North East Buses

Might cycle past saltmeadows tomorrow lol

A double decker was in the pits this evening, looking like it was getting the new livery.

(04 Oct 2016, 8:22 pm)EL1TE wrote [ -> ]A double decker was in the pits this evening, looking like it was getting the new livery.

Could it not have just been getting a new panel fitted?

(04 Oct 2016, 8:27 pm)NK06JXC wrote [ -> ]Could it not have just been getting a new panel fitted?

looked blue at the back, but it was covered up.

(04 Oct 2016, 8:33 pm)EL1TE wrote [ -> ]looked blue at the back, but it was covered up.

Oh right, my apologies. It may have been 6100, I believe that is the sun FM bus.

(04 Oct 2016, 8:35 pm)NK06JXC wrote [ -> ]Oh right, my apologies. It may have been 6100, I believe that is the sun FM bus.

I wasn't sure what one it was. Couldn't have been 6100 because it was on the 56 just before I passed Saltmeadows.

Just another note, 6099 is the Sun FM bus you're on about.

Could even have been one of the Omnidekkas (6141/2/4)

(04 Oct 2016, 8:41 pm)EL1TE wrote [ -> ]I wasn't sure what one it was. Couldn't have been 6100 because it was on the 56 just before I passed Saltmeadows.

Just another note, 6099 is the Sun FM bus you're on about.

Thanks for that, I'm often getting them two mixed up.

Hi,

628 has been moved from round the side when I passed about about 17:00, not sure if it's been moved inside or back to Deptford. 

The decker in the paint shop appeared to be one of the latest B&H arrivals and the front red looked complete and the rear end showing the basecoat primer grey. 

Also of note was 7101 in the yard of Albany Motors, no idea why it's been sent there.

HTIOSU

(04 Oct 2016, 10:34 pm)Ray wrote [ -> ]Hi,

628 has been moved from round the side when I passed about about 17:00, not sure if it's been moved inside or back to Deptford. 

The decker in the paint shop appeared to be one of the latest B&H arrivals and the front red looked complete and the rear end showing the basecoat primer grey. 

Also of note was 7101 in the yard of Albany Motors, no idea why it's been sent there.

HTIOSU

Probably tachograph repairs. Albany Motors fit and repair them.

(04 Oct 2016, 10:47 pm)a718abb wrote [ -> ]Probably tachograph repairs. Albany Motors fit and repair them.

Cheers, you learn something new everyday    .

(04 Oct 2016, 10:34 pm)Ray wrote [ -> ]Hi,

628 has been moved from round the side when I passed about about 17:00, not sure if it's been moved inside or back to Deptford. 

The decker in the paint shop appeared to be one of the latest B&H arrivals and the front red looked complete and the rear end showing the basecoat primer grey. 

Also of note was 7101 in the yard of Albany Motors, no idea why it's been sent there.

HTIOSU

628 was taken back to Deptford at 15:30.

If anyone wants 628 it's on the 700 today

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Optare Solos 701 - 703 have entered service at Washington Depot on "indiGo" services 85/86.

Optare Solo 704 is still undergoing some preparation for service at Washington, following inspection. It's likely to enter service on Friday, but this is subject to change.

(05 Oct 2016, 10:25 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Optare Solos 701 - 703 have entered service at Washington Depot on "indiGo" services 85/86.

Optare Solo 704 is still undergoing some preparation for service at Washington, following inspection. It's likely to enter service on Friday, but this is subject to change.

Where will the MPD's end up?

I can't remember if someone said or not....

(05 Oct 2016, 10:33 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Where will the MPD's end up?

603-606 are likely to be distributed amongst different depots to allow the withdrawal of older MPDs.

(05 Oct 2016, 8:57 am)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]If anyone wants 628 it's on the 700 today

Just left Park Lane at 11:51am from stand V, if anyone needs it.

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640 was route learning around North Shields this morning with several drivers on board- I'm assuming this confirms that the 9s are transferring to Deptford?

(05 Oct 2016, 1:24 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]640 was route learning around North Shields this morning with several drivers on board- I'm assuming this confirms that the 9s are transferring to Deptford?

Now on the 700

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The 7100 has arrived in Hexham for service for schools runs

(05 Oct 2016, 10:25 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Optare Solos 701 - 703 have entered service at Washington Depot on "indiGo" services 85/86.

Optare Solo 704 is still undergoing some preparation for service at Washington, following inspection. It's likely to enter service on Friday, but this is subject to change.

Photo of 702 at Washington Galleries this morning.
Go North East: 702 / YJ10MFE by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

(05 Oct 2016, 5:05 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Photo of 702 at Washington Galleries this morning.
Go North East: 702 / YJ10MFE by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

That looks really smart! I think it suits the Solos more than the Solo SRs.

560 failed this afternoon, saw it being recovered back towards Riverside.

Photo of one of the Omnidekkas eing painted into the new corporate livery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/3010...ateposted/

Photo by: Ray Parnaby

I saw 628 out today and I must say I like it, the first thing that came to mind though was the new livery colours looks so much the old Go Ahead Gateshead. Great choice!

(05 Oct 2016, 8:48 pm)HNicholas Perry wrote [ -> ]I saw 628 out today and I must say I like it, the first thing that came to mind though was the new livery colours looks so much the old Go Ahead Gateshead. Great choice!

Good shout, modern twist on the old X66 too (the Optare and DAF years)

Always did like the yellow,red and blue livery from the 90s

3869 been towed away by Trevor Wigley: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131920082@...otostream/

(05 Oct 2016, 8:30 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Photo of one of the Omnidekkas eing painted into the new corporate livery.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/3010...ateposted/

Photo by: Ray Parnaby

This is 6141 (YN04 GJY).