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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:24 pm)NK06JXC Thanks for clarifying that.
If I was to preserve one of them Scanias, I would try and purchase one of;
4926, 4934, 4944, 4949, 5219, 5227 or 5230.

I would get 5218 or 4932

(12 Oct 2016, 7:41 pm)NK06JXC 4936 and 5207 are also two Scanias I'd like to preserve.

I had 4936 on the X36 recently and it was vile, I would avoid that one Wink


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK06JXC - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:51 pm)NK53 TKT I would get 5218 or 4932
I've not been on either of them recently, I'll have to try them down and have a ride one a couple of them.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Tom - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:33 pm)South Tyne Lad Aye, I agree that there's a lot of Solar's that are nice. But there's some that are pretty bad too haha.

Wouldn't be expecting them to Donate one, But by the time there withdrawn they'll not cost much really considering most will be fit for Scrap by then.

 

4929,4930,31 and 35 or 4949 are the earlier ones outlined, 5214,20,21 or 30 are the later ones outlined if the purchase of a 49** isn't successful.

The list can change of course  Wink

Good luck with it! It will cost loads to maintain them I would think though! How many of you are planning to buy it like? Wouldn't be so bad if there are a few of you splitting the cost I guess.

I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - NK53 TKT - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:53 pm)Tom I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too

Agreed


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:53 pm)Tom Good luck with it! It will cost loads to maintain them I would think though! How many of you are planning to buy it like? Wouldn't be so bad if there are a few of you splitting the cost I guess.

I'm sure members of the forum including me would hopefully be willing to donate something if you can't raise enough too

Thanks  Smile Just the one I'm planning to buy, L94s are canny reliable machine's if maintained good so hopefully that will happen if one gets bought.

Nothings confirmed or anything yet, I'll let you know if anything's going to happen when the time comes for them to be withdrawn.

Thank you for the generosity

(12 Oct 2016, 7:56 pm)NK53 TKT Agreed

Like said above, Thanks for your generosity.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Adrian - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 7:33 pm)South Tyne Lad Aye, I agree that there's a lot of Solar's that are nice. But there's some that are pretty bad too haha.

Wouldn't be expecting them to Donate one, But by the time there withdrawn they'll not cost much really considering most will be fit for Scrap by then.
You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:07 pm)Adrian You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.

Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - streetlite5402 - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:17 pm)South Tyne Lad Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.

Think some B10s went to Ensign for quite a bit less than £5,000, around £3,000 I heard. Would hazard a guess at an L94UB raking in a similar amount, but prices can and will change.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - LeeCalder - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:17 pm)South Tyne Lad Id predict they'll be around the same value as the Lolyne's ( Earliest Models ) when they leave, Which was around £5000.

The price for a Lolyne is £2,500.

That excludes the tyre prices etc


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Ambassador - 12 Oct 2016

Talk of preserving a 2001 bus...way to feel old.

I find Solars completely characterless, run of the mill uninteresting vehicles.

For better candidates for preservation....but alas, kids today!


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Andreos1 - 12 Oct 2016

(12 Oct 2016, 8:07 pm)Adrian You will still be looking at a few thousand, as they will want close to the book value or at least the scrap value for the vehicle. You then have the ongoing cost of storage on top of the initial outlay.

Along with any fuel, taxes and replacement parts. Not forgetting the need for someone to drive (or even shunt) the thing, as well as actually carrying out the maintenance.

Wish them all the luck in the world, with what is a very ambitious idea.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Rapidsnap - 13 Oct 2016

If anyone is after the Optare Metrodecker I wouldn't bother as it's currently parked up at the rear of Washington depot.

Also does anyone know if 704 is in service yet?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Dan - 13 Oct 2016

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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

5391s wifi is not working
6054 is missing branding on the driver's side
6125 front destination screen partialy working.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - S813 FVK - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:09 pm)Brian13 5391s wifi is not working

It doesn't have wifi fitted?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Brian13 - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:09 pm)S813 FVK It doesn't have wifi fitted?

Thought the X66 Streetlites had wifi


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Craig Smith - 13 Oct 2016

Hello.

I know A little about bus preservation. Wile not wanting to put anyone off there is A lot of things that you NEED in place before you even get your bus to preserve.

First thing is the cost of your bus. Your looking at around £3,500 for A Y reg Scania L94. That's the book price. The 52 reg ones £9,to 11K.

Next is you need A place to put it. Undercover storage will put you back around £60 to £80 A month. Then you have the restoration budget. For A Scania L94 Wright Solar I would say your looking at around £2000. That will get you the retrim and paint to restore it inside and out.

Then your looking at getting the work done if you cannot do it yourself. The NNRG charge £60 per hour. Others I know charge more.

After you have restored it you need the running costs to pay. Tax £130 for 6 months. MOT £60. Insurance and breakdown £300.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - Michael - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 2:47 pm)Dan Our friends at Go North East love to tease!

Don't get it?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 4:44 pm)Craig Smith Hello.

I know A little about bus preservation. Wile not wanting to put anyone off there is A lot of things that you NEED in place before you even get your bus to preserve.

First thing is the cost of your bus. Your looking at around £3,500 for A Y reg Scania L94. That's the book price. The 52 reg ones £9,to 11K.

Next is you need A place to put it. Undercover storage will put you back around £60 to £80 A month. Then you have the restoration budget. For A Scania L94 Wright Solar I would say your looking at around £2000. That will get you the retrim and paint to restore it inside and out.

Then your looking at getting the work done if you cannot do it yourself. The NNRG charge £60 per hour. Others I know charge more.

After you have restored it you need the running costs to pay. Tax £130 for 6 months. MOT £60. Insurance and breakdown £300.

Hi

It is a Y Reg Solar that I'm looking at, But its just a plan atm and nothings confirmed or anything.

I'll keep it in mind if this plan goes forward.

Though I ask people to not build there hopes about it, Its just a plan.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2016 - beefcake - 13 Oct 2016

(13 Oct 2016, 2:47 pm)Dan Our friends at Go North East love to tease!

Is this a hint at the new logo?