Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham
Volvo Wrights 867 X867CCA were broken down at between Shell petrol station to Ellesmere Port Police Station by traffic light awaiting for maintenance fitter or towing? Time just before 10.30am.

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham
Saw a white dart KN52NFE on 272 today. Anyone know anything about this bus?

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(30/11/2013 19:35)SNL 824 Wrote:  Saw a white dart KN52NFE on 272 today. Anyone know anything about this bus?

Yeah, It's an ex London (not sure which company) but it has been sold to Helms via Ensign and Mr Cherry drove it up here on Thursday this week. It's a Transbus dart SLF 8.8 m with an Transbus Pointer body an it will usually see service on 272. I believe this and either Solo's/Enviro200s are being purchased to start to replace their ageing crusaders

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(30/11/2013 20:52)YK53 GXO Wrote:  

(30/11/2013 19:35)SNL 824 Wrote:  Saw a white dart KN52NFE on 272 today. Anyone know anything about this bus?

Yeah, It's an ex London (not sure which company) but it has been sold to Helms via Ensign and Mr Cherry drove it up here on Thursday this week. It's a Transbus dart SLF 8.8 m with an Transbus Pointer body an it will usually see service on 272. I believe this and either Solo's/Enviro200s are being purchased to start to replace their ageing crusaders

It's operated for the following companies

Tellings Golden Miller 335
Travel London DP85
Travel Surrey 8085
Abellio Surrey 8085
Goride CIC

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham
ok thanks guys

[YK53 GXO]

RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham
I have also heard another rumour that they may be buying KN52 NFE's sister bus as well.

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(02/12/2013 15:48)YK53 GXO Wrote:  I have also heard another rumour that they may be buying KN52 NFE's sister bus as well.

Today, This morning I've seen KN52NFE refreshing full white livery at Hooton Station about 9am, running route 272 service.

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(30/11/2013 19:35)SNL 824 Wrote:  Saw a white dart KN52NFE on 272 today. Anyone know anything about this bus?

I managed to photograph that on Saturday working on the aforementioned service at Hooton Merseyrail Station:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmill...341902614/

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(02/12/2013 15:48)YK53 GXO Wrote:  I have also heard another rumour that they may be buying KN52 NFE's sister bus as well.

Yes, they have indeed purchased its sister bus and it is registered KN52 NFD.

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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham
122 on the 272. Extremely rare to see a decker on this route.