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There has just been a lot of confused looks on this X34 as most passengers either forgot or hadn't realised its been rerouted!
31917 is at pioneer dukinfield was on 393 at noon today assumption this is temp replacement for 40381
(23/07/2012 15:52)james Wrote: [ -> ]31917 is at pioneer dukinfield was on 393 at noon today assumption this is temp replacement for 40381

Is there anything left at Bolton with all these reports of B9s to OM and now this?
Well aslong as no more come hate the arrows ESP when I've got my lil one with me pain in ass folding a pram up lol
(23/07/2012 15:29)Nicholas Wrote: [ -> ]
(23/07/2012 14:56)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ]No branding on 37431. Have spotted another 8 back-branded bus on the 83, which is 37378.

As for the X34, unless there's been more vehicle swapping going on, it would seem that Queens Road depot are running the xx42 journeys. Saw 66191 earlier and 37281 with the 17/18 Look ads on the 3.42 departure from Manchester.

Just seen 66191 heading into town with the blind carefully set so it reads Manchester but hides "via NMGH"

Spotted that too when it arrived at Piccadilly. Just see it peeking out at the bottom.



(23/07/2012 15:03)WWH44L Wrote: [ -> ]
(23/07/2012 14:56)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ]No branding on 37431. Have spotted another 8 back-branded bus on the 83, which is 37378.

As for the X34, unless there's been more vehicle swapping going on, it would seem that Queens Road depot are running the xx42 journeys. Saw 66191 earlier and 37281 with the 17/18 Look ads on the 3.42 departure from Manchester.

37415 still had it's 36 branding on late last week so presuming it's been taken off now. Be interesting to know why the swaps/loans have taken place.

Yes, all branding have been removed except for a couple of the ex-8 branded B9s on the back. No 36/37 branding.
Think all if not most buses on the 8 today were B7RLE's
Wonder if the X34 being worked from QS AND WN is temporary
Wondering if BN will take over with their new deckers when they arrive ?
and also looking at the 12/25 timetable , wonder if BN are doing the evening 26
(23/07/2012 16:47)FirstGroup Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder if the X34 being worked from QS AND WN is temporary
I've thought the same thing.
Quote:Wondering if BN will take over with their new deckers when they arrive ?
Doubt it. I'm wondering if QS will work their half until the end of the holidays.

However as it is QS that is involved I can see it moving there in its entirety *if* First are wanting to keep hold of it *if* Wigan sold, hence why this arrangement is in place.

It might just be whilst the Olympics is taking place!
(23/07/2012 16:53)Nicholas Wrote: [ -> ]
(23/07/2012 16:47)FirstGroup Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder if the X34 being worked from QS AND WN is temporary
I've thought the same thing.
Quote:Wondering if BN will take over with their new deckers when they arrive ?
Doubt it. I'm wondering if QS will work their half until the end of the holidays.

However as it is QS that is involved I can see it moving there in its entirety *if* First are wanting to keep hold of it *if* Wigan sold, hence why this arrangement is in place.

It might just be whilst the Olympics is taking place!
Also QS have the spare low floors from the 26 , if WN were entirely running it now , they may have had to put arrows or something on it , still think the two leather seated ones at BN will be transferred to WN when the new stock arrives
Sorry to be annoying but Damien why do you keep posting quotes and nothing else like blank? Clogging up the thread yo! :P
(22/07/2012 22:01)thomasl1231 Wrote: [ -> ]
(22/07/2012 18:18)mic Wrote: [ -> ]this weeks news

SN 61 DFK a AD E40D demonstration at Bolton for training drivers

37560 route branding removed but not yet repainted

30584 to PVS
31902 to PVS
34040 to PVS
40358 withdrawn and to PVS
60158 to PVS
61350 to PVS


Pioneer news is 40381 is out of use after the accident but not withdrawn and will be repaired

It's confused me how very recently withdrawn buses such as 30584, 31902 and 60158 have gone straight to PVS, whereas vehicles such as 31937/42/45/49/53 which have been there for what, over a year now? are still there! :P Are they still classed as Pioneer buses or something?

yes they are withdrawn Pioneer stock 31953 is a withdrawn first Manchester bus
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