Arriva Tamworth

[Michael Bevan]

I'm told by management that 4200 will spend the day on the 110 today in its new livery.

For anyone wanting to find 4200. I've had it confirmed by the General Manager it is on the 110. It's arrival time's into Birmingham Corporation Street are as follows: 9:06, 11:37, 14:07, 16:39, 19:13.

[John]

One of the StreetLites has just entered City, de-branded from the 110 above the windows

[LG]

One of the StreetLites has just entered City, de-branded from the 110 above the windows

It would appear 3301 and 3302 have been de branded, a driver tells me they are going and they are having sapphire citaro instead??

[tphi12000]

It would appear 3301 and 3302 have been de branded, a driver tells me they are going and they are having sapphire citaro instead??

If this is the case I would guess 3912/3913 being the Citaros coming the other way from Luton which would need to be renumbered.

[Ashley 60171]

If this is the case I would guess 3912/3913 being the Citaros coming the other way from Luton which would need to be renumbered.

These would be the two that are on the 321 route aren't they?

[Michael Bevan]

Well I see Arriva were quick to remove "Come On England!" off 4200 after they were knocked out of the Euro's! Still has the St. George's flag livery though.

[Reece]

If this is the case I would guess 3912/3913 being the Citaros coming the other way from Luton which would need to be renumbered.

There 3 Sapphire Citrao's branded for the 321 in fact but I presume only 2 are coming? The Sapphire are as follows 3911, 3912 and 3913 all of them were fully reseated and refurbished in late 2014. Here are some pictures of 3911 after HD Trim had finished they did a brilliant job by the looks of things.  :D

Exterior https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BytiuetIAAA-0j5?format=jpg&name=large
Interior https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BytiuU8IEAEEtdr?format=jpg&name=large

All the pictures are from HD Trim Ltd Twitter page.

[tphi12000]

There 3 Sapphire Citrao's branded for the 321 in fact but I presume only 2 are coming? The Sapphire are as follows 3911, 3912 and 3913 all of them were fully reseated and refurbished in late 2014. Here are some pictures of 3911 after HD Trim had finished they did a brilliant job by the looks of things.  :D

Exterior https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BytiuetIAAA-0j5?format=jpg&name=large
Interior https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BytiuU8IEAEEtdr?format=jpg&name=large

All the pictures are from HD Trim Ltd Twitter page.

the reason I suggested 3912/3913 is that these are allocated to Luton who also have the sapphire streetlite max's , 3911 being allocated to Watford (Southern Counties), but like I said only a guess.

[Dylanbusboy45]

Kingbury Flyer branded Scania 3506 is on the 785/6 today. Did the 11:40 departure from Lichfield

[LG]

I've heard a rumour that Tamworth is loosing some mercs.

If true it will see 3007 upwards to 3018 go to high Wycombe.

Also if true they will be replaced by scanias from Derby.

Anyone heard anything about this?

[Ashley 60171]

I've heard a rumour that Tamworth is loosing some mercs.

If true it will see 3007 upwards to 3018 go to high Wycombe.

Also if true they will be replaced by scanias from Derby.

Anyone heard anything about this?

Well 3301/02 are supposed to be transferring to the Shires in return for two Sapphire Citaros I thought. Also what would Derby have if it is true? New buses or a sizeable PVR drop?

[LG]

It is my understanding that only 3911 is coming up now which is due to arrive Monday afternoon and will be re numbered to 3022

[646]

Moves ahead.

The 3961 - 3972 batch of Shires B7RLE are going in to Derby to replace the 03/04/05/55 and some of the 58 Scanias.

These will go to Tamworth to oust some Citaros to Shires.

Other moves include 3705 to Shires and Solos into Telford to swap for Streetlites in Shires.

[Tony]

Moves ahead.

The 3961 - 3972 batch of Shires B7RLE are going in to Derby to replace the 03/04/05/55 and some of the 58 Scanias.

These will go to Tamworth to oust some Citaros to Shires.

Other moves include 3705 to Shires and Solos into Telford to swap for Streetlites in Shires.

So all Arriva Midlands North depots are now getting downgrades?

[LG]

Looks that way if they are sending buses from Tamworth and Telford now