(25 Jun 2014, 1:54 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote That is a bit forthright and presumptious isn't it?
For all you, me and everyone else knows, plans could have changed
There could have been issues with the vehicle too.
Did anyone state that anything Richard Smiles said, needed to be taken with a pinch of salt, when one or two of your posts weren't totally correct or accurate?
(25 Jun 2014, 3:44 pm)Richard Smiles wrote I would be truly fascinated to know whether "Mr Dross", is acquainted with Staff at Stagecoach & is in regular contact with them as I am on a Daily basis to verify information, before it is posted - Answer - Probably Not.
Has "Mr Dross" contributed detailed or useful information about Fleet Developments with Stagecoach North East - Answer - No.
Can I from now on, when learning detailed & interesting developments about the Fleet etc. keep it to myself - Answer I certainly can.
Andre (dross), by name & Dross by Nature.
I rest my case
(25 Jun 2014, 10:21 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 4 Stockton drivers are celebrating 40 years of service working for Stagecoach on Teesside throughout its various guises
(26 Jun 2014, 4:13 pm)AIG20 wrote When I walked past Sunderland Depot at 14:10, only one MAN ALX300 (22077) remained, alongside those three Gas Buses. I'm sure 22666 (V166 DEF) is still in service as I seen it crossing the Wearmouth Bridge whilst at college, as this still has a rear "Southmoor Academy" advertisement.
(26 Jun 2014, 4:32 pm)AIG20 wrote I think 22078-22082 should be the only MAN ALX300s remaining once all of the Gas Buses enter service, and these should be allocated to service 12. One or two non-DDA MANs may also be kept as reserve vehicles as well.
(26 Jun 2014, 9:48 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Hi AIG20. Is any of the 22's from Sunderland coming to South Shields. Regards Robin
(27 Jun 2014, 7:26 am)Dan wrote It's unlikely.
South Shields are currently destined to be losing two of their 22xxx MAN 18.220LF/Alexander ALX300s next month (subject to confirmation - a possible PVR increase was mentioned), when they receive two brand new ADL E200s.
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(27 Jun 2014, 1:09 pm)AIG20 wrote Sorry, I should have said "maybe" instead of "will be" as I was only making an assumption of the service(s) that the new buses could be allocated to once they arrive and enter service.I believe they will be used in exactly the same way the current 36XXX buses are used
I think its best just to wait and see what actually happens.
(27 Jun 2014, 1:09 pm)AIG20 wrote Sorry, I should have said "maybe" instead of "will be" as I was only making an assumption of the service(s) that the new buses could be allocated to once they arrive and enter service.
I think its best just to wait and see what actually happens.
(27 Jun 2014, 6:43 pm)AIG20 wrote The rear display of ADL E300 27734 has failed, as nothing shows up on it. I assume a either a loose cable may be the problem, or the circuit board may have failed.