Just getting a nice clean topic ready for tomorrow! ::)
4019 on 82
4536 on WN28
4803 - 120
4697 - 101
809 - 29/A daytime
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10038223865/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 03:25:10 PM
809 - 29/A daytime
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10038223865/
Great spot. 809 seems to be wondering lately
1933 on 72 at chelmsey wood 10:00 going birmingham
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 01, 2013, 04:12:28 PM
1933 on 72 at chelmsey wood 10:00 going birmingham
Not unusual. OmniLinks are on 71/72 all the time
They suppose to be allocated by B7RLEs but sometimes they are omnilinks
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
when was this ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
when was this ?
Probably around 2:50? It was coming down from Deritend, near Digbeth.
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:19:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
when was this ?
Probably around 2:50? It was coming down from Deritend, near Digbeth.
I would have just missed it ;D
1670 - daytime 27/A (is this worth a mention)
E400-67
B7TL-PB46
Spectra > 1
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 01, 2013, 05:02:51 PM
They suppose to be allocated by B7RLEs but sometimes they are omnilinks
The opposite is true of the 37 also, supposed to be allocated Omnilinks, but you get many of the Eclipse 2 B7RLEs there also.
Quote from: Andrew on October 01, 2013, 06:42:05 PM
Spectra > 1
4021 is the Spectra on the 1. 81* was on WB 80 (811 or 817 and it was an all day board before anybody asks)
Also Matt spotted 4803 on the 120
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 01, 2013, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: Andrew on October 01, 2013, 06:42:05 PM
Spectra > 1
4021 is the Spectra on the 1. 81* was on WB 80 (811 or 817 and it was an all day board before anybody asks)
common working I was told ?
Wasn't that just a morning peak time journey? Saw this between 12:30-1PM
oh not sure then, but I think the bus was 817 seen it at the markets
I saw the back end of a president in Birmingham, by the markets, displaying 31E. Im guessing if it was on the 31 - it was a 'E' due to it only going as far as the markets.
There was also 4855 on the 16. Not unusual, but not something I see everyday! However i did miss it today. Got to my bus stop a second too late! ::)
4094 Plaxton President was on the 76E I caught this morning to school. Don't tend to see the Presidents on the 76 so quite a rare working. I must say they are better than the Dennis Tridents. The suspension is very smooth and the actual quality of the interior is much better.
PB Sanias 7021 and 7022 both on route 65.
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 01, 2013, 08:35:33 PM
PB Sanias 7021 and 7022 both on route 65.
there was a toothpaste Scania out on there too didnt catch the fleet number
Quote from: neale95 on October 01, 2013, 07:59:30 PM
I saw the back end of a president in Birmingham, by the markets, displaying 31E. Im guessing if it was on the 31 - it was a 'E' due to it only going as far as the markets.
That would be an unusual spot indeed! Though I'm not surprised, there seemed to be some excessive delays on the Stratford Road services this evening, whilst waiting a long time for my 37 home, two 6s passed by completely full and couldn't stop, then another 37 which was also full. Lucky for me, a 37 service started from Camp Hill Island which was completely empty. The President on the 31 was probably put on to try and fill in a gap in service.
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 01, 2013, 08:27:32 PM
4094 Plaxton President was on the 76E I caught this morning to school. Don't tend to see the Presidents on the 76 so quite a rare working. I must say they are better than the Dennis Tridents. The suspension is very smooth and the actual quality of the interior is much better.
I thought both Presidents and ttidents were the allocation for the 76
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 01, 2013, 09:19:52 PM
I thought both Presidents and ttidents were the allocation for the 76
The President's seem to be sticking to the 49 lately. When I was in Northfield last week, there was no Presidents on the 18, which is unusual (usually around half Trident and half President). I also did not see any Tridents on the 49. I have not seen any President's on the 76 for a while now.
Gets me wondering if they will last much longer at Yardley Wood?
The most I've seen on my last few visits to 18 territory was 1 president a day and the 76 seems solid Trident, saying that I do still see Tridents on both the 49 and 49E but only 1 or 2 a day. I'd like to think Presidents will live on at YW for a while longer yet but I'm not confident!
Quote from: trident4370 on October 01, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
The most I've seen on my last few visits to 18 territory was 1 president a day and the 76 seems solid Trident, saying that I do still see Tridents on both the 49 and 49E but only 1 or 2 a day. I'd like to think Presidents will live on at YW for a while longer yet but I'm not confident!
4096 and 4097 were in convoy on the 18 today, 4370 and 4382 on the 49
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 01, 2013, 09:37:56 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 01, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
The most I've seen on my last few visits to 18 territory was 1 president a day and the 76 seems solid Trident, saying that I do still see Tridents on both the 49 and 49E but only 1 or 2 a day. I'd like to think Presidents will live on at YW for a while longer yet but I'm not confident!
4096 and 4097 were in convoy on the 18 today, 4370 and 4382 on the 49
I Wondered where she was today :P
Has 4370 got NXWM logos yet, last time I saw it, it was the only Yardley Wood Trident not to have them, same with 4328 at Central
Quote from: John on October 01, 2013, 09:39:36 PM
Has 4370 got NXWM logos yet, last time I saw it, it was the only Yardley Wood Trident not to have them, same with 4328 at Central
When I saw her last week they were still TWM, and that's how I'd like it to stay! :D
The E200 on the 80 was 811.
4803 on 120
4021 on 1
524 on 46
I'm not being funny, but 3 pages in one day. Is there any wonder we end up with over 100 pages near the end of the month.
4777 > 94
2095 on 9, the 16:22 from Stour which stays on to do 22:50 from Stour
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:19:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
when was this ?
Probably around 2:50? It was coming down from Deritend, near Digbeth.
Sure it wasn't on its way to take up an afternoon school / peak working? I've been caught out a couple of times by Hybrids coming up from Digbeth apparently in service only to see as they get closer that they are displaying 22 or 23 route numbers and destinations.
Quote from: Mike K on October 01, 2013, 11:03:10 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:19:03 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 01, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
I'm sure there was a hybrid (54**) on the 957. It was definitely on a service... There was no indication as to if it wasn't...
when was this ?
Probably around 2:50? It was coming down from Deritend, near Digbeth.
Sure it wasn't on its way to take up an afternoon school / peak working? I've been caught out a couple of times by Hybrids coming up from Digbeth apparently in service only to see as they get closer that they are displaying 22 or 23 route numbers and destinations.
I remember seeing a Hybrid coming down Moor Street Queensway a few months back, thought I'd spotted an ultra rare working, but it was displaying 22 or 23.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 08:36:44 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 01, 2013, 08:35:33 PM
PB Sanias 7021 and 7022 both on route 65.
there was a toothpaste Scania out on there too didnt catch the fleet number
Caught a toothpaste omnilink home from work on the 65, didn't note which one cause it wasnt unusual...
...on the other hand i did see another one on the 67, which i'd say was unusual... but I was busy catching another bus at the time so equally didn't see which one
Also genuinely dreamt last night I saw (and caught) a metrobus on the 51... I need to stop drinking
Quote from: Kevin on October 02, 2013, 07:06:01 AM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 01, 2013, 08:36:44 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 01, 2013, 08:35:33 PM
PB Sanias 7021 and 7022 both on route 65.
there was a toothpaste Scania out on there too didnt catch the fleet number
Also genuinely dreamt last night I saw (and caught) a metrobus on the 51... I need to stop drinking
Beats my dream, where I find 4529, only to wake up and realise I still don't know where it is ::)
Trident > 1
B10L on 49 all day board; sure its 1447 but it don't sound right.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 03:28:59 PM
B10L on 49 all day board; sure its 1447 but it don't sound right.
If it doesn't sound right, surprised they are letting it go so far away from YW.
Sure 1447 failed on the 27 the other Friday.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 02, 2013, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 03:28:59 PM
B10L on 49 all day board; sure its 1447 but it don't sound right.
If it doesn't sound right, surprised they are letting it go so far away from YW.
Sure 1447 failed on the 27 the other Friday.
It did. I saw it busted near Cropredy Road in West Heath. Was it the same day/location I wonder? It was a few days ago but can't be precise.
Unidentified b6 (had no fleet number nearside) seen on 46 in hamstead village at 18.15 heading for Londonderry, has been swapped for an e200 for the 19.00 ex wb.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 03:28:59 PM
B10L on 49 all day board; sure its 1447 but it don't sound right.
Yes, it was 1447 - I saw it early this morning on the 49.
B7RLE 2022 on the 255 this afternoon
Possibly a Volvo B5HL off route on the 61/3 ? not 1000% as it was being driver by a driver and came out from under the New Street Tunnel and turned around on moor street where the 73/50/35 teurn around
2006 - 126
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Possibly a Volvo B5HL off route on the 61/3 ? not 1000% as it was being driver by a driver and came out from under the New Street Tunnel and turned around on moor street where the 73/50/35 teurn around
2006 - 126
That's unlikely, not impossible, as they're banned off the Bristol Road (scum routes)
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 09:30:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Possibly a Volvo B5HL off route on the 61/3 ? not 1000% as it was being driver by a driver and came out from under the New Street Tunnel and turned around on moor street where the 73/50/35 teurn around
2006 - 126
That's unlikely, not impossible, as they're banned off the Bristol Road (scum routes)
Either 45/7 or X64 to New Street Station or very rare working of the 98 but I dont think so
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 09:30:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Possibly a Volvo B5HL off route on the 61/3 ? not 1000% as it was being driver by a driver and came out from under the New Street Tunnel and turned around on moor street where the 73/50/35 teurn around
2006 - 126
That's unlikely, not impossible, as they're banned off the Bristol Road (scum routes)
Either 45/7 or X64 to New Street Station or very rare working of the 98 but I dont think so
Again 45/7 = scum. (But its OK for New E400's on there? Odd)
Most likely X64 if its in service.
Actually no the BR is the only route which does a U-turn there.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 09:34:24 PM
Actually no the BR is the only route which does a U-turn there.
So it must have come of the 61/3
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 02, 2013, 09:34:24 PM
Actually no the BR is the only route which does a U-turn there.
So it must have come of the 61/3
Are you 100% sure it was in service and did it go back under the tunnel or go where the 50 goes down Moor Street back to garage?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Possibly a Volvo B5HL off route on the 61/3 ?
Don't think so!
it came from Under the Moor Street Tunnel out of service then when off towards the markets an thought it came of the 61/3 as that's finishes at New Street
Currently travelling on 4435 on the 22. Not unusual in itself but as the 22.22 departure ex city very unusual - don't often see these outside of peak periods these dayss.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 02, 2013, 10:27:27 PM
it came from Under the Moor Street Tunnel out of service then when off towards the markets an thought it came of the 61/3 as that's finishes at New Street
Nathan, trust me, it wouldn't have been on the 61/63. It was more than likely out of service, possibly returning from duties on the Harborne corridor.
So are there certain routes that new buses won't be allocated to because of their notoriety? Wasn't a new Enviro spotted on the 61/63?
Coming From New Street Station ? Must have decided to take the senic route but fair enough it was not in service or what not fair enough people (:
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 02, 2013, 10:41:47 PM
So are there certain routes that new buses won't be allocated to because of their notoriety? Wasn't a new Enviro spotted on the 61/63?
There have been at least a couple of new E400 workings on the 61/63, there was a link posted on here to a picture of one of them on the 63 a while back.
5513 or 5514 (forgot which one) on 126 around 6pm in wolverhampton
5510 Parked up in Merry Hill Bus station this evening displaying Not in Service from at least 18.30 until after 19.00 when it left running not in service. What was it doing there?A first at this location?
Quote from: Andrew on October 02, 2013, 11:42:55 PM
5513 or 5514 (forgot which one) on 126 around 6pm in wolverhampton
5513
Quote from: ade on October 02, 2013, 11:57:47 PM
5510 Parked up in Merry Hill Bus station this evening displaying Not in Service from at least 18.30 until after 19.00 when it left running not in service. What was it doing there?A first at this location?
Mentioned it on the WN Garage thread.
Quote from: ade on October 02, 2013, 11:57:47 PM
5510 Parked up in Merry Hill Bus station this evening displaying Not in Service from at least 18.30 until after 19.00 when it left running not in service. What was it doing there?A first at this location?
Not a first in this location, I rode THE first ever B5 in Merry Hill a couple of months ago, on its first trip on the 255 having been put on to replace a Spectra
4198 on the 120 (just left Dudley)
And a B7 on the 126
4196 9
Quote from: Andrew on October 03, 2013, 11:49:08 AM
4198 on the 120 (just left Dudley)
And a B7 on the 126
Great spot Andrew, first Trident on the 120 :)
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 03, 2013, 12:44:42 PM
4196 9
Tridents on the 9 are not unusual.
Just seen a B7RLE on the 9, too far away to see which one.
Youll probably be told thats not unusual :D
2063 - WN11 thsn school service
Spectra on the 1
B7RLE-53/289
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 03, 2013, 03:41:01 PM
Youll probably be told thats not unusual :D
Not as usual as they once were though, been a while since I've seen one myself
662 - 59
3612 on the WB40, this came out the depot at 09.30 so probably a change bus for something.
639 - 32/33
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 03, 2013, 01:50:39 PM
Quote from: Andrew on October 03, 2013, 11:49:08 AM
4198 on the 120 (just left Dudley)
And a B7 on the 126
Great spot Andrew, first Trident on the 120 :)
First Trident yes, but not first ALX400, as West Brom's B7TL ALX400s occasionally appeared when they ran it. ;) Always used to be a rare treat, compared to the Mercs of the time!
4245 on the 33
Quote from: N94 on October 03, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
Just seen a B7RLE on the 9, too far away to see which one.
2087, going down Manor Lane about 16:40.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 03, 2013, 06:26:40 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 03, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
Just seen a B7RLE on the 9, too far away to see which one.
2087, going down Manor Lane about 16:40.
That'll be it if it was going towards Halesowen :)
No it was aaround 4:15 then 5:15 roughly i saw 662
Quote from: N94 on October 03, 2013, 07:21:13 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 03, 2013, 06:26:40 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 03, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
Just seen a B7RLE on the 9, too far away to see which one.
2087, going down Manor Lane about 16:40.
That'll be it if it was going towards Halesowen :)
Yes hence I said "down" Manor Lane ;)
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 03, 2013, 07:25:35 PM
No it was aaround 4:15 then 5:15 roughly i saw 662
Did you see it at Wolverhampton at those times? Just about fits with the afternoon peak board times if so
Toothpaste enviro on the 94
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 03, 2013, 07:46:59 PM
Toothpaste enviro on the 94
I don't think this is unusual Nathan
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 03, 2013, 07:51:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 03, 2013, 07:46:59 PM
Toothpaste enviro on the 94
I don't think this is unusual Nathan
They appear on the 94 from time to time, but are still unusual
Quote from: John on October 03, 2013, 08:41:35 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 03, 2013, 07:51:49 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 03, 2013, 07:46:59 PM
Toothpaste enviro on the 94
I don't think this is unusual Nathan
They appear on the 94 from time to time, but are still unusual
Oh ok thanks John, opposite end of the West Midlands to me ;)
662 - wolverhampton bus station - 16:15 ish and 17:1d ish - route 59, i dont go around clockwatching though
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 03, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
662 - wolverhampton bus station - 16:15 ish and 17:1d ish - route 59, i dont go around clockwatching though
Yeah, more than likely the afternoon 59 peak board, which is sometimes worked by a B6, although it's usually a Spectra or Trident.
Quote from: Mike K on October 02, 2013, 10:59:26 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 02, 2013, 10:41:47 PM
So are there certain routes that new buses won't be allocated to because of their notoriety? Wasn't a new Enviro spotted on the 61/63?
There have been at least a couple of new E400 workings on the 61/63, there was a link posted on here to a picture of one of them on the 63 a while back.
Now I want to see the picture! :-[
4200 on the 53. Is this a first.
Also 2097.
Quote from: ade on October 03, 2013, 11:34:38 PM
4200 on the 53. Is this a first.
Also 2097.
What time did you spot that Ade?
4200 was in garage at lunchtime, so may have been a changeover?
Quote from: clayderman on October 03, 2013, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: Mike K on October 02, 2013, 10:59:26 PM
There have been at least a couple of new E400 workings on the 61/63, there was a link posted on here to a picture of one of them on the 63 a while back.
Now I want to see the picture! :-[
Here:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9342812863_6349ab2302_o.jpg
Unusual Workings July 2013 (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1860.msg50315#msg50315)
4697 (omnicity) on the 7
582 on WA40.
524 on WB40
4780 - 33
4132 - X51
4136 - 51
810 on the 41/44, an unrepainted 429x on the 42/43
4199 was on the 53 earlier on today around 2:30ish in Smethwick
1677 - 256/257
4016 - 126E
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 04, 2013, 05:18:29 PM
1677 - 256/257
4016 - 126E
Is that a peak board which only does 126E's? Or would it have made it to Birmingham at some point?
4807 - 140 seen at 17:56 leaving town on Broad Street
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 04, 2013, 05:58:51 PM
4807 - 140 seen at 17:56 leaving town on Broad Street
Nathan, Enviro400s are on the 140 every day, on afternoon peak boards, which judging by the time you saw it, 4807 is on one. What would make it unusual is if it was on a board that does 241's as well.
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 03, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
662 - wolverhampton bus station - 16:15 ish and 17:1d ish - route 59, i dont go around clockwatching though
Yes it was the peak board. Operated by 4589 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 04, 2013, 06:07:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 04, 2013, 05:58:51 PM
4807 - 140 seen at 17:56 leaving town on Broad Street
Nathan, Enviro400s are on the 140 every day, on afternoon peak boards, which judging by the time you saw it, 4807 is on one. What would make it unusual is if it was on a board that does 241's as well.
4825 was on there as well (although I may have mis-typed 4826 as 4825 on my note)
4610 was on the 22 earlier on in the day
I know it was due to a diversion, but it was odd seeing Bordesley's toothpaste 8A Omnilinks running up the Stratford Road in Sparkbrook earlier this evening!
809 was on the 97,in the city centre at about half past four this afternoon.
4743 - 3E evening usually tridents
Probably a peak board matt for 4016 but just worth a meention i thought
824 was on the 276 today also
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 04, 2013, 09:45:43 PM
Probably a peak board matt for 4016 but just worth a meention i thought
824 was on the 276 today also
Yeah certainly a rare spot Ashley, was just wondering if it made to Birmingham or not but I was doubtful :)
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 04, 2013, 09:45:43 PM
Probably a peak board matt for 4016 but just worth a meention i thought
824 was on the 276 today also
Well 4016 was heading through Heath Town on a 59 towards Ashmore Park (About 20 past 7)
so a route swap presumably
I saw the spectra at 17:14 (my phone time is abit out) on Lichfield Street so probably would have done dudley and back then plonked on the 59 to replace something on that, wouldnt have swapped for anything off the 126 as the frequency would have decreased by 7pm so clearly its had the full tour of wolves today aha
1666 about to work a 46 to Londonderry.
822-48 yestarday
4635 on the 40 today.
Yesterday evening was in Bilston for a gig and saw a B7RLE on the 79, about quarter past 7 towards west brom so doubt it was any sort of peak working. Is it usual of an I? Because I also saw a spectra heading the other way
President 4098 has just left Bham about 10 minutes ago on the 3
Quote from: Kevin on October 05, 2013, 09:35:36 AM
Yesterday evening was in Bilston for a gig and saw a B7RLE on the 79, about quarter past 7 towards west brom so doubt it was any sort of peak working. Is it usual of an I? Because I also saw a spectra heading the other way
Good spot Kevin :)
Saw 1902 on the 39
Good spot john (:, wonder if its out all day.
4233 on 48 today
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 10:45:26 AM
Good spot john (:, wonder if its out all day.
I'm at home today, so I'll keep an eye out for it. ;)
NOT JOKING THERE IS ACTUALLY A SPECTRA ON THE 81 I THINK ITS 4018 ILL TRY AND GET A PICTURE TODAY
Dom hasn't there been doubles on the 81 before ? I think there has
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 11:10:40 AM
Dom hasn't there been doubles on the 81 before ? I think there has
No there hasn't but there is now
One appeared on the old 583
Well good spot them Dom, thought there had been on there before
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 10:26:08 AM
President 4098 has just left Bham about 10 minutes ago on the 3
Saw it leaving Acocks Green about 10 minutes ago, so must be on the 2/3 for the day then. Still, it's strange now seeing a President passing my house that's not on the 1.
821 > 42
4013 > 81
4607 > 1
468* gemini - 997
2 Yardley wood ones here
1413 on 27 at 1209
1928 on 27 at 1355
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 10:45:26 AM
Good spot john (:, wonder if its out all day.
Thanks Nathan. It is out all day, as I was following it around Shirley Station when I was on the 49 this afternoon. I'll upload a pic in a bit
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 04:43:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 10:45:26 AM
Good spot john (:, wonder if its out all day.
Thanks Nathan. It is out all day, as I was following it around Shirley Station when I was on the 49 this afternoon. I'll upload a pic in a bit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10101504184/
not the best, but the best one I got with my old camera
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 04:52:25 PM
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 04:43:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 10:45:26 AM
Good spot john (:, wonder if its out all day.
Thanks Nathan. It is out all day, as I was following it around Shirley Station when I was on the 49 this afternoon. I'll upload a pic in a bit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10101504184/
not the best, but the best one I got with my old camera
Good shot john, never see them out on them routes anymore :)
Please tell me someones got a pic of 4013 on the 81 if so can u link it to me please :D
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:02:44 PM
Please tell me someones got a pic of 4013 on the 81 if so can u link it to me please :D
Is it still out ?
yeah next due in w'ton at 1800 depart time
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:16:19 PM
yeah next due in w'ton at 1800 depart time
Whens it due back in Dudley ?
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:22:41 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:16:19 PM
yeah next due in w'ton at 1800 depart time
Whens it due back in Dudley ?
bout 1838ish
Ahh it will be dark by then and my camera doesnt do night pictures ::) well it does but no very well
I got a bit of a crap one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97592007@N08/10102108245/in/photolist-goFWQ6-bneaiw-bA8ztM-eb17K6-e33GjY-9voRAS-ftaXNU-byBBSF-9aGgtS-9aD7wF
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:30:42 PM
I got a bit of a crap one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97592007@N08/10102108245/in/photolist-goFWQ6-bneaiw-bA8ztM-eb17K6-e33GjY-9voRAS-ftaXNU-byBBSF-9aGgtS-9aD7wF
it alright to be fair, looks like its on the 80 ;)
yeah i know but still its been on all day and what dose nathan know DD's can't be on the 81 lol
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:40:54 PM
yeah i know but still its been on all day and what dose nathan know DD's can't be on the 81 lol
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I know and belive me when i saw it this morning i was in denile any chance of you getting a pic jhon?
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I thought deckers were banned from the 81 because of over hanging trees in the Netherton area?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 05, 2013, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I thought deckers were banned from the 81 because of over hanging trees in the Netherton area?
Yeah and me but obviously not.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 04, 2013, 06:07:20 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 04, 2013, 05:58:51 PM
4807 - 140 seen at 17:56 leaving town on Broad Street
Nathan, Enviro400s are on the 140 every day, on afternoon peak boards, which judging by the time you saw it, 4807 is on one. What would make it unusual is if it was on a board that does 241's as well.
Sorry Catching up on the topic see what ive missed etc but anyways;
You live in Pensnett so therefore you may see it everyday were as me I live in Walsall so I don't seen a E400 on the 140 once and that was when I got my picture of it in Dudley, but for future reference I know now that an E400 on the 140 is common :) rant over ::)
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 05, 2013, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I thought deckers were banned from the 81 because of over hanging trees in the Netherton area?
Yeah and me but obviously not.
They are banned, there has only been one decker on an 81E journey between Wolverhampton and Dudley before, this is what you call a proper rare working
Meanwhile 4012 on 25 today
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 05, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 05, 2013, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I thought deckers were banned from the 81 because of over hanging trees in the Netherton area?
Yeah and me but obviously not.
They are banned, there has only been one decker on an 81E journey between Wolverhampton and Dudley before, this is what you call a proper rare working
Meanwhile 4012 on 25 today
Yeah well it's been on all day :-\
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 09:36:43 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 05, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on October 05, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 05, 2013, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: John on October 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 05:42:35 PM
;D I thought they appeared most the time on the 82 & 81 but clearly not
Deckers do appear on the 82 but this is the first I have seen on the 81
I thought deckers were banned from the 81 because of over hanging trees in the Netherton area?
Yeah and me but obviously not.
They are banned, there has only been one decker on an 81E journey between Wolverhampton and Dudley before, this is what you call a proper rare working
Meanwhile 4012 on 25 today
Yeah well it's been on all day :-\
Yep, bumped into an enthusiast on the 002 this morning who showed me a picture of it on my camera, was sceptical until I saw the photo
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 11:10:40 AM
Dom hasn't there been doubles on the 81 before ? I think there has
One trident has appeared on a 81E to Dudley some time this year
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 05, 2013, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 11:10:40 AM
Dom hasn't there been doubles on the 81 before ? I think there has
One trident has appeared on a 81E to Dudley some time this year
Yes as I already said ;) it was only one journey hence it never did the Dudley - Merry Hill section
Yes Dd banned on the 81 due to low hanging trees in Netherton but obviously as its WN they don't really care ;)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 05, 2013, 09:53:15 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 05, 2013, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 05, 2013, 11:10:40 AM
Dom hasn't there been doubles on the 81 before ? I think there has
One trident has appeared on a 81E to Dudley some time this year
Yes as I already said ;) it was only one journey hence it never did the Dudley - Merry Hill section
Never mentioned that it was a trident though ;D (Don't worry only jjoking just never saw your post ;))
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 05, 2013, 09:53:27 PM
Yes Dd banned on the 81 due to low hanging trees in Netherton but obviously as its WN they don't really care ;)
Well i highly doubt it now it's gone unscaved all day maybe we'll start getting more on there now???? :P
Pensnett are the same deckers are 'banned' off the 243 but it hasn't stopped 4200 being put on there ;)
2064 heading for dudley on the 1 right now, 23/05 off wolves
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 03, 2013, 11:53:14 PM
Quote from: ade on October 03, 2013, 11:34:38 PM
4200 on the 53. Is this a first.
Also 2097.
What time did you spot that Ade?
4200 was in garage at lunchtime, so may have been a changeover?
Afternoon rush hour. Could be a changeover or a service extra as there seemed to be too many buses on the route at that time. There are numerous roadworks on that route at present.
According to my dad there was a B7RLE on the 9 all day yesterday
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 05, 2013, 10:18:18 PM
Pensnett are the same deckers are 'banned' off the 243 but it hasn't stopped 4200 being put on there ;)
Think Deckers should be banned from all Cradley Heath services, several low bridge sround there and it very easy for this to happen:-
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/roof-sliced-off-double-decker-bus-in-cradley-83876
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 06, 2013, 09:54:54 AM
According to my dad there was a B7RLE on the 9 all day yesterday
saw it about 2005 on the 9 to Stourbridge at Halesowen. Nothing unusual. :)
Today (Sunday 6th October)
5510 on the 126
2026 on the 59
Both very rare for a Sunday! 5510 replaced a very late 4583.
2026 i believe replaced 5513 on the 59 (Well 2026 is on board 59/04 which 5513 was on today)
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 06, 2013, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 06, 2013, 09:54:54 AM
According to my dad there was a B7RLE on the 9 all day yesterday
saw it about 2005 on the 9 to Stourbridge at Halesowen. Nothing unusual. :)
It is very unusual for a B7RLE to be on all day on a Saturday.
2082 on 246 today, rare for a Sunday.
4905 on 9, heading into city by the new library.
4905 is a BC bus ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 10:02:38 AM
4905 is a BC bus ?
More than likely the AM journey from Halesowen that Central run, as well as a school service, 829 I think
Thanks john, forgot that
4144 on the 11E
5512 and 2019 - WN11
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Didn't know Central ran an 11. Does anyone know if Perry Barr stills runs an 11e that terminates in Erdington, running clockwise, as I'm sure they used to. Maybe in the afternoon
1583 - 140 I had too look twice , must have replaced 2096 which broke down on Colemore Row
1583 was scrapped years ago Nathan
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 01:13:38 PM
1583 - 140 I had too look twice , must have replaced 2096 which broke down on Colemore Row
1583 is long gone, do you mean 1593 or 1573?
1593 * aplogies, looked like an 8 from were I was sitting
4715 on the 129 about 12 in Bearwood
OH25 that's the common allocation alongside ALX's if I'm not corrected
4715 has 82/87 branding so thats noteable
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 07, 2013, 03:25:00 PM
4715 has 82/87 branding so thats noteable
Oh Didnt know it was branded sorry, even though I had a list of Buses I needed and 4715 was one of them should have looked at that
the merc on the 140 should be in bearwood going to dudley now
Quote from: dgss1 on October 07, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
the merc on the 140 should be in bearwood going to dudley now
Do you know which one it is?and does the 140 interwork with the 241?
Quote from: domino.99 on October 07, 2013, 04:10:49 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on October 07, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
the merc on the 140 should be in bearwood going to dudley now
Do you know which one it is?and does the 140 interwork with the 241?
no saw it in bearwood 20 miutes ago going into town
Quote from: domino.99 on October 07, 2013, 04:10:49 PM
Quote from: dgss1 on October 07, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
the merc on the 140 should be in bearwood going to dudley now
Do you know which one it is?and does the 140 interwork with the 241?
Yes the 140 interworks with the 241 in Dudley
Saw 5512 on the 11 this afternoon (As Ashley already reported) with no Hybrids on the 59 for once! Mega rare working
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 07, 2013, 04:16:35 PM
Saw 5512 on the 11 this afternoon (As Ashley already reported) with no Hybrids on the 59 for once! Mega rare working
Almost as rare as 1593 being on the 140/241, wish I had a valid bus pass!
Can anyone who saw 1593 tell me where they saw it and when?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 04:43:03 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 07, 2013, 04:16:35 PM
Saw 5512 on the 11 this afternoon (As Ashley already reported) with no Hybrids on the 59 for once! Mega rare working
Almost as rare as 1593 being on the 140/241, wish I had a valid bus pass!
Can anyone who saw 1593 tell me where they saw it and when?
Saw it in bearwood going to town, at 3:30
I would have photographic proof of 5512 but I dont carry my camera much in the week
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 07, 2013, 05:42:59 PM
I would have photographic proof of 5512 but I dont carry my camera much in the week
Not really bothered about 5512, just want to see a picture of 1593 on the 140/241, will take me back in time!
5512 on the 257
Me neither, its a green machine after all, snot, a milkfloat, whatever you like but still, three unusuals in a day, because the 11 board it was on does a school service after the 11 and to get 256/257 must mean a Trident packed up. I wouldnt mind a trip on 1593 on 140/241 though
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 02:18:45 PM
OH25 that's the common allocation alongside ALX's if I'm not corrected
127-9 gets 45** & 46** gems and ALXs
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
There has not been any branded 966 since PB had some B10Ls done as A2!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:15:45 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
There has not been any branded 966 since PB had some B10Ls done as A2!
Sorry Tony I meant Branded 97 apologies
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Could 4144 have been on loan to BC?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Could 4144 have been on loan to BC?
Doubt it, AG don't operate any type of ALX400
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Could 4144 have been on loan to BC?
4144 is a BC Bus Stu ;)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Could 4144 have been on loan to BC?
4144 is a BC Bus Stu ;)
start again, Could 4144 have been on loan to AG?
You mean on loan to AG (from BC)?
Again, highly doubtful as AG have never operated Tridents.
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
4144 has been seen working an 11E, and I can't imagine AG would have a Trident on loan. I would be interested to hear your alternative explanation
So much commotion over a rare working ::). Maybe he meant 2114?
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:24:12 PM
So much commotion over a rare working ::). Maybe he meant 2114?
or 4044?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:27:55 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:24:12 PM
So much commotion over a rare working ::). Maybe he meant 2114?
or 4044?
Checking Tony's fleetlist, that is at WB! So would certainly be unusual
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:29:40 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:27:55 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:24:12 PM
So much commotion over a rare working ::). Maybe he meant 2114?
or 4044?
Checking Tony's fleetlist, that is at WB! So would certainly be unusual
Might be a transfer, but the long and short of it is a trident wouldnt have been on there :)
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:22:42 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Depends where on the Circle you were revenue checking, if it only did one short working it is likely you missed it
There is a far more likely reason why I missed it. Central did not do a 11E is the main one
Could 4144 have been on loan to BC?
4144 is a BC Bus Stu ;)
start again, Could 4144 have been on loan to AG?
I did see 4144 on the Small Heath Bypass this morning around 10:30 Not In Service heading back to Garage while I was on 4901 'Chloe' and I don't usually see a Trident on the Bypass Not In Service around 10:30 heading back to Garage whenever I'm on the 10:20 900 to the Airport
This isn't the first time a Trident has been on a AG Route I know I seen 4180 on the S1 a long while ago but that was when 4180 was at YW I think
It was a definite trident, it was around 9.35am, short working to Harborne according to destination display but it didn't terminated at Harborne as the passengers kept getting on Harborne Lane. I could've travelled on the 4144 however I didn't because of the Destination display and 2 buses it came at the same time as short workings and second bus terminates at Selly Oak so decided to catch that one.
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
It was a definite trident, it was around 9.35am, short working to Harborne according to destination display but it didn't terminated at Harborne as the passengers kept getting on Harborne Lane. I could've travelled on the 4144 however I didn't because of the Destination display and 2 buses it came at the same time as short workings and second bus terminates at Selly Oak so decided to catch that one.
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
It was a definite trident, it was around 9.35am, short working to Harborne according to destination display but it didn't terminated at Harborne as the passengers kept getting on Harborne Lane. I could've travelled on the 4144 however I didn't because of the Destination display and 2 buses it came at the same time as short workings and second bus terminates at Selly Oak so decided to catch that one.
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Clearly a Trident, if not 4144, now can
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 08:44:05 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
It was a definite trident, it was around 9.35am, short working to Harborne according to destination display but it didn't terminated at Harborne as the passengers kept getting on Harborne Lane. I could've travelled on the 4144 however I didn't because of the Destination display and 2 buses it came at the same time as short workings and second bus terminates at Selly Oak so decided to catch that one.
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Clearly a Trident, if not 4144, now can
why would BC be running 11A/C/E journeys ?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Short 71 working from Sheldon to Solihull :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:49:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
4144 on the 11E
Spot of the year?
Since when did BC do short workings on the Circle?
I was revenue checking on the 11 all day and didn't see this!
Its highly unlikely that BC run on the 11.
Only known BC to do an AM 966 Journey, which at the time I thought a branded 966 was on loan to AG, Didn't know they did anything else
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Short 71 working from Sheldon to Solihull :)
Yes that one as well. I'm sure there's one more though.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:49:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Short 71 working from Sheldon to Solihull :)
Yes that one as well. I'm sure there's one more though.
The 50 in the afternoon
Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 08:54:32 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:49:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Short 71 working from Sheldon to Solihull :)
Yes that one as well. I'm sure there's one more though.
The 50 in the afternoon
What time is the 50 trip in the Evening
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:57:02 PM
Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 08:54:32 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 07, 2013, 08:49:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
From my knowledge they do runs on the;
9
49
966
And there is another couple which I can't remember.
Short 71 working from Sheldon to Solihull :)
Yes that one as well. I'm sure there's one more though.
The 50 in the afternoon
What time is the 50 trip in the Evening
It does a few trips around afternoon peak time if I remember rightly, you know what the 50's like though, it can probably turn up at any time
2142 - 45 daytime board, I remember LS Saying one comes out at 14:25 or something and stays out till late, but this was at 13:50 or 13:55 I seen it
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Well, it did this time as I was standing at Lordswood Rd bus stop by Harborne Pool Centre, 2 buses came at once and Trident was on the front and to be honest when I spot the Trident I instantly thought I thought that 24 but was wrong...
P.S: I wouldn't post bogus stuffs in here and never did.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 09:02:40 PM
2142 - 45 daytime board, I remember LS Saying one comes out at 14:25 or something and stays out till late, but this was at 13:50 or 13:55 I seen it
Yes and it does a 98 first so the Pershore bit would be 1600 or aomething.
If that's true about 2142 it is a true rare working.
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 09:03:18 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Well, it did this time as I was standing at Lordswood Rd bus stop by Harborne Pool Centre, 2 buses came at once and Trident was on the front and to be honest when I spot the Trident I instantly thought I thought that 24 but was wrong...
P.S: I wouldn't post bogus stuffs in here and never did.
This is interesting, Sayeed is 100% he saw 4144 on the 11E, so there must be some sort of explanation, nothing at BC does a school run and then does an 11E to get it back to nearer garage does it?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 07, 2013, 09:07:41 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 09:03:18 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 08:40:19 PM
4144 cannot even display 11E on its destination!
Well, it did this time as I was standing at Lordswood Rd bus stop by Harborne Pool Centre, 2 buses came at once and Trident was on the front and to be honest when I spot the Trident I instantly thought I thought that 24 but was wrong...
P.S: I wouldn't post bogus stuffs in here and never did.
This is interesting, Sayeed is 100% he saw 4144 on the 11E, so there must be some sort of explanation, nothing at BC does a school run and then does an 11E to get it back to nearer garage does it?
No.
It just doesnt make sense for BC to run a 11E trip or for AG to loan a Trident ? :-\
To be honest, think the only thing for it is to ask Tony politely to ring BC and ask them to tell him what 4144 did today.
If you try putting 11A; 11C or 11E into the destination on any BC bus it will just come up 'bad route' and leave the external display blank. When a bus moves garage it has to have the magic box plugged into it at the receiving garage which copies all that garages routes into the display and erases all the originating garages services. As 4144 was at BC today it didn't have any other garages magic boxes plugged into it
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 09:10:24 PM
It just doesnt make sense for BC to run a 11E trip or for AG to loan a Trident ? :-\
Probably came off from 9 instead of running dead back to City?
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 09:14:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 09:10:24 PM
It just doesnt make sense for BC to run a 11E trip or for AG to loan a Trident ? :-\
Probably came off from 9 instead of running dead back to City?
But I still dont see why BC would be on the 11E ? reading tonys above post it seems very unlikely
2085 on 276/244
Also 2097 is still out on the 141 tonight
Quote from: Tony on October 07, 2013, 09:14:03 PM
If you try putting 11A; 11C or 11E into the destination on any BC bus it will just come up 'bad route' and leave the external display blank
"bad route"
anyone else have a quick chuckle to themselves at the thought of this? In my head I'm imagining the bus screaming back at the driver "no don't do this to me"
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 09:18:43 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 07, 2013, 09:14:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 09:10:24 PM
It just doesnt make sense for BC to run a 11E trip or for AG to loan a Trident ? :-\
Probably came off from 9 instead of running dead back to City?
But I still dont see why BC would be on the 11E ? reading tonys above post it seems very unlikely
As illogical as it seems it definitely was on the 11 yesterday, confused the hell out me but I saw it at 10:00 in Kings Heath heading anticlockwise with '11E Harborne' on the blinds.
I just saw 4187 on the 11E to Perry Barr (clockwise) on Lordswood Road.
I tried putting up 11E on my break last night on 4611, and it came up as 'bad route' ie - blank
Though I remember back in 2010 about a month before LH closed and some BC buses had already had the new LH routes programmed into the destination, but others hadnt. So its not impossible....
However, I dont know what rotas at BC would do part of the 11, Im guessing maybe the Harborne rota (22 and 23), but I havnt seen any notices in the garage regarding route learning for the 11.
Also it would have to be programmed into the wayfarer..... will check later
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 08, 2013, 01:37:40 PM
Also it would have to be programmed into the wayfarer..... will check later
Well at least it can confirm Tridents on the 11 if two different tridents have been sighted
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 08, 2013, 01:50:04 PM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 08, 2013, 01:37:40 PM
Also it would have to be programmed into the wayfarer..... will check later
Well at least it can confirm Tridents on the 11 if two different tridents have been sighted
I believed Sayeed in the first instance
Same here Matt! Just caught up on the topic and i can't see why there was so much dispute over a sighting.
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 08, 2013, 01:29:22 PM
I tried putting up 11E on my break last night on 4611, and it came up as 'bad route' ie - blank
Though I remember back in 2010 about a month before LH closed and some BC buses had already had the new LH routes programmed into the destination, but others hadnt. So its not impossible....
However, I dont know what rotas at BC would do part of the 11, Im guessing maybe the Harborne rota (22 and 23), but I havnt seen any notices in the garage regarding route learning for the 11.
I have just checked what routes were put into 4144s ticket machine yesterday and it is showing that it was on the 47, 61, 63 & 666X whatever the 666X is
4824 on the 120
2085 on the 141 both around 10:30
4200 on the 9 about 10:40
1736 on the 934 about 11:15
Quote from: Tony on October 08, 2013, 02:33:36 PM
I have just checked what routes were put into 4144s ticket machine yesterday and it is showing that it was on the 47, 61, 63 & 666X whatever the 666X is
Strange, nothing else I can say to prove it but this time I am confident that 4144 definitely was on the 11E as I did looked at the reg plate and fleetnumber numerous time.
Quote from: Tony on October 08, 2013, 02:33:36 PM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 08, 2013, 01:29:22 PM
I tried putting up 11E on my break last night on 4611, and it came up as 'bad route' ie - blank
Though I remember back in 2010 about a month before LH closed and some BC buses had already had the new LH routes programmed into the destination, but others hadnt. So its not impossible....
However, I dont know what rotas at BC would do part of the 11, Im guessing maybe the Harborne rota (22 and 23), but I havnt seen any notices in the garage regarding route learning for the 11.
I have just checked what routes were put into 4144s ticket machine yesterday and it is showing that it was on the 47, 61, 63 & 666X whatever the 666X is
There's your answer then Tony, 666X is the code for the 11
I have seen this sort of thing before, I once bought a Stagecoach North West day ticket on route 78, on the ticket it says the route is 699A
Quote from: Tony on October 08, 2013, 02:33:36 PM
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 08, 2013, 01:29:22 PM
I tried putting up 11E on my break last night on 4611, and it came up as 'bad route' ie - blank
Though I remember back in 2010 about a month before LH closed and some BC buses had already had the new LH routes programmed into the destination, but others hadnt. So its not impossible....
However, I dont know what rotas at BC would do part of the 11, Im guessing maybe the Harborne rota (22 and 23), but I havnt seen any notices in the garage regarding route learning for the 11.
I have just checked what routes were put into 4144s ticket machine yesterday and it is showing that it was on the 47, 61, 63 & 666X whatever the 666X is
666X is an open ended value with 3 x fare stages 1 is outer terminus 2 is stage 2 and 3 is outer terminus you can print all tickets on it. It is also on every wayfarer at every garage.
Very unusual working, and route branded bus off route etc....
Just saw a 33 branded Enviro on the Cap Gemini shuttle, was on the 65 coming up to Aston Cross when it pulled out of Avenue Road, too far away to get a fleetnumber
824 on 140 at 17.55 at five ways heading into city.
Quote from: 37351ml on October 08, 2013, 06:11:40 PM
824 on 140 at 17.55 at five ways heading into city.
That should be the one that does the 20:15/23:15 from Halesowen
Yes I also saw 4187 this morning on the 11E Clockwise to Erdington. Most bizarrely of all I've just looked on the NWM timetable to try and see what working it is, and it appears to be an extra working. I saw it at Pineapple Bridge at 9:44 this morning yet nothing on the timetable matches that even allowing for it being late, Could be a timetable error I guess or perhaps something else...
I know it is a blurry rubbish picture but given the circumstances I'm hoping that won't matter :P
(https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi43.tinypic.com%2F2jcg4ut.jpg&hash=8f173d9f616e7480678c6928e327bc099e0328f9)
This whole 11 thing seems really strange! Apart from the fact it's BC on the 11, the three workings have all been of different 'E' variations!
I also saw 4187 on the 11E.
Its the Acocks Green staff drivers duty. They come to BC and take a trident or two and do a short working on the 11. Why they take a bus from BC is due to Allocation issues apparently but I think its something else.
It was a new thing as of this Monday.
Aww that's rather spoilt it, I Was hoping it was a mistake of some kind :P LS do you know if this will be permanent or just until said "allocation issues" are resolved?
Quote from: trident4370 on October 08, 2013, 07:02:50 PM
Aww that's rather spoilt it, I Was hoping it was a mistake of some kind :P LS do you know if this will be permanent or just until said "allocation issues" are resolved?
Its temporary At The Moment.
Indeed it is also due to AG losing serious mileage on uncovered 11 work. Hence short workings. There is also no timetable, just Mileage sheets.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 06:59:34 PM
I also saw 4187 on the 11E.
Its the Acocks Green staff drivers duty. They come to BC and take a trident or two and do a short working on the 11. Why they take a bus from BC is due to Allocation issues apparently but I think its something else.
It was a new thing as of this Monday.
How weird, an AG driver, goes to BC, takes bus out, does a short journey on the 11E and then presumably returns the bus to BC, then the driver goes back to Acocks Green, seems like a total waste of money to me.
Apologies for the question, but what do you mean by "losing mileage", from "uncovered 11 work" I read it to mean a lack of drivers, but that doesn't explain the tridents, unless I've got completely the wrong end of the stick
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
Its temporary At The Moment.
Indeed it is also due to AG losing serious mileage on uncovered 11 work. Hence short workings. There is also no timetable, just Mileage sheets.
Ahh so It could happen at any time during peaks then, damn, Thanks for clearing it up though LS! You've at least saved me a wasted wait in the morning :P
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 08, 2013, 07:07:57 PM
How weird, an AG driver, goes to BC, takes bus out, does a short journey on the 11E and then presumably returns the bus to BC, then the driver goes back to Acocks Green, seems like a total waste of money to me.
This morning when I saw it, it was running in convoy with a President aswell so wasn't even filling in a gap.
Quote from: Kevin on October 08, 2013, 07:09:23 PM
Apologies for the question, but what do you mean by "losing mileage", from "uncovered 11 work" I read it to mean a lack of drivers, but that doesn't explain the tridents, unless I've got completely the wrong end of the stick
I don't know the whole jist of it;
All I know is as part of the staff duty they come to BC, take a Trident, do some 11 work and then return the bus.
And its to do with the loss of 11 mileage or something but all I know is what I've written above.
Weird eh? and not all buses can show 11 so who knows what's its programmed on?
And 4370; there is no timetable for these runnings.
Ooh, I think the idea is because the staff driver doesn't do enough driving so thus.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:13:49 PM
Quote from: Kevin on October 08, 2013, 07:09:23 PM
Apologies for the question, but what do you mean by "losing mileage", from "uncovered 11 work" I read it to mean a lack of drivers, but that doesn't explain the tridents, unless I've got completely the wrong end of the stick
I don't know the whole jist of it;
All I know is as part of the staff duty they come to BC, take a Trident, do some 11 work and then return the bus.
And its to do with the loss of 11 mileage or something but all I know is what I've written above.
Weird eh? and not all buses can show 11 so who knows what's its programmed on?
And 4370; there is no timetable for these runnings.
Ooh, I think the idea is because the staff driver doesn't do enough driving so thus.
And AG can't allocate that mileage so it comes from BC.
4820 - 120
4437 - On the back of a Mansfield beast.
Wn11 was fully dd for most of the day which is odd and pointless
Trident on the 82
Spectra on one of the Wombourne routes
4004 - 529
Gemini - WA70
677 - 301
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:13:49 PM
Quote from: Kevin on October 08, 2013, 07:09:23 PM
Apologies for the question, but what do you mean by "losing mileage", from "uncovered 11 work" I read it to mean a lack of drivers, but that doesn't explain the tridents, unless I've got completely the wrong end of the stick
I don't know the whole jist of it;
All I know is as part of the staff duty they come to BC, take a Trident, do some 11 work and then return the bus.
And its to do with the loss of 11 mileage or something but all I know is what I've written above.
Weird eh? and not all buses can show 11 so who knows what's its programmed on?
And 4370; there is no timetable for these runnings.
Ooh, I think the idea is because the staff driver doesn't do enough driving so thus.
And AG can't allocate that mileage so it comes from BC.
Now after checking it out properly I have been informed it was actually a Perry Barr driver driving the BC bus on the AG route!
Quote from: Tony on October 08, 2013, 08:55:52 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 08, 2013, 07:13:49 PM
Quote from: Kevin on October 08, 2013, 07:09:23 PM
Apologies for the question, but what do you mean by "losing mileage", from "uncovered 11 work" I read it to mean a lack of drivers, but that doesn't explain the tridents, unless I've got completely the wrong end of the stick
I don't know the whole jist of it;
All I know is as part of the staff duty they come to BC, take a Trident, do some 11 work and then return the bus.
And its to do with the loss of 11 mileage or something but all I know is what I've written above.
Weird eh? and not all buses can show 11 so who knows what's its programmed on?
And 4370; there is no timetable for these runnings.
Ooh, I think the idea is because the staff driver doesn't do enough driving so thus.
And AG can't allocate that mileage so it comes from BC.
Now after checking it out properly I have been informed it was actually a Perry Barr driver driving the BC bus on the AG route!
gets more interesting by the minute.
Are PB drivers trained on Tridents or does the BC driver trainer have to give them a briefing before they go out?
Quote from: Tony on October 08, 2013, 08:55:52 PM
Now after checking it out properly I have been informed it was actually a Perry Barr driver driving the BC bus on the AG route!
Que?
Is someone taking the piss somewhere?
AG need some staff duty covered so they steal a bus from Central and a driver from Perry Barr...
W T F ?
I do agree its a strange scenerio but its something definately different
The story about the tridents on the 11 appears to be
AVL need an extra bus to fill gaps caused by traffic problems on the 11. BC have a bus spare that can be used. PB are the only garage with a driver available.
It is possible that when the PB driver picks up the BC trident PB then reprogramme the blinds so that it can be destinated properly, and BC put it back to normal when returned, which is why BC Driver and myself were unable to get 11 to show on BC buses
Just seen a 7E College Road Crossroads
Just wondered is there a forum topic where we can post short workings which are not on timetables?
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 09, 2013, 12:17:06 PM
Just seen a 7E College Road Crossroads
Just wondered is there a forum topic where we can post short workings which are not on timetables?
You would have a lot of workings to report in there as often whenever a bus is running very late it turns around short of the terminus e.g. I've seen 9E's to Five Ways even in evening service
The traffic light problems at Paradise Circus seems to have thrown the 9 into Chaos. 4808 was seen leaving Stourbridge at 12:15 on the 9 followed by 4805 & 4807 not in service, presumably going to Halesowen or Quinton to catch up on there boards?
4807 came into Colmore Row NIS at 1pm and left as a full 9. By the time I got to Spies Lane there was a 9E to Bearwood going the other way.
4526 and 4273 on the 40 (WB)
4720 on 94
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170684356/
4905 on 60
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170617005/
4907 on 59
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170672826/
4281 on 33 (Unless this is the bus that comes off the 94)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170509044/
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 03:26:50 PM
4720 on 94
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170684356/
4905 on 60
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170617005/
4907 on 59
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170672826/
4281 on 33 (Unless this is the bus that comes off the 94)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10170509044/
The Enviro's on the 60 are usual now I think John there's usually at least 1 or 2 on there everyday :) 4903 was also on the 60 but Great Pics :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 09, 2013, 03:38:42 PM
The Enviro's on the 60 are usual now I think John there's usually at least 1 or 2 on there everyday :) 4903 was also on the 60 but Great Pics :)
Thanks for that Rob, I don't see the 60 every day
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 03:56:38 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 09, 2013, 03:38:42 PM
The Enviro's on the 60 are usual now I think John there's usually at least 1 or 2 on there everyday :) 4903 was also on the 60 but Great Pics :)
Thanks for that Rob, I don't see the 60 every day
Just thought I'd let you know ;)
4523-140
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
What time was this? If it was in the morning, then this is the WB operated AM peak time extra, usually Gemini operated. It also does the 241 that goes out of service in Dudley around 10.30am
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 04:10:29 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
What time was this? If it was in the morning, then this is the WB operated AM peak time extra, usually Gemini operated. It also does the 241 that goes out of service in Dudley around 10.30am
8:05 hagley road where the 127/8/9 join
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 04:10:29 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
What time was this? If it was in the morning, then this is the WB operated AM peak time extra, usually Gemini operated. It also does the 241 that goes out of service in Dudley around 10.30am
8:05 hagley road where the 127/8/9 join
If it was heading towards city then it is usual it then works the 08:20 (not sure if the time is correct) 140 from City to Dudley then as John said then works the 241
Mega rare working
66A-4498 in Sutton at 1630 hours
Low bridge in Erdington Rail Station
I can only think this was the only bus available
And divert the service via South Road Erdington
Quote from: lynx1103 on October 09, 2013, 04:32:18 PM
Mega rare working
66A-4498 in Sutton at 1630 hours
Low bridge in Erdington Rail Station
I can only think this was the only bus available
And divert the service via South Road Erdington
Very good spot ;D
Don't think anyone has said yet but
1902 on 34 ill get a link to a pic on my flickr from the back of a merc ill get it up soon
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
This is a daily occurance, WB operate the 7:18 140 from Dudley, 8:20 140 from Birmingham, 9:23 241 from Dudley and 10:05 241 from Halesowen, with a Gemini or ALX400 (Geminis seem to be most common)
The same bus then goes onto the 74/75 I believe
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 09, 2013, 05:03:40 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
This is a daily occurance, WB operate the 7:18 140 from Dudley, 8:20 140 from Birmingham, 9:23 241 from Dudley and 10:05 241 from Halesowen, with a Gemini or ALX400 (Geminis seem to be most common)
The same bus then goes onto the 74/75 I believe
Not any more (at least not officially). It is scheduled to go back to depot. As I'm sure you're already aware, it also operates the 0649 Blackheath-Dudley 140 journey as well.
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 05:20:50 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
so the double 289 must divert and go somewhere else?
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:23:26 PM
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 05:20:50 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
so the double 289 must divert and go somewhere else?
No, doubles can fit under the bridge. ALXs used to appear every now and again on the 238
Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 05:20:50 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
It was 4201
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
A Pensnett bus on the 11A, are you sure?
Quote from: notepanel on October 09, 2013, 05:13:30 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 09, 2013, 05:03:40 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 09, 2013, 04:08:02 PM
4523-140
This is a daily occurance, WB operate the 7:18 140 from Dudley, 8:20 140 from Birmingham, 9:23 241 from Dudley and 10:05 241 from Halesowen, with a Gemini or ALX400 (Geminis seem to be most common)
The same bus then goes onto the 74/75 I believe
Not any more (at least not officially). It is scheduled to go back to depot. As I'm sure you're already aware, it also operates the 0649 Blackheath-Dudley 140 journey as well.
I wasn't aware of that, thanks! I assumed it started in Dudley. :)
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
What's with this sudden emergence of Tridents on the Outer Circle ;D
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 09, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
What's with this sudden emergence of Tridents on the Outer Circle ;D
Was thinking the same, must be a common thing now one has reported a working on the 11 :)
Already been discussed. Tony has found out this
Quote from: Tony on October 09, 2013, 09:25:04 AM
The story about the tridents on the 11 appears to be
AVL need an extra bus to fill gaps caused by traffic problems on the 11. BC have a bus spare that can be used. PB are the only garage with a driver available.
It is possible that when the PB driver picks up the BC trident PB then reprogramme the blinds so that it can be destinated properly, and BC put it back to normal when returned, which is why BC Driver and myself were unable to get 11 to show on BC buses
I don't know if this means that Acocks Green have got bus and/or driver shortages
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 09, 2013, 05:27:18 PM
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I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
so the double 289 must divert and go somewhere else?
No, doubles can fit under the bridge. ALXs used to appear every now and again on the 238
The 87 used to serve Sandwell & Dudley station at one time, so that bridge is very used to double deckers going under it.
1676 - 256
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 09, 2013, 05:58:22 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
A Pensnett bus on the 11A, are you sure?
it was definitely a trident .. it could have been 4144?
4229 on the 87
639 on the 25 around 4pm at Fallings Park.
B6's not common on the 25 or not ?
Quote from: DOC37V on October 09, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
639 on the 25 around 4pm at Fallings Park.
B6's not common on the 25 or not ?
Seen frequently M-F. Not really unusual unfortunately.
Yesterday. 2091 on the 141 - sorry. I'm not quite sure, it seems usual, but i always see the 141 on E400's...
Quote from: clayderman on October 09, 2013, 10:17:37 PM
Yesterday. 2091 on the 141 - sorry. I'm not quite sure, it seems usual, but i always see the 141 on E400's...
It is slightly unusual, but more have been appearing over the past few days, perhaps short on Enviros
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 09, 2013, 06:28:33 PM
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Quote from: John on October 09, 2013, 05:20:50 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 09, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
I believe it was 4200 or 4201 that I saw today on the 53 and then it went on to the 289 afterwards :o
I thought the bridge at Sandwell & Dudley Station means on single decker buses can be operated on the route?
4194 I think was on the 11A this morning around 9ish by Dudley Road
821 was on the 47
One running board of the 53/289 is meant to be a Decker, due to school loadings somewhere on one of the routes.
so the double 289 must divert and go somewhere else?
No, doubles can fit under the bridge. ALXs used to appear every now and again on the 238
The 87 used to serve Sandwell & Dudley station at one time, so that bridge is very used to double deckers going under it.
Out of service doubles pass that bridge to get back to the bus garage
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 09, 2013, 10:11:41 PM
Quote from: DOC37V on October 09, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
639 on the 25 around 4pm at Fallings Park.
B6's not common on the 25 or not ?
Seen frequently M-F. Not really unusual unfortunately.
Wasn't sure as I normally see Merc's and Ovlov's on the 25, cheers for the info though. :)
DOC37V, The official allocation of the 25 is Mercs and B6's Mon-Sat however B7RLE's have been appearing in the week regually recently and of course B7RLE's are the allocation Sundays interworking with the 27
Heres a pic of a BC Trident on the 11E to Erdington
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2jcg4ut&s=5#.UlWtSoGDhJA.
Quote from: Bham Central Driver on October 10, 2013, 01:45:43 PM
Heres a pic of a BC Trident on the 11E to Erdington
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2jcg4ut&s=5#.UlWtSoGDhJA.
It's already posted (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2187.msg64485#msg64485) by Trident4370 (http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=379)
4800 working X96
Unusual Y/N
Quote from: settlerman on October 10, 2013, 04:04:08 PM
4800 working X96
Unusual Y/N
I would call it unusual, but they are on there from time to time
4196 on the 140, taken off the 246 in Dudley around 11.45am
4680 -> 51
4804 on 222. Just saw it in Dudley Bus Station.
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
B7RLEs do put in appearances quite regularly on the 81 John :)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 10, 2013, 05:10:07 PM
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
B7RLEs do put in appearances quite regularly on the 81 John :)
Usually on a Saturday Matt :) Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 81 for weeks now
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 10, 2013, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 10, 2013, 05:10:07 PM
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
B7RLEs do put in appearances quite regularly on the 81 John :)
Usually on a Saturday Matt :) Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 81 for weeks now
I'm sure one or two have been reported on there on weekdays not so long ago, either way a B7RLE on the 81 is not really unusual
I have noticed more B7RLE's in place of Mercs on the 25 Mon-Saturdays in the past week. I would say a B7RLE on the 81 is borderline unusual ;)
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
Second day running 4273 has been on the 40.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 10, 2013, 05:18:02 PM
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Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
4273 is on the 40 in West Brom today
2093 on the 244
2070 on 81
B7RLEs do put in appearances quite regularly on the 81 John :)
Usually on a Saturday Matt :) Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 81 for weeks now
I'm sure one or two have been reported on there on weekdays not so long ago, either way a B7RLE on the 81 is not really unusual
No there hasnt i live on the 81 and i see every bus on it and there hasnt for 3-4 weeks
4142 on the 11A @8:45 by Winson Green Tram Stop
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:49:52 PM
4196 on the 140, taken off the 246 in Dudley around 11.45am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10191009873/
Forgot to say, 4196 replaced 2082 on the 140, which then went back to garage
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 07:10:57 PM
Quote from: John on October 10, 2013, 04:49:52 PM
4196 on the 140, taken off the 246 in Dudley around 11.45am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/10191009873/
Forgot to say, 4196 replaced 2082 on the 140, which then went back to garage
Not the first time 4196 has been on the 140/241 :)
10.10.13 - PN 4804 on 222
4196 arrived at Merry Hill at 1040 on the 53. It then returned "Out of Service" to the depot and was replaced on the next 53 departure to West Bromwich by 4815.
4574 - 1
1919 - 18
There's a B7 on the 907 if thats unusual, certainly the first one I've seen.
Quote from: N94 on October 11, 2013, 03:22:48 PM
There's a B7 on the 907 if thats unusual, certainly the first one I've seen.
B7TL? Normal allocation
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 11, 2013, 03:23:37 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 11, 2013, 03:22:48 PM
There's a B7 on the 907 if thats unusual, certainly the first one I've seen.
B7TL? Normal allocation
Do you mean Gemini's? probably should have said it was an ALX. (In a moment of madness I thought AlXs were Pbs only B7s)
4683 > 302 (not sure if this one counts)
Thats a good spot Rob, possibly the first in years
Quote from: Roy on October 11, 2013, 11:53:08 AM
4196 arrived at Merry Hill at 1040 on the 53. It then returned "Out of Service" to the depot and was replaced on the next 53 departure to West Bromwich by 4815.
on the wrong running board,meaning standing and skipping people
4427 on the 29
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 04:23:04 PM
:o when did this come out
saw it in Northfield about an hour ago, then decided to travel on it to get home.
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 11, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 04:23:04 PM
:o when did this come out
saw it in Northfield about an hour ago, then decided to travel on it to get home.
I was on colemore circus for a while, watching the world go by ;), must have turned up when I walked off ;D
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 04:23:04 PM
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 11, 2013, 04:19:55 PM
4427 on the 29
:o when did this come out
That's a rare one indeed, only seen one double decker on the 29/29A since it was converted to single deck operation and that was a 446x Trident on the 29A a couple of years ago.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 04:43:03 PM
I was on colemore circus for a while, watching the world go by ;), must have turned up when I walked off ;D
I believe it was covering the gap as there was a B7RLE behind
2024 on 81
To my surprise 4196 stayed out till late on the 140/241 last night, doing the 20:15 from Dudly, 21:15 from Halesowen, 21:45 from Dudley, 22:30 from Birmingham and 23:15 from Dudley. Very unusual to get a decker on that board
Quote from: Mike K on October 11, 2013, 04:47:48 PM
That's a rare one indeed, only seen one double decker on the 29/29A since it was converted to single deck operation and that was a 446x Trident on the 29A a couple of years ago.
Surprised to see it but it took long to get through the Black Haynes/Swarthmore Rd and top deck not really used while on lower deck passengers were standing on the hallway.
4855 > 902 - I don't normally see the new ones, just the old toothpaste livery ones.
Scrappy looking Minibus (Solo) on the 28 today 827 think was the number.
Quote from: monkeyjoe on October 11, 2013, 06:10:59 PM
Scrappy looking Minibus (Solo) on the 28 today 827 think was the number.
827 is a 222 branded Enviro200 at Pensnett
Quote from: monkeyjoe on October 11, 2013, 06:10:59 PM
Scrappy looking Minibus (Solo) on the 28 today 827 think was the number.
You must mean 287
I thought PB only had enough Solo's to cover the 654 ? or have they got more
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
1919 - 18
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10209476283/
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 07:19:44 PM
I thought PB only had enough Solo's to cover the 654 ? or have they got more
Hi Nathan
To save you posting loads of questions, most of these can be answered by looking at the main website.
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/fleetlist/0101-0422.html
will answer that question for you
Quote from: Tony on October 11, 2013, 07:27:55 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 07:19:44 PM
I thought PB only had enough Solo's to cover the 654 ? or have they got more
Hi Nathan
To save you posting loads of questions, most of these can be answered by looking at the main website.
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/fleetlist/0101-0422.html
will answer that question for you
Thank you so 4 for the 654 and 1 doing something else :) nomore questions
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 07:38:54 PM
Thank you so 4 for the 654 and 1 doing something else :) nomore questions
Looking at the 654 timetable, it looks like 3 Solos would be used, so 2 would be parked in Perry Barr when none are on another route, which is quite unusual now. Have not seen one on the 28 for a while now
Quote from: John on October 11, 2013, 07:50:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 07:38:54 PM
Thank you so 4 for the 654 and 1 doing something else :) nomore questions
Looking at the 654 timetable, it looks like 3 Solos would be used, so 2 would be parked in Perry Barr when none are on another route, which is quite unusual now. Have not seen one on the 28 for a while now
Thanks John, with the extension I thought it may have needed 4, not 100% on working out PVR's ::)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 11, 2013, 07:52:12 PM
Thanks John, with the extension I thought it may have needed 4, not 100% on working out PVR's ::)
I'm not either. I was looking at the timetable, the route is 37 minutes from Hamstead to Aston, and 39 minutes back, with a 6 minute layover in Aston, and 8 in Hamstead. Before it was extended it would have required 2 Solos
How i mucked up that number ha ha, proves was concentrating on my own driving :)
Quote from: N94 on October 11, 2013, 03:22:48 PM
There's a B7 on the 907 if thats unusual, certainly the first one I've seen.
Fairly regular on the 907
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 11, 2013, 05:23:06 PM
To my surprise 4196 stayed out till late on the 140/241 last night, doing the 20:15 from Dudly, 21:15 from Halesowen, 21:45 from Dudley, 22:30 from Birmingham and 23:15 from Dudley. Very unusual to get a decker on that board
Replaced a B7RLE (2082 i think) on that board so thats why a trident appeared on that board :)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 11, 2013, 10:48:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 11, 2013, 05:23:06 PM
To my surprise 4196 stayed out till late on the 140/241 last night, doing the 20:15 from Dudly, 21:15 from Halesowen, 21:45 from Dudley, 22:30 from Birmingham and 23:15 from Dudley. Very unusual to get a decker on that board
Replaced a B7RLE (2082 i think) on that board so thats why a trident appeared on that board :)
Yes I do know what happened, I was surprised it was on an all night board. ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 11, 2013, 10:48:22 PM
Replaced a B7RLE (2082 i think) on that board so thats why a trident appeared on that board :)
Yes, I was in Dudley and saw 2082 been taken off for 4196. 4196 and 4199 arrived in Dudley in convoy both on the 246, and 4196 was took off to replace 2082 for some reason, which then went back to garage
Some omnilinks in lea hall this evening
1821 lea hall 1930 not in service
1932 lea hall 1935 71 to solihull
Quote from: Roy on October 11, 2013, 11:53:08 AM
4196 arrived at Merry Hill at 1040 on the 53. It then returned "Out of Service" to the depot and was replaced on the next 53 departure to West Bromwich by 4815.
There were major problems on the 53 today due to an accident on the M6 near junction 2. 4196 & 4815 on it all day. There was also B7 on it at some point for a while. Not sure which one.
4195 on the 9 very early yesterday morning.
4272 on the 42 today. Usually single deckers.
211x seen 0810 at yew tree on the 59 to kingshurt
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 12, 2013, 12:00:18 AM
Some omnilinks in lea hall this evening
1821 lea hall 1930 not in service
1932 lea hall 1935 71 to solihull
OmniLinks on 71/72 are not unusual. They appear alongside the Volvos all the time
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 12, 2013, 08:14:47 AM
211x seen 0810 at yew tree on the 59 to kingshurt
.
Central do not have any 211x B7RLEs, they are all at Acocks Green
4525 on the WB40, together with 4299 which was on board 40/05 which then went on to the evening 5.
2006 on the 126 (Seen departing Wolverhampton around 10:45)
enviro 200 on 42/43
4016 on WN25/A
4764 on WA10/10A
20** on WN 82 (Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 82 for quite a bit)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 12, 2013, 08:00:36 PM
4016 on WN25/A
4764 on WA10/10A
20** on WN 82 (Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 82 for quite a bit)
2008 i belive and there was a b7rle on the 82 on friday
Quote from: domino.99 on October 12, 2013, 08:24:52 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 12, 2013, 08:00:36 PM
4016 on WN25/A
4764 on WA10/10A
20** on WN 82 (Haven't seen a B7RLE on the 82 for quite a bit)
2008 i belive and there was a b7rle on the 82 on friday
Wouldn't have seen it as i have been off ill from school this week
Yeah but theres been a trident and spectra everyday this week
Quote from: trident4370 on October 01, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
The most I've seen on my last few visits to 18 territory was 1 president a day and the 76 seems solid Trident, saying that I do still see Tridents on both the 49 and 49E but only 1 or 2 a day. I'd like to think Presidents will live on at YW for a while longer yet but I'm not confident!
Last time i saw a trident on the 49 it was a some weeks back in Northfield and it was the great 4370 :)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 12, 2013, 08:31:24 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 01, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
The most I've seen on my last few visits to 18 territory was 1 president a day and the 76 seems solid Trident, saying that I do still see Tridents on both the 49 and 49E but only 1 or 2 a day. I'd like to think Presidents will live on at YW for a while longer yet but I'm not confident!
Last time i saw a trident on the 49 it was a some weeks back in Northfield and it was the great 4370 :)
Been a while since shes been on there!
It was only a few Saturdays ago as i remember seeing it in Northfield and me and Matt had just missed it so we caught 4096 on the 18 instead
You're contradicting yourself, Spectras arent unusual on the 25
2067 on the 255
2028 on the 257 - Unusual?
4198 on the 9
48XX on the 53
Quote from: ade on October 13, 2013, 12:53:44 AM
2067 on the 255
2028 on the 257 - Unusual?
4198 on the 9
48XX on the 53
The B7s on the 255 & 257 are certainly unusual. A decker is only supposed to be on the 53/289 on schooldays so another great spot there. Tridents are on the 9 almost every day though :)
Today (14th October 2013)
2068 on WN 59 all day
2069 on the 126
Not Sure if these are unusual
1754/4133 > 934/935/936
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 05:20:23 PM
Not Sure if these are unusual
1754/4133 > 934/935/936
I also think 1896 was on there as well, loading at the 934/5 stop in Walsall, with the 77 on 4330 behind
I think one board of these services in meant to be B7RLE, but the Trident is a good spot.
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 05:20:23 PM
Not Sure if these are unusual
1754/4133 > 934/935/936
Good Spots Rob :) As John said i think one board is meant to be a B7RLE
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 14, 2013, 05:32:10 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 05:20:23 PM
Not Sure if these are unusual
1754/4133 > 934/935/936
Good Spots Rob :) As John said i think one board is meant to be a B7RLE
Thank You John & Nath ;) Just wasn't sure :) I'll see if I can get a vid of that working once again thanks guys ;)
4127 on the 302
677 and 4683 on the 301
1890 on the 4
A broken down 430x trident on the X51 outside the former travelodge on the Birmingham Road.
Quote from: Ash on October 14, 2013, 06:49:12 PM
4127 on the 302
677 and 4683 on the 301
1890 on the 4
A broken down 430x trident on the X51 outside the former travelodge on the Birmingham Road.
Omnistinks are the main allocation on the 4. If that one's 301-return branded or something it should be in the route branded buses off route thread
Also did the Trident look like it had been on fire?
319 on the 28, been a whole since I've seen a solo on there, maybe I just miss it all the time
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 05:20:23 PM
Not Sure if these are unusual
1754/4133 > 934/935/936
Just to confirm what others have already put... there is one board on the 934/5/6 that goes on to become the X56 in the evening so is normally an Eclipse.
Quote from: Kevin on October 14, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
319 on the 28, been a whole since I've seen a solo on there, maybe I just miss it all the time
That's another one now. 287 was on there one day last week. I also have not seen a Solo on the 28 for a very long time now
There seems to be a lot more OmniLinks appearing on the 16, at least 4 today. Maybe some Perry Barr deckers are off the road, and the Solos on the 28 are covering for the OmniLinks on the 16 instead
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 07:12:26 PM
Quote from: Kevin on October 14, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
319 on the 28, been a whole since I've seen a solo on there, maybe I just miss it all the time
That's another one now. 287 was on there one day last week. I also have not seen a Solo on the 28 for a very long time now
There seems to be a lot more OmniLinks appearing on the 16, at least 4 today. Maybe some Perry Barr deckers are off the road, and the Solos on the 28 are covering for the OmniLinks on the 16 instead
Yes I've noticed that aswell John :) are PB short of deckers? beens theres singles on the 16
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 14, 2013, 07:15:27 PM
Yes I've noticed that aswell John :) are PB short of deckers? beens theres singles on the 16
OmniLinks on the 16 appear all the time, but I am noticing a lot more each day. Used to only see 1 a day, but as I said today, at least 4 were on there. An ex-Dundee, 2 ex-Coventry's and 1841
Plus I think 4303 may have been on an all-day 952 today. Seen it on Moor Street as I was leaving for home around 3pm, a while before the extras come out
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 07:18:36 PM
Plus I think 4303 may have been on an all-day 952 today. Seen it on Moor Street as I was leaving for home around 3pm, a while before the extras come out
4718 was yesterday's bus on the 952, is it usually a decker on a Sunday?
Yes it is Matt
Think theres been a Merc on WN3 all day and I didnt realise until moments ago
20xx - 32/33
Coming down from Bloxwich into Walsall tonight about 6.15 3 consecutive rare workings on 301
B7 Gemini 4683
B6 677
B10 1446
Must be rare to get all these in 1 day.
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 14, 2013, 07:32:05 PM
Coming down from Bloxwich into Walsall tonight about 6.15 3 consecutive rare workings on 301
B7 Gemini 4683
B6 677
B10 1446
Must be rare to get all these in 1 day.
Gemini is on there most evenings, gets swopped off the X51 for a single deck to do a Cannock run. There is normally one on the 29 as well. The other two are not very common.
809 on the 957 tonight, which I believe replaced 2142 on the 58
Quote from: Tony on October 14, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: fleetline6477 on October 14, 2013, 07:32:05 PM
Coming down from Bloxwich into Walsall tonight about 6.15 3 consecutive rare workings on 301
B7 Gemini 4683
B6 677
B10 1446
677 lives on 335-01 board which changes into 301/302 until midnight
It will daily be seen on Bloxwich Road services Mon-Fri
Must be rare to get all these in 1 day.
Gemini is on there most evenings, gets swopped off the X51 for a single deck to do a Cannock run. There is normally one on the 29 as well. The other two are not very common.
Quote from: Ash on October 14, 2013, 06:49:12 PM
4127 on the 302
677 and 4683 on the 301
1890 on the 4
A broken down 430x trident on the X51 outside the former travelodge on the Birmingham Road.
4329 was also on the X51 today, seen around midday.
Quote from: notepanel on October 14, 2013, 09:00:49 PM
4329 was also on the X51 today, seen around midday.
I got on it this morning, from Tower Hill into Walsall. Tridents do appear on the X51 quite regularly when I see them
Quote from: neale95 on October 14, 2013, 08:22:45 PM
809 on the 957 tonight, which I believe replaced 2142 on the 58
Great Spot :) The Buses that are on the 58 in the day go onto the 957 in the evening I think because on 2nd Oct I noticed 2141 was on the 957 on the night and I seen 2141 on the 58 earlier in the day :)
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 12, 2013, 11:56:37 PM
You're contradicting yourself, Spectras arent unusual on the 25
Who's contradiciting themselve? Spectras certainly aren't the most common sight on the 25, More unusual than a B7RLE on the 32/3 i would say ;)
1540 on 141. 9pm and 11pm from city
Also 2095 on 276/244, and a there's a B7 on the 9, board which will do the last 9
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 09:56:29 PM
1540 on 141. 9pm and 11pm from city
Also 2095 on 276/244, and a there's a B7 on the 9, board which will do the last 9
2154 was on the 9 this afternoon
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 14, 2013, 09:56:29 PM
1540 on 141. 9pm and 11pm from city
Also 2095 on 276/244, and a there's a B7 on the 9, board which will do the last 9
Wonder how that managed to get on the 141, and why its been allowed to continue on it?
Mind you if a Merc has to work the 141, you couldn't get a better one than 1540.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 14, 2013, 10:01:58 PM
Wonder how that managed to get on the 141, and why its been allowed to continue on it?
The 141 is every 30 minutes, so I don't think the emissions rules apply, so 1540 is ok on the 141
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 14, 2013, 10:01:58 PM
Wonder how that managed to get on the 141, and why its been allowed to continue on it?
The 141 is every 30 minutes, so I don't think the emissions rules apply, so 1540 is ok on the 141
Same with Mercs appearing on the 140/241 :)
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 14, 2013, 10:01:58 PM
Wonder how that managed to get on the 141, and why its been allowed to continue on it?
The 141 is every 30 minutes, so I don't think the emissions rules apply, so 1540 is ok on the 141
I think it's all dependent on whether the 140 & 141 are on the same VOSA registration or not. The 83 & 89 aren't on the same registration, they're just 2 separate routes with a frequency of every 30 minutes, which is why Mercs and Presidents appear on both
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 14, 2013, 10:10:27 PM
Quote from: John on October 14, 2013, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 14, 2013, 10:01:58 PM
Wonder how that managed to get on the 141, and why its been allowed to continue on it?
The 141 is every 30 minutes, so I don't think the emissions rules apply, so 1540 is ok on the 141
I think it's all dependent on whether the 140 & 141 are on the same VOSA registration or not. The 83 & 89 aren't on the same registration, they're just 2 separate routes with a frequency of every 30 minutes, which is why Mercs and Presidents appear on both
The 141 is on its own registration & the 140s registration also includes the 241, so presumably thats ok.
The last time I posted a Spectra being on the 25 in this thread, you said it wasnt unusual, however maybe that was a while ago and times do change and im sorry
Well Mercs have appeared several times on the 140/241 so is ok :)
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 14, 2013, 10:25:34 PM
The last time I posted a Spectra being on the 25 in this thread, you said it wasnt unusual, however maybe that was a while ago and times do change and im sorry
Nothing to be sorry about ;) I probably said it when Spectras were appearing quite abit but as you know allocations at WN change all the while ;)
Bit late but heyho
586 made me double take on the WN3 earlier, 1730 into Castlecroft terminus.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 14, 2013, 10:25:58 PM
Well Mercs have appeared several times on the 140/241 so is ok :)
There have been four Mercs on the 140/241 this year - 1665, 1649, 1573 and 1593. There have been two on the 141 - 1633 and now 1540. The 120 has also seen one or two, including 1521.
The 9 and 120 are the only PN routes which should be 'banned' from Mercs. The only thing is the frequency of the 140 increases above 20 minutes at peaks, whether this then means Mercs should be kept off I'm not sure.
It must have been 586 I heard on the 3 but didnt see
1847 on 16.
1573 246
2094 9
Currently following 2085 on the 244
4307 was on the same 934 & 936 Journeys as 4133 yesterday 09:15 934 Walsall to Birmingham then 10:03 936 Birmingham to Brownhills I'm just curious as to whether this board is meant to be a trident :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 15, 2013, 04:00:00 PM
4307 was on the same 934 & 936 Journeys as 4133 yesterday 09:15 934 Walsall to Birmingham then 10:03 936 Birmingham to Brownhills I'm just curious as to whether this board is meant to be a trident :)
I was going to mention that Rob. It must be meant for a Trident to run one board. I don't know if it goes off to do another route later in the day.
4286 on the 33 all day today, so can not be the one that come off a 94
4732 on the 907
4777 on the 65
unsure if they are unusual?
Quote from: OH25 on October 15, 2013, 05:41:46 PM
4732 on the 907
4777 on the 65
unsure if they are unusual?
The Enviro400 on the 907 is not unusual.
The OmniCity on the 65 I would call unusual
1886 (301 return route branded) on WA69
4010 on WN1
[PE]4822 - #120
Seen at 16:42 on Snow Hill Queensway...
Not unusual, but also, not common.
4738 - YW2
2 B7's on the 934/6 today one being 1786 ? unless the journey I got on does a 934 to Town, 935E to Kingstanding then a X56E To Streetly
Just remembered i spotted 4743 (I think it was 4743) on YW 6 on Sunday. Are E400's on the 6 unusual on a Sunday ?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 15, 2013, 07:18:04 PM
Just remembered i spotted 4743 (I think it was 4743) on YW 6 on Sunday. Are E400's on the 6 unusual on a Sunday ?
Never seen a double out on the 6 on a Sunday usually Scania's
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 15, 2013, 07:18:04 PM
Just remembered i spotted 4743 (I think it was 4743) on YW 6 on Sunday. Are E400's on the 6 unusual on a Sunday ?
Yes as I said to you deckers are very unusual on the 6 on a Sunday :)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 15, 2013, 06:31:01 PM
1886 (301 return route branded) on WA69
4010 on WN1
1886 is 302 £2.90 return branded although stuck to the 301
1884-302
1885-301
1886-302
1887-301
1888-301
1889-301
1890-302
1891-301
1896-302
1891/1896 rarely come on to 301/302 although branded
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 15, 2013, 04:00:00 PM
4307 was on the same 934 & 936 Journeys as 4133 yesterday 09:15 934 Walsall to Birmingham then 10:03 936 Birmingham to Brownhills I'm just curious as to whether this board is meant to be a trident :)
This bus is 934-18 leaves garage at 0755 and takes a turn inn
School service 881 then changes to a 934 for 0915 departure.
So being last out of garage could see interesting vechiles whatever's left for service.
14s6 out all night on the 302
1661 out all night on the 529
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 07:32:07 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 15, 2013, 07:18:04 PM
Just remembered i spotted 4743 (I think it was 4743) on YW 6 on Sunday. Are E400's on the 6 unusual on a Sunday ?
Yes as I said to you deckers are very unusual on the 6 on a Sunday :)
I've seen Tridents out on the 6 on Sunday, but they are quite uncommon really, more likely to be seen on weekdays.
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 15, 2013, 07:13:45 PM
4738 - YW2
Didn't get the fleetnumber, but I saw an Omnilink this morning also, doing a 3E to Yardley Wood.
4738 was leaving city at around 19:30 so could still be out
I forgot to mention, I noticed 4434 on Moor Street yesterday with the 11A destination displayed
4437 did the ww duty today, it then was on the 97 by 16:30
4907 was doing the 50s
I know these arent unusual but worth a mention all the same
4138 on 51
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
Also 3610 on 47/47A/49 last night.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
Also 3610 on 47/47A/49 last night.
Yep, saw 3610 on the 47 in the daytime so must have been on an all day board. Slightly strange to see one in Bearwood now.
Good spot with 2128 Matt
A trident has just passed my house on school run 751, always usually a Merc or a Spectra
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 16, 2013, 08:30:24 AM
Good spot with 2128 Matt
A trident has just passed my house on school run 751, always usually a Merc or a Spectra
Not just a spot, I rode it ;)
Not massively unusual but a B7RLE on the 9. Glad I wasn't on that one this morning!
Quote from: N94 on October 16, 2013, 08:57:37 AM
Not massively unusual but a B7RLE on the 9. Glad I wasn't on that one this morning!
2095, I was! Not too bad but then it was running very close to the Enviro in front and a 126 was right behind from just before Bearwood which helped it out
One good thing about the 9 that time in the morning is how frequent they are, although it is necessary, but it still suprises me how many people will let a 126 or even a 141 or 140 go past in order to get the packed 9 behind.
1902 > 10/10A
1927 > 35
7020 > 5
Spectra on the 1
Also, great spots Rob
Quote from: N94 on October 16, 2013, 10:22:39 AM
One good thing about the 9 that time in the morning is how frequent they are, although it is necessary, but it still suprises me how many people will let a 126 or even a 141 or 140 go past in order to get the packed 9 behind.
Yeah, then the 9 is full and drives straight past them!
4901 - 60
Omnicity - 33
824 - 120
4019 on WN1 and 1888 on WA69.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
No. Its on 61/98 board, from doing a 98, 45/7.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 16, 2013, 03:52:07 PM
4019 on WN1 and 1888 on WA69.
1886 was on the 69 yesterday (15:55 depature ex W'ton). 190* on WA 40/1 today
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 16, 2013, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
No. Its on 61/98 board, from doing a 98, 45/7.
I thought so, thanks LS. I could see the running board was quite large so thought it might have been on an all day board, but I had a feeling the 61/63 gets a plastic in the evening.
Why do people say things like bus a being plastic.
Surely all buses contain some kind of plastic?
Modern buses must surely be feeling discriminated against?
Walsall
7-1904
10/10A-1902
29-1446
Not as such unusual but a board on WA89 that is usually a B7RLE operated has now started to be allocated tridents. Has the 89 gained an extra double decker now alongside the current double deck operated boards?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 16, 2013, 06:23:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 16, 2013, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
No. Its on 61/98 board, from doing a 98, 45/7.
I thought so, thanks LS. I could see the running board was quite large so thought it might have been on an all day board, but I had a feeling the 61/63 gets a plastic in the evening.
Yeah its a big board though, late nights and all.
Quote from: the trainbasher on October 16, 2013, 06:28:42 PM
Why do people say things like bus a being plastic.
Surely all buses contain some kind of plastic?
Modern buses must surely be feeling discriminated against?
Are you being serious?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 16, 2013, 06:23:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 16, 2013, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
No. Its on 61/98 board, from doing a 98, 45/7.
I thought so, thanks LS. I could see the running board was quite large so thought it might have been on an all day board, but I had a feeling the 61/63 gets a plastic in the evening.
A 43** trident came in on the 63, and a B7RLE displaying private hire after 5 minutes became a 61. Do all 61/63 become a B7RLE in the evening?
5411 on WN 28.
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 16, 2013, 07:17:06 PM
5411 on WN 28.
Hybrid going round New Cross Hospital tonight then ;D
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 16, 2013, 07:12:12 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 16, 2013, 06:23:18 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 16, 2013, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 15, 2013, 11:26:09 PM
2128 on 61/63 this evening, is that unusual?
No. Its on 61/98 board, from doing a 98, 45/7.
I thought so, thanks LS. I could see the running board was quite large so thought it might have been on an all day board, but I had a feeling the 61/63 gets a plastic in the evening.
A 43** trident came in on the 63, and a B7RLE displaying private hire after 5 minutes became a 61. Do all 61/63 become a B7RLE in the evening?
No. Just the one.
[PB]4855 - #16
As far as I know the only routes to become all B7RLE in the evening are the 24 and 957.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 16, 2013, 07:42:46 PM
As far as I know the only routes to become all B7RLE in the evening are the 24 and 957.
Although I wish all evening routes would be single deck PR bring back the stair doors to make double deckers single deck!
Have seen a President (4109) out on the 35 to Birmingham this evening. It is very unusual to now see one of these on a YW route into Central Birmingham. As they are not permitted to the terminus at Selfridges (Centro SQBP) would it be turned round at St. Martins and sent back out? (Bus was destinated as a 35 to Birmingham City Centre).
Quote from: Kevin_Brum12 on October 16, 2013, 08:13:06 PM
Have seen a President (4109) out on the 35 to Birmingham this evening. It is very unusual to now see one of these on a YW route into Central Birmingham. As they are not permitted to the terminus at Selfridges (Centro SQBP) would it be turned round at St. Martins and sent back out? (Bus was destinated as a 35 to Birmingham City Centre).
4098 made it out onto a 3 a few Saturdays ago, I saw it in the morning, and it was out all day. That used Carr's Lane like normal for the 3, I think the edge of the emissions zone is in Digbeth, by St. Martins. So it may have done the full 35 to Moor Street
Why can't they stick a B10L on the 35 aswell, just for one last pic! :( Wish I'd seen the presidents though, very good spots.
54xx on the 126 earlier, around 1740 off Wolvo, didn't see which one sorry.
Think the Omincity on the 33 was 4777 ? Shame it wasn't 4778 ::)
4637 on the 48.
Quote from: uniquicity on October 17, 2013, 09:33:38 AM
4637 on the 48.
Not as unusual as a Gemini, but 4113 is also on there today. 48 seeing more deckers of late although there was also a random B6 on there yesterday.
1840 is on the 33 today
4637 is a gemini lol
4613 - 900?
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 17, 2013, 12:25:04 PM
4637 is a gemini lol
4613 - 900?
I know it is. Thats's why I said "not as unusual as a Gemini, but 4113...", acknowledging that the President is not as uncommon.
Quote from: Mike K on October 17, 2013, 10:52:12 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on October 17, 2013, 09:33:38 AM
4637 on the 48.
Not as unusual as a Gemini, but 4113 is also on there today. 48 seeing more deckers of late although there was also a random B6 on there yesterday.
I don't recall seeing a decker on the 48 since the summer timetables ended, so 2 on one day is odd.
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 17, 2013, 12:25:04 PM
4637 is a gemini lol
4613 - 900?
4613 weren't the only one 4318 was out on the 957 aswell today :D as I've said in the BC thread its Great to see Tridents on the 900 & 957 I just wish there was at least 2 Trident boards allocated for the 900 & 957 (1 each) plus 4613 was my Bus into Birmingham this morning :D
plus Should there be 2 B7RLE boards or 1 board allocated to the 934/935/936?
1759 operated that board today which I got a vid of many thanks to Joe (trident4370) :) but 1770 was also out on the 935
B7 on the 48 as well! So that's a Gemini, B7 ALX400 and a President on all in one day, now that is unusual, plus the usual Mercs
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 04:07:09 PM
B7 on the 48 as well! So that's a Gemini, B7 ALX400 and a President on all in one day, now that is unusual, plus the usual Mercs
Where did you see the B7? Think this was a change bus for a Merc as it wasn't out in the morning.
Quote from: uniquicity on October 17, 2013, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 04:07:09 PM
B7 on the 48 as well! So that's a Gemini, B7 ALX400 and a President on all in one day, now that is unusual, plus the usual Mercs
Where did you see the B7? Think this was a change bus for a Merc as it wasn't out in the morning.
Bartley Green about half 3, think it was one of the recently transferred from PB
809 - 29
4017 - 1
4196 - 241
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
809 - 29
4017 - 1
4196 - 241
Would have been on the 140 as well
4249 was also on the 33 this morning. May have been a peak time extra as I did not see it in the afternoon
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
809 - 29
4017 - 1
4196 - 241
4196 again, whenever a Trident gets onto the 241, it always seems to be that one!
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 05:48:51 PM
4249 was also on the 33 this morning. May have been a peak time extra as I did not see it in the afternoon
Was still out around half one seen it parked at the Pheasey Displaying N.I.S
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 05:48:51 PM
4249 was also on the 33 this morning. May have been a peak time extra as I did not see it in the afternoon
Was still out around half one seen it parked at the Pheasey Displaying N.I.S
Oh, must have missed it then :) Cheers Nathan
Does anyone know the time the bus is taken of the 94 and goes onto the 33, as mentioned elsewhere on the forum
4616 on the 11A
533 on the 121
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 05:59:34 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 05:48:51 PM
4249 was also on the 33 this morning. May have been a peak time extra as I did not see it in the afternoon
Was still out around half one seen it parked at the Pheasey Displaying N.I.S
Oh, must have missed it then :) Cheers Nathan
Does anyone know the time the bus is taken of the 94 and goes onto the 33, as mentioned elsewhere on the forum
Is that the journey that does a 33E from Birmingham to Perry Barr garage
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 06:03:33 PM
Is that the journey that does a 33E from Birmingham to Perry Barr garage
I don't think so. There are no timetabled journeys from Birmingham to garage. There are some timetabled on Mon-Sat evenings, from Pheasey to garage, but these are to take buses off for the night
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 06:03:33 PM
Is that the journey that does a 33E from Birmingham to Perry Barr garage
I don't think so. There are no timetabled journeys from Birmingham to garage. There are some timetabled on Mon-Sat evenings, from Pheasey to garage, but these are to take buses off for the night
Not the journey I was thinking then, must do a full 33 then run dead to the garage, have seen a few 33E's run from town recently thought thought that may have been it
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 06:08:21 PM
Not the journey I was thinking then, must do a full 33 then run dead to the garage, have seen a few 33E's run from town recently thought thought that may have been it
Those you have seen may have been peak time buses running late, so the journey has been cut short to Perry Barr, to keep the service regular from Birmingham
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 06:19:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 06:08:21 PM
Not the journey I was thinking then, must do a full 33 then run dead to the garage, have seen a few 33E's run from town recently thought thought that may have been it
Those you have seen may have been peak time buses running late, so the journey has been cut short to Perry Barr, to keep the service regular from Birmingham
Its usually around 6ish as thats the time I have a meeting in town, every Tuesday evening ?
Quote from: Mike K on October 17, 2013, 10:52:12 AM
Quote from: uniquicity on October 17, 2013, 09:33:38 AM
4637 on the 48.
Not as unusual as a Gemini, but 4113 is also on there today. 48 seeing more deckers of late although there was also a random B6 on there yesterday.
There was a President on there yesterday too
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 17, 2013, 05:52:57 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
809 - 29
4017 - 1
4196 - 241
4196 again, whenever a Trident gets onto the 241, it always seems to be that one!
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 16, 2013, 07:19:59 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 16, 2013, 07:17:06 PM
5411 on WN 28.
Hybrid going round New Cross Hospital tonight then ;D
Ultra Rare Spot! Very first hybrid on the 28
Yes Matt some peak journeys stay on a 241 instead of going onto a 140
Today:
4017 on WN 1
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Presumably at about this time there is an extra peak 140 working about to head towards Birmingham.
Quote from: Stu on October 17, 2013, 07:38:47 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Presumably at about this time there is an extra peak 140 working about to head towards Birmingham.
When I saw 4196 it was following a B7 on the 140, about the same time Matt says he was on it. Maybe that b7 was the peak 140 as aren't the 140 and 241 supposed to be 15mins apart?
Quote from: John on October 17, 2013, 06:19:30 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 17, 2013, 06:08:21 PM
Not the journey I was thinking then, must do a full 33 then run dead to the garage, have seen a few 33E's run from town recently thought thought that may have been it
Those you have seen may have been peak time buses running late, so the journey has been cut short to Perry Barr, to keep the service regular from Birmingham
Unless its an extra that dosent appear on the timetable. I've seen B7's before at that time on the 33E but not for a while now
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: Stu on October 17, 2013, 07:38:47 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Presumably at about this time there is an extra peak 140 working about to head towards Birmingham.
When I saw 4196 it was following a B7 on the 140, about the same time Matt says he was on it. Maybe that b7 was the peak 140 as aren't the 140 and 241 supposed to be 15mins apart?
Yes it was right behind, the 241 and 140 are every 15 minutes leaving Dudley but tend to be far closer together on the way in, especially as the 241 driver was really giving it the beans, think he wanted a longer layover!
Don't know if this counts as an unusual working; this morning there was a crash near Yardley Wood on Robin Hood Lane blocking off the 76 route at around 7:30 onwards. My 76E ,4352, and the 7:36 76 behind us had to turn round and then headed up the stratford road to the south B'ham college. Then it headed on the 11 route and then on the 2 route down to near Yardley Wood and rejoined the 76 route. Quite unusual with a Trident going along the 11 route; plus further news is that the 76 in front of ours, the 7:18 from Solihull decided to follow a different diversion around the crash; unfortunately it hit a tree branch and cracked the upper deck front window.... although it continued on to the Q.E, although I dare say it will not be in service tomorrow!
677 on the 301 again, twice in a week
4681 on the 29
244 on the 70A (I guess this might happen often although I know 244 has been off the road.)
Quote from: Liberator9 on October 17, 2013, 09:37:27 PM
Don't know if this counts as an unusual working; this morning there was a crash near Yardley Wood on Robin Hood Lane blocking off the 76 route at around 7:30 onwards. My 76E ,4352, and the 7:36 76 behind us had to turn round and then headed up the stratford road to the south B'ham college. Then it headed on the 11 route and then on the 2 route down to near Yardley Wood and rejoined the 76 route. Quite unusual with a Trident going along the 11 route; plus further news is that the 76 in front of ours, the 7:18 from Solihull decided to follow a different diversion around the crash; unfortunately it hit a tree branch and cracked the upper deck front window.... although it continued on to the Q.E, although I dare say it will not be in service tomorrow!
It was due to a fire engine attending a call out that crashed in to a tree
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2013/10/17/firefighters-injured-as-engine-crashes-into-tree/
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 17, 2013, 05:52:57 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 05:11:34 PM
809 - 29
4017 - 1
4196 - 241
4196 again, whenever a Trident gets onto the 241, it always seems to be that one!
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Yeah, due to the increased time the 140 takes to get to/from Birmingham at peaks, one or two 140 boards stay on as 140s and that 241 stays as a 241 (16:05 from Halesowen and 17:00 from Halesowen)
Quote from: N94 on October 17, 2013, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: Stu on October 17, 2013, 07:38:47 PM
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on October 17, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
And strangely I came into Dudley on it as a 241 and then about 10 minutes later it left still as a 241 back to Halesowen, I didn't think a board stayed as a 241, this was about half 4
Presumably at about this time there is an extra peak 140 working about to head towards Birmingham.
When I saw 4196 it was following a B7 on the 140, about the same time Matt says he was on it. Maybe that b7 was the peak 140 as aren't the 140 and 241 supposed to be 15mins apart?
I have just remembered I did see B7 2096 on that board this morning, so if 4196 is on that board it would've been a changeover
4196 - 2215 241 off Halesowen
E400 - 2315 241 off Halesowen
824 - 2146 244 halesowen to dudley
E400 on the 35 all night
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 17, 2013, 11:56:35 PM
4196 - 2215 241 off Halesowen
E400 - 2315 241 off Halesowen
824 - 2146 244 halesowen to dudley
E400 on the 35 all night
Oops, I caught the 22:11 9, wish I'd waited at my stop a little longer!
2086 on 141
2083 and 1540 on 246
824 on 297
Quote from: Winston on October 17, 2013, 09:52:32 PM
It was due to a fire engine attending a call out that crashed in to a tree
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2013/10/17/firefighters-injured-as-engine-crashes-into-tree/
Thanks for the link; looked a pretty bad crash.
2114 on 37 seen acocks green 1445 to solihull
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 18, 2013, 03:36:09 PM
2114 on 37 seen acocks green 1445 to solihull
There is usually 1 or 2 eclipse urbans on the 37 each day buddy ;)
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 18, 2013, 03:36:09 PM
2114 on 37 seen acocks green 1445 to solihull
nxwmbusfan1999 thats common to see a B7 on the 37, theres one on there everyday or near enough :)
Yep, B7RLEs are nearly as common as Omnilinks on the 37 ;)
Walsall
301-4733
301-1453
7-487x
29-413x
10/A-1904
302-1897
1475 on the 311
1867 -> 94
5420 on WN 59 tonight
4533??(Not sure) on the 48
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 18, 2013, 08:41:13 PM
4533??(Not sure) on the 48
I think doubles appear on the 48 almost everyday Dylan :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 18, 2013, 08:56:30 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 18, 2013, 08:41:13 PM
4533??(Not sure) on the 48
I think doubles appear on the 48 almost everyday Dylan :)
Deckers have only started to appear in the last few days. It was virtually 100% Merc from the beginning of September until now.
Quite an interesting night tonight, on top of the workings I posted earlier...
2027 on 59 all day
2076 (6-branded) on 59
5420 (1-branded) on 59
5513 on 25
5516 (1-branded) on 529
4589 on 82
244 on 39
669 on 70
4003 on 255
5513 came off a 59 onto the 25 (And maybe a 27?) and 4003 came off School service 711 onto the 255.
2027,2076 and 5420 are all on the 59 tonight
Quote from: uniquicity on October 18, 2013, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 18, 2013, 08:56:30 PM
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 18, 2013, 08:41:13 PM
4533??(Not sure) on the 48
I think doubles appear on the 48 almost everyday Dylan :)
Deckers have only started to appear in the last few days. It was virtually 100% Merc from the beginning of September until now.
And wrightly so :), I saw 161* on the 48 today with a standing load near West Cross
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:29:57 PM
5513 came off a 59 onto the 25 (And maybe a 27?) and 4003 came off School service 711 onto the 255.
2027,2076 and 5420 are all on the 59 tonight
No as I said 5513 went out of service in Wolverhampton. The 25 coming in half an hour later would've done the 19:15 27.
4809 on 140/241 tonight
677 on the 301 tonight, 3rd time this week this bus has been on the 301.
Quote from: Ash on October 18, 2013, 11:07:10 PM
677 on the 301 tonight, 3rd time this week this bus has been on the 301.
At least three Walsall B6s off route tonight then with 669 on the 70 and 244 on the 39
Was it mentioned on here when the recent WA changes take place (934 moved, 936 introduced) that a B6 comes from somewere onto the 301/2 in the evenings might be wrong ?
3603 was on the 49 earlier @20:30 in West Brom
2018 on the 79
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 19, 2013, 12:10:59 AM
Was it mentioned on here when the recent WA changes take place (934 moved, 936 introduced) that a B6 comes from somewere onto the 301/2 in the evenings might be wrong ?
Yes, one board from the evening peak through until end of service, is part of a 335 board and so therefore is operated by a B6.
Quote from: Ash on October 18, 2013, 11:07:10 PM
677 on the 301 tonight, 3rd time this week this bus has been on the 301.
677 is Dailey allocated to 335-01 board which does
335 until 1600 hours then 301/302 until midnight
It will Dailey be seen on 301/302 until midnight.
Quote from: lynx1103 on October 19, 2013, 07:23:00 AM
Quote from: Ash on October 18, 2013, 11:07:10 PM
677 on the 301 tonight, 3rd time this week this bus has been on the 301.
677 is Dailey allocated to 335-01 board which does
335 until 1600 hours then 301/302 until midnight
It will Dailey be seen on 301/302 until midnight.
Is this WA's best B6 then? To stay out till midnight every day
Again a double decker on the 81 4021 to be precise
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 18, 2013, 11:00:41 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:29:57 PM
5513 came off a 59 onto the 25 (And maybe a 27?) and 4003 came off School service 711 onto the 255.
2027,2076 and 5420 are all on the 59 tonight
No as I said 5513 went out of service in Wolverhampton. The 25 coming in half an hour later would've done the 19:15 27.
Must have done one round trip on the 25 (Wolverhampton-Bilston-Wolverhampton) then put out of service. Maybe covering a broken down Merc or Spectra?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 19, 2013, 09:11:31 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 18, 2013, 11:00:41 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 18, 2013, 10:29:57 PM
5513 came off a 59 onto the 25 (And maybe a 27?) and 4003 came off School service 711 onto the 255.
2027,2076 and 5420 are all on the 59 tonight
No as I said 5513 went out of service in Wolverhampton. The 25 coming in half an hour later would've done the 19:15 27.
Must have done one round trip on the 25 (Wolverhampton-Bilston-Wolverhampton) then put out of service. Maybe covering a broken down Merc or Spectra?
Yeah exactly. Wouldn't have had time for more than one trip given when we saw it on Stand U.
2070 on 1 yesterday
B7RLE 2099 on 71 1013 at chelmsey wood to solihull
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 19, 2013, 12:38:18 PM
B7RLE 2099 on 71 1013 at chelmsey wood to solihull
B7RLEs are main allocation on the 71 James :)
Is it usual for a B7LRE to be on the 311/313 these days?
Also are any Walsall routes now seeing Scanias where they wouldn't have been previously, seeing a B6 is popping up on the 301?
Quote from: Westy on October 19, 2013, 01:04:29 PM
Is it usual for a B7LRE to be on the 311/313 these days
I don't think so. I see at lest one on there each day I'm in the area
2006 ON 1
2005 ON 81
554 on 81
Unidentified Volvo B7RLE on the 6, then presumably switched to 5. Both seen at City Centre
I think they were both usually seen on the 37... ???
Quote from: clayderman on October 19, 2013, 05:23:15 PM
Unidentified Volvo B7RLE on the 6, then presumably switched to 5. Both seen at City Centre
I think they were both usually seen on the 37... ???
AG's B7RLEs occasionally might appear out on the 5, but as the 6 is a YW route...
Quote from: Stu on October 19, 2013, 05:30:20 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 19, 2013, 05:23:15 PM
Unidentified Volvo B7RLE on the 6, then presumably switched to 5. Both seen at City Centre
I think they were both usually seen on the 37... ???
AG's B7RLEs occasionally might appear out on the 5, but as the 6 is a YW route...
I forgot about the 6 being a YW route... They all go to Solihull and I got confused ???
2024 on 79
2016 (I think, or is it 2019?) on 529 today.
1846 - 28 usually sticks on the 952
Quote from: domino.99 on October 19, 2013, 09:00:26 AM
Again a double decker on the 81 4021 to be precise
Saw it pulling onto the Birmingham New Rd this morning. Second Decker oncthe 81 (Excluding the trident on an 81E to Dudley)
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 19, 2013, 10:06:20 PM
2016 (I think, or is it 2019?) on 529 today.
2016 has a big black & orange megarear, does that match the one you saw?
4764 was on the 51 today (The 47** E400's usuly appear on the 51 on Sundays)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 19, 2013, 10:43:38 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 19, 2013, 10:06:20 PM
2016 (I think, or is it 2019?) on 529 today.
2016 has a big black & orange megarear, does that match the one you saw?
Oh, thanks Nitromatt1, that helped! It was 2016 then! ;)
Plus i think i saw 2019 elsewhere today so must have been 2016 :)
Arriva had a 110 branded double decker on the 116 today.
Quote from: JB93 on October 20, 2013, 12:38:36 AM
Arriva had a 110 branded double decker on the 116 today.
Great spot :) just a note though, there is a specific thread for Arriva unusual workings, whereas this is the NXWM one.
Gemini 468* on the 934/5A/X51 - always seen older enviros + a few new enviros
+ Trident 4609 I think its common to see older Enviro400 out on the 51 sundays because 4737 is out too
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 20, 2013, 10:56:35 AM
Gemini 468* on the 934/5A/X51 - always seen older enviros + a few new enviros
+ Trident 4609 I think its common to see older Enviro400 out on the 51 sundays because 4737 is out too
We saw 4764 yesterday not today
Ohhh , its out today on the 51 today too, sorry. Not sure on Saturdays then.
Referring back to fridays comments about a B6 on the 301 coming off a 335 board, if it comes off at 16:00 ish then it would be on a 336 board because the 335 runs until about 7 then that bus does one trip on the 6 1925 ex walsall and 2000ish ex sutton or has that one stopped
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 20, 2013, 11:20:12 AM
Referring back to fridays comments about a B6 on the 301 coming off a 335 board, if it comes off at 16:00 ish then it would be on a 336 board because the 335 runs until about 7 then that bus does one trip on the 6 1925 ex walsall and 2000ish ex sutton or has that one stopped
It would used to have been, but back in February, the 335/336 timetable changed to give a bit of extra running time in the PM peak. Therefore, it is the bus that was originally on the 335 that comes off, and the bus that was originally on the 336 goes onto operate the remainder of the service on the 335.
The 336 board, starts as the 745 school service, then operates a 302 into Walsall, goes onto the 336 then 335 before finally doing the return 6 journey in the early evening.
Ohh ok, thanks for the info
Quote from: notepanel on October 20, 2013, 09:25:21 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 20, 2013, 11:20:12 AM
Referring back to fridays comments about a B6 on the 301 coming off a 335 board, if it comes off at 16:00 ish then it would be on a 336 board because the 335 runs until about 7 then that bus does one trip on the 6 1925 ex walsall and 2000ish ex sutton or has that one stopped
It would used to have been, but back in February, the 335/336 timetable changed to give a bit of extra running time in the PM peak. Therefore, it is the bus that was originally on the 335 that comes off, and the bus that was originally on the 336 goes onto operate the remainder of the service on the 335.
The 336 board, starts as the 745 school service, then operates a 302 into Walsall, goes onto the 336 then 335 before finally doing the return 6 journey in the early evening.
Isn't it because some single deckers are needed for the X51s to Cannock in the evenings?
No kevin, I think thats down to the Walsall to Cannock X51 journeys not needing double decker capacity unless theres other reasons
In other news
1545 is on the 222 today
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 09:46:27 AM
No kevin, I think thats down to the Walsall to Cannock X51 journeys not needing double decker capacity unless theres other reasons
In other news
1545 is on the 222 today
There was a diversion due to roadworks on the PM journeys (I think it was PM) meaning only single deckers could be used on the PM journeys. I don't know if this is still the case now, or the diversion has finished
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 09:46:27 AM
No kevin, I think thats down to the Walsall to Cannock X51 journeys not needing double decker capacity unless theres other reasons
In other news
1545 is on the 222 today
Haha! Yeah right, stand on corporation st and watch the 17:45 Cannock bus go past, usually late with about 400 people crammed onto an Eclipse
2088 and another B7RLE piece of plastic on the 141- unusual or not?
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 12:11:40 PM
2088 and another B7RLE piece of plastic on the 141- unusual or not?
I think that is yes. One does sneak on there around once a week, but 2 in one day seems unusual
4539 WN82?
4802 on all day 289/53 (spotted 1212 at old Hill)
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
4539 WN82?
4802 on all day 289/53 (spotted 1212 at old Hill)
Tridents are appearing on the 82 quite a bit now.
4802 might be on the board that should always have a decker on it as it get a lot of school kids on it (It leaves Merry Hill on the 53 at 2.45pm
Quote from: John on October 21, 2013, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
4539 WN82?
4802 on all day 289/53 (spotted 1212 at old Hill)
Tridents are appearing on the 82 quite a bit now.
4802 might be on the board that should always have a decker on it as it get a lot of school kids on it (It leaves Merry Hill on the 53 at 2.45pm
Are they? I have only seen one lately, 4589. Tridents on the 82 should still be very unusual.
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 01:52:04 PM
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
That's the school board I think
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 21, 2013, 01:48:32 PM
Quote from: John on October 21, 2013, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
4539 WN82?
4802 on all day 289/53 (spotted 1212 at old Hill)
Tridents are appearing on the 82 quite a bit now.
4802 might be on the board that should always have a decker on it as it get a lot of school kids on it (It leaves Merry Hill on the 53 at 2.45pm
Are they? I have only seen one lately, 4589. Tridents on the 82 should still be very unusual.
I see one on there whenever I'm in Dudley
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 21, 2013, 01:53:45 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 01:52:04 PM
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
That's the school board I think
Yes that is the school board, leave Merry Hill at 2.45pm
While I was on 4193 earlier (9) a B7RLE went past on the 126.
(one of the ones reported on the 141 also went past.
8/89-1899
8/89-4736
335-244
7-4774
301-4306
301-4683
Quote from: lynx1103 on October 21, 2013, 03:32:27 PM
8/89-1899
8/89-4736
335-244
7-4774
301-4306
301-4683
there's my reason to why I didnt see this on the 934/5/6 or 997 :)
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
Quote from: pb2012 on October 21, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
This is going to be a daily occurrence for the next few weeks, or at least until the roadworks in Witton are completed.
Quote from: pb2012 on October 21, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
I'm after a video of 4190 and this would have been perfect ::) never mind
Quote from: John on October 21, 2013, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
4539 WN82?
4802 on all day 289/53 (spotted 1212 at old Hill)
Tridents are appearing on the 82 quite a bit now.
4802 might be on the board that should always have a decker on it as it get a lot of school kids on it (It leaves Merry Hill on the 53 at 2.45pm
Tridents are still pretty unusual on WN 82 John
Quote from: lynx1103 on October 21, 2013, 03:32:27 PM
8/89-1899
8/89-4736
335-244
7-4774
301-4306
301-4683
I knew i followed a recently repainted E400 on the 89 from New Cross Hosp to Wednesfield aboard 1768 on the 69. Thanks for that Lynx1103 :)
Spotted 1899 earlier in the day
Quote from: pb2012 on October 21, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
Were does this start from ?
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 01:52:04 PM
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
Yes thats the Board that covers the school run Ash :) I'm sure it was posted there was another board that was also double decked?
Also there was a Merc on the 79 today
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 21, 2013, 09:07:57 PM
Quote from: pb2012 on October 21, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
Were does this start from ?
This is the bus on the 11 that BC are covering at the moment Nathan. Am sure Tony said it has no running board and just a mileage sheet, so its probably used as AVL see fit.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 21, 2013, 09:36:48 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 21, 2013, 09:07:57 PM
Quote from: pb2012 on October 21, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
4190 on a 11E to perry barr.
Were does this start from ?
This is the bus on the 11 that BC are covering at the moment Nathan. Am sure Tony said it has no running board and just a mileage sheet, so its probably used as AVL see fit.
Oh thanks Stu
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 21, 2013, 09:10:48 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 01:52:04 PM
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
Yes thats the Board that covers the school run Ash :) I'm sure it was posted there was another board that was also double decked?
Yes, one that covers the morning school run
Sorry for the mistake
4202 276
4736 - 40/41
2023 and 2025 - WN11
1475 > 311/313
Not Sure if this is unusual
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 22, 2013, 02:28:13 PM
1475 > 311/313
Not Sure if this is unusual
I would call it unusual Rob, yes. You do very occasionally get a B10L on the Dudley Routes
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
5513 on 128 15:30 city
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 21, 2013, 01:52:04 PM
4802 isn't on the school board (guessing im wrong) but this is what I think it works
1212 289 Old Hill - arriving West Bromwich 1259
1310 53 west bromwich - arriving Merry Hill Centre 1436
1445 53 Merry Hill Centre - arriving West Bromwich 1610
Thats the school board yes
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 22, 2013, 03:35:03 PM
5513 on 128 15:30 city
Presumably the 126 you mean? Don't think you would find a B5 on a WB route ;)
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
Emission zone breeched again.
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
They are brilliant :). But they shouldn't be on the 74
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
This was on the 5 this today must have been taken off ?
808 - 29, replaced 2132 in Birmingham.
7022 - 33
4115 on 74/75 left city centre on a 74E to West Bromwich about 19:30
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 22, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
They are brilliant :). But they shouldn't be on the 74
I don't really care. They usually appear on 83/89 anyway. It's just the feel of the older buses being used instead of Wright Gemini's or Alexander Dennis' ( They're all B7TL, i know ;) )
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 08:51:54 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 22, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
They are brilliant :). But they shouldn't be on the 74
I don't really care. They usually appear on 83/89 anyway. It's just the feel of the older buses being used instead of Wright Gemini's or Alexander Dennis' ( They're all B7TL, i know ;) )
Presidents are still allowed on the 83/89, because they are an half hourly frequency
Quote from: John on October 22, 2013, 09:19:00 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 08:51:54 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 22, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
They are brilliant :). But they shouldn't be on the 74
I don't really care. They usually appear on 83/89 anyway. It's just the feel of the older buses being used instead of Wright Gemini's or Alexander Dennis' ( They're all B7TL, i know ;) )
Presidents are still allowed on the 83/89, because they are an half hourly frequency
Same with the 73 by me that still operates president's but they can put 1 or 2 Geminis on there too
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
Are you sure?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
Are you sure?
1000% even got a photo :P
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 09:50:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
Are you sure?
1000% even got a photo :P
Link please. I wonder if this is the start of another batch of Tridents going from Central to make way for ex-PB buses to be sent to BC to upgrade the Pershore Road? Saying that BC is still 4 buses over official capacity.
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 08:51:54 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 22, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 22, 2013, 06:45:28 PM
4115 - WB74
I rode it. I LOVE the nostalgic thrash of the Plaxton's Engine...
They are brilliant :). But they shouldn't be on the 74
I don't really care. They usually appear on 83/89 anyway. It's just the feel of the older buses being used instead of Wright Gemini's or Alexander Dennis' ( They're all B7TL, i know ;) )
I get Presidents as well as ALX/Gemini B7TL on the 83/89, so I'm a bit spoilt for choice :P
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:52:21 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 09:50:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
Are you sure?
1000% even got a photo :P
Link please. I wonder if this is the start of another batch of Tridents going from Central to make way for ex-PB buses to be sent to BC to upgrade the Pershore Road? Saying that BC is still 4 buses over official capacity.
As 4111 was also seen at YW, I wonder if they were just suffering a vehicle shortage and borrwing off BC & AG
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:52:21 PM
Link please.
http://i41.tinypic.com/xq9lpg.jpg Certainly looks like a transfer/loan as it has the same Blind style the 433* all seem to have gained.
Quote from: Tony on October 22, 2013, 10:04:40 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:52:21 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 09:50:25 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
4154 was on the 35 this morning, possibly a president replacing transfer, possibly a short term loan or possibly a new peak BC board (although that seems unlikely given the time it was running)...
Are you sure?
1000% even got a photo :P
Link please. I wonder if this is the start of another batch of Tridents going from Central to make way for ex-PB buses to be sent to BC to upgrade the Pershore Road? Saying that BC is still 4 buses over official capacity.
As 4111 was also seen at YW, I wonder if they were just suffering a vehicle shortage and borrwing off BC & AG
Most likely scenario. The new 63 - plated E400's have yet to get delivered, so I purpose transfers wouldn't be starting yet.
Quote from: trident4370 on October 22, 2013, 10:05:08 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 22, 2013, 09:52:21 PM
Link please.
http://i41.tinypic.com/xq9lpg.jpg Certainly looks like a transfer/loan as it has the same Blind style the 433* all seem to have gained.
Well the formatting of the destinations would be gained by YW's magic box.
Does the 101 run on Single deckers on late night services, as a 19** OmniLink is on there tonight, or was it out all day?
Quote from: John on October 22, 2013, 11:18:03 PM
Does the 101 run on Single deckers on late night services, as a 19** OmniLink is on there tonight, or was it out all day?
It was 1905. A 101 single decker is a rare working indeed. I work in the Jewellery Quarter. Cant remember the last time I saw one. It was out all day. Saw it at various times between 9.30am and around 6pm.
One from Monday, 1942 (37 branded) on the 5.
4201 on 141 today
fail
typo lol :)
i hate my phone :)
2123 > 11C
4250 4288 48xx - 902/4/5
Leather omnilink on the 66?
1695 and 4521 - WB5?
1785 - WA6 - From personal observations its all deckers school days for the majority but I'm guessing there may be a raft of corrections
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 23, 2013, 12:59:23 PM
4250 4288 48xx - 902/4/5
Leather omnilink on the 66?
1695 and 4521 - WB5?
1785 - WA6 - From personal observations its all deckers school days for the majority but I'm guessing there may be a raft of corrections
It's not unusual to get a Gemini on the 5
Quote from: Gareth on October 22, 2013, 11:37:00 PM
Quote from: John on October 22, 2013, 11:18:03 PM
Does the 101 run on Single deckers on late night services, as a 19** OmniLink is on there tonight, or was it out all day?
It was 1905. A 101 single decker is a rare working indeed. I work in the Jewellery Quarter. Cant remember the last time I saw one. It was out all day. Saw it at various times between 9.30am and around 6pm.
Thanks Gareth, I have seen one OmniLink on there before, and that was at least 3 years ago.
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 23, 2013, 01:04:09 PM
Quote from: Ashley 4566 on October 23, 2013, 12:59:23 PM
4250 4288 48xx - 902/4/5
Leather omnilink on the 66?
1695 and 4521 - WB5?
1785 - WA6 - From personal observations its all deckers school days for the majority but I'm guessing there may be a raft of corrections
It's not unusual to get a Gemini on the 5
1845 on the 66A. Obviously not unusual for an Omnilink, but it is for a Leather seated one.
4509 is also on the 5, both O405Ns and Gemini's are not unusual.
The 2 ALX400s on the Sutton Lines I would call slightly unusual, nice to see them on there again, and the 48** Enviro400s appear on there all the time
1785 on the 6, may be unusual now, as the 6 used to run on 2 deckers and a single, I have not seen that for a while now.
4808 - 53
4086 - 48 (unusual?)
4194 - 289/53
1695 - 5
they seemed to come one after the other into WB this afternoon! I may have some more after I check my photos later.
Quote from: N94 on October 23, 2013, 03:08:36 PM
4808 - 53
4086 - 48 (unusual?)
4194 - 289/53
1695 - 5
they seemed to come one after the other into WB this afternoon! I may have some more after I check my photos later.
One of the deckers on the 53/289 will be the school board
4086 on the 48 is good, but it seems to becoming less unusual lately, there has been a few sightings of deckers on the 48 lately
1695 on the 5 is not unusual, a O405N appears on there most days
4427 on 957 at wheatsheif 0840 to birmingham
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 23, 2013, 11:27:04 AM
2123 > 11C
I saw it this morning
also saw:
4190 on the 11A
2112 on the 11E to Perry Barr
4228 on the 80
Quote from: OH25 on October 23, 2013, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 23, 2013, 11:27:04 AM
2123 > 11C
I saw it this morning
also saw:
4190 on the 11A
2112 on the 11E to Perry Barr
4228 on the 80
If im not corrected a Trident appears on the 11 currently everyday?
Quote from: OH25 on October 23, 2013, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 23, 2013, 11:27:04 AM
2123 > 11C
I saw it this morning
also saw:
4190 on the 11A
2112 on the 11E to Perry Barr
4228 on the 80
4190 changed into an 11E to Perry Barr when it reached Kings Heath and I got on it there as far as Yardley Swan and 4631 was on the 35 aswell :)
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 23, 2013, 03:58:50 PM
If im not corrected a Trident appears on the 11 currently everyday?
Yes your correct Nathan Tridents are appearing on the 11 everyday :)
1844 - 33, are PB down a Enviro or is there now an extra board ?
Quote from: N94 on October 23, 2013, 03:08:36 PM
4808 - 53
4086 - 48 (unusual?)
4194 - 289/53
1695 - 5
they seemed to come one after the other into WB this afternoon! I may have some more after I check my photos later.
4808 was one the morning board;4194 was on the evening board
Quote from: N94 on October 23, 2013, 03:08:36 PM
4808 - 53
4086 - 48 (unusual?)
4194 - 289/53
1695 - 5
they seemed to come one after the other into WB this afternoon! I may have some more after I check my photos later.
There are two deckers on the 53/289 every Mon-Sat now, covering the school boards. Mercs aren't that unusual on the 5, and there seems to be a decker on the 48 regularly, and is usually a President
15 minute wait for the 9 in rush hour this afternoon, then 2154 turned up!
Also 4807 on the 140/241.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 23, 2013, 06:25:26 PM
15 minute wait for the 9 in rush hour this afternoon, then 2154 turned up!
I expect it was heavily laden?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 23, 2013, 06:27:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 23, 2013, 06:25:26 PM
15 minute wait for the 9 in rush hour this afternoon, then 2154 turned up!
I expect it was heavily laden?
Certainly was! Although a lot alighted at Quinton Church (towards Stour), where I was boarding, I might not have been allowed on otherwise.
7032 -> 115
817 - 82/87 :o
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 23, 2013, 06:34:45 PM
817 - 82/87 :o
I think that's the best rare working of the month. Bet that was cosy in the rush hour
Also the first E200 on the 82/7
Are peak buses still out now if not then there's an ALX400 out on the 5 tonight
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 23, 2013, 04:52:56 PM
1844 - 33, are PB down a Enviro or is there now an extra board ?
1844 rare on the 33?
Second time I have photographed it on there!
see third photo down as well as top one!
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1844.html
It was just a changeover for a defective vehicle
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 23, 2013, 06:34:45 PM
817 - 82/87 :o
Saw this working myself, was rather busy too say the least
Quote from: Tony on October 23, 2013, 08:38:10 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 23, 2013, 04:52:56 PM
1844 - 33, are PB down a Enviro or is there now an extra board ?
1844 rare on the 33?
Second time I have photographed it on there!
see third photo down as well as top one!
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/1750-1953/1844.html
It was just a changeover for a defective vehicle
its not common to see a single Decker on there really, just caught my eye as these usually stay on the 952
Quote from: Dylan4579 on October 23, 2013, 05:13:48 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 23, 2013, 03:08:36 PM
4808 - 53
4086 - 48 (unusual?)
4194 - 289/53
1695 - 5
they seemed to come one after the other into WB this afternoon! I may have some more after I check my photos later.
4808 was one the morning board;4194 was on the evening board
4817 was also on the 289 this afternoon.
I think there was 4086 out on a 48 this morning... I saw it on Harborne High St, going to Bartley Green, but i do think i saw West Brom on the display...
Yeah, 4086 and 4115 were the 2 Presidents on the 48 today. The 3 Mercs were 1589, 1592 and 1607. It was 5 Mercs on Tuesday.
Quote from: uniquicity on October 23, 2013, 10:33:52 PM
Yeah, 4086 and 4115 were the 2 Presidents on the 48 today. The 3 Mercs were 1589, 1592 and 1607. It was 5 Mercs on Tuesday.
4115 is having a fun week
1679 on WN 59 (59/01 so first bus out today on the 59)
2004 on WN 126
4115 is having a fun week
[/quote]
Isn't it just! ::)
2079, 2089 and 2090 all on 9 today
1670 on 529.
4233 on WB49.
4134 - Daytime 997
1871 & 7031 - 67 daytime - Is this unusual not too sure as rarely pay attention to the 67
1844 (Leather Seated Scania) - 71A
Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 66 today
5513 - 126. I know they go on in the evenings, but as far as I'm aware they're still unusual during the day?
Quote from: N94 on October 24, 2013, 03:15:25 PM
5513 - 126. I know they go on in the evenings, but as far as I'm aware they're still unusual during the day?
Yes i would say it is unusual to have one on an all day 126.
You usually find 5510-14 stick to the 59 and a couple on the 1 in the day.
1683 on WN 59 today
4127 (I think) on WA 69 today (Rare for a trident to appear on the 69 mon-sat
Is 804 on 97 unusual or a newer double deck on 6 (ie ones used on 50)
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 24, 2013, 04:33:43 PM
Is 804 on 97 unusual or a newer double deck on 6 (ie ones used on 50)
804 is very rare,
Enviro400s on the 6 I don't call unusual, they appear on there along with Tridents (4335 on there also today). Tridents appear more than Enviro400s but both work the 6 alongside OmniLinks
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 24, 2013, 04:33:43 PM
Is 804 on 97 unusual or a newer double deck on 6 (ie ones used on 50)
You mean E400 double deckers? Yes both good spots with the first one being a very good spot :)
The 6 is allocated omnilinks but has Tridents most days and E400'a do fill in but i would say it was a bit unusual :)
2120 - AG11C
49** - BC23
Walsall
29-1446
301-669
7-48xx
51-4736
41/40-4875
336-244 not ussally used M-F
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 24, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
1683 on WN 59 today
4127 (I think) on WA 69 today (Rare for a trident to appear on the 69 mon-sat
Surely you mean unusual Mon-Fri, as they do sometimes appear on a Saturday, and the 69 doesn't operate on a Sunday.
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 24, 2013, 04:33:43 PM
Is 804 on 97 unusual or a newer double deck on 6 (ie ones used on 50)
mystery solved as to why 804 was not on the 99 ::)
4008 was on the 2 earlier, around 1720ish off Wolvo. Was on Schools this arvo.
4803 on X96
4202 on 276 and 244, cue the usual tree jokes between the drivers
Just seen 2091 heading towards the city on the 9
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 25, 2013, 08:03:16 AM
Just seen 2091 heading towards the city on the 9
Is that really unusual anymore? They are on the 9 all the time
Enviro 400 on the 69 or the 89 didnt see it that well
Quote from: John on October 25, 2013, 09:08:39 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 25, 2013, 08:03:16 AM
Just seen 2091 heading towards the city on the 9
Is that really unusual anymore? They are on the 9 all the time
Only lately have they been appearing more frequently, there was a long spell of time when none appeared.
519 on 5 last night 22:50 ex WB.
Don't know how unusual these are (probably not at all knowing me) but:
2147 - 97p
4904 - 23
5507 - 24
Quote from: N94 on October 25, 2013, 03:31:04 PM
Don't know how unusual these are (probably not at all knowing me) but:
2147 - 97p
4904 - 23
5507 - 24
I would the board 2147 was on today is usually a Trident as it worked the 08:08 59A from Small Heath to Chelmsley Wood then goes onto 97's after and Hybrids are usual on the 24 :)
Quote from: N94 on October 25, 2013, 03:31:04 PM
Don't know how unusual these are (probably not at all knowing me) but:
2147 - 97p
4904 - 23
5507 - 24
B7RLEs sneak on the 97 quite a bit
The Enviro400 on the 23 is a good one
Hybrids on the 24 are Common
Correction from earlier, it's 2081 on the 9 today, not 2091
Quote from: Andrew on October 25, 2013, 09:20:26 AM
Enviro 400 on the 69 or the 89 didnt see it that well
Ultra rare working of 4875 on the 69 today. Saw going up Ridge Lane in Wednesfield this afternoon
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 24, 2013, 06:07:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 24, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
1683 on WN 59 today
4127 (I think) on WA 69 today (Rare for a trident to appear on the 69 mon-sat
Surely you mean unusual Mon-Fri, as they do sometimes appear on a Saturday, and the 69 doesn't operate on a Sunday.
Yes sorry i meant Mon-Fri :) 4875 was operating the same board today so i'm wondering if one boards has been converting to dd operation?
Quote from: John on October 25, 2013, 06:15:32 PM
Quote from: N94 on October 25, 2013, 03:31:04 PM
Don't know how unusual these are (probably not at all knowing me) but:
2147 - 97p
4904 - 23
5507 - 24
B7RLEs sneak on the 97 quite a bit
The Enviro400 on the 23 is a good one
Hybrids on the 24 are Common
I just missed a photograph of 4904 on the 23A this morning, now that is rare
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 25, 2013, 06:54:59 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 24, 2013, 06:07:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 24, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
1683 on WN 59 today
4127 (I think) on WA 69 today (Rare for a trident to appear on the 69 mon-sat
Surely you mean unusual Mon-Fri, as they do sometimes appear on a Saturday, and the 69 doesn't operate on a Sunday.
Yes sorry i meant Mon-Fri :) 4875 was operating the same board today so i'm wondering if one boards has been converting to dd operation?
Is there a journey from Wolverhampton on that board between about 4-5pm?
2126? - BC47
ALX400 on WB49 left Bearwood just after 7pm.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 25, 2013, 07:18:29 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 25, 2013, 06:54:59 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 24, 2013, 06:07:23 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 24, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
1683 on WN 59 today
4127 (I think) on WA 69 today (Rare for a trident to appear on the 69 mon-sat
Surely you mean unusual Mon-Fri, as they do sometimes appear on a Saturday, and the 69 doesn't operate on a Sunday.
It was on the board that Did the 06:55,08:55,10:55,12:55,14:55 and 17:05 from Wolverhampton NXWM Spectra
Yes sorry i meant Mon-Fri :) 4875 was operating the same board today so i'm wondering if one boards has been converting to dd operation?
Is there a journey from Wolverhampton on that board between about 4-5pm?
Quote from: clayderman on October 25, 2013, 07:43:12 PM
2126? - BC47
Yes 2126 managed to be on the 29, 45, 47, 61, 63 & 98 yesterday!
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 24, 2013, 07:11:37 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 24, 2013, 04:33:43 PM
Is 804 on 97 unusual or a newer double deck on 6 (ie ones used on 50)
mystery solved as to why 804 was not on the 99 ::)
804 was on the 99 most of the day, it just did the 97S school service
1869 - 654
4779 - 94
4812 on the X96
547 on WA39
4741 6
2 in chelmsey wood today
omnicity 4697 on 94 at 10:00 to Birmingham
97 branded 4462 on 14 at 10:00 and seen back at marston green 1300
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2013, 12:26:58 PM
4812 on the X96
547 on WA39
4808 (I think) was also on the X96 today. Also an Enviro400 on the 276 as well.
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 26, 2013, 01:48:09 PM
2 in chelmsey wood today
omnicity 4697 on 94 at 10:00 to Birmingham
A newer OmniCity was also on the 94. Too far away to ID
4202 on the 9
2021 on the 126
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 04:07:48 PM
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Is this rare? I seem to see a Trident on the 9 most days
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 26, 2013, 05:04:58 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 04:07:48 PM
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Is this rare? I seem to see a Trident on the 9 most days
I would think it is rare becuase the trident working is normally on school days
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 26, 2013, 05:04:58 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 04:07:48 PM
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Is this rare? I seem to see a Trident on the 9 most days
I would think it is rare becuase the trident working is normally on school days
Not really rare anymore, there were 3 Tridents on the 9 the other day.
Quote from: Tony on October 26, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
Quote from: clayderman on October 25, 2013, 07:43:12 PM
2126? - BC47
Yes 2126 managed to be on the 29, 45, 47, 61, 63 & 98 yesterday!
Tony. As I'm sure you're aware a single individual B7rle appears on the 98, 45, 47, 61, 63 every weekday on the 61/98 board.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 26, 2013, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 26, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
Quote from: clayderman on October 25, 2013, 07:43:12 PM
2126? - BC47
Yes 2126 managed to be on the 29, 45, 47, 61, 63 & 98 yesterday!
Tony. As I'm sure you're aware a single individual B7rle appears on the 98, 45, 47, 61, 63 every weekday on the 61/98 board.
What sort of running board is that? Confusing by the sounds of that!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 26, 2013, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 26, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
Quote from: clayderman on October 25, 2013, 07:43:12 PM
2126? - BC47
Yes 2126 managed to be on the 29, 45, 47, 61, 63 & 98 yesterday!
Tony. As I'm sure you're aware a single individual B7rle appears on the 98, 45, 47, 61, 63 every weekday on the 61/98 board.
What sort of running board is that? Confusing by the sounds of that!
No, not confusing. Its duty is part of the schools rota, so it does a 98 out of garage to Great Park, then special to Cofton Hackett, then a 47 in, 45 out, special to Holly Hill, then its on the Bristol Road late nights! Hence the single decker appearances every weekday.
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 26, 2013, 05:04:58 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 04:07:48 PM
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Is this rare? I seem to see a Trident on the 9 most days
Tridents don't usually appear on the 9 on a Saturday. It is common Mon-Fri but unusual saturday and rare on a sunday (Don't think a trident has done the Sunday 9 yet)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 26, 2013, 05:04:58 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 26, 2013, 04:07:48 PM
4202 was on the 9 about 2 in Town
Is this rare? I seem to see a Trident on the 9 most days
Tridents don't usually appear on the 9 on a Saturday. It is common Mon-Fri but unusual saturday and rare on a sunday (Don't think a trident has done the Sunday 9 yet)
It is common Mon-Fri, not unusual on a Saturday either, yes it would be unusual on a Sunday but there has been at least one already.
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 26, 2013, 07:42:10 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 26, 2013, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 26, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
Quote from: clayderman on October 25, 2013, 07:43:12 PM
2126? - BC47
Yes 2126 managed to be on the 29, 45, 47, 61, 63 & 98 yesterday!
Tony. As I'm sure you're aware a single individual B7rle appears on the 98, 45, 47, 61, 63 every weekday on the 61/98 board.
What sort of running board is that? Confusing by the sounds of that!
No, not confusing. Its duty is part of the schools rota, so it does a 98 out of garage to Great Park, then special to Cofton Hackett, then a 47 in, 45 out, special to Holly Hill, then its on the Bristol Road late nights! Hence the single decker appearances every weekday.
Makes sense. It was Friday... ::)
To save all the Tom Joneses in this group going "It's not unusual...", how about calling November's thread "Noteworthy Workings"?
Quote from: Justin Tyme on October 26, 2013, 10:55:01 PM
To save all the Tom Joneses in this group going "It's not unusual...", how about calling November's thread "Noteworthy Workings"?
I do think the workings posted in here need refining slightly. A bit of common sense should be used.
A true unusual working is something like a Merc on a Hagley Road service, E200 on the Bristol Road, etc. Not things like Tridents on the 9, or older Enviro400s on the 51, etc.
But tbh different people have different opinions on what an unusual working is so as said it should be renamed as notable or rare workings?
Btw Matt do you know which sunday did a trident operated the 9 as i don't remember one appearing on a Sunday yet?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2013, 11:09:43 PM
But tbh different people have different opinions on what an unusual working is so as said it should be renamed as notable or rare workings?
Btw Matt do you know which sunday did a trident operated the 9 as i don't remember one appearing on a Sunday yet?
It was about 6 weeks ago, give me a minute will try and find which one it was
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 26, 2013, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2013, 11:09:43 PM
Btw Matt do you know which sunday did a trident operated the 9 as i don't remember one appearing on a Sunday yet?
It was about 6 weeks ago, give me a minute will try and find which one it was
Here you go; http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1975.msg55961#msg55961
"4195 is on the 9 this evening - It's the first one on there on a Sunday."
Thanks for that :) Must have missed out reading that post :)
Quote from: Sayeed_M on October 27, 2013, 12:54:58 AM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 26, 2013, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 26, 2013, 11:09:43 PM
Btw Matt do you know which sunday did a trident operated the 9 as i don't remember one appearing on a Sunday yet?
It was about 6 weeks ago, give me a minute will try and find which one it was
Here you go; http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=1975.msg55961#msg55961
"4195 is on the 9 this evening - It's the first one on there on a Sunday."
Thanks Sayeed - knew it was quite a while ago :)
4532 - 48 :o
PB 4731 on YW 50 this morning!
Quote from: J1987 on October 28, 2013, 09:44:51 AM
PB 4731 on YW 50 this morning!
Maybe why 4348 is now at Pensnett, possible transfer to Yardley Wood, before the new Sutton Lines Enviro400s arrive
Quote from: Justin Tyme on October 26, 2013, 10:55:01 PM
To save all the Tom Joneses in this group going "It's not unusual...", how about calling November's thread "Noteworthy Workings"?
Everyone has a different perspective on what they perceive to be rare, so you'd just get corrections been made, like you do now
824 on the 297
Didn't get the number, but thee was a B7RLE on the 56 to Kingshurst last night. First time I've seen one on that route.
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
4198 on X96
4809 on the 120
1774 on the 4
1775 on the 311
4233 on the 43
2090 on the 246
824 on the 297
4198 on the X96
Quote from: OH25 on October 28, 2013, 05:22:08 PM
4809 on the 120
1774 on the 4
1775 on the 311
4233 on the 43
2090 on the 246
824 on the 297
4198 on the X96
B7RLEs are on the 4 and 311/3 almost daily
B7RLEs are on the 246 daily
824 and 4198 already reported
4127/4769 on the 302
4736 on the 70A
4130-335
4736-70A
10-1433
29-1436
302-4769
Quote from: OH25 on October 28, 2013, 05:22:08 PM
4809 on the 120
1774 on the 4
1775 on the 311
4233 on the 43
2090 on the 246
824 on the 297
4198 on the X96
4809 was seen out of service heading towards Stourbridge this afternoon
4016 on the 255. Seen Heading out of Wolverhampton towards Penn Rd about 17:30
4057 42, spotted at Great Bridge at 19.00 and then noted at WB bus station heading private back to oak lane.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 28, 2013, 06:27:32 PM
Quote from: OH25 on October 28, 2013, 05:22:08 PM
4809 on the 120
1774 on the 4
1775 on the 311
4233 on the 43
2090 on the 246
824 on the 297
4198 on the X96
4809 was seen out of service heading towards Stourbridge this afternoon
4809 has been on the 9 since afternoon rush hour.
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
Quote from: clayderman on October 28, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
Does it have a Euro 5 engine? 4368?
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 28, 2013, 09:07:19 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 28, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
Does it have a Euro 5 engine? 4368?
Not sure, but my only reason it was unusual was because of the different display, which show the number and destination as a darker tone of orange.
Quote from: clayderman on October 28, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
They use both the 47's & 48's on the X51 I think :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 28, 2013, 09:11:29 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 28, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
They use both the 47's & 48's on the X51 I think :)
Yes, alongside the Geminis, both the leather seated 476*s and the normal seated 473* Enviro400s, along with un-branded 48** Enviro400s are all used on the X51. Tridents are also seen on there occasionally on an all day board
809 on the X64
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 28, 2013, 09:07:19 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 28, 2013, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 28, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
808 is out on an all day Pershore Road board
I saw this around 1500 near Carrs Lane on the 45!
There was quite a few, however i don't recall them...
4768 on X51, is that unusual? I don't think so anymore...
Also, another one for another topic, but i saw 4368 on the 24 (the bus with full colour display)
Does it have a Euro 5 engine? 4368?
No.
And
4905 - X64. I know I said its not really unusual as its expected to get anything on the afternoon peak board.
419* on 120 earlier today
Quote from: Andrew on October 28, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
419* on 120 earlier today
With 4193 on the 53/289 (Obviously a common working now) and 4198 on the X96 meaning atleast 2 Mercs and a B7RLE were on the 246 today
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 28, 2013, 09:59:29 PM
Quote from: Andrew on October 28, 2013, 09:36:03 PM
419* on 120 earlier today
With 4193 on the 53/289 (Obviously a common working now) and 4198 on the X96 meaning atleast 2 Mercs and a B7RLE were on the 246 today
Unless there were more Enviros on there than normal?
Didn't actually see any E400's on the 246 today
28.10.13 WN
5512 on the 79 (Late Board)
1438 and I think it was 4769 both on the 301
2080 on the 297
Quote from: 4006 on October 29, 2013, 01:39:37 AM
28.10.13 WN
5512 on the 79 (Late Board)
Came off a 59 as it was on there yesterday daytime
2125 seen on 97 to Birmingham a lea hall 1220
2094 on the 205 (1259 from Wall Heath)
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 29, 2013, 01:57:33 PM
2125 seen on 97 to Birmingham a lea hall 1220
Not very unusual. They appear on the 97 quite a bit
1903 - 7A - not seen a ominilink on the 7 for a while
I was on Broad Street last night and saw at least 3 B7RLE's on the 22/23, and one on the 126. Are they the evening allocation on the 22/23 now like they are on the 24? I don't stray to Broad Street that often so didn't know.
4012 on 529.
Is 4731 still perry Barr bus? It was on the 50 tonight
Unless all of them fromnPb now transferred over to yw
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 29, 2013, 05:10:42 PM
Is 4731 still perry Barr bus? It was on the 50 tonight
Unless all of them fromnPb now transferred over to yw
dont think so, 4727 was on the 905
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2013, 06:35:57 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 29, 2013, 05:10:42 PM
Is 4731 still perry Barr bus? It was on the 50 tonight
Unless all of them fromnPb now transferred over to yw
dont think so, 4727 was on the 905
If they are to transfer, which now looks likely, then they will not move to Yardley Wood until the new Sutton Lines vehicles are in service. Maybe Perry Barr could only spare 1 before the new deliveries are put into service
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 29, 2013, 01:57:33 PM
2125 seen on 97 to Birmingham a lea hall 1220
I thought it was 97A.
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 29, 2013, 05:10:42 PM
Is 4731 still perry Barr bus? It was on the 50 tonight
Unless all of them fromnPb now transferred over to yw
I saw this too! Unless this bus is on loan, until it is transferred to BC?
1660 4
Quote from: clayderman on October 29, 2013, 06:44:44 PM
Quote from: vinh1000 on October 29, 2013, 05:10:42 PM
Is 4731 still perry Barr bus? It was on the 50 tonight
Unless all of them fromnPb now transferred over to yw
I saw this too! Unless this bus is on loan, until it is transferred to BC?
It certainly wasn't on the 50 at 10 o clock when I travelled the entire route, and I didn't see it yesterday when I waited either. If so far it has only been used on peak 50s, it could be the case that it's running from BC on the board 50/99?
Was on the peak running boards again today and is definitely at Yardley Wood (dunno if its permanent or if any more are coming down), should have been back in the garage for 10:30 though so you may have missed it, was also out in the afternoon on the running board (26?) which includes a run on the 18 from Cotteridge to Yardley Wood before going onto the 50.
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
It might have gone back early if there was a defect I guess. I guess it could be the same as with the toothpaste omnilinks, "looking after them" until they go to their proper home, but I would like to think it's permanent!
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
one on there near enough everyday
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
one on there near enough everyday
Is there? News to me. Strange allocation.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Think that with mass Merc withdrawls now very imminent (1540/1 gone), they are seeing how B7RLES cope on the other regular Merc routes.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:09:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
one on there near enough everyday
Is there? News to me. Strange allocation.
Yes there is, not every day, but a B7RLE does make it onto the 97 regularly
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:09:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 29, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
one on there near enough everyday
Is there? News to me. Strange allocation.
I see one everytime Im in town so to me its common to me matt
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 29, 2013, 07:11:08 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Think that with mass Merc withdrawls now very imminent (1540/1 gone), they are seeing how B7RLES cope on the other regular Merc routes.
Oh no, rode 1540 on the 141 not so long back, if only the superior older Mercs had been fitted with a ramp! What a waste. Hope they're accepting offers on 1515 as it has to be saved...
569 on the 44 in West Brom today, running late.
Just remembered another, 673 on the 39 today
Quote from: JB93 on October 29, 2013, 03:19:38 PM
I was on Broad Street last night and saw at least 3 B7RLE's on the 22/23, and one on the 126. Are they the evening allocation on the 22/23 now like they are on the 24? I don't stray to Broad Street that often so didn't know.
If they are then that's a very new thing, never seen a B7RLE on the 22/23 in the evening before.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Tridents &/or spectras are on the 82 EVERYDAY :D
Quote from: domino.99 on October 29, 2013, 07:54:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Tridents &/or spectras are on the 82 EVERYDAY :D
Which one was on there yesterday?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
B7RLE's are usual on the 97 Matt there is usually one on there almost everyday :) but Great Spot with one on the 24 ;)
Quote from: Westy on October 29, 2013, 05:05:56 PM
4012 on 529.
Spectras are common on the 529 (at least 1 or 2 Mon-Sat)
4763 on the 8/89 today (Think Matt did report it). Saw on the Lichfield Rd in Wednesfield heading towards Wolverhampton about 16:35
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 29, 2013, 08:28:30 PM
Quote from: Westy on October 29, 2013, 05:05:56 PM
4012 on 529.
Spectras are common on the 529 (at least 1 or 2 Mon-Sat)
These days its very rare Im on a 529!
Rest of this week, I'll be on the 311/313 as me lift is away!
4012 was on a late 529 last night aswell
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:58:24 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on October 29, 2013, 07:54:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Tridents &/or spectras are on the 82 EVERYDAY :D
Which one was on there yesterday?
A trident didn't see the fleetnumber and a spectra today which again i didn't see the fleetnumber
Quote from: domino.99 on October 29, 2013, 10:31:28 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:58:24 PM
Quote from: domino.99 on October 29, 2013, 07:54:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
Tridents &/or spectras are on the 82 EVERYDAY :D
Which one was on there yesterday?
A trident didn't see the fleetnumber and a spectra today which again i didn't see the fleetnumber
No, there were no Spectras today, the 6 buses were 3 B6s, 2 Mercs and 1 Trident.
B7RLE - 22 (BC)
My dad's just seen a Trident (Y-reg) on the 141
638 - 81
Quote from: X94 on October 29, 2013, 11:31:30 PM
B7RLE - 22 (BC)
Not rare by any means, but very nice nonetheless! :)
2085 on the 297
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 29, 2013, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 29, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
4763 on 8/89
B7RLE on 97p all day
B7RLE on 24 all day
2094 on 205, actually quite rare to see anything other than a Merc on the 205.
1660 on 4
4595 on 82
B7RLE's are usual on the 97 Matt there is usually one on there almost everyday :) but Great Spot with one on the 24 ;)
2 on the 97 today
2130 on an all day 24 today, BC's B7RLEs are getting everywhere at the moment.
Quote from: Mike K on October 30, 2013, 02:55:39 PM
2130 on an all day 24 today, BC's B7RLEs are getting everywhere at the moment.
A lot on 58 yesterday! (possibly 2 or 3?)
Quote from: clayderman on October 30, 2013, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: Mike K on October 30, 2013, 02:55:39 PM
2130 on an all day 24 today, BC's B7RLEs are getting everywhere at the moment.
A lot on 58 yesterday! (possibly 2 or 3?)
B7RLE's are the usual allocation for the 58 :)
4780 > 33
Not sure if this counts!
677 on 301 all day board
639 on 59 all day board, came off a 28
2001 on 126
B5 (think 5510) on 126
547 on 70A, is that unusual?
4126 on 29
4331 on 302
1886 on 39
Also of interest but not that unusual, 4683 came off the X51 onto the 301 this afternoon. There's also been a Trident on the 22/23 all day. 4004 has been on the 529.
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 30, 2013, 08:02:47 PM
4780 > 33
Not sure if this counts!
That's a good spot Rob.
I saw a Gemini as well on there this afternoon, but that is not too unusual
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 30, 2013, 08:05:08 PM
677 on 301 all day board
639 on 59 all day board, came off a 28
2001 on 126
B5 (think 5510) on 126
547 on 70A, is that unusual?
4126 on 29
4331 on 302
1886 on 39
Also of interest but not that unusual, 4683 came off the X51 onto the 301 this afternoon. There's also been a Trident on the 22/23 all day. 4004 has been on the 529.
B6LEs are regular on the 70A.
Also, I would not call Tridents on the 29 unusual anymore, 4329 on there yesterday, and one on there most times I am in Walsall
Could have sworn all Ominicitys were on the 907 today.
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:26:55 PM
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Very good spot Nathan, B7RLEs usually work the lates, but an Enviro200 any time is unusual
Quote from: John on October 30, 2013, 08:34:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:26:55 PM
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Very good spot Nathan, B7RLEs usually work the lates, but an Enviro200 any time is unusual
It was on a 58 board today I think
Quote from: neale95 on October 30, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: John on October 30, 2013, 08:34:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:26:55 PM
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Very good spot Nathan, B7RLEs usually work the lates, but an Enviro200 any time is unusual
It was on a 58 board today I think
Whatever works on the 58 in the daytime goes onto the 957 of an evening :)
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 30, 2013, 08:41:08 PM
Quote from: neale95 on October 30, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: John on October 30, 2013, 08:34:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:26:55 PM
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Very good spot Nathan, B7RLEs usually work the lates, but an Enviro200 any time is unusual
It was on a 58 board today I think
Whatever works on the 58 in the daytime goes onto the 957 of an evening :)
Thats what I was getting at ::) I think it replaced another bus as it came into solihull 'NOT IN SERVICE' this morning/midday I think
Quote from: neale95 on October 30, 2013, 08:44:38 PM
Quote from: Rob4367 on October 30, 2013, 08:41:08 PM
Quote from: neale95 on October 30, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: John on October 30, 2013, 08:34:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:26:55 PM
Is 808 on the 957 unusual
Very good spot Nathan, B7RLEs usually work the lates, but an Enviro200 any time is unusual
It was on a 58 board today I think
Whatever works on the 58 in the daytime goes onto the 957 of an evening :)
Thats what I was getting at ::) I think it replaced another bus as it came into solihull 'NOT IN SERVICE' this morning/midday I think
It came out of Garage about 10:30 it followed my 60 for a short distance between Deritend and Bordesley Circus :) I wondered where it was going now I know ;)
I thought it was a b7 then looked again an noticed it was a E200 which I've never seen on there, I shall upload the photo when I get home.
Not sure if 4907 was on the X64 or 98, it came onto Corporation Street displaying NOT IN SERVICE with passengers still on ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:57:03 PM
Not sure if 4907 was on the X64 or 98, it came onto Corporation Street displaying NOT IN SERVICE with passengers still on ?
Possible, it could have been on the double decker extra working. The first departure on the X64 from Town is around 4.15pm.
Someone reported another Enviro400 on there this week or last week. I don't know what time the decker comes off though
Spectras are common on the 529 matt
639 on WN 59 (All day board)
4766 on WA 8/89
677 on an all day 301
Quote from: John on October 30, 2013, 09:01:58 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:57:03 PM
Not sure if 4907 was on the X64 or 98, it came onto Corporation Street displaying NOT IN SERVICE with passengers still on ?
Possible, it could have been on the double decker extra working. The first departure on the X64 from Town is around 4.15pm.
Someone reported another Enviro400 on there this week or last week. I don't know what time the decker comes off though
Possibly around 6:30/6:45 as thats the time I seen it may be wrong
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 30, 2013, 09:03:51 PM
4766 on WA 8/89
Doesnt seem that unusual anymore really.
808;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90949252@N04/10581077794/
not the best quality
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 30, 2013, 08:57:03 PM
Not sure if 4907 was on the X64 or 98, it came onto Corporation Street displaying NOT IN SERVICE with passengers still on ?
Unlikely to have been the 98, still not suitable for double decks due to tree issues.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 30, 2013, 09:03:51 PM
Spectras are common on the 529 matt
639 on WN 59 (All day board)
4766 on WA 8/89
677 on an all day 301
Nathan, if you read my post properly, I said it wasn't unusual, I was posting it in case anyone was interested. The two in bold have already been posted as well.
Are any of the following unusual (all sighted late evening),
1911 on the 3
820 on the 5
4681 on the 6
1845 on the 67
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 30, 2013, 11:43:56 PM
Are any of the following unusual (all sighted late evening),
1911 on the 3
820 on the 5
4681 on the 6
1845 on the 67
I think Enviro200s are normal on the 5 evening services instead of Presidents, the rest are good spots
4126 is on the 997 this morning, may be a peak time extra or on all day
there's a merc on the 80
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 30, 2013, 09:03:51 PM
Spectras are common on the 529 matt
639 on WN 59 (All day board)
4766 on WA 8/89
677 on an all day 301
Are you sure 677 on 301 all day. 677 lives on 335 then
301/302 after 1600 to midnight
4331 was also on 301
Well looking at the running board it was on all day although i did think it came off the 335/6 initially
1660,1674 and 2011 on WN 59 today (1674 replaced a failed Spectra)
Quote from: lynx1103 on October 31, 2013, 10:10:46 AM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 30, 2013, 09:03:51 PM
Spectras are common on the 529 matt
639 on WN 59 (All day board)
4766 on WA 8/89
677 on an all day 301
Are you sure 677 on 301 all day. 677 lives on 335 then
301/302 after 1600 to midnight
4331 was also on 301
I was just going by what Nathan told me, that it was on an all day board
E200 801 seen at marston green 0920 working 14 to Birmingham via chelmsey wood
2097 on 222
Also a B7 on 243/4, can't remember which
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 31, 2013, 12:24:47 PM
E200 801 seen at marston green 0920 working 14 to Birmingham via chelmsey wood
That's the first time I've seen an E200 be reported on the 14, except those early morning short workings to Tile Cross.
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
Sorry didn't see your post :) I just posted all the thing i wrote down in one go and i never looked at my unread posts :)
Did seem a little early for the B7RLE journeys as it was about 13:50-13:55 and i think it came off another journey so was already on before i saw it
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I saw it on the 3 yesterday morning also.
This evening, I saw 4745 on the 6 in Sparkbrook heading out of city, not that unusual anymore, but noted it looked much needed, as it was totally packed! :D
4746 was also arriving in Acocks Green on the 3 just as I got to my house just now.
Guess the extra Enviro400s arriving at Yardley Wood mean we might see more of them on other services now.
48** - PB67
I think it was 4856, as it does do 'strange appearances' on obscure routes. I don't really think a E400 on the 67 is rare, but, i don't really see one, especially on the newer ones!
There was a trident (418*) on the 22 in Bartley Green few days ago. Not highley unusual but i just remembered i saw it
Also a 453* Gemini (I'm useless with fleetnumbers today but i did spot it from a distance) (Aboard 4585 on the 126) on the 42 today
Also an Omnilink (Ex Coventry) (Once again never wrote down fleetnumber) on the 67 this afternoon. Don't really pay attention to the 67 so i am unsure how common/unusual it is so if someone could tell me that would be great :)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 06:28:57 PM
Also an Omnilink (Ex Coventry) (Once again never wrote down fleetnumber) on the 67 this afternoon. Don't really pay attention to the 67 so i am unsure how common/unusual it is so if someone could tell me that would be great :)
I remember seeing 1845 on there last night
Quote from: clayderman on October 31, 2013, 06:23:55 PM
48** - PB67
I think it was 4856, as it does do 'strange appearances' on obscure routes. I don't really think a E400 on the 67 is rare, but, i don't really see one, especially on the newer ones!
The un-branded 48**s are usually on the Sutton Lines when not on the 33, one or two on there most days, for the time being. It is unusual to see one of these Enviro400s on the 67, usually a 47** when one is on the 67, but with the 47**s leaving Perry Barr, not for much longer
Quote from: JB93 on October 31, 2013, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 31, 2013, 12:24:47 PM
E200 801 seen at marston green 0920 working 14 to Birmingham via chelmsey wood
That's the first time I've seen an E200 be reported on the 14, except those early morning short workings to Tile Cross.
It's happened before as I was on that working a while ago unbranded one
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on October 31, 2013, 12:24:47 PM
E200 801 seen at marston green 0920 working 14 to Birmingham via chelmsey wood
This was on X64 at 4.15 by New St Station
Thinking about it 677 probably came off the 335/6 onto a 301 like usual
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 07:33:17 PM
Thinking about it 677 probably came off the 335/6 onto a 301 like usual
Yes, as I said before the running board would look larger because it includes all 335/336 trips, as well as the 301 trips.
Quote from: John on October 31, 2013, 06:31:01 PM
Quote from: clayderman on October 31, 2013, 06:23:55 PM
48** - PB67
I think it was 4856, as it does do 'strange appearances' on obscure routes. I don't really think a E400 on the 67 is rare, but, i don't really see one, especially on the newer ones!
The un-branded 48**s are usually on the Sutton Lines when not on the 33, one or two on there most days, for the time being. It is unusual to see one of these Enviro400s on the 67, usually a 47** when one is on the 67, but with the 47**s leaving Perry Barr, not for much longer
I'm gonna miss the 47** at PB. :(
Would the original few be repainted from their toothpaste livery? It'll look good for a change, but i surely would miss them once they're in service on 45/47. BTW, by original, i mean buses such as 4718 - 4129
They won't go into service on the 45/7! They are going to YW with Tridents from Yardley Wood going to Pensnett.
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 06:28:57 PM
Also an Omnilink (Ex Coventry) (Once again never wrote down fleetnumber) on the 67 this afternoon. Don't really pay attention to the 67 so i am unsure how common/unusual it is so if someone could tell me that would be great :)
67 usually bendis and geminis, but PB generally throw anything going at it, even seen the omnicities and b10s before the emissions rule. Not entirely sure I'd class any sighting on the 67 as unusual to be honest
Tuesday 29th
E400 and B10L on 301
B10L on 302
4681 - 997
4683 - 29
1662 - all night WN6
Wednesday
638 - all night WN2
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 09:03:49 PM
They won't go into service on the 45/7! They are going to YW with Tridents from Yardley Wood going to Pensnett.
They are for the 35 at YW.
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2013, 05:42:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
I'm sure LS would know (hint hint...)
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2013, 05:42:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
I'm sure LS would know (hint hint...)
Lol, hint taken.
Its about 1400hrs from City until end of Bristol Road service.
There was a Gemini on the 33
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 31, 2013, 11:24:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2013, 05:42:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
I'm sure LS would know (hint hint...)
Lol, hint taken.
Its about 1400hrs from City until end of Bristol Road service.
Is that starting BR service at 1400, or starting on the PR?
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 11:33:33 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 31, 2013, 11:24:52 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 31, 2013, 05:42:40 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 31, 2013, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on October 31, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
I'm sure LS would know (hint hint...)
Lol, hint taken.
Its about 1400hrs from City until end of Bristol Road service.
Is that starting BR service at 1400, or starting on the PR?
Sorry, I should've clarified, its out of garage about 1350 to go on the Pershore at around 1400, then onto the Bristol at I think 1800-ish... not forgetting a 98 thrown in there somewhere
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 31, 2013, 11:39:01 PM
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2097 on the 222
1919 on YW 3
214* on BC 45/7 (Appeared to be on all day as i saw about 13:55 in Moor St
2130 on the 24 (Again in the daytime)
I already reported 2097 on the 222. Also isn't that the B7RLE that does the 45/47 then goes onto the 61/63? B7RLEs do also seem to be appearing more frequently on the 24.
I think someone said it was around 14:30 ? till late may be wrong though
I'm sure LS would know (hint hint...)
Lol, hint taken.
Its about 1400hrs from City until end of Bristol Road service.
Is that starting BR service at 1400, or starting on the PR?
Sorry, I should've clarified, its out of garage about 1350 to go on the Pershore at around 1400, then onto the Bristol at I think 1800-ish... not forgetting a 98 thrown in there somewhere
Thanks LS! Nath, looks likely that you saw the B7 just entering service on the Pershore Road.
Quote from: Ashley on October 31, 2013, 09:25:31 PM
Tuesday 29th
1662 - all night WN6
this was replaced by a b7, 2076 i think by 8 ish. it was definately a branded one anyhow. i was waiting for the bus for ages - 2075 went towards wobaston, just after 7, but never came back! the driver of 1662 came back with 2076. a crowd of people ranting at waiting ages, but that turned to disbelief when the driver explained 2075 was unable to carry on as windows had been smashed.
Doesnt sound like much fun but thanks for the info mranon
Thanks LS and Matt :) Did have a feeling it was that board bit seemed a bit early so thanks for the info :)
One I hadn't recorded on the day:
A trident on both 900 & 957, no fleet number ::) Clumsy me!
Could these have possibly been taken of the 24?
(Also, I do not know what date it was)
Quote from: clayderman on November 01, 2013, 07:47:14 AM
One I hadn't recorded on the day:
A trident on both 900 & 957, no fleet number ::) Clumsy me!
Could these have possibly been taken of the 24?
(Also, I do not know what date it was)
Tridents do still regually appear on the 900/957 with E400's regually going onto the 59/60