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JH Coaches of Birtley - Dan - 09 Jul 2013

News/Info regarding Jim Hughes to be posted here


Jim Hughes have recently re-branded Volvo B10M OTP940 and WSU486. They carry the standard gold variation of the livery with 'jh' vinyls applied.

In addition to this, Mercedes Touro BX06UMJ retains the red livery she previously carried with similar vinyls applied.

Finally, Volvo B10M YSV815 had a run out to Lightwater Valley today on a school trip. She too has been put into the livery of OTP940/WSU486 - gold again too.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - nk55 - 10 Jul 2013

Jim hughes is owned by ian shipley (md Classic coaches) but registered to his son john shipley.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Andreos1 - 22 Aug 2013

Who normally works the Nat Express 425?
Just passed it on A1 and it is being worked by a gold Jim Hughes coach - with a card display on the dash


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 22 Aug 2013

Normally Yourbus operated ... Guess they're either working a dupe or a replacement.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 14 Sep 2013

D78JHY is in JH's yard. Does anyone know if this vehicle has been sold to JH by Classic?


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Tony1234 - 13 Oct 2013

BX06UMC has been painted in gold and received it's new livery.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 13 Oct 2013

(13 Oct 2013, 10:12 am)Tony1234 wrote BX06UMC has been painted in gold and received it's new livery.

That looks splendid! I must say that I'm a huge fan of Jim Hughes' livery.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 13 Oct 2013

I agree its a massive improvement on the old livery, very modern and sleek!


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Tony1234 - 23 Nov 2013

YG07WSH at Jimhughes turned up this week.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 23 Nov 2013

(23 Nov 2013, 10:49 am)Tony1234 wrote YG07WSH at Jimhughes turned up this week.

Cheers for the update, Tony.
Any ideas on what its use will be within the fleet?

tyresmoke also reports Jim Hughes' Setra MSU392 to have been re-registered as EK51KZC


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 23 Nov 2013

(23 Nov 2013, 10:49 am)Tony1234 wrote YG07WSH at Jimhughes turned up this week.

Oh dear! Temsa Opalin, not the smartest looking coach ever! Temsa Safari I'm quite a fan of though, the one Atkinsons have flies!


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - citaro5284 - 23 Nov 2013

(23 Nov 2013, 8:18 pm)tyresmoke wrote Oh dear! Temsa Opalin, not the smartest looking coach ever!

Bit of an understatement


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 30 Nov 2013

(23 Nov 2013, 7:55 pm)Dan wrote tyresmoke also reports Jim Hughes' Setra MSU392 to have been re-registered as EK51KZC

This coach appears to be working a trip for "A LOVE SUPREME COACH TRAVEL" today.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 30 Nov 2013

(30 Nov 2013, 8:32 am)Dan wrote This coach appears to be working a trip for "A LOVE SUPREME COACH TRAVEL" today.

Independent group of Sunderland fans from a quick google, so it'll be off to Birmingham for their game at Villa.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Tony1234 - 06 Dec 2013

The Temsa has now been replaced with an all gold Mercedes Cheetah AA05SET


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Tony1234 - 06 Dec 2013

Pictures of AA05SET


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Tony1234 - 30 Jan 2014

JH Coaches have now got 3 extra Mercedes Touro's from Jones Holidays in Wales and withdrawn the two Setra Coaches. Some other coaches have also been withdrawn. The fleet list is now:-

- BX06UMC - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UNJ - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UMJ - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UNH - Mercedes Touro
- CX05??? - Mercedes Touro
- AA05SET - Mercedes Cheetah
- W2RJC - Mercedes Sprinter
- YKZ9965 - Volvo Premier
- OTP940 - Volvo Excalibur
- WSU486 - Volvo Excalibur
- VNP893 - Volvo Premier
- YSV815 - Volvo Premier
- D78JHY - Leyland Tiger
- L266JHY - Volvo Premier

Withdrawn -

- MSU830 - Setra
- MSU392 - Setra
- P774BJF - Volvo Algarve


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 10 Feb 2014

(30 Jan 2014, 2:17 pm)Tony1234 wrote JH Coaches have now got 3 extra Mercedes Touro's from Jones Holidays in Wales and withdrawn the two Setra Coaches. Some other coaches have also been withdrawn. The fleet list is now:-

- BX06UMC - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UNJ - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UMJ - Mercedes Touro
- BX06UNH - Mercedes Touro
- CX05??? - Mercedes Touro
- AA05SET - Mercedes Cheetah
- W2RJC - Mercedes Sprinter
- YKZ9965 - Volvo Premier
- OTP940 - Volvo Excalibur
- WSU486 - Volvo Excalibur
- VNP893 - Volvo Premier
- YSV815 - Volvo Premier
- D78JHY - Leyland Tiger
- L266JHY - Volvo Premier

Withdrawn -

- MSU830 - Setra
- MSU392 - Setra
- P774BJF - Volvo Algarve

CX05JXS


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 01 Mar 2014

(28 Feb 2014, 9:52 am)Scott wrote I heard on the radio that the entire fleet has been hired to go down to Wembley for the game against Man City on Sunday.

YSV815 certainly is. Haven't seen any others yet.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 13 Apr 2014

Interesting to see Jim Hughes are moving depot. 32 vehicles on the new authorisation too... Expansion plans are rife it would seem!

PB1049268 SI JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD
Director(s): JOHN SHIPLEY.
48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK , SUNDERLAND SR5 2BH
Removed operating centre: WEAR STREET, LOW SOUTHWICK ,
SUNDERLAND SR5 2BH
New operating centre: FORMER MURPHY DEPOT, C/OF LAFARGE TARMAC,
FELL BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET DH3 2SS (0 vehicle(s), 0
trailer(s))
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 32 vehicle(s), 0 trailer(s)



RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 22 Jun 2014

Another Mercedes Touro added to the fleet is CX06HMV
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarquinius_superbus/14137021217/


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - gtom - 28 Jun 2014

(13 Apr 2014, 2:06 pm)tyresmoke wrote Interesting to see Jim Hughes are moving depot. 32 vehicles on the new authorisation too... Expansion plans are rife it would seem!

PB1049268 SI JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD
Director(s): JOHN SHIPLEY.
48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK , SUNDERLAND SR5 2BH
Removed operating centre: WEAR STREET, LOW SOUTHWICK ,
SUNDERLAND SR5 2BH
New operating centre: FORMER MURPHY DEPOT, C/OF LAFARGE TARMAC,
FELL BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET DH3 2SS (0 vehicle(s), 0
trailer(s))
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 32 vehicle(s), 0 trailer(s)

These plans have now been approved. For anyone who doesn't know the area this is just about opposite the Arnold Clark garage and has excellent links to the A1, Washington Highway and through into CLS and Birtley


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - tyresmoke - 10 Jul 2014

Well well well, what did I tell you all....

PB1049268/1 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ST ROBERT'S RC COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: EAST HERRINGTON BOARD INN
Via:
Service Number: 450
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/2 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: SUNDERLAND WINTER GARDENS
Finish Point: ST ROBERTS RC COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 451
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM/PM JOURNEY ONLY SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/3 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: WHEATSHEAF SUNDERLAND
Finish Point: ST ROBERT'S RC COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 458
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM/PM ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/4 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: VIGO LANE/PICKTREE LANE
Finish Point: BIDDICK COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 462
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/5 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: WHITBURN COE SCHOOL
Finish Point: BOLDON COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 801
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/6 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: WHITBURN NORTH GUARDS
Finish Point: ST JOSEPHS RC COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 815
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AM JOURNEYS ONLY DURING TERM TIME

PB1049268/7 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: GREAT PARK, WARKWORTH WOODS
Finish Point: ST CUTHBERTS RC SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 105
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM/PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING TERM TIME

PB1049268/8 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: KENTON COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: DENTON ROAD COUNTESS DRIVE
Via:
Service Number: 106
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/9 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ST JOSEPHS RC COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: JOHN REID ROAD BUS STOP GATE
Via:
Service Number: 820
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/10 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: FELLGATE/DURHAM DRIVE
Finish Point: ST JOSEPHS RC COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 821
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/11 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ST JOSEPH'S RC COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: SOUTH SHIELDS KEPPEL STREET
Via:
Service Number: 556
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/12 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: DURHAM DRIVE ROUNDABOUT
Finish Point: WEST BOLDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 802
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

PB1049268/13 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: DAME ALLANS SCHOOL
Finish Point: WALBOTTLE CAMPUS
Via:
Service Number: 139
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/14 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: KENTON COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: KINGSTON PARK WINDSOR PUBLIC HOUSE
Via:
Service Number: 124
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM
PB1049268/15 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: GOSFORTH EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Finish Point: WIDE OPEN TRAVELLERS REST
Via:
Service Number: 116
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/15 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: GOSFORTH EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Finish Point: WIDE OPEN TRAVELLERS REST
Via:
Service Number: 116
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/16 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: GOSFORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Finish Point: NUNS MOOR PARK
Via:
Service Number: 117
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/17 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: EXCELSIOR ACADEMY
Finish Point: BIG LAMP WESTGATE ROAD/ELSWICK ROAD
Via:
Service Number: 103
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: FRIDAYS ONLY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/18 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: BURNSIDE SCHOOL
Finish Point: DORSET AVENUE/STATION ROAD
Via:
Service Number: 665
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 02-SEP-2014
Other Details: TUESDAYS ONLY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/19 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: TUDOR GRANGE, KINGSTON PARK
Finish Point: KENTON COMP SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 124
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/20 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ST WILFRED'S RC SCHOOL
Finish Point: WHITBURN SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 804
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/21 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: WHITBURN COE SCHOOL
Finish Point: COTSWOLDS ESTATE
Via:
Service Number: 804
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/22 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: JARROW BUS STATION
Finish Point: ST WILFREDS RC SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 525
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/23 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: HEDWORTH LANE AGED MINERS
Finish Point: WHHITBURN COMP
Via:
Service Number: 812
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/24 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: SOUTH SHIELDS COMMUNITY
Finish Point: EDINBURGH ROAD LAST STOP
Via:
Service Number: 806
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/25 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: BOLDON COMP SCHOOL
Finish Point: PERTH AVENUE
Via:
Service Number: 542
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/26 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: SOUTH SHIELDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Finish Point: BOLDON ASDA
Via:
Service Number: 542
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/27 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: WALBOTTLE CAMPUS
Finish Point: KENTON BAR
Via:
Service Number: 142
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM

PB1049268/29 - JIM HUGHES COACHES LTD, 48 WEAR ST, LOW SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2BH
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: KINGSTON PARK ROAD
Finish Point: SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Via:
Service Number: 134
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY AM JOURNEY ONLY DURING SCHOOL TERM



RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Andreos1 - 10 Jul 2014

There are a couple of ex-ANE and maybe one or two ex Kingsleys in there (the new depot lends itself well to those ones).

Any idea on the other routes and the previous contract holder?
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=848&page=12


RE: JH Coaches - JHCoaches - 17 Jul 2014

In preparation for our move to our new larger depot in Birtley, we thought we might as well join the forum to keep you up to date with our current fleet changes and movements.

We will have two divisions of the business from September 2014. JHCoaches and JHBuses.

Our current fleet is:-

W2 RJC - Mercedes Sprinter (16 Seat Standard)
AA05SET - Mercedes Cheetah (33 Seat Standard)
VNP893 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
YSV815 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
PIL2166 - Volvo Premier (53 Seat Standard)
YKZ9965 - Volvo Premier (70 Seat Standard) 3+2 Config.
OTP940 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
WSU486 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
MSU392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
MSU830 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
OTP392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
PJI2407 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
BX06UMC - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)
BX06UMJ - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)

Due to enter service:-

KU52 RYF - Dennis Dart SPD
KU52 RYM - Dennis Dart SPD
M135 UWY - Volvo Excalibur

More vehicles will be entering service soon...

Once our vehicles are allocated fleet numbers we will update you.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 17 Jul 2014

(17 Jul 2014, 7:32 am)JHCoaches wrote In preparation for our move to our new larger depot in Birtley, we thought we might as well join the forum to keep you up to date with our current fleet changes and movements.

We will have two divisions of the business from September 2014. JHCoaches and JHBuses.

Our current fleet is:-

W2 RJC - Mercedes Sprinter (16 Seat Standard)
AA05SET - Mercedes Cheetah (33 Seat Standard)
VNP893 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
YSV815 - Volvo Premier (48 Seat Executive)
PIL2166 - Volvo Premier (53 Seat Standard)
YKZ9965 - Volvo Premier (70 Seat Standard) 3+2 Config.
OTP940 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
WSU486 - Volvo Excalibur (49 Seat Executive)
MSU392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
MSU830 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
OTP392 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
PJI2407 - Mercedes Touro (49 Seat Executive)
BX06UMC - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)
BX06UMJ - Mercedes Touro (53 Seat Standard)

Due to enter service:-

KU52 RYF - Dennis Dart SPD
KU52 RYM - Dennis Dart SPD
M135 UWY - Volvo Excalibur

More vehicles will be entering service soon...

Once our vehicles are allocated fleet numbers we will update you.

Welcome to the forum, and very nice of a company to sign up to the forum to keep us all updated!

Will the two SPDs be painted into a similar livery as carried by the coaches? I note a photograph is online showing RYM has only recently been given a fresh coat of white paint.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - JHCoaches - 17 Jul 2014

The SPD's will have a gold band around them. Not in full gold as yet.


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Dan - 17 Jul 2014

(17 Jul 2014, 8:41 am)JHCoaches wrote The SPD's will have a gold band around them. Not in full gold as yet.

Cheers!


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - RM2186 - 17 Jul 2014

(17 Jul 2014, 8:41 am)JHCoaches wrote The SPD's will have a gold band around them. Not in full gold as yet.

Jonathan?


RE: Jim Hughes of Sunderland - Rapidsnap - 17 Jul 2014

(17 Jul 2014, 7:32 am)JHCoaches wrote KU52 RYF - Dennis Dart SPD
KU52 RYM - Dennis Dart SPD

Not quite SPDs. Just a plain old Dennis Dart SLF / Plaxton Pointer 2. Which is probably just as well as SPDs tend to droop at the rear end.

Anyway, good luck with the expansion, and I certainly will be happy to be photographing more of the ever smart Jim Hughes fleet.