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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2014

 
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Andreos1



14,202
01 Nov 2014, 4:45 pm #1
Primarily affecting the x1, the road between Shiney Row and Herrington Burn is closed and has been for a while.

Local rumour states a suspect package. The sight of gas vans indicate otherwise.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
01 Nov 2014, 4:45 pm #1

Primarily affecting the x1, the road between Shiney Row and Herrington Burn is closed and has been for a while.

Local rumour states a suspect package. The sight of gas vans indicate otherwise.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,160
02 Nov 2014, 1:18 pm #2
Go North East
5 mins ·
Services ‪#‎29A‬ #135 #136 experiencing delays due to works on Wessington Way. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.


Go North East
7 mins ·
Due to Road Closure and traffic congestion, service ‪#‎50A‬ operating via Nissan
and Cherry Blossom Way from S' Shields towards Chester Le St'

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Nov 2014, 1:18 pm #2

Go North East
5 mins ·
Services ‪#‎29A‬ #135 #136 experiencing delays due to works on Wessington Way. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.


Go North East
7 mins ·
Due to Road Closure and traffic congestion, service ‪#‎50A‬ operating via Nissan
and Cherry Blossom Way from S' Shields towards Chester Le St'


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andy



158
02 Nov 2014, 4:04 pm #3
5256's side and rear destination screens not working while the front was a bit mixed up this morning also 8295 was NIS and being driven away from south shields by an engineer replaced by 8300
Andy
02 Nov 2014, 4:04 pm #3

5256's side and rear destination screens not working while the front was a bit mixed up this morning also 8295 was NIS and being driven away from south shields by an engineer replaced by 8300

idiot



1,119
02 Nov 2014, 11:42 pm #4
From a friend who Libes there she says a man had cut a gas pipe and holding his wife and kids hostage. Have no reason not to believe it.
idiot
02 Nov 2014, 11:42 pm #4

From a friend who Libes there she says a man had cut a gas pipe and holding his wife and kids hostage. Have no reason not to believe it.

Diamond One

Banned

1,793
03 Nov 2014, 11:37 am #5
Scania L94 4935: Y935 ERG has been transferred from Deptford to Chester le Street depot. Vehicles re-registered are: 3962: NK06 JXE is now JCN 822, 3965: NK06 JXB is now 574 CPT, 7103: JCN 822 is now FJ61 GZC and 7104: 574 CPT is now FJ61 GZD.
Diamond One
03 Nov 2014, 11:37 am #5

Scania L94 4935: Y935 ERG has been transferred from Deptford to Chester le Street depot. Vehicles re-registered are: 3962: NK06 JXE is now JCN 822, 3965: NK06 JXB is now 574 CPT, 7103: JCN 822 is now FJ61 GZC and 7104: 574 CPT is now FJ61 GZD.

Dan

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18,114
03 Nov 2014, 1:06 pm #6
(03 Nov 2014, 11:37 am)Racer_Experience Scania L94 4935: Y935 ERG has been transferred from Deptford to Chester le Street depot. Vehicles re-registered are: 3962: NK06 JXE is now JCN 822, 3965: NK06 JXB is now 574 CPT, 7103: JCN 822 is now FJ61 GZC and 7104: 574 CPT is now FJ61 GZD.

Returning to school today has actually put me in a much better mood to what I've been in the past few days, so I'll let bygones be bygones. May this post serve as a polite reminder that we should all be using self-moderation on this forum. If you wouldn't like someone to make a remark about you on the public domain, don't do it yourself. I'm not religious myself, but I know that some members of this forum are, and one section of the Bible will always stick with me: Matthew 22:34-40 (if unfamiliar, it may be an idea that you Google it).

On-topic, in relation to the quoted section in bold font: Hadn't expected that - I had thought that 3962/65 would become the new K2/K3VOY. Obviously these plates will be held on retention and re-allocated too, presumably to two other Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs.

Following an engine bay fire at Gateshead Transport Interchange in May earlier this year, Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4949 (NK51 OLP) was temporarily withdrawn. The vehicle was repaired (being upgraded to 'Euro 5' status in the process), then subsequently repainted and re-branded. It has been undergoing a number of additional repairs over the two to three weeks, and it has now entered service at Riverside once again. Today, it has been allocated to the "The Highwayman" services.

In addition, Deptford-based "Silver Arrows" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5320 (NK58 DVW) has now arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint. Despite being repainted just two over years ago, the vehicle is undergoing yet another repaint into a silver base livery (ie it will remain allocated to the "Silver Arrows" services). It has previously been discussed that some of the paint had once again 'bubbled' slightly around the wheel arches, and also that some of the wing mirrors on the Mercedes Citaros in the fleet had been knocked and replaced with wrongly coloured wing mirrors. In theory, repainting these vehicles two years earlier than planned should allow the presentation of the vehicles to be a bit better. This also serves as confirmation that the "Silver Arrows" services will not form a part of this year's investment plan.
Dan
03 Nov 2014, 1:06 pm #6

(03 Nov 2014, 11:37 am)Racer_Experience Scania L94 4935: Y935 ERG has been transferred from Deptford to Chester le Street depot. Vehicles re-registered are: 3962: NK06 JXE is now JCN 822, 3965: NK06 JXB is now 574 CPT, 7103: JCN 822 is now FJ61 GZC and 7104: 574 CPT is now FJ61 GZD.

Returning to school today has actually put me in a much better mood to what I've been in the past few days, so I'll let bygones be bygones. May this post serve as a polite reminder that we should all be using self-moderation on this forum. If you wouldn't like someone to make a remark about you on the public domain, don't do it yourself. I'm not religious myself, but I know that some members of this forum are, and one section of the Bible will always stick with me: Matthew 22:34-40 (if unfamiliar, it may be an idea that you Google it).

On-topic, in relation to the quoted section in bold font: Hadn't expected that - I had thought that 3962/65 would become the new K2/K3VOY. Obviously these plates will be held on retention and re-allocated too, presumably to two other Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs.

Following an engine bay fire at Gateshead Transport Interchange in May earlier this year, Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4949 (NK51 OLP) was temporarily withdrawn. The vehicle was repaired (being upgraded to 'Euro 5' status in the process), then subsequently repainted and re-branded. It has been undergoing a number of additional repairs over the two to three weeks, and it has now entered service at Riverside once again. Today, it has been allocated to the "The Highwayman" services.

In addition, Deptford-based "Silver Arrows" branded Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5320 (NK58 DVW) has now arrived at Saltmeadows for repaint. Despite being repainted just two over years ago, the vehicle is undergoing yet another repaint into a silver base livery (ie it will remain allocated to the "Silver Arrows" services). It has previously been discussed that some of the paint had once again 'bubbled' slightly around the wheel arches, and also that some of the wing mirrors on the Mercedes Citaros in the fleet had been knocked and replaced with wrongly coloured wing mirrors. In theory, repainting these vehicles two years earlier than planned should allow the presentation of the vehicles to be a bit better. This also serves as confirmation that the "Silver Arrows" services will not form a part of this year's investment plan.

tyresmoke



5,318
03 Nov 2014, 2:46 pm #7
They're jumping the gun a bit as 7104 was still wearing 574CPT as of an hour ago, it's on 380s today.

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tyresmoke
03 Nov 2014, 2:46 pm #7

They're jumping the gun a bit as 7104 was still wearing 574CPT as of an hour ago, it's on 380s today.


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MrFozz

Marxista Fozzski

5,562
03 Nov 2014, 3:09 pm #8
The rumour I heard a few weeks ago, I heard again over the weekend, couple of lads I know are sticking to what they have already told me, theres talk taking the Streetlites of the 60 and getting Mercs for it...

I am not a big on rumours, I am a believe it when I see it kind of person...just thought I would share anyway Big Grin
MrFozz
03 Nov 2014, 3:09 pm #8

The rumour I heard a few weeks ago, I heard again over the weekend, couple of lads I know are sticking to what they have already told me, theres talk taking the Streetlites of the 60 and getting Mercs for it...

I am not a big on rumours, I am a believe it when I see it kind of person...just thought I would share anyway Big Grin

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114
03 Nov 2014, 4:27 pm #9
(03 Nov 2014, 1:06 pm)Dan Following an engine bay fire at Gateshead Transport Interchange in May earlier this year, Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4949 (NK51 OLP) was temporarily withdrawn. The vehicle was repaired (being upgraded to 'Euro 5' status in the process), then subsequently repainted and re-branded. It has been undergoing a number of additional repairs over the two to three weeks, and it has now entered service at Riverside once again. Today, it has been allocated to the "The Highwayman" services.

[Image: 15516991470_6917795fa5.jpg]Go North East: 4949 / NK51OLP by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Dan
03 Nov 2014, 4:27 pm #9

(03 Nov 2014, 1:06 pm)Dan Following an engine bay fire at Gateshead Transport Interchange in May earlier this year, Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4949 (NK51 OLP) was temporarily withdrawn. The vehicle was repaired (being upgraded to 'Euro 5' status in the process), then subsequently repainted and re-branded. It has been undergoing a number of additional repairs over the two to three weeks, and it has now entered service at Riverside once again. Today, it has been allocated to the "The Highwayman" services.

[Image: 15516991470_6917795fa5.jpg]Go North East: 4949 / NK51OLP by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

S813 FVK



6,030
03 Nov 2014, 4:28 pm #10
4949 seems to have had its '90' vinyl removed with the blue writing remaining again:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/15699746921/
S813 FVK
03 Nov 2014, 4:28 pm #10

4949 seems to have had its '90' vinyl removed with the blue writing remaining again:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/15699746921/

L469 YVK



3,549
03 Nov 2014, 5:10 pm #11
Saw thw 0647 and 0659 309 chasing each other along New York Road past Ford's this morning. I wonder what was up.
L469 YVK
03 Nov 2014, 5:10 pm #11

Saw thw 0647 and 0659 309 chasing each other along New York Road past Ford's this morning. I wonder what was up.

Malarkey



6,062
03 Nov 2014, 5:27 pm #12
(03 Nov 2014, 5:10 pm)DaveyBowyer Saw thw 0647 and 0659 309 chasing each other along New York Road past Ford's this morning. I wonder what was up.

Buses running in two's perhaps Wink
Malarkey
03 Nov 2014, 5:27 pm #12

(03 Nov 2014, 5:10 pm)DaveyBowyer Saw thw 0647 and 0659 309 chasing each other along New York Road past Ford's this morning. I wonder what was up.

Buses running in two's perhaps Wink

Malarkey



6,062
03 Nov 2014, 5:47 pm #13
(03 Nov 2014, 3:09 pm)marxistafozzski The rumour I heard a few weeks ago, I heard again over the weekend, couple of lads I know are sticking to what they have already told me, theres talk taking the Streetlites of the 60 and getting Mercs for it...

I am not a big on rumours, I am a believe it when I see it kind of person...just thought I would share anyway Big Grin
Doubt Go North East would replace and repaint Vehicles almost a Year after they entered service, despite how awful they might be, and if they did I would doubt they'd be New Vehicles, although it could be coincidence, the Silver Arrows has the same PVR as the Drifter of 8 Vehicles, But as Dan said they are getting another Silver Repaint due the Paint Bubbling around the Wheel Arches, to be honest other than than various coloured Wing Mirror which the Silver Arrows Mercs have, I don't think they need a Repaint as they look alright to me compared to the Crusader Examples which are Disgusting.
Malarkey
03 Nov 2014, 5:47 pm #13

(03 Nov 2014, 3:09 pm)marxistafozzski The rumour I heard a few weeks ago, I heard again over the weekend, couple of lads I know are sticking to what they have already told me, theres talk taking the Streetlites of the 60 and getting Mercs for it...

I am not a big on rumours, I am a believe it when I see it kind of person...just thought I would share anyway Big Grin
Doubt Go North East would replace and repaint Vehicles almost a Year after they entered service, despite how awful they might be, and if they did I would doubt they'd be New Vehicles, although it could be coincidence, the Silver Arrows has the same PVR as the Drifter of 8 Vehicles, But as Dan said they are getting another Silver Repaint due the Paint Bubbling around the Wheel Arches, to be honest other than than various coloured Wing Mirror which the Silver Arrows Mercs have, I don't think they need a Repaint as they look alright to me compared to the Crusader Examples which are Disgusting.

03 Nov 2014, 6:17 pm #14
As with "Crusader Examples which are Disgusting". The old example with red,black & yellow colours was at first horrible but I did like it and it standout better. I do wish the next repaint would be to bring back VFM livery as new Crusader.
Panasonic44
03 Nov 2014, 6:17 pm #14

As with "Crusader Examples which are Disgusting". The old example with red,black & yellow colours was at first horrible but I did like it and it standout better. I do wish the next repaint would be to bring back VFM livery as new Crusader.

Acky81



902
03 Nov 2014, 6:19 pm #15
8329 simplicity 42 today destination display is completely broken. How are passengers meant to board the correct service. I hope go north east are aware of this. 3 year old these buses and this is happening not great
Acky81
03 Nov 2014, 6:19 pm #15

8329 simplicity 42 today destination display is completely broken. How are passengers meant to board the correct service. I hope go north east are aware of this. 3 year old these buses and this is happening not great

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114
03 Nov 2014, 6:22 pm #16
(03 Nov 2014, 6:19 pm)Acky81 8329 simplicity 42 today destination display is completely broken. How are passengers meant to board the correct service. I hope go north east are aware of this. 3 year old these buses and this is happening not great

It's not the bus which is at fault - it's just the Hanover destination display. It has worsened since last Sunday, it would seem...
Dan
03 Nov 2014, 6:22 pm #16

(03 Nov 2014, 6:19 pm)Acky81 8329 simplicity 42 today destination display is completely broken. How are passengers meant to board the correct service. I hope go north east are aware of this. 3 year old these buses and this is happening not great

It's not the bus which is at fault - it's just the Hanover destination display. It has worsened since last Sunday, it would seem...

Adrian



9,583
03 Nov 2014, 6:24 pm #17
(03 Nov 2014, 6:17 pm)Panasonic44 As with "Crusader Examples which are Disgusting". The old example with red,black & yellow colours was at first horrible but I did like it and it standout better. I do wish the next repaint would be to bring back VFM livery as new Crusader.

'Northern' identity is being phased out, as it's seen as being the past. For the same reason, I can't see them bringing back 'VFM' or any other past identity, unless it opens up opportunities in a new area, a bit like 'OK Motor Services' in Bishop.

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Adrian
03 Nov 2014, 6:24 pm #17

(03 Nov 2014, 6:17 pm)Panasonic44 As with "Crusader Examples which are Disgusting". The old example with red,black & yellow colours was at first horrible but I did like it and it standout better. I do wish the next repaint would be to bring back VFM livery as new Crusader.

'Northern' identity is being phased out, as it's seen as being the past. For the same reason, I can't see them bringing back 'VFM' or any other past identity, unless it opens up opportunities in a new area, a bit like 'OK Motor Services' in Bishop.


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6,030
03 Nov 2014, 6:37 pm #18
4852 has a window that says 5148 on it...any particular reason for this if anybody knows?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/15516822669/
S813 FVK
03 Nov 2014, 6:37 pm #18

4852 has a window that says 5148 on it...any particular reason for this if anybody knows?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/15516822669/

Acky81



902
03 Nov 2014, 6:42 pm #19
It's not the bus which is at fault - it's just the Hanover destination display. It has worsened since last Sunday, it would seem...
Its terrible dan think it's time to go back to roller blind
Acky81
03 Nov 2014, 6:42 pm #19

It's not the bus which is at fault - it's just the Hanover destination display. It has worsened since last Sunday, it would seem...
Its terrible dan think it's time to go back to roller blind

Andreos1



14,202
03 Nov 2014, 7:11 pm #20
Just seen a conversation on the GNE twitter feed, that made me sick a little in my mouth.

Currently unintentionally participating in a world record attempt on the 34 for the "most people on a bus ever"
@gonortheast cheers.
@cfindlay1996 Sorry, do you feel the bus is over the stated capacity?
@gonortheast put it this way, I was in a scenario where I could smell a man's genitals through his slacks. #Sardines
@cfindlay1996 That sounds rather unpleasant! Which specific 34 was this?

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
03 Nov 2014, 7:11 pm #20

Just seen a conversation on the GNE twitter feed, that made me sick a little in my mouth.

Currently unintentionally participating in a world record attempt on the 34 for the "most people on a bus ever"
@gonortheast cheers.
@cfindlay1996 Sorry, do you feel the bus is over the stated capacity?
@gonortheast put it this way, I was in a scenario where I could smell a man's genitals through his slacks. #Sardines
@cfindlay1996 That sounds rather unpleasant! Which specific 34 was this?


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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