(24 Sep 2015, 6:57 pm)BUSFAN wrote I saw a red Decker this afternoon along with two Garnetts Deckers heading back to the Depot any idea if it has been bought by them.

The red decker will have probably been ex-GNE 3879. Was stated that it was on loan from Ensign in the fleet news update for that week.

(24 Sep 2015, 6:58 pm)S813 FVK wrote The red decker will have probably been ex-GNE 3879. Was stated that it was on loan from Ensign in the fleet news update for that week.

Cheers yes thats the one it was shame as i thought Garnetts were getting a bit of variety back in their fleet like years ago when they had all sorts of Buses/Coaches

Garnetts Coaches have retired Leyland Olympian CUB69Y and Leyland Titan HVX771T, both of which have worked for the company since 1996. They will be departing for Ensign Bus of Purfleet this evening, following their last scholars service. The Titan has been sold for preservation while the Olympian has yet to find a home.

(23 Oct 2015, 1:37 pm)R852 PRG wrote Garnetts Coaches have retired Leyland Olympian CUB69Y and Leyland Titan HVX771T, both of which have worked for the company since 1996. They will be departing for Ensign Bus of Purfleet this evening, following their last scholars service. The Titan has been sold for preservation while the Olympian has yet to find a home.

Any idea what has replaced them in the fleet.

4 Trident bodied Volvos

Passed a Alexander Bodied 51 reg Decker last night in Bishop with no livery just all Yellow so i wonder if this is a new addition or just been getting a spruce up.

(04 Nov 2015, 7:25 am)BUSFAN wrote Passed a Alexander Bodied 51 reg Decker last night in Bishop with no livery just all Yellow so i wonder if this is a new addition or just been getting a spruce up.

Garnetts have recently gained ex-Dublin B7TLs 01-D-10195/205/208, re-registered LW51 ZNK/ZNL/ZGD, via Ensign so it was likely one of those!

(04 Nov 2015, 5:17 pm)peter wrote Garnetts have recently gained ex-Dublin B7TLs 01-D-10195/205/208, re-registered LW51 ZNK/ZNL/ZGD, via Ensign so it was likely one of those!

There are 4 in total. Courtesy of Malcolm Garnett.

Garnett's were providing Park & Ride services in Durham last night for the Lumiere Event.

(13 Nov 2015, 8:46 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Garnett's were providing Park & Ride services in Durham last night for the Lumiere Event.

Yep - Milburngate bridge to New College and Sniperly. They had deckers on, but didn't look to be terribly busy.

(13 Nov 2015, 9:47 am)BusLoverMum wrote Yep - Milburngate bridge to New College and Sniperly. They had deckers on, but didn't look to be terribly busy.

Sniperly was heaving when I drove in to Durham.

That was at the end of the rain and still relatively early.

At that point, there were still plenty of people in the city centre. So it could have been the lull before the storm.

(13 Nov 2015, 9:53 am)Andreos1 wrote Sniperly was heaving when I drove in to Durham.

That was at the end of the rain and still relatively early.

At that point, there were still plenty of people in the city centre. So it could have been the lull before the storm.

That storm probably called an end to the evening for a lot of people! There were a couple standing idle and empty on the bridge when we walked across it before the rain hit, though.

(13 Nov 2015, 9:58 am)BusLoverMum wrote That storm probably called an end to the evening for a lot of people! There were a couple standing idle and empty on the bridge when we walked across it before the rain hit, though.

We had a tactical tea at the Chester Moor, knowing the rain would subside and thinking we could get into Sniperley and on to a P&R (with a bit of Garnetts to add) once the even opened up to those without tickets.

One look at Sniperley and the number of cars parked there, meant a quick change of plan.
Ended up parking on South Street (with its views of the castle and cathedral) with no bother at all.

Those at Sniperely must have been among the ones who stopped out, cos it was still busy in Durham after 2000.
Saw a Consett bus rammed to the rafters at that time.

Noticed the Garnetts buses stopping between the Milburngate Bridge and the Leazes Bowl stops.

(13 Nov 2015, 10:06 am)Andreos1 wrote We had a tactical tea at the Chester Moor, knowing the rain would subside and thinking we could get into Sniperley and on to a P&R (with a bit of Garnetts to add) once the even opened up to those without tickets.

One look at Sniperley and the number of cars parked there, meant a quick change of plan.
Ended up parking on South Street (with its views of the castle and cathedral) with no bother at all.

Those at Sniperely must have been among the ones who stopped out, cos it was still busy in Durham after 2000.
Saw a Consett bus rammed to the rafters at that time.

Noticed the Garnetts buses stopping between the Milburngate Bridge and the Leazes Bowl stops.

That's why we caught the bus from home, instead of the P&R - husband gets stressed enough finding somewhere to park, sometimes, as it is. Paid for a family ticket and got a pretty much door to door service, even if our local bus stop did sound like it was about to blow away, while we were waiting!

Should we forgive them for spelling Sniperley wrong given that they had to fit it all onto a destination of that size?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131962719@...otostream/

(23 Oct 2015, 1:37 pm)R852 PRG wrote Garnetts Coaches have retired Leyland Olympian CUB69Y and Leyland Titan HVX771T, both of which have worked for the company since 1996. They will be departing for Ensign Bus of Purfleet this evening, following their last scholars service. The Titan has been sold for preservation while the Olympian has yet to find a home.

HVX 771T at Ensign:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/aderoberts...otostream/

(16 Nov 2015, 7:47 am)S813 FVK wrote Should we forgive them for spelling Sniperley wrong given that they had to fit it all onto a destination of that size?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131962719@...otostream/

Theres no "E"

For purposes of the fleet list the full list of recently acquired tridents is as followed: 

ex-01-D-10195 now LW51 ZNK
ex-01-D-10196 now LW51 ZNH
ex-01-D-10205 now LW51 ZNL
ex-01-D-10208 now LW51 ZGD

PB0004226/29 - GARNETTS LTD, UNIT E1, ROMAN WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AW
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Hardwick Park
Finish Point: Locomotion, Shilden, Co/Durham
Via:
Service Number: Shildon Locomotion Park & Ride
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 23-JUL-2016
Other Details: Start Saturday 23/7/2016 Finish Sunday 31/7/2016

(20 Jul 2016, 3:28 pm)NK53 TKT wrote PB0004226/29 - GARNETTS LTD, UNIT E1, ROMAN WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AW
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Hardwick Park
Finish Point: Locomotion, Shilden, Co/Durham
Via:
Service Number: Shildon Locomotion Park & Ride
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 23-JUL-2016
Other Details: Start Saturday 23/7/2016 Finish Sunday 31/7/2016

This is for the Flying Scotsman and the Shildon Shed Bash Event. There is also a Park and Ride service from Bishop Auckland College but I am unsure as to who is operating that service.

Anyone fancy putting a bid in? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/72-Seat-Man-Jonh...nav=SEARCH

(19 Aug 2016, 8:14 pm)Brian13 wrote Anyone fancy putting a bid in? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/72-Seat-Man-Jonh...nav=SEARCH

Wonder what has replaced this they have also been getting rid of one of the Mercedes Midi Coaches

(21 Aug 2016, 1:50 pm)BUSFAN wrote Wonder what has replaced this they have also been getting rid of one of the Mercedes Midi Coaches

Says in the discription that they have to sell it purely because of loss of contracts. Presumably on scholars in County Durham. They also have the new volvos for scholars too. Decent bus when it's running

There are several Garnetts double deckers currently parked in the Arriva depot at Ashington. I'm presuming this has something to do with the Blyth Tall Ships event.

(25 Aug 2016, 4:04 pm)passenger_10 wrote There are several Garnetts double deckers currently parked in the Arriva depot at Ashington. I'm presuming this has something to do with the Blyth Tall Ships event.

Will these be used on Arriva services or a park&ride.

Many operators approach Arriva to store their vehicles in their depots, especially if it's to stop wasted mileage travelling to and from their home depot. Operators who I've observed doing this at Ashington over the years are Phoenix and Glen Valley.

I'm unsure as yet why they're using Ashington depot, but it's possibly for the Tall Ships event.

(25 Aug 2016, 5:49 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Many operators approach Arriva to store their vehicles in their depots, especially if it's to stop wasted mileage travelling to and from their home depot. Operators who I've observed doing this at Ashington over the years are Phoenix and Glen Valley.

I'm unsure as yet why they're using Ashington depot, but it's possibly for the Tall Ships event.

If they are for the tall ships considering Gne are running the park and ride i wonder if they end up on the 1,2 and x9 during the days of the tall ships

TGM did it at the Jesmond depot when they had metro replacement contracts a while ago

They'll be operating under contract to Arriva on the Park & Ride shuttles

New in dealer white is a 66 reg Noone Turas bodied Mercedes Sprinter