Stagecoach East Scotland fleet changes - Page 3

robertclark125 · 3rd June 2010, 20:43

Interesting developments today. For the 2010-2011 season, Stagecoach Fife has won the contracts to provide supporters buses for the Fife branch of the Glasgow Rangers FC supporters club. At the same time, the sister operation at Rennies has won the contract to provide the supporters buses for the Raith Rovers supporters club. Both these contracts were previously held by Moffat and Williamson.

Rennies has also regained the work to provide the team bus for Dunfermline Athletic FC for next season, replacing Dysart based West Coast Coaches (which is located firmly on the EAST coast!), and has outbid Moffat and Williamson to provide the team bus for Kirkcaldy Rugby Club next season. Quite a lot of work there that's been won.

And although not Stagecoach East Scotland, worth noting that Moffat and Willaimson this week lost all Blackpool promotions tour work to Earnside, Glefarg. This work requried about 3 coaches, picking up in Fife and central scotland.

robertclark125 · 21st June 2010, 15:01

The planned service changes have been detailed from 19th July. TBH, not as bad as first feared, though the withdrawal of the evening service on route 33 is a surprise. The controversial axing of teh 40A takes place, but route G6 is extended to partly cover. However, all this is due to the company receiving less money from the council for the concessionary fares.

robertclark125 · 29th June 2010, 21:17

Yesterday saw the Denend Primary school contract in Cardenden, route 134, being worked by a Volvo B10M-62 coach, quite rare. Normally worked by an MAN 18.220 or Volvo Olympian

robertclark125 · 8th July 2010, 08:21

One of the route 19 MANs has lost its nearside catchphrase, carried on the panels below the windows. These were applied only on the nearside, to allow the offside to be used for advertising. Quite why this example (didn't get the number, sorry) has lost the catchphrase is unclear; there's no evidence of any bodywork repairs etc.

Meanwhile, Aberhill allocated 16737, due for withdrawal by 2012, has been given a repaint. 18100 has gained a mega rear for CAIB.

Jamester · 12th July 2010, 17:54

18093 (Dennis Trident) has been given a repaint and lost its "Route 7" branding. 18092 is likely to follow soon.

16176 looks likely to be out of action for a while following accident damage, 47301 (Optare) as well. Can't say I noticed the repaint on 16737, maybe it's due soon. Although I would say 16686 is in need of it first!

mbonwick · 12th July 2010, 19:18

Does anyone here have an East Scotland fleetlist I could use please?

Jamester · 13th July 2010, 17:28

There are fleet lists on Scotbus' website but they are a year old now. Not sure where an up to date one would be.

There is a Stagecoach fleet list on the web which covers every Stagecoach vehicle in the UK. http://www.uk-buses.co.uk/fleetlists/fleet.php

robertclark125 · 19th July 2010, 20:34

seven ex Western Scottish/A1 service Dennis Tridents are arriving at Fife, 4 will go to Dunfermline, 3 to Aberhill. This should guarantee full low floor operation of route 7, and seven Volvo Olympians will be cascaded to Rennies.

Jamester · 22nd July 2010, 17:25

18015 is already in use at Dunfermline, hopefully the others will follow soon. Here's hoping that 16084 is one that Rennies will get!

16686 is getting a repaint at the rear.

robertclark125 · 22nd July 2010, 20:15

Whats up with 16084 like?

Jamester · 23rd July 2010, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertclark125

Whats up with 16084 like?

It's not the best. 16426 wouldn't be missed either.

robertclark125 · 23rd July 2010, 17:41

seven olympians are moving to Rennies. Do we know if seven older olympians will be ousted there, or if a mixture of olympians and coaches will be ousted?

Jamester · 23rd July 2010, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertclark125

seven olympians are moving to Rennies. Do we know if seven older olympians will be ousted there, or if a mixture of olympians and coaches will be ousted?

Not sure. I don't really have any info, I just pick up things I notice when I'm at the depot and out and about! How do you find out all the goings on?

robertclark125 · 23rd July 2010, 21:22

Pretty much the same, and through knowing a couple of drivers

mbonwick · 23rd July 2010, 21:24

I'd be really interested/grateful if any of you could get hold of an East Scotland fleetcard...North West seem to be quite good at distributing them!

12th July 2010, 17:54	#35
Jamester Member Join Date: 8 Jul 2010 Posts: 70	18093 (Dennis Trident) has been given a repaint and lost its "Route 7" branding. 18092 is likely to follow soon. 16176 looks likely to be out of action for a while following accident damage, 47301 (Optare) as well. Can't say I noticed the repaint on 16737, maybe it's due soon. Although I would say 16686 is in need of it first! Last edited by Jamester; 13th July 2010 at 17:22.

12th July 2010, 19:18	#36
mbonwick Established Member Join Date: 26 Oct 2006 Location: Milnthorpe (Nr. Kendal) Posts: 5,311	Does anyone here have an East Scotland fleetlist I could use please? __________________

23rd July 2010, 21:24	#45
mbonwick Established Member Join Date: 26 Oct 2006 Location: Milnthorpe (Nr. Kendal) Posts: 5,311	I'd be really interested/grateful if any of you could get hold of an East Scotland fleetcard...North West seem to be quite good at distributing them! __________________

3rd June 2010, 20:43	#31
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	Interesting developments today. For the 2010-2011 season, Stagecoach Fife has won the contracts to provide supporters buses for the Fife branch of the Glasgow Rangers FC supporters club. At the same time, the sister operation at Rennies has won the contract to provide the supporters buses for the Raith Rovers supporters club. Both these contracts were previously held by Moffat and Williamson. Rennies has also regained the work to provide the team bus for Dunfermline Athletic FC for next season, replacing Dysart based West Coast Coaches (which is located firmly on the EAST coast!), and has outbid Moffat and Williamson to provide the team bus for Kirkcaldy Rugby Club next season. Quite a lot of work there that's been won. And although not Stagecoach East Scotland, worth noting that Moffat and Willaimson this week lost all Blackpool promotions tour work to Earnside, Glefarg. This work requried about 3 coaches, picking up in Fife and central scotland.

21st June 2010, 15:01	#32
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	The planned service changes have been detailed from 19th July. TBH, not as bad as first feared, though the withdrawal of the evening service on route 33 is a surprise. The controversial axing of teh 40A takes place, but route G6 is extended to partly cover. However, all this is due to the company receiving less money from the council for the concessionary fares.

29th June 2010, 21:17	#33
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	Yesterday saw the Denend Primary school contract in Cardenden, route 134, being worked by a Volvo B10M-62 coach, quite rare. Normally worked by an MAN 18.220 or Volvo Olympian

8th July 2010, 08:21	#34
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	One of the route 19 MANs has lost its nearside catchphrase, carried on the panels below the windows. These were applied only on the nearside, to allow the offside to be used for advertising. Quite why this example (didn't get the number, sorry) has lost the catchphrase is unclear; there's no evidence of any bodywork repairs etc. Meanwhile, Aberhill allocated 16737, due for withdrawal by 2012, has been given a repaint. 18100 has gained a mega rear for CAIB.

13th July 2010, 17:28	#37
Jamester Member Join Date: 8 Jul 2010 Posts: 70	There are fleet lists on Scotbus' website but they are a year old now. Not sure where an up to date one would be. There is a Stagecoach fleet list on the web which covers every Stagecoach vehicle in the UK. http://www.uk-buses.co.uk/fleetlists/fleet.php

19th July 2010, 20:34	#38
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	seven ex Western Scottish/A1 service Dennis Tridents are arriving at Fife, 4 will go to Dunfermline, 3 to Aberhill. This should guarantee full low floor operation of route 7, and seven Volvo Olympians will be cascaded to Rennies.

22nd July 2010, 17:25	#39
Jamester Member Join Date: 8 Jul 2010 Posts: 70	18015 is already in use at Dunfermline, hopefully the others will follow soon. Here's hoping that 16084 is one that Rennies will get! 16686 is getting a repaint at the rear.

22nd July 2010, 20:15	#40
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	Whats up with 16084 like?

23rd July 2010, 17:41	#42
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	seven olympians are moving to Rennies. Do we know if seven older olympians will be ousted there, or if a mixture of olympians and coaches will be ousted?

23rd July 2010, 21:22	#44
robertclark125 Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Location: Cardenden, Fife Posts: 899	Pretty much the same, and through knowing a couple of drivers