(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?

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, 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

Dicky, Dicky, Dicky....

A bit taken aback there mind...
Not sure what to say?

Me, MrMoxy and at least one other member, have now felt the wrath of a Dicky Smiles rant!

You seem to have taken my post rather seriously - when all I did, was question yours...

Never mind, we are both grown adults eh?

what is 22050 doing at Sunderland depot has it been withdrawn or waiting to get a Repaint done to it. Regards Robin

(25 Jun 2014, 6:18 am)Michael wrote Not a long wait then.

I agree, i also think Newcastle will get new buses along with the X34

X34 won't get new buses unless pigs miraculously start to fly.

(25 Jun 2014, 9:17 pm)Half Pint wrote X34 won't get new buses unless pigs miraculously start to fly.

U never know :p

4 Stockton drivers are celebrating 40 years of service working for Stagecoach on Teesside throughout its various guises

(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

Weldone done to them!

22474 has definitely gone the journey from slatyford to Stockton.

22040 is away from slatyford having extensive repair work carried out after its mishap a few weeks ago.

19158 is still off the road however should be back within a few weeks.

finally 22072 is still at slatyford but she currently has a brake issue

28038 is on the 16

Only seen one newer MAN on the 3 today, all the 13s ive seen has being gas.

T reg MAN out on the 3.

At least 3 gas buses parked around the back, with the withdrawn MAN's.

Training bus is out where all the buses park along with 1 more gas buses.

(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.

It could of being, as the which left the depot had that advertisement on.

All the gas buses should be out or ready for service by Monday, this could be the day when all the MAN's get withdrawn.... they have all being taxed etc

Edit: Pic of 22666 seen on the 3 today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/1432...otostream/ - Picture from Regional Bus Photos

(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.

All the Non DDA buses will go, Sunderland should/will only have 4 of 22072--82

22074 22075 and 22076 are now all at slatyford, 22475 should be going to Stockton tonight.

Hi AIG20. Is any of the 22's from Sunderland coming to South Shields. Regards Robin

(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

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.

(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.

I remember talk of a PVR increase, but if this is happening within the next month or so then should something have appeared on VOSA by now?

David P

(27 Jun 2014, 10:30 am)DavidP wrote I remember talk of a PVR increase, but if this is happening within the next month or so then should something have appeared on VOSA by now?

David P

Well if nothing has appeared on VOSA then it won't be anytime soon

(27 Jun 2014, 12:23 pm)AIG20 wrote If nothing appears on VOSA, the new E200s will be allocated to either the X20 (currently ran by MAN ALX300s) or the 12/12A (currently ran by Pointer Darts) - which both have a PVR of 2.

I hate to ask, but do you have a source for this?

(27 Jun 2014, 12:40 pm)AIG20 wrote A member of this forum "stagecoachbusdepot" has a brilliant website, shown below:

http://stagecoach.mybesthost.com/index.shtml

Brilliant indeed but you'll need to point me to the bit that says that the 2 new buses are to be used on these services.

(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.

I believe they will be used in exactly the same way the current 36XXX buses are used

(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.

Thank you for the clarification. And your speculation seems quite reasonable so you may indeed be correct.

Cheers
David

I noticed today that the flip-dot display of 22028 displayed "30 Fawdon Park Road via Town Moor" instead of the usual "via Gosforth". I am guessing that this is an attempt to attract visitors of the Hoppings fair ground this week to use the service.

The LED display of 22021 (which followed 22028 on service 30) had the usual display of the service (not including the Town Moor).

(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.

I have seen a similar issue with a few of the other E300s. I suppose that it will be fixed in the coming few days .

22077 now at slatyford

476,477 and 478 are getting sent to Stockton at some point after being replaced 22075, 076 and 077

(28 Jun 2014, 2:50 am)MRmoxy wrote 476,477 and 478 are getting sent to Stockton at some point after being replaced 22075, 076 and 077

I wondered when they would be sending 477 down so I can look forward to being choked with fumes locally as I was on the open topper up there recently!

22475 in service at Stockton today on service 12

Random question

How long does the gas buses last in service before they need to go back to the depot to be re-fueled?

Hi i want to ask you somethink is stagecoach on teesside man alx 300 getting replace by stagecoach in sunderland man alx 300 and are there in better condition and dose the road tax run out at end of year this why.

Hi Dan. Where is 22078 - 22082 Now Are they still at sunderland or have they gone as well if which depot I hope not to south shields.