Refurbs

[Liverpool Street]

Am I the only one that wishes they'd put that tiny little bit more effort in when re-painting the Omnilinks and actually left the silver trim at the front silver rather than just plaster the entire thing with red paint?

I agree they look cheap and nasty

Yes, just look how good 1833 looks

Looking at the older photos of 1833, did they just not finish off the Toothpaste with the silver stripes or what the blue supposed to not have them? I've always wondered that it looks unprofessional. I know it doesn't matter now but..

[John]

Looking at the older photos of 1833, did they just not finish off the Toothpaste with the silver stripes or what the blue supposed to not have them? I've always wondered that it looks unprofessional. I know it doesn't matter now but..

A lot of Perry Barr OmniLinks did not have the grey stripes applied. I think this was because they were meant to gain 16 branding, but apart from 1823 and 1825, never did, and many of them were put on other routes

1821, 1822, 1824, 1826-1831, 1834-1839 are still like this. 1833 was also like that when it was in TWM livery

[Liverpool Street]

Looking at the older photos of 1833, did they just not finish off the Toothpaste with the silver stripes or what the blue supposed to not have them? I've always wondered that it looks unprofessional. I know it doesn't matter now but..

A lot of Perry Barr OmniLinks did not have the grey stripes applied. I think this was because they were meant to gain 16 branding, but apart from 1823 and 1825, never did, and many of them were put on other routes

1821, 1822, 1824, 1826-1831, 1834-1839 are still like this. 1833 was also like that when it was in TWM livery

Ahh, I see. Makes sense. But it seems other companies would at least finish the job rather then just leaving it. Thats why I have the opinion of NX is very lazy in regards to that. Anything to save money methinks.

[The Real 4778]

Yes, comparing 1833 with 1877 the former is far more sensibly executed.  On 1877 even the silver detail around the headlights has turned red. 

Now the lights really do look like p*ss-holes in the snow.

[Liverpool Street]

...Now the lights really do look like p*ss-holes in the snow...

HAHA!!

Where did that come from?! But yes, the head light size leaves alot to be desired.

Haha.. p*ss holes in the snow!!

Was the OmniLink logo on 1833 masked over prior to painting or was it a new one stuck on.

Also can be said for repainted Tridents with door rubber being painted red and it gets cracked under use.

[Tony]

4234 was outside Carlyle on Tuesday with new roof attached, still quite a but of work to do though. 4044 now at Trailways, last President to be done

[John]

4234 was outside Carlyle on Tuesday with new roof attached, still quite a but of work to do though.

Thanks Tony, I asked about that one last week.

4490 out today on 115 refurbished at last!
pic to follow

[John]

4490 out today on 115 refurbished at last!
pic to follow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-s-91/9049359429/

[Ashley 4569]

Cant believe PB have refurbed near enough all their geminis in less than 18 months, isnt it 6 left or something to do?

[John]

Cant believe PB have refurbed near enough all their geminis in less than 18 months, isnt it 6 left or something to do?

8 left.

4491, 4495, 4496, 4498, 4499, 4500, 4502 and 4515

It seems like Perry Barr are sending them in number order, so with 4490 back, you might find that 4491 has now gone for a refurb

[winston]

Cant believe PB have refurbed near enough all their geminis in less than 18 months, isnt it 6 left or something to do?

8 left.

4491, 4495, 4496, 4498, 4499, 4500, 4502 and 4515

only 6 left untouched, 4491 & 4502 have both been reported as in the process of being refurb'd (by Tony with seats at Miller St)

[John]

only 6 left untouched, 4491 & 4502 have both been reported as in the process of being refurb'd (by Tony with seats at Miller St)

Thanks Winston. Have not been keeping track of those  :)


Another thing I have lost track off are the recent Wolverhampton Trident repaints. Can anyone enlighten me (Matt, Nathan), to the recent Trident repaints there.

[winston]

only 6 left untouched, 4491 & 4502 have both been reported as in the process of being refurb'd (by Tony with seats at Miller St)

Thanks Winston. Have not been keeping track of those  :)


Another thing I have lost track off are the recent Wolverhampton Trident repaints. Can anyone enlighten me (Matt, Nathan), to the recent Trident repaints there.

4537 & 4539 are currently in paint/refurb, 4577 is a very recent one and I think 4542

I have 4536/38/40-42/44/45/47/48/53/56/65/68/74/77/83-86/91/93/97-4605 & 4609 as done if that helps

[Ashley 4569]

I got a pic of 4577 on friday and 4542 couple of days before that

[Trident 4609]

I got a pic of 4577 on friday and 4542 couple of days before that

Yes 4577 not long came back same with 4542/4. Caught 4577 the other day on the 59 and again today on the 126.

4542 has been back a bit now