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Post by jamaal on Apr 2, 2009 18:33:21 GMT
This is a thread dedicated to Metroline's fleet movements i'll start of with
VPL 207
VPL 208
VPL 209
Have all transferred from Holloway (HT) to Harrow Weald (HD)
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Post by jamaal on Apr 5, 2009 20:55:23 GMT
Ive just seen something that may attract your attention, the DTs from Brentford (AH) that I saw at Perivale for repaint have returned back to Dawsons Rentals as they were leased to Armchair back in 2002/3 which makes the TPs at Brentford a permanent allocation for the Route 237
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Post by vjaska on Apr 5, 2009 21:49:51 GMT
Ive just seen something that may attract your attention, the DTs from Brentford (AH) that I saw at Perivale for repaint have returned back to Dawsons Rentals as they were leased to Armchair back in 2002/3 which makes the TPs at Brentford a permanent allocation for the Route 237 Afraid you're a little late there  . It was mentioned last month I think. Two of the DTs are now with Wessex Connect. |
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Post by jamaal on Apr 6, 2009 0:14:22 GMT
oh ok i was just surfing the dawsons rentals website and i saw a picture of some of the tridents, but now this means the spare TPs from Potters Bar will be made permanent at Brenford, they would be a good addition.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 12:01:35 GMT
This is a thread dedicated to Metroline's fleet movements i'll start of with VPL 207 VPL 208 VPL 209 Have all transferred from Holloway (HT) to Harrow Weald (HD) I think you're a bit late with this one too  AFAIK these three VPLs were transferred to HD at somepoint late last year... I have one for you though - a number of ex-Potters Bar TPs have ended up at Cricklewood - TP433 is one of those. Don't know the rest of their numbers. |
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Post by firstboy on Apr 7, 2009 20:29:04 GMT
These are the TPs that went to AH to replace the DTs TPs353 to 379 and 381/382. I now have a fleet list for metroline but in a world documeant.
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Post by linus on Apr 7, 2009 20:36:53 GMT
The TPLs acquired by Cricklewood at the end of 2007 for expanding the 16 are gradually returning to PB or moving to PV, as TPs ousted by TEs come in from HT. I've seen very few TPLs on W routes lately, although 241, 242 and 274 (the latter the last W example to be repainted, I believe) were about today, on the 16, 32 and 189 respectively; and 259 a couple of days ago. In fact 241 and 242 managed to be one behind the other northbound at Cricklewood Broadway this evening peak – quite a coincidence.
I spotted TPL 277 on the 82, so that's definitely moved back to PB, as have 278 and 279. Saw 268 on the 460 recently, so that's moved to PV.
As for the TPs from HT, they're a complete ragbag – I saw TP435 today on the 189, 403-407 previously and various others in between. Meanwhile, most of the batch originally at W for the 139 and 189 DD (361-402) have travelled far and wide, including several to Selkent for the 53 (TP383 spotted recently).
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Post by jamaal on Apr 10, 2009 15:47:41 GMT
I know abot VPL 207 -209 they were transferred for Route 712 which is now discontiued and PS5 and untill December TP 382 was at Harrow Weald covering for VP 319 that was undergoing maintanence. Does anybody know what buses are to be ordederd for the Cricklewood contracts later this year, other than the Enviro 200 for Route 232
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Post by firstboy on Apr 10, 2009 21:26:05 GMT
W don't have the 232 NW has.
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Post by firstboy on Apr 10, 2009 21:26:29 GMT
lol
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Post by TA1 on Apr 10, 2009 21:28:36 GMT
Alledergy NW Will Be Closing this year, don't hold me to this. this is what other forums have stated. but it would be easier if the 232 Was operated out Of W.
Does Anyone know if there is space At AC?
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Post by jamaal on Apr 12, 2009 15:53:09 GMT
There is no room at AC Definantly not there are 70 odd VPs from the 5 2004 series around 20 or so VPLs for the 52 a couple of DLDs for 302 and a couple of ex centra darts have moved to Willesden, there is no space at willesden thats why VP 466 had to move to Harrow Weald in August last year, however there is space at Perivale but that would mean shuffling routes and thier garages.
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Post by firstboy on Apr 12, 2009 17:34:10 GMT
Here is an idea
1) The 260 to PV.
2) 206 to AC.
3) 251 to EW.
4) 186 to HD.
5) 266 to AH.
6) 232 to W.
not sure about the 266 to AH?
this is just an idea.
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Post by jamaal on Apr 12, 2009 18:44:41 GMT
The 186 was operated by HD untill around october 2006, but unfortunatly the 186 requires Long wheelbase vehicles and the VPLs would not be able to fit inside Harrow Weald thats the reason why the TPLs had to move from harrow weald to potters bar in 2004, another due to the contract requirements.
I reckon
1) 251 to Edgware i agree with you firstboy
2) 206 should move Cricklewood as the garage is much larger now
3) 232 to Perivlale
However we may see some more VPLs at Harrow Weald due to the 107 contract retainment at Edgware which means new buses, and Metroline may opt for and Optare Olympus for this route and the routes 16,32,139, and 189 due to thier fast delivery unlike the Enviro 400 as thier contracts amend in October this year
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Post by TA1 on Apr 12, 2009 19:03:13 GMT
reason i asked if there was space at AC was that I would of moved the 206 To AC Has it runs 2 mins away from the garage, up pound lane and your on the the 206 route.
The 232 Should be operated out of W as its closer to The Route Then PV OR PA?
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. It was mentioned last month I think. Two of the DTs are now with Wessex Connect.
AFAIK these three VPLs were transferred to HD at somepoint late last year...
