(20 Dec 2013, 7:31 pm)Michael wrote Just wondering, has the fleet list being updated because Sunderland still has 20 dart's on it, was just wondering?

Nope, none of the fleet lists have.
I was incredibly busy at the end of term (handing in coursework etc), and then I ended up moving house last week.

Thankfully, it's raining tomorrow so my usual NEB day (Sunday) is being swapped around for tomorrow instead.

(20 Dec 2013, 7:49 pm)Dan wrote Nope, none of the fleet lists have.
I was incredibly busy at the end of term (handing in coursework etc), and then I ended up moving house last week.

Thankfully, it's raining tomorrow so my usual NEB day (Sunday) is being swapped around for tomorrow instead.

Ah it's ok don't worry, just wondering incase the wrong one got uploaded, take your time! =D

Hi how come buses don't get done up at christmas anymore when there used to have spray snow on them with happy christmas and happy new year on them the ex cleveland triansit you to but buses today don't why is that

Cost cutting no doubt.

(20 Dec 2013, 8:14 pm)glen123 wrote Hi how come buses don't get done up at christmas anymore when there used to have spray snow on them with happy christmas and happy new year on them the ex cleveland triansit you to but buses today don't why is that

probably due to health and safety gone mad lol

(20 Dec 2013, 8:14 pm)glen123 wrote Hi how come buses don't get done up at christmas anymore when there used to have spray snow on them with happy christmas and happy new year on them the ex cleveland triansit you to but buses today don't why is that

When I worked for a certain company many moons ago, let's just say a big boss ordered any personal items of decoration out of the vehicles.
According to him it lowered the tone, looked unprofessional and made the fleet look unorganised.

A few other choice words were used, including some that weren't too politically correct!

Not saying it is the same with Stagecoach, but they do like to maintain a corporate image...

Enviro 400 19196 was stopped with hazard lights on in the bus lane lights at Heworth Rounabout looked empty as well

(21 Dec 2013, 4:07 pm)cbma06 wrote probably due to health and safety gone mad lol

Yes I can't see them getting away with a Bristol RE with a sleigh on the roof these days, sadly!

Does Anyone know why 35190 is of the road at south shields. Regards Robin

Yesterday (22/12/2013) marked the end of the special Sunday X34 service which operates during the Christmas shopping period. Therefore, Enviro 400's should start appearing on the E1/E2/E6 again on Sundays this week.

NEB's Stagecoach North East fleetlist has been updated.
I've corrected any mistakes I've come across by cross-referencing them with other fleet lists available, and I've also updated the vehicle history box for anything that has been updated in the past two months - including the addition of Wi-Fi to some vehicles.

Any mistakes you see which I haven't come across, please PM me.

Also...
Mainly aimed at Dan, but to anyone else who knows too - do we know if the final two or three E200s have been branded yet that we were unsure of a few days ago? Ready for this Sunday's news update and so I can put them on the fleet list on Sunday too.

All of the Enviro 200s have now been branded, the rear adverts are as follows:
Fun in the Sunderland Bus:36969/71/72/73/78/79
Rise and Shine:36964/68/70/80
Find Your Place:36960/62/75/76/77
Under the Sunderand Bus:36961/65/66/67/74
(36963 has been branded but i didnt get a good look at which one it was)

(23 Dec 2013, 7:26 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote All of the Enviro 200s have now been branded, the rear adverts are as follows:
Fun in the Sunderland Bus:36969/71/72/73/78/79
Rise and Shine:36964/68/70/80
Find Your Place:36960/62/75/76/77
Under the Sunderand Bus:36961/65/66/67/74
(36963 has been branded but i didnt get a good look at which one it was)

Cheers - would assume Rise & Shine given the numbers, but I'll try and hunt it down tomorrow.

(23 Dec 2013, 9:06 pm)ADLEnviro wrote Dan,

Little update for fleet list..................19215 megarear advert has been removed,19430/2/41 don't carry service one branding anymore.

HTH

Ta - updated accordingly.

Stockton's 22669 was being towed into South Shields depot about an hour ago.

The normal Enviro's on the 23 today, all running down to the city Centre packed.

(26 Dec 2013, 3:17 pm)Michael wrote The normal Enviro's on the 23 today, all running down to the city Centre packed.

Whereas the 4's allocation today is: 22073,22490 and 22196. The 3/20s, 13s and 16s also have MANs on today.

(26 Dec 2013, 3:20 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote Whereas the 4's allocation today is: 22073,22490 and 22196. The 3/20s, 13s and 16s also have MANs on today.

Could not of just used all their Enviro's, would of being better

(26 Dec 2013, 3:21 pm)Michael wrote Could not of just used all their Enviro's, would of being better

Do the ALX300s not have a greater seating capacity?

(26 Dec 2013, 3:33 pm)Dan wrote Do the ALX300s not have a greater seating capacity?

Not sure.

Has anyone managed to get the Wi-Fi working on-board the Enviros used on service 100 yet?
I tried yesterday on two different buses, and to no avail on both occasions.

Connects, but doesn't let me sign in - just like GNE's Wi-Fi on-board their new vehicles purchased this year.

(27 Dec 2013, 10:28 am)Dan wrote Has anyone managed to get the Wi-Fi working on-board the Enviros used on service 100 yet?
I tried yesterday on two different buses, and to no avail on both occasions.

Connects, but doesn't let me sign in - just like GNE's Wi-Fi on-board their new vehicles purchased this year.

The WiFi on board the E400's for 62/63 defo work like

(26 Dec 2013, 3:34 pm)Michael wrote Not sure.

ALX300s seat 42 on MAN chassis (B10BLEs seat 44) whereas a E200 seats 38.

Noticed on the Stagecoach Sunderland timetables they still have:

Most journeys on this service are operated by easyACCESS vehicles.These buses have a special kneeling facility to lower the entrance step. Inside there's a flat floor at the front with a special buggy parking area, and space for a wheelchair.
For more details on easyACCESS vehicles,please visit www.stagecoachbus.com

Also noticed this on the 23 timetable: We always try to run low floor easy access buses on this route. However, we may occasionally need to run a high floor vehicle for a journey

I'm pretty sure they all run lo-floor now.

I do miss the odd Non low-floor bus in the fleet..

I'm led to believe the sale process of the Alexander ALX200 bodied Dennis Dart SLFs is now starting.
Although I can only confirm 33484's sale at present, I can confirm that the remaining ALX200s in the fleet (which have been withdrawn) are to face the same fate: sale to the scrap man.

A yard we're ever so familiar with, 33484 (and possibly others) has been sold to Alpha Recovery.

Went past Slatyford earlier on and theres only 5 darts left against the back fence: 33121,33123,33125,33128,33489. Looks like 33118,33124,33483,33485 may have also been sold for scrap.

(29 Dec 2013, 3:53 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote Went past Slatyford earlier on and theres only 5 darts left against the back fence: 33121,33123,33125,33128,33489. Looks like 33118,33124,33483,33485 may have also been sold for scrap.

Ta Dan.
I did go to Alpha earlier (under the impression at least some of the ALX200s had departed the fleet), although couldn't see any.
Perhaps could have been at a spot in the yard where they could not be seen, I guess.

Have u noticed the ex Sunderland buses running around Newcastle still have VIA CITY CENTRE ON THE FRONT WINDOW

(30 Dec 2013, 12:45 am)Acky81 wrote Have u noticed the ex Sunderland buses running around Newcastle still have VIA CITY CENTRE ON THE FRONT WINDOW

Every single bus I noted still had 'Stagecoach in Sunderland' logos on the side too.
Not sure if they've been replaced yet mind.

(30 Dec 2013, 8:27 am)Dan wrote Every single bus I noted still had 'Stagecoach in Sunderland' logos on the side too.
Not sure if they've been replaced yet mind.

I'm sure the black and whites will love that in their faces lol