New in is Scania OmniDekka 28 (YN03 DFC). It is being used as a trial to weigh up full-scale Olympian replacement.

Photo and information thanks to John Atkin

New in is Scania OmniDekka 28 (YN03 DFC). It is being used as a trial to weigh up full-scale Olympian replacement.

Photo and information thanks to John Atkin

That looks great wonder will we see it used in service or will it be just for school work

why dont they try and do service 772 773 that be okay little service for them if Council give them one of the solo sr to run the route paid them a bit for doing it

Well, they are running them today using MX14FUH

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Well, they are running them today using MX14FUH

are they keeping the service or they just lending a hand to council

Due to MX14FUH requiring some minor accident damage repairs, B10BLE VAG606R made its debut on the 82/83 today (and yes, it did spend most of the day with 'Merry Christmas' on the destination - despite the update, the 82/83 wasn't in the screen list)

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Contender for rarest working of the year?

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Contender for rarest working of the year?

We're only six days into the year - not that many rare workings to pick from!

Are Explorer North East tickets valid on Stagecarriage?

Are Explorer North East tickets valid on Stagecarriage?

I believe so.

Are Explorer North East tickets valid on Stagecarriage?

I believe so.

Explorers are NOT valid on the 82/83, 84, 87 or 88.

Explorers are NOT valid on the 82/83, 84, 87 or 88.

Ta.

We're only six days into the year - not that many rare workings to pick from!

I don't think we're going to get anything rarer that than to be fair. It did only do one and a half trips (the first trip from each end didn't operate) before being replaced by VAG606R. Should have been KX04HRJ but I understand it failed enroute.

Ta.

They used to do their own day ticket after they took over the Leven Valley runs but for some reason they have now scrapped it.

Abuse by passengers. Large amount of 'pass backs'

New vehicle orders have been placed for 2016

Due for delivery in March is a low carbon bus certified 16-plate ADL Enviro 200 with ZF-Astronic transmission

Due for delivery Q4 2016 is a 66-plate uniquely customised E200MMC with Voith transmission. Current estimated build date is October '16

New vehicle orders have been placed for 2016

Due for delivery in March is a low carbon bus certified 16-plate ADL Enviro 200 with ZF-Astronic transmission

Due for delivery Q4 2016 is a 66-plate uniquely customised E200MMC with Voith transmission.  Current estimated build date is October '16

Excellent to see a local independent ordering some vehicles brand new, as opposed to second-hand.

FJ06GGV has gone to AFJ Ltd, Birmingham.
J938MHC has gone to Bullock, Cheadle with MV08HXK coming in return

82/83 today are a little red bus

Stagecarriage 17 (DE04 XEZ) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

More new stock due in this week.
RNZ1201 & RNZ1202
Both very high spec Volvo B12M's with ultra-rare Berkhof Axial 70SE bodies
These feature 420hp engines and G8 EGS pre-select manual transmission

More new stock due in this week.
RNZ1201 & RNZ1202
Both very high spec Volvo B12M's with ultra-rare Berkhof Axial 70SE bodies
These feature 420hp engines and G8 EGS pre-select manual transmission

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Also due in Jonckheere Deuville Volvo B10M: B10MMT

Also due in Jonckheere Deuville Volvo B10M: B10MMT

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RNZ1201 is now FJ53LZT and fleet number 2, has already been used in anger a few times this week!
RNZ1202 is now FN03DXP and fleet number 3, although this one is not expected to see much use before moving on

New in is ex-Optare Demonstrator Solo M810SL YJ07VRK last used with Walsall Community Transport. It's due to become fleet number 10.
Information and photo credit of John Atkin on 'The Northern Road Transport Trust' Facebook Group

YJ07VRK 10. Optare Solo M810SL by Stagecarriage, on Flickr

New in is ex-Optare Demonstrator Solo M810SL YJ07VRK last used with Walsall Community Transport. It's due to become fleet number 10.
Information and photo credit of John Atkin on 'The Northern Road Transport Trust' Facebook Group

YJ07VRK 10. Optare Solo M810SL by Stagecarriage, on Flickr

Will this get used in service

Yes...

Will this get used in service

Yes...

Today, on the 84

Stagecarriage 10 (YJ07 VRK) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

FJ53LZT is out covering 84s this morning

Stagecarriage 02 (FJ53 LZT) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

FJ53LZT is out covering 84s this morning

Should be YJ07VRK but it has developed a problem.

Should be YJ07VRK but it has developed a problem.

Red Solo should now be on the 84 from 10:22.