Last step entry buses

[Discodave]

I remember it been on as I got a pic, it was the same day a shrewsbury park and ride vers worked the x5

You know, a lot of branded Versas are never used on their proper route, now. For instance, the P & R Versas in Shrewsbury switch places with the normal liveried Versas. And, then, in Telford, you have the 61-plate Versas, branded for 481, but never on that route - always on something different, like the 44.

Just like Cannock Branded buses on every route apart from the one it supposed to be on.

[arrivadays]

I remember it been on as I got a pic, it was the same day a shrewsbury park and ride vers worked the x5

You know, a lot of branded Versas are never used on their proper route, now. For instance, the P & R Versas in Shrewsbury switch places with the normal liveried Versas. And, then, in Telford, you have the 61-plate Versas, branded for 481, but never on that route - always on something different, like the 44.

Just like Cannock Branded buses on every route apart from the one it supposed to be on.

And, in a similar case, the routes that never have anybody on them (e.g. 23, 24, 25, 65/6, 77, 88, 99, 113/114, 892, Tesco Shuttle) are always operated by large buses, like the B6BLEs and SB120s. It's pathetic!

[tphi12000]

Wardle scania 3415 was noted out on the 118 today normally operated by the tempo or 3611.

[tphi12000]

Has 3416 been out an about in Cannock?

No, although allocated to Cannock on the company fleetlist it is not in use (or even taxed)

still parked outside derby depot on Sunday.

[arrivaaston]

3415 with Wardle, 3416 at Derby (NOT IN USE), 3417 is where? And 3419 back to Shrewsbury?

[arrivadays]

3415 with Wardle, 3416 at Derby (NOT IN USE), 3417 is where? And 3419 back to Shrewsbury?

3417 is at Telford - or at least I think it is, I haven't seen it of late, but it's normally on 25 and Tesco Shuttle.

[tphi12000]

3415 with Wardle, 3416 at Derby (NOT IN USE), 3417 is where? And 3419 back to Shrewsbury?

3419 is parked in Cannock yard along with fitness bus 9000 R423TJW.

[sconehead85]

A request, folks.  Is the step entrance fleet still 2038 (Arriva TGM's last step Dennis Dart) and Scanias 3415-7/9/68/89/91, tri-axle Leyland Olympians 4545-7  and Volvo Olympians 4650/2/87/92?- mostly with Wardle.

The reason I ask is the fleet news indicate more ex London LFs (4800-5) have arrived and the only dds left to replace are the Wardle based steps. All bar one step dd would be replaced by these arrivals.  Furthermore two of the triaxles 4545-7 have a white background on the fleet list- what's the significance?

Outside of the Midlands former 3490/3 (Scania sd)  and Scania dds H804 RWJ, M162 GRY and M834 SDA are still with TGM Stansted, although there is no recent evidence of the single decks.

Late news is that Arriva NE is to withdraw their last Scania and DAF step-entry dds on 24th March, leaving only the above.  The ten remaining Volvo Olympians with Arriva NE are also of Arriva Midlands origin from the 46xx series.

sconehead85

[Tony]

The reason I ask is the fleet news indicate more ex London LFs (4800-5) have arrived and the only dds left to replace are the Wardle based steps. All bar one step dd would be replaced by these arrivals.  Furthermore two of the triaxles 4545-7 have a white background on the fleet list- what's the significance?


sconehead85

The white background is nothing more significant than I personally have not got a photgraph of that particular vehicle, so when I am out with my camera I know to look harder for those vehicles than any other!

[sconehead85]

Thanks, Tony.  I think 4545-7 must only be used as school buses and thus only out of the depot at these times.

4800-5 must surely however be for Wardle as this off -shoot have the only step double decks and the main Arriva Midlands dd fleet is all LF now.  Any recent sightings of the single deckers would be welcome.

sconehead85

[arrivadays]

A request, folks.  Is the step entrance fleet still 2038 (Arriva TGM's last step Dennis Dart) and Scanias 3415-7/9/68/89/91, tri-axle Leyland Olympians 4545-7  and Volvo Olympians 4650/2/87/92?- mostly with Wardle.

The reason I ask is the fleet news indicate more ex London LFs (4800-5) have arrived and the only dds left to replace are the Wardle based steps. All bar one step dd would be replaced by these arrivals.  Furthermore two of the triaxles 4545-7 have a white background on the fleet list- what's the significance?

Outside of the Midlands former 3490/3 (Scania sd)  and H804 RWJ, M161/2 GRY and M834 SDA are still with TGM, although there is no recent evidence of the single decks.  Five Scania dds are still with Arriva NE but 10 new Volvo B5LH have arrived there and these could soon be gorn.

sconehead85

Would we be able to tag on 1905 and 1906 - the Mercedes-Benz Varios with Telford and Wardles, respectively?

[sconehead85]

arrivadays- Yes thanks- I was unsure whether any of the minibuses were step entry, but as with the coaches they are not used on regular bus routes.

sconehead85

[arrivadays]

arrivadays- Yes thanks- I was unsure whether any of the minibuses were step entry, but as with the coaches they are not used on regular bus routes.

sconehead85

1905 works all routes in Telford!

[sconehead85]

arrivadays- Blimey you're correct!  55-reg as well!  I forget MB still make the Vario but they are largely coaches these days.

sconehead85

[derningtona]

Telford - seen this morning - 3489 (N429 XRC)on Bus Station to Tesco Free Shuttle (Mon to
Fri every 20 mins 0900 to 1440 ex Bus Station), 3417 (R417 TJW)on Route 25 to QE
Hospital (hourly) and 3468 (N168 PUT) on Staff Shuttle.  Patrick.