(20 Jul 2015, 9:21 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Have just seen 19641 at Sunderland depot. Is it coming to shields depot as well with the other four. Regards Robin

I didn't know we were getting 19641 to, that means we have gained 7, u sure it wasn't one of the others?

(20 Jul 2015, 9:21 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Have just seen 19641 at Sunderland depot. Is it coming to shields depot as well with the other four. Regards Robin

Hi robin as far as I'm aware only 19642/7 have transferred, 6 in total

Kind regards 

Chris

(21 Jul 2015, 9:08 am)Michael wrote I didn't know we were getting 19641 to, that means we have gained 7, u sure it wasn't one of the others?

(21 Jul 2015, 9:09 am)Youngymmv wrote Hi robin as far as I'm aware only 19642/7 have transferred, 6 in total

Kind regards 

Chris

Robin is correct - 19641 has also transferred to Stagecoach North East. See the rightmost vehicle in the photograph below:

Stagecoach North East: SP60DSX, SP60DSY, SP60DSZ & SP60DSE by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

(21 Jul 2015, 9:13 am)Dan wrote Robin is correct - 19641 has also transferred to Stagecoach North East. See the rightmost vehicle in the photograph below:

Stagecoach North East: SP60DSX, SP60DSY, SP60DSZ & SP60DSE by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

Ah right thanks Dan, sorry Robin, next time i'll do some research! 

Are we gaining anymore or just the 7 we have got? (19641 isn't on our fleet list yet)

(21 Jul 2015, 9:16 am)Michael wrote Ah right thanks Dan, sorry Robin, next time i'll do some research! 

Are we gaining anymore or just the 7 we have got? (19641 isn't on our fleet list yet)

Yes robin I too stand corrected! Is this also destined for South Shields? I know that 3 are at shields already, 1 repainted and 2 still in Dundee livery

Hi wish stagecoach on teesside get some e 400 buses it be good

(21 Jul 2015, 12:25 pm)glen wrote Hi wish stagecoach on teesside get some e 400 buses it be good

Well the tridents need to be gone by 1st January 2017 so you never know!

(21 Jul 2015, 11:35 am)Youngymmv wrote Yes robin I too stand corrected! Is this also destined for South Shields? I know that 3 are at shields already, 1 repainted and 2 still in Dundee livery

Maybe a few more have being bought/brought up for the E's to have a mixture of E300's and E400's with it being summer...

So 3 for the X34 (1 spare)

3 on the E's until they decide a date for when the X34 will go every 20 minutes.

Was thinking that! 3 for x34 and 4 for e1 possibly? Even x20. All 7 are for South Shields btw

(21 Jul 2015, 4:51 pm)AIG20 wrote These E400s could replace 19194/6/7 & 22050/67/70 & 39701 - which was originally meant to be staying.

When Stockton's 17 new ADL E300s enter service all of the non-DDA single deckers will be replaced including five DDA-compliant vehicles. Three 64-plate ADL E300s could be transferred to South Shields for the X20 when the X34 is increased to 20 minutes.

You really think Stockton will give up 3 64-reg E300s!? Considering at present, we have just 2 spares (36/37/38 is PVR 16 aka the full branded batch, and 52/35 is 7 leaving 2 unbranded ones spares), we'll be down to just 1 to cover what is likely to be 5 routes (36/37/38 PVR 16, 52/35 PVR 7, 58/35 PVR 4, 59/61 PVR 6 and likely 10/11 PVR 5).

(21 Jul 2015, 4:51 pm)AIG20 wrote These E400s could replace 19194/6/7 & 22050/67/70 & 39701 - which was originally meant to be staying.

When Stockton's 17 new ADL E300s enter service all of the non-DDA single deckers will be replaced including five DDA-compliant vehicles. Three 64-plate ADL E300s could be transferred to South Shields for the X20 when the X34 is increased to 20 minutes.

Still 14 non DDA MANs in service at Stockton so can't see 5 DDAs coming off

34609 looks to be the first withdrawal at Slatyford as a result of the cascades from Shields - currently tucked away in the corner at Slatyford out of use.

They seem to be keeping Alpha Recovery busy at the minute too - 39715 was the example towed back to the depot this evening.

(21 Jul 2015, 5:06 pm)Cock Robin wrote Still 14 non DDA MANs in service at Stockton so can't see 5 DDAs coming off

Only 12 officially allocated however - 22206/466 are both operating in a reserve capacity. Likelihood is that once 27238-54 enter service, 5 DDA MANs will be moving into the same role to see off the reserve non-DDA examples.

One of South Shields MAN ALX300s, which is currently on the 3/4/7/8 circuit, has recently had a rear advertisement applied.

(21 Jul 2015, 7:46 pm)AIG20 wrote One of South Shields MAN ALX300s, which is currently on the 3/4/7/8 circuit, has recently had a rear advertisement applied.

I think its 22070 though ill double check tomorrow

22050,067 are all so got rear adverts on them as well but no sign of 22734. Regards Robin

(21 Jul 2015, 7:54 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote 22050,067 are all so got rear adverts on them as well but no sign of 22734. Regards Robin

22734 was on the X34 the other day and did not have a rear ad.

Is it still at shields depot now and have you seen 19641 Sitting at Sunderland depot. I belive it is for South Shields depot is that Wright. Regards Robin

(21 Jul 2015, 7:54 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote 22050,067 are all so got rear adverts on them as well but no sign of 22734. Regards Robin

22734 was parked inside Shields depot next to the Maintenance pits today, Also no new delivery's of E200s aswell and no signs of any ex Yorkshire , East Scotland E400s
Though a few are still at Weatsheaf.

(21 Jul 2015, 7:59 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Is it still at shields depot now and have you seen 19641 Sitting at Sunderland depot. I belive it is for South Shields depot is that Wright. Regards Robin

19641 is sitting at the back of Sunderland Depot as seen in a pic by Jimmi on Flickr.

(21 Jul 2015, 8:04 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote 19641 is sitting at the back of Sunderland Depot as seen in a pic by Jimmi on Flickr.

19642,6,7 are already at South Shields

https://flic.kr/p/vgZnkc as seen here on Flickr

(21 Jul 2015, 9:02 pm)Youngymmv wrote https://flic.kr/p/vgZnkc as seen here on Flickr

Has some of the E400's gone to Shields because of capacity issues at Sunderland?

Just SC seems to like doing the re-paints at Sunderland or will it be swap for swap... once painted they'll send one to shields in exchange for a non repainted one?

Connecting the Dots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1928...ateposted/

I assume its at South Shields with 19462 being parked next to it all repainted.

Edit: Deffo is at South Shields, couldn't see it clearly on the link i have posted but 'Harton Nook' does appear on the line of text above the windows. It even says South Shields on the front next to the brand name...

(22 Jul 2015, 11:46 am)S813 FVK wrote Connecting the Dots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1928...ateposted/

I assume its at South Shields with 19462 being parked next to it all repainted.

Edit: Deffo is at South Shields, couldn't see it clearly on the link i have posted but 'Harton Nook' does appear on the line of text above the windows. It even says South Shields on the front next to the brand name...

Looks terrible, it is a South Shields based brand.

(22 Jul 2015, 11:54 am)Michael wrote Looks terrible, it is a South Shields based brand.

God you are so hard to please

I think it looks alright personally.

(22 Jul 2015, 12:09 pm)S813 FVK wrote God you are so hard to please

I think it looks alright personally.

, i'll have to see it out and about.

(22 Jul 2015, 11:54 am)Michael wrote Looks terrible, it is a South Shields based brand.

I don't understand the name? Perhaps it's because I'm not local to understand the reference...

The idiom, "to connect the dots", means to draw logical inferences by connecting different pieces of information to reveal something previously unknown.

I get that the services these vehicles will be allocated to connect various places ('dots'?) to the town centre - but what is previously unknown about this, and what are we inferring?

Maybe I've read too much into it...

(22 Jul 2015, 1:37 pm)Dan wrote I don't understand the name? Perhaps it's because I'm not local to understand the reference...

The idiom, "to connect the dots", means to draw logical inferences by connecting different pieces of information to reveal something previously unknown.

I get that the services these vehicles will be allocated to connect various places ('dots'?) to the town centre - but what is previously unknown about this, and what are we inferring?

Maybe I've read too much into it...

Maybe it's one of those things that just doesn't have any concrete meaning...

I don't really understand that brand name; as the linked photo doesn't show the full branding on all angles, I can't say whether or not I like it. I guess I'll have to see it in person.

I imagine the ''dots'' thing is a reference to providing local links from areas outside of the town, into the town centre. I'm looking at it like another ''Frequenta'' style of branding.