tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post4599049447667701981..comments2024-02-09T18:09:31.625+00:00Comments on The Circle of London : Abellio London Walworth Garage [WL]...Revisit...Ex Armchair DTs...Route 172 New VehilcesJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07010709763661695170noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-86865439951074192112015-12-23T16:56:01.725+00:002015-12-23T16:56:01.725+00:00Partly not a surprise Abellio changing the blind b...Partly not a surprise Abellio changing the blind box as new buses (also change of operators) require these blind box showing destination and number. The Buses have been extensively refurbished and now contain Abellio London's Livery as well as their interior trim with the Abellio Seat Moquette.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817297034392474362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-34757821458032812632011-03-01T22:17:58.348+00:002011-03-01T22:17:58.348+00:00They were replaced with Trident Plaxton Presidents...They were replaced with Trident Plaxton Presidents (TP), 52-reg.<br />When the new contract started last year, Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s (VW) have been used on the route.Hassaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-37860279487413547202011-02-25T21:55:05.946+00:002011-02-25T21:55:05.946+00:00Jack you are absolutely right. These did operate w...Jack you are absolutely right. These did operate with Armchair and later Metroline on the 237. The last of them went back off lease to Dawsons Rentals in 2009.<br /><br />JamaalJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010709763661695170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-30507704586962262122011-02-25T21:05:25.953+00:002011-02-25T21:05:25.953+00:00Also, TWH of Waltham Abbey (Essex) had KN52NDY for...Also, TWH of Waltham Abbey (Essex) had KN52NDY for a while, which is very likely to be rented as TWH would probably not be able to afford to buy a new-ish double decker. I haven't seen it for a while now, so will be interesting if anyone knows whats happend to it.Alex397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-63611158020647496822011-02-25T20:37:43.356+00:002011-02-25T20:37:43.356+00:00I don't they were bought... with five year con...I don't they were bought... with five year contracts bus companies are going down the leasing path. Partly not a surprise Abellio changing the blind box as new buses (also change of operators) require these blind box showing destination and number. As to powerblinds it's down to the operator.<br /><br />I suspect the leasing charges/agreement have been met as these Armchair tridents have been regrouped together. Of course the same batch a couple are on the Kingston University contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702975208925134726.post-72753105610272183992011-02-25T16:42:51.894+00:002011-02-25T16:42:51.894+00:00Am i right in thinking that these operated for Arm...Am i right in thinking that these operated for Armchair at Brentfors on the 237 then on the same route for Metroline and then they moved them elsewhere and now Abellio have bought them? <br /><br />Thanks <br />JackJacknoreply@blogger.com