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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2014

 
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Tom



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22 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm #181
What about Solo SR's for the 15, 32 and 35?

Also, what about Versas on the 100?
Tom
22 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm #181

What about Solo SR's for the 15, 32 and 35?

Also, what about Versas on the 100?

Kuyoyo



6,856
22 Jun 2014, 5:03 pm #182
(22 Jun 2014, 4:44 pm)Michael What is the capacity on them?

Only being on them once and i liked them.

Can they not use decker's on the 100?

I understand deckers can be used on the 100 but it would rule out one of the diversion routes due to a low bridge.

(22 Jun 2014, 4:50 pm)Dan I think they seat 48, but the gas buses only seat 43 and the E300s on the Economic services seat 45.

May only be a couple of seats, but makes a difference during peak times!

And the present specification E300s (like those used on Carlisle' 685 at present and those due to replace those, plus the 25 for Stockton) seat just 41.
Kuyoyo
22 Jun 2014, 5:03 pm #182

(22 Jun 2014, 4:44 pm)Michael What is the capacity on them?

Only being on them once and i liked them.

Can they not use decker's on the 100?

I understand deckers can be used on the 100 but it would rule out one of the diversion routes due to a low bridge.

(22 Jun 2014, 4:50 pm)Dan I think they seat 48, but the gas buses only seat 43 and the E300s on the Economic services seat 45.

May only be a couple of seats, but makes a difference during peak times!

And the present specification E300s (like those used on Carlisle' 685 at present and those due to replace those, plus the 25 for Stockton) seat just 41.

Dan

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18,128
22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm #183
22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

[Image: 14297651669_1ee832e076.jpg]Stagecoach North East: 22490 / T490BNL by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


28028 has finally been spotted at Sunderland too.
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Dan
22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm #183

22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

[Image: 14297651669_1ee832e076.jpg]Stagecoach North East: 22490 / T490BNL by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


28028 has finally been spotted at Sunderland too.

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Michael



19,177
22 Jun 2014, 10:56 pm #184
(22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm)Dan 22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

[Image: 14297651669_1ee832e076.jpg]Stagecoach North East: 22490 / T490BNL by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


28028 has finally been spotted at Sunderland too.

Looks like its ready to enter service.

How many of the latest batch of 23 have entered service?
Edited 23 Jun 2014, 12:26 am by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 Jun 2014, 10:56 pm #184

(22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm)Dan 22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

[Image: 14297651669_1ee832e076.jpg]Stagecoach North East: 22490 / T490BNL by danielgrahamm, on Flickr


28028 has finally been spotted at Sunderland too.

Looks like its ready to enter service.

How many of the latest batch of 23 have entered service?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

MRmoxy



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22 Jun 2014, 11:31 pm #185
(22 Jun 2014, 2:56 am)MRmoxy apparently all of slatyfords T-reg ALX 300S are to be withdrawn in the next coming weeks/months and replaced with newer south shields and sunderland ALX 300S. 22072 and I think 22021 (not 100% on that one) have already been re- allocated to slatyford, rumoured to replace 22479 and 22492 which are already delicensed. also rumoured is that slatyford will be receiving a unspecified euro 6 vehicle

unfortunately I have not got any evidence about what I have mentioned here apart from 22072 and 22021, I heard that from someone in the know. obviously time will tell if it is true or not
MRmoxy
22 Jun 2014, 11:31 pm #185

(22 Jun 2014, 2:56 am)MRmoxy apparently all of slatyfords T-reg ALX 300S are to be withdrawn in the next coming weeks/months and replaced with newer south shields and sunderland ALX 300S. 22072 and I think 22021 (not 100% on that one) have already been re- allocated to slatyford, rumoured to replace 22479 and 22492 which are already delicensed. also rumoured is that slatyford will be receiving a unspecified euro 6 vehicle

unfortunately I have not got any evidence about what I have mentioned here apart from 22072 and 22021, I heard that from someone in the know. obviously time will tell if it is true or not

23 Jun 2014, 10:30 am #186
(22 Jun 2014, 5:03 pm)Kuyoyo I understand deckers can be used on the 100 but it would rule out one of the diversion routes due to a low bridge.


And the present specification E300s (like those used on Carlisle' 685 at present and those due to replace those, plus the 25 for Stockton) seat just 41.

If GNE can use deckers on the 10 and the 602 used to be double decker; I think it's a silly rule. There are still other routes it could take in the past it often use to operate via Scotswood Road when other routes were blocked and it could also travel the old 602 route via Western by pass and into the MetroCentre via Retail Park. In addition I can remember as I child vaguely travelling on an old Atlantean on 100
Coastliner700
23 Jun 2014, 10:30 am #186

(22 Jun 2014, 5:03 pm)Kuyoyo I understand deckers can be used on the 100 but it would rule out one of the diversion routes due to a low bridge.


And the present specification E300s (like those used on Carlisle' 685 at present and those due to replace those, plus the 25 for Stockton) seat just 41.

If GNE can use deckers on the 10 and the 602 used to be double decker; I think it's a silly rule. There are still other routes it could take in the past it often use to operate via Scotswood Road when other routes were blocked and it could also travel the old 602 route via Western by pass and into the MetroCentre via Retail Park. In addition I can remember as I child vaguely travelling on an old Atlantean on 100

Michael



19,177
23 Jun 2014, 11:53 am #187
Walked past Sunderland depot.

5/6 gas buses parked up out the back.

Work on the gas re-fueling

One of the newer MAN's is parked up there also with that red thing over the wheel.

Training bus is also there.

1 Enviro and MAN in the paintshop.

Pretty busy today, couldnt get pictures to many people around.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jun 2014, 11:53 am #187

Walked past Sunderland depot.

5/6 gas buses parked up out the back.

Work on the gas re-fueling

One of the newer MAN's is parked up there also with that red thing over the wheel.

Training bus is also there.

1 Enviro and MAN in the paintshop.

Pretty busy today, couldnt get pictures to many people around.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Kuyoyo



6,856
23 Jun 2014, 11:54 am #188
22063 is back at Stockton looking fresh on the 1250 52 from the town
Kuyoyo
23 Jun 2014, 11:54 am #188

22063 is back at Stockton looking fresh on the 1250 52 from the town

Andreos1



14,251
23 Jun 2014, 12:37 pm #189
(23 Jun 2014, 11:54 am)Kuyoyo 22063 is back at Stockton looking fresh on the 1250 52 from the town

There is also a decker on 52's. Saw it around lunchtime.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
23 Jun 2014, 12:37 pm #189

(23 Jun 2014, 11:54 am)Kuyoyo 22063 is back at Stockton looking fresh on the 1250 52 from the town

There is also a decker on 52's. Saw it around lunchtime.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Kuyoyo



6,856
23 Jun 2014, 12:42 pm #190
(23 Jun 2014, 12:37 pm)Andreos Constantopolous There is also a decker on 52's. Saw it around lunchtime.

Normally is - there's a 52 board that doesn't start until 0857 from the depot (to work the 0902 52) so it's not uncommon for it to be a decker off schools as they are already defect checked so saves doing another vehicle.
Kuyoyo
23 Jun 2014, 12:42 pm #190

(23 Jun 2014, 12:37 pm)Andreos Constantopolous There is also a decker on 52's. Saw it around lunchtime.

Normally is - there's a 52 board that doesn't start until 0857 from the depot (to work the 0902 52) so it's not uncommon for it to be a decker off schools as they are already defect checked so saves doing another vehicle.

23 Jun 2014, 5:05 pm #191
(22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm)Dan 22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

This one should be heading off for Lincoln (again) - shown on the latest S/C East Midlands fleet card (released today) along with 22174, 22453/63/64/68. No mention of any other NE buses being at Lincoln or any of the other EM depots.
Edited 23 Jun 2014, 5:06 pm by stagecoachbusdepot.
stagecoachbusdepot
23 Jun 2014, 5:05 pm #191

(22 Jun 2014, 10:18 pm)Dan 22490 appears to be undergoing last minute checks prior to departure once more from Sunderland.

This one should be heading off for Lincoln (again) - shown on the latest S/C East Midlands fleet card (released today) along with 22174, 22453/63/64/68. No mention of any other NE buses being at Lincoln or any of the other EM depots.

23 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm #192
(22 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm)Tom What about Solo SR's for the 15, 32 and 35?

Also, what about Versas on the 100?

If it was Versa's would need to increase the frequency. Looks like artics then!
Roland Pratt
23 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm #192

(22 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm)Tom What about Solo SR's for the 15, 32 and 35?

Also, what about Versas on the 100?

If it was Versa's would need to increase the frequency. Looks like artics then!

mrnut85



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23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm #193
(23 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm)Roland Pratt If it was Versa's would need to increase the frequency. Looks like artics then!
Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink
mrnut85
23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm #193

(23 Jun 2014, 5:37 pm)Roland Pratt If it was Versa's would need to increase the frequency. Looks like artics then!
Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink

Dan

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18,128
23 Jun 2014, 5:50 pm #194
(23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm)mrnut85 Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink
Great buses, esp. if they're to the spec as they are in Dunfermline.
Dan
23 Jun 2014, 5:50 pm #194

(23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm)mrnut85 Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink
Great buses, esp. if they're to the spec as they are in Dunfermline.

Kuyoyo



6,856
23 Jun 2014, 6:10 pm #195
(23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm)mrnut85 Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink

Have to find a bodybuilder who would body a tri-axle chassis - Scania aren't offering their own body in the UK anymore (which is known as the 'Citywide' at Euro6 - either Citywide LE or Citywide LF).
Kuyoyo
23 Jun 2014, 6:10 pm #195

(23 Jun 2014, 5:49 pm)mrnut85 Only buses that would be better than the current E300 on the 100 would be the tri axle Scania OmniLink

Have to find a bodybuilder who would body a tri-axle chassis - Scania aren't offering their own body in the UK anymore (which is known as the 'Citywide' at Euro6 - either Citywide LE or Citywide LF).

MRmoxy



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23 Jun 2014, 7:39 pm #196
(23 Jun 2014, 1:31 pm)AIG20 22073 is the withdrawn MAN ALX300 with the red cover over the steering wheel. Also when I went past there were two Enviro 200s (which I think both had a chassis wash), and the rear was overflowing with Gas Buses, two of which were sat idling.

22073 has an engineering issue and is currently in slatyford engineering
MRmoxy
23 Jun 2014, 7:39 pm #196

(23 Jun 2014, 1:31 pm)AIG20 22073 is the withdrawn MAN ALX300 with the red cover over the steering wheel. Also when I went past there were two Enviro 200s (which I think both had a chassis wash), and the rear was overflowing with Gas Buses, two of which were sat idling.

22073 has an engineering issue and is currently in slatyford engineering

Dan

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18,128
24 Jun 2014, 7:27 am #197
(24 Jun 2014, 7:25 am)Richard Smiles Since it was reported at the Back of the Depot a few days ago, has anyone at Sunderland seen 22675 (V675 DDC) lately.

It has been rumoured, that the current Driver Training Fleet may well be replaced at some point this year ?, so wondered whether 22675 could be one of the vehicles to be converted to the same.
I will walk round the back of the depot later if I have ten minutes before going home, Richard.
Dan
24 Jun 2014, 7:27 am #197

(24 Jun 2014, 7:25 am)Richard Smiles Since it was reported at the Back of the Depot a few days ago, has anyone at Sunderland seen 22675 (V675 DDC) lately.

It has been rumoured, that the current Driver Training Fleet may well be replaced at some point this year ?, so wondered whether 22675 could be one of the vehicles to be converted to the same.
I will walk round the back of the depot later if I have ten minutes before going home, Richard.

Michael



19,177
24 Jun 2014, 8:55 am #198
(24 Jun 2014, 8:45 am)AIG20 39731, 28030 and 20551 are at the rear of the depot, including 36094 which is recieving attention and 22050 which has new panels fitted and filler applied to some areas - meaning this is the next vehicle to enter the paint shop. In addition, several gas buses are in the workshops around the front.

It is not long before 20550, 20553 and 20121's MOT expires according to the vehicle enquiry website, and 21037's tax runs out this August as well as 20553 and 20554's in July which is further evidence that the trainers could be replaced soon.

However, there is no sign of 22675, and 22672 and 22673 are still in service.

The gas buses in the workshops are getting last minute checks before entering service, i would imagine?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
24 Jun 2014, 8:55 am #198

(24 Jun 2014, 8:45 am)AIG20 39731, 28030 and 20551 are at the rear of the depot, including 36094 which is recieving attention and 22050 which has new panels fitted and filler applied to some areas - meaning this is the next vehicle to enter the paint shop. In addition, several gas buses are in the workshops around the front.

It is not long before 20550, 20553 and 20121's MOT expires according to the vehicle enquiry website, and 21037's tax runs out this August as well as 20553 and 20554's in July which is further evidence that the trainers could be replaced soon.

However, there is no sign of 22675, and 22672 and 22673 are still in service.

The gas buses in the workshops are getting last minute checks before entering service, i would imagine?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
24 Jun 2014, 8:58 am #199
(24 Jun 2014, 8:56 am)Richard Smiles Any evidence of Hartlepool Vehicles being repainted apart from 34606 ?
I was there yesterday and it didn't look like any further vehicles had been repainted.
Dan
24 Jun 2014, 8:58 am #199

(24 Jun 2014, 8:56 am)Richard Smiles Any evidence of Hartlepool Vehicles being repainted apart from 34606 ?
I was there yesterday and it didn't look like any further vehicles had been repainted.

tyresmoke



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24 Jun 2014, 12:53 pm #200
Former Slatyford MAN 22473 is now in use at Stockton, and is currently on service 37, having just left North Tees Hospital on the 1347 trip to James Cook

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tyresmoke
24 Jun 2014, 12:53 pm #200

Former Slatyford MAN 22473 is now in use at Stockton, and is currently on service 37, having just left North Tees Hospital on the 1347 trip to James Cook


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