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Anyone know if any or all of the following are still in service?
22462, 22675, 22735 @ Walkergate
22734 @ South Shields
33101 @ Hartlepool

(17 Aug 2014, 8:02 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Anyone know if any or all of the following are still in service?
22462, 22675, 22735 @ Walkergate
22734 @ South Shields
33101 @ Hartlepool

I saw photos on Flickr of 22734/35 just the other day, so they should be. Not sure on the other two, without searching.

Haven't seen photos of 33101 for a while.

(17 Aug 2014, 8:05 pm)Dan wrote I saw photos on Flickr of 22734/35 just the other day, so they should be. Not sure on the other two, without searching.

Haven't seen photos of 33101 for a while.

22462 and 22735 were on the 18 and 22 respectively yesterday.
Was unable to get photographs as I was with friends.

33101 is still in service at Hartlepool. Was on the 3s most of last week and the 4 on Friday

MAN E300 24102 has re-entered service at Stockton today, and is on the following working (information has come from both Richard Smiles for the confirmation, and Scott for the sighting to enable the working):

1353 36 Park End to Hartlepool Marina 1529
1536 36 Hartlepool Marina to Park End 1712
1718 36 Park End to Hartlepool Marina 1854
1907 36 Hartlepool Marina to Park End 2033
2034 36 Park End to Hartlepool Centre 2148
2149 36 Hartlepool Centre to Park End 2303
2304 37 Park End to Norton Green 2341

(18 Aug 2014, 1:40 pm)Kuyoyo wrote MAN E300 24102 has re-entered service at Stockton today, and is on the following working (information has come from both Richard Smiles for the confirmation, and Scott for the sighting to enable the working):

1353 36 Park End to Hartlepool Marina 1529
1536 36 Hartlepool Marina to Park End 1712
1718 36 Park End to Hartlepool Marina 1854
1907 36 Hartlepool Marina to Park End 2033
2034 36 Park End to Hartlepool Centre 2148
2149 36 Hartlepool Centre to Park End 2303
2304 37 Park End to Norton Green 2341

Also, 24105 is believed to be the next E300 in for repaint which I mentioned last Saturday (guessing there was a delay in Sunderland receiving it).

(18 Aug 2014, 2:16 pm)Dan wrote Also, 24105 is believed to be the next E300 in for repaint which I mentioned last Saturday (guessing there was a delay in Sunderland receiving it).

I'd assume 24113's (second) accident and the fact 24102 had yet to return was a reason for the delay .

22214 has pulled into Park Lane on the 12 to Silksworth with Passengers on board, sat on the Layover for 2 Minutes before Departing

(19 Aug 2014, 12:56 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 22214 has pulled into Park Lane on the 12 to Silksworth with Passengers on board, sat on the Layover for 2 Minutes before Departing

How many would u say?, the 12 is normally quiet

(19 Aug 2014, 1:06 pm)Michael wrote How many would u say?, the 12 is normally quiet

Roughly 10

(19 Aug 2014, 1:28 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Roughly 10

Meh, it must be doing ok since it hasnt changed in a long time.

(19 Aug 2014, 1:33 pm)Michael wrote Meh, it must be doing ok since it hasnt changed in a long time.

Every time I see it, it's fairly quiet. Always has been, even since introduction when an adult single was 50p on it (?)

Believe it was introduced to compete with the GNE Magic Roundabout service at the time.

I lived over that way at that time and I seem to remember all of the happy drivers which made a nice change compared to the miserable Polish ones on the 133 (or whatever it was numbered).

(19 Aug 2014, 2:22 pm)Dan wrote Every time I see it, it's fairly quiet. Always has been, even since introduction when an adult single was 50p on it (?)

Believe it was introduced to compete with the GNE Magic Roundabout service at the time.

I lived over that way at that time and I seem to remember all of the happy drivers which made a nice change compared to the miserable Polish ones on the 133 (or whatever it was numbered).

I think it was 50p per adult for a single, must be making something if it hasn't being changed.

(19 Aug 2014, 2:25 pm)Michael wrote I think it was 50p per adult for a single, must be making something if it hasn't being changed.

Impressed I remembered that!

The GNE equivalent was around £1.20 on the Magic Roundabout and I remember thinking at the time, "Why is this bus so empty when it's 70p cheaper?"

(19 Aug 2014, 2:27 pm)Dan wrote Impressed I remembered that!

The GNE equivalent was around £1.20 on the Magic Roundabout and I remember thinking at the time, "Why is this bus so empty when it's 70p cheaper?"

How much us a single on the 12 now?

Is there much difference in the 12 and 13 to Silksworth?

(19 Aug 2014, 2:31 pm)Michael wrote How much us a single on the 12 now?

Is there much difference in the 12 and 13 to Silksworth?

They follow the exact same route to Sainsburys/Homebase, then the 12 turns left (terminating a few mins after) and the 13 turns right (onward to Doxford Park).

The 35 follows the same route as the 12.

The 99 uses the same route as the 12 and 35 from Toby Carvery at Barnes to Silksworth.

(19 Aug 2014, 2:37 pm)Dan wrote They follow the exact same route to Sainsburys/Homebase, then the 12 turns left (terminating a few mins after) and the 13 turns right (onward to Doxford Park).

The 35 follows the same route as the 12.

The 99 uses the same route as the 12 and 35 from Toby Carvery at Barnes to Silksworth.

Ah right, i thought they both went the same way

22214 on the 12 in Park Lane this afternoon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/14784835219/

(19 Aug 2014, 5:50 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 22214 on the 12 in Park Lane this afternoon
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/14784835219/

Nice catch, Driver might of needed a toilet break

(19 Aug 2014, 5:52 pm)Michael wrote Nice catch, Driver might of needed a toilet break

That's True, although i'm sure Stagecoach have an office on Fawcett Street, failing that they go into Wilkinsons to use the Toilet.

Anyone have an idea if they have finished making changes to the gas fueling station at Sunderland so gas buses can be used once again on a Sunday as confirmed through email to Dan it was to finished by/near end of this month.

(21 Aug 2014, 10:38 am)Michael wrote Anyone have an idea if they have finished making changes to the gas fueling station at Sunderland so gas buses can be used once again on a Sunday?

I was walking a friend down to St Peters College the other day and we conveniently walked past the rear of the depot...was nowt there, so I'm guessing it's done...

(21 Aug 2014, 10:39 am)Dan wrote I was walking a friend down to St Peters College the other day and we conveniently walked past the rear of the depot...was nowt there, so I'm guessing it's done...

Hopefully, least then we can have the whole Sunday services as gas and enviro!

Period 5 fleet movement (as ever, thanks to Richard Smiles)

Busways

17025 S825 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17026 S826 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17027 S827 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17028 S828 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17029 S829 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17032 S832 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
19160 NK07 HBC ADL ENVIRO 400 Slatyford to Reserve
22022 NK03 XJN MAN ALX300 In service at Slatyford
22040 NK53 KFE MAN ALX300 South Shields to Slatyford
22049 NK53 KFT MAN ALX300 South Shields to Slatyford
22462 T462 BNL MAN ALX300 Walkergate to Reserve
22480 T480 BNL MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Reserve
22481 T481 BNL MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Stockton
22484 T484 BNL MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Reserve
22666 V166 DEF MAN ALX300 Hartlepool to Reserve
22673 V673 DDC MAN ALX300 Reserve to Hartlepool
22675 V675 DDC MAN ALX300 Walkergate to Reserve
22735 T735 OEF MAN ALX300 Walkergate to Reserve
35173 NK56 EPU DENNIS DART SLF In service at Slatyford
37143 YX14 RZO ADL ENVIRO 200 New to South Shields
37144 YX14 RZP ADL ENVIRO 200 New to South Shields
91603 DX14 LZV VAUXHALL CORSA Walkergate to Delicenced

Transit

16833 R833 OVN VOLVO OLYMPIAN Stockton to Disposal
16834 R834 OVN VOLVO OLYMPIAN Stockton to Reserve
17025 S825 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17026 S826 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17027 S827 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17028 S828 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17029 S829 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
17032 S832 BWC DENNIS TRIDENT Walkergate to Stockton
22206 T206 TND MAN ALX300 Stockton to Reserve
22456 S456 OFT MAN ALX300 Stockton to Reserve
22481 T481 BNL MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Stockton
22666 V166 DEF MAN ALX300 Reserve to Busways Reserve
22673 V673 DDC MAN ALX300 Busways Reserve to Reserve

I have seen a photo of the latest of Enviro 300s no 27129 and it looks really smart can't Waite to see the new Enviro 300s for stagecoach on Teesside buses when they come. They are really caching up on them and the latest one I've seen is Enviro 300s no 27129.

(23 Aug 2014, 7:27 pm)glen123 wrote I have seen a photo of the latest of Enviro 300s no 27129 and it looks really smart can't Waite to see the new Enviro 300s for stagecoach on Teesside buses when they come. They are really caching up on them and the latest one I've seen is Enviro 300s no 27129.

The picture that I've seen of 27129 is without fleetnames, branding, promotional material and commercial adverts. I suspect it (and those for Tees-side) will not look as smart once all those have been added.

I have seen other photos some of the new Enviro 300s like 27126 and I think they will look really smart when they arrive too Teesside

I passed a gas bus on SAFC park and ride duties today whilst I was cycling along the C2C route.

Given that it is a Sunday, hopefully this should be a sign that the construction of the refuelling facility at the Wheatsheaf has been completed. Anyone spotted gas buses on other Sunderland services?

(24 Aug 2014, 3:33 pm)Simmy wrote I passed a gas bus on park and ride duties today whilst I was cycling along the C2C route.

Given that it is a Sunday, hopefully this should be a sign that the construction of the refuelling facility at the Wheatsheaf has been completed. Anyone spotted gas buses on other Sunderland services?

Glad to see they are out, i would imagine so although my road is all stagecoach they use enviros so havent seen any more