West Bromwich Garage

[2206]

The sheet in some cases isn't up to date. Buses are being almost everywhere and have been for the last 2 years, majority of the things that get reported and aren't even noteworthy in the slightest and the same goes route branded buses off route.

The ALX400 on the sheet don't come into the City anymore as far as I know.
Obviously it is a big task for @Stu to update it, when he might not know allocations for every route across such a vast area. So some things on there might not be up to date.

Also when I was in Coventry on Saturday, the 20 and 3 had double decks on there.

[Jack]

The ALX400 on the sheet don't come into the City anymore as far as I know.
Obviously it is a big task for @Stu to update it, when he might not know allocations for every route across such a vast area. So some things on there might not be up to date.

My point exactly. We all know that those can't be used but I'm sure we'll have the usual 'oh they can it's on the sheet' blah blah blah.

I do think the NW thread should be closed because there isn't a purpose for it anymore, majority of things aren't noteworthy anymore and reading the same thing is quite boring.

[Tony]

The sheet in some cases isn't up to date. Buses are being almost everywhere and have been for the last 2 years, majority of the things that get reported and aren't even noteworthy in the slightest and the same goes route branded buses off route.

E200's are a commonplace again on the 45/46 as well as the 3/3A, 47 and 89 getting them on occasion.

West Bromwich's 37 seat E200s are allocated there for the 42/43 & 45/46 routes. So any other route is not scheduled so an unusual working.

[Wumpty]

West Bromwich's 37 seat E200s are allocated there for the 42/43 & 45/46 routes. So any other route is not scheduled so an unusual working.

Thanks for the clarification @Tony - I prefer to trust sources that we know to be trusted and as accurate as they can be like yourself and @Stu  ( @Stu is a volunteer in all aspects of this forum too so due respect given if some areas aren't as accurate/updated and we're reporting based on his allocation sheet - keep up the great work bud!).

My point exactly. We all know that those can't be used but I'm sure we'll have the usual 'oh they can it's on the sheet' blah blah blah.

I do think the NW thread should be closed because there isn't a purpose for it anymore, majority of things aren't noteworthy anymore and reading the same thing is quite boring.

Not everyone DOES know what can/can't be used unless you have the appropriate knowledge - and comments like, "'oh they can it's on the sheet' blah blah blah", really doesn't help your cause @Jack - perhaps being a tad more positive, informing and explaining your rationale may help. Most of us are looking to enjoy this forum and I'd be more annoyed at the negativity shown, rather than posts that are in the sprit of the thread and the enjoyment.

[Jack]

Please stop @ing me every time. You aren't exactly either, you seem to lack a sense of humour and your constant comebacks at people make yourself seem arrogant. I'm happy to stand corrected but not by someone who obviously enjoys watching things through a remote cam daily.

If there's an issue PM me instead of moan in the threads....

[Westy]

Bearing in mind, you can't report sightings based on Bustimes.org info, isn't the remote cam the same sort of thing really,  the only difference being you see the actual bus in front of you, rather than assuming Bustimes.org is correct.

For the record,  is spotting a bus physically,  then cross checking with Bustimes.org allowed, as that's what I did, when I spotted that 4xx on the X529 last year?

[Wumpty]

Bearing in mind, you can't report sightings based on Bustimes.org info, isn't the remote cam the same sort of thing really,  the only difference being you see the actual bus in front of you, rather than assuming Bustimes.org is correct.

For the record,  is spotting a bus physically,  then cross checking with Bustimes.org allowed, as that's what I did, when I spotted that 4xx on the X529 last year?

Remotecam is a dashcam system used in my logistics role. Unfortunately, most of my team are bus enthusiasts (!) and when we're not telling each other about what they've seen, then I get to see what's happening live via Remotecam. Cheating a bit......maybe, but if I see something and can't identify it, I'll report as UID and hope that someone will fill in the blanks for me (though I might check bustimes for my own sanity!).

[Jack]

@2206, E200MMC's aren't really noteworthy on the 5. They do appear quite on there quite a bit.

[2206]

@2206, E200MMC's aren't really noteworthy on the 5. They do appear quite on there quite a bit.

I didn't know. It just looked strange as its 40 branded and in WM Bus livery, like the 31/32 one on  the X15.
I saw them both while I was on the Arriva Streetdeck.

[cris 99]

2235 was on the 5 yesterday too

[Jack]

2235 was on the 5 yesterday too

2234 was also on it too recently.

[37351ml]

A full house of Mr Fitchew''s beloveds on wb 47 today

[Jack6101]

2236 has been debranded from the 40 

[18WilliamsLi]

811 - WB49. An interesting one to see.

That is not noteworthy as they are on there every Sunday 

[Stu]

That is not noteworthy as they are on there every Sunday

I think you're correct, when I was in Bearwood on Sunday the other week I also saw an E200 on there. BusTimes would appear to agree too, so I'll get that updated on my list.