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To answer my own question... 17489 is now in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sulzerpower/19472966574/in/dateposted/
Any news on 17692, please?
Very clever! IKB at nearby Preston.
Class20
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That explains it, identified 47710 & 47713 on the route today. I take it that means the through working onto the 109 is over? Hope Preston don't allocate Solos full time, the use of Darts by Chorley has been very welcome especially at peak times.
KendalKing
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There were least two Olympians on Services 2/2A's today.
With 16663 working the late running 17.18 Service 2 from Lancaster to Higher Heysham, and 16664 working the 17.40 (16.56 from Towers) Service 2A to University.
With 16663 working the late running 17.18 Service 2 from Lancaster to Higher Heysham, and 16664 working the 17.40 (16.56 from Towers) Service 2A to University.
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Ex Lancaster now Barrow 16661 did an X6 Barrow-Kendal and return trip on 28th July, unusual working.
Was on it this evening as well
Through working is over yes due to various issues not least the amount of roadworks that have severley affected reliability, the peak time Dart allocation will continue on 109, Preston will make an alteration to the 113 when the Summer Holidays are over to include Darts at peak times also.
darrenw29
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17036 at Carlisle depot today with X2 Liverpool on its display and still with Glenvale legals. Looked fairly fresh paint too
KendalKing
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Taken from the Westmorland Gazzette:-
HUNDREDS of bees swarmed onto the back of a bus in Kendal town centre, forcing passengers to be evacuated.
The Stagecoach bus pulled-up on Stricklandgate after shocked onlookers noticed the colony of bees clinging to its rear.
A replacement bus was arranged and passengers were ushered away but police are preventing the affected bus from moving as the bees 'could pose a risk to the public'.
The Gazette spoke to a bee expert, Dennis Chambers, from Shap, who said it is likely the queen bee flew into the back of the bus and was followed by the males in a bid to reproduce.
He said: "Swarming is the only way they can reproduce. They have usually finished swarming by now but while they're reproducing they can be quite dosile."
One shocked passenger, who wished to remain nameless, said: "It's one of the more unusual bus journeys I've had. We only noticed there was something wrong when some young boys began waving at the bus but I think they were just making the bees angry.
HUNDREDS of bees swarmed onto the back of a bus in Kendal town centre, forcing passengers to be evacuated.
The Stagecoach bus pulled-up on Stricklandgate after shocked onlookers noticed the colony of bees clinging to its rear.
A replacement bus was arranged and passengers were ushered away but police are preventing the affected bus from moving as the bees 'could pose a risk to the public'.
The Gazette spoke to a bee expert, Dennis Chambers, from Shap, who said it is likely the queen bee flew into the back of the bus and was followed by the males in a bid to reproduce.
He said: "Swarming is the only way they can reproduce. They have usually finished swarming by now but while they're reproducing they can be quite dosile."
One shocked passenger, who wished to remain nameless, said: "It's one of the more unusual bus journeys I've had. We only noticed there was something wrong when some young boys began waving at the bus but I think they were just making the bees angry.
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I always wondered what happened to The Bee Line Buzz Company!!
KendalKing
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Maybe they thought the buzz was going to St Bees?
That was the first thing, that enter my mind, when I read the article.
Polarbear
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Has a date been set for the gold services to be introduced yet? I'm specifically thinking of the Wirral services 1 & 2 between Chester & Liverpool.
Cheers
Cheers
Polarbear
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Cheers. I imagine that there will be a timetable change around then on routes 1 & 2 if only to reduce the evening calls at Chester Zoo over the winter period. That would tie in nicely.
childwallblues
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18440 and 18441.
childwallblues
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Are their replacements ready for service yet?
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Credit to Stephen Knight Media.
Optare Versas 25229/31-33 have transferred from Gillmoss to Gloucester.
So far five Alexander Dennis Tridents (18378, 18385 and 18440-2) have transferred to Merseyside from Stagecoach West with six Optare Versas (25229-34) moving to Gloucester in exchange
Former Stagecoach London Dennis Tridents 17271, 17273, 17325 and 17331 have transferred from Merseyside to Stagecoach Manchester
Credit to Steven Knight Media
Former Stagecoach London Dennis Tridents 17271, 17273, 17325 and 17331 have transferred from Merseyside to Stagecoach Manchester
Credit to Steven Knight Media
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KendalKing
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Due to Stagecoach Management refusing to listen to the passengers complaints, looks like Reays, are now stepping-in to pick-up the pieces!
childwallblues
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17269 is reported as gone as well.
madannie77
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As it is only route 68 which Reays are introducing I assume it is a response to complaints about the changes Stagecoach made in May to the 67 & 68 which has led to much grumbling ever since, rather than the discontent over the introduction of the Solos. The 67 is the route in Carlisle still using route-branded Enviro 200s.
This is great news and even better giving stagecoach and its mostly miserable drivers 2 fingers
I just hope it is supported by passengers
I will definately be using reays
KendalKing
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A least somebody somewhere, is listen to the passengers, unlike Stagecoach.
If Reays gets the support from the passengers, who knows they may start more services in Carlisle.
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madannie77
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I do hope so. I would like to use the bus to get to work rather than use the car, but at the moment car vs Solo is no contest.
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