Cheers, JH!
Is there any word on the fleet gaining allocated fleet numbers yet?

Fleet Update - Updated 16/01/2015

YN06AXU - Mercedes Sorocco (16 Seat Standard)    -   NOW IN SERVICE
SN09AZU - Van Hool B12 (57 Seat Executive) - NOW IN HYBRID JH COACHES LIVERY
BX06UMC - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard) - NOW REGISTERED AS TVE804
BX06UMJ - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard) - NOW REGISTERED AS UGD735
YN07LHF - Scania Irizar Century (59 Seat Executive) - NOW REGISTERED AS 5579MW AND IN SERVICE
3262MW - Van Hool Astrobel (79 Seat Executive) - STILL IN REPAINT TO JH GOLD LIVERY

PJI2407 operated for gne on national express work yesterday, possibly with another example, due to gne having a few coaches vor.

3262MW - Van Hool Astrobel (79 Seat Executive) - HAS NOW ARRIVED BACK AT OUR DEPOT FROM THE PAINT SHOP IN ALL GOLD AND IS AWAITING THE JH COACHES LIVERY TO BE APPLIED.

(04 Feb 2015, 12:16 pm)JHCoaches wrote 3262MW - Van Hool Astrobel (79 Seat Executive) - HAS NOW ARRIVED BACK AT OUR DEPOT FROM THE PAINT SHOP IN ALL GOLD AND IS AWAITING THE JH COACHES LIVERY TO BE APPLIED.

I bet that looks stunning in gold!

Fleet Update - Updated 13/02/2015

656 CCE - Mercedes Sorroco (16 Seat Standard)
AA05 SET - Mercedes Cheetah (33 Seat Standard)
VNP 893 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
YSV 815 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
PIL 2166 - Volvo Premier (53 Seat Standard)
YKZ 9965 - Volvo Premier (70 Seat Standard) 3+2 Config.
OTP 940 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
WSU 486 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
MSU 392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
MSU 830 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
OTP 392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
PJI 2407 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
TVE 804 - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)
UGD 735 - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)
SN09 AZU - Van Hool B12 (57 Seat Executive)
6963 MW - Van Hool Astrobel (79 Seat Executive)
3262 MW - Van Hool Astrobel (79 Seat Executive)
KU52 RYF - Dennis Dart
KU52 RYM - Dennis Dart
M135 UWY - Volvo Excalibur
S236 JUA - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T312 FGN - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T317 FGN - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T318 FGN - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T319 FGN - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T320 FGN - DAF DB250 - ALX400
T421 GGO - DAF DB250 - ALX400
LT02 ZZJ - Dennis Trident
LT02 ZZL - Dennis Trident
LT02 ZZM - Dennis Trident
LT02 ZZO - Dennis Trident
W905 UJM - Volvo B10(BLE)
MF04 MFD - Mercedes Vito (Ancillary Vehicle)
MF04 DNN - Mercedes Sprinter (Service Vehicle)
NG03 VSP - Ford Galaxy (Crew Shuttle)

(14 Feb 2015, 6:43 am)tyresmoke wrote Well today see's Jesmond operating Metro Replacement service 900 between Haymarket & Regent Centre. Should be operated by a mix of DAF DB250s and Volvo B7TLs plus a few loaned deckers from Jim Hughes

Photos of some of the Jim Hughes fleet on loan to Arriva North East today:

Arriva North East: 7476 / W398VGJ by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Jim Hughes Coaches of Birtley: LT02ZZM by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Jim Hughes Coaches of Birtley: T421GGO by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Arriva North East & Jim Hughes Coaches: Metro Rail Replacement Services by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Jim Hughes Coaches of Birtley: LT02ZZJ by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Jim Hughes Coaches of Birtley: T318FGN by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Was speaking to a driver today and that 6963 MW has been sold and will be picked up by new owner in April

PJI2407 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive) - RETURNED FROM PAINTSHOP - NOW IN JH COACHES GOLD LIVERY.
5579MW - Scania Irizar Century (59 Seat Executive) - NOW IN PAINTSHOP BEING PAINTED IN TO JH COACHES GOLD LIVERY.

JH are after a Skilled PCV Fitter for there Birtley Depot following recent expansion of Bus and Coach Operations, if anyone on here is Interested.

https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.a...D=13554262&JobTitle=Skilled+PCV+Fitter&rad=20&rad_units=miles&pp=25&sort=rv.dt.di&vw=b&re=134&setype=2&where=tyne+and+wear&pg=1&avsdm=2015-02-23T10%3a29%3a00-05%3a00

Thanks for the latest updates JHCoaches !
Any chance you can confirm a few details for our fleetlist?

> Seating in the Tridents - I note they're 73 seaters, originally 60 (39/21) - can you confirm the current split, as 34 seats downstairs seems a lot!
> Seating in the DAF's - forgot to check one since they've been single doored
> Seating detail for M135UWY (I'm guessing a 70 seater?)
> Previous Registration details for 3262MW, MSU830

Cheers for any help!
Scott

Hi tyresmoke,

With regards to your enquiry, please see below:-

Seating in the Tridents - I note they're 73 seaters, originally 60 (39/21) - 28 Lower, 45 Upper
Seating detail for M135UWY (I'm guessing a 70 seater?) - 53 Seater

(25 Feb 2015, 8:06 am)JHCoaches wrote Hi tyresmoke,

With regards to your enquiry, please see below:-

Seating in the Tridents - I note they're 73 seaters, originally 60 (39/21) - 28 Lower, 45 Upper
Seating detail for M135UWY (I'm guessing a 70 seater?) - 53 Seater

I don't know if you can do anything about it but my scholars 525 uses the LT02 ZZx buses regularly and there isn't enough seats and the new driver we have was really moody as we were blocking the gangway.

(25 Feb 2015, 8:06 am)JHCoaches wrote Hi tyresmoke,

With regards to your enquiry, please see below:-

Seating in the Tridents - I note they're 73 seaters, originally 60 (39/21) - 28 Lower, 45 Upper
Seating detail for M135UWY (I'm guessing a 70 seater?) - 53 Seater

Thanks for this, will update our fleetlist to suit

Scott

(25 Feb 2015, 5:34 pm)danpick wrote I don't know if you can do anything about it but my scholars 525 uses the LT02 ZZx buses regularly and there isn't enough seats and the new driver we have was really moody as we were blocking the gangway.

Sorry about this Dan,

I will investigate this with the driver concerned and get back to you.

G251SRG (Optare Delta) has arrived at our depot for a check over and short stop over.

(26 Feb 2015, 2:32 pm)JHCoaches wrote Sorry about this Dan,

I will investigate this with the driver concerned and get back to you.

Thank you JHCoaches.

Have just seen W2RJC on the Houghton Cut heading towards Sunderland. Still looks very smart in gold, despite being in a withdrawn status.

(26 Feb 2015, 5:01 pm)JHCoaches wrote G251SRG (Optare Delta) has arrived at our depot for a check over and short stop over.

Where is that bus based? Just so I can get a photo.

(I've got a model of 251, G251SRG!)

(27 Feb 2015, 12:47 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Where is that bus based? Just so I can get a photo.

(I've got a model of 251, G251SRG!)

Would be Birtley, I'd imagine. Don't think the one in Sunderland is in use any more? Gates were certainly shut with nothing parked inside last time I was there (a month or two ago)

(27 Feb 2015, 1:16 pm)Dan wrote Would be Birtley, I'd imagine. Don't think the one in Sunderland is in use any more? Gates were certainly shut with nothing parked inside last time I was there (a month or two ago)

Where abouts in Birtley is the JH Depot based, is it near to Kingsleys on Portobello Industrial Estate, was one the depots I was planning on visiting at some point next week.

(27 Feb 2015, 1:27 pm)Malarkey wrote Where abouts in Birtley is the JH Depot based, is it near to Kingsleys on Portobello Industrial Estate, was one the depots I was planning on visiting at some point next week.

Post Code must be incorrect as this comes up as being on Front Street in Chester le Street which is also called Fell Bank according to Google Maps, DH3 2SP is (Front Street), DH2 2ST is (Birtley) as at a guess I would think it is a 5-10 Minute walk from where Kingsleys are Based.

(27 Feb 2015, 1:46 pm)Malarkey wrote Post Code must be incorrect as this comes up as being on Front Street in Chester le Street which is also called Fell Bank according to Google Maps, DH3 2SP is (Front Street), DH2 2ST is (Birtley) as at a guess I would think it is a 5-10 Minute walk from where Kingsleys are Based.

They're at the top of Fell Bank near the Ford dealership. Portobello Road (the one that runs parallel to the motorway), runs along the top of Fell Bank and whatever road (Shadon?) that Kingsleys are in.

(27 Feb 2015, 1:59 pm)Andreos1 wrote They're at the top of Fell Bank near the Ford dealership. Portobello Road (the one that runs parallel to the motorway), runs along the top of Fell Bank and whatever road (Sharon?) that Kingsleys are in.

Cheers Andreos1, that will be a few minute walk then from where Kingsleys are.

Could someone please post JHs Telephone Number on the thread as I dont have access to a Computer with being at my Dads looking after his Dog, looking at going tomorrow at somepoint.

(01 Mar 2015, 10:25 pm)Malarkey wrote Could someone please post JHs Telephone Number on the thread as I dont have access to a Computer with being at my Dads looking after his Dog, looking at going tomorrow at somepoint.

0191 410 4107 according to the website

(01 Mar 2015, 10:33 pm)tyresmoke wrote 0191 410 4107 according to the website

Thanks Tyresmoke.

Our two new coaches on the production line in Spain...

JH15COM and JH15BUS

(12 Mar 2015, 1:21 pm)JHCoaches wrote Our two new coaches on the production line in Spain...

JH15COM and JH15BUS

Looking good!

My first time on the Jim Hughes' B7TLs at the minute.
Really nice, think I saw Mr Graham taking a photo at Four Lane Ends too.