Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Discussion

[mranon]

a solo or a dart tony? whats up with 241

[Tony]

a solo or a dart tony? whats up with 241

They are looking at a dart at the moment, Can't actually remember what they told me was wrong with 241, just it wasn't worth repairing

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

WB for the 82/87 and or 61/63 Bristol road would be good to see. As for the three vehicle types to be withdrawn, I reckon Solos, Darts and Liberators.

The Solos and Darts are definitely going. The UK Bus Director confirmed this recently in one of his weekly e-mails to staff. 14 Short E200s going to WB and PB to replace these.

There is a possibility of one surviving as a replacement for the poorly 241

Well surely they can find another B6, there are afterall a good number in the 'reserve fleet'

[Tony]

WB for the 82/87 and or 61/63 Bristol road would be good to see. As for the three vehicle types to be withdrawn, I reckon Solos, Darts and Liberators.

The Solos and Darts are definitely going. The UK Bus Director confirmed this recently in one of his weekly e-mails to staff. 14 Short E200s going to WB and PB to replace these.

There is a possibility of one surviving as a replacement for the poorly 241

Well surely they can find another B6, there are afterall a good number in the 'reserve fleet'

241 is a Merc! They just need a small bus for what 241 does

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

Many apologies @Tony was getting in a muddle with 244, incidentally is that still in good health?

[PM]

Would be nice to see 241 preserved as it's one of very few surviving alx100 minibuses that are of the last sort to be built prior to solos/MPDs etc.

[2900]

Ah the alx100 on staff bus duty back in the day flying down the m5 an interesting experience . I was given one as a change bus on the 87 service great day passengers refused  to get on thinking I was an Independant  operator , I had this minibus all nite great stuff.  Shame it would never happen now.

[PM]

Ah the alx100 on staff bus duty back in the day flying down the m5 an interesting experience . I was given one as a change bus on the 87 service great day passengers refused  to get on thinking I was an Independant  operator , I had this minibus all nite great stuff.  Shame it would never happen now.

Bet you had a nice shift on the 87 then ;)

I must admit I really like minibuses like this-most enthusiasts hate them but they accessed areas otherwise unserved by public transport. Shame much of the "Mini-Link" network has now been lost...

[2900]

Completely forgot about Mini link something else long gone, not enough profit in it I guess as with so many things.

[PM]

Completely forgot about Mini link something else long gone, not enough profit in it I guess as with so many things.

Looking back at a leaflet, it was a pretty comprehensive network of services.

Out of interest @2900 did drivers not dislike being given what they no doubt didn't regard as proper buses?

[the trainbasher]

Ah the alx100 on staff bus duty back in the day flying down the m5 an interesting experience . I was given one as a change bus on the 87 service great day passengers refused  to get on thinking I was an Independant  operator , I had this minibus all nite great stuff.  Shame it would never happen now.

Bet you had a nice shift on the 87 then ;)

I must admit I really like minibuses like this-most enthusiasts hate them but they accessed areas otherwise unserved by public transport. Shame much of the "Mini-Link" network has now been lost...

Just looking through Tonys pics, 232 appeared on the 82 once

http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/0116-0422/232.html

[2900]

Vast majority of drivers I know hated the merc mini buses unbearable cabs in hot weather with engine rite next to you , great in winter month though, pensioners didn't like the steps ,they vibrated terribly . I found them amusing on routes they had no business being on Dudley road and Portland road services for example .

[Tony]

Would be nice to see 241 preserved as it's one of very few surviving alx100 minibuses that are of the last sort to be built prior to solos/MPDs etc.

Well if someone makes NX a sensible offier I am sure they will sell it for preservation, same as they are still waiting for an offer for the last Excels if any one wants to preserve one

[karl724223]

Drove all the minibuses brand new when at west brom
And even had them on the 140

[Stu]

I've mentioned before that one of those appeared on the 120 the once (when operated by West Brom), that was a fun journey into town!  :D