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CL · September 21, 2015, 08:13:32 AM

Theres a Platinum on the 829... Again! It is the generic branded ones - meaning that it could be one of:
- 6701, 6702 or 6716 onwards.

According to the Noteworthy spreadsheet, its still not the allocated vehicle type (obviously) - although, I have been seeing Platinums crop up on the 829 for a while - hence why I mention it in the BC thread, rather than the NW Thread.

Tony · September 21, 2015, 07:14:37 PM

Quote from: Chris on September 17, 2015, 10:18:25 PM
Is that volvo hybrid demostrator still at bc?

It is currently at Bordesley, I need to go and find it as apparently it has visited the paintshop last week, no idea what it looks like now it wasn't a full repaint

Trident 4194 · September 21, 2015, 07:16:16 PM

My brother says there is a platinum vehicle on the. 9/829 most days, shame he works in Stourbridge not brum

Stu · September 21, 2015, 07:24:54 PM

Quote from: Tony on September 21, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
It is currently at Bordesley, I need to go and find it as apparently it has visited the paintshop last week, no idea what it looks like now it wasn't a full repaint

I was thinking about this demonstrator yesterday, and wondered at the possibility of it being evaluated as a 'Sprint' vehicle (being a dual-door double-deck). As I find it unlikely that NX would be looking to purchase more hybrids without Green Bus funding for regular passenger service.

I think a lot of people have assumed that the Sprint buses will be bendi-buses, but I do recall from perusing the Birmingham Connected documents that other types of vehicle were being considered also, including dual-door double-deckers.

Will be interesting to see how it's been repainted!

BK63 YWP · September 21, 2015, 08:31:04 PM

Quote from: Tony on September 21, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
It is currently at Bordesley, I need to go and find it as apparently it has visited the paintshop last week, no idea what it looks like now it wasn't a full repaint

Hmmm interesting that its at Bordesley? Look forward to see what sort of repaint it has had

BU07 LGO · September 22, 2015, 05:17:24 AM

Quote from: Tony on September 21, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
It is currently at Bordesley, I need to go and find it as apparently it has visited the paintshop last week, no idea what it looks like now it wasn't a full repaint

At WA yesterday with nx logos

BK63 YWP · September 22, 2015, 01:43:50 PM

6715/16 just been on midlands today part of keeping the midlands moving. Interesting national express seeing 10 % increase on people using the buses. Whilst in contrast first potteries experience a drop in numbers

Ashley 60171 · September 22, 2015, 06:01:47 PM

Quote from: Chris on September 22, 2015, 01:43:50 PM
6715/16 just been on midlands today part of keeping the midlands moving. Interesting national express seeing 10 % increase on people using the buses. Whilst in contrast first potteries experience a drop in numbers

You can't compare NXWM and First Potteries, they're both in totally different leagues with their own merits.

BK63 YWP · September 22, 2015, 06:06:59 PM

Quote from: Ashley 60171 on September 22, 2015, 06:01:47 PM
You can't compare NXWM and First Potteries, they're both in totally different leagues with their own merits.

I am not comparing them it was said on the article Midlands Today was comparing Stoke on Trent and Birmingham. Only mention it in the BC thread as 6715/16

Ashley 60171 · September 22, 2015, 06:50:56 PM

Quote from: Chris on September 22, 2015, 06:06:59 PM
I am not comparing them it was said on the article Midlands Today was comparing Stoke on Trent and Birmingham. Only mention it in the BC thread as 6715/16

Typical media halfwits then...

CL · September 22, 2015, 07:53:13 PM

Kevin_Brum12 · September 23, 2015, 08:02:37 PM

Quote from: Ashley 60171 on September 22, 2015, 06:01:47 PM
You can't compare NXWM and First Potteries, they're both in totally different leagues with their own merits.

Indeed, but it does not send out a particularly good message about Firsts ability. Especially as you would expect a bus operator to do reasonably well in an urban area with low car ownership like Stoke-on-Trent. You do wonder if Potteries, like Wigan and the Redditch/Kidderminster operation will be the next piece to go. At least NXWM have got a bit of get up and go to go after extra passengers.

CL · September 24, 2015, 04:21:35 PM

808 on the X64 now - was on the 24 this morning; seen it leaving Colmore Row around 16:00 NIS

Mike K · September 25, 2015, 08:17:55 AM

Has 4881 been reported as moving across to BC yet (apologies if I've missed it)?

It's on the 22/23 today.

Still not seen 4877.

CL · September 25, 2015, 08:29:45 AM

Quote from: Mike K on September 25, 2015, 08:17:55 AM
Has 4881 been reported as moving across to BC yet (apologies if I've missed it)?

It's on the 22/23 today.

Still not seen 4877.

Hasn't anybody mentioned 4881? I just got off it! It's been quite a while now... Rode it a couple times on the 24, as for 4877 - i'd usually find it on the 24. I'll let you know if I see it today, @Mike K

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