Not particularly sure. Delivery started on Monday and today 28002/3/4 headed for Sunderland. The one pictured, 28005 has been sent to Wallkergate.

(29 Nov 2013, 7:06 pm)mattdw92 wrote Not particularly sure. Delivery started on Monday and today 28002/3/4 headed for Sunderland. The one pictured, 28005 has been sent to Wallkergate. Answers on a postcard...

Ah right so it looks like it's true with the Re-fueling station not up and running, still getting built with some of them going to wallkergate.

I was looking forward to them being in service but it looks like Richard Smiles info was correct and we have to wait untill February =(

(29 Nov 2013, 7:09 pm)Michael wrote Ah right so it looks like it's true with the Re-fueling station not up and running, still getting built with some of them going to wallkergate.

I was looking forward to them being in service but it looks like Richard Smiles info was correct and we have to wait untill February =(

Looking that way at present... preparation eh?
ADL are getting quite busy, so assume the reason for their "early" arrival ahead of the fuel systems.

(29 Nov 2013, 7:15 pm)mattdw92 wrote Looking that way at present... preparation eh?
ADL are getting quite busy, so assume the reason for their "early" arrival ahead of the fuel systems.

They could be, ADL are normally ahead on delivery's most of the time

(29 Nov 2013, 7:22 pm)Michael wrote They could be, ADL are normally ahead on delivery's most of the time

They were keeping hold of them for a while I gather, but I assume due to space the they couldn't hold them anymore. So these will be 14 plate if stored till the time speculated. 28004 also has a different light cluster paint job it would seem. Perhaps trial and error to find best variation!

(29 Nov 2013, 7:31 pm)mattdw92 wrote They were keeping hold of them for a while I gather, but I assume due to space the they couldn't hold them anymore. So these will be 14 plate if stored till the time speculated. 28004 also has a different light cluster paint job it would seem. Perhaps trial and error to find best variation!

I like 28004 better i have to say.

Gutted i hope they will still have their "new bus smell"... haha

hi i want to ask you want mans alx 300 are going to be withdraw or are to be tranfre to stockton if that right

That livery isn't pleasing on the eye at all.

(29 Nov 2013, 11:34 pm)aureolin wrote That livery isn't pleasing on the eye at all.

Have to say I agree. Would have preferred to see them in 'eco green' livery... Let's hope they beat the ALX300s they're replacing, performance-wise.

A scruffy looking 22660 is at Sunderland today, rather than its usual home of Stockton.

(30 Nov 2013, 9:06 am)Richard Smiles wrote It is probably therefore for repaint Dan.

If you manage any photos of the GAS buses, I will put one on the front cover of the next Busways Fleet List.

Kind Regards Richard

They're hidden away from us enthusiasts, Richard! All behind closed doors at the Wheatsheaf.
I think Stagecoach may want to surprise both enthusiasts and members of the public.

(30 Nov 2013, 9:08 am)Dan wrote They're hidden away from us enthusiasts, Richard! All behind closed doors at the Wheatsheaf.
I think Stagecoach may want to surprise both enthusiasts and members of the public.

Haha that hasn't worked, people have pics of them already

(30 Nov 2013, 9:21 am)Michael wrote Haha that hasn't worked, people have pics of them already

Gregg delivers them, I guess Stagecoach didn't really anticipate an enthusiast would be delivering them. Definitely hidden away from us now though. Won't work forever of course because they will need the space inside for maintenance.

(30 Nov 2013, 9:30 am)Dan wrote Gregg delivers them, I guess Stagecoach didn't really anticipate an enthusiast would be delivering them. Definitely hidden away from us now though. Won't work forever of course because they will need the space inside for maintenance.

Oh right, i wondered how he got them so quick and knew where they were!

Na, they won't hide for ever, a few people might see them get delivered to...

where will they be stored in Walkergate, iv'e never being to that depot?

16831/5 are the latest 2 Olympians to be withdrawn at Stockton. They've been sold to Ensign and subsequently to Drew Wilson Coach Sales, Carluke

(30 Nov 2013, 10:02 am)tyresmoke wrote 16831/5 are the latest 2 Olympians to be withdrawn at Stockton. They've been sold to Ensign and subsequently to Drew Wilson Coach Sales, Carluke

Thanks Scott, are 16831/16835 still on site at Stockton or have they actually left the fleet (premises). I will obviously update my Fleet List with this information.

Regards Richard

(30 Nov 2013, 10:30 am)Richard Smiles wrote Thanks Scott, are 16831/16835 still on site at Stockton or have they actually left the fleet (premises). I will obviously update my Fleet List with this information.

Regards Richard

Not sure of that Richard, but I will ask and see if I can find out...

(30 Nov 2013, 8:28 am)Dan wrote A scruffy looking 22660 is at Sunderland today, rather than its usual home of Stockton.

Did you happen to get a photo of 22660 this morning Dan ? in its scruffy state,and was it round the back where the Paint bays are, I am guessing that it is why it is at Sunderland.

May have looked scruffy because it had been sanded down ready for repaint. Regards Richard

(30 Nov 2013, 2:52 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Did you happen to get a photo of 22660 this morning Dan ? in its scruffy state,and was it round the back where the Paint bays are, I am guessing that it is why it is at Sunderland.

May have looked scruffy because it had been sanded down ready for repaint. Regards Richard

I did, and it was.
It didn't appear to have been sanded down, it just looked like it must have missed its wash and came straight up to Sunderland after service - obviously this was at 8am, so it was likely to be the night before when it arrived.

(30 Nov 2013, 3:10 pm)Richard Smiles wrote It is certainly due for a repaint. According to my records 22660 was last repainted in September 2009, so just over 4 years ago.

Looking at the photos, panels have been replaced too - definitely looks like it's a repaint.

(30 Nov 2013, 3:49 pm)Dan wrote Looking at the photos, panels have been replaced too - definitely looks like it's a repaint.

Are you able to post the photos or email me a copy please Dan.
Many Thanks, Richard

(30 Nov 2013, 3:56 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Are you able to post the photos or email me a copy please Dan.
Many Thanks, Richard

Will post when I get home - a few hours left in the cold for now though.

Has anyone got the timings for the Megabus Services in Newcastle and Sunderland which use the Elite i's, any other timings for other Services would also be appreciated. Decided I am going to start building a Megabus Collection as I have only a few Megabus Photos.

(30 Nov 2013, 6:16 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Has anyone got the timings for the Megabus Services in Newcastle and Sunderland which use the Elite i's, any other timings for other Services would also be appreciated. Decided I am going to start building a Megabus Collection as I have only a few Megabus Photos.

Scott (tyresmoke) combined together a Megabus PDF with all of the timings on for Megabus arrivals/departures at Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough - the thread is entitled 'Megabus', should be in the 'Other Operators' section.

The Rugby based Elites work the M36 to Plymouth alongside the M35 journeys to and from Rugby wrapped around it.
The Cwmbran (?) based ones operate the M20 through Newcastle at 1440 and 1520 (one north, one south)... Will have a look for the proper times when I get home if you can't find them. Check the Megabus thread in other ops section too

(30 Nov 2013, 6:20 pm)tyresmoke wrote The Rugby based Elites work the M36 to Plymouth alongside the M35 journeys to and from Rugby wrapped around it.
The Cwmbran (?) based ones operate the M20 through Newcastle at 1440 and 1520 (one north, one south)... Will have a look for the proper times when I get home if you can't find them. Check the Megabus thread in other ops section too

Cheers Guys i'll check that out once I had my tea, looks like I have only 2 Photos Uploaded, thought I had a few more than that