Coventry Garage

[t.w.moore]

I photographed all five 871-875 new Coventry buses on the 2/3 services today. Two drivers at the wheel of the buses I travelled on  told me that they were very nice buses to drive. I did not like the high step in the gangway, otherwise the buses were very smooth, and did not sound like 'shuttle buses' as wwas described on this forum.

[JoNi]

Only four new buses started today.
4206 covered for 873
872 was changed over with 1594 at 08:32.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/M55hC3

[JoNi]

873 is now back in service replacing 4206.

[Ben]

Yesterday I thought I saw a Gemini on the 4, and I'm certain I saw an 21 branded Enviro on the 23.


Joni got there first in the other thread. Sorry for wasting a post.

30/3/2015

2 - 2174 until 873 was available
4 - 4694
12am - 4890 (8 )
16/A - 1703, 4886
18/A - 2174 replaced 4404
23 - 4888

[lauren1993]

This evening I managed to catch brand new enviro 200 874 on the 23 and I must say they're very nice buses indeed! They smell amazing and incredibly smooth! 9/10!

[JoNi]

I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.

[lauren1993]

I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.

Haha nice try! April fools?

[PM]

I'm very pleased Coventry are getting an additional spare bus for route 2/3.
Numbered 876 it will carry the new National Express Coventry livery, seen here parked on delivery.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/TP6033
It will have all the things I expect from a modern bus,
Pleasant interior,
Cumfy seats in warm welcoming colour,
Large signs on cove panels including displays showing all stops on route, Coventry related features and contact details
Audio visual next stop information,
Clock
Racks for timetables and publicity
Wi-fi, 
Power point for charging phone,
Clear destination displays front and rear with large route numbers.
Sign to show how many seats are available upstairs
It will have a large NX bus operator of year display on the rear with a space for the year to be inserted.

It'd be a case of "Metrobus" returns to Coventry then if that entered service, just the Go Ahead company not MCW!

[Ben]

This evening I managed to catch brand new enviro 200 874 on the 23 and I must say they're very nice buses indeed! They smell amazing and incredibly smooth! 9/10!

I caught 873 on the 2 today and agree entirely,

I also think that the short wheelbase is excellent for the routes they're operating.
I'm guessing eventually they'll find their way on to routes like the 18A or 1.

Only critisism is the fact that there are no front facing seats at the front, like the double deckers. :P

[James4368]

871,874,875 on 2

873 is parked outside of pool meadow depot

[JoNi]

872 was fifth bus started 10:12, two Brummie spotters went home happy.

[JoNi]

1568 is now parked in front of 1656 on the Swanswell side of the depot.

[Ben]

1568 is now parked in front of 1656 on the Swanswell side of the depot.

Withdrawn then?

How many Merc's are left? When is 1678 likely to be withdrawn? (My favourite/best merc in the fleet).

Thanks

[winston]

Withdrawn then?

How many Merc's are left? When is 1678 likely to be withdrawn? (My favourite/best merc in the fleet).

Thanks

I make it 12 with 1568 & 1656 withdrawn

[JoNi]

Other than 1678 only 1572 wasn't used today.