(27/01/2015 16:02)Marcus Green Wrote: [ -> ]You mention those two Prestiges were refurbished shortly before withdrawal - I know Go North East recently repainted a lot of their vehicles and gave some a refurb - which are due to go in a couple of years.
Is it possible Arriva North West did this to up their value?
Why would it be to up the value, as far as I know they went for scrap so doing seats and floor wouldn't really matter.
(27/01/2015 16:05)MPTE1955 Wrote: [ -> ]Why would it be to up the value, as far as I know they went for scrap so doing seats and floor wouldn't really matter.
I see, I was of the understanding they were withdrawn and sold on, my apologies.
Basically, they wasted time and money refurbishing them, only to withdraw them a relatively short time later, you have to wonder what was the point.
(27/01/2015 17:53)MPTE1955 Wrote: [ -> ]Basically, they wasted time and money refurbishing them, only to withdraw them a relatively short time later, you have to wonder what was the point.
Fair enough. Some of Arriva North East's Prestiges hadn't been repainted since new up until their withdrawal, I was told. Did look horrid inside, but sounded fantastic.
But Prestiges are my personal favourites - I would have bought both.
I think 2402 is still in 1 peice somewhere
(27/01/2015 20:11)Dentonian Wrote: [ -> ]Mine too! Stagecoach Manchester's (which coincidentally ended their days in the North East) were a breath of fresh air - almost literally; bright, spacious and with a continental appearance.
Nice to have someone on the same page as me lol. On another forum I'm on everyone hates the DAFs...:P
Hmm, I think these may have been numbered 21101 - 21105 or something like that. I'll ask about.
(27/01/2015 21:22)Dentonian Wrote: [ -> ]They were indeed! Originally 601-5 (P-JBU) at Hyde Road....except they were B10BLEs not DAFs.
Yes, it's all coming back now! - did you know 21104 was preserved?
(28/01/2015 11:49)Dentonian Wrote: [ -> ]Yes. I've got it annotated as "WNTT", but can't remember what WN stands for (doh!)
Hope this helps-
Wigan Transport Trust at Holmeswood
Have the pulsars that where due to move left Jackson Street yet or are they still here?
(29/01/2015 05:50)E208 WBG Wrote: [ -> ]Have the pulsars that where due to move left Jackson Street yet or are they still here?
I don't know Andy but would have thought that they would only move after the full fleet of deckers start service on Sunday.