Arriva North West - Bolton Depot

[VolvoB10M]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
2829 Is parked at the side of Bolton depot, I saw it the other day on my way past.

I saw 4171 (DLP69) being loaded onto a truck, looking like it was going for scrap on my way past today, I thought I saw it in Bolton bus station on a school service last Friday, or am I getting confused with another with the DLP number still applied.

I thought I also saw another Plaxton President/DAF in the depot last week with rollblind displays.

[Scania3379man]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
hi all,

Im not sure if u know 2511 commando is on 715 at 21.40 from bolton to wigan at 22.30 or early. it from ex wales or bolton depot? Has 2511 is on 715 all the week on evening from mon to sat or sunday?

Martyn

P.S if u don't understand my english then i can't help you, pls forgive me, thanks

[BHA]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot

(10/06/2014 21:13)VolvoB10M Wrote:  2829 Is parked at the side of Bolton depot, I saw it the other day on my way past.

I saw 4171 (DLP69) being loaded onto a truck, looking like it was going for scrap on my way past today, I thought I saw it in Bolton bus station on a school service last Friday, or am I getting confused with another with the DLP number still applied.

I thought I also saw another Plaxton President/DAF in the depot last week with rollblind displays.

I had an away-day to Bolton today and was at the depot around 1230. I saw 4170/2/4-85 assuming 4183 and 4184 are LF52URS and URU or vice-versa. I think there was another parked in the middle row but could not id it. Certainly no sign of 4171 unless it was similarly 'buried' so it may well have departed.

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
According to this, looks like the Sapphires will hit the streets by Early July:

http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/sapphire_362_575/

[WWH44L]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
Noticed 4183-5 in the depot/yard yesterday waiting to enter service. Also in the yard was 2829 with a few bits missing, this has not been in service for a while.
DAF 2565 has returned from repair and was in the yard sporting a new rear end although it looked like some of the nearside panels were still damaged.
Spotted inside the depot was Presidet 4164 from Wythenshaw, prop there for a service etc.

[WWH44L]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
Just seen Sapphire 2683 in Bolton on test. No logos etc. Looks very good with full rear display and a new coloured one at the front.

[childwallblues]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot

(27/06/2014 08:42)WWH44L Wrote:  Just seen Sapphire 2683 in Bolton on test. No logos etc. Looks very good with full rear display and a new coloured one at the front.

When do the Sapphires go into service?

[Scania3379man]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot
Hi guys,

Any news repaint 362 and 575 for sapphire before early july to be ready go service and how many bus will repaint new livery for?

Thank you

Martyn

[WWH44L]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot

(30/06/2014 13:30)Scania3379man Wrote:  Hi guys,

Any news repaint 362 and 575 for sapphire before early july to be ready go service and how many bus will repaint new livery for?

Thank you

Martyn

The vehicles are 2678-88, 2995-9. 16 into total with 2677 as a spare i believe. Some of them are back in store at Bolton waiting for branding etc.

[Scania3379man]

RE: Arriva North West - Bolton Depot

(30/06/2014 14:40)WWH44L Wrote:  The vehicles are 2678-88, 2995-9. 16 into total with 2677 as a spare i believe. Some of them are back in store at Bolton waiting for branding etc.

Thank for info, WWH44L

Martyn