Depot visits

[paulb1973]

I once went to PN on a Sunday and just photographed outside the gates, I managed to get some courage and asked if I could get a guided tour and I did ! I took quite a few photos and I'm quite thankful for it.

Is this specific to a date or can I just randomly apply to get a tour ? I quite like seeing photos of buses inside the garage and Sundays provide ample opportunity to do so. I can't seem to find any details regarding applying although I do remember sending an email regarding a tour/ look around and I didn't get a reply. I'll be sure to look into this.

On that 2013 visit (probably no more than a dozen of us) one lady insisted on finding out why 'her' bus always came late and making a big deal of it. It became a bit embarrassing really and I felt a little sorry for the staff, who were simply showing us around. Fingers crossed you don't get a 'moaner' on one of these small-group visits - if the open day operates in that style.

[don]

Make sure your last name doesn't start with a C and end with an M.

You're not on about Melanie Chisolm are you? I think she's great!! 😂

[GeminiFan1991]

On that 2013 visit (probably no more than a dozen of us) one lady insisted on finding out why 'her' bus always came late and making a big deal of it. It became a bit embarrassing really and I felt a little sorry for the staff, who were simply showing us around. Fingers crossed you don't get a 'moaner' on one of these small-group visits - if the open day operates in that style.

oh dear ! I suppose it's a case of being on top of any application process as I would imagine only a certain amount places are usually allocated.

[V89MOA]

You're not on about Melanie Chisolm are you? I think she's great!! 😂

Haha good shout but definitely not, somehow I can't see it being her cup of tea! I probably should've specified Males with the C********m surnames! Ironically the song 'wannabe' has just sprung to my mind now 😂

[Westy]

What is the 'recommended' route to Moseley Rugby Club next week, coming from Walsall?

Is it worth coming on the train to Yardley Wood & find it from there, or getting to Kings Heath & getting the shuttle from there?

[CL]

What is the 'recommended' route to Moseley Rugby Club next week, coming from Walsall?

Is it worth coming on the train to Yardley Wood & find it from there, or getting to Kings Heath & getting the shuttle from there?

According to the timetable, the shuttle does stop by Yardley Wood Station.. It then loops back to Kings Heath where it heads to the Rugby Club from there. Looks like it'll be a circular service, from the looks of things.

[2206]

What is the 'recommended' route to Moseley Rugby Club next week, coming from Walsall?

Is it worth coming on the train to Yardley Wood & find it from there, or getting to Kings Heath & getting the shuttle from there?

The 2 and 3 go direct to Moseley Rugby Club from Birmingham City Centre.

[Stu]

What is the 'recommended' route to Moseley Rugby Club next week, coming from Walsall?

Is it worth coming on the train to Yardley Wood & find it from there, or getting to Kings Heath & getting the shuttle from there?

If you're coming by train from Walsall, you'll have to walk from New Street to Snow Hill or Moor Street, then you want the train to Stratford-upon-Avon via Whitlocks End which runs every hour on a Sunday.

The 2 and 3 go direct to Moseley Rugby Club from Birmingham City Centre.

On a Sunday, that would probably be the better option, both the 2 and 3 run every half-hour, combining to offer a bus every 15 minutes between Birmingham (Carrs Lane) and Billesley. Journey time is 20 to 25 minutes.

Coming from city, you want the next stop after the fire station; the 2 stops on Yardley Wood Road directly opposite the main entrance to the rugby club / Billesley Common, while the 3 stops just around the corner on Trittiford Road.

[Westy]

Won't have to bother about Sunday now,  as I'm currently off work with a neck problem!

Can't move the bugger!

[CL]

4651 & 4679 has just passed in tandem, down the A45 (near the Airport) towards Coventry ;)

[GeminiFan1991]

4651 & 4679 has just passed in tandem, down the A45 (near the Airport) towards Coventry ;)

Is something happening at CV today ?

[37351ml]

Cov open day until 16.00

[GeminiFan1991]

I've since been made aware but sadly, I'm unable to make it. I believe I saw on the forum about an open day but I wasn't aware of where it was and when. Oh well, CV is one of the few garages I haven't had a look around as well.