16833 also but driver said he was going back to the depot, actually Devastated.

(13 Dec 2014, 11:48 am)Multi21 wrote The other two examples were 488 and 667 just to clear things up. 

They are getting towed few a day normally two getting rigged up at 8

You already said 22488 with 22465.

(13 Dec 2014, 2:36 pm)Cock Robin wrote You already said 22488 with 22465.

Out of interest, do you ever have anything positive to say?

No offense, but every time I see one of your posts it's nearly always just you pointing out a problem.

(13 Dec 2014, 2:23 pm)Malarkey wrote 16833 also but driver said he was going back to the depot, actually Devastated.

16833 is being collected tomorrow morning

(13 Dec 2014, 11:48 am)Multi21 wrote The other two examples were 488 and 667 just to clear things up. 

They are getting towed few a day normally two getting rigged up at 8

BIB: 22488, as you said yourself (before I actually got the chance myself, as I spotted them both) was one of Wednesday's pair with 22465.

BIB&I: 22667 can't have been one of the mystery pair - considering it's at Hartlepool in reserve now  

22666 is out on route learning

One of santa's elves was out driving the 32 in Newcastle today.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...otostream/

Santa was driving the 11.

(16 Dec 2014, 8:49 pm)Jimmi wrote One of santa's elves was out driving the 32 in Newcastle today.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...otostream/

Santa was driving the 11.

I didn't know that Stagecoach offered private 'elf care...

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...us-8298328

Sorry if this is supposed to go in a different thread, I couldn't find it anywhere

(16 Dec 2014, 9:38 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...us-8298328

Sorry if this is supposed to go in a different thread, I couldn't find it anywhere

It's been mentioned in our Bus Incidents thread here

Anyone out and about wanting to get on an Oly operated X34, its Newcastle bound now.
Stuck in traffic outside International Stadium.

(17 Dec 2014, 12:48 pm)AIG20 wrote Get your face on the back end of a bus = Shields Gazette

Gives a whole new meaning to having a face like the back of a bus !

(17 Dec 2014, 5:47 pm)AIG20 wrote Spot the mistake...

New buses?  

(18 Dec 2014, 7:51 pm)AIG20 wrote The extent of the damage...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22413629@N06/15864910867/

Image owned by Flickr user "topsweep1506".

Oh dear, looks like it might take a while to fix. 

Don't tell Davey Bowyer about engine issues!

Fleet movements - Period 8.

Busways
21155    R255 KRG    VOLVO B10BLE     Sold to A.H. Hardwick
22190    T190 MVM   MAN ALX300         Sold to A.H. Hardwick
22467    T467 BNL     MAN ALX300         Stockton to Reserve (Slatyford)

Transit
22208    T208 TND    MAN ALX300              Reserve to Disposal
22454    S454 OFT    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Reserve
22466    T466 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Reserve
22467    T467 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Slatyford Reserve
22476    T476 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22486    T486 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22489    T489 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22493    T493 BNL    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22663    T663 OEF    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22668    V668 DDC    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22669    V669 DDC    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Disposal
22733    T733 OEF    MAN ALX300              Stockton to Reserve
27168    SN64 OJT    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27169    SN64 OJU    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27171    SN64 OJW   ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27172    SN64 OJX    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27173    SN64 OJY    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27174    SN64 OJZ    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27175    SN64 OKA    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27176    SN64 OKB    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27178    SN64 OKD    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27180    SN64 OKF    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton
27181    SN64 OKG    ADL ENVIRO 300       In service at Stockton

Hi Dan. What is Happening To 16839 at Wheatsef Depot is it Been saved or Delicened. Is it Going to any depot. Regards Robin

(19 Dec 2014, 11:15 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Hi Dan. What is Happening To 16839 at Wheatsef Depot is it Been saved or Delicened. Is it Going to any depot. Regards Robin

Despite suffering chassis corrosion a few months ago, 16839 has just recently been repainted again:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamsonm/16056682541/

One would assume that the vehicle will be repaired and see use at Sunderland on SAFC Match Days...

Cheers Dan For Info. Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards Robin

One of the NEXUS workers is on the 23 in Sunderland, asking where people are going, what pass you have and how much you paid.

(20 Dec 2014, 12:16 pm)Michael wrote One of the NEXUS workers is on the 23 in Sunderland, asking where people are going, what pass you have and how much you paid.

Regular activity by Nexus across all operators

(20 Dec 2014, 12:29 pm)RM2186 wrote Regular activity by Nexus across all operators

Ye seen him loads of times on the buses, nice bloke.  

Something I hadn't realised until today is that Stagecoach are running Saturday service on Christmas Eve for the first time. Not a good idea when it means people can't get in to work, or have to use a car, especially on a day when they might be planning to have a drink.

(23 Dec 2014, 10:24 am)Cock Robin wrote Something I hadn't realised until today is that Stagecoach are running Saturday service on Christmas Eve for the first time. Not a good idea when it means people can't get in to work, or have to use a car, especially on a day when they might be planning to have a drink.

Only Arriva of the big three actually running a weekday service. Stagecoach on Teesside are however running normal weekday trips on 794s and running the Wednesday ASDA free bus.

(23 Dec 2014, 10:46 am)Kuyoyo wrote Only Arriva of the big three actually running a weekday service. Stagecoach on Teesside are however running normal weekday trips on 794s and running the Wednesday ASDA free bus.

I see GNE are even running Sat service on Friday 2nd Jan. Gets worse and worse for people who rely on buses for getting to work.

(23 Dec 2014, 10:24 am)Cock Robin wrote Something I hadn't realised until today is that Stagecoach are running Saturday service on Christmas Eve for the first time. Not a good idea when it means people can't get in to work, or have to use a car, especially on a day when they might be planning to have a drink.

It's not for the first time, Saturday service last year too

Stagecoach Christmas Eve is definitely the first time as I found last year's publicity still on display on the net!

Historically has always been the case in Tyne and Wear. (Or at least the last decade?) 

I'd think the new network on Teesside probably only leaves a few gaps in provision (which of course will need to be balanced against how many folks will actually be travelling early in the morning?)

(23 Dec 2014, 6:43 pm)Cock Robin wrote Stagecoach Christmas Eve is definitely the first time as I found last year's publicity still on display on the net!

Funny that cause I've looked at the duties that we used last year and guess what, Saturday duties

There's not a huge difference in Monday - Friday and Saturday operations really... This is not unique to Stagecoach, it's the same for each of the big three (at least in T&W).

A few earlier/later journeys which probably won't even be used much on Christmas Eve anyway...