North East Buses

(23 Jan 2025, 9:02 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Ok so they're transferring to stockton. So what's going to Redcar then?

Redcar are still due more, but they will come in batches.

(23 Jan 2025, 9:02 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Ok so they're transferring to stockton. So what's going to Redcar then?

Evora's. These were diverted from the Liverpool order to effectively displace the X4 Streetlite's down instead.

Seems they're just sending up the Pulsar's early so Merseyside can get their Streetlite's earlier.

Not ideal for Stockton mind who are getting a downgrade from it all, especially considering how elderly the fleet is there already. Debate on whether a 5 year old Pulsar is better than a Streetlite mind.

Originally it was mentioned that the 09 Plate Pulsar's were meant to be moving from Redcar instead but seems plans have changed.

(23 Jan 2025, 10:26 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Evora's. These were diverted from the Liverpool order to effectively displace the X4 Streetlite's down instead.

Seems they're just sending up the Pulsar's early so Merseyside can get their Streetlite's earlier.

Not ideal for Stockton mind who are getting a downgrade from it all, especially considering how elderly the fleet is there already. Debate on whether a 5 year old Pulsar is better than a Streetlite mind.

Originally it was mentioned that the 09 Plate Pulsar's were meant to be moving from Redcar instead but seems plans have changed.

 Seems it's changed  no moments from Redcar to Stockton   now

So the evoras are due to come this year. Likely hood of 10 temsa staying on at Redcar till they come potentially

(23 Jan 2025, 11:06 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]So the evoras are due to come this year. Likely hood of 10 temsa staying on at Redcar till they come potentially

I'd imagine they'll all be in service until then now. Don't think anything else is planned to leave Liverpool until their Evora's turn up now though - they're due some aswell. I could be wrong there though as plans seem to change quite a bit but that's what has been said quite recently.

(23 Jan 2025, 11:56 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]I'd imagine they'll all be in service until then now. Don't think anything else is planned to leave Liverpool until their Evora's turn up now though - they're due some aswell. I could be wrong there though as plans seem to change quite a bit but that's what has been said quite recently.

2 are expecting to arrive with in the next few weeks I been told

(23 Jan 2025, 10:26 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Evora's. These were diverted from the Liverpool order to effectively displace the X4 Streetlite's down instead.

Seems they're just sending up the Pulsar's early so Merseyside can get their Streetlite's earlier.

Not ideal for Stockton mind who are getting a downgrade from it all, especially considering how elderly the fleet is there already. Debate on whether a 5 year old Pulsar is better than a Streetlite mind.

Originally it was mentioned that the 09 Plate Pulsar's were meant to be moving from Redcar instead but seems plans have changed.

Stockton actually benefit from taking the Merseyside Pulsars compared to taking their original ones back from Redcar - the  Merseyside ones have been modified to Euro6 standard so increases the number of vehicles that can be used on the Newcastle X12 turns by 10 (while the StreetLites are CAZ compliant, they are now rarely used on there except for emergencies).

(24 Jan 2025, 6:05 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Stockton actually benefit from taking the Merseyside Pulsars compared to taking their original ones back from Redcar - the  Merseyside ones have been modified to Euro6 standard so increases the number of vehicles that can be used on the Newcastle X12 turns by 10 (while the StreetLites are CAZ compliant, they are now rarely used on there except for emergencies).

 The 8 could be reduce as yesterday 3 were leaving Middlesbrough together  personally it's way to frequent and never full  wouldn't it make sense putting streetlites on the 8 1550 57

(24 Jan 2025, 6:05 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Stockton actually benefit from taking the Merseyside Pulsars compared to taking their original ones back from Redcar - the  Merseyside ones have been modified to Euro6 standard so increases the number of vehicles that can be used on the Newcastle X12 turns by 10 (while the StreetLites are CAZ compliant, they are now rarely used on there except for emergencies).

Yeah had a feeling that might have been the reason why. It'll be interesting to see what the plans are for Stockton as the fleet is getting on there as an understatement and it's not as if the routes are poor routes especially considering there's nothing ordered and nothing planned for the place either, as far as I'm aware.

(24 Jan 2025, 9:18 am)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ] The 8 could be reduce as yesterday 3 were leaving Middlesbrough together  personally it's way to frequent and never full  wouldn't it make sense putting streetlites on the 8 1550 57

Why would you reduce the service 8? It’s clearly busy enough to justify its frequency! Streetlites generally do get shoved on local routes not many go far out of town now! Of course with some departing this weekend then you’ll see less of them.

(24 Jan 2025, 6:39 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Why would you reduce the service 8? It’s clearly busy enough to justify its frequency! Streetlites generally do get shoved on local routes not many go far out of town now! Of course with some departing this weekend then you’ll see less of them.

Won't miss 1564 that for sure 
 
1569 seems to be OK one the last time I was on it x66

3053 now retracking on the 63. 3052 been on the 95 today

(29 Jan 2025, 6:26 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]3053 now retracking on the 63. 3052 been on the 95 today

Yeah I seen 53 on the 63 this morning wounder if it will lasts longer than last time

Is this true 4700 is now withdrawn lots of people having been saying this so I thought I would ask on here to see if anyone knows the answer  and obviously replacement will be a ex northwest pulsar if its correct  about 4700

 Remember seen this one for the very first time at the old Redcar bus station when it was on trail run

(29 Jan 2025, 11:57 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Is this true 4700 is now withdrawn lots of people having been saying this so I thought I would ask on here to see if anyone knows the answer  and obviously replacement will be a ex northwest pulsar if its correct  about 4700

 Remember seen this one for the very first time at the old Redcar bus station when it was on trail run

If it is withdrawn then I'm guessing 1379 (3006) might be it's replacement but not 100% sure

(05 Feb 2025, 12:52 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]If it is withdrawn then I'm guessing 1379 (3006) might be it's replacement but not 100% sure

I'd imagine 1379 is just up here as whatever is meant to be is 1386 is knackered down in Liverpool and they just wanted to finish the swap, rather than messing around delaying it til it's ready. It was due up here in the future anyway.

(05 Feb 2025, 1:31 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]I'd imagine 1379 is just up here as whatever is meant to be is 1386 is knackered down in Liverpool and they just wanted to finish the swap, rather than messing around delaying it til it's ready. It was due up here in the future anyway.

I was told 3027 (1386) is having chassis repairs in Bangor apparently

(05 Feb 2025, 2:10 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]I was told 3027 (1386) is having chassis repairs in Bangor apparently

Aye I seen it was down in Bangor, not sure what it was doing there for though.

(05 Feb 2025, 2:10 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]I was told 3027 (1386) is having chassis repairs in Bangor apparently

 Spoke to someone from down there it definitely will be coming it's getting some repairs and other little things done

Why then doesn't stockton keep 1379 and redcar get 1386 saves the swapping

(05 Feb 2025, 9:56 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Why then doesn't stockton keep 1379 and redcar get 1386 saves the swapping

Because Redcars will be 1370-1379 & Stocktons are 1380-1389 & with it being 1386 it’s in the Stocktons list but anyways 1379 was down for Redcar anyways so when 3027 (1386) comes 1379 (3006) will move to Redcar

(05 Feb 2025, 11:29 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]Because Redcars will be 1370-1379 & Stocktons are 1380-1389 & with it being 1386 it’s in the Stocktons list but anyways 1379 was down for Redcar anyways so when 3027 (1386) comes 1379 (3006) will move to Redcar

Hasn't stopped things like this happening before - 7538/40 for example, 7540 was meant to be for Durham and 38 for Darlington but they ended up being swapped due to an error with the company employed to apply the branding vinyl putting 'Sapphire 7' on 7540 by mistake. More than likely now is 3027/1386 will now go to Redcar in place of 1379 which remains at Stockton.

(06 Feb 2025, 10:37 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Hasn't stopped things like this happening before - 7538/40 for example, 7540 was meant to be for Durham and 38 for Darlington but they ended up being swapped due to an error with the company employed to apply the branding vinyl putting 'Sapphire 7' on 7540 by mistake. More than likely now is 3027/1386 will now go to Redcar in place of 1379 which remains at Stockton.

Well I've been told that 3027 (1386) is coming to Stockton so it will let 1379 (3006) go to Redcar like it was planned to.

1439 broken down in whitby bus station

(08 Feb 2025, 2:31 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]1439 broken down in whitby bus station

Indeed. It was replaced by 2857. I think Redcar actually have sufficient vehicles available to replace others. All the Solos and Deckers are operational which is unusual. They've been choosing to rotate which deckers get services and which ones stay at the depot. Same with the Solos Kind of surprise for Redcar. 1426 is still out of service. Quite shocked with 1439 as thats usually reliable X4 Workhorse. Hopefully its just a minor problem.

7579 as returned and also tracking on the x93

(10 Feb 2025, 6:21 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]7579 as returned and also tracking on the x93

Yep, I saw it this morning heading up past Slapewath towards Whitby on the A171 just before 8AM. I then saw it again at the Bus Station. Good job it came back as 2 B9's broke down on the 62 today.

I tell ya what, Redcar have been improving a lot mechanically speaking as of recently. All their Deckers and Solos are active. A Temsa or 2 are off the road but nothing major. Pulsars 1398 and 1426 are out also. Not too bad to be honest. Now that 7579 is back too, hopefully Redcar can operate the summer season X93/94 and P & R successfully with full capacity this year. I guess we'll see.

Mike_98I tell ya what, Redcar have been improving a lot mechanically speaking as of recently. All their Deckers and Solos are active. A Temsa or 2 are off the road but nothing major. Pulsars 1398 and 1426 are out also. Not too bad to be honest. Now that 7579 is back too, hopefully Redcar can operate the summer season X93/94 and P & R successfully with full capacity this year. I guess we'll see.

I been told today that 4712 could be now the end of

(11 Feb 2025, 9:53 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Mike_98I tell ya what, Redcar have been improving a lot mechanically speaking as of recently. All their Deckers and Solos are active. A Temsa or 2 are off the road but nothing major. Pulsars 1398 and 1426 are out also. Not too bad to be honest. Now that 7579 is back too, hopefully Redcar can operate the summer season X93/94 and P & R successfully with full capacity this year. I guess we'll see.

I been told today that 4712 could be now the end of

Wouldn't surprise me. They haven't even got a replacement for 4700 yet though. Hopefully with all the recently withdrawn Temsas, they can get some spare parts for 4712 if its broken.