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Post by dwarfer1979 on Aug 8, 2011 14:26:32 GMT 1
One of the Green B6's was in Leicester Depot this morning, didn't see the number but given the sighting log from the weekend suspect 524 (I think that was a green one).
As for the Streetlite demo it is unlikely to be to replace the Halifax Solos (don't think they are leased, not normal for Centrebus to be so, and even if they were they are less than half-way through the contracts they were acquired for so lease is unlikely to be up) however there is a need elsewhere in the company for new vehicles of that size so taking a look at a new type is unusual for Centrebus but makes sense (they have also had a couple of vehicles from Elland away on rectification work that need to be covered).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2011 14:54:03 GMT 1
Streetlites apparently on the 232 today, or so i'm told...
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Post by Matty on Aug 8, 2011 20:09:49 GMT 1
One of the Green B6's was in Leicester Depot this morning, didn't see the number but given the sighting log from the weekend suspect 524 (I think that was a green one). As for the Streetlite demo it is unlikely to be to replace the Halifax Solos (don't think they are leased, not normal for Centrebus to be so, and even if they were they are less than half-way through the contracts they were acquired for so lease is unlikely to be up) however there is a need elsewhere in the company for new vehicles of that size so taking a look at a new type is unusual for Centrebus but makes sense (they have also had a couple of vehicles from Elland away on rectification work that need to be covered). I was told that they were leased and the lease runs out in January but they are not going anywhere because they are ideal for the routes. |
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Post by timelesstable on Aug 8, 2011 20:43:42 GMT 1
Streetlites apparently on the 232 today, or so i'm told... The last 231 was a green Cento 722 tonight |
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Post by olympian on Aug 8, 2011 21:21:35 GMT 1
Streetlites apparently on the 232 today, or so i'm told... yes i have seen it on this route |
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Post by Matty on Aug 9, 2011 11:36:35 GMT 1
The Streetlite is now back in Halifax, it is on the 36 this time... so maybe they are testing them on the ex HJC routes now to replace the unreliable W&D Solo's...
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Post by dwarfer1979 on Aug 9, 2011 14:17:17 GMT 1
2 B6BLEs have arrived at Leicester this week, confirmed as:
524 - V144MAK
536 - V506EFR
both for service in Leicester.
I have been told a third is due to move from Waterloo to Leicester imminently, it has been intimated that it will be the 2nd Go-Green B6BLE - 523 - V143MAK.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2011 15:30:55 GMT 1
Shame Its Happening Already...I was hoping to finally ride 537 and 523(The Only Sprytes That I Havn't been on!), but 524 And 536 Was At The Depot Last Friday So It does Sound Right...
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Aug 9, 2011 17:14:11 GMT 1
The Streetlite is now back in Halifax, it is on the 36 this time... so maybe they are testing them on the ex HJC routes now to replace the unreliable W&D Solo's... More likely that Wrightbus are practically pushing them at operators to try and generate orders, it doesn't mean Centrebus are serious about buying any. If Centrebus were planning on buying brand new buses for the HJC routes, they would have done so at the time |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2011 20:19:29 GMT 1
Then Again, Only One MCV Has Leather Seats, I wouldn't jump to conclusions as this might be the only one to have leather seats...
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Post by Matty on Aug 9, 2011 20:47:55 GMT 1
The Streetlite is now back in Halifax, it is on the 36 this time... so maybe they are testing them on the ex HJC routes now to replace the unreliable W&D Solo's... More likely that Wrightbus are practically pushing them at operators to try and generate orders, it doesn't mean Centrebus are serious about buying any. If Centrebus were planning on buying brand new buses for the HJC routes, they would have done so at the time Well Centrebus have got it themselves from Mistral so it's not from Wright. From what I hear they are wanting to buy some new buses sometime but they need to find the right route and the right town/city for them. I dont think it will be the only demo to be tested. |
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Post by striderrider on Aug 9, 2011 22:49:12 GMT 1
It seems like everyone is trying the Streetlite, looks like Optare need to re-launch the solo to save us from this monstrosity. Much better than the horrible milk float primo's. |
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Post by dwarfer1979 on Aug 10, 2011 9:01:05 GMT 1
More likely that Wrightbus are practically pushing them at operators to try and generate orders, it doesn't mean Centrebus are serious about buying any. If Centrebus were planning on buying brand new buses for the HJC routes, they would have done so at the time Well Centrebus have got it themselves from Mistral so it's not from Wright. From what I hear they are wanting to buy some new buses sometime but they need to find the right route and the right town/city for them. I dont think it will be the only demo to be tested. Mistral & Wright are jointly marketing them and both are supplying demonstrators to operators to try out the vehicle (Mistral actually having more demos than Wrightbus). Not sure what other demonstrators might be taken since Centrebus already operate Solos & Enviro 200s and have operated and discarded Primos along with Scanias, MANs, Tempos & VDLs and through contacts have experience of a number of other types. |
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Post by dwarfer1979 on Aug 10, 2011 9:06:30 GMT 1
Shame Its Happening Already...I was hoping to finally ride 537 and 523(The Only Sprytes That I Havn't been on!), but 524 And 536 Was At The Depot Last Friday So It does Sound Right... I'd get in quickly then as from an overheard conversation between 2 directors it is possible/likely that all the B6BLEs will be heading to Leicester (though with the changeable nature of the industry anything could happen to change circumstances). I know that Waterloo were expecting some newer buses to go on the 262 though they were slightly unclear what so whether it is the MCVs going on the 262 or to the 231/232 to displace the DAFs to the 262 is not clear at the moment, I'm still waiting on the depot to let me know what their plans are on this matter at the moment. |
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Post by X212HHE on Aug 11, 2011 18:55:33 GMT 1
It will be a change without the Volvo B6s in huddersfield as they have been there years but the buses that will replace them will make aperences on most of there routes bcause the sprytes have been used on nearly all of the routes in their time with hudds bus co
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Post by Matty on Aug 11, 2011 20:25:08 GMT 1
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Aug 11, 2011 23:01:35 GMT 1
A quick question about interworking in Leeds, can anyone answer these?
- A 62 run starts at 08:57 at Greengates with no service arriving before then, does this bus do something else before this journey?
- It was said that the 747 & 757 are now interworking, is this still the case and if it is, between what times does it occur?
- Anyone know what the duties that do the 63B evening journeys do in the daytime?
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Post by dwarfer1979 on Aug 12, 2011 8:24:21 GMT 1
A quick question about interworking in Leeds, can anyone answer these? - A 62 run starts at 08:57 at Greengates with no service arriving before then, does this bus do something else before this journey? - It was said that the 747 & 757 are now interworking, is this still the case and if it is, between what times does it occur? - Anyone know what the duties that do the 63B evening journeys do in the daytime? -The 0857 62 from Greengates comes off a school run. -The 747 & 757 interwork on all journeys outside the peak times when extended running times mean that the interworkings no longer connect at certain times (around 1800 in particular) -The 63B has 2 vehicle workings one off an 8/62A/63 working & one off the 80 vehicle working. |
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Post by Matty on Aug 12, 2011 21:04:08 GMT 1
The Streetlite has departed Elland (Don't know where to) and ALX200 568 has come from Leeds, there is currently a bus shortage at Elland due to a few broken buses.
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Post by SCH117X on Aug 13, 2011 14:55:57 GMT 1
The Streetlite is now with Nottingham City Transport.
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Post by Matty on Aug 13, 2011 17:19:40 GMT 1
I take it it failed then and they didnt want it to go to other depots.
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Post by striderrider on Aug 14, 2011 14:09:38 GMT 1
How much more life in them ex YCL Olympians. Would like to see on preserved one day into YCL colors.
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Post by mollman on Aug 14, 2011 17:07:46 GMT 1
The Streetlite is now with Nottingham City Transport. That's interesting since NCT have just bought a load of Optare Solos and the vast majority of the fleet is Optare/East Lancs and Scania. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2011 21:24:14 GMT 1
How much more life in them ex YCL Olympians. Would like to see on preserved one day into YCL colors. Well most of them are still in active service in grantham. 802 is currently VOR with a broken chassis, and 803 is with k line on school bus duties...i wouldn't mind preserving one tbh. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 18:06:22 GMT 1
Huddersfield Bus Company has an enviro 200 dart demonstrator on hire following trials of the streetlite, I have been on this today as seen from the photo  |
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