I thought the X9/X10 did interwork at Middlesbrough, as before I got on either the X9 or X10 I used to see the bus in the middle layby at about 30 minutes before departure time ,then I know that the bus was on time for the departure, GNE most of changed it awhile back.
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Go North East: Peterlee Depot by Daniel Graham, on Flickr![[Image: 19809852994_0519951fa6.jpg]](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/363/19809852994_0519951fa6.jpg)
Go North East: 657 / NK15GEY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Nine "indiGo" branded Optare Solo SR vehicles were transferred to Peterlee Depot this morning. I'd originally intended to catch these in a convoy heading into the depot, but sadly I was unable to on this occasion. As such, I settled for a wide-angle shot of the depot instead, showing the transition between the yellow Mini Pointer Darts that remained and the pink Solo SRs that had arrived by noon.
Go North East: Peterlee Depot by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
You'll have a few hours tomorrow morning to catch the remaining five Mini Pointer Darts in service at Peterlee. These five vehicles will be replaced one by one at around 11:00am, and Go North East has invited enthusiasts along to take photographs of the old and the new together at Peterlee Bus Station. Until 11:00am, Go North East are holding a private photoshoot with a VIP guest (and the five vehicles being used at this photoshoot are 657, 660, 661, 664 and 666 - currently parked up at Deptford Depot until tomorrow morning). More information on the launch to follow tomorrow, but for now, a sneak-peak at a destination that will be used at the photoshoot...
Go North East: 657 / NK15GEY by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(09 Aug 2015, 5:10 pm)Dan Nine "indiGo" branded Optare Solo SR vehicles were transferred to Peterlee Depot this morning. I'd originally intended to catch these in a convoy heading into the depot, but sadly I was unable to on this occasion. As such, I settled for a wide-angle shot of the depot instead, showing the transition between the yellow Mini Pointer Darts that remained and the pink Solo SRs that had arrived by noon.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:10 pm)Dan Nine "indiGo" branded Optare Solo SR vehicles were transferred to Peterlee Depot this morning. I'd originally intended to catch these in a convoy heading into the depot, but sadly I was unable to on this occasion. As such, I settled for a wide-angle shot of the depot instead, showing the transition between the yellow Mini Pointer Darts that remained and the pink Solo SRs that had arrived by noon.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:10 pm)Dan Nine "indiGo" branded Optare Solo SR vehicles were transferred to Peterlee Depot this morning. I'd originally intended to catch these in a convoy heading into the depot, but sadly I was unable to on this occasion. As such, I settled for a wide-angle shot of the depot instead, showing the transition between the yellow Mini Pointer Darts that remained and the pink Solo SRs that had arrived by noon.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:10 pm)Dan Nine "indiGo" branded Optare Solo SR vehicles were transferred to Peterlee Depot this morning. I'd originally intended to catch these in a convoy heading into the depot, but sadly I was unable to on this occasion. As such, I settled for a wide-angle shot of the depot instead, showing the transition between the yellow Mini Pointer Darts that remained and the pink Solo SRs that had arrived by noon.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:12 pm)Tom Do you know where the newer MPDs will be heading? (619 etc.)
(09 Aug 2015, 5:12 pm)Tom Do you know where the newer MPDs will be heading? (619 etc.)
(09 Aug 2015, 5:13 pm)danpick So am I right in thinking that some Solo's will be in service from start of play?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)Michael Last i read was that 4 will head to Deptford to replace the 52 reg ones not sure about the other 2, hopefully Deptford to make the 38/238 fully MPD and brand it "Black Cats"
(09 Aug 2015, 5:13 pm)danpick So am I right in thinking that some Solo's will be in service from start of play?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)Michael Last i read was that 4 will head to Deptford to replace the 52 reg ones not sure about the other 2, hopefully Deptford to make the 38/238 fully MPD and brand it "Black Cats"
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Also looking at your Flickr Dan is the 901 Stadium Of Light part of having every station on the System programmed also why do they have X1 programmed?
Some are going down to Oxford as Citaro said but he deleted the post.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Also looking at your Flickr Dan is the 901 Stadium Of Light part of having every station on the System programmed also why do they have X1 programmed?
Some are going down to Oxford as Citaro said but he deleted the post.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Some are going down to Oxford as Citaro said but he deleted the post.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Some are going down to Oxford as Citaro said but he deleted the post.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:12 pm)Tom Do you know where the newer MPDs will be heading? (619 etc.)
(09 Aug 2015, 5:13 pm)danpick So am I right in thinking that some Solo's will be in service from start of play?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Also looking at your Flickr Dan is the 901 Stadium Of Light part of having every station on the System programmed also why do they have X1 programmed?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:12 pm)Tom Do you know where the newer MPDs will be heading? (619 etc.)
(09 Aug 2015, 5:13 pm)danpick So am I right in thinking that some Solo's will be in service from start of play?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:16 pm)danpick Also looking at your Flickr Dan is the 901 Stadium Of Light part of having every station on the System programmed also why do they have X1 programmed?
(09 Aug 2015, 5:35 pm)Dan A number of the older MPDs have now been withdrawn and are in storage at Saltmeadows Road.
Cascades for the newer vehicles will take place when all fourteen vehicles arrive at Peterlee, which is when I'll be able to confirm the movements.
(09 Aug 2015, 5:35 pm)Dan A number of the older MPDs have now been withdrawn and are in storage at Saltmeadows Road.
Cascades for the newer vehicles will take place when all fourteen vehicles arrive at Peterlee, which is when I'll be able to confirm the movements.
We are currently rolling out a new programme to all depots which is easier to manage 'behind the scenes' and should prevent route numbers being on the wrong side of the display. This involves a lot of work on weekends and requires an electrician to change switch settings on the destination displays, so will take time to roll out to all buses in the fleet (but we're getting there!)
4938 & 6084 still showing a dark orange number, instead of the white ones.
3976 has front programmed as if was a side display.
3967 still with a flipdot front. Thought the school hols would be ideal to get an LED one fitted from ex toonlink.
4940 still has flipdot. It has been vor for several weeks. Would have been a good to time to get toonlink led into it.
(09 Aug 2015, 6:21 pm)Dan It's been confirmed on Flickr, so I suppose it can be confirmed on here now too..!
MPD 619 is to join 618 at Hexham Depot.
https://flic.kr/p/wbEAV9
(09 Aug 2015, 6:21 pm)Dan It's been confirmed on Flickr, so I suppose it can be confirmed on here now too..!
MPD 619 is to join 618 at Hexham Depot.
https://flic.kr/p/wbEAV9
