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RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - Aaron's Transport Pictures - 27/02/2015 12:01

Got a photograph of YX12FRD at Chester, Frodsham Street operating the City-Rail-Link. Smile
https://www.flickr.com/photos/welshbuses93/16416250827/


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - YK53 GXO - 11/03/2015 13:13

Acquired is ex-Ace Travel 202 or "Hoop" Dennis Trident/Plaxton President LK03 GHH.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - YN05 WKE - 11/03/2015 14:46

(11/03/2015 13:13)YK53 GXO Wrote:  Acquired is ex-Ace Travel 202 or "Hoop" Dennis Trident/Plaxton President LK03 GHH.

Is that a open topper if so what is it coming for?


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - 326VFM - 11/03/2015 15:11

(11/03/2015 14:46)E208 WBG Wrote:  Is that a open topper if so what is it coming for?

I think they were closed topper not open? Save John Cherry all the way down to Ensign to buy bus. He no need to buy bus at Ensign!! Not far off to Liverpool to buy bus.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - YK53 GXO - 11/03/2015 23:26

(11/03/2015 14:46)E208 WBG Wrote:  Is that a open topper if so what is it coming for?

LK03 GHH is a Dual Door, Closed-Top vehicle.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - DVG526 - 14/03/2015 18:51

Volvo B6 L2 SLT 862 noted at Parkgate on the Saturday service extension of the 272 today.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - YN05 WKE - 14/03/2015 20:42

(14/03/2015 18:51)DVG526 Wrote:  Volvo B6 L2 SLT 862 noted at Parkgate on the Saturday service extension of the 272 today.

Thought that one had gone and they kept 861?


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - PO59 MXJ - 14/03/2015 22:25

861 went and they painted 862 into red a cream. Sure 862 is going soon though as well.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - YK53 GXO - 15/03/2015 11:30

List of the Helms Crusader's:

L1 SLT (861) - Withdrawn November 2014. Purchased and converted to a Bar-Bus for private hire usage.
L2 SLT (862) - IN SERVICE. Due to be withdrawn September 2015.
X93 CHJ (863) - Withdrawn February 2015.
X864 CCA (864) - Withdrawn April 2015.
X866 CCA (866) - Withdrawn August 2014. Towed to PVS January 2015.
X867 CCA (867) - Withdrawn July 2014. Towed to PVS August 2014.
X58 CHJ (868) - Withdrawn August 2014. Sold to Stafford Bus Centre.
X59 CHJ (869) - Withdrawn July 2014. Towed to PVS January 2015.


RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham - MX12CFE - 16/03/2015 07:18

Is LK03GHH based at Maghull depot or Eastham? Thanks.