Possible Sapphire Routes at each depot

[arrivadays]

Following the news of Cannock receiving Sapphire Wright StreetLites for Route 1, I came up with an idea. What if each depot had one Sapphire route - what do you think that route should be at each depot (and even what buses could it use)?

For example, I think Telford should either have Sapphire 44 or 481 - using the Pulsars (that's what they'd do, but I'd prefer Tempos).

[Trident 4609]

Following the news of Cannock receiving Sapphire Wright StreetLites for Route 1, I came up with an idea. What if each depot had one Sapphire route - what do you think that route should be at each depot (and even what buses could it use)?

For example, I think Telford should either have Sapphire 44 or 481 - using the Pulsars (that's what they'd do, but I'd prefer Tempos).

Tamworth-110. Reason being that its actually being upgraded to Sapphire operation later in the year using New E400's. Personally i would have used the B9TL's at present upgrading them to Sapphire Specification

[nitromatt1]

Is Wednesfield getting a sapphire route? ???

[Trident 4609]

Is Wednesfield getting a sapphire route? ???

If you had to pick a route for Wednesfield the only route i can think of that could be Sapphire operated would be the 10-Perton. Upgraded with DAF DB250's with ALX400 bodywork to Sapphire Spec lol  :P

[nitromatt1]

Is Wednesfield getting a sapphire route? ???

If you had to pick a route for Wednesfield the only route i can think of that could be Sapphire operated would be the 10-Perton. Upgraded with DAF DB250's with ALX400 bodywork to Sapphire Spec lol  :P

That's the only candidate I can think of, really. Doubt it, though.

I'd do the X5 at Shrewsbury and X38 Burton - Derby

[Bob]

The 74/75 at Cannock maybe?

[Trident 4609]

The 74/75 at Cannock maybe?

Would you upgrade two routes at Cannock though?  Personally I wouldn't make the 74/5 Sapphire but I would transfer B9TL's 4200-07 over from Tamworth (When the Brand New Sapphire Spec E400's enter service at Tamworth) and possibly brand them for the 74/5. Personally I think that would be a perfect upgrade for the 74/5 (I have noticed embers on here mentioning the 74/5 is in need of double deckers).

[Trident 4609]

Is Wednesfield getting a sapphire route? ???

If you had to pick a route for Wednesfield the only route i can think of that could be Sapphire operated would be the 10-Perton. Upgraded with DAF DB250's with ALX400 bodywork to Sapphire Spec lol  :P

That's the only candidate I can think of, really. Doubt it, though.


I'd do the X5 at Shrewsbury and X38 Burton - Derby

Tbh you only have to repaint the X38 SB200's as they already have leather seats

[Bob]

The 74/75 at Cannock maybe?

Would you upgrade two routes at Cannock though?  Personally I wouldn't make the 74/5 Sapphire but I would transfer B9TL's 4200-07 over from Tamworth (When the Brand New Sapphire Spec E400's enter service at Tamworth) and possibly brand them for the 74/5. Personally I think that would be a perfect upgrade for the 74/5 (I have noticed embers on here mentioning the 74/5 is in need of double deckers).

Yea or retrim em in leather maybe? Its definitely in need of deckers at certain times,  and the sb200s are looking a bit jaded now.  A respray n trim would do em tho tbh. Those deckers wont come to cannock though

[Trident 4609]

As you say they most likely wouldn't transfer to Cannock, Hence I said "Personally I think"

[Bob]

I agree totally.  But arriva apparently dont want to run deckers at cannock

[Trident 4609]

I agree totally.  But arriva apparently dont want to run deckers at cannock

Just out of interest how many vehicles are required for the 74/5?

[the trainbasher]

Personally I would make the 310 the Wednesfield Sapphire route...

[Bob]

I agree totally.  But arriva apparently dont want to run deckers at cannock

Just out of interest how many vehicles are required for the 74/5?

Four I think :)

[Bob]

Personally I would make the 310 the Wednesfield Sapphire route...

Maybe with some nice refurbed ford transit/carlyle 16 seaters? So theres no overcrowding issues lol :-p