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Started by 6013, July 22, 2013, 09:39:24 PM

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Benji09

Really fond of these and I think that's looks super!

John

#706
I was hoping that 4780 was still knocking about the garage today, but was not inside (I wanted to be nosey!). There was another 2 OmniCitys parked up and at least 4 OmniCity Artics parked in the garage today, and obviously quite a few deckers on the 67, including a Gemini, at least 2 ALX400s and an Enviro400

Kevin

I'd say, repaint / refurbish all the omnicities to look like that, put them all on the 94, they'll think they've had an upgrade, job done
Now in exile in Oxfordshire....
 

monkeyjoe

They do look really good. I wonder what they would look like with branding?

John

#709
The branding for the Evening saver had been changed from £5 to £7, on 4936-9

Plus 4933 is on the 33 today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/11906901835/

Lukeee

Quote from: John on January 11, 2014, 04:28:48 PM
I was hoping that 4780 was still knocking about the garage today, but was not inside (I wanted to be nosey!). There was another 2 OmniCitys parked up and at least 4 OmniCity Artics parked in the garage today, and obviously quite a few deckers on the 67, including a Gemini, at least 2 ALX400s and an Enviro400

Omnicity 4779 on the 7 today

The Real 4778

Quote from: Tony on January 10, 2014, 03:08:34 PM
4780 now back at PB, Personal opinion is of all the vehicle types in the new livery it suits this design best - pho on main site later

Well now!  That is stunning!

Mind you I'm very used to the look of the front half as a one-time daily commuter on the 205 to Mile End!
Don't you start.

John

Leather seated 1846 is on the 28. Saw it on Beeches Road around half 4 heading towards Erdington

John

Solo 320 I think it was had gained an LED display, on the front at least, did not see the back and sides

Trident 4609

#714
Quote from: John on January 15, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
Solo 320 I think it was had gained an LED display, on the front at least, did not see the back and sides

I would have thought the Solo's would possibly been wiped out in the next year or so with the new buses due over the coming few years

wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)

Quote from: Westy on January 11, 2014, 12:09:41 AM
Wonder how many of your average punters will mistake it for a new bus?


Definitely agree, if I were National Express I would have shoved a personalise reg plate on it, then no one would have any idea

John

The O405N having work done in Perry Barr is 1687, it is been converted into a mobile classroom by the looks of it, some windows panelled over and a little room has been created on the nearside around halfway down the bus

Tony

Quote from: John on January 15, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
Solo 320 I think it was had gained an LED display, on the front at least, did not see the back and sides

Yes it is 320
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/0116-0422/320.html

Side is done, but not back, I saw 319 & 286 today, neither of those have been done

j789

Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2014, 07:36:39 PM
Quote from: John on January 15, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
Solo 320 I think it was had gained an LED display, on the front at least, did not see the back and sides

Yes it is 320
http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/0116-0422/320.html

Side is done, but not back, I saw 319 & 286 today, neither of those have been done

I know quite a few people don't rate Solos but I think the fact some of them have managed over 14 years in service with a major operator shows what a good bus they actually are. I also like driving them as they are quite punchy for a small bus. Most minibuses in the past only lasted 7/8 years before withdrawal so these have more than paid their way. Hopefully one will get preserved when they finally end service - 320 would be a good candidate.

Stuharris 6360

Take it that the Solo's have a little life left in them then?
Pensnett is my local garage. Favourite bus of all time is Fleetline 6360 (KON 360P).

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