(02 Sep 2013, 11:07 pm)ADLEnviro Just to add a bit more to the story........They were sold to an American company, the name of I just cant remember, when still stored at Stagecoach Walkergate depot, on the run up to the Olympics Walkergate needed the space for storing vehicles that would be prepped to go to London. The company was told that they would need to remove the vehicles asap. Alpha then towed them to there yard and basically the company never paid for the storage of the vehicles, they is a court case going on so I cant say anymore.
EDIT just for the record the purchase price of these vehicles cost £5,000 a week spread over the 5 years of the contract, not including the running costs. Total waste of money by Nexus.
(02 Sep 2013, 11:07 pm)ADLEnviro Just to add a bit more to the story........They were sold to an American company, the name of I just cant remember, when still stored at Stagecoach Walkergate depot, on the run up to the Olympics Walkergate needed the space for storing vehicles that would be prepped to go to London. The company was told that they would need to remove the vehicles asap. Alpha then towed them to there yard and basically the company never paid for the storage of the vehicles, they is a court case going on so I cant say anymore.
EDIT just for the record the purchase price of these vehicles cost £5,000 a week spread over the 5 years of the contract, not including the running costs. Total waste of money by Nexus.
(03 Sep 2013, 3:01 am)ADLEnviro The real reason was they were to unreliable, fuel economy was crap and the formica interiors started falling apart. Towards the end of there QuayLink lives with the 3 darts a PVR of 8 out of 13 was impossible. Only real use on the 18s was to try and get some use out of them to save face so to speak. The turbines were the main problem, although the one that was fitted with an engine, 61005 of the top of my head, wasn't any better, engine wasn't big enough to charge the batteries and the hole wasn't big enough to put a bigger engine in.
(03 Sep 2013, 3:01 am)ADLEnviro The real reason was they were to unreliable, fuel economy was crap and the formica interiors started falling apart. Towards the end of there QuayLink lives with the 3 darts a PVR of 8 out of 13 was impossible. Only real use on the 18s was to try and get some use out of them to save face so to speak. The turbines were the main problem, although the one that was fitted with an engine, 61005 of the top of my head, wasn't any better, engine wasn't big enough to charge the batteries and the hole wasn't big enough to put a bigger engine in.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:18 am)ADLEnviro Transfers
19163. 19193, 19195 to Walkergate
22346, 22347, 22348 to Slatyford
22346, 19193 swap to take place before the end of the week.
In theory should see X63 100% DD operation.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:18 am)ADLEnviro Transfers
19163. 19193, 19195 to Walkergate
22346, 22347, 22348 to Slatyford
22346, 19193 swap to take place before the end of the week.
In theory should see X63 100% DD operation.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:53 pm)Adam Malarkey Indeed, but come 14.30pm when I waiting the 2C home, they were back on the diversion.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:53 pm)Adam Malarkey Indeed, but come 14.30pm when I waiting the 2C home, they were back on the diversion.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:18 am)ADLEnviro Transfers
19163. 19193, 19195 to Walkergate
22346, 22347, 22348 to Slatyford
22346, 19193 swap to take place before the end of the week.
In theory should see X63 100% DD operation.
(04 Sep 2013, 2:18 am)ADLEnviro Transfers
19163. 19193, 19195 to Walkergate
22346, 22347, 22348 to Slatyford
22346, 19193 swap to take place before the end of the week.
In theory should see X63 100% DD operation.
10000's time at Walkergate so far:
Started on the 38, moved onto the 62/63 before then being used on the 22. It has been on the X63 recently (when it's been out, last time I saw it was the 16th August when 19438 ended up replacing it) on a specify board (which works onto the 62/63 on a evening). I would assume they sent it out onto the 62/63 on a Sunday. However, as far as I'm aware, it has yet to appear on the 1 or 12.
(08 Sep 2013, 7:23 pm)ADLEnviro It went back to Dennis at Guildford on the 18th August for modifications. Was returned to Walkergate on the 1st September via a location in Darlington, Cummins???. Anyway it is now back on trial along side 19682 again at walkergate.
(08 Sep 2013, 7:23 pm)ADLEnviro It went back to Dennis at Guildford on the 18th August for modifications. Was returned to Walkergate on the 1st September via a location in Darlington, Cummins???. Anyway it is now back on trial along side 19682 again at walkergate.
Temporary early morning closure of Holmeside and Vine Place Service Update
During the early hours of Wednesday 25 September 2013, Holmeside and Vine Place will need to be closed to allow for the installation of a new water mains valve.
Last Updated : 4 September 2013 11:6
The closure is anticipated to be in place between 0001 and 0600 on Wednesday 25 September 2013 only, although the works may be completed before 0600. As a result, only a limited number of early morning journeys might be affected by these works. These journeys are as follows:
Service 4 at 0508 from John Street, 0515 from Hylton Castle, and 0528 from Doxford Park.
Service 10 at 0602 from Holmeside towards Quarry View.
Service 16 at 0559 from John Street, and 0539 from Hastings Hill.
Service 20 at 0529 from Pennywell.
Service 23 at 0538 from Dene Estate.
In order to be guaranteed access to bus services, customers are recommended to use the previous/next bus stops along the line of route in the City Centre area. For Services 4, 16, 20 and 23 these will be the normal bus stops on John Street/ Fawcett Street. For Service 10, customers are recommended to use the bus stops on Green Terrace.
Any buses affected by the temporary road closure will run non-stop via Stockton Road and Burdon Road in both directions, in lieu of Holmeside and Vine Place.
Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these utilities works and temporary arrangements may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.
Suspension of High Street West bus stop, affecting Services 8 and 20 Service Update
So as to allow the safe demolition of the former Crowtree Leisure Centre, the bus stop on High Street West, normally observed by routes 8 and 20, will have to be suspended to allow a large hoarding to be erected.
Last Updated : 11 September 2013 11:13
Although the date of this bus stop suspension is subject to confirmation, it is understood the bus stop may have to be suspended from Monday 23 September 2013.
Whilst this bus stop is suspended, Services 8 and 20 will instead observe the bus stop directly outside the Londonderry Hotel, approx 20m to the east.
Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.
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Temporary southbound closure of Silksworth Lane, affecting Service 13 Service Update
On Sunday 22 September 2013, Silksworth Lane will need to be closed to southbound traffic, just to the south of the Essen Way/ Premier Road roundabout so as to allow for essential carriageway maintenance works.
Last Updated : 11 September 2013 10:25
This closure is scheduled to be in place during Sunday 22 September 2013 from first bus until approx 1200, but there is the possibility that it may finish earlier, allowing the road to be reopened.
These works and closure times may be subject to change, and are weather dependent.
During the closure, southbound journeys on Service 13 will be diverted from the Silksworth Lane/ Essen Way junction to run non-stop via Premier Road, Durham Road, North Moor Lane, Silksworth Lane, to rejoin normal route at Dene Street (Sportsmans Arms).
Northbound journeys on Service 13 will be unaffected by these works.
Clearly, whilst we will be endeavouring to operate Service 13 in accordance with its published timetables, as well as continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Sunderland City Council to mitigate any problems, due to the length of the diversionary route there is the potential for journeys to be subject to disruption and delays.
Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these utilities works and temporary arrangements may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.
PB0002404/89 - BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH NORTHEAST, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AQ
Variation Accepted: Operating between Horsley Hill and Newcastle, Pilgrim Street given service number X34 effective from 03-Nov-2013. To amend Timetable.
(11 Sep 2013, 2:26 pm)Michael PB0002404/89 - BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH NORTHEAST, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AQ
Variation Accepted: Operating between Horsley Hill and Newcastle, Pilgrim Street given service number X34 effective from 03-Nov-2013. To amend Timetable.
(11 Sep 2013, 2:26 pm)Michael PB0002404/89 - BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH NORTHEAST, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AQ
Variation Accepted: Operating between Horsley Hill and Newcastle, Pilgrim Street given service number X34 effective from 03-Nov-2013. To amend Timetable.
