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  1. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Purely out of interest are you able to give some detail of these closed door contracts? Fully appreciate that they are not available to the public so understand if you cannot give such detail, but I'm always fascinated by such workings.
  2. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Purely out of interest are you able to give details of these closed door contracts? Fully appreciate they are not available to the public and so understand if you can't, but always interested in such workings.
  3. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Truro College Log - Mon 27/02/17 Afternoon I recorded the following at Truro College on the afternoon of Mon 27 February. It was the first time I have been here (I'm from Nottinghamshire) and I have to say it was a fantastic sight, professionally run and with no fuss. A credit to the College...
  4. lodekkafs

    Stagecoach West/South West/South Wales - Fleet News & Discussion

    17058 left Plymouth on Good Friday and is now at Chesterfield to replace sister (also ex Devon) 17052, which was withdrawn following a serious accident.
  5. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Roselands Road? Many thanks. I'm visiting the area in a few weeks so would like to see it
  6. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Forgive my ignorance, but where is the Webbers (now First) base in Bodmin?
  7. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Is there a planned start date for the Truro Eastern P&R or at least an approximate date?
  8. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Many thanks. Ironically I drove along that very road yesterday morning! Was there a Wadebridge site as well?
  9. lodekkafs

    Stagecoach West/South West/South Wales - Fleet News & Discussion

    Maybe of interest I noted the following 'on shed' at Stratton (Bude) and Torrington yesterday (Sun 12/04) as I did a quick flying tour of the area from my far-flung base in the Sherwood Forest: Stratton: 15433; 15899/902 17734; 18136 35166/9/71 47104/444/585/8 Total of 12 I believe there is...
  10. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Excuse my ignorance, but can you tell me where Pollards Mill is? Is it in Wadebridge or is that a different location? Following happenings in deepest Cornwall from my location in the Sherwood Forest isn't easy lol!
  11. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Three Solo's arrived Sunday afternoon from Somerset (Bridgwater I was told) whilst I was at Camborne. They are 50278; 53013; 53014. Stephen
  12. lodekkafs

    Western Greyhound Fire and subsequent WG general discussion.

    I drove into the WG depot at Summercourt this afternoon (Sun) and can confirm that there are NO vehicles at all; just a puzzled security guard who thought I was interested in buying the place! Stephen
  13. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Also, doesn't Helston Clodgey Lane old depot still exist?
  14. lodekkafs

    Yes, the Torrington site is at Tamar Trading Company, Hatchmoor Ind Est, Torrington EX38 7HP. I...

    Yes, the Torrington site is at Tamar Trading Company, Hatchmoor Ind Est, Torrington EX38 7HP. I found it about a year ago whilst doing another of my flying Sunday visits after watching football on the Saturday (Torquay v Mansfield). There are no outward signs its a Stagecoach outstation so...
  15. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    :D Spot on! Love it when the Stags are playing in Devon as it gives me the excuse to visit old stamping grounds!
  16. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Yes, thats Tolcarne Road on my (he, not a she, lol) profile pic. On the subject of old WN depots, also still standing is the old Bude depot (latterly Hookways) on Lansdowne Road, and surely Camborne is still the original. Ilfracombe though has been demolished and now a car park. Also, I may...
  17. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Many thanks for your help LAIRA. I'm down in Plymouth on Sat (for a football match) then plan to do a flying visit to view the depots/outstations at Falmouth, Truro, Camborne, Newquay and Padstow of First then onto view the Stratton and Torrington outstations plus the Barnstaple depot of...
  18. lodekkafs

    First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

    Can anyone tell me the location of the First outstation in Newquay please
  19. lodekkafs

    Western Greyhound Fire and subsequent WG general discussion.

    Can anyone tell me whereabouts First's Newquay outstation is located please. I well remember the town centre depot in NBC days but that of course has long since gone. Any help would be appreciated.

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