!
8 - 4424 replaced 4891 and 2154 replaced 4892.
20 - 1566 replaced 2156.
21 - 4410 (4838 had minor prang on 21 and 4839 seems to be permanently under the weather).
last all day 27 should be 1564.
Quote from: JoNi on April 26, 2014, 01:30:09 PM
8 - 4424 replaced 4891 and 2154 replaced 4892.
20 - 1566 replaced 2156.
21 - 4410 (4838 had minor prang on 21 and 4839 seems to be permanently under the weather).
last all day 27 should be 1564.
What does that say about Alexander Dennis!? National express go and order more!? Madness!
Quote from: lauren1993 on April 27, 2014, 06:13:57 AM
What does that say about Alexander Dennis!? National express go and order more!? Madness!
I think that a lot of what's behind this might be that clearly these vehicles have a much better aesthetic than the 'old bangers' (i.e. every other DD vehicle in Coventry), so the travelling public will like them much more than the other vehicles here.
But a lot of this has to do with age, presentation, having a decent moquette et c. rather necessarily the model of bus per se.
That said, I think Enviros are awesome ... when they work.
Today
4 - 1655
9/A - 1568
The early journeys on the 27A were operated by Mercs this morning
1636 and 1568.
1612 was on the 11 before breaking down in kenilworth this evening and was parked up at about 11:30 tonight with hazards on by abbey fields!
Yesterday 1/5/14
9/A - 1572
16/A - 2158 (9)
Today 2/5/14
1 - 4207 (ran out of Mercs?)
10 - 1659
21 - 6012 (Bendybus working is now 21/12)
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 01:10:08 PM
Yesterday 1/5/14
9/A - 1572
16/A - 2158 (9)
Today 2/5/14
1 - 4207 (ran out of Mercs?)
10 - 1659
21 - 6012 (Bendybus working is now 21/12)
Will 6012 go on the 12??
Also 6017 is working the 21 today as well as 1703.
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 02, 2014, 01:42:08 PM
Will 6012 go on the 12??
Also 6017 is working the 21 today as well as 1703.
I think this refers to the twelfth board for the 21, rather than a board which does both 21's and 12's.
Still, would be nice to get a photo of a bendi on the 12!
6012 won't go onto 12 and hasn't been replaced by 1703.
1703 has replaced 4839 on 21!!
6017 on 4 was replaced by an unknown Merc as well!
2173 (20) was on 27A this morning.
Quote from: Valandil on May 02, 2014, 02:01:05 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 02, 2014, 01:42:08 PM
Will 6012 go on the 12??
Also 6017 is working the 21 today as well as 1703.
I think this refers to the twelfth board for the 21, rather than a board which does both 21's and 12's.
Still, would be nice to get a photo of a bendi on the 12!
Yes this will be indeed refering to running board 21/12 :) Do you know which board the Bendibus working on the 21 used to be? (Before it became 21/12)
is 4689 on the 42 unusual?
Quote from: OH25 on May 02, 2014, 07:03:42 PM
is 4689 on the 42 unusual?
I find anything can turn up on the 42 so I would count that as usual. :)
Quote from: Rob H on May 02, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: OH25 on May 02, 2014, 07:03:42 PM
is 4689 on the 42 unusual?
I find anything can turn up on the 42 so I would count that as usual. :)
I usually find the Gemini's turn up nearly anywhere in Coventry, except the 13! A good sighting though
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 10:14:10 PM
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
6012 on the 27A
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 10:14:10 PM
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
6012 on the 27A
?? 6012 spent all day on the 21
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2014, 08:47:48 AM
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 10:14:10 PM
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
6012 on the 27A
?? 6012 spent all day on the 21
Yes, I seen 6012 on the 27A in late board. 6012 on the 21 to Willenhall 17:51 then dead running to Middlemarch Business 18:10 to City Centre 18:34. (6014 was first appeared on the 27A, 6021 was second appeared and 6019 was third appeared)
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:53:35 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2014, 08:47:48 AM
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 10:14:10 PM
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
6012 on the 27A
?? 6012 spent all day on the 21
Yes, I seen 6012 on the 27A in late board. 6012 on the 21 to Willenhall 17:51 then dead running to Middlemarch Business 18:10 to City Centre 18:34. (6014 was first appeared on the 27A)
So it did, yes, sorry
That posting style reminds me of someone.......
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:53:35 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 03, 2014, 08:47:48 AM
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Quote from: JoNi on May 02, 2014, 10:14:10 PM
Bendibuses used to on 21/4 and 21/5 like 21/12 neither work late at night and don't do other routes like a lot of 21s either at the start or the end of their day e.g. 27A, 12 in evening, 13E from Whitmore Park in the morning. As mentioned before another does 8/A up until Cardinal Wiseman journey.
6012 on the 27A
?? 6012 spent all day on the 21
Yes, I seen 6012 on the 27A in late board. 6012 on the 21 to Willenhall 17:51 then dead running to Middlemarch Business 18:10 to City Centre 18:34. (6014 was first appeared on the 27A, 6021 was second appeared and 6019 was third appeared)
Point taken 21/12 does work the 27A.
Are all Coventry routes on the Bendybus destination displays?
Some Bendys on 4 now have "Uni Hospital".
Plenty of variety today for anyone coming to the city
6/A - 1571
8/A - 4214
10 - 4830
20 - 1553, 1564 and 1568
21 - 4424
Quote from: JoNi on May 03, 2014, 10:41:00 AM
Point taken 21/12 does work the 27A.
Are all Coventry routes on the Bendybus destination displays?
Some Bendys on 4 now have "Uni Hospital".
Plenty of variety today for anyone coming to the city
6/A - 1571
8/A - 4214
10 - 4830
21 - 4424
Yes i would imagine all buses at CV have all CV routes programmed in
Quote from: Nathan on May 03, 2014, 12:16:08 PM
Quote from: JoNi on May 03, 2014, 10:41:00 AM
Point taken 21/12 does work the 27A.
Are all Coventry routes on the Bendybus destination displays?
Some Bendys on 4 now have "Uni Hospital".
Plenty of variety today for anyone coming to the city
6/A - 1571
8/A - 4214
10 - 4830
21 - 4424
Yes i would imagine all buses at CV have all CV routes programmed in
Well yes seeing as there's pictures of 6015 on the 6E And 12 to Leamington spa via kenilworth
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 03, 2014, 02:14:11 PM
Quote from: Nathan on May 03, 2014, 12:16:08 PM
Quote from: JoNi on May 03, 2014, 10:41:00 AM
Point taken 21/12 does work the 27A.
Are all Coventry routes on the Bendybus destination displays?
Some Bendys on 4 now have "Uni Hospital".
Plenty of variety today for anyone coming to the city
6/A - 1571
8/A - 4214
10 - 4830
21 - 4424
Yes i would imagine all buses at CV have all CV routes programmed in
Well yes seeing as there's pictures of 6015 on the 6E And 12 to Leamington spa via kenilworth
Yes all CV buses have 900 routes programmed
4894 900 https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/14003827573/
6012 27 (City to Toll Bar ) https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/13984985874/
6013 101 https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/14005206793/in/photostream/
Quote from: William95 on May 03, 2014, 02:37:52 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on May 03, 2014, 02:14:11 PM
Quote from: Nathan on May 03, 2014, 12:16:08 PM
Quote from: JoNi on May 03, 2014, 10:41:00 AM
Point taken 21/12 does work the 27A.
Are all Coventry routes on the Bendybus destination displays?
Some Bendys on 4 now have "Uni Hospital".
Plenty of variety today for anyone coming to the city
6/A - 1571
8/A - 4214
10 - 4830
21 - 4424
Yes i would imagine all buses at CV have all CV routes programmed in
Well yes seeing as there's pictures of 6015 on the 6E And 12 to Leamington spa via kenilworth
Yes all CV buses have 900 routes programmed
4894 900 https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/14003827573/
6012 27 (City to Toll Bar ) https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/13984985874/
6013 101 https://www.flickr.com/photos/50112126@N03/14005206793/in/photostream/
Great Pics Mate :) I'm birminghamrob91 on flickr if you want to follow me :)
Today
4886 - 4
4- 4216
10- 4835 (10) later replaced by Trident
11- 1610 ran out dead came back only to be changed over and put on 21!
13- 4839 (21) failed by 10am
23- 1571
and if it doesn't fail 6017 will work the 27A tonight!!
Quote from: JoNi on May 06, 2014, 10:15:49 AM
4- 4216
10- 4835 (10)
11- 1610 ran out dead came back only to be changed over and put on 21!
13- 4839 (21) failed by 10am
23- 1571
and if it doesn't fail 6017 will work the 27A tonight!!
1610 on the 16 16A as well!
1570 on the 10
4886 on the 6 6A
(4420 are replacing to 6017)
4840 (21) on the 13 in afternoon and Possible 4840 replacing to 1608 on the 21 in all night!
Another E400 4832 on the 6 6A!
A mercs on the 6 6A..
5 - 4692 replaced 1553
6S/10/12 - 4835 (21)
10 -1572 replaced 4413
58A/13 4840 all night (21)
21 - 4420 replaced 6017
1556 on 12
Quote from: Rob H on May 06, 2014, 09:29:05 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on May 06, 2014, 08:57:53 PM
1556 on 12
1556 is withdrawn ;)
1553 was on the 12.
1608 was the Merc on 21 not 1610.
4413 went from the 10 to 16A for some reason
4832 was on the 8, not 6 as well as 4831.
2168 replaced 4222 on 12 during day time as 4222 failed by sainsburys
Today 7/5/14
4- 4694
21- 1550
42- 1680
6017 will working on the 27A in tonight if it doesn't fail!
6017 did work the last 27A after a day on the 21.
Other Unusual Workings
10 - 1656
13 - 1625
18/A - 4835 (21)
21 - 1579
Some of these buses had been used on other morning peak workings before appearing on routes such as 13 and 21.
This is how 1608 managed one journey on 11 before being used on the 21 yesterday.
Some cancellations due to vehicle shortage, liable to be Mercs on unusual workings will update.
4 - 4687
6/A - 1570 and 1703 replaced 4224.
18 - 4693
21 - 4210
42 - 2156
if it remains on 6013 will be on 27A tonight.
Quote from: JoNi on May 08, 2014, 08:59:27 AM
Some cancellations due to vehicle shortage, liable to be Mercs on unusual workings will update.
Oh dear: this is getting quite common for NXC ...
Lauren watch out for 2171 on 12
21 - 4419 replaced 4210
I seen 4833 I think on the 11
Another varied day!
6/A - 4837
7 - 4693
11 - 4835 (21) honest! 07:50 ex Cov
18am - 2161 (9)
21 - 4212 subbed by 4688, 4453
42 1625
4835 was on the 21, although 4836 was on the 11 all day and is still on now I believe and will even work tonight's 11X journey! 2161 was on the 23 today, took pictures.
Other oddities - 1566 on 21, 1558 on 10.
Lauren did you see 2161 on the 23 in the evening.
Today
7 - 4415
8/A - 4409
20 - 1548
21 - 4399
had a day out on the NXCs today only seen 3 unusuals
1548-20
4409-8
4399-21
Quote from: JoNi on May 10, 2014, 09:18:42 AM
Lauren did you see 2161 on the 23 in the evening.
Today
7 - 4415
8/A - 4409
20 - 1548
21 - 4399
No, in the day at around 16:30. But 2161 is on the 11 tonight and is even going to go on the 11X later on! 2153 is also on the 11/12!
2159 > 13.
4837 (21 branded) - 11/12 (all night)
Spotted between 2030 and 2130 last night (Sat 17th) at Pool Meadow
4887 - 9/A
1568 - 4 (I'm sure it said 4)
2162 (9 branded) - 21
2156 - 16/A (replaced 1634)
2 - 4694
4 - 4454
6/A - 2154
7 am peak - 4694
11 am peak - 4890 ( 8)
12 am peak - 2170 (20)
19 am peak - 4692
Quote from: JoNi on May 23, 2014, 08:45:03 AM11 am peak - 4890 (8)
Just to clarify for anyone wondering, 4890 is 8(A)-branded -- an '8' and a ')' next to each other seem to produce 8) !
Quote from: Valandil on May 23, 2014, 01:48:45 PM
Quote from: JoNi on May 23, 2014, 08:45:03 AM11 am peak - 4890 (8)
Just to clarify for anyone wondering, 4890 is 8(A)-branded -- an '8' and a ')' next to each other seem to produce 8) !
@JoNi,
@Valandil, you can turn off smilies for posts like that in your "Attachment & Other Options" below the text box on your reply page.
8/A - 4319
10 - 1678, 4885
27/05/2014
2177 on 18(a), wearing a suitably indecipherable display for those with less than 20-20 vision.
Today:
4408 - 5
4 - 4203, 4417
7 - 2176
11 am peak - 4893
12pm 1568
19pm - 1591
21 - 4690
4 - 4214
6/A - 1558
10 - 2157
16 - 4831 (on Merc working probably sub)
21 - 4694
2 - 2168 (replaced 1553) after doing 27A.
4 - 4420, 4830
11 am - 4834 (21)
12 am - 1636, 2155
18am - 2160 (9)
20 - 1635, 1703
21 - 6021 (no sign of 4839)
27A am - 2168, 2173 (both 20!)
Quote from: JoNi on May 30, 2014, 08:31:50 AM
2 - 2168 (replaced 1553) after doing 27A.
4 - 4420, 4830
11 am - 4834 (21)
12 am - 1636, 2155
18am - 2160 (9)
20 - 1635, 1703
21 - 6021 (no sign of 4839)
27A am - 2168, 2173 (both 20!)
Was there also a Mercedes on the 8?
1625 replaced 4892 on 8/A on Thursday
02/06/2014
2176 on 10
6/A - 4830
12am - 2176
2153 - 10
4891 (8 branded) - 21
6S/10/12 pm - 4839
13 - 1568 ( replaced-)
13pm - 4830
20/A/E - 1566
21 - 4404 replaced 4839
27A am - 2168
42 - 4888
Quote from: JoNi on June 04, 2014, 03:51:05 PM
6S/10/12 pm - 4839
13 - 1568 ( replaced-)
13pm - 4830
20/A/E - 1566
21 - 4404 replaced 4839
27A am - 2168
42 - 4888
Did you see 4891 on the 21? :o
Yes I took a picture of 4891 at the bottom on Mile Lane through a hedge after seeing it at the last minute.
Plenty of odd workings today
4 - 4889
6/A - 4831
10 - 1550, 1635
18am - 2175
21 - 6021
27Aam - 4692
6/A - 4832
10 - 4888
21 - 4208, 6016 (4)
4418 - 21
4885 - 1
1572 on the 8A at lunchtime
Quote from: paul82 on June 10, 2014, 01:37:38 PM
1572 on the 8A at lunchtime
Does this mean a branded 8 enviro has broke down?
More yesterday
12am - 2165 (20)
20 pm - 2161 (9)
21 - 4451
27A am - 2165
Today
4 - 4451
5E pm - 4892 (8)
11 am - 4838 (21)
13 - 1678 replaced 4407
13pm - 4838 (21)
21 - 6012, 6018 (4)
42 - 2153
Plenty today
2/3 - 4688
10 - 1563
10 - 4833 (21) replaced ?
11 am - 4839 (21) got to Pool Meadow and failing.
11 am - 4834 (21)
11 - 1594 replaced by 4839 (21) got to Leamington eventually!
11 - 1594 seemingly replaced 4400
13 pm 1568
16/A 2168 (20) replaced 1571.
18 am - 2168 (20)
21 - 1550 replaced 4842
23 - 1564
27A am - 2173 (20)
4 - 4214
10 - 4885
11 am - 4842 (21)
12/19 am - 2167 (20)
18 am 2160 (9)
20 - 1570, 1550 (out til midnight!)
21 - 4689
23 - 1571
27A am - 2159 (9), 2157 ?
1550 was returned to garage at 17.38 due to wayfarers becoming inoperable on it. was replaced with 2174 i think which had just come off a 16
Yesterday
9A - 1548
11 am 4891
12 am 2159
13 2174
Today
4 - 4689
5 - 4420, 4695
21 - 4452
Yesterday
2155 - 11/12
2156 - 10
Quote from: lauren1993 on June 18, 2014, 09:01:19 PM
Yesterday
2155 - 11/12
2156 - 10
2155 never did an 11, it just did one late night 12, Strange thing is it is doing both 11s and 12s today!
Today:
2154 > 6
2176 and an Enviro - 16/A
Today (20/06/2014)
4893 - 6/6A
4833 - 12
4838 - 11/12 (11 all night)
4842 - 12
Merc - 9/9A
2158 (5)-9A
2169 (20)-23
2159 (9)-7
2160 (9)-5
21xx-4
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on June 22, 2014, 01:10:06 PM
2158 (5)-9A
2169 (20)-23
2159 (9)-7
2160 (9)-5
21xx-4
2158 is 9 Branded not 5 buddy ;)
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on June 22, 2014, 01:10:06 PM
2158 (9/9A)- 5
2169 (20)-23
2159 (9)-7
2160 (9)-5
21xx-4
Not unusual for a Sunday ;)
2172 > 10 did strike me as odd but its probably a result of the demise of 1655
Yesterday (22/6)
4 - 2174, 1680 replaced bendy
6/A - 1570
7 - 2157
8S/20 - 1579
12am - 1569
12pm - 1591
13 - 1569 replaced 4689
20 pm 1572
23 - 1594
Today (23/6)
1 - 2172 (20)
6/A - 1610
8 - 4692
13 - 4892
Quote from: JoNiToday (23/6)
1 - 2172 (20)
Hopped on the 1 (2172) today, I might upload a few video clips of my journey onto youtube.
Edit reason: Tidied post and added note;
NOTE: Possible typo/mix up regards to the actual date but info regarding 2172 is accurate. :P
More for today
1678 replaced 4833 on 21 and I took photo of it on 21S, don't know if it did 17:15 12 to Uni as I was watching 22 blokes on telly kicking a ball around in South America.
4833 was then used on 16S and 12.
Stagecoach's U1 timetable says it is the last week of their University summer term timetable and I assume it is NXC too.
Quote from: JoNi on June 24, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
More for today
1678 replaced 4833 on 21 and I took photo of it on 21S, don't know if it did 17:15 12 to Uni as I was watching 22 blokes on telly kicking a ball around in South America.
4833 was then used on 16S and 12.
Stagecoach's U1 timetable says it is the last week of their University summer term timetable and I assume it is NXC too.
4833 didn't last long on 11 and 12's, it was changed at around 19:30.
Another varied day
6/A - 1571
10 - 1568
12am - 4835 (21),
12/19 am - 4841 (21) https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/z5EPf6
13 - 4886
16A - 2165 (20) during off peak 16 during evening peak.
18am - 2155
21 - 4405, 4423, 4450
42 - 2153 also does jnys on 12, 23S, 27A
Also currently: 2155 > 12
Today 28/06/2014
Enviro 4888 > 4
02/07/2014
4833 -11/12 (all night)
4839 - 16
4400 on the 8 this morning.
4890 - 18/18A
4889 is on the 2/3 today
Today
4 - 4694
13 - 4888
7/19 am
Quote from: JoNi on July 04, 2014, 08:57:11 AM
Today
4 - 4694
13 - 4888
7/19 am
4694 was on the 4 yesterday as well
Today
2 - 4219
4 - 4322 and 4694(again!)
21 - 4405
Today (Monday)
18/A - 4834 ( 21 )
21 - 4215
For fear of going off topic, I found this strange sighting on Google maps, granted its an unknown date from October 2012 but it probably counts!
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.431105,-1.517828,3a,30y,34.06h,84.46t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s6qYF1JamqmBN01MHgIy9pQ!2e0 (https://www.google.com/maps/@52.431105,-1.517828,3a,30y,34.06h,84.46t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s6qYF1JamqmBN01MHgIy9pQ!2e0)
Today (Tuesday)
4 - 4398
11 - 4693 (not unknown but rare on daytime Leamingtons)
18/A - 4830
21 - 4401
Quote from: JoNi on July 08, 2014, 10:40:30 AM
Today (Tuesday)
4 - 4398
11 - 4693 (not unknown but rare on daytime Leamingtons)
18/A - 4830
21 - 4401
That's not rare for a Gemini to be on the 11 in the day, I've seen it virtually every day!
Today (Friday)
6/A - 1594 replaced ?
9A - 1568 replaced 21??
21 - 4693, 4694, 4406
27A am - 4695
Quote from: JoNi on July 11, 2014, 08:51:22 AM
Today (Friday)
6/A - 1594 replaced ?
9A - 1568 replaced 21??
21 - 4693, 4694, 4406
27A am - 4695
The reason 1568 was on the 9A is because 9 branded 2163 was on the 1!
Thanks for that Lauren,
2163 had been on the 9 earlier and the 1 it replaced ended up on 6/A pretty sure it was 1564.
4891 - 18/18A
4889 - 18 (evening)
4454 - 8/8A
1571 - 10
Today
2 - 4689 replaced defective 1612
4 - 4409
10 - 1680 replaced defective 4400
12 am peak - 4839 (21)
4892 (8 branded) - 12
Quote from: JoNi on July 17, 2014, 08:51:49 AM
Today
2 - 4689 replaced defective 1612
4 - 4409
10 - 1680 replaced defective 4400
12 am peak - 4839 (21)
Wasn't long until 1612 was out again on service 5 this afternoon
Today
4203 and 4411 - 4
4693 on the 2 - just seen in the city centre
Quote from: OH25 on July 19, 2014, 07:23:37 PM
4693 on the 2 - just seen in the city centre
Not unusual, as 4693 was on the 23 running boards also today.
Today
4830 - 18
Yesterday - 2175 on the 13
Yesterday (21/7/14)
4 - 4414, 4222
6/A - 2174
9/A - Unidentified ALX400 worked all evening
10 - 2164 replaced 4401
13 mentioned Paul replaced 4410
18/A - 4830
27A am - 2164
19pm/5 all evening - 2177
Today (22/7/14)
1 - 2176
2 - 4695
4 - 4403, 4221 and 4687
13/A - 4888
18/A - 2169 replaced 1572
27A am - 2169
Today, 4452 is on the 1.
also today (23/7/14)
4 - 4405
6/A - 4832 replaced Trident
8/A - 4210 replaced 4892
12pm - 4892
16/A - 2154
16/A - 4892 out for rest of night unless subbed.
18/A - 2177
18am - 2170 (20)
21 - 4205
23 - 4832 replaced 4409
Today (24/7/14)
1 - 4453
(10:56, 12:56, 14:56 etc to Uni Hospital for anyone who wants a nostalgic pic of corporation bus outside the Council House albeit not going to Stoke Heath!)
21 - 4215, 4417
27A am - 4893 (lovely clear destination display)
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/3wV68v
1 - 2170 (20) replaced 1612
Surprised 4893 didn't make an appearance on the 21 then..
1 - 4688 and the other 1 was 4695!!
4 - 4696
12am - 4833
13 - 1553 replaced 4319
13pm - 1703
16/A - 2155
And more!
5 pm - 4833
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/SVsmLM
12 pm - 4894
19 then 5 - 4411
26/07/2014
2155 AND 2175 - 11 (evening)!
4687-23
2156-42
4830 on the 3
4831 also just gone on 2/3 replacing 1591
1566 replaced 6013 on 4
Another one from today
4416 - 1
Quote from: lauren1993 on July 31, 2014, 06:10:20 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 31, 2014, 09:59:24 AM
4687-23
2156-42
4687 on the 23 is not unusual.
It is because main allocation is tridents and for Sundays it's trident/B7RLE allocation
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on August 01, 2014, 08:54:24 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on July 31, 2014, 06:10:20 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 31, 2014, 09:59:24 AM
4687-23
2156-42
4687 on the 23 is not unusual.
It is because main allocation is tridents and for Sundays it's trident/B7RLE allocation
I'm not an expert at CV's allocation but from what i can gather posted on here and what i saw from a previous trip to Coventry the 23 appears to have other double deck types such as Gemini's.
Nathan Gemini's tend to be used indiscriminately with ALX Tridents nowadays. 4692 is on 23 today.
Other Unusual Workings today
1 - 4454
4 - 4421
21 - 4693 replaced 4831 which broke down in Trinity St.
21 - 6019
4889 is currently out on the 18.
1571 8
I was in Coventry this morning so shame i missed that as i had a ride on 1569 (on the 5) and 1570 (on the 2)!
Today
4 - 4398
8/A - 4401
9A - 4221 continued into evening on 9/9A
10 - 4838 ( 21)
18/A - 4889
20A/E - 1566
4453 was out on the 5 today which I found surprising.
4695 was on the 1 this afternoon
Today (5/8/2014)
1 - 4453
8/A - 4411
10 - 4890 ( 8 )
Yesterday (4/8/2014 )
5 - 2153 replaced 1659
9/A - 4894 replaced 2159
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/78Nh17
20/A - 1625
05/08/2014
4835 (branded 21) - 8/8A
07/08/2014
1678 - 21
Yesterday (11/8/14)
1 - 4397 (with demise of Mercs, deckers are appearing more often)
2 - 4693
6 - 2155, 2174
7 - 4687
13 - 1558 replaced 4213
19 - 4885
21 - 4404 also 1591 and 1656 appeared as substitutions.
27A - 6014
Today ( 13/8/2014)
10 jny to Eastern Green followed by 12 from Uni - 1569
Yesterday (12/8/2014 )
6/6A - 1568
9A - 4409
13 - 2176
Today 21/8/14
1 - 2154
4 - 4411
6/A - 2155
7 - 4322
8/A - 4397
9/A - 2170 (20)
10 - 4985
13 - 4890 ( 8 )
4696-4
not too sure about this one
4415-16
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on August 26, 2014, 02:25:57 PM
4696-4
not too sure about this one
4415-16
Double deckers get used on the 16 frequently, especially at peak times.
And the 4 does have double deckers but less often. EDIT: Trident on 4 because a Citaro's being allocated to the 21 for various reasons.
Please note that I removed empty gaps from the original quote.
Would 2174 on the 2/3 be classed as unusual?
Quote from: trident4370 on August 28, 2014, 10:31:59 PM
Would 2174 on the 2/3 be classed as unusual?
Yes it would
Quote from: Ashley on August 28, 2014, 10:41:36 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on August 28, 2014, 10:31:59 PM
Would 2174 on the 2/3 be classed as unusual?
Yes it would
Thanks, Wasn't sure if it was normal now the mercs are going.
B7's are becoming more common on the 2/3 and usually happens most days lately, weekdays and Saturdays having the unbranded b7's and Sundays having 20 branded b7's.
Ah fair enough thanks Lauren, Coventry isnt my strong point.
4832-5
8/A - 4694
No 64 plate Enviros out yet.
Quote from: JoNi on September 01, 2014, 11:15:46 AM
8/A - 4694
No 64 plate Enviros out yet.
4414 was out on the 8/8A yesterday evening it followed us on 4696 on the 11 heading into Coventry :)
Quote from: Rob2832 on September 01, 2014, 11:42:11 AM
4414 was out on the 8/8A yesterday evening it followed us on 4696 on the 11 heading into Coventry :)
Tridents do occur on the 8 occasionally.
1 - 4693
4 - 4695
7am - 4890
8 - 4224 replaced 4892
13 - 4687 (!)
21 - 4424 and 4216
Seemingly as result of the new timetables coupled with the introduction of new Enviro's
16/A Mercs extremely rare, workings converted to Trident
18/A is now all single deck (Mercs at moment)
1, 2/3, 5 and 7, 18/A remain operated by Mercs at the moment.
There is still one double deck working on 18/A. One of the buses on the one has been double deck every day this week.
Yesterday (3rd)
4 - 4689
5pm - 4840 (21)
9 - 1579 replaced 2177
21 - 4690 replaced 4840
Today (4th)
4 - 4219, 4413
13 - one Trident 4407 ( no sign of 4994/5 yet)
16/A - 1566
Yesterday:
4987 - 10
Today:
4410 - 8/A
4411 - 21
4208(?) - 9/A
2/3 seem to be fully double decker today as well.
Today:
2173 (20 branded) - 9/A
Rare, even for a Sunday!
Also the 10 appears to be operated by enviros on Sundays now.
2164 (20 branded) - 9/A
4834 (21 branded) - 13
4839(?) (21 branded) - 11/12
1572 - 23 (day time)
1594 - 6/A
4402 - 1
Re yesterday
4402 on route 1 was on a working that is now double deck as it works a Tile Hill Wood school bus first.
4834 (21 branded) appeared on 13 during evening.
4838 (21) replaced 1568 on 16/A
2162 (9) worked on 20 in evening peak.
Today
20/A - 1680
21 - 4220, 4405
4842 (21 branded) - 11
4891 (8 branded) - 13
1656 - 4
4890 (8 branded) - 12
2172 (20 branded) - 10
2157 - 11/12
4986 - 5
8/A - 1656
16/A - 4886
21 - 4422 and 6021
23 - 4830
4696 - 21
6019 on the 21
just seen in the City Centre heading for Wood End
8/8A - 4412
13 - 4406
21 - 4203, 4322 and two Bendys
4995 (13 branded) - 18
Rare even for a Sunday.
10 seems to be operated by enviros again, same as last Sunday.
7/19 am 4839 (21)
59/18/A - 4987
all remaining 49xx Enviro's on 13 except 4984 on 8/A
16/A - 1656
20/A - 1625
21 - 6014 (4)
Quote from: JoNi on September 15, 2014, 09:55:18 AM
7/19 am 4839 (21)
59/18/A - 4987
all remaining 49xx Enviro's on 13 except 4984 on 8/A
16/A - 1656
20/A - 1625
21 - 6014 (4)
4986 was on the 11 last night.
2154 - 11/12
2159 (9 branded) - 1
1608 - 6/A
4839 (21 branded) - 12
4987 on the 21 today, first time I've seen a 14 plate enviro on the 21!
Now all the 14 plate Enviros are in service the unbranded ones are appearing on other Enviro routes such as 8/A, 11/12 and 21.
Plenty of branded buses on wrong routes yesterday afternoon
4894 (8)did 16S/10 to Eastern Green and 12
2163 (9) did 6S/20/E pm
4990 (13) did 772/7 jny to Brownshill Green
2164 (20) appeared as replacement on 13 but didn't seem to go anywhere!
Other
4885 on 4 all day
4410 replaced 4894 on 8/A
4985 replaced 4319 on 10
4209 replaced 49xx on 13
1656 8S
Today
6018 (4) on 21
2167 (20) on 18 am
4451 on 2
4223 on 27A/21
2174 was also on the 11/12 last night, last bus out!
25th September:
2176 - 11 (day time all the way through to evening!)
2166 (20 branded) - 13
4993 (13 branded) - 18/18A
New University term!
4 - 4400
5 - 4210
6/A - 4887 + 4836 (21)
8/A/21 - 4203
10 - 1656
12am - 4836 (21)
12/7am - 2172 (20)
13 - 4403 replaced 4988
18/A - 4830
21 - 4407 replaced by 2157, 4454
21 - 2177 replaced 4208
23 - 1680 replaced 4412
2171 (20 branded) - 11/12
1566 - 11/12
4839 (21 branded) - 11
4988 (13 branded) - 11
4687 - 13
4450 - 13
2165 (20 branded) - 12
4837 (21 branded) - 11/12
4841 (21 branded) - 11/12
4207 - 21
4215 - 21
4839 (21 branded) - 11/12
4885 - 18/18A
1566 - 12
4885 now on 16 and 4215 now on 12.
2160 (9 branded) made an early appearance on 2/3 before being replaced by 1678.
4834 (21 branded) - 11/12, will do the 11X journey tonight.
4 - 1566 replaced 6021
8/A - 2174
12/19 am - 2157
21 - 4422
23 - 4889 replaced 1566
6021 is on the 21 now as well as 1579.
4890 (8/8A branded) - 11/12
4891 (8/8A branded) - 11/12
4422 was going up Cheveral Avenue not in service at 5.30 this afternoon and I think 4989 was being attended to by the NXC engineers on Cheveral Avenue at the same time.
4830 - 6/6A
2156 on 16/A
4840 (21 branded) - 11/12
4832 - 4
4893 just seen on the 7
I seen an enviro on the 18, couldn't catch the fleet number.
4 - 1591 replaced Bendy
8/A - 4692
16/A - 4837 (21) and 2153
23 - 1634 (pretty regular these days)
4894 (8/8A branded) - 18/18A
4 - 4413
10 - 4885
12am - 4838 (21)
16/A - 1548, 2174
Seems that enviros are now used on the 4, 6 6A 10 and 16 16A on Sundays now but not the 11 so much!
Whilst 4690, 4421 and 4401 were on the 11, the only enviro I seen on the 11 was 4886!
2169 (20 branded) - 11/12
1610 - 20
4836 (21 branded) - 12
4203 - 8/8A
(21/10/14)
Saturday 18th
4 Tridents and a Gemini - 2/3
E400 - 18/18A
Quote from: Ashley on October 22, 2014, 06:20:06 AM
Saturday 18th
4 Tridents and a Gemini - 2/3
E400 - 18/18A
Double deckers are frequently on the 2/3.
22/10/2014
4838 (21 branded) - 12
1703 - 11/12
4987 - 2/3
23/10/14
11 am - 2154
12/7 am - 4993 (13)
18 am - 2171 (20)
23 - 4835 (21) taken from 21 to cover vehicle shortage!
8 branded Enviro on the 16 tonight
23/10/14 pm
5E pm - 4993 (13)
6S/20 - 1678
8/A - 4410 replaced 4985
23/10/14
4888 - 6/6A
2171 (20 branded) - 12 (pm)
2176 - 10
25/10/2014
4 - 4209, 4420
5 - 2153
16/A - 4885, 4887
23 - 1608
26/10/14
11/12 4840 (21)
4833 (21 branded) - 11
4838 (21 branded) - 11/12
4839 (21 branded) - 12 (until she broke down in Earlsdon)
More from today
1 - 4692
4 - 2172 (20) replaced 6015
6/A - 1610
12am - 2156
13pm - 4220
21 - 2168 (20) replaced 4838
Quote from: lauren1993 on October 27, 2014, 06:22:51 PM
4839 (21 branded) - 12 (until she broke down in Earlsdon)
Wrong - See my other post
4 - 4414, 4397, 4319
6/A - 1634
10 - 4984
12am - 4995 and 1568
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/MA4PK6
13 - 4222 presumably to cover breakdown
13 also has three 48xx Enviros on it today
4987 was also on the 4.
More from 28/10/2014:
4422 - 13
4990 (13 branded) - 11 (all night)
4995 also appeared on the 12 for the afternoon and evening as well.
Yesterday
20 pm - 1568
Today
4 - 4424
12am - 4988 (13), 2153, 4890 8
13 - now usually has unbranded 48xx Enviros on most days.
29/10/2014
4842 (21 branded) - 11
4890 (8 branded) also on 11 throughout the evening
4988 (13 branded) - 11 (all night!)
4894 (8 branded) - 11
Today
4 - 4414, 4402
12am - 4834
21 - 6015 (4) and 1548!!
23 - 4830
42 - 4889
4834 (21 branded) - 11/12 (11 all night)
4989 (13 branded) - 11/12
2158 (9,9A)-8E
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on November 08, 2014, 09:52:16 AM
2158 (9,9A)-8E
Not unusual this running board does a couple of 8s early morning before spending the day on the 9
6/A - 4839 (21)
18/A - 2155
2/3 - 4692
4 - 4412, 4421
16S/12 - 4840 (nicked from 21)
12 - 4892
1 - 4693
4 - 4694
8/A - 4408 replaced 4887
10 - 4839 (21) replaced 4692
12am - 4841 (21), 4840 (21)
16/A - 4983
Today
2/3 - 4694 all others ALX400s
5 - 4408 with less Mercs may be a sign of things to come on Sats
20/A/E - 1563
23 - 4695 others B7s
4221, 4222 and 4695 on the4. Are CV having trouble with Bendies as well as PB? I hope they do better with Sprint.
Today
4 - 4886 (7 Bendys today)
12am - 2170 (20)
16/A - 4832
18am - 2161 (9)
21 - 6020
Tonight
20 pm - 2161
21 4220 replaced 4885
18/11/2014
4886 - 2/3 (23 evening)
Plenty today
4 - 2176, 4451, 4406
8/8A - 4833 (21)
12am - 4894
12pm - 4994 (13)
Workings changing reflecting reduction in Mercs
Mercs in use on 1, 5, 7, 18/A
1 - 2174
4 - 4400, 4696
5 - 4403, 4408
7 - 4224
20/A/E - 1703
Yesterday evening,
10 4833 (21 branded)
A lot of the non bendi workings on the 4 are due to needing to use drivers who are not bendi trained for part of the day
2/3 - 4839 (21) replacing breakdown
4 - 48xx (21)
12am - 4834 (21)
20 - 2158 (9), 1610
21 - 6017, 4422
Quote from: JoNi on November 24, 2014, 08:22:18 PM
2/3 - 4839 (21) replacing breakdown
4 - 48xx (21)
12am - 4834 (21)
20 - 2158 (9), 1610
21 - 6017, 4422
The 21 branded enviro on the 4 was 4841.
1634-23
4211,4410-4
4406,4212-21
4984-11
4223-7
4888-16A
4831-16
4401-5
4983-12
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on November 29, 2014, 11:04:13 AM
1634-23
4211,4410-4
4406,4212-21
4984-11
4223-7
4888-16A
4831-16
4401-5
4983-12
Not unusual.
Double deckers turn up more often on all day workings on 5 and 7 with the demise of Mercs. Come in the afternoon if you want to see more unusual workings after vehicles start breaking down.
Others from yesterday
2/3 - 4834 (21) replaced unknown Trident
4 - 4219
13 - 4419
13 - 4833 (21)
21 - 4453 replaced 4837
To the chap from Walsall looking for 2983 outside Pool Meadow yesterday as NXWMbusfan1999 notes it was on 12 at 09:30 while I was having breakfast! The 12 used to be conveniently sited on the end stand, but it's good for the health of bus users travelling to the University who now have to run the length of bus station to catch their bus in the morning, whether it's safe is another matter!
30/11/2014
2174 - 11/12 (rare for a Sunday!)
1/12/2014
4894 (8/8A branded) - 11/12 (11 all night)
More 1/12/2014
10 - 2171
2/12/2014
4 - 2175, 4418
12am - 4835
18/A - 4987
21 - 4696
Today
2 - 4887 replaced 4223
4 - 4421, 4220, 4688
12/20 pm - 1634
12pm - 1572, 4835 (21), 4839 (21)
13 - 4838 replaced 4987
19pm - 4987
21 - 4454 replaced 4838 which was nicked for 23
21 - 4405 replaced 4839
27A/21 - 4410
23 - 4838 for a while
4839 (21 branded) - 11/12 (11 all night)
4 - 4690, 4322 replaced by 4835 (21), 4407
5pm - 4836 (21)
772/7 pm - 4837 (21)
12am - 4837 (21)
16/A - 4888
21 - 4418, 4222 replaced 4836
4690 replaced 4894 on the 8/8A this evening.
4209-4
4223-8A
4984 10
4690 5
4403 4
Also on the 10
4889
4894 (8 branded) on the 16 today
More from yesterday
5 - 4408 and 4419
7 - 4415
11 - 2158 (9)
20 - 1703
23 - all Mercs
Last Thursday I was visited to Coventry..
1570 20 20E
And I was spoken to driver of 6012 so some artics have off the road for maintenance. 6015,6016,6018,and 6019 all of these are off the road!!
Last night 21 branded 4837 was on the 23.
4834 on 12 tonight after being nicked from the 21.
5 - 2158 (9)
6015 on 21 willenhall bound from city 17.30 ish. 21 branded 4836-7 to city@ 1922( think this a booked working) and 21 branded 4842 on evening 13's.
6/A - 4838 (21)
10 - 4886
18am - 2168
21 - 4216 replaced 4888
1 - 4888
6/A - 2175
7 - 4695
20/A/E - 1635, 1703
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/C11Gm6
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/Z097B7
I saw a 9 branded B7RLE on the 5 at around 18:30.
Also 2157 on the 4 in the evening.
And 4690 was on the 8/8A.
2159 was used on 772 schoolbus which usually works the 7 but there were failures and nothing immediately available to cover.
Today
6/A - 2176
6/A am - 2154
7/19 am - 4841
16/A - 2159 (9)
20 - 1568,1570,1571
2154 was heading for Leamington by lunchtime, 'tis the season for strange going-ons I suppose.
Quote from: JoNi on December 12, 2014, 09:49:04 AM
6/A am - 2154
When I asked someone why there are so many unusual workings they said it was a vehicle shortage caused by the usual financial climate at the end of the year!
4421-11
4219-5
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on December 13, 2014, 11:46:28 AM
4421-11
4219-5
What's unusual about 4421 being on the 11?
And nothing unusual about deckers on the 5 anymore.
New rule on the NXC Unusual Workings Thread (Same applies here as NXWM Noteworthy Workings Thread)
Anything other that listing a working is banned!
That includes saying that is not rare otherwise it just gets silly
NXC Unusual working thread will go into the same monthly format in January as well
Today
1 - 2157
4 - 4985
6/A - 4987
21 - 4210
4211 on the 13 tonight.
Xmas eve
7 - 4985
8/A - 4688
9/A - 4454
10 - 4832, 4887
18/A - 4885
20 - 1571 replaced 2164
Boxing Day
Usual types used on Sunday service with only unusual working
11/12 - 4995 (13)
from within the last hour:
4693 on the 2
4400 on the 21
1 - 2177
5 - 4401, 4688
8/A - 4216, 4994 (13)
20/A/E - 1570
21 - 4409
23 - 1579
4319 - 8
4453 - 21
4830 - 10
4405 - 8
4 - 4451
5 - 4696
6 - 1273 (20) replaced 4691
16 - 1634, 2177
20/A/E - 1570, 1571
21 - 4211 replaced by 4453 replaced by 4399