(19 Jan 2025, 3:49 pm)PH - BQA wrote [ -> ]7579 was due to go today but is waiting for work, so 7581 went in its place. Given the damage to 7545 I imagine 7579 may stay north for some time to cover for that.
1404 could be the subsitute either maybe? Not ideal having a Pulsar for a Decker but this is Arriva. Believe that was meant to be moving out with these coming in.
Storx
1404 could be the subsitute either maybe? Not ideal having a Pulsar for a Decker but this is Arriva. Believe that was meant to be moving out with these coming in.
1404 probably will end up at Redcar like last time who knows it perform pritty well on the x94
(19 Jan 2025, 4:07 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Storx
1404 could be the subsitute either maybe? Not ideal having a Pulsar for a Decker but this is Arriva. Believe that was meant to be moving out with these coming in.
1404 probably will end up at Redcar like last time who knows it perform pritty well on the x94
Not sure if plans have changed but I heard it was off to Stockton to see off one of the Streetlites to Merseyside. Redcar wouldn't be a bad shout until then though as they seem really short on vehicles, again.
(19 Jan 2025, 4:53 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Not sure if plans have changed but I heard it was off to Stockton to see off one of the Streetlites to Merseyside. Redcar wouldn't be a bad shout until then though as they seem really short on vehicles, again.
Redcar are doing pretty well keeping vechales on the road which is good to see there having some luck to
(19 Jan 2025, 6:34 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ] Redcar are doing pretty well keeping vechales on the road which is good to see there having some luck to
More could say for Stockton as there got a few off ?
(20 Jan 2025, 2:32 am)Spottybus17 wrote [ -> ]Just because some buses are off the road at Stockton doesn’t mean that Stockton are bad, buses are off the road for reasons such as short of drivers, vehicles issues that’s what you need to understand, every depot is the same not just Stockton
Get off ur high horse bloody he'll chill out no wounder people go mad with u on here as I seen the comment from previous tabs it seems u love to annoy people
(20 Jan 2025, 11:00 am)Spottybus17 wrote [ -> ]I’m not annoying anyone actually I’m just stating the fact that you have a problem with Stockton buses been off the road & I’ve gave you an explanation for it so don’t know why you’re like that for
It would help if you explained the reasons in a less hostile way. It's easy to disagree with people on here without the hostility that you regularly bring with it.
It's not just you, but the regular Stockton v Redcar arguments really does get annoying for a lot of people.
Will 7609 10 be on the Whitby park and rides this year or will it be something else Ik there an age requirement I herd
(23 Jan 2025, 1:17 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Will 7609 10 be on the Whitby park and rides this year or will it be something else Ik there an age requirement I herd
Theres a 15 Year Old limit so they won't be permitted to operate on there. I would assume that 2 of the bad Hill Climbing / bad performing Eclipse Gemini 2's will be designated Park and Ride Duties. However, I think we will see MMC's on there from time to time. Basically what Arriva decide on what they want to throw on there on the day.
Would have been nice to see 7609 and 7610 to transfer back to Northumbria with the rest of the DB300's and they send maybe older E400MMC's like 7551 and 7552 for Park and Ride Services. Just so that Redcar don't have 2 random DB300's staying there. With Arriva now trying to cascade oddball vehicles and getting Depots to have the same sort of vehicle type, this would probs help Redcar a little in my personal opinion. It would also mean Northumbria can get 2 brand new vehicles when the DB's get withdrawn.
(23 Jan 2025, 4:40 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Theres a 15 Year Old limit so they won't be permitted to operate on there. I would assume that 2 of the bad Hill Climbing / bad performing Eclipse Gemini 2's will be designated Park and Ride Duties. However, I think we will see MMC's on there from time to time. Basically what Arriva decide on what they want to throw on there on the day.
Would have been nice to see 7609 and 7610 to transfer back to Northumbria with the rest of the DB300's and they send maybe older E400MMC's like 7551 and 7552 for Park and Ride Services. Just so that Redcar don't have 2 random DB300's staying there. With Arriva now trying to cascade oddball vehicles and getting Depots to have the same sort of vehicle type, this would probs help Redcar a little in my personal opinion. It would also mean Northumbria can get 2 brand new vehicles when the DB's get withdrawn.
They're no use up here as they're not Euro 6. No way will Arriva be spending money on upgrading them either as they're shot to bits.
(23 Jan 2025, 4:40 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]Theres a 15 Year Old limit so they won't be permitted to operate on there. I would assume that 2 of the bad Hill Climbing / bad performing Eclipse Gemini 2's will be designated Park and Ride Duties. However, I think we will see MMC's on there from time to time. Basically what Arriva decide on what they want to throw on there on the day.
Would have been nice to see 7609 and 7610 to transfer back to Northumbria with the rest of the DB300's and they send maybe older E400MMC's like 7551 and 7552 for Park and Ride Services. Just so that Redcar don't have 2 random DB300's staying there. With Arriva now trying to cascade oddball vehicles and getting Depots to have the same sort of vehicle type, this would probs help Redcar a little in my personal opinion. It would also mean Northumbria can get 2 brand new vehicles when the DB's get withdrawn.
The age limit only applies as of the age at the start of the contract. This means that the DB300s can operate this year, and it will probably be their last year. The contract will be retendered for 2026 season, resetting the vehicle requirements then.
1390 to 1394 have been put into service, though putting on the X2x services is not the best thing.
Stockton’s turn to gain their NW Pulsars this weekend - 1564-73 will depart and in exchange NW Pulsars 3006/7/8/10/21/24/26/29/30/31 will come the other way.
(24 Jan 2025, 12:19 am)solsburian wrote [ -> ]1390 to 1394 have been put into service, though putting on the X2x services is not the best thing.
Which area
(24 Jan 2025, 9:20 am)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Which area
They are allocated to Ashington depot
Anyone know what up with 7511 and 17 both haven't been tracking since 4th December and 3 December
(29 Jan 2025, 4:11 pm)Leon3367 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know what up with 7511 and 17 both haven't been tracking since 4th December and 3 December
7517 is awaiting repair, it’s currently parked on the VOR line at Faverdale
(29 Jan 2025, 5:18 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote [ -> ]7517 is awaiting repair, it’s currently parked on the VOR line at Faverdale
Apparently 7517 needs a new chassis
If 7517 needs a new chassis, then it be off to the scrap yard. More likely it's needing a new engine.
I was told this evening that final sign off by NECA for the leveling up funding for buses and infrastructure on the 43/44/45 was only completed on 6th February. Guess it could be a little longer until they turn up.