(25 Jul 2014, 6:14 am)Dan wrote Following on from discussion in the Rare & Odd Workings thread, I've managed to ask a few questions and (thankfully) get an answer, as to which Dennis Trident vehicles are currently on loan to other depots from Percy Main. I have outlined these below:
To Deptford
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3858 (V858 EGR)
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3859 (W859 PNL)
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3870 (W174 SCU)
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3871 (W181 SCU)
- Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU)
These vehicles are covering for Volvo B7TL/Plaxton Presidents 6008, 6020, 6028, 6099 and 6100 which are currently at Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. During school holidays when branded vehicles are unavailable, Volvo B7TLs frequently crop up on "Prince Bishops" service 20 and "Laser" service 35 - two services which often require additional capacity. Should any branded vehicles therefore be unavailable, the Dennis Trident vehicles on loan can be allocated to the aforementioned services. Likewise, should any branded vehicles be unavailable for "Fab Fifty Six" service 56, the first point of call should be to always ensure this service is operated by a double decker. I'd imagine it's quite likely that they will also be utilised on the air show services this weekend too.
Id rather have anything at Deptford than a trident!
And yet won't be getting a full decker allocation soon!