Blackpool Transport

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Blackpool Transport

(17/11/2016 20:04)Dentonian Wrote:  Thanks. I guess the big question is when - assuming that there is a seasonal drop in PVR anyway.

Next year some time - I think I read it was around late spring or early summer 411-435 are expected to arrive

I wouldn't be surprised if the DAFs were retained for a bit longer than next year and they were replaced in one go - but as Dave said only time is going to tell

[Paul_Turner]

RE: Blackpool Transport

(17/11/2016 21:06)Dentonian Wrote:  Sorry, what I meant was, when will the older buses start to be withdrawn (and sold). Would it be (well) before Spring 2017, on the assumption that the PVR is reduced over the Winter? Or is it just the Tram service that reduces between now and the Holiday season starting?

There was a PVR reduction in November, mainly from the Prom service reducing and the Zoo service ending. Nothing has been laid up yet, the last Excel was expected to go but has lingered on, probably until the last refurb returns to service.

As the new buses won't arrive until after Easter, it's unlikely any long term withdrawal will be made earlier, but as usual you just have to wait and see.

I would expect 338-341 are likely to go, plus some of the Manx buses. All depends on their value I suppose given they had a refurbishment just a few years ago. Most the 'bought new' buses have had emission reduction mods, recently which presumably requires them to keep going for a few more years yet.

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Blackpool Transport
A few nice pieces on some of Blackpool Transports fleet from yesteryear.

From the Archives: National Service

http://fyldebus.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/f...rvice.html

Blackpool's Metrobuses

http://fyldebus.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/b...buses.html

The Metrorider Story

http://fyldebus.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/t...story.html

Credit: Fylde Bus Blog.

[St Helens Rider]

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Third Time Unlucky?

http://fyldebus.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/t...lucky.html

Credit: Fylde Bus Blog.

[St Helens Rider]

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Returning to more of Blackpool Transport's vehicle history.

The Solo Story

http://fyldebus.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/t...story.html

Credit: British Trams Online.

[Squire of the Gate]

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Wed 25th Jan 17 Obs........
405 E400City on Route 14

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: Blackpool Transport
Three of the next batch of Enviro400s have been built

[AlexBus12]

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(04/02/2017 17:36)Y474 KNF Wrote:  Three of the next batch of Enviro400s have been built

Do you know when these are expected to enter service?

[St Helens Rider]

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(04/02/2017 17:48)Alexw12 Wrote:  Do you know when these are expected to enter service?

I think they are due around April - although with the first 3 already built, it maybe sooner.

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

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(04/02/2017 17:57)St Helens Rider Wrote:  I think they are due around April - although with the first 3 already built, it maybe sooner.

They're booked 17 plates so it could be any time after the start of next month