From Steven Knight's fleet ramblings: (update from 31st August)
Stagecoach North East…
Regular correspondent Richard Smiles reports that former Stagecoach Manchester Trident 17643 has been sent to Gardiners of Spennymoor for part open top conversion. Stagecoach East Scotland Optare Solo 47053 from the Reserve Fleet there was noticed parked up at Stockton depot suggesting it is being transferred elsewhere within Stagecoach UK Bus or has been sold.
HI I liked it when stagecoach transit had mini buses it would be nice see some Optare solo like 47053 to be in service at Stockton I wish that they would get some at stagecoach on Teesside depot.
(01 Sep 2016, 1:07 pm)glen wrote [ -> ]HI I liked it when stagecoach transit had mini buses it would be nice see some Optare solo like 47053 to be in service at Stockton I wish that they would get some at stagecoach on Teesside depot.
Not many routes need solos in teesside it be the likes of hartlepool.
Solos would be good on the 32 in Newcastle
Two E1s on their way to Sunderland together. 27725 and 27733 on ocean road now.
Also 36479s rear destination screen is not working.
Has any one seen 34611 out on service today or is it still in the depot. Regards Robin
(01 Sep 2016, 1:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Not many routes need solos in teesside it be the likes of hartlepool.
Solos would be good on the 32 in Newcastle
None of the routes in Teesside/Hartlepool need solos, the current buses are fine, no need to decrease. I can't imagine an 04 solo having much life in it either, not compared to ALX300/Darts in service.
According to the latest fleet lists, 22341,42,43,44,45 are now Walkergate based
(02 Sep 2016, 6:28 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]According to the latest fleet lists, 22341,42,43,44,45 are now Walkergate based
As they always have been
(02 Sep 2016, 6:45 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]As they always have been
There is no sign of 34611 out on the road yet is it still getting Worked on at the depot. I see the tape has been removed from the number plate of 34401 has it passed it's mot or not.
(02 Sep 2016, 8:51 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote [ -> ]There is no sign of 34611 out on the road yet is it still getting Worked on at the depot. I see the tape has been removed from the number plate of 34401 has it passed it's mot or not.
34611 needs quite a bit of work done to it from what happened to it.
Though I don't know if it's finished or not as I'm on holiday atm.
(02 Sep 2016, 10:06 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]34611 needs quite a bit of work done to it from what happened to it.
Though I don't know if it's finished or not as I'm on holiday atm.
What happened to it?
(02 Sep 2016, 10:15 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote [ -> ]What happened to it?
Failed on Green Lane with Liquid trailing for a good length up the road about two weeks ago
I'd take a hint that it was a coolant leak.
34611 has made a dramatic recovery then. It's out today on 17/18 circuit
(03 Sep 2016, 9:28 am)Youngymmv wrote [ -> ]34611 has made a dramatic recovery then. It's out today on 17/18 circuit
Aye, Fkrst day back out for it.
(02 Sep 2016, 8:51 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote [ -> ]There is no sign of 34611 out on the road yet is it still getting Worked on at the depot. I see the tape has been removed from the number plate of 34401 has it passed it's mot or not.
If 34401 has passed it must've just passed as it always seems to sound awful
(03 Sep 2016, 1:51 pm)Brian13 wrote [ -> ]If 34401 has passed it must've just passed as it always seems to sound awful
Let's hope they reinstate it
(03 Sep 2016, 2:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Let's hope they reinstate it
I know. I like those models especially 34605. Wouldn't be surprised if GCT or Jim Hughes purchased one.
Let's hope they use 34401 if it has passed its mot or not.
(03 Sep 2016, 2:28 pm)Brian13 wrote [ -> ]I know. I like those models especially 34605. Wouldn't be surprised if GCT or Jim Hughes purchased one.
34605 is a beauty a personal favourite and it has 30+ videos on YouTube one of which shows a fitter starting 34605s engine and looking in the engine I do hope that one is preserved