First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(22/03/2015 20:53)james Wrote:  the solos can cope on 415s thats why om had 53143-7 for that very reason large enough for passengers but narrow enough for the low bridge.
the original buses for 415s was act 41780-41788 but couldnt cope. so om swapped them for the solos.
the 415 dont forget has to be a very spec bus due to width n height restrictions. so wont change anytime soon
the kernow darts wont move anytime soon. our next replacements are 41780 etc as these are becoming inc unreliable. esp 84/86.
you are right however with re to 40406 just not any mgr a regional mgr at om who also kept 403 going until a problem came to light last month.

It's nice to know senior management at Oldham are still sympathetic for older buses, sadly most just see buses as numbers on a peice of paper and have no interest in the history ect.

Just a pity that the powers that be at Oldham carnt see fit to give Dukinfield a couple of heritage painted vehicles