(03/08/2012 20:41)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 19:06)mic Wrote: [ -> ]first Huddersfield bus 37289 broke down in Uppermill this eveing been their since 15.19 service van with it at going up to 8pm
Wonder whether they sent another bus to cover and connect with passengers part-way. Seen a couple of pics of a similar situation where a Huddersfield depot bus connected with the 184 to Diggle at Wool Road, so Yorkshire-bound passengers could switch to the WY bus and then the 184 to Diggle turned around and then heading back on-route to Dobcross.
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...8#hbebf598
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...6#h69df976
I did experience another situation where a bus went out of service. Oldham depot 184 service from Huddersfield had one of its windows smashed by kids in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield depot sent out a bus to meet us, transfer us on the other bus and then ran out of service back to Oldham Mumps before heading off to OM depot and then eventually back to Huddersfield.
I think they sent one of the B7s from Huddersfield
(03/08/2012 20:58)mic Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 20:41)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 19:06)mic Wrote: [ -> ]first Huddersfield bus 37289 broke down in Uppermill this eveing been their since 15.19 service van with it at going up to 8pm
Wonder whether they sent another bus to cover and connect with passengers part-way. Seen a couple of pics of a similar situation where a Huddersfield depot bus connected with the 184 to Diggle at Wool Road, so Yorkshire-bound passengers could switch to the WY bus and then the 184 to Diggle turned around and then heading back on-route to Dobcross.
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...8#hbebf598
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...6#h69df976
I did experience another situation where a bus went out of service. Oldham depot 184 service from Huddersfield had one of its windows smashed by kids in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield depot sent out a bus to meet us, transfer us on the other bus and then ran out of service back to Oldham Mumps before heading off to OM depot and then eventually back to Huddersfield.
I think they sent one of the B7s from Huddersfield
ive been on a B7TL in the past,broke down just before Marsden Moor - Driver Managed to get it going,went at like 20MPH Into marsden then got transferred onto an 185,I Think it happens a lot Huddersfield buses breaking down on the 184 As its the most demanding route they operate - hopefully Huddersfield will get some New Buses after the olympics for 184 as Volvo B7TLs carnt cope with the hills & The B9TLs seen to be used elsewere (there become regulers on Holmfirth Routes)
(03/08/2012 21:16)Wright Eclipse Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 20:58)mic Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 20:41)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder whether they sent another bus to cover and connect with passengers part-way. Seen a couple of pics of a similar situation where a Huddersfield depot bus connected with the 184 to Diggle at Wool Road, so Yorkshire-bound passengers could switch to the WY bus and then the 184 to Diggle turned around and then heading back on-route to Dobcross.
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...8#hbebf598
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...6#h69df976
I did experience another situation where a bus went out of service. Oldham depot 184 service from Huddersfield had one of its windows smashed by kids in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield depot sent out a bus to meet us, transfer us on the other bus and then ran out of service back to Oldham Mumps before heading off to OM depot and then eventually back to Huddersfield.
I think they sent one of the B7s from Huddersfield
ive been on a B7TL in the past,broke down just before Marsden Moor - Driver Managed to get it going,went at like 20MPH Into marsden then got transferred onto an 185,I Think it happens a lot Huddersfield buses breaking down on the 184 As its the most demanding route they operate - hopefully Huddersfield will get some New Buses after the olympics for 184 as Volvo B7TLs carnt cope with the hills & The B9TLs seen to be used elsewere (there become regulers on Holmfirth Routes)
well Oldham are getting 50 new buses after the London games same bodied as stagecoach double decks there are going to be loads of changes over here
(03/08/2012 21:16)Wright Eclipse Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 20:58)mic Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 20:41)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder whether they sent another bus to cover and connect with passengers part-way. Seen a couple of pics of a similar situation where a Huddersfield depot bus connected with the 184 to Diggle at Wool Road, so Yorkshire-bound passengers could switch to the WY bus and then the 184 to Diggle turned around and then heading back on-route to Dobcross.
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...8#hbebf598
http://davidbeilby.zenfolio.com/p8170023...6#h69df976
I did experience another situation where a bus went out of service. Oldham depot 184 service from Huddersfield had one of its windows smashed by kids in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield depot sent out a bus to meet us, transfer us on the other bus and then ran out of service back to Oldham Mumps before heading off to OM depot and then eventually back to Huddersfield.
I think they sent one of the B7s from Huddersfield
ive been on a B7TL in the past,broke down just before Marsden Moor - Driver Managed to get it going,went at like 20MPH Into marsden then got transferred onto an 185,I Think it happens a lot Huddersfield buses breaking down on the 184 As its the most demanding route they operate - hopefully Huddersfield will get some New Buses after the olympics for 184 as Volvo B7TLs carnt cope with the hills & The B9TLs seen to be used elsewere (there become regulers on Holmfirth Routes)
well Oldham are getting 50 new buses after the London games same bodied as stagecoach double decks there are going to be loads of changes over here
You're right the B7TL's going up the hills. Was on 32510 today (with the Huddersfield branding on the side now) and it crawled up the final part of the climb from Diggle to Standedge. 32518 was also on the 184 today.
(04/08/2012 18:16)SF07 Wrote: [ -> ]You're right the B7TL's going up the hills. Was on 32510 today (with the Huddersfield branding on the side now) and it crawled up the final part of the climb from Diggle to Standedge. 32518 was also on the 184 today.
I saw 32510 in Uppermill at 12.19 while waiting for my bus home
(03/08/2012 17:55)Wright Eclipse Wrote: [ -> ]First FTR In the new livery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83316386@N0...otostream/
The First Wright Renown within firstgroup to be repainted is now at Halifax,60849 & is ment to be re-branded for 620/1 once repainted,60854 & 60855 are at bramley getting repanelled ready for repaint
(info from Travel West Yorkshire Forum)
Ironically, the middle one looks similar to Arriva livery from here!
(03/08/2012 21:33)mic Wrote: [ -> ]well Oldham are getting 50 new buses after the London games same bodied as stagecoach double decks there are going to be loads of changes over here
Do you mean Enviro 400s? That would be a surprise as there are plenty of Volvo B9TLs at Oldham at present.
(04/08/2012 20:07)Metroline1511 Wrote: [ -> ] (03/08/2012 17:55)Wright Eclipse Wrote: [ -> ]First FTR In the new livery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83316386@N0...otostream/
The First Wright Renown within firstgroup to be repainted is now at Halifax,60849 & is ment to be re-branded for 620/1 once repainted,60854 & 60855 are at bramley getting repanelled ready for repaint
(info from Travel West Yorkshire Forum)
Ironically, the middle one looks similar to Arriva livery from here!
(03/08/2012 21:33)mic Wrote: [ -> ]well Oldham are getting 50 new buses after the London games same bodied as stagecoach double decks there are going to be loads of changes over here
Do you mean Enviro 400s? That would be a surprise as there are plenty of Volvo B9TLs at Oldham at present.
yes 50 each for Oldham and Bolton plus more B7s from Yorkshire
I'm sorry, but I have to contradict everyone here and say every B7TL I've been on on the 184 (and that's a fair few) have performed absolutely excellently on the route, and breakdowns are surprisingly uncommon on the route from my experience.