West Bromwich Garage

[wbdriver]

1607 was on the 40, followed by the 5 last night. i was driving it.

731 is in the garage at the moment. wondering if we'll get some of those to replace the darts?

[Kiewii]

731 is in the garage at the moment. wondering if we'll get some of those to replace the darts?

They're actually for Dundee.

[winston]

731 is in the garage at the moment. wondering if we'll get some of those to replace the darts?

They're actually for Dundee.

Kiewii,

I think WB driver was referring to any new ones that may be due, as WB are expecting some new buses

[uniquicity]

1607 now parked outside the depot looking dead... #1607watch

[wbdriver]

731 is in the garage at the moment. wondering if we'll get some of those to replace the darts?

They're actually for Dundee.

Kiewii,

I think WB driver was referring to any new ones that may be due, as WB are expecting some new buses

correct Winston.

[Ashley]

Has 1607 been withdrawn?

[uniquicity]

Whoops. My 48 just turned left at West Cross instead of going straight on. Thought I'd travelled back in time and was on the 448 ;)

[Sh4318]

Whoops. My 48 just turned left at West Cross instead of going straight on. Thought I'd travelled back in time and was on the 448 ;)

@uniquicity did he actually follow the old route to Blue Gates/Devonshire Road or turn around at the next roundabout :)

[uniquicity]

No, it turned at the Tollhouse Way roundabout to get back to West Cross. Still got to the university on time. 1666 was the vehicle.

[uniquicity]

After being thrashed up and down Oldbury Road at 40mph, it did smell of combustion ;)

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

1666 has always had a delightful diesel smell whenever I've ventured out on her, a good Merc that one

[Liverpool Street]

1666 has always had a delightful diesel smell whenever I've ventured out on her, a good Merc that one

Probably not healthy to be breathing those fumes, bro.

[fleetline6477]

Forgive me if this question has been asked elsewhere in this thread.

WB have the main depot and the overspill yard. This evening I was driving up Spon Lane with 4234 in front of me and a Dudley Road branded Gemini behind me both not in service. After passing the Police Station 4234 proceeded round to the depot and the Gemini pulled into the overspill yard.

Three questions
1. How do drivers know which location to take the bus to, does the running board specify?
2. If buses go directly to the overspill yard how do they get fuelled and washed?
3. At the start of the morning shift I assume drivers collect their bus either from the depot or overspill yard. Do
   certain running boards begin from one as opposed to the other.  If drivers don't know where the bus for their
   running board is in advance doesn't this lead to late starts since it takes about 5 minutes to walk from depot to the
   overspill yard?

I hope this makes sense.

[Liverpool Street]

Forgive me if this question has been asked elsewhere in this thread.

WB have the main depot and the overspill yard. This evening I was driving up Spon Lane with 4234 in front of me and a Dudley Road branded Gemini behind me both not in service. After passing the Police Station 4234 proceeded round to the depot and the Gemini pulled into the overspill yard.

Three questions
1. How do drivers know which location to take the bus to, does the running board specify?
2. If buses go directly to the overspill yard how do they get fuelled and washed?
3. At the start of the morning shift I assume drivers collect their bus either from the depot or overspill yard. Do
   certain running boards begin from one as opposed to the other.  If drivers don't know where the bus for their
   running board is in advance doesn't this lead to late starts since it takes about 5 minutes to walk from depot to the
   overspill yard?

I hope this makes sense.

1) Running board specifies.

2) Shunter takes them back over to the depot.

3) Allocation sheets dictate where the vehicle is.

[MW]

Forgive me if this question has been asked elsewhere in this thread.

WB have the main depot and the overspill yard. This evening I was driving up Spon Lane with 4234 in front of me and a Dudley Road branded Gemini behind me both not in service. After passing the Police Station 4234 proceeded round to the depot and the Gemini pulled into the overspill yard.

Three questions
1. How do drivers know which location to take the bus to, does the running board specify?
2. If buses go directly to the overspill yard how do they get fuelled and washed?
3. At the start of the morning shift I assume drivers collect their bus either from the depot or overspill yard. Do
   certain running boards begin from one as opposed to the other.  If drivers don't know where the bus for their
   running board is in advance doesn't this lead to late starts since it takes about 5 minutes to walk from depot to the
   overspill yard?

I hope this makes sense.

1) Running board specifies.

2) Shunter takes them back over to the depot.

3) Allocation sheets dictate where the vehicle is.

How many vehicles does the overspill yard hold?

Also does anyone know how many vehicles are allocated to WB.

Just trying to work out how many buses they'd need to lose, to get rid of the overspill yard.