RPI
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Open top tour of Bridgwater without getting the wheels nicked.
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Some of his catchy outfits could inspire a suitable livery!
fgwrich
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Shudders, a former teammate at work had relatives there - it often got dubbed Bilgewater and we both remembered the stink from the Cellophane factory!Has the British Cellophane stink gone at last then? I've been waiting since 1967 to make a return visit. Wonder if that nice bird I saw is still around...
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32799 has decided to break down on the L1 today. Unfortunately it was on Culdrose Road and has caused a few miles of tail backs.
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It would be good to see some E400 painted for the Lizard network. As the U4 was a E400 route, it would seem fitting to see them in that livery. You look at 33085 and how smart that looks. I could only imagine a E400 MMC in those colours. I guess a fan can dream right? Very unlikely that will happen though.
Earlier today I also saw that 32799 and 32800 were on the L1. They're nice buses but sadly 32799 broke down, suspected to have run out of fuel! It was seen getting a drink at the roadside. I look forward to the delivery of the Lizard opentops. It's ne smart livery and well designed.
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TechDan2002
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Lizard open top Trident 33085 spotted still at Camborne depot this afternoon, alongside an unidentifiable ELC Lolyne Trident (T819/820 RFG) (pictured below)
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Goldfish62
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One has already been delivered. It arrived a few weeks ago, but unfortunately only managed one morning in service before expiring.
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Makes me wonder as well if the Lolynes will get an updated livery, same with any other vehicles that are due to get painted for the Lizard network…
33085 has only been out in service once but I believe something went wrong with it. I agree, the livery on it is well smart!
Hopefully it’ll be back in service soon. 33036 is still believed to be in Bristol pending delivery for Cornwall.
On the Buses said a while back the two Lizard Presidents are ahead of the two T plate Lolynes in regards to prep.
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TheGrandWazoo
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Every one a different livery....
Tinner, U Lines, Dealer white, Kernow green, Urban, Lands End Coaster, Seaford and District, Lizard, Go Cornish partner livery and finally a bit of Barbie
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Tim Rice could write a musical on that theme.
TechDan2002
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Noticed on bustimes open top Olympian 34137 tracking on the Lands End Coaster!
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It’s probably selling tickets from Penzance Bus Station
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Indeed. The map shows it going from the depot to the bus station then sitting there.
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Two double deck First buses in last few days have found their way up Chapel Street in Penzance (i.e. against the flow of one-way traffic). I have not seen either occurrence myself, but have now heard sufficient reports from reliable sources to satisfy myself it happened. I don't wear my heart on my sleeve, by the way, and none of the people who mentioned it to me, bar one, has any inkling as to my bus interest. I did ask a few questions of a non-leading nature to establish some facts, and the first occurrence was an open topper. On the day that happened, I joined the back of an eastbound queue on Ross Bridge and, twenty minutes later, had only reached the Churchill retirement flats prior to the Wharfside pedestrian crossing, whereupon I turned off and found the only space where even a Blue Badge holder can park. The trouble is that at the eastern end of the Promenade just before Jubilee Pool is a two-way traffic turning that looks to the uninitiated to be a possible way to avoid the traffic: but after the bend a hundred yards or so later you meet the bottom end of Chapel Street and 'no entry' signs. The alternative to a thirty point u turn for a bus is a right turn into Quay Street, thronged with parked cars, an imposing wall on the right halfway down and, at the moment, scaffolding on a house encroaching onto the roadway i.e. an impossible situation for a bus driver, particularly with passengers on board, which there were, apparently. Just stopping the bus at that point would lead to traffic chaos within minutes too. Personally, I understand why a driver might then decide the least worst course of action would be to attempt to drive the wrong way: I understand this was done with a great deal of gesticulation and despite protests from oncoming car/van drivers, some of which had to back up into passing places. As I say, I didn't see it myself: if I had I might even break my self-imposed rule and take a photo, which I normally confine to Running Days!
P.S. I'm not seeking to get anyone into trouble, far from it.
P.S. I'm not seeking to get anyone into trouble, far from it.
I stopped off at Bridgwater whilst using the M5 the other day. Of interest at the SPS base was Streetdeck 35102 & at least 2 Norwich examples branded "Pink line 11/12".
Back in Cornwall the Lizard Trident 33085 still resides at Camborne.
Tech Dan 2002 - The Eastbourne trident at Camborne is T819 RFG.
Back in Cornwall the Lizard Trident 33085 still resides at Camborne.
Tech Dan 2002 - The Eastbourne trident at Camborne is T819 RFG.
cnjb8
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A few First StreetDecks have gone on loan to SPS recently
From First South Yorkshire & Midland’s Olive Grove (Sheffield) depot are 35101/02/18.
On loan from First Eastern Counties Norwich depot are 35196/98.
On loan from First West Yorkshire’s Hunslet Park (Leeds) depot are 35272/75.
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There’s got to be something wrong with 33085 if it’s only been out once in the morning a few weeks ago. Shame really as it looks so smart.
Interesting to hear, I wonder why that could be if they have 30 MMCs on loan from CbK there currently.
Thanks for the information, appreciated. I'll look out for them again when I am next up that way.
Lizard1324
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Does anyone know has 32756 - WA54 OLO been on the road recently as looks to have been out of service for a while now?
Also looks like some of the loaned white B7TLs keep breaking down in Mullion.
Also looks like some of the loaned white B7TLs keep breaking down in Mullion.
cnjb8
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No problem. From what I can gather they still also have a few West of England Airport Flyer Scania E400MMCs.
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vla50
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What will replace the stuff currently on loan to SPS - is SPS ordering new stock?
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Yes.
SPS needs new stock regularly due to expansion of the work site and an age limit on the vehicles used on the contract.
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It seems now SPS have their new bus orders coming through as it looks like they’ve received a number of E200MMCs and Mercedes coaches so far but I think to enable for the Kernow MMCs to start returning home, is for new deckers to start coming in due course.
It hasn’t tracked since April I don’t believe…
Also I’m coming down to Cornwall for a few days today from Devon so this could be my only chance to see the ALXs so better get some shots of them while I can. Who knows I may even be lucky enough to ride one or two of them.
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No it’s social distancing relaxation that removed the need for the MMCs. They will be returning across August in any case.
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In that case, I’d better get shots of the ALXs this week! May even be lucky enough to get some rides!
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Their return will be very welcome. Although some enthusiasts may like some of the more senior buses currently in the fleet they're not great for the company image.
32756 is very poorly.
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It’s been waiting for Cummins to come in and rebuild the engine. They’re in now.