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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(14 Jul 2015, 12:06 pm)JHCoaches wrote Fleet Update 14/07/2015

KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo - (Due to enter fleet Monday 20th July 2015)
To operate Nexus Service 23.

that look well nice
JMoss
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(14 Jul 2015, 12:06 pm)JHCoaches wrote Fleet Update 14/07/2015

KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo - (Due to enter fleet Monday 20th July 2015)
To operate Nexus Service 23.

My life is ruined. I am never getting the 23 again Sad Undecided
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Is there anything the gold livery doesn't suit?!
Out of interest any idea who the DLA next to it (DLA142) is for?

I am told the new Levante's for NX work are due to be delivered imminently too.

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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(15 Jul 2015, 7:06 am)JHCoaches wrote LeeCalder - Give our Primo a try.  It's a lovely bus.

Really....

If it has Urban 90's that's enough for me too say no Rolleyes
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(15 Jul 2015, 8:24 am)LeeCalder wrote Really....

If it has Urban 90's that's enough for me too say no  Rolleyes

primos are not bad little buses better then a solo
JMoss
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(15 Jul 2015, 8:57 am)jaimzm wrote primos are not bad little buses better then a solo

I'm sorry, but they are not better than a Solo. All Primo's do is rattle, shake and break down. Whereas Solo's are constant performers.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(19 Jul 2015, 1:48 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I bet it's better than a Phoenix Solo held together with duct tape, Lee...!

There's nowt wrong with that Pheonix Solo, Tommy Tongue
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(19 Jul 2015, 5:58 pm)LeeCalder wrote There's nowt wrong with that Pheonix Solo, Tommy  Tongue

the 53 reg solo that usually on 30 in ashington is a lovely bus to ride on but looks tatty
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(20 Jul 2015, 9:50 am)LeeCalder wrote He hates it. Don't you Tommy.....

Had it on for a year now and I'm surprised nowt has fallen off it yet at the high speeds between Ashington and Linton. The handlebars, bells and the window behind that driver was all held together with black duct tape.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(20 Jul 2015, 2:53 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Had it on for a year now and I'm surprised nowt has fallen off it yet at the high speeds between Ashington and Linton. The handlebars, bells and the window behind that driver was all held together with black duct tape.

surprised they havent replace the bus with a younger bus
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(21 Jul 2015, 2:34 pm)jaimzm wrote When do they start service 23

Jim Huges Buses and Gateshead Central Taxis will take over service 23 from Sunday 26th July 2015.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(21 Jul 2015, 9:07 pm)LeeCalder wrote Jim Huges Buses and Gateshead Central Taxis will take over service 23 from Sunday 26th July 2015.

I know how much you are going to miss Stanley Travel MPD OO05 STX with its Urban90s...
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(21 Jul 2015, 9:08 pm)S813 FVK wrote I know how much you are going to miss Stanley Travel MPD OO05 STX with its Urban90s...

Oh yeah it's brilliant.....

It's the driver I'll miss the most. He's called Dougie and he's a lovely bloke. Know's all of his passengers.

But, I have to give this Primo a try. Undecided
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(21 Jul 2015, 9:17 pm)LeeCalder wrote Oh yeah it's brilliant.....

It's the driver I'll miss the most. He's called Dougie and he's a lovely bloke. Know's all of his passengers.

But, I have to give this Primo a try.  Undecided

Aye - he is a canny bloke. Thats the good thing with Stanley Travel - they allocate the same driver to the same service every day so after a while, all regulars will know him and he will know all regulars. I think he does every other Saturday with the old driver of the 706/707/708 around Stanley.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(21 Jul 2015, 9:18 pm)S813 FVK wrote Aye - he is a canny bloke. Thats the good thing with Stanley Travel - they allocate the same driver to the same service every day so after a while, all regulars will know him and he will know all regulars. I think he does every other Saturday with the old driver of the 706/707/708 around Stanley.

Yes, Ron sometimes does it if that is who you are referring too.
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
Fleet Update 23/07/2015

23/07/2015 - T312 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T318 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T319 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T421 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU

23/07/2015 - KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo - On Order

23/07/2015 - **10*** - Dennis Enviro 200 - Due 24/07/2015 (Temporary Vehicle Until Plaxton Primo Delivery)
RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(23 Jul 2015, 1:30 pm)JHCoaches wrote Fleet Update 23/07/2015

23/07/2015 - T312 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T318 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T319 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU
23/07/2015 - T421 FGN - DAF DB250 - WFU

23/07/2015 - KX59 GOA - Plaxton Primo - On Order

23/07/2015 - **10*** - Dennis Enviro 200 - Due 24/07/2015 (Temporary Vehicle Until Plaxton Primo Delivery)

JH, Are you getting any new double decker's this year? Since you have withdrawn some DAFs.
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RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland/Birtley
(23 Jul 2015, 3:13 pm)JHCoaches wrote Hi
Yes we have two more Dennis double deckers on order to join the fleet prior to schools going back in September, plus the Primo for the 23 route.

Can't wait... Tongue

I'll use it don't worry.