Alexander Dennis Enviro400

[nitromatt1]

Yeah but they weren't supposed to get branding is my point.

Granted, but we all know how often bus companies change their minds, even right up to the very last minute

I suppose so, I wish they didn't brand any bus if I'm honest, looks untidy.

I agree, if it was down to me I wouldn't brand buses for specific routes, as they will end up on other routes, which although is entertaining for enthusiasts, looks silly and unprofessional for the company

You would think, if they were to brand the E400s, for them to leave 2 or 3 unbranded

The branded ones still get put off route though! I mean look at PL garage, pretty sure branded B5 5515 has been on the 59 whilst at least one unbranded B5 was on the 1.

PN Garage aren't much better with 222-branded E200s regularly venturing off route, X96 Merc 1640 being on the 53 today and also when the E400s had the Hagley Road branding, they seemed to often appear off-route

[Sh4318]

Yeah but they weren't supposed to get branding is my point.

Granted, but we all know how often bus companies change their minds, even right up to the very last minute

I suppose so, I wish they didn't brand any bus if I'm honest, looks untidy.

I agree, if it was down to me I wouldn't brand buses for specific routes, as they will end up on other routes, which although is entertaining for enthusiasts, looks silly and unprofessional for the company

You would think, if they were to brand the E400s, for them to leave 2 or 3 unbranded

The branded ones still get put off route though! I mean look at PL garage, pretty sure branded B5 5515 has been on the 59 whilst at least one unbranded B5 was on the 1.

PN Garage aren't much better with 222-branded E200s regularly venturing off route, X96 Merc 1640 being on the 53 today and also when the E400s had the Hagley Road branding, they seemed to often appear off-route

Fair point. WB are very good with their Dudley Road branded Geminis, they tend to stick to the 82/87 only. If they do get branded, I hope they don't all get branded, as they can't all go on the 900/E & 957, it would be pointless

[richie]

Just throwing it out there but wouldn't these new buses make a bigger impact on the 50 ?

[Trident 4609]

Matt, Also there have been E400H (1 branded) on the 59 with unbranded B5's on the 1.

By the way matt i don't think the E400H did go for recall back to ADL as they were back out first thing the next day. Think it was one of them odd days where the 1 and 59 were fully trident on a sunday

[Rob H]

Just thought I'd mention 4735 is back out on the road seen it on the X51 this morning at around 08:50 heading for Birmingham :) unless somebody else has seen 4735 already

[Tony]

Just thought I'd mention 4735 is back out on the road seen it on the X51 this morning at around 08:50 heading for Birmingham :) unless somebody else has seen 4735 already

That was it's third day out at Walsall, had to go back to garage on both the other two! Deliberately allocated to a morning peak only board so the latest problem could be fixed after 10am, hopefully will be out reliably soon, both 4733 & 4734 were still on the pits at Walsall today.

[winston]

Just throwing it out there but wouldn't these new buses make a bigger impact on the 50 ?

They would in-light of increased competition from Greenbus

[Solo1]

Saw one of the new envrios at the Wheatsheaf  no Id
asi was at the 71bus stop didn't think they were out untill
monday

[John]

I have just been told by a mate that there in an Enviro on the 900

[Abluhwleh]

I have just been told by a mate that there in an Enviro on the 900

4901 to be exact...

[settlerman]

I have just been told by a mate that there in an Enviro on the 900

4901 to be exact...

Spotted an Eviro on Moor Street this afternoon displaying 900. Couldn't get fleet number.

[Matt.N0056]

I have just been told by a mate that there in an Enviro on the 900

4901 to be exact...

Spotted an Eviro on Moor Street this afternoon displaying 900. Couldn't get fleet number.

I saw 3 out - 4897,4901/2. All on the 957 (4901 changed to a 900 in Birmingham)

[Rob H]

I have just been told by a mate that there in an Enviro on the 900

4901 to be exact...

Spotted an Eviro on Moor Street this afternoon displaying 900. Couldn't get fleet number.

I saw 3 out - 4897,4901/2. All on the 957 (4901 changed to a 900 in Birmingham)

I weren't expecting that :) I've got to get a 957 tomorrow so I'll keep an eye out to see if there is anymore that's come out if I get on one I'll record a video of it :) now I've said that I'll probably get a Trident ;)

[nitromatt1]

Glad I've done both a ZF and Voith Trident on the 900 before these Enviros spoil it!

[Lukeee]

Just thought I'd mention 4735 is back out on the road seen it on the X51 this morning at around 08:50 heading for Birmingham :) unless somebody else has seen 4735 already

That was it's third day out at Walsall, had to go back to garage on both the other two! Deliberately allocated to a morning peak only board so the latest problem could be fixed after 10am, hopefully will be out reliably soon, both 4733 & 4734 were still on the pits at Walsall today.

Walsall dosent seem to be having much luck with the ex-PB enviros, any idea whats wrong with them