Paint: 762; 763; 1793; 1817; 1831; 2102; 6110; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2020; 2083; 2127; 4417; 5505; 5513
EYMS 5404; 5410
Graysons: 829; 4482; 4615; 4890; 5507; 7025
Plaxtons, Anston: 4844
YW: 6706
PB: 2121; 2146
MS: 4571
WB: 6746
WN: 6905
WA(for service): 809
Quote from: Tony on February 11, 2022, 01:53:46 PM
Paint: 762; 763; 1793; 1817; 1831; 2102; 6110; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2020; 2083; 2127; 4417; 5505; 5513
EYMS 5404; 5410
Graysons: 829; 4482; 4615; 4890; 5507; 7025
Plaxtons, Anston: 4844
YW: 6706
PB: 2121; 2146
MS: 4571
WB: 6746
WN: 6905
WA(for service): 809
2102? Is it bi=eing put back into crimson?
Quote from: Wumpty on February 11, 2022, 02:43:53 PM
2102? Is it bi=eing put back into crimson?
Believe its having a touch up
4770 parked up beside 2146 in Perry Barr.. wondered whether I walked into the right garage this morning 😂
Paint: 762; 1793; 1817; 1831; 2102; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2020; 2081; 5505; 5513
EYMS 5404; 5410
Graysons: 865, 4492, 4618, 4630, 4720, 4890, 5507, 7030
Plaxtons, Anston: 2205, 4844
Keltruck: 7024
Powertrain: 2001
YW: 6706
PB: 2146; 4770
MS: 4571
WB: 6746
WN: 6905
WN loan: 6110; 6112
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2020 still in residence, now joined by 2113.
2152 has joined the two Coventry visitors here at Perry Barr
I'm wondering whether we're going to see the start of some blue to red repaints. Presumably a lot of changes are due to reduced vehicle requirements to match Covid rule changes etc?
Quote from: CL on March 08, 2022, 05:25:06 PM
2152 has joined the two Coventry visitors here at Perry Barr
2152 was involved in some sort of incident (https://bustimes.org/vehicles/178988?date=2022-02-26#journeys/225536184) at Walsgrave Road/Forum roundabout on 26th Feb, but unsure exactly what.
Observations from this morning at Hartshorne Volvo, Pensnett:
215/271/273/4824 coaches
2020
5509
Quote from: Wumpty on March 16, 2022, 07:35:40 AM
Observations from this morning at Hartshorne Volvo, Pensnett:
215/271/273/4824 coaches
2020
5509
I've just dropped 1784 there as well, just about to take 1766 to Walsall for a coat of green paint
Paint: 875; 1805; 1827; 1831; 2146; 6861; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 1784; 2089; 2121; 5504; 5509
EYMS 5410
Graysons: 850, 1910, 2167, 4810, 4896
Plaxtons, Anston: 2210, 6896
Powertrain: 4806, 4829, 6114
Trailways: 4737
PB: 2152; 4770
WA: 4925
WB: 6746
WN: 4928; 6106; 6905; 6915
Quote from: Tony on March 21, 2022, 11:33:16 AM
Paint: 875
What livery is this going in or is it just accident damage
Notable at Hartshorne Volvo - Pensnett, as of this morning:
National Express West Midlands
1783 (Driver Trainer)
5504
The Green Bus
365 R365LGH
Stagecoach Western Buses
50410 YX69LCC (Megabus Caledonian Crusier)
4431 is currently parked up with PN's active fleet
Quote from: BNH2004 on March 21, 2022, 12:54:13 PMWhat livery is this going in or is it just accident damage
Take it Tony that 4453 is withdrawn or soon will be ?
Quote from: andyh on April 06, 2022, 07:10:37 PMTake it Tony that 4453 is withdrawn or soon will be ?
Every double deck in Coventry is being replaced in the next 12 months
Quote from: Tony on April 06, 2022, 07:24:24 PMEvery double deck in Coventry is being replaced in the next 12 months
Will this include:-
a) The Platinums
b) The existing electrics?
Quote from: don on April 06, 2022, 07:56:23 PMWill this include:-
a) The Platinums
b) The existing electrics?
a) yes they are not electric
b) no
Thanks Tony. Not sure if you are able to say, but will the B7s also be replaced in the next 12 months by the 130 electric double deckers?
I'm also presuming the X1 will need to be electrics.
The only reason I asked about the Platinums was the route distance and whether electrics would be acceptable - from your reply, I'm presuming the answer is yes!
Quote from: don on April 06, 2022, 10:07:09 PMThanks Tony. Not sure if you are able to say, but will the B7s also be replaced in the next 12 months by the 130 electric double deckers?
I'm also presuming the X1 will need to be electrics.
The only reason I asked about the Platinums was the route distance and whether electrics would be acceptable - from your reply, I'm presuming the answer is yes!
im thinking of making the 4/4A a platinum route using the ex 11/12A e400mmcs. Its just my opinion before someone starts on me
4/4A need platinums and E200mmcs maybe used on single deck routes slowly replacing older single deckers for example omnilinks when their time comes to go.
Quote from: bbs on April 06, 2022, 11:48:45 PMim thinking of making the 4/4A a platinum route using the ex 11/12A e400mmcs. Its just my opinion before someone starts on me
4/4A need platinums and E200mmcs maybe used on single deck routes slowly replacing older single deckers for example omnilinks when their time comes to go.
Do those E200MMCs have stop start? I remember seeing a video of one which looked to have stop start (although the video was published a few years ago now), but when I've been on one, the engine stays on.
Quote from: mesub on April 07, 2022, 08:32:20 PMDo those E200MMCs have stop start? I remember seeing a video of one which looked to have stop start (although the video was published a few years ago now), but when I've been on one, the engine stays on.
Wasnt it just 2201 and 2202 that had that feature? Or did I misremember that?
Quote from: Gareth on April 07, 2022, 08:53:15 PMWasnt it just 2201 and 2202 that had that feature? Or did I misremember that?
2203 and 2204.
Quote from: mesub on April 08, 2022, 07:58:05 PMDo they still have it now?
they used to do it back when the 37 existed. They still have a green sticker inside them next to the CCTV screen saying stop and start saving emissions etc. I think 2205 also has it i dont remember
Paint: 871; 1805; 1818; 1827; 2143; 4770; 6746; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2101; 5508
EYMS 5406
Graysons: 844; 2074; 4470; 4731; 4810
Plaxtons, Anston: 2210, 6896
Cummins, Darlington: 6103
PB: 2152
WA: 6106
WN: 4761; 6905
Paint: 871; 1805; 1818; 1829; 2143; 2144; 2145; 3035; 3997; 119L
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 5507; 5510
EYMS: 5406
Graysons: 1907; 2024; 4667; 4731; 4897
Keltruck, West Bromwich: 1887
Powertrain, Willenhall 4622
Plaxton, Anston: 2231; 6896
PB: 2152
WA: 6106
WB: 4479
WN: 730; 6905; 6908
WN (on loan for service) 4760
Paint: 871, 1815, 1826, 1829, 2143, 2145, 2211, 4494, 119L, 3035, 3997
Graysons: 2147, 4466, 4691, 4737, 5402
Hartshornes: 5506; 5507
Plaxtons: 6812; 6896
EYMS: 5408
Cummins, darlington: 6103
WB: 4482
WN: 6905
PN: 2068
WA: 6106
WA (for service) 2082; 2086
Are any of the buses in paint going into the new dual grey scheme? Has the paint booth be fixed to paint the deckers again?
QuoteAre any of the buses in paint going into the new dual grey scheme? Has the paint booth be fixed to paint the deckers again?
On that list - only 871
874 has replaced it in paint which is the only other one.
The deckers are there for touch up after RTC repairs
Quote from: Tony on May 13, 2022, 08:28:30 PMOn that list - only 871
874 has replaced it in paint which is the only other one.
The deckers are there for touch up after RTC repairs
For sure 871 couldn't claim to have the 'wow' factor appearing in its 'new' livery. Going to take more than a vertical blue stripe to be able to make that claim.
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]Paint: 874, 1815, 1826, 1829, 2143, 2145, 6129, 119L, 3035, 3997[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]Graysons: 1825; 4473; 4691; 4891; 5402[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]Hartshornes: 5506; 5507; 5515[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]Plaxtons: 6812; 6896[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]EYMS: 5408[/font]
Powertrain: 6727
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]WB: 4482[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]WN: 4608; 6905[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]PN: 2085[/font]
[font="Open Sans", sans-serif]WA: 6106[/font]
EYMS, Scarborough: 5408
Harshornes, pensnett: 2070, 4695, 5507, 5513
Graysons: 875; 1834; 2170; 4491; 4609; 5402; 5409
Plaxtons, Anston: 6812; 6896
Powertrain Willenhall: 829
Paint: 874; 1812; 1816; 1828; 2001; 2206; 6106; 119L; 3035; 3997
Perry Barr: 4531; 4659
Pensnett: 4608
Wolverhampton: 6905
Is 2206 being repainted into two tone grey/red stripe livery?
QuoteIs 2206 being repainted into two tone grey/red stripe livery?
Yes, along with 2001 (&2002 that arrived last night)
Are they having a refurb inside or is just exterior?
AG E200's are a state outside, and inside for some.
When have you known an NXWM bus get a new livery without getting an interior retrim
Quote from: Tony on June 08, 2022, 05:13:41 PMWhen have you known an NXWM bus get a new livery without getting an interior retrim
So the B7's are too? Don't exactly think their seats would be as worn out as the MMC's.
Quite a lot actually, plenty of Tridents that got repainted into red/white back in late 2014/early 2015 never got one at all and still had their original interiors. The likes of 4370, 4550 and 4588 still have their original seats as well a nice mix/match of other moquette.
Is there any hope E400 repaints may start again anytime soon?
so, not for 8 years.
Of course E400 repaints will start as soon as the new booth is fitted at Walsall. It will also be able to tajke 15m coaches.
Quote from: Tony on June 08, 2022, 05:32:31 PMso, not for 8 years.
Of course E400 repaints will start as soon as the new booth is fitted at Walsall. It will also be able to tajke 15m coaches.
Any idea when Walsall will have the new booth?
Tony, I've probably missed a post somewhere but what's the position regarding the 'new' grey livery with red/blue stripe that's being talked about on here? Are all repaints coming out of Walsall in that livery or only certain vehicles? Is the 'platinum' livery being abandoned and all vehicles will appear in grey in future?
Quote from: Tony on June 08, 2022, 05:13:41 PMWhen have you known an NXWM bus get a new livery without getting an interior retrim
The tridents from original low floor livery to red/white livery, some did yes but not all. Also the E400 hybrids based at pl. They got crimsoned but have retained their hybrid green moquette
QuoteThe tridents from original low floor livery to red/white livery, some did yes but not all. Also the E400 hybrids based at pl. They got crimsoned but have retained their hybrid green moquette
The hybrids had a full retrim, just in original style to match the interiors
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2022, 02:48:29 PMThe hybrids had a full retrim, just in original style to match the interiors
Really? Cause some WN ones I've had lately look worn out as anything.
5427 I had on the 79 was vile downstairs at the back, the whole emergency exit door and the back walls of the bus were stained a lightish brown, making the green colour look like sick.
QuoteReally? Cause some WN ones I've had lately look worn out as anything.
5427 I had on the 79 was vile downstairs at the back, the whole emergency exit door and the back walls of the bus were stained a lightish brown, making the green colour look like si
5427 was refurbished in Dundee in 2018 and was immaculate inside when it came south
All grey livery. Anyone?
Quote from: Tony on June 09, 2022, 04:26:59 PM5427 was refurbished in Dundee in 2018 and was immaculate inside when it came south
Well it looked dreadful when I had it the other day.
Quote from: Jack on June 09, 2022, 03:59:50 PMReally? Cause some WN ones I've had lately look worn out as anything.
5427 I had on the 79 was vile downstairs at the back, the whole emergency exit door and the back walls of the bus were stained a lightish brown, making the green colour look like sick.
@Jack I have made the team aware and at the very least get it deep cleaned. Any poor trim can be replaced if necessary.
QuoteWell it looked dreadful when I had it the other day.
Well a lot can happen in 4 years can't it.
Someone else was critisising WN putting B7RLEs in again after 5 years
Quote from: BN on June 09, 2022, 07:25:42 PM@Jack I have made the team aware and at the very least get it deep cleaned. Any poor trim can be replaced if necessary.
Good to hear, it wasn't the most nicest thing as the others were showing wear and tear but that one was a real mess.
Quote from: RW on June 09, 2022, 07:26:58 AMTony, I've probably missed a post somewhere but what's the position regarding the 'new' grey livery with red/blue stripe that's being talked about on here? Are all repaints coming out of Walsall in that livery or only certain vehicles? Is the 'platinum' livery being abandoned and all vehicles will appear in grey in future?
Is this subject covered by the Official Secrets Act for some reason or does no one know what the position is regarding repaints?
Quote from: RW on June 10, 2022, 08:12:47 AMIs this subject covered by the Official Secrets Act for some reason or does no one know what the position is regarding repaints?
Ok I admit defeat. I've never known a previous occassion when a 'new' bus livery, even if it is a trial livery, has been seen in public but no one appears to know anything about it or is reluctant to talk about it. Presumably time will shed some light on the subject one way or the other.
QuoteOk I admit defeat. I've never known a previous occassion when a 'new' bus livery, even if it is a trial livery, has been seen in public but no one appears to know anything about it or is reluctant to talk about it. Presumably time will shed some light on the subject one way or the other.
Not sure what the problem is, I post every couple of weeks what is in paint
Quote from: Tony on June 14, 2022, 09:26:28 AMNot sure what the problem is, I post every couple of weeks what is in paint
And it is welcome information. I'm trying to understand whether a new livery is being applied along the lines of a recent photo of a vehicle in an all grey livery with a blue stripe or was that a one off for some reason?
Quote from: Tony on June 14, 2022, 09:26:28 AMNot sure what the problem is, I post every couple of weeks what is in paint
Will the new electrics for Coventry carry this livery? Or is it just diesel vehicle repaints that will carry it?
Quote from: 2206 on June 14, 2022, 12:39:18 PMWill the new electrics for Coventry carry this livery? Or is it just diesel vehicle repaints that will carry it?
Tony has already said they will.
I think we can deduce so far:-
1) E200s being repainted for Coventry will carry it - presumably these will be staying in Coventry for a while after all the electrics arrive - and if they are to be cascaded subsequently, repaint will simply be a new stripe
2) B7RLEs for Wolverhampton being repainted currently will carry it (but with red stripe) (2001,2002)
3) 2206 currently in for repaint will carry it (with red stripe)
4) Omnilinks continue to be repainted in crimson.
I'm presuming there's some reason why the new livery can't be 'announced' on here - probably some official launch (possibly of the new electric fleet at Coventry).
Is it possible those vehicles being repainted might be candidates for retro fitting as electric vehicles? Just a guess.
Quote from: don on June 14, 2022, 12:47:01 PMTony has already said they will.
I think we can deduce so far:-
1) E200s being repainted for Coventry will carry it - presumably these will be staying in Coventry for a while after all the electrics arrive - and if they are to be cascaded subsequently, repaint will simply be a new stripe
2) B7RLEs for Wolverhampton being repainted currently will carry it (but with red stripe) (2001,2002)
3) 2206 currently in for repaint will carry it (with red stripe)
4) Omnilinks continue to be repainted in crimson.
I'm presuming there's some reason why the new livery can't be 'announced' on here - probably some official launch (possibly of the new electric fleet at Coventry).
Is it possible those vehicles being repainted might be candidates for retro fitting as electric vehicles? Just a guess.
Thanks.
So no more new vehicles in the existing platinum spec livery then.
Vehicles going grey are those likely to still be in use in 2025. New buses will be in a slight variation of this livery
Thanks all.
6938 has been in Wolverhampton garage for a week anybody know why thanks
Quote6938 has been in Wolverhampton garage for a week anybody know why thanks
RTC repairs
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2022, 06:39:08 PMRTC repairs
Oh okay thanks do you know where 6969 is it hasnt been in service for over 2 weeks
Thanks
So have about 50 other buses. I haven't got time to help with each one individually. It is off the road in its home garage like all others that I don't put on here when I do the list.
Graysons - 1745; 1912; 4489; 5412
Hartshornes - 2203; 4695; 5505; 5513
Plaxtons - 6896
EYMS - 5408
Paint - 874; 1812; 1816; 1820; 2002; 2003; 2229 (+heritage fleet)
PB - 1798
WN - 4752
874 - SN15 LCY has come out of paint and is now in service. Now 840 - SN64 ODS has gone up to Walsall for repaint
1812 has now gone back to AG painted, 2231 has replaced it at Walsall
Paint: 873; 2009; 2010; 2012; 2204; 2222; 3035; 3997
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2080; 2109; 2120; 5512
BYD Iver: E007
Plaxton, Anston: E037
BC: 7534
PB: 6708; 119L
WN: 6823; 6929
YW: 6702
Anybody know what is wrong with 4689 it hasnt been out in service since april
Paint: 831; 844; 2011; 2012; 2076; 2208; 2214; 4873 (accident repair); 3035; 3997
Powertrain: 4939
Graysons: 1874; 5409
Zenobe, Portsmouth: E035
Plaxton, Anston: E058
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 2019; 2080; 2166; 5513
BC: 7534; E039; E041; E046; E049; E071; E075; E080; E081; E082; E090
PB: 1802; 4630; 4729; 119L
YW: 6839
Paint: 842; 2011; 2013; 2015; 2214; 2220; 4778; 3035; 3997
Graysons: E009
Plaxton, Anston: E080; E082
Hartshornes: 2166; 5502; 5505
Trailways: 4848
BC: E035; E041; E046; E049; E058; E075; E083; E106
PB: 119L; 4488; 4491; 4729; 4946
WN: 4805
YW: 1802
Quote from: Tony on November 23, 2022, 12:40:27 PMPaint: 842; 2011; 2013; 2015; 2214; 2220; 4778; 3035; 3997
I'm assuming 4778 is only in for RTC partial repaint ?
QuoteI'm assuming 4778 is only in for RTC partial repaint ?
Yes, a car came straight through a red light into the front of it so it has needed all new front panels. One thing with these Scanias is they have a very solid chassis behind the front panels so anything that hits them normally comes off much worse!
Quote from: Tony on November 23, 2022, 02:30:48 PMYes, a car came straight through a red light into the front of it so it has needed all new front panels. One thing with these Scanias is they have a very solid chassis behind the front panels so anything that hits them normally comes off much worse!
Loads of people seem to be jumping red lights at the moment, shame the car came off much worst....
Does anyone know what's happened to my bus (4817) because it hasn't been in service since October.
Quote from: busboy31 on November 26, 2022, 10:13:34 AMDoes anyone know what's happened to my bus (4817) because it hasn't been in service since October.
RTA
5/12/22
Paint: 842; 2011; 2014; 2015; 2214; 2220; 2231; 3035; 3997
Hartshornes, Pensnett: 1785; 2068; 2100; 5505; 5509
Trailways: 4756; 4848
BC: E035; E041; E049; E058; 1832; 4488; 4608; 4780; 6706
PB(old): 4491; 4729; 119L
PB(new): 4946; 6131
WN: 4805; 4824
YW: 1802