North East Buses

They gonna start running solos again so that's three upto now and 1 primo

In addition to V69GEH, a further Solo acquired is ex-Blackpool Transport YG02FVU.

Information thanks to Stu Grey on 'Busesnortheast' Facebook group

(02 Jun 2015, 5:30 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]In addition to V69GEH, a further Solo acquired is ex-Blackpool Transport YG02FVU.

Information thanks to Stu Grey on 'Busesnortheast' Facebook group

Photo of V69GEH on the Tesco Free Bus today.
The Eden: V69 GEH by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

A new addition to the eden is solo YG02 FVT sister of YG02 FVU

Also a new addition to The Eden Of West Auckland is MH06 WCU LDV Convoy 16-Seat Minibus. This has coach seats and is likely to be used on Private Hire.

How come they've got more buses are they getting more services

They seem to buy and sell lots of Buses on a regular basis i have lost count of the Mercs that have passed through their fleet

Don't think it's been mentioned on here but the low floor Sprinter and the Primo have been withdrawn - Sprinter sold to PJC (?) Travel

(04 Sep 2015, 10:43 am)RGR756V wrote [ -> ]Don't think it's been mentioned on here but the low floor Sprinter and the Primo have been withdrawn - Sprinter sold to PJC (?) Travel

Cheers Stu I've updated our fleetlist!
PCL Travel have bought the Sprinter, good job you reminded me!

Ex Blackpool Transport Optare Solo YG02FVU has now been repainted into the Eden's fleet livery, it's out on the Tesco free bus today.
The Eden of West Auckland: YG02FVU by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Eden have a new solo

Edens 52 reg solo has just been involved in a shunt in Aycliffe while working the 17.

How serious was the damage

Minimal, front off side, collided with a Renault Clio but carried on in service. It was OS6.

A Stanley Travel Alexander Enviro200 is currently on-loan to The Eden, operating the Bishop Auckland Tesco service. Information courtesy of Stu Gray on the Busesnortheast Facebook page.

(04 Jan 2016, 8:46 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]A Stanley Travel Alexander Enviro200 is currently on-loan to The Eden, operating the Bishop Auckland Tesco service. Information courtesy of Stu Gray on the Busesnortheast Facebook page.

E2 STX (former MH07 EPY)

(04 Jan 2016, 8:46 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]A Stanley Travel Alexander Enviro200 is currently on-loan to The Eden, operating the Bishop Auckland Tesco service. Information courtesy of Stu Gray on the Busesnortheast Facebook page.

What happened to all these Solos they supposedly had, only saw V69GEH once since they got it from SB Travel, also didn't they get two Solos from Blackpool Transport? as I've only seen one of them on the road. Can only assume one of their Solos must be off at the moment.

Also I think V499EWV has left the fleet.

(04 Jan 2016, 10:09 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]What happened to all these Solos they supposedly had, only saw V69GEH once since they got it from SB Travel, also didn't they get two Solos from Blackpool Transport? as I've only seen one of them on the road. Can only assume one of their Solos must be off at the moment.

Also I think V499EWV has left the fleet.

V499EWW (M21) has indeed left, V69GEH also gone. One of the ex Blackpool Solos is still undergoing prep for service, the other is usually on Asda

(04 Jan 2016, 8:46 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]A Stanley Travel Alexander Enviro200 is currently on-loan to The Eden, operating the Bishop Auckland Tesco service. Information courtesy of Stu Gray on the Busesnortheast Facebook page.

Stanley Travel: MH07EPY by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

V470GBF was on Newton Aycliffe Town Service 17 today in place of YE52FHP. https://flic.kr/p/BUfnxJ

Seen a Red/White/Blue 53 reg Solo tonight at Cockton Hill is this a recent purchase as not seen it before.

The Eden now have SB Travel's Plaxton Primo on-loan, it was on the Tesco Free Bus today.
SB Travel: CN57EFK by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Leopard L14 was on TV programme Vera on ITV1 tonight

Operating fictional service to Bebington

(14 Feb 2016, 8:58 pm)ifm001 wrote [ -> ]Leopard L14 was on TV programme Vera on ITV1 tonight

Operating fictional service to Bebington

Someone better tell the authorities.
Non DDA!

(14 Feb 2016, 9:54 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Someone better tell the authorities.
Non DDA!

Suppose at least it was filmed back in 2015 so was ok

Ex Blackpool Transport Solo YG02 FVT has now entered service in Metro Coastlines base livery, was on the Tesco free bus today.
The Eden of West Auckland: YG02FVT by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

New acquisitions at The Eden are Optare Solo OS9 S555FJM and Mercedes Benz O.814/Plaxton Cheetah SF51PVV.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stueybish/...otostream/

The Eden have acquired Optare Solo's YM52TSO, YM52TSU and YN53YHB from Johnsons of Henley in Arden.

YN53YHB was in service today on the Bishop Auckland Asda Free Bus.
The Eden: YN53YHB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Cobblers Hall Roundabout in Newton Aycliffe (Woodham) is currently closed for resurfacing works between 7am and 7pm between July 17th and July 21st, as a result Arriva North East's Sapphire service 7 is unable to serve Woodham and is diverting Burn Lane, Middridge Road between Burnhill Way and Home Farm. Durham County Council is providing a shuttle service for Woodham which is being operated by The Eden and connects to/from Arriva service 7 at the Burnhill Way Roundabout bus stop. Solo S555 FJM was operating this service today.
The Eden of West Auckland: S555FJM by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

New in at The Eden is former Blackpool Transport Solo (284) PN03 UGH.
The Eden of West Auckland: PN03UGH by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

The two ex Blackpool Transport Solo's that were previously acquired both appear to have now left the fleet.

A recent addition to the fleet is former Pride of the Dales Optare Solo - VIA 923 (ex YB06 VOM).
The Eden of West Auckland: OS14 / VIA923 by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr