22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
Back into service at Stockton today was 'The Zone - O-Zone' E300 27177 after repairs following the smash at Thornaby Railway Station.
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy wrote [ -> ]22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy wrote [ -> ]22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
Yes saw this as I was heading through East boldon . Anyone know what it was operating on in Newcastle ?
One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was
If anyone needs a picture Sunderlands training bus is out and about in North Sunderland atm
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy wrote [ -> ]22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
It has entered service at Slatyford depot. On the 10 today.
What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?
(09 Feb 2015, 8:57 pm)alanf wrote [ -> ]One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was
As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..
(10 Feb 2015, 3:38 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?
Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.
(10 Feb 2015, 7:19 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.
Thanks Dan,
(10 Feb 2015, 7:14 pm)bertibassett wrote [ -> ]As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..
Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road
(10 Feb 2015, 9:12 pm)alanf wrote [ -> ]Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road
I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus
(10 Feb 2015, 7:20 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Thanks Dan,
And the Tridents.
(11 Feb 2015, 8:40 am)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]And the Tridents.
Ah yes, i forgot about the tridents!
Thanks
Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?
Just curious.
(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
That's exactly what has been happening
Personally i just wait my time out at the duck pond..
(10 Feb 2015, 9:46 pm)alanf wrote [ -> ]Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus
That wouldn't work. Both the 37 and 38 get the same time to run from the boro, the problem is the 37 goes further hence what would seem a lot of time for the 38. If you run a 37 through the glebe what about junction road? or you would put an extra 10 minutes on the journey if you go down junction road and do a loop around the glebe, then you have a problem of all those lovely pensioners with accute 20/20 vision getting on the bus to the hospital thinking its going to the town only they dont read the destination, they just see the number, some folk just see the bus....doh
(11 Feb 2015, 8:02 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote [ -> ]Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?
Just curious.
It's a long-time survival of competition years ago between Busways and a firm called Catch-a-Bus, who were based at East Boldon. They mainly operated local services in South Shields but also had a route between South Shields and Sunderland, using route number 6. Busways' retaliation was numbered E6 to match the Catch-a-Bus number.
This would be in the 1989-1993 period if I remember correctly. There was also an E3 for a short time. If I can find the details of this route anywhere, I'll post them tomorrow.
Hope this helps,
Chris