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[Split] Go North East - September 2013 Posts - Adrian - 01 Sep 2013
(31 Aug 2013, 11:35 pm)gtomlinson I have fond memories of her random trips on the 28. Fantastic legroom.
Turned up on the pre hybrid 21s a fair few times too.
Then again. I liked the Optare Excels....
The Optare Excels were brilliant. I was down Blackpool a few weeks ago, and an ex-GNE Excel pulled up on service 11.
Wear Tees Xpress has 4957 on trial - ... - 01 Sep 2013
4957 was out on the 20s yesterday.
4904 is now sat in Stanley depot (presumably as a replacement for 5261)
RE: Go North East - Latest - Andreos1 - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 9:49 am)aureolin The Optare Excels were brilliant. I was down Blackpool a few weeks ago, and an ex-GNE Excel pulled up on service 11.
See, that's one thing I never got.
They were sold, due to their apparent un-reliability, but have lasted donkeys elsewhere...
RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 01 Sep 2013
Is 4957 just on loan?
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 11:02 am)Michael Is 4957 just on loan?
On trial for use on service X7.
It was noted that she broke down whilst working service X7 a few days ago, so presumably ended up at Deptford for maintenance and in this time, Deptford have had her out on 20s.
4920 has gone in the other direction to cover for 4957.
RE: Go North East - Latest - big mac - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 11:04 am)Daniel On trial for use on service X7.
It was noted that she broke down whilst working service X7 a few days ago, so presumably ended up at Deptford for maintenance and in this time, Deptford have had her out on 20s.
4920 has gone in the other direction to cover for 4957.
How many breakdowns have their been on the X7 roughly since the service was introduced? It seems like every five minutes there's a report of one.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 01 Sep 2013
Oh right cheers =)
What other fleet changes has happened with the service changes..we know a couple
5261 which has gone to Percy Main
8216 transferred to Deptford from Washington..
Edit.. said 5261 which has gone to Stanley. - was meant to be Percy Main
RE: Go North East - Latest - Dan - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 11:11 am)Michael Oh right cheers =)
What other fleet changes has happened with the service changes..we know a couple
5261 which has gone to Stanley.
8216 transferred to Deptford from Washington..
We'll find out for definite tomorrow, but so far:
Solar 4957 has transferred from Washington to Peterlee. Renown 4920 has transferred from Deptford to Washington to accommodate for their loss.
SPD 8216 has transferred from Washington to Deptford, for reasons unknown.
Omnicity 5261 has transferred from Stanley to Percy Main, for use on "Coaster" service 1/1A. Renown 4904 has transferred from Gateshead to Stanley to accommodate for their loss.
"Pulse" Renowns 5160/61/62/63 have all been transferred to Saltmeadows from Winlaton, as "Pulse" services 67/69 are now under Saltmeadows operation.
Yellow Renown 5164 has also been transferred from Percy Main to Saltmeadows to act as a spare bus for "Pulse" service 67/69.
Lolynes 3803 and 3859 should be transferring to Percy Main from Chester-le-Street, for use on "Centurion" services 17/17A, as per recent scholar requirements that interwork with the 17/17A.
Olympians 3819/20 should also be transferring from Percy Main to Gateshead.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Michael - 01 Sep 2013
Cheers, i was hoping Deptford wouldn't get any more SPD's they already have enough
sorry i just noticed a typo in my last post..
5261 which has gone to Stanley. - was meant to say Percy Main
RE: Go North East - Latest - CitaroFavourite - 01 Sep 2013
4957 is only a loan i asked an engineer who is also a bus spotter yesterday and he said it will move to chester-le-street 4957 is only on trial for a while
RE: Go North East - Latest - Adrian - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 11:41 am)CitaroFavourite 4957 is only a loan i asked an engineer who is also a bus spotter yesterday and he said it will move to chester-le-street 4957 is only on trial for a while
Already mentioned here.
RE: Go North East - Latest - Malarkey - 01 Sep 2013
With reference to 4957's trial on the X7, I can see 4961-64 going on the WTX, With 4965/66 Going Northern. Obviously we'll have to wait and see once the Metrolink Repaints Recommence.
RE: Go North East - Latest - gtom - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 10:46 am)Andreos1 See, that's one thing I never got.
They were sold, due to their apparent un-reliability, but have lasted donkeys elsewhere...
Yeah I found that odd. Blackpool Transport seem to have them in tip top shape on fairly long runs.
I had a great ride out to Hartlepool on one in the 21A days
Go North East - Latest - Adrian - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 3:13 pm)gtomlinson Yeah I found that odd. Blackpool Transport seem to have them in tip top shape on fairly long runs.
I had a great ride out to Hartlepool on one in the 21A days
Nice smooth ride too despite their age. Unlike the similar ages SPDs we insisted on keeping up here, which have more rattles and squeaks than a toddlers toy chest.
RE: Go North East - Latest - gtom - 01 Sep 2013
Are they a lot longer than the SPDs?
Might be the design but they always looked like they'd have the turning circle of an oil tanker
Go North East - Latest - Adrian - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 3:31 pm)gtomlinson Are they a lot longer than the SPDs?
Might be the design but they always looked like they'd have the turning circle of an oil tanker
I'd say they were the same without looking at seating numbers.
RE: Go North East - Latest - gtom - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 3:42 pm)aureolin I'd say they were the same without looking at seating numbers.
Just had a look, the GNE SPD's hold 41 to the Excel's 40. Must just be the design/look of them (unless Blackpool Transport have done something to them)
Citaro K - BJ10VUS - 01 Sep 2013
Not strictly Go North East, but here's a picture of the Citaro K in action. Think they'd look nice with the white LED display - although, I thought it was a roller blind to start with!
Photo by: tomlondonbusblog
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomlondonbusblog/9472535983/
RE: Go North East - Latest - Malarkey - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 8:16 pm)BJ10VUS Not strictly Go North East, but here's a picture of the Citaro K in action. Think they'd look nice with the white LED display - although, I thought it was a roller blind to start with!
Photo by: tomlondonbusblog
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomlondonbusblog/9472535983/
But it is supposed to be coming on loan soon, so it does have some relevance
RE: Go North East - Latest - Adrian - 01 Sep 2013
(01 Sep 2013, 8:16 pm)BJ10VUS Not strictly Go North East, but here's a picture of the Citaro K in action. Think they'd look nice with the white LED display - although, I thought it was a roller blind to start with!
Photo by: tomlondonbusblog
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomlondonbusblog/9472535983/
How many seats do they have though? I'm sure I seen someone mention 30. Making it 3 more than a Solo SR and only one more than an MPD.