Training Bus Sightings

[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]

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]

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]

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.

[markcf83]

If it's a 412X,the only one that exists is 4129.

[Tony]

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.

[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]

1952 was on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End on Driver Training/Route Training at about 13:30.

[mesub]

I did spot a 14xx bus at Woodgate about 2 to 3 days ago

[MasterPlan]

4168 - Northfield High St.

[The Real 4778]

1512 surprised me at the Beggar's Bush lights yesterday, it was like a flashback to last century!