First West of England (Bristol, Bath & The West)

[THarris123]

Haven't they already had the e200 from FHDB in 44534 etc?

Not sure. 44534-6 are 62 reg, not 63, so I was assuming something from Slough would be turning up. I made a note that once upon a time 12 E200s were due.

 

[diffywood]

Not sure. 44534-6 are 62 reg, not 63, so I was assuming something from Slough would be turning up. I made a note that once upon a time 12 E200s were due.

just checked on flickr and they are 62 plates

 

[Whiteway215]

RUMOUR WARNING 66722/7 will be blue.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

just checked on flickr and they are 62 plates

However, the report I'd seen was for 10 e200 would be three from FHDB, three ex FSY and four ex FEE.

 

[Private Baxter]

RUMOUR WARNING 66722/7 will be blue.

I will believe that.

 

[THarris123]

However, the report I'd seen was for 10 e200 would be three from FHDB, three ex FSY and four ex FEE.

Quite possibly. Just have to wait and see what they get.

 

[THarris123]

I will believe that.

I will believe that one too - mainly because 66722 is in blue and is out on 5 and 66727 is in repaint at the moment going into blue.

Both for 5.

Solos are apparently next to be done. Like 53820 and with no route specific branding.

 

[Private Baxter]

I will believe that one too - mainly because 66722 is in blue and is out on 5 and 66727 is in repaint at the moment going into blue.

Both for 5.

Solos are apparently next to be done. Like 53820 and with no route specific branding.

Indeed, except I think it's the other way round. 66722 is as far as I'm aware still in Barbie, wilst 66727 is urban. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Ah I did wonder about branding for the solos. I think the barbies darts will follow shortly.

 

[THarris123]

Indeed, except I think it's the other way round. 66722 is as far as I'm aware still in Barbie, wilst 66727 is urban. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Ah I did wonder about branding for the solos. I think the barbies darts will follow shortly.

No. 66722 is now in blue. 66727 is in the workshop to be repainted (as far as I understand).

 

[carlberry]

Rail staff using Temple Meads are being advised that due to road works in association with the Temple Gate development there will be disruption in and around Temple Meads station from late April.

Work will be ongoing for 12 months.This will probably affect bus services, are any changes planned?

Traffic disruption around Temple Meads. That'll be a change!

 

[Private Baxter]

No. 66722 is now in blue. 66727 is in the workshop to be repainted (as far as I understand).

Wow. But thank you for correcting me. I hadn't realised they were on it so quickly. So 66881-4/66722/7 for the 5. One more perhaps?

 

[THarris123]

Wow. But thank you for correcting me. I hadn't realised they were on it so quickly. So 66881-4/66722/7 for the 5. One more perhaps?

PVR of 5 is 6, so doubt anymore will be done specifically for 5.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Indeed, except I think it's the other way round. 66722 is as far as I'm aware still in Barbie, wilst 66727 is urban. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Ah I did wonder about branding for the solos. I think the barbies darts will follow shortly.

One can only hope that the Darts and Solos will be treated. Having been on 2005 Darts in Pembrokeshire this week, the cosmetic (and seemingly the outward performance) impression of these is far in excess of Bath's!

 

[Private Baxter]

PVR of 5 is 6, so doubt anymore will be done specifically for 5.

That makes sense. I expect 66355/6 will still appear on there reguarly as spare, and maybe even 66992/3 from time to time.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

That makes sense. I expect 66355/6 will still appear on there reguarly as spare, and maybe even 66992/3 from time to time.

Might be a long run for 66356 https://flic.kr/p/S3dQ4q - now a Bramley machine

 

[Private Baxter]

Might be a long run for 66356 https://flic.kr/p/S3dQ4q - now a Bramley machine

66354. Whoops! I'm really not with it atm.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

66354. Whoops! I'm really not with it atm.

No worries. Thought it was a typo. We can all be forgiven the odd "moment"!

 

[Private Baxter]

One can only hope that the Darts and Solos will be treated. Having been on 2005 Darts in Pembrokeshire this week, the cosmetic (and seemingly the outward performance) impression of these is far in excess of Bath's!

Indeed. I think most of us can agree that those darts are overdue a refesh. Hopefully their time will soon be here.

No worries. Thought it was a typo. We can all be forgiven the odd "moment"!

Call it a momentary lapse!

 

[THarris123]

Sightings in Bath today/this evening:
44915 1
42902 1
66881/2/3/66722 5 (all in blue - it looks really nice too)
53820 8
44913 3
39005 21

I'm now on a solo heading to Cribbs on 19 - a very rattly one too

 

[83G/84D]

Sightings in Bath today/this evening:
44915 1
42902 1
66881/2/3/66722 5 (all in blue - it looks really nice too)
53820 8
44913 3
39005 21

I'm now on a solo heading to Cribbs on 19 - a very rattly one too

It's past your bedtime THarris123! (joke)

 

[Whiteway215]

Has 66884 been in for repaint yet?

 

[Private Baxter]

Sightings in Bath today/this evening:
44915 1
42902 1
66881/2/3/66722 5 (all in blue - it looks really nice too)
53820 8
44913 3
39005 21

I'm now on a solo heading to Cribbs on 19 - a very rattly one too

So far I've only seen pictures of the blue B7RLEs, but agree they do look really good. A nice fleet for the 5.
Solos on the 19 on Friday and Saturday evenings seems to be a regular thing. Not sure what the reason is.

 

[THarris123]

So far I've only seen pictures of the blue B7RLEs, but agree they do look really good. A nice fleet for the 5.
Solos on the 19 on Friday and Saturday evenings seems to be a regular thing. Not sure what the reason is.

Hardly any passengers on 19 that's why. It works off Bath 2.

 

[THarris123]

[QuoteWhiteway215;2890012]Has 66884 been in for repaint yet?[/QUOTE]

I believe so. Think that might have been on 5 today too.

 

[THarris123]

It's past your bedtime THarris123! (joke)

I'm always doing these little evening trips - only time I can

Especially with a week off I can go a little further

 

[THarris123]

Some sightings on the route of 19:
37772 42
32257 7
42962 5

 

[THarris123]

Im just going to leave this here (he says whilst lighting the fuse and running for cover):
https://travelwest.info/bus/investing-north-somerset-bus-services

 

[83G/84D]

I'm always doing these little evening trips - only time I can

Especially with a week off I can go a little further

I hope you have an enjoyable time.

 

[DaveHarries]

Im just going to leave this here (he says whilst lighting the fuse and running for cover):
https://travelwest.info/bus/investing-north-somerset-bus-services

Interesting: thanks for posting. I wonder if the X6/X7 will gain newer vehicles (Enviro400s?) as per the X1/X3/X4 routes?

Dave

 

[THarris123]

I hope you have an enjoyable time.

Had a horrid time. It was 53813. Rattling all the way from Bath to Cribbs (hour and 20) and seats are as hard as rock - my backside is now rather painful.