First Manchester

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 09:18)SF07 Wrote:  

(30/07/2012 22:50)Damien Wrote:  

(30/07/2012 20:29)SF07 Wrote:  Talking about Metroshuttles, spotted this photo on Flickr (credit to photographer) dated two Fridays ago of 39208 (a B5 hybrid) running the Metroshuttle 2 service in Manchester.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/selmerorselnec/7624397986/

Also, does Bolton depot run an peak-afternoon working on the X34, as I saw 39425 in the new livery going through Salford heading towards Leigh/Lowton (going off timings, I'd say the 6.12pm departure from Piccadilly).

No such bus at Bolton, think you mean the recently painted 37425 back from Oldham this weekend.

Yes, sorry, meant 37425, slip of the finger.

LoL we've all done that

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester
From the Gm buses group

16 OM B7s first up, to be painted! This is being done to make sure it does not clash with there MOTs, as some are due soon.

Also to note, buses are being painted en block for particular routes, At the moment! So a PVR figure for a new service ell be painted and launched as New overground services, rather than just picking random buses out etc.

The above is a reply, I asked of the First Manchester painter based at Oldham depot, you will all probably know who I mean, but I can't name names on here


Regards

Damien

[thomasl1231]

RE: First Manchester

(30/07/2012 10:54)Damien Wrote:  If this has been asked before, then I apologise in advance :-). But anyone know which Oldham B9s got sent to London for olympics.

I am aware one was 37556

I've just been told that 37556 is still with First Bristol, it moved there ages ago. :P

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
37380 out on the 180/184 and 37379 on the 425 today

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RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 10:22)Damien Wrote:  From the Gm buses group

16 OM B7s first up, to be painted! This is being done to make sure it does not clash with there MOTs, as some are due soon.

Also to note, buses are being painted en block for particular routes, At the moment! So a PVR figure for a new service ell be painted and launched as New overground services, rather than just picking random buses out etc.

The above is a reply, I asked of the First Manchester painter based at Oldham depot, you will all probably know who I mean, but I can't name names on here


Regards

Damien

and then 10 of these B7s are to transfer to Pioneer when Oldham get their new buses

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RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 11:24)thomasl1231 Wrote:  

(30/07/2012 10:54)Damien Wrote:  If this has been asked before, then I apologise in advance :-). But anyone know which Oldham B9s got sent to London for olympics.

I am aware one was 37556

I've just been told that 37556 is still with First Bristol, it moved there ages ago. :P

37556 is with First Games transport are you on about 37562 the loaned Volvo Bus

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
Just wondering what excuse a driver can give for starting a journey early, as the 7pm 184 from Manchester left at 6.55pm this evening.

Also, 40350 and 31924 on the 37 this afternoon, while it does look like the 26 is still operated by QS, as I saw a B7 (think it was something like 69326) going past Piccadilly on Portland St

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester
Observations In Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester and around by me today

60240BY 510
60248BY 469
30802BY 471
30803BY 135
30806BY 471
66923BY 471
37298BY 471
37293BY 471
66871OM 181
66880OM 455
34089OM 182
40313. 451
40314. 451 Both had pioneer legals 40313/14
66866OM 182
37441OM
37451OM
37459OM
37450OM
37471OM
37467OM 180
37388OM 184
37380BN 180
37378BN In Manchester out of service
39213QS. 17
69154BN 25
37305WN 32
60370QS. 33
37417BN. 36
37399BN. 37
37408BN. 36
37409BN. 36
37427BN. 37

37408/9 and _37427 in new livery didn't know they had been done

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 18:10)SF07 Wrote:  Just wondering what excuse a driver can give for starting a journey early, as the 7pm 184 from Manchester left at 6.55pm this evening.

Also, 40350 and 31924 on the 37 this afternoon, while it does look like the 26 is still operated by QS, as I saw a B7 (think it was somethi(y on Portland St

I was in Manchester myself just before, in Piccadilly, no Exscuse for starting a trip early, do as they like first Manchester drivers, not as they should

31924 and 40350 passed me in Swinton earlier

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester
31919 parked in Bury Depot earlier this morning