(27 Jun 2013, 3:45 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote Yes definatly- i was surprised too as i thought it would only be leaving Slatyford to go for scrap.

Wonder if they're trying to make one whole bus out of what was left of it and 33827 chucked round the back of Slatyford!

Possibly, even though i cant see them needing it back on the road since 33483/5 replaced them. Most of them will be coming off in the autumn id have though once Sunderland gets their new enviro 200s. 33102 was also round the back of slatyford next to 33126/827 a couple of weeks ago being canibalised

(27 Jun 2013, 4:37 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote Possibly, even though i cant see them needing it back on the road since 33483/5 replaced them. Most of them will be coming off in the autumn id have though once Sunderland gets their new enviro 200s. 33102 was also round the back of slatyford next to 33126/827 a couple of weeks ago being canibalised

I don't know if Slatyford are maybe short of buses - with the recent spate of loans (as opposed to swaps) from Walkergate & Shields. 33102 carries written notices instructing that parts are not to be removed, and it appears externally to be intact, so presumably could be pressed into service again if needed.

Dunno if it's been noted but 27733 is back at Chi depot.

When i went past the walker depot on the metro there's been a Man alx300 sat there for a few days now, was one of the T reg examples which i found strange cause there's none allocated there???

I'm happy thet all the new buses are going to sunderland and hope that we get some of the second hand buses off there what they geting rid off

Services 18, 19 unable to serve Thorney Close during Monday 8 July 2013
During Monday 8 July 2013, the entire length of Tay Road between Grindon Estate and Thorney Close will be subject a temporary road closure, so as to allow for resurfacing works by Sunderland City Council.

Last Updated : 28 June 2013 13:3

These works will be in place during Monday 8 July 2013, between approx 0800 - 1800. In order to create a safe working area, there will be no through traffic access along Tay Road.

During periods of this temporary road closure, Services 18 and 19 will be unable to serve Thorney Close Estate. These buses will divert from Springwell to operate via Grindon Lane and Gleneagles Road, observing all stops along the line of the diversionary route.

As a result of this necessary diversion, Services 18 and 19 will be unable to serve the bus stops along Telford Road, Thorndale Road, Tilbury Road or Tay Road.

Clearly, whilst we will be endeavouring to operate Services 18 and 19 in accordance with their published timetables, as well as continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Sunderland City Council to mitigate any problems, there is nonetheless the potential that some trips may be subject to localised delay.

Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience these highways works by Sunderland City Council may cause, and we remain grateful for customers’ patience and understanding.

also...

New date for the road changes in Sunderland - Now expected around 15th July...

Minor change to Services 10 and 11 from around mid-July 2013
With the opening of Borough Road to two-way bus movements (expected to be around 15 July 2013), customers for Services 10 and 11 heading towards Hendon and Grangetown should make their way to a new bus stop located on Borough Road, outside Jameson’s

Want I mean is ex alx man from sunderland to stockton if they are coming to stagecoach on teesside and I think stagecoach on teesside should get new buses next year or two they need them it should be stagecoach on teesside next time