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Michael



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05 Jun 2018, 10:54 am #21
(05 Jun 2018, 4:34 am)Dan 6168 is being re-trimmed first (you can see the absence of seats on my photo), so that one is a while off yet. Also have to undergo some minor driver famil, until they're comfortable with driving the 12m variant of the OmniDekka.

Solos awaiting delivery of a new cab door, and might need some work doing for the Next Stop Announcement kit installed. Otherwise not long for them.

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Are all of the 2nd hand solo's getting them?

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Michael
05 Jun 2018, 10:54 am #21

(05 Jun 2018, 4:34 am)Dan 6168 is being re-trimmed first (you can see the absence of seats on my photo), so that one is a while off yet. Also have to undergo some minor driver famil, until they're comfortable with driving the 12m variant of the OmniDekka.

Solos awaiting delivery of a new cab door, and might need some work doing for the Next Stop Announcement kit installed. Otherwise not long for them.

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Are all of the 2nd hand solo's getting them?


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Dan

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05 Jun 2018, 11:10 am #22
(05 Jun 2018, 10:53 am)Rapidsnap I'm sure drivers can easily adapted between the two lengths. It be like driving a M-B Citaro one day, then driving a Volvo B9TL the next day or even going a Solo in the case of some depots.

Generally speaking, yes, but the vehicle length can be deceptive if you're used to it being of a certain size.

There were a couple of issues with the longer 11.7m Versa on Quaylink when they first moved across from the Citylink. It's easy to become quite relaxed with regards to vehicle size - there's a very clear difference between a Volvo B9TL and a Solo, but a Versa is often thought to be a Versa (or an OmniDekka is thought to be an OmniDekka in this instance).

Better to be safe than sorry - these 12m OmniDekkas will essentially be like driving a single-deck (long wheelbase) on routes normally served by short wheelbase double-deck buses. It's thought that this is one of the main reasons Brighton & Hove wish to oust them from their own fleet - the longer length means they're going to be a bit more awkward to get around (although ideal for Go North East, in terms of Special Events services, Metro Replacement, etc).


(05 Jun 2018, 10:54 am)Michael Are all of the 2nd hand solo's getting them?

No - a nice surprise that the Next Stop Announcements had been left in from their previous operator. They won't be used from Day 1, though may be in the future.

718/719 have Next Stop Announcements (and are to a pretty good specification internally with high-back Civic V3 seats with black leather headrests), but 722 is of a much more basic specification (harder seats, no Next Stop Announcements, etc).

I don't have any photos of the interior of 718 or 719, but it is the same as Hybrid Versa 9084 (YJ64 DZM) which similarly came from Courtney Buses.

[Image: 24968085617_439bf3868d.jpg]Go North East: 9084 / YJ64DZM by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Dan
05 Jun 2018, 11:10 am #22

(05 Jun 2018, 10:53 am)Rapidsnap I'm sure drivers can easily adapted between the two lengths. It be like driving a M-B Citaro one day, then driving a Volvo B9TL the next day or even going a Solo in the case of some depots.

Generally speaking, yes, but the vehicle length can be deceptive if you're used to it being of a certain size.

There were a couple of issues with the longer 11.7m Versa on Quaylink when they first moved across from the Citylink. It's easy to become quite relaxed with regards to vehicle size - there's a very clear difference between a Volvo B9TL and a Solo, but a Versa is often thought to be a Versa (or an OmniDekka is thought to be an OmniDekka in this instance).

Better to be safe than sorry - these 12m OmniDekkas will essentially be like driving a single-deck (long wheelbase) on routes normally served by short wheelbase double-deck buses. It's thought that this is one of the main reasons Brighton & Hove wish to oust them from their own fleet - the longer length means they're going to be a bit more awkward to get around (although ideal for Go North East, in terms of Special Events services, Metro Replacement, etc).


(05 Jun 2018, 10:54 am)Michael Are all of the 2nd hand solo's getting them?

No - a nice surprise that the Next Stop Announcements had been left in from their previous operator. They won't be used from Day 1, though may be in the future.

718/719 have Next Stop Announcements (and are to a pretty good specification internally with high-back Civic V3 seats with black leather headrests), but 722 is of a much more basic specification (harder seats, no Next Stop Announcements, etc).

I don't have any photos of the interior of 718 or 719, but it is the same as Hybrid Versa 9084 (YJ64 DZM) which similarly came from Courtney Buses.

[Image: 24968085617_439bf3868d.jpg]Go North East: 9084 / YJ64DZM by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Swiny1



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05 Jun 2018, 11:15 am #23
Are all of these double deckers that are arriving for special event work or are any going to be allocated to depots for service work
(25 May 2018, 6:53 pm)JM03 Edit: 

Looking through the fleet list... looks like ex London presidents are also arriving in the fleet:


6901-6919 are all Gemini (19)

6920-6934 are all presidents (15) 

Omnidekka's are 6162-6179 (18)
How many are going to percy main and which ones?
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Swiny1
05 Jun 2018, 11:15 am #23

Are all of these double deckers that are arriving for special event work or are any going to be allocated to depots for service work

(25 May 2018, 6:53 pm)JM03 Edit: 

Looking through the fleet list... looks like ex London presidents are also arriving in the fleet:


6901-6919 are all Gemini (19)

6920-6934 are all presidents (15) 

Omnidekka's are 6162-6179 (18)
How many are going to percy main and which ones?
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Michael



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05 Jun 2018, 11:16 am #24
(05 Jun 2018, 11:10 am)Dan No - a nice surprise that the Next Stop Announcements had been left in from their previous operator. They won't be used from Day 1, though may be in the future.

718/719 have Next Stop Announcements (and are to a pretty good specification internally with high-back Civic V3 seats with black leather headrests), but 722 is of a much more basic specification (harder seats, no Next Stop Announcements, etc).

Ah right, sorry i misread your post.

Will 718/719 go to Crook then?, that means if the 18 ever got stop announcements, the stuff could be installed and turned on straight away.

And 2 of the other solo's replace the MPD's at Hexham?

(05 Jun 2018, 11:15 am)Swiny1 Are all of these double deckers that are arriving for special event work or are any going to be allocated to depots for service workHow many are going to percy main and which ones?

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All the ex London deckers are, they'll only be kept if Go North East win contracts starting in September. (Likely the Gemini's will be kept than the presidents)
Edited 05 Jun 2018, 11:19 am by Michael.

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Michael
05 Jun 2018, 11:16 am #24

(05 Jun 2018, 11:10 am)Dan No - a nice surprise that the Next Stop Announcements had been left in from their previous operator. They won't be used from Day 1, though may be in the future.

718/719 have Next Stop Announcements (and are to a pretty good specification internally with high-back Civic V3 seats with black leather headrests), but 722 is of a much more basic specification (harder seats, no Next Stop Announcements, etc).

Ah right, sorry i misread your post.

Will 718/719 go to Crook then?, that means if the 18 ever got stop announcements, the stuff could be installed and turned on straight away.

And 2 of the other solo's replace the MPD's at Hexham?

(05 Jun 2018, 11:15 am)Swiny1 Are all of these double deckers that are arriving for special event work or are any going to be allocated to depots for service workHow many are going to percy main and which ones?

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All the ex London deckers are, they'll only be kept if Go North East win contracts starting in September. (Likely the Gemini's will be kept than the presidents)


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05 Jun 2018, 11:19 am #25
The 69xx I suspect will be allocated where and when needed.

As for the "Super" Omnidekkas, I suspect they will be allocated to depots that need a large capacity on school services, though wouldn't be suprised if vehicles are drafted to other depots on loan for a weekend to cover Metro Replacement, Football Park and Ride or any other special event.

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Rapidsnap
05 Jun 2018, 11:19 am #25

The 69xx I suspect will be allocated where and when needed.

As for the "Super" Omnidekkas, I suspect they will be allocated to depots that need a large capacity on school services, though wouldn't be suprised if vehicles are drafted to other depots on loan for a weekend to cover Metro Replacement, Football Park and Ride or any other special event.


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Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

Jamie M

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05 Jun 2018, 12:01 pm #26
(05 Jun 2018, 11:19 am)Rapidsnap The 69xx I suspect will be allocated where and when needed.

As for the "Super" Omnidekkas, I suspect they will be allocated to depots that need a large capacity on school services, though wouldn't be suprised if vehicles are drafted to other depots on loan for a weekend to cover Metro Replacement, Football Park and Ride or any other special event.
Stanley are having a few.

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Jamie M
05 Jun 2018, 12:01 pm #26

(05 Jun 2018, 11:19 am)Rapidsnap The 69xx I suspect will be allocated where and when needed.

As for the "Super" Omnidekkas, I suspect they will be allocated to depots that need a large capacity on school services, though wouldn't be suprised if vehicles are drafted to other depots on loan for a weekend to cover Metro Replacement, Football Park and Ride or any other special event.
Stanley are having a few.

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S830OFT



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05 Jun 2018, 7:17 pm #27
Ive been told Next year the AD122 is getting brand new buses. Could this mean in October 635 and 636 will directly replace 618 and 619?


S830OFT
05 Jun 2018, 7:17 pm #27

Ive been told Next year the AD122 is getting brand new buses. Could this mean in October 635 and 636 will directly replace 618 and 619?



Dan

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05 Jun 2018, 7:32 pm #28
(05 Jun 2018, 7:17 pm)S830OFT Ive been told Next year the AD122 is getting brand new buses. Could this mean in October 635 and 636 will directly replace 618 and 619?

Don't believe all you hear!
Dan
05 Jun 2018, 7:32 pm #28

(05 Jun 2018, 7:17 pm)S830OFT Ive been told Next year the AD122 is getting brand new buses. Could this mean in October 635 and 636 will directly replace 618 and 619?

Don't believe all you hear!

Jamie M

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05 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm #29
(05 Jun 2018, 7:32 pm)Dan Don't believe all you hear!
Never trust the driver!

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Jamie M
05 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm #29

(05 Jun 2018, 7:32 pm)Dan Don't believe all you hear!
Never trust the driver!

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Andreos1



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05 Jun 2018, 9:36 pm #30
(05 Jun 2018, 12:01 pm)Jamie M Stanley are having a few.

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(05 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm)Jamie M Never trust the driver!

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Let's hope you didn't hear that from a driver Wink

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
05 Jun 2018, 9:36 pm #30

(05 Jun 2018, 12:01 pm)Jamie M Stanley are having a few.

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(05 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm)Jamie M Never trust the driver!

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Let's hope you didn't hear that from a driver Wink


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Jamie M

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06 Jun 2018, 4:23 am #31
(05 Jun 2018, 9:36 pm)Andreos1 ^

Let's hope you didn't hear that from a driver Wink
My source is the Northern Pixie society, they're never wrong, except when it comes to Matrix road-signs and notices!

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Jamie M
06 Jun 2018, 4:23 am #31

(05 Jun 2018, 9:36 pm)Andreos1 ^

Let's hope you didn't hear that from a driver Wink
My source is the Northern Pixie society, they're never wrong, except when it comes to Matrix road-signs and notices!

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06 Jun 2018, 8:19 am #32
Does anyone know if the MetroDecker has been active or not. Planning on going bus riding tomorrow if it's out and about.

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Rapidsnap
06 Jun 2018, 8:19 am #32

Does anyone know if the MetroDecker has been active or not. Planning on going bus riding tomorrow if it's out and about.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

06 Jun 2018, 8:40 am #33
(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 am)Rapidsnap Does anyone know if the MetroDecker has been active or not. Planning on going bus riding tomorrow if it's out and about.

I know its been VOR past few days
Jordan2104
06 Jun 2018, 8:40 am #33

(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 am)Rapidsnap Does anyone know if the MetroDecker has been active or not. Planning on going bus riding tomorrow if it's out and about.

I know its been VOR past few days

Jamie M

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06 Jun 2018, 1:38 pm #34
(06 Jun 2018, 8:40 am)Jordan2104 I know its been VOR past few days
Was heading out southbound on the A19 at silverlink at some point this after. Probably a test run.

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Jamie M
06 Jun 2018, 1:38 pm #34

(06 Jun 2018, 8:40 am)Jordan2104 I know its been VOR past few days
Was heading out southbound on the A19 at silverlink at some point this after. Probably a test run.

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06 Jun 2018, 2:35 pm #35
I shall check the app in the morning to see if I will be dishing out for a day rover.

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Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
06 Jun 2018, 2:35 pm #35

I shall check the app in the morning to see if I will be dishing out for a day rover.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

S830OFT



1,395
06 Jun 2018, 4:56 pm #36
Just out of curiosity how long do MPDs 618 and 619 have left in service?


S830OFT
06 Jun 2018, 4:56 pm #36

Just out of curiosity how long do MPDs 618 and 619 have left in service?



Malarkey



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06 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm #37
722 fresh out of the paintshop this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

718 and 719 both fully branded and undergoing further preparation before entering service - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

6169 all sanded down heading into paint booth this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/
Malarkey
06 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm #37

722 fresh out of the paintshop this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

718 and 719 both fully branded and undergoing further preparation before entering service - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

6169 all sanded down heading into paint booth this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Michael



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06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm #38
(06 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm)Malarkey 722 fresh out of the paintshop this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

718 and 719 both fully branded and undergoing further preparation before entering service - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

6169 all sanded down heading into paint booth this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm #38

(06 Jun 2018, 7:33 pm)Malarkey 722 fresh out of the paintshop this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

718 and 719 both fully branded and undergoing further preparation before entering service - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

6169 all sanded down heading into paint booth this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Jamie M

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06 Jun 2018, 8:22 pm #39
(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm)Michael Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.
Isn't washington due a network revamp?

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Jamie M
06 Jun 2018, 8:22 pm #39

(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm)Michael Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.
Isn't washington due a network revamp?

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LeeCalder



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06 Jun 2018, 8:35 pm #40
(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm)Michael Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.

Washington for the 23 maybe?
LeeCalder
06 Jun 2018, 8:35 pm #40

(06 Jun 2018, 8:19 pm)Michael Wonder where 718/719 will end up?, it has X1 on the back of them but we know most buses have more than 1 set of depot blinds installed.

Washington for the 23 maybe?

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