Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2018
Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2018
(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.
(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.
(28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am)Dans_bus_photos They have been like that for a little while now, although it doesn't seem to be used very often with 'Pennywell' being the preferred choice. Im assuming there is 2 end destinations fitted for some reason and the drivers are just picking either?
(28 Oct 2018, 11:52 am)Dans_bus_photos They have been like that for a little while now, although it doesn't seem to be used very often with 'Pennywell' being the preferred choice. Im assuming there is 2 end destinations fitted for some reason and the drivers are just picking either?
Dan
Have just seen a photo of 36478 taken yesterday on service 18 in South Shields market. Robin
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High from Robin have been out today but not seen 36471/473 do you know where they are now? Robin
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So does that mean 39715/719 are here at Shields depot now.Robin
(28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm)Dan Bizarre! Never seen the Quarry View one before - just looked odd to be honest and couldn't quite work out why they'd show that.
In other news, hasn't been noted here yet and I'm unsure how recently it happened, but 24114/15 have definitely had their wrap vinyls for the Great Exhibition removed. I saw 24114 today, lacking Stagecoach logos, and looking a bit tattier than is the norm for Stagecoach!
22412 also noted at the rear of Slatyford Depot; without a ticket machine, headlight hanging out, wiper missing and front bonnet hanging off. MOT still valid till February 2019. Anyone have any ideas if this one is just long-term VOR and donating spare parts to other ALX300s in the meantime, or whether it has in fact been withdrawn?
22080 was similarly noted at the rear of the depot, minus ticket machine and with a red VOR wheel cover, but looking in somewhat better condition than 22412.
(28 Oct 2018, 4:24 pm)Dan Bizarre! Never seen the Quarry View one before - just looked odd to be honest and couldn't quite work out why they'd show that.
In other news, hasn't been noted here yet and I'm unsure how recently it happened, but 24114/15 have definitely had their wrap vinyls for the Great Exhibition removed. I saw 24114 today, lacking Stagecoach logos, and looking a bit tattier than is the norm for Stagecoach!
22412 also noted at the rear of Slatyford Depot; without a ticket machine, headlight hanging out, wiper missing and front bonnet hanging off. MOT still valid till February 2019. Anyone have any ideas if this one is just long-term VOR and donating spare parts to other ALX300s in the meantime, or whether it has in fact been withdrawn?
22080 was similarly noted at the rear of the depot, minus ticket machine and with a red VOR wheel cover, but looking in somewhat better condition than 22412.
(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.
(28 Oct 2018, 8:19 am)Dan In a bid to try and generate a bit of other discussion - barely that noteworthy but I noticed one of the SUNderland Bus branded Enviro200s in Grangetown yesterday showing "11 Pennywell Quarry V" as the terminus on the destination display. A seemingly recent update, none of the other buses seemed to show that on the route.
(29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am)JM03 Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?
(29 Oct 2018, 11:10 am)JM03 Just seen it go past my house. What is the new PVR for the 1 or what has it went up by?