First Bus - Leicester

Glenfieldmathk1 · August 27, 2024, 09:00:28 AM

Strange allocation of double deckers today! With most on the 88!
Wondering if it's because schools haven't all gone back yet? Or if it's a new thing?
Noticed very few on 54 & 15!

SSmith09 · August 28, 2024, 09:03:31 AM

Quote from: Glenfieldmathk1 on August 27, 2024, 09:00:28 AMStrange allocation of double deckers today! With most on the 88!
Wondering if it's because schools haven't all gone back yet? Or if it's a new thing?
Noticed very few on 54 & 15!

Must be a new thing as there's five on the 88 again today.

Glenfieldmathk1 · August 28, 2024, 10:39:32 AM

Quote from: SSmith09 on August 28, 2024, 09:03:31 AMMust be a new thing as there's five on the 88 again today.

Yes, noticed this, so indeed must be a new thing 👍

Mayfield · September 02, 2024, 07:57:52 PM

35190 in the yard today with what looks like some rear parts removed
35189 in service no sign of any of the others wondered if they've gone foe conversion

SSmith09 · September 02, 2024, 08:59:05 PM

35191 broke down and was towed back from Haymarket Bus Station earlier last month and hasn't been seen since...

35190 has been parked up near the front for a few weeks with parts missing

joieman · September 02, 2024, 09:33:39 PM

Quote from: Mayfield on September 02, 2024, 07:57:52 PM35190 in the yard today with what looks like some rear parts removed
35189 in service no sign of any of the others wondered if they've gone foe conversion

I spotted four StreetDecks in the depot from Abbey Lane when I passed by on the Skylink last Friday.

Magikrabby · September 02, 2024, 10:22:02 PM

Quote from: Mayfield on September 02, 2024, 07:57:52 PM35190 in the yard today with what looks like some rear parts removed
35189 in service no sign of any of the others wondered if they've gone foe conversion

Last I heard (from rumblings on the internet so take with a grain of salt) was that they were having engines removed ready to be sent off for conversion, so it's possible the others have gone now

Glenfieldmathk1 · September 03, 2024, 12:40:06 PM

All 4 (35189 still in service) are ready for electric.. they should be getting towed there. (Hence engines removed).

Quote from: Mayfield on September 02, 2024, 07:57:52 PM35190 in the yard today with what looks like some rear parts removed
35189 in service no sign of any of the others wondered if they've gone foe conversion

35189 looks like it's remaining in service until the rest come back. (Due to the increased PVR).

EK40 · September 04, 2024, 11:56:49 PM

a new(ish) arrival into leicester is, streetdeck EV conversion 70102 (OIG 1792) which was last seen as Bristol's 35146 (SN65 OMP)

will be intresting to see how these conversions perform both on their own and in comparison to the electroliners.

Mayfield · September 05, 2024, 05:08:09 PM

Quote from: Glenfieldmathk1 on September 03, 2024, 12:40:06 PMAll 4 (35189 still in service) are ready for electric.. they should be getting towed there. (Hence engines removed). 35189 looks like it's remaining in service until the rest come back. (Due to the increased PVR).

Maybe not as it's not been out for 3 days

Glenfieldmathk1 · September 09, 2024, 10:17:27 PM

Quote from: Mayfield on September 05, 2024, 05:08:09 PMMaybe not as it's not been out for 3 days

Yep.. guessing it's now been made ready to go too!

SSmith09 · September 11, 2024, 09:07:20 AM

Quote from: Mayfield on September 05, 2024, 05:08:09 PMMaybe not as it's not been out for 3 days

Just seen 35189 heading into the City Centre so it's still about for now...

Glenfieldmathk1 · September 11, 2024, 08:50:55 PM

Quote from: SSmith09 on September 11, 2024, 09:07:20 AMJust seen 35189 heading into the City Centre so it's still about for now...

Yes, running the late night 17's 😮

joieman · September 20, 2024, 09:09:09 AM

Debranded First Leeds' Wright Streetdeck 35271 (SL67 VWX) is in Leicester on the 15s today. I also think I spotted a blue single-decker in the depot when I passed by on the Skylink this morning.

SSmith09 · September 20, 2024, 04:57:50 PM

Quote from: joieman on September 20, 2024, 09:09:09 AMDebranded First Leeds' Wright Streetdeck 35271 (SL67 VWX) is in Leicester on the 15s today. I also think I spotted a blue single-decker in the depot when I passed by on the Skylink this morning.

One of the Bath City branded eclipses was parked at the front of Abbey Lane earlier this week possibly this one?

35271 is reportedly in Leicester to allow 35189 to be converted by NewPower

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