Classic Coaches/TGM Group
Classic Coaches/TGM Group
daniel, if u look at the picture in the previous post you'll see its only got 1 rear axle, the coach you've mentioned is a twin axle coach. if you've any photos of the current classic fleet have a look at any with a tow bar and that'll narrow the options of which coach it was.
(26 Apr 2013, 6:32 pm)nk55 daniel, if u look at the picture in the previous post you'll see its only got 1 rear axle, the coach you've mentioned is a twin axle coach. if you've any photos of the current classic fleet have a look at any with a tow bar and that'll narrow the options of which coach it was.
(26 Apr 2013, 6:32 pm)nk55 daniel, if u look at the picture in the previous post you'll see its only got 1 rear axle, the coach you've mentioned is a twin axle coach. if you've any photos of the current classic fleet have a look at any with a tow bar and that'll narrow the options of which coach it was.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8693282400/
For those who may remember when TGM Classic were based on the Wear Industrial Estate in Washington before moving to Annfield Plain in County Durham, The old Red Company Sign to this very day remains on the side of the entrance to offices of which the depot used to be situated.
Classic moved out of washington in 2007 only had the depot at washington 4 years moved in 2003 long after the bus war with go ahead northern. They share Annfield Plain depot with Burnside coaches and obviously as we all TGM are now owned by arriva.
Information from mickthebus81 and GeordieinYorkshire who commented on the photo on my Flickr page.
Curious one this, so hang with me.
What is normally a Classic/TGM coach scholars service between Bournmoor and St Leonards Durham is now being worked by what I presume is an ex-Arriva decker (still has paintwork, but no lettering or fleet numbers) S649 HCU.
I havent seen anything to see Classic/TGM have given up the route, so can only assume they have picked up some stock in Arriva fleet clearances.
Yes, most people will be aware Arriva own TGM and the influx of Arriva vehicles from other areas after the Tall Ships which ended up staying in the region.
The vehicles which are ex-Arriva and based at Annfield Plain such as the Alx400's have all been painted in Classic/TGM colours as far as Im aware.
This one hasnt been repainted and I have never seen it operating a Classic/TGM route before, hence why I posted.
On having a quick search of the internet, I have found a photo of it www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/5292719037/ (with correct number plate, opposed to the incorrect one I gave initially)
