(13 Dec 2016, 7:18 pm)Andreos1 6084 was on yesterday. Saw it crossing Hylton Bridge southbound at about 1045 yesterday morning, seconds behind a branded example. Both in service.
There had been an accident northbound at Herrington earlier in the morning, but for whatever reason, it didn't seem any regulating was going on with this specific case.
(13 Dec 2016, 7:18 pm)Andreos1 6084 was on yesterday. Saw it crossing Hylton Bridge southbound at about 1045 yesterday morning, seconds behind a branded example. Both in service.
There had been an accident northbound at Herrington earlier in the morning, but for whatever reason, it didn't seem any regulating was going on with this specific case.
(13 Dec 2016, 8:19 pm)JP6004 I tend to disgree:
Horrible - They are a lot better lookong than the Metrodekka. Just looks like a melted versa
Cheap - Depends on quantity and specs
Unreliable - As far as I'm aware the Streetdecks are one of the most reliable in the fleet...let's hope it's better in the snow than the Citaro's
Plasticy - all buses tend to have plastic seat backs and other plastic components, however I think Wright might of ran out of the hand-carved oak seats and the scratch resistant glass tables
(13 Dec 2016, 8:19 pm)JP6004 I tend to disgree:
Horrible - They are a lot better lookong than the Metrodekka. Just looks like a melted versa
Cheap - Depends on quantity and specs
Unreliable - As far as I'm aware the Streetdecks are one of the most reliable in the fleet...let's hope it's better in the snow than the Citaro's
Plasticy - all buses tend to have plastic seat backs and other plastic components, however I think Wright might of ran out of the hand-carved oak seats and the scratch resistant glass tables
(04 Dec 2016, 11:18 am)Jamie M Percy main.
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(14 Dec 2016, 6:08 pm)James M I have had that actually, i was in Peterlee some 2 or 3 weeks ago waiting for 9098 to pass, and 6048 pulled in and started the next x9, which i got on, but when i got off at Gateshead, a branded x9 was behind, still havent worked out what was going on
(04 Dec 2016, 11:18 am)Jamie M Percy main.
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(14 Dec 2016, 6:08 pm)James M I have had that actually, i was in Peterlee some 2 or 3 weeks ago waiting for 9098 to pass, and 6048 pulled in and started the next x9, which i got on, but when i got off at Gateshead, a branded x9 was behind, still havent worked out what was going on
(14 Dec 2016, 6:17 pm)James M Well...
Horrible - They look nice with the livery on, i will say that... try looking at them without the vinyls.
Cheap - The Castles Express ones i thought were lovely at first but the feel of them just seems a bit cheap and nasty.
Unreliable - One or two are running like a shed, and apparently at least one broke down on Saturday.
Plasticy - I still think the inside just has a cheap feel compared to other buses in the fleet.
HOWEVER if i had to choose between the current B9's and new Streetdecks, it would be streetdecks by miles.
Also has GNE failed to notice the awful crackling noise coming predominantly from the top right corner of the top deck of ALL the current TTX B9's when they are at speed?
(14 Dec 2016, 6:17 pm)James M Well...
Horrible - They look nice with the livery on, i will say that... try looking at them without the vinyls.
Cheap - The Castles Express ones i thought were lovely at first but the feel of them just seems a bit cheap and nasty.
Unreliable - One or two are running like a shed, and apparently at least one broke down on Saturday.
Plasticy - I still think the inside just has a cheap feel compared to other buses in the fleet.
HOWEVER if i had to choose between the current B9's and new Streetdecks, it would be streetdecks by miles.
Also has GNE failed to notice the awful crackling noise coming predominantly from the top right corner of the top deck of ALL the current TTX B9's when they are at speed?
Sorry to go off topic but 3983 is now out of the 'Northern' livery but is in the old corporate livery.
(14 Dec 2016, 9:16 pm)V514DFT Anyone noticed that the cobalt clippers have a hole in the side of the bus,i dont know if other buses in the GNE fleet have it but its weird,whats it for?All the B9s have it, I'd hazard a guess that it's for drainage when they wash it or it leaks etc.
(14 Dec 2016, 9:16 pm)V514DFT Anyone noticed that the cobalt clippers have a hole in the side of the bus,i dont know if other buses in the GNE fleet have it but its weird,whats it for?All the B9s have it, I'd hazard a guess that it's for drainage when they wash it or it leaks etc.
I can ignore any B9 upper deck noise because it's a reprieve from the grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt engine noise on the lower deck. The grunting is at a frequency that I find quite painful to listen to. I even only manage hte X1 with deep breaths to get me through it.
(14 Dec 2016, 11:48 pm)BusLoverMum I can ignore any B9 upper deck noise because it's a reprieve from the grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt engine noise on the lower deck. The grunting is at a frequency that I find quite painful to listen to. I even only manage hte X1 with deep breaths to get me through it.The tridents are a bit like that, but I love the noise. It's the sound of a powerful diesel engine that doesn't have some alien-like ZF sounding gearbox within it. Makes the bus feel like its going 50 miles am hour quicker, but hey, that's just me!
(14 Dec 2016, 11:48 pm)BusLoverMum I can ignore any B9 upper deck noise because it's a reprieve from the grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt engine noise on the lower deck. The grunting is at a frequency that I find quite painful to listen to. I even only manage hte X1 with deep breaths to get me through it.The tridents are a bit like that, but I love the noise. It's the sound of a powerful diesel engine that doesn't have some alien-like ZF sounding gearbox within it. Makes the bus feel like its going 50 miles am hour quicker, but hey, that's just me!
Has GNE got a new 'NOT IN SERVICE' display?
Seen it on 5389 and 5221.
(15 Dec 2016, 6:35 am)EL1TE Has GNE got a new 'NOT IN SERVICE' display?
Seen it on 5389 and 5221.
(14 Dec 2016, 11:48 pm)BusLoverMum I can ignore any B9 upper deck noise because it's a reprieve from the grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt engine noise on the lower deck. The grunting is at a frequency that I find quite painful to listen to. I even only manage the X1 with deep breaths to get me through it.Not all B9TLs on the TEN have the so aptly described noise - though most of them do.
(14 Dec 2016, 11:48 pm)BusLoverMum I can ignore any B9 upper deck noise because it's a reprieve from the grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt grunt engine noise on the lower deck. The grunting is at a frequency that I find quite painful to listen to. I even only manage the X1 with deep breaths to get me through it.Not all B9TLs on the TEN have the so aptly described noise - though most of them do.
(15 Dec 2016, 3:08 pm)Dan No. That's just something that was quickly knocked up in a special destination programme for when Next Stop Announcements are tested.
There was some discussion about it on Sunday gone.
(15 Dec 2016, 4:01 pm)G-CPTN Not all B9TLs on the TEN have the so aptly described noise - though most of them do.
(6073 was the quiet one today.)
I wonder what has deteriorated to induce this grunting noise, as I don't recall it being a feature when they were new.
(15 Dec 2016, 4:01 pm)G-CPTN Not all B9TLs on the TEN have the so aptly described noise - though most of them do.
(6073 was the quiet one today.)
I wonder what has deteriorated to induce this grunting noise, as I don't recall it being a feature when they were new.
(15 Dec 2016, 4:01 pm)S813 FVK 6143 has reentered service. It was allocated to scholars 823 this evening and will operate the 16:17 V8 from Stanley to Crookgate.Come on - 38, 88. Almost home again! 😛
(15 Dec 2016, 4:01 pm)S813 FVK 6143 has reentered service. It was allocated to scholars 823 this evening and will operate the 16:17 V8 from Stanley to Crookgate.Come on - 38, 88. Almost home again! 😛
(15 Dec 2016, 5:19 pm)S813 FVK I had the delight of the troublesome 6014 today - it stalled in South Moor.If you see 6014 or 3886 as your bus - just walk! Quicker and healthier
(15 Dec 2016, 5:19 pm)S813 FVK I had the delight of the troublesome 6014 today - it stalled in South Moor.If you see 6014 or 3886 as your bus - just walk! Quicker and healthier
Its bus business in the North East was described as being weak and “suppressing overall growth rates for the division.”
Comments on the Go-Ahead Group revising forecasts - http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/...e-12326833
The last paragraph is of particular interest, where there is mention of its North Eastern bus division.
Its bus business in the North East was described as being weak and “suppressing overall growth rates for the division.”
