freetoview33
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I'm thinking Bath will get the next available batch of Streetlites
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TheGrandWazoo
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ValleyLines142
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I think they may get a batch of E200MMCs.
TheGrandWazoo
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My point indeed - they may dual source (as in Wales) and go for e200MMCs. Also, as has been pointed out before in this thread by others:
- The 39 double decks and 11 single decks vs. 39 buses for Bristol - doesn't automatically mean the 39 Bristol vehicles will be deckers? Could be 11 deckers for the X39 - not saying I have any insight but just worth reiterating that 2+2......
- There are some other services that are also well patronised and may also attract new vehicles - the 7 in Weston?
Then there's always the potential for something that we haven't considered and comes from leftfield e.g. I don't know if there's any age stipulation or otherwise on the Airport Flyer but those vehicles are now coming up to 5/6 years old?
We've had so many surprises - who's to say that we might not get another!
THarris123
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Very true - but I think it's a bit more settled in our area now, so I think the surprises may be getting a bit limited.
ValleyLines142
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Does anyone know what the PVR is for the X74? It was three but with the UWE short journeys during term time has it increased?
THarris123
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Think it's 6 now - but might be 5.
ValleyLines142
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Well 43849 is on there today which is most odd, along with 37342 and 37345. Will look out for more later
Whiteway215
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53401 on 174 today. Should feel at home with all the Solo s in Bath!
42925 on Uni U1 and another Dart on 267. 42968 on 14 so still in Bath.
Has anyone seen 30866 in service? And has anyone a clue about 63068 which I personally haven't seen in service since last August?
42925 on Uni U1 and another Dart on 267. 42968 on 14 so still in Bath.
Has anyone seen 30866 in service? And has anyone a clue about 63068 which I personally haven't seen in service since last August?
THarris123
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Some odd workings there. I don't think i've seen 63068 in a while too - what is actually happening with the Maxs? I've seen 2 on 178/379 for the last week or so.
ValleyLines142
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Haven't seen 63068 for a while actually. Haven't seen any of the Maxes in Bristol since the B9 Geminis arrived really.
In other news, 35104 has just spectacularly crashed into the barriers outside UWE, by Platts Wood. Luckily, I don't think damage is too major.
In other news, 35104 has just spectacularly crashed into the barriers outside UWE, by Platts Wood. Luckily, I don't think damage is too major.
TheGrandWazoo
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Perhaps the idea that they were "allocated to Westbury" is a bit off the mark. It might be they form a pool with the B7RLEs that work through various boards including Westbury.
The 178/379 that were exclusively 47*** Streetlites supplemented by 429** Darts now seem to be much more mixed with B7RLEs, long Streetlites, all taking a turn
THarris123
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Don't forget E200s that sometimes appear. I'm personally waiting to see a decker on there - it won't be long!!
After its problems at Pensford last night 60914 was back on 377 today.
It even did its own rescue act when BoS Trident 33381 died on the outskirts of Yeovil, taking its passengers forward into Yeovil.
Yeovil Solo 53109 returned from Weymouth today sporting side and rear display units. So hopefully 53110/111 which 3 weeks after the deadline are still in service without them, can also be made legal.
It even did its own rescue act when BoS Trident 33381 died on the outskirts of Yeovil, taking its passengers forward into Yeovil.
Yeovil Solo 53109 returned from Weymouth today sporting side and rear display units. So hopefully 53110/111 which 3 weeks after the deadline are still in service without them, can also be made legal.
TheGrandWazoo
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Yeah, seen them very occasionally (even on a Sunday). Not seen a decker on there since c.2012 but as you say, may only be a matter of time given the number of deckers Bath now has.
THarris123
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42925 on 178 this evening
Also 35166's next stop voiceover is sounding a bit dodgy and flat - it now sounds like something from star wars
Also 35166's next stop voiceover is sounding a bit dodgy and flat - it now sounds like something from star wars
ValleyLines142
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63068 is currently in County Durham having a variant of Wright's 'MicroHybrid' system retrofitted.
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Two single deckers in a row spotted on the 76 this morning! I was thinking maybe they've finally made the 75 & 76 fully double decker'd again at long last! But no, still not yet by the looks of it!
What's going on with these new double deckers on the 72? Or not on the 72 as the case may be. I've only seen one on there so far and that was a couple of weeks back. Every time I see a 72, it's just the usual single deckers.
What's going on with these new double deckers on the 72? Or not on the 72 as the case may be. I've only seen one on there so far and that was a couple of weeks back. Every time I see a 72, it's just the usual single deckers.
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TheGrandWazoo
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Might be a case of driver familiarisation and the odd teething trouble?
ValleyLines142
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47568 was on the 76 this morning. In fairness, saloons appearing on decker routes should stop now as Hengrove have had an influx in deckers in the form of the new Streetdecks and some B7s from Leicester. A few of those were on the 75/76 this morning. Funny how when we lose four Enviro 400s to Weston, all the saloons pop out!
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They should be entering service fairly soon!
Whiteway215
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Well that's solved that mystery. I thought it was missing a long time!
Thanks very much for the answer.
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43849 (SN05 HEJ) on a 1 just a second ago, at the Triangle. It was just behind 32006 (KFX 791) as well!
stait.john
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X74 PVR is 5, 3 for the full route and 2 for the UWE shorts. Talking of buses away, 32687 is in the North East too, it's still being repaired from its fire damage.
John
John
ValleyLines142
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Thanks John! Nice to see 32687 is being repaired too!
Hope you're settling well in the Midlands!
Whiteway215
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A couple of observations in Bath this evening.
42904 on 37 to Bristol and 60914 on 173 to Wells.
42904 on 37 to Bristol and 60914 on 173 to Wells.
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I can't believe that 32687 is still being repaired! How long ago was it? July?
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It was June!
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It was June!
TheGrandWazoo
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It was sat round the back of Muller Road for some time though - may have been awaiting a decision on whether it should be repaired?
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True, although I only got one photo of it there... Think it spent about two months there?
THarris123
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Today:
178/379 47544/47547-50/63069/78
376 35160/2-7
173 69458
37629 noted on 1 towards Broomhill
32083 on 36
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B7L on 47
32351 also working the 47
39191 in bus station (think on a promo trip - PR manager driving it)
32019 on 48
I've noticed in Bristol First have boosted their advertising budget - i've seen bus stop billboards advertising 376 and70/71 and there's now a large advert for 1 just before Temple Meads (in centre direction).
178/379 47544/47547-50/63069/78
376 35160/2-7
173 69458
37629 noted on 1 towards Broomhill
32083 on 36
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B7L on 47
32351 also working the 47
39191 in bus station (think on a promo trip - PR manager driving it)
32019 on 48
I've noticed in Bristol First have boosted their advertising budget - i've seen bus stop billboards advertising 376 and70/71 and there's now a large advert for 1 just before Temple Meads (in centre direction).
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TheGrandWazoo
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That billboard's been there a few weeks (near the Thunderbolt). Also a number of phone boxes have been so adorned (e.g. Crow Lane)