Hyebone
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Has it (along with 105) had an internal refurn?
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Yes it is. 8 minutes late on its first run so far
Does anyone know when the keyworths MMC's may start like any month due?
Trainman40083
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Yes, it has entered service
Maybe sometime in January? They might want to do a launch event before for the 'new' buses for the keyworth and X38 hit the road like they did with the E200's buses over the summer.
Trainman40083
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Well, the picture I have seen of 106 shows bright pink headrests. Trouble is, I've not noticed whether the new ones do too.
Hyebone
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Here's a photo of the interior of the new Mickleovers (Not sure which one)
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Excuse me? What have I done?
It may release 704 or 740 back to Langley Mill as they were both here as Engineering Support Unit (ESU) spares whilst 314 and 836 are off the road, but then 703 has reappeared, so I'm not sure.
Yeah 106 has the pink headrests in still
Trainman40083
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Everyone I speak to, mentions you.
zkyx02
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105 has also entered service today.
Trainman40083
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That is strange... It was being worked on, in A garage when I saw it about 13.45. And it isn't tracking
I'm flattered, but I don't really have a reputation for breaking things... So I don't know why I'd be mentioned regarding 735's lack of matching panels!
Trainman40083
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Is that a Viilager yellow back panel? You see so many different colours on Mango livery, yet the odd one still stands out.
mesub
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It's highly likely they were painted up for the one of the villagers (or taken off 705) and were not used/leftover at A Garage.
Usually, damaged parts such as cowling/panels can be painted up quite quickly at ESU and sent to whatever garage to be fixed by their own teams; I had to pick up a N/S/F Bumper for one of the new 24 plate Villager ADLs not long after delivery due to some damage, and was fitted and sent out in no time.
I walked down Brackensdale Avenue and Knightsbridg in Mackworth today and could find no evidence of the Link 2 (Notts & Derby Royal Hospital - Mackworth circular service) stops at Greenland Avenue or Hanover Square. How long does it take to put up new bus stop signs?
Trainman40083
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The relevant Councils have committed to putting the bus stop posts in by the end of March. The next thing we know, the same Councils will moan about lack of buses.
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It's good to see the various organisations working together to introduce and promote new services in a seamless, coordinated manner.
station_road
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Until a few years ago, they would put a stop flag on the post for a street light if there was one in the right place but that doesn't seem to happen anymore in Derby
derbybusdepot
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The new section of the swift route has new flags, some of those stops haven't been served for many years. It is a shame that some are situated on muddy grass verges.
Trainman40083
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Well, seeing as Balfour Beatty now "own" the lampposts, and they charge for anything attached, that won't happen any more. And no, I jest not.
Wonder how many disappeared with the start of that new housing development taking out the hedgerows?
zkyx02
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74 has re-entered service today on red arrows
Trainman40083
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Maybe one day, 73 will join it.
In the past few days they have been only really needing the one spare
As well Kinchbus 151 passed its MOT today
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It took a while to enter service since getting repainted?
zkyx02
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Was a quick turn around, 73 has been waiting for ramp work since being repainted I believe in June/July time.
Trainman40083
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Yes, 74 came back from painting circa 10th December 2024
151 was the Enviro 200MMC where someone drove into the back of it, in Loughborough
Yeah that's the one, was back at the depot the other day.
Might be part of the reason why 906 stayed a bit longer? Doesn't seem to have put many hours in this week, especially when k9 is down a volvo
Trainman40083
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I saw 906 parked in Derby Bus Station yesterday..
Just checked again.. Citaro 906 should have worked the 08.35 from Derby to Leicester, but never left. When I saw it, it must have been waiting for recovery.