Perry Barr Garage

[Trident 4609]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

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

I would say they are unusual, I have never seen a leather seated one on there whilst I have been in Brum but it is usually double deck operated when I have seen it with the odd Standard seated Omnilinks

[John]

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 :)

No, I saw it go the other way.

I had 7027 for 2 trips to Small Heath and back to Dyas Rd (I drove the second trip, as I wanted to watch the buddy driver do the 1st as I was unsure of the route from Heartlands - Small Heath). Really enjoyed it actually after about 20 minutes. I ended up been 15 minutes late but as long as I made it in one piece, and safe for the passengers, that don't matter

[vinh1000]

Leather seated OmniLink 1846 on the 28 today

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

I would say they are unusual, I have never seen a leather seated one on there whilst I have been in Brum but I can't really speak for Sunday but isn't it double decker operated on Sundays?

Typically it is (usually Gemini allocated) but you do get the rare single decker on sunday
I remembered when 303 was allocated to the 46 :)
Leather ones are unusual though having said that (dont they stick to 952 usually?)
@John - so you are on the 28's rota? :)

[John]

I would say they are unusual, I have never seen a leather seated one on there whilst I have been in Brum but I can't really speak for Sunday but isn't it double decker operated on Sundays?

Both the 952 and 46 are decker operated on Sundays. The 952 has one of the new Enviro400s, and I think the 46 has B7TLs

@John - so you are on the 28's rota? :)

I'm not on a rota yet, I am doing other drivers shifts with them on the bus so they can help with fares/route (buddy drivers they are called). this week, I am on the 28 again tomorrow, then the 33 on Tuesday, and the 94 Wed/Thu

[4Q]

Were you driving 1866 John?

[John]

Were you driving 1866 John?

Yes I have been this morning



Not rare anymore so I'll mention it here, another Solo on the 28. Can not remember the fleetnumber, even though I have passed it 4 times!

[4Q]

Were you driving 1866 John?

Yes I have been this morning

Nice to put a face to the name! How are you finding it?

[John]

Were you driving 1866 John?

Yes I have been this morning

Nice to put a face to the name! How are you finding it?

It's been a long day, but I really enjoyed it. Got the 33s tomorrow, so something a bit different

[nitromatt1]

Were you driving 1866 John?

Yes I have been this morning

Nice to put a face to the name! How are you finding it?

It's been a long day, but I really enjoyed it. Got the 33s tomorrow, so something a bit different

What type are you hoping for, John?

[lauren1993]

Aww, 1866, top scania, look after her for me :)
Good luck with work :)

[JB93]

Anybody know if any other Omnicities have gone in for refurb yet?

[John]

What type are you hoping for, John?

If you mean bus type Matt, then it will more than likely an Enviro400, but as reported yesterday, both 4301 and a Gemini were both on the 33 yesterday, so I don't mind which turns up  :)

Aww, 1866, top scania, look after her for me :)
Good luck with work :)

Thanks Lauren

Anybody know if any other Omnicities have gone in for refurb yet?

I'm sure Tony has said that 4781 is now in for refurb

[Rob H]

Were you driving 1866 John?

Yes I have been this morning



Not rare anymore so I'll mention it here, another Solo on the 28. Can not remember the fleetnumber, even though I have passed it 4 times!

John were you driving 4854 this morning in Birmingham around 10:20-10:25? :) I'm only asking because I may have seen you and some other chap at the front while I was aboard 4910 on the 957 :)

[Trident 4609]

Anybody know if any other Omnicities have gone in for refurb yet?

4781

[John]

John were you driving 4854 this morning in Birmingham around 10:20-10:25? :) I'm only asking because I may have seen you and some other chap at the front while I was aboard 4910 on the 957 :)

I was on 4854 this morning Rob, but not driving.

I did drive 4852 this afternoon for a round trip