(05 Apr 2014, 9:22 am)Richard Smiles There are still quite a few buses to upgrade at Stockton too Michael
We have around 50 non-DDA compliant vehicles to get rid of in the next Couple of years. The 25 New ones for Stockton will certainly help.
But that still leaves around another 15 Single Deckers & we still have 4 R Reg Volvo Olympian Double Deckers & the 6 Tridents from Hull to replace as ironically these are NOT DDA Compliant either.
(05 Apr 2014, 9:22 am)Richard Smiles There are still quite a few buses to upgrade at Stockton too Michael
We have around 50 non-DDA compliant vehicles to get rid of in the next Couple of years. The 25 New ones for Stockton will certainly help.
But that still leaves around another 15 Single Deckers & we still have 4 R Reg Volvo Olympian Double Deckers & the 6 Tridents from Hull to replace as ironically these are NOT DDA Compliant either.
(05 Apr 2014, 9:45 am)Richard Smiles No Michael, the Hull Tridents are NOT DDA Compliant.
We only really have Double Deckers at Stockton for the MacMillan Academy Contract (Services 301-308), which use 8 Double Deckers, then we have a couple of spares.
Though the Double Deckers are used on other services, they are in the main for the 301-308.
(05 Apr 2014, 9:45 am)Richard Smiles No Michael, the Hull Tridents are NOT DDA Compliant.
We only really have Double Deckers at Stockton for the MacMillan Academy Contract (Services 301-308), which use 8 Double Deckers, then we have a couple of spares.
Though the Double Deckers are used on other services, they are in the main for the 301-308.
(05 Apr 2014, 10:02 am)Richard Smiles I would think so, there are 12 non DDA Compliant ALX 300s at Slatyford that need to be replaced, the 50 odd at Stockton of which 25 of those will go this year with the arrival of the 25 E300s for Stockton, which incidently will be fitted with Stagecoach Wifi.
So if Stagecoach North East get a good New Order in for next year 2015/2016, more than likely it will be 100% DDA compliant.
As regards the Double Deckers, probably some midlife E400s, possibly from Manchester or Younger ALX 400 Trident Cast Offs from elsewhere.
I don't think there has been a Green Bus Funding Round for 2014/2015 as that could an opportunity to order more GAS Buses for the North East.
(05 Apr 2014, 10:02 am)Richard Smiles I would think so, there are 12 non DDA Compliant ALX 300s at Slatyford that need to be replaced, the 50 odd at Stockton of which 25 of those will go this year with the arrival of the 25 E300s for Stockton, which incidently will be fitted with Stagecoach Wifi.
So if Stagecoach North East get a good New Order in for next year 2015/2016, more than likely it will be 100% DDA compliant.
As regards the Double Deckers, probably some midlife E400s, possibly from Manchester or Younger ALX 400 Trident Cast Offs from elsewhere.
I don't think there has been a Green Bus Funding Round for 2014/2015 as that could an opportunity to order more GAS Buses for the North East.
Few more roadworks in Sunderland this month:
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=1511 - Services 10 and 11
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=1512 - Service 20
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=1513 - service 13
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=1514 - service 18
(05 Apr 2014, 7:20 am)Richard Smiles 22196 is also withdrawn. I also refer you to message 1806 which contains my updated Fleet List as at Monday 31st March 2014.
21155 R255 KRG VOLVO B10BLE WA SPARE
22172 T172 MVM MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22190 T190 MVM MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22196 T196 MVM MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22214 T214 TND MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22215 T215 TND MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22727 T727 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22728 T728 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22729 T729 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22730 T730 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22731 T731 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22733 T733 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22734 T734 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22735 T735 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22736 T736 FVN MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22732 T732 OEF MAN ALX300 - Has been broken up for spares & sold for Scrap.
(05 Apr 2014, 7:20 am)Richard Smiles 22196 is also withdrawn. I also refer you to message 1806 which contains my updated Fleet List as at Monday 31st March 2014.
21155 R255 KRG VOLVO B10BLE WA SPARE
22172 T172 MVM MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22190 T190 MVM MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22196 T196 MVM MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22214 T214 TND MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22215 T215 TND MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22727 T727 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22728 T728 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22729 T729 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22730 T730 OEF MAN ALX300 WA SPARE
22731 T731 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22733 T733 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22734 T734 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22735 T735 OEF MAN ALX300 SN SPARE
22736 T736 FVN MAN ALX300 SU SPARE
22732 T732 OEF MAN ALX300 - Has been broken up for spares & sold for Scrap.
(04 Apr 2014, 9:42 pm)Robinwtait.19 Has 33492 been withdrawn from service at south shields or not it is standing in the grave yard. 22456 is also still here getting its Engine repaired. Where is 33491 have not seen it for a while. Regards Robin
(04 Apr 2014, 9:42 pm)Robinwtait.19 Has 33492 been withdrawn from service at south shields or not it is standing in the grave yard. 22456 is also still here getting its Engine repaired. Where is 33491 have not seen it for a while. Regards Robin
(04 Apr 2014, 9:42 pm)Robinwtait.19 Has 33492 been withdrawn from service at south shields or not it is standing in the grave yard. 22456 is also still here getting its Engine repaired. Where is 33491 have not seen it for a while. Regards Robin
(04 Apr 2014, 9:42 pm)Robinwtait.19 Has 33492 been withdrawn from service at south shields or not it is standing in the grave yard. 22456 is also still here getting its Engine repaired. Where is 33491 have not seen it for a while. Regards Robin
The area out side the depot where the wash used to be before it was moved to the other side near the metro line after the depot was rebuilt. Regards Robin
(06 Apr 2014, 5:14 am)Richard Smiles Forget the Grand National, why not just place a bet on a certain person asking the same question about 33492 over & over again, after Half Pint had answered it "Clearly & Precisely", the first time around two or three days!! ago, and again as he has stated above.
You are 100% guaranteed to have backed a Winner!! & made a fortune, irrespective of how much you decide to bet. Somebody needs to go to Specsavers, though other Opticians are available.
This reminds me of that Joe Pasquale hit song.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, get, get, get on your nerves. I know a song.......
PS. I know exactly where 33491 is - Thanks
(06 Apr 2014, 5:14 am)Richard Smiles Forget the Grand National, why not just place a bet on a certain person asking the same question about 33492 over & over again, after Half Pint had answered it "Clearly & Precisely", the first time around two or three days!! ago, and again as he has stated above.
You are 100% guaranteed to have backed a Winner!! & made a fortune, irrespective of how much you decide to bet. Somebody needs to go to Specsavers, though other Opticians are available.
This reminds me of that Joe Pasquale hit song.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, get, get, get on your nerves. I know a song.......
PS. I know exactly where 33491 is - Thanks
Listen Here Mrnut85 Your Reply Is Incoreect. The message I sent was true the bus is stored out side wait used to be the graveyard. Regards Robin Ps Get You Facts Right Before you send more messages
Dan. Any news of changes or new orders to come for south shields. I have Heard Rumors that south shields are getting two new buses in July. Fleet nos are 37133 & 37134 is this true. Regards Robin
(06 Apr 2014, 11:38 am)Robinwtait.19 Dan. Any news of changes or new orders to come for south shields. I have Heard Rumors that south shields are getting two new buses in July. Fleet nos are 37133 & 37134 is this true. Regards Robin
(31 Mar 2014, 6:30 pm)Richard Smiles I note that the vehicle orders for Stagecoach North East has increased from 48 vehicles by 3 to 51. At least two of the additional vehicles are those previously mentioned by MrNut85 i.e Two New Enviro 200s for South Shields, which are expected to be delivered in July.
As it currently stands (though subject to change of course), these will carry Fleet No.s 37143 & 37144.
I am still trying to establish what the 51st vehicle is & for which Depot but, I do have one or two theories.
(06 Apr 2014, 11:38 am)Robinwtait.19 Dan. Any news of changes or new orders to come for south shields. I have Heard Rumors that south shields are getting two new buses in July. Fleet nos are 37133 & 37134 is this true. Regards Robin
(31 Mar 2014, 6:30 pm)Richard Smiles I note that the vehicle orders for Stagecoach North East has increased from 48 vehicles by 3 to 51. At least two of the additional vehicles are those previously mentioned by MrNut85 i.e Two New Enviro 200s for South Shields, which are expected to be delivered in July.
As it currently stands (though subject to change of course), these will carry Fleet No.s 37143 & 37144.
I am still trying to establish what the 51st vehicle is & for which Depot but, I do have one or two theories.
(06 Apr 2014, 11:59 am)Richard Smiles I'll order the Straight Jackets & The Men In White Coats for both of us then Michael. We'll have a few days of Psychotherapy Treatment in Roseberry Park (That's a Mental Hospital) near Middlesbrough.
(06 Apr 2014, 11:59 am)Richard Smiles I'll order the Straight Jackets & The Men In White Coats for both of us then Michael. We'll have a few days of Psychotherapy Treatment in Roseberry Park (That's a Mental Hospital) near Middlesbrough.
(06 Apr 2014, 10:45 am)Robinwtait.19 Listen Here Mrnut85 Your Reply Is Incoreect. The message I sent was true the bus is stored out side wait used to be the graveyard. Regards Robin Ps Get You Facts Right Before you send more messages
(06 Apr 2014, 10:45 am)Robinwtait.19 Listen Here Mrnut85 Your Reply Is Incoreect. The message I sent was true the bus is stored out side wait used to be the graveyard. Regards Robin Ps Get You Facts Right Before you send more messages
(06 Apr 2014, 12:37 pm)Richard Smiles Wont hold my breath on that one Half Pint, still got them on quick dial for me & Michael. Tune in again tomorrow, when you know who will be asking the same question yet again - Same Bat time, Same Bat Channel.
(06 Apr 2014, 12:37 pm)Richard Smiles Wont hold my breath on that one Half Pint, still got them on quick dial for me & Michael. Tune in again tomorrow, when you know who will be asking the same question yet again - Same Bat time, Same Bat Channel.
