Diamond East Midlands (formerly Midland Classic)

[Grinder]

According to the Alexander Dennis body listing they come from a batch supplied new to Centrewest, 7 of them are on the D & G Bus's website fleet list.

[Grinder]

Any sign of the ex Arriva Daf Commanders, Reading deckers or the 2 Enviro 200's having a repaint into fleet colours  ?

[Busman Jamie]

The commanders were for sale not so long ago

[mikestone]

Revised timetables from 9th April now on website.
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http://www.midlandclassic.com/media/2061/X12-9417.pdf

[Adam 404]

Revised timetables from 9th April now on website.
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http://www.midlandclassic.com/media/2061/X12-9417.pdf

A fair few changes happening from this date: http://www.midlandclassic.com/news/2017/03/service-changes-9-april-2017/

To note: 2A withdrawn and replaced by revised 1 & 22 service (Service 2 increased to Every 20 mins)

[Grinder]

The Dennis Falcon fleet no 12 should be moved to the 'still owned' part of the fleet list as it has been out of use for some time with engine trouble. It is currently being restored, see Project Falcon on Facebook.

[Dylanbusboy45]

Midland Classic have purchased another Wright Solar from Reading Buses YN57FWG but this one is slightly different from the rest as it is on the Scania K230UB chassis

https://www.flickr.com/photos/twinbuses/33936897565/in/dateposted/

[Grinder]

The Enviro's 32 and 33 and the ex Reading deckers 57 and 58 all now in fleet colours.  Ex Reading Scania/Wright Solar is fleet no 75.  Ex Arriva Commanders 107, 108, 109 and 113 have all been withdrawn.

[Dylanbusboy45]

Midland Classic have purchased another Wright Solar from Reading Buses YN57FWG but this one is slightly different from the rest as it is on the Scania K230UB chassis

https://www.flickr.com/photos/twinbuses/33936897565/in/dateposted/

Now repainted. It is fleetnumber 75
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127786776@N04/33899546021/in/pool-1511094@N20

[mikestone]

The Dennis Falcon fleet no 12 should be moved to the 'still owned' part of the fleet list as it has been out of use for some time with engine trouble. It is currently being restored, see Project Falcon on Facebook.

No it shouldn't  - project falcon say it is a private preservation project and the bus has been donated to them.

[Grinder]

Fleet no 21 has been re-registered HK 62 MCL from YN 62 AAK

[mikestone]

Derbybusdepot website says the Spectra has been modified and is back in service.y

[JoNi]

https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/si1c06
Wright Scania 78 operated Rail Replacement service from Nuneaton to Coventry serving intermediate stations this evening covering for failed class 153.

[John]

Midland Classic are currently using a Reading Buses OmniCity. 'YN08 MMA', the Facebook poster is unsure if it is on loan or brought from Reading

[Westy]

From what Im reading on Facebook, MC are providing excellent info regarding delays in Burton & answering feedback.

Sure a few companies round here ought to be able to do the same!