Solos 701-704 are to be repainted pink and deployed at Washington allowing services 85 and 86 to join the indiGo brand. 701 is the first to be repainted: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2271
(21 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm)S813 FVK Solos 701-704 are to be repainted pink and deployed at Washington allowing services 85 and 86 to join the indiGo brand. 701 is the first to be repainted: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2271
(21 Sep 2016, 6:51 pm)S813 FVK Solos 701-704 are to be repainted pink and deployed at Washington allowing services 85 and 86 to join the indiGo brand. 701 is the first to be repainted: http://northeastbuses.co.uk/NEB/news/?id=2271
(21 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Michael Least we know where they're going, wonder if they'll gain WIFI etc?
I would imagine one dart will remain atWashington as a spare?, unless GNE get one more solo from Thames Travel.
(21 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Michael Least we know where they're going, wonder if they'll gain WIFI etc?
I would imagine one dart will remain atWashington as a spare?, unless GNE get one more solo from Thames Travel.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
(13 Sep 2016, 4:07 pm)Dans_bus_photos Is there a particular reason why it is taking so long to get rid of the vehicles that are going for scrap? Seems like some of the MPDs and cadets have been there for ages, I could understand if they were being sold on but not scrapped.
(13 Sep 2016, 4:07 pm)Dans_bus_photos Is there a particular reason why it is taking so long to get rid of the vehicles that are going for scrap? Seems like some of the MPDs and cadets have been there for ages, I could understand if they were being sold on but not scrapped.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:09 pm)Michael Oh thanks, i didn't see that photo, on holiday so only really checking on here and my emails.
Would seem wise they'll recieve a spare so they only have solo's as a mini bus.
Wonder where the rest will end up?
New solo Sr's are coming for the 237/238 too in January.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:09 pm)Michael Oh thanks, i didn't see that photo, on holiday so only really checking on here and my emails.
Would seem wise they'll recieve a spare so they only have solo's as a mini bus.
Wonder where the rest will end up?
New solo Sr's are coming for the 237/238 too in January.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:02 pm)S813 FVK Well, according to this photo by Dan and a post which confirmed GNE would be getting 15 solos in total, GNE are still due to receive 11 more Solos from Thames Travel and Carousel so they may well get a spare to replace the final MPD, yes. It would be handy if that were to be the case aswell as it would mean they would only have 2 types of minibus (unless they keep the SR and conventional Solo together as one type which is unlikely) as opposed to 3.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:09 pm)Dan The following vehicles have all been sold to Trevor Wigley for scrap and are awaiting collection: 555, 558, 3869, 3876, 3878, 4909 and 6040.
The following vehicles have all been sold to Ensign and are awaiting collection: 4902, 4903, 4918 and 4925.
The following vehicles are still being dismantled for spare parts: 3858 and 5159 (at Percy Main), 8267 (at Saltmeadows Rd) and 8271 (at DiagTest - engine/gearbox to be removed/swapped).
No buyers have yet registered interest in any of the other vehicles which have been withdrawn.
(21 Sep 2016, 7:09 pm)Dan The following vehicles have all been sold to Trevor Wigley for scrap and are awaiting collection: 555, 558, 3869, 3876, 3878, 4909 and 6040.
The following vehicles have all been sold to Ensign and are awaiting collection: 4902, 4903, 4918 and 4925.
The following vehicles are still being dismantled for spare parts: 3858 and 5159 (at Percy Main), 8267 (at Saltmeadows Rd) and 8271 (at DiagTest - engine/gearbox to be removed/swapped).
No buyers have yet registered interest in any of the other vehicles which have been withdrawn.
(21 Sep 2016, 5:45 pm)Dan The introduction of nine new coaches (7124 - 7132) has allowed the withdrawal of eight (7093/94, 7096 and 7098-7102). Go North East has gained National Express service 320 which operates between Birmingham and Bradford - the service commences this weekend, which may be the reason why the ninth hasn't been withdrawn.
I believe the two Scanias in the best condition were retained for the demanding National Express service work, which, as you'll be able to appreciate, is more important than selecting two coaches with consecutive fleet numbers. The seasonal Skegness 663 service will be withdrawn on 30th October, so one of 7095/97 may be removed from the Coaching fleet then.
7094/96 are planned to be sold on to another operator, and, providing another operator is interested, the older coaches presently allocated to Hexham will also be sold on.
(21 Sep 2016, 5:45 pm)Dan The introduction of nine new coaches (7124 - 7132) has allowed the withdrawal of eight (7093/94, 7096 and 7098-7102). Go North East has gained National Express service 320 which operates between Birmingham and Bradford - the service commences this weekend, which may be the reason why the ninth hasn't been withdrawn.
I believe the two Scanias in the best condition were retained for the demanding National Express service work, which, as you'll be able to appreciate, is more important than selecting two coaches with consecutive fleet numbers. The seasonal Skegness 663 service will be withdrawn on 30th October, so one of 7095/97 may be removed from the Coaching fleet then.
7094/96 are planned to be sold on to another operator, and, providing another operator is interested, the older coaches presently allocated to Hexham will also be sold on.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:14 pm)EL1TE When will 3983 be painted out of 'Northern' livery?I'm wondering the same about 3889. Probably a bit yet, given the solos and B9s.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:14 pm)EL1TE When will 3983 be painted out of 'Northern' livery?I'm wondering the same about 3889. Probably a bit yet, given the solos and B9s.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Y935 ERG Well, you know what he's like, I don't like them, but wouldn't want them blown up(well).......One makes a loud noise every time the driver touches the brakes. Other than that, they're pretty much like any other omnicity. I take X31s daily and they're no bother. I'm not sure why they're so badly hated to be frank.
(22 Sep 2016, 6:57 pm)Y935 ERG Well, you know what he's like, I don't like them, but wouldn't want them blown up(well).......One makes a loud noise every time the driver touches the brakes. Other than that, they're pretty much like any other omnicity. I take X31s daily and they're no bother. I'm not sure why they're so badly hated to be frank.
