Diamond West Midlands - Redditch

[DMCL]

tividale loan volvo  30525 BX62FEU is currently operating S1 Solihull damsonwood circular today

On Monday 23rd it was on 57/58 circulars in Redditch.

[Sandy Lane]

BX62 FEU on the Coventry X30 this afternoon. Luxury compared to what normally turns up. Hope it is long term move.

[Jack]

BX62 FEU on the Coventry X30 this afternoon. Luxury compared to what normally turns up. Hope it is long term move.

It's a loan.

Saw it on S11 earlier.

[Sandy Lane]

32212 X30 looks dead and parked up at Cov station.

[2206]

20982 is back at Redditch and it was on the 30 today.

[MW]

20982 is back at Redditch and it was on the 30 today.

On loan as far as I'm aware. Was on the 30 yesterday too, along with 20052. 20884 made a return today though

[winston]

On loan as far as I'm aware. Was on the 30 yesterday too, along with 20052. 20884 made a return today though

Have all the Wessex B7RLE's arrived / entered service now?

[MW]

Have all the Wessex B7RLE's arrived / entered service now?

I don't think so. 30501 & 30812 are in service, and I'm pretty sure 30503 is lurking around too. Not seen any of the others. 30501 tends to be kept in Redditch, and 30812 ventures out a bit more. These Volvos are far superior to the Streetlites, and they're 7-8 years older! I haven't seen any of the 30160-30164 batch in a week or so, so I'm guessing they've all gone to Tividale now.

Meanwhile, 30019 is in the main yard so I'd imagine it'll be ready soon.

[winston]

I don't think so. 30501 & 30812 are in service, and I'm pretty sure 30503 is lurking around too. Not seen any of the others. 30501 tends to be kept in Redditch, and 30812 ventures out a bit more. These Volvos are far superior to the Streetlites, and they're 7-8 years older! I haven't seen any of the 30160-30164 batch in a week or so, so I'm guessing they've all gone to Tividale now.

Meanwhile, 30019 is in the main yard so I'd imagine it'll be ready soon.

Yes, I've seen a picture of 30503 as a recent arrival at Redditch earlier this week.

30019 should make a useful return.

I'm not a fan of earlier Streetlites, the Diamler one's sound more robust, but B7RLE wins hands down

[Dylanbusboy45]

A visit to Redditch today provided 30501/3/4 all on the 58 with a Central Versa, and another on the 57. 30812 appeared just before I left at 1245 to operate the 70 - looks very smart with full Diamond logos. No sign of 30507 in service, but could see a Citaro in the depot from the Bus Station, and I can't find any photos of 507 with Diamond so @MW was right about it not being in service. I suspect some will be used on the 50 tomorrow, at least I'm hoping they are  ;)

[MW]

A visit to Redditch today provided 30501/3/4 all on the 58 with a Central Versa, and another on the 57. 30812 appeared just before I left at 1245 to operate the 70 - looks very smart with full Diamond logos. No sign of 30507 in service, but could see a Citaro in the depot from the Bus Station, and I can't find any photos of 507 with Diamond so @MW was right about it not being in service. I suspect some will be used on the 50 tomorrow, at least I'm hoping they are  ;)

The Citaro is 30019. The other (30030) is inside Church Road. I'm on the 50 tomorrow I think. I'd like to get 30812 but we shall see if it's available.

[Dylanbusboy45]

The Citaro is 30019. The other (30030) is inside Church Road. I'm on the 50 tomorrow I think. I'd like to get 30812 but we shall see if it's available.

Ok thanks for the info. I may photograph your bus tomorrow then  ;D

[Jack]

20982 was on the 30 again today.

[Matt.N0056]

20982 was on the 30 again today.

That's the route is allocated to while it's at Redditch

[MW]

I'm not a fan of earlier Streetlites, the Diamler one's sound more robust, but B7RLE wins hands down

Yeah I see what you mean. The earlier ones have less power, bar 30167/168. 32217 is easily the best 65 plate one, in terms of acceleration.

But yeah, the Daimler ones can definitely take a beating and keep on going as opposed to the Cummins ones.