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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - BusLoverMum - 08 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 9:58 pm)Dan Yes - a very big clue!
It will be used on the Durham Diamond 16/16A services for the first two weeks.
That's Saturday sorted, then!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Dan - 08 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 9:59 pm)S813 FVK When is it expected to enter service roughly (giving a few days for Driver familiarisation)?
Not sure on that one, I'm afraid, but it's due to move from Saltmeadows Road to Stanley at some point tomorrow.
Hopefully out in service by the weekend - I want to blag another ride on it!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - S813 FVK - 08 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 10:01 pm)Dan Not sure on that one, I'm afraid, but it's due to move from Saltmeadows Road to Stanley at some point tomorrow.
Hopefully out in service by the weekend - I want to blag another ride on it!
I only ask because with me being officially finished school, there are some days where i am allowed to come home early (Friday being just one of them - exam in the morning then straight home) so i may be free to give it a go (if i can be bothered)
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - TEN 6083 - 08 Jun 2016
Gonna be in Stanley/Durham on Saturday as well (Tanfield Railway event and Durham Regatta), will keep a look out for if it's in service by then as be using buses on Saturday
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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Jamie M - 08 Jun 2016
Think the omnidekkas @ GX03 range are asking for refurbs.
SVC's back seat is peeling away, exposing the back of the engine bay container - belting out red hot air.
https://flic.kr/p/HSaNRR
Quite a few of these are deteriorating and have mismatch seats et cetera. Some of the back seats aren't ecen connected to the floor and freely slide side to side! Would love to see a refresh.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Coppercap40 - 09 Jun 2016
NSA on 5422 distorted by what sounds like background static
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Coppercap40 - 09 Jun 2016
5365 broke at hoùghton bradleys tow truck in attendance
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Coppercap40 - 09 Jun 2016
5365 has an offside rear tyre blowout apologies for earlier double post
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - NK53 TKT - 09 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 10:01 pm)Dan Not sure on that one, I'm afraid, but it's due to move from Saltmeadows Road to Stanley at some point tomorrow.
Hopefully out in service by the weekend - I want to blag another ride on it!
I missed it on the 20/20A/X20 so I will catch it. Will it be trialed elswhere?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Dan - 09 Jun 2016
(09 Jun 2016, 1:10 pm)Coppercap40 NSA on 5422 distorted by what sounds like background static
Thanks - this is a bit of an intermittent problem that we've had with a couple of them (due to a fault with the hardware).
I've reported it to Hanover to repair as soon as possible.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 09 Jun 2016
South Tyne Branded 8300 has a broken Diff and sounds absolutely vile. You can hear just about everything apart from the engine when sat at the back...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Jackamcardle - 09 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 10:05 pm)TEN 6083 Gonna be in Stanley/Durham on Saturday as well (Tanfield Railway event and Durham Regatta), will keep a look out for if it's in service by then as be using buses on Saturday
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Come down to the pontop canteen and ask for Jack - I'll be working there
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Michael - 09 Jun 2016
Not sure if this should go in the GNE page yet, as its not yet in the NE but:
GX03 SVJ (603) and GX03 SUA (605) are now in storage at Newhaven before heading to up to the North East:
603 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/134741049@N04/27466296152/
605 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/134741049@N04/27288405680/
Thanks to Edward Ayris for the photos.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Coppercap40 - 09 Jun 2016
5365 blowout
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - BusLoverMum - 09 Jun 2016
(08 Jun 2016, 11:42 pm)Jamie M Think the omnidekkas @ GX03 range are asking for refurbs.
SVC's back seat is peeling away, exposing the back of the engine bay container - belting out red hot air.
https://flic.kr/p/HSaNRR
Quite a few of these are deteriorating and have mismatch seats et cetera. Some of the back seats aren't ecen connected to the floor and freely slide side to side! Would love to see a refresh.
The downstairs back seats on them are worse than useless, anyhow.
We were upstairs on the metro Radio one, last week, and every single time the bus pulled away, something clanked loudly at the back - a bit like a metal door opening and shutting.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - streetlite5402 - 09 Jun 2016
7127 has entered service on National Express routes. 7129 and 7130 are reportedly ready to enter service.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Kuyoyo - 09 Jun 2016
(09 Jun 2016, 7:43 pm)streetlite5402 7127 has entered service on National Express routes. 7129 and 7130 are reportedly ready to enter service.
7129 was on the northbound 332 yesterday
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - WestDurhamSwift - 09 Jun 2016
(09 Jun 2016, 6:30 pm)BusLoverMum The downstairs back seats on them are worse than useless, anyhow.
We were upstairs on the metro Radio one, last week, and every single time the bus pulled away, something clanked loudly at the back - a bit like a metal door opening and shutting.
When they first came into service on the X30/X31 a few months back before the changes etc, I noticed this sound you are on about on a lot of them, whatever it was it seemed like it had been sorted on most of them, unless I just got used to it.
I think they done a good job with the Omnidekkas cleaning them up, particular the ones which got the newer seats. For me who used to get them every morning, I would take them over A trident or President!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - S813 FVK - 09 Jun 2016
(09 Jun 2016, 7:55 pm)Arcticrossy92 When they first came into service on the X30/X31 a few months back before the changes etc, I noticed this sound you are on about on a lot of them, whatever it was it seemed like it had been sorted on most of them, unless I just got used to it.
I think they done a good job with the Omnidekkas cleaning them up, particular the ones which got the newer seats. For me who used to get them every morning, I would take them over A trident or President!
I always thought they were quite powerful when going up banks - 6125 certainly isn't anymore - we managed to fly past it on 3831 tonight. The Solo on the 831 even had trouble getting past 3831 which shows that it certainly has some power behind it!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2016 - Jamie M - 09 Jun 2016
(09 Jun 2016, 7:55 pm)Arcticrossy92 When they first came into service on the X30/X31 a few months back before the changes etc, I noticed this sound you are on about on a lot of them, whatever it was it seemed like it had been sorted on most of them, unless I just got used to it.
I think they done a good job with the Omnidekkas cleaning them up, particular the ones which got the newer seats. For me who used to get them every morning, I would take them over A trident or President!
(09 Jun 2016, 8:04 pm)S813 FVK I always thought they were quite powerful when going up banks - 6125 certainly isn't anymore - we managed to fly past it on 3831 tonight. The Solo on the 831 even had trouble getting past 3831 which shows that it certainly has some power behind it!
I do like 6131-6133, but the 03 range are falling into pieces in my opinion. Nearly every one of them. Still prefer a Dennis Trident/President any day!