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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(29 Jul 2015, 3:30 pm)JHCoaches wrote Fleet Update: 29/07/2015

29/07/2015 - PIL2166 Volvo Premiere - WFU.

Is this the one for sale on eBay?

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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(31 Jul 2015, 5:55 am)JHCoaches wrote Fleet Update: 31/07/2015

31/07/2015 - SN09 AZU - WFU
31/07/2015 - YT09 YHY - WFU

Thanks for the fleet update!
I've updated our fleet list to take account of all latest changes.

Can you confirm the seating arrangement for the 2 JH15's?
Also what fleet numbers have these (and the 4 NX Levantes) taken up?

Thank you!

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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(13 May 2015, 5:57 am)JHCoaches wrote JH15COM and JH15BUS (Santander Docks) arriving soon!

WSV570 - To enter service soon!

Having been up the Depot earlier this afternoon, I have to say JH15COM/BUS look fantastic in the flesh and I was quite pleased when JH15 BUS came in just as I was about to leave, as I couldnt get a Photo of JH15 COM due to the position of the Sun and the Irizar been parked in front of it, nevertheless thanks for allowing me to take a few photos, will certainly come back up again in the future.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Fleet Update 21/08/2015

21/08/2015 - MX05 AHV Volvo B12M/Plaxton Panther - 70 Seat Coach (Added to the fleet)
21/08/2015 - NH05 GDH Volvo B12M/Plaxton Panther - 70 Seat Coach (Added to the fleet)
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
A number of JH Coaches ALX400s have been in Leeds this weekend helping out on Leeds Festival shuttles.

The question is, have they been sold to Geldards Coaches, Leeds or were they just on loan?

For those that don't know Geldards usually call on anyone within a 50 mile radius who operate schools deckers to help with the high vehicle requirement for Leeds Festival shuttles.
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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(31 Aug 2015, 1:53 pm)Wybus wrote A number of JH Coaches ALX400s have been in Leeds this weekend helping out on Leeds Festival shuttles.

The question is, have they been sold to Geldards Coaches, Leeds or were they just on loan?

For those that don't know Geldards usually call on anyone within a 50 mile radius who operate schools deckers to help with the high vehicle requirement for Leeds Festival shuttles.

[Image: 20415540484_d6fb0ede46.jpg]Jim Hughes T312FGN by jonathon, on Flickr

[Image: 21015681741_ecae63b865.jpg]Jim Hughes T421GGO by jonathon, on Flickr
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
followed the Blackpool express back along from Tebay tonight. Think it was an Irizar tri-axle. Judging by the huge amounts of thick black smoke coming from the exhaust it may want some attention. Bus looked fantastic though.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
I've updated our fleetlist to take account of the latest changes to the fleet... I'd be grateful if anyone could update the fleet number list though as we have many coaches not allocated numbers as yet! Cheers

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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Fleet Update
07/09/2015

KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo - Joined the fleet (Currently in service operating Nexus Contract 23)
KX10 DVN - ADL Enviro 200 - WFU (Returned to rental company on arrival of KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo)
YT09 YHY - Scania Irizar - WFU (Returned to rental company)
SN09 AZU - Vanhool B12B (Returned to rental company)
MX05 AHV - Volvo B12M - 70 Seat Coach - Joined the fleet (Currently in paint shop being painted in to JH Gold)
LR52 KVO - Dennis President - 73 Seat Double Deck Bus (Seat Belts) - Joined the fleet (Currently in depot undergoing checks before entering service)
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
PB1049268/34 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD T/A JH COACHES, FELL BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2SP
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: St Thomas More RC School, Blaydon
Finish Point: Whickham School, Tyne & Wear
Via:
Service Number: 888
Service Type: School or Works
Effective Date: 11-SEP-2015
Other Details: Monday to Friday during school terms
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(14 Sep 2015, 3:17 pm)GX03 SVC wrote My tutor saw a JH Coaches double-deck vehicle at SAFC yesterday. She said that it had blue plastic seats. Can anyone confirm the seating?

(Apologies for the seat subject )

I believe it is the same type of seating which is in Go North East's Presidents and OmniDekkas.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(19 Sep 2015, 9:11 pm)Malarkey wrote T421 GGO has departed JH Coaches and is now with Squarepeg of Garforth
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49007178@N...ateposted/

This and T318/319FGN are shown on the Geldards fleetlist at the end of their operations. I'm unsure whether they were actually operated by Geldards or all by Squarepeg, though. Perhaps JH can let us know who they sold them to?

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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(19 Sep 2015, 9:11 pm)Malarkey wrote T421 GGO has departed JH Coaches and is now with Squarepeg of Garforth
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49007178@N...ateposted/

Some now have the company logo plasted all over its front panel
Favourite Company is: Go North East
Favourite Operator in UK is: EYMS
Owner of Bella the Cat

Mood right now: Fustrated and Feel Left Out
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
JH have a feature in the latest 'In and around'.

Alex Nelson (he of Chester le Track fame and other places in Chester le Street) took a trip there and has featured it in his latest article.

A canny read. Will try and upload if I get a chance.
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'Illegitimis non carborundum'
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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Noted a gold President on Bensham Bank earlier - appeared to have had all JH branding removed. Can anyone shed any light?
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Hi Dan,

That would of been one of our new gold deckers which haven't been liveried yet. Either KWT or KVO. The primo, two deckers and 70 seater will be getting the livery applied very soon.
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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(29 Sep 2015, 4:48 am)JHCoaches wrote Hi Dan,

That would of been one of our new gold deckers which haven't been liveried yet.  Either KWT or KVO.  The primo, two deckers and 70 seater will be getting the livery applied very soon.

Thanks, JH!