(20 Mar 2014, 1:14 pm)Richard Smiles wrote No just every 4 weeks Michael.

(20 Mar 2014, 2:38 pm)Richard Smiles wrote No problem Glen. As I say I am NOT being awkward, just respecting Stagecoach's request. They will have probably done this so that they can publicise the New Buses nearer the time & most likely hold an Open Day to launch them, a bit like what they did with the GAS Buses at Sunderland.

Stagecoach On Teesside (or Cleveland Transit as was), will have been in business for forty years on 1 April 1974. They may well therefore have some events in the planning for later this year to celebrate this.
In addition Cleveland Transit will have been in Stagecoach ownership
for 20 Years on 14 November 2014, as they were bought by Stagecoach on 14 November 1994.

(20 Mar 2014, 2:46 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Interestingly the same year Michael, I do believe it was July? 1994

(20 Mar 2014, 2:55 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Not heard anymore about the refuelling Station, but given several buses have started to transfer through to Stockton, I am guessing it has been.

Going back to the previous question, I can confirm Stagecoach purchased Busways in July 1994. I have checked in my 2010 edition of the Stagecoach Book.

(19 Mar 2014, 5:37 pm)Dan wrote Stockton ALX300 22463 currently at the back of the Wheatsheaf.

(21 Mar 2014, 12:03 am)Half Pint wrote 22013 now back at Stockton

(20 Mar 2014, 2:18 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Stagecoach On Teesside are getting New Vehicles Glen & I do know
when they are coming, however an Embargo has been placed on releasing this information, so I am unable to say anymore Sorry!, I am NOT being awkward, just respecting Stagecoach's request. All I will say is there are several months to wait yet & the vehicles will NOT be in the 24xxx series.

(21 Mar 2014, 9:54 am)tyresmoke wrote Well I've just got on the 13 and this mornings choice is 22733, so that one is now at Stockton!

(21 Mar 2014, 10:02 am)Richard Smiles wrote This supports my suspicions that 22453, 22463 & 22464 ? have returned to Sunderland in exchange for 227xx possibly 730, 733 & 734 which as I seem to recall was the original intention.

Ironically however, having looked at the DVLA Website last night, the Tax or MOT for this batch 22727 - 22736 expires on the 1 May 2014, whilst 22453/463/464 are taxed till around February/March 2015.
The one exception being 22732 which has a SORN notice attached to it.
This vehicle is certainly NOT taxed & supposedly at Stockton Awaiting Disposal.

(21 Mar 2014, 10:08 am)Acky81 wrote So why was 22732 sent to Stockton from Sunderland if it's to be disposed of?? Might aswell just stayed in sunderland

(21 Mar 2014, 9:20 am)Richard Smiles wrote Why not tell us all the exact Fleet Numbers & Delivery Dates as well Mr Nutt. I am sure my friends in the Stagecoach North East Marketing & Commercial Departments would really appreciate that.

(21 Mar 2014, 12:03 am)Half Pint wrote 22013 now back at Stockton

(21 Mar 2014, 5:53 pm)Roland Pratt wrote From where?

(21 Mar 2014, 9:20 am)Richard Smiles wrote Why not tell us all the exact Fleet Numbers & Delivery Dates as well Mr Nutt. I am sure my friends in the Stagecoach North East Marketing & Commercial Departments would really appreciate that.

(21 Mar 2014, 2:18 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote 22464 is now back in service in Sunderland it's on the 13s today.

(21 Mar 2014, 5:54 pm)Dan wrote South Shields, for engine work.

(21 Mar 2014, 6:54 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote 22463 is also back at Sunderland, just seen it on the 12s

(21 Mar 2014, 6:56 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote 22463/4 have both also had their 'on Teeside' stickers removed and replaced with 'in Sunderland' so looks like they will be stopping in Sunderland for abit longer yet.

(21 Mar 2014, 9:58 am)Acky81 wrote Any pics

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(21 Mar 2014, 9:20 am)Richard Smiles wrote Why not tell us all the exact Fleet Numbers & Delivery Dates as well Mr Nutt. I am sure my friends in the Stagecoach North East Marketing & Commercial Departments would really appreciate that.