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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Coppercap40 - 09 Aug 2016
6140 on x25
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - biglugs@yahoo.com - 09 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 2:08 pm)Coppercap40 6140 on x25
Not rare as it replaced 3878 which regularly occured on the x25
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - S813 FVK - 09 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 2:27 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Not rare as it replaced 3878 which regularly occured on the x25
It is actually the replacement for 3875.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - MVK 500R - 09 Aug 2016
As already stated, the Q3 does have potential, but I think GNE should of advertised it better with maybe leaflet drops, and they could of took a leaf out of Stagecoach's book and offer a free day ticket.
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - R852 PRG - 09 Aug 2016
Reliably informed of the following, but don't hold me to it until fully confirmed: 3869 (W179 SCU) has been withdrawn from Chester-le-Street as it's engine has expired, only Trident left in service is 3872 (W182 SCU). 6034 (V334 LGC) has returned from Percy Main and as a result, 3983 (PJ02 PZL) is expected to transfer to Riverside imminently.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - EL1TE - 09 Aug 2016
Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 has been withdrawn
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Adrian - 09 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 3:47 pm)MVK 500R As already stated, the Q3 does have potential, but I think GNE should of advertised it better with maybe leaflet drops, and they could of took a leaf out of Stagecoach's book and offer a free day ticket.
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Yes, I agree. Arriva did the same for Sapphire in Durham. It's a great way to get people to try the services.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Dan - 09 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 3:56 pm)R852 PRG Reliably informed of the following, but don't hold me to it until fully confirmed: 3869 (W179 SCU) has been withdrawn from Chester-le-Street as it's engine has expired, only Trident left in service is 3872 (W182 SCU). 6034 (V334 LGC) has returned from Percy Main and as a result, 3983 (PJ02 PZL) is expected to transfer to Riverside imminently.
Consider it confirmed.
(09 Aug 2016, 6:10 pm)EL1TE Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 has been withdrawn
It is due to be collected by Ensign tomorrow.
4904 and 8255 have both been sold for scrap to Trevor Wigley, too. The former was collected from Saltmeadows Road today.
(09 Aug 2016, 3:47 pm)MVK 500R As already stated, the Q3 does have potential, but I think GNE should of advertised it better with maybe leaflet drops, and they could of took a leaf out of Stagecoach's book and offer a free day ticket.
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I believe different mediums were used to advertise the changes to service Q3 prior to 31st July - both on the print and e-media platforms.
I'm not sure if it was done in this instance, but free day tickets have been provided in the past when promoting services. Stagecoach actually used the same company as Go North East for their recent leaflet drops on service 22 - perhaps they took a leaf out of Go North East's book in this instance!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - biglugs@yahoo.com - 09 Aug 2016
Although already asked what will replace 3866,67 even though there is 4 month i dont know weather the following could happen
4x new buses for 327 this will allow 3866,67 to be withdrawn and 3890,1 to replace plaxton presidents.
2x omnidekkas allowing 3876,7 to be withdrawn
Im not sure if GNE have a plan for them but i think its a shame they dont meet dda.
Could GNE make them DDA complaint alike the B10S?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Tom - 09 Aug 2016
Has a Vyking replaced 6034 at Percy Main? One was on the 1 yesterday according to dannygne.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Jamie M - 09 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 7:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Although already asked what will replace 3866,67 even though there is 4 month i dont know weather the following could happenI think it's something fundamental and integral thus uneconomical to repair given the state of the Loynes/life cycle. The Renowns are going strong and IIRC it was just some issue with the seats, but most of the Loynes have already died or are withdrawn/unhealthy.
4x new buses for 327 this will allow 3866,67 to be withdrawn and 3890,1 to replace plaxton presidents.
2x omnidekkas allowing 3876,7 to be withdrawn
Im not sure if GNE have a plan for them but i think its a shame they dont meet dda.
Could GNE make them DDA complaint alike the B10S?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Dan - 10 Aug 2016
(09 Aug 2016, 7:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Although already asked what will replace 3866,67 even though there is 4 month i dont know weather the following could happen
4x new buses for 327 this will allow 3866,67 to be withdrawn and 3890,1 to replace plaxton presidents.
2x omnidekkas allowing 3876,7 to be withdrawn
Im not sure if GNE have a plan for them but i think its a shame they dont meet dda.
Could GNE make them DDA complaint alike the B10S?
I think it's more likely that stock from Brighton & Hove will release Dennis Tridents from Stanley to Percy Main similar to the existing allocation.
(09 Aug 2016, 7:15 pm)Tom Has a Vyking replaced 6034 at Percy Main? One was on the 1 yesterday according to dannygne.
No.
6034 was only a float/reserve vehicle at Percy Main (covering for 6104 which was having the GKN flywheel removed).
It stayed for a few weeks longer, but has now been released to Chester-le-Street (temporarily forming part of the allocation here), allowing 3983 to transfer to Riverside, which will allow a further Volvo B10BLE to be withdrawn later this month after the Blyth Tall Ships event.
3974 was the Vyking on service 1 yesterday and I believe it covered one journey due to a breakdown/incident.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - G-CPTN - 10 Aug 2016
Is there any report on the findings of the GKN flywheel trials?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Michael - 10 Aug 2016
Is the Metrocity still here?, if so any chance it will move to a different depot before it goes back>?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Jimmi - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 11:43 am)Michael Is the Metrocity still here?, if so any chance it will move to a different depot before it goes back>?No, think it's now at First Halifax.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - NK53 TKT - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 11:43 am)Michael Is the Metrocity still here?, if so any chance it will move to a different depot before it goes back>?
What about 9101?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - S813 FVK - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 1:49 pm)NK53 TKT What about 9101?
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=1825&pid=175734#pid175734
Obviously a bit out of date for 9102.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - L469 YVK - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 6:38 am)G-CPTN Is there any report on the findings of the GKN flywheel trials?
Will be interesting. Considering the time, momey and manpower required to fit the flywheels, they might as well wait until the need for cascades is due with the GKN earmarked services being replaced with Streetdecks. Given the recent service changes as well as other services due for an upgrade, I think it will happen within the next 12-18 months.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - Dan - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 3:19 pm)L469 YVK Will be interesting. Considering the time, momey and manpower required to fit the flywheels, they might as well wait until the need for cascades is due with the GKN earmarked services being replaced with Streetdecks. Given the recent service changes as well as other services due for an upgrade, I think it will happen within the next 12-18 months.
Given that the two vehicles fitted with the GKN Flywheels have now had them removed, I think that suggests what the success of the flywheel was like (up here, at least!)
I cannot imagine a report being published, though.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2016 - G-CPTN - 10 Aug 2016
(10 Aug 2016, 3:35 pm)Dan Given that the two vehicles fitted with the GKN Flywheels have now had them removed, I think that suggests what the success of the flywheel was like (up here, at least!)
I cannot imagine a report being published, though.
Thanks.