Hi

I today noticed an ex - Lothian Dennis Trident (Plaxton V531 LSC or something very similar) operating for Kingsleys. No idea how long they have had it but I haven't seen it before just used to the ex Stagecoach ALX 400 Tridents.

I admire Kingsleys as you can see (for a small operator) how they have evolved and got newer buses for the school journeys etc (shame though I have a big soft spot for Metrobuses).

Speaking of the Metrobuses, do Kingsleys have any left and do they still have the ex GNE Deltas?

(10 Sep 2012, 3:57 pm)morritt89 wrote Hi

I today noticed an ex - Lothian Dennis Trident (Plaxton V531 LSC or something very similar) operating for Kingsleys. No idea how long they have had it but I haven't seen it before just used to the ex Stagecoach ALX 400 Tridents.

I admire Kingsleys as you can see (for a small operator) how they have evolved and got newer buses for the school journeys etc (shame though I have a big soft spot for Metrobuses).

Speaking of the Metrobuses, do Kingsleys have any left and do they still have the ex GNE Deltas?

Sadly, Kingsleys have no Metrobuses of Deltas left - There fleet is made up mainly of Tridents and 2 MCV Evolution's.

KINGSLEYS' 104 (AE56 LWN), MAN 14.220/MCV Evolution, carrying its generic livery, pictured on Ferry Street, South Shields, sitting as a spare for the Nexus Tyne & Wear Ferry Replacement bus service. 10/02/13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgraha...otostream/

KINGSLEYS' 106 (AE56 OUU), MAN 14.220/MCV Evolution, carrying its generic livery, pictured on the Ferry Street roundabout, South Shields, working the Nexus Tyne & Wear Ferry Replacement bus service to North Shields. 10/02/13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgraha...otostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...254091068/

My Photos from inside Kingsley Depot Last Year

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...220235243/

I've replaced the older photos that were taken on my phone last year with new up to date ones which can be seen on the link above, would of been more photos but the batteries in my camera died.

Kingsley's have purchased a Dennis Dart SPD from Lothian Buses it is fleet numbered 109 and it's reg is V182 CFS and is seen in this photo of it coming into the Depot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8971401530/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8970205911/
And it has replaced Dennis Lance 108 which has been Withdrawn after an engine fire. http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8971402866/

Also Kingsley's 239 V216 MEV has had "80 Seats with Belts" Logos to the front upper deck window and on the sides of the lower deck on both sides.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/8970204629/
Close up of side logos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...otostream/

For other Kingsley's Photos visit this link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...220235243/

Not sure how long ago this happened but Van Hool Alizee H759 RNT has transferred to Bikeliner Coaches of Hull. The remnants of the Kingsley's livery is clearly visible.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10110677@N07/9122728226/

(24 Jun 2013, 9:25 pm)Adam wrote Not sure how long ago this happened but Van Hool Alizee H759 RNT has transferred to Bikeliner Coaches of Hull. The remnants of the Kingsley's livery is clearly visible.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10110677@N07/9122728226/

awhile back I would say as I have been up Kingsley's 3 or 4 times in the last year and I have never seen this in the depot

(24 Jun 2013, 10:01 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote

(24 Jun 2013, 9:25 pm)Adam wrote Not sure how long ago this happened but Van Hool Alizee H759 RNT has transferred to Bikeliner Coaches of Hull. The remnants of the Kingsley's livery is clearly visible.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10110677@N07/9122728226/

awhile back I would say as I have been up Kingsley's 3 or 4 times in the last year and I have never seen this in the depot

Just goes to show how much attention I pay to them haha

Kingsleys operating the ferry replacement this evening using their 104. Believe the same is planned for next week too.

(06 Jul 2013, 5:42 pm)Daniel wrote Kingsleys operating the ferry replacement this evening using their 104. Believe the same is planned for next week too.

KINGSLEYS' 104 (AE56 LWN), MAN 14.220/MCV Evolution, carrying its generic livery, pictured on Ferry Street, South Shields, working the Nexus Tyne & Wear Ferry Replacement bus service. 06/07/13

KINGSLEYS' 104 (AE56 LWN), MAN 14.220/MCV Evolution, carrying its generic livery, pictured on Duke Street, North Shields, working the Nexus Tyne & Wear Ferry Replacement bus service. 06/07/13.

As I predicted, there was an odd allocation on the Ferry Replacement bus service yesterday - see photo of 243 in action here.

Meanwhile, Kingsleys drivers are getting a little sick of me no doubt, as I keep photographing the same drivers over and over: 241 and 245 worked the emergency replacement bus service for the Metro this afternoon.

A Kingsleys vehicle was making one its regular appearances on 'Vera' tonight.
This one was a coach down at the Ferry Terminal at North Shields.

A new addition at Kingsleys appears to be Iveco EuroMidi P159FBC: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nerbp/95585...otostream/

(20 Aug 2013, 9:49 pm)tyresmoke wrote A new addition at Kingsleys appears to be Iveco EuroMidi P159FBC: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nerbp/95585...otostream/

All mod-cons. I see the aircon is installed on this model...

(20 Aug 2013, 9:56 pm)Andreos1 wrote All mod-cons. I see the aircon is installed on this model...

Perfect for school trips, you don't want the little sods wrecking a new bus.

Mind, I'd guess London is out of the question as

A) It probably wouldn't make it
B) It'd probably fail the LEZ quota and be charged £4million just to enter

Just another observation from some early morning adventures (not sure if it has been noted previously)- the green Kingsleys Alx400 hasn't had its rear destination blind changed since it moved North.

Didn't notice any other displays, but at the back it was showing 'DLR'.

Covering for 106 on scholars today was...

Photo credit to Mark Williams.

Kingsleys Coaches have acquired two new ALX400s from Blu Val, Manchester. The registration numbers are T89KLD and T206CLO. They are not yet in service, but it is suggested that they will be from next year.

238 has also been noted with flipdots, in addition to 251 as pictured above.

Kingsley's have acquired 2 Setra Coaches, One of which I was told was in the Garage and Sky Blue while the Other which was Purchased in September 2013 according the Driver I spoke to, and will be out in service by the end of February once it's been taxed and had it's M.O.T done, It was also Formerly with Peoples Bus and Reg is EK51 KZF.

Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12052635035/
Photo 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12052918393/

Also while I was there caught with the New ALX400's also acquired late Last Year.

252: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12052949903/
253: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12053041284/

And finally a Photo of a Range of Kingsley of 5 ALX400's and and Plaxton President Together

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/12053057054/

I used to use Kingsleys coaches metrobus's for 3 years to get to school/college.

Two evolutions were parked up in Park Lane yesterday, I'll put a photo on later.

PB1008075/121 - KINGSLEY COACHES LTD, 20 PENSHAW WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2SA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: PILGRAM STREET NEWCASTLE- UPON -TYNE
Finish Point: HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
Via:
Service Number: 33
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 23-MAR-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY

(13 Feb 2014, 4:25 pm)Michael wrote PB1008075/121 - KINGSLEY COACHES LTD, 20 PENSHAW WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2SA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: PILGRAM STREET NEWCASTLE- UPON -TYNE
Finish Point: HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
Via:
Service Number: 33
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 23-MAR-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO SATURDAY

Very, very interesting

Probably use a Evolution to operate that.

(13 Feb 2014, 4:38 pm)Tom wrote Very, very interesting

Probably use a Evolution to operate that.

They only have two Evolutions, both of which are currently used on scholars afaik.
106 is certainly still used on a daily basis, so I can't see why 104 wouldn't be anymore.

If anything, 182 would probably be used (providing allocations don't change).

(13 Feb 2014, 4:43 pm)Dan wrote They only have two Evolutions, both of which are currently used on scholars afaik.
106 is certainly still used on a daily basis, so I can't see why 104 wouldn't be anymore.

If anything, 182 would probably be used (providing allocations don't change).

Was up for tender as Euro3 which the Dart wouldn't meet. Reduced from Euro4 originally, possibly to get a cheaper price? Could it possible Kingsleys have bidded with a non-confirming timetable operating deckers in between school contracts?

(13 Feb 2014, 4:49 pm)tyresmoke wrote Was up for tender as Euro3 which the Dart wouldn't meet. Reduced from Euro4 originally, possibly to get a cheaper price? Could it possible Kingsleys have bidded with a non-confirming timetable operating deckers in between school contracts?

Unless they have a new vehicle or two up their sleeve?

Lothian buses did tweak some of their SPDs to improve their emmissions. I don't know if all of theirs SPDs attained at least Euro 3. Also there isn't really anything stopping him from using the Evos on the 33.

(14 Feb 2014, 2:08 am)GMitchelhill wrote Lothian buses did tweak some of their SPDs to improve their emmissions. I don't know if all of theirs SPDs attained at least Euro 3. Also there isn't really anything stopping him from using the Evos on the 33.

The Y-reg ones weren't touched by Lothian as far as I know. Certainly remember having a conversation with Stuart Monty when I was hunting down 192 about them only being Euro 2.

The only thing which is stopping them using the Evos is current allocations - both are required morning and afternoon for the same two scholars each and every day. Same drivers too, etc.

Lovely driver on 106. She's very pleasant.

Is this Service 33 supposed be competition for the X40, As noticed Hollywood Avenue is in Gosforth, or is it a Nexus Contract and I must say it's Great to see Kingsley's operating a proper Bus Service rather than Scholars/Works Services and Coach Hire, Hopefully they will get some more Services.