(24 Apr 2021, 7:40 am)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Has 1760 entered service at redcar or gone somewhere else as I couldn't see it yesterday when I passed the depot
It’s not seen service as far as I’m aware, though there were suggestions it’s come to operate the staff shuttle. It’s due it’s test soon though so perhaps they’re doing this before it sees the road
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Not a transfer but think this is a suitable place to ask but are 7455/56 withdrawn as they haven't been out since March (7455)/February (7456).
(19 Apr 2021, 7:25 pm)davidt128 wrote [ -> ]I'm brand new to this Forum, so I hope I'm not repeating info nor am I in the wrong place.
Recently seen active in Darlington are 2856 and 7518. Transfers or loans ? Or do they just need to stretch their pistons !
7518 got transferred last year due to extra capacity needed on the 1/5/5A/X1 and the 7
2856 by all accounts is a permanent fixture again at Darlington, if plans still as they were a larger solo is getting transferred up to Redcar/Whitby, but due to the amount of VOR (vehicles off road) none of these changed have happened yet, unless they’ve sent 1760 up to Redcar/Whitby instead
(30 Apr 2021, 3:09 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote [ -> ]7518 got transferred last year due to extra capacity needed on the 1/5/5A/X1 and the 7
2856 by all accounts is a permanent fixture again at Darlington, if plans still as they were a larger solo is getting transferred up to Redcar/Whitby, but due to the amount of VOR (vehicles off road) none of these changed have happened yet, unless they’ve sent 1760 up to Redcar/Whitby instead
1760 not been used yet at Redcar. I’m told 1766 has arrived this weekend but needs lots of work doing to it before that’s fit for use.
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1401 back from the dead at Blyth, christ it can't have much long left surely?
I can confirm that. It was 10 mins late. Its in bad need of a paint job and was struggling. Sounds okay but can't see it on the road much longer. It's surprisingly that it's sister 1402 can do a 57 rota for half of the day. Will do 4 trips on the 57A and 5 on the 57
https://flic.kr/p/2kYiidC (1401)
https://flic.kr/p/2kUsnyx (1402)
7455 is the 3rd arriva bus to return back from the dead in the last 2-3 months, returned on Wednesday. Managed to get a good ride on it on a return on the 43 and it was verry impressive and sounded full of life, wonder if 7456 will make a comeback. So glad to see 7455 back I must say.
Good to see 7455 back love the lowlanders, like low flying aircraft when able to stretch their legs . Hopefully 7456 wont be far behind in returning.
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Have 2843/49 replaced 1800/01 as they seem to always be on the Dennis dart boards on the 57/A. They were only meant to be at Ashington for a diversion shuttle but have stayed, are Ashington keeping them?
(10 Jun 2021, 6:32 am)GNE6312 wrote [ -> ]Have 2843/49 replaced 1800/01 as they seem to always be on the Dennis dart boards on the 57/A. They were only meant to be at Ashington for a diversion shuttle but have stayed, are Ashington keeping them?
They're now Ashington based, yes. There are no MPD boards on the 57 now.
7411 also now Ashington based.
Thank god for that. Guess this means 1800/01 will now be withdrawn or used as spares
(10 Jun 2021, 6:39 am)mb134 wrote [ -> ]They're now Ashington based, yes. There are no MPD boards on the 57 now.
7411 also now Ashington based.
So I presume that means 2849/43 have replaced the MPDs. Now that means we just have to see how long till the quick links to Darlington branding is removed from them.
7490 now at Durham depot, just seen it on the X46
(10 Jun 2021, 6:55 am)Micheal Aaron wrote [ -> ]Thank god for that. Guess this means 1800/01 will now be withdrawn or used as spares
The Darts are nicer buses than the Solo's imo. The Solo's are wrecked inside and are falling apart quite literally.
Surprised its not been mentioned yet but 7624 is on loan to Ashington
7414 now at Whitby for the summer to help with extra X93 services
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(17 Jul 2021, 9:56 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]7414 now at Whitby for the summer to help with extra X93 services
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These extras being short duplicate journeys between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay
Just spotted a couple of Yorkshire tigers on the backs of lorries heading northbound on the Gateshead western bypass.
(25 Jul 2021, 11:06 am)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Just spotted a couple of Yorkshire tigers on the backs of lorries heading northbound on the Gateshead western bypass.
Yorkshire Tiger is now defunct as of today and replaced by Transdev's Team Pennine - so these vehicles are either ex-Yorkshire Tiger vehicles going for repaint into Transdev's new livery. Or they could be the three Omnilinks which weren't included in the sale...it's very possible these could transfer to Arriva NE as Arriva Yorkshire (where the rest of Tiger's newer vehicles have ended up) don't have any Scania vehicles.
(25 Jul 2021, 11:30 am)peter wrote [ -> ]Yorkshire Tiger is now defunct as of today and replaced by Transdev's Team Pennine - so these vehicles are either ex-Yorkshire Tiger vehicles going for repaint into Transdev's new livery. Or they could be the three Omnilinks which weren't included in the sale...it's very possible these could transfer to Arriva NE as Arriva Yorkshire (where the rest of Tiger's newer vehicles have ended up) don't have any Scania vehicles.
Hopefully it'll be the omnilinks, prehaps they could replace the CP omnicities or Ashington ones.
(25 Jul 2021, 3:36 pm)GNE6312 wrote [ -> ]Hopefully it'll be the omnilinks, prehaps they could replace the CP omnicities or Ashington ones.
I believe the ex Yorkshire Tiger Scanias are going to Arriva Yorkshire at Selby so possibly on their way to be refurbished and repainted
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The 3 Vehicles were Optare Tempos.
Yep. Didn't get a good enough look to find out what they were from appearance but that's what we saw.
Definitely ready for repaint as they looked quite scuffed and only had a few remnants of their stripes.
(25 Jul 2021, 8:30 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]The 3 Vehicles were Optare Tempos.
They are off for refurbishment at Thorntons
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Judging my videos and posts from other threads looks as if 1759 has finally been withdrawn? Is this the case with 1760/6 or are parts still meant to on the way for them
(02 Aug 2021, 12:07 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Judging my videos and posts from other threads looks as if 1759 has finally been withdrawn? Is this the case with 1760/6 or are parts still meant to on the way for them
All three apparently sold (for scrap)
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(02 Aug 2021, 1:03 pm)NewcastleOne wrote [ -> ]1326 has repainted
https://www.flickr.com/photos/metrobusro...352282693/
4813 is currently over at St Helens too
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(02 Aug 2021, 5:07 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]All three apparently sold (for scrap)
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4813 is currently over at St Helens too
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4812 is also at St Helens.
(02 Aug 2021, 8:41 pm)RobinHood wrote [ -> ]4812 is also at St Helens.
Lead to believe 4814 is also there