Stagecoach North West Discussion

[mbonwick]

There's at least 1 working for the E300s that starts off as a schools 55 before going on to 3/4...

I assume the Sundays-only X55 is now in the hands of the E300s? I know 755 is usually an Olympian.

 

[jonesy3001]

Are any of the E300s gonna be in blackpool on sunday.

 

[andy 37]

Penrith based 104 branded 24124 working out of Carlisle today and was on the 18.00 ex CE 600 and was replaced by 34701 upon it's return. Probably the only time you will see a Penrith Enviro working for Carlisle this year!

685 branded 52627 on Megabus duties. There seems to be a lot of breakdowns on the M11 in the last couple of weeks.

34221 has finally made it out and was on the Citi network today.

24124 also did the 08.30 79 to Dumfries and the 12.00 179 to Annan Both from Carlisle.

 

[stagecoachuk]

24124 also did the 08.30 79 to Dumfries and the 12.00 179 to Annan Both from Carlisle.

That's what I get for hunting Leylands in Northumberland! Shame they could have not swapped the boards over so that it could have replaced the Dart on the 104 at 08.45.

 

[Dallamlad]

Did you notice if 47249 has had it seats done? Hopefully the last 04 that hasn't been painted will be done soon and all the seats in the 04s will be done...

 

[Chris26584]

Did you notice if 47249 has had it seats done? Hopefully the last 04 that hasn't been painted will be done soon and all the seats in the 04s will be done...

Don't think it has, pulled up next to it. It was only up there a week so very much doubt it, being non-standard seating too, it would be a pain to do and most of the seats ain't in bad nick anyway.

 

[TRN481V]

Well, it's going to be fun all the way this weekend at Chorley. Chorley Walking Day today, which always causes havoc then tomorrow there is a diversion on the 125 that misses out 20 bus stops! This is due to the Horwich Carnival, and roadworks at the Montserrat/Moss Bank Way roundabout in Bolton. There are also major road works just outside Bolton town centre on Sunday. Somehow I can't see the 125s running to time tomorrow! Best of British to those working - thankfully I'm off!

 

[Ex-Nat-Ex Mark]

There's at least 1 working for the E300s that starts off as a schools 55 before going on to 3/4...

I assume the Sundays-only X55 is now in the hands of the E300s? I know 755 is usually an Olympian.

I have spotted an E300 heading north through Garstang on a 42 just over an hour ago, is this the first time one has been spotted on this route?

 

[Dallamlad]

Don't think it has, pulled up next to it. It was only up there a week so very much doubt it, being non-standard seating too, it would be a pain to do and most of the seats ain't in bad nick anyway.

Yeah you're right. I thought the seats in the 04s were the same as the ones in the B10Bs, kind of...square lol.

47249 interior http://www.flickr.com/photos/29311521@N08/5773727956/

21004 interior http://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/3557041165/

Pictures not mine.

 

[Chris26584]

I have spotted an E300 heading north through Garstang on a 42 just over an hour ago, is this the first time one has been spotted on this route?

Regular on a Saturday this one, happened for the first time last Saturday, presume its because it drops on to short 3's after, with of course the peak time dupes and schools not running on a Saturday.

 

[stagecoachuk]

47018 on the 179/685/185 today, first time I have seen it on this board.

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Regular on a Saturday this one, happened for the first time last Saturday, presume its because it drops on to short 3's after,

Correct

 

[jonesy3001]

Been in blackpool and spotted YN04 XYZ (as ME have XYY/X/W) in blackpool transport swoops livery would of taken a photo but didnt get my cam out in time and also a solo! on the 68.

 

[cainebj]

47023 was sat on Workington Annexe this afternoon, showing 4 0's instead of the usual 3.

 

[TheHovisKid]

47023 was sat on Workington Annexe this afternoon, showing 4 0's instead of the usual 3.

Now that's just reckless. It's excessive zeros on displays like that which meant Kendal only used to be able to use two zeros for out of service....

 

[stagecoachuk]

47023 was sat on Workington Annexe this afternoon, showing 4 0's instead of the usual 3.

Riverting stuff Brett!

 

[cainebj]

Riverting stuff Brett!

One of the most exciting things that has happened today!

Anyone any idea if 15686's upper deck front window will have the branding re-applied?
I wouldn't be surprised if passengers haven't noticed the branding is missing. I didn't notice myself until it was pointed out to me. Usually just see that it is a Scania and wander off in a world of my own.

 

[stagecoachuk]

16397 was on Citis this morning but has been replaced now.
20965 on service 76 while 34221 is going about on the 61 rather slugish!

16355 is all rubbed down and appears to be going into the paintshop. 16706 has had silver panels added and looks much better so should be in the paintshop tommorow or shortly after.

It appears 16337 is on Keswicks too.

34219 & 34220 still VOR in the depot. It would seem that 46272 & 42545 have finally left as well as I could not see them in the garage.

 

[cainebj]

20923, 20945, 22599, 52628 and 53336 been on X4/X5 Connecting with X50.
Assuming 1 of the Profile's is on the private hire job for a West Cumbrian Church group. I hope Jonck fever isn't starting to set in on the Profile's now, haven't even had them 2 years yet.

35247 ventured onto extra X5's, while 20902 on 31. 20945 ended up on 30/31 after being replaced on X5-X50.

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Carlisle and Annan given service number 79/179/279/579 effective from 22-Aug-2011. To amend Timetable.

 

[TheHovisKid]

One of Morecambe's Scanias was pootling around on the 2s earlier, 15698 i think. Not seen one on the 2s since they were new, and even then it seemed like the same working on a Sunday tea time

 

[darrenw29]

Where has 16714 gone???? Must be the longest re-furb ever!!!!!

 

[Ex-Nat-Ex Mark]

16397 was on Citis this morning but has been replaced now.
20965 on service 76 while 34221 is going about on the 61 rather slugish!

16355 is all rubbed down and appears to be going into the paintshop. 16706 has had silver panels added and looks much better so should be in the paintshop tommorow or shortly after.

It appears 16337 is on Keswicks too.

34219 & 34220 still VOR in the depot. It would seem that 46272 & 42545 have finally left as well as I could not see them in the garage.

If 42545 is the old S638MGA, she is now in service in all over white for Bon Chaunce coaches of Out Rawcliffe (between Garstang and Blackpool). When I spotted her she was also displaying the old Stagecoach fleet number on the inside. They are using the vehicle on school contract for Garstang high school between the school and over wyre or Scorton runs

Have also seen today in Blackpool F104XCW - a ?Volvo Oly that was originally with Burnley & Pendle, then Stagecoach (Lincs?), now working for Walton Swift Coaches of Preston, proudly wearing their livery and also the most recent blue Stagecoach seat trim.

 

[07andrew]

S638 MGA is 42025, it was withdrawn last year with an electrical failure.

 

[Lilly Hall]

If 42545 is the old S638MGA, she is now in service in all over white for Bon Chaunce coaches of Out Rawcliffe (between Garstang and Blackpool). When I spotted her she was also displaying the old Stagecoach fleet number on the inside.

S638MGA carried fleet number 42025.
No.42545 is P545PNE.

 

[Ex-Nat-Ex Mark]

S638MGA carried fleet number 42025.
No.42545 is P545PNE.

Thanks for clarifying that for me

 

[stagecoachuk]

Where has 16714 gone???? Must be the longest re-furb ever!!!!!

One word - Lillyhall!

 

[jonesy3001]

Spotted B10B 21005 in bus station and Scania 15682 on its way to blackpool on the 42.

 

[ALX400]

Latest fleet movements to affect Chorley the first of a few..........

In from Preston to Chorley..........47486 & 47487
Out to Manchester from Chorley..47001 & 47002

34679 & 34680 will move out over the summer with an additional 3 Optare's in TBC if brand new or not.

 

[mbonwick]

What's the thinking behind this then?
47486/7 directly replace 47001/2, I get that (but how are Preston freeing them?)

What's replacing 34679-80? Sounds like plans have changed from 4 Tridents and a dart to replace 5 B10Ms if darts are going....

 

[cainebj]

What's replacing 34679-80?

Stating the obvious from the post made, "with an additional 3 Optare's in" By the sounds of it, 109 being made Optare operated rather than Dart.
Preston have 4 spare Solo's, covering a PVR of 11.