North East Buses

(22 Aug 2022, 1:58 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]A-Line retain that AFIK.

A new contract Weardale have won however is service 51 between Stanhope and Durham / New College on weekdays (unsure what if/any impact this has on the X46 trips that extends to/from Stanhope)

A-Line has ran the 792 since 2019.

So A-Line has the 792, one trip on the 941, a few scholars routes and that's about it? Weardale has Durham contracts but nothing in Tyne & Wear now?

Looks like Weardale have acquired a Metrocity and reregistered it GO16 WMS.

https://flic.kr/p/2nJkAxe

(22 Aug 2022, 3:06 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]A-Line has ran the 792 since 2019.

So A-Line has the 792, one trip on the 941, a few scholars routes and that's about it? Weardale has Durham contracts but nothing in Tyne & Wear now?

Nothing in Tyne & Wear now, and given the damage the buses suffered on the school runs then that’s a blessing

(04 Sep 2022, 7:18 pm)stueybish wrote [ -> ]Nothing in Tyne & Wear now, and given the damage the buses suffered on the school runs then that’s a blessing

What kind of damage? Are you saying that's a Tyne & Wear issue? I doubt it's exclusively a Tyne & Wear problem. Good to see Weardale doing well in County Durham anyway.

(04 Sep 2022, 7:32 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]What kind of damage? Are you saying that's a Tyne & Wear issue? I doubt it's exclusively a Tyne & Wear problem. Good to see Weardale doing well in County Durham anyway.

Point out the bit where I’ve said it’s a specific problem to that area....

We have had seats slashed, interior panels graffitied and kicked in, windows etched, drivers verbally abused, and on a regular basis too. Schools seem slow to deal with culprits despite good CCTV.

(04 Sep 2022, 9:40 pm)stueybish wrote [ -> ]Point out the bit where I’ve said it’s a specific problem to that area....

We have had seats slashed, interior panels graffitied and kicked in, windows etched, drivers verbally abused, and on a regular basis too. Schools seem slow to deal with culprits despite good CCTV.

If there's good CCTV, and clear evidence of criminal damage, should this possibly be laid in front of the police instead?

New addition Wright Streetdeck SK68TNJ made its debut run on service 51 yesterday afternoon


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(10 Sep 2022, 7:40 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]New addition Wright Streetdeck SK68TNJ made its debut run on service 51 yesterday afternoon


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Saw it in Bishop this morning, and I must say it looks absolutely minging in white with the gasket windows!

What is it with Wright and using rounded gasket windows, they just make the bus look cheap and dated.
ADL manage to use squared windows, so why can't they?

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(20 Sep 2022, 7:50 am)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]Saw it in Bishop this morning, and I must say it looks absolutely minging in white with the gasket windows!

What is it with Wright and using rounded gasket windows, they just make the bus look cheap and dated.
ADL manage to use squared windows, so why can't they?

Photo of SK68TNJ for reference: https://flic.kr/p/2nMivd8

Note it also still currently retains part of the CT Plus livery (leaf / tree branch thing)

(20 Sep 2022, 7:50 am)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]Saw it in Bishop this morning, and I must say it looks absolutely minging in white with the gasket windows!

What is it with Wright and using rounded gasket windows, they just make the bus look cheap and dated.
ADL manage to use squared windows, so why can't they?

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It was new to Arriva London so it is built to TFL Spec, I do agree though it looks awful.

Weardale Motor Services B6 WMS by kieron mathews, on Flickr

YJ62 FDP (fka TC09 TVC) has been repainted into Weardale’s fleet livery and re-registered as B6 WMS


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New at Weardale is Enviro 200MMC YX72ONJ: https://flic.kr/p/2nWnXEU

Weardale Motor Services RE72 HXK by kieron mathews, on Flickr

the latest addition to the fleet

Also added to the fleet recently is Optare Solo MX58KYU: https://flic.kr/p/2nXP6fF

(31 Oct 2022, 1:46 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]New at Weardale is Enviro 200MMC YX72ONJ: https://flic.kr/p/2nWnXEU

Now with Weardale livery.


Weardale YX72 ONJ. | OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA | Guy Park-Royal | Flickr

Weardale Motor Services YJ62 FXO by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The latest Solo to enter service this week for WMS

(01 Dec 2022, 2:24 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]Weardale Motor Services YJ62 FXO by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The latest Solo to enter service this week for WMS

Is that silver or blue? Looks nice.

Do I have your permission to include your photos in future videos or should I ask for your permission each time?

(07 Nov 2022, 8:33 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Also added to the fleet recently is Optare Solo MX58KYU: https://flic.kr/p/2nXP6fF

Weardale Motor Services Y16 WMS by kieron mathews, on Flickr

This has since been branded into the fleet livery and re-registered as Y16 WMS


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Weardale Motor Services WX71 KXH by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The newest addition to the fleet is ex Tanat Valley Coaches WX71 KXH


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Weardale Motor Services YY15 CMX by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Another recent acquisition, ex GHA Coaches YY15 CMX has entered service this week


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Weardale Motor Services SN15 LKZ by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The latest vehicle to enter service is SN15 LKZ


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Weardale Motor Services YJ14 BBK by kieron mathews, on Flickr

another new addition to the fleet

Weardale Motor Services BU23 WMS by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Brand new acquisition


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Weardale Motor Services V66 WMS by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Recently acquired KY63 VTG has been re-registered to V66 WMS


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Weardale have Dales & District branded E200 MMC 191 / YX19 OVZ operating the 725 today.

Weardale 191 / YX19 OVZ. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Weardale have recently purchased a solo and merlor sprinter