Comments to User's photos FCox143

I wasn't sure cheers! I have a broken camera at the minute, so borrowed one to take these - I have a couple more but that's it unfortunately.

Unsure, is it real Travego, or turkish deep overhaul of something older. Will put Travego.
But Finlay, what an exotic place you got. Thanks for sharing these

Цитата (John M., 05.12.2020 22:23):
>That's a fine catch of a very smart looking coach Finlay, certainly something to look forward to seeing when things are back to somewhere near normal :-)
 
The Panorama is I think a smashing looking coach, and it fits the Oxford Tube livery very well. Work took me down to London, so I thought I'd take my camera down with me - I think that's legal
 
Here's to forthcoming normality

That's a fine catch of a very smart looking coach Finlay, certainly something to look forward to seeing when things are back to somewhere near normal :-)

Цитата (FCox143, 28.11.2020 22:07):
>have you seen this one yourself?
 
No unfortunately. It was bought after I came back to the UK. I hope to catch on one of holidays

Цитата (AndrejsB, 28.11.2020 22:05):
>Nice one Finlay. This is still in operation in Latvia, 50 miles from my home city
 
Always nice going through old photo folders have you seen this one yourself?

Nice one Finlay. This is still in operation in Latvia, 50 miles from my home city

Nice catch of first here on the 70 plate

Цитата (AndrejsB, 26.08.2020 09:34):
>which operator will get first 70 plate bus this year?
 
MX70 AOA. Wright Streetdeck with Diamond Bus North West.
8 of 23 delivered

My Congratulations

Great catch for 7500 FCox143! ;)

By the way. September is in 6 days. Knowing all this crap going on, with pretty much no funds left in the coach industry, which operator will get first 70 plate bus this year? As new decade plates will go with 20/70; 21/71; 22/72 etc.

Oh wow. Haven't been there for a while and they got some upgrade during that time.
Dropping off one friend on 29th. Hope to catch these as well even on mobile camera

Цитата (FCox143, 20.03.2020 19:25):
>This is X119 ABA!
 
MEGA
 
Now it is interesting, why they tried to sell that plate.
Page 58 top left corner advert on https://issuu.com/rouncymedia/docs/binder1092_1
They had it for long on Setra, then on Neoplan (YN04 AVF).

I've found it - DVLA records show that this was first registered in September 2009. At that time, Mayne Coaches of Manchester received two Cityzens: X118 ABA and X119 ABA. Both subsequently passed on to Holmeswood, and were re-registered ESK 807 and 466 YMG respectively. I was trying to work out what the word above the nearside headlamp says, but I've realised that it doesn't say anything, it's the remnants of a Scania logo that has fallen off. Looking through Flickr, X119 ABA/466 YMG is seen with the logo in 2008 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/avro45/9734120880/), and without it in 2012 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksbuscoach/8054866915/).
 
This is X119 ABA!
 
I've also found out during this search that Spike's Coaches and C L Travel (the Probus I posted at the same time as this) are the same company, under the banner of Collins, but seperate from Collins Coaches, Cambridge...

Right. Did some research.
Cityzens were built only on Scania N113DRB Chassis in 1996-2000 period. There were total 116 produced. Around 20 converted later to open top buses, unknown amount scrapped.
If seats were unchanged, this is definitely not one of 47 Brighton buses, as they had orange/brown seats. But even with this info, I think there is no luck to identify initial reg from ~60 left
But good catch. Maybe in some time, info will float up.

Цитата (FCox143, 19.03.2020 11:44):
>The purchase of this bus by Kavanagh
 
Interesting, why they have switched mainly to Volvos in early 2010s

Цитата (FCox143, 19.03.2020 11:44):
>final 'a' in 'Kavanagh' missing)
 
Fixed

The purchase of this bus by Kavanagh is mentioned in page 14 of the Spring 2009 edition of Fleet Transport Bus & Coach:
https://issuu.com/rivierabrian/docs/fleetbncspring09
 
Just a note too, in the fleet list "Pierce Kavangh & Sons" should be spelled "Pierce Kavanagh & Sons" (final 'a' in 'Kavanagh' missing)

Cheers for update Finlay.
So far, looks like the only evidence of this in Ireland is that small pic there:
https://failtecdn.azureedge.net/tcs/media/77379743-1e96-4d51-a2d6-d0e53e047d39_82485.jpg

Registered from new with Airport Bus I believe Andrejs :-)

Can this be Ex. Durbin of Patchway? As they had large delivery of BX65 WB* plated Caetanos

Цитата (FCox143, 08.03.2020 16:38):
>I can't find any evidence of a connection
Same here. Will dig

Цитата (FCox143, 08.03.2020 16:38):
>Lucketts having just been purchased by National Express, what's the plan for the database?
Simple. All stays the same as it is now. If any Luckett's or it's subsidaries will be observed in NatEx livery, then just add another string for NatEx. Also, thanks for your awesome contributions.

Seen it earlier here http://www.ipernity.com/doc/davidslater-spoddendale/45669264
then browsed couple of users at Yumpu site, where some users publish PSV circle scans ;)

It's true that the logo is definitely Lucketts-y, but I can't find any evidence of a connection. None of Skills literature mentions Lucketts, and Lucketts' listed subsidiaries only include Worthing Coaches, Coliseum Coaches, Solent Coaches and Mortons Travel.
 
Also, with Lucketts having just been purchased by National Express, what's the plan for the database?

I can try to dig a little further
 
Do you mind if I ask how you found the original registration? I couldn't even get that far!

Wondering by looking at their logo, aren't they somehow connected to Luckett's?

Added all known transfer dates and plate to history.
Maybe now there is a chance to identify with whom it was, as no more info at my side.

That was quick
Great catch!

Coach&Bus Weekly magazine says "Flixbus has applied for an Operator’s Licence in the UK. The application is for the East of England Traffic Area for one vehicle to be based at Unit 1-2, Buckingway Business Park, Rowles Way, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire. This is the same operating centre address as Whippet Coaches Limited."
 
Interesting. Knowing that "Souter Holdings" (Stagecoach) sold their Polish divison "Polski Bus" to "Flixbus" and on return they are not connected anymore.  
 

BYD chassis added.
https://busphoto.club/index.php?a=ps&v=list&mid2=25
 

Цитата (FCox143, 06.02.2020 01:20):
>Cambridgeshire Guided Busway
Oh. Wow. Thanks for interesting info.
Been around Cambridge couple of times, but never seen that route live. One more reason to revisit

Цитата (AndrejsB, 05.02.2020 22:29):
>Nice catch
> Any ideas, what is that thing in front of the front wheel? As there are no more mirrors, I believe it might be some kind of lane assistance stuff?
 
Aye, the rollers are there on the front wheels because this service runs on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway - see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridgeshire_Guided_Busway - it also has multiple view cameras instead of mirrors.
 
I believe that these have come in to replace the 2009 Enviro 400s like this: https://busphoto.club/view/3500/ that have had the guiding rollers removed. These '09 Enviro 400s will now run the 5 and 6 services that used to run by ALX400s that have gone up to Stagecoach Manchester

Nice catch
Any ideas, what is that thing in front of the front wheel? As there are no more mirrors, I believe it might be some kind of lane assistance stuff?

Цитата (admin, 29.01.2020 10:27):
>3500th photo in our gallery.
> Congrats FCox143 on catching this round number
 
Cheers

3500th photo in our gallery.
Congrats FCox143 on catching this round number

Don't they ever wash their buses :-)

Цитата (FCox143, 22.01.2020 19:53):
>this bus are in a 2-3 configuration
 
Oh. For all saints, need to hide it from Stagecoach Megabus

Цитата (AndrejsB, 21.01.2020 20:22):
>OMG! 72 seater?
> This one is 69 https://busphoto.club/view/1338/
> Don't want to imagine legroom
 
The seats on this bus are in a 2-3 configuration. You'd be pinched sideways rather than longways...
Interesting to note that this is the only single decker coach in Dunmows fleet that they don't classify as 'Executive' (with the exception of their 1957 Vintage coach).
 
https://donscoaches.co.uk/our-coaches/

OMG! 72 seater?
This one is 69 https://busphoto.club/view/1338/
Don't want to imagine legroom

As we now have more than 5 buses from "Mulleys", it is moved out of "Various" and listed as a separate carrier.

Цитата (John M., 18.01.2020 17:55):
>Welcome from me also, nice to see more shots from the UK :-)
 
Cheers!

Цитата (admin, 18.01.2020 17:51):
>Welcome to the club FCox143!
> If anythig needed or unclear, feel free to let us know: info@busphoto.club
> Also, club stickers available for you as for new member https://busphoto.club/page/stickers/ Drop us an email with your address if you would like some.
 
Thank you very much

Welcome from me also, nice to see more shots from the UK :-)

Welcome to the club FCox143!
If anythig needed or unclear, feel free to let us know: info@busphoto.club
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