The first of 3 of the coventry scanias are leaving the garage today as 4 new buses have come in. I have been told by the guy sorting them out that they are destined for wolverhampton !!!!
He said some or possible all of them may go to walsall thoughThey cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
What route do people think they will be used on in wolves that is if they are going there?
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
The first of 3 of the coventry scanias are leaving the garage today as 4 new buses have come in. I have been told by the guy sorting them out that they are destined for wolverhampton !!!!
He said some or possible all of them may go to walsall thoughThey cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
What route do people think they will be used on in wolves that is if they are going there?
I think its highly unlikely any will go to WN, Merc & B7RLE are the standard types there...... it's more likely to be PB or WA as previously suggested to replace further B10L's or even YW
Only going by what the guy who is sorting them out said they was going!
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:20:04 PM
Only going by what the guy who is sorting them out said they was going!
Yes I saw that, just can't see it happening myself.
Why introduce a small quantity of Omnilink, a new type to WN, another type of spare will need stocking, drivers will all need type training / engineers will need training etc
Full agree with you I was shocked when he told me!
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:30:21 PM
Full agree with you I was shocked when he told me!
Unless could it be they are going to WA & will operate routes in to Wolves?
Matt Kings say" Scanias will transferred to Walsall garage only!". Someone could be wrong information.
1863-1874 still running at Coventry moment. 1875-1877 transferred to NXWM. 1875 still branding with Bernard Delaney, who was the Coventry Area Manager, retired in 2010
Well it wouldn't surprise me too much if at some point Omnilinks did enter service at a garage that hasn't previously operated them as they are the second most popular bus type in the fleet but I can't imagine that would be WN, not at the moment anyway in that they have had a large quantity of the fleet replaced, have a wide range of vehicle types already, the widest if I'm correct and have just started operating B6's again
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
They cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
They're not that tall are they? :o
Quote from: JackC on June 02, 2013, 12:47:19 AM
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
They cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
They're not that tall are they? :o
OmniLinks can get under that bridge. Tony has tested it!
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1883.html
Quote from: John on June 02, 2013, 08:44:06 AM
Quote from: JackC on June 02, 2013, 12:47:19 AM
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
They cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
They're not that tall are they? :o
OmniLinks can get under that bridge. Tony has tested it!
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1883.html
So I imagine that the Omnilinks will in fact go on the 34/38/39
Probably the Omnilinks will go onto most of the routes regually including ones like the 69/89/70/A/7/7A etc. Along with the 4/H/M , 311/3, 301/2 etc. It will mean the B10L being withdrawn.
Does the 335/6 need B6LE's as nothing else goes on there.
So Routes like 34/38/39, 7/A, 69/89,70/A will get More Omnilinks and B7RLE's
Make more sense sending them to Perry Barr. As there will
No buses restricted into Birmingham then except optare solo. And routes
Like 46 can be single deck again.
I hope they don't come to Walsall as I'm a fan if B10L and would be sad to see them go.
Walsall need an extra 12 buses for 934/936/997 changes so the Scania might come as extra buses required.
And still the B10L lives on a little longer. If they did cone to Walsalll a through sequence from 1848-1904. Meaning a total of 57.
Quote from: lynx1103 on June 02, 2013, 12:12:04 PM
Walsall need an extra 12 buses for 934/936/997 changes so the Scania night cone as extra be holes required .
And still the B10L lives on a little longer. If they did cone to Walsalll a through sequence from 1848-1904. Meaning a total of 57.
I didn't realise WA would be gaining that much extra work, some double deckers would become surplus to requirements following the transfer of the 934 to WA, doesn't the 934 normally use the Scania Omnicity double deckers at present?
I'm surprised WA are now down to only 6 x B6LE, they once had around 50 ish
Quote from: Winston on May 31, 2013, 12:14:27 PM
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
The first of 3 of the coventry scanias are leaving the garage today as 4 new buses have come in. I have been told by the guy sorting them out that they are destined for wolverhampton !!!!
He said some or possible all of them may go to walsall thoughThey cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
What route do people think they will be used on in wolves that is if they are going there?
I think its highly unlikely any will go to WN, Merc & B7RLE are the standard types there...... it's more likely to be PB or WA as previously suggested to replace further B10L's or even YW
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 03, 2013, 08:35:06 PM
Quote from: Winston on May 31, 2013, 12:14:27 PM
Quote from: dannygill on May 31, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
The first of 3 of the coventry scanias are leaving the garage today as 4 new buses have come in. I have been told by the guy sorting them out that they are destined for wolverhampton !!!!
He said some or possible all of them may go to walsall thoughThey cant be used on the 38 due to thw low bridge by bradford place
What route do people think they will be used on in wolves that is if they are going there?
I think its highly unlikely any will go to WN, Merc & B7RLE are the standard types there...... it's more likely to be PB or WA as previously suggested to replace further B10L's or even YW
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
I dunno Stu, it would add a bit a variety at PE. I would have thought at some point some Omnilinks may appear at a garage that doesn't currently operate the type
The pic of the omnilink passing under the rail bridge...is that tony driving?... :-\
Quote from: windy miller on June 04, 2013, 09:19:02 PM
The pic of the omnilink passing under the rail bridge...is that tony driving?... :-\
Are you being serious? ;) Tony is obviously taking the photo!
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2013, 09:21:28 PM
Quote from: windy miller on June 04, 2013, 09:19:02 PM
The pic of the omnilink passing under the rail bridge...is that tony driving?... :-\
Are you being serious? ;) Tony is obviously taking the photo!
There's a first for everything
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 04, 2013, 09:22:25 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on June 04, 2013, 09:21:28 PM
Quote from: windy miller on June 04, 2013, 09:19:02 PM
The pic of the omnilink passing under the rail bridge...is that tony driving?... :-\
Are you being serious? ;) Tony is obviously taking the photo!
There's a first for everything
If that was supposed to be funny then you need to work on your stand up routine ;)
Don't worry Matt i'm only joking so please don't get offended (I know you probably didn't take offence)
Quote from: windy miller on June 04, 2013, 09:19:02 PM
The pic of the omnilink passing under the rail bridge...is that tony driving?... :-\
Yeah, its some new technology he's bought!
...its a 30 sec self timer device... I'm thinking of getting one ;)
Today, Most Scanias was working on the 20's at today than B7RLE's but Yesterday B7RLE almost worked on the 20's than Mercs than Scanias. None Scanias was working on the 16/A at today.
1874 still with old logo "Coventry Travel" and working on the 20/A/E at today. Two Scanias still working on the 1 because Service 9/9A hasn't complete full B7RLE operate this. 2160-2164 still ordering and 2174-2177 still ordering. When the B7RLE full on the 9/9A and awaiting for collect the scanias from Coventry garage then 2156 and 2157 will going on the 1.
Have any more OmniLinks left Coventry lately? Or about to?
Quote from: John on June 21, 2013, 10:32:01 PM
Have any more OmniLinks left Coventry lately? Or about to?
Nope! 1863-1874 still running around in Coventry! Yesterday scanias working on the 2,3,5,7,9/9A,12 Peak,16/16A,18/A,20/A/E and 23 only! 15XX and 1610 was working on the 1 but normally operate by OmniLinks.
I believe 1605,1606, and 1612 been withdrawn? Maybe 1597 been withdrawn in last week because hasn't enter service?
This week Mercs/Scanias still working in around Coventry:
Mercs (Old Travel Livery):
Still Service:- 1547,1548,1551,1552,1557, 1595,1596,1598,1602,1603,1604,1608
Withdrawn/Replace/Out in Service:- 1542,1597?,1605?,1606?,1609,1611,1612?
Scanias
Still Service:- 1863-1874
Out in Service/Transferred:- 1875, 1876, 1877 only.
1606 was seen parked at Miller Street last Sunday, so assume it's left Coventry for good.
Quote from: JoNi on June 23, 2013, 05:17:51 PM
1606 was seen parked at Miller Street last Sunday, so assume it's left Coventry for good.
Pretty sure 1605 & 1609 are there as well and may be a couple more
Thanks Tony. This was the only Coventry one I could see from the road other than withdrawn 1562 which sustained accident damage in Allesley while on the 7 to Brownshill Green ages ago.
Quote from: Tony on June 23, 2013, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: JoNi on June 23, 2013, 05:17:51 PM
1606 was seen parked at Miller Street last Sunday, so assume it's left Coventry for good.
Pretty sure 1605 & 1609 are there as well and may be a couple more
1609 stands a good chance as it was withdrawn during May
1866 heading to Walsall garage this afternoon still in NXC livery.
Quote from: Ash on June 24, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
1866 heading to Walsall garage this afternoon still in NXC livery.
Presumably for front repaint. Wonder where it will end up after :)
Quote from: John on June 24, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Ash on June 24, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
1866 heading to Walsall garage this afternoon still in NXC livery.
Presumably for front repaint. Wonder where it will end up after :)
I'm thinking that the batch may be split between WA & PB garages, PB only 13 x B10L remaining before the North B'ham review, a couple more could have been withdrawn since the 934 moved to WA freeing up PB deckers to cascade internally? Plus PB have have the first 3 ex CV Omnilink
The b7rle's are always appearing on the 311/313 and more commonly on the 4 as of late so may be 3/4 extra omnilinks will allow enough of them to ensure these routes stay 100% omnilink operation.
Quote from: Ash on June 24, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
The b7rle's are always appearing on the 311/313 and more commonly on the 4 as of late so may be 3/4 extra omnilinks will allow enough of them to ensure these routes stay 100% omnilink operation.
Quite possibly, maybe WA might get 3/4 from 1863 onwards to tag on to that batch with PB getting the remainder. I had thought YW may receive some to allow the withdrawal of its last 9 x B10L's, seeing as it operates the type already
1612 back out on the 23 at today! And hasn't been withdrawn.
1870 at Pb on the 28 service
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
16A??? 16A is operate on NXC between Stoke Aldermoor and Keresley Village?
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
16A??? 16A is operate on NXC between Stoke Aldermoor and Keresley Village?
No, I presume Tony means the PB 16A, Birmingham to Scott Arms.
Quote from: Stu on June 29, 2013, 12:43:49 PM
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
16A??? 16A is operate on NXC between Stoke Aldermoor and Keresley Village?
No, I presume Tony means the PB 16A, Birmingham to Scott Arms.
No, Coventry 16A in red, photo later
Tony your getting wittier the thing is certain people will believe you
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:55:47 PM
Quote from: Stu on June 29, 2013, 12:43:49 PM
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
16A??? 16A is operate on NXC between Stoke Aldermoor and Keresley Village?
No, I presume Tony means the PB 16A, Birmingham to Scott Arms.
No, Coventry 16A in red, photo later
Aha! Repainted and sent back to Coventry?
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:55:47 PM
Quote from: Stu on June 29, 2013, 12:43:49 PM
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Freshly repainted red 1865 out on the 16A today
16A??? 16A is operate on NXC between Stoke Aldermoor and Keresley Village?
No, I presume Tony means the PB 16A, Birmingham to Scott Arms.
No, Coventry 16A in red, photo later
Touché Tony, touché.
No one believes me! Yes it is now red, and yes it is on the Coventry 16a today, I have just taken a photo in trinity street
And so did my talking donkey. He said he spotted shrek on it!
This "repaint" is likely just red decal on top of the sky blue which would of been applied at CV garage.
Quote from: JPC on June 29, 2013, 05:56:18 PM
This "repaint" is likely just red decal on top of the sky blue which would of been applied at CV garage.
No! Paint applied at Walsall
Quote from: Tony on June 29, 2013, 06:09:51 PM
Quote from: JPC on June 29, 2013, 05:56:18 PM
This "repaint" is likely just red decal on top of the sky blue which would of been applied at CV garage.
No! Paint applied at Walsall
Will this transfer to PB or WA soon?
Saw it in Coventry earlier certainly stands out against the blue!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55059449@N06/9168996178/
Ash- 1865 didn't in Walsall garage!!!! 1865 was working on the 9/9A at today with Blue sky livery. I know Ash what he means It is no 1865 but its is 1866!
And Yes, I saw it 1866 on 16A toward to Keresley Village on Burges at 14:02!
Did it has replace to new seat trim?
Look at Tony Picture of 1866 working on the 16/A and look very good quality of photo. :')
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1866.html
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 08:38:46 PM
Look at Tony Picture of 1866 working on the 16/A and look very good quality of photo. :')
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1866.html
Here is 1866 in Coventry
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1866.html
and here is the other recent repaint, 1870, but this time more at home in Erdington
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1870.html
The think that baffles me is why has 1866 been sent back to Coventry after repaint into red all the way from Walsall? Unless a good number of Mercedes have been withdrawn since the Volvos entered service, Coventry can not be short of buses
There was also a red Scania on the 1 yesterday, but it was too far away to ID.
CV- Slow Scanias transferred to NXWM. And CV is better than WB because WB garage pick up any mercs start to withdrawn that is shame life! But I am disappointed about WB for 1526 has been withdrawn in may!
Travel Coventry mercs- Present or Withdrawn...
Present/Still Running:- 1547,1551,1552,1595,1596,1602,1603,1604,1608,1612
Out in service/ Unknown:- 1597
Withdrawn:- 1542, 1555,1605,1606,1609,1611 - 6 Mercs out! 1562 has accidently and replace to 1634. Two B6LE to WN. Totally is 8 buses out in R S Reg.
Maybe Withdrawn: 1568 with NXC Livery- It has been breakdown in yesterday in Trinity St and working on the 20's. I guess its nearly fire engine or overheat. I waiting see 1568 out in next week if its service on.
One things say thank you to Engineering- It's is very lucky because hasn't been withdrawn 1612 because 1612 has back service on last monday. Feel like ' Save a 1612'
Quote from: 6013 on June 29, 2013, 10:18:12 PM
CV- Slow Scanias transferred to NXWM. And CV is better than WB because WB garage pick up any mercs start to withdrawn that is shame life! But I am disappointed about WB for 1526 has been withdrawn in may!
Travel Coventry mercs- Present or Withdrawn...
Present/Still Running:- 1547,1551,1552,1595,1596,1602,1603,1604,1608,1612
Out in service/ Unknown:- 1597
Withdrawn:- 1542, 1555,1605,1606,1609,1611 - 6 Mercs out! 1562 has accidently and replace to 1634. Two B6LE to WN. Totally is 8 buses out in R S Reg.
Maybe Withdrawn: 1568 with NXC Livery- It has been breakdown in yesterday in Trinity St and working on the 20's. I guess its nearly fire engine or overheat. I waiting see 1568 out in next week if its service on.
One things say thank you to Engineering- It's is very lucky because hasn't been withdrawn 1612 because 1612 has back service on last monday. Feel like ' Save a 1612'
Im not sure why CV is being compared to WB in this situation.
Quote from: Valandil on June 29, 2013, 09:47:52 PM
There was also a red Scania on the 1 yesterday, but it was too far away to ID.
So is that 2 at Coventry yesterday?
1866 on the 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83825632@N07/9186357602/in/photostream/
Quote from: John on June 30, 2013, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: Valandil on June 29, 2013, 09:47:52 PM
There was also a red Scania on the 1 yesterday, but it was too far away to ID.
So is that 2 at Coventry yesterday?
Since I couldn't ID, I don't know, but it would be odd for a vehicle to go 16a -> 1, unless the vehicle was covering late-running workings perhaps.
There seem to be loads of Scanias on the 5 lately!
1866 was on its old stamping ground of the 20 today with its red front.
1866 at PB now!
Only Few Scanias still running in Coventry moments.
Quote from: 6013 on July 18, 2013, 08:35:15 PM
1866 at PB now!
Only Few Scanias still running in Coventry moments.
I thought those were chocolates?
1874 also at Perry Barr now
PB have been very lazy as yesterday a lot of passengers put £1.80/£3.70 in because the Coventry fares are still there under the drivers door so customers assume the fare was £1.80 max
EVen all the coventry promotional posters are still there and the passenger information at the top
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 26, 2013, 10:50:23 AM
PB have been very lazy as yesterday a lot of passengers put £1.80/£3.70 in because the Coventry fares are still there under the drivers door so customers assume the fare was £1.80 max
EVen all the coventry promotional posters are still there and the passenger information at the top
How few passengers actually take notice of those cab door stickers I very much doubt many put £1.80 / £3.70 in.
Quote from: Tony on July 26, 2013, 11:11:16 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 26, 2013, 10:50:23 AM
PB have been very lazy as yesterday a lot of passengers put £1.80/£3.70 in because the Coventry fares are still there under the drivers door so customers assume the fare was £1.80 max
EVen all the coventry promotional posters are still there and the passenger information at the top
How few passengers actually take notice of those cab door stickers I very much doubt many put £1.80 / £3.70 in.
I had to do a few trips on one of the buses and i agree here but is a bit annoying maybe because the driver issues £1.70 ticket in place
Was about 20-30 on the 5 trips I done that put that amount in
I thought Coventry Fares matches NX fares & which scanias are still at CV
Quote from: NathanJC on July 26, 2013, 10:09:43 PM
I thought Coventry Fares matches NX fares & which scanias are still at CV
1863/1864/1867/1872 are still at CV :)
Quote from: NathanJC on July 26, 2013, 10:09:43 PM
I thought Coventry Fares matches NX fares & which scanias are still at CV
Coventry fares have been lower for as long as I can remember.
A question
Can you buy a £3.90 daysaver on a Coventry bus if you wanted to then use the 900 to Birmingham, or can you do it on a Coventry £3.70 daysaver (Or is this only valid to Meriden)?
Quote from: Rob2832 on July 26, 2013, 10:13:24 PM
1863/1864/1867/1872 are still at CV :)
Are these still in service at Coventry or are they in the process of been prepared for WM?
Yes, £3.90 Regional ticket can be purchased on NXC buses, the £3.70 Coventry ticket only permits travel between Coventry and Meriden on the 900.
Quote from: John on July 26, 2013, 10:15:51 PM
Can you buy a £3.90 daysaver on a Coventry bus if you wanted to then use the 900 to Birmingham, or can you do it on a Coventry £3.70 daysaver?
Quote from: JPC on July 26, 2013, 10:22:37 PM
Yes, £3.90 Regional ticket can be purchased on NXC buses, the £3.70 Coventry ticket only permits travel between Coventry and Meriden on the 900.
Thanks for that, just wondered!
Quote from: John on July 26, 2013, 10:25:49 PM
Quote from: JPC on July 26, 2013, 10:22:37 PM
Yes, £3.90 Regional ticket can be purchased on NXC buses, the £3.70 Coventry ticket only permits travel between Coventry and Meriden on the 900.
Thanks for that, just wondered!
add 30p and you got a nBus :-)
The last 4 OmniLinks are atill holding on at Coventry.
1863 on the 23
1864 unusually on the 11
1867 on the 18
1872 on the 16
managed to get pics of them all ;) :D
Quote from: John on July 29, 2013, 05:48:44 PM
The last 4 OmniLinks are atill holding on at Coventry.
1863 on the 23
1864 unusually on the 11
1867 on the 18
1872 on the 16
managed to get pics of them all ;) :D
Well done! ;)
1873 in service at Perry Barr today. Red front.
Quote from: uniquicity on August 01, 2013, 10:48:29 PM
1873 in service at Perry Barr today. Red front.
Nooo, 1873 has start service on 28 in last week..
11:20am, 1867 with CV engineering ready go to Walsall garage for just repaint to NXWM livery. So there will one last scanias is 1873 but not sure about 1863 nd 1864 expect two of scanias maybe going to Walsall garage in later August.
PB:- 1865-1866, 1868-1871 & 1873-1877 and awaiting for 1867 and 1873.
WA:- 1863 and 1864 but not sure!
1864 now at Perry Barr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9431232972/
Does that mean 1863 will be going to PB aswell
Quote from: NathanJC on August 03, 2013, 08:31:55 PM
Does that mean 1863 will be going to PB aswell
Looks as though PB will be having the full batch of 15 Omnilinks from NXC
Quote from: Winston on August 03, 2013, 08:52:04 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on August 03, 2013, 08:31:55 PM
Does that mean 1863 will be going to PB aswell
Looks as though PB will be having the full batch of 15 Omnilinks from NXC
Then that means the rest of the B10L's will be withdrawn 8)
Quote from: NathanJC on August 03, 2013, 09:01:05 PM
Then that means the rest of the B10L's will be withdrawn 8)
There are now 5 B10Ls (1426,1430,1451,1462,1468) left at Perry Barr, and 4 (Now 3, which are 1863, 1867 and 1872) OnmiLinks to be transferred.
With 1864 now at Perry Barr, one of the B10Ls will be withdrawn, leaving 4 B10Ls to be replaced by 3 OmniLinks.
Another OmniLink will have to be found to replace the last B10L or Perry Barr will lose a single decker
Quote from: John on August 03, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on August 03, 2013, 09:01:05 PM
Then that means the rest of the B10L's will be withdrawn 8)
There are now 5 B10Ls (1426,1430,1451,1462,1468) left at Perry Barr, and 4 (Now 3, which are 1863, 1867 and 1872) OnmiLinks to be transferred.
With 1864 now at Perry Barr, one of the B10Ls will be withdrawn, leaving 4 B10Ls to be replaced by 3 OmniLinks.
Another OmniLink will have to be found to replace the last B10L or Perry Barr will lose a single decker
There were 13 B10L at PB before the 15 Omnlinks arrived. 1836 was also replaced. The 15 will cover these vehicles.
1863 & 1864 due to transferred to PB in this months.
There are One last OmLinik 1867!
Anyone 1867 still running in CV or PB?
Quote from: 6013 on August 12, 2013, 09:15:16 AM
1863 & 1864 due to transferred to PB in this months.
There are One last OmLinik 1867!
Anyone 1867 still running in CV or PB?
1863 & 1864 have already been reported at PB, only 1867 & 1872 are still to transfer
Quote from: Winston on August 12, 2013, 09:16:23 AM
Quote from: 6013 on August 12, 2013, 09:15:16 AM
1863 & 1864 due to transferred to PB in this months.
There are One last OmLinik 1867!
Anyone 1867 still running in CV or PB?
1863 & 1864 have already been reported at PB, only 1867 & 1872 are still to transfer
1872 is at PB, got it on the 67 just half hour ago
Anyone 1867 still on CV or PB????????
1867 seen at Walsall paint shop last week so probably now at PB . That's all of them end of 4 year era.
Quote from: lynx1103 on August 19, 2013, 05:46:04 PM
1867 seen at Walsall paint shop last week so probably now at PB . That's all of them end of 4 year era.
Caught it a dya or 2 ago
I think it was on 46/04 or something
New member wishes to photograph former Coventry Scanias, Walsall or Birmingham. I have read the in depth topic on the relocation of the buses, but still uncertain of where to visit. If they are at Perry Bar, where would I see these on service in Birmingham. Are they in new colours of red and white, anyh details would be welcome. tom
Quote from: t.w.moore on September 04, 2013, 03:39:23 PM
New member wishes to photograph former Coventry Scanias, Walsall or Birmingham. I have read the in depth topic on the relocation of the buses, but still uncertain of where to visit. If they are at Perry Bar, where would I see these on service in Birmingham. Are they in new colours of red and white, anyh details would be welcome. tom
All 15 are at Perry Barr. They have had a front end repaint into red, the white is untouched.
You may see some in the City Centre, on the 66 stops on The Priory Queensway, and on the 46 on Livery Street, off Colmore Row.
The best place to see them in my opinion is Erdington. As the 28, 66 and 66A all go through there (These are 3 out of 5 of the main OmniLink routes at Perry Barr, the others been the 46, and 952, but the 952 has leather seated Omnilinks on it, but others do work it as well). You would see the majority of them on these routes (the 638 may also have one on there), but be aware that Perry Barr also have at least another 20 OmniLinks not the ex-Coventry ones. The 46 is also ran by OmniLinks, in Birmingham City Centre. There may be one or 2 on another Perry Barr route that is usually double deck operated
the 66A everytime i see it, happens to be EX dundee ominilinks
with EX Cov scanias on the 66/28
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 04, 2013, 06:41:30 PM
the 66A everytime i see it, happens to be EX dundee ominilinks
with EX Cov scanias on the 66/28
The 66A on Monday was ran by 7031 and 1906.
The ex-Coventry OmniLinks will appear on the 66A as well, as well as the Perry Barr natives so to speak! it is just where they are allocated to on a specific day
Quote from: John on September 04, 2013, 06:52:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 04, 2013, 06:41:30 PM
the 66A everytime i see it, happens to be EX dundee ominilinks
with EX Cov scanias on the 66/28
The 66A on Monday was ran by 7031 and 1906.
The ex-Coventry OmniLinks will appear on the 66A as well, as well as the Perry Barr natives so to speak! it is just where they are allocated to on a specific day
Probably just me (: not in the right place on the right day
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
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Hated the Scania's: Dark interior, cramped seating.
Quote from: ben710 on September 14, 2013, 07:25:30 PM
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
Hated the Scania's: Dark interior, cramped seating.
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I quite like the Leather seated scania's at PB, nice buses if you ask me
Quote from: Nathan4775 on September 14, 2013, 07:41:19 PM
Quote from: ben710 on September 14, 2013, 07:25:30 PM
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
Hated the Scania's: Dark interior, cramped seating.
I quite like the Leather seated scania's at PB, nice buses if you ask me
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The first batch of OmniLinks are much better inside because they have blue floors, seats and interior panels, making the interior lighter, compared to 1848 onwards, with grey seats and panels, are dark inside
I have a feeling some of 1863-1877 will be back at CV within the next two years due to ALL the mercs being withdrawn in the next two years! If not, we will probably get some of the other NXWM scanias like the 09 or 10 plates. Also it brought back memories seeing one of Johnsons 63 plate scanias in Coventry on the train station bridge!
Doubtful, if anything the mercs would get replaced with new Eclipses or deckers
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
For the Omnilinks to return to CV, PB would require 15 new single deckers to replace them
Quote from: ben710 on September 14, 2013, 07:25:30 PM
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
Hated the Scania's: Dark interior, cramped seating.
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The legroom is pretty poor on omnilinks. Although arriva tamworth ones seem to be a bit better
Quote from: bob on January 04, 2014, 12:47:11 AM
Quote from: ben710 on September 14, 2013, 07:25:30 PM
Just so long as PE don't get any, think they are horrid buses.
Hated the Scania's: Dark interior, cramped seating.
The legroom is pretty poor on omnilinks. Although arriva tamworth ones seem to be a bit better
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Not my most favourite buses ever, but I don't exactly dislike them, I'd take them at WB, but beggars can't be choosers
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 03, 2014, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
For the Omnilinks to return to CV, PB would require 15 new single deckers to replace them
Yeah they probably would get new eclipses. But I didn't mean all 15 of them I just meant a handful of them. If not, take a few from different garages and place them at CV.
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 04, 2014, 01:59:32 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 03, 2014, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
For the Omnilinks to return to CV, PB would require 15 new single deckers to replace them
Yeah they probably would get new eclipses. But I didn't mean all 15 of them I just meant a handful of them. If not, take a few from different garages and place them at CV.
I think PE or WN are more likely to receive B7RLE to replace their Mercs, Omnilinks are PBs only single deckers
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 04, 2014, 07:15:36 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 04, 2014, 01:59:32 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 03, 2014, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
For the Omnilinks to return to CV, PB would require 15 new single deckers to replace them
Yeah they probably would get new eclipses. But I didn't mean all 15 of them I just meant a handful of them. If not, take a few from different garages and place them at CV.
I think PE or WN are more likely to receive B7RLE to replace their Mercs, Omnilinks are PBs only single deckers
I don't think any depot will see new B7's.
I'm not sure when exactly, but the new B8RLE is replacing the B7RLE
Quote from: BN on January 04, 2014, 09:37:27 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 04, 2014, 07:15:36 AM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 04, 2014, 01:59:32 AM
Quote from: Sh4318 on January 03, 2014, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: lauren1993 on January 03, 2014, 11:16:35 PM
It is not unusual for buses to end up back at their original home.
For the Omnilinks to return to CV, PB would require 15 new single deckers to replace them
Yeah they probably would get new eclipses. But I didn't mean all 15 of them I just meant a handful of them. If not, take a few from different garages and place them at CV.
I think PE or WN are more likely to receive B7RLE to replace their Mercs, Omnilinks are PBs only single deckers
I don't think any depot will see new B7's.
I know, but if they were, wouldn't they be most likely to go to a garage that still has older single deckers, like PE or WN?
The main priority is to get rid of Mercs,B10's and remaining B6's which I can see being replaced soon. The only busesiI can see WN gaining would possibly be some E200's to replace B6's and some Mercs
Quote from: Nathan on January 04, 2014, 04:37:55 PM
The main priority is to get rid of Mercs,B10's and remaining B6's which I can see being replaced soon. The only busesiI can see WN gaining would possibly be some E200's to replace B6's and some Mercs
I was referring to a
hypothetical situation in which B7RLEs were to move garages