Matty
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Post by Matty on Jul 23, 2009 21:23:25 GMT 1
I got on that for the 343 yesterday!
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Post by Jack on Jul 23, 2009 22:19:03 GMT 1
Not a movement, but HP leather seated B7RLE 69312 has lost its X class branding for the X84. Seems odd for it to be removed so soon?
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Post by sharksmith on Jul 24, 2009 9:20:09 GMT 1
Taken from another forum
'The problem with the X84 is that too many vehicle's were branded, 12 were done for 10 all day boards, so there is usually one or two that creep on to other workings, the plan I believe is for 69311-14 to have the X84 branding removed and replaced with branding for Service 28'
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Post by nick on Jul 24, 2009 15:06:20 GMT 1
They cant do that, well they can and the are. I will now have to take a chance, go for the X84 to have a comfy express journey into the centre or risk it for a biscuit because i could get a comfy B7RLE with leather seats but on the other hand i could get an Old ALX400 (nothing wrong with them, well there is they are with first who don't take care of interiors of buses that are 4+ years, and by that i mean re-placing all the seat cushions).
Anyway off my rant, i would love to know, now they are taking 4 buses out of the X-Class branding. My brains tell me that they will now be 8 to cover 10 all day boards. Does this mean that they will be three B9TL (one spare) coming anytime soon, or will it be full B9TL allocation and a Royale/Olympian/Un-comfy ALX400/Other B9TL not branded?
Also any ideas on what this will bring to other frequent service throughout the Leeds area? Will this now mean that the 97, 99/X98, 33/33A (it doesn't know what Colour it is. Some B9TL say Green, while other B9TL say light green so at this moment in time to me its Nothing and just a frequent service) will get branding?
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Post by northerner on Jul 24, 2009 19:04:16 GMT 1
69314 was on the X84 today (unbranded) which is quite unusual the bus being allocated to that route! I suppose the X84 will continue to be allocated Gemini's leather seated or not maybe with the odd B7RLE working too.
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Post by driver6540 on Jul 24, 2009 19:36:08 GMT 1
sorry if its not quite the same subject, but a friend of mine whos a first employee told me today that due to recent service cuts FWY are planning to temporarily withdraw a large number of step entrance double-deckers. these vehicles are to be stored serviceable for use at a later date, with the possibility of some of them going on loan to other first areas to cover for vehicle shortages etc. halifax have started the process already with the removal from traffic of the last three N/C palatine volvo oly,s and three royales. hudds are to withdraw 30752/3 and some royales shortly
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 24, 2009 19:58:11 GMT 1
Yeah i heard they were planning on storing them, the royales i meantioned above will be stored i guess! I suppose Leeds' only ones to go into storage will be Bramley's remaining Royales & Olympians.
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Post by Matty on Jul 24, 2009 20:14:40 GMT 1
The Royale's (30786 and upwards) are rumoured to be going to Devon & Cornwall.
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Post by jabbott1987 on Jul 24, 2009 20:27:30 GMT 1
Do you think the ones going to storage with ever go back into service?
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 24, 2009 20:51:54 GMT 1
Yes, if and when the frequency of services increases, that is if it is not a low floor route.
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Post by timelesstable on Jul 24, 2009 21:22:48 GMT 1
Do you think the ones going to storage with ever go back into service? Yes, but not in Leeds. I'm sure First will have plans for them. It could be school contract work from September. Anyone know how many 15 year or older decker's First have and where they are. That might give a clue about their plans
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Post by Matty on Jul 24, 2009 22:08:33 GMT 1
First Devon & Cornwall have a lot of old Leyland Olympians and there is rumours that they are going down there.
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 24, 2009 23:45:31 GMT 1
64808 - P818AWT the last remaining bus that was passed from Black Prince to First has been withdrawn and scrapped this month, thought it may stay as an individual bus like 8995 WY but obviously there is no room for a step enterance bus in leeds no more. First Leeds' single deck fleet is now 99% low floor with (i think) an M---UUB Strider and 61125 remaining step enterance buses
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Post by Matty on Jul 25, 2009 0:11:40 GMT 1
61125 has been withdrawn now.
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Post by pub146g on Jul 25, 2009 1:37:03 GMT 1
64808 - P818AWT the last remaining bus that was passed from Black Prince to First has been withdrawn and scrapped this month, thought it may stay as an individual bus like 8995 WY but obviously there is no room for a step enterance bus in leeds no more. First Leeds' single deck fleet is now 99% low floor with (i think) an M---UUB Strider and 61125 remaining step enterance buses You mean 61126, that was the last N113 that's been hanging on but it was withdrawn after service last Saturday when it was on X11/61. 61048 is the M-UUB that's still clinging to service.
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 25, 2009 11:03:33 GMT 1
64808 - P818AWT the last remaining bus that was passed from Black Prince to First has been withdrawn and scrapped this month, thought it may stay as an individual bus like 8995 WY but obviously there is no room for a step enterance bus in leeds no more. First Leeds' single deck fleet is now 99% low floor with (i think) an M---UUB Strider and 61125 remaining step enterance buses You mean 61126, that was the last N113 that's been hanging on but it was withdrawn after service last Saturday when it was on X11/61. 61048 is the M-UUB that's still clinging to service. Ahh cheers, i wasn't sure which one it was. I saw 61048 on the 91 or 91A yesterday. Good to see atleast one is still in service
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 25, 2009 11:58:25 GMT 1
54098 is now with Halifax, presumably replacing a Merc Plaxton Beaver
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Post by Matty on Jul 25, 2009 12:46:06 GMT 1
Yes, one that crashed into Halifax Bus Station :-D
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Post by hfx on Jul 25, 2009 17:58:34 GMT 1
Volvo B7TL 30865 (W668 CWT) is now in Huddersfield, noted on service 327.
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Post by Matty on Jul 25, 2009 19:57:57 GMT 1
Yes I noticed that a few days ago, because it still has the Elite and Buggy Friendly stickers on.
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Post by striderlad on Jul 25, 2009 23:15:32 GMT 1
no 50267 is back in service the one that crashed as i understand the marshall darts are replacing the mini-buses on 566 534 546 573 574 575 (evening 526) and 54098 is replacing a mini-bus probs 50252 as is knckered on 577 9evening 579) for bolderclough
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Post by Matty on Jul 26, 2009 11:49:45 GMT 1
I thaught the Marshall Darts were replacing Striders.
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Post by striderlad on Jul 26, 2009 12:36:23 GMT 1
no its abit of both at moment we have some more darts from huddersfield
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Post by nick on Jul 28, 2009 14:39:09 GMT 1
WHERE have all those arctics gone?
First have kept the ones in better condition (which is very unusual for first) but they hardlly get used. They keep putting a mix of everything and anything on which is first all over.
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Post by kendall17 on Jul 28, 2009 14:44:55 GMT 1
There is a couple of Ex- York ones left at HP the rest went to First S&A if i remember correctly. God knows whats happening with the 1999 Fusions!
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