Diamond East Midlands (formerly Midland Classic)

[Wumpty]

What I absolutely love about Midland Classic is they aren't afraid to experiment and test new vehicle types away from standard fleet stock. These Irizars are a perfect example and James has really flown the flag for the smaller independent operators. If you look at similar sized operators and how they run any old stock just to run services, it just shows how easy James makes it look (although logistically and financially it isn't!).

All that aside, anyone who is prepared to run the prototype Metrobus TOJ592S will always get my vote!!!!

[B61 ANDREW]

YN17ONJ on rail replacement at Bromsgrove this afternoon. Rather smart vehicle.

[DJ]

YN17ONJ on rail replacement at Bromsgrove this afternoon. Rather smart vehicle.

One of their 21 plate MCV eVoRa B8RLEs was on there too.

[mikestone]

Is there more than one?

[DJ]

Is there more than one?

Good point, I've just checked and they seem to only have the one.

[B61 ANDREW]

One of their 21 plate MCV eVoRa B8RLEs was on there too.

  Cheers , I missed that one !  Mind you , "ONJ" was parked up all the time I was around.  :)

[mikestone]

What I assume to be Olympian 96 is in one of the yards at Tamworth - has it left the fleet?
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Ex Reading Irizar 15  is now in fleet livery
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At least two of the 66 reg Optares are branded for the 9 to EMA.

[BusMan Greg]

What I assume to be Olympian 96 is in one of the yards at Tamworth - has it left the fleet?
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Ex Reading Irizar 15  is now in fleet livery
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At least two of the 66 reg Optares are branded for the 9 to EMA.

Most likely 97 (F97 PRE) which is privately owned.

Metrocities 6 - 9 are all branded for the Airline 9 and have been for quite a while now! The other two 4 and 5 (the shorter ones) are yet to be branded

[Ian Hardy]

Irizar 17 YN17 ONJ looked very good in the sun at Showbus today (26/09/2021)

[Ian Hardy]

Irizar 17 YN17 ONJ looked very good in the sun at Showbus today (26/09/2021)

It won a prize as well:
Doyen Single deck entry 254 Midland Classic Irizar i3

[Wumpty]

Does anyone know what the X11 to Newtown was that was shown on Bustimes a few days back?

[metrocity]

Does anyone know what the X11 to Newtown was that was shown on Bustimes a few days back?

Seasonal workers service to Boots Warehouse in Burton

[Wumpty]

Seasonal workers service to Boots Warehouse in Burton

Thanks - Easter's started early again ;D

[Wumpty]

Is there a list of the X contract services running as there's nothing shown on their website?

[2206]

Is there a list of the X contract services running as there's nothing shown on their website?

One to DHL Coventry from Erdington I think. I saw it last week one evening in Erdington.

The fact that it's not on the website will probably mean that it is closed door and not available to the general public.