Arriva North West - St Helens Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - St Helens Depot
Was in St. Helens earlier today. Saw new Solos 711-3/5 in service along with 710 on driver familiarisation duties.

Of the older stuff, Paladin 1055 worked the 0925 34 to Leigh and 1020 return, before doing a return 34A. On arrival at Bickerstaffe Street, it was replaced by Dart SLF 7561 on the 1225 Leigh & ran empty to depot. Paladin 1048 was on 89s (0930 departure I think). On return to St. Helens, it was replaced by 2713 and it ran empty to depot a few minutes behind 1055. Paladin 1044 was also on 89s and worked 1410 St. Helens to JLA and 1532 return.

Of the Dart SLFs, 7560/70 were on 33s, 7561 replaced 1055 on 34s, 7563 was on 31s and 7571 and 2298 were on 20s.

All from personal observation; hope of some interest!!