Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

[mbonwick]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
Long gone to Preston, though one of the pair may be back in storage.

CX06 - I've no idea what the issue is with the ex-London Trident, just that apparently they are not compliant for schools contracts.
You're missing the point about deckers; Stagecoach (rightly or wrongly) believe that Merseyside cannot justify deckers (yet). They are not compelled to provide DDs on the 82/86 under the terms of the QBP. Nor is there any pressing incentive to change the 20/1.
Deckers are only used on the 471/2 because of the requirements of that QBP - remember Stagecoach didn't negotiate that - and the vehicles being used are some of the oldest available. (And before you say the 04 plate Tridents could be used, they weren't available at the time, and may still be needed for schools)