(13 Jun 2015, 8:00 pm)Martin Rogers wrote If as you suggest the MAN/ALX200s are better than the ADL E200s, why has Stagecoach North East invested in a further 19 ADL 200s & not 19 MAN/ADL 200s. ?

I heard somewhere that Stagecoach fell out with M.A.N Bus and Coach, and the owner of Stagecoach also owns Alexander Dennis Ltd.

(13 Jun 2015, 8:21 pm)AIG20 wrote I heard somewhere that Stagecoach fell out with M.A.N Bus and Coach, and the owner of Stagecoach also owns Alexander Dennis Ltd.

Im sure I heard that aswell.   That was also the time when MAN ditched ADL and offered a all Ceatano body range instead like Arrivas Ecocites in Darlington.

Each individual depot are responsible for their own maintenance budgets? I'm not doubting for a minute that that's true, but I really can't see the logic in this one. Choosing not to spend money on a bus because it might get transferred for service at another depot is a ludicrous way to run a business.

You wouldn't get the commercial team refusing to market a service, for fear that those boards are transferred to a different depot... why shouldn't it be the same for engineering...?

(13 Jun 2015, 8:00 pm)Martin Rogers wrote If as you suggest the MAN/ALX200s are better than the ADL E200s, why has Stagecoach North East invested in a further 19 ADL 200s & not 19 MAN/ADL 200s. ?

With regard to 16839, this vehicle was withdrawn owing to Chassis Corrosion, but the engineers at Sunderland were subsequently able to repair it. As for it being in reserve at Walkergate, the fleet allocation card on the mbonwick site, shows it as being reserve/spare at Sunderland, or are you suggesting the Official Stagecoach Documents are also incorrect.

(13 Jun 2015, 8:04 pm)R852 PRG wrote I recall recently two Olympians (16833 and 16839 I think) were transferred to assist services in Newcastle with late running. I'm unsure if they've transferred back or not, but I don't think their return from Walkergate was noted; if it was, I didn't see it. I don't think it's really fair to accuse South Tyne Lad of suggesting the official documentation is incorrect.

The loan of the two Volvo Olympians to Walkergate was not noted on Stagecoach North East's official Fleet Allocation documents either, though photos on Flickr and sightings noted on this forum certainly suggest it did happen last month, unless we are suggesting that all of the photos were digitally edited on Photoshop and those who sighted the Volvo Olympians in Newcastle are deluded?

Stagecoach Newcastle R833OVN by Sean  Blair, on Flickr

As the temporary loan was not noted within the Fleet Cards, the return was not noted either. However, as I live near the Stagecoach Sunderland depot, I am able to confirm that at least one Volvo Olympian is back at Sunderland, as I saw it last Sunday when heading to the rally at South Shields...

Just short of 2 years after its last repaint, Stockton's 22015 is the latest example to be repainted. This means that 22011/2/5/7/20 have all been repainted in the last 6-7 months and leaves just 22064 of the DDA examples not to have been repainted in the last 2 years (its last repaint was back in 2009 when the 37 branding was updated).

(13 Jun 2015, 6:16 am)danpick wrote Think I originally said when we first found out South Shields were getting new buses I said they would replace MANviros and darts but as this added to 20 1 more than was due people thought it wouldn't happen.

To further the rumour - 35190-5 are mentioned as definitely leaving South Shields, but I believe not all of the MANviros will be (but at the same time - 22049/50/70/734 won't be either)  

this is not a complaint. it is a compliment about R836 OVN bus that is based at stockton. i had a ride on it earlier and i must say it was quite exceptional to ride would love to be able to stay on it all day. it really cheered me up after a bad day at work.

The Stagecoach Sunderland buses have a new guide for the buses in Sunderland (including the E's), its the size of the separate timetables to.

(17 Jun 2015, 3:22 pm)Michael wrote The Stagecoach Sunderland buses have a new guide for the buses in Sunderland (including the E's), its the size of the separate timetables to.

does the guide still say that you can visit crowtree leisure centre .

I would of thought stagecoach would of done a complete overhaul of the timetables by now, the 3,13,16 and 20 timetable in a blue colour matching the gas services etc...

(17 Jun 2015, 3:29 pm)cbma06 wrote does the guide still say that you can visit crowtree leisure centre .

I would of thought stagecoach would of done a complete overhaul of the timetables by now, the 3,13,16 and 20 timetable in a blue colour matching the gas services etc...

In a way it does, as its on the map of the city centre haha 

Me too, would be good to see a picture of the gas bus on the timetables although the bus guide does have a gas bus on it.

It also has places you can get deals if you show your stagecoach ticket. 

just wanted to ask. is MX12 EOC staying with the stagecoach noth east or is it going to leave soon?

(17 Jun 2015, 7:37 pm)buss14 wrote just wanted to ask. is MX12 EOC  staying with the stagecoach noth east or is it going to leave soon?

It is part of the North East fleet now as opposed to a demonstrator liked it was in Manchester so should stay here.

(17 Jun 2015, 7:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote It is part of the North East fleet now as opposed to a demonstrator liked it was in Manchester so should stay here.

well good i had a ride on it and i thought it was fab

MX12 EOC or 10000 in fleet numbers is staying in the north east, that's why 19199 transferred to Manchester 2 years ago

could someone answer a question for me. does anyone know how many buses are allocated to the 30/31?

I've corrected myself on the new E200s for Shields these have been based on kuyoyos posts

if darts 35190-95 are confirmed to go to Hartlepool that leaves 14 buses left,  there are 14 MANviros at Shields these will probably transfer to Slatyford for routes 6/7/8,
to replace the temporary allocation of Darts and MAN 18.220s

(18 Jun 2015, 2:39 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote MX12 EOC or 10000 in fleet numbers is staying in the north east, that's why 19199 transferred to Manchester 2 years ago

Wrong - 19199 moved to Manchester in early 2014 when Manchester's 38 started in competition with First. Initially all vehicles moved 'on loan' but given they are still there months after 10401-29 entered service, it might be a bit more permant. 10000 has been at Walkergate since March 2013.

(18 Jun 2015, 4:03 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Wrong - 19199 moved to Manchester in early 2014 when Manchester's 38 started in competition with First. Initially all vehicles moved 'on loan' but given they are still there months after 10401-29 entered service, it might be a bit more permant. 10000 has been at Walkergate since March 2013.

Wrong - the word you are looking for is 'permanent'.

South Shields ADL E200s 37301-19 are now undergoing delivery - ahead of schedule?

"SK15 HDG" and "SK15 HGH" seem to be the first two.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/18967511081/
Images owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos"

(19 Jun 2015, 8:52 pm)AIG20 wrote South Shields ADL E200s 37301-19 are now undergoing delivery - ahead of schedule?

"SK15 HDG" and "SK15 HGH" seem to be the first two.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/18967511081/
Images owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos"

Will these have free WiFi?

(19 Jun 2015, 8:52 pm)AIG20 wrote South Shields ADL E200s 37301-19 are now undergoing delivery - ahead of schedule?

"SK15 HDG" and "SK15 HGH" seem to be the first two.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/18967511081/
Images owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos"

Being told they'll arrive in smaller batches...which will spread over the summer but known me i'll be wrong... 

(19 Jun 2015, 9:48 pm)Michael wrote Being told they'll arrive in smaller batches...which will spread over the summer but known me i'll be wrong... 

I think that could be a likely scenario, as I don't think South Shields will be able to fit 19 extra buses in the depot at once. So for example, I guess six will arrive and enter service displacing 35190-95 to Hartlepool, and the others could gradually be phased in displacing a few MAN E200s at a time to Slatyford.

(19 Jun 2015, 10:03 pm)AIG20 wrote I think that could be a likely scenario, as I don't think South Shields will be able to fit 19 extra buses in the depot at once. So for example, I guess six will arrive and enter service displacing 35190-95 to Hartlepool, and a the others could gradually be phased in displacing a few MAN E200s at a time to Slatyford.

That's if they're going to Slatyford.....

came across this site while looking around the internet:

Steven Knight Media - Stagecoach North East Fleet Handbook - 2015 Edition - £5.95
http://heretothere.bigcartel.com/product...20_skp_001

http://heretothere.bigcartel.com/

Info for the Sunderland Airshow - https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-servic...px?id=2389 - Still think they should run the 18/19 on the Sunday of the airshow... 


Disruptions due to Summer Festival Parade on Saturday 4 July 2015

We have been advised that the Summer Festival Opening Parade will be taking place on Saturday 4 July 2015.

Last Updated: 25 June 2015 3:03 PM

To ensure health and safety is maintained, Ocean Road and parts of Sea Road will need to be closed between approximately 1230 – 1430.
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-servic...px?id=2063

Sunderlands 18 service is packed today, normally its quiet at this time as i use the service every Friday

Changes to Services 10, 11, 12, 12A and X34 from Monday 27 July 2015

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-servic...px?id=5975

Preserved Ex Stagecoach North East Man ALX300 22728 (T728 OEF) has now been painted white ready to have stripes applied.

Image owned by "Gaz McAllister-Partridge" of the Stagecoach Enthusiasts Facebook Group.

35190-4 have had their South Tyneside College adverts removed.

Is this https://flic.kr/p/pY3Pmd classed an "rare or odd"?