North East Buses

(12 Jun 2016, 7:44 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Somewhere with enough spare buses

I do hope a lolyne is on

(12 Jun 2016, 7:55 am)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]I do hope a lolyne is on

There is, A Chester example is on but I didn't get the fleetnumber.

6133 has also passed my house in the past 15 Mins.

(11 Jun 2016, 10:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Which depot is operating the 900 tommorow?

Chester was looking sparse when I passed it earlier. Guessing they have some deckers out.

I believe two vehicles headed north this morning and have joined the Go North East fleet - but aren't of the Irish variety!

9102 will be the next 16A out of Durham


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(12 Jun 2016, 1:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]I believe two vehicles headed north this morning and have joined the Go North East fleet - but aren't of the Irish variety!

Any more info? I'm intriuged.

(12 Jun 2016, 11:30 am)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Chester was looking sparse when I passed it earlier. Guessing they have some deckers out.

3872 was out on Metro Replacements. One of the first buses to leave the depot.

(12 Jun 2016, 1:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]I believe two vehicles headed north this morning and have joined the Go North East fleet - but aren't of the Irish variety!

Omnidekkas  
Are they currently at Saltmeadows?

(12 Jun 2016, 2:38 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Omnidekkas  
Are they currently at Saltmeadows?

Correct!

No - they were taken to Stanley, but should go across to Saltmeadows next week to allow them to be prepared for service.

(12 Jun 2016, 2:53 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Correct!

No - they were taken to Stanley, but should go across to Saltmeadows next week to allow them to be prepared for service.

Is that a hint as to where they will be based which, given that 6122-6133 are already there, will hardly be surprising if they are.

(12 Jun 2016, 2:53 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Correct!

No - they were taken to Stanley, but should go across to Saltmeadows next week to allow them to be prepared for service.

Currently parked in Riverside Depot, near the DT buses, on one of the lines.

Bit of paper stuck to rear of drivers cab on 5330 "8/6/16 - Cushions to refit & 2 seat frames"

Somebody gonna be busy tomorrow 

(12 Jun 2016, 1:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]I believe two vehicles headed north this morning and have joined the Go North East fleet - but aren't of the Irish variety!

Up from the South cost, by any chance?

(12 Jun 2016, 6:34 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Up from the South cost, by any chance?

Yes

(12 Jun 2016, 1:49 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]I believe two vehicles headed north this morning and have joined the Go North East fleet - but aren't of the Irish variety!

Let's hope we get one of the 1st ones

(12 Jun 2016, 7:59 pm)pdiddy wrote [ -> ]Let's hope we get one of the 1st ones

You've just got 7x brand spanking new Streetdecks, and you want some more second hand stuff? I think 6034 is still at Deptford, if you're short? 

We will just have one to replace 6038 please. Although that's transfered back to Chester 2 weeks ago. We just have any red vehicle as our spare now .

(12 Jun 2016, 7:59 pm)pdiddy wrote [ -> ]Let's hope we get one of the 1st ones

(12 Jun 2016, 8:12 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]You've just got 7x brand spanking new Streetdecks, and you want some more second hand stuff? I think 6034 is still at Deptford, if you're short? 

(12 Jun 2016, 8:21 pm)pdiddy wrote [ -> ]We will just have one to replace 6038 please. Although that's transfered back to Chester 2 weeks ago. We just have any red vehicle as our spare now .

He wants everything Adrian, just greed, that is all it is 

(12 Jun 2016, 8:23 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]He wants everything Adrian, just greed, that is all it is 

To be fair 6038 is a pretty rubbish bus and I would much rather have an omnidekka or Gemini

(12 Jun 2016, 7:59 pm)pdiddy wrote [ -> ]Let's hope we get one of the 1st ones

You want something a bit better than an 03 plate, man!

(13 Jun 2016, 5:31 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]You want something a bit better than an 03 plate, man!

Ah, but the issue here is what if pdiddy decides he hates omnidekkas more than 6038

(13 Jun 2016, 6:09 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Ah, but the issue here is what if pdiddy decides he hates omnidekkas more than 6038

No chance of that!

Those OmniDekkas are absolutely spot on.

(13 Jun 2016, 6:10 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]No chance of that!

Those OmniDekkas are absolutely spot on.

The only issue with them (this may only affect 04 REG ones since I have only been on 6133) is that sitting downstairs at the back there is not much leg room, personally I prefer them to a president any day

(13 Jun 2016, 5:31 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]You want something a bit better than an 03 plate, man!

To be fair 6038 is one of the better B7s ... but yeah we do need somthing a bit better as a dedicated spare for X21s..... maybe an 04 plate then Dan  

Mr Citaro I'm not greedy , otherwise I'd ask for somthing newer to replace 571 and 572 also haha

Just passed saltmeadows I've never seen it so busy I think go north east need to sell these old buses or scrap for parts quick otherwise if anymore get withdrawn they will be parked on main road. 
Noticed 4970 and 4971 ex PB in for paint.
Is 39 getting branded soon and what?

3887 is on loan to Chester-le-Street. On 21s today.

(13 Jun 2016, 7:13 am)streetlite5402 wrote [ -> ]3887 is on loan to Chester-le-Street. On 21s today.

I'd absolutely prefer an Omnidekka to the almost constant stream of jerky B7s that seem to populate the 21 these days.

Saw a pair of Brighton Omnidekka's heading north up the A1 yesterday. They could have been going anywhere but does anyone know if GNE is getting anymore?

(13 Jun 2016, 8:23 am)thebat37 wrote [ -> ]Saw a pair of Brighton Omnidekka's heading north up the A1 yesterday. They could have been going anywhere but does anyone know if GNE is getting anymore?

Yes , 13 if I'm correct ? They will be at  saltmeadows for service preps

Saw 635 on A695 near Ryton not long ago NIS heading in the direction of Newcastle, wonder where it's going to


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