Acocks Green Garage

[2206]

4523 (11 branded) is out on the 1 today. Interestingly, it's gained a Human Appeal mega rear which I've not noticed before. Surely they'd be better off putting that on one of the non branded red and white Geminis. Also, the rear display is showing "01" rather than "1"

Gemini on the 1 aren't rare, there are some on the 1 daily.

[2206]

There is only one or two red unbranded ones left, which may go in for repaint before the contract on the ad expires

There are 3 red and white unbranded Gemini left.
4637, 4651 and 4658 @John

[Sh4318]

Gemini on the 1 aren't rare, there are some on the 1 daily.

I think he was referring to a branded Gemini being on the 1. The 1 gets any type of bus doesn't it? It certainly used to. I remember back when AG operated Omnilinks and B7RLEs, on any given day you could find an Omnilinks, B7RLE, President and Gemini on there all at once

[2206]

I think he was referring to a branded Gemini being on the 1. The 1 gets any type of bus doesn't it? It certainly used to. I remember back when AG operated Omnilinks and B7RLEs, on any given day you could find an Omnilinks, B7RLE, President and Gemini on there all at once

Presidents a few Gemini and E200 MMC also on it.

[MW]

Gemini on the 1 aren't rare, there are some on the 1 daily.

Lol come on you don't need to give me a smart arse comment do you?

As you know, 4523 is branded up for the Circle, and what I also found noteworthy was the rear display showing "01" and the megarear that I've not seen before.

[dw1308]

I saw a 37 branded MMC going up school road in Yardley Wood this evening at about half 7 -8 ish with an engineer at the wheel and a driver by the luggage rack any ideas what it was doing up there??

[MW]

I saw a 37 branded MMC going up school road in Yardley Wood this evening at about half 7 -8 ish with an engineer at the wheel and a driver by the luggage rack any ideas what it was doing up there??

Probably went to YW for something. You do occasionally have YW/AG buses going to each other's garage. It's engineers when I've seen it.

[MW]

4062 has overheated on Shaftmoor Lane/Shaftmoor Pub.

[Dylanbusboy45]

Crimson 4650 is on 11A today. Seen at Selly Oak at 12:48

[Squiz1971]

Crimson 4650 is on 11A today. Seen at Selly Oak at 12:48

This is a regular occurrence on the 11A or 11C I have seen a variety of crimson Gemini's on the route

[Dylanbusboy45]

This is a regular occurrence on the 11A or 11C I have seen a variety of crimson Gemini's on the route

Oh right. Thought it was quite uncommon but thanks for letting me know. I know for next time.

[MW]

Yeah just seen 4650 in Acocks Green about 5-10 mins ago.

You do occasionally get a Crimson on there, although usually there on the short workings to Ward End, and I think one goes onto the 31 and another goes onto the 37. I think the third stays on the Circle, not sure though.

Remember there's only about 37 branded for the Circle. There's 3 Red and White none branded ones too, and then there's four more extra boards (44 in total). It'll be interesting when the ALX400s come into service here. Would make an interesting look on the 11.

[The Real 4778]

I must have missed the detail in my thirst for excitement, but how many ALX400 are expected to move?  I'd be sorry to see them go from Slutton.

[GeminiFan1991]

I was in Solihull earlier and I saw 2214 had a cartoon sun shade placed on the driver window !

[Rob H]

The NXWM 71/72 and SUN/CLA 71E are currently on diversion between Church Road/Common Lane and The Radley's due to what I assume is resurfacing work taking place on Church Road just before The Radley's.

Towards Chelmsley Wood;
NXWM 71/72/72E & SUN/CLA 71E - Left onto Common Lane, Right onto Barrows Lane, Right (at the Island) onto Brays Road continuing to The Radleys then left onto Sheldon Heath Road to rejoin normal line of route.

Towards Solihull;
NXWM 71/72 - Right (at the Island) onto Brays Road continuing along until Brays Road/Barrows Lane Jcn then left onto Barrows Lane then left again onto Common Lane then right onto Church Road to rejoin normal line of route.

SUN/CLA 71E - Right (at the Island) onto Brays Road then left (at the Island) onto Horrell Road then right on Church Road to rejoin normal line of route.

I hope all this makes sense :) I witnessed this between 09:40-10:10 also got some footage of the buses performing these moves.