(18 Sep 2015, 8:28 pm)mrnut85 wrote 34611 is currently in the paintshop and is being prepared for service.

Which depot will this vehicle be allocated to and what vehicle will this be replacing? I wouldn't be surprised if 22214/5/734 are replaced with Pointer Darts.

(18 Sep 2015, 8:42 pm)alanf wrote Getting back to reality I dont pretend to know everything so bare with me on this If the 35s and 52s have to interwork because of timings what about dropping a 52 and going every 15 minutes and adding a 35 and going every 20 Now theres new buses on the scene perhaps the loadings will go up If they do could the 52 go up to 6 an hour Like i say they are just thoughts

It's more complicated sicne you have to account for the 58/35 workings.

Nothing Kuyoyo can't sort out

Yesterday's arrival:

ald191 by Gordon Scott, on Flickr

27252 is now out in service on the 59/61, working the 0900 59 from Stockton to North Tees Hospital.

EDIT: 27245 is also out on 59/61, working the 0920 59 (next trip 1020 61, 1040 59 to Summerville then 1145 61 while 27252 does the 1145 59).

Sunderland's 16's are running together....

(18 Sep 2015, 8:24 am)Kuyoyo wrote 27241 is set to be one of them.

Wrong!

(18 Sep 2015, 4:04 pm)benambro wrote no one apart from bus enthusiasts will give a rats ass about what buses are on a service.
People have a right to complain because its blatenly obvious that their is a bloody issue, and it's easily fixable.

*like*

(17 Sep 2015, 8:48 pm)alanf wrote So dont brand them then

*like*. Then at least we can see out.

(18 Sep 2015, 7:47 am)Kuyoyo wrote Not taking the argument on the branding any further - it's getting dull.

On the subject however:
27251/44 are following each other on 59/61, 27251 will be the 0900/1030 59, 27244 the 0915/1045. No sign of 27242 yet today, but it can be confirmed it isn't on 58s.

EDIT: All 3 Dotty in a row - 27242 is the 0930/1100 59

'Getting dull' because you're losing the argument?

(18 Sep 2015, 6:33 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Or maybe I want to move things on simply because it's got boring - as it would if they had not branded them. That's my opinion - based on facts thank you

Like your 'unusual' workings.

SN65OCP in the depot has an advert on the back so unless its not getting branded now, that's a bit of a cock up!

(19 Sep 2015, 11:57 am)Cock Robin wrote SN65OCP in the depot has an advert on the back so unless its not getting branded now, that's a bit of a cock up!

No its not what about 5310/5329 they have rear ads and were branded Crusader.

(19 Sep 2015, 11:52 am)Cock Robin wrote 'Getting dull' because you're losing the argument?

(19 Sep 2015, 11:53 am)Cock Robin wrote Like your 'unusual' workings.

Anybody would think you don't like Kuyoyo

(19 Sep 2015, 12:01 pm)S813 FVK wrote Anybody would think you don't like Kuyoyo

IMO its like catsfast101? And GNE Rob.

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(19 Sep 2015, 11:44 am)Michael wrote Sunderland's 16's are running together....

That's Stagecoach - Levelling out the late buses by running buses early

(10 Sep 2015, 7:41 pm)Kuyoyo wrote With the entry into service of 27238-40, MANs 22210/11/469 are reported as been withdrawn from Stockton. Since heard 22210 has been sighted at Slatyford depot.

MAN ALX300 22211 (T211 TND) has also entered service at Slatyford. Do Slatyford have a vehicle shortage or are roadwork's causing problems again?
Image owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos".

Final count for today's 'Dotty' allocation

27245/51/2 all on 59/61 and all within half an hour
27242/4 both on 52/35, 27242 *might* be the xx20 from Stockton tonight

EDIT: 27242 is the xx20 52s tonight, while 27239 is out on 58/59/61 and 27238 is the other 52 (xx50)

(18 Sep 2015, 8:55 pm)AIG20 wrote Which depot will this vehicle be allocated to and what vehicle will this be replacing? I wouldn't be surprised if 22214/5/734 are replaced with Pointer Darts.

South Shields, 22734 has been removed from the fleet but is still parked at South Shields.

(19 Sep 2015, 4:41 pm)AIG20 wrote MAN ALX300 22211 (T211 TND) has also entered service at Slatyford. Do Slatyford have a vehicle shortage or are roadwork's causing problems again?
Image owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos".

Those buses are awful
Much prefer the 53 reg ones

Stagecoach NEast ‏@StagecoachNE 3 hrs3 hours ago
SS Ops: 13:29 Svc E6 Whitburn►South Shields is currently delayed due to a mechanical fault, replacement bus is en route. sorry for the delay

I wonder which bus broke down?

(20 Sep 2015, 3:42 pm)AIG20 wrote Stagecoach NEast ‏@StagecoachNE 3 hrs3 hours ago
SS Ops: 13:29 Svc E6 Whitburn►South Shields is currently delayed due to a mechanical fault, replacement bus is en route. sorry for the delay

I wonder which bus broke down?

27739?

(20 Sep 2015, 3:42 pm)AIG20 wrote Stagecoach NEast ‏@StagecoachNE 3 hrs3 hours ago
SS Ops: 13:29 Svc E6 Whitburn►South Shields is currently delayed due to a mechanical fault, replacement bus is en route. sorry for the delay

I wonder which bus broke down?

27727

(20 Sep 2015, 5:02 pm)mrnut85 wrote 27727

Do you know what caused the breakdown?

(20 Sep 2015, 5:06 pm)AIG20 wrote Do you know what caused the breakdown?

Yup

(19 Sep 2015, 4:41 pm)AIG20 wrote MAN ALX300 22211 (T211 TND) has also entered service at Slatyford. Do Slatyford have a vehicle shortage or are roadwork's causing problems again?
Image owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos".

22210/11 have gone to Slatyford as reserve vehicles. According to the latest fleet list, they are covering while the Slatyford fleet are fitted with new radios. They have also taken the place of 22666/7 which are now both for disposal.

Something else that was mentioned at the launch on Friday - 27243/53/4 were due to be branded by the vinyl company over the weekend. The reason they didn't get done at ADL Falkirk prior to delivery was due to a staff shortage with the vinyl company.

27241 on the 39 on Saturday.

(19 Sep 2015, 4:55 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Final count for today's 'Dotty' allocation

27245/51/2 all on 59/61 and all within half an hour
27242/4 both on 52/35, 27242 *might* be the xx20 from Stockton tonight

EDIT: 27242 is the xx20 52s tonight, while 27239 is out on 58/59/61 and 27238 is the other 52 (xx50)

Wasn't the 'final count' as you missed 27241.

(21 Sep 2015, 1:06 pm)Cock Robin wrote 27241 on the 39 on Saturday.

Shouldnt that be the 59

(21 Sep 2015, 6:50 am)Kuyoyo wrote Something else that was mentioned at the launch on Friday - 27243/53/4 were due to be branded by the vinyl company over the weekend. The reason they didn't get done at ADL Falkirk prior to delivery was due to a staff shortage with the vinyl company.

They might as well not bother if today's performance is anything to go by...