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joieman
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On a Sunday when there should be more than enough buses spare! Yikes!
155 failed in Derby so it would have meant a cancelled journey while they sourced a bus from Loughborough. Good initiative to keep the journey running I say
m79900
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Are the refurbished X38s entering service soon? And where will the blue Volvos go when they do?
trentbartonfan
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Most likely spare to replace a few Solos.
Could some possibly replace the SRs operating on the Rushcliffe Villager and on the harlequin?
Might not have long to wait now...
Just popped up on Facebook with a clip with a green background page with 'a zesty new look for the X38' and then an orange one with 'we're going orange coming soon...'
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Keep your eyes 'peeled'
Only 6 months after the competition began
Trainman40083
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I guess if the competition ended, they would have two many buses.Only 6 months after the competition began
There is a bus turning loop opposite the entrance built as a planning condition but it is always barried off. I wonder if this will force them to open it up.
crazyheli04
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Ex-Ilkeston Flyer Volvo 722 is now in the new X38 colours.
Proof: http://www.derbybusdepot.co.uk/fleetnews.html
Proof: http://www.derbybusdepot.co.uk/fleetnews.html
derbybusdepot
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Is that for buses, sure it was used as a small car park last time I went past. I didn't realise it was a purpose built turning circle for buses! If it is, it should be used.
It is being used for a car park with padlocked gates but the travel plan in the planning application called for a shuttle bus round the whole site to link the site to the station. I think the developers may have weaseled out of the obligation or it may not have kicked in yet as the site is still under construction.
m79900
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The caption reads 'Burton Express X38'. Is this how they'll be branded?
Also, whats happening with 727? It was partly rubbed down and masked last year but has sat at LM ever since.
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adrianjohnson
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The TrentBarton website home page shows it as Xprss38.
Yes trentbarton home page currently showing this banner.
Assume this means 721 is nearly complete or is already too then in the new livery don't know if anyone has seen it recently?
MCR247
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Ha ‘xprss’ is definitely a throwback
Trainman40083
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Had a MOT a few weeks ago.
YX73OUB
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Still rubbed down in the corner. (Or was last week)
derbybusdepot
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Is it suitable for a full size bus though, or just a transit minibus on a site shuttle?
Trainman40083
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It does look rather small, if this is it.
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That is indeed it.
The timetable on notts&derby website starts and stops at "Spondon station" with 7 minutes between the end of one loop and the start of the next one so it has got to find somewhere to wait. Megalorton lane is due to be shut for water works for thr next few weeks so there won't be a through route.
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derbybusdepot
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Is it the only bus route that terminates where the bus cannot turn around, and there is no bus stop?
There was a year where a lack of train crew meant there was a rail replacement bus service for Spondon. It had nowhere to stop and got moved on by BTP for stopping close to the level crossing. There are lots of angry looking signs at the entrance to smartpac saying their entrance is not to be used for turning.
m79900
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That'd be fine. You shoul see the miracles drivers pull at the top of Middleton. One fell swoop to turn around in a B7RLE!
Trainman40083
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I thought the route was an extension of the RR2 Rolls Royce bus.
derbybusdepot
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I think it works between a school bus working to/from sandiacre.
YX73OUB
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The best turning circle on a bus I've ever driven (B7RLE)That'd be fine. You shoul see the miracles drivers pull at the top of Middleton. One fell swoop to turn around in a B7RLE!
m79900
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Especially considering their size. I reckon the loop at Spondon would be okay though, even for a vehicle with a worse turning circle.
nathanclass323
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For anyone wanting to see the X38 (xprss38) rebrand in the flesh, trentbarton are showing them off in Derby Market Place on Saturday.
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psmith2023
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A red arrow plaxon has gone up in smoke 84 Trent Bartons not having a good time at the moment