Birmingham Central Garage

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

And yes the B5's have the same seats but there is noticeably so much more legroom

[Niall]

My picture of 5513 on the 9 this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/101550299@N05/15744639570/ and a (low quality) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mages_P6s&feature=youtu.be

[Dutsey]

My picture of 5513 on the 9 this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/101550299@N05/15744639570/ and a (low quality) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mages_P6s&feature=youtu.be

I like how when the 22,23 etc hit Colmore Row, they have the cleaning regime done before the next journey. Pity this isn't done as standard.

Also it is a shame you dont see often the non branded gemini on seperate bc routes.

[CL]

My picture of 5513 on the 9 this morning: https://www.flickr.com/photos/101550299@N05/15744639570/ and a (low quality) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mages_P6s&feature=youtu.be

I like how when the 22,23 etc hit Colmore Row, they have the cleaning regime done before the next journey. Pity this isn't done as standard.

Also it is a shame you dont see often the non branded gemini on seperate bc routes.

It was a  Centro cleaning scheme if i'm not mistaken. Meant to be a trial, not sure if it's still happening. This'll usually happen around midday.

[Niall]

How long has 4368 been using green LEDs for? Last time I saw it they were still orange. It was on the 22 late last night with green destination displays and Phil Upton shouting out the door as it opened. Could they be trying out the green when its dark to see if its easier to read at night or are they green all the time now?

[Stu]

How long has 4368 been using green LEDs for? Last time I saw it they were still orange. It was on the 22 late last night with green destination displays and Phil Upton shouting out the door as it opened. Could they be trying out the green when its dark to see if its easier to read at night or are they green all the time now?

4368 had a full-colour LED display fitted a year ago, but this is the first time I've heard of it using different colours.

Possibly a trial with a view to fitting the hybrids with full-colour displays, so the green buses have green displays?

[CL]

How long has 4368 been using green LEDs for? Last time I saw it they were still orange. It was on the 22 late last night with green destination displays and Phil Upton shouting out the door as it opened. Could they be trying out the green when its dark to see if its easier to read at night or are they green all the time now?

4368 had a full-colour LED display fitted a year ago, but this is the first time I've heard of it using different colours.

Possibly a trial with a view to fitting the hybrids with full-colour displays, so the green buses have green displays?

I also saw this, pulling into Colmore Row, actually. I found it ironic, as, (when I peered into the brightly lit bus), the LCD Screen inside had the Hybrid Bus' route information screen as well, seeing as it was a Trident... Yeah... VERRRY efficient. ::) lol

[trident4370]

I'd hazard a guess it only goes green when on the 22 or 23, I saw it on monday on the Pershore road and it was orange.

[monkeyjoe]

Someone allocating buses at BC today has gone to a lot of effort today.
The Pershore Road almost has a full set ot 46xx Tridents
The Bristol Road has most of the unbranded 44xx Tridents
The 14 is 100% 41xx Tridents!
The 60 is 100% Enviro 400
The 24 has no 400s but does have 6 Hybrids on there

Is the 14 supposed to be 41's only?

Ha ha anything ex lea hall gets the shite .

[CL]

What news of 4942? Tony says it's on the 60 today, did it shave? (Was the moustache debranded?)

Also, I saw a 99 branded E200, Not in Service, indicating the right turn to go down Snow Hill Queensway, any ideas where it was going?

[AndrewLee]

The branded 99 off route may have been adjusted if it was late - you go anyway you like to get to where you need to be to take up service.

[James4368]

What news of 4942? Tony says it's on the 60 today, did it shave? (Was the moustache debranded?)

Also, I saw a 99 branded E200, Not in Service, indicating the right turn to go down Snow Hill Queensway, any ideas where it was going?

4942 hasn't got the moustache now spotted it while on S10

[lauren1993]

What news of 4942? Tony says it's on the 60 today, did it shave? (Was the moustache debranded?)

Also, I saw a 99 branded E200, Not in Service, indicating the right turn to go down Snow Hill Queensway, any ideas where it was going?

4942 hasn't got the moustache now spotted it while on S10

It was for movember wasn't it?
At least they shaved it, better late than never  ;)

[CL]

Thanks Everybody.

Have the timetables changed? Noticed some BC Harborne services running later than usual...

[Tony]

Thanks Everybody.

Have the timetables changed? Noticed some BC Harborne services running later than usual...

No, How do you tell on routes like Harborne? or do you mean late night buses?