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Post by busman3 on May 13, 2012 6:52:32 GMT 1
First South Yorkshire Fleet Update: In order to cover for repaints etc FSY have reinstated a olympian from reserve (34099) and have 30238 from First West Yorks on loan. 30238 as had its blind re programed and is fitted with a suitable ticket machine it has not been used yet and is sat at the back of OG. 30238 Leeds on loan to OG - not yet used parked on top park at OG 34082 Oldham on loan to RO - in use friday 11th No reps since 34099 from OG Res to OG however as been workingv out of RO 34293 Oldham on loan to RO Note some lists may have the oldham buses listed as Manchester   |
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Post by busman3 on May 14, 2012 17:30:32 GMT 1
30238 as been used by OG sheffield today on service 30 (dore - Crystal Peaks)  Which depot does it normaly work from in wy ? |
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Post by 576 Gemini 2 on May 14, 2012 17:53:01 GMT 1
30238 as been used by OG sheffield today on service 30 (dore - Crystal Peaks) Which depot does it normaly work from in wy ? Seen it in Bradford mainly on schools work |
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Post by Matty on May 14, 2012 19:41:30 GMT 1
First time South Yorkshire has seen a Royale?
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Post by busman3 on May 14, 2012 21:49:42 GMT 1
I beleive it is
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Post by Jamie on May 14, 2012 21:57:28 GMT 1
for First yes, but not for South Yorkshire as a region with TM Travel having ex Lothian examples.
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Post by rst1987 on May 16, 2012 14:54:59 GMT 1
First west yorkshire now have royale 30238 back as its on service 50 today
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Post by busman3 on Jun 7, 2012 8:15:38 GMT 1
It is reported that Halifax Oly 30812 is at OG
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Post by lbaspotter on Jun 7, 2012 16:29:20 GMT 1
Any Royales been scrapped yet ?
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Post by T101VWU on Jun 7, 2012 16:40:19 GMT 1
Any Royales been scrapped yet ? Yes i belive 30798 was the first WY royale example to be scrapped last year due to having massive fire damage & then been stripped for parts as well as its top deck due to been carried on a lowloader. Also belive more halifax examples will follow shortly due to bee withdrawn. |
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Post by rst1987 on Jun 11, 2012 16:05:32 GMT 1
As reported on SY forum, royales 31673 & 31685 now at OG.
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Jun 11, 2012 17:17:21 GMT 1
Any Royales been scrapped yet ? Yes i belive 30798 was the first WY royale example to be scrapped last year due to having massive fire damage & then been stripped for parts as well as its top deck due to been carried on a lowloader. Also belive more halifax examples will follow shortly due to bee withdrawn. All are being withdrawn and scrapped in September due to Ex-First Shuttle (Olympic) buses. |
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Post by kendall17 on Jun 11, 2012 17:51:13 GMT 1
Yes i belive 30798 was the first WY royale example to be scrapped last year due to having massive fire damage & then been stripped for parts as well as its top deck due to been carried on a lowloader. Also belive more halifax examples will follow shortly due to bee withdrawn. All are being withdrawn and scrapped in September due to Ex-First Shuttle (Olympic) buses. Source? |
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Post by Matty on Jun 11, 2012 20:33:18 GMT 1
It is true, I have heard that all steppers in First are going when the Olympics have finished.
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Jun 11, 2012 21:57:31 GMT 1
All are being withdrawn and scrapped in September due to Ex-First Shuttle (Olympic) buses. Source? Depot worker/Shunter at Halifax. All steppers as far as I am aware are being withdrawn throughout West Yorkshire, They are aiming for 100% Low floor. When we get the Olympic buses there would then be too many buses to fit in one depot and if they carry them on they'll rarely see work as they have no Buggy/Wheel chair space, no ramp and steps - They are just asking to be withdrawn frankly, with the new bus delivery in the very near future. Plus, they cost too much to maintain ( Think a royale is more reliable that a Gemini lol ). They are only allowing Step Entrance buses to be run until 2017. |
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Jun 11, 2012 22:29:19 GMT 1
Anyone think Olympics buses might turn out to be the ex-London Plaxton Presidents rather than the brand new stuff. I can't see brand new Enviro 400s operating the 503 anytime soon.
There's only 200 brand new buses and I'd guess the larger operators would be at the front of the queue.
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Post by Matty on Jun 11, 2012 22:37:23 GMT 1
No it has been said that they are wanting the smaller towns to get new buses because they havent had new ones for years and Metro are having a go at First Halifax because they dont have any buses that meet Euro4 or higher.
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Post by driver6540 on Jun 11, 2012 22:43:31 GMT 1
Ill throw my hat in the ring, and say that a near neighbour told me, his depot manager (Old Fieldhouse Lane) has told all staff down there, all Royale's and the remaining other step deckers will be withdrawn and scrapped immediately after the olympics. This is due to the cascade that will take place after the games to ensure FWY & FSY will be 100% low-floor. However don't be wetting your pants in anticipation of ex-olympic shuttle "12" plate Gemini 2's coming here. All this means is we are guaranteed newer buses than we currently have. The smart money is on the Olympic shuttles going to the big provincial's like Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, possibly Leeds etc. The likes of Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax, Rotherham, Doncaster and York etc will probably end up with ex-London "W"&"X"reg clapped out President's and ALX400's.
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Post by timelesstable on Jun 12, 2012 7:25:50 GMT 1
Anyone think Olympics buses might turn out to be the ex-London Plaxton Presidents rather than the brand new stuff. I can't see brand new Enviro 400s operating the 503 anytime soon. There's only 200 brand new buses and I'd guess the larger operators would be at the front of the queue. More likely to go to those areas/routes with a better rate of return for the shareholders. |
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Jun 12, 2012 18:44:51 GMT 1
It would make sense for the new stuff to go to Leeds/Bradford cascading ALX400s off public bus routes to Leeds/Bradford/Halifax/Huddersfield where they would mainly be used on schools replacing Olympians.
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Post by busman3 on Jun 12, 2012 21:26:32 GMT 1
30238 today in sheffield  note the metro stickers on ns and the advert for metro on the rear 31673 at og 12th June 2012 – its not in service yet  |
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Post by T101VWU on Jun 12, 2012 21:35:50 GMT 1
Depot worker at Halifax. (edited by Tim to protect the identity) Not been funny here but is it really wise to reveal people's working identities on a public forum where known First employees read & therefore the names involved could face discipliniaries for leaking out perhaps private information? |
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Post by striderlad on Jun 12, 2012 21:39:58 GMT 1
agree kev!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by cs1 on Aug 23, 2012 18:51:57 GMT 1
Status of the ex West Yorkshire Royales is: 30238 in service 31673 in service (just been tested) 31685 withdrawn-rear axle failed. No plans to withdraw them when cascading starts. |
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