Citybus Dart on Ebay

I cant count myself as a massive fan of the Dennis Dart like some people out there, but I did have a soft spot for the first batch of low floors N101UTT etc which had a much cleaner look than the Pointer 2. One of the batch is currently up for sale on Ebay if you are interested…

Opportunity to purchase the above vehicle Straight into preservation from its first keeper, Plymouth CityBus CityBus is renown for its high standard of maintenance and operation and this vehicle, N110UTT, fleet number 10, is no exception. The darts were at a point in their life where chassis corrosion was becoming a concern and as a project and assessment to identify the amount of work involved a trial using this vehicle was had. The entire chassis was treated and internal floor replaced However the time involved made it financially unviable but of course resulted in this vehicle having a chassis that will see it survive many many years without the need for attention Mechanically in excellent condition.

The interior, whilst slightly faded was subject of attention and none of the seats are torn or threadbare and all the seatbacks are damage free A new steering wheel was fitted. This is an excellent vehicle for ongoing preservation, return to Class 6 commercial use or conversion to a mobile / static home. The seats all unbolt easily making these low floor disabled friendly vehicles with kneeling suspension a popular vehicle with operators

You have until 23 June 21:10 …

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401552844164?_trksid=p2471758.m4704

 

Snippets

Plymouth City Council

Further changes will come into force on Plymouth’s bus network on Sunday 20 September.

Plymouth Citybus is making a second phase of revisions to its routes and timetables (following the takeover of First Group’s Plymouth and South Devon operations by Stagecoach) and a number of bus services will also be moving to new stops on Royal Parade.

Two new bays and shelters have been installed on the westbound side of Royal Parade to help reduce problems with buses having to crowd around stops during peak times. This will make it easier and safer for passengers to board, help to tackle congestion along this busy route and improve service reliability.

The new bays will also provide space for buses to wait before taking up service and create more capacity for when Bretonside closes next year.

To take account of the major changes to the network and the two new bus bays, most of the stops are being renumbered and many bus services will change departure points.

We have worked with all of the city’s bus operators to spread services out more evenly and keep those that serve similar routes and locations as close together as possible. Full details of the new departure points can be found on our website.

Notices are being displayed in each shelter, advising passengers of any services that have moved and members of our Plymotion team will be in Royal Parade on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 September to help passengers find the right service and the right stop.

Bus shelter displays showing which stops serve which location are also being updated, along with the information boards at the top of each stop.

Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said: “The extra space provided by the two new stops will be a welcome improvement on one of the busiest bus interchanges in the South West. It may take a little time for people to get used to the new departure points but these changes are designed to help bus passengers and other road users, by reducing congestion and improving safety at very busy stops.”

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A Line Coaches

An interesting development in Torpoint has been announced on Facebook:

A Line Coaches are pleased to announce the commencement of a new Torpoint circular bus service on the 16th November 2015. The service 33 will start at Pentorr Health Centre opposite HMS Raleigh at 0855hrs and continue along Trevol Road, serving Goad Avenue, Trevithic Avenue, Antony Road, Torpoint Ferry, Marine Drive and Carbiele Road. The service will run half hourly until 1440hrs. Single fares only, ENCTS cards can be used on the service. We do hope that this service will alleviate the problems that many of the people of Torpoint have encountered since the departure of First bus and the relocation of the doctors surgery. As this service is a commercial one, ie it has no subsidy from local councils, It is up to the lovely people of Torpoint to patronise your REAL local bus service and go with the Alpha Line.

 

Attack of the morons

This was my local bus stop this morning. Its not the first time,this has happened, but yesterday was different in that there were several others between Keswick Crescent and Derriford all smashed in. JCD were at the scene clearing up on at least two stops on Miller Way.

 

For Sale

Missing First bus?

Fancy buying one of your own as a reminder of the good old days?

First Bus 40077 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221888142676

Also available are

48265 W605PAF http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221888136117

and

66126 S116JTP http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221888125536

Citybus for sale!

"Plymouth Citybus look after their buses very well ” Others... Omnibuses2.0 Quack CWAC

Well at least a little bit of it is... Former Plymouth Citybus 275 N275PDV is currently up for sale on Ebay. As I type this it is standing at £2700 - but you only have until 26th June to bid! Ebay Link “1995 25str Mercedes direct from Plymouth city bus mot till 10th march 2010 bought to use on a park and ride but not required. Excellent condition many new parts not used since mot drives very well .these buses are very reliable Plymouth city bus look after there buses very well if it needed a new part etc they are always replaced good tyres .Will carry on for many years as a psv or would convert very easily to a camper van interior dimensions are height 6ft 6" width 7ft length 22ft behind driver 18ft can be seen over a pit if required “

Bread van for sale

What better way to start the year than to get your hands on an ex Western National Mercedes 709D. L635VCV is for sale now on E-bay. LINK.
Bus List on the Web show L635VCV as MB 709D 669003-2N-017864, Plaxton 937MHV2123, B25F, 2/1994, Western National 635.
The bus had been with JSB Coaches, Newton Aycliffe by April 2004 alongside sister 634. It  certainly is not in original condition with the new Vario front end and different seat cloth.