(31/07/2026 16:52)chesterbuses21256 Wrote: [ -> ]Theres a few 400MMC's awaiting transfer as well, 10817/19-29, 11108 and 11109
819 (Pride) has apparently transferred to Worksop (East Midlands) with more maybe going that way
(02/08/2026 09:03)DVG526 Wrote: [ -> ]819 (Pride) has apparently transferred to Worksop (East Midlands) with more maybe going that way
Ah yeah I saw that, I think 10817/20-29 will join 10819 down in the East Midlands
(02/08/2026 18:01)SN55DVG Wrote: [ -> ]10828/29/30 & 11108/9 are due for transfer out but still in use, the two 111s might end up being sent to to Preston to join 11110 upwards instead of Chester while the 108s will probably leave the area altogether.
10832/10834 are away presumably getting painted into Merseytravel colours to go with 10565/6/7 10818/33/35/36/37/38/39/40/41/42/43 which are already done.
10831 is the only 108 still at Gillmoss in stagecoach beachball but I think it will be the last one for Merseytravel colours, I heard that 17 were getting done.
There are no E-300s, old ADL E-400s or Scania E-400s in service there.
Apart from the electric buses, the only other buses at Gillmoss are
- 2 Solos
- 3 Mercs (Chesters DRTs are suppoed to be on their way too)
- 2 short & 6 long E-200s
The E-200s are usually found on the Maghull Circulars, along with occasional Solo.
They will no doubt remain at Gillmoss until the Sefton Franchise starts and the Franchise holder for that area takes over the Ciculars.
(02/08/2026 18:01)SN55DVG Wrote: [ -> ]10828/29/30 & 11108/9 are due for transfer out but still in use, the two 111s might end up being sent to to Preston to join 11110 upwards instead of Chester while the 108s will probably leave the area altogether.
10832/10834 are away presumably getting painted into Merseytravel colours to go with 10565/6/7 10818/33/35/36/37/38/39/40/41/42/43 which are already done.
10831 is the only 108 still at Gillmoss in stagecoach beachball but I think it will be the last one for Merseytravel colours, I heard that 17 were getting done.
There are no E-300s, old ADL E-400s or Scania E-400s in service there.
Apart from the electric buses, the only other buses at Gillmoss are
- 2 Solos
- 3 Mercs (Chesters DRTs are suppoed to be on their way too)
- 2 short & 6 long E-200s
I think the last load of MMC’s and 300’s will transfer out anytime now I reckon
(02/08/2026 18:38)chesterbuses21256 Wrote: [ -> ]I think the last load of MMC’s and 300’s will transfer out anytime now I reckon
I wonder if the SK15's at Gillmoss (27218/21-3/8) might join the Chester ones???
(02/08/2026 19:40)gka472l Wrote: [ -> ]I wonder if the SK15's at Gillmoss (27218/21-3/8) might join the Chester ones???
I was wondering that myself, they still have 27925 to try and replace at some point but I’ve heard it may be painted up and going into reserve
11103 noted coming off the M53 at Hooton, and presumably heading for Rock Ferry, freshly repainted in the allover dark blue, no decals applied yet.
(07/08/2026 15:46)gka472l Wrote: [ -> ]11103 noted coming off the M53 at Hooton, and presumably heading for Rock Ferry, freshly repainted in the allover dark blue, no decals applied yet.
Yeah it will be going to Rock Ferry for the stickers and the white dest added then it will transfer to Chester. 11102 is next for repaint
36797 currently on loan to Rock Ferry, and Bee Network 86035 from Middleton in the yard at Rock Ferry this afternoon, also a Bee Network Evora has been present for a few days in a rubbed down state, presumably 21427 as that seems to be the only one not in service today.
HTH