(01 Jul 2015, 7:24 pm)tyresmoke wrote Yeah Mr Scott won't get rid of it...

Aye i heard that too. Don't even know what is so significant about that particular vehicle other than it is really old.

(01 Jul 2015, 7:28 pm)S813 FVK wrote Aye i heard that too. Don't even know what is so significant about that particular vehicle other than it is really old.

He might just have the same love to that certain vehicle how you liked 3813.....Before it got withdrawn  
No harm intended

(01 Jul 2015, 7:28 pm)S813 FVK wrote Aye i heard that too. Don't even know what is so significant about that particular vehicle other than it is really old.

Former United Tiger if I remember right

MS15 STX carries the name 'Louise Ann'

Stanley Travel must be ill. They have sent a bus to two consecutive NEBPT rallies. First Solo ON02 STX at the Howlands Rally and Olympian R6 STX today.

Mercedes Sprinter SL52 AKO (R2 STX) needs removing from the fleet list at some point as it has left the fleet (and has been gone for a few months).

(05 Jul 2015, 6:26 pm)S813 FVK wrote Mercedes Sprinter SL52 AKO (R2 STX) needs removing from the fleet list at some point as it has left the fleet (and has been gone for a few months).

Updated, thanks!

(05 Jul 2015, 4:15 pm)S813 FVK wrote Stanley Travel must be ill. They have sent a bus to two consecutive NEBPT rallies. First Solo ON02 STX at the Howlands Rally and Olympian R6 STX today.

will it be 3?

(05 Jul 2015, 7:54 pm)Diamond One wrote will it be 3?

I reckon they will give Shildon a miss but i would put my money on them attending the Seaburn rally. Would be nice if they finished the work on B10 STX and start taking that along to rallies as it certainly won't be seeing use on a private hire or scholars again.

I heard today that they won't be attending the next one due to the Great North Bike Ride. However just checked the dates of both and there on different days.

Oh how I'm not looking forward to that bus journey first thing on the Sunday morning again this year!

Additions to the fleet thanks to their twitter feed are
YJ10JYV VDL Bova
R2STX Optare Solo M710SE

R2 STX is to be used on the R5. JYV's arrival was discussed in this thread a couple of weeks back too.
There are talks of Stanley Travel attending the Shildon rally in August.

Is K2 STX okay? It keeps stopping (no engine noise) on its way out of Dipton.

TX63 STX will be back in the fleet in the next 4 to 6 weeks following major works after it was hit by a wagon on the A1 earlier in the year.

A brand new slimline Solo was delivered to Gardiners to have the red skirt added, and will enter the fleet for the R5's.
It was delivered with the registration number R2 STX already on it.

(07 Jul 2015, 10:41 pm)andy1977 wrote TX63 STX will be back in the fleet in the next 4 to 6 weeks following major works after it was hit by a wagon on the A1 earlier in the year.

Nice but also surprising to head. From what i heard it was a nasty accident sounded like it would not be repaired.

(07 Jul 2015, 10:41 pm)andy1977 wrote A brand new slimline Solo was delivered to Gardiners to have the red skirt added, and will enter the fleet for the R5's.
It was delivered with the registration number R2 STX already on it.

As noted on the Stanley Travel twitter page and later noted on here.

Anyway, in other news, P2 STX has been withdrawn from the fleet. Currently sitting next to the garage like it has been for weeks.

When they lose service 23 what will happen to the MPD and Enviro 200

(09 Jul 2015, 5:29 pm)jaimzm wrote When they lose service 23 what will happen to the MPD and Enviro 200

I have not heard any plans for them yet. I imagine E2 STX (E200) will be kept for NDA scholars work but OO05 STX doesnt really have any use as it will not operate the R5. Might pass to GCT i dont know.

(09 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm)S813 FVK wrote I have not heard any plans for them yet. I imagine E2 STX (E200) will be kept for NDA scholars work but OO05 STX doesnt really have any use as it will not operate the R5. Might pass to GCT i dont know.

Ha right thank you

R2 STX has arrived all painted up. The picture attatched was taken on my phone so apologies for the quality:

(14 Jul 2015, 3:24 pm)S813 FVK wrote R2 STX has arrived all painted up. The picture attatched was taken on my phone so apologies for the quality:

That looks superb!

(14 Jul 2015, 3:54 pm)Dan wrote That looks superb!

Wasn't too keen on the much bolder red line along the top at first but when i actually had the chance to stop and look (was on a moving bus when i took that photo), it looks really nice.

R2 STX is currently on the R5 operating around Rowlands Gill.

(27 Jul 2015, 10:55 am)MurdnunoC wrote R2 STX is currently on the R5 operating around Rowlands Gill.

Expect to see that on there all of the time. What it was purchased for

Might creep onto the Cathedral Bus at times though.

(27 Jul 2015, 10:55 am)MurdnunoC wrote R2 STX is currently on the R5 operating around Rowlands Gill.

What time does the R5 run until as there is no timetable on Nexus' website from what I can see.

Also who does the R4?

(27 Jul 2015, 11:07 am)Jimmi wrote What time does the R5 run until as there is no timetable on Nexus' website from what I can see.

Also who does the R4?

R3 and R4 are operated by Gateshead Central Taxis. Checked the Nexus website and i can't find an R5 timetable either.

Ive managed to find this one from 2012: http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...0912_0.pdf

(27 Jul 2015, 11:13 am)S813 FVK wrote Ive managed to find this one from 2012: http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...0912_0.pdf

Cheers, that looks pretty much the same as the one I saw earlier but I forgot to check how late it runs as I am thinking of getting a photo after I've got Quaylink photos in Newcastle.

I'm pretty sure the timetable was revised slightly last year, diverting via the car park at Gibside, between Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield.

(27 Jul 2015, 11:21 am)MurdnunoC wrote I'm pretty sure the timetable was revised slightly last year, diverting via the car park at Gibside, between Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield.

Yep. It does go into the car park at Gibside. I think i found the link to that timetable but when i clicked on it, the page was dead.