First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

[TheGrandWazoo]

Inside the old shed.

I assume you mean the cavernous shed on the left of the shot here (credit to photographer) https://www.flickr.com/photos/77751...-Qf6Ame-T1hjAo-2gmgYoU-2gmhqyL-219qkk5-Qknkf5

It's been used for storage to store numerous vehicles over the years.

 

[On the Buses]

I assume you mean the cavernous shed on the left of the shot here (credit to photographer) https://www.flickr.com/photos/77751...-Qf6Ame-T1hjAo-2gmgYoU-2gmhqyL-219qkk5-Qknkf5

It's been used for storage to store numerous vehicles over the years.

It’s the running shed!

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

It’s the running shed!

It’s cavernous and it’s been used on several occasions for storage. IIRC, weren’t some Hinckley coaches stored prior to return off lease?

 

[On the Buses]

It’s cavernous and it’s been used on several occasions for storage. IIRC, weren’t some Hinckley coaches stored prior to return off lease?

A few yes. Only open tops now.

 

[CD]

I assume you mean the cavernous shed on the left of the shot here (credit to photographer) https://www.flickr.com/photos/77751...-Qf6Ame-T1hjAo-2gmgYoU-2gmhqyL-219qkk5-Qknkf5

It's been used for storage to store numerous vehicles over the years.

Correct. In previous years the area next to the fueller has also been used for storage of vehicles.

 

[83G/84D]

32350 and 37001 seen at Stuart’s Volvo this morning.

 

[Peter Heath]

Is that the SR that was due for moving to Taunton yesterday?

That's probably why 53257 was parked at Taunton Deane Services last Friday

 

[richw]

That's probably why 53257 was parked at Taunton Deane Services last Friday

Yes that’s the one that was in Truro for transfer

 

[Goldfish62]

I see the white B7s are still very much in evidence on the Kernow core network. I saw 32124 on the Land's End Coaster this morning and 32129 on the U4 this afternoon.

Plus at least two of the UNiQUE Geminis seem to have adopted the 17/18/19 as their regular routes.

 

[richw]

I see the white B7s are still very much in evidence on the Kernow core network. I saw 32124 on the Land's End Coaster this morning and 32129 on the U4 this afternoon.

Plus at least two of the UNiQUE Geminis seem to have adopted the 17/18/19 as their regular routes.

32122 and 32123 had stickers “off fleet” last week when I seen them. The rest all appear to still be tracking

 

[On the Buses]

32122 and 32123 had stickers “off fleet” last week when I seen them. The rest all appear to still be tracking

Going to be some short term movement around fleet now as all 13 ALXs are taken out to get things shuffled to where they should be

 

[vla50]

32122 and 32123 had stickers “off fleet” last week when I seen them. The rest all appear to still be tracking

I imagine 32073/84/98 are also withdrawn unless they've been tracking on a service that doesn't track on bustimes.org (which you have previously mentioned in the case of Bicton/Poltair) or are they perhaps being reinstated?

 

[83G/84D]

If bustimes is correct Solar 65724 has been on the T1 and T2 today. I saw it in Camborne early this morning.

A Cornwall Commercials recovery truck seen in Camborne attached to a blue E400MMC this evening.

 

[richw]

If bustimes is correct Solar 65724 has been on the T1 and T2 today. I saw it in Camborne early this morning.

I passed it at Sainsbury’s in Truro it was on a T2 outbound at that time

 

[83G/84D]

Tinner E400MMC 33463 is on U3 services.

 

[Goldfish62]

I picked up a set of TfC timetable books at Truro bus station the other day. They're of particular interest now they at last include all FK timetables.

Printed timetable books are most welcome in this day and age when too many operators and local authorities don't think they're of any value. It's something the council, FSW and GSW are to be commended for.

The books are quite a basic affair compared with the FK timetable books. No details of fares or passes, or route list. There's just a location index (which has errors), timetables and map.

Just having a quick glance, The Mousehole is still erroneously shown as the M6 on both timetable and map. Also the A1 is shown on a completely separate page from Land's End Coaster with no cross-referencing. There's also no cross-referencing between the A1 and the 5, giving the impression that Paul has a 3 hour gap towards Penzance during early morning. Basic stuff! Also no reference to which services use open top buses.

Amusingly, whoever compiled the compiled the LEC timetable has got their clockwise and anticlockwise the wrong way around.

So, major step forward, but all a bit "plain vanilla"! It's little wonder that FK/ABB are going to continue to produce their own printed publicity as well.

 

[richw]

A new outstation has been opened at Callington this week.
As of this evening, currently has the following vehicles and services using it;
Truro college Service 271- B7 Gemini
Callington school service - Beluga coach
1 x Duchy college service - Solo SR.

More workings expected to join soon.

It’s in a good location, with easy access, plenty of space, good lighting, security fencing, and a decent surface. A week in, and I can confidently say it’s a huge improvement over the Kelly Bray location where I was previously working from.

 

[Goldfish62]

A new outstation has been opened at Callington this week.
As of this evening, currently has the following vehicles and services using it;
Truro college Service 271- B7 Gemini
Callington school service - Beluga coach
1 x Duchy college service - Solo SR.

More workings expected to join soon.

It’s in a good location, with easy access, plenty of space, good lighting, security fencing, and a decent surface. A week in, and I can confidently say it’s a huge improvement over the Kelly Bray location where I was previously working from.

Thanks for the update.

 

[83G/84D]

Does anyone know the status of Dart 42942? It was last with Buses of Somerset after moving from Cornwall but is not tracking on bustimes. I didn't see it when I was in Yeovil a few weeks ago either.

 

[Whiteway215]

Does anyone know the status of Dart 42942? It was last with Buses of Somerset after moving from Cornwall but is not tracking on bustimes. I didn't see it when I was in Yeovil a few weeks ago either.

Shown on latest First fleet changes as withdrawn (End of life vehicle)

 

[83G/84D]

Feared that might be the case, thanks.

 

[Murray J]

are 32073/84/98 still in service?

 

[Whiteway215]

are 32073/84/98 still in service?

I understand these three plus 32122/23 have been taken out of service.
On the Buses recently stated that these and the remaining B7TL ALX400 32121/24-9 32277 would be leaving the fleet in the near future and be purchased by Ensign.

 

[Murray J]

I understand these three plus 32122/23 have been taken out of service.
On the Buses recently stated that these and the remaining B7TL ALX400 32121/24-9 32277 would be leaving the fleet in the near future and be purchased by Ensign.

ok, thanks!

 

[Ballysundriven]

Thanks for the update.

Thank you for the update. It is so good to see First back in Callington again. Hopefully a photograph soon if the light allows this time of the year.

 

[richw]

Thank you for the update. It is so good to see First back in Callington again. Hopefully a photograph soon if the light allows this time of the year.

It’s well lit so here is one from earlier this week. The Mousehole has now been replaced by the Beluga coach as it was only here temporarily as that school run goes very rural and nothing bigger than these types fit round the route.

 

[vla50]

It’s well lit so here is one from earlier this week. The Mousehole has now been replaced by the Beluga coach as it was only here temporarily as that school run goes very rural and nothing bigger than these types fit round the route.

I assume one of the ones acquired earlier this year?

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

I assume one of the ones acquired earlier this year?

They have one - 56101

 

[Ballysundriven]

It’s well lit so here is one from earlier this week. The Mousehole has now been replaced by the Beluga coach as it was only here temporarily as that school run goes very rural and nothing bigger than these types fit round the route.

Marvellous, thank you. A photograph with the Beluga coach in the line up would be great please.

 

[richw]

Marvellous, thank you. A photograph with the Beluga coach in the line up would be great please.

Here you go.