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I'm pretty certain I saw ex-Runcorn Pulsar 2951 on the 487 in Neston an hour ago.

Correct you did, 2952 and 2953 where on them too this afternoon

thanks for the confirmation

Out of interest considering one of Bolton's Hybrid's was involved in a nasty accident yesterday morning, couldn't one of Birkenhead's be sent on loan to Bolton while the Bolton example is away at Wrights for repair so that it doesn't leave Bolton Depot short of vehicles

(12/03/2013 07:02)M60lad Wrote: [ -> ]Out of interest considering one of Bolton's Hybrid's was involved in a nasty accident yesterday morning, couldn't one of Birkenhead's be sent on loan to Bolton while the Bolton example is away at Wrights for repair so that it doesn't leave Bolton Depot short of vehicles

Two of Bolton's hybrids have been involved in accidents recently!

I don't really see why Birkenhead would want to loan Bolton one of their brand new buses, this would leave themselves short as well. I would imagine that Bolton will just have to make do with whatever is available to cover for their damaged bus.

Slightly mis-timed shot of 2951 in Thornton Hough this morning on the 487
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/855...otostream/

2675 on the previous working to 2951
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/855...otostream/

2953 seen again on the 487
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/855...otostream/

The other working was 2952 (didn't get a shot though). And one of the Hybrids passed me whilst in Thornton Hough (appeared from the opposite direction to where I was looking so no chance of a shot), think it was 4505 and fully branded up, am guessing driver traing.

HTH

(09/03/2013 16:06)R557 ABA Wrote: [ -> ]Apparently 2949 is on the 432/433/437 this afternoon. Launch of hybrids will be end of March when the next delivery arrives.

Found a shot on Flickr of 2949 on a 432
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93490889@N07/8543444066/

Do we know if these ex Runcorn ones are loans or permanent transfers yet as they were said to be going to Wythenshawe?? (2939/48/50 have gone to Wythenshawe)

They will be just short-term loans until a sufficient number of hybrids enter service. After this, they will take up residence at Wythenshawe.

Heard tonight that an arriva bus was involved in a rta in the bidston area this evening.
Anyone know if there's any truth in this?