367 has become the fourth of the second batch of DAFs to arrive (on 23 October). 365 has received the registration from Olympian 365 (UWW5X).
The aforementioned Olympian departed for scrap on Friday 19th, followed by 402 on Moday 22nd. Both went to Partons and Sons of Carlton who have also acquired 403, 410, 413, 416 and 417. These have moved to Jackson's Coaches pending collection.
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Thursday 25 October 2012
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Classic Bus Update
"Catch 22" - a commercial half hourly service from Cleveleys to Mereside commenced in September, mainly worked by four Dennis Darts purchased from dealers but new to London operators. Olympians, Metrorider 502, an ex Stagecoach Volvo B10M and the odd Metrorider have appeared. Olympian 325 has returned to use following the regaining of the contract for Blackpool and Fylde College routes 72 and 73. It has received fleet livery red front awaiting an all-over advert to cover the former Southdown style green and cream livery. Other advert buses comprise 269 (Pleasure Beach), 324 (Blackpool & Fylde College) and 163 (Bispham High School).
Route and timetable details are here: http://www.catch22bus.co.uk/
Fleet photos are http://cbnw.blogspot.co.uk/ and on Alan Robson's blog: http://blackpooltram.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/catch-22-fleet-update.html
Classic Bus North West Fleet
RML2391 and RCL2243 on loan for summer season
Route and timetable details are here: http://www.catch22bus.co.uk/
Fleet photos are http://cbnw.blogspot.co.uk/ and on Alan Robson's blog: http://blackpooltram.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/catch-22-fleet-update.html
Classic Bus North West Fleet
No | Reg | Chassis | Body | Origins |
162 | V162MAX | Dennis Dart | Plaxton | Stagecoach East London 12/99 |
163 | V163MAX | Dennis Dart | Plaxton | Stagecoach East London 12/99 |
269 | P269PSX | Volvo Olympian | Alexander | Lothian Buses 269 |
324 | N324NHG | Volvo Olympian | Alexander | Dublin Bus RA264 |
325 | N325NHG | Volvo Olympian | Alexander | Dublin Bus RA272 |
502 | P502UFR | Optare Metrorider | Optare | Blackpool 502 |
512 | X512UAT | Dennis Dart | Plaxton | London United DP512 11/2000 |
528 | DCA528X | Bristol VR | ECW | Crosville 528 |
533 | X533UAT | Dennis Dart | Plaxton | London United DP513 11/2000 |
899 | R899XVM | Volvo B10M | Alexander | Stagecoach Manchester |
RML887 | 202UXJ | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (Cummins Engine) |
RM1568 | BNK324A | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (Cummins Engine) |
RML2290 | CUV290C | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (Iveco Engine) |
RCL2243 | CUV243C | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (AEC Engine) |
RML2391 | JJD391D | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (Cummins Engine) |
RML2734 | SMK734F | AEC Routemaster | Park Royal | London Transport (Cummins Engine) |
Solos Retired and Olympians doomed
It seems that plans for the Golf advertising Olympians to be used as static hoardings around the country has fallen through as 405 departed for scrap today, with 415 booked to leave tomorrow (17th) and 365 due to meet its maker on Friday. Despite various expressions of interest in preserving one of the ex WY Olympians, 365 seems to be destined to join the other two as scrapped.
Solos 267-272 were withdrawn on Monday eradicating Line 4 livery from the active fleet. Bus repaints have resumed with Olympian 374 back in use in the standard fleet livery - the first full fleet livery repaint since April - the paintshop focusing on advert Tridents, Golf Olympians and trams since then. Solos 242, 278 and Trident 302 are now in the paint shop. 242 is the first of the final batch of Solos to be treated while 278 the oldest Solo (one of the 2002 Lifestyle Line buses).
DAF 361 entered service on Friday 12th October, sister 366 arrived on 9th.
Liveries (excluding stored buses):
Standard fleet: 210/1, 214, 221-4/6; 242, 250-7, 284-93, 301, 310, 322-363, 374-9, 520-533 (93 - 65%)
Line 2: 240/1, 243-7/9, 294 (9 - 6%)
Line 3: 258-60, 295-7 (6 -4%)
Line 5: 248 (1 - 1%)
Line 7: 212/3, 215-7, 225 (6 -4%)
Line 14: 303-309, 311, 316 (9 -6%
Metro Pool: 218-220, 273-7, 279-283 (16 -11%)
Advert: 312-5 (4 - 3%)
Solos 267-272 were withdrawn on Monday eradicating Line 4 livery from the active fleet. Bus repaints have resumed with Olympian 374 back in use in the standard fleet livery - the first full fleet livery repaint since April - the paintshop focusing on advert Tridents, Golf Olympians and trams since then. Solos 242, 278 and Trident 302 are now in the paint shop. 242 is the first of the final batch of Solos to be treated while 278 the oldest Solo (one of the 2002 Lifestyle Line buses).
DAF 361 entered service on Friday 12th October, sister 366 arrived on 9th.
Liveries (excluding stored buses):
Standard fleet: 210/1, 214, 221-4/6; 242, 250-7, 284-93, 301, 310, 322-363, 374-9, 520-533 (93 - 65%)
Line 2: 240/1, 243-7/9, 294 (9 - 6%)
Line 3: 258-60, 295-7 (6 -4%)
Line 5: 248 (1 - 1%)
Line 7: 212/3, 215-7, 225 (6 -4%)
Line 14: 303-309, 311, 316 (9 -6%
Metro Pool: 218-220, 273-7, 279-283 (16 -11%)
Advert: 312-5 (4 - 3%)
Saturday 6 October 2012
Last local Leylands
373, two hours into its last service duty on Bispham Road working the 1100 Cleveleys to Blackpool route 9. |
368 and 369 were treated to full repaints into Line 1 colours in September and November 2006 respectively. |
Both were surprising repaints into the new livery in May/June 2011 |
A distinctive end for 370 - outshopped in this golf advert for its last week of service in July |
A further final look at 373 |
Friday 5 October 2012
And then there was one
372 was taken out of service this morning after a school duty leaving 373 as the sole operational Leyland Olympian. It is expected to operate on route 9 on Saturday as a farewell. Ex Trent 408 has departed for scrap today following 407 yesterday. The third of the second batch of DAFs - 366 - has been observed repainted into Blackpool livery at Bus and Coach World, Blackburn.
Thursday 4 October 2012
DAFs in, Olympians out
DAFs 360/2 entered service yesterday (Wednesday 3rd October) followed by 359 and 363 today. Olympians 369/371 have been withdrawn this morning while 407 is leaving for scrap today with 408 to follow. 372/3 are likely to be withdrawn at the end of this week and may have a final service day on Saturday.
Volvo Olympian 374 is currently being repainted into the new fleet livery for school duties. This, and 375-9, will be the only step entrance buses in the year round fleet - the City Sightseeing Olympians slightly swelling the total in the summer.
Manx DAF Status
Volvo Olympian 374 is currently being repainted into the new fleet livery for school duties. This, and 375-9, will be the only step entrance buses in the year round fleet - the City Sightseeing Olympians slightly swelling the total in the summer.
Manx DAF Status
No | Reg | IOM No | IOM Reg | Chassis No | Body No | Arrived | Service |
354 | L50BTS | 97 | FMN835J | 009267 | 38310 | 6/7/12 | 10/9/12 |
355 | L100BTS | 95 | FMN622J | 009266 | 38309 | 17/7/12 | 5/9/12 |
356 | L200BTS | 93 | FMN621J | 009261 | 38304 | 27/7/12 | 5/9/12 |
357 | L300BTS | 94 | FMN620J | 009264 | 38307 | 27/7/12 | 5/9/12 |
358 | L400BTS | 96 | FMN623J | 009262 | 38305 | 30/7/12 | 6/9/12 |
359 | L500BTS | 98 | FMN836J | 009265 | 38308 | 31/7/12 | 4/10/12 |
360 | L600BTS | 89 | FMN299J | 009259 | 38302 | 30/7/12 | 3/10/12 |
361 | L700BTS | 90 | FMN503J | 009260 | 38303 | 22/8/12 | Awaited |
362 | L800BTS | 92 | FMN619J | 009263 | 38306 | ?/8/12 | 3/10/12 |
363 | L900BTS | 91 | FMN618J | 009258 | 38301 | 30/8/12 | 4/10/12 |
364 | tbc | 54 | FMN181P | 009431 | 41101 | 25/9/12 | Awaited |
365 | tbc | 81 | FMN804T | 009830 | 41109 | 25/9/12 | Awaited |
tbc | tbc | 56 | FMN498T | 009617 | 41103 | awaited | Awaited |
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