(27/11/2013 16:28)FMN-503-T Wrote: [ -> ]They're not in service yet Dave but when they enter traffic they will be deployed on the 13 and 29 from Douglas and the 16, 17/18/19 and 20 from Ramsey
I think one has to be based at Port Erin to operate the 28.
Also, Alexander Dennis Dart SLF ELC Spryte 82 (MN-1082) has returned to service.
Volvos 171 and 176 have also entered service - saw both this afternoon
Today i have seen:
171 On Route 23 to Hospital
172 On Route 1A To Port Erin
173 On Route 1 To Port St Mary
174 On Route 5C To Ramsey
176 On Route 23 To Hospital
Yet to see 175.
One of the new StreetLites is parked in the depot
DAFs still in service as of today include 6 & 7. 6 no longer has its "R" (Ramsey) designation
Here's an update for people reading the forum, not the Bus Vannin Fleetlist
DAF DB250LF ELC Myllennium Lowlander's 1, 2 & 5 are withdrawn, and stored at Banks Circus awaiting disposal.
DAF DB250LF ELC Myllennium Lowlander's 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 remain serviceable.
Sole TransBus Dennis Trident ELC Myllennium Lolyne 12 remains in service, alongside sole Alexander Dennis Dart SLF ELC Spryte 82. 82 is based at Port Erin Depot.
Wright StreetLite 9.5Metre WFs 122 & 125 have left the Island and returned to WrightBus, joining 121, which left some time ago. Wright StreetLite 9.5Metre WFs 123, 124 & 126 remain in service, alongside sole Wright StreetLite 10.8Metre DF 127.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City MiniBuses 141 & 142 remain stored at Banks Circus, pending entry into service.
And Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530LE 212 remains stored at Banks Circus.
Delivery of the new Wright StreetLite 10.8Metre DFs has commenced, with four expected, and two Wright StreetLite Max 11.5Metre Vehicles also expected imminently.
Further to my last posting, Buses is reporting Bus Vannin have another 6 Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini IIs on order, to be delivered next year.
Great news really, the Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini II really is the best double decker, especially with the glazing Bus Vannin specify, build quality just feels so much better.
(20/12/2013 21:06)KMN-221-U Wrote: [ -> ]Further to my last posting, Buses is reporting Bus Vannin have another 6 Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini IIs on order, to be delivered next year.
Great news really, the Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini II really is the best double decker, especially with the glazing Bus Vannin specify, build quality just feels so much better.
Next year Wrightbus will only be offering the Wright Gemini 3 (Volvo B5TL) and the integral Wright StreetDeck. Heard of and reported the latest order a while ago - believed to be replacing Tridents 17-24 in the spring
The new Volvos are very nice buses I agree - very comfortable and look very smart indeed
(30/10/2013 10:33)FMN-503-T Wrote: [ -> ]More Volvo double deckers are due next Spring
(20/12/2013 22:42)FMN-503-T Wrote: [ -> ] (20/12/2013 21:06)KMN-221-U Wrote: [ -> ]Further to my last posting, Buses is reporting Bus Vannin have another 6 Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini IIs on order, to be delivered next year.
Great news really, the Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini II really is the best double decker, especially with the glazing Bus Vannin specify, build quality just feels so much better.
Next year Wrightbus will only be offering the Wright Gemini 3 (Volvo B5TL) and the integral Wright StreetDeck. Heard of and reported the latest order a while ago - believed to be replacing Tridents 17-24 in the spring
The new Volvos are very nice buses I agree - very comfortable and look very smart indeed
(30/10/2013 10:33)FMN-503-T Wrote: [ -> ]More Volvo double deckers are due next Spring
Yeah, but operators who have ordered B9TLs will get them delivered, it'll be a transition period, like B7TL to B9TL transition. For interest, the B7RLE will be replaced by the B8RLE, so instead of a reduction in engine size, the single deck variant gets an increase.
The first of the new 10.8 metre StreetLites has entered traffic - 134 LMN-334-K. The rest are due on the road shortly along with Sprinter minibuses 141 and 142
Wheel forward StreetLite 126 is still in service now based at Banks Circus. DAFs noted in service recently are 7, 9 and 10