Bus lovers enjoy chance to see behind the scenes.
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11...he_scenes/

I can see myself in the first photograph.

(30 Sep 2014, 12:30 pm)AIG20 wrote ‘Mindless morons’ smash two bus windows = Shields Gazette

A vehicle operating service 12 was involved, which would most likely be a Pointer Dart. However, Brand New ADL E200 37143 was also on that service on Saturday. At least no-one was injured.

It was 37143

27731 currently heading to Sunderland minus branding on windows, with an engineer at the wheel. Next in line to be repainted, I would assume!

(28 Sep 2014, 3:56 pm)AIG20 wrote 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!

Branding over the windows is terrible. Bad enough them getting single deckers rather than double, but when you're squashed in like sardines and can't even see out...

(28 Sep 2014, 3:56 pm)AIG20 wrote 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!

The '39' is NOT an error - the services are being changed before the new buses arrive.

(30 Sep 2014, 4:53 pm)AIG20 wrote It was parked up in the side pit at the rear of the depot when I walked past at 16:30 with no-one about.

I hope they get a new type of branding

(30 Sep 2014, 7:18 pm)mrnut85 wrote I hope they get a new type of branding

I hope this is a hint!  

In all seriousness, it is such a shame, if so.
Similar to the services at Stockton receiving investment: even if the high loadings are only on one section of the route, I'm sure double deckers could quite easily be justified on a large number of journeys on this section. I know a number of these passengers might be reluctant to climb some stairs too, it would be good to see double deckers return on the Economic services.

Cleveland transit used to have a lot of double deckers on their routes in 1980s but a lot has change since then.  But the new E300s are ok .

(30 Sep 2014, 7:38 pm)Dan wrote I hope this is a hint!  

In all seriousness, it is such a shame, if so.
Similar to the services at Stockton receiving investment: even if the high loadings are only on one section of the route, I'm sure double deckers could quite easily be justified on a large number of journeys on this section. I know a number of these passengers might be reluctant to climb some stairs too, it would be good to see double deckers return on the Economic services.

Well after a long conversation with Phil Medlicot on Sunday it doesn't look like South Shields will be getting DD for the E1/E2/E6. He did say the next lot of investment will more than likely be teesside again as the fleet is not DDA.