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[quote='M60lad' pid='43264' dateline='1377757077']
It was actually Dart 40431 which was on 415 at the time from what I got told from a reliable source, I know Oldham want to get rid of the Darts but this isn't the way to go about it, be interesting to see if anything replaces it as I know Oldham seem to be struggling at the moment as quite regularly at the moment Darts or even Geminis are substituting Solos on Rochdale Routes, and 12 Middleton Circular regularly seems to get Darts or Enviro 300s on it.

If anything does replace 40431 I'm guessing it will be one of the remaining Plaxton SLFs from Pionner Depot, if not I do know there's a couple of Streetlites at Bolton Depot and I'm sure with a quick driver familirisation program one or more (as a spare) could be drafted in as a short term measure


I think short term measure possibly if the streetlites haven't already gone as they are not staying in manchester anymore. It does surprise me to learn of Oldham struggling, I have thought of all the depots them the least to struggle.

Odds on for a pair of citaros to head over to OM I reckon or as you say Andrew darts from pioneer, considering Oldham keep loaning buses to pioneer and leaving themselves short, which is stupid

Can't they just have some old Darts at each depot for spare, also wouldn't there be plenty of Olympians around as it is the school holidays?

(29/08/2013 13:49)Polo Mint Wrote: [ -> ]Can't they just have some old Darts at each depot for spare, also wouldn't there be plenty of Olympians around as it is the school holidays?

Quite a few Scanias in store at Bolton including V reg examples.

(29/08/2013 06:17)M60lad Wrote: [ -> ]It was actually Dart 40431 which was on 415 at the time from what I got told from a reliable source, I know Oldham want to get rid of the Darts but this isn't the way to go about it, be interesting to see if anything replaces it as I know Oldham seem to be struggling at the moment as quite regularly at the moment Darts or even Geminis are substituting Solos on Rochdale Routes, and 12 Middleton Circular regularly seems to get Darts or Enviro 300s on it.

If anything does replace 40431 I'm guessing it will be one of the remaining Plaxton SLFs from Pionner Depot, if not I do know there's a couple of Streetlites at Bolton Depot and I'm sure with a quick driver familirisation program one or more (as a spare) could be drafted in as a short term measure

40431 was due to be withdrawn anyway i think the slf darts will all go this weekend

(28/08/2013 11:14)WWH44L Wrote: [ -> ]

(28/08/2013 10:49)37554BY Wrote: [ -> ]

(28/08/2013 10:14)WWH44L Wrote: [ -> ]More than likely that 66869 will also be painted in a heritage livery so that OM has one decker and one single as BN has.

37290 - QS Salford CT
37297 - BY Bury CT
37430 - BN LUT
37451 - OM ??
66869 - OM ??
69139 - BN Bolton CT

Jason you need to factor in a first Pioneer repaint as well

You're right but not sure what the two OM ones will come out as. Maybe Oldham & a Rochdale or even an Ashton one. Or maybe Ashton will get their own. Suppose we'll know by the end of the week.

why would a bus at based at Oldham being painted in Ashton livery makes no sence i think they will wait till after Oldhams are done and the fleet movements settle down

(29/08/2013 06:17)M60lad Wrote: [ -> ]40431 was due to be withdrawn anyway i think the slf darts will all go this weekend

Better to go out in style.

(29/08/2013 17:27)VolvoB10M Wrote: [ -> ]

(29/08/2013 06:17)M60lad Wrote: [ -> ]40431 was due to be withdrawn anyway i think the slf darts will all go this weekend

Better to go out in style.

i think first have a habit of setting the buses on fire 40431 60232, 60246, 60263, 60266 or ripping the roofs off by having a fight with low bridges

(29/08/2013 18:30)mic Wrote: [ -> ]

(29/08/2013 17:27)VolvoB10M Wrote: [ -> ]

(29/08/2013 06:17)M60lad Wrote: [ -> ]40431 was due to be withdrawn anyway i think the slf darts will all go this weekend

Better to go out in style.

i think first have a habit of setting the buses on fire 40431 60232, 60246, 60263, 60266 or ripping the roofs off by having a fight with low bridges

Don't forget 60265 there are easier ways to get rid of ageing buses lol

Was it 60232 or 60246 that set on fire in Ramsbottom?

(29/08/2013 18:47)37554BY Wrote: [ -> ]

(29/08/2013 18:30)mic Wrote: [ -> ]

(29/08/2013 17:27)VolvoB10M Wrote: [ -> ]Better to go out in style.

i think first have a habit of setting the buses on fire 40431 60232, 60246, 60263, 60266 or ripping the roofs off by having a fight with low bridges

Don't forget 60265 there are easier ways to get rid of ageing buses lol

accodring to my list solo 40328 has been out of use at Oldham for 16 months wonder what the heck is going on with that