Rotala - Prestonbus

[Y458 KNF]

RE: Rotala - Prestonbus

(01/02/2022 14:17)WWH44L Wrote:  I believe it’s only at Hardwicks for an engine replacement. Always best to wait until confirmation from the monthly Rotala updates. Next one due imminently.

Only said it had been scrapped as I saw a pic on Facebook of it at hardwicks saying it’s being scrapped although Rotala I’m sure will confirm it’s status soon.

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RE: Rotala - Prestonbus
Looks like 30509 is at Preston

[Stevoj3026]

RE: Rotala - Prestonbus

(13/02/2022 13:55)Y458 KNF Wrote:  Looks like 30509 is at Preston

I wouldn't be surprised if a few more B7RLEs show up at Preston since the Citaros are going to Bolton with 33007 being most recent, leaving 33003/43 of the roadworthy Citaros still at Preston.

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RE: Rotala - Prestonbus

(13/02/2022 22:40)Stevoj3026 Wrote:  I wouldn't be surprised if a few more B7RLEs show up at Preston since the Citaros are going to Bolton with 33007 being most recent, leaving 33003/43 of the roadworthy Citaros still at Preston.

I’ve been saying the same thing that all the Citaros would end up at Bolton 33002,33005 & 33008 are the 3 withdrawn examples

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RE: Rotala - Prestonbus
66904 now back in service with its new engine wonder if any other Euro 3 B7RLEs off the road will return to service

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RE: Rotala - Prestonbus
When will 40735 & 40759 return to Bolton?

[Stevoj3026]

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Due to the Bee Network (Manchester) commencing this month there are some fleet movements in the coming days/weeks between Preston and Bolton, these are:

Preston Bus - Diamond Bus North West:
Mini Streetlites 20157/8/66/80/1/4/6
Streetdecks 40716/7

Diamond Bus North West - Preston Bus:

Volvo B7RLEs 30501/6/9/857/8/9/61 66900/69157
Citaros 33002/6

It is understood that buses from around Rotala are being drafted into Diamond North West until early 2024 when new E200MMCs will arrive which will then allow a fleet evaluation to remove some of the oldest fleet members

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RE: Rotala - Prestonbus
How much longer are the ex First B7RLEs likely to remain in service can’t have long left now.

[Stevoj3026]

RE: Rotala - Prestonbus

(18/01/2024 22:17)Y458 KNF Wrote:  How much longer are the ex First B7RLEs likely to remain in service can’t have long left now.

Once the remainder of the E200MMCs for the Bee Network arrive, the B7RLEs will be replaced by Streetlites but as to when they'll arrive is anyone's guess