Acocks Green Garage

[Tony]

I'm sure Tony will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you'll find both the 4/4A and 17 will see a mix of E200s and OmniLinks.

Acocks Green's normal allocation *should* be Scanias 17 & 73, E200MMCs 4, 32 & 58, but spec wise (single decks with 43-45 seats) they will work as required, 5 should be platinum, 11 should be E400MMC + B7s. I & 72 should be B7s. Allocation was very ransom today which was probably because parking was difficult with the Scanias all arriving in the middle of the day, and normal run in was not done

[2206]

Noticed 6707 on the 11C at Ward End this afternoon.
Notice the removal of the X12 branding has taken some of the paint off with it leaving white areas/patches on it.

[CL]

Noticed 6707 on the 11C at Ward End this afternoon.
Notice the removal of the X12 branding has taken some of the paint off with it leaving white areas/patches on it.

I believe the white patches are the branding vinyl's base layer, as opposed to paint being stripped off.

The same thing happened with 4881 when it had its Kingstanding branding removed, and 6711 with its X10 roundel (albeit to a lesser extent)

https://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/4700-4879/4881.html
https://flic.kr/p/2jeT3ds

[Jack]

Noticed 6707 on the 11C at Ward End this afternoon.
Notice the removal of the X12 branding has taken some of the paint off with it leaving white areas/patches on it.

6708 looks a right state on the back.

[2206]

2206 on the 17.

2202 is also on the 17. Still early days, but think this will likely be usual as presumably AG will mix them with the Scanias on the 17. And there were some on there on Saturday as well.

[Stu]

1799 - 32
1790 - 4/4A
I dont know if these should be noteworthy

@bbs there is a link in the OP of the Noteworthy Workings topics:
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=4016.0

The chart is also viewable on my WMBU website:
https://westmidlandsbususers.co.uk/enthusiasts/nx-bus-usual-allocations/

I know Tony has said the Scanias are intended for the 17, but there is no reason why they cannot end up on AG's other single-deck routes, and no doubt do.

I have already added the Scanias to the 4 and 4A on my sheet, I don't see the 32 at all so can't verify what is normally used on there.

[WMT3000]

@bbsI don't see the 32 at all so can't verify what is normally used on there.

If it helps at all @Stu I see the 32 every day. So far there have only been 2 appearances of Scanias on there (1807 on Tuesday and 1799 today which I believe was a change bus).

I'll keep an eye on it to see how often they appear - we're only in the third week since the transfers so still too early to be sure I'd say. My guess would be that they'll make the odd appearance.

[Stu]

If it helps at all @Stu I see the 32 every day. So far there have only been 2 appearances of Scanias on there (1807 on Tuesday and 1799 today which I believe was a change bus).

I'll keep an eye on it to see how often they appear - we're only in the third week since the transfers so still too early to be sure I'd say. My guess would be that they'll make the odd appearance.

Acocks Green's normal allocation *should* be Scanias 17 & 73, E200MMCs 4, 32 & 58, but spec wise (single decks with 43-45 seats) they will work as required, 5 should be platinum, 11 should be E400MMC + B7s. I & 72 should be B7s. Allocation was very ransom today which was probably because parking was difficult with the Scanias all arriving in the middle of the day, and normal run in was not done

So based on what Tony has stated, there's no real reason why OmniLinks won't appear on any of AG's single-deck services if need be.

[BBS]

@bbs there is a link in the OP of the Noteworthy Workings topics:
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=4016.0

The chart is also viewable on my WMBU website:
https://westmidlandsbususers.co.uk/enthusiasts/nx-bus-usual-allocations/

I know Tony has said the Scanias are intended for the 17, but there is no reason why they cannot end up on AG's other single-deck routes, and no doubt do.

I have already added the Scanias to the 4 and 4A on my sheet, I don't see the 32 at all so can't verify what is normally used on there.

@Stu 32 is Always E200MMC and Sometimes Omnilink.

[2206]

Platinum 6702 is on the 11C today.

[BBS]

5 has now got its Next Stop Announcements. I like how some of the stops are called Excel and etc. Lovley route the 5 has made my day.

[BBS]

A incident happened between 3 alcoholic girls and 2209 today.The girls came and one of them didnt pay.The driver said pay but they started punching 2209 everywhere. Bus went out of service and driver called police. The girls kept saying "Go and start driving you M##### F#####" I was in EO19 and that driver went to help.

[Tony]

A incident happened between 3 alcoholic girls and 2209.The girls came and one of them didnt pay.The driver said pay but they started punching 2209 everywhere. Bus went out of service and driver called police. The girls kept saying "Go and start driving you M##### F#####" I was in EO19 and that driver went to help.

When did this alleged incident happen? 2209 completed its running boards both yesterday and is still in service today.

[BBS]

When did this alleged incident happen? 2209 completed its running boards both yesterday and is still in service today.

It happened around 1:10 - 1:15. The driver turned its dest off quite a while but I don't know as EO19 Moved forward then. From what I know those girls were punching 2209 everywhere. I recommend doing a check up just in case. I was in EO19 and could hear the punches.

[Tony]

It happened around 1:10 - 1:15. The driver turned its dest off quite a while but I don't know as EO19 Moved forward then. From what I know those girls were punching 2209 everywhere. I recommend doing a check up just in case. I was in EO19 and could hear the punches.

The bus was the 13:10 departure and left at 13:10, so no real drama there, destination going off was just the driver switching the bus off to wait time.