Accelerator59
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It’s been a bit quiet this past week. Has everyone gone on holiday?
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vla50
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Perhaps 2 of the BOS B7RLEs?
Maybe, I guess it depends what B7RLE's are surplus to requirements.
Since 67707 was withdrawn and another two E300s went to Bridgwater, the 3 B7RLEs are in constant use. All 3 today on the 28 Taunton-Minehead. If the are to depart additional singles will have to be sourced to replace them.
TheGrandWazoo
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67707 was withdrawn nearly 3 years ago! It may be that the cascades in of ex Glasgow B7TLs/ex Solent Tridents will result in more of the 21 boards being deckers (perhaps the three e400s might go there) and that will release the e300s?
Callum15632
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66734 from Bristol? Unless that's already left Bristol? Maybe @TheGrandWazoo can let us know if 66734 has left bristol yet or not?
Trainfan061193
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Only On the Buses knows what the allocations will be. I would still like to get some last rides on some of the Tridents due to depart! Then I’ll come up again to sample the replacements of course.
vla50
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I assume you mean 66935? That's been withdrawn I believe since the summer.
TheGrandWazoo
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Can't confirm that one
Indeed he will. However, he has already intimated that there are more decker boards in future rather than singles.
That's already gone for disposal
vla50
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I imagine the B7RLEs and the final Omnicity will head off as well.
Apart from 69253, all the remaining non E6 B7RLEs are trainers now. 66734 was at Weston but think that’s went to Hengrove for scrap?
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I think he said ages ago that the 21/21A, 22, 25, 54, 75 and 77 would all become decker worked in the near future. This will certainly see off the B7RLES and the last Omnicity. I believe he also mentioned the Solars have potential use elsewhere around FSW as well.
Callum15632
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Yeah I mean 66935 sorry. I got it mixed up. Believe 66734 is long gone. I know the last b7 Gemini is gone from Hengrove 32353 it left yesterday or the day before.
cnjb8
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There will be some ex-Bradford B7RLEs out for cascade soon. Maybe that could be a possibility?
vla50
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Would it not make sense though just to transfer some of the B7RLEs from BOS to the training fleet when released?
It seems logical but it depends when they are replaced and what the training school require and when.
Also what about the conversion of the B7RLE’s to training buses(if not already done)? This has to be arranged with the company involved.
32127 and 65724 gave both been seen in service on the T1 and T2 this week.
I would like to see the Vamooz Gemini. Does anyone know what routes it’s been on recently?
I saw the Pride one recently and it looks great but the Vamooz one is eluding me!
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vla50
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Do the T1/T2 have any spares that are branded as Tinner w the U2 taking 4?
Also, if there is any information regarding it, have some of the 6 Geminis that were awaiting an engine rebuild returned? Would this potentially allow 32670/37003 to transfer to Buses of Somerset or have contract gains meant they are still needed?
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Goldfish62
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No, I make it 16 buses, 16 PVR.
I passed it Thursday in St Austell, believe it was on a Poltair school service which will mean it’s outstationed at Bodmin.
Hi, and sorry if this is already answered/wrong thread -
Visiting Cornwall in May and trying to do a bit of planning.
Does anyone know if the £9 Cornwall wide day ticket is valid on the Coaster buses? If so, what - if anything - do you get extra for the £15 Adventures By Bus day ticket?
The First Kernow website and the Adventures By Bus website both seem vague, especially the latter.
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Many thanks in advance. Sheds.
Just seen the Interoperability thread which answers my question - thanks.
Visiting Cornwall in May and trying to do a bit of planning.
Does anyone know if the £9 Cornwall wide day ticket is valid on the Coaster buses? If so, what - if anything - do you get extra for the £15 Adventures By Bus day ticket?
The First Kernow website and the Adventures By Bus website both seem vague, especially the latter.
Atlantic Coaster
Take this scenic open-top bus ride to discover panoramic views over land and out to sea that will take your breath away. Traversing the stunning coastline between the popular and well-loved Cornish coastal towns of Newquay and Padstow, hop on and off to discover pretty villages, cliffs and...
Many thanks in advance. Sheds.
Hi, and sorry if this is already answered/wrong thread -
Visiting Cornwall in May and trying to do a bit of planning.
Does anyone know if the £9 Cornwall wide day ticket is valid on the Coaster buses? If so, what - if anything - do you get extra for the £15 Adventures By Bus day ticket?
The First Kernow website and the Adventures By Bus website both seem vague, especially the latter.
Atlantic Coaster
Take this scenic open-top bus ride to discover panoramic views over land and out to sea that will take your breath away. Traversing the stunning coastline between the popular and well-loved Cornish coastal towns of Newquay and Padstow, hop on and off to discover pretty villages, cliffs and...
Many thanks in advance. Sheds.
Just seen the Interoperability thread which answers my question - thanks.
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On the Buses
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By then it will have been touched by the low fares pilot too.Hi, and sorry if this is already answered/wrong thread -
Visiting Cornwall in May and trying to do a bit of planning.
Does anyone know if the £9 Cornwall wide day ticket is valid on the Coaster buses? If so, what - if anything - do you get extra for the £15 Adventures By Bus day ticket?
The First Kernow website and the Adventures By Bus website both seem vague, especially the latter.
Atlantic Coaster
Take this scenic open-top bus ride to discover panoramic views over land and out to sea that will take your breath away. Traversing the stunning coastline between the popular and well-loved Cornish coastal towns of Newquay and Padstow, hop on and off to discover pretty villages, cliffs and...
Many thanks in advance. Sheds.
Just seen the Interoperability thread which answers my question - thanks.
The AbB website can’t show Summer 2022 prices until the fares pilot prices are confirmed as all Cornwall adventures are within scope of the scheme.
Goldfish62
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33321 is on the 17/19 today. It's the second green E400 on the 17 this week.
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Thanks very much.
Trainfan061193
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Because a number of deckers are joining Somerset in due course, I wonder if the Darts will be either moved onto more local routes or some maybe withdrawn? There’s never a dull moment at FSW!
cnjb8
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The Darts aren’t being replaced. It’s the Solars, Eclipses, ALXs and Presidents at Somerset being replaced
23653 and 23702 both In London today with Plymouth Argyle supporters.
Pirates and Truro football coaches are both in London with sports teams as well.
Pirates and Truro football coaches are both in London with sports teams as well.
This tweet from Marc Huws suggested otherwise.
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33304 is also on U4s, must be a Falmouth driver covering a Helston duty today