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robertclark125
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Taken yesterday by myself.
Cheers Brett. The nameplates were removed prior to it being transfered from Cowdenbeath depot btw.
rosswatson
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E300's in use on Sunday X5/50's today.
KendalKing
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A MANecocity demonstrator is currently in use by Gillmoss depot, and is registered WX61 FXO
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Recent re-registrations are
17201 is now VRR 447
17235 is now TSU 641
17269 is now RUT 842
17272 is now HSV 194
17283 is now KLZ 2316
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Mattdw92
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Certainly looks quite good... for the benefit of the forum community heres a piccy attached, many have probally seen the pictures!
Also sounds intresting....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJgVxZBqxN0
If it takes off and orders are placed I would imagine a special livery for it, don't know if it could pull of the swoops
Anyone know if it will just stay with Merseyside specifically?
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Dallamlad
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Certainly looks quite good... for the benefit of the forum community heres a piccy attached, many have probally seen the pictures!
Also sounds intresting....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJgVxZBqxN0
If it takes off and orders are placed I would imagine a special livery for it, don't know if it could pull of the swoops
Anyone know if it will just stay with Merseyside specifically?
From what Gez said I'm guessing the Ecocity will do a tour of vaires depots which may include ME. It's with Gillmoss for 6 weeks then I think it'll move on!
Also I'm not sure whether the Ecocity will just be available with this bodywork or whether there are other options...
stagecoachuk
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76 branded 34712 going round on the 67/68 circuit today, not something I have seen since last year.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Preston and Chorley given service number 109 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Preston and Bamber Bridge given service number 150/151 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Route and Timetable.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wrightington Hospital and Wigan Bus Stn given service number 113 effective from 30-Oct-2011.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Chorley Interchange and Preston Bus Stn given service number 114 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Preston and Chorley given service number 109 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Preston and Bamber Bridge given service number 150/151 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Route and Timetable.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wrightington Hospital and Wigan Bus Stn given service number 113 effective from 30-Oct-2011.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Chorley Interchange and Preston Bus Stn given service number 114 effective from 30-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
Class20
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Tyrer Bus are taking over the Mon-Sat evening and all day Sunday services on behalf of LCC. The route of these journeys is also being changed.
The Sunday evening diversions via Frenchwood are being removed. All journeys are to operate via the normal route.
Stagecoach are taking on all Mon-Sat daytime journeys on a commercial basis. Mon-Sat evening journeys are to remain with LCC with Preston Bus operating them at a reduced frequency of every 75 mins. Stagecoach tickets will be valid on these journeys.
Certain journeys are being re-timed to operate ether earlier or later through out.
All information I've added is taken from the latest 'Bus Service Changes' leaflet on the LCC web site.
David.c
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not stagecoach but might be intresting to some on here, 3d travel of whitehaven have started painting their busses in a smart new livery, about time they smartened them up, seen 2 of their ex stagecoach vario minibusses today on the 6 and 26 services in whitehaven, seen that one of them had new style lights fitted at the back, shame they haven't put proper destination blinds in them yet
As far as I am aware, 3D Travel only have 1 ex Stagecoach vehicle, P543 PNE. It is fitted with "proper destination blinds", it has front side and rear Hanover flip dots, its just 3D Travel don't have any method of programming them.
They tried having a livery a few years ago, when I was in Whitehaven 5 days a week, on their 2 709D's. Picture here. The livery never made it onto any of the "new" buses, they even sold off the old ones with the roller blinds in them, which they could have easily just put into the newer stuff.
In all honesty, they are a pathetic excuse of a company, and aren't fit to hold an operating license. I've heard JB Pickthall and his small team of mechanics had many arguments with 3D Travel's owner over the extremely poor and unsafe condition of his vehicles, to the extent where Pickthall refused to repair them incase large pieces fell off onto him. Fully understandable when 3D Travel tried to operate a coach with the entire back end being held together with rust.........
Back to Stagecoach.
6 long Darts and 3 mini Darts off service at Carlisle this morning, not sure how things really worked out.
RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Preston and Bolton given service number 125 effective from 03-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Carlisle and Brampton given service number 685 effective from 28-Nov-2011. To amend Route.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Brampton
Finish Point: Hexham
Via:
Service Number: 685
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-NOV-2011
Other Details: Registration split, no time change
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Hexham
Finish Point: Newcastle
Via:
Service Number: 685
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-NOV-2011
Other Details: Registration split, no time change
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TRN481V
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Hello all,
I heard today, from a reliable source, that the new Scania/E400 that Chorley are getting for the extra bus on 125s will come from an order placed for a Scottish fleet. Apparently, 16669 will make way for it.
I heard today, from a reliable source, that the new Scania/E400 that Chorley are getting for the extra bus on 125s will come from an order placed for a Scottish fleet. Apparently, 16669 will make way for it.
Lilly Hall
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No.20128 currently at LL. Been there a few days. Paint looks relatively recent.
Dallamlad
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Seems odd that they would bother to partly paint them. One because they still have a lot of sitting around to do and two because they should only be covering for a few weeks!
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stagecoachuk
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20133 should also be there. Was sent over in excahnge for 52635 the other day. 52635 will be back at LL now though...
Dallamlad
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jonesy3001
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Been in blackpool, spotted 16351 yesterday on the 42 and 18155 broke down outside talbot road bus station at dinner time(ish) today;
16649 on full 300-302's.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Shap and Kendal given service number 106 effective from 31-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigton and Keswick given service number 554 effective from 31-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Penrith and Shap given service number 107 effective from 31-Oct-2011.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Carlisle and Wigton given service number 553 effective from 31-Oct-2011.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Penrith
Finish Point: Shap
Via:
Service Number: 106
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 31-OCT-2011
Other Details: Service change number from 107 to 106
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Carlisle
Finish Point: Wigton
Via:
Service Number: 554
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 31-OCT-2011
Other Details: Revised 553 times renumbered to a 554
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Shap and Kendal given service number 106 effective from 31-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigton and Keswick given service number 554 effective from 31-Oct-2011. To amend Timetable.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Penrith and Shap given service number 107 effective from 31-Oct-2011.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Carlisle and Wigton given service number 553 effective from 31-Oct-2011.
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Penrith
Finish Point: Shap
Via:
Service Number: 106
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 31-OCT-2011
Other Details: Service change number from 107 to 106
STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Carlisle
Finish Point: Wigton
Via:
Service Number: 554
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 31-OCT-2011
Other Details: Revised 553 times renumbered to a 554
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stagecoachuk
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The changes to the 106 are awful as the first one out of Penrith now misses what used to be the connecting 104 from Carlisle. The council can never do anything right!
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Due to a series of brakedowns and traffic Carlisle went to pot today.
76 branded 34713 went onto the 69 this morning replacing a 51 reg Solo to allow it go replace one of the usual Buttermere Solo's in Keswick. It stayed on all day and is now on the 521 before doing a 66.
20960 replaced a defective Dart on the 67/68 circuit this morning while 61 branded 34695 is on thre now too.
33076 spent the day on the 38/66 and is now on the 600. 20959 is on the short 685.
20977 broke down on the Morecambe contract this morning and was replaced with 52629 eventually.
Carlisle are reallt struggling with reliabilty at the moment and seems to be getting worse as the week goes on. It's no use looking at what colour the branding is on the bus as they are having spells on all sorts which is very rare for Carlisle who are normally good keeping things normal.
A bit late now but 34700 went to Dumfries on the 379 last night.
Dallamlad
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Wonder what it's down for!
Finally updated the fleet stats.
Cumbria & North Lancs
Carlisle: Average age 2003, 75% accessibility.
Lillyhall: Average age 2003, 70% accessibility.
Kendal: Average age 1998, 48% accessibility.
Barrow: Average age 2003, 80% accessibility.
Morecambe: Average age 2004, 83% accessibility.
Region average age 2002, 71% accessibility.
Cumbria average age 2002, 68% accessibility.
Merseyside & South Lancashire
Preston: Average age 2004, 84% accessibility.
Chorley: Average age 2005, 78% accessibility.
Gillmoss: Average age 2006, 98% accessibility.
Region average age 2005, 86% accessibility.
Cumbria & North Lancs
Carlisle: Average age 2003, 75% accessibility.
Lillyhall: Average age 2003, 70% accessibility.
Kendal: Average age 1998, 48% accessibility.
Barrow: Average age 2003, 80% accessibility.
Morecambe: Average age 2004, 83% accessibility.
Region average age 2002, 71% accessibility.
Cumbria average age 2002, 68% accessibility.
Merseyside & South Lancashire
Preston: Average age 2004, 84% accessibility.
Chorley: Average age 2005, 78% accessibility.
Gillmoss: Average age 2006, 98% accessibility.
Region average age 2005, 86% accessibility.
TRN481V
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Hello all,
Preston-based 2X2-liveried Scania PX09 AWZ operated a trip on Chorley's 125 route this morning, driven by a Preston inspector. Not entirely sure why - any clues?
Preston-based 2X2-liveried Scania PX09 AWZ operated a trip on Chorley's 125 route this morning, driven by a Preston inspector. Not entirely sure why - any clues?
TRN481V
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It departed Chorley around 0750 ish (it was the bus behind me!) and displayed '125 Preston via Bamber Bridge' on the front.
There is normally a dupe around this time of day due to the large number of students travelling to Cardinal Newman College, but I saw one of our Darts heading back out of Preston empty as I was driving up London Road and it is normally that Dart that runs the dupe. Unless there are so many students that we now need two dupes!
There is normally a dupe around this time of day due to the large number of students travelling to Cardinal Newman College, but I saw one of our Darts heading back out of Preston empty as I was driving up London Road and it is normally that Dart that runs the dupe. Unless there are so many students that we now need two dupes!
Whistler40145
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I presume it's easier for an Inspector to be spare for a dupe, whereas a Driver would have specific diagrammed routes on his/her shift?
Preston are operating 2 dup's to cope with overloading by Newman College students, one of these uses a Scania that goes onto the 10.00 2X2. One of these has been registered as it only dup's part of the route ie does not dup the Bolton - Chorley section.
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