(11 Jun 2015, 10:03 pm)RGR756V wrote Er....I organised one in March 2013....someone getting confused or is it a private tour perhaps

Havent a clue - should point out that it has nothing to so with this forum. they just got on about a depot open event thing coming up but didnt know the times.

(12 Jun 2015, 6:03 am)Dan wrote Would still love to do something like that with Weardale again. Photo opportunities were fantastic (can't believe the snow was so bad in March) and we had some marvellous rides.

Quite right Dan it was a fantastic day even if it was bitterly cold! 

However, as Weardale have got rid of the majority of their Leyland Olympians, I'm not sure if the attraction is still there to do something similar again. I am also reluctant to organise any more trips of any nature as plenty of people are willing to attend but when it comes to the day (Weardale trip excepted), the numbers are low and I have been out of pocket.

However, if there are 50 people with a penchant for 70 seat Dennis Javelins, then enquire within!

(12 Jun 2015, 9:10 am)RGR756V wrote Quite right Dan it was a fantastic day even if it was bitterly cold! 

However, as Weardale have got rid of the majority of their Leyland Olympians, I'm not sure if the attraction is still there to do something similar again. I am also reluctant to organise any more trips of any nature as plenty of people are willing to attend but when it comes to the day (Weardale trip excepted), the numbers are low and I have been out of pocket.

However, if there are 50 people with a penchant for 70 seat Dennis Javelins, then enquire within!

I visited their Consett depot on Wednesday. Ex Go-Ahead Metrobus C777OCN was still there but appeared to be out of use.

I think a group trip would be a great idea. Derwentside has some interesting operators. For example Nightingale, Stanley Taxis and Gillinghams to name a few. I for one would try and attend.

By the way Croft Taxis (Croft Business Services Ltd) are now located on the same industrial estate at Hownsgill as Weardale. A couple of minutes walk from the Weardale depot. They've got a small fleet of psv and non-psv minibuses.

Charles

YJ60GJF(?) making an appearance on scholars in Bensham area in place of an ALX400.

MCV YJ60GGF is usually on a school bus in Nexus land during the week, sometimes appearing on the 101 from Stanhope at weekends and during holidays.

(25 Jun 2015, 6:54 am)Greg in Weardale wrote MCV YJ60GGF is usually on a school bus in Nexus land during the week, sometimes appearing on the 101 from Stanhope at weekends and during holidays.

I usually see one of Weardale's ALX400s heading to work on a morning, rather than the MCV, hence the assumption it was an incorrect allocation (and presumably wouldn't meet Nexus spec).

Could have been running early or late, I guess, which is why I don't usually see it but did this morning.

Several Vehicles have have arrived recently not sure if they are all bought or just added for the summer season

14 Reg Vanhool
59 Reg Sprinter
Unknown Volvo/ Plaxton Elite
GIB 638 Volvo /Plaxton
15 Reg Neoplan Tourliner

P6 WMS is in attendance at the Bike Wise event at Aykley Heads Police Headquarters, Durham.

On VOSA today:

PB0002406/76 - WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD, EAST END, STANHOPE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2YQ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: The Dene, Medomsly
Finish Point: Consett Academy
Via:
Service Number: 805
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2015
Other Details: Monday to Friday school days only

Weardale Motor Services are apparently no longer part of the North East Explorer scheme. Information from Stu Gray on the ''Busesnortheast'' Facebook group.

(25 Jun 2015, 7:16 pm)BUSFAN wrote Several Vehicles have have arrived recently not sure if they are all bought or just added for the summer season

14 Reg Vanhool
59 Reg Sprinter
Unknown Volvo/ Plaxton Elite
GIB 638 Volvo /Plaxton
15 Reg Neoplan Tourliner

Weardale OU15ZVF by jonathon, on Flickr

Does anyone know why so many of the fleet have  the figure 6 in the registration ?
D6 WMS, Y6 DMS, L666 WMS C6 WMS for example

Weardale have Mercedes BK11GKE which was on a late afternoon / early evening 101 journey from Bishop Auckland today. https://flic.kr/p/xChhXy

No clue how long Weardale have had this as I can't find anything about this bus through Google/Flickr searches.

(21 Aug 2015, 10:53 pm)Jimmi wrote Weardale have Mercedes BK11GKE which was on a late afternoon / early evening 101 journey from Bishop Auckland today.  https://flic.kr/p/xChhXy

No clue how long Weardale have had this as I can't find anything about this bus through Google/Flickr searches.

Its been with them a few months  i seem to recall seeing it with a Irish reg when it first arrived.

Weardale have a brand new Scania Irizar  should be on the road by new its been at Johnsons Tours/Scania Dealers waiting for the new regs to come out this month.

All white Bova coach GIB1067 is for sale at Plaxtons. SB58BUS still also for sale and has now been reduced in price!

(21 Aug 2015, 5:39 pm)Coppercap40 wrote Does anyone know why so many of the fleet have  the figure 6 in the registration ?
D6 WMS, Y6 DMS, L666 WMS C6 WMS for example

It's a long standing tradition going back many years. '6' is similar to 'G' which is the initial of the family who owns Weardale

Volvo Olympian P828 SGP is now with Johnson Bros/Redfern Travel and has been since at least April.

YJ60GGF's skirt has now been repainted.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ60GGF by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

(12 Sep 2015, 3:04 pm)Jimmi wrote YJ60GGF's skirt has now been repainted.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ60GGF by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

I noticed this about two weeks ago when it was at the Metrocentre one afternoon, but forgot to note it on here. Looks very smart.

(29 May 2015, 8:53 am)GX03 SVC wrote How long have Weardale had this?

It's taken me a year to notice it, then. It followed us into Durham bus station this afternoon.

Big'un was rather taken by the seats in the vehicle - the fabric is navy with white stars and quite cute!

(12 Sep 2015, 3:04 pm)Jimmi wrote YJ60GGF's skirt has now been repainted.
Weardale Motor Services: YJ60GGF by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Do you know what engine it has, eg, the kind Kingsley's have or does sound like a 53-reg dart?

Does anyone know if the new Scania/Irizar is one the road yet

PB0002406/67 - WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES LTD, EAST END, STANHOPE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2YQ

Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between SACRED HEART SCHOOL and KINGSTON PARK ROAD given service number 134 effective from 28-Sep-2015

Van Hool V8 WMS has been involved in a collision with a car in Normandy while taking a party from Dalbeattie High School in Dumfriesshire.  Quite extensive damage to the front end and nine passengers taken to hospital but fortunately no life-threatening injuries.

(20 Sep 2015, 7:58 am)NK53 TKT wrote Do you know what engine it has, eg, the kind Kingsley's have or does sound like a 53-reg dart?

None, It has a 5.9 litre 6 Cylinder Cummins ISB Engine they sound very similar to VDL SB200 Pulsars but the Pulsars have a 6.7 Litre Cummins

Also this is a VDL SB180 and the pulsars are VDL SB200s so literally a mini Pulsar.

(30 Sep 2015, 12:58 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote None,   It has a 5.9 litre 6 Cylinder Cummins ISB Engine they sound very similar to VDL SB200 Pulsars but the Pulsars have a 6.7 Litre Cummins

Also this is a VDL SB180 and the pulsars are VDL SB200s so literally a mini Pulsar.

Thanks
Just wanted to note an eclipse was on the X21 this morning
Is that normal?

An MAN / Wright Meridian, either W6 or W666 WMS, is
usually used on the Weardale X21 Stanhope - Newcastle on Saturdays, whilst a Consett based ALX400 decker is used on Wednesdays (as it does a Nexus school before and between runs)

(03 Oct 2015, 4:49 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote An MAN / Wright Meridian, either W6 or W666 WMS, is
usually used on the Weardale X21 Stanhope - Newcastle on Saturdays, whilst a Consett based ALX400 decker is used on Wednesdays (as it does a Nexus school before and  between runs)

Yes it was a Meridian
My mistake