Stagecoach North West Discussion

[ALX400]

 

[Y961 XBU]

Shockingly today one of the ALX300's (an S-TRJ) was on the Magic Bus 142 in the Morning. 17/10/14

 

[TRN481V]

28513 & 28514 will be used solely for School contract work over in Sefton and will not be used on any other route,

That seems an odd use for quality vehicles that are only eight years old!

 

[jonesy3001]

20945 is at morecambe with 20965 going to kendal,22824 is at carlisle for repaint,16795 is getting prepped for repaint,34707 is now a morecambe depot bus,22104 and 34079 have gone to the scrapyard.

 

[Y961 XBU]

20945 is at morecambe with 20965 going to kendal,22824 is at carlisle for repaint,16795 is getting prepped for repaint,34707 is now a morecambe depot bus,22104 and 34079 have gone to the scrapyard.

Found a photo online of 22104 getting stripped

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61188429@N06/15587029852/

 

[robertclark125]

Tridents 17196-9/212 have arrived at Carlisle from East Scotland. Two MAN 18.220's, 22377/8, are also at Carlisle. Is this where they will be based, or are they going elsewhere, and what for?

 

[GaryMcEwan]

Does anyone know what's happening at Wigan? A couple of Perth controllers are there for a few days, but they are less than impressed so far....

 

[Sandy Drew]

Does anyone know what's happening at Wigan? A couple of Perth controllers are there for a few days, but they are less than impressed so far....

There is ongoing strike action - could it be related to that?

 

[GaryMcEwan]

There is ongoing strike action - could it be related to that?

I have no idea, I got a text from my mate who is the Perth Relief Controller that said, 'Wigan, Jesus wept!!'

 

[mbonwick]

Shifting some more of the ex-London Tridents that were stored at Rennies down?

I know strikes were planned, but the last I heard was that they'd been called off (although it is possible that if staff are 'working to rule' that extras may be needed)

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Strikes are still on going, Friday, Monday again I think but as you say many drivers are not working overtime meaning extra people have been drafted in. I know a few Inspector chums from around and about who have been there on and off for a number of weeks

 

[GaryMcEwan]

Strikes are still on going, Friday, Monday again I think but as you say many drivers are not working overtime meaning extra people have been drafted in. I know a few Inspector chums from around and about who have been there on and off for a number of weeks

It looks like my mate and a couple of other Perth controllers have just went down in the last few days and are staying down there until possibly the end of the week.

 

[Ernie]

Tridents 17196-9/212 have arrived at Carlisle from East Scotland. Two MAN 18.220's, 22377/8, are also at Carlisle. Is this where they will be based, or are they going elsewhere, and what for?

Heard a rumour but don't know how true it is that three of these are going to Barrow and fourth is for a Penrith service whilst two more are due for Norfolk Green and the two Manns are also going down to South of England.
Regards
Ernie

 

[Y961 XBU]

MEGA MEGA RARE, Stagecoach Gillmoss Dennis Trident 17331 is out on the 10A right now!

 

[madannie77]

Did I see an all-white (bar the Stagecoach logo) Enviro 200 on the 400 in Carlisle today? Unfortunately I was unable to dash out of the shop to get the registration.

 

[mbonwick]

Yes, you did - FM36 covering 37098 which is away for repairs.

 

[madannie77]

Yes, you did - FM36 covering 37098 which is away for repairs.

Ta very much for confirming that I wasn't hallucinating.

 

[Y961 XBU]

is 16660 R260 NBV still at Morecombe Depot?

 

[jonesy3001]

is 16660 R260 NBV still at Morecombe Depot?

Yes, not long put it in the lanes for morning.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Yes, not long put it in the lanes for morning.

Right Cheers mate
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
A photo of Kendals 20906 R906 XVM in the scrap yard has turned up online:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61188429@N06/15487365827/

Another Bus to be scrapped is Birkenheads 21255 YJ55 HVC

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61188429@N06/15487363097/

Another is 20793 R793 URM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61188429@N06/15487361517/in/photostream/

 

[driver9000]

How long has the 7 in Lancaster been serving Dallas Road and Aldcliffe Road?

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Since phase 4 of the UU works commenced

 

[Y961 XBU]

In a shocking move 22144 S144 TRJ has arrived at Middleton for Service!

Until now the only S-TRJ i had seen in the last couple of weeks was 22151 S151 TRJ thats still running out of Sharston.

 

[Bod]

What is the latest with 16118, 20945 and 20965? Are they still out in service or have they been put into reserve recently?

Any info greatly appreciated

 

[Class20]

Morecambe sent E300 MAN 22595 out on 41s yesterday (10th), photo of it here arriving at Preston Bus Station (not mine)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/15573660787/

 

[mbonwick]

What is the latest with 16118, 20945 and 20965? Are they still out in service or have they been put into reserve recently?

Any info greatly appreciated

All in reserve on paper, may still be out and about though.

 

[jonesy3001]

20945 is at morecambe and 10028 is back after roof repairs.

 

[Bod]

Thanks guys for your responses. Clearly it is a case of turn up and hope as may be out one day but not the next.

 

[jonesy3001]

34219,47753 and 47754 have turned up at Morecambe.

 

[Class20]

Dart 34617 in service at Preston.

Chorley have had the paint tins out, their ALX400s have had the coloured areas re-painted.