First Bus - Wyvern

[winston]

Anyone heard anymore on the Citaro's arrival?

@BN  The Citaro's are still due to upgrade the 35 at least, whether the full quantity originally intended are still due following the cuts is unconfirmed. I personally don't see the point in bringing in 52 plate Citaro's, they're too old:
http://forum.midlandred.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2499&start=10

[B61 ANDREW]

The "missing" Salt Road Volvo , WX59BZ0/69460 , was seen around mid-day today heading south on the M5 by J5 on the back of a lorry . Better late than never.  8)

[Solo1]

The "missing" Salt Road Volvo , WX59BZ0/69460 , was seen around mid-day today heading south on the M5 by J5 on the back of a lorry . Better late than never.  8)

wonder how long before it's on the rd

[B61 ANDREW]

wonder how long before it's on the rd

  Not seen it today !! But I would guess it needs vinyls applying ,ticket machine installing and a few other pre-service checks. :D

[markcf83]

wonder how long before it's on the rd

I'd give it a few days.

[winston]

Surprised that no one's picked up on the first batch of Worcester Citaro's being delivered refurbished by Thornton's, they're virtually ready to hit the streets on the Worcester City (Nimrod branded) route 35 :
http://forum.midlandred.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2953&start=50

64035 in spare livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/45555270511

[Solo1]

Wonder how long before the mercs at worester stat to arrive & go into service

[P419 EJW]

Surprised that no one's picked up on the first batch of Worcester Citaro's being delivered refurbished by Thornton's, they're virtually ready to hit the streets on the Worcester City (Nimrod branded) route 35 :
http://forum.midlandred.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2953&start=50

64035 in spare livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/45555270511

The livery on the spare bus reminds me of Transdev Pride of the North livery. The wording is similar to Transdev's Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President (B7 BVD). See here (credit to Roy Cropper. No, not him from Coronation Street!): https://flic.kr/p/2aKVyhX

[Kevin]

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64035 in spare livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/45555270511

The fact they've painted one in a "spare" livery is strange, are they expecting not to use it as much as the others?

[markcf83]

The fact they've painted one in a "spare" livery is strange, are they expecting not to use it as much as the others?

It will probably be used on other routes too aiding the service requirements at Worcester.

[winston]

Wonder how long before the mercs at worester stat to arrive & go into service

No need to wonder, read the link to Midlandred.net that I posted + back messages and it will tell / show you that the batch for the 35 are already at WR & confirms when they are due to enter service.

[winston]

The fact they've painted one in a "spare" livery is strange, are they expecting not to use it as much as the others?

They've done two in spare livery

[Tony]

They've done two in spare livery

Another stupid Ray Stenning idea? What's wrong with just the standard First livery for the none route branded ones so they don't look out of place used elsewhere?

[Trident 4609]

Another stupid Ray Stenning idea? What's wrong with just the standard First livery for the none route branded ones so they don't look out of place used elsewhere?

I agree. My first thought was a rehash/rip off of Transdev's Pride Of The North livery

[Tony]

I agree. My first thought was a rehash/rip off of Transdev's Pride Of The North livery

I don't get this 'god like' status some operators seem to have with Best Impressions, most things they come up with are just rehashes of previous ideas like your example above