Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

[Valandil]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 18:38)gka472l Wrote:  27779 was on the 53 this afternoon, seemed to be freshly repainted and devoid of X8 branding.

HTH

Sounds hopeful they won't be returning to the X8, which will hopefully get some deckers long-term.

[326VFM]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 18:38)gka472l Wrote:  27779 was on the 53 this afternoon, seemed to be freshly repainted and devoid of X8 branding.

HTH

Could be New MMC Double Decker to replacement 27776-27780?? They have alloy wheels look good for Express Buses.

[motormayhem1]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 18:38)gka472l Wrote:  27779 was on the 53 this afternoon, seemed to be freshly repainted and devoid of X8 branding.

HTH

The one i seen still had X8 branding applied.

[chester285]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 18:46)Valandil Wrote:  Sounds hopeful they won't be returning to the X8, which will hopefully get some deckers long-term.

Hopefully it is it true and it is being upgrade to double decks they will get better branding!

[Bevan Price]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 10:39)SL64 JDZ Wrote:  It's 33 vehicles - I should have said 10811-10843. Sorry about that

Is it known which buses are expected to leave Gillmoss (or Rock Ferry) when these double deckers enter service ?

[chester285]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 23:48)Bevan Price Wrote:  Is it known which buses are expected to leave Gillmoss (or Rock Ferry) when these double deckers enter service ?

We don't what depots they will be allocated to if what's being suggested is true and the X8 is going Double deck full time then Chester will get the equivilent numbers to replace the enviro 300s bear in mind some will be used to displace the Cambridge park and rides vehicles

[gka472l]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(19/01/2017 23:48)Bevan Price Wrote:  Is it known which buses are expected to leave Gillmoss (or Rock Ferry) when these double deckers enter service ?

No, but I would guess at the rest of the Darts for starters.......logically some MAN/Enviro300's would be next but we'll have to wait and see....

HTH

[mbonwick]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
The X8 is not going double deck. (Current period of enhanced operation excepted)

[X782 NWX]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
21260 was on the 821 this morning, quite a surprise to see that pulling into Liverpool ONE at 0625 this morning vice a Dart/MAN Enviro300.

[childwallblues]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
It would be logical for all 33 new deckers to be allocated to Gillmoss to convert routes 20/21 which suffer from desperate overcrowding.