Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(01/08/2012 05:27)ace Wrote:  If the MAN's go altogether I think there is a fair possibility the 347 could go completely double decker permanently. It's busy enough to warrant it at times anyway. The 11 reg Enviro200's would then go on the less busy routes.
I think the 2 53 reg darts may be looked at as well. 28507 in particular seems in a pretty bad way despite its recent engine replacement. It doesn't seem fit to continue on the 217 to me.

As a big Mayne's fan for many years I've tried to follow most of 'the final fleet' with their new owners, and it always amazes me that 28506/7 have lasted so long in the Manchester fleet. They have been withdrawn several times and when the 7 moved back to ST they were both earmarked for cascade to another group or even sold. Infact when 28507's engine blew a couple of stagecoach sources were adamant it would be scrapped, and yet it was repaired and put back into service.

I doubt they will be around for much longer owing to their condition, not only do they look and sound rough, but there is bits hanging off inside.