First Manchester

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 16:56)mic Wrote:  

(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

Mic

When the B7s are painted and transferred do you know of any overground route branding planned for pioneer ?

[thomasl1231]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 16:57)mic Wrote:  

(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

Ah yes sorry I meant 37562 lol! I always get confused with them lot!

[mic]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 18:17)Damien Wrote:  

(31/07/2012 16:56)mic Wrote:  

(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

Mic

When the B7s are painted and transferred do you know of any overground route branding planned for pioneer ?

all i know is that 6 are for the 348 full service and 4 for the 350 Ashton to Hey Farm any more news will post on here

[mic]

RE: First Manchester
pioneer sightings today

31929 not in service
34028 not in service
34088 346
40001 348
40135 350
40312 39
40324 353/354
40341 350
40369 350
40370 331/333
40384 350
40879 350
53144 346
53145 331/333
59014 419

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 20:27)mic Wrote:  pioneer sightings today

31929 not in service
34028 not in service
34088 346
40001 348
40135 350
40312 39
40324 353/354
40341 350
40369 350
40370 331/333
40384 350
40879 350
53144 346
53145 331/333
59014 419

Rode 59014 today, on the 419, it was a nice change for a Bury guy like me

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2012 20:25)mic Wrote:  

(31/07/2012 18:17)Damien Wrote:  

(31/07/2012 16:56)mic Wrote:  and then 10 of these B7s are to transfer to Pioneer when Oldham get their new buses

Mic

When the B7s are painted and transferred do you know of any overground route branding planned for pioneer ?

all i know is that 6 are for the 348 full service and 4 for the 350 Ashton to Hey Farm any more news will post on here

ok mic, thanks, I Asked as the painter was saying the buses are being done an an overground basis, in chunks and maybe the 348 and 350, are to be that, but ill look out for your posts.

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester
66930 was on the late 471s, and had a very dramatic faliure, never ever gone along Bury Road at less than 20 mph, then the lights went out, and there was a thud, and a sudden stop. Did feel sorry for the driver though, I heard him on the radio, say bloody hell I just want to get home. Why it takes Bury depot 30 mins to get someone out, to one of there stricken buses at this time of night is beyond me

[M60lad]

RE: First Manchester
Depending whereabouts 66930 broke down and at what time I do feel sorry for the passengers on it as after a certain time 471 drop to hourly service from Bolton-Bury.

As for Bury Depot taking their time coming out to the bus all I can say to this is that I think its the same at any other depot in that there's less fitters/engineering staff on after a certain time at night and its been like this for years

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
30802/3 on the 471 this afternoon, while 30806 is on the 163. 69172 on the 512

[Damien]

RE: First Manchester

(01/08/2012 14:31)SF07 Wrote:  30802/3 on the 471 this afternoon, while 30806 is on the 163. 69172 on the 512

30804 Also on 471 as well, just come down to Bolton on 69172, nice to see a B7 on this route, as the hybrids are to small for passenger numbers.