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More likely the six Streetdecks at Bath will transfer to Weston where there will be an increased PVR.There are only 6 08 plated B9s to replace in Bath though, would any 12 plated B9s also be freed up?
More likely the six Streetdecks at Bath will transfer to Weston where there will be an increased PVR.There are only 6 08 plated B9s to replace in Bath though, would any 12 plated B9s also be freed up?
Also got to remember that there are additional workings with the 522 and an expanded 172 to accommodate. The 522 could be run from a Bristol depot (perhaps unlikely) and they have other frequency increases in Bristol to resource for.More likely the six Streetdecks at Bath will transfer to Weston where there will be an increased PVR.
There is nothing oting spare at West of England at present, as the PVR is going up at all depots. The only loss is the 47/91/902/904. Increases outweigh the losses.Also got to remember that there are additional workings with the 522 and an expanded 172 to accommodate. The 522 could be run from a Bristol depot (perhaps unlikely) and they have other frequency increases in Bristol to resource for.
Which depots are 37359/37387/37682 at? And which depot are the Glasgow B9s going to?There is nothing oting spare at West of England at present, as the PVR is going up at all depots. The only loss is the 47/91/902/904. Increases outweigh the losses.
B9s are going up in numbers at WoE actually as 37359, 37387, 37682 here now from York and others due from Glasgow shortly.
The 19 interworks with the Tin Coaster. There were open toppers on the 19 throughout last summer.An unidentified open topper was on the 19 this afternoon. I don't recollect ever having seen one on it before.
I must have forgotten. Now, why did I go upstairs?The 19 interworks with the Tin Coaster. There were open toppers on the 19 throughout last summer.
It is the first one that's appeared on the Tin Coaster / 19 for several months. Hope you enjoyed your open-top tour of Heamoor.I must have forgotten. Now, why did I go upstairs?
65724 and 65725 at Taunton.67703/05 have transferred to First Leicester for a newly awarded East Midlands Airport contract.
Not sure your source but 65725 is in Camborne as of 1100 this morning65724 and 65725 at Taunton.
65725 most definitely isn't in Taunton as I have just seen it in Camborne.65724 and 65725 at Taunton.
Sorry, I thought both of them were; it's just 65724 at the moment.Not sure your source but 65725 is in Camborne as of 1100 this morning
The 28 is a punishing route and those e300s are now 12 years old. Looks like there's some long term VORs and don't know if they're major unit failures. Historically, it was one of the better routes and even got new Darts in Cawlett days though I remember travelling on a very ropey ex Eastern National Tiger. It could probably do with an upgrade - something like e200mmc from Glasgow to displace the successor e200mmcs from Glasgow Airport that ended up at Swansea.What's the story with the Quantock Line E300s for the 28? I think there were originally 10 of them, there's only 6 now and only 2 of them out in service today. They aren't that old! Surely more suitable than E200s and Streetlites?
I passed it at Stowford Cross about 0700 on my dead run to okehampton. That’ll be the third new yellow B9TL open top.Saw a full yellow open topper on a low loader around 9am today. Westbound on the A30 at Zelah.
An out of service (hazard lights on) outside Marks & Spencer Hayle early afternoon.
What's the story with the Quantock Line E300s for the 28? I think there were originally 10 of them, there's only 6 now and only 2 of them out in service today. They aren't that old! Surely more suitable than E200s and Streetlites?
67708 was on fire in Minehead last year.The 28 is a punishing route and those e300s are now 12 years old. Looks like there's some long term VORs and don't know if they're major unit failures. Historically, it was one of the better routes and even got new Darts in Cawlett days though I remember travelling on a very ropey ex Eastern National Tiger. It could probably do with an upgrade - something like e200mmc from Glasgow to displace the successor e200mmcs from Glasgow Airport that ended up at Swansea.
67707 was a fire victim, 67703/5 have gone to Leicester (because of their large luggage racks from their Glasgow Airport days). Don't know about 67708 - accident or fire?
I have to take cover - I have a former best friend, now mortal enemy who lives there.It is the first one that's appeared on the Tin Coaster / 19 for several months. Hope you enjoyed your open-top tour of Heamoor.
It's only operating at school times - see websiteAnyone know if the L1 this year is returning as a open top route or sticking to closed top buses?
From Sunday 2 April, the L1 and L2 will continue to provide links between The Lizard, Helston and Truro College. Buses will run to a revised timetable with fewer buses running on The Lizard, timed to serve the needs of the college. We are withdrawing the L3 and L5.
The Lizard is dead. It's been removed from the Adventures by Bus website.Anyone know if the L1 this year is returning as a open top route or sticking to closed top buses?
The Lizard is dead. It's been removed from the Adventures by Bus website.
Just looking at the state of play on Bustimes today, being the first day of the new Cornwall timetables. The Cornwall open top services status was as follows:
Land's End Coaster : 2 x B9TL, 2 x Presidents
Falmouth Coaster: E400 MMC
Sunseeker: Solo SR
Tin Coaster: 2 x Tinner MMC
So just 4 open toppers out of an expected 8.
I'm also surprised the Presidents have been relicensed. Surely there are plenty of B9TLs and E400s to go around.
6 of the presidents are due to transfer to Wessex this year (according to their fleet manager)The Lizard is dead. It's been removed from the Adventures by Bus website.
Just looking at the state of play on Bustimes today, being the first day of the new Cornwall timetables. The Cornwall open top services status was as follows:
Land's End Coaster : 2 x B9TL, 2 x Presidents
Falmouth Coaster: E400 MMC
Sunseeker: Solo SR
Tin Coaster: 2 x Tinner MMC
So just 4 open toppers out of an expected 8.
I'm also surprised the Presidents have been relicensed. Surely there are plenty of B9TLs and E400s to go around.
Thanks. Seen on Facebook that the E200s have already transferred.6 of the presidents are due to transfer to Wessex this year (according to their fleet manager)
Unless Bustimes is giving duff information the Tin Coaster isn't! A Tinner and a Copper are on there!Falmouth & Tin Coaster are using open tops today