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Post by Craig on Jan 3, 2013 19:45:42 GMT 1
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Post by SCH117X on Jan 3, 2013 23:01:35 GMT 1
Just to prove nothing is ever as it seems with Transdev Blazefield the new Black B9 that appeared to be for the 36 has been seen in Manchester on the X43.
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Post by SCH117X on Jan 4, 2013 19:34:14 GMT 1
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Jan 5, 2013 6:32:44 GMT 1
It is odd that this is operating in Burnley with Harrogate route 36 livery. Maybe it is just a short-term loan. |
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Post by titan1641 on Jan 5, 2013 10:49:00 GMT 1
It is odd that this is operating in Burnley with Harrogate route 36 livery. Maybe it is just a short-term loan. According to the caption on the pic, it's on loan for evaluation on the X43. |
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Post by SCH117X on Jan 5, 2013 14:08:37 GMT 1
Yes, apparently its due at Harrogate on Monday
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Post by gaz6371 on Jan 5, 2013 16:20:55 GMT 1
coastliner 425 (BF62OXV) 428 (BF62UXY) @ MALTON DEPOT
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Post by gaz6371 on Jan 5, 2013 21:53:56 GMT 1
426 (BF62UXW) arrived @ Malton on Friday @ 17:00
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Post by northrob on Jan 7, 2013 19:57:09 GMT 1
Volvo B7TLs 2707 & 2716 have now entered service in York along with Volvo B10BLE 1016, all in Unibus livery.
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Post by driver6540 on Jan 7, 2013 21:20:07 GMT 1
Has anyone got an opinion on the 36 livery?. Personally i think it's dreadful, almost as bad as BT's horrific nearly all-black livery. Black painted buses are nearly always filthy, it looks boring on a vehicle the size of a bus and to me, shows a complete lack of imagination from whoever commissioned that livery. Transdev are noted for smart bright liveries in the company, Look at K&D's green&blue or LU's blue&gold for example. But they've shot themselves in the foot with the 36 colours. It looks pants. Agree/Disagree - Cue debate!.
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Post by SCH117X on Jan 7, 2013 22:19:51 GMT 1
The 36 vehicles even when dirty look a dam sight better that those in the butterscotch and maroon which when dirty look like the butterscotch is leaking into the maroon. The Blazefield part of Trandev has had some pretty ropy liveries; The Zone, Spot On and the dreadful grey and red Keighley livery.
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Jan 7, 2013 23:22:51 GMT 1
Volvo B7TLs 2707 & 2716 have now entered service in York along with Volvo B10BLE 1016, all in Unibus livery. Interesting regarding he Presidents. They've definately robbed Peter to pay Paul there, meaning step entrance Olympians will still appear across Blackburn's network. ;D |
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Post by stevieinselby on Jan 8, 2013 0:21:32 GMT 1
Interesting regarding he Presidents. They've definately robbed Peter to pay Paul there, meaning step entrance Olympians will still appear across Blackburn's network. ;D I'm guessing they probably won't be appearing on high-frequency high-profile routes where they are in competition with the principal operator in the area, though? First York and Transdev both run every 7–8 minutes between the university and the city centre, at a reduced fare (still only £2 return on both operators, despite First's normal fare for that zone being £3.50), which shows what intense competition there is on that route. If they can have more modern looking buses with wheelchair access, that puts them in a much stronger position to compete than keeping a mixed fleet of some Olympians. You call it robbing Peter to pay Paul – I call it sensible deployment of vehicles to the most appropriate route! |
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Post by SCH117X on Jan 8, 2013 9:37:38 GMT 1
There are some timetable changes in Lancashire which may have affected the vehicle requirements.
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Jan 8, 2013 18:16:29 GMT 1
There are some timetable changes in Lancashire which may have affected the vehicle requirements. A number of double deckers operate Blackburn's Spot On network because they interwork with schools. I believe 5 are needed on the 4/9/14. In the past some could be Presidents whereas now less will be Presidents. There is also 1 dd on the 152 and those on the Lancashire Way. |
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Post by steve on Jan 9, 2013 20:49:50 GMT 1
On the 36 livery question, I completely agree with Driver 6540 - total lack of imagination and looks grubby almost all the time. It should have at least had more red relief applied. The silver lines on the upper deck are barely visible, and the swooping silver line on the waist looks like an afterthought which doesn't really fit with the rest of the design. Bored with Best Impressions now as well, very predictable and commonality of application across different operators they work for makes different operators all look rather similar, right down to the fonts. Also a bit of a pain to photograph, but then it does look similar regardless of sun, cloud or rain. All in my humble opinion of course!
Regards
Steve
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Post by mollman on Jan 11, 2013 17:11:36 GMT 1
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Post by kendall17 on Jan 11, 2013 19:41:21 GMT 1
Would presume temporary with the the remainder of the 55 plated B7TLs heading over there?
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Post by Arriva Wakefield on Jan 12, 2013 1:15:26 GMT 1
Possibly one of the buses that is staying, but rushed into use to release a bus that it being returned off lease? |
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Post by stevieinselby on Jan 12, 2013 10:34:23 GMT 1
I very much doubt that it is permanent, but a short-term loan over the winter while they have some spare, possibly while a permanent move bus is liveried up for B&P. I don't know how many new buses Coastliner have coming now, but I doubt it would be enough to replace all the 55-regs and any 08s, and they always shift the older ones first. It would be unusual for them to shift buses less than 6 years old. |
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Post by mollman on Jan 18, 2013 17:09:58 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2013 17:41:13 GMT 1
Despite being reported to be withdrawn just before xmas, Transdev H&D 611 was back out on route 6 today. Cheers Andy  |
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Post by mark51953 on Jan 18, 2013 19:25:39 GMT 1
409 was out again on 44's today in York two days on a trot now
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Post by northrob on Jan 18, 2013 21:50:17 GMT 1
Leyland Olympian 2001 has turned up at Lancashire United, while Optare Versa 251 is due to arrive in York from Burnley.
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Post by rst1987 on Jan 18, 2013 23:52:22 GMT 1
out in service today |
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