(25 Aug 2015, 10:24 pm)S813 FVK There is a big difference between the X15 and X9/X10.
The X15 is on and off the A1 and, for most of the route, it is a standard single carriage way like most roads (minus the Dual Carriageways and Motorways). I am aware that some of the X15 route is on a dual carriage way (like when it first joins the A1 heading north at Gosforth). However, all of the A19 covered by the X9 and X10 is dual carriage way and doesn't keep exiting at every single possible point (not saying the X15 does that because i know for a fact it doesnt). That could be something to do with it.
(25 Aug 2015, 10:24 pm)S813 FVK There is a big difference between the X15 and X9/X10.
The X15 is on and off the A1 and, for most of the route, it is a standard single carriage way like most roads (minus the Dual Carriageways and Motorways). I am aware that some of the X15 route is on a dual carriage way (like when it first joins the A1 heading north at Gosforth). However, all of the A19 covered by the X9 and X10 is dual carriage way and doesn't keep exiting at every single possible point (not saying the X15 does that because i know for a fact it doesnt). That could be something to do with it.
6060 won't start. The angels seem to be having a few issues lately.
We've ended up on a rather packed pulsar X12. Who was saying arrival should scrap this route to Newcastle again? [Sceptical raised eyebrow]
(26 Aug 2015, 7:58 am)durhambusman 5291 in blue on the 43/44 in Durham yesterday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16042610@N07/20866530702/
(26 Aug 2015, 7:58 am)durhambusman 5291 in blue on the 43/44 in Durham yesterday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16042610@N07/20866530702/
(25 Aug 2015, 6:07 pm)Dan Our new 'Bus Refurbishments & Repairs' thread (which can be found here) reminded me that I haven't provided an update on our current status with things at Thornton's for a while...
The three away at present are Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4900 (V990 ETN), 4910 (W491 SCU) and 4919 (X919 WGR) - 4910 is the most recent one to have gone to Thorntons.
Formerly based within the Driver Training School, Volvo B10M/Plaxton Paragons 7080 (Y808 MFT) and 7082 (Y782 MFT) returned to Riverside from Thornton's this afternoon, following seating configuration modifications ahead of the new academic school year next week.
Also worth noting is that Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4896 (V986 ETN) and 4897 (V987 ETN) have both transferred from Deptford to Riverside - one of these is just an extra vehicle in the fleet which will help Riverside out while their own Volvo B10BLEs are away for DDA conversion, and one is to allow 4843 (R843 PRG) to be withdrawn (released by one of the entry into service of one of the MPDs from Peterlee).
(25 Aug 2015, 6:07 pm)Dan Our new 'Bus Refurbishments & Repairs' thread (which can be found here) reminded me that I haven't provided an update on our current status with things at Thornton's for a while...
The three away at present are Riverside's Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4900 (V990 ETN), 4910 (W491 SCU) and 4919 (X919 WGR) - 4910 is the most recent one to have gone to Thorntons.
Formerly based within the Driver Training School, Volvo B10M/Plaxton Paragons 7080 (Y808 MFT) and 7082 (Y782 MFT) returned to Riverside from Thornton's this afternoon, following seating configuration modifications ahead of the new academic school year next week.
Also worth noting is that Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4896 (V986 ETN) and 4897 (V987 ETN) have both transferred from Deptford to Riverside - one of these is just an extra vehicle in the fleet which will help Riverside out while their own Volvo B10BLEs are away for DDA conversion, and one is to allow 4843 (R843 PRG) to be withdrawn (released by one of the entry into service of one of the MPDs from Peterlee).
(26 Aug 2015, 1:01 pm)park5354 4843 is on 97/98 today. It operated the sunniside 97 this morning.
4896 or 97 is on service 27, with the other on service 95/96/64.
4919 is back in service today, was parked at Gateshead metro this morning.
(26 Aug 2015, 1:01 pm)park5354 4843 is on 97/98 today. It operated the sunniside 97 this morning.
4896 or 97 is on service 27, with the other on service 95/96/64.
4919 is back in service today, was parked at Gateshead metro this morning.
(26 Aug 2015, 2:19 pm)Si1989 One of the 97 buses is at saltmedows looked like it was sanded down ready for repaint
(26 Aug 2015, 2:19 pm)Si1989 One of the 97 buses is at saltmedows looked like it was sanded down ready for repaint
(26 Aug 2015, 2:26 pm)S813 FVK I knew Dan was onto something when he said that it was in GNE red...
(26 Aug 2015, 2:26 pm)S813 FVK I knew Dan was onto something when he said that it was in GNE red...
(26 Aug 2015, 1:55 pm)citaro5284 A nice shiny red bus has just arrived
![[Image: 20874429856_165c19e7df.jpg]](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/674/20874429856_165c19e7df.jpg)
Go North East: 9108 / BA15BXS by Daniel Graham, on Flickr![[Image: 20279692973_06daa8615f.jpg]](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/667/20279692973_06daa8615f.jpg)
Go North East: 9108 / BA15BXS by Daniel Graham, on Flickr(26 Aug 2015, 2:19 pm)Si1989 One of the 97 buses is at saltmedows looked like it was sanded down ready for repaint
(26 Aug 2015, 1:55 pm)citaro5284 A nice shiny red bus has just arrived
Go North East: 9108 / BA15BXS by Daniel Graham, on FlickrGo North East: 9108 / BA15BXS by Daniel Graham, on Flickr(26 Aug 2015, 2:19 pm)Si1989 One of the 97 buses is at saltmedows looked like it was sanded down ready for repaint
(26 Aug 2015, 3:25 pm)MurdnunoC Is it carpeted?
(26 Aug 2015, 3:25 pm)MurdnunoC Is it carpeted?
(26 Aug 2015, 3:32 pm)DaveyBowyer Wonder if GNE will favour the E400MMC (both Cummins and Scania) and B8RLE over the Street'shed' and Streetlite.
(26 Aug 2015, 3:36 pm)R852 PRG Unfortunately if the MPG of the Wright integral products is more efficient than the two competing products, chances are they will be favoured.
(26 Aug 2015, 3:36 pm)R852 PRG Unfortunately if the MPG of the Wright integral products is more efficient than the two competing products, chances are they will be favoured.
(26 Aug 2015, 4:08 pm)DaveyBowyer Yeah, I think that the B8RLE is a bit too heavy of a vehicle TBH. The results might show otherwise but I highly doubt it. Why don't GNE look at the ADL E200MMC with a 6.7l ISBe unit? Good combination of performance and fuel economy too.
I know that GNE and Go Ahead are loyal to Wrightbus but ADL's offering across the board looks far superior TBH, fulfilling every requirement of a bus operator through a range of chassis and body combinations. Shame Volvo didn't put the 8 litre engine into the Gemini 3. GNE would've snapped them up like hotcakes and I don't think that the B5TL nor the Streetdeck are suitable for anything other than Town and City work. The E400MMC would take the Pronto to the next level. The Streetdeck would only solve issues short term.
(26 Aug 2015, 4:08 pm)DaveyBowyer Yeah, I think that the B8RLE is a bit too heavy of a vehicle TBH. The results might show otherwise but I highly doubt it. Why don't GNE look at the ADL E200MMC with a 6.7l ISBe unit? Good combination of performance and fuel economy too.
I know that GNE and Go Ahead are loyal to Wrightbus but ADL's offering across the board looks far superior TBH, fulfilling every requirement of a bus operator through a range of chassis and body combinations. Shame Volvo didn't put the 8 litre engine into the Gemini 3. GNE would've snapped them up like hotcakes and I don't think that the B5TL nor the Streetdeck are suitable for anything other than Town and City work. The E400MMC would take the Pronto to the next level. The Streetdeck would only solve issues short term.
(26 Aug 2015, 4:08 pm)DaveyBowyer Yeah, I think that the B8RLE is a bit too heavy of a vehicle TBH. The results might show otherwise but I highly doubt it. Why don't GNE look at the ADL E200MMC with a 6.7l ISBe unit? Good combination of performance and fuel economy too.
I know that GNE and Go Ahead are loyal to Wrightbus but ADL's offering across the board looks far superior TBH, fulfilling every requirement of a bus operator through a range of chassis and body combinations. Shame Volvo didn't put the 8 litre engine into the Gemini 3. GNE would've snapped them up like hotcakes and I don't think that the B5TL nor the Streetdeck are suitable for anything other than Town and City work. The E400MMC would take the Pronto to the next level. The Streetdeck would only solve issues short term.
(26 Aug 2015, 4:08 pm)DaveyBowyer Yeah, I think that the B8RLE is a bit too heavy of a vehicle TBH. The results might show otherwise but I highly doubt it. Why don't GNE look at the ADL E200MMC with a 6.7l ISBe unit? Good combination of performance and fuel economy too.
I know that GNE and Go Ahead are loyal to Wrightbus but ADL's offering across the board looks far superior TBH, fulfilling every requirement of a bus operator through a range of chassis and body combinations. Shame Volvo didn't put the 8 litre engine into the Gemini 3. GNE would've snapped them up like hotcakes and I don't think that the B5TL nor the Streetdeck are suitable for anything other than Town and City work. The E400MMC would take the Pronto to the next level. The Streetdeck would only solve issues short term.
