It's odd how Stagecoach Midlands have gotten these 4 when they've got 6 of their own unaccounted for. Numbers 73116 - 73121 have been allocated to that area of Stagecoach and have yet to be used at all. Though 73118 was spotted in Northampton not in service, but that along with the other 5 have been mainly been stored at Corby depot since March.
(14 Nov 2025, 11:39 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]It's odd how Stagecoach Midlands have gotten these 4 when they've got 6 of their own unaccounted for. Numbers 73116 - 73121 have been allocated to that area of Stagecoach and have yet to be used at all. Though 73118 was spotted in Northampton not in service, but that along with the other 5 have been mainly been stored at Corby depot since March.
Don't forget that 4 that officially belong to Midlands are currently at Stockton
(13 Nov 2025, 8:03 am)bob22222 wrote [ -> ]apparently 73190 is at Sunderland depot according to last night's tracking
73190 has finally entered service at Slatyford today although not tracking.
(15 Nov 2025, 5:13 pm)Ray wrote [ -> ]As reported, 73190 has finally entered service and can be seen here this afternoon in Newcastle while working a 30 to Fenham.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/54925657093/
I’m amazed Slatyford has managed to get 9 out in service today on temporary chargers. They’re not allowed on late boards so they can be charged overnight, no longer go out on a Sunday either to allow them to be fully charged.
(15 Nov 2025, 6:48 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]I’m amazed Slatyford has managed to get 9 out in service today on temporary chargers. They’re not allowed on late boards so they can be charged overnight, no longer go out on a Sunday either to allow them to be fully charged.
That is an amazing achievement on temporary, I hadn't checked them as I never expected to come across 73190
. The fixed chargers can't come soon enough and get the whole batch reunited
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Is the chargers fully working at the Wheatsheaf now?
(15 Nov 2025, 8:20 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Is the chargers fully working at the Wheatsheaf now?
Yes.
Anyone know if 27723 is a loan or permanent transfer to Slatyford from Walkergate?
Edit: it appears 10485 has gone the other direction
Have the gas buses gone to heaven then or do we have them for another week. Such a waste if scrapped. Surely city transport or Northstar could rescue them instead of getting the crap from London
(16 Nov 2025, 8:03 pm)Acky81 wrote [ -> ]Have the gas buses gone to heaven then or do we have them for another week. Such a waste if scrapped. Surely city transport or Northstar could rescue them instead of getting the crap from London
Dwindling down the past week but only companies that could take them on would have to have the facilities to top up with GNC or pay a hefty bill to convert them back to diesel.
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(16 Nov 2025, 9:24 pm)Theboyle92 wrote [ -> ]Dwindling down the past week but only companies that could take them on would have to have the facilities to top up with GNC or pay a hefty bill to convert them back to diesel.
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Aye never thought of gas facilities
(16 Nov 2025, 9:24 pm)Theboyle92 wrote [ -> ]Dwindling down the past week but only companies that could take them on would have to have the facilities to top up with GNC or pay a hefty bill to convert them back to diesel.
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Looks like theres 9 gas buses out today, according to bustimes.
28001-28003/6/7/9/10/13/14.
(12 Nov 2025, 4:16 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Could potentially be on their way back then. Would make sense for Sunderland to get them plus 73190 as that’s just sat around doing nothing.
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West Scotland 73222 SJ75 XOY in the new livery too, must admit it looks nice in the we’ve got you livery.
I was in Kilmarnock today to see the blue Yutongs including that one. Bus times shows 5 as in service but I additionally photographed 73225/28/30 that aren't on there yet so was at least 8 of them running.
(14 Nov 2025, 1:12 am)Glen1974 wrote [ -> ]Are 73053,6 getting replace because there are rugby buses stockton can't keep much long if on loan to stockton. Stockton have get some more yutongs because there post be 66 yutongs and one U11dd altogether.
It’s confirmed that 73053-73056 are permanent to Stockton now and rugby have gotten Slatyford’s 73191-73194 on a permanent basis as well so once the chargers are sorted at Slatyford they will get some more new ones. That means Glen Stockton have all 66 Yutong E12’s and the U11DD so they will not be getting anything else now for many years.
(17 Nov 2025, 10:30 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]It’s confirmed that 73053-73056 are permanent to Stockton now and rugby have gotten Slatyford’s 73191-73194 on a permanent basis as well so once the chargers are sorted at Slatyford they will get some more new ones. That means Glen Stockton have all 66 Yutong E12’s and the U11DD so they will not be getting anything else now for many years.
In theory Slatyford would only need 3 replacements in total to get the 18 that were planned, since they kept 73176.
(15 Nov 2025, 5:13 pm)Ray wrote [ -> ]As reported, 73190 has finally entered service and can be seen here this afternoon in Newcastle while working a 30 to Fenham.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/54925657093/
Is it still in service as it's still not tracking if it is
Is it still in service as it's still not tracking if it is
yes it is i seen it at pilgrim street yesterday
(17 Nov 2025, 11:13 pm)stagecoachfan wrote [ -> ]In theory Slatyford would only need 3 replacements in total to get the 18 that were planned, since they kept 73176.
Is it still in service as it's still not tracking if it is
That’s true didn’t think about 73176!
73190 I believe is double tracking as 26066 it’s jumping around on the 30/31/36 and 10/11 26066 is on the 10/11.
I am sorry if say about for new yutong U11dd double decker was in stockton depot on 4 november. and been seen this has go down to repaint i ford be on road now. I am sorry if say about for
(20 Nov 2025, 5:24 am)Glen1974 wrote [ -> ]I am sorry if say about for new yutong U11dd double decker was in stockton depot on 4 november. and been seen this has go down to repaint i ford be on road now. I am sorry if say about for
Fairly certain it’s out on the road, presumably works the 5197 most days.
83000 has entered service at Stockton this morning, it’s currently not tracking but working 36/37 all day
Due out of Mbro at 1110 (37) 1300 (36) if anyone’s out
(20 Nov 2025, 8:21 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Fairly certain it’s out on the road, presumably works the 5197 most days.
That's still be 80000 recently - as noticeable by that tracking on the UTC turns connected to the 5197 on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays (it only works 5197s on Thursdays and Fridays so won't track - as it also isn't used on the daytime 57/58 workings on that board).
(20 Nov 2025, 8:26 am)Teessider2014 wrote [ -> ]83000 has entered service at Stockton this morning, it’s currently not tracking but working 36/37 all day
Due out of Mbro at 1110 (37) 1300 (36) if anyone’s out
Indeed it has,
Photo courtesy of me
27179 27240 are at sunderland to apart of the replacement towards the 280s still waiting on another 2 27ns and some yutongs
(20 Nov 2025, 12:53 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Indeed it has,
Photo courtesy of me
Looks like that photo is from its way back after I went to Hartlepool on it!
I do quite like the design of that. I think it looks a nicer design than the single deckers. I like the E400 City Style destination and top.
I'll give it a go if it gets used regular on certain services.
(20 Nov 2025, 7:27 pm)stagecoachfan wrote [ -> ]Looks like that photo is from its way back after I went to Hartlepool on it!
1044 from Teesside Park Curry's stop (Boro bound) was the time I snapped it.
(20 Nov 2025, 7:47 pm)Arriva7446 wrote [ -> ]I do quite like the design of that. I think it looks a nicer design than the single deckers. I like the E400 City Style destination and top.
I'll give it a go if it gets used regular on certain services.
Most seem to disagree with you on that based off comments I've seen over time, although I'm not one of them, if anything, I think this livery actually is one of the better applied to the type, although probs helps it's not all-over green like First have in Bristol or Newport Bus with random bits of black including the front panel. Admittedly there's better looking buses out there, but it could've looked worse.
(20 Nov 2025, 6:29 pm)bob22222 wrote [ -> ]27179 27240 are at sunderland to apart of the replacement towards the 280s still waiting on another 2 27ns and some yutongs
Found there way back home from Devon. Some drive that mind