Stagecoach North West Discussion

[TheHovisKid]

Do they not work, or as they as dirty as the read displays on Morecambe's MANs? There's an illuminated flip dot in there, somewhere...... Mind you, the lighting on the front ones is still awful, although the S-Reg ones seem nice and clear

 

[jonesy3001]

This one has been preserved it might have been this one;

 

[Ernie]

Hi,
Anyone know what the convoy of First liveried deckers with Stagecoach brandings were yesterday travelling north on M6 between Carlisle and Gretna around lunchtime.
Regards
Ernie

 

[robertclark125]

They're the 10 ex Wigan B9TLs that have been transfered to Fife. Been ousted at Wigan by 10 ex Stockport 09 plated E400s.

Well I say 10, four are already at Aberhill for repainting and other works.

 

[KendalKing]

They're the 10 ex Wigan B9TLs that have been transfered to Fife. Been ousted at Wigan by 10 ex Stockport 09 plated E400s.

Well I say 10, four are already at Aberhill for repainting and other works.

Thank you Robert, When I said that Wigan was due some E400's. People on this thread said that Wigan was not getting any.

 

[Dallamlad]

Thank you Robert, When I said that Wigan was due some E400's. People on this thread said that Wigan was not getting any.

I don't believe there were in any plans in the first place but it just so happened that the rumour came true lol.

 

[Gez.SCNW]

hi,
anyone know what the convoy of first liveried deckers with stagecoach brandings were yesterday travelling north on m6 between carlisle and gretna around lunchtime.
Regards
ernie

16950, 16952, 16953, 16958

 

[Stonesourscotty]

Am i right in thinking the Wigan Geminis are only Euro4 hence there transfer?

 

[mbonwick]

I was of the understanding that the main reason for the transfer was Manchester's lack of knowledge with newer Volvo products and lack of diagnostic kit.

The geminis are E4 though, but then so are the 56 plate E400s.....

 

[CumbrianJosh]

what a smug bunch you lot are

Firstly mbonwick I was being sarcastic when I said it was 40 years old and really didnt need to be told the exact age

If the window that is supposed to display the route number was working (which many dont on carlisle services) ie on those MAN hand downs that we have now

ZahnradFabrik It certainly was not a coach as I am quite sure I know the difference between a clapped out service bus and a coach

Ste898 can you remember the full registration of this ''N reg Volvo B10''? so that we can work out what it might have been doing.

 

[TheHovisKid]

Ste898 can you remember the full registration of this ''N reg Volvo B10''? so that we can work out what it might have been doing.

Can't seem to find the "tumbleweed" smilie...... Gone awfully quiet, hasn't it?

 

[stagecoachuk]

47754 into service at Carlisle today.

 

[darrenw29]

what will be used on the extra 300 & 600s from Monday 25th?

 

[stagecoachuk]

what will be used on the extra 300 & 600s from Monday 25th?

Extra 300 already started and uses 2 Tridents. Extra 38/600 will be Darts.

 

[darrenw29]

Any change to PVR? any new arrivals?

 

[stagecoachuk]

Any change to PVR? any new arrivals?

No changes.

 

[mbonwick]

Rough sounding 18325 and 34685, with 16650 in top condition were on Dallam schools this afternoon.
Just reading on the Westmorland Gazette website that there's been a nasty accident at Grasmere so I imagine 599/555 etc have descended to choas.

 

[Mattdw92]

After seeing her in the depot of her new home, I finally caught up with ex-Stagecoach North West 33163 which has been acquired by A-Line Coaches of Pelaw in Gateshead. Interior and exterior photos are here for those who are interested.

 

[stagecoachuk]

Rough sounding 18325 and 34685, with 16650 in top condition were on Dallam schools this afternoon.
Just reading on the Westmorland Gazette website that there's been a nasty accident at Grasmere so I imagine 599/555 etc have descended to choas.

34685 always been a bad bus! Awful thing.

 

[cainebj]

Chester Sightseeing open topper 17470 Y531 NHK appeared at Carlisle this morning from Lillyhall to be sanded down and painted. Slowly getting there with them!

 

[mbonwick]

34685 always been a bad bus! Awful thing.

To be fair, it only sounded like it was blowing through the exhaust. 18325 on the other hand had dead side LEDs and a very badly knocking engine.
I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up at Morecambe or Lillyhall in the next few weeks for an emergency engine replacement!

 

[CumbrianJosh]

Yesterday when I was in Kendal, trident 18381 appeared to have entered service there.

 

[jonesy3001]

16660 and 16667 are back at Morecambe,18381 and 18382 have left ME i presume for kendal, 18375 is up for repaint(first time since it left hyde road!) before that moves to another depot(again!) and 16659 has been withdrawn due to gearbox trouble.

 

[chiltern trev]

E300 MAN 24121 PX59AXJ non-route branded operating the 0945 685 Newcastle -> Carlisle.

 

[CumbrianJosh]

E300 MAN 24121 PX59AXJ non-route branded operating the 0945 685 Newcastle -> Carlisle.

That often happens if Carlisle Depot are short of Coaches.
24122 which is also unbranded was on the same 685 duty on Tuesday.

 

[robertclark125]

Just had it confirmed on Facebook by the firm, Reays have said their carlisle depot is closing.

 

[TBSchenker]

16668 seen on the 42 to Blackpool today (Saturday). Bit surprised as its been ALX400s or E400s recently. Shame, as it keeps dropping Cumbrian tridents onto it I require!

 

[stagecoachuk]

16668 seen on the 42 to Blackpool today (Saturday). Bit surprised as its been ALX400s or E400s recently. Shame, as it keeps dropping Cumbrian tridents onto it I require!

Believe they use Olympians on there again due to Tridents shipping off to Kendal.

18357 did a trip on the 38 this morning.

 

[TBSchenker]

Preston based Scania Enviro400 15823 has gone on loan to Rock Ferry as cover for former First Bus vehicles away for repaint/maintenance

15823 was seen operating Preston Citi 1 (Preston-Longridge) today, not sure when it returned.

 

[cainebj]

Ribble Motor Services is nearing the end, with Preston and Chorley being transferred onto Glenvale Transport Ltd license from 27th May.