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Gillinghams - R852 PRG - 11 May 2014
I couldn't find a thread relating to 'Gillinghams', so I thought I'd make one. My english teacher's dad is a long serving employee there, and drives everything from scholars contracts to long distance coach journeys. Any information or suggestions relating to Gillingham's goes beneath here.
RE: Gillinghams - BUSFAN - 13 May 2014
In my view its one of the smartest independent firms in the Area may i ask how many Coaches they have is it about ten nice to see some one mention them as seemed to get over looked.
RE: Gillinghams - R852 PRG - 13 May 2014
(13 May 2014, 6:22 pm)BUSFAN wrote In my view its one of the smartest independent firms in the Area may i ask how many Coaches they have is it about ten nice to see some one mention them as seemed to get over looked.
I know they have everything from full size coaches to minibuses and large taxis. I don't believe they own any Double Deckers or Single Deckers, and from looking at various photos they have at least around fifteen vehicles. I'll have a chance to talk to my english teacher on Friday so I'll ask her about specific details then.
They have a VERY complex and modern website, so they obviously do have some very good contracts and vehicles (7 to 70 seaters)
For anyone who doesn't know very much at this company;
http://gillinghamscoaches.co.uk/coaches/
RE: Gillinghams - BUSFAN - 13 May 2014
They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.
RE: Gillinghams - S813 FVK - 06 Jan 2015
(13 May 2014, 6:42 pm)BUSFAN wrote They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.
Yeah - if you go round onto the road through Hamsterley Gdns, you can get a clear view of the coaches. You can even walk over the field down to the back fence.
RE: Gillinghams - S813 FVK - 06 Jan 2015
(13 May 2014, 6:42 pm)BUSFAN wrote They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.
Yeah - if you go round onto the road through Hamsterley Gdns, you can get a clear view of the coaches. You can even walk over the field down to the back fence.
RE: Gillinghams - Charles41 - 12 Jun 2015
Gillinghams now have YN59BKO Mercedes Benz 0816D C33F.
Y333JSM has been re-registered GIL1792. The old GIL1792 (Volvo B10M, originally A651UGD) is still at the depot out of use.
Charles
RE: Gillinghams - John_R - 11 May 2016
Gillingham's now have a smart looking Setra in a grey/silver livery which has old style black & silver number plates (Reg: AG9924)
RE: Gillinghams - BUSFAN - 11 May 2016
(11 May 2016, 4:43 pm)John_R wrote Gillingham's now have a smart looking Setra in a grey/silver livery which has old style black & silver number plates (Reg: AG9924)
As i have said before they have one of the most well kept fleets in the North East.The reg AG9924 used to be on a Volvo B58 they had years ago then it was placed on one of the Plaxton Paramounts not sure if it was a B10M or Tiger so i am guessing the Setra has replaced one of the older Coaches.
RE: Gillinghams - Ray - 11 Oct 2020
Hi
New/newish arrivals at Gillingham's appears to be at least a pair of former Ulsterbus Scania K420EB6/Irizar Century PB 130/131; BFZ 3130 & BFZ 3131.
BFZ 3130 is seen here at Newcastle Central Station on 03/10/20 https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/50450064528/
BFZ 3131 was also seen on the 10/10/20.
HTH