(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
(26 Sep 2014, 5:50 pm)AIG20 Do any of those MAN's listed for disposal have chassis corrosion?
It's a shame that 22660 (T660 OEF) is listed for disposal as that was the last non-DDA MAN ALX300 that had a repaint which was only a few months ago.
The stage is set, we are nearly a day and a half away - get ready, the Stockton Depot Open Day is upon us.
And, as a treat, here is one from this evening - myself along with 5 other members of the 500 Group have been at the depot this evening cleaning out the 3 buses ready for Sunday. And think it's time to unveil............H106, our 'Cindy' makes her public debut on Sunday - will you be there to see her?
(25 Sep 2014, 4:43 pm)Kuyoyo H106 was never going to do anything anyway - it has always been the plan that it would be static display only. As for H240 - lets wait until its actually in a presentable condition (which might not be too long away). 21037 might be inside for work - however I'll post more tomorrow evening as I'm down the depot helping cleaning 99 out (L544 was partily done on Tuesday night and H106 has been done today).21037 was driving around Norton yesterday
(25 Sep 2014, 4:43 pm)Kuyoyo H106 was never going to do anything anyway - it has always been the plan that it would be static display only. As for H240 - lets wait until its actually in a presentable condition (which might not be too long away). 21037 might be inside for work - however I'll post more tomorrow evening as I'm down the depot helping cleaning 99 out (L544 was partily done on Tuesday night and H106 has been done today).21037 was driving around Norton yesterday
(28 Sep 2014, 3:39 pm)alanf Can anyone confirm i thought it was 37144 not 143 but wasnt paying particular attention
(28 Sep 2014, 3:39 pm)alanf Can anyone confirm i thought it was 37144 not 143 but wasnt paying particular attention
(28 Sep 2014, 3:45 pm)Dan Kuyoyo's fat thumbs will be to blame, I bet!
(28 Sep 2014, 3:45 pm)Dan Kuyoyo's fat thumbs will be to blame, I bet!
(28 Sep 2014, 5:57 pm)Kuyoyo Fat fingers and being tight for time - and tight for space..............
(28 Sep 2014, 5:57 pm)Kuyoyo Fat fingers and being tight for time - and tight for space..............
(28 Sep 2014, 6:05 pm)Dan Yes, probably my only criticism of today's event was that it was very tight for space, and photographs were almost unachievable until around 14:00 when the crowds died down. Thankfully the sun did not come out to play; otherwise, buses would have had huge shadows from its next door neighbour.
It did not compare to the Lothian Buses Open Doors Day event I attended yesterday, but I suspect limited space and the fact it was the very first event had something to do with this.
As with the Lothian event, it was fascinating to see how many non-enthusiasts turned up. Lots of families were present, and all of the small children loved running around and seeing the buses. Indeed, one young lad cried at the prospect of having to leave Newcastle's E400H! I, on the other hand, having been waiting for an interior photograph for a good 10-15 minutes, was pleased the boy's father decided to take him to the lower saloon.
I did smile and say hello to anyone who approached me first, and if you saw a lad with long brown hair wearing a white t-shirt, that was me! If you didn't say hello this time - be sure to next time.
(28 Sep 2014, 6:05 pm)Dan Yes, probably my only criticism of today's event was that it was very tight for space, and photographs were almost unachievable until around 14:00 when the crowds died down. Thankfully the sun did not come out to play; otherwise, buses would have had huge shadows from its next door neighbour.
It did not compare to the Lothian Buses Open Doors Day event I attended yesterday, but I suspect limited space and the fact it was the very first event had something to do with this.
As with the Lothian event, it was fascinating to see how many non-enthusiasts turned up. Lots of families were present, and all of the small children loved running around and seeing the buses. Indeed, one young lad cried at the prospect of having to leave Newcastle's E400H! I, on the other hand, having been waiting for an interior photograph for a good 10-15 minutes, was pleased the boy's father decided to take him to the lower saloon.
I did smile and say hello to anyone who approached me first, and if you saw a lad with long brown hair wearing a white t-shirt, that was me! If you didn't say hello this time - be sure to next time.
I thought it was a good event my kids certanly enjoyed it. One of my only complaints is that it would have been nice to have had a ride out on some of the older buses erven just round the block. The reason why the E300 was brought in on the 36 and replaced by a Man was due to overheating
(28 Sep 2014, 3:56 pm)AIG20 Steven Hodgson of the "Stagecoach Enthusiast's Facebook Page" has posted a leaflet of what the new 36/37/38 (not 39!) branding will look like. Unfortunately, it will cover the windows again... But other than that it looks really good!Confirmation from Richard Smiles - he has spoken with the Marketing Manager for Stagecoach North East and she has confirmed that 16 E300s will be branded. Likely to be 4 in each style.
(28 Sep 2014, 3:56 pm)AIG20 Steven Hodgson of the "Stagecoach Enthusiast's Facebook Page" has posted a leaflet of what the new 36/37/38 (not 39!) branding will look like. Unfortunately, it will cover the windows again... But other than that it looks really good!Confirmation from Richard Smiles - he has spoken with the Marketing Manager for Stagecoach North East and she has confirmed that 16 E300s will be branded. Likely to be 4 in each style.
(29 Sep 2014, 7:48 pm)Dan Fleet lists should be fully up-to-date again... Apologies for the backlog - will try and avoid it happening again!
(29 Sep 2014, 7:48 pm)Dan Fleet lists should be fully up-to-date again... Apologies for the backlog - will try and avoid it happening again!
