North East Buses

Iveco/Plaxton 648 WHK is now in standard light blue livery.

(11 Dec 2016, 12:45 am)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]Iveco/Plaxton 648 WHK is now in standard light blue livery.

Dennis Javelin/ Plaxton 697 BYU is also now blue

(12 Jan 2017, 9:55 pm)TShop At Binns wrote [ -> ]Dennis Javelin/ Plaxton 697 BYU is also now blue

They look very smart Paul have seen them over the last couple of weeks!

I have done the Yutong now.
It is a pale metallic blue.

It's the Volvo recovery wagon next, I get to choose the colour, what do we reckon? pink, lime green.....

(02 Feb 2017, 6:14 pm)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]I have done the Yutong now.
It is a pale metallic blue.

It's the Volvo recovery wagon next, I get to choose the colour, what do we reckon? pink, lime green.....

What are the choices? I reckon a nice green would do, would be a nice contrast to the fleet.

(02 Feb 2017, 6:14 pm)I Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]I have done the Yutong now.
It is a pale metallic blue.

It's the Volvo recovery wagon next, I get to choose the colour, what do we reckon? pink, lime green.....

Sure we will see it out and about bet it looks really tidy. 
Got to be something that stands out on a recovery truck I think it would look good in your light blue with yellow reflective graphics!

(02 Feb 2017, 7:10 pm)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]What are the choices? I reckon a nice green would do, would be a nice contrast to the fleet.

It has to be bright, be seen be safe etc...
Shocking pink, Tilcon orange or Kawasaki green, something that says OOH LORRY!!

(03 Feb 2017, 11:01 pm)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]It has to be bright, be seen be safe etc...
Shocking pink, Tilcon orange or Kawasaki green, something that says OOH LORRY!!

i must be getting old as i can recall when Volvo launched the FL range so may i ask has the  DAF Tow Truck left the fleet.Why not paint in Metalic Blue with a nice red chassis pinstrip the cab with the company name is scrolls a a Dutch style head board michilen men some twin truckers  ah wait a moment i have just described wagons from my youth.

(05 Feb 2017, 9:26 am)BUSFAN wrote [ -> ]i must be getting old as i can recall when Volvo launched the FL range so may i ask has the  DAF Tow Truck left the fleet.Why not paint in Metalic Blue with a nice red chassis pinstrip the cab with the company name is scrolls a a Dutch style head board michilen men some twin truckers  ah wait a moment i have just described wagons from my youth.

The old Daf went at the same time as the last two primo's.
Bolivia I think
It was loaded into a curtainsider truck and away.

I thought it is worth mentioning that Travelsure have gotten Dennis dart SF54 LHR back to road worthy condition after years of being unused and parts removed and it should be back in used soon.

(18 Feb 2017, 4:50 am)Buses98 wrote [ -> ]I thought it is worth mentioning that Travelsure have gotten Dennis dart SF54 LHR back to road worthy condition after years of being unused and parts removed and it should be back in used soon.

As seen in this photo below I took on Friday, it's still some way off being roadworthy, even if it makes it on the road if that. They seem to be favouring Solos these days.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...ateposted/

(19 Feb 2017, 8:59 am)Buses98 wrote [ -> ]there is a photo of it on here in the picture section. why would they go to the trouble of painting it

A lot of money was spent on "Spare-part Dart" including new panels, gearbox, brakes, many engine components etc.
just couldn't get ecu's to converse and ultimately it wouldn't run.
A chap from Dennis turned up one day and he couldn't get it to go either.
And so it got shoved into the corner with the tow truck and refilled with rubbish.
one day, maybe....

(19 Feb 2017, 10:39 am)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]A lot of money was spent on "Spare-part Dart" including new panels, gearbox, brakes, many engine components etc.
just couldn't get ecu's to converse and ultimately it wouldn't run.
A chap from Dennis turned up one day and he couldn't get it to go either.
And so it got shoved into the corner with the tow truck and refilled with rubbish.
one day, maybe....

Did notice it was lacking some importent components, namely one major item being the steering wheel, drivers seat etc.

Judging by some other photos in my files, it's been painted that shade of blue for a while too.

(19 Feb 2017, 4:03 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]Did notice it was lacking some importent components, namely one major item being the steering wheel, drivers seat etc.

Judging by some other photos in my files, it's been painted that shade of blue for a while too.

does anyone know what is happening to now if they cannot get it back onto the roads.

It is being used as a Christmas Tree (Spare Parts)

(19 Feb 2017, 6:00 pm)Buses98 wrote [ -> ]does anyone know what is happening to now if they cannot get it back onto the roads.

Every now and again another attempt is made to get it going if anyone has a sudden brainwave,
Maybe PCL will want it.

Paul any idea on what the previous registration of the Dennis Javelin is (697BYU). If not sure, could you find out the chassis number and I can find out that way.

(24 Feb 2017, 1:23 am)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]Paul any idea on what the previous registration of the Dennis Javelin is (697BYU). If not sure, could you find out the chassis number and I can find out that way.

Previous registration was DY10SNK. The vehicle was originally LC10WYN when new in May 2010.

Charles

Thanks Charles, will update my photo on Flickr when I get home from work tonight.

(24 Feb 2017, 1:14 pm)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]Previous registration was DY10SNK. The vehicle was originally LC10WYN when new in May 2010.

Charles

Dennis T703 APX has left the fleet.

New in is Enviro 200 YX11 CRZ.

Iveco FN02 VCT being spruced up.

(25 Feb 2017, 10:13 am)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]Dennis T703 APX has left the fleet.

New in is Enviro 200 YX11 CRZ.

Iveco FN02 VCT being spruced up.

Thanks for the update, is the Enviro replacing the Caetano dart? I hope it sees service on one of Alnwick's services sometime in the future.

The recent addition to the fleet, Enviro YX11CRZ

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cobalt512/...64/in/feed

(21 Mar 2017, 5:44 pm)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]The recent addition to the fleet, Enviro YX11CRZ

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cobalt512/...64/in/feed

They've had this for a while now

(21 Mar 2017, 6:27 pm)jimmoc wrote [ -> ]They've had this for a while now

I wouldn't call 3 weeks 'a while'

It's also popped up a few times this side of the Border - don't forget that Travelsure run some services in the Duns area under contract to Scottish Borders Council. Services 34 and 260 are the ones which bring it to Duns.

(22 Mar 2017, 12:20 am)DunsBus wrote [ -> ]It's also popped up a few times this side of the Border  - don't forget that Travelsure run some services in the Duns area under contract to Scottish Borders Council.  Services 34 and 260 are the ones which bring it to Duns.

I think Berwick's had it the most, I've only seen it in Alnwick twice.

(22 Mar 2017, 10:13 am)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]I think Berwick's had it the most, I've only seen it in Alnwick twice.

Every time it goes into Alnwick it gets bent.
Three times in three weeks'

Solo LCM previously the Travelsure dodgem has had a slack handful of new panels and a bottom end repaint.

Mercedes Sprinter MX05 FPL has left the fleet.
Iveco FN02 VCP has been repainted.
Enviro 200 YX11 CRV is the latest addition
Solo YJ10 OAE is next for the blue makeover
Setra E344 MLC is in the garage being prepared for MOT after being parked up for a while.

(05 Apr 2017, 8:40 pm)Shop At Binns wrote [ -> ]Mercedes Sprinter MX05 FPL has left the fleet.
Iveco FN02 VCP has been repainted.
Enviro 200 YX11 CRV is the latest addition
Solo YJ10 OAE is next for the blue makeover
Setra E344 MLC is in the garage being prepared for MOT after being parked up for a while.

So that's 2 Enviros to arrive, that must kill off the Dart now surely?

(06 Apr 2017, 10:03 am)Cobalt271 wrote [ -> ]So that's 2 Enviros to arrive, that must kill off the Dart now surely?

It's out earning it's keep right now.