(15 Mar 2016, 8:28 pm)CelingHamster wrote UPDATE: We got it back today. I assume that the white olympian (I think that is the only one left) is due to go soon. DO you reckon they are going to replace it because it seems as if their fleet has been shrinking recently. Also does anyone know why there is a cream coach with BURNSIDE written down the side in blue in ST's Stanley depot.

..and it went straight back to R97 LHK (R6 STX) today.

(16 Mar 2016, 5:20 pm)S813 FVK wrote ..and it went straight back to R97 LHK (R6 STX) today.

I don't have a clue what is going on with our bus at the minute. What's the Palatine 1 up to?

6022 on the 939 is this rare as s5stx is the usual

(29 Mar 2016, 5:30 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 6022 on the 939 is this rare as s5stx is the usual

Not really - the schools are off so theynwill have a load more deckers to choose from.

(29 Mar 2016, 5:37 pm)S813 FVK wrote Not really - the schools are off so theynwill have a load more deckers to choose from.

Thats excellent ill take my ride tommorow

What services are 6002 / 6019/6020 allocated to?

(14 Apr 2016, 5:15 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote What services are 6002 / 6019/6020 allocated to?

6002 is a reserve vehicle - mainly used on the Tanfield 1195 alongside K2 STX due to being high floor. No idea about the other 2 though.

New in is TX16 STX: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/26507991892/

B7TL S2 STX has had its destinations removed.

(23 Apr 2016, 8:39 pm)S813 FVK wrote New in is TX16 STX: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/26507991892/

B7TL S2 STX has had its destinations removed.

S2 blind popped and is away for repair

(15 Mar 2016, 8:28 pm)CelingHamster wrote UPDATE: We got it back today. I assume that the white olympian (I think that is the only one left) is due to go soon. DO you reckon they are going to replace it because it seems as if their fleet has been shrinking recently. Also does anyone know why there is a cream coach with BURNSIDE written down the side in blue in ST's Stanley depot.

Burnside are a small coach company from Burnopfield that store their vehicles in ST depot.

PB1107575/17 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Sunderland interchange stand T. and Team Valley, Kings Way North given service number 939 effective from 31-May-2016. To amend Route.

LK03 NJX expired while operating scholars 18A this morning in Byker, no replacement bus was available and scholars 151 was also cancelled this morning. Lots of people I know we're very, very late to school this morning

(13 Jun 2016, 9:16 pm)NK53 TKT wrote LK03 NJX expired while operating scholars 18A this morning in Byker, no replacement bus was English and scholars 151 was also cancelled this morning. Lots of people I know we're very, very late to school this morning

Does the tender for this service specify the bus must be English? Bit discriminatory if it does. Think of all those Scanias, Mercedes and Volvo's being refused work on the basis that they're foreign; it's not right (or should that be Wright!) is it?

(14 Jun 2016, 9:20 am)MurdnunoC wrote Does the tender for this service specify the bus must be English? Bit discriminatory if it does. Think of all those Scanias, Mercedes and Volvo's being refused work on the basis that they're foreign; it's not right (or should that be Wright!) is it?

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(13 Jun 2016, 9:16 pm)NK53 TKT wrote LK03 NJX expired while operating scholars 18A this morning in Byker, no replacement bus was available and scholars 151 was also cancelled this morning. Lots of people I know we're very, very late to school this morning

Are they repairing or replacing it?

(27 Jun 2016, 5:14 pm)CelingHamster wrote Are they repairing or replacing it?

It is now in service again, nothing major

PB1107575/61 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Lanchester, Kitswell Road and Lanchester, Kitswell Road given service number 762 effective from 21-Jul-2016.

Optare Solo 6016 is the allocation for the new Stanley Travel 713 service today.

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

PB1107575/62 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Stanley Bus Station
Finish Point: Flinthill, Ewehurst Road
Via: Flinthill,Ewehurst Road, North Road
Service Number: 713
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 26-SEP-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday

PB1107575/62 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Variation Accepted: Operating between Stanley Bus Station and Flinthill, Ewehurst Road given service number 713 effective from 26-Sep-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

Can somebody please let them know that Flint Hill is largely known as being 2 words...

(13 Aug 2016, 3:12 pm)S813 FVK wrote Can somebody please let them know that Flint Hill is largely known as being 2 words...

According to Stanley Bus Station its the X21 to Flint Hill on the boards 

(13 Aug 2016, 3:34 pm)Tom wrote According to Stanley Bus Station its the X21 to Flint Hill on the boards 

Even more bizarre. I just think a bit of consistency is required. Go North East have it as Flint Hill as did Hunters.

I wouldn't be surprised if the amendment is the withdrawl of the Saturday service so it runs Monday to Friday only.

(13 Aug 2016, 3:39 pm)S813 FVK wrote Even more bizarre. I just think a bit of consistency is required. Go North East have it as Flint Hill as did Hunters.

I wouldn't be surprised if the amendment is the withdrawl of the Saturday service so it runs Monday to Friday only.

To be honest I've never saw the 713 with many passengers! Probably because the V7/V8 normally run just in front of it so you'd think they would change the times to even the times out between the 713 and V7/V8.

(13 Aug 2016, 3:34 pm)Tom wrote According to Stanley Bus Station its the X21 to Flint Hill on the boards 

(13 Aug 2016, 11:44 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote PB1107575/62 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Variation Accepted: Operating between Stanley Bus Station and Flinthill, Ewehurst Road given service number 713 effective from 26-Sep-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

Based on the timetable, the change is the extension of the service from Robson Terrace down to Ewehurst Road at Flint Hill.

What will Stanley use on service 701 in Sunderland

(04 Sep 2016, 4:00 pm)jaimzm wrote What will Stanley use on service 701 in Sunderland

I'd imagine it would be the decker that is based over in Sunderland interworking with a scholars service.

(04 Sep 2016, 5:06 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'd imagine it would be the decker that is based over in Sunderland interworking with a scholars service.

6018 is at albatross so id say that unless stanley send a solo or another decker down as albatross usually have 2 Stanley Travel buses during the school year

(04 Sep 2016, 6:50 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 6018 is at albatross so id say that unless stanley send a solo or another decker down as albatross usually have 2 Stanley Travel buses during the school year

Like the three buses at Byker (S4 STX, LK03 NJE and LK03 NJX)

(04 Sep 2016, 6:50 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 6018 is at albatross so id say that unless stanley send a solo or another decker down as albatross usually have 2 Stanley Travel buses during the school year

None of the solos should be moving out of the main depot at Stanley. All 3 are required for services (2 on the Cathedral Bus and 1 on the 713). Plus the 701 requires a bus with a minimum capacity of 60.