Stagecoach North West Discussion

[Whistler40145]

Think so, mainly on the 42s to Lancaster. The 61s seem to be using 55 plate buses.


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[mbonwick]

Not like 16647 really needs paint anyway, it got done before it was transferred to Preston from Lillyhall in September 2010.
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Think so, mainly on the 42s to Lancaster. The 61s seem to be using 55 plate buses.

Preston don't run the 42, Morecambe do.

 

[Whistler40145]

Unless she was on a 61.


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[keithstewart]

All Barrow Olympians accounted for as at Sat 21st:16325/6/32/4/5/9/40/441,maybe one will go when the route 7 Barrow-Millom finishes. Interestingly Kendals 16185 did Barrow 22 route schools on Friday 20th in the afternoon(it had deputised for 18279 on 1130 X35 Kendal-Barrow earlier-18279 failed) 18279 repaired by Kendal depot staff and worked 1705 735 Kendal College-Barrow, 16185 due to return on Mon 23rd 735 Barrow-Kendal College.

I've heard they will be losing more due to the service cuts. Don't know how many 54-plates are expected to go, but the 51-plate will be a definite one out the door.
At least three Solo's does seem plausible though.

 

[Pigwah]

Picture of 21005 at ME ready for the olympics

Note the yellow mirrors

21004 also back but not got a pic yet

 

[mbonwick]

Shame to see 14208 looking so sad for itself....

 

[Pigwah]

Shame to see 14208 looking so sad for itself....

14208 gutted inside now, wont be long before scrap i think

 

[Ado 16]

Shame to see 14208 looking so sad for itself....

14208 gutted inside now, wont be long before scrap i think

Aaaah! Used to the 1420? buses on the early morning commute from S.Lancaster to the Morecambe Road, seven odd years ago. They always seemed slightly damp at that time of the morning - even when the heating had stirred itself. Crying out for new upholstery even then!

 

[CumbrianJosh]

When the olympics are on, does anyone know which buses will be temporeraly leaving carlisle and which buses will be going back into service there? just wondering...


good to see the extra 104 services out of penrith seem to be getting more passengers now than say a month ago, by the end of the year I reckon the passenger numbers should be a bit more equal 17017 sounded a bit dodgey this afternoon though and was struggling with reversing in penrith bus station

On a non stagecoach matter, I wish Reays would take over the Penrith town service as the 2 buses NBM normally use are sounding worse every day and when you consider wigton's town service has been using a 57 reg Primo.. just an opinion

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60671109@N08/

 

[Dallamlad]

When the olympics are on, does anyone know which buses will be temporeraly leaving carlisle and which buses will be going back into service there? just wondering...


good to see the extra 104 services out of penrith seem to be getting more passengers now than say a month ago, by the end of the year I reckon the passenger numbers should be a bit more equal 17017 sounded a bit dodgey this afternoon though and was struggling with reversing in penrith bus station

On a non stagecoach matter, I wish Reays would take over the Penrith town service as the 2 buses NBM normally use are sounding worse every day and when you consider wigton's town service has been using a 57 reg Primo.. just an opinion

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60671109@N08/

In terms of the Olympics it is unknown exactly what will be leaving. However it has been said that all new vehicles or recently new vehicles will be going down. I understand that both London and Manchester have said they don't want Scania vehicles.

 

[Ado 16]

News from Elsewhere

"Canterbury City Council recently thought it would be a good idea to cut two way traffic down to one way through one of it's historic gateways.

But as motorists get to grips with the new road lay-out lengthy queues have built up during rush-hour times.

And in one incident - caught on film - a bus takes overs six minutes to move due to traffic lights changing too quickly."

Not only do these lights change too quickly, but motorists coming through from the other side appear to be ignoring them. The video clip has now been 'set to music' which has this balletic disaster down to a T. Worth a look if you've five minutes spare.

http://youtu.be/m49N0J2z2x4

(It is loosely Stagecoach related).

 

[jonesy3001]

Just uploaded pics of 21004,21005 and the inside of 14208 onto flickr, even though pigwah(must be someone that works at the same place) beat me to it on 21005.
Also 47019 has appeared on the backfence do know where that came from.

 

[KendalKing]

[And in one incident - caught on film - a bus takes overs six minutes to move due to traffic lights changing too quickly.

Just like all the traffic lights in Lancaster.

I have known the traffic lights at the Town Hall change five times before the traffic can move-out of Brock Street.

 

[keithstewart]

20133 and 20907 are at Barrow depot for maintenance/MOT preparation-noted 22/4.

Picture of 21005 at ME ready for the olympics

Note the yellow mirrors

21004 also back but not got a pic yet

 

[TRN481V]

Also 47019 has appeared on the backfence do know where that came from.

As far as I know, that has come from Chorley depot, via Preston who ran it for a few weeks.

 

[Dallamlad]

As far as I know, that has come from Chorley depot, via Preston who ran it for a few weeks.

I think it's meant to be on it's way to LL along with 47021 for one reason or another.

 

[stagecoachuk]

16776 arrived at Carlisle depot this afternoon.

 

[Dallamlad]

16776 arrived at Carlisle depot this afternoon.

Hope they're not be painting it, was only done last year!!!

 

[Whistler40145]

I had a senior moment when I thought 16647 was on a 42 from Blackpool to Lancaster. It was 16657, which I witnessed again today.


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[stagecoachuk]

Hope they're not be painting it, was only done last year!!!

Part of 4 from Preston that are due at Carlisle. 2 already here.

 

[Dallamlad]

Part of 4 from Preston that are due at Carlisle. 2 already here.

Sorry if this seems like an obvious question but to be clear are they all just up for paint or for service?

 

[Paul Mcgill]

I think it's meant to be on it's way to LL along with 47021 for one reason or another.

47019 and 47022 are coming to lancaster for transfere to Kendal soon. being stored atmorecambe as no room at Kendal. 47022 is being picked up in the morning.

 

[andy 37]

47019 and 47022 are coming to lancaster for transfere to Kendal soon. being stored atmorecambe as no room at Kendal. 47022 is being picked up in the morning.

Is it not 47021

 

[Ado 16]

Just like all the traffic lights in Lancaster.

I have known the traffic lights at the Town Hall change five times before the traffic can move-out of Brock Street.

Astonishing in this day and age that nothing seems to be connected. From the sets of lights to the Pelican Crossings - and even if there's someone somewhere "watching" the traffic with a finger on the light change button, I think they must be colour blind!

For anyone interested there's a feature on the YouTube film and Traffic Chaos there on BBC Radio Kent at 54:34 minutes in.

 

[ALX400]

A bit of an update - All Volvo Oly's from Preston are being moved elsewhere premanantly, and a rehash is being carried out at Chorley & Gillmoss, there will be some hectic fleet movements going on within the next 2/3 months in order to facilitate the Olympics, ALL vehicles WILL BE less than 2 years old in London covering the Olympics so if anyone's planning to go down to see what's there you will be in for a few suprises , there will be brand new vehicles from all over the place and some which are currently parked ready in London and as yet have not seen the light of day seemingly after the Olympics new vehicles will dispurse to their new homes, some of which to places which may suprise the enthusiasts amongst you..

 

[Whistler40145]

So, what's replacing the Volvo Olympians at Preston?

Will this see a change to the vehicles used on 61s?


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[mbonwick]

Preston have undergone a complete rewrite of the vehicle rosters, with improved interworking. This has reduced PVR and allowed the Olympians to be withdrawn.

I would guess that ALX400 means Chorley and Gillmoss are next in line for this treatment.

I'm also going to float the idea that some London Tridents may be heading to Chorley for school work, with the exact number depending on how the interworking review goes.

 

[Whistler40145]

I have noticed that a mixture of Double & Single Deckers over the last few weeks on Preston 61s, will this continue or will a specific type of vehicle be standard like on the 68s?


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[ALX400]

I have noticed that a mixture of Double & Single Deckers over the last few weeks on Preston 61s, will this continue or will a specific type of vehicle be standard like on the 68s?


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At present Single deck vehicles will operate the 61's unless circumstances dictate otherwise, as i said once the Olympics are over major changes will affect what vehicles are at what Depot's in South Lancashire, get ur camera's ready at PR and for now thats all folk's

 

[Whistler40145]

Thanks ALX400


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