First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

[richw]

@richw You'd think they'd be worth nothing after seeing the amount of dents and torn up bits and bobs on them, and I was implying the info towards the MMCs arriving throughout April, I know that we've already given away some T---LLCs and V---HBYs, some are in Essex and some are with Hampshire & Dorset.

Thank you for the info about 52554 by the way! If she is a preservation project (most likely), I'd love to see what sort of livery goes on her!

Looking on eBay a similar age cheetah is worth close to £10k or some even more. Spend a grand tidying them up, and sell them on.
I know the fate of the T, V, W & X reg Tridents, as well as the ex GNE vehicles but can’t post at this time.

 

[Whiteway215]

Looking on eBay a similar age cheetah is worth close to £10k or some even more. Spend a grand tidying them up, and sell them on.
I know the fate of the T, V, W & X reg Tridents, as well as the ex GNE vehicles but can’t post at this time.

Will you be able to share the information about the Tridents at some point in time?

 

[richw]

Will you be able to share the information about the Tridents at some point in time?

At some point in time probably. That’ll most likely be once they’ve started leaving though.

 

[MB162435]

Tinner bus 33452 was on the 07:30 240 service from St Just to Truro College via Penzance

 

[MB162435]

Dennis Trident 33235 was on the 16:35 U1 service from Truro, Lemon Quay to Falmouth Moor

 

[MB162435]

Tinner bus 33462 was on the 16:25 231 service from Truro College to Falmouth Moor

 

[Whiteway215]

I've read Kernow are due to receive 4 Enviro 200s from Hampshire and Dorset. Have these been received yet or identified? Thanks.

 

[richw]

At least 2 have arrived from Portsmouth which I’ve seen.

 

[Accelerator59]

I've read Kernow are due to receive 4 Enviro 200s from Hampshire and Dorset. Have these been received yet or identified? Thanks.

Judging by the past comments, I’ve seen that 5 are now in Cornwall, 44907/18/9/20/1. Although the former was for rail replacement duties I think.

 

[83G/84D]

All these have been recently seen by myself in Cornwall although I have yet to see 44918 in service. 44907 still in Camborne this morning at 0745.

 

[Whiteway215]

Thank you for reports about the E200s.

 

[Accelerator59]

All these have been recently seen by myself in Cornwall although I have yet to see 44918 in service. 44907 still in Camborne this morning at 0745.

Somebody commented recently saying they saw 44918 in St. Austell. You may have to backtrack though

 

[83G/84D]

I thought it only arrived in Kernow a few days ago.

 

[83G/84D]

44510 was reported on recent Rail replacement duties, is that still in Cornwall?

 

[ClawzOneThirty]

W899VLN (32930) is no longer with First Kernow. It is now the cornish embassy bus, though W813PAF (Ex 53013) and Ex 32930 are both stored at Penzance.

Could someone confirm the news with 20502, as I saw it with all the legals on the other day, departing St Austell Bus Station to be specific

 

[Accelerator59]

I thought it only arrived in Kernow a few days ago.

That might be the comment I was referring to. Think it was a few days ago.

 

[ClawzOneThirty]

From what I've heard, the YX09 E200s that we've got down here for rail rep are probably going to Taunton after we're done with them

 

[Accelerator59]

From what I've heard, the YX09 E200s that we've got down here for rail rep are probably going to Taunton after we're done with them

Apart from 44920 and 44921

 

[richw]

From what I've heard, the YX09 E200s that we've got down here for rail rep are probably going to Taunton after we're done with them

At least two weren’t here on rail replacement, theyve been seen working the 46/47 and 24 services. Here’s a photo I took in Truro about 10 days ago.

 

[ClawzOneThirty]

Aha! I almost forgot about those two, even though I saw one in St Austell the other day, seems as if my memory is failing me! xD

Also, it's April tomorrow, can't wait to see what crazy things next month will bring for us!

 

[Accelerator59]

At least two weren’t here on rail replacement, theyve been seen working the 46/47 and 24 services. Here’s a photo I took in Truro about 10 days ago.

I’m just wondering if the newly arrived E200s will get resprayed in Kernow green like the brand new ones soon to arrive.

 

[richw]

Photos on friends of the PSV circle Facebook page of the first e400mmc departing the factory on delivery yesterday (according to the description on the post)

 

[83G/84D]

44920 & 44921 seem to be regularly used on services 38, 39, 46 & 47. As of recently the E200’s seem to be operating these services rather than anything around St Austell.

If 44918 has seen service yet I have yet to see it. Parked at Camborne a few days ago.

Someone saw 44510 on rail replacement services recently, is it still around?

 

[83G/84D]

Photos on friends of the PSV circle Facebook page of the first e400mmc departing the factory on delivery yesterday (according to the description on the post)

Thanks, I will keep a look out next week. Wonder where they will go for preparation for service?

 

[winston270twm]

Looks like Kernow's next batch E400MMC's are imminent for delivery:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N08/41058372882/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N08/40391801474/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N08/40391811214/in/dateposted/

 

[ClawzOneThirty]

Not my photos, but I spy with my little eye, a few E200 MMCs getting prepped for delivery!

Now all we do is wait for them to get all their fleetnumbers at Camborne and then we can start looking out for them!

 

[83G/84D]

Surprised anyone gets photos of buses outside the ADL factory at Falkirk. Last year I was there and got chased off out of the car park by security staff! Just unlucky perhaps.

Looking forward to seeing the new buses soon.

 

[Westnat]

44920 & 44921 seem to be regularly used on services 38, 39, 46 & 47. As of recently the E200’s seem to be operating these services rather than anything around St Austell.

If 44918 has seen service yet I have yet to see it. Parked at Camborne a few days ago.

Someone saw 44510 on rail replacement services recently, is it still around?

It was parked up at Taunton garage this afternoon.

 

[ClawzOneThirty]

Any ideas on when 32759 will return off loan from Hampshire & Dorset?

Also, does anyone know if it's possible that we'll be getting 32763 - 32768 at a point in the future?

 

[83G/84D]

It was parked up at Taunton garage this afternoon.

Thanks.