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Tom

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29 May 2014, 10:11 am #221

(29 May 2014, 10:07 am)Dan Only one photo on Flickr which was an ALX300:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/61391443@N02/7223696364

Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

Tom

29 May 2014, 10:11 am #221

(29 May 2014, 10:07 am)Dan Only one photo on Flickr which was an ALX300:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/61391443@N02/7223696364

Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

tyresmoke

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29 May 2014, 10:22 am #222

(29 May 2014, 10:11 am)Tom Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

Yes if I remember right it went out as an 18.

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tyresmoke

29 May 2014, 10:22 am #222

(29 May 2014, 10:11 am)Tom Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

Yes if I remember right it went out as an 18.

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stagecoachbusdepot

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29 May 2014, 12:17 pm #223

(29 May 2014, 10:11 am)Tom Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

Yep, the 68 has interworked with the 18 for a good few years now. I believe the interworking happened to coincide with Stagecoach withdrawing the 18 from Benton estate due to apparent traffic issues after 3pm... Which conveniently gave just enough time for each 18 to do one round trip on the 68 then back onto the 18.

stagecoachbusdepot

29 May 2014, 12:17 pm #223

(29 May 2014, 10:11 am)Tom Oh right that would make sense then - must interwork with the short 18's to Four Lane Ends. Cheers.

Michael

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29 May 2014, 7:18 pm #224

(29 May 2014, 7:09 pm)Richard Smiles As a footnote to my previous message, as four of the GAS buses were registered on 27 May 2014, this is clearly in Period 2, so suspect they may well be recorded as a Period 2 movement on the Period 3 Fleet Card due for release on Monday 23rd June 2014.

Thanks for the updates Richard =)

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Michael

29 May 2014, 7:18 pm #224

(29 May 2014, 7:09 pm)Richard Smiles As a footnote to my previous message, as four of the GAS buses were registered on 27 May 2014, this is clearly in Period 2, so suspect they may well be recorded as a Period 2 movement on the Period 3 Fleet Card due for release on Monday 23rd June 2014.

Thanks for the updates Richard =)

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Kuyoyo

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29 May 2014, 7:58 pm #225

(29 May 2014, 6:51 pm)Richard Smiles Have just received the Stagecoach North East Fleet Allocation Cards Period 2 (2014/2015) and sadly, not a single mention of the New Scania GAS Buses.

So the Busways movements for Period 1 (2014/2015) to record are as follows:

21155 (R255KRG) - From Walkergate (Reserve/Spare) to Walkergate (Awaiting Disposal)
22734 (T734OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at South Shields
22735 (T735OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at Walkergate
33101 (R101KRG) - From South Shields (Reserve/Spare) to Hartlepool (Reserve/Spare)
33492 (R472MVN) - From South Shields (Awaiting Disposal) to Sold for Scrap

The Teesside movements for Period 1 (2014/2015) to record are as follows:

22174 (T174MVM) - From Stockton (Awaiting Disposal) to Lincoln
22495 (T495BNL) - From Stockton (Awaiting Disposal) to Carlisle
22734 (T734OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways (Reserve/Spare), based at South Shields Depot
22735 (T735OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at Walkergate Depot (replaces 21155)
33488 (R468SEF) - From Hartlepool (Awaiting Disposal) to Sold for Scrap, though had been transferred to South Shields for Cannibalisation.

NOTE: Though subject to confirmation, I would suspect the transfers from Stockton of 22174 & 22495 to other Depots is for either Spare Parts or possible conversion to Driver Training Vehicles.

As a result of the move in italics, SNE is down to just 1 Volvo B10B of any kind now, can you guess what that might be Wink

Kuyoyo

29 May 2014, 7:58 pm #225

(29 May 2014, 6:51 pm)Richard Smiles Have just received the Stagecoach North East Fleet Allocation Cards Period 2 (2014/2015) and sadly, not a single mention of the New Scania GAS Buses.

So the Busways movements for Period 1 (2014/2015) to record are as follows:

21155 (R255KRG) - From Walkergate (Reserve/Spare) to Walkergate (Awaiting Disposal)
22734 (T734OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at South Shields
22735 (T735OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at Walkergate
33101 (R101KRG) - From South Shields (Reserve/Spare) to Hartlepool (Reserve/Spare)
33492 (R472MVN) - From South Shields (Awaiting Disposal) to Sold for Scrap

The Teesside movements for Period 1 (2014/2015) to record are as follows:

22174 (T174MVM) - From Stockton (Awaiting Disposal) to Lincoln
22495 (T495BNL) - From Stockton (Awaiting Disposal) to Carlisle
22734 (T734OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways (Reserve/Spare), based at South Shields Depot
22735 (T735OEF) - From Stockton (Reserve/Spare) to Busways(Reserve/Spare), based at Walkergate Depot (replaces 21155)
33488 (R468SEF) - From Hartlepool (Awaiting Disposal) to Sold for Scrap, though had been transferred to South Shields for Cannibalisation.

NOTE: Though subject to confirmation, I would suspect the transfers from Stockton of 22174 & 22495 to other Depots is for either Spare Parts or possible conversion to Driver Training Vehicles.

As a result of the move in italics, SNE is down to just 1 Volvo B10B of any kind now, can you guess what that might be Wink

Dan

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29 May 2014, 8:00 pm #226

(29 May 2014, 7:58 pm)Kuyoyo As a result of the move in italics, SNE is down to just 1 Volvo B10B of any kind now, can you guess what that might be

Might it be the one in your avatar? Tongue

Dan

29 May 2014, 8:00 pm #226

(29 May 2014, 7:58 pm)Kuyoyo As a result of the move in italics, SNE is down to just 1 Volvo B10B of any kind now, can you guess what that might be

Might it be the one in your avatar? Tongue

Dan

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29 May 2014, 8:02 pm #227

(29 May 2014, 7:39 pm)Richard Smiles A little bit of light has been seen in the Tunnel. I've just had a reply from Lee Wardle with regards to 22495 (T495BNL) transferring to Carlisle.

Lee reports that Carlisle are to receive 3 MANs in total, 2 will be for active service & 1 to act as reserve, as it appears 2 of their own MANs have suffered Engine Failures.

Regarding 22172 - nothing on Lincoln's fleet card.
Got a guy who is gonna keep me posted though. Smile

Dan

29 May 2014, 8:02 pm #227

(29 May 2014, 7:39 pm)Richard Smiles A little bit of light has been seen in the Tunnel. I've just had a reply from Lee Wardle with regards to 22495 (T495BNL) transferring to Carlisle.

Lee reports that Carlisle are to receive 3 MANs in total, 2 will be for active service & 1 to act as reserve, as it appears 2 of their own MANs have suffered Engine Failures.

Regarding 22172 - nothing on Lincoln's fleet card.
Got a guy who is gonna keep me posted though. Smile

Kuyoyo

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29 May 2014, 8:04 pm #228

(29 May 2014, 8:00 pm)Richard Smiles Cleveland Transit 21037 (L37HHN) Lives Yippee!!!

Aye, she's a tough old bird is 37! To think in 12 days time, she's been in service 20 years :O

(29 May 2014, 8:00 pm)Dan Might it be the one in your avatar?

Aye, the old girl still going strong and outlives all the other B10Bs and B10BLEs.

Kuyoyo

29 May 2014, 8:04 pm #228

(29 May 2014, 8:00 pm)Richard Smiles Cleveland Transit 21037 (L37HHN) Lives Yippee!!!

Aye, she's a tough old bird is 37! To think in 12 days time, she's been in service 20 years :O

(29 May 2014, 8:00 pm)Dan Might it be the one in your avatar?

Aye, the old girl still going strong and outlives all the other B10Bs and B10BLEs.

tyresmoke

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29 May 2014, 8:04 pm #229

(29 May 2014, 8:02 pm)Dan Regarding 22172 - nothing on Lincoln's fleet card.
Got a guy who is gonna keep me posted though.

Wonder if they've sorted the cab door on 22174 yet? During the 2 years I was there they tried many times! lol
Interesting to see it go to Lincoln, might have to go and get a photo of it down there if it gets used.

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tyresmoke

29 May 2014, 8:04 pm #229

(29 May 2014, 8:02 pm)Dan Regarding 22172 - nothing on Lincoln's fleet card.
Got a guy who is gonna keep me posted though.

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Kuyoyo

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29 May 2014, 8:08 pm #230

(29 May 2014, 8:03 pm)AIG20 I wonder when this will be withdrawn; and could some S/T/V plate MAN ALX300s be converted to driver trainers to replace 21037, 20121, 20841 and 20550 - 20554?

She's a pet favourite with the engineering manager and he's keeping her going at present. She's had major work paid for by Stagecoach over the last few years, and she already has her future post Stagecoach is already secured, just the question of when she's surplus to requirement then the cheque book comes out from a benefactor that myself and Richard know and she takes her rightful place in the preservation world.

Edited 29 May 2014, 10:13 pm by Kuyoyo.

Kuyoyo

29 May 2014, 8:08 pm #230

(29 May 2014, 8:03 pm)AIG20 I wonder when this will be withdrawn; and could some S/T/V plate MAN ALX300s be converted to driver trainers to replace 21037, 20121, 20841 and 20550 - 20554?

tyresmoke

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29 May 2014, 8:09 pm #231

(29 May 2014, 8:08 pm)AIG20 I wonder how it managed the motorway?

Can't imagine it was a problem, other than being flat out at 52mph. They have huge grills on them and that one was one of the better ones for staying cool.

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tyresmoke

29 May 2014, 8:09 pm #231

(29 May 2014, 8:08 pm)AIG20 I wonder how it managed the motorway?

Can't imagine it was a problem, other than being flat out at 52mph. They have huge grills on them and that one was one of the better ones for staying cool.

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Robinwtait.19

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29 May 2014, 8:20 pm #232

IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

Robinwtait.19

29 May 2014, 8:20 pm #232

IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

Dan

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29 May 2014, 8:32 pm #233

(29 May 2014, 8:20 pm)Robinwtait.19 IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

Just a loan to alleviate a vehicle shortage.

Dan

29 May 2014, 8:32 pm #233

(29 May 2014, 8:20 pm)Robinwtait.19 IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

Just a loan to alleviate a vehicle shortage.

Kuyoyo

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29 May 2014, 10:14 pm #234

(29 May 2014, 8:08 pm)AIG20 I wonder how it managed the motorway?

We won't know until Saturday, that is when it's getting collect (a driver from the East Midlands division has posted that on Stagecoach Enthusiasts tonight)

Kuyoyo

29 May 2014, 10:14 pm #234

(29 May 2014, 8:08 pm)AIG20 I wonder how it managed the motorway?

We won't know until Saturday, that is when it's getting collect (a driver from the East Midlands division has posted that on Stagecoach Enthusiasts tonight)

Dan

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30 May 2014, 8:38 am #235

(30 May 2014, 8:33 am)Richard Smiles UPDATE: Confirmation received this morning that both 33488 (R468SEF) and 33492 (R472MVN) or their remains of, have been sold to Alpha Recovery (Dealer), Weetslade for Scrap.

Have you already got a photograph or would you like me to go to Alpha and see if I can get a photo of 'em? Due a trip up anyway.

Dan

30 May 2014, 8:38 am #235

(30 May 2014, 8:33 am)Richard Smiles UPDATE: Confirmation received this morning that both 33488 (R468SEF) and 33492 (R472MVN) or their remains of, have been sold to Alpha Recovery (Dealer), Weetslade for Scrap.

Have you already got a photograph or would you like me to go to Alpha and see if I can get a photo of 'em? Due a trip up anyway.

Dan

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30 May 2014, 9:44 am #236

(30 May 2014, 9:43 am)Richard Smiles Hi Dan,

A photo of them would be welcome, though as I understand it, they have been put through a Crusher, as only the shell was left ?

I shan't bother then! Save the trip for next month. Tongue

Dan

30 May 2014, 9:44 am #236

(30 May 2014, 9:43 am)Richard Smiles Hi Dan,

A photo of them would be welcome, though as I understand it, they have been put through a Crusher, as only the shell was left ?

I shan't bother then! Save the trip for next month. Tongue

mrnut85

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30 May 2014, 12:40 pm #237

(29 May 2014, 8:20 pm)Robinwtait.19 IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

It has been transferred to South Shields but shouldn't last much longer than 3 - 4 months

mrnut85

30 May 2014, 12:40 pm #237

(29 May 2014, 8:20 pm)Robinwtait.19 IS 22734 STAYING AT SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GOOD OR JUST ON LOAN. REGARDS ROBIN

It has been transferred to South Shields but shouldn't last much longer than 3 - 4 months

Michael

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30 May 2014, 2:33 pm #238

So stagecoach have updated the 3/13 timetable to the new style... they have decided to put the 3/13 on one timetable.

It has the current and new timetables on.. so it's 98 pages long!

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/pdfs/XMAO003.pdf

Most of the Sunderland services have had the timetable style updated (only 16,20 remain old style)

On the timetable it shows the bank holidays timetables to...

Nothing but confusing to me like!

Edited 30 May 2014, 2:44 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

30 May 2014, 2:33 pm #238

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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30 May 2014, 2:34 pm #239

(30 May 2014, 2:33 pm)Michael So stagecoach have updated the 3/13 timetable to the new style... they have decided to put the 3/13 on one timetable.

It has the current and new timetables on.. so it's 98 pages long!

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/pdfs/XMAO003.pdf

Dreadful. Just dreadful.

Dan

30 May 2014, 2:34 pm #239

(30 May 2014, 2:33 pm)Michael So stagecoach have updated the 3/13 timetable to the new style... they have decided to put the 3/13 on one timetable.

It has the current and new timetables on.. so it's 98 pages long!

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/pdfs/XMAO003.pdf

Dreadful. Just dreadful.

Michael

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30 May 2014, 2:39 pm #240

(30 May 2014, 2:34 pm)Dan Dreadful. Just dreadful.

Not sure why they want it that style, its horrible

Edit: they keep going back from old style to new back to old Undecided

Edited 30 May 2014, 2:45 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

30 May 2014, 2:39 pm #240

(30 May 2014, 2:34 pm)Dan Dreadful. Just dreadful.

Not sure why they want it that style, its horrible

Edit: they keep going back from old style to new back to old Undecided

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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