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Stagecoach North East: Rare & Odd Workings - April 2019

 
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13 Apr 2019, 7:13 pm #1
I may have been hallucinating, but I'm pretty sure I saw 17702 on the Chillingham Road earlier!
Ianthegoon
13 Apr 2019, 7:13 pm #1

I may have been hallucinating, but I'm pretty sure I saw 17702 on the Chillingham Road earlier!

13 Apr 2019, 8:57 pm #2
(13 Apr 2019, 7:13 pm)Ianthegoon I may have been hallucinating, but I'm pretty sure I saw 17702 on the Chillingham Road earlier!

Sure was. Collected from East Scotland today as it's for a school donation in the area.


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RBZ 5459
13 Apr 2019, 8:57 pm #2

(13 Apr 2019, 7:13 pm)Ianthegoon I may have been hallucinating, but I'm pretty sure I saw 17702 on the Chillingham Road earlier!

Sure was. Collected from East Scotland today as it's for a school donation in the area.



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Cock Robin



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15 Apr 2019, 4:09 pm #3
Zones 27180 on 12 (along with EX Zones 27175/6/9!).
Cock Robin
15 Apr 2019, 4:09 pm #3

Zones 27180 on 12 (along with EX Zones 27175/6/9!).

16 Apr 2019, 2:08 pm #4
Sunderland is all over today: 

36960,36961 on the 3
28006, 28007 on the 4 
35189, 39711 on the 12/13
36962 on the 16 
36975 on the 20
28011 on the 23
Dans_bus_photos
16 Apr 2019, 2:08 pm #4

Sunderland is all over today: 

36960,36961 on the 3
28006, 28007 on the 4 
35189, 39711 on the 12/13
36962 on the 16 
36975 on the 20
28011 on the 23

17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am #5
(16 Apr 2019, 2:08 pm)Dans_bus_photos Sunderland is all over today: 

36960,36961 on the 3
28006, 28007 on the 4 
35189, 39711 on the 12/13
36962 on the 16 
36975 on the 20
28011 on the 23

Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.


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RBZ 5459
17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am #5

(16 Apr 2019, 2:08 pm)Dans_bus_photos Sunderland is all over today: 

36960,36961 on the 3
28006, 28007 on the 4 
35189, 39711 on the 12/13
36962 on the 16 
36975 on the 20
28011 on the 23

Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.



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17 Apr 2019, 12:00 pm #6
(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

Im quite surprised they've only managed to secure one new order for the whole region this year. Hopefully they can pick some newer vehicles up from other regions disposals once new orders start arriving. 

Im surprised Sunderland's 4 has never been upgraded to full size vehicles.
Dans_bus_photos
17 Apr 2019, 12:00 pm #6

(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

Im quite surprised they've only managed to secure one new order for the whole region this year. Hopefully they can pick some newer vehicles up from other regions disposals once new orders start arriving. 

Im surprised Sunderland's 4 has never been upgraded to full size vehicles.

Michael



19,141
17 Apr 2019, 2:10 pm #7
28002 on the 23

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Apr 2019, 2:10 pm #7

28002 on the 23


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm #8
(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

(17 Apr 2019, 2:10 pm)Michael 28002 on the 23

One of two now allocated.


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RBZ 5459
17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm #8

(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

(17 Apr 2019, 2:10 pm)Michael 28002 on the 23

One of two now allocated.



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Michael



19,141
17 Apr 2019, 2:16 pm #9
(17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm)RBZ 5459 One of two now allocated.

Oh cool

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Apr 2019, 2:16 pm #9

(17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm)RBZ 5459 One of two now allocated.

Oh cool


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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17 Apr 2019, 3:27 pm #10
(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

(17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm)RBZ 5459 One of two now allocated.

Just playing devil's advocate, but why can't the boards be adjusted so that the daytime 'gas bus' services run all of the late services too?

This is common practice at Go North East, with the Prince Bishops running off the 20 in early evening, to run 60s on a night in Sunderland. It means that the daytime service isn't "downgraded", but the evening service still gets the "upgrade".

It must be a nightmare for Stagecoach trying to work out how much it costs to operate the route, with such a mixed allocation... From MAN E200 to gas buses!
Dan
17 Apr 2019, 3:27 pm #10

(17 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)RBZ 5459 Like Walkergate with the Euro 5 E400/H, Sunderland are now following suite in allocating more economical vehicles on late running boards (with some exceptions), these being the Gas buses.

(17 Apr 2019, 2:13 pm)RBZ 5459 One of two now allocated.

Just playing devil's advocate, but why can't the boards be adjusted so that the daytime 'gas bus' services run all of the late services too?

This is common practice at Go North East, with the Prince Bishops running off the 20 in early evening, to run 60s on a night in Sunderland. It means that the daytime service isn't "downgraded", but the evening service still gets the "upgrade".

It must be a nightmare for Stagecoach trying to work out how much it costs to operate the route, with such a mixed allocation... From MAN E200 to gas buses!

17 Apr 2019, 4:37 pm #11
(17 Apr 2019, 3:27 pm)Dan Just playing devil's advocate, but why can't the boards be adjusted so that the daytime 'gas bus' services run all of the late services too?

This is common practice at Go North East, with the Prince Bishops running off the 20 in early evening, to run 60s on a night in Sunderland. It means that the daytime service isn't "downgraded", but the evening service still gets the "upgrade".

It must be a nightmare for Stagecoach trying to work out how much it costs to operate the route, with such a mixed allocation... From MAN E200 to gas buses!

Yes it bugged me to no end when Walkergate done it and thought the very same - as it was how the 12s ran into the evenings off 39/40. It is something that will happen at some point I believe - perhaps just a trial this time around on a bigger scale (even though it's obvious that savings will be made...), but surprised Sunderland has also been told now to do it.
Edited 17 Apr 2019, 4:40 pm by RBZ 5459.


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RBZ 5459
17 Apr 2019, 4:37 pm #11

(17 Apr 2019, 3:27 pm)Dan Just playing devil's advocate, but why can't the boards be adjusted so that the daytime 'gas bus' services run all of the late services too?

This is common practice at Go North East, with the Prince Bishops running off the 20 in early evening, to run 60s on a night in Sunderland. It means that the daytime service isn't "downgraded", but the evening service still gets the "upgrade".

It must be a nightmare for Stagecoach trying to work out how much it costs to operate the route, with such a mixed allocation... From MAN E200 to gas buses!

Yes it bugged me to no end when Walkergate done it and thought the very same - as it was how the 12s ran into the evenings off 39/40. It is something that will happen at some point I believe - perhaps just a trial this time around on a bigger scale (even though it's obvious that savings will be made...), but surprised Sunderland has also been told now to do it.



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Michael



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17 Apr 2019, 4:43 pm #12
(17 Apr 2019, 12:00 pm)Dans_bus_photos Im quite surprised they've only managed to secure one new order for the whole region this year. Hopefully they can pick some newer vehicles up from other regions disposals once new orders start arriving. 

Im surprised Sunderland's 4 has never been upgraded to full size vehicles.

Has that been confirmed yet?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Apr 2019, 4:43 pm #12

(17 Apr 2019, 12:00 pm)Dans_bus_photos Im quite surprised they've only managed to secure one new order for the whole region this year. Hopefully they can pick some newer vehicles up from other regions disposals once new orders start arriving. 

Im surprised Sunderland's 4 has never been upgraded to full size vehicles.

Has that been confirmed yet?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm #13
(17 Apr 2019, 4:43 pm)Michael Has that been confirmed yet?

Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.


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RBZ 5459
17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm #13

(17 Apr 2019, 4:43 pm)Michael Has that been confirmed yet?

Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.



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Michael



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17 Apr 2019, 4:54 pm #14
(17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm)RBZ 5459 Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.

Ah right thanks, must of missed the post

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Apr 2019, 4:54 pm #14

(17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm)RBZ 5459 Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.

Ah right thanks, must of missed the post


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,141
17 Apr 2019, 7:21 pm #15
(17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm)RBZ 5459 Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.

Forgot to ask what will they replace at Stockton?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 Apr 2019, 7:21 pm #15

(17 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm)RBZ 5459 Yes, just Stockton's 18 E200MMC.

Forgot to ask what will they replace at Stockton?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

glen1234



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17 Apr 2019, 7:33 pm #16
03 54 alx man's i think.
glen1234
17 Apr 2019, 7:33 pm #16

03 54 alx man's i think.

Ds1197



506
17 Apr 2019, 8:18 pm #17
Well South Shields is almost exclusively 37* (Dotty brand) vechiles in the evenings now
Ds1197
17 Apr 2019, 8:18 pm #17

Well South Shields is almost exclusively 37* (Dotty brand) vechiles in the evenings now

17 Apr 2019, 9:05 pm #18
(17 Apr 2019, 7:21 pm)Michael Forgot to ask what will they replace at Stockton?
E300s on current routes to Then Replace 03/54 ALX300s and Kinetics at Stockton. Not sure what else though
NewcastleOne
17 Apr 2019, 9:05 pm #18

(17 Apr 2019, 7:21 pm)Michael Forgot to ask what will they replace at Stockton?
E300s on current routes to Then Replace 03/54 ALX300s and Kinetics at Stockton. Not sure what else though

glen1234



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17 Apr 2019, 9:25 pm #19
Thanks for info mate
glen1234
17 Apr 2019, 9:25 pm #19

Thanks for info mate

Cock Robin



2,778
18 Apr 2019, 4:38 pm #20
(17 Apr 2019, 9:05 pm)NewcastleOne E300s on current routes to Then Replace 03/54 ALX300s and Kinetics at Stockton. Not sure what else though

The Kinetics are newer than the ex 100 E300s.
Cock Robin
18 Apr 2019, 4:38 pm #20

(17 Apr 2019, 9:05 pm)NewcastleOne E300s on current routes to Then Replace 03/54 ALX300s and Kinetics at Stockton. Not sure what else though

The Kinetics are newer than the ex 100 E300s.

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