North East Buses

(17 Nov 2016, 3:33 pm)glen wrote [ -> ]Hi I am reading new buses magazine stagecoach on teesside have new enviro 400 mmcs no are 10734'48  is that right or wrong.

That's wrong. Those are in service at Hull depot.

I thiñk it might be a misprint there are for stagecoach east midland at hull but it say at Stockton I don't know than.

"Facepalm"

I notice your fleetlist still has 21037 and 22674 listed though both were sold for preservation some time ago. Also, 20121 is now in driver training livery.

one of the driver said that the older 100 are going to be debranded next week.

(17 Nov 2016, 9:56 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]I notice your fleetlist still has 21037 and 22674 listed though both were sold for preservation some time ago. Also, 20121 is now in driver training livery.

I sorted both of these last night - thanks.

(17 Nov 2016, 3:44 pm)glen wrote [ -> ]I thiñk it might  be a  misprint there are  for stagecoach east midland at hull but  it say at Stockton I don't know than.

I think Hull  ' Legals' still come under Cleveland Transit, from previous incarnations. This may have caused the confusion.

(18 Nov 2016, 11:39 am)KB59 wrote [ -> ]I think Hull  ' Legals' still come under Cleveland Transit, from previous incarnations. This may have caused the confusion.

Hull transferred services to the Lincolnshire Road Car license in 2013.

Slatyford 22581 entered service today.

Any more e300 from Newcastle getting repaint yet a part from 27507 for Stockton yet

(18 Nov 2016, 7:51 pm)glen wrote [ -> ]Any more e300 from Newcastle getting repaint yet a part from 27507 for Stockton yet

Not yet, I'm sure it won't be long, dear.

(18 Nov 2016, 7:51 pm)glen wrote [ -> ]Any more e300 from Newcastle getting repaint yet a part from 27507 for Stockton yet

Are 27506-10 going to Stockton like? Thought it would make sense to have them on the upcoming X24.

Sorry if it's been confirmed before but I don't really follow this thread.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:14 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Are 27506-10 going to Stockton like? Thought it would make sense to have them on the upcoming X24.

Sorry if it's been confirmed before but I don't really follow this thread.

I was hoping the same but doesn't look like it now.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:27 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I was hoping the same but doesn't look like it now.

Why is that? I went past Sunderland depot yesterday and 27507 was parked up along side the gas fuel lane still fully branded for the 100. Where some of the Kinetic's were parked when they arrived.

It would be a good idea to take the spare Scania E300/s that usually end up on the 4 and put them on the X24. The fact that the service would be run by modern gas buses could lead to more people willing to give the service a go instead of taking their car. Wifi would also be available to passengers (which is a near-essential on a Newcastle express service).

But the Scania E300s only appear on the 4 every now and again? There is going to be 6 spare E200s if the proposed service changes go ahead (1 from the 4, 2 from the 5, and 3 from the 18/19) So if anything the X24 will be more than likely be operated by the surplus E200s- however I cant see them lasting long on there most of them probably haven't been above 30mph in their life.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:34 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]Why is that? I went past Sunderland depot yesterday and 27507 was parked up along side the gas fuel lane still fully branded for the 100. Where some of the Kinetic's were parked when they arrived.

I heard they were for Stockton but plans can change.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:40 pm)Simmy wrote [ -> ]It would be a good idea to take the spare Scania E300/s that usually end up on the 4 and put them on the X24. The fact that the service would be run by modern gas buses could lead to more people willing to give the service a go instead of taking their car. Wifi would also be available to passengers (which is a near-essential on a Newcastle express service).

They wouldn't last, plus they'll be no spares for the 3/12/13/16/20 then, meaning normal enviros will have to be allocated. (although that happens sometimes but rarely).

I agree with Dans_bus_photos, the X24 will probables be allocated the E200's.. although they won't last, hopefully of the route is sucessful, they'll get new buses.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:40 pm)Simmy wrote [ -> ]It would be a good idea to take the spare Scania E300/s that usually end up on the 4 and put them on the X24. The fact that the service would be run by modern gas buses could lead to more people willing to give the service a go instead of taking their car. Wifi would also be available to passengers (which is a near-essential on a Newcastle express service).

Not as essential as wheels and seats. Or windows you can see out of.

Busways Movements Period 7
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14673 H673BNL LEYLAND OLYMPIAN City Sightseeing to Disposal
14674 H674BNL LEYLAND OLYMPIAN City Sightseeing to Disposal
22022 NK03XJN MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Reserve (W/gate)
22513 SF56FKR MAN 18.240 In service at Slatyford
22574 SP08DDA MAN 18.240 In service at Slatyford
22579 SP08DDL MAN 18.240 In service at Slatyford
22581 SP08DDO MAN 18.240 In service at Slatyford
27506 NK05JXE ADL ENVIRO 300 Slatyford to Reserve
27507 NK05JXF ADL ENVIRO 300 Slatyford to Reserve
27509 NK05JXH ADL ENVIRO 300 Slatyford to Reserve
93502 YG60 WJA FORD FIESTA Walkergate to LEX (off lease)

No Transit movements.

(18 Nov 2016, 8:47 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]But the Scania E300s only appear on the 4 every now and again? There is going to be 6 spare E200s if the proposed service changes go ahead (1 from the 4, 2 from the 5, and 3 from the 18/19) So if anything the X24 will be more than likely be operated by the surplus E200s- however I cant see them lasting long on there most of them probably haven't been above 30mph in their life.

I don't think ADL E200s are designed for use on roads with a national speed limit. The below video by YouTube user "Volvo Citybus F127 PHM" is an excellent video of an ADL E200 being thrashed on a dual carriageway/motorway.

Stockton 27168 has new ticket machine. Think it's one of the card payment types plus the traffic signal light system is now a line the goes round where you put your card but changes as before from red yellow green etc

(20 Nov 2016, 12:07 pm)David McGloin wrote [ -> ]Stockton 27168 has new ticket machine. Think it's one of the card payment types plus the traffic signal light system is now a line the goes round where you put your card but changes as before from red yellow  green etc

They were fitting them yesterday, resulting in a number of odd workings in the Stockton area at least (more those that were out until late).

36087 is Sunderland's latest E200 to have been repainted
39658 is also present at Sunderland undergoing repaint.
27509 has now joined 27507 parked up along side the gas tanks, both still in full Metrocentre branding

(20 Nov 2016, 2:41 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]36087 is Sunderland's latest E200 to have been repainted
39658 is also present at Sunderland undergoing repaint.
27509 has now joined 27507 parked up along side the gas tanks, both still in full Metrocentre branding

Are the ex metrocentre buses for service X24?.


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(20 Nov 2016, 3:05 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]Are the ex metrocentre buses for service X24?.


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No, they are expected to transfer to Stockton once repainted to replace MAN ALX300s at the depot

Seen this on the Stagecoach Facebook page about the new brand on the 100


A number of Stagecoach North East’s Metro 100 buses have undergone a ‘movie makeover’ in a joint promotion with intu Metrocentre. To celebrate, young bus fan 11-year-old Alfie Gascoigne from Gateshead was invited to cut the ribbon at the launch.

Alfie wrote to Stagecoach North East to say that he really wants to be a bus driver, and was very excited to be involved in the occasion. He said: “It is my biggest dream in the whole wide world. I often ride the Metrocentre 100 service bus from Central Station and I hope to be a bus driver soon as I love Stagecoach buses."
The North East team has rebranded five of its Metrocentre 100 buses with movie-themed rear vinyls for the shuttle service, which runs from Newcastle city centre to the popular shopping and retail destination.

The Metrocentre 100 offers a fast shuttle service, with its high frequency and short journey time. With buses running every eight to 12 minutes and seven days a week, passengers can enjoy shopping, a relaxing meal and a movie every day.

In Sunderland services 5/18/19 and 23 all running late.

Are any Slatyfords E400s out of action ? Seeing regular E400 slots on X87/88 back to single deck and with the backlog of people in Eldon Square every day due to them constantly running late people are being left behind to wait for the next one.

The first Enviro 200MMC has now arrived at Slatyford - SN66WLV.