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717 arrived here on Thursday

Wrexham now appear to have ex Yorkshire 3050 as 0730 is this the only vehicle transferring?

(04/11/2025 16:50)Y458 KNF Wrote: [ -> ]Wrexham now appear to have ex Yorkshire 3050 as 0730 is this the only vehicle transferring?

The rest of the batch are up in the North East and staying there according to latest allocations. However, three further Solo's are due to transfer to the 'North West' YJ61 JFF/G/K - not sure exactly where these are due for!

2971 is now here and is out on 1

Ex North East Optare Solo 658 is now freshly repainted at Runcorn with 659/60 to follow before coming here.

(13/01/2026 21:29)efanmthomas Wrote: [ -> ]Ex North East Optare Solo 658 is now freshly repainted at Runcorn with 659/60 to follow before coming here.

So has the paint shop now moved from St Helens to Runcorn?

How much longer will be for 659 to enter service? 658 & 660 are now in service

(23/02/2026 17:12)Y458 KNF Wrote: [ -> ]How much longer will be for 659 to enter service? 658 & 660 are now in service

When I took a peek into Runcorn depot while on the 79C, I didnt see 659 in there so it might have been moved down to Wrexham, don't take my word on that though