Halton Transport

[K853 MTJ]

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Caldwell Road was home to 4 Arriva Cadets this afternoon due to the bridge being closed, they were sent down after clogging up Green Oaks for a while. Wasn't for long and they soon made their way back to Runcorn depot, annoyingly I just missed out on a picture of them at the yard!
Must say I'm surprised by the Solos; they seem to be out in service pretty much everyday, I was expecting Halton to have a little trouble with them seeing as they are non-standard and a completely new type for them, but its good to see they are performing well. Ive rode on 57 twice and it's actually a nice bus, a little on the slow side perhaps but ideal for what they are used on. And happily the 26/A seems to be getting good loadings judging by what Ive seen which is good news. Good work Halton!

[WidnesRuncornBus]

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Yes the solos have been surprisingly reliable which is great news. I got caught up in the bridge nightmare today. Waited nearly to hours for anything to turn up in the blistering cold stuck in the old town. Aventually a 61 turned up so I has the pleasure of riding #75, seems to be a bit sluggish in its old age but I think this is only a recent thing. I got a pic of the cadets in the yard so I will upload it soon, but it was only a quick shot so dont expect great quality.

[CX54 DKD (Moderator)]

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One of the Solos out on 17As this afternoon. Didn't manage to catch which one. Still not a fan of the livery but it does look better in person.

[M113 YKC]

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(28/03/2013 18:49)CX54 DKD Wrote:  One of the Solos out on 17As this afternoon. Didn't manage to catch which one. Still not a fan of the livery but it does look better in person.

There's a photo of one on the 2 today on Facebook, so something "different" must have been on the 26/26A for the first time since the services were refreshed!

[Valandil]

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(28/03/2013 21:11)3111 Wrote:  There's a photo of one on the 2 today on Facebook, so something "different" must have been on the 26/26A for the first time since the services were refreshed!

I don't think that's necessarily the case: don't the 17/17a/14a/2 all interwork now, or did I get that wrong?
That would mean that 1 vehicle could have been on one of those boards, with the other 2 on the 26(a).
(This is based on what I've heard others say: I've not been to Halton for a long time!)

[M113 YKC]

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(28/03/2013 21:58)Valandil Wrote:  

(28/03/2013 21:11)3111 Wrote:  There's a photo of one on the 2 today on Facebook, so something "different" must have been on the 26/26A for the first time since the services were refreshed!

I don't think that's necessarily the case: don't the 17/17a/14a/2 all interwork now, or did I get that wrong?
That would mean that 1 vehicle could have been on one of those boards, with the other 2 on the 26(a).
(This is based on what I've heard others say: I've not been to Halton for a long time!)

Oh right! I thought that the 2 and the 12 interwork, but I'm not a Halton regular so what you've just said could indeed be the case! The Solo on the 12 seems to be the unbranded one, though - hope this narrow's CX54 DKD's sighting down.

[CX54 DKD (Moderator)]

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Literally saw it from the front too far to make out the registration, couldn't tell you whether it was branded or not. Sorry chaps.

[Raawwwrrr!]

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(28/03/2013 21:58)Valandil Wrote:  

(28/03/2013 21:11)3111 Wrote:  There's a photo of one on the 2 today on Facebook, so something "different" must have been on the 26/26A for the first time since the services were refreshed!

I don't think that's necessarily the case: don't the 17/17a/14a/2 all interwork now, or did I get that wrong?
That would mean that 1 vehicle could have been on one of those boards, with the other 2 on the 26(a).
(This is based on what I've heard others say: I've not been to Halton for a long time!)

The 14A and the 17/17A interwork, not too sure about the 2, thats the first i've heard of it. #20 is usually on the 2/2A board and I've only spotted that on a 17 once myself when its been on the 2/2A

(28/03/2013 22:01)3111 Wrote:  Oh right! I thought that the 2 and the 12 interwork, but I'm not a Halton regular so what you've just said could indeed be the case! The Solo on the 12 seems to be the unbranded one

Service 12 is long withdrawn, replaced by the 2a

[motormayhem]

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The solo on the 17 was unbranded as that went past me at the sefton pub as i was on me 37/38,

[M60lad]

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Not sure if/how they will be affected but apparently its the Halton Road Race on Monday and from what I've heard on the radio this means Runcorn/Widnes Bridge is going to be shut in both directions from first thing Monday morning until around Midday so I'm guessing some disruptions to services in the area on Monday until the race is finished