Working for Stagecoach North East.
9th July 2008

My employment at the Bus Station (and the bus depot) consists of being a Data Collector, that is I check the leaving times of Stagecoach buses when they depart for service. I also help to keep things running smoothly by helping out where possible, such as carrying spare ticket rolls, and a spanner for the odd minor running repair job. From an enthusiasts point of view I suppose I'm in a unique position, in that I can take the odd snap now and again.
The pictures here are taken in a discreet manner of something that is worth photographing, always when there is a break in the proceedings, or when I'm leaving the site, and never whilst on duty. I do not have time to, nor would I ever run negligently around snapping away at anything that moved! Also I will not take a photo on request for anybody, nor will I photograph sensitive incidents. so please do not ask.
These pictures are just a personal record for me of my time here, so that in twenty or thirty years time, I can say 'I worked here'.

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Stockton depot in one of the monsoons in early July 08. This lot are all waiting to go through the refuelling bays, and to be swept out.
Stockton depot in one of the monsoons in early July 08. This lot are all waiting to go through the refuelling bays, and to be swept out.
 21042 (jul 08) is now the last surviving Verde in passenger service. It will be converted to the trainer role at the end of the month. when this happens, it will mean that all of these are trainers within the Stagecoach Group.
21042 (jul 08) is now the last surviving Verde in passenger service. It will be converted to the trainer role at the end of the month. when this happens, it will mean that all of these are trainers within the Stagecoach Group.
 32182 being used on training duties, here it is demonstrating the correct method of parking at stand 16 (in order to avoid catching the front of the bus on the kerbstones)
32182 being used on training duties, here it is demonstrating the correct method of parking at stand 16 (in order to avoid catching the front of the bus on the kerbstones)
 Olympians after the rain. notice their reflections in the puddle.
Olympians after the rain. notice their reflections in the puddle.
More rain! understandably the driver of this was reluctant to get out of the bus to cross the compound!
More rain! understandably the driver of this was reluctant to get out of the bus to cross the compound!
 One of Hartlepool's new Man/Enviro 200 plastic toys, 39666 (the Devil's bus!) seen in the compound preparing to work back to Hartlepool on a service 1.
One of Hartlepool's new Man/Enviro 200 plastic toys, 39666 (the Devil's bus!) seen in the compound preparing to work back to Hartlepool on a service 1.
 32655 has now disappeared, we are now down to two Darts, 32742, and the infamous 32182.
32655 has now disappeared, we are now down to two Darts, 32742, and the infamous 32182.
 34401 is not often seen in Middlesbrough, it is seen here in the compound after it changed over something else on a service 12 in early July.
34401 is not often seen in Middlesbrough, it is seen here in the compound after it changed over something else on a service 12 in early July.
This is one of the first views that I got of one of these new Mans, here NJ08CSX lays over in the compound before making it's way back to Hartlepool. These things have a peculiar wine to them, several people have asked if they were Electric vehicles!
This is one of the first views that I got of one of these new Mans, here NJ08CSX lays over in the compound before making it's way back to Hartlepool. These things have a peculiar wine to them, several people have asked if they were Electric vehicles!
 NJ08CTK is another of the new Mans. The service 1 can either have a couple of these on it, or sometimes be entirely worked by them, or as happened recently, no Mans allocated at all. It depends on what vehicles are available.
NJ08CTK is another of the new Mans. The service 1 can either have a couple of these on it, or sometimes be entirely worked by them, or as happened recently, no Mans allocated at all. It depends on what vehicles are available.
 This is former 32738 in service with Arriva still in our livery! It is working the X14, and was one of around five of these still in Stagecoach livery in early July 08.
This is former 32738 in service with Arriva still in our livery! It is working the X14, and was one of around five of these still in Stagecoach livery in early July 08.
 34401 is seen again in Middlesbrough, this time on a 13 to Hemlington.
34401 is seen again in Middlesbrough, this time on a 13 to Hemlington.
Go North East run the daily X10 M.bro - Newcastle service every hour into the Bus Station. It is operated with these impressive Gemini Eclipse vehicles. There are three of these working the rota, with the fourth vehicle being an ordinary Olympian. Go North East have really got it right with these impressive beasts, they cut a fine sight in the Bus Station. Here one of them is taking it's 5 min layover in the compound.
Go North East run the daily X10 M.bro - Newcastle service every hour into the Bus Station. It is operated with these impressive Gemini Eclipse vehicles. There are three of these working the rota, with the fourth vehicle being an ordinary Olympian. Go North East have really got it right with these impressive beasts, they cut a fine sight in the Bus Station. Here one of them is taking it's 5 min layover in the compound.
This hideously coloured thing is owned by Compass Royston, and runs a Council financed service to the new University near the Riverside stadium. Iv'e never actually seen a fare paying passenger on it yet!
This hideously coloured thing is owned by Compass Royston, and runs a Council financed service to the new University near the Riverside stadium. Iv'e never actually seen a fare paying passenger on it yet!
 Rear end view of a Gemini on it's layover, on the 500 Group running Day 2008.
Rear end view of a Gemini on it's layover, on the 500 Group running Day 2008.
 Back in May 08, 21036 still displayed the word 'Transit' on it's britec screen. This bus is now at Sunderland undergoing conversion into the PSV Trainer role.
Back in May 08, 21036 still displayed the word 'Transit' on it's britec screen. This bus is now at Sunderland undergoing conversion into the PSV Trainer role.
21035, and 29107 in Stockton Depot on the morning of 1.04.08 awaiting their pupils.
21035, and 29107 in Stockton Depot on the morning of 1.04.08 awaiting their pupils.
 Lynx 29107 is now the last active example on Teesside, it was used today. (25.07.08) It is seen here in the Depot in it's usual spot back in 2006.
Lynx 29107 is now the last active example on Teesside, it was used today. (25.07.08) It is seen here in the Depot in it's usual spot back in 2006.
 21035 seen in Stockton Depot shortly after completeion in July 07. It looks quite smart here.
21035 seen in Stockton Depot shortly after completeion in July 07. It looks quite smart here.
 My favourite Bus of the moment is the ex Glenvale Dart 32182, It's a bit of a bone shaker, but it's distinctive and eccentric, which is why I like it.
My favourite Bus of the moment is the ex Glenvale Dart 32182, It's a bit of a bone shaker, but it's distinctive and eccentric, which is why I like it.
16840 is displaying an optomistic destination here, in reality, it has had one fitted from one of the Lowfloor's
16840 is displaying an optomistic destination here, in reality, it has had one fitted from one of the Lowfloor's
This January was extremely cold, here you can see the Icicles on the front skirt of 22454, still hanging on in the late afternoon!
This January was extremely cold, here you can see the Icicles on the front skirt of 22454, still hanging on in the late afternoon!
 Sister 21037 seen in the Yard awaiting it's pupils in May 08.
Sister 21037 seen in the Yard awaiting it's pupils in May 08.
 21041 is now out of service, it is currently at Wheatsheaf awaiting conversion into a Driver Trainer (02.08.08) It is seen here at Stockton Depot on 17.07.08, days after it's withdrawal.
21041 is now out of service, it is currently at Wheatsheaf awaiting conversion into a Driver Trainer (02.08.08) It is seen here at Stockton Depot on 17.07.08, days after it's withdrawal.
21037 on 17.07.08, seen at Stockton Depot.
21037 on 17.07.08, seen at Stockton Depot.
 The pigeons in the Bus Station are dead hard! This cheeky chappy has a habit of walking right next to the Bus, and is right under it whilst the Bus begins to move off!! It hops out just when it seems too late, and so far, has always made it!
The pigeons in the Bus Station are dead hard! This cheeky chappy has a habit of walking right next to the Bus, and is right under it whilst the Bus begins to move off!! It hops out just when it seems too late, and so far, has always made it!
 16836 at the end of the line up, waiting for the following morning's next duty.
16836 at the end of the line up, waiting for the following morning's next duty.
This lineup of mainly ex Geordie Olympians, have all just come of the School runs. Theyv'e all been washed and fuelled up, and are awaiting service the following morning.
This lineup of mainly ex Geordie Olympians, have all just come of the School runs. Theyv'e all been washed and fuelled up, and are awaiting service the following morning.
I believe Lynx 29107 has now been retrieved for preservation?
I believe Lynx 29107 has now been retrieved for preservation?
 Shockingly one of the Olympians (believed to be 16837) had Teesside spelt incorrectly earlier this year. I think it's been put right now though.
Shockingly one of the Olympians (believed to be 16837) had Teesside spelt incorrectly earlier this year. I think it's been put right now though.
 Here are the sad remains of 21151 seen on May 18th after its disasterous fire which secured it's withdrawl, and eventual scrapping.You can see how severe the damage is.
Here are the sad remains of 21151 seen on May 18th after its disasterous fire which secured it's withdrawl, and eventual scrapping.You can see how severe the damage is.
 21034 in the yard awaiting it's trainees in early March 09.
21034 in the yard awaiting it's trainees in early March 09.
L34/5HHN in the Depot Yard in March 09.
L34/5HHN in the Depot Yard in March 09.
 Jan 09 finds one of our vehicles being attended to by this giant Recovery Tender.
Jan 09 finds one of our vehicles being attended to by this giant Recovery Tender.
 16831 is one of several Olympians to sport rear end adverts for 'Foxy Bingo dot com' I think Foxy's great!
16831 is one of several Olympians to sport rear end adverts for 'Foxy Bingo dot com' I think Foxy's great!
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