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RE: Diamond Bus North West - SK15 GZG - 09/12/2020 18:47
(09/12/2020 18:24)Mrboo Wrote: I would think they would run the B7RLE to the ground and keep them for the areas that are getting windows put in. they also make good buses for school runs they could tart them up a bit if needed as they are workhorses.
I wouldn't be surprised if some of them end up being kept for a bit longer. They're a standard vehicle type after all
RE: Diamond Bus North West - Y458 KNF - 09/12/2020 19:46
(09/12/2020 18:46)SK15 GZG Wrote: That's right. 40805-847 are still outstandinghttp://www.wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/fleetlist2.html
Does anyone know the registrations of 40795-804 please?
The Rotala fleet list on wmbusphotos shows them as follows
40795 MX70 APF
40796 MX70 APK
40797 MX70 APO
40798 MX70 APU
40799 MX70 APY
40800 MX70 APZ
40801 MX70 ARF
40802 MX70 ARO
40803 MX70 ARU
40804 MX70 ARV
RE: Diamond Bus North West - SK15 GZG - 09/12/2020 20:16
(09/12/2020 19:46)darylyates17 Wrote: http://www.wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/fleetlist2.html
The Rotala fleet list on wmbusphotos shows them as follows
40795 MX70 APF
40796 MX70 APK
40797 MX70 APO
40798 MX70 APU
40799 MX70 APY
40800 MX70 APZ
40801 MX70 ARF
40802 MX70 ARO
40803 MX70 ARU
40804 MX70 ARV
Thanks very much
RE: Diamond Bus North West - Y458 KNF - 09/12/2020 20:27
(09/12/2020 20:16)SK15 GZG Wrote: Thanks very much
No worries mate
RE: Diamond Bus North West - Mayneway - 09/12/2020 20:34
(09/12/2020 18:47)SK15 GZG Wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if some of them end up being kept for a bit longer. They're a standard vehicle type after all
I’ve said elsewhere, they will still be some in service this time next year at Bolton.
RE: Diamond Bus North West - Mayneway - 09/12/2020 20:36
(09/12/2020 18:24)Mrboo Wrote: I would think they would run the B7RLE to the ground and keep them for the areas that are getting windows put in. they also make good buses for school runs they could tart them up a bit if needed as they are workhorses.
Problem is most are now over TFGM tender age, one of the reasons GNW want theirs gone in the next couple of months.
RE: Diamond Bus North West - Y458 KNF - 09/12/2020 21:06
(09/12/2020 20:36)Mayneway Wrote: Problem is most are now over TFGM tender age, one of the reasons GNW want theirs gone in the next couple of months.
Aren’t there vehicles at Eccles that are over the TfGM age limit as well Eccles could do with newer vehicles as well
RE: Diamond Bus North West - SK15 GZG - 09/12/2020 21:51
(09/12/2020 21:06)darylyates17 Wrote: Aren’t there vehicles at Eccles that are over the TfGM age limit as well Eccles could do with newer vehicles as well
If my fleetlist is correct there are currently eleven Optare Solos which are 14 or more years old on Eccles' allocation
RE: Diamond Bus North West - ant17612 - 10/12/2020 14:10
(09/12/2020 19:46)darylyates17 Wrote: http://www.wmbusphotos.com/diamondpages/fleetlist2.html
The Rotala fleet list on wmbusphotos shows them as follows
40795 MX70 APF
40796 MX70 APK
40797 MX70 APO
40798 MX70 APU
40799 MX70 APY
40800 MX70 APZ
40801 MX70 ARF
40802 MX70 ARO
40803 MX70 ARU
40804 MX70 ARV
Some of these appear to be Pink branded for the 36 and 37.
https://flic.kr/p/2kfkjRc
Also 40700 showing off it's smart new livery supporting Once Upon a Smile having lost its demo livery https://flic.kr/p/2kfpxje
RE: Diamond Bus North West - SK15 GZG - 10/12/2020 14:27
(10/12/2020 14:10)ant17612 Wrote: Some of these appear to be Pink branded for the 36 and 37.
https://flic.kr/p/2kfkjRc
Also 40700 showing off it's smart new livery supporting Once Upon a Smile having lost its demo livery https://flic.kr/p/2kfpxje
I think the branding is smart but the vinyls above the upper deck windows are too high up. They'd have been better putting them below the lower deck glazing in my opinion