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L469 YVK
3569
29 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm
#581
How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?
L469 YVK
29 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm #581

How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?

Adrian
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9617
29 Aug 2016, 2:02 pm
#582
(29 Aug 2016, 1:49 pm)Michael Any idea when that'll be?

I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.
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Adrian
29 Aug 2016, 2:02 pm #582

(29 Aug 2016, 1:49 pm)Michael Any idea when that'll be?

I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.

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Jamie M
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29 Aug 2016, 2:13 pm
#583
(29 Aug 2016, 2:02 pm)Adrian I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.
Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?
Jamie M
29 Aug 2016, 2:13 pm #583

(29 Aug 2016, 2:02 pm)Adrian I would expect that 5292 will be needed for the duration of the trial, as it's evidence. So don't expect to see it back before March 6th, at the earliest.
Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?

Dan
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18153
29 Aug 2016, 2:18 pm
#584
(29 Aug 2016, 2:13 pm)Jamie M Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?

..and will also need to go through annual PSV test when it returns to Go North East (which takes about a week including PSV prep).
Dan
29 Aug 2016, 2:18 pm #584

(29 Aug 2016, 2:13 pm)Jamie M Also looks as if it needs repairing so add a few days on to whenever that is?

..and will also need to go through annual PSV test when it returns to Go North East (which takes about a week including PSV prep).

Ryan99
224
29 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm
#585
What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?
Ryan99
29 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm #585

What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?

Michael
19194
29 Aug 2016, 4:24 pm
#586
(29 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm)Ryan99 What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?

I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.
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Michael
29 Aug 2016, 4:24 pm #586

(29 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm)Ryan99 What's going to happen when the indigo Washington enter service will 8261-5 be withdrawn or transferred to another depot ?

I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.

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Brian13
242
29 Aug 2016, 4:32 pm
#587
(29 Aug 2016, 4:24 pm)Michael I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.

Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets
Brian13
29 Aug 2016, 4:32 pm #587

(29 Aug 2016, 4:24 pm)Michael I would imagine they'll be withdrawn.

Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets

Jamie M
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29 Aug 2016, 4:45 pm
#588
(29 Aug 2016, 4:32 pm)Brian13 Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets
Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.
Jamie M
29 Aug 2016, 4:45 pm #588

(29 Aug 2016, 4:32 pm)Brian13 Eventually. Maybe driver training to replace the cadets
Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.

Jimmi
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10984
29 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm
#589
Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?
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Jimmi
29 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm #589

Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?

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BusLoverMum
5295
29 Aug 2016, 6:43 pm
#590
(29 Aug 2016, 9:43 am)Dan Yes; they're both planned to be withdrawn very soon, as well as further native Volvo B10BLEs.
Aww. 5170's a cracking (if rattly) little bus!
BusLoverMum
29 Aug 2016, 6:43 pm #590

(29 Aug 2016, 9:43 am)Dan Yes; they're both planned to be withdrawn very soon, as well as further native Volvo B10BLEs.
Aww. 5170's a cracking (if rattly) little bus!

BusLoverMum
5295
29 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm
#591
(29 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm)Jimmi Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?

Probably something to do with the gas main works.
BusLoverMum
29 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm #591

(29 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm)Jimmi Is there some reason why the X21 currently heading towards Bishop Auckland and the X21 that's about to leave Durham Bus Station for Newcastle having started at Bishop Auckland have entered and left Durham via Nevilles Cross rather than following the normal Sunday route?

Probably something to do with the gas main works.

busmanT
949
29 Aug 2016, 7:05 pm
#592
(29 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm)BusLoverMum Probably something to do with the gas main works.

That is the reason, the lack of a right turn at Leazes Bowl - route has been changed whilst the work goes on.
busmanT
29 Aug 2016, 7:05 pm #592

(29 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm)BusLoverMum Probably something to do with the gas main works.

That is the reason, the lack of a right turn at Leazes Bowl - route has been changed whilst the work goes on.

busmanT
949
29 Aug 2016, 7:08 pm
#593
(29 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm)L469 YVK How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?

All those remaining in service after 31 December last were converted to DDA - these are currently being withdrawn, with around 8 due to be withdrawn this week.
busmanT
29 Aug 2016, 7:08 pm #593

(29 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm)L469 YVK How many DDA compliant B10BLes were there since December / January just gone and how many have been withdrawn?

All those remaining in service after 31 December last were converted to DDA - these are currently being withdrawn, with around 8 due to be withdrawn this week.

S813 FVK
6031
29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm
#594
(29 Aug 2016, 4:45 pm)Jamie M Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.

If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.
S813 FVK
29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm #594

(29 Aug 2016, 4:45 pm)Jamie M Never noticed the difference between Cadets and Merits.

If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

BJ10VUS
850
29 Aug 2016, 7:36 pm
#595
(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

Internally, the Merits have an extra single forward facing near the bay for pushchairs. Other than that and the different seating moquette (except S1 branded one), I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
BJ10VUS
29 Aug 2016, 7:36 pm #595

(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

Internally, the Merits have an extra single forward facing near the bay for pushchairs. Other than that and the different seating moquette (except S1 branded one), I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

South Tyne Lad
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1777
29 Aug 2016, 7:52 pm
#596
(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

There isn't any difference between a Merit and a Cadet, Bar maybe a different seating layout which is to the buyers spec.

As all DAF Bus ( Now VDL ) products were sold through the Arriva Bus and Coach dealership, Some precedings went to the said operators pockets, Which some bus company's didn't want.

All Merits were sold by Volvo, These will have been bought by them from Arriva and sold to the operators without any of there moneys reaching a rivals pockets.

GNEs Merits despite being 04 reg, Are actually on DAF chassis as they were built around late 2002 ( Woudnt be surprised if they were built in sinc with GNEs 52 reg Cadets.
Any Cadet/Merit built after late 2003 was built by VDL, As they acquired the Buissness around the same time, And feature there watermark.
A good example will be the recently withdrawn 04/54 reg Cadets, Which had VDL chassis plates.
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South Tyne Lad
29 Aug 2016, 7:52 pm #596

(29 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm)S813 FVK If there is a difference then it will certainly be a minor one - i have never been able to pick one out anyway (always assumed VDL is DAF since they carried on with the DB- and SB- models.

There isn't any difference between a Merit and a Cadet, Bar maybe a different seating layout which is to the buyers spec.

As all DAF Bus ( Now VDL ) products were sold through the Arriva Bus and Coach dealership, Some precedings went to the said operators pockets, Which some bus company's didn't want.

All Merits were sold by Volvo, These will have been bought by them from Arriva and sold to the operators without any of there moneys reaching a rivals pockets.

GNEs Merits despite being 04 reg, Are actually on DAF chassis as they were built around late 2002 ( Woudnt be surprised if they were built in sinc with GNEs 52 reg Cadets.
Any Cadet/Merit built after late 2003 was built by VDL, As they acquired the Buissness around the same time, And feature there watermark.
A good example will be the recently withdrawn 04/54 reg Cadets, Which had VDL chassis plates.

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Jamie M
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29 Aug 2016, 8:08 pm
#597
I was convinced 6046 was going to fail on the A19 today. It really crawled up the hills.
Jamie M
29 Aug 2016, 8:08 pm #597

I was convinced 6046 was going to fail on the A19 today. It really crawled up the hills.

dannygee
339
29 Aug 2016, 10:35 pm
#598
How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough
dannygee
29 Aug 2016, 10:35 pm #598

How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough

Tom
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6138
29 Aug 2016, 10:45 pm
#599
(29 Aug 2016, 10:35 pm)dannygee How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough

I agree with you that 4912 is horrible, 4914 was much better. Sounds like a B7 now which is never a good sign...
Tom
29 Aug 2016, 10:45 pm #599

(29 Aug 2016, 10:35 pm)dannygee How come 4914 got withdrawn before 4912 it was a much better bus than 4912. 4912 now struggles on any run and sound rough

I agree with you that 4912 is horrible, 4914 was much better. Sounds like a B7 now which is never a good sign...

Designline
86
30 Aug 2016, 7:14 am
#600
What is Happening with the Y-ERG solars( sorry I am not very good with bus bodies so if I am wrong please tell me) are they due to be scrapped or are they staying as they are reaching the same age group as most withdrawn buses
Designline
30 Aug 2016, 7:14 am #600

What is Happening with the Y-ERG solars( sorry I am not very good with bus bodies so if I am wrong please tell me) are they due to be scrapped or are they staying as they are reaching the same age group as most withdrawn buses

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