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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2020

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2020

 
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08 Mar 2020, 7:32 pm #41
Does anyone know when 22026 and 22018 will be getting withdrawn again? Also, I've noticed a new service appear on bustimes.org that is the 19 to Hemilington and shows that it starts on the 23rd of March. Could anyone confirm this?
Teesside Bus Spotter
08 Mar 2020, 7:32 pm #41

Does anyone know when 22026 and 22018 will be getting withdrawn again? Also, I've noticed a new service appear on bustimes.org that is the 19 to Hemilington and shows that it starts on the 23rd of March. Could anyone confirm this?

glen



705
08 Mar 2020, 8:04 pm #42
Yes going be new 19 service.
glen
08 Mar 2020, 8:04 pm #42

Yes going be new 19 service.

V514DFT



2,224
08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm #43
Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm #43

Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's


Kind Regards
Tez

Dan

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08 Mar 2020, 9:28 pm #44
(08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm)V514DFT Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's



They’re old buses. Past their best, parts presumably aren’t as readily available so they spend more time off service.

I had a trip on one of the ex-Yorkshire ones in Newcastle on the 100 recently. Sounded like an absolute dog, ride quality was poor, had more rattles than Mothercare, and it felt like I was at a rave because the interior lights were going mental, flashing off and back on again.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the ALX300s from an enthusiasts’ perspective and the Sunderland bus scene has been boring since the introduction of the gas buses that replaced them, but passengers deserve more. They deserve better.


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Dan
08 Mar 2020, 9:28 pm #44

(08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm)V514DFT Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's



They’re old buses. Past their best, parts presumably aren’t as readily available so they spend more time off service.

I had a trip on one of the ex-Yorkshire ones in Newcastle on the 100 recently. Sounded like an absolute dog, ride quality was poor, had more rattles than Mothercare, and it felt like I was at a rave because the interior lights were going mental, flashing off and back on again.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the ALX300s from an enthusiasts’ perspective and the Sunderland bus scene has been boring since the introduction of the gas buses that replaced them, but passengers deserve more. They deserve better.


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08 Mar 2020, 10:01 pm #45
(08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm)V514DFT Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's

i don't mind a transbus ALX300 every now and then, but thats the issue its not now and then for some customers its every day and they are getting on a bit now.
Benny
08 Mar 2020, 10:01 pm #45

(08 Mar 2020, 9:24 pm)V514DFT Whats everyones problem against the ALX300's

i don't mind a transbus ALX300 every now and then, but thats the issue its not now and then for some customers its every day and they are getting on a bit now.

Cock Robin



2,778
09 Mar 2020, 11:06 am #46
(08 Mar 2020, 9:28 pm)Dan They’re old buses. Past their best, parts presumably aren’t as readily available so they spend more time off service.

I had a trip on one of the ex-Yorkshire ones in Newcastle on the 100 recently. Sounded like an absolute dog, ride quality was poor, had more rattles than Mothercare, and it felt like I was at a rave because the interior lights were going mental, flashing off and back on again.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the ALX300s from an enthusiasts’ perspective and the Sunderland bus scene has been boring since the introduction of the gas buses that replaced them, but passengers deserve more. They deserve better.


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Should be plenty of spares available from all the withdrawn ones.

(07 Mar 2020, 10:44 pm)V514DFT I hate to admit it,but the new livery is starting to grow on me, i seen the E400 in the new livery,and i have to say its alot less ugly in person

Like a wart?
Edited 09 Mar 2020, 11:08 am by Cock Robin.
Cock Robin
09 Mar 2020, 11:06 am #46

(08 Mar 2020, 9:28 pm)Dan They’re old buses. Past their best, parts presumably aren’t as readily available so they spend more time off service.

I had a trip on one of the ex-Yorkshire ones in Newcastle on the 100 recently. Sounded like an absolute dog, ride quality was poor, had more rattles than Mothercare, and it felt like I was at a rave because the interior lights were going mental, flashing off and back on again.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the ALX300s from an enthusiasts’ perspective and the Sunderland bus scene has been boring since the introduction of the gas buses that replaced them, but passengers deserve more. They deserve better.


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Should be plenty of spares available from all the withdrawn ones.

(07 Mar 2020, 10:44 pm)V514DFT I hate to admit it,but the new livery is starting to grow on me, i seen the E400 in the new livery,and i have to say its alot less ugly in person

Like a wart?

glen



705
09 Mar 2020, 11:15 am #47
When will stagecoach on teesside start get repaint in to new livery
glen
09 Mar 2020, 11:15 am #47

When will stagecoach on teesside start get repaint in to new livery

V514DFT



2,224
09 Mar 2020, 12:35 pm #48
But thats not just Stagecoaches buses,thats everywhere in general,i still think they are decent work horses, but i personally think the way they have been treated is down to the depots they live at,and possibly down to the undesirables that get on and mistreat them, and lets not forget where the 06 reg ones started life,the X47, so no wonder some of them llook and sound like dogs,cus of daily thrashings,as for the 03 plates,im sure it was the 60s they started life on,which back then (early 2003) there was more than just the 62' and 63's

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
09 Mar 2020, 12:35 pm #48

But thats not just Stagecoaches buses,thats everywhere in general,i still think they are decent work horses, but i personally think the way they have been treated is down to the depots they live at,and possibly down to the undesirables that get on and mistreat them, and lets not forget where the 06 reg ones started life,the X47, so no wonder some of them llook and sound like dogs,cus of daily thrashings,as for the 03 plates,im sure it was the 60s they started life on,which back then (early 2003) there was more than just the 62' and 63's


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Tez

09 Mar 2020, 2:01 pm #49
It's that time of the year again; 10636/7 from Walkergate, along with 10641 and 10652 from Slatyford are on their way to Cheltenham for the races.
27723 is on loan from Stockton to Walkergate.

Repainted 19683 returned to service at lunchtime.


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RBZ 5459
09 Mar 2020, 2:01 pm #49

It's that time of the year again; 10636/7 from Walkergate, along with 10641 and 10652 from Slatyford are on their way to Cheltenham for the races.
27723 is on loan from Stockton to Walkergate.

Repainted 19683 returned to service at lunchtime.



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09 Mar 2020, 5:08 pm #50
(09 Mar 2020, 2:01 pm)RBZ 5459 It's that time of the year again; 10636/7 from Walkergate, along with 10641 and 10652 from Slatyford are on their way to Cheltenham for the races.
27723 is on loan from Stockton to Walkergate.

Repainted 19683 returned to service at lunchtime.


[Image: 49640243616_e9436d2794_c.jpg]Stagecoach 19683 / NK60 DPU by kieron mathews, on Flickr


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TEN 6083
09 Mar 2020, 5:08 pm #50

(09 Mar 2020, 2:01 pm)RBZ 5459 It's that time of the year again; 10636/7 from Walkergate, along with 10641 and 10652 from Slatyford are on their way to Cheltenham for the races.
27723 is on loan from Stockton to Walkergate.

Repainted 19683 returned to service at lunchtime.


[Image: 49640243616_e9436d2794_c.jpg]Stagecoach 19683 / NK60 DPU by kieron mathews, on Flickr


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Robin57

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12 Mar 2020, 2:23 pm #51
RBZ 5459. Since Sunderland got 3 39’s back from Newcastle, Shields depot should have there own 3 39’s back from Sunderland, could it ever happen. Robin
Robin57
12 Mar 2020, 2:23 pm #51

RBZ 5459. Since Sunderland got 3 39’s back from Newcastle, Shields depot should have there own 3 39’s back from Sunderland, could it ever happen. Robin

Cock Robin



2,778
12 Mar 2020, 4:20 pm #52
Anyone know who operated the SL06 High Pittington - St Leonards School before Stagecoach got it in January?
Cock Robin
12 Mar 2020, 4:20 pm #52

Anyone know who operated the SL06 High Pittington - St Leonards School before Stagecoach got it in January?

OW1762



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12 Mar 2020, 4:28 pm #53
(12 Mar 2020, 4:20 pm)Cock Robin Anyone know who operated the SL06 High Pittington - St Leonards School before Stagecoach  got it in January?
Believe it to be Durham City or Lee's, must admit I was surprised to see it, presumed one of the companies had bought it and never got round to taking the vinyls off!
OW1762
12 Mar 2020, 4:28 pm #53

(12 Mar 2020, 4:20 pm)Cock Robin Anyone know who operated the SL06 High Pittington - St Leonards School before Stagecoach  got it in January?
Believe it to be Durham City or Lee's, must admit I was surprised to see it, presumed one of the companies had bought it and never got round to taking the vinyls off!

AIG20



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12 Mar 2020, 6:27 pm #54
According to Bus Times MAN ALX300 22067 is at Walkergate Depot, and ADL E200 37315 is at Sunderland Depot.
AIG20
12 Mar 2020, 6:27 pm #54

According to Bus Times MAN ALX300 22067 is at Walkergate Depot, and ADL E200 37315 is at Sunderland Depot.

Ds1197



506
12 Mar 2020, 6:30 pm #55
(12 Mar 2020, 6:27 pm)AIG20 According to Bus Times MAN ALX300 22067 is at Walkergate Depot, and ADL E200 37315 is at Sunderland Depot.

37315 might getting repainted
Ds1197
12 Mar 2020, 6:30 pm #55

(12 Mar 2020, 6:27 pm)AIG20 According to Bus Times MAN ALX300 22067 is at Walkergate Depot, and ADL E200 37315 is at Sunderland Depot.

37315 might getting repainted

LVK 404L



988
12 Mar 2020, 6:38 pm #56
(12 Mar 2020, 6:30 pm)Ds1197 37315 might getting repainted
If it's being repainted will this not be its second repaint already.   It lost its dots branding just a couple of years ago
LVK 404L
12 Mar 2020, 6:38 pm #56

(12 Mar 2020, 6:30 pm)Ds1197 37315 might getting repainted
If it's being repainted will this not be its second repaint already.   It lost its dots branding just a couple of years ago

12 Mar 2020, 6:50 pm #57
(12 Mar 2020, 6:38 pm)ifm001 If it's being repainted will this not be its second repaint already.   It lost its dots branding just a couple of years ago

Unless it has accident damage and is just having some panels repainted? 

Also 36093 has been exchanged with 39726. Still nothing has transferred to Sunderland in exchange for 36092
Dans_bus_photos
12 Mar 2020, 6:50 pm #57

(12 Mar 2020, 6:38 pm)ifm001 If it's being repainted will this not be its second repaint already.   It lost its dots branding just a couple of years ago

Unless it has accident damage and is just having some panels repainted? 

Also 36093 has been exchanged with 39726. Still nothing has transferred to Sunderland in exchange for 36092

LVK 404L



988
12 Mar 2020, 6:54 pm #58
(12 Mar 2020, 6:50 pm)Dans_bus_photos Unless it has accident damage and is just having some panels repainted? 

Also 36093 has been exchanged with 39726. Still nothing has transferred to Sunderland in exchange for 36092
Does panel painting not just take place at the individual depot.. Does Shields still have its paint shed?  It did when it was Busways.
LVK 404L
12 Mar 2020, 6:54 pm #58

(12 Mar 2020, 6:50 pm)Dans_bus_photos Unless it has accident damage and is just having some panels repainted? 

Also 36093 has been exchanged with 39726. Still nothing has transferred to Sunderland in exchange for 36092
Does panel painting not just take place at the individual depot.. Does Shields still have its paint shed?  It did when it was Busways.

Ds1197



506
12 Mar 2020, 7:20 pm #59
I thought all North East repaints are done at Sunderland depot
Ds1197
12 Mar 2020, 7:20 pm #59

I thought all North East repaints are done at Sunderland depot

12 Mar 2020, 11:18 pm #60
37315 is getting repainted into new livery, shouldn't be too far off done now.


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RBZ 5459
12 Mar 2020, 11:18 pm #60

37315 is getting repainted into new livery, shouldn't be too far off done now.



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