I was staggered at how reliable they still are. Those Geminis do seem buggered, and I can confirm that 32643 has now been withdrawn for good (a shame as I actually liked that one). 32066 and 32067 both transferred from Leicester to Worcester in 2015, as part of Leicester’s mass removal program of the ALX400s that year in preparation for the impending StreetDecks, and I think they replaced the last few ex-London Presidents. Before the low emission zone for Birmingham came in, they even did the 144 a few times. I think Essex still have 32068 and 32087 going, and I know Portsmouth had 32093 until recently, though that one looked hideous tbh. That’s about all I know, I’m positive that Halifax withdrew theirs when the schools let out in July.
I was planning to actually going Stoke to see 32066 and 32067 to try and see them both and go on them but due to my college starting again I don't think I'll be able to make it in time before they do leave I'm hoping that next month that the two in Essex are still going since I'm on holiday there but that could be also very slim for me These KP51s are the biggest part of my childhood and I miss them like hell.
As you say these two ALX400s are phenomenal sounding buses and are such a joy to ride on ! I was lucky enough to get 32067 on the Kingfisher service over the summer, not sure it’ll ever happen again… If you ever return for more of the B7 Geminis, I recommend 32639 which has a lovely musical ZF, contrary to most of them which have the fans stuck on.
Down hear in the eastern counties we have 6 B7TLs ALX 400& Plaxton presidents so there is 3 presidents and 3 ALX 400s the ALX 400s are in Ipswich a part of 32651 is now a coastal reds one which transferred as well as 32654 but that got recently got withdrawn and the 3 presidents the we have are 32100,32112 and 32203 which are the last ones in Norwich and 32107,32101 ,32201 ,32205 ,32105 and 32214 were recently withdrawn as well and a few of our B9TLs have been withdrawn the ones from Bristol the numbers were 37403,37405,37406,37407, 37408,37410 and 37415 as well and the ex York ones are now been converted to open top to replace the B7TLs Gemini’s
Alex did you know they have alot in Ipswich In its red livery Edit:these alx400s in ipswich are starting to be withdrawn with low hight streedecks as the replacement
You gotta love a KP51!! 👌🏻👌🏻
Nice video Alex. I'll see you at halifax bus event!
I’m going there to 😁
@@32446 nice.
Honestly looking forward to it!
@@busman88-apsley86 remember thoes busses Alex driving and I might be there if it don't rain
@@kieranstravels same
I was staggered at how reliable they still are. Those Geminis do seem buggered, and I can confirm that 32643 has now been withdrawn for good (a shame as I actually liked that one).
32066 and 32067 both transferred from Leicester to Worcester in 2015, as part of Leicester’s mass removal program of the ALX400s that year in preparation for the impending StreetDecks, and I think they replaced the last few ex-London Presidents. Before the low emission zone for Birmingham came in, they even did the 144 a few times.
I think Essex still have 32068 and 32087 going, and I know Portsmouth had 32093 until recently, though that one looked hideous tbh. That’s about all I know, I’m positive that Halifax withdrew theirs when the schools let out in July.
I was planning to actually going Stoke to see 32066 and 32067 to try and see them both and go on them but due to my college starting again I don't think I'll be able to make it in time before they do leave
I'm hoping that next month that the two in Essex are still going since I'm on holiday there but that could be also very slim for me
These KP51s are the biggest part of my childhood and I miss them like hell.
McGills have just purchased First Scotland East and Bright Bus Tours Edinburgh!
As you say these two ALX400s are phenomenal sounding buses and are such a joy to ride on ! I was lucky enough to get 32067 on the Kingfisher service over the summer, not sure it’ll ever happen again…
If you ever return for more of the B7 Geminis, I recommend 32639 which has a lovely musical ZF, contrary to most of them which have the fans stuck on.
I must say I do like the pink rails on 30266, suits the old first interior surprisingly well!
Down hear in the eastern counties we have 6 B7TLs ALX 400& Plaxton presidents so there is 3 presidents and 3 ALX 400s the ALX 400s are in Ipswich a part of 32651 is now a coastal reds one which transferred as well as 32654 but that got recently got withdrawn and the 3 presidents the we have are 32100,32112 and 32203 which are the last ones in Norwich and 32107,32101 ,32201 ,32205 ,32105 and 32214 were recently withdrawn as well and a few of our B9TLs have been withdrawn the ones from Bristol the numbers were 37403,37405,37406,37407, 37408,37410 and 37415 as well and the ex York ones are now been converted to open top to replace the B7TLs Gemini’s
I used to get these buses all the time, when I used to live in Leicester.
Interesting, I was familiar with the ones in Glasgow they were 53 plate which were withdrawn this year. I did get on a open topper one down Weymouth
Do u know why first bus got rid of them buses
There some how a ALX400 Still with stagecoach Skegness not a open topper I had one on the 2/ 2A
Hey Alex, I was wondering what type of pc do u have?
Alex did you know they have alot in Ipswich In its red livery
Edit:these alx400s in ipswich are starting to be withdrawn with low hight streedecks as the replacement
They do for now but soon to be replaced by new Streetdecks !
@@EnviroExplorer ok cool they are putting an investment in public transport there
@@EnviroExplorer Low height ones.
@@NewLERoyUser yes of course, be open toppers otherwise
How many buses still exist in Barbie livery with first?
Hardly any yeah there's like 1 or 2 most are preserved
Now it's only 32644 in Worcester
Stafford.
First bus treat potteries as third rate city so out buses are castoffs and well over due retirement tired