Diamond East Midlands (formerly Midland Classic)

[Ashley 60171]

There is 2 Olympus Scanias in use with Midland Classic according to the Derby Bus Depot. They are YN08HYO/HYP and were used on the Woodley services at Reading which is now being upgraded with new Streetdecks so I would say that Midland Classic has purchased them

The two Reading Buses Olympuses on LOAN ARE 852 and 853. There is a MetroCity demonstrator too.

[Adam 404]

PD1050801/15 - MIDLAND CLASSIC LIMITED, UNIT 5, 290 STANTON ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9SQ
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Burton Upon Trent and Sutton Coldfield given service number X12/X13 effective from 17-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

PD1050801/16 - MIDLAND CLASSIC LIMITED, UNIT 5, 290 STANTON ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9SQ
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Burton Upon Trent, New Street and Rough Hay, Acorn Inn given service number 10/11/810/811/812/813 effective from 17-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

http://www.midlandclassic.com/news/2016/10/service-changes-17-october/

[mikestone]

Looks to be just some changes to the school time workings.

[John]

Two Reading Buses Optare Olympus's seem to be on loan, one is numbered 57

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55432463@N08/30063148052/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/55432463@N08/30376777371/

[Ashley 60171]

Two Reading Buses Optare Olympus's seem to be on loan, one is numbered 57

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55432463@N08/30063148052/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/55432463@N08/30376777371/

57 is Reading 852, 58 is Reading 853.

[mikestone]

853 at least is still here , as is metrocity demo altho it seemed to be garage runabout with a solo on the 2.
R2NEG on 17 today

[ntw456]

Just seen some of the commanders on eBay courtesy of @Busman Jamie

[Adam 404]

Just seen some of the commanders on eBay courtesy of @Busman Jamie

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-52-DAF-SB200-WRIGHTS-COMMANDER-44-SEAT-DDA-BUS-CHOICE-OF-10-BUSES-/282262938963?hash=item41b82ea553:g:MqUAAOSw5cNYMjad

10 of them!

[Dylanbusboy45]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-52-DAF-SB200-WRIGHTS-COMMANDER-44-SEAT-DDA-BUS-CHOICE-OF-10-BUSES-/282262938963?hash=item41b82ea553:g:MqUAAOSw5cNYMjad

10 of them!

That's all but the repainted one (111-BF52NZX) then I'm guessing

[Solo1]

What are they buying to replace the ex Arriva ones that
are up for sale

[mikestone]

I believe 222upd is Mr. James, late of Invincible.
;
I did wonder if they had their eye on some replacements with only 111 being repainted - and are they expecting some new(ish) deckers, having had two hired from Notts & Derby, seemingly replaced by the Reading pair?

[Dylanbusboy45]

Was in Burton for a few hours today. Metrocitys seem to cover most Sunday services and Enviro 200 1-JB14MCL was out too on the 812. Loaned Metrocity 212-YJ16DAA still at Midland Classic. It was on the 401 today.

Allocations for today were:
2E-Metrocity 5 YJ16DXU (normally used in Lichfield on Mon-Sat)
8-Metrocitys 8/9 YJ66APF/APK
401-Metrocity 212 YJ16DDA (on loan)
812-Enviro 200 1 JB14MCL

Didn't see the 21E or X39

[James]

Hello,

The following is planned.

Friday 30 December
Leyland Olympian F96PRE will operate the following:
X12 0930 Burton to Sutton Coldfield
X12 1033 Sutton Coldfield to Burton
X12 1430 Burton to Sutton Coldfield
X12 1538 Sutton Coldfield to Burton

Saturday 31 December
Most journeys on route 21 will be operated by our Routemaster, F96 and TOJ592S.

All subject to vehicle availability.

James

[Trident 4194]

Hello,

The following is planned.

Friday 30 December
Leyland Olympian F96PRE will operate the following:
X12 0930 Burton to Sutton Coldfield
X12 1033 Sutton Coldfield to Burton
X12 1430 Burton to Sutton Coldfield
X12 1538 Sutton Coldfield to Burton

Saturday 31 December
Most journeys on route 21 will be operated by our Routemaster, F96 and TOJ592S.

All subject to vehicle availability.

James

Anybody going?

[Trident 4194]

Best way to burton centre from rail station?

Thanks