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Andreos1



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28 Mar 2014, 2:54 pm #1
Driving through Gilesgate Moor just now, noticed a nice looking 53 reg (CU53 AEG) coach in TM Travel livery.
On the dash, it had a note stating it was 'on hire to Griersons'.

However, bearing in mind the location of the TM Travel depot and where I saw it, not sure if this is still the case...
Edited 28 Mar 2014, 2:55 pm by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
28 Mar 2014, 2:54 pm #1

Driving through Gilesgate Moor just now, noticed a nice looking 53 reg (CU53 AEG) coach in TM Travel livery.
On the dash, it had a note stating it was 'on hire to Griersons'.

However, bearing in mind the location of the TM Travel depot and where I saw it, not sure if this is still the case...


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

GuyParkRoyal



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28 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm #2
(28 Mar 2014, 2:54 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Driving through Gilesgate Moor just now, noticed a nice looking 53 reg (CU53 AEG) coach in TM Travel livery.
On the dash, it had a note stating it was 'on hire to Griersons'.

However, bearing in mind the location of the TM Travel depot and where I saw it, not sure if this is still the case...

I have noticed this one in the TM Travel fleet a few months ago and noting that you had seen it at Gilesgate and TM Travel are based at Dragonville this seems to confirm that we have both seen the same coach.
GuyParkRoyal
28 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm #2

(28 Mar 2014, 2:54 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Driving through Gilesgate Moor just now, noticed a nice looking 53 reg (CU53 AEG) coach in TM Travel livery.
On the dash, it had a note stating it was 'on hire to Griersons'.

However, bearing in mind the location of the TM Travel depot and where I saw it, not sure if this is still the case...

I have noticed this one in the TM Travel fleet a few months ago and noting that you had seen it at Gilesgate and TM Travel are based at Dragonville this seems to confirm that we have both seen the same coach.

Andreos1



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28 Mar 2014, 6:52 pm #3
(28 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm)GuyParkRoyal I have noticed this one in the TM Travel fleet a few months ago and noting that you had seen it at Gilesgate and TM Travel are based at Dragonville this seems to confirm that we have both seen the same coach.

Exactly.

Mind, the Plaxton coach which followed it out, left a trail of black smoke behind it.
Not quite from the same decade or Euro rating... Wink

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Andreos1
28 Mar 2014, 6:52 pm #3

(28 Mar 2014, 6:44 pm)GuyParkRoyal I have noticed this one in the TM Travel fleet a few months ago and noting that you had seen it at Gilesgate and TM Travel are based at Dragonville this seems to confirm that we have both seen the same coach.

Exactly.

Mind, the Plaxton coach which followed it out, left a trail of black smoke behind it.
Not quite from the same decade or Euro rating... Wink


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tyresmoke



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28 Mar 2014, 7:04 pm #4
(28 Mar 2014, 6:52 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Exactly.

Mind, the Plaxton coach which followed it out, left a trail of black smoke behind it.
Not quite from the same decade or Euro rating... Wink

UJI6313? Flying machine that thing... Pulsars do 60 and I couldn't keep up with it

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tyresmoke
28 Mar 2014, 7:04 pm #4

(28 Mar 2014, 6:52 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Exactly.

Mind, the Plaxton coach which followed it out, left a trail of black smoke behind it.
Not quite from the same decade or Euro rating... Wink

UJI6313? Flying machine that thing... Pulsars do 60 and I couldn't keep up with it


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Andreos1



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28 Mar 2014, 7:15 pm #5
(28 Mar 2014, 7:04 pm)tyresmoke UJI6313? Flying machine that thing... Pulsars do 60 and I couldn't keep up with it

It could have been...

Noticed it was a Plaxton, noticed it was on a private plate and heard it roaring along the road before it came into view - but the cloud of exhaust fumes stifled the view of the reg plate a bit haha.

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Andreos1
28 Mar 2014, 7:15 pm #5

(28 Mar 2014, 7:04 pm)tyresmoke UJI6313? Flying machine that thing... Pulsars do 60 and I couldn't keep up with it

It could have been...

Noticed it was a Plaxton, noticed it was on a private plate and heard it roaring along the road before it came into view - but the cloud of exhaust fumes stifled the view of the reg plate a bit haha.


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Jimmi



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24 Oct 2014, 12:22 pm #6
Went past the depot earlier and saw what looked like G627BPH. Have they acquired this from Pygalls.
Jimmi
24 Oct 2014, 12:22 pm #6

Went past the depot earlier and saw what looked like G627BPH. Have they acquired this from Pygalls.

tyresmoke



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25 Oct 2014, 11:26 am #7
(24 Oct 2014, 12:22 pm)Jimmi Went past the depot earlier and saw what looked like G627BPH. Have they acquired this from Pygalls.

Quite possible given Pygalls bought a K-reg from Stephensons in Essex
Hope it hasn't replaced the former Northumbria Olympian if so!

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tyresmoke
25 Oct 2014, 11:26 am #7

(24 Oct 2014, 12:22 pm)Jimmi Went past the depot earlier and saw what looked like G627BPH. Have they acquired this from Pygalls.

Quite possible given Pygalls bought a K-reg from Stephensons in Essex
Hope it hasn't replaced the former Northumbria Olympian if so!


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MrPottski



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16 Mar 2015, 5:44 pm #8
The fact this company is still trading, is beyond me. I went past their "operating centre" today, and it's just a scrapyard. They don't even try to make their coaches look decent and I wouldn't be happy if my kids were relying on one of their services. Thoughts?
MrPottski
16 Mar 2015, 5:44 pm #8

The fact this company is still trading, is beyond me. I went past their "operating centre" today, and it's just a scrapyard. They don't even try to make their coaches look decent and I wouldn't be happy if my kids were relying on one of their services. Thoughts?

16 Mar 2015, 6:03 pm #9
Haven't seen photos, a quick Google Images search just brings up maps, NEB logos and people.
omnicity4659
16 Mar 2015, 6:03 pm #9

Haven't seen photos, a quick Google Images search just brings up maps, NEB logos and people.

tyresmoke



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16 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm #10
(16 Mar 2015, 5:44 pm)MrPottski The fact this company is still trading, is beyond me. I went past their "operating centre" today, and it's just a scrapyard. They don't even try to make their coaches look decent and I wouldn't be happy if my kids were relying on one of their services. Thoughts?

The yard is definitely like a "discovery centre" ! Plenty of scrap in amongst the roadworthy vehicles that's for sure.
Complete opposite end of the spectrum to the likes of Stanley Travel and Jim Hughes though

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tyresmoke
16 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm #10

(16 Mar 2015, 5:44 pm)MrPottski The fact this company is still trading, is beyond me. I went past their "operating centre" today, and it's just a scrapyard. They don't even try to make their coaches look decent and I wouldn't be happy if my kids were relying on one of their services. Thoughts?

The yard is definitely like a "discovery centre" ! Plenty of scrap in amongst the roadworthy vehicles that's for sure.
Complete opposite end of the spectrum to the likes of Stanley Travel and Jim Hughes though


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BUSFAN



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16 Mar 2015, 8:06 pm #11
(16 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm)tyresmoke The yard is definitely like a "discovery centre" ! Plenty of scrap in amongst the roadworthy vehicles that's for sure.
Complete opposite end of the spectrum to the likes of Stanley Travel and Jim Hughes though
They have some decent Coaches not the smartest fleet but get the job done and lets face it their Coaches will have paid for them selves a lot sooner than other firms who but new or nearly new Coaches i have some pics when Greisons used to have a nice livery and were called North East International do they still use the Liberty name for band Coaches.
BUSFAN
16 Mar 2015, 8:06 pm #11

(16 Mar 2015, 6:16 pm)tyresmoke The yard is definitely like a "discovery centre" ! Plenty of scrap in amongst the roadworthy vehicles that's for sure.
Complete opposite end of the spectrum to the likes of Stanley Travel and Jim Hughes though
They have some decent Coaches not the smartest fleet but get the job done and lets face it their Coaches will have paid for them selves a lot sooner than other firms who but new or nearly new Coaches i have some pics when Greisons used to have a nice livery and were called North East International do they still use the Liberty name for band Coaches.

tyresmoke



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19 May 2020, 1:58 pm #13
After seeing one of their coaches on schools in Sedgefield yesterday
[Image: 49909900437_9f07c7b019.jpg]
Griersons LIB964 by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

I've gone through and fully updated the fleetlist for what I know to be the case currently. I've not included everything on site as frankly that would be impossible but only those known to be working or have potential to be dragged out of 'storage'.

Recent arrivals in September 2019 are two DAF Spectra's YG02FWE & YE52FHG from Brecks in Rotherham who use this Travel West Midlands inspired livery (off some Metrobuses they bought years ago!).
[Image: 48838159363_83e86605b5.jpg]
Griersons: YE52FHG by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Also arriving in September 2019 was Volvo B7TL SN55BMY from Lothian
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/49394042336

Other recent news seems to be the re-registering of some (probably withdrawn!) vehicles off their private plates...
Paramount UJI6313 > F308LBW
Van Hool LIB7888 > J221NNC
Merc mini LIB447 > P289VKH
Active (former Stagecoach Darlington!) Volvo B10M K571DFS has been registered FDZ3014 too

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tyresmoke
19 May 2020, 1:58 pm #13

After seeing one of their coaches on schools in Sedgefield yesterday
[Image: 49909900437_9f07c7b019.jpg]
Griersons LIB964 by Scott Cooper, on Flickr

I've gone through and fully updated the fleetlist for what I know to be the case currently. I've not included everything on site as frankly that would be impossible but only those known to be working or have potential to be dragged out of 'storage'.

Recent arrivals in September 2019 are two DAF Spectra's YG02FWE & YE52FHG from Brecks in Rotherham who use this Travel West Midlands inspired livery (off some Metrobuses they bought years ago!).
[Image: 48838159363_83e86605b5.jpg]
Griersons: YE52FHG by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Also arriving in September 2019 was Volvo B7TL SN55BMY from Lothian
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/49394042336

Other recent news seems to be the re-registering of some (probably withdrawn!) vehicles off their private plates...
Paramount UJI6313 > F308LBW
Van Hool LIB7888 > J221NNC
Merc mini LIB447 > P289VKH
Active (former Stagecoach Darlington!) Volvo B10M K571DFS has been registered FDZ3014 too


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