(14 Nov 2014, 12:58 pm)aureolin wrote How many is that now? There'll be plenty people taking a trip on Es at the weekend.

27731/37/38(?)/39/40 are the ones that are branded so far - not sure about 27732 - 27736 as I can't recall seeing them today. I thought I saw 27738, but this could have been 27739 as it was from quite a distance this afternoon.

Period 8 Fleet Movements

Transit

22451 S451 OFT MAN ALX300 Stockton to Reserve
22452 S452 OFT MAN ALX300 Stockton to Reserve
22473 T473 BNL MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22474 T474 BNL MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22477 T477 BNL MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22481 T481 BNL MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22487 T487 BNL MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22656 T656 OEF MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22657 T657 OEF MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22665 T665 OEF MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22667 V667 DDC MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
22670 V670 DDC MAN ALX300 Stockton to Disposal
27158 SN64 OJG ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27159 SN64 OJH ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27161 SN64 OJK ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27162 SN64 OJL ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27163 SN64 OJM ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27164 SN64 OJO ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27165 SN64 OJP ADL ENVIRO 300 In service at Stockton
27166 SN64 OJR ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27167 SN64 OJS ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27168* SN64 OJT ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27169* SN64 OJU ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27170 SN64 OJV ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27171* SN64 OJW ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27172* SN64 OJX ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27173* SN64 OJY ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27174* SN64 OJZ ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27175* SN64 OKA ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27176* SN64 OKB ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27177 SN64 OKC ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27178* SN64 OKD ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27179 SN64 OKE ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27180* SN64 OKF ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
27181* SN64 OKG ADL ENVIRO 300 New to Stockton
* = Prepare for service


Busways

22666 V166 DEF MAN ALX300 Delicenced to Driver Training (Route Learning) at Sunderland
22673 V673 DDC MAN ALX300 Delicenced to Driver Training (Route Learning) at Walkergate

(14 Nov 2014, 4:52 pm)Dan wrote 27731/37/38(?)/39/40 are the ones that are branded so far - not sure about 27732 - 27736 as I can't recall seeing them today. I thought I saw 27738, but this could have been 27739 as it was from quite a distance this afternoon.

(14 Nov 2014, 7:53 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Period 8 Fleet Movements

NEB's fleet lists have now been updated to reflect the above information.

(14 Nov 2014, 3:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Seeing the Olympian was on the run out of Newcastle I was planning to get - before taking ill, just adds salt to the wounds like.

#typical
#hashtagsonNEB

Is the Olympian going to appear every day on X34, it seems that's already the 3rd day we have a nice old bus on the route.

(14 Nov 2014, 8:25 pm)AIG20 wrote 27732 (NK11 BFY) was at the rear of Sunderland Depot yesterday being washed down in the chassis wash pit - having already been debranded, and will 22666 & 22673 be replacing two of the current driver trainers?

They are marked as 'route learning' vehicles on the fleet card - therefore unlikely.

You missed new Enviro 300s 27157 SN64 OJF on the other page.. Can I say something what happened to the Dennis trident 17030,31, 33,34 are they still coming or not.    

27157/60 were listed into service on the last fleet card period.

Has anyone seen an Olympian on the X34 today? The 1005 and 1035 into Newcastle were both E400s

Edit: 1105 is also an E400

Just passed 16833 on the X34. It should be the 1:40 from Pilgrim Street if it is not replaced.

Looks like the ZONE 27xxx are out in squadron service today Ive seen 4 on the 37 and 1 on the 38 all within an hour and all ones i hadnt seen before 27168/172/175/178/181

(15 Nov 2014, 1:26 pm)alanf wrote Looks like the ZONE 27xxx are out in squadron service today Ive seen 4 on the 37 and 1 on the 38 all within an hour and all ones i hadnt seen before 27168/172/175/178/181

27172 is on 37 with 27168/76/81 and 27175 is the one on 38.

(15 Nov 2014, 1:42 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 27172 is on 37 with 27168/76/81 and 27175 is the one on 38.

Glad you confirmed the numbers There was that many i was struggling to remember Do you know if theres anymore newbies today?

(15 Nov 2014, 12:54 pm)Simmy wrote Just passed 16833 on the X34. It should be the 1:40 from Pilgrim Street if it is not replaced.

It was the 1:40. It will be the 3:10 at Newcastle next.

Just passed 16833 on the X34. It should be the 1:40 from Pilgrim Street if it is not replaced.

Glad to say it is still out and it has just left Gateshead and I got a photo.

Helped a disabled passenger board 16833 at Gateshead. Who needs the gym when you have Olympians? Haha

My photo of 16833 on service X34 today.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...610838528/

Couple of MoBuses photographed today. Good on Stagecoach for doing this, as it does seem to grab the attention of the general public too!

Stagecoach North East - 22082 - NK54BHA by aureolindn, on Flickr

Stagecoach North East - 19156 - NK07HAU by aureolindn, on Flickr

We know Go North East have been promoting brands with adverts on Social Media - it seems Stagecoach have followed suit with 'The Zone' network improvement

(16 Nov 2014, 11:01 am)Kuyoyo wrote We know Go North East have been promoting brands with adverts on Social Media - it seems Stagecoach have followed suit with 'The Zone' network improvement

The people of Norton dont agree with the improvements Saying they no longer have a direct 37 to James Cook Hospital

(16 Nov 2014, 2:10 pm)alanf wrote The people of Norton dont agree with the improvements Saying they no longer have a direct 37 to James Cook Hospital

Most people don't, although in my area which is Stagecoach Sunderland, the last major change for me was the 23 extending to Seaburn Morrisons on a Sunday.... 

Followed 28014 out of the depot today and a lot if what I presume waa smoke was coming from the vehicle. I certainly hope it's not gas lol.

(16 Nov 2014, 4:15 pm)idiot wrote Followed 28014 out of the depot today and a lot if what I presume waa smoke was coming from the vehicle. I certainly hope it's not gas lol.

That's not good  

(16 Nov 2014, 11:01 am)Kuyoyo wrote We know Go North East have been promoting brands with adverts on Social Media - it seems Stagecoach have followed suit with 'The Zone' network improvement

It's about time Stagecoach are jumping into the twenty first century - the implementation of Wi-Fi on new vehicles was a start, and now we're seeing promotion via an e-Media source!

Hi Dan. Have you heard if south shields are getting any buses from stockton at the end of the month to replace the 39xxx that are going to stockton at the end of the month. Also have you seen the new display for the 27xxx at south shields. Regards Robin

39701-14 are NOT leaving South Shields.

(16 Nov 2014, 5:37 pm)Kuyoyo wrote 39701-14 are NOT leaving South Shields.

Because the capital letters are a mark of truth!  Your telling us that 39701-14 will live out all there life in South Shields...  Bold statement considering they are only 5 years old and have a lifespan of 20 years...  When you are finished with your capital letters will you shout out the lottery numbers for next week as you can predict the future? 

How long is 16833 at Shields for if it still is

(14 Nov 2014, 4:52 pm)Dan wrote 27731/37/38(?)/39/40 are the ones that are branded so far - not sure about 27732 - 27736 as I can't recall seeing them today. I thought I saw 27738, but this could have been 27739 as it was from quite a distance this afternoon.

I'm riding with Es on 27734 this morning.

(07 Nov 2014, 1:53 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Some other bits and bobs revealed at the launch (attended by all the big managers from Stagecoach) includes:

The rumors of the transfer of 39701-14 to Stockton are completely untrue, confirmed by Phil Medlicott (as he said "if he doesn't know about it, it's not happening")

(16 Nov 2014, 10:10 pm)Multi21 wrote Because the capital letters are a mark of truth!  Your telling us that 39701-14 will live out all there life in South Shields...  Bold statement considering they are only 5 years old and have a lifespan of 20 years...  When you are finished with your capital letters will you shout out the lottery numbers for next week as you can predict the future? 

Maybe if people read back and saw my comment from the Launch Day when the non-movement of 39701-14 was confirmed by the Managing Director of the division - before commenting 5+ times asking a question that has already been answered, maybe there wouldn't be need for a reliable source to use Bold and CAPITALS. Now, it's plain to see why a certain well-respected member of the North East Community no longer posts nor wishes to have his name posted as a source on this forum. In fact, I myself am now also considering whether I should remain on this forum - when I offer genuine reliable information, I get called a liar!

(17 Nov 2014, 10:33 am)Kuyoyo wrote Maybe if people read back and saw my comment from the Launch Day when the non-movement of 39701-14 was confirmed by the Managing Director of the division - before commenting 5+ times asking a question that has already been answered, maybe there wouldn't be need for a reliable source to use Bold and CAPITALS. Now, it's plain to see why a certain well-respected member of the North East Community no longer posts nor wishes to have his name posted as a source on this forum. In fact, I myself am now also considering whether I should remain on this forum - when I offer genuine reliable information, I get called a liar!

Multi21 was perhaps suggesting that the vehicles could, at some point (not necessarily in the near future), move away from South Shields - given that they allegedly have 15 further years of service in them! On that note, I really can't see those 39xxx's sticking around for 20 years in total? May just be me, but 15 years in total would have been my maximum...

The certain well-respected member of the North East Community you refer to decided to stop posting after an issue with one individual member who still remains on the forum: now it (rather annoyingly) seems he has an issue with a substantial number of people on the forum without reason provided! If this has moved to the extent of no longer wishing to be quoted as a source, then he perhaps wouldn't appreciate posts being made about him in this manner, so possibly best to move on...