(23 Sep 2014, 7:37 am)AIG20 A debranded ADL E300 27739 is at the rear of Sunderland Depot ready to be sanded down and repainted into standard Stagecoach livery.
Also at the rear of the depot are three gas buses - one of which was being looked at by a Scania engineer, as well as a "Sunderland Bus" branded ADL E200 and withdrawn MAN ALX300 22664.
For the third or fourth time this year, a big hole has been dug on the pavement outside the depot adjacent to the gas fuelling facility.
(23 Sep 2014, 7:37 am)AIG20 A debranded ADL E300 27739 is at the rear of Sunderland Depot ready to be sanded down and repainted into standard Stagecoach livery.
Also at the rear of the depot are three gas buses - one of which was being looked at by a Scania engineer, as well as a "Sunderland Bus" branded ADL E200 and withdrawn MAN ALX300 22664.
For the third or fourth time this year, a big hole has been dug on the pavement outside the depot adjacent to the gas fuelling facility.
(23 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 In other news, MAN ALX300s 22214 (T214 TND) and 22731 (T731 OEF) are also apparently in service at Walkergate Depot.
(23 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 In other news, MAN ALX300s 22214 (T214 TND) and 22731 (T731 OEF) are also apparently in service at Walkergate Depot.
(23 Sep 2014, 5:31 pm)AIG20 Whoops!Rumors are not always true.
Keep seeing a Enviro 400h on the 1 in Newcastle, pretty much over the past couple of days, during the day as well
Any particular reason or is this because buses are up in Scotland.
(24 Sep 2014, 8:00 am)AIG20 I think 16833 and 16839 are staying at Sunderland as vehicles for the Sunderland AFC Park and Ride, and I assume they were used for the match last night. If they disappear from the rear of the depot, they will probably be in internal storage instead.
(24 Sep 2014, 8:00 am)AIG20 I think 16833 and 16839 are staying at Sunderland as vehicles for the Sunderland AFC Park and Ride, and I assume they were used for the match last night. If they disappear from the rear of the depot, they will probably be in internal storage instead.
(21 Sep 2014, 8:59 pm)Kuyoyo Stagecoach On Teesside Stockton Depot Open Day Sunday 28th September 2014 11am-4pm
Come one and come all - next Sunday is the long-awaited Open Day at Stagecoach North East's Stockton depot, giving people a chance to see how the depot operates.
Now, for the vehicles attending
Home Fleet
The last 2 Volvo Olympian/Alexander RL (Belfast) 16834/6, also the final Double Deckers delivered new to the depot, will be operating shuttles between the High Street (stand 32, outside the Stagecoach Travel Office) alongside various members of the fleet
1 of each allocated vehicle type will be on display, while it's planned that Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 21037 will be in use as the Control Vehicle for the day
Other Stagecoach North East Vehicles
As well known, Walkergate will be bringing along one of their Alexander Dennis Enviro400Hs and Sunderland will be bring one of their Scania K230UB/Alexander Dennis Enviro300GS. In addition, South Shields depot will be sending one of their 2 new Alexander Dennis Enviro200s (37143/4).
Other Stagecoach Vehicles
In order to show off an example of the upcoming Alexander Dennis Enviro300s due at Stockton depot - Carlisle depot are bring along one of their recently delivered examples (27141/2)
Heritage Vehicles
As the Open Day additionally celebrates the 40th anniversary of the formation of Cleveland Transit in April 1974, the 500 Group will be displaying their active fleet (1958 Dennis Loline 99, 1973 Daimler Fleetline/Northern Counties L544 and 1977 Bristol VRT/Northern Counties H106 making its debut) in the yard as the link to the past showing the 3 eras of the depot from the late 1950s upto the late 1970s
As a link to Stagecoach North East's North Division's past - Volvo B10B/Alexander Strider 1902 will be attending
I will be at the depot from 9am helping to clean out L544 and get H106 ready for its debut - and will be assisting on the 500 Group Trade Stall so I hope to see you all there - if it's a success, it may happen again in the future
(21 Sep 2014, 8:59 pm)Kuyoyo Stagecoach On Teesside Stockton Depot Open Day Sunday 28th September 2014 11am-4pm
Come one and come all - next Sunday is the long-awaited Open Day at Stagecoach North East's Stockton depot, giving people a chance to see how the depot operates.
Now, for the vehicles attending
Home Fleet
The last 2 Volvo Olympian/Alexander RL (Belfast) 16834/6, also the final Double Deckers delivered new to the depot, will be operating shuttles between the High Street (stand 32, outside the Stagecoach Travel Office) alongside various members of the fleet
1 of each allocated vehicle type will be on display, while it's planned that Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 21037 will be in use as the Control Vehicle for the day
Other Stagecoach North East Vehicles
As well known, Walkergate will be bringing along one of their Alexander Dennis Enviro400Hs and Sunderland will be bring one of their Scania K230UB/Alexander Dennis Enviro300GS. In addition, South Shields depot will be sending one of their 2 new Alexander Dennis Enviro200s (37143/4).
Other Stagecoach Vehicles
In order to show off an example of the upcoming Alexander Dennis Enviro300s due at Stockton depot - Carlisle depot are bring along one of their recently delivered examples (27141/2)
Heritage Vehicles
As the Open Day additionally celebrates the 40th anniversary of the formation of Cleveland Transit in April 1974, the 500 Group will be displaying their active fleet (1958 Dennis Loline 99, 1973 Daimler Fleetline/Northern Counties L544 and 1977 Bristol VRT/Northern Counties H106 making its debut) in the yard as the link to the past showing the 3 eras of the depot from the late 1950s upto the late 1970s
As a link to Stagecoach North East's North Division's past - Volvo B10B/Alexander Strider 1902 will be attending
I will be at the depot from 9am helping to clean out L544 and get H106 ready for its debut - and will be assisting on the 500 Group Trade Stall so I hope to see you all there - if it's a success, it may happen again in the future
(25 Sep 2014, 4:16 pm)Kuyoyo Some amendments as of today, with some sad news:
Shuttles
All shuttle runs will be provided by some of Stockton's MAN 18.240/Alexander Dennis Enviro300s to provide a Low Floor operation, sadly this means only one of 16834/6 will be visible to visitors during the event in the display area (vehicles from the home fleet for the display area are now yet agreed upon)
Another likely absentee as of this present moment is the sole surviving Cleveland Transit vehicle left with Stagecoach - Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 21037 - however I will update with further details when more is known
But before I go - some teasers for Sunday's grand unveiling
(25 Sep 2014, 4:16 pm)Kuyoyo Some amendments as of today, with some sad news:
Shuttles
All shuttle runs will be provided by some of Stockton's MAN 18.240/Alexander Dennis Enviro300s to provide a Low Floor operation, sadly this means only one of 16834/6 will be visible to visitors during the event in the display area (vehicles from the home fleet for the display area are now yet agreed upon)
Another likely absentee as of this present moment is the sole surviving Cleveland Transit vehicle left with Stagecoach - Volvo B10B/Plaxton Verde 21037 - however I will update with further details when more is known
But before I go - some teasers for Sunday's grand unveiling
(25 Sep 2014, 4:40 pm)Roland Pratt This open day is rapidly going down the pan. H240 not being pulled out, H106 not MOTd so can't do anything, now Env 300s rather than Olympians on the Shuttle and the last Cleveland Transit vehicle 21037 not even present! God knows why, when it lives there! Unless you're going to tell me its gone to get restored into Transit livery!
(25 Sep 2014, 4:40 pm)Roland Pratt This open day is rapidly going down the pan. H240 not being pulled out, H106 not MOTd so can't do anything, now Env 300s rather than Olympians on the Shuttle and the last Cleveland Transit vehicle 21037 not even present! God knows why, when it lives there! Unless you're going to tell me its gone to get restored into Transit livery!
(19 Sep 2014, 9:15 pm)AIG20 So that's 22462, 22735, 22666, 22672, 22675 covering at Walkergate, and 22478/80 covering at Slatyford (as 19156 is on loan to Walkergate) which means approximately 7 vehicles are covering for 10 vehicles. Presumably there are three other un-noted reserve vehicles that have also returned to service, which might include 22673?
(19 Sep 2014, 9:15 pm)AIG20 So that's 22462, 22735, 22666, 22672, 22675 covering at Walkergate, and 22478/80 covering at Slatyford (as 19156 is on loan to Walkergate) which means approximately 7 vehicles are covering for 10 vehicles. Presumably there are three other un-noted reserve vehicles that have also returned to service, which might include 22673?
(21 Sep 2014, 7:46 pm)AIG20 Ex Stockton Reserve MAN ALX300 22733 has also moved to Walkergate Depot.
With thanks to "Stagecoach North East Bus Depot".
(21 Sep 2014, 7:46 pm)AIG20 Ex Stockton Reserve MAN ALX300 22733 has also moved to Walkergate Depot.
With thanks to "Stagecoach North East Bus Depot".
(26 Sep 2014, 5:18 pm)AIG20 It has been noted in service, as I read the latest "In Pictures" article on "The News Desk" section of his website - which includes an image of it operating service 38.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:18 pm)AIG20 It has been noted in service, as I read the latest "In Pictures" article on "The News Desk" section of his website - which includes an image of it operating service 38.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 You're Welcome.
All fleet movements will be confirmed when the next fleet card is released - which should be about now.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 You're Welcome.
All fleet movements will be confirmed when the next fleet card is released - which should be about now.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 You're Welcome.
All fleet movements will be confirmed when the next fleet card is released - which should be about now.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:25 pm)AIG20 You're Welcome.
All fleet movements will be confirmed when the next fleet card is released - which should be about now.
Following on from the above post, the reserve vehicles in the Busways fleets are:
(26 Sep 2014, 5:27 pm)Roland Pratt Oh I've seen that!
Anyone seen 22206 lately? Pretty sure its not on Teesside.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:27 pm)Roland Pratt Oh I've seen that!
Anyone seen 22206 lately? Pretty sure its not on Teesside.
