Stagecoach North East - North East Bus Photos

32745 - L745 VNL - Wallsend Metro
3 Dennis Dart - Plaxton

2008-07-12 16:42:23

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

Walkergate is now Dartless as all 5 darts have been transfarred out. Do you think this was planned with the volvos comming with the new MAN's and that.

[#8756451]

2008-07-12 19:20:46

Left by Steven Hodgson Owner (#0)

Hi Danny- yes as volvo's are M and R reg and are newer then these dart meaning the fleet age profile matters, also why the Mercedes mini's N reg are also newer than the darts so make the flkeet more of more value.

40487 - N487 RVK - Newcastle Newgate Street
3 Mercedes Benz 709D - Alexander

[#8765175]

2008-08-18 16:58:14

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

This was 40487's last month in service before it failed and was withdrawn, its ashame aswell as it had just been repainted and a nice job to, nice bright photo.

[#8765446]

2008-08-20 00:52:16

Left by John Soutar (#1233827)

Cheers Danny for your comments, you will miss these when they all leave, fancy preserving one?

14182 - G182 JHG - Middlesbrough Bus Station
3 Leyland Olympian - Alexander

[#8733844]

2008-04-13 21:49:50

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

This olympian has now been broken up, suprisingly. After it reached Stagecoach Yorkshire it suffered a huge crash and was written off and sent to barnsley. It never should of Left Stagecoach North East.

[#8733859]

2008-04-13 22:35:55

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner (#0)

Hi Danny I totally agree with you, all good buses are so quick to leave the area and not so good ones arrive but that is the North East for you. Thank you for visiting North East Bus Photos

16728 - N728 LTN - MetroCentre Coach Park
3 Volvo Olympian - Alexander RL

[#8687327]

2007-10-08 15:20:40

Left by Chris (#0)

Great shot, I never saw this advert, it was painted out before I became interested in Stagecoach. It looks like a fully painted advert (rather than a vinyl wrap) When did 16728 carry this advert?

[#8687627]

2007-10-09 10:12:19

Left by Steven Hodgson (Joint Site Owner) (#0)

Hi Chris, this bus was painted as to vinyl wrap, as the do these days, however the bus was in this advert in the earliest days of Stagecoach ownership and was added to make the other site owner happy as to his enthusiasm to the local team. This was at the GANVEA Bus Rally at the Metro Centre Coach Park. Thank you for visiting North East Bus Photos - Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner

16725 - N725 LTN - Newcastle Pilgrim Street
3 Volvo Olympian - Alexander RL

[#8691234]

2007-10-23 23:15:55

Left by Chris Hall 500 Group Teesside (#0)

What a hideous monstrosity this is! who ever thought this one up should be sectioned! In the early 90's Stagecoach operated a real Routemaster in the stripey livery with 'Blue Bus' fleetnames, if I remember correctly, it was used in the early days of the City sight seeing tours, and made appearences at the Metro Centre Rally, and the Busways Rally at St James Park around 1994. perhaps they should have re-acquired it!

[#8696582]

2007-11-14 20:16:53

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner (#0)

Chris, I must admit it is unusual and now I see it every visit to Newcastle, mind it is odd seeing such a bus coming along the road, but still some on the capital streets for the real ones. Cheers for visiting us at North East Bus Photos - Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner

[#8756253]

2008-07-11 20:43:45

Left by James Stoker (#0)

The routemaster was lettered for Blue Bus Tours, it was hired from another Stagecoach operation as blue bus tours only had open top vehicles, and no cover for rainy days...

[#8756304]

2008-07-11 23:47:19

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi James - which "other " Stagecoach operation you are refering to? Who are Blue Bus Tours?

[#8756596]

2008-07-13 08:32:42

Left by James Stoker (#0)

Blue Bus Tours, was the name given to the City Tour arm of Stagecoach Busways.

The other Stagecoach operation was one in Cumbria I think, I have a Stagecoach Busways Staff Magazine somewhere with all the info on it, I will hunt it out...

[#8756990]

2008-07-14 23:12:38

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Cheers James, I await the results of your research

[#8765258]

2008-08-18 23:48:59

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

The real Routemaster was ALM24B, (ex RM2024), and it was on loan to the Newcastle City Tour route between June 96 to Sept 96. It came from Cumberland Motor Services, where it was numbered 901, and was in the original Stagecoach Stripey livery, with Blue Bus Fleetnames. The vehicle made an appearence at the Busways Rally at St James (the football park's car park) in that year. Some years earlier, Go Ahead Northern operated two ex London Routemasters (in London livery) for a short period, to see if it would be feasable to re-introduce crew operation. Alas! it was not to be.

48065 - E875 GRG - Wheatsheaf depot
4 Driver Training Buses/Coaches

[#8694186]

2007-11-02 20:43:34

Left by Danny Howard (#1213727)

I remember these. The old Dodge Comando's with that hidiuos wadham stringer bodywork. I cant imagine what it must be like passing a test on on of these things.

[#8694764]

2007-11-05 00:44:08

Left by Chris Hall 500 Group Teesside (#0)

I understand that all these with Stagecoach North East saw active service in the Falklands, two are from the Army, and one is from the RAF, but I dont know which is which.

[#8696581]

2007-11-14 20:13:46

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner (#0)

Cheers Danny for the information, thank you for visiting North East Bus Photos - Steven Hodgson Joint Site Owner

20696 - P316 EFL - Clavering Road Hartlepool
3 Volvo B10M - Alexander PS

[#8748185]

2008-06-11 15:06:18

Left by (#0)

A number of Hartlepool's B10Ms are moving to Stockton, so far I have only this and 20843 in service - don't know if anymore have moved.

[#8748247]

2008-06-11 19:14:52

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi, I understand some has gone to Sunderland and possibly onto Walkergate but I am await confirmation officially

[#8748708]

2008-06-13 17:50:54

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi Seen today is former Hartlepool 20292 in Newcastle on the X82 which is Slatyford based

[#8750079]

2008-06-17 23:55:35

Left by (#0)

More at Stockton as reported by Jeff Tatterall are 20122 and 20550 (returned after a long time). While 20258/64/5/96 have GONE from Hartlepool to somewhere unknown

[#8752029]

2008-06-25 00:03:54

Left by (#0)

Another at Stockton is 20271.

[#8752449]

2008-06-26 19:38:32

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

20256/ 20265/ 20270/20295 - 20298 are at Busways, where 20258/ 20264 are I do not know as yet

[#8753941]

2008-07-02 11:10:54

Left by (#0)

Stockton now also have 20300. All but 5 have now left Hartlepool.

[#8756991]

2008-07-14 23:13:57

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

20264 and 20267 was seen today

39658 - NL08 CRZ - Sunderland Depot
3 MAN 14.240 - Alexander Enviro 200

[#8752356]

2008-06-26 11:03:24

Left by (#0)

Whats that to the left of 39658, the thing undergoing what looks to be restoration...

[#8752447]

2008-06-26 19:34:33

Left by Steven Hodgson Owner (#0)

Hi, I understand it is the Sunderland Corporation Atkinson being restored

[#8752465]

2008-06-26 20:35:57

Left by North Yorkshire Transport & Travel (#1228171)

Thanks for the info...

Glad its the Atkinson Alpha... I loved seeing that on the rally scene, and will love seeing it when it is finished...

Thanks

Drop me an email

I left a comment on the wrong photograph by mistake

James

[#8756305]

2008-07-11 23:48:27

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi - thank you for your comments and not to worrt about the comment location

29629 - K629 YVN - Sunderland Park Lane
3 Leyland Lynx

[#8751791]

2008-06-24 08:17:39

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

Oooo! Im on this bus.

[#8752043]

2008-06-25 00:52:11

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi Danny I was luckyo to capture you on one of your rides on this vehicle, please enjoy when you can as it is on borrowed time now. While we on the subject of Lynxes Go North East had a small number apart from local operator A Line Coaches does any other operator has these of Go Northern examples in the UK or Ireland for that matter?

[#8754667]

2008-07-05 20:54:27

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

That was my last ride on 29629 before it was withdrawn, i pleased u took a pic of that, genius.

[#8756245]

2008-07-11 20:06:06

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

This may be NEBP last picture of it too, but I hear it is not to be dispatched too quickly

[#8781272]

2008-10-28 19:40:27

Left by Nathan brown (#0)

Now sadly at PVS barnsley

39659 - NJ08 CSF - Hartlepool York Road
3 MAN 14.240 - Alexander Enviro 200

[#8752218]

2008-06-25 21:21:29

Left by (#0)

York Road

[#8752450]

2008-06-26 19:39:48

Left by Steven Hodgson Owner (#0)

Sorted - cheers for the information

20258 - R558 RPY - Newcastle Eldon Square
3 Volvo B10M - Plaxton Paladin

[#8755638]

2008-07-09 14:34:11

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

Finally at long last 20258 has had a fresh coat of paint. 20258 of 558 as it was then was the first bus in Hartlepool Depot to be painted and 33488 was second. It was also painted at Stockton Paintshop rather than Wheatsheaf but noe there is only one paintshop rather than 2, to save money as usual, also if you noticed before it was painted it still marks of 558 on the back.

[#8755687]

2008-07-09 18:53:07

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

Hi Danny - the one that was to go to Stockton - indeed, I was suprised to see it here and took it whilst on the atand I wish I went back to the exit for another shot int he sun - next time perhaps. I taking some time off MSN for a while Danny, please text me if you need anything.

[#8756255]

2008-07-11 20:45:57

Left by James Stoker (#0)

I can remember while on a visit to Stockton depot the paint shop had been severly marginalised...

[#8756306]

2008-07-11 23:49:31

Left by Steven Hodgson Owner (#0)

Are you sure this is the correct picture for this comment?

[#8756450]

2008-07-12 19:13:32

Left by James Stoker (#0)

Danny mentions it was painted at Stockton, so this is the right photo for my comment..

[#8756453]

2008-07-12 19:22:51

Left by Steven Hodgson Owner (#0)

Cheers

22481 - T481 BNL - Newcastle Westgate Road - for Danny Howard
3 MAN 18:220HOCL - Alexander ALX300

[#8756987]

2008-07-14 22:56:24

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

OK, im convinced now, that definatly wasn't 22481 I saw on the 36 in Billingham the other week at night, LOL.

[#8756993]

2008-07-14 23:19:17

Left by Steven Hodgson Joint Owner (#0)

When you spotted this Danny - how many pints you had LOL - Seriously I not sure if 22481 been to Teesside - I ask around for you like

19197 - NK57 DWA - Newcastle Blackett Street
3 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400

[#8765253]

2008-08-18 23:28:50

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

I think these things are becoming as native to Newcastle upon Tyne as the Alexander Bodied Atlanteans were in years gone by. What do you think? Also, do you think Stagecoach could be persueded to paint one up in the old PTE livery?

[#8765447]

2008-08-20 00:55:00

Left by John Soutar (#1233827)

Hi Chris, seems a good idea, perhaps a email to Stagecoach themselve and I am sure they would look into this idea - an Enviro 400 in Tyne and Wear PTE livery - good one! Does anyone else agrees?

32112 - K112 SRH - Newcastle
3 Dennis Dart - Plaxton

[#8769925]

2008-09-08 22:00:01

Left by (#0)

Why are these now being used on Quaylink?

[#8770173]

2008-09-10 00:28:52

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Not sure - there is no company official notification about these vehicles being used, we assume they are spares available for these services and nothing more.

[#8775602]

2008-10-03 21:16:05

Left by Graeme (#0)

I caught one of these the other day and I thought it handled the route well tho the outer bodywork was poor. It looked like it had taken a few hits on the bumper (perhaps on the tight turns?) The paintwork was a bit substandard too Noticed the Designline's have had a refurb inside, they've been 'Stagecoached' for want of a better word. One last thing...is Quaylink not easy access guaranteed?

16704 - N704 LTN - Newcastle Pilgrim Street
3 Volvo Olympian - Alexander RL

[#8783984]

2008-11-08 18:37:57

Left by (#0)

Anyone know what type of buses are coming to replace these on the 1?

[#8784554]

2008-11-10 23:46:14

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Please check the Stagecoachbus website - there is information on there, thank you for visiting the site

[#8784759]

2008-11-11 23:51:07

Left by (#0)

Yes but none about the make of the buses coming.

[#8788111]

2008-11-28 10:57:24

Left by Neil Watson (#0)

From Jeff's Website It is reported that the first of the latest batch of new Stagecoach North East Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s is now arriving for service 1 in Newcastle. Four have been delivered as 19430-3 (NK58FMO/P/U/V), with thirteen more due.

[#8788292]

2008-11-29 01:14:01

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Hi Neil, we at North East Bus photos recommend Jeff's site to anyone who wants to be kept upto date with the news in the NE area, we at NEBP make some contributions to that site, as well as some of the news within, the latest is that another 4 E400's are ready at Falkirk for delivery to this area and possibly for the 1 route in Newcastle

39675 - NJ08 CUA
3 MAN 14.240 - Alexander Enviro 200

[#8784473]

2008-11-10 18:50:03

Left by Andy Razz (#0)

Great Picture 544 Embarassing one of these Enviro 200's Or "Plastic Toy" As Chris Knows it as ! I Can see another two of them bogus builders That work for Chris Hall ! One of them i inspecting how much it'll be to replace the wash :P

[#8784557]

2008-11-10 23:53:01

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Hi, it is a pity the wash was not in activity as it would been a clean job then, I think you over reacted with the word "bogus" was it not "bonus" you was thinking of?

[#8784558]

2008-11-10 23:56:24

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

All in all it was a good couple of days and North East Bus Photos acknowledges the 500 Group banter that goes on in the Group, nothing like ours where socks go missing, but in all a good weekend, cant wait for the next one. The 500 Group is indebited for their warm welcome and hospitality.

19206 - NK57 DWN
3 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400

[#8788668]

2008-11-30 14:37:11

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

Enviro's have been on the 1's lately in Newcastle but, has anyone actually seen one with Buddle Road on the screen?

[#8788791]

2008-11-30 19:51:41

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

These superb beasts can also be found working the 38 Wickam View - Freeman Hospital services. I too have seen the odd E400 on the number 1 from time to time, I was told that they were being evaluated. I think that eventually, these will replace all those clapped out Olympians that seem to inhabit the number 1 service these days. The Olympians no doubt, will make their way to Stockton in due course!

[#8788793]

2008-11-30 19:56:04

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Hi Danny - no the 1 does not terminate on Buddle Road in the evening and or Sundays, when new buses arrive they might show Buddle Road on them in the main daytime operation.

[#8788841]

2008-11-30 23:06:12

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

Yes, the reason i was thinking that is because of the traffic measures on there and E400's couldn't possibly go on there.

47025 - YL02 FKY
3 Optare Solo

[#8788464]

2008-11-29 19:38:22

Left by (#0)

Don't think he wanted his photograph taken ;-)

[#8788782]

2008-11-30 19:32:42

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

The driver here is a example of a modern bus driver, he's making a negative gesture to the photographer! All too often these days, one comes across this sort of nonsense quite frequently. Whilst appreciating that there are very many drivers (and other staff) who actively or passively support the hobby, there are always some who are against the grain. Bus drivers (and other transport workers) should realise that there are and will always be people interested in transport operations, and who will always take photographs, wether they like it or not! I would be interested to know who operates this bus service, is it Northumberland County Council? The lack of historical knowledge is very evident here, as the bus is named 'Spartacus' who was a Thracian (Greek) Gladiator who led a successfull revolt against the Roman Republic in the first Century BC, and thus has no connection with Hadrians Wall. The wall was built by Hadrian's Legions in AD122 (hence the route number) nearly three hundred or so years after Spartacus. It would be more suitable perhaps to name the vehicle after one of the Forts along the wall. Why can't these companies do their research properly? if they make an obvious mistake like this, what else do they get wrong? It's most annoying-Grrrr!

[#8788783]

2008-11-30 19:35:48

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

Just noticed ! this thing is actually deputising for a Quay link service!! So that's what Hadrians's Wall buses do when the Tourists have gone!

[#8788786]

2008-11-30 19:42:08

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

In 2006 it did quite frequently, as like the darts 32112, 32121 and 32134 are doing now, except 32121 has replaced one of the vehicles normally used on the Q1 and Q2, however Classic Coaches now operates the Hadrians Wall Service, and not Stagecoach in the NE, also Stagecoach in Carlisle still operate the service from the Western regions of the route.

[#8788787]

2008-11-30 19:44:34

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Drivers are tending to forget about the "customer care" skills they are trained to use in their role as a PCV driver and acknowledging bus enthusiast comes under that customer care role part of their job.

[#8788978]

2008-12-01 18:10:32

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

Hpefully then, both Classic Coaches and Stagecoach in Cumbria, will read their History Books correctly, and come up with some appropriate historical names for these vehicles. Maybe they will also employ some drivers who don't make offensive gestures to photographers.

[#8789427]

2008-12-03 22:05:06

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Hi Chris, from what I understand the driver also despised this vehicle and really did not want to drive it, similar to your tolerance with minibuses or bread vans as it was known, some peple liked them and many not.

20552 - P552 ESA
3 Volvo B10M - Alexander PS

[#8791010]

2008-12-11 07:14:13

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

What a ghastly monstrosity this is! Who in their right mind would think that this mess will attract passengers? they are obviously taking their inspiration from that other collection of nonsense operated by Go-North East (sorry, Northern General) It's a real Barbie bus this! I think I'll give up the bus scene altogether if this is the sort of rubbish thats going to be the norm.

[#8791168]

2008-12-11 19:40:31

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Chris I was the first driver to operate this bus in service today on the X34 at 09:30 (they didn't let me do my first trip with it so i had to use 20551 for that) and i have to say it got the passengers talking and none of them had anything nasty to say. You also need to remember that its been painted for a charity too

[#8791594]

2008-12-13 17:15:19

Left by Danny Howard (#0)

(h5)

[#8791599]

2008-12-13 17:58:44

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

It was officially confirmed on 12/12/08 that the bus livery is in represntation of Breast Cancer Awareness and therefore it has a purpose for its pink livery, so it is for an extreme cause - any contributions?

[#8791761]

2008-12-14 14:41:27

Left by Andy Razz (#0)

I agree with Mark and all the others ! This is towards a Breast Cancer Charity ! A good cause ! So chris dipp your hand in your pocket and donate some money towards it ! This vehicle is very nice and in the pink and white its lovely ! All my friends boys and girls who don't like buses like it and think its a brilliant idea so Basically ITS WELL WORTH IT ! Anyways Chris You educate us on your old buses About time Us Young Enthuiasts Educated you haha and it may be like GNE But its better !

[#8794929]

2008-12-28 10:48:51

Left by Mr Chris Hall (#1221052)

Its great to see a lot of response to my comments here, and very shortly after making my initial comments about this vehicle, I found out it was specially done for Breast Cancer awareness. And yes I know it's a very worthy cause, also don't forget that men can get it as well. It isn't a thing that is unique to females. I have donated to this charity on several occasions, and have worn a pink ribbon from time to time. Blokes are always surprised, when they comment on this, and they then find out that men can get it as well. The thing that really annoys me, is why charities (such as this and the Air Ambulance) have to rely on ad hoc donations at all? These worthwhile organisations should be part and parcel of the medical services anyway. The social infrastructure in Country is SO wrong!

61006 on tow
3 Designline Olymbus

[#8795422]

2008-12-29 22:51:26

Left by Baz (#0)

I don't understand why Stagecoach don't follow GNE and buy there very own Tow Truck, must be cheaper in the long run, oh and passed an Enviro 400 being towed the other day!!

[#8795427]

2008-12-29 23:09:17

Left by North East Bus Photos (#0)

Hi Barry - they claim their buses do not break down as frequent to justify the need for a breakdown tow truck, but then again cannot expect a Newcastle man to know where a certain Street in South Shields or Hartlepool is?

[#8795788]

2008-12-30 21:49:55

Left by Ben&Kurt Stoves (#1190451)

Hi, The last time i knew it cost any bus operator �50 to tow any size vehicle 1 or 2 mile so it would cost them a lot to tow it from Eldon Sq to Slatyford i guess. So Baz i do agree with you as every bus will break down in the long run. Regards, Ben