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Started by Tara4352, September 06, 2015, 09:40:18 AM

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ellspurs

Yesterday, I saw...

4520 turning into Stephenson Avenue
4520 turning out of Stephen Avenue about 10-15 minutes later
4520 trundling down Stafford Road going into Walsall.

It was followed down Stafford Road shortly after by the Y-reg decker. Looking at the list makes me think it is 4126 (as it seems to be the only one not scrapped/donated) but I didn't catch the number.

Tony

Quote from: ellspurs on September 10, 2020, 04:17:56 PM
Yesterday, I saw...

4520 turning into Stephenson Avenue
4520 turning out of Stephen Avenue about 10-15 minutes later
4520 trundling down Stafford Road going into Walsall.

It was followed down Stafford Road shortly after by the Y-reg decker. Looking at the list makes me think it is 4126 (as it seems to be the only one not scrapped/donated) but I didn't catch the number.

Won't be 4126, will be one of the trainers. Not sure what list you are using, but not the one on the main site

ellspurs

Quote from: Tony on September 10, 2020, 06:14:32 PM
Won't be 4126, will be one of the trainers. Not sure what list you are using, but not the one on the main site

My mistake, I scrolled too far down the list and looked at the one that wasn't specifically listed as scrapped.

http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/fleetlist/4001-4224.html

It would've been 4125 as it was in standard NXWM colours (but not in operation).

I was collecting from places on Newfield Close. I looked over the fence and saw the Walsall garage yard.

2206

#573
Quote from: ellspurs on September 10, 2020, 06:57:52 PM
It would've been 4125 as it was in standard NXWM colours (but not in operation).
4125 is in TWM livery, so will be obvious if it was that one. Not standard NXWM red and white.
Local Routes
94/95, 11A/11C, 28.

markcf83

If it's a 412X,the only one that exists is 4129.
Don't judge me until you've walked in my size ten shoes.

Tony

Quote from: markcf83 on September 10, 2020, 09:14:40 PM
If it's a 412X,the only one that exists is 4129.

No one said it had to be a 412x

ellspurs

It was 4125. As @2206 said to me in a message, the vehicle is in TWM branding not standard NXWM branding, and I was right by Walsall garage when I saw it.

I apologise for the confusion and won't speculate again unless I see the actual fleet number. I've seen loads of route branded vehicles off route this past week, but haven't mentioned them as I've not been able to catch the fleet number or haven't been able to remember it as I've been driving and not wanted to pull out a pen and paper at the wheel to write a number down.

2206

4257 at Ward End, Fox & Goose about 20 minutes ago. Going along Bromford Lane.
Local Routes
94/95, 11A/11C, 28.

Michael Bevan

Just seen 4153 near Junction 11 of the M6 on the A462 heading towards Walsall.

ellspurs

This morning, I saw what looked like 1744 coming out of Walsall Town Centre, heading towards Stafford Road.

Completely threw me as I weren't expecting to see a red NXWM training vehicle. I only realised it was one when I saw the "West Midlands" part of the branding.

igo did have a rather eclectic selection of vehicles, didn't they?

Jack

4258 just going along the Aldridge Road towards Queslett Asda just now.

2206

#581
1952 was on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End on Driver Training/Route Training at about 13:30.
Local Routes
94/95, 11A/11C, 28.

mesub

I did spot a 14xx bus at Woodgate about 2 to 3 days ago
23 - Bartley Green
76 - Northfield
X20 - Birmingham Via Longbridge, Northfield & QE Hospital / University

MasterPlan

Local Routes: 002, 39/39A, X21, 46, 76.
Localish Routes: 18, 23, X22.

The Real 4778

1512 surprised me at the Beggar's Bush lights yesterday, it was like a flashback to last century!
Don't you start.

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