superloopsl7
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Post by superloopsl7 on Nov 5, 2024 9:25:56 GMT
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 5, 2024 10:46:32 GMT
It's part of the temporary fleet until EV infrastructure is ready, looks like a fleet number of 711 has been applied to it |
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Post by danorak on Nov 5, 2024 11:30:00 GMT
What dreadful old boneshakers the Streetlites are on the 286. And somehow their faded paint gives them a very plasticky look externally. I do hope these are replaced before much longer, preferably by double deckers.
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Post by DW221 on Nov 5, 2024 13:17:26 GMT
AL might have a few spares? Maybe on paper (8 WHVs for the 57 yet the 57 is 95% Ee) but in practise a lot of diesels and hybrids spill onto the 57 and 157 and even the 163/164 so they might need these spares to cover for charging On the topic, WVN41 has actually transferred to NP for 217, was seen blinded for it at Waltham Cross |
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Post by cardinal on Nov 5, 2024 13:37:31 GMT
SE47, 48 & 99 being used over fastrack routes for learning
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 5, 2024 13:47:24 GMT
Been reported that a few B7RLE G2s from Metrobus will form a part of the temporary fast-track fleet which is set to commence in a week. These will be joined by 7 ex-Sullivan Buses AEs (AE20-26) and other buses (I believe someone said on here that there were driver training MECs to be used in the fleet) I would imagine the fleet ending up to contain B7RLE G2s, Citaros, E200s, E200(MMC), and potentially Streetlites on hire from Arriva There was a photo on Facebook somewhere (can't remember exactly where) of the new Go Ahead Fasttrack depot with an ex-Blue Triangle Enviro 200 in the background, so I assume these (possibly ex 376) ones will also form part of the Fasttrack fleet Would've been one of SE95-97, 99-100. These will also form a part of the fleet and have already been stripped of blinds and wayfarer As above, SE47-48 have joined alongside SE125, & 133 bringing the confirmed fleet to 15 out of roughly 28 TVR |
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Post by cardinal on Nov 5, 2024 14:22:31 GMT
Would've been one of SE95-97, 99-100. These will also form a part of the fleet and have already been stripped of blinds and wayfarer As above, SE47-48 have joined alongside SE125, 133 & 160, bringing the confirmed fleet to 16 out of roughly 28 TVR Waiting to see the new timetable for fastrack A and B. The new depot is near Stone Crossing ?? |
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 5, 2024 14:40:24 GMT
As above, SE47-48 have joined alongside SE125, 133 & 160, bringing the confirmed fleet to 16 out of roughly 28 TVR Waiting to see the new timetable for fastrack A and B. The new depot is near Stone Crossing ?? Exact timetables can be viewed below: www.go-fastrack.co.uk/timetable-and-maps/timetable/ |
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superloopsl7
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Post by superloopsl7 on Nov 5, 2024 14:49:49 GMT
so these SE's are going to be fitted with Fastrack guide wheels as well as branding or not?? |
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Post by TB123 on Nov 5, 2024 14:55:01 GMT
As above, SE47-48 have joined alongside SE125, 133 & 160, bringing the confirmed fleet to 16 out of roughly 28 TVR Waiting to see the new timetable for fastrack A and B. The new depot is near Stone Crossing ?? Off topic but very pleased to see you back on here. |
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 5, 2024 14:57:09 GMT
so these SE's are going to be fitted with Fastrack guide wheels as well as branding or not?? If memory serves right the Arriva fleet don't have any and IE21 didn't so I'd assume not, the AEs and SEs are just getting vinyls for the logos and any B7RLEs set to come are to be repainted into red |
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Post by busoccultation on Nov 5, 2024 15:12:31 GMT
so these SE's are going to be fitted with Fastrack guide wheels as well as branding or not?? If memory serves right the Arriva fleet don't have any and IE21 didn't so I'd assume not, the AEs and SEs are just getting vinyls for the logos and any B7RLEs set to come are to be repainted into red No guided wheels or anything like that on the Kent Fastrack fleet, the busway sections are unguided which is why the 96 is able to use the Fastrack busway in/out of Bluewater. |
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Post by DW221 on Nov 5, 2024 15:21:55 GMT
Thought I’d make this list as the 217 is clearly a route topic people are interested on now
Based on in person sightings and videos / predictions, 217s known allocation so far:
WVL293 (LX59 CZL)
WVL294 (LX59 CZM)
WVN3 (LK59 FEU)
WVN8 (LK59 FEF)
WVN35 (BV10 WVH)
WVN40 (BV10 WWC)
WVN41 (BV10 WWD)
WVN42 (BV10 WWF)
WVN44 (BV10 WWP)
Also with WVN17 and WVN23 most likely being reblinded for the route.
Nice to see NP getting some of its former First identity back 🫡
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 5, 2024 15:41:00 GMT
Thought I’d make this list as the 217 is clearly a route topic people are interested on now Based on in person sightings and videos, 217s known allocation so far: WVL293 (LX59 CZL) WVL294 (LX59 CZM) WVN3 (LK59 FEU) WVN8 (LK59 FEF) WVN35 (BV10 WVH) WVN39 (BV10 WWA) WVN40 (BV10 WWC) WVN41 (BV10 WWD) WVN42 (BV10 WWF) WVN44 (BV10 WWP) Also with WVN17 and WVN23 most likely being reblinded for the route. Nice to see NP getting some of its former First identity back 🫡 WVN39 is on the 131 right now |
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Post by atb123 on Nov 5, 2024 15:48:29 GMT
Thought I’d make this list as the 217 is clearly a route topic people are interested on now Based on in person sightings and videos, 217s known allocation so far: WVL293 (LX59 CZL) WVL294 (LX59 CZM) WVN3 (LK59 FEU) WVN8 (LK59 FEF) WVN35 (BV10 WVH) WVN39 (BV10 WWA) WVN40 (BV10 WWC) WVN41 (BV10 WWD) WVN42 (BV10 WWF) WVN44 (BV10 WWP) Also with WVN17 and WVN23 most likely being reblinded for the route. Nice to see NP getting some of its former First identity back 🫡 They will probably get 101 WVLs as spares for the 217/657 which would be perfect for both PVRs, interesting that 217 will be last bus of NP carrying ex First Buses |
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