New buses

[andrew1991]

Have WN and WA taken delivery of any new E200's yet?... I saw all 10 of the (short) WB 751-760 on Tues and 831/3/4/5.LWB   no sign of 832 though  and 4950/1/2/7/8/9/60 on the 75's. thanks

WA haven't unless they're actually inside the garage

[Trident 4609]

Have WN and WA taken delivery of any new E200's yet?... I saw all 10 of the (short) WB 751-760 on Tues and 831/3/4/5.LWB   no sign of 832 though  and 4950/1/2/7/8/9/60 on the 75's. thanks

832 is in use. I don't think WN's have arrived yet

[Sh4318]

Just a thought (and in no way is this real), but surely LWB E200s would've been better replacements at CV than E400s for Merc services? It'll also provide some more variety if you ask me...

NX don't want to add more variety, they want to reduce variety & standardize types at each garage. To reduce the number of parts they need to stock to a minimum.

Oh, so I see. I will miss the variety of buses, mercs will be one of my all time favourites, they had so much character.

I hate the Mercs, bored of them on 244. They used to make that noise which scared you to death. Can't wait to see them go. 1647 is quick however

Granted. That noise sounds like a cat being run over, however, I have stated that one of the characteristics that old buses have were rattling windows. Now, it's all about being the most quiet, smooth bus, which is nice, but I'd much prefer mercs & the long gone metrobuses over these uniform e400s

Everyone loves old buses when once they've gone. I hated b6s but now would love to catch a ride on one

Would go to Wolverhampton in the next few weeks before it is to late then, can't see them lasting much longer.

Don't west brom operate them also?

Yes, and Walsall, too. :)

I Was planning in two weeks time to go from west brom to dudley. What route is this and what bus operates on it?

41 & 44 maybe?

41 is West Bromwich - Friar Park and 44 is West Bromwich - Tipton. Trident 4194 wants to go to Dudley.

Oh silly me, I missed the 'and Dudley' bit, lol