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Title: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: jnl1984 on July 31, 2014, 07:49:20 PM
After 5515 was on the 29 on Monday i was wondering if double deckers could be more of a common sight on the route? does anyone know?
Title: Re: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: Trident 4609 on July 31, 2014, 09:46:30 PM
Quote from: jnl1984 on July 31, 2014, 07:49:20 PM
After 5515 was on the 29 on Monday i was wondering if double deckers could be more of a common sight on the route? does anyone know?

Bloody hell that's rare! (Well apart from the late night Sundays when the 23:35 supposedly comes off a 22/3).

Was that posted in the noteworthy workings thread at all? Don't seem to recall it being posted?
There was an E400 (490*) that was posted as doing a trip on the route a week or two back
Title: Re: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: Stuharris 6360 on July 31, 2014, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Nathan on July 31, 2014, 09:46:30 PM
Quote from: jnl1984 on July 31, 2014, 07:49:20 PM
After 5515 was on the 29 on Monday i was wondering if double deckers could be more of a common sight on the route? does anyone know?

Bloody hell that's rare! (Well apart from the late night Sundays when the 23:35 supposedly comes off a 22/3).

Was that posted in the noteworthy workings thread at all? Don't seem to recall it being posted?
There was an E400 (490*) that was posted as doing a trip on the route a week or two back

Is there any reason why deckers can't be used, or is it just the route doesn't need deckers?
Title: Re: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: Kevin on July 31, 2014, 09:58:30 PM
Well, they used to be used before the route changed between Weoley Castle and Northfield. Can't imagine anywhere along Swarthmore Road where it'd be a problem
Title: Re: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: trident4370 on July 31, 2014, 10:15:44 PM
Spectras in particular used to be a common sight on the 29 back in the day
Title: Re: Double deckers on the 29
Post by: jnl1984 on July 31, 2014, 10:42:23 PM
I did'nt post as this was the first chance i've had to log on and upload.
I would love to see d/d's back on the route, they are needed at times..