First Greater Glasgow

[sannox]

Good to see the E400 low heights back in Glasgow and back on the 6, which they are intended for.

The 6 has badly needed the extra capacity. The reliability of the 6 can lead to gaps and then the E300s are often standing.

 

[LT02 NVV]

44456 entered service yesterday, was able to catch it today.

Also I want to state that 44457 hasn’t entered service yet, as it’s ticket machine was being used for an E200EV for two days.

 

[JumpinTrainz]

44456 entered service yesterday, was able to catch it today.

Also I want to state that 44457 hasn’t entered service yet, as it’s ticket machine was being used for an E200EV for two days.

Horrid buses to travel on

 

[Cesarcollie]

44456 entered service yesterday, was able to catch it today.

Also I want to state that 44457 hasn’t entered service yet, as its Itticket machine was being used for an E200EV for two days.

’It’ doesn’t really have a ticket machine. ETM’s can be moved between buses and the associated fleet number easily changed by scrolling through the menu (this can be a driver or supervisor function depending on set-up)

 

[LT02 NVV]

Horrid buses to travel on

Yeah, one of the panels on it was held up by loose screws.

 

[route101]

Horrid buses to travel on

I remember these were on the sunday 31 for a short while around 7 years ago.

 

[LT02 NVV]

I remember these were on the sunday 31 for a short while around 7 years ago.

I thought Glasgow’s Ex-London batch arrived in 2022 and entered service in 2023? With the former Welsh ones arriving just at the start of this year.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

I remember these were on the sunday 31 for a short while around 7 years ago.

These weren't here 7 years ago, they where bought end of 2021 and sat around until Spring 2022

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

I thought Glasgow’s Ex-London batch arrived in 2022 and entered service in 2023? With the former Welsh ones arriving just at the start of this year.

These weren't here 7 years ago, they where bought end of 2021 and sat around until Spring 2022

Perhaps the ex Berkshire ones?

 

[route101]

These weren't here 7 years ago, they where bought end of 2021 and sat around until Spring 2022

There was ones new in 2009 for Lanarkshire services then shifted away quick. A few came back to caley.

Sampled one of the new Airport Wright buses. Seats are a more comfortable design than on E400MMC and Lothian examples. No tables or single seats although I'm not missing those.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

There was ones new in 2009 for Lanarkshire services then shifted away quick. A few came back to caley.

There's only 2 of that batch here and one is in Dumbarton and one in Blantyre, they're a different length to the ones that are ex London United.

 

[LT02 NVV]

There's only 2 of that batch here and one is in Dumbarton and one in Blantyre, they're a different length to the ones that are ex London United.

Was at Dumbarton. Pretty sure it’s just been sat at Caley for a bit now in the new livery.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

HY09 AZB 69386 is back at Caley from it's loan spell at Overtown, this was due to 69366 YJ08 XYE being off for some minor repairs

 

[voidwxrranty]

Aberdeen 63209 has transferred to Caledonia. Out today on the 34 service

 

[route101]

Aberdeen 63209 has transferred to Caledonia. Out today on the 34 service

What type of bus is that?

 

[Spsf3232]

What type of bus is that?

Street lite, should be put straight into the river!

 

[LT02 NVV]

Aberdeen 63209 has transferred to Caledonia. Out today on the 34 service

2 other buses have also transferred. Wonder what the reason is?

 

[Volvodart]

2 other buses have also transferred. Wonder what the reason is?

Aberdeen are losing all their Streetlites. It is probably an age related thing, as these were Aberdeen's newest diesel buses.

 

[JumpinTrainz]

Aberdeen are losing all their Streetlites. It is probably an age related thing, as these were Aberdeen's newest diesel buses.

The tables have well and truly turned. Now we’re getting Aberdeen’s hand me downs!

 

[aswilliamsuk]

Aberdeen are losing all their Streetlites. It is probably an age related thing, as these were Aberdeen's newest diesel buses.

Probably part of the wider standardisation policy within FirstGroup, too - they've been trying to reduce the number of different types at depots/divisions for a while now, and it's clear that the Enviro 300 will suit the needs of single-deck work at Aberdeen now.

Presumably this will also mean that some routes will be converted to double-deck, at least partially, as a result?

 

[Rgy88]

I remember these were on the sunday 31 for a short while around 7 years ago.

YX09AFO/N 44905/6
Remember these were on the 29/129 to Mansewood (when First had it) and other routes of a similar status
These are shorter than the "newer" YX09xxx

44455 was on the 34 today, freshly painted, another one of this type was on the 34 as well

I feel these are a bit of a come down from the usual electric buses and even the "Bradford" buses on the 34

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

2 other buses have also transferred. Wonder what the reason is?

SN14 EDF 63195 and SN14 FET 63218 is the other 2 Streetlites that came down over the weekend and are both sat in Overtown depot

 

[jazza374]

SN14 EDF 63195 and SN14 FET 63218 is the other 2 Streetlites that came down over the weekend and are both sat in Overtown depot

Both out on 240 today.

 

[LT02 NVV]

YX09AFO/N 44905/6
Remember these were on the 29/129 to Mansewood (when First had it) and other routes of a similar status
These are shorter than the "newer" YX09xxx

44455 was on the 34 today, freshly painted, another one of this type was on the 34 as well

I feel these are a bit of a come down from the usual electric buses and even the "Bradford" buses on the 34

It’s probably 44456 then. Already mentioned it a few days ago.

Aberdeen are losing all their Streetlites. It is probably an age related thing, as these were Aberdeen's newest diesel buses.

So are they going to be replacing the Long-Term-Loan Streetlites then?

Also, what’s happening with the rest of the former Midland Bluebird buses that were bought back?

63272 was out for like two days back in January, unlike 47449, which has been out an about for ages now. And also, any updates on 47448 and 63187?

 

[JumpinTrainz]

Caught SN14 FEH on the 19 today.

 

[LT02 NVV]

Caught SN14 FEH on the 19 today.

That one’s based at Caley. I think it replaced 47621 (which is back at Dumbarton again).

 

[camro]

So are they going to be replacing the Long-Term-Loan Streetlites then?

I think the Streetlites that came up in January are staying, just like the Eclipses. But once all the Aberdeen ones have arrived, plus the last E400 and whatever E300s they have on loan just now, there probably will no longer be a shortage.

Caley doesn't typically run Streetlites out of their depot, so the most likely course of action is for them to get some of Overtown's MMCs instead. Although, E300s might start becoming a standard model on Caley services too, given how many they've been using temporarily as of late. They could pinch some of those from Blantyre.

 

[LT02 NVV]

I think the Streetlites that came up in January are staying, just like the Eclipses. But once all the Aberdeen ones have arrived, plus the last E400 and whatever E300s they have on loan just now, there probably will no longer be a shortage.

Caley doesn't typically run Streetlites out of their depot, so the most likely course of action is for them to get some of Overtown's MMCs instead. Although, E300s might start becoming a standard model on Caley services too, given how many they've been using temporarily as of late. They could pinch some of those from Blantyre.

I have a feeling Aberdeen will be getting a bunch of Glasgow E300s now.

Also, I noticed that a lot of Scotstoun’s Gemini buses are being sent over to Caledonia probably because of the E400s coming back. But strange thing is, 33913 is at Caledonia at the moment too.

 

[Volvodart]

I have a feeling Aberdeen will be getting a bunch of Glasgow E300s now.

Whether it happens, it is supposed to be 62 plates, but it may be the several that have been loaned in recent months will stay.

 

[handandy67]

It’s probably 44456 then. Already mentioned it a few days ago.


So are they going to be replacing the Long-Term-Loan Streetlites then?

Also, what’s happening with the rest of the former Midland Bluebird buses that were bought back?

63272 was out for like two days back in January, unlike 47449, which has been out an about for ages now. And also, any updates on 47448 and

I have a feeling Aberdeen will be getting a bunch of Glasgow E300s now.

Also, I noticed that a lot of Scotstoun’s Gemini buses are being sent over to Caledonia probably because of the E400s coming back. But strange thing is, 33913 is at Caledonia at the moment too.

also 33917 is out of Caly

Notice E400s are all back accept 33911 is still in Aberdeen waiting on MOT last i checked