Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2016

22215 route learning in South Shields along the X34 route heading to Boldon Asda 1040

36465 looks to be brand new in its new coat has this been repainted?

(03 Mar 2016, 4:54 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote 36465 looks to be brand new in its new coat has this been repainted?

Yeah its was repainted around a month ago. But its Turbochargers been knackered for ages now.

Which service is quicker from Newcastle City Centre to Four Lane Ends Metro; 32 or 32A?

(06 Mar 2016, 4:03 pm)Davie wrote Which service is quicker from Newcastle City Centre to Four Lane Ends Metro; 32 or 32A?

32A. The 32 goes the opposite way round and takes an age.

@Adrian Thanks.

A further MANviro at Stockton to be repainted is 24112

Stagecoach on Teesside 24112 (NK09 FMD) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

(09 Mar 2016, 7:16 pm)Kuyoyo wrote A further MANviro at Stockton to be repainted is 24112

Stagecoach on Teesside 24112 (NK09 FMD) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Are they the same as the likes of 39702?

(09 Mar 2016, 7:18 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Are they the same as the likes of 39702?

No, 39702 is a 14.240 whilst 24112 is a 18.240.

(09 Mar 2016, 7:22 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No, 39702 is a 14.240 whilst 24112 is a 18.240.

Thanks

(09 Mar 2016, 7:53 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Thanks

No problem

20121 has now been repainted into training livery.

Stagecoach on Teesside 20121 (P121 XCN) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

And good news - 21037 is now the only withdrawn vehicle in Stockton yard.
Stagecoach on Teesside 21037 (L37 HHN) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr
The piece of paper in the windscreen and on the door reads: "Sold for Preservation - Not To Be Removed!"

Period 10 Fleet Movements

Transit
22196 T196 MVM MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22197 T197 MVM MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22198 T198 TND MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22202 T202 TND MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22204 T204 TND MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22206 T206 TND MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22451 S451 OFT MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22452 S452 OFT MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22454 S454 OFT MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22455 S455 OFT MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22456 S456 OFT MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22466 T466 BNL MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22469 T469 BNL MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22471 T471 BNL MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22475 T475 BNL MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22668 V668 DDC MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22671 V671 DDC MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22733 T733 OEF MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
91661 DV65 HDA VAUXHALL CORSA New to Hartlepool
91665 DV65 GYE VAUXHALL CORSA car New to Stockton
93013 YB60 HBD FORD FIESTA Hartlepool tp LEX (off lease)
93014 YB60 OAP FORD FIESTA car Stockton to LEX (off lease)

Busways
22211 T211 TND MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22666 V166 DEF MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22667 V667 DDC MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22734 T734 OEF MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
22735 T735 OEF MAN ALX300 Sold to Alpha Recovery
91667 DV65 GXG VAUXHALL CORSA New to Walkergate
93009 YE60 KJM FORD FIESTA Walkergate to LEX (off lease)

This leaves the disposal lists as:
Busways
Slatyford
22210 (T210 TND)
22675 (V675 DDC)
35187 (NK56 FCA)
Walkergate
22462 (T462 BNL)
Transit
Stockton
21037 (L37 HHN)
22674 (V674 DDC)
NB: Both have been acquired for preservation.

I bet the bus breakers nationwide will be making a fortune out of all these non-DDA vehicles being sold for scrap.

I'm sure its around about now when information about the new orders nationwide are released?

According to a member of the "Stagecoach Enthusiasts" Facebook Group, South Shields ADL E400 19646 & Walkergate ADL E400 19674 are on loan to Stagecoach Chesterfield for the horse racing at Cheltenham Race Course.

(13 Mar 2016, 8:04 pm)AIG20 wrote I bet the bus breakers nationwide will be making a fortune out of all these non-DDA vehicles being sold for scrap.

I'm sure its around about now when information about the new orders nationwide are released?

I read before it would be this month when it was released, as Stagecoach still have buses arriving. 

I'm looking forward to seeing whats on the list, of course most it the order will be for London!

Quick question (as I cannot be bothered to search).

When did Stockton receive their Tridents?

Just that I'm going to go through my photos to see if I need any for photos, and rather find a point when they arrive rather then trawl through loads of photos.

(13 Mar 2016, 9:50 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Quick question (as I cannot be bothered to search).

When did Stockton receive their Tridents?

Just that I'm going to go through my photos to see if I need any for photos, and rather find a point when they arrive rather then trawl through loads of photos.

I recall it being around May 2013, but don't quote me on that!

(13 Mar 2016, 10:05 pm)Adrian wrote I recall it being around May 2013, but don't quote me on that!

17025/26/27/32 arrived first then 17028/29 followed later

(13 Mar 2016, 9:50 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Quick question (as I cannot be bothered to search).

When did Stockton receive their Tridents?

Just that I'm going to go through my photos to see if I need any for photos, and rather find a point when they arrive rather then trawl through loads of photos.

17025/6 arrived on the evening of the 11th April 2013, and entered service on 7th May.
17027/32 arrived around about the 1st May 2013. 17027 entered service on 3rd June, with 17032 entering service on the 10th both after repaints.
17028/9 arrived on the evening of the 10th November 2013. 17028 entered service on the 13th November and 17029 on the 15th.

I don't think I've got all of them, only managed 2 different ones in 2013 as they were so unliked and they opted to use the Volvo Olympians.

Anyway, it turns out I've only got photos of 17026 (some rather nice night shots of it) / 17027 / 17029 with Stockton (probably have a few of all 6 of them when they were in Hull.)

Aside from the school runs (going to have to camp outside the depot for them to return one morning), is there any other services that they find use on. I know there is an Asda bus service, I don't know if it still exsists, it used to go to South Bank ASDA, but it may go to a different one now.

(13 Mar 2016, 10:34 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I don't think I've got all of them, only managed 2 different ones in 2013 as they were so unliked and they opted to use the Volvo Olympians.

Anyway, it turns out I've only got photos of 17026 (some rather nice night shots of it) / 17027 / 17029 with Stockton (probably have a few of all 6 of them when they were in Hull.)

Aside from the school runs (going to have to camp outside the depot for them to return one morning), is there any other services that they find use on. I know there is an Asda bus service, I don't know if it still exsists, it used to go to South Bank ASDA, but it may go to a different one now.

The ASDA Free Bus still runs Gary. As for other services, 39s on weekdays throws up at least 1 (2 on schooldays - 1 appears to work a single trip at 1353, during the school holidays the same vehicle works that trip) and one early trip on the 13 is booked for one (which I believe Wednesday to Friday works onto the ASDA Free Bus). The 0904 13 from Middlesbrough can also throw up one every so often.

Oh great, does anyone know of the times and route of the ASDA buses, I believe some routes go to South Bank and the others to Skelton?

(13 Mar 2016, 10:51 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Oh great, does anyone know of the times and route of the ASDA buses, I believe some routes go to South Bank and the others to Skelton?

All still go to South Bank Gary. As for times, I did have a timetable but no idea where it is.

(13 Mar 2016, 10:51 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Oh great, does anyone know of the times and route of the ASDA buses, I believe some routes go to South Bank and the others to Skelton?

The last time I saw it, would have been early afternoon heading towards Skelton up the A174 towards Skelton from the big roundabout at the top of Marske.
It was too early for a scholars. The best I can do for timings unfortunately.

The last I heard they all went to South Bank Asda despite the Skelton Asda opening.

Well that was handy, all 3 Tridents that I needed photos of are in the depot and photographable from outside.

And turned out lucky. One disappeared out on a random run whilst one went to warm up on the pits.

Stagecoach 'Club 22' branding has now started to emerge onto the streets of Newcastle today. 19387 and 19430 were done this morning and put out on 38s. A couple more UID examples were done later on and put out where they should belong this afternoon.

From Matt Williamson