Perry Barr Garage

[Sh4318]

What is the normal allocation of the 907 these days?

[Trident 4609]

What is the normal allocation of the 907 these days?

Gemini's and 63 plate E400's I think :)

[John]

There was a few OmniCitys on the 907 today, including 4697. There was also an ALX400 on there.

I think normally, it is mostly Enviro400 and OmniCity, with the occasional B7TL

[Sh4318]

There was a few OmniCitys on the 907 today, including 4697. There was also an ALX400 on there.

I think normally, it is mostly Enviro400 and OmniCity, with the occasional B7TL

Thanks John

[Trident 4609]

There was a few OmniCitys on the 907 today, including 4697. There was also an ALX400 on there.

I think normally, it is mostly Enviro400 and OmniCity, with the occasional B7TL

Thanks for that John :) I was just going off what was posted on here recently and guesswork :) I do really need to make a trip to Birmingham soon so I can get up to date with the latest goings on :)

[Kevin]

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.

Its a love/hate thing... Personally I think they're good for the job they do but for f***s sake stop putting them on the 28

[Lukeee]

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.

Its a love/hate thing... Personally I think they're good for the job they do but for f***s sake stop putting them on the 28

I'll miss them when there withdrawn, there nice little buses

[Rob H]

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.

Its a love/hate thing... Personally I think they're good for the job they do but for f***s sake stop putting them on the 28

I'll miss them when there withdrawn, there nice little buses

I have to agree with you there Lukeee I miss the Solos AG had for the 42C/671/672 they were Great Buses

[nx4737]

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.

Its a love/hate thing... Personally I think they're good for the job they do but for f***s sake stop putting them on the 28

I'll miss them when there withdrawn, there nice little buses

I have to agree with you there Lukeee I miss the Solos AG had for the 42C/671/672 they were Great Buses

How many solos are left and where are they used now?

[Trident 4609]

286/7,303/19/20 are the Solo's left at PB usually on the 654 and I think it called the BA contract which goes past the Maypole.

WN had some Solo's up till the end of January 2013 but were withdrawn and replaced by cascaded B6's from BC and PE

[John]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

[nitromatt1]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

A leather seated one was on the 46 yesterday - is this normal?

[Trident 4609]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

Was this the bus you were driving John or did you see it go past? :) BTW I hope you had a great first day in your new job :)

[John]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

A leather seated one was on the 46 yesterday - is this normal?

I have not seen one on the 46 before.

They do appear on the 66 and 28 occasionally. I haven't seen one used on a Sunday though

[vinh1000]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

A leather seated one was on the 46 yesterday - is this normal?

I have not seen one on the 46 before.

They do appear on the 66 and 28 occasionally. I haven't seen one used on a Sunday though

They have been allocated to the 46 before :)