(29 Aug 2015, 2:26 pm)Dan wrote Thanks a lot for holding the event today - the weather wasn't up to much and I didn't get to get there as early as I'd have liked to, but it was nice to see an operator be so accommodating of enthusiasts. Hopefully if events are arranged in future, we'll see a few more faces there!

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: KW04YVH by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: OU04KMX by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: LF02PVK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: TUI2543 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: C15NGC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Nightingale Coaches of Stanley: P818SGP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

I will probably be there 

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit through to Nightingale Coaches today, and it was actually my first visit to an independent depot. I met Jimmi through Durham Bus Station, we hopped on to the 43 through to Stanley, and found the depot with ease.

The staff at the depot were very accommodating and friendly, and even took us on two runs out. One down the road for a photo stop, and another one to Stanley bus station. There is a lot of fantastic stock in their depot, and it was good to bump into a few Palatine 1s again.

Thanks to all involved! A few photos below:


Nightingale Coaches - PF02PVK by aureolindn, on Flickr


Nightingale Coaches - Gemini Lineup by aureolindn, on Flickr


Nightingale Coaches - Gemini Lineup by aureolindn, on Flickr


Nightingale Coaches - R263LGH, R392LGH and R554LGH by aureolindn, on Flickr

Would've loved to have attended, however the prospect of having to go to Stanley twice in one day put me off a little. Nice to hear it was an enjoyable occasion though, perhaps next time for me.

Sadly I was at work this morning otherwise it would have been a nice little visit! The fleet of Geminis looks very smart, a great job done on converting them by the looks of it.

I went along to the depot this morning for some photos. It was nice for them to be very welcoming and friendly including taking us out on some runs on one of their B7's.

I certainly enjoyed my visit and thanks to all involved today

Think it's only fair that I get to show some of my photos, although I'll post a link to my Nightingale Coaches album on Flickr below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...7513566358

Thanks to those who turned up on the day, weather wasn't the best but no body can change that. Still some brilliant images and it's nice to see new additions to the fleet getting some attention as well as the old deckers

NGC100

Gutted i missed this. I think it would have been a brilliant day. Just checked now to see if there was any advance on the date and time only to find it had already taken place.

Blame BT who have left me without internet for a week when it should have only been until Wednesday last week! Because of this, i have been limiting myself on what to view etc. This is also the reason why i didn't post my predictions for the games in the relevant thread for this weekend just gone.

A few enthusiasts outside main gates catching the first one of our deckers leaving for new contacts this afternoon,
Feel free to upload pictures we'd love to see them

NGC100

Is the rumour true that Nightingale Coaches are possibly moving to the old TGM Classic depot at Annfield Plain? I know its rumoured that Stanley Travel are going into the ex-TGM Classic caravan storage site.

(12 Sep 2015, 10:03 pm)S813 FVK wrote Is the rumour true that Nightingale Coaches are possibly moving to the old TGM Classic depot at Annfield Plain? I know its rumoured that Stanley Travel are going into the ex-TGM Classic caravan storage site.

Yes - they had told us that's the plan, when we were there the other week.

(12 Sep 2015, 10:22 pm)aureolin wrote Yes - they had told us that's the plan, when we were there the other week.

Ah right. Obviously, with me not being there due to internet problems meaning i missed the post saying when it was, i could only assume that it was a rumour still rather than the actual plan. Thanks.

I really need to pay a visit to Nightingale again, been a while since I visited their depot, think it wasn't too long after they got that coach from Go North East. Those Geminis look really smart.

Public Inquiry (51304) to be held at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, LEEDS, LS9 6NF, on 08 October 2015 commencing at 10:30(Previous Publication2210) ) PB1088679          SN G & P JOHNSON LTD T/A NIGHTINGALE COACHES Director(s): PAULA JOHNSON, GARRY JOHNSON. 7 AMBROSE COURT  STANLEY DH9 8GA  

PSV  S17  Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981) 
PSV - Sch.3 - Consideration of Transport Managers Repute under Schedule 3 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981) 
PSV - S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985) 
PSV - S26 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 26 (The Transport Act 1985)

(18 Sep 2015, 6:22 pm)citaro5284 wrote Public Inquiry (51304) to be held at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, LEEDS, LS9 6NF, on 08 October 2015 commencing at 10:30(Previous Publication2210) ) PB1088679          SN G & P JOHNSON LTD T/A NIGHTINGALE COACHES Director(s): PAULA JOHNSON, GARRY JOHNSON. 7 AMBROSE COURT  STANLEY DH9 8GA  

PSV  S17  Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981) 
PSV - Sch.3 - Consideration of Transport Managers Repute under Schedule 3 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981) 
PSV - S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985) 
PSV - S26 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 26 (The Transport Act 1985)

The result of the Public Inquiry:

Public Inquiry (51304) held at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, LEEDS, LS9 6NF on 08 October 2015 at 10:30(Previous Publication (2212)
PB1088679 SN
G & P JOHNSON LTD T/A NIGHTINGALE COACHES
Director(s): PAULA JOHNSON, GARRY JOHNSON.
7 AMBROSE COURT STANLEY DH9 8GA
S17 Licence curtailed wef 23.59hrs on 31 Oct 2015 to 23.59hrs on 14 November 2015.

On a more positive note from the Public Inquiry:

Section 5.4 – Decisions Taken at Transport Manager Public Inquiries
TM Public Inquiry (EpisodeId:4257 DecisionId:2881) for GARRY JOHNSON held at Hillcrest House Hillcrest House 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6NF, on 08 October 2015 at 14:00 (Previous Publication (6093))
Repute Not Lost under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009

Nightingale Coaches are providing the Durham County Council funded 28C shuttle service covering the A693 diversion. This service connects with Go North East routes 28, 28A and 78A.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...820842844/

PB1088679/22 - G & P JOHNSON LTD T/A NIGHTINGALE COACHES, 7 AMBROSE COURT, STANLEY, DH9 8GA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Nuns Moor Park and Gosforth Central Middle School given service number 117 effective from 30-Nov-2015. To amend Timetable.

we have taken delivery of a 64 Reg streetlite 9.5m. This will run on the 28c and allow LF02PSX to return to scholars

(03 Dec 2015, 6:41 pm)NGC100 wrote we have taken delivery of a 64 Reg streetlite 9.5m. This will run on the 28c and allow LF02PSX to return to scholars

Nice - is it only on loan/hire for the duration of the contract or has Nightingale acquired it on a more permanent basis?

(03 Dec 2015, 7:06 pm)Dan wrote Nice - is it only on loan/hire for the duration of the contract or has Nightingale acquired it on a more permanent basis?

This is a hire vehicle, we have it for 15 weeks

(03 Dec 2015, 6:41 pm)NGC100 wrote we have taken delivery of a 64 Reg streetlite 9.5m. This will run on the 28c and allow LF02PSX to return to scholars

Your new Streetlite looks very smart in that shade of London Bus red.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/23513703345/

Bit different to white I suppose

Leyland Titan has been removed from service due to fleet upgrade

(04 Dec 2015, 11:58 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Your new Streetlite looks very smart in that shade of London Bus red.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98641142@N08/23513703345/

Yeah

StreetLite has been branded for 28C.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75810178@N...ed-public/

(05 Jan 2016, 7:47 pm)GX03 SVC wrote StreetLite has been branded for 28C.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75810178@N...ed-public/

An interesting move, given that the Streetlite is only reportedly on-loan to the company.

When does the 28C finish?

(31 Jan 2016, 10:55 pm)Davie wrote When does the 28C finish?

When the roadworks finnish

(31 Jan 2016, 10:55 pm)Davie wrote When does the 28C finish?

Got a few weeks left yet. Works are only a few weeks into the estimated 15.

(31 Jan 2016, 11:11 pm)S813 FVK wrote Got a few weeks left yet. Works are only a few weeks into the estimated 15.

Cheers.