First Manchester

[Mayneway]

RE: First Manchester

(22/03/2015 07:04)M60lad Wrote:  As I might have mentioned in the past the only reason 40406 at Oldham is still going is due to the fact its sort of a Depot Pet as one of the managers there seems to like it and it has only in the past month or so returned to service, personally I would only be too happy if Dukinfield Depot got some replacements for the Cornwall Darts down there so a couple of them could transfer upto Oldham Depot to be used on 415s as Solos can't cope.

The Cornwall Darts were a welcomed eddition to the fleet at Dukinfield and to be honest I prefer them to the Streetlights. They seem to cope really well even on the 348/350. The only annoying thing is them red interior lights that make it look like a mobile brothel

It's a pity more of these type of Darts carnt be sourced for Oldham and Dukinfield as a replacement for the older Solos and Marshall darts. Although I'm not a big fan some Enviro200's similar to Stagecoach Manchester have would be ok for midi/mini services.

[james]

RE: First Manchester

(22/03/2015 07:04)M60lad Wrote:  As I might have mentioned in the past the only reason 40406 at Oldham is still going is due to the fact its sort of a Depot Pet as one of the managers there seems to like it and it has only in the past month or so returned to service, personally I would only be too happy if Dukinfield Depot got some replacements for the Cornwall Darts down there so a couple of them could transfer upto Oldham Depot to be used on 415s as Solos can't cope.

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.

[Mayneway]

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

[WhiteVanMan]

RE: First Manchester
Streetlite 63097 has gone on loan to Devon & Cornwall at Camborne.

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
More changes planned for the Bury/Prestwich area for April, according to the TfGM website, with the 154 re-numbered to 94 and will terminate at Pilsworth instead of Bury.

http://www.tfgm.com/buses/Pages/service_changes.aspx

[SLTRegular]

RE: First Manchester
One Less Streetlite in Manchester Woohoo shame its only til June.

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
Streetdeck 35102 on the 184 this afternoon

[2829]

RE: First Manchester
Does anyone know if X401 CSG is still in service?

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: First Manchester

(29/03/2015 12:29)2829 Wrote:  Does anyone know if X401 CSG is still in service?

Its still in Service

On another note Wright Renown 66195 made it onto 18 lates Yesterday!

[2829]

RE: First Manchester

(29/03/2015 12:34)bolton bus basher Wrote:  Its still in Service

On another note Wright Renown 66195 made it onto 18 lates Yesterday!

Thanks triple B