Does anyone know how many of Slatyford's new E200MMCs have entered service today?

(01 Dec 2016, 8:45 am)Cobalt271 wrote Does anyone know how many of Slatyford's new E200MMCs have entered service today?

From Facebook posts by one of their drivers, just the two - 26064 and 26065.

(01 Dec 2016, 8:53 am)Kuyoyo wrote From Facebook posts by one of their drivers, just the two - 26064 and 26065.

26064/5/6 matey

26063 is also out.
Saw 26064 this morning looking smart under darkness. Such a dire time of year to attempt decent photos in full sun - is it spring yet...

(01 Dec 2016, 9:45 am)RBZ 5459 wrote 26063 is also out.
Saw 26064 this morning looking smart under darkness. Such a dire time of year to attempt decent photos in full sun - is it spring yet...

Caught a photo of that in Cowgate earlier on the 36 https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/

Driver forgot to change his Destination Display however

I like them,very smart,am.i right in thinking the buses that entered service this year are the only ones since 2011 when the 12*** buses entered service on the 39/40

(01 Dec 2016, 8:58 pm)V514DFT wrote I like them,very smart,am.i right in thinking the buses that entered service this year are the only ones since 2011 when the 12*** buses entered service on the 39/40

First brand new in Newcastle since then yes

What is likely to be 27507 (hard to see the number from a moving car over the length) is parked in the main shed at Stockton.

(02 Dec 2016, 8:26 am)Kuyoyo wrote What is likely to be 27507 (hard to see the number from a moving car over the length) is parked in the main shed at Stockton.

Probably took about three hours to get there... painted I assume?

(02 Dec 2016, 8:58 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Probably took about three hours to get there... painted I assume?

Indeed it is painted.

Just seen the scania tri axle omnicities pass me at cramlington any ideas people there was a trio of 3

(02 Dec 2016, 9:31 am)Ryan99 wrote Just seen the scania tri axle omnicities pass me at cramlington any ideas people there was a trio of 3

Of the Stagecoach variety, aka East Scotlands?

(02 Dec 2016, 9:33 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Of the Stagecoach variety, aka East Scotlands?

Certainly is

(02 Dec 2016, 9:35 am)Ryan99 wrote Certainly is

Branded express ones

(02 Dec 2016, 9:35 am)Ryan99 wrote Certainly is

Shall see what I can chase up, they've been disposal for a while and been offered about the group with no one taking a fancy to them. 24001-9 the batch are.

(02 Dec 2016, 9:51 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Shall see what I can chase up, they've been disposal for a while and been offered about the group with no one taking a fancy to them. 24001-9 the batch are.

3 they was

(02 Dec 2016, 8:58 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Probably took about three hours to get there... painted I assume?

27506 judging by a post on Facebook

(02 Dec 2016, 9:51 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Shall see what I can chase up, they've been disposal for a while and been offered about the group with no one taking a fancy to them. 24001-9 the batch are.

The three have landed at Sunderland. More Scottish tat.

(02 Dec 2016, 10:50 am)RBZ 5459 wrote The three have landed at Sunderland. More Scottish tat.

Let the speculating begin 

(02 Dec 2016, 10:50 am)RBZ 5459 wrote The three have landed at Sunderland. More Scottish tat.

Dare I be the first to suggest X24

(02 Dec 2016, 10:54 am)ifm001 wrote Dare I be the first to suggest X24

Please no haha although, it depends on if the proposed changes go ahead, if not, they may need them, would be better to Sunderland to gain them so they have 1 full allocation and spares of the same bus.


Not sure what the PVR of the X24 will be, i'll say it'll take around 60 minutes, on the proposed half hourly frequency with a PVR of 4 - 2 spares...


But ye i agree, X24.

May I just point out now (before I take my nightcap - Christmas run-up working for a Parcel company means no time for anything but work and sleep) but the vehicles in question are Omnilink not City. This means they are basically the Euro4 version of the Solars used by Go North East, just longer and with Scania's own bodywork (same as the one Go North East had on demonstration a number of years back).

Stagecoach East Scotland 24001 (SP57 CNE) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

They also have leather-trimmed coach seats - so if they are staying, the X24 is looking a good bet (even if they might be a bit over-sized initially).

(02 Dec 2016, 6:55 am)LiamD55 wrote First brand new in Newcastle since then yes

What about the deckers this year?!

(02 Dec 2016, 11:16 am)Kuyoyo wrote May I just point out now (before I take my nightcap - Christmas run-up working for a Parcel company means no time for anything but work and sleep) but the vehicles in question are Omnilink not City. This means they are basically the Euro4 version of the Solars used by Go North East, just longer and with Scania's own bodywork (same as the one Go North East had on demonstration a number of years back).

Stagecoach East Scotland 24001 (SP57 CNE) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

They also have leather-trimmed coach seats - so if they are staying, the X24 is looking a good bet (even if they might be a bit over-sized initially).

Should send them to Stockton for the 36.

(02 Dec 2016, 11:16 am)Kuyoyo wrote May I just point out now (before I take my nightcap - Christmas run-up working for a Parcel company means no time for anything but work and sleep) but the vehicles in question are Omnilink not City. This means they are basically the Euro4 version of the Solars used by Go North East, just longer and with Scania's own bodywork (same as the one Go North East had on demonstration a number of years back).

Stagecoach East Scotland 24001 (SP57 CNE) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

They also have leather-trimmed coach seats - so if they are staying, the X24 is looking a good bet (even if they might be a bit over-sized initially).

Any idea if they'll need to replace any of the seating etc?

Hopefully they brand the X24, if they stay, give it WIFI too

(02 Dec 2016, 11:09 am)Michael wrote Please no haha although, it depends on if the proposed changes go ahead, if not, they may need them, would be better to Sunderland to gain them so they have 1 full allocation and spares of the same bus.


Not sure what the PVR of the X24 will be, i'll say it'll take around 60 minutes, on the proposed half hourly frequency with a PVR of 4 - 2 spares...


But ye i agree, X24.

End-to-end time seemed very tight on last hearing, but they haven't released the timetable yet so won't say anything on that one! PVR I'm not sure of either. I was going on two on the back of timing suggestion. Two and one spare may fit for these three - but one spare is a bit drastic given the type of vehicle which could easily be substituted with an Enviro.

I'm very surprised they've took them on, they are very thirsty, which was one of the reasons for their replacement - and for being pretty tired. The new MD obviously wanting more of his native Scottish vehicles, but all variety at the end of the day.

Suggestion from a driver who has put a photo on his Facebook says the X24.

(02 Dec 2016, 11:25 am)RBZ 5459 wrote End-to-end time seemed very tight on last hearing, but they haven't released the timetable yet so won't say anything on that one! PVR I'm not sure of either. I was going on two on the back of timing suggestion. Two and one spare may fit for these three - but one spare is a bit drastic given the type of vehicle which could easily be substituted with an Enviro.

I'm very surprised they've took them on, they are very thirsty, which was one of the reasons for their replacement - and for being pretty tired. The new MD obviously wanting more of his native Scottish vehicles, but all variety at the end of the day.

Suggestion from a driver who has put a photo on his Facebook says the X24.

I would have suggested use for the 100, but obviously replacements have been sourced already.
They have quite a big capacity for a brand new service, that has no guarantees of success.

(02 Dec 2016, 9:51 am)RBZ 5459 wrote 24001-9 the batch are.

Forgot to mention, 24004 is the odd one with Bluebird in JET livery - not with East Scotland.

24002 and 24003 have been noted, assume 24001 is the third.

(02 Dec 2016, 11:35 am)Andreos1 wrote I would have suggested use for the 100, but obviously replacements have been sourced already.
They have quite a big capacity for a brand new service, that has no guarantees of success.

I've thought for a few years that they would be good on the 100s. If the X24 doesn't work then I can imagine it'll be difficult to offload the Scania to the Group, as it already has been! X24 has been underdevelopment for a couple of years I gather, so fingers crossed... 

Could always put them on Newcastle Express routes. Be interesting if any others of the batch follow I suppose...

(02 Dec 2016, 11:25 am)RBZ 5459 wrote End-to-end time seemed very tight on last hearing, but they haven't released the timetable yet so won't say anything on that one! PVR I'm not sure of either. I was going on two on the back of timing suggestion. Two and one spare may fit for these three - but one spare is a bit drastic given the type of vehicle which could easily be substituted with an Enviro.

I'm very surprised they've took them on, they are very thirsty, which was one of the reasons for their replacement - and for being pretty tired. The new MD obviously wanting more of his native Scottish vehicles, but all variety at the end of the day.

Suggestion from a driver who has put a photo on his Facebook says the X24.

The X24 was proposed to be half hourly, so defo more than 2 PVR.

I would say 4 with 2 spares.

24003 in Sunderland this morning.
SP57CNJ in sunderland by neil heskett, on Flickr