Acocks Green Garage

[Squiz1971]

Yes, took 2204 to Plaxtons, which is the last of the 50 to go, brought 2245 back, so just 2231; 2203 & 2204 left to return.

As well as all the normal mods, 2204 will also get a new engine so Alexander-Dennis can have a look at the effects of doing 57,000 miles with a stop start gearbox to see if any extra wear is present

Will 2203 be getting the same treatment or is it only for 2204 @Tony

[2206]

4300 on AG37.

Not unusual. They appear on the 37 quite often, another was on the 37 yesterday.

[Stu]

Not unusual. They appear on the 37 quite often, another was on the 37 yesterday.

Correct, I had already updated my Google Sheet accordingly. I guess that as the ALX400 B7TLs don't fall foul of city centre emissions requirements (yet) they will be just as likely to appear on any other city centre route. Except perhaps the 5?

[Tony]

Correct, I had already updated my Google Sheet accordingly. I guess that as the ALX400 B7TLs don't fall foul of city centre emissions requirements (yet) they will be just as likely to appear on any other city centre route. Except perhaps the 5?

They are cleared for the bridge as well so can go on the 5

[Stu]

They are cleared for the bridge as well so can go on the 5

Thanks for the clarification! One other quick question, now the 966 has gone 'Platinum', I presume these will be the vehicle type also normally used on Sundays now? And if so, do you know yet if any 'spare' Platinum vehicles will be allocated to other routes on Sunday, as happens at other garages?

[Adam 404]

Thanks for the clarification! One other quick question, now the 966 has gone 'Platinum', I presume these will be the vehicle type also normally used on Sundays now? And if so, do you know yet if any 'spare' Platinum vehicles will be allocated to other routes on Sunday, as happens at other garages?

I did come across 2 on the 966 today without a Gemini in sight. Hope that is helpful.

6704 - https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.439914699513802.1073742008.369276339910972/638644146307522/?type=3&theater

[Stu]

Platinum 6704bc just seen 10am on 966 at chelmsley wood  leaving interchange

@Bususer79 , 6701-6710 are now AG buses, and the 966 is now a Platinum route.

They are cleared for the bridge as well so can go on the 5

Spotted 4298 on there this evening, so I guess won't be noteworthy now!

[2206]

@Bususer79 , 6701-6710 are now AG buses, and the 966 is now a Platinum route.


Spotted 4298 on there this evening, so I guess won't be noteworthy now!

I don't think 6705 is at AG yet? Not seen anything that says its transfered @Stu?

[MW]

6708 is out on the 1, looking rather posh

[Stu]

Is 6705 at AG yet? Not seen anything that says its transfered @Stu?

If it hasn't yet, it soon will be.

[Kevin]

10 buses does seem a lot for just the 966, do they know something about any changes that we don't?

[MW]

10 buses does seem a lot for just the 966, do they know something about any changes that we don't?

The PVR is 6 as far as I'm aware (or it was a few years ago).

[monkeyjoe]

10 buses does seem a lot for just the 966, do they know something about any changes that we don't?

I am hoping these rumours of x72 merging of 72 to castle brom then the 966 joined maybe true. That could make 10 possibly??

[2206]

A Outer Circle branded Gemini has just driven up Saint Margarets Road in Ward End. Presumably lost.

[Tony]

A Outer Circle branded Gemini has just driven up Saint Margrets Road in Ward End. Presumably lost.

 police has closed the Bromford Lane by ST Margarates Road for 11C only.

Diversion as : right ST Margarated Road left Washwood Heath Road right Bromford Lane normal line of route.