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Dans_bus_photos

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28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am #141

(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.

They have been like that for a little while now, although it doesn't seem to be used very often with 'Pennywell' being the preferred choice. Im assuming there is 2 end destinations fitted for some reason and the drivers are just picking either?

Dans_bus_photos

28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am #141

(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.

Dan

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28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm #142

(28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am)Dans_bus_photos They have been like that for a little while now, although it doesn't seem to be used very often with 'Pennywell' being the preferred choice. Im assuming there is 2 end destinations fitted for some reason and the drivers are just picking either?

Bizarre! Never seen the Quarry View one before - just looked odd to be honest and couldn't quite work out why they'd show that.

In other news, hasn't been noted here yet and I'm unsure how recently it happened, but 24114/15 have definitely had their wrap vinyls for the Great Exhibition removed. I saw 24114 today, lacking Stagecoach logos, and looking a bit tattier than is the norm for Stagecoach!

22412 also noted at the rear of Slatyford Depot; without a ticket machine, headlight hanging out, wiper missing and front bonnet hanging off. MOT still valid till February 2019. Anyone have any ideas if this one is just long-term VOR and donating spare parts to other ALX300s in the meantime, or whether it has in fact been withdrawn?

22080 was similarly noted at the rear of the depot, minus ticket machine and with a red VOR wheel cover, but looking in somewhat better condition than 22412.

Dan

28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm #142

(28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am)Dans_bus_photos They have been like that for a little while now, although it doesn't seem to be used very often with 'Pennywell' being the preferred choice. Im assuming there is 2 end destinations fitted for some reason and the drivers are just picking either?

Robin Tait

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28 Oct 2018, 5:37 pm #143

Dan

Have just seen a photo of 36478 taken yesterday on service 18 in South Shields market. Robin

Robin Tait

28 Oct 2018, 5:37 pm #143

Dan

Have just seen a photo of 36478 taken yesterday on service 18 in South Shields market. Robin

S830OFT

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28 Oct 2018, 6:24 pm #144

(28 Oct 2018, 5:37 pm)Robin Tait Dan

Have just seen a photo of 36478 taken yesterday on service 18 in South Shields market. Robin

Only 36468 - 77 went as it was a 10 bus transfer.

S830OFT

28 Oct 2018, 6:24 pm #144

(28 Oct 2018, 5:37 pm)Robin Tait Dan

Have just seen a photo of 36478 taken yesterday on service 18 in South Shields market. Robin

Only 36468 - 77 went as it was a 10 bus transfer.

Robin Tait

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28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm #145

S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

Robin Tait

28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm #145

S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

Michael

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28 Oct 2018, 9:53 pm #146

(28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm)Robin Tait S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

In Shields depot?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

28 Oct 2018, 9:53 pm #146

(28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm)Robin Tait S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

In Shields depot?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

LVK 404L

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29 Oct 2018, 1:25 am #147

(28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm)Robin Tait S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

Have you been put and about in Newcastle. As that is where they are based now..

LVK 404L

29 Oct 2018, 1:25 am #147

(28 Oct 2018, 8:30 pm)Robin Tait S830OFT

High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin

Have you been put and about in Newcastle. As that is where they are based now..

Robin Tait

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29 Oct 2018, 8:01 am #148

S830OFT

So does that mean 39715/719 are here at Shields depot now.Robin

Robin Tait

29 Oct 2018, 8:01 am #148

S830OFT

So does that mean 39715/719 are here at Shields depot now.Robin

S830OFT

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29 Oct 2018, 8:11 am #149

(29 Oct 2018, 8:01 am)Robin Tait S830OFT

So does that mean 39715/719 are here at Shields depot now.Robin

I don't know as I don't work at Stagecoach, why don't you just wait and see.

S830OFT

29 Oct 2018, 8:11 am #149

(29 Oct 2018, 8:01 am)Robin Tait S830OFT

So does that mean 39715/719 are here at Shields depot now.Robin

I don't know as I don't work at Stagecoach, why don't you just wait and see.

RBZ 5459

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29 Oct 2018, 9:22 am #150

(28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm)Dan Bizarre! Never seen the Quarry View one before - just looked odd to be honest and couldn't quite work out why they'd show that.

In other news, hasn't been noted here yet and I'm unsure how recently it happened, but 24114/15 have definitely had their wrap vinyls for the Great Exhibition removed. I saw 24114 today, lacking Stagecoach logos, and looking a bit tattier than is the norm for Stagecoach!

22412 also noted at the rear of Slatyford Depot; without a ticket machine, headlight hanging out, wiper missing and front bonnet hanging off. MOT still valid till February 2019. Anyone have any ideas if this one is just long-term VOR and donating spare parts to other ALX300s in the meantime, or whether it has in fact been withdrawn?

22080 was similarly noted at the rear of the depot, minus ticket machine and with a red VOR wheel cover, but looking in somewhat better condition than 22412.

24114/5 looked to have been done last week, hopefully due in for repaint.

22412 has been long-term VOR for nearly 2 months now, it'll be back at some point it's still got depreciation costs attached.
Not sure about 22080, but should be back in the short term. Ticket machines get taken out when they're VOR on the back fence.

Another to note, 22510 is back on the road now after a length absence.

RBZ5459 | flickr | THV

RBZ 5459

29 Oct 2018, 9:22 am #150

(28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm)Dan Bizarre! Never seen the Quarry View one before - just looked odd to be honest and couldn't quite work out why they'd show that.

In other news, hasn't been noted here yet and I'm unsure how recently it happened, but 24114/15 have definitely had their wrap vinyls for the Great Exhibition removed. I saw 24114 today, lacking Stagecoach logos, and looking a bit tattier than is the norm for Stagecoach!

22412 also noted at the rear of Slatyford Depot; without a ticket machine, headlight hanging out, wiper missing and front bonnet hanging off. MOT still valid till February 2019. Anyone have any ideas if this one is just long-term VOR and donating spare parts to other ALX300s in the meantime, or whether it has in fact been withdrawn?

22080 was similarly noted at the rear of the depot, minus ticket machine and with a red VOR wheel cover, but looking in somewhat better condition than 22412.

RBZ5459 | flickr | THV

V514DFT

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29 Oct 2018, 10:46 am #151

The extention of the 1 to the Cobalt starts today

Kind Regards
Tez

V514DFT

29 Oct 2018, 10:46 am #151

The extention of the 1 to the Cobalt starts today

Kind Regards
Tez

JM03

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29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am #152

(29 Oct 2018, 10:46 am)V514DFT The extention of the 1 to the Cobalt starts today

Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?

JM03

29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am #152

(29 Oct 2018, 10:46 am)V514DFT The extention of the 1 to the Cobalt starts today

Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?

Kuyoyo

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29 Oct 2018, 1:28 pm #153

(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.

Along similar lines (but slightly more noteworthy) is the recent revision to a small number of the destinations in the Teesside fleet to the style currently used by Cumbria and North Lancashire - presently only a handful have been changed, the most notable being Stockton's 12 to Hemlington and the Parkway Centre, but a few others are also in the same style, mainly ones used for a small handful of journeys daily such as '1 Hartlepool Centre' and '13 Middlesbrough'.

Stagecoach on Teesside 27724 (NK11 BFL) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Stagecoach on Teesside 27171 (SN64 OJW) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

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Kuyoyo

29 Oct 2018, 1:28 pm #153

(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.

Stagecoach on Teesside 27724 (NK11 BFL) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Stagecoach on Teesside 27171 (SN64 OJW) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

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RBZ 5459

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29 Oct 2018, 1:37 pm #154

(29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am)JM03 Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?

Up'd it by 1 - PVR is 16 now.

E200 update.. 39671 and 39711 have transferred from Hartlepool to Sunderland.
36087 and 36088 now at Hartlepool

Movements up to now, bold being the ones have arrived at their intended depot, red being the ones still to move:

36081/82/83/84/85/86/87/88/89/90 [Sunderland to Hartlepool]
36468/69/70/71/72/73/74/75/76/77 [South Shields to Slatyford]
39671/72/73/74/75, 39710/11/12/13/14 [Hartlepool to Sunderland]
39705/06/15/16/17/18/19/20/21/22 [Slatyford to South Shields]

Edited 29 Oct 2018, 1:43 pm by RBZ 5459.

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RBZ 5459

29 Oct 2018, 1:37 pm #154

(29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am)JM03 Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?

RBZ5459 | flickr | THV

GNE6312

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29 Oct 2018, 6:08 pm #155

Has 22424 entered service at walkergate yet? If so what are tge chances of getting it on the 12? As i might be going on the 12 this week.
Thank you

Edited 29 Oct 2018, 6:11 pm by GNE6312.

GNE6312

29 Oct 2018, 6:08 pm #155

Has 22424 entered service at walkergate yet? If so what are tge chances of getting it on the 12? As i might be going on the 12 this week.
Thank you

pbjd

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29 Oct 2018, 6:33 pm #156

(29 Oct 2018, 6:08 pm)GNE6312 Has 22424 entered service at walkergate yet? If so what are tge chances of getting it on the 12? As i might be going on the 12 this week.
Thank you

Was on the 14:00 X63.

pbjd

29 Oct 2018, 6:33 pm #156

(29 Oct 2018, 6:08 pm)GNE6312 Has 22424 entered service at walkergate yet? If so what are tge chances of getting it on the 12? As i might be going on the 12 this week.
Thank you

Was on the 14:00 X63.