Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

[DEM777Y]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(18/02/2019 21:49)busesdotorg1920x Wrote:  Nationwide or just for MCSL?

Nationwide.

[gilesbus1]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(18/02/2019 21:36)DEM777Y Wrote:  As an aside, I have it on good authority that no more buses will be delivered to ‘Gold’ specification. Stagecoach want to do away with separate brands.

Is this due to a new corporate image being possibly around the corner?

[DEM777Y]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(18/02/2019 22:27)gilesbus1 Wrote:  Is this due to a new corporate image being possibly around the corner?

I’ve no idea, to be honest!

[Barney]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(18/02/2019 22:27)gilesbus1 Wrote:  Is this due to a new corporate image being possibly around the corner?

Surely Gold specification refers to the internal appearance, decor, wi-fi etc and not just the livery. What was once Gold standard is now standard spec in recent deliveries. I really can't see a demise of Stagecoach red, white, blue and orange anytime soon.

[gilesbus1]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot
I did here on the grape vine last year that it was due to a make over, not sure how correct that would be, but I presume using the existing colour scheme.

[buses7675 (Website Founder)]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot
Currently at Gillmoss is Alexander Dennis's hydrogen fuel cell test bus, Enviro400MMC SN15LRU.

[buses7675 (Website Founder)]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot
As mentioned earlier, a visitor at Gillmoss is Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMC SN15GRU, a hydrogen fuel cell test bus - I believe this was one of the first Enviro400MMCs built and was new as a diesel variant and since converted


Alexander Dennis SN15 LRU by buses7675!, on Flickr


Another visitor at Gillmoss is P25DAB, 'Daft as a Brush' Dennis Trident 2/Alexander ALX400 which was previously Stagecoach 17745 LY52ZFD.


Daft as a Brush P25 DAB by buses7675!, on Flickr


In from Chester at present, I assume for work is Euro6 rated Dart SLF 34819 S44 ABC - I have a rear end pic too showing its Euro6 claim!


Stagecoach MCSL 34819 S44 ABC by buses7675!, on Flickr


Finally Scania N230UD/Alexander Dennis Enviro400s 15563 PX59 CUA, 15564 PX59 CUC and normal Alexander Dennis Enviro400 19040 SN56 AWM are all back from loan to Preston, however 19031 & 19040 are expected to move to Manchester soon while 19034 & 19039 are currently on hire to Portsmouth for a few months and will then go to Manchester afterwards.

[The Falcon]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(03/03/2019 02:03)buses7675 Wrote:  Currently at Gillmoss is Alexander Dennis's hydrogen fuel cell test bus, Enviro400MMC SN15LRU.

Spotted around Page Moss yesterday. Was stopping at bus stops and I noticed inside lower deck looked like it had weights on board so possible simulating passenger?

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot
According to Steven Knight Media 24119/20/23/24 are due to transfer here from SCNL

[gka472l]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

(05/03/2019 21:19)The Falcon Wrote:  Spotted around Page Moss yesterday. Was stopping at bus stops and I noticed inside lower deck looked like it had weights on board so possible simulating passenger?

Do we know how long the hydrogen MMC will be around for?? No sign of it in GM when I passed this morning, quite keen to get a pic whilst here if possible...

Cheers!