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(19/08/2012 13:12)Damien Wrote:(19/08/2012 10:06)SF07 Wrote: Looks like the 471 is getting route branding on the B9s. Found a couple of pics on Flickr dated yesterday (Saturday) of 37392, 37394 and 37396 with 471 branding on the buses. Just a shame that they didn't put it on the 471 though, as they're pictured running on the 93 and 524. 37296 37392 look the same, partially done. Interesting point is that, it could be increasingly likely that B9S are not going to be the only buses branded for 471 duties. Seems also Bendis, or at least two maybe three might get 471 branding, but although uncertain could be happening |
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RE: First Manchester
Seen pic of new enviro 400s parked in bolton depot on facebook. In pic shows 33708 & 33744 with 3 more Enviro400s parked in background. [/quote] Do you have a link to the photos? |
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RE: First Manchester
(19/08/2012 13:19)Damien Wrote: Interesting point is that, it could be increasingly likely that B9S are not going to be the only buses branded for 471 duties. Seems also Bendis, or at least two maybe three might get 471 branding, but although uncertain could be happening I doubt that. 31948 was on the 425 yesterday. I've noticed there are increasingly less Dennis Dart SLFs out every day in Oldham... Thanks, Liam Moskwin. ![[Image: 10p9e80.gif]](http://i47.tinypic.com/10p9e80.gif) http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportandtreasures/ |
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RE: First Manchester
(19/08/2012 14:24)WWH44L Wrote: Seen pic of new enviro 400s parked in bolton depot on facebook. In pic shows 33708 & 33744 with 3 more Enviro400s parked in background. Do you have a link to the photos? [/quote] http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2...=1&theater seen here, copyright to Ukbus Photos. |
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RE: First Manchester
40412 has been reported withdrawn with many parts removed needs confirming |
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I know 40436 has mysteriously gained an LED display on the front... Thanks, Liam Moskwin. http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportandtreasures/ |
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RE: First Manchester
(19/08/2012 15:35)P528LND Wrote:(19/08/2012 13:19)Damien Wrote: Interesting point is that, it could be increasingly likely that B9S are not going to be the only buses branded for 471 duties. Seems also Bendis, or at least two maybe three might get 471 branding, but although uncertain could be happening Well Liam, It doesn't really matter if you doubt it or not. My information is from a reliable source at First Manchester. Ok some of the B9s now have branding for the 471, more B9s are expected from OM. The effectivness of the bendis In Manchester is being looked at due to the traffic hold ups, impacting the 135 timetable.Now the idea of branding some Bendi's for 471 was only something that was being talked about by management at Bury.Its a small depot, and they have to use the vehicles to the most effective. Anyway its all academic for the moment, and if it doesn't happen, management will have worked it out. To keep em where they are. Time will tell. |
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RE: First Manchester
And that is why I said 'I doubt that', because there are more pheasable solutions to the problem. Bury might be a small depot, but it's not that small otherwise they'd write bendy's off straight away, but they haven't. They operate quite the strong fleet, actually. If it really doesn't matter if I doubted it or not, you would have just left it and not had a reason to go off on one with a massive paragraph. I was merely stating that I hold doubt to that happening, seeing as there are plenty of B9TL's for cascade in the near future, and then again single deck vehicles could still recieve branding anyway. You also claimed from your sources that the Scania Artics were switching position with the Gemini's all together, which has proven false. As you say though, time will tell. Thanks, Liam Moskwin. http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportandtreasures/ |
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RE: First Manchester
Interesting working sees 37281 on loan to Oldham Depot and is operating on 83s today, also 69138 is out on 149s today |
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