(12 Feb 2017, 1:44 pm)Jimmi wrote I had a ride on it from Newcastle to Crook yesterday afternoon and let me tell you, those seats are really uncomfortable.

The thing is though, I actually thought it wasn't too bad a bus really, it performed alright (seemed to be doing around 55mph on the A1(M) and A167, didn't get much idea of its performance on hills. The interior is a bit drab, pretty much all grey and silver throughout. One intresting feature is the interior lights would be really bright when the doors were open but would dim when the doors closed.

For some reason it reminded me of Arriva's EcoCitys (especially 4812/4813) just with the interior seemingly being fairly similar. I actually didn't mind it, apart from the crap seats. I don't think it's a particularly good looking bus though IMO. I was expecting it to be much worse juding by the comments some enthusiasts made when it was on trial with Yourbus.

Streetlites do the same thing with the interior lights, as do many newer buses I would think.

(12 Feb 2017, 1:46 pm)tyresmoke wrote Streetlites do the same thing with the interior lights, as do many newer buses I would think.

It's an optional extra - on Streetlites at least.

I believe the little box which makes it possible is manufactured by Hanover (ie the same people who make destination displays!) One of the many gadgets hidden behind the cove panels...

I think it would look very smart in Weardales latest livery i would love to see them go in for Scanias in a big way both Single and Deckers was hoping that since the tridents are for sale Scanias would replace them.

Weardale have a 14 plate Merc Citaro on trial for the next 4 weeks.

Arrived this morning

The Mercedes Citaro currently on trial with Weardale is BP14 FJZ this vehicle has been with Weardale on a previous trial and was also with Go North East on fleet number 9120.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...ed-public/

Citaro BP14FJZ is smooth and relatively rattle-free even after 130000+k. Powerful - 50 up Harperley bank - but far less noisy than that Yutong.

Does the X21 still stop at stand H at MetroCentre as have been waiting to come for it as bus checker app says it's due at 14:45 and it hasn't turned up


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(18 Mar 2017, 3:08 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Does the X21 still stop at stand H at MetroCentre as have been waiting to come for it as bus checker app says it's due at 14:45 and it hasn't turned up


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Not sure which one Stand H is, but the X21 service stops at the Metrocentre Coach Park... It doesn't go into the Metrocentre Interchange, as far as I know.

(18 Mar 2017, 3:15 pm)Dan wrote Not sure which one Stand H is, but the X21 service stops at the Metrocentre Coach Park... It doesn't go into the Metrocentre Interchange, as far as I know.

I believe stand H is the stand the X22, X24 and X88 currently leave from.

You are quite right, the X21 does not use the bus station at all and instead uses the stop in the coach park, as this picture demonstrates: https://flic.kr/p/JrTNNX

For some reason, some of the online timetables seem to incorrectly state that the X21 leaves from stand H in the bus station, rather than the coach park. No idea why this is though?

Will have to get it another time, as didn't want to wait until 5pm for the next one. Was the demo as well which I have been after as saw it coming into Newcastle when I was on the way out on the 100. Hopefully the Citato will be on it next weekend.


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Looks like Weardale have been getting a tri axle Scania

Weardale have several Vehicles for sale at the moment

SN03 EBC was unusually out on the 101 today.
Weardale Motor Services: SN03EBC by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Unsure why but all of the TransBus ALX400's have disappeared off the Weardale NEB fleet list.

(29 Apr 2017, 7:19 pm)Jimmi wrote SN03 EBC was unusually out on the 101 today.
Weardale Motor Services: SN03EBC by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Unsure why but all of the TransBus ALX400's have disappeared off the Weardale NEB fleet list.

I know Weardale have several Coaches for sale and had some Buses for sale aswell

Does anyone know if the former Parrys Neoplan have arrived at Weardale yet
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PB0002406/27 Registered (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: Stanhope to Rookhope via Eastgate
Service number: 101 (102)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 06 Sep 2017

PB0002406/24 Registered (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: Killhope/ Cowshill to Bishop Auckland via Cowshill Stanhope Frosterley, Wolsingham Crook Crowden-Le-Wear
Service number: 101 (102)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 06 Sep 2017

A recent addition to the Weardale fleet is Optare Versa YJ13 HMO, apparently soon to be registered W666WMS. The Meridian's are apparently leaving Weardale. In recent weeks, this has typically operated on the even hour departures from Bishop Auckland whilst MCV YJ60GGF has operated the odd hour Bishop departures.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ13HMO by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

(19 Sep 2017, 6:19 pm)Jimmi wrote A recent addition to the Weardale fleet is Optare Versa YJ13 HMO, apparently soon to be registered W666WMS. The Meridian's are apparently leaving Weardale. In recent weeks, this has typically operated on the even hour departures from Bishop Auckland whilst MCV YJ60GGF has operated the odd hour Bishop departures.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ13HMO by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

I wonder what has been allocated to the 941 then?

(19 Sep 2017, 6:45 pm)S830OFT wrote I wonder what has been allocated to the 941 then?

I thought Weardale had lost the 941 contract to Stanley Travel.

Does anyone know what is going to replace the other Meriidian that is about to leave the fleet

Versa YJ13 HMO is now in fleet livery.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ13HMO by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

PB0002406/49 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: WILLINGTON to SPENNYMOOR HIGH STREEET
Service number: 111
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/40 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: SHILDON to SPENNYMOOR via ELDON, CLOSE HOUSE, MIDDLETON MOOR
Service number: 7
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/47 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: ASDA SPENNYMOOR to ASDA SPENNYMOOR
Service number: 115
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/41 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: East Hedleyhope to Durham via Esh Winning, Langley Park
Service number: 52 (725)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

(10 Oct 2017, 6:04 pm)Michael wrote PB0002406/49 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: WILLINGTON to SPENNYMOOR HIGH STREEET
Service number: 111
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/40 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: SHILDON to SPENNYMOOR via ELDON, CLOSE HOUSE, MIDDLETON MOOR
Service number: 7
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/47 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: ASDA SPENNYMOOR to ASDA SPENNYMOOR
Service number: 115
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

PB0002406/41 Cancelled (Short notice)
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD
Route: East Hedleyhope to Durham via Esh Winning, Langley Park
Service number: 52 (725)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2017

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Any idea who will  pick up these runs

(16 Oct 2017, 1:50 pm)BUSFAN wrote

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Any idea who will  pick up these runs

Scarlet Band have won the tenders for all these services. The 7 will be renumbered as the 99.

Impostor at bike wise, Durham.

PB0002406/84 Registered
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD

Route: Whickham School to Blackhall Mill, Chopwell Road

Service number: SCH 897

Service type: Normal Stopping

Effective date: 03 Sep 2018

PB0002406/83 Registered
WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD

Route: High Spen Bus Stand to Whickham School

Service number: SCH 893

Service type: Normal Stopping

Effective date: 03 Sep 2018

How many Optare Solo's are with Weardale now?

Weardale* seem to have this Neoplan Tourliner demonstrator atm.
Weardale Motor Services: OU18ZTB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

*Weardale is what I've been told but I ain't 100% certain.

(17 Aug 2018, 7:38 pm)Jimmi wrote Weardale* seem to have this Neoplan Tourliner demonstrator atm.
Weardale Motor Services: OU18ZTB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

*Weardale is what I've been told but I ain't 100% certain.

Judging by where it is parked in Bishop Auckland, would it have been operating service 101?

(17 Aug 2018, 7:58 pm)S830OFT wrote Judging by where it is parked in Bishop Auckland, would it have been operating service 101?

Nope. Coach trip of some form