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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Ryan99 - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 1:39 pm)Adrian 4973 before it cleared off: https://flic.kr/p/GhjtWQ

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Did you also see the streetlite in the shed


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Michael - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 1:39 pm)Adrian 4973 before it cleared off: https://flic.kr/p/GhjtWQ

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That's quite nice.

If its going back on the "Fast Cats" then i'm looking forward to seeing the new brand on it.


Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Adrian - 29 Apr 2016

The first two Prince Bishops have landed. 5420 and 5423 on trade plates with the reg covered.

5420: https://flic.kr/p/FM4n3X
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Go North East - 5420 - NK16BYA by aureolindn, on Flickr

5423: https://flic.kr/p/GyctLj
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Go North East - 5423 - NK16BYD by aureolindn, on Flickr

Edit: fleet number added from Dan's post.

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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 1:43 pm)Ryan99 Did you also see the streetlite in the shed

That was 5420 (NK16 BYA) which arrived a few days ago - it was parked around the side of the depot later, ahead of the arrival of 5423 (NK16 BYD), which was delivered at approximately 13:00:

[Image: 26618638222_a0b4d4802e.jpg]Go North East - 54xx - NK16xxx by aureolindn, on Flickr

5421 (NK16 BYB) and 5422 (NK16 BYC) are both due to be delivered this afternoon too.

I understand 5423 (NK16 BYD) will be the first example to be branded up on Monday, so I'd probably disregard the rumours suggesting one of these will make an appearance at the Metrocentre Bus Rally on Sunday.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Ryan99 - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 1:58 pm)Dan That was 5420 (NK16 BYA) which arrived a few days ago - it was parked around the side of the depot later, ahead of the arrival of 5423 (NK16 BYD), which was delivered at approximately 13:00:

[Image: 26618638222_a0b4d4802e.jpg]Go North East - 54xx - NK16xxx by aureolindn, on Flickr

5421 (NK16 BYB) and 5422 (NK16 BYC) are both due to be delivered this afternoon too.

I understand 5423 (NK16 BYD) will be the first example to be branded up on Monday, so I'd probably disregard the rumours suggesting one of these will make an appearance at the Metrocentre Bus Rally on Sunday.

Dan do you know anything about 4973 or out ? I'm guessing new fast cats


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 2:20 pm)Ryan99 Dan do you know anything about 4973 or out ? I'm guessing new fast cats

It's much too early for me to suggest anything!

Look out for more buses shooting over to Salties for a blue repaint over the coming weeks, and keep an eye out for teasers on Go North East's website and Social Media...


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Ryan99 - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 2:22 pm)Dan It's much too early for me to suggest anything!

Look out for more buses shooting over to Salties for a blue repaint over the coming weeks, and keep an eye out for teasers on Go North East's website and Social Media...

It's a nice blue , when will deptford get the first streetlite?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 2:27 pm)Ryan99 It's a nice blue , when will deptford get the first streetlite?

I think that the Streetlites will be drip-fed into service - one batch every Saturday, starting from the 7th May. Deptford should receive one next Tuesday or Wednesday for familiarisation. Shouldn't take too long as there's only minor changes to the cab layout compared to the Drifters.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 29 Apr 2016

No tears, folks, but 542 has been withdrawn from service at Deptford:

[Image: 26713286025_5ba817142a.jpg]Go North East: 0542 / NA52AXG by Daniel Graham, on Flickr


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 3:41 pm)Dan No tears, folks, but 542 has been withdrawn from service at Deptford:

[Image: 26713286025_5ba817142a.jpg]Go North East: 0542 / NA52AXG by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

It was reported on here it was withdrawn a few weeks back?

EDIT I mean the quote in which it said it was withdrawn was a few weeks back.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:00 pm)South Tyne Lad It was reported on here it was withdrawn a few weeks back?

It was reported that it was due to be withdrawn - not that it had been withdrawn.

542 was only withdrawn from service this morning (after operating three journeys on services 2/2A) and sent to Saltmeadows around noon.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:02 pm)Dan It was reported that it was due to be withdrawn - not that it had been withdrawn.

542 was only withdrawn from service this morning (after operating three journeys on services 2/2A) and sent to Saltmeadows around noon.

Ah right, My bad.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Michael - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 2:22 pm)Dan It's much too early for me to suggest anything!

Look out for more buses shooting over to Salties for a blue repaint over the coming weeks, and keep an eye out for teasers on Go North East's website and Social Media...

Hopefully for the Fast Cats, If not.. I would like to see the 9, 17 or 39 branded again.... 

Will the X36 be dropped from the Fast Cats?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - JP6004 - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 2:22 pm)Dan It's much too early for me to suggest anything!

Look out for more buses shooting over to Salties for a blue repaint over the coming weeks, and keep an eye out for teasers on Go North East's website and Social Media...

I'd imagine that it will just be the 53 and 54 reg examples that will be repainted blue and all the older 51, 02 Scania's will be going corporate?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Adrian - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:14 pm)Michael Hopefully for the Fast Cats, If not.. I would like to see the 9, 17 or 39 branded again.... 

Will the X36 be dropped from the Fast Cats?

The Fast Cats were only repainted and rebranded about a year ago?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Simmy - 29 Apr 2016

Just a stab in the dark.... as the 19 is currently allocated corporate livered vehicles, 4973 and other Scanias could be recieving a new version of Cobalt branding. 4979-4982 would then transfer elsewhere.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Tom - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:24 pm)Simmy Just a stab in the dark.... as the 19 is currently allocated corporate livered vehicles, 4973 and other Scanias could be recieving a new version of Cobalt branding. 4979-4982 would then transfer elsewhere.

Not a bad idea - 4978-82 could go on the 17 with another couple of Scanias and branded up.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:37 pm)Tom Not a bad idea - 4978-82 could go on the 17 with another couple of Scanias and branded up.

Is it worth branding them though? Considering 4967-4976 were new in 2003 with the B7RLEs new a year later.

I would like to see the Citaros allocated to the more demanding services, Blaydon Racers and The Crusader wastes there ability in my opinion.
Look at the X7 Examples, Still a lot left in them after being on there for nearly 2 years now.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Simmy - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:45 pm)South Tyne Lad Is it worth branding them though? Considering 4967-4976 were new in 2003 with the B7RLEs new a year later.

I guess that it depends on how much funding Cobalt is giving to subsidise the service or is willing to give in order to brand up the vehicles.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - JP6004 - 29 Apr 2016

(29 Apr 2016, 4:45 pm)South Tyne Lad Is it worth branding them though? Considering 4967-4976 were new in 2003 with the B7RLEs new a year later.

I would like to see the Citaros allocated to the more demanding services, Blaydon Racers and The Crusader wastes there ability in my opinion.
Look at the X7 Examples, Still a lot left in them after being on there for nearly 2 years now.

With the 36 PVR reducing by 4 in May, those Citaros along with the 5 plain silver could go on the X35 with the blue Scania's going to the 61