(17 Apr 2016, 3:07 pm)Kuyoyo Well, this time next week we will be into the last hour of the Running Day. I'm assisting throughout the day so shall give a run-down first thing on Sunday morning with what has actually attending and what vehicles will be doing runs at what times.
(17 Apr 2016, 3:07 pm)Kuyoyo Well, this time next week we will be into the last hour of the Running Day. I'm assisting throughout the day so shall give a run-down first thing on Sunday morning with what has actually attending and what vehicles will be doing runs at what times.
(17 Apr 2016, 3:28 pm)Multi21 Arriva will be bringing somethings...
(17 Apr 2016, 3:28 pm)Multi21 Arriva will be bringing somethings...
(17 Apr 2016, 3:07 pm)Kuyoyo Well, this time next week we will be into the last hour of the Running Day. I'm assisting throughout the day so shall give a run-down first thing on Sunday morning with what has actually attending and what vehicles will be doing runs at what times.
(17 Apr 2016, 3:07 pm)Kuyoyo Well, this time next week we will be into the last hour of the Running Day. I'm assisting throughout the day so shall give a run-down first thing on Sunday morning with what has actually attending and what vehicles will be doing runs at what times.
(29 Mar 2016, 10:02 pm)Kuyoyo After tonight's 500 Group meeting, I can now confirm further entries for the Running Day:
- Stephen Foster is entering his Leyland National YFY4M
- Rob Hughes has entered - however the entry list has Bristol LH AFB586V however we believe he is bring his newly purchased Leyland Leopard/Alexander Y-Type YSG87S
- Lee Garrett has entered both of his vehicles - Northern MCW Metrobus 3501 (UTN 501Y) and United Bristol RE 6080 (SHN 80L)
- Further to previous, Stagecoach have kindly allow the attendance of one of the 2 Volvo Olympians (likely to be 16836 - 16834 is both looking a bit shabby and I understand has a slight issue) as well as one of the Dennis Tridents also due for withdrawal shortly. Please note - due to insurance purposes, neither of these vehicles will be in operation during the event
- Further to previous, Stagecarriage will be bring both Volvo Olympian 23 (R833 OVN) and Scania OmniDekka 28 (YN03 DFC). 833 will be running during the event and it is already planned (for those that don't have to rush off) to have a photo-shoot with 833 and its Stagecoach sister under the Transporter towards the end of the event
- Stagecoach will also be supplying one of the Stockton-based Volvo B10M/Alexander PS Training Vehicles for use as control vehicle during the event, taking the place of 21037. At present, it is penciled in to be newly painted 20121 however it will be whichever is roadworthy on the day
(29 Mar 2016, 10:02 pm)Kuyoyo After tonight's 500 Group meeting, I can now confirm further entries for the Running Day:
- Stephen Foster is entering his Leyland National YFY4M
- Rob Hughes has entered - however the entry list has Bristol LH AFB586V however we believe he is bring his newly purchased Leyland Leopard/Alexander Y-Type YSG87S
- Lee Garrett has entered both of his vehicles - Northern MCW Metrobus 3501 (UTN 501Y) and United Bristol RE 6080 (SHN 80L)
- Further to previous, Stagecoach have kindly allow the attendance of one of the 2 Volvo Olympians (likely to be 16836 - 16834 is both looking a bit shabby and I understand has a slight issue) as well as one of the Dennis Tridents also due for withdrawal shortly. Please note - due to insurance purposes, neither of these vehicles will be in operation during the event
- Further to previous, Stagecarriage will be bring both Volvo Olympian 23 (R833 OVN) and Scania OmniDekka 28 (YN03 DFC). 833 will be running during the event and it is already planned (for those that don't have to rush off) to have a photo-shoot with 833 and its Stagecoach sister under the Transporter towards the end of the event
- Stagecoach will also be supplying one of the Stockton-based Volvo B10M/Alexander PS Training Vehicles for use as control vehicle during the event, taking the place of 21037. At present, it is penciled in to be newly painted 20121 however it will be whichever is roadworthy on the day
Small reminder that this takes place on Sunday. First departure from Stockton should be about 1100 from stand J at the Southern End of the High Street. For passengers travelling to Middlesbrough, departures will be from Stand 15.
A special feature for this year's event is a few journeys along the former Trollybus routes taking in North Ormesby, Cargo Fleet, South Bank, Grangetown, Eston, Normanby and Teesville passing the former sight of the South Bank depot which closed 30 years ago this year.
Timetable up in Yarm ready for tomorrow
(24 Apr 2016, 7:04 am)Kuyoyo This post will be updated with the vehicles as they arrive
500 Group Teesside Running Day 2016
Attending
H106 (RDC 106R)
99 (JDC 599)
Stagecoach ADL E300 27245*
Stagecoach Volvo Olympian 16836*
Stagecoach Volvo B10M Trainer 20121
(24 Apr 2016, 7:04 am)Kuyoyo This post will be updated with the vehicles as they arrive
500 Group Teesside Running Day 2016
Attending
H106 (RDC 106R)
99 (JDC 599)
Stagecoach ADL E300 27245*
Stagecoach Volvo Olympian 16836*
Stagecoach Volvo B10M Trainer 20121
First time that I've done this event, and thought it was a cracking day to be honest. We certainly had the weather on our side too, with the Sun coming out in force around lunch time.
Highlight of the day was has to be my ride out on ex-United Bristol RE 6080 / SHN80L. This not only looks the part, but it runs brilliantly too.
I enjoyed myself today, got to ride a few buses I hadn't sampled before and one or two that I had. Think my favourite ride of the day was Stagecarriage's ex Stagecoach Volvo Olympian R833OVN, was also an amusing journey as a Stagecoach driver was shouting at the Stagecarriage driver saying something along the lines of "you shouldn't be stopped there, you're not in service, I'm going to report this" I also quite enjoyed Black Prince liveried Mercedes/Optare Prisma N577EUG.
I saw many faces I know around, talked to some but I seemed to be pretty quiet today I thought which was not the intention.
Photos will be on Flickr later this evening.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:34 pm)Jimmi I enjoyed myself today, got to ride a few buses I hadn't sampled before and one or two that I had. Think my favourite ride of the day was Stagecarriage's ex Stagecoach Volvo Olympian R833OVN, was also an amusing journey as a Stagecoach driver was shouting at the Stagecarriage driver saying something along the lines of "you shouldn't be stopped there, you're not in service, I'm going to report this" I also quite enjoyed Black Prince liveried Mercedes/Optare Prisma N577EUG.
I saw many faces I know around, talked to some but I seemed to be pretty quiet today I thought which was not the intention.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:34 pm)Jimmi I enjoyed myself today, got to ride a few buses I hadn't sampled before and one or two that I had. Think my favourite ride of the day was Stagecarriage's ex Stagecoach Volvo Olympian R833OVN, was also an amusing journey as a Stagecoach driver was shouting at the Stagecarriage driver saying something along the lines of "you shouldn't be stopped there, you're not in service, I'm going to report this" I also quite enjoyed Black Prince liveried Mercedes/Optare Prisma N577EUG.
I saw many faces I know around, talked to some but I seemed to be pretty quiet today I thought which was not the intention.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:04 pm)Kuyoyo I do apologise for not updating but those who arrived before the first bus was due to depart will be aware of the issues faced this morning and throughout the day with vehicles.
I will put a larger more detailed post on once at home.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:04 pm)Kuyoyo I do apologise for not updating but those who arrived before the first bus was due to depart will be aware of the issues faced this morning and throughout the day with vehicles.
I will put a larger more detailed post on once at home.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:42 pm)Kuyoyo Ok, here goes.....
A small amount of people will have spotted me as the Transporter Inspector - that came about after H106 failed with a burst air pipe just before it was due to go light to Stockton to do the first run of the day. At the same time, LFS296F (the Alder Valley Open Top VR) was also declared failed due to gearbox issues. As such, JDC599 was bumped up to work a delayed first trip from Stockton but developed issues.
(24 Apr 2016, 5:42 pm)Kuyoyo Ok, here goes.....
A small amount of people will have spotted me as the Transporter Inspector - that came about after H106 failed with a burst air pipe just before it was due to go light to Stockton to do the first run of the day. At the same time, LFS296F (the Alder Valley Open Top VR) was also declared failed due to gearbox issues. As such, JDC599 was bumped up to work a delayed first trip from Stockton but developed issues.
