Claribels

[Trident 4609]

A. B7rle just left on the 55, second time I've seen on on there

Surely you mean a Wright Eclipse Pulsar VDL SB200? The bodyworks look similar so you that's why you probably mistaken it for a B7RLE :)

[Nathan4775]

A. B7rle just left on the 55, second time I've seen on on there

Surely you mean a Wright Eclipse Pulsar VDL SB200? The bodyworks look similar so you that's why you probably mistaken it for a B7RLE :)

Yeah, that's one nath :p thanks

[Stu]

No problems Nathan :) I can see why you thought why it was a B7RLE as the Urban and Pulsar Bodyworks look similar

Technically, B7RLE is just the chassis type, and can have a variety of bodyworks depending on the bus manufacturer.

The Wrightbus Eclipse 2 (as used by National Express and Diamond) is built on the Volvo B7RLE chassis.
The Wrightbus Pulsar 2 (as used by Claribels and Arriva) is built on the VDL SB200 chassis.

The bodywork is essentially the same, so to the untrained eye both buses look exactly the same. The chassis type is basically optional, depending on the operator, if they desire a fleet with the same chassis, as mechanical parts will be interchangeable.

Sorry if this sounds a little pedantic, but when people talk about B7RLE, this is what a B7RLE actually looks like:

[Solo1]

Thought  the pulsars were only on 71e & 94 service's 

[John]

Thought  the pulsars were only on 71e & 94 service's

They usually are, but I have also noticed a few on the 55 lately as well

[Rob H]

Thought  the pulsars were only on 71e & 94 service's

They usually are, but I have also noticed a few on the 55 lately as well

Also I like how they are using some of the elder pulsars on the 71E aswell makes a change from the YJ12 reg ones YJ58FDV was on the 71E today :)

[winston]

Another new bus for Claribels,  VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar YJ14CCF

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3101315476&k=7G9XRNp

[Rob H]

Another new bus for Claribels,  VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar YJ14CCF

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3101315476&k=7G9XRNp

Looking forward to seeing this about when entered service :)

Also I've noticed the Pulsars are not being used on the 71E lately its gone back to Commanders. Does anybody know why? :)

[Liverpool Street]

Another new bus for Claribels,  VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar YJ14CCF

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3101315476&k=7G9XRNp

Unrelated but on the same photostream...

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/i-X8C7hDT/0/M/London%20Borough%20of%20Redbridge%20LL11XPX%20130210%20Heysham-M.jpg

Ugliest bus ever?!

[monkeyjoe]

Another new bus for Claribels,  VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar YJ14CCF

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3101315476&k=7G9XRNp

Looking forward to seeing this about when entered service :)

Also I've noticed the Pulsars are not being used on the 71E lately its gone back to Commanders. Does anybody know why? :)

Not sure but with NXWM offering new buses on the 71, it's more of a competitive advantage to use the newer vechicles on the 94 where nxwm are offering dreg buses. I have certainly noticed increasing fuller loads on their 94 services vs nxwm's.

[Rob H]

YJ62 JZH appeared on the 71E today to my knowledge thats only the second time a 62 reg pulsar has gone onto the 71E.

[winston]

Another new bus for Claribels,  VDL SB200/Wright Pulsar YJ14CCF

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3101315476&k=7G9XRNp

Another one YJ14CCE:

http://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/HeyshamDocks/Heysham-Docks/27816939_rvssTn#!i=3124936057&k=dbh85TG&lb=1&s=A

[Liverpool Street]

Claribels is a better company then I thought then with new buses of a frequent happening. (I know there is more to a quality operator then just new buses...)

Why no website?

[Matt.N0056]

Claribels is a better company then I thought then with new buses of a frequent happening. (I know there is more to a quality operator then just new buses...)

Why no website?

Im sure they used to have a website although with very little on it!

[Solo1]

Yes they had a website & when will the 2 new 14 reg'd be out in service