Gillinghams

R852 PRG · 11 May 2014, 7:55 pm,

I couldn't find a thread relating to 'Gillinghams', so I thought I'd make one. My english teacher's dad is a long serving employee there, and drives everything from scholars contracts to long distance coach journeys. Any information or suggestions relating to Gillingham's goes beneath here.

BUSFAN · 13 May 2014, 6:22 pm,

In my view its one of the smartest independent firms in the Area may i ask how many Coaches they have is it about ten nice to see some one mention them as seemed to get over looked.

R852 PRG · 13 May 2014, 6:33 pm,

(13 May 2014, 6:22 pm)BUSFAN wrote In my view its one of the smartest independent firms in the Area may i ask how many Coaches they have is it about ten nice to see some one mention them as seemed to get over looked.

I know they have everything from full size coaches to minibuses and large taxis. I don't believe they own any Double Deckers or Single Deckers, and from looking at various photos they have at least around fifteen vehicles. I'll have a chance to talk to my english teacher on Friday so I'll ask her about specific details then.

They have a VERY complex and modern website, so they obviously do have some very good contracts and vehicles (7 to 70 seaters)

For anyone who doesn't know very much at this company;

http://gillinghamscoaches.co.uk/coaches/

BUSFAN · 13 May 2014, 6:42 pm,

They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.

S813 FVK · 06 Jan 2015, 11:59 am,

(13 May 2014, 6:42 pm)BUSFAN wrote They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.

Yeah - if you go round onto the road through Hamsterley Gdns, you can get a clear view of the coaches. You can even walk over the field down to the back fence.

S813 FVK · 06 Jan 2015, 11:59 am,

(13 May 2014, 6:42 pm)BUSFAN wrote They have a some nice Coaches over the years and the yard is easy to take pictures as round the back street at Catchgate.

Yeah - if you go round onto the road through Hamsterley Gdns, you can get a clear view of the coaches. You can even walk over the field down to the back fence.

Charles41 · 12 Jun 2015, 11:13 am,

Gillinghams now have YN59BKO Mercedes Benz 0816D C33F.

Y333JSM has been re-registered GIL1792. The old GIL1792 (Volvo B10M, originally A651UGD) is still at the depot out of use.

Charles

John_R · 11 May 2016, 4:43 pm,

Gillingham's now have a smart looking Setra in a grey/silver livery which has old style black & silver number plates (Reg: AG9924)

BUSFAN · 11 May 2016, 6:33 pm,

(11 May 2016, 4:43 pm)John_R wrote Gillingham's now have a smart looking Setra in a grey/silver livery which has old style black & silver number plates (Reg: AG9924)

As i have said before they have one of the most well kept fleets in the North East.The reg AG9924 used to be on a Volvo B58 they had years ago then it was placed on one of the Plaxton Paramounts not sure if it was a B10M or Tiger so i am guessing the Setra has replaced one of the older Coaches.

Ray · 11 Oct 2020, 1:49 pm,

Hi

New/newish arrivals at Gillingham's appears to be at least a pair of former Ulsterbus Scania K420EB6/Irizar Century PB 130/131; BFZ 3130 & BFZ 3131.

BFZ 3130 is seen here at Newcastle Central Station on 03/10/20 https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/50450064528/

BFZ 3131 was also seen on the 10/10/20.

HTH