Arbroath, Dundee, Perth, Kinross
Today’s travels took me around a bit, and once again, all using a Stagecoach “Super” range ticket – this time a £10 DayRider (shows “ADULT SUPER MEG” issued from the conductors machine!) Started early on the 0745 from Dundee to Arbroath Service 73A, with Volvo B7L 16934 (704). After that, took former Dart 304 on the 43 back from Arbroath Lordburn to the bus station, then 16935 (705) on the 39 from Arbroath to Dundee. After stopping briefly at home, went back out for more, with Volvo/PS type 20863 on the 16 from Dundee to Perth, then unusually advert liveried MAN 22253 on the 56
Anyway, that took me to Cupar (believe it or not, most convenient interchange, as the 36 interchange was minus one minute or something tight), new Volvo coach 53256 on the X24 form Cupar to Glenrothes, then MAN 22372 on the 37 from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy, Volvo B6LE 31494 on the K2 from Kirkcaldy to Templehall, “Kingdom FM” liveried 20318 on the K5 from Templehall back to Kirkcaldy, MAN 22367 on the 37 from Kirkcaldy to Glenrothes, and then somewhat unusually, Volvo/PS type 20327 on the X54 from Glenrothes to Dunfermline. This is a Dunfermline depot bus, and according to tickets dropped on the floor, it had already done some 74’s that day. So, presumably (as it was late) the Glenrothes coach got replaced by one of these. The irony is, 20327 was meant to be going to Strathtay a few months ago – one of the six – but in the end, only three Volvo/PS types came to Strathtay, with three Volvo/Plaxton Interurban coaches coming too, because the later were fitted with seatbelts. So, 20327 was repainted and given new lettering- including “Strathtay/part of the Stagecoach Group” – with the Strathtay bit removed with a chisel! – and a replacement SiF logo plastered on top. So, the bus now says Stagecoach/in Fife/part of the Stagecoach group”… looking a little odd. You can see all today’s pictures here.
Anyway, that took me to Cupar (believe it or not, most convenient interchange, as the 36 interchange was minus one minute or something tight), new Volvo coach 53256 on the X24 form Cupar to Glenrothes, then MAN 22372 on the 37 from Glenrothes to Kirkcaldy, Volvo B6LE 31494 on the K2 from Kirkcaldy to Templehall, “Kingdom FM” liveried 20318 on the K5 from Templehall back to Kirkcaldy, MAN 22367 on the 37 from Kirkcaldy to Glenrothes, and then somewhat unusually, Volvo/PS type 20327 on the X54 from Glenrothes to Dunfermline. This is a Dunfermline depot bus, and according to tickets dropped on the floor, it had already done some 74’s that day. So, presumably (as it was late) the Glenrothes coach got replaced by one of these. The irony is, 20327 was meant to be going to Strathtay a few months ago – one of the six – but in the end, only three Volvo/PS types came to Strathtay, with three Volvo/Plaxton Interurban coaches coming too, because the later were fitted with seatbelts. So, 20327 was repainted and given new lettering- including “Strathtay/part of the Stagecoach Group” – with the Strathtay bit removed with a chisel! – and a replacement SiF logo plastered on top. So, the bus now says Stagecoach/in Fife/part of the Stagecoach group”… looking a little odd. You can see all today’s pictures here.
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