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Started by nitromatt1, April 08, 2013, 10:44:25 PM

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nitromatt1

Just wondering if anyone remembers how and when they first found this site or the forum?

For me, it was back in 2009 when I wanted to find out more about the buses I used to get on my school route. I remember taking the registration plate of one, typing it in on Google and its photo on the old version of this site came up.

Sh4318

Quote from: nitromatt1 on April 08, 2013, 10:44:25 PM
Just wondering if anyone remembers how and when they first found this site or the forum?

For me, it was back in 2009 when I wanted to find out more about the buses I used to get on my school route. I remember taking the registration plate of one, typing it in on Google and its photo on the old version of this site came up.

I used to comment on the fotopic site, before it was deleted, I used Google to find this. Glad I did. It's a great source for information
Class 153, 155 and 156. The Super Sprinters
"Around the corner" routes: 21, 89
Local routes: 12/A, 48/A
Semi-local routes: 54, 80, 87

Most used routes in bold

Trident 4609

I found Tony's Original Website when i was younger but it went off and thats when i found the current site.

Gareth

I followed Tonys original fotopic site, and am a member of the WM Buses yahoo group, so knew of the development of this new site and later the forum.

sonic84

I found it on through the WM Buses yahoo group, and so glad that I did. =)

John

Quote from: Gareth on April 09, 2013, 12:02:06 AM
I followed Tonys original fotopic site, and am a member of the WM Buses yahoo group, so knew of the development of this new site and later the forum.


The same here as Gareth

PM

The old feature of being able to comment on pictures was quite a novel idea I thought. On the subject, I remember on the old fotopic site there used to be tonnes of Pete's travel and birmingham coach pictures-have these been lost due to the collapse of fotopic or do you still have them Tony. I'm not putting pressure on you to upload them or anything-just interested as they were good and at the time I didn't take bus pictures.

Tony

Quote from: Peter123 on April 18, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
The old feature of being able to comment on pictures was quite a novel idea I thought. On the subject, I remember on the old fotopic site there used to be tonnes of Pete's travel and birmingham coach pictures-have these been lost due to the collapse of fotopic or do you still have them Tony. I'm not putting pressure on you to upload them or anything-just interested as they were good and at the time I didn't take bus pictures.

They will be back, as you may have noticed lots of old photos appearing at the moment, it is just easier for me to do current operators than ceased ones. I have all the old fotopic ones and more stored on this computer

PM

Quote from: Tony on April 18, 2013, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: Peter123 on April 18, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
The old feature of being able to comment on pictures was quite a novel idea I thought. On the subject, I remember on the old fotopic site there used to be tonnes of Pete's travel and birmingham coach pictures-have these been lost due to the collapse of fotopic or do you still have them Tony. I'm not putting pressure on you to upload them or anything-just interested as they were good and at the time I didn't take bus pictures.

They will be back, as you may have noticed lots of old photos appearing at the moment, it is just easier for me to do current operators than ceased ones. I have all the old fotopic ones and more stored on this computer

Thanks thats great-glad you haven't lost any!! And yes, I have noticed that current operators stuff is getting updated making the site even better

nitromatt1

I also miss the ability to comment on individual photos/pages, it would be better than having to start up a thread in the forum for each vehicle you wanted to talk about :)

Tony

I may well be going on loan to Sipson Road depot from the middle of next week, I may not be able to do so many updates while down there so there may be a bit of a slack in bot old and new addition for a few weeks

Stuharris 6360

Quote from: Tony on April 18, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
I may well be going on loan to Sipson Road depot from the middle of next week, I may not be able to do so many updates while down there so there may be a bit of a slack in bot old and new addition for a few weeks

Where is Sipson Road depot Tony?
Pensnett is my local garage. Favourite bus of all time is Fleetline 6360 (KON 360P).

Stu

Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 18, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 18, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
I may well be going on loan to Sipson Road depot from the middle of next week, I may not be able to do so many updates while down there so there may be a bit of a slack in bot old and new addition for a few weeks

Where is Sipson Road depot Tony?

I might be guessing, but from a quick Google Search, is it Hotel Hoppa at Heathrow?
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nitromatt1

Quote from: Stu on April 18, 2013, 08:16:29 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 18, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 18, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
I may well be going on loan to Sipson Road depot from the middle of next week, I may not be able to do so many updates while down there so there may be a bit of a slack in bot old and new addition for a few weeks

Where is Sipson Road depot Tony?

I might be guessing, but from a quick Google Search, is it Hotel Hoppa at Heathrow?

Yeah Google told me it's the National Express coaches depot at Heathrow

notepanel

Quote from: Stu on April 18, 2013, 08:16:29 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 18, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 18, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
I may well be going on loan to Sipson Road depot from the middle of next week, I may not be able to do so many updates while down there so there may be a bit of a slack in bot old and new addition for a few weeks

Where is Sipson Road depot Tony?

I might be guessing, but from a quick Google Search, is it Hotel Hoppa at Heathrow?

Obviously a bit different to what Tony is used to - but there is also a shortage of coach drivers down there at the moment. 

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