The other one (KF52UAE) was on the 271 - both have been re-certified with no standees as a coach, which don't have to be DDA until 2020 of course.

There were certainly standees the second time I seen the 87 go out. I hadn't seen Kuyoyo's post until I was on the bus back up to Sunderland though.

Couple of updates from the Stagecarriage stable....

Scania VEZ9646 and Olympian L487NTO were both sold in the last few months.

New arrivals recently are Volvo B10M Premiere's M407BFG and N564XSA, Olympian N703LTN and Leyland Olympian H728DDL

Total fleet of 18 - I've completed the fleetlist now too http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/operat...erator=103

Very nice news re the Olympians.

Undergoing collection this afternoon for the fleet is MAN 11.190/Optare Vecta M10DVS (M75DYG) from DJ International, Barrhead. It was new to Black Prince of Morley (Leeds). Photo from 'The Northern Road Transport Trust' Facebook group and @ John Atkin

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Undergoing collection this afternoon for the fleet is MAN 11.190/Optare Vecta M10DVS (M75DYG) from DJ International, Barrhead. It was new to Black Prince of Morley (Leeds). Photo from 'The Northern Road Transport Trust' Facebook group and @ John Atkin

And it's now been collected by it's new owner. Glad to say it's for preservation though

Volvo Olympian out on the 87 today.

Most recent arrival at Stagecarriage, as ever thanks to John Atkin for information and photo...

Neoplan Skyliner KX05HVE

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Most recent arrival at Stagecarriage, as ever thanks to John Atkin for information and photo...

Neoplan Skyliner KX05HVE

Impressive!
Hopefully if Stagecarriage is used to host an enthusiasts' trip again, a ride on that can be arranged.

Impressive!
Hopefully if Stagecarriage is used to host an enthusiasts' trip again, a ride on that can be arranged.

They're operating the annual pilgrimage to Kirkby Stephen rally again, hosted by Stu Gray and the 500 Group as a joint venture this year.... Details as follows > 

KIRKBY STEPHEN RALLY - Sunday 5 April 2015.

I am pleased to announce that once again, in conjunction with Stagecarriage and the 500 Group, there will be an excursion to Kirkby Stephen for the excellent classic vehicle rally.
Departure times and points as follows;

Stagecarriage Depot 08:40
Middlesbrough, BBC 08:50
Stagecoach Depot, Stockton 09:00
Stockton, Stagecoach Office 09:10
Darlington Rail Station Park Lane 09:30
Shildon Byerley Road/Hippodrome 09:50
Bishop Auckland Market Place 10:00


Connections will be made with the 08:55 train from Newcastle at Darlington. The return journey will leave at 4:30pm prompt.

The trip is scheduled to use all-Leyland Olympian H728DDL. Fare will be £10 per person.

Nice!

The latest purchase is another Solo - KX04HRL, sister to already owned KX04HRJ.

Information as always from John Atkin on 'buses northeast' Facebook group.

Vario KF52UAE has been sold as a result

What do Stagecarriage usually allocate to the 87?

A Vario I think?

What do Stagecarriage usually allocate to the 87?

Either Vairo DE04XEZ or Solo KX04HRJ usually.


Vairo often appears on Wednesdays and Fridays when KX04HRJ is needed on the 88.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday: KX04HRJ
Wednesday/Friday: DE04XEZ or R556LGH, also cover when KX04HRJ is unavailable (due to the corner at the end of Albany Bridge, only short wheelbase vehicles can manage it so the 2 B10BLEs can't work the 87)

Following the unfortunate news that local operator Leven Valley Coaches will cease trading after Friday 20th March, Stagecarriage are stepping in to replace parts of their network that would otherwise leave large parts of Teesside without a service

Existing Services 455/456, 492, 45 and 84 have been hopefully secured for operation from Saturday 21st March, albeit with minor timetable revisions.

Keep yourself up to date by following us here on Facebook, More details soon!....

From Stagecarriage's Facebook Page

From Stagecarriage's Facebook Page

Glad to see someone else stepping in, lets hope these new routes don't put pressure on their current routes they run.

Does that mean all the area's which Leven Valley used to serve, are now covered once again?

Still Stainton and parts of marton

Still Stainton and parts of marton

Cheers, lets hope the area's get a service again. 

Teesside Park also looks like it won't have a direct bus service after next week yet.

From Stagecarriage's Facebook Page

Will Stagecarriage get some of the buses from Leven Valley 

Will Stagecarriage get some of the buses from Leven Valley 

No they'll be sourcing their own vehicles.
More details soon!

From their Facebook page

The future's bright... The future is temporarily very white!

Services 45, 55 & 84 coming soon...

From their Facebook page

Any word yet on what buses are going to be used on the Leven Valley Services 

Any word yet on what buses are going to be used on the Leven Valley Services 

Two ADL E200s should be delivered later this week. More details when they arrive

Two ADL E200s should be delivered later this week. More details when they arrive

brilliant Thank you  

From Stagecarriage's Facebook:

Subject to the approval of the Traffic Commissioner, Routes 45, 55 & 84 will be operating from THIS SATURDAY 21st MARCH
Please click the links below to view timetable information

SERVICE 45 (Middlesbrough - Wolviston Court)http://www.stagecarriage.co.uk/timetables/45.pdf

SERVICE 55 (Middlesbrough - Normanby) http://www.stagecarriage.co.uk/timetables/55.pdf

SERVICE 84 (Stockton - Stillington) http://www.stagecarriage.co.uk/timetables/84.pdf

Due to the short period of time we've had to prepare for these services, you may notice that our BRAND NEW buses are not their normal colors.
Please make sure you look out for our temporarily White & Gold buses as well as our distinctive Red & Gold buses

Don't forget to give us a like on facebook to keep up to date with the latest bus service information.
Feel free to leave us a comment or message us with any queries you may have.

Solo KX04HRL has now entered service (in fact, it first appeared yesterday but everyone missed it) - seen covering sister HRJ on 87 today.

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After originally being planned to be used on the 271, it will instead be for the 88 to allow HRJ to be used on the 87 (for now).

Two ADL E200s should be delivered later this week. More details when they arrive

Curious question, what will happen with the Vehicles in the Leven Valley Fleet, could they not be passed onto Stagecoach/Stagecarriage. 

Curious question, what will happen with the Vehicles in the Leven Valley Fleet, could they not be passed onto Stagecoach/Stagecarriage. 

I would imagine the newer members would be passed to Dales & District (B7RLE would replace the 03 reg Cadet on the 73, and new SR likely to go too I guess) and the rest sold. Will put any details I hear on the Procters thread.

Rumour at the minute is that SN05HDF is staying to go on the Teesside Uni park and ride, if not it could well be YJ64DXL.

Another rumour is that NX59BYC, is staying as a school bus, with it being fitted with seat belts!