North East Buses

(24 Sep 2015, 4:32 pm)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]THe Sprinter as it looks like the only Low-Floor vehicle in the fleet.

The 808 to let you know is always crammed, that will not work

(24 Sep 2015, 4:33 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]This is what should be on the 808, plus their other services.
PCL Travel: PN06FJC by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Oh how happy I am I don't live in Belsay or Otterburn

(24 Sep 2015, 4:34 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]The 808 to let you know is always crammed, that will not work

THey shouldn't of given GCT the ALX300.

(24 Sep 2015, 4:34 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]The 808 to let you know is always crammed, that will not work

There was about five people on it last night and not many more when I photographed the Sprinter which I think can seat about sixteen passengers.

(24 Sep 2015, 4:33 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]This is what should be on the 808, plus their other services.
PCL Travel: PN06FJC by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

This has been out and about in the Bensham area the past few days.

Weardale have had an unusually common presence in the Bensham area too over the past few days. I've seen one of their Solos three times today - morning, noon and evening.

(24 Sep 2015, 4:37 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]There was about five people on it last night and not many more when I photographed the Sprinter which I think can seat about sixteen passengers.

Well that is because everybody now uses the 131 or works from home because they don't want to spend an hour on a minibus/van!

Last night a Van Hool Ailze was on the 808

I visited the garage of PCL Travel yesterday afternoon. Their current fleet is shown below:

BAZ7053 Volvo B10M-60 Van Hool C53F 1990 Priory Coach & Bus Limited, North Shields 103 2015 Formerly G853RNC

RIL5885 Mercedes Benz 709D Advanced Vehicle Builders B25F 1994 Grahams Motor Services Limited, West Auckland M12 2015 Formerly M679RAJ

PN06FJC Mercedes Benz 616CDI Mellor B15L 2006 Grahams Motor Services Limited, West Auckland 2015

They also currently have Mercedes Benz 0814D MX54KKY on loan from Luxury Coach Travel Limited (Waltons). Their staff informed me that the Bellingham to Kielder service is no longer running due to low passenger numbers.

I also visited Snaiths who still have a small yard on the opposite side of Tyne to PCL at Lemington. There were 3 vehicles present, the yard is clearly visible from the private lane that runs past it’s boundary. I tried looking for Maynard’s new yard at Newburn but could not locate this despite walking the entire length of the industrial estate.

Please could PCL’s fleetlist be updated.

Charles

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/27974644@N07/22241120702/

Formerly with The Eden, PCL Travel are currently operating LDV Convoy MH06WCU.

Travelling on the 79 on Wednesday to sample it, will try to take some pics of the illusive minibus

(06 Oct 2015, 8:40 am)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]I visited the garage of PCL Travel yesterday afternoon. Their current fleet is shown below:

BAZ7053 Volvo B10M-60 Van Hool C53F 1990 Priory Coach & Bus Limited, North Shields 103 2015 Formerly G853RNC

RIL5885 Mercedes Benz 709D Advanced Vehicle Builders B25F 1994 Grahams Motor Services Limited, West Auckland M12 2015 Formerly M679RAJ

PN06FJC Mercedes Benz 616CDI Mellor B15L 2006 Grahams Motor Services Limited, West Auckland 2015

They also currently have Mercedes Benz 0814D MX54KKY on loan from Luxury Coach Travel Limited (Waltons). Their staff informed me that the Bellingham to Kielder service is no longer running due to low passenger numbers.

I also visited Snaiths who still have a small yard on the opposite side of Tyne to PCL at Lemington. There were 3 vehicles present, the yard is clearly visible from the private lane that runs past it’s boundary. I tried looking for Maynard’s new yard at Newburn but could not locate this despite walking the entire length of the industrial estate.

Please could PCL’s fleetlist be updated.

Charles

Sorry for the delay, been busy with working away and catching up on things. Now updated - thanks for your information!

Would have been happy if the old Mercedes turns up for me on Wednesday, seems it will be PN06 FJC

(06 Oct 2015, 8:40 am)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]I also visited Snaiths who still have a small yard on the opposite side of Tyne to PCL at Lemington. There were 3 vehicles present, the yard is clearly visible from the private lane that runs past it’s boundary. I tried looking for Maynard’s new yard at Newburn but could not locate this despite walking the entire length of the industrial estate

Charles

I believe they are now adjacent to Keith's

79 didn't run this morning, tried to catch it but did not turn up

On VOSA today:

PB1069957/13 - PETER IAN COWELL T/A PCL TRAVEL, 43 CAMERON ROAD, PRUDHOE, NE42 5AJ

Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Colwell
Finish Point: Hexham
Via:
Service Number: 882
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 07-NOV-2015
Other Details: Saturdays 2 journeys each direction

PCL Travel have NECT's N30 ECT on loan today, seen here operating service 79. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tommy1581/...ed-public/

(24 Sep 2015, 4:33 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]This is what should be on the 808, plus their other services.
PCL Travel: PN06FJC by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Vehicle has gained PCL Travel fleetnames on the rear window.

New into PCL Travel's fleet is LG02FFP, ex Tower Transit DP42600.

PCL TRAVEL Dennis Dart LGO2FFP formerly with Transdev London as DP42600 by ASP8, on Flickr

Doesn't really comply with DDA / PSVAR regulations with that destination set-up, but hey ho!

Fleet list updated: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/operat...perator=90

(19 Jan 2016, 11:27 am)Scott wrote [ -> ]It will comply when an actual blind is fitted.

But while it hasn't got a destination display fitted, this vehicle is out in service illegally.

By law, all single deck vehicles allocated to a public service which operates to a published timetable must comply with the PSVAR regulations.

Heading to Hexham tomorrow and I need a photo of PCL Travel's Dart. Which service from Hexham do we think the Dart is more likely to be found on tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) the 613 to Whittonstall Village or the 885 to Byrness. Judging by the times they don't interwork.

EDIT: doesn't matter anymore, I got my photo.

What's usually allocated to service 808 on weekends

(19 Feb 2016, 9:42 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]What's usually allocated to service 808 on weekends

Either the dart or the Mercedes Sprinter

(20 Feb 2016, 10:13 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Either the dart or the Mercedes Sprinter

Well today the sprinter was on I was upset but was a OK ride

LG02 FFK has been repainted green and has new seating moquette

(19 Mar 2016, 2:25 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]LG02 FFK has been repainted green and has new seating moquette

PCL TRAVEL DENNIS DART LGO2FFR in Rural Link livery. by ASP8, on Flickr

It is also now numbered 601
PCL TRAVEL Dennis Dart LGO2FFR in Rural Link livery by ASP8, on Flickr

(20 Mar 2016, 9:09 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]PCL TRAVEL DENNIS DART LGO2FFR in Rural Link livery. by ASP8, on Flickr

It is also now numbered 601
PCL TRAVEL Dennis Dart LGO2FFR in Rural Link livery by ASP8, on Flickr

Pcl have 2.of these darts so i guess theyll take over from whats usualy on the service

(20 Mar 2016, 10:34 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Pcl have 2.of these darts so i guess theyll take over from whats usualy on the service

The other Dart LG02FFP has recently had it's front skirt repainted blue and also has flip dot screen: https://flic.kr/p/EnoRdj

What services do these operate?

Was hoping to have a ride on one of them over the holidays but can't find any info on their services.

(20 Mar 2016, 11:39 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]What services do these operate?

Was hoping to have a ride on one of them over the holidays but can't find any info on their services.

They operate the following services.

79 Albemarle Barracks - Morpeth (Wednesday only)
613 Whittonstall - Hexham (Tuesday only)
808 Otterburn - Newcastle (Mon - Sat, one journey each way)
815 Ridsdale - Bellingham (Friday only)
882 Hexham - Colwell (Saturday only)
885 Byrness - Hexham (Tuesday only)

Try this link for timetables.
https://bustimes.org.uk/operators/PCLT

I would also like to sample their efforts but it's difficult with their timetables. Might do Newcastle Airport - Newcastle City Centre one Saturday on the 808.

(20 Mar 2016, 11:49 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]They operate the following services.

79 Albemarle Barracks - Morpeth (Wednesday only)
613 Whittonstall - Hexham (Tuesday only)
808 Otterburn - Newcastle (Mon - Sat, one journey each way)
815 Ridsdale - Bellingham (Friday only)
882 Hexham - Colwell (Saturday only)
885 Byrness - Hexham (Tuesday only)

Try this link for timetables.
https://bustimes.org.uk/operators/PCLT

I would also like to sample their efforts but it's difficult with their timetables.

Cheers

79 wil probably be the best one to do - maybe Morpeth to Ponteland or Heddon. I'm off soon so will try it next Wednesday I think, so hopefully the dart is allocated. Rest are probably impossible as there is no way of getting back really.