First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

[richw]

it seems a bit odd that they're not doing examples that are still in Barbie. The ones in green and the Vamooz pair were all in Urban livery...

Could it be more an indication which ones have a longer term future?

 

[Accelerator59]

No. They're Alexander bodied Tridents that were new to Armchair. I don't know their previous owner, but they're fitted with seatbelts so presumably were school buses.

Ah, maybe the W——DWX ALX400s?

 

[carlberry]

Ah, maybe the W——DWX ALX400s?

No, none of them have come from First.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Ah, maybe the W——DWX ALX400s?

The W-DWX examples are used on regular services - the Bath ones often used on the rather lengthy 19/19A from Bath to Cribbs Causeway.

 

[83G/84D]

Atlantic Coaster Trident 33177 on service T2 today, Tinner E400MMC 33469 seen in Helston on a U4 service. Lizard painted Trident 32762 at Helston outstation.

 

[swifty]

No, none of them have come from First.

I’ve got a feeling they’re from either Dawson Rentals or Mistral.

 

[richw]

I’ve got a feeling they’re from either Dawson Rentals or Mistral.

The ex London stuff I believe is hired in from Ensign, most running on FSW discs and legals. Not sure about the gold volvos

 

[swifty]

The ex London stuff I believe is hired in from Ensign, most running on FSW discs and legals. Not sure about the gold volvos

As I said the gold Tridents are from either Mistral or Dawson Rentals.

 

[richw]

I’ve got a feeling they’re from either Dawson Rentals or Mistral.

As I said the gold Tridents are from either Mistral or Dawson Rentals.

You said you’ve got a feeling. A feeling is uncertain and definitely not a statement of fact!

 

[Marcus Fryer]

No. They're Alexander bodied Tridents that were new to Armchair. I don't know their previous owner, but they're fitted with seatbelts so presumably were school buses.

They were school buses with JH Coaches of Birtley, in gold, this time last year. In between Armchair (later Metroline) and JH, they were with TGM in Colchester/Harlow. Photos on Flickr.

 

[Blackpudding]

Worth noting for future use:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink....P6zz70H_UkVUmK_LvtcVlLLImKfvuxPknE&__tn__=K-R

 

[83G/84D]

Worth noting for future use:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=199656010928392&id=199649664262360&__xts__[0]=68.ARDbVDhr-55LePFxWyfa0AYUZ-aQ_8PN7bPSxYlWbSVKPIqPYoek7utpRNhXav7zoJ6sgNEGWkybdNzNd0EyNAr97w2kw3WHd9b7OCWIndBFoCrnH47FlgZd-Dgbuw-e lTsCA4gRBQ1q4Tl4isvHbr30v7P0jCh16ed8bau_tQJYn46QjCM6WWP6zz70H_UkVUmK_LvtcVlLLImKfvuxPknE&__tn__=K-R

Okay if you are on Facebook but what about those like me who choose not to.

 

[kernowvectis]

Okay if you are on Facebook but what about those like me who choose not to.

Yes, there must be quite a few of us who like to steer clear of that!

 

[carlberry]

Yes, there must be quite a few of us who like to steer clear of that!

I tend to steer clear of anonymous links wherever they're hosted!

 

[Blackpudding]

Okay if you are on Facebook but what about those like me who choose not to.

You don't have to join Facebook to read the blog only if you want to post any comments but no worries if you choose not to use it I'll attempt to repost any useful information on this page. The Facebook page blog refers to previous blogs which have been found unsuitable. One is probably the recent 'On the Road' blog and another may in fact be when FSWOfficial used this forum.

 

[83G/84D]

Thank you Blackpudding, that would be appreciated.

 

[co-tr-paul]

32762 grabshot at Tesco, Helston this morning.

 

[Volvodart]

The new Facebook blog is saying today 14 buses are in build, which I think is more than has been mentioned.

 

[Goldfish62]

The new Facebook blog is saying today 14 buses are in build, which I think is more than has been mentioned.

I'm sure it's always been 14. What they are has yet to be confirmed, apart from being single decks.

 

[Volvodart]

Yes but they were said to be for next year.

 

[Goldfish62]

Yes but they were said to be for next year.

Yes, and next year is in seven weeks time.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Yes, and next year is in seven weeks time.

Perhaps I'm conflating speculation with fact (almost certainly so) but were the routes in question the 22/50/51 (Solo SR) and something else? Don't know if the M6 was confirmed (which would be short, slimline SR) or the A17 (which would be most likely something like 10.8m e200).

 

[Volvodart]

Yes, and next year is in seven weeks time.

If they are in build now they should be able to be there this year.

 

[83G/84D]

Uni E400MMC 33471 on Tinner services this morning.

 

[jammy36]

I'm sure it's always been 14. What they are has yet to be confirmed, apart from being single decks.

Stated as being Optare Solo SRs (all Slimline versions). Split is eight longer ones for routes in the west (illustration shows an example in Lizard livery (three of the eight)) and six short ones for the east.

 

[83G/84D]

Trident 33165 (with rock hard seats) on service U1 from Truro this morning. Uni E400MMC 33473 broken down at the Devoran end of Carnon Downs. Solo 53803 parked at the roadside at the other end of Carnon Downs shut down with no driver present.

Uni E400 33422 at Tremough on a U4 service whilst at Falmouth Tridents 33112 & 33175 in Atlantic coaster colours on U4 services with E400MMC 33477 & 33479. E200MMC 44968 on 1240 service 35 to Helford Passage. E200MMC 44966 on the 1242 35A Falmouth to Helston.

Seems like the E200MMC's have migrated from services in Camborne to Falmouth.

 

[Goldfish62]

Stated as being Optare Solo SRs (all Slimline versions). Split is eight longer ones for routes in the west (illustration shows an example in Lizard livery (three of the eight)) and six short ones for the east.

So the M6 has to soldier on with its hopelessly unreliable fleet. Sadly, it's an effective way of killing a bus service.

 

[83G/84D]

The broken down E400MMC was recovered and towed away from Carnon Downs mid afternoon. Solo 53803 appeared later on a Truro college service as did Poppy Trident 33181, the latter on service 222.

 

[richw]

Perhaps I'm conflating speculation with fact (almost certainly so) but were the routes in question the 22/50/51 (Solo SR) and something else? Don't know if the M6 was confirmed (which would be short, slimline SR) or the A17 (which would be most likely something like 10.8m e200).

6 for the 22/50/51, 3 for the Lizard. Leaves 5 more, which I believe is the PVR for the A17, and I’d heard a while ago there would be new buses for the A17.

If they are in build now they should be able to be there this year.

January was mentioned somewhere

 

[Andyh82]

Doesn’t the A17 use double decks at least in the summer?
Yes I know it might not in the winter, but I’m not sure they’d buy new small buses for winter only usage.