(31 May 2014, 9:31 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Following on from Dan's earlier update, following an email received just about 20 minutes ago, I am able to add to Dan's list as follows:

28025 = YR14 CGF (As reported by Dan)

and now in addition (yet to be registered with the DVLA):

28026 = YR14 CGG
28027 = YR14 CGK

These two vehicles, will therefore complete the first batch of 10, as the deliveries are in two batches. The second batch are the outstanding 13 vehicles (28028 - 28040).

These vehicles are confirmed as being the batch bid for, for service 3 though they will probably pop up on existing GAS bus operated routes.

In addition, it appears that the remaining 13 vehicles, will be delivered in a couple of weeks time, from Mid June, so there will be a gap of a couple of weeks, before the rest are delivered, so registration numbers are likely to differ again.

(01 Jun 2014, 8:51 am)Richard Smiles wrote It will take a few days to prepare them for service Michael, Fleet Names, Numbers, Legal Lettering etc.

In addition, although the vehicles can be registered online with the DVLA. Stagecoach still has to wait for the postman (Snail Mail) to deliver a number of Hard Copy documents, including the Tax Disc/Operators Licence Disc which is displayed in the window.

(01 Jun 2014, 8:54 am)Michael wrote I thought the tax thing was changed so it didn't have to be displayed on the bus?

(01 Jun 2014, 8:56 am)citaro5284 wrote October

(01 Jun 2014, 9:01 am)Richard Smiles wrote I am just wondering even after the paper Tax Disc gets dropped, whether the company's will still have to display the Operator's Licence Disc. I am guessing that will still be case ?.

(01 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)morritt89 wrote Hello all

Tried the South Shields Shuttle (or whatever it is called) today for the first time. Noticed on my ticket, the bus number is down as 21156 and the route is 998. Would anyone happen to know what 'route number' if any the sightseeing route in Newcastle is?

Also, would be nice to have a summer seafront service between Sunderland and South Shields (I'm sure the E1 used to serve all stops along the coast although it is only a vague memory).

=]

(02 Jun 2014, 2:53 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Michael, The answer to your question is Yes 28026 & 28027 are now here complete with Registration Plates, but not yet with Fleet Numbers applied.

I know this, because I've just been sent a photo in the last few minutes.

(02 Jun 2014, 6:57 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Hi Dan. Any more ALX 300's left for Stockton if so which one's have gone. Regards Robin

(02 Jun 2014, 7:04 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Thanks Dan are you ok did you go to the bents park at south shields yesterday for Tees-Tyne Vintage Rallye. I Will Put A Photo in With Message Next Time. Robin

(03 Jun 2014, 9:53 am)Richard Smiles wrote Following the original post above, did any members aside from myself submit photos for the above, as the request for North East Photos has now been removed from the website. We therefore have to assume that, there has been a good response to this as photos appear to be no longer required.

(03 Jun 2014, 12:44 pm)Richard Smiles wrote I do hope he chose your shot of 27737 on the E service with the Seaside in the background, that is a truely fantastic shot.

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(03 Jun 2014, 9:54 am)Kuyoyo wrote A photo on Facebook has confirmed the entry into service of 28019 today, on the 20.

(03 Jun 2014, 4:13 pm)Richard Smiles wrote 28018 is now confirmed as having also entered service today, as I've just received a photo of the same on Service 4.

(03 Jun 2014, 3:47 pm)Richard Smiles wrote I doubt they have been removed from service, they are probably just wanting to get a few of the New ones out on the road, rather than have them sat in the depot.

EDIT: It is likely that they will wait until sufficient are available until service 3 is fully operated by GAS buses, rather than just a couple.

Of the 10 recently delivered, 6 have been registered, but the last four (28024 - 28027) still haven't. So another three need to be available to fully convert the service.

(02 Jun 2014, 7:06 pm)Dan wrote I didn't go, unfortunately.
I've never been particularly interested in that rally, if I'm honest!

(01 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)morritt89 wrote Hello all

Tried the South Shields Shuttle (or whatever it is called) today for the first time. Noticed on my ticket, the bus number is down as 21156 and the route is 998. Would anyone happen to know what 'route number' if any the sightseeing route in Newcastle is?

Also, would be nice to have a summer seafront service between Sunderland and South Shields (I'm sure the E1 used to serve all stops along the coast although it is only a vague memory).

=]

(03 Jun 2014, 4:19 pm)Dan wrote 28018 and 28021 surprisingly escaped me today. I only missed two of the workings, and typical that it's the two I missed that were allocated gas buses.

Two of the original batch of Scania E300s were also allocated to service 4 today too, with the other workings being ADL E200s.

(04 Jun 2014, 5:34 am)Richard Smiles wrote A quick check of the DVLA website this morning, confirms that the last four Scania GAS buses, of the first batch of 10 delivered (28024 - 28027), were formally registered with the DVLA effective from yesterday Tuesday 3 June 2014.

This means, that effectively ALL 10 of the New batch are now available for service.

(04 Jun 2014, 5:40 am)Michael wrote Wonder if they will be out on the 3 today.

(04 Jun 2014, 5:53 am)Dan wrote Wishful thinking!
Why bother? The 4 is ideal!

(04 Jun 2014, 6:17 am)Richard Smiles wrote They may just be easing them in on the road over the next few days, & to iron out any little glitches, before they launch them on service 3 Next Week ?

Remember, when they got the first batch, they used several of them for Driver Familiarisation etc.