(08 Apr 2015, 4:47 pm)aureolin wrote Was surprised to see an Optare Vecta passing over the Millburngate bridge this evening - M10DVS.

Has someone taken it into preservation?

Yup!

See this and the post which follows.

Who owns a Northern Counties Paladin with a livery identical to Arriva but with "Bus4Life" fleet names? Seen it in Ashington once last year.

(14 Apr 2015, 5:49 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Who owns a Northern Counties Paladin with a livery identical to Arriva but with "Bus4Life" fleet names? Seen it in Ashington once last year.

Arriva Midlands 3423 (R423 TJW). Tours Arriva UK to offer health-related advice.

(14 Apr 2015, 5:52 pm)Dan wrote Arriva Midlands 3423 (R423 TJW). Tours Arriva UK to offer health-related advice.

Cheers  

(14 Apr 2015, 5:52 pm)Dan wrote Arriva Midlands 3423 (R423 TJW). Tours Arriva UK to offer health-related advice.

Technically it's fleet number 9000 in Midlands fleet Must be it's turn to be up here again

Can someone please help me with these:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...781920834/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...784271523/
and this:

(07 May 2015, 5:29 pm)Davie wrote Can someone please help me with these:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...781920834/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...784271523/
and this:

First one - nee idea? Bus is too far away from the camera.
Second one is Pygall's Neoplan Starliner. 
3rd one has it on it's windscreen - David Dove Travel. Volvo B10M/Plaxton Premiere(?) 

(07 May 2015, 5:29 pm)Davie wrote Can someone please help me with these:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...781920834/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...784271523/
and this:

Guessing the Second one may be Pygalls (judging by the PYG in the reg), first one priory coaches and the third David Dove travel. I may be wrong.

(07 May 2015, 5:37 pm)Robert wrote Guessing the Second one may be Pygalls (judging by the PYG in the reg), first one priory coaches and the third David Dove travel. I may be wrong.

Thanks mate

(07 May 2015, 5:36 pm)aureolin wrote First one - nee idea? Bus is too far away from the camera.
Second one is Pygall's Neoplan Starliner. 
3rd one has it on it's windscreen - David Dove Travel. Volvo B10M/Plaxton Premiere(?) 

Thanks!

The first one has definitely been with Priory in the past: 

Priory 107 K825HUM by Howard_Pulling, on Flickr

A comment by Scott on this photo suggests where it is currently based: https://www.flickr.com/photos/york-bus/9.../photolist-

(07 May 2015, 5:46 pm)Robert wrote The first one has definitely been with Priory in the past: 

Priory 107 K825HUM by Howard_Pulling, on Flickr

A comment by Scott on this photo suggests where it is currently based: https://www.flickr.com/photos/york-bus/9.../photolist-

Thanks Robert

The Neoplan is with David Dove now also....
The Van Hool as far as I know is GB Travel, North Seaton

Aye, the Van Hool is with GB Travel, along with E---SEL vehicle which is also ex-Priory, the Starliner is/was Pygalls, the last time I saw that was over a year ago as it was on David Urquart work.

What make of vehicle is this? It's owned by Mearns Executive Travel, Glasgow.

(18 May 2015, 6:52 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote What make of vehicle is this? It's owned by Mearns Executive Travel, Glasgow.

It's a VDL Futura 2

(18 May 2015, 7:31 pm)MrPottski wrote It's a VDL Futura 2

Cheers mate  

I've seen it loads recently on the A69 and A1, but a step entrance minibus with cycling related stuff on the side in blue, it's pre-2001 but I can't remember the reg. It hovers about the West Road/Westerhope areas.

Was heading north on the A1 earlier and seen what looked like a white Renown or Cadet heading south, around the Thinford services area. Didn't get the 2nd letter or full Reg. But it was Kx02xxx. Distinctive green led blind too.

(31 May 2015, 9:35 pm)aureolin wrote Was heading north on the A1 earlier and seen what looked like a white Renown or Cadet heading south, around the Thinford services area. Didn't get the 2nd letter or full Reg. But it was Kx02xxx. Distinctive green led blind too.

Going hazard a guess it might be an ex Western Greyhound Wright Cadet, as they used Green LEDs, also going to guess said Cadet may of have its Orange LEDs nabbed and put into another Vehicle prior to Disposal.

Is this bus owned by Durham City Council? https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@N07/18942706666

(20 Jun 2015, 1:46 am)Davie wrote Is this bus owned by Durham City Council? https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@N07/18942706666

No, its owned by Scarlet Band like the rest of the Park and Ride Solo SRs. The reason the DCC logo is there will be because the Park and Ride services are operated on behalf of them.

(20 Jun 2015, 1:46 am)Davie wrote Is this bus owned by Durham City Council? https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@N07/18942706666

That one is owned by Scarlet Band and allocated to Durham Park & Ride. The Durham County Council contract for this service stipulates a Euro 6 vehicle requirement hence this solo being a Euro 6 model.

(20 Jun 2015, 7:02 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote That one is owned by Scarlet Band and allocated to Durham Park & Ride. The Durham County Council contract for this service stipulates a Euro 6 vehicle requirement hence this solo being a Euro 6 model.

I actually don't think them Solos are Euro 6, The reason being that Euro 6 buses have larger grills on the rear these haven't got that but have the same as the Nexus branded solos with Gateshead Central Taxis which are Euro 5

And I thought the contract said that Hybrid or full Electric buses when it was up for tender? 

(20 Jun 2015, 10:49 am)South Tyne Lad wrote I actually don't think them Solos are Euro 6, The reason being that Euro 6 buses have larger grills on the rear these haven't got that but have the same as the Nexus branded solos with Gateshead Central Taxis which are Euro 5

And I thought the contract said that Hybrid or full Electric buses when it was up for tender? 

The Solo SRs are Euro 6. With the electric/hybrid buses, you may be getting yourself mixed up with the Cathedral Bus. However, as there were problems with the electric solos, services 40/40A are now fully diesel.

(20 Jun 2015, 10:55 am)S813 FVK wrote The Solo SRs are Euro 6. With the electric/hybrid buses, you may be getting yourself mixed up with the Cathedral Bus. However, as there were problems with the electric solos, services 40/40A are now fully diesel.

Ah right! I knew I heard something about Electric Buses in Durham somewhere, also didn't notice the park and ride Solos are Euro 6.
and if there Euro 6 they will have the same engine that's in the Wright Streetdeck..........and people want them for the X21

(20 Jun 2015, 7:02 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote That one is owned by Scarlet Band and allocated to Durham Park & Ride. The Durham County Council contract for this service stipulates a Euro 6 vehicle requirement hence this solo being a Euro 6 model.

Thanks for the info!

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(20 Jun 2015, 6:54 am)S813 FVK wrote No, its owned by Scarlet Band like the rest of the Park and Ride Solo SRs. The reason the DCC logo is there will be because the Park and Ride services are operated on behalf of them.

Cheers, Robert.

(22 Jun 2015, 10:12 am)Scott wrote I think the vehicle described is now owned by Stagecarriage.

I think it was said that it was a 02 reg and the Stagecarriage example has the reg FJ54ZDT and when it arrived with Stagecarriage I think it had roller blinds although it now has a front LED screen so I don't think it will be this one.

Stagecarriage FJ54ZDT
https://flic.kr/p/tJXQBv

Does anybody know much about this company - https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...ed-public/?

(24 Jun 2015, 9:13 pm)Davie wrote Does anybody know much about this company - https://www.flickr.com/photos/109436376@...ed-public/?

Think it's the only coach he has... Old Jim Hughes motor!