Dan. Have just heard that 22734 Has now left South Shields depot under tow yesterday or when is it true. Regards Robin

(11 Feb 2016, 9:51 pm)Robin Tait wrote Dan. Have just heard that 22734 Has now left South Shields depot under tow yesterday or when is it true. Regards Robin

It's non-DDA so they'll need the space and they may not if had the time until today.

(11 Feb 2016, 9:51 pm)Robin Tait wrote Dan. Have just heard that 22734 Has now left South Shields depot under tow yesterday or when is it true. Regards Robin

22455 left Hartlepool yesterday so looks like they've started moving them on.

Does the Newcastle 100 use Centrelink?

Last night I seen one heading west passed the Arena and then turning right at Newcastle College roundabout to head back into town.  There was a route variation registered recently as well I think?

(12 Feb 2016, 1:04 pm)Chris wrote Does the Newcastle 100 use Centrelink?

Last night I seen one heading west passed the Arena and then turning right at Newcastle College roundabout to head back into town.  There was a route variation registered recently as well I think?

Not that I'm aware of. It usually goes via Wellington Road or Derwentwater Road to the A184 and Redheugh Bridge every time I've been on it.

Dan. Will we ever see 34401 out on service again, is when. Regards Robin

(12 Feb 2016, 10:45 pm)Robin Tait wrote Dan. Will we ever see 34401 out on service again, is when. Regards Robin

No probably not just ride 34611 for goodness sakes

(12 Feb 2016, 10:45 pm)Robin Tait wrote Dan. Will we ever see 34401 out on service again, is when. Regards Robin

Robin. Why do you direct all your questions to Dan? 

Is he the keeper of all secrets?

(12 Feb 2016, 10:45 pm)Robin Tait wrote Dan. Will we ever see 34401 out on service again, is when. Regards Robin

34401 is currently SORN

(12 Feb 2016, 11:06 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote No probably not just ride 34611 for goodness sakes

Look this a open Forum which anyone has the right to ask questions without being verbally abused at, He can ask it as many times as he wants.

I am not abusing anyone. Sorry Regards Robin

(13 Feb 2016, 12:15 pm)Robin Tait wrote I am not abusing anyone. Sorry Regards Robin

You weren't abusing anyone Robin I'm talking about Big Lugs.

Are we still friends. Robin

(13 Feb 2016, 11:48 am)South Tyne Lad wrote Look this a open Forum which anyone has the right to ask questions without being verbally abused at, He can ask it as many times as he wants.

Well I'm glad you're not bored with it.

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(12 Feb 2016, 11:06 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote No probably not just ride 34611 for goodness sakes

(13 Feb 2016, 12:51 pm)Cock Robin wrote Well I'm glad you're not bored with it.

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Mate your not funny just shut up

(13 Feb 2016, 8:01 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Mate your not funny just shut up

im sorry for over reacting over 34401,this might of caused hatred to one an other as every one is aware every one has
free speech so im sorry to anyone ive angered.

(13 Feb 2016, 8:04 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote im sorry for over reacting over 34401,this might of caused hatred to one an other as every one is aware every one has
free speech so im sorry to anyone ive angered.

Its fine I wasn't angry I was just getting my point across

Fleet Movements - Period 11:

Busways:
22050 NK53 KFU MAN ALX300 In service at Slatyford
35187 NK56 FCA DENNIS DART SLF Slatyford to Disposal
91662 DV65 HCZ VAUXHALL CORSA New to Slatyford
91663 DV65 GVX VAUXHALL CORSA New to Walkergate
91664 DV65 HCK VAUXHALL CORSA New to Walkergate
93010 YE60 YDS FORD FIESTA Walkergate to LEX (off lease)
93011 YF60 MVE FORD FIESTA Walkergate to LEX (off lease)
93012 YE60 YUL FORD FIESTA Slatyford to LEX (off lease)

Transit:
None

With thanks to "Michael Bonwick" of the "Stagecoach Enthusiasts" Facebook Group:

28029 has lost some branding on the side

The roadworks look to be inline with the High Street West works.... 



Evening loop cutting works at Sunderland Wearmouth Bridgehead, affecting all services - 15 Feb 2016


From Monday 22 February 2016, Sunderland City Council will need to instigate some temporary lane closures and diversions.


These temporary arrangements are necessary to facilitate “loop cutting” works associated with the traffic signals.


The works will be carried out over a number of phases, during which access to the roundabout will be reduced to a single lane, and at times, traffic will be diverted around the surrounding area.

The times of any works will be limited to between 1900 and 0530, and are likely to take around four nights in total.

Phase 1 of the works will provisionally take place during Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 February 2016.  During this phase of the works, southbound buses from Wearmouth Bridge will be required to operate via West Wear Street and High Street West in order to access John Street. Northbound buses will be able to continue operating along Bedford Street (although they may need to be switched to the opposite carriageway), but will then be diverted from the southern bridgehead roundabout via St.Mary’s Way to St.Michael’s Way roundabout, before then returning via St.Mary’s Way to Wearmouth Bridge, at which point normal routes can be resumed. Buses will undertake these diversions on a non-stop basis.



Phases 2 and 3 will be in place the remainder of the week, but should have no impact to the route of Stagecoach bus services. However, as there’ll be some lane restrictions and dispersal of traffic, all buses may be subject to some localised delays.


Whilst we will endeavour to minimise any disruption, Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience or delays that these temporary road restrictions may cause, which are due to circumstances beyond our control.

39723 failed earlier.

The second of Stockton's MANViros to be repainted is 24113. In addition to an external repaint, it has also been treated to a retrim (24106 was only repainted)

Stagecoach on Teesside 24113 (NK09 FME) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

27508 has failed at Central Station.

Which services in the North East are operated by Darts (not Enviro 200's)?

Quite fancy some rides and photos of them.

(21 Feb 2016, 7:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Which services in the North East are operated by Darts (not Enviro 200's)?

Quite fancy some rides and photos of them.

15/A, 32/A and the 35 have them alongside Manviro's. The 1 in Hartlepool and the 17/8 usually gets 34611.

(21 Feb 2016, 7:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Which services in the North East are operated by Darts (not Enviro 200's)?

Quite fancy some rides and photos of them.

32/32A/35 have a mix of SPD's and Enviro 200's if that's what you meant.

(21 Feb 2016, 7:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Which services in the North East are operated by Darts (not Enviro 200's)?

Quite fancy some rides and photos of them.

Service 1 in Hartlepool
Services 32/32a/35 Newcastle
They also pop up on the 6 and 7 to lemington

(21 Feb 2016, 7:54 pm)Davie wrote 32/32A/35 have a mix of SPD's and Enviro 200's if that's what you meant.

Stagecoach don't have any SPDs there just normal 10.8m Darts, And the Enviro 200s your talking about are MANViros

(21 Feb 2016, 7:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Stagecoach don't have any SPDs there just normal 10.8m Darts, And the Enviro 200s your talking about are MANViros

They are called adl darts

(21 Feb 2016, 7:57 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote Stagecoach don't have any SPDs there just normal 10.8m Darts, And the Enviro 200s your talking about are MANViros

Ah right, cheers for the info.