Is this thread becoming pointless?
With the new rules which mean that you can only report the working, but can't discuss it, wouldn't it be easier to put these workings in the garage thread to which they apply and they can be discussed there!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on December 30, 2014, 02:23:55 PM
Is this thread becoming pointless?
With the new rules which mean that you can only report the working, but can't discuss it, wouldn't it be easier to put these workings in the garage thread to which they apply and they can be discussed there!
I think some people just post what they see based on their own knowledge. If there was a list of bus routes, with the usual type(s) of bus allocated to them, then people could refer to that before posting their own observations. In theory, the resulting thread should end up being a lot shorter! ;)
As it happens, I've created a document on Google Docs, which anyone can view and edit here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/162Cm_RG7_yomLkV_m7WBwHlsMI77R0-CpoJz3FdTjSM/edit?usp=sharing
It's what it says on the tin; a list of NXWM bus routes, sorted by garage then by route number, with the usual allocation listed, and other allocations also.
Obviously my knowledge is limited, so there are a few gaps, where I simply don't know the latest vehicle allocations, so I need others help. The spreadsheet is editable, but please don't go crazy with it. Also, it's based on a list of routes I have that is out-dated, so there will be errors and omissions, please feel free to correct where appropriate.
Bus spotting is not a competition; I don't do it myself, of course. But when it comes to genuinely noteworthy workings, I suppose because of where I live and travel regularly, I really don't see very many. If I go to a strange area I don't normally visit, everything looks noteworthy to me! (But I keep it to myself lol)
Filled a few more PE ones in for you
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on December 30, 2014, 10:48:24 PM
Filled a few more PE ones in for you
ALSO Filled some more PE ones in for you
Stu, do you mind us using that for an official noteworthy working reference sheet?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 30, 2014, 11:28:18 PM
Stu, do you mind us using that for an official noteworthy working reference sheet?
No problem at all, that was hopefully going to be the idea!
Thanks for all the contributions, much appreciated! I'll tidy it up a bit later today, so it's more consistent.
Stu, I have found a couple of routes and destinations that are outdated. 934 does not go to ASDA Queslett any more, it goes to Walsall. There is no longer 934A. Add 936 to Brownhills.
A good Google spreadsheet. Well done.
Quote from: Stu on December 31, 2014, 07:36:37 AM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on December 30, 2014, 11:28:18 PM
Stu, do you mind us using that for an official noteworthy working reference sheet?
No problem at all, that was hopefully going to be the idea!
Thanks for all the contributions, much appreciated! I'll tidy it up a bit later today, so it's more consistent.
I've updated the Perry Barr allocations, and also changed the 638 to the 38, deleted 651, and updated City Centre terminus locations for some. Just hope it has saved!
Don't Pensnett have a duty on the 714?
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 31, 2014, 03:50:39 PM
Don't Pensnett have a duty on the 714?
They do. Often operated by an E400 or occasionally a Trident.
Quote from: John on December 31, 2014, 03:26:12 PM
I've updated the Perry Barr allocations, and also changed the 638 to the 38, deleted 651, and updated City Centre terminus locations for some. Just hope it has saved!
Wasn't sure about the 651 as it is still listed as a current route on the NXBus website!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far, only a few gaps left to fill!
Can I just make one request please? When filling in vehicle allocations, can people be a little more specific than 'Volvo B7TL' as that just refers to a bus chassis, and in the case of West Brom garage that could either be 'Plaxton President B7TL', 'ALX400 B7TL', or 'Wright Gemini B7TL'.
(To be honest, I thought the WB48 was still mainly Mercedes O405N operated)
Likewise for 'Volvo B7RLE' as NXWM operate two types, though I know only Walsall have the earlier 'Wright Eclipse Urban B7RLE', with the remaining garages having the later 'Wright Eclipse 2 B7RLE'.
Also, please just try and put one vehicle type in the 'Usual allocation' column; if a route commonly uses several vehicle types (eg AG 1), pick the most usual one to go in that column, then list the other types in the 'Other Allocation column'.
Otherwise, great work folks!
Is that spread sheet printable
Quote from: Tara4352 on December 31, 2014, 04:54:49 PM
Is that spread sheet printable
Yes, click on the Printer icon, or press Ctrl+P to print.
Edited some of the Walsall routes, as allocations wise, some can be a bit confusing, and removed WB41 as that's now a Diamond route :)
Folks, please keep the spreadsheet in its current format, otherwise it starts becoming useless and containing irrelevant or extraneous information.
-No need to colour in backgrounds, it just becomes hard to read
-Branded - this is irrelevant to the purpose of the sheet, an Enviro400 is an Enviro400 whether branded or not
-PVR - this is irrelevant to the purpose of the sheet also (have been asked about this)
Thanks all!
I think the 24 you could put both the hybrid and e400, as yes I understand it should be designated e400, but hybrids are a daily occurence on there
Quote from: Trident 4194 on January 01, 2015, 04:44:13 PM
I think the 24 you could put both the hybrid and e400, as yes I understand it should be designated e400, but hybrids are a daily occurence on there
Both are already in there.
I would have put in WN's official allocations but my phone won't allow me to scroll down or edit the list! ::)
Quote from: Matt on January 02, 2015, 07:20:18 PM
Quote from: Nathan on January 02, 2015, 07:18:00 PM
I would have put in WN's official allocations but my phone won't allow me to scroll down or edit the list! ::)
They have already been done, except some of the school routes
710, 712, 751, 762, 763, 784 & 785 are blank
Cheers :) I can't scroll down on my phone to look so i will have to have a look on the computer on Monday
I've added another page to the sheet, listing the routes for the Coventry area, for the benefit of our friends in Coventry. All blank at the moment though, as I have no idea of the allocations there now, but I'm sure one or two of the Coventry locals can help out!
I don't consider Spectra on the 711 and 713 usual; therefore I have removed it from the spreadsheet.